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Important Bill to Railroads and
Public introduced by Senator
Chase of Windham.
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ms afternoon may pe round Il tull an
tract or the important Dill introduced by
fenator Chase of Windham, providing Tor
regulating rates OF transportatlcb IL was
eferred to the committee on railroads.
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mined stand ana an eXceIIent argument
his morning in support OF the Dill intro
uced ny nm proViolhG for state ia
fommission, but the sentinletf OF ma
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man has gone to New Haven. Conn,
where she will spend the winter with
her son, Erncst.-Mrs. W. W. Wilson has
gone To Hartford, Conn. for a visit
with her frcnds.-Mrs Ida Doten, who
has been visiting relatives here, has
returned to her homo in Burlington.-
Mrs. T.. O. Colby is seriously II ANA Mrs.
l.. c. Bain is caring for hcr.--Mre. VIII
nam McNAr is at home from a weeks
visit with relatives in Pittsford. DR. and
Mrs. F. y. Tohu will begin houscltcep-
ing in the lvess tenement on North
street on tho return from their woddini;
trip Mrs. +. T.. Loultes of Ncrgcnucs is
visiting her mother. Mrs. Nelson Hi
Contractor Moore and his men
have been busy tho past wock hauling
material to the reservoir and the work
began Monday laying the cement and
other notwithstanding was observed
as Harvest Day" at the Baptist Church
The church was tastefuly trimmed with
autumn leaves and there was a display
Of corn. pumpkins, vegetables and other
evidences of an abundant harvest Tho
exercises, sermon and music were all ap-
propriate to the occnsiOn.-Mrs FannIa
Hammer has returned crum a Visit with
relatives in Charlotte.-M!sses Minnie FL
lison and Edith Brown are attending tho
Christian Ehdeavor State convention at
Bennington this week.--Col. and Mrs w.
G.. Bates have returned to New York. af-
ter weeks stay here.-Mrs. a. NJ Nor
ton and Mrs. W. A. Lawrence are in
Montpelier this week.-The woods vera
full Of deer hunters before daylight
Monday morning
Letters from Frank W. Thomas. who
tn. s..1z
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EAST MIDDLEBURY.

The Rev. and Mrs. Wilson OF Lebanon.
y. Y, are expected to assist in the sing
ing in the revival meetings now in prog
ress at the Methodist Church, They are
to be here the remainder OF this week and
u part of next week.-Mrs.. Thomas Reed
was the guest OF her son in Rutland
from Friday until Sunday,-Nrs. W. II.
Mathews and Mrs Henry James We're
guests at A. A. Boardman's last week
Wednesday.-R. c, BoardTnan attended
the Sunday school convention held in
Randolph last week.-Mr. and Mrs. Myron
Roberts OF South Wallngford were the
guests OF friends in this place n few days
last week--Mr. and Mrs. r. +, Rowley
Of New Haven We're guests al the home oc
L. b. Boardman last week Thursday
Miss Ethel Cioodspeed of Wells recently
visited her cousin, Miss Lena sumner
The Rev. r. b. Bosworth, wife and child
rem were recent guests a the homo of 4.
A. ard l.. b Boa rdman.
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THE OFFICIAL RECORD.
Only Two BtlIs introduced in the Sem
ntc--Actton on other Measures.
SrNATE--MORNING.

NlsNsN T. -NlOttNiA>b.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
the Rev. \. s. Bole, representative from
Coventry.
The journal Of Yesterdays proceedings
was read atIJ approved.
READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED.
s. 21-An act to validate the bonds OF
the Bennington Gas company and ratify-
ing and confirming the uc7s OF the trustees
Of the tillarc 0r Bennington respecting
the lccusc Gr9tied to sati company.
s An act 10 amend section 29S2 YER
mont statutes. as amended by section OF
No, a. acts Of 1900. and section of No.
Sc. acts of 1902, relating to the eligibility
Of women to hold office.
II. ii-An act 20 amend No lGG, acts OF
1909. entitled an act 10 incorporate the
Eerrfngton & North Adams street Rail
way company.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
y. 2S-An act to legaiza the assessment
of all taxes assessed by the selectmcn Of
the town of Plymouth on the grand list of
lt,o-i
II. 37-An act to lcGal.zc the quadren-
nial appraisal Of the town of Lowell for
the year 1906
II. 7S-An act - legll,zc the quadrennial
appraisal for tho year 1906. and grand list
for the years l9N5 a,.i 1905 for tho town
/ OF Concord.
II. sG-An act to legalizc the 1uadrennial
appraisal and grand list for the town OF
Woodford for the year 1876.
II. 127-An act to legalize the grand list
of the town OF Victory .Jr the years 1908
1903 and 1903.
THIRD READING ORDERED WITH
AMENDMENTS.
II. G-An act to legal2e the quadrenn!aI
appraisal Of the city of Barre for the year
1906. ON recommendation Of committee or
grand list sections ana were struck out
HOUSE BILLS REFERRED.
II. 95-An act to repeal section 100. Yer.
mont statutes, as amended by section ot
No. 8, acts Of 1896 and section | of No. G
acts of 1895, relating to applications to tn,
| General Assembly: committee on judic
| iary.
| II. li3-As, act to legalize the quadrennia
| appraisal of he town or Walden for the
year 1906; committee on grand list
BILLS INTRODUCED.
s. 2S-By Senator Howland. an act tc
amend section 1854 Vermont statutes. re-
lating to election Of town oinccrs by bal
lot. committee on elections. Provides tina;
upon petition Of 20 voters all town officers
be elected by ballot.
on motion OF Senator Moody adjourned
ATF.-ATTERNOON.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
| n. 3lAn act in amendment of section
! 5a0S Vermont statutes relating to costs o-
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BAR EXAMINATIONS.
Nine Candidates before the Committee
OF Admission Fridny Morning.

Montpelier, Oct. 23.-F. s. Platt. r.
W Hulhurd, r. c. Mower. Z. II. Deav-
TT, W. A. Dutton ana c. G. Fits. the
examining committee from the YER
momont Bar ASSOCIATION. began to-day
at county court house the examination
of candidates for admission to the
bar These examinations which are
searching and thorough will he con-
tinued through tomorrow and on Fri
day morning 1t Is ex~,coted the success
full candidates will be admitted to the
bar in the supreme court room. The
candidates are Joseph Fairbanks of st.
Johnsbury, Henry e. Cushman OF New
port, Hugh II. Henry Of Chester, Z, \.
Weber of Rutland, Murray Bourne Of
Burlington, r. T. Stafford and Frank A.
Start of Bakersfield. Don o. Butterheld
Of Troy and Guy b. Horton OF Chitten-
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that he did not think it for the Interest
of the State that either of the measures
under consideration should become n law.
He stated that If the law was to be
changed it should be only because it was
mlschevous. He said that a great many
We're opposed to the passage of the bills
and that he was opposed to the passage Of
the bills and opposed to paternalism. He
thought Vermont laws were good and par
tcularly applicable to our conditions
Mr.. Gordon of Barre made n strong
speech in cost,g in favor of the bill after
which the committee went into executive
session
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REUNION SENATE OF 1904.
ere Guests of the Chittenden County
senators n Montpelier House.

Montpelier. Oct 24.-The Senate of 1904
eld It's first annual reunion and banquet
t the Montpelier House at ten o'clock
Eedn esday evening. The Senate was the
uest on this occayioS, Of G. s. Isham #
Burlington. =. 8, Ashley of Milton, A. y.
tevens OF Richmond. the senators from
hittenden county in that body, Chaplain
'arman and Senator's Fish, Buxton. Row
hnd, Taylor, Simpson, and Wells were the
Hy ahsentees.
After one hour spent in discussing an
;cellent menu ex-Lieut. Gov. G. II.
learns called the gathering to order and
fmniscences OF two years ago kept the
ming room ir, a roar OF laughter until
hidngh'. Appreciative reference was
bade to Senator's Holbrook of Essex coun-
and Mattison of Bennington county,
Fho have died during tho past two years.
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY BILL.
The Senate chamber was filled with Y
(rge audience this evening when the pub
C hearing before tho judiciary committee
Senate bill 10 known as the employers
ability act was held. r. A. Cook OF
ewport spoke at some length on the bill
question He also presented a bill
Fhich he said was the cogscen sus of the
|est that could be brought out, 1t being
COPY Of the bill that has parsed Congress
nd that Is now a law IN the United
tates as far as It relates to employees IN
elation to interstate commerce. In SUD-
ort OF his position Mr.. Cook said that he
I'd rather take n case for n client against
he bill under consideration than the oos
had the pleasure of presenting.
John w. Redmond OF Newport spoke Of
be law in the matter OF master and SER
ant. He said that there was a pressn <
emand for the modification of that law.
o told Of the repeated rulings OF tho W.
RENE court that II the plaisNin contribu-
ed In the least degree to OH accident that
could not recover. He insisted that the
ct should not say that contributOry neg
gence on the part OF employees should
pit prevent him from recovering. Mr.
edmond presented hill the same being
n exact copy OF the Kansas law abolish
(g the doctrine of fellow servants in re-
bect to railroads.
Mr.. Halvosa OF Rutland said that he
poke for 10000 laborins men in Vermont
nd he asked for some protection in be-
hlf of the wives and children of those
ION.
Following Senator Chase's suggestion
pat he would like to hear from any op-
Dsed to the BILL w. c. II. Stickney of
ethel said that he was an employe of a.
Prporation to look after its interests,
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BRISTOL

meeting at the Baptist Church next Sun
Tday evening will be Livingstone, and
Missions to Africans in the Dark Cont
nent and In America" leader, Miss Daisy
Pettibone. The Epworth League topic
will be, "A Christians Friendship; lead
er, Mrs, Charles Wllliamson.-Fred Nc
Intyre and Arthur Partch started for
Spokane. Wash, Sunday night, whore
they expect to fnd work,-Mrs. Charles
Williamson sold her household good at
auction Saturday. Martha Shcr-
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LEICESTER.

George Sparks and his sister, Sarah,
left their home on Tuesday for CALI
fornia, where thcy expect to remain
for an indefinite timc,--Mrs, Horton
has moved into Miss Ilitchcocks house.
Mrs, Clark has moved into Frank
Johnson's houso,-Mrs. orator Dow is
in very poor health,-Mrs. Elizabeth
Sawyer has been i'll the past week.
Harley Fletcher, who has been in the
Mary Fletcher Hospital for the past
two weeks, has returned much im-
proved in health-Frank Horton from
Glastonbury, Conn, is the guest of hii
CONTINUED on 2ud pngco
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WITH THE DEER HUNTERS.
Three Killed in or near Richmond Since
Season Opened.

Richmond oct. 24.--Two fine deer were
shot In town Wednesday. one buck weigh
ing 200 pounds. was shot by Archie White
near his home in Jonesville, another
Weighing 800 pounds was shot by Ralph
britain near the electric light plant ar
other weighing $50 pounds was shot in this
vicinity Monday morning by Ray Kenyon
OF Jericho
18-YEAR-oLD BOY GOT A DEER.
Plainneld, oct, 24.-Fred Bean, aged
/ 3 years. the son of Philip Bean of this
place. killed n 150-pound buck deer on
the opening day of the season.
lie went out with a shot gun. shoot
Ing buck shot cartridge. lie saw the
deer and fired, wounding it so that it
fell. He ran up and saw that his prize
was not dead. Jumping on its back
to hold II, he reloaded his weapon ana
shot 1t again. killing 1t.
The animal was brought TO the Mar
tin market, where 1t has attracted
much attention.
Tho young man is justly proud of his
success No other deer have been shot
about hero so far, though there are
many hunters in the surrounding
woods,
ONE SHOT IN STOWE.
Stowe, Oct A,-George Gibbs shot f,no
buck deer to-day that weighed 307 pounds.
He had five prongs on his antlers,
TWO DOES REPORTED KILLED.
Woodstock. Oct. 24.-only ono buck
is reported shot by Woodstock hunters
In the first three days of the deer soa-
son ana other reports of Ill luck como
from ncighboring hunlng grounds. A
doc was killed Monday In North Bridge
water by IN unknown hunter ana an
other doc 10 reported slain In Pomfret.
Throe deer have been killed In Bridge
water and two South Woodstock hunt
crs nro said TO have got one each. but
venison Is scarce.
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SALISBURY.

Alien Nelson of Columbia University ar
rived on Sunday for II weeks visit with
his people here.
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BURLINGTON VT, THURSDAY, OCTOBER %,

card index. The court took these claims
under consideration.
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THREE CLAIMS PRESENTED,

Montpelier, oct 24-At n meeting of
the court of claims, held to-day In
their rooms at the state House, George
Farr Of Bristol presented a claim OF
$17777 for cash paid out In travelling
to Alabama to bring back to Vermont
Henry Mullins, who WAS charged In Ad-
Olson county court with forgery.
r. n. Thompson of Barton, a formor
States attorney OF Caledonia county,
presen ted n claim of s71,26 for expensos
incurred by him NJ States attorney In
bringing State cases from Caledonia
county before supreme court.
Judge i. E. Alfred of Newport pro-
sentcd n claim for $500 for time spent
ana cash paid out In cquipping Or
leans county court room with n filing
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Continued ON End pnse.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-01

as artistic az they are unctuous, repeated
their big hit OF last season in their darkey
chara raoterizations.s '"rhe Southern Bellies ;
and Irving Jones. ''rhe Strenuous Coon,
also scored a big hit in hfs amusing rag
time melodies. No one can sing coon
songs like him; and the audience seemed
TO recognize the fact, for they were un-
able to get enough.
The Misses DelmeFe-taieRtea- -aH4A-reF5f
attractive. gave a pretty act OF singing.
dancing and instrumental music, prettily
costumed that won deserVedly hearty ap-
plause; and Les Auberts. Partisan whirl-
wind dancers, offered novel terpslchorean
features OF very strenuous nature. John
Geiger and Nellie Walters offered an
amusing musical specially I'm the Streets
OF Sunny Italy" Miss Walters has a
pretty voice and Geger is funny come
dian, his violin limitations and his 'l'll
Show You" being one Of the hits OF the
bill. Others were the Trillers, makers Of
rag pictures the Millership sisters, sing
ers and dancers; Morton and Diamond,
eccentric comedians: Gates and Nelson.
revolving globe performers, and the Keith
motion pictures.
Next week the Edward +. Albee stock
company will inaugurate It's sixth season
OF standard drama, opening in The Sec
Ond i'm Command"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-01

three acts, including seven scenes. The
scenes are all laid In the city OF Homo
lulu.
The musical score is one OF high
cipals and chorus.
Among the numbers whish were par
ticularly good are Morning, Noon and
Night: Eliza, I'm A-going TO Tell You
sSPit fog TWo @o Making Eyss Hs%mSSE SS
The chorus was an especially strong
features and it's work In the ensemble
numbers and marches was equal. in
many respects. TO that OF other attrac-
houses.
The costuming was very attractive
and adds much 10 the beauty OF the
performance.
The dialogue was bright and humor-
GUS and In the leading character. $.
III. Dudley showed that he iR a come
dian OF the first water. His ready
wit and funmaking kept the audience
in laughter.
Marion Smart made a dashing hit
with her songs, all OF which were very
catchy.
One Of the best features or the per-
formance were the numbers sung by
Ella Anderson, who has a fine mezzo-
in which she was assisted by the male
chorus were well rendered..
Edward T. Enlrris baritone solo
The Palms, was sung with fine ef-
| feot.
John Bailey. Salem T. whitney. Allen
| Gillian, Jerry Mills and the other mem
| bers OF the company addet much sue
| cess TO the performance through theii
clever work.
A grand cake walking contest will
| be held Friday evening during the per
| formance, In which local talent is In.
vited TO participate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-01
KElTH'S THEATRE.

The vaudeville season at Keiths ends
this week. and the last bill Of the season
Is certainly one Of the best Last eve
nings large audience seemed TO thorough
ly appreciate everything. FOR applause
and laughter were unstinted.
Heading the bill was Katie Barry. the
famous little English cOmedienne OF Fan
tana" and Chinese Honeymoon" fame.
one OF the most humorous little women
who ever came across the ocean to enter
tain Americans. Her bubbling good ma
ture was infectious and she kept the audi
ute. Her Henry Brown" song was de-
Cidedly well done and she was compelled
10 sing new verses until she had frankly
10 state that, she didn't know any more.
Leon Morris animal circus offers about
everything In the circus line that the heart
OF either young or old could desire. unless
Il be pink lemonade The animals are
exocllentiy trained. and include ponies.
dogs. a huge monkey and very intelli-
gent bear. Their work Is done I'm clear
cut manner evidehcing thorough training.
BY no means one OF the least enjoyable
features Is the work OF a clown who kept
the audience laughing heartily. Two very
Ian. assisted by Stella Boylan, gave a de-
lightful cOmedictta, Jack and JILL
which showed unusual juvenile ability
and was one OF the big hits Of the bill.
The Youngsters are natural and unaffect-
ed and showed their versatility by Intro
duclng several bits of dialect and finishing
with excellent acrobatic work
when Lawrence and Harrington left
the stage the audience was In such an
uproar Of laughter and. applause that ~
seemed as III Bcdlam had broken loose
They gave sketch introducing East Side
characters and finished with n side split
ting tough dance" The Nichols sisters,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-01

general asking for 100 water sterilizers,
each with a capacity of 40 gallons an hour.
1t is presumed here that these Will be
installed in the hospitals. With the 100
Among other steps taken by the mill
tary Is that providing for vaccination or
all troops now I'm San Francisco and those
who will arrive there later.
The total number OF contagious diseases
from the date OF the earthquake 20 today
is AZ, including seven cases OF scarlet
fever, four OF diphtheria, l3 OF measles
and q cases OF smallpox. Two cases OF
measles and one OF mumps have been re-
ported among the soldiers. All OF the
cases OF contagious diseases have been
properly cared for.
CONSOLIDATING CAMPS.
The authorities are now working out a
plan OF concen trating the smaller camps
into larger units. so that the patients may
be observed more closely an6 cared for
more advantageously.
Four troops OF the Fourteenth Cavalry
are performing patrol duty under the
sanitary department. The food coming
under the control OF the medical depart
ment IS now supplied in sufficient quanti-
ties 10 meet all needs, and storage facili-
ties will be provided for the commlssary
department so that a reserve may be kept
TO meet contingencies.
There are q hospitals In full operation
throughout the city. Among this number
there are four government hospitals for
general patients, 10 emergency, fivo ma
ternity. two insane, two contagious, one
tuberculosis. one smallpox and others for
convalescents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-01
SHUBERT THEATRE

4 marvelously fascinating combination
Of melody and genuine comedy, beauttul
scenery, magnificent costumes and pretty
girls Is "Happyland." the comic opera in
which DE Wolf Hopper last evening more
than renewed his old-time popularity with
local audiences, at the Shubert theatre.
II Is one OF the best shows of its class
ever seen in Providence, and last eve
ning's audience broke clear away from
the traditions Coldness OF Providence the
atregoers by an outburst OF enthusiasm at
the end OF the first act that was quite as
Crcditable TO the discrimination and APP
probation Of those I'm front OF the foot
lights as Il was deservedly complimentary
20 Mr.. Hopper ano his splendid company.
The star was given nothing less than an
ovation, and by a characteristic little
speech added TO the delight afforded by
the performance itself.
Frederic Ranken's libretto displays clev-
cr VersifcatiOn, genuine humOr and keen
wit, telling a story Of sufficient inherent
merit TO interest without taxing the minds
plicatlons. affording brisk action and Of
fcring 90 all the leading members OF the
cast opportunities almost as favorable as
those given TO the star himself
Reginald DE kovens score Is at-Hft
times musicianly and melodlous, while not
altogether free from reminiscent qualities,
ard captivates without ever resorting Ca a
tickling OF the ear by unartistic appeals.
In combination. the book and the music,
by their happy blending OF action and hue
NOR. rhyme and rhythm. sparkling melody
and brilliant ensembles. approaches near
the French school so much enjoyed years
ago than any other similar production
seen here for a. very long time
The second act cannot be said 10 main
tain the swift pace set by the firSt-that
would be difficult indeed but Il suffers by