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DEATH OF AN AGED WOMAN.
MET AT BELLOWS FALLS.
The 27th Annual Convention of Ner-
mont Branch WOman's Auxiliary.

Bellows Falls, Oct. 3.-The 9th annual
convention of the Vermont granch of the
Woman's Auxiliary to the board OF mis-
sions OF the Episcopal Church was held
here to-day the Rt, Rev. A c. A. Hall,
bishop OF Veimont presiding. The con-
vention opened last evening with an ad-
dress by the Rev. S. Halsted Watkins
of st. Adams At the business session to-
day the annual reports We're read ard
accepted and the following officers
elected:
President, Mrs. NJ. .. Woolsey, Ner-
gennes first vice-president, Mrs. w. A.
Mead Hartford; Burlington district, Miss
Annie I, Smith. Burlington; St Adams
district, Mrs. Louisa Brainard, st. AL
bands; Rutland district. Mrs. j. A. New
son, West Rutland; Montpelier district.
Mrs. q. u. r. Denrey, Montpelier; st,
Johnsbury district. Mrs. w. II. Sargent,
81. Johnsbury; corresponding secretary,
Miss Alice G. Sheldon, Burlington; re-
cording secretary, Miss Katherine Will
iams, Bellows Falls treasurer. Mrs. c.
r. Parker Vergens,es secretary of
Junior society. Miss Constance r. Wheeler.
Burlington; auditor, f. p ellison, Rut.
land.
There We're addresses by Miss A. b.
Richmond of Shanghai, Miss A, l. Wall
OF Toxic, Japan, r. Woodman of Toxic
and the Rev. Charles n. Morris of Ches-
ter, Fifty-five delegates from 27 auxilar-
les and six Junior delegates from hva
junior societies were present
Receipts for the year were s,604,s4,
which exceeded last years offerings by
more than $500. During the year branch
of Is members was organized at Lyndon
willie, June "a. one of IA members at Fair
Haven, March IA, and a junior branch
was organized at Swanton. The next
meeting Will be held at st. AlbanA
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DISTRICT w. r. c. MEETING.
VERMONT WOMEN'S CLUBS.
Annual Meeting of state Federation In
Session at Remington.

Bennington. Oct. 3.-About 40 delegat -
are here to-day in attendance upon the
l1th annual meeting of the Vermont State
Federation of Women's clubs. The morn
ing session was called to order by thi
president OF the federation Miss Susan +.
Clark OF Brattleboro. The Rev G. :.
Mills. pastor of the Congregational
Church. pronounced the Invocation anil
Mrs. r. l.. Sbley in behalf of the laditi
of Bennington cordially welcomed thq
delegates.
The recording secretary. Mrs. O. -,
Mathewson of Barre gave a report on ths
last annual meeting of the federation ana
corresponding secretary, Mrs, Il. II.
Crane OF Brattleboro reported on the eN-
tension of club work in Vermont. The -
port of the State secretary to the gen
eral federation, Mrs. Susan +. Balch Nt
ST. Johnsbury. was read by the presden'.
In her address the president spoke of tbs
growth of the womans club idea during
the decade that has elapsed The federa-
ton was organized in st. Johnsbury ten
years ago and of the many ideals on he
half OF which the club women of the Stats
have become interested.
The session this afternoon was devoted
to the reports of the committees. This
evening there was an address by MH>
May Alden Ward of Boston, vice-pres.-
dent of the general federation. on "Soms
Heroines OF Yesterday and To-day
DEATH OF AN AGED WOMAN.
Rutland Oct 3-Mrs Frances II. Jer-
main aged SO years. died here this MORN
ing at the home of Mrs. +. {. Hill, whom
she had been visiting. as the result of
a fall on her birthday two weeks ago
Mrs. Jermain was oorn at Troy. n. y,
and was educated at the Emma Willard
school She is the last survivor of one
of the weathest families in Troy. Mrs
Jermain had been a widow - years.
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SEN. PROCTOR IN MONTPELIER.
THE OFFICIAL RECORD.
Organization Of che Scuste-Necessary
Resolution. Adopted.

The Senate was called TO order at ten
O'clock by the Presidesst G. II, stearns.
Devotional exercises by J. Edward
Wright, ID. D. of Moutpclier.
The roll of the Senate was called and
all the senators were present except
Senator Manning, of Rutland. The oath
of office was administered.
On motion of Senator Taylor of Gale
donia the Senate proceeded to the cleo
ton of officers
Walter *. Farnsworth OF Rutland, was
nominated by Senator Redheld, for
secretary. and unanimously elected, and
Immediately took the oath OF office.
The Rev NJ. w. Farman of Westfield
was nominated for chaplain by Senator
Caruth, of Orleans, and he was un-
anlmousy elected.
William J. Van Patten. senator from
Chittendor, was nominated for president
pro tempore by Senator Fletcher of
Chittenden, and he was unanimously
elected.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
s.-Resolution by Senator Phelps of
.Windham, directing the secretary to in
form tho House OF the organization of
the Senate.
Waahing gtou. providing for notification of
the governor by committee Of two. that
the Senate has organized.
s.-Resolution by Senator DeI4ong Of
Addison, that the rules Of 1904, be used
until others adopted.
|. SaiRa-RAsslsaAteR A2 -S~sAt~x QaAiAsA aS
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Collided with a Freight Train
near North Bennington
Yesterday.
ENGINES BADLY SMASHED.
Engineer Hastings Had Shoulder Dis.
lOcnted-NOne of the Passengers
Hurt-Crew of Freight Train
Held Responsible for the
Accident.

Bennington, Oct. 3.-The south-toun.
flyer, due at North Bennington at 3:l5 p
m. ran into a freight just north of the sta
ton at that place this afternoon. Tho
passenger train was travelling along at
pretty good speed and the resulting wreck
was quite complete. The crews of DO h
engines saw trouble ahead and jumped n
time. escaping injury with the exception
of Edward Hastings. engineer of the pas
senger. Mr., Hastings is very heavy man
and suffers from a dislocation of the
shoulder. Although all the passengei :
were thoroughly shaken up none Of them
was injured.
The engines of both trains and one
freight car were badly smashed
up. The blame is placed with the
crew of the freight train VINO had no eN-
cuse for being on the main track at the
time. A passenger train was made up -
take the people on their way and this got
out of town at about six O'Clock. A wreck
ing train is on the scene. but it will hs
well into the night before the track 5
cleared for traffic.
DISTRICT W. r. c. MEETING.
Rutland oct. "a district meeting OF
the Woman's Relief Corps was held here
to-day with ag attendance of 50. Besides
Roberts Relief Corps, No. 80 of this city
there were represented the organization
from Bennington. Manchester Dorset.
Ludlow, Fair Haven, Poultney Wallng-
ford and Castleton. Mrs. Milo of Rut-
land gave the address of welcome and
Mrs. GIilder of CastletCn the response.
The degree was exemplted by Walins-
ford corps.
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PROCEEDINGS OF HOUSE.
Secretary Of State Fleetwood Presid-
ed mt Opening Of the Session.

House was called to order by Fred
erick Fleetwood, secretary of State
promptly at 10 a. m.
Prayer was offered by Rev. H. A.
Roberts Of Montpelier.
The roll Of the House was called.
The chair called the attention of the
House to the election OF speaker
Mr. Hulburd of Hdye Park nominated
Thomas C. Cheney OF Morrisville as n
man well equipped for that position
Seconded by Mr.. Porter of Wilmington
In behalf of the democratic contingent
Seconded by Mr. Bailey Of Essex. Mr.
Archibald OF Manchester in behalf Of
Bennington county, Mr.. Chedel of
Stockbridge, Mr.. Jackson OF Barre city
I'm behalf of Washington county, Mr..
Fletcher of Cavendish for Windsor
county, Mr.. Mead of Rutland city for
Rutland county.
The chair appointed as tellers to col
lect the ballots Mr., Bailey of Essex,
Mr.. Jackson of Barre city, Mr.. Dewart
Of ST. Albans city, MI kirkpatrick of
Newport, Mr.. Hatch of Strafford, Mr.
McCuen of Vergennes
The ballot resulted in 227 votes for
7. c. Cheney, that being all the votes
cast.
The chair appointed Mr., Hulburd of
Hyde Park and Mr.. Porter of Whining
ton a committee to notify Mr.. Cheney
of his election and escort him to the
bar of the House. whore the oath of
office was administered. The speaker
elect was introduced to the House, and
spoke briefly, expressing his gratitude
for the honor conferred, pledging his
best efforts IN the duties to which he
had been called. and urging prompt
and careful attention to the work OF
| the session.
Representative Cady Of Middlebury
Nominated for clerk Fred l.. Hamilton
of Salisbury, seconded by Mr.. Darling
of Chelsea; seconded by Mr.. Preble OF
Shoreham. Mr.. Hamilton WAS elected
| by viva voce vote. Escorted in by
Mr.. Cady of Middlebury and Mr.. Senter
of Montpelier. and the oath of oflioe
administered by the speaker. The oath
of ONCE was then administered to the
members elect by the clerk.
| RESOLUTIONS
| Mr.. Porter introduced a resolution
for use of rules of the last session.
until rules for this session are adopted
|
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BANQUET TO GOV. BELL.
Members Of His stan Give Him sur
prise and Present Him with
Salad Bowl

Montpelier. oct. SIN recognition of
the many courtesies they have received
at his hands the members of Governors
c. j. Bells, staff rendered him bar'duet
tonight at the Pavilion. Tn" affair was
kept from the Knowledge OF the governor
until he was invited to the banquet room.
In the party We're governor and Mrs.
Bell, Misses Adine ard Jennie Bell, Miss
Julia Bell of Iittleton, y. H, Miss
Virginia Perry of McIndoes. General and
Mrs. Gilmore. Lieut.. Governor and Mrs.
G. IL. Stesrns. General y. q. Williams
and daughters, Eliza beth and Gctnvieve
of Bellows Falls General and Mrs. w.
f.. Putnam of Bennington. col and Mrs.
T. S. Billings of Woodstock, col. and
Mrs. ~ A. Dale of DarNille, Col. and
Mrs. {. W. Scarf of Burlington, Col. and
Mrs. NJ. b. Roberts of Rupert and secre-
tary and Mrs. c. 4. Walter of St. Johns
bury.
Following the dinner. Gen. Williams in
behalf Of the staff presented Governor
Bell with an elegant gold lined sterling
silver salad bowl on which was Inscribed,
presented TO Governor Charles j. Bell ny
his STAFF, la04-l9O6." Under this inscription
was cut the names Of the members of the
staff The decorations Of This bowl are IN
imitation of maple leaves and il was made
from a special design by the Gorham Man
ufacturing company.
When Governor Bell recovered from his
genuine surprise he made happy and
feeling response. Other members of tn,
stan spoke briefly and the evening was
delightfully."- and informally spent
SEN PROCTOR IN MONTPELIER.
United States Senator Redfield Proctor
arrived in town this evening. Senator
Proctor is in rugged health and naturally
anticipates witnessing the Inauguration
Of his son tomorrow. lie was kept busy
handshalting in the Pavilion corridors this
evening.
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HAPGOOD AND Bu uRNHAM SAFE.

Happily the rumor that Representative
Hapgood of Peru and Burnham of Wood
bury were ineligible TO seats in the House
because they were postmasters of their re-
spective towns when elected TO the Gen-
eral Assembly. seems to be without foun-
alton. Both these gentlemen took the
oath of~office this morning, and their seats
this afternoon. and they declare they have
all the proof necessary that they were pri-
vate citizens when they were elected to
the Legislature.
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VERGENNEH.

William Watson Hawkins died Thursday
morning at his home on Green street from
diabetes in the 45th year of his age. For
over year the deceased has been afflict-
ed with the disease that caused his death,
but kept at his accustomed duties until
Monday night. Mr.. Hawkins was the
son OF the late Watson Wright Hawkins
and was born In this city November y,
1859. He was married to Jennie Pelham
of New York city December 3. 1890 OF
this union ono son. Asa Watson, was
born who with a sister. Miss II. Lena
hawkins, alone survives him Of the near
relatives. Mr.. Hawkins has all his life
been engaged in the mercantile business.
At the age of l6 he entered the employ of
Ira Bingham. a former prominent mer-
chant of this city with whom he remained
for several years. In 1882 he went to Port
Henry. n. Y, where he entered the store
of &. +. Wolcott. Returning to this city
he took "a position in the store of f. X.
Haven, with whom he remained until the
death of Mr.. Haven 13 years ago, when
he entered the employ of the American
Clothing company of Burlington. In 1896
he was called to this city to take the post
ton of head clerk in the store OF Jubie
Daniels g. Co, which position he held after
the firm name had been changed 70 Juble
Daniels. until the time Of his death. Mr.
Hawkins was an energetic business man,
Of plea SAINT and agreeable manner which
won for him a host of friends. In politics
he was republican. For several years he
has held the office of lister and also
member of the republican city committee
News has been received in this city Of
the marriage Of the Rev. c. d. Hazelton
to Ardelle, daughter Of Captain and Mrs.
Sylvanus Robinson, of st. George. Me.
Mr.. Hazelton was a former pastor or the
Baptist Church of this city
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Renaud gave party
at their home Friday evening. the occa-
sion being the 25th anniversary of their
marriage. About 20 relatives and friends
were present. and during the evening they
presented Mrs. Renaud with beautiful
parlor lamp. Refreshments were served
and the evening pleasantly passed in play
ing whist.
News has been received here Of the
marriage of Dr. Adelbert D., son of Judge
and Mrs. Edward A. Field of Panton and
Miss Etta HUMPHREYS of Battle Creek.
Mich, on September Il, in the presence Of
n few relatives and friends. DR.. and Mrs.
Field left Immediately for Princeton. Ky.
DR.. Field graduated from the medical
school at Louisville, Ky, last June.
| News has been received of the death f
Miss Edna Carlisle on September IA at her
home in Greylock, Mass, after a short i'll
ness Miss Carlisle is well known in this
city having spent several summers in
town with her auats. the Misses Taggart.
The autumn preachers institute OF the
Burlington district will be held at the
Methodist Church in this city October 10
and 1G, with the following programme;
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THE MESSAGES TO-DAY

Tomorrow morning at 1910 Governor
Fell will give his retiring message before
Joint assembly. In the afternoon Gov
ernor Proctor will take the oath of office
and read his message before another joint
assembly.
The decorations in tho executive
chamber for the reception Thursday
evening will not consist of the usual
profusion of flags and bunting Att the
rear OF the receiving line will be a
huge band of evergreen, the decora-
tions of which are intended for a rug
effect. In the center is the state coat
of arms. and on each side of this horns
of plenty, from which are falling al
most every variety of real fruit and
vegetables raised in Vermont The
coat Of arms and the horns OF plenty
arc mode entirely from products or
Vermont fields and woods Over the
west window OF the chamber Is anoth-
er evergreen background. from which
hangs bell surmounting the inscrip-
tion Ring out the old, ring in the
new" worked in corn husks, immor-
telles and clover. The entire design
is a credit to its originators
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STARTS SMOOTHLY
Not a Vote in Opposition to
Speaker Cheney and Presi-
dent g Patten.
PATTERSON : JSE CHAPLAIN
Rev. VI. W. r"rr r Z; TIA" No Opposition
IN IN. senate. s X. Faru~worth
&ccrctary-F. l.. Hamilton Clerk
with Plumlcy md Black
Assistants.

Montpelier. oct 3.-When the buttons
Mere pressed in the two Houses this
3norning the machinery of the Vermont
.esi sislature started swiftly and smooth
h, and within AZ, hour both houses were
3rganized. the governor had been notified
hey were ready to transact business,
. nd an adiournmetf was taken for din
Ter.
fenate to order and the Rev. DR.. J.
Edward Wright of this city offered
rayer. Senator Manning of Rutla,1 was
he only absentee and after the oath Of
fice had heen administered to the
rnators Walter X Farnsworth of Rut-
Ps.1 was unanimously elected secretary,
ind the Rev. NJ. W. Farman Of West
eld. the blind prea cher who for the pm st
bur years has been chaplain OF the
enate. was reelected. On motion OF
enator Fletcher of Chittenden, Ses,1tor
AN Patter of Burlington was un-
nmously chosen president protempore
T that body. After appointing n com
ittee 10 name standing communities of
he Senate. and notifying the chief
kecut've that the Senate was organized
nat body adjourned.
Secretary Of State +, q. Fleetwood
billed the House to order ara devotional
kercises were conducted by the Rev.
|r. II. A. Roberts. pastor OF the First
baptist church Of this city. The nomina-
on Of Thomas G. Cheney OF Morris
,wn for speaker was very happily made
Representative Hulburd of Hyde
lark, who characterized Mr.. Cheney as
rnnscientious, honest. cleaU handed
ID always gentleman" Mr.. Cheney s
omina don was seconded for the demo
rats Of the House by Mr.. Porter o!
'ilmirszton and also b. Mr.. Bailey OF
ssey. Mr.. Archibald ID of Manchester. Mr.
hedoll Of Stockbridsc. Mr.. Jackson OF
ARE city. Mr.. Fletcher of Cavendi sh
hd Mr.. Mead of Rutland. Every one of
C 227 ballots cast were for Mr.. Cheney
I'D he was declared elected. This was
10 first unanimous election to that office
many years.
Brad Chase. doorkeepcr of the House,
ade laughable break when Mr..
lenev and the committee appointed TO
ait on him and inform him of his cleo
on entered the hall. The doorkeeper
1nour,ced him IN a loud voice as 'the
bvernor-elect." The house roared al
is slip. and when some one suggested
at the doorkeeper was only two years
head Of time, the cheers were repeated
OR taking the chair Mr., Cheney
i'd:
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Mr.. CHENEY'S ACCEPTANCE.

fn'leIlleH 'l INV i'O"N' ~ '''pteSc'''d-
tives:
y sincerely thank you for the honor you
|'ve conferred upon me by e!ecting me
preside over the deliberations of this
fsembly. ! W'sh 1t were In my power 20
fprcss to You fully the deep and gratefn
|nsibility awakened in my heart tins
{orning by the very high compliment you
I'VE PAID me In electing me 10 thls posi-
pm by your unanimous vlte Yet notwith-
anding TINS very generous and natter
{g tribute OF your good opinion ana good
II, ! assume the duties and responsible
Rs of the chair with difiidence and dis
nst of my own ability.
accepting the ONCE promise 70 per-
rm the duties or speaker to the best ~
ability and to act At all times with
irness and impartiality towards all, |
from you your cordial support and CO.
|eration during the coming weeks and
|pe that at the close OF our labors may
tain your confidence and respect.
commission appointed by the last Leg
ature has recently revised the rules
the senate ana HOUSE, II the changes
commended by 1t are adopted ] believe
e business OF the session will be expo
ted and at the same time given more
reful consideration than HERETOFORE.
believe we all realize we are here FOR
(rd work. yet ! would impuress upon
ch member and especially upon the
airmen of the various committees the
Psolute necessity or taxing up this WORK
once Do not make the mistake 50
ten made of allowing measures OF inl-
(rtance to sleep In the hands OF your
mmittees during the early weeks OF the
ssion only 10 be brought forth in the
psing hours and then passed or Killed
cause of lack OF time for proper con-
Iteration. Remember that the State ha S
right to expect you will give the same
tive care to the business OF the public
lat you would give to your own personal
siness In doing this let us ever bear
mind that the interests OF our State
ould ever be higher than that OF indi-
dual or party. for only thus shall We
erit the appreciation OF those we serve.
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II. Blanchard Of Rutland. George G.. Adie
OF Barre; postmaster at the state House,
Leonard n. Smith OF Morrlsville.
THE AFTERNOON STORY.

Little was done in either branch this af-
ternoon. In the drawing Of seats In the
House. Mr.. Darling OF Chelsea and Mr.
IIapgood Of Peru are again seat mates
and occupy the same chairs they did two
years ago. The Joint carvassing commit
tee appointed to-day to canvass votes for
county officers is In session this evening
and will be ready to report tomorrow
morning.
The first tilt between the Senate and
House occurred over the typewiters for
the Use Of the clerks of the house and
secretary of the Senate. A joint resolu-
ton introduced in the House this morn
ing provided for the rental OF three ma
chimes. On motion OF Mr.. Sutton of Mont
peler the resolution was amended to
read that the State purchase these ma
chimes The Senate did not fall in with
this idea and sent the Joint resolution
back with propostai Of amend
ment that the typewrters he rented. II
woul' cost s200 To purchase them and the
rent Of the three for the session is S24.
In resolution presented by Mr.. Jack
son of Barre. the House took official no.
tice Of the recent bereavement of Mr..
Sentcr Of Montpelier. This was unani-
mously adopted.
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RESOLUTIONS.

Mr.. Porter introduced a resolution
for use of rules of the last session,
until rules for this session are adopted.
Adopted. Mr.. Bailey OF Essex, intro
a~asA a Seaat xasolutoa Hxsvidiax for
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TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

l:SO-Devotional exercises. the Rev. b. NJ.
Kent, Pawlet; transaction of business;
do We Sacrifice Ends to Means in
Our Multiplex Organization" the Rev.
c. Miller, Rupert: Essential to Revi-
val Success" the Rev w. w. Cox,
Salem, NJ y What Is Required in
Order to Have Revival in Burlington
DISTRICT" the Rev ]. Landry Cam.
bridge. N. Y.
Closing words by the president. the Rev.
Purcell L. Dow of Rutland. The session
Of the institute Is short, but the commit
tee on programme has crowded the time
with topics that will be both instructive
and full of inspiration. That the best re-
suits may be obtained, the paper should
not exceed 20 minutes. Let every preacher
notify the pastor. the Rev J. c. Fisher,
whether ne will be present or not The in
sttute will close in ample time for any to
take the 4:43 train for Burlington, where
the district EpwOrth League convention
will be held beginning Tuesday evening,
October l6, at 7:3o o'clock.
John Moorby died Monday night after
about weeks illness. aged Al years. He
leaves a WIFE three daughters Mrs. Beat
rice Fiske, Miss Mildred and n young
daughter. three sons, John, Frank and
Willard. a ather. Fred Moorby and two
brothers. James and Robert Moorby, I'll
of West Addison. The deceased was born
in West Addison, where he has always re-
sided with the exception of four years
spent in Panton and about two years in
this city. The funeral was held at his
late residence on Water street Wednes-
day forenoon at eleven o'clock.
The engagement of Timothy Neville ana
Miss Annette Smith. daughter of the la;e
Judge John d, Smith, is announced.
Claude c. Welcome, an old and re-
spected citizen OF this city, died Tues
day evening at his home on Maple
street, aged 80 years. Mr.. Welcome
was born In Canada, June IA, 1925, and
soon after his parents moved to Platts-
burgh. N. Y. At 16 years OF age he
went to Burlington to learn the tailor
trade. Some years after he went to
Port Henry, N. Y, where he resided
until about so years ago he came to
this city and opened a tailor shop In
which business he continued until 1873,
when he sold out to J. II, Donnelly in
whose employ he has been ever since.
In 1850 Mr.. Welcome married Elmira
La Fountain, the fruit Of this union
(Continued on 2nd page.l
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MONDAY EVENING.

: 7:30--Opening exercises: Singing, district
male quartette; prayer, the Rev. Peter
Hitler, Weybridge; address, "One Hul-
dred Years of Methodism" the Rev.
Samuel Mexican. u. D., Troy. y. y.