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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-18

Legislature Of 1904 and 1903. introduced
to day by Mr. Chedel OF StockbridRc.
providing that representatives to the
general assembly may be elected by
plurality on the third ballot.
The date of Vie adjourned annual meet
ING Of the Vermont Historical society was
To-day fixed for Friday. November ., and
a joint resolution was adopted by tho
House granting the use of the hall of the
House of Representatives on that evening
for the anniversary exercises.
Representative Bardcn of Wallngforl.
who is one of the largest manufacturers
in the State and who is deeply interested
in the development of Vermont resources,
is circulating a paper among the senator's
and representative in regard to orgaiz-
Ing Il state Improvement society for the
purpose of exploiting the resources of the
State and attracting capital to develop
them: also to call the attention of people
Of other States to the attractions of YER
mont and its advantages for summer tour
lists. When a sufficient number of names
are secured, a meeting will be called for
the purposes or organizing this society,
COURT OF CLAIMS.
The members of the court of claims
this afternoon met the committees on
claims from the Senate and House ia
consult as to the best method in consider
ing claims that may come before the
Legislature during the present session
Some of the members of the court o.
claims will be at the State house most all
the time during the session to advise
with the chairmen of the committees on
claims from the two houses
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STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY.
Annual Meeting in Barre-A Member
ship OF 400 Reported.

Barre. Vt, Oct. 1.-The Vermont
State Medical society Is holding its
s8rd annual convention In this city and
the opening session was called to or
der in the Masonic rooms in the Blan-
chard building. North Main street. this
forenoon at 1880 o'clock. President
NJ. l.. Chandler of Barre was the pre-
siding officer
The attendance at the convention
promises to exceed the average. as the
number registering before noon was
larger than ever before for the same
period The doctors are in most cases
accompanied by their wives. so that
the total number of visitors will b. in
the neighhorhood of two hundred. The
ladies will have ..leir quarters in the
Nincitia club rooms in the same build
ing where the convention meets.
After the convention had been called
to order this forenoon by President
Chandler. The secretary Or. George
H. Gorham of Bellows Falls. reported
that the society had received thirteen
members during the year, bringing the
total membership up to about 400. Dr.
Gorham stated that there are but one
4 !4uiuitd IlN Sl'lduS IN lne state VINO
are not members Of the Vermont State
Medical society. The treasurer, DR.. y.
II. stone Of Burlington, presented the
| financial report of the society; Dr. Joe
/ w. jackson of this city reported for
! the committee of arrangements; NEGRO
| logy committee, NJ II. Eddy: legisla-
! ton committee. A. =. Bisbee: delegate
to the American Medical society meet
| ing in Boston, Dr. NJ. r. Grain of Rut-
land and also reports from different
medical societies.
An obituary of DIR. G. c. Smith was
presented by Or. l.. NJ. Greene OF Beth
ell. This afternoon the convention re
opened shortly after two o'clock, a,
which time delegates from other So
cieties were introduced. Then came
the vce-president's address. by DR.. +
S. Allbee OF Bellows Falls on the sub
ject, The Treatment of Fractures
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BILLS INTRODUCED.

II 17-By Mr.. Gibson of Brattleboro, an
act to incorporate the Brattleboro Trust
Co; banks.
II 2-By Mr.. Scott of Brandon, to
amend the law relating to collection of
taxes by the treasurer; judiciary. Urea
surer to post notices, publish in news
paper of town, If any, and mail notices
to taXpayers.)
II 26-By Mr. Hatch of STAFFORD, amend
ing act providing for licenses for non
resident deer hunters; game and fisheries.
persons owning real estate in Vermont
and occupying same not less than three
months in year and taxed to or in excess
of SO to be exempt)
II 27-By Mr.. Pierce of Hardwick relat-
ing to making OF convict-madc goods
general. (Such goods to be plainly mark
ed ''cotUict-mado.
IL 23-By Mr. Senter of Montpelier, to
abolish capital punishment; judiciary
Substitutes imprisonment for life.)
II A-By Mr., Archibald of Manchester
abolish capital punishment; judiciary
(Same as above.)
II 3-By Mr.. Moore OF Plymouth, to
legalize assessment of taxes in Ply
mouth; grand list
II 30--By Mr. Bensos. Of Newfane, foi
improvements on Windham county court
house; special committee from Windhan
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Is the Moon Inhabited.

Science has proven that the moon has
an atmosphere, which makes life in some
form possible on that satellite; but not
for human beings, who have a hard
enough time on this earth of ours; espec
ally those who don't know that Electrl,
Bitters cure Headache, Biliousness, Ma
larla, Chlls and Fever. Jaundice, Dys
pepsia, Dizziness, Torpid Liver, kidney
complaints, General Debility and Femal,
Weaknesses Unequalled as genera
Tonic and Appetizer for weak person
and especially for the aged. 1t induce
sound sleep. Fully guaranteed by.J. w
OSulivan. druggist. Price only soc. Al
Druggists.
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(e Working" Legislature
Showed Marked Signs Of
Homesickness.
TIER CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
10 Bills for It's Adjustment Intro
|duccd observation-disclosures Pro-
posed in the Trout and Deer
vcasOns-Public Meeting OF
VI. His. Society Nov. o.

IIontpelier, Oct 11.-Adjournment
| in the air and it is probable both
Iises will tomorrow morning take
recess over Sunday. Although this
+ been short week for work yet
re has been accomplished than is
|en done during the second week of
Legislature. Several bills We're
(orted back from the committees
l. afternoon, read the third time
h passed, and one bill introduced by
| Morse of Leicester was sent over
range. This bill carried a penalty
$40 for neglect of proper officials
warn town meetings, and $40 adj
)ional for each thrifty days neglect
to do. The judiciary committee
sidered this measure too drastic
\ 1t was unanimously killed.
n measure introduced in the House
Is afternoon by Mr.. Hatch of STRAIT
Id Is of interest to nonresident
r hunters in Vermont 1t provides
It persons occupying real estate
|ncd by them in this state for three
| nths in the year shall not bc class
duced by Mr.. Chaffee of fnosburgh
ends the present law for the open
son for deer by giving resident
4 nonresident hunters an equal
tnce during the last week in Octo-
: Mr.. Chaffee Of Enosburgh also
reduced bill making the open sea
for trout from May Il to Septem-
1.
he members OF the Vermont National
ard will have special interest in the
introduced by Mr.. Scuter OF Mont
er which provides that the field Of
RS Of the National Guard be COM
ssioned for uniform term of five
RS Several bills which are destined to
woke long discussions IN the COM
tee rooms and at public hearings, and
ich may be regarded as among the
81 important of the session, were in
luced IN the House this morning. Mr.
ter OF Montpelier and Mr.. Archibald
Manchester, who are both opposed
the death penalty of capital crimes
foduced bills abolishing capital punish
ht and substituting in It's place i'm
comment for life. Mr.. Adams of Wind
is sure that his constituents favor
ending the open season for deer, ant
reduced a bill providing fol
ending the present law so thai
open season shall be the last
} weeks in November, Sundays except
The bill introduced by Mr.. Carr oil
Johnsbury, which makes all rebate
cks for railway fares paid on pas
ger trains rcdeemable within go days
Md effect only one or two of the
TT lines of the State, which It is said
not redeem such rebate checks ir
Ii. The penalty carried by this bill is
m $40 to 800.
[r. Shaw of Marlborough favors Civ
women the right to vote In town
J, village and fire district meetings
he introduced a bill this mornins
nting such municipal suffrage to wo
n. or general interest is the bill
ich caused days of discussion IN thu
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Women

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They give prompt relief.
IL have been an invalid for 9
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and pains around tho heart. BY
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: the Pain Pills when | vas first taken
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MRS. HENRY FUNK, II. Allron.O.
DR.. Niles Antl-Paln Pills are sold by
your druggist, who VIII guarantees shat
the first package will benefit " 1t
falls. he will return your money.
rs doses, rs cents. Never sold In bulk
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RENOMINATE UTTER.
Rhode Island Republicans Satisfied
with Present state Officials.

Providence, r. l., oct. 11.-For the third
time George II, Utter of Wesley was NOM
mated as candidate for governor by the
republicans of Rhode Island at their State
conventions to-day. The fun ticket was
nominated by reclamation. consisting Of
the present State officers. The platform
endorsed the administration of President
Roosevelt and his attitude on the question
of revising the tariff.
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DEATH OF B. F. SOUTHWICK
Was a Native of Vermont ind Former
Massachusetts Lnwmnker.

Boston, Oct, 11.-Benjamin Frank
Southwick, secretary and treasurer of
the Boston Fruit and Produce EX-
change died suddenly to-day from heart
disease at his office in Fanueil Hall
market. lie was a native of Vermont
and ~ years of age. lie formerly
served IN both branches of the Mass
achusetts Legislature.
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SENATE-AFTERNOON.
BILLS INTRODUCED.

s. G-By Senator Chase of Windham to
amend section 1894 Vermont statutes (sec-
ton GlO6 p S. as amended by No. 10
acts of 1904; providing for a return to the
system Of witness fees existing prior 20
the act of 1904; joint standing committee
on State and court expenses.
S. by Senator Phelps to amend sec
ton of No. 8, acts of 1904 (scction al j,
s. providing for a least 40 days notice,
instead of five, to be given by those de-
string additional polling places; commit
tee on elections.
on motion of Senator Davis the Senate
adjourned.
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Quick changes from hot to cold ;

Quick changes from hot to cold and
back again try strong constitutions and
cause. among other evils, nasal catarrh
a troublesome and offensive disease
Sneezing and snuffing, coughing and
difficult breathing, and the drip, drip
Of the foul discharge into the throat
all are ended by Ely's Cream Balm
This honest and positive remedy con-
tains no cocaine, mercury, nor other
harmful ingredient. The worst cases
are cured I'm "A short time All drug
glsts, SOC. or mailed by Ely Bros, 50
Warren street, New York.
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city Of Barre. Committee on grand list.
Joint resolution granting Hall Repre-
sentiuves to Vermont Historical socity
for evening of october passed.
Joint resolution relating to committee
on double taxation on motion of Senator
Chase ordered to lie.
Moved by Senator Collins that when
Senate adjourns It shall be until 2:30 p.
m. Monday. Carried.
On motion of Senator Paul the Senate
adjourned.
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THE OFFICIAL RECORD
Sen. Daley Wants Fraudulent Sale Of
Merchandise stopped.
SENATE-MORNING.-

Devotional exercises were conducted Ivy
the chaplain.
The journal of yesterdays proceedings
read and approved.
S. 5-By Senator Daley, an act to pre-
vent the fraudulent sale by retail mer-
chants of their stock of goods; commit
tee on judiciary. Section l provides that
the sale in bulk of stock of mcrChand-
Use other than in the ordinary course Of
trade shall be void as against the sellers
creditors, unless the seller and purchase
make an inventory, at least five days he .
fore the sale, and unless the purchaser de-
mands and receives a written list of the
sellers creditors stating the amounts
under oath; and unless such purchaser
shall notify at least five days before talk
ing possession, either personally, or by
registered letter, every creditor as stated
by the sellers list.
Joint resolution from the House, provid-
ing for blank books for use of committees;
adopted.
On motion of Senator Russell adjourned.
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The address was followed by a discus
sion.
The prominent social features OF tho
convention were the annual banquet
this evening, followed by the reception
at the Vincitia club rooms.
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Relief

During that trying period in
which women SO often suffer
from nervousness, backache,
sick headache, or other pains,
there is nothing that can equal
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills.
They stop the pains, soothe the
nerves. and give TO
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CANTON DAIRY MARKET.

Utica. y. y. oct. 14-On the Canton
dairy market Saturday 5000 boxes Of
cheese sold at 10 cents and LOO tubs OF
butter sold at oGi. cents.
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BILLS INTRODUCED.

/ BILLS INTRODUCED
II H-By Mr.. Archibald of Manchester,
amending the charter of the Bennington
and North Adams Street Railway COM
pany, street railways.
II fly Mr.. Nichols of Richmond
amending section 300, V. s.. relat-
ing to fees of jurors in causes before a
Justice judiciary. (Fifty cents juror fee
with 15c addtio,nl for each hour exceed
ing frs! three hours of trial, total fec
not TO exceed $500 per day.
! II 55-By Mr.. Kirkpatrick of Newport.
amending the act approprlating $500 for
monument commcmorating battle of
Monocacy; appropriation. adds $500 to
the appropriation)
II 43-By Mr.. Clark OF Newbury.
authorizing towps to purchase stone
crushers and necessary equipment gen
eral committee.
II Shy Mr.. Lavigne Of Colchester. in
cooperating the Title Guarantee and
Trust CO., at Winooski; bar,lls
II 53-By Mr.. Noble of berkshire. amend
ing act relating to protection of plover,
duck. quail and snipe: game and fisheries.
ItClose season between December l and
August 80
prevent nollution Of water az Uous
river and its tributaries IN Croto, Ryo-
gate and Newburv: nurIic beaIth
II 54-Bv Mr. Evarts If Windsor n
protect fish and prevent no,Iu,io, n.
waters of the State. game and fsheries
,No substances obnoxious mr. noisonons r.
Gsh to no NM into .bo uo,ers>
II 56J2v Mr. yIarbIir of Cornwall ;.
nron,o,e cleanliness in tho uso or Min
cans: general committee.
n 5o-Rv Mr. TouIa or Franklin ra
lifting ia nrotection Of fish in silver lal.t
in that town. game and Gshorias
II 5,Rv Nv 1,,,rte Of v.irdeo,' ,,ro
,.i1ico r,,, ,nroi,t,uopt ce 81 S+,,o r,,,
commission Of l. with e,,.o,,o, ana sac
,..,,.,. -, boord of a,ricr,,,,,., a. ,,,.,,,,
hars ex-ofIicio. fer nron7ot,on Of orricuI
trro1 ord o,bor i,,orosts -, ,,,oars ~ -,
, o,r,,o1 foir. ,crioul,ure
! II r-p,. NJ snarks ~ Rin,o, ro,atir,
( to trout: game and fisheries. Close seaso,
, ~ 70 streams Anrus, I ~ Nav X. 49, :,
laheS eeineI'oeF ~ May L.
, -
PFoNIu'HH iol 'u''oIls J'Il 10! C',euoht'
. 'o"''.'
& II A. Nv. Nr santer or ,1ontre,ior r.
lauhN 10 supreme ana county courts AM
'""ErN' Jr''N'a'H N'''.r' n"p''i
! -, -. .,a,s. ....i.,.1 g., o.,
. superior judges each of whom shall be
n chancellor: provides for county court Il
each county, the presiding judge OF eacl
of which shall be one Of the superio
judges; prescribes special duties or su
preme court and superior judges am
leaves salary to be fixed by LEGISLATURE
II. 49-By Mr.. Senter of Montpelier, au
thorizinE conVeyances of real estate b.
the wife after divorce; judiciary.
4 II. 4S-By Mr.. Evarts of Windsor, appro
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LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

A very preceptible earthquake shock
accompanied by rumblinss lasting several
seconds, was felt here Thursday at about
1880 O'Clock. The library at the State
House was so affected that vase top
pied from one of the shelves to the
floor
GOV. Proctor has been presented with
n handsome cane, made by Henry NJ,
Salmon Of Glover. The cane is IL beau
tiful piece of work, inlad with many
different pieces of various kinds and
executed with rare skill. 1t was hand
ed to the governor by Hiram n. Davis.
who represented Glover in the House of
1904.
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PROCEEDINGS OF HOUSE.
Large Number of Bills Introduced
One Measure Killed.
HOUSE-MORNING,

Devotional exercises conducted by the
chaplain.
journal of yesterday read and ap-
DroVed.
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Your Best Work cannot be done
without good health, and you can't
have good health without pure blood
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the great pure
blood maker, 1t gives appetite,
Constipation is cured hv Hoods Pills.
|25c.
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BILLS INTRODUCED.

II 42-By Mr.. Gibson of Brattleboro, pro-
vidng for the union of school districts
or towns for the purpose of employing
a superintendent of schools with the idea
of skilled supervision. the State to aid
in payment of sl.200 salaries for said
superintendent; said unior to continue
three years unless dissolved by vote %
two-thirds of the towns forming the
union. Slight notifications of the plan
to meet need OF schools in Grand Isle
county; education.
ca motion Of Mr.. Finn of Springfield,
the House adjourned at 2:45.
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APPROVED

Joint resolution providing for joint spe-
cial committee on revision of the laws
Joint resolution providing for the APP
pontment Of committee to examine the
system Of bookkeeping now used by the
auditor of accounts and report by bill or
otherwise.
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PROCEEDINGS OF HOUSE.
Committee Appointed TO Canvass Com
Grcssioun1 Vote-13 BILLS
introduced.
HOUSE-MORNING.

hoC
Devotional exercises conducted by the
chaplain.
Journal of yesterday read and ap-
proved.
Joint resolution introduced by Mr.. SEN
ter of Montpelier. granting the use OF
the hall Of the House OF Representatives
to the Vermont Officers association on
the evening of November 1, 1906. Adopted
on the part of the House.
The following committee to canvass
votes for members of Congress was an
nounced:
First district Addison county, Mr..
Noonan of Addison, Mears of Hancock,
Needham of Orwell: Bennington county,
Mr. Madison of Glastonbury, Beebe of
Dorset, Harris of Landgrove: Chittenden
county, Mr.. Howe OF Bolton Topper of
South Burlington. Laddy of Underhill;
Franklin county, Mr.. Hooper of Fletcher,
Soulo of Fairfield. Gallagher of st.
Adams town; Grand Isle county. Mr..
Soule OF Alburgh, Hurlburt OF Grand
Isle. LaBombard of Isle La Motto;
Lamoile county, Mr.. Atwel OF Eden,
Slayton of Gilmore, Spauldir,y of Wolcott;
Rutland county, Mr.. Leonard of Middle
town Springs, Tennien of Pttsford.
Aldrich OF Shrewsbury.
Second congressional district: Caledonia
county, Mr.. Bickford of Sheffield> Holmes
of Sutton, Scott of Walden: Essex
! county, Mr.. Reed of Concord Fitch of
Guildhall Jones of Victory; Orange
county, Mr.. Southworth of Thetford
Dickerman Of Topsham Dow of VershIre
Orleans county. Mr.. Chase of Green's
boro. Goodall of Holland, Kirkpatrick OF
Newport; Washington county, Mr.
Coburn of East Montpelier, Granfield OF
Fayston. Hill of Middlesex; Windhan
county, Mr.. Davis OF Grafton. Flagg OF
Guilford, Pike of Stratton: Windso,
county, Mr.. Pollard Of Baltimore, Bar.
rows OF Hartford. Pierce of West Wind.
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county.
II. 29-By Mr.. Carr OF st. Johnsbury, re-
lating to railroad fares and redeemable
rebate certificates. railroads Makes oil
certificates given for fares paid on trains
redeemable within 80 days; penalty from
$40 to 500.
III. 22--By Mr.. Shaw of Marlboro, grant
ing municipal suffrage to women; Judc-
larry. Right to vote in town, village and
fire district meetings.
". 19-By Mr.. Chedel of Stockbrdge,
plurality TO elect representative on the
third ballot; elections.
II. 2o--By Mr.. Fletcher Of Cavendish, TO
amend the charter OF the Black River
Trust company banks.
II. 1s-By Mr.. Grafton OF Burlington,
amending law relating to check lists; cleo
tions. No hearing for revision. and no
alterations after midnight of Wednesday
preceding election day.
H. 25-By Mr. Adams OF Windham,
amending the act relating to killing of
deer and caribou; game and fisheries
Makes last two weeks in November an
open season, Sundays excepted
Petition-I%y Mr. Porter of Wilmlngto on
from citizens OF that section, asking fol-
drastic legislation concerning automobiles };
| general committee.
On motion of Mr.. Alexander OF Georgia
adjourned at 1885.
| USE-AFvTERNOON.
| Joint resolution introduced by Mr.. Sen
ter of Montpelier. granting the use OF tho
| hall of the House of Representatives to
| the Vermont Historical society on the
evening of Friday. November ?, 1915
adopted on the part of the House.
Kiled--H. . relating to notices of towr
meetings.
APPROVED.
Joint resolution providing for joint spe
/ ninI rnr, nit Z % n1, rnNlsinn Of The laws.
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ELLIS INTRODUCED.

IT, 33.-From judiciary committee
relating to allowance of costs in pros
ccutions for msdcameanors
IT. 4O.-I'v Mr.. Chaffee of Enosbursh'
amending law relating to killing OF
deer. moose and caribou; game and
fisheries. Open season last week IN
October for both resident and non
resident hunters.
H. 41.-By Mr.. Scrtcr of Montpelier
relating to field officers of National
Guard. military. Field officers to be
commissi ,ncG for uniform term of five
year.
H. 3G-By Mr.. Chaffcc of Enoshurgh
amending law relating to protection of
beaver and otter: game and fisheries
Penalty Of $50 for killing such AMI
mails.
II. SG.-Ey Mr.. Gibson of Brattleboro
providing for weekly payments; gen.
eral committee
II. 3j.-By Mr. Mead of Rutland city
amending law relating to trustee pro-
cess; judiciary. No fire insurance COM
pany to be liable on trustee process IN
connection with property losses; and
exempting certain other parties from
oporation of trustee process.
II. 3S--y Mr.. Chaffee of Enosburgh
making open season for trout May /;
to September ] game and fisheries.
| H. 35--By Mr.. Brahana of Lowell
| leealizing quadrennial appraisal OF
that town for 1906; grand list
IT, Shy Mr. Archibald for judiciary
committee, making fiat commitment
fee of $500. applicable throughout tho
state; judiciary.
H. 32-Substitute for II. Z, relating
| to notices of town meetings; judiciary
| II. Shy Mr.. Gibson of Brattleboro
to pay Katharine Dunlevy the sun
BILLS PASSED.
II. Exchanging name OF Middlebur!
| Baptist Church.
II G-Legalizing Barre city's Quadrennia
appraisal for 1906.