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The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
PHILIPPINE LAND INQUIRY.
Representative Martin Offers ResO-
luton Declaring sale "a Violation.

Representative Martin, Of Colorado, in
troduced yesterday a resolution author
izing the InsuIar Committee 10 make an
investigation and report at the present
session Of Congress upon the reported
sale by the Philippine government Of
5000 acres Of land, known as the San
Jose Fria- estate, on the island Of Min
1oro. TO a representative OF the sugar
trust for $357. 200.
This reported sale. 8Ir. Martins reso-
luton said, Is a violation OF the 900
acre limitation imposed upon sales Of
Philippine public land TO associations or
| corporations.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
Reclamation BIN Introduced.

The bill providing for the issuance Of
So, 10000 of certificates of indebtedness
for the purpose of completing existing
reclamation projects was introduced in
the Senate yesterday by Senator Carter
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
CUSTOMS COURT PERSONNEL

Senator'S DispIessed with Geograph-
fcaI Distribution of AppOintees.
The Senate judiciary Committee con-
sidered yesterday without taking action
the nominations Of the five members Of
the Customs Court Of Appeals Some
Senators. especially those from the South.
are not pleased with the geographical
distribution of these appointments.
Three Of the appointees live west OF
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
Would Repeal Publicity Feature.

A bill was introduced in the House
yesterday by Representative Southwick,
of New York, repeating the publicity fea-
ture of the corporation tax law
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
tFEBRUARY II. lsiOl
SENATE.

The Senate convened at noon.
Nine District bills passed
Morrill, land act amendment. benehting George
Washington University fayorably reported.
Alaska form Of government bill debated
CLAWS charged plot against him in basinger-
PinchOt inquiry.
TIE Senate adjourned at $50 O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
NOMINATIONS TO SENATE.
Four Promotions Provided for in
Corps of Engineers.

The following nominations were sent 20
the Senate yesterday:
War Department. corps Of engineers
Major TO be lieutenant colonel. Henry {.
Newcomer; captain 70 be major, William
.. C0nnOr: first lieutenant to he captain
Robert r. RalstOn: second lieutenant to
be first Lieutenant, Edward d. ArdeTy.
State Department-To be secretary OF
legation. Jacob Sleeper, Of Massachusetts,
al Havana, Cuba.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
POTOMAC GETS MORE
Rivers Bill Amended, Giving
$4,000 to Alexandria.
NEARBY POINTS ARE FAVORED

House Does Not Disturb AnacOstiR
and Mount Vernon Allowances.
virginia and Maryland Schedules
Also Practically the Same-Fisht
Takes Place on Lakes-tO-GuIf Plan.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
BROKE into BOX
FOR CLAWS MAIL

Continued from Page One.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
A GOLD AND SILVER TABLE

Neinise Ventura. of Porto Rico. sncn,
most or % years making table out NJ
silver and gold. He was a minor and
conceived the Idea Of depositing the pre-
cious metals in the form of this tab,a
The legs are Of gold, the top is OF silver
Around the edge Of the table are desi,,u ,
or ancient coins; the center part ranro-
sents map Of the United States. al, he.
ing outlined in silver. The table IL lively.
Inches IN height, sixteen inches ,onr
and ten inches wide. The maker ee,i.
mates its value at $4,000. He is in Nau.
York city now. hoping to dispose of his
prize, but he is SO afraid that soma ora
VIII steal IL that he scarcely leaves II
Tor a moment. He desires yer,. much 10
witness the sights OF New York. brt say.
ne "!!l not run any risk of his table gel
ing away from him. This man has mani
rested great skill and industry. and II is
10 De hoped that his thirty years of la bor
wan lie awarded with generous mr.
CHASER Tho world is fun of gold a,a
silver tables that so hold men down tho,
they cannot gct much time or onnor,,,,,
ny 10 see anything else or do anytb,n,,
beside Keeping thieves away from th,ir
Sathered riches.-I5ev. f.. c. Julebort IN
The Christian Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
LEATHER MADE FROM sEAWEEp.

In Scotland there is turned out "A prod
net compCsed OF mixture of seawecd.
carpet dust. goats hair, Irish moss and
gums, together with some secret cheml-
cal ingredients or process, which pro-
duces composition said to he good
substitute for leather and various other
materials, as 1t can be used equally we'll
in Il fluid, pliabe or hard state.
1t Is admitted that the composition Is
not equal in quality to the best materials
initiated, but it is nevertheless claimed
that It provides an excellent ubsttute
for leather to be employed in making
goods of cheap grades. The product has
already been made up into boots and
shoes, and its durability success fully
tested by artisans and others whose duty
involves a large amount of walking. Two
or three thousand feet Of betting in ma
chine shops made from this material is
also IN use at the present time, a purpose
to which 1t is said to be especially well
adapted as it Is inpervious to oils and
acids, is non-intiammable and does not
shrink under the varying conditions of the
atmosphere.
In It's hard state 1t Is clairned TO be
cheap and practical substitute for vul-
cauite. and can be purchased for less
than one-fourth the price Of the latter
limitations of marble and wood are pro-
duced by hydraulic pressure, the seaweed
suggesting the veins or grain. In its fluid
state 1t can he applied to floor, and
when allowed to set It forms permanent
surface Of linoleuIn. The seaweed is OBJ
tanned from Dcvonshire, in England, and
the more expensive varieties for the man.
ufacture of marbles come from Japan
Philadelphia Record
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11

though not an abundance, we are plant
Ing from six to ten acres Of oats three
or four acres OF wheat and all the al
folfa seed we can afford to buy Wa
have a saying out this way to this eff
feet.
Little drops of water on little grain,
Of sand
Mako a mighty difference in the yield Of
land"
In consequence we are using all ths
little drops We can gather, and year by
year are gathering more. All the crorE
! have Just mentioned require irrigation
Some Of our neighbours, who also ar,
homcsteaders, have not pursued our po'.
Icy to put all their time on their OWE
ranches; they have gone out TO WORK
for other people in the winters and havd
Received from thirty TO fifty dollars q
month In wages. They have used IT. /,
money for the support Of their farnili.f
and for improving their ranches on
which they themselves work during tn
summer. / mention this as possibin,J
for any who may need TO do this. I [
one has money enough to pay living ex-
penses for year or two. ! am quite s,,rs
1t is better for him 10 give his whols
time 10 his own land; he Will win o..
sooner and more surely in this way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
ROOSEVELT as DACErp

trom New Haven Register, rna.t
me entrance OF Clifford Plnchot add,
uhdoubted interest to tho New yorl,
FoVernoTShip situation, II that State
wants republican candidate win
some characteristics OF the Hughes TYNE
ne IL the man. II H. to be feared how
ever that he Is seriously lacking I'm the
hughes common sense. It may be noted
'hat Mr. Roosevelt is not as noisy in
support OF inc IDEA as one might expect.
perhaps there Is n reason. Tho colonc,
msy he getting light. lie threw his
whole weight into the direct primary
bill. and the result was TO kill II AT once
He supported his nephew Robinson. for
an upstate congressional nomination.
and the young man was showed under.
Perhaps the colonel Is losing faith In his
prestige as hacker in his own State.
and II 50 no can't be blamed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
Happy Results.
Have Made Many Burlington
Residents Enthusiastic.

No wonder scores Of burlington citi-
zons grow enthusiastic. It is enough TO
make anyone happy to find relief afrtcr
years Of suffering. Public statements
lilso the following are but truthful rcp-
reservations OF tho daily work done In
Burlington by Donns Kidney Pills.
II. W. Jacobs, ?Si North ST., Burlins-
ton. VI, says: "l'or over three years
attacks Of lliducy complaint kept me in
misery. Aly back was lamc and sore and
could moi stoop without having dis
trcssinE pains in the small Of my back.
1 wns also very lzzy at times and fclt
poorly In every Wa. When suffering
from severe attack of this kind. I
began using Doans Kidney Pills. pro-
cured at the Park Drug Store. They
cured me and in return take pleasure
In recommending them
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents
Foster Mliburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States-
Remember the name-Doan's-and take
no other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
no other.

In the matter OF the bill OF SAB for
seven sheep at Sc each killed by dogs.
ana the property of Henry Holt, the
city attorney reported that the bill
should BIO paid. 1t was moved tina.
the mayors warrant be drawn for the
amount.
y resolution instructlng the city en-
gineer and city attorney to see that
the grounds OF tho United States GUS
toms house are not extended on to
Main street was laid on the table, with
the added resolution that Collector c.
II. Darling be requested to be present
at the next meeting OF the board.
Tho United States government in
tends soon to make permanent walks
about these premises and the curbing
as it now stands extends about four
feet on the ctty's property 1t is the
intention of the city engineer to have
all new buildings erected on Main
street conform with these regulations
including the new Vermont Hotel All
of the buildings on Main street. be-
tween st. Paul and Church, now en-
cro3ch on city property. The Strong
theatre is on the line.
The members of the electric light
commission will report upon matters
relating to that department at the
next meeting of the board.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
FROM THE PULPIT TO THE FARl,

From year to year we have cleared
more land, being careful, however, to re-
member Mr. j. ]. HIS advice: Not
large farms. but larger use of the hoe +"
We are not trying TO cover great terri
tory, but to make what we do cultivate
clean and as fruitful as possible, says
William Justin Harsha. in Success Mag
azine." in an interesting article on how
n preacher became u successful home
steader. In the face OF all prophecy and
disaster we have planted an orchard and
our trees are doing welI-apple. pear
plum. cherry and crab. We have but a
small orchard as yet. only about nifty
trees, but we believe in the perseveranc noe
OF the saints. Having more water,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
DISCLOSED ON DEAD MAN.
Thomas Pope Makes Himself Snfe with
Court and World.

Thomas Pope. who was arraigncd on
Saturday In city court for fourth offcnse
OF lntoxication. spranR something new in
the disclosure linc. tic madc himself per-
fectly safe by disclosing on dead man.
f'c was fined sl5 and costs of 1923. and
VIII serve the alternate sentence OF rs days
IN jail.
Thomas said that James flackett, known
as tho "Wiro King who was found
dead on tho Central Vermont railway
track near Fort Ethan Alien on We'd
ncsday morning. gave him some whiskey
during the first part Of the week. This
whiskey Thomas treasured MS good
farmer treasures his grain. and when
he felt the Gull OF the wild he proceeded
to get drunk. The call came on Friday aft
crnoon. Thomas also said that he also
met strange man who gave him some
more whskey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
ALDERMEN WILL NOT SEE
United states VIII build Permanen,
sidewalks Uninterruptcd.

y special meeting Of tho board Of
aldermen was held on Saturday evening
10 take action on tho matter OF sidewalks.
The meeting was called during the after
noon and occupied about Ave minutes
time.
AS result OF the meeting the United
States government will not be interrupt
ed In the sidewalk improvements about
the federal building. In other words. the
city fathers will not notice that the gov
eminent is overlapping about four feet
or the city's property on Main street
The curbtng that separates the lawn
from the sidewalk on the Main stree.
side extends about four feet on city
property and when 1t became known that
the government Intended to build per
manent concrete walks about the building
the city engineer and city attorney in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
DOWN ELEVATOR SHAFT.
John BuCk, Head Walter Mt Van Ness
HOuse, Injured,

John Buck. head waiter at the Van
Ness House. fell down the elevator shaft
carly Saturday afternoon and sustained
some minor injuries. 1t was said Sun
day at the Mary Fletcher hospital.
where he was taken for treatment. that
he would probably DO out In a few days.
Mr.. Buck had key to the elevator
door on the ofice floor. After complet-
Ing his work Saturday afternoon he start
cd to go up to his room. The elevator
was not at that floor. as he had expected,
and he stepped of into tho shaft. falling
a distance Of about 10 feet. His injuries
are not serious and he is suffering prin-
cipaly from the shock. Mr.. Bucks home
is In Boston and no has beon employed
for the past few months at the Van Ness
House
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
ENCIRCLED THE GLOBE
Prof. g. H. Perkins Home from
a Six Months Trip.
BROUGHT Mummy and n valuable
Collection OF Egyptian Antiquities
for the University Museum
Travelled $4,000 Miles.

Prof. g. FL Perkins. who occupies the
cn"ir or anthropology at the University
VI vermont, mas Just returned to his
nome IN this city after six months trip
ABROAD during which he went around the
World covering distance Of some S5 900
mics. Professor Perkins's trip was made
partly FOR pleasure and partly for the
purpose OF gathering specimens for the
museum OF the university. He, by the
way was the first teacher IN any institu-
ton OF learning in America to give a
course In anthropology.
PROFESSOR Perkins spent a good bit OF
time In Egypt. studying the condition Of
the fellahecn. or peasantry, and It was
while IN Cairo that he acquired a very
valuable collection Of Egyptian anti1uit-
lea for the university. The collection con-
tains between 100 and 500 specimcns. and
includes mummy in It's case which was
live man some time about $500 r. c.
The collection includes alabaster and
bronze vases and dishes. pottery and
glassware.
Professor Perkins went out into the
desert about 100 miles south Of Cairo and
visited the ruins Of two deserted cities
and in that way got some more speci-
mems. He spent some time with DR.. and
Mrs. f. u. Hanson, two Nermonters,
who are living In q little town of fella-
heon. Dr. Hanson Is employed by n boy
who owns several villages to look after
the sick. He Is n graduate Of the medi-
cal department Of the University of Yer
mont and at one time practiced in Hines
burg
Professor Perkins reached New York
August on the steamer Hamburg
| from Naples, after q voyage Il part of
which was tempestuous. lie left Bur-
lington the middle Of last January and
joined a Clark touring party at San
Francisco, sailing thence on the
steamship Cleveland in February and
remaining with the party, which in
cluded 700 or more tourists, as far as
Egypt. The first stop was at Homo
lulu, and the next at Yokahoma Three
weeks were spent in various Japanese
cities The visit to Japan was of es-
pecial interest and pleasure to Pro-
fessor Perkins as he was accompanied
in that country by Sho Nemoto, a
Japanese student, who was graduated
a few years ago from the University
Of Vermont and who is now high in
the councils of the japanese govern
ment.
Thence the marty sailed 70 Hong
Kong, China. Canton. Manila and lava
From Java. the marty went to cal.
cutta. thence NV rail 10 par,ie1irp IN
the Thibetan frontier This was q
most Interesting mart of tho trim s,vs
Professor per,xins az be had g
glimpse Of tho vbiboto, army tn ,ba
mountains Tho neon,a ora nost g.,
terestirp and tho sceror, is ,arr;a-
cent sn,.rdia ,aoo 60 no,noa 80 ,,o
Himalava reriop fro,, ,ha Uio,,,,,,r
ra n rorntain r;siro 90 -.o g.. &c.,.
tho ca. ,ayal and e 80 -
tba bi,bos, orn,oi,, t.. 49, 49,,
III. tro,o,ors in,r,.,od ,,'
ca.,a. 1870, 20, W
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11

this time the assistant had recovered her
mental balance and she replied calmly.
Most books are now, you know" After
q few moments Of further inspection the
quiet lady said she would take that one
She did and she hasn't returned Il yet
They have decided at the library that
she wanted something to put on the par
Tor table and was lahoring under the de-
fusion that Mary Fletcher provided free
books for the multitude
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
FELL DOWN STAIRS.
Mrs. Martha Burns Fractured Collar
Bone IT The strong Theatre.

Mrs. Martha Burns Of 30 Convent square
fell down the stairs leading from the ba.-
cony OF The Strong theatre Saturday eve
ming about ten o'clock ana fractured her
collar bone. She was assisted to her feet
by couple Of small boys and a lady who
accompanied her and walked to the home
or one Of her sons on Church stree,
where she is now being cared for,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11

formed Collector C. II. Darling of this
fact nnd asked that the defect DO rcmc-
Jed with tho proposed improvements. 1t
Is understood that Collector Darling OBJ
jected to this for several reasons. He
considers the federal building an artistic
one. Tho taking away OF four feet OF
frontage on the Main street sido would
mako the lawn much narrower and there
forc detroct from the beauty Of the build
ing,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
APPRECIATED IN FRANCE.

Tho 10 Ripolin Building. situated on
\ wharf beside the Seine River Paris,
France. was recently rooted with our
Compo-rubbsr roofing. Samples free
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
NOBLESSE OBLIGE.

Friend-Now that you have been
married some time, old friend, toll me
frankly your opinion on tho marriage
state.
Much Married Man ito his wife)--
Just go outside, my dear. will youY-
Fliegende Batter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
MEMS LIST.

+. G. baldwin, Francis Cahill, NJ.
Celiner, Thos. =. Clancy, George De
Lisle. Seneca G. Dorr W Du Brul A..
g. Enright, James Fitzgerald, Louis
Frechette, T.. y. FIRES hman, Louis Good
man, Geo. II. Gorham, Robert Green
away. NJ. j. Guiilette H. kerinister.
Geoleon l.amourcuX. Samuel Maurn, ROY
Manchester, two, Mr.. and Mrs Alhc.
Mcrr'ls, Chas. Roberts. j. j. Stone. Viii
iiam o. ruckerinan. Seymour Van SAINT
word, Zen Wharton, DR.. c. G. Wheeler
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mps wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRrP has been
used for over SIXTY WARS by MILLIONS Ct
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. I.
sOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTRNs the GUNS,
ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and
is the best remedy Tor DIARRHGA It is alb
sclntely harmless. he sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslows Soothing syrup" and take no other
Kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11

For any pain, from top to toe, from
my cause, apply DR.. Thomas Eclectric
OH. Pain cant stay where It is used
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11

Deans Rheumatic Pills FOR Rheuma
tism and Neuralgia. Entirely vege-
table. Safe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11

, itChlnG hicedln" protrudng or
hind piles yield to Doan's Ointment.
chronic cases soon relieved finally
cured. Druggists al sell It.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
WOMEN'S LIST.

Mrs X. Arnold, Miss Joyce Austin.
Miss sarah Burnham, Miss Annie Carey,
MIS- tonnor' Mrs. L. DeLadurnnleau,
MISS ~ l.. Edwards, Miss Edna Gordon,
Mrs. FRANK b. Gordon, Miss Florence
Ingram, Miss Margaret r. Kennedy.
Miss corrine kmbail, Marie I.angc. Miss
Mamie Mahoney. Mrs. W. s. Maxwell
Mrs. Claris Pearcnt, Mrs Burnett "
Robbins, Miss Mary Sely. Mrs Whitnev
Champlain street, Miss Ren Young
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-11
WINOOSKI STATIC,

Mile. F1ore Bouchard, Edward Burn
cite, Eng. Carnaraire. Mrs Amanda
Hough Edmond Joubert, two, Mrs. Ida
LArney. John Mennier. Isaac Tolliyer
Quartaabevi VITO
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-10
Nasal Catarrh
Henry L. Britton Says It Is
Easy to Get Rid of.

My head, nose and glands leading to
my eyes and nose were stopped up and
swollen. tried several so-called
caterrh cures. but Hyomei. used thor
oughly did the curing. There is moth
ing too good 20 say in favor OF Hyomei
II cured my nasal catarrh."-Henry L.
BrittOn, Frost St. Eaton Rapids, Mich
Hyomei pronounced High-o-me)
cures catarrh, because It gets where the
germs are. and destroys them IL IS
made OF Australian eucalyptus. mixed
with other healing antiseptics. When
breathed over the irritated and In
famed membrane Il gives relief in two
minutes
Used regularly for a few weeks Il will
build up and heal the germ infested
membrane and drive out catarrh.
II you own a small Hyomei pocket in
haler, you can get a bottle Of Hyomei
at druggists everywhere. or at Scramm-
johnson. Drugs, five stores. for only so
cents. II you do not own a Hyomei in
haler, ask for a complete outfit, the
price Is 21.00. 1t is guaranteed to
cure catarrh. coughs. colds, Group or
sore throat or money back.