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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-03-30

has occurred at this point. The wes-
tern side of the Assembly. including
the ceiling, has suffered a slight fire
damage and considerable water dam
age. The western staircase appears
to have suffered damage principally
az the fourth and nth floors MAN.
departments on the first and second
floors in the western portion of the
capitol have suffered more from water
damage than from actual fire. on ac-
count OF the dangerous condition Of
some of the interior walls and dormerS
throughout the western section, It
would be inadvlsable to use the offices
Immediately hereunder"
THOUGHT PE.lFECTLY FIREPROOF.
The State carried no insurance Tho
, capitol building had been regarde as
absolutely iireproof, and so firmly was
this idea imbedded in the brains Of most
Albanians that when they We're reused
from sleep early this morning and told
| that the citys architectural pride was
afire they laughed and expressed the be
lief that you might as well look for n
spectacular fire at the North Pole. And
no criticism of the fire resisting qualit, IS
OF the building itself has been heard. It
was not the building that burned but its
contents, and these contents in the section
where the fire started were of the most
innammabe material, wooden shelving
books and pamphlets and loose papers
The congestion, which the new educa e
tion building was designed 10 relieve. has
! increased for several years past until the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-03-30
COAL STATE ACTS
TO CUT FUEL COST
Investigation of the Anthracite
Industry Ordered High Price
Laid to Railroads.

Harrisburg. Pa. March Ga sweep
ing legislative investigation OF the an
thra cite coal industry In Pennsylvania
is proposed in a concurrent resolution
introduced in the General Assembly which
has in view the enactment of laws for
The protection of the public and the reduc-
don OF the cost Of coal.
As an indication that the proposed in
vestigation will he thorough the commit
tee Is empowered TO inquire into the re-
atons between mining and transporta-
ion companies and the great banking
houses which are said to he closely af-
lliated with them. and which usually
conduct their financial operations.
The action, which Is understood to
have the approval ot the republican
leaders, is remarkable FOR the VIGOROUSLY
rorporation- ridden Legislature OF Penn
sylvania
TO INVESTIGATE FREIGHT RATES.
The resolution gives a committee OF
seven power to investigate freight rates
II being alleged that the rates for an
thracite are much higher than those for
bituminous coal. The preamble recites
hat the high cost OF living IS, in a large
degree, due to the high price OF fuel
and says II is matter OF common know
ledge that the exorbitant cost OF an
thracite Is due to excessive transportation
charges, 1t calls attention 70 the report
that further advances in price are con
templated
The committee Us directed TO par
ticularly inquire into the actual cost
of the mining and transportation ot
anthracite coal and the proportions or
which costs are paid to labor in the
mining and transportation, with n
view OF determining whether the
rates charged for transportation are
excessive as compared with the rates
charged for the transportation or oth-
er coal and commodities of similar
nature for equal distances, ana IN
connection with this Investigation to
inquire into the costs OF operation and
management OF common carriers en-
gagged in the transportation OF anthra-
cite and OF the cost of the mining
thereof, with view OF determining
whether the cost OF anthracite to the
| consumer is due to usurious fees ana
commissions paid TO bankers who are
| in the directorate OF or are closely
aflisted with transportation COM
panies for the negotiation of the Sc
curittes OF the companies and FOR
loans OF money thereto and TO ex-
| cessivs fees. commissions and other
charges paid by transportation and
| mining companies to brokers, com
mission agents, sales agents. factors
ana mtddiemen.'
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Also TO further inquire into the re-
lation of the private and other bank
ers, brokers. factors and agents who
are in the directorate OF the anthra-
cite coal carrying transportation COM
panies 10 the mining and sale OF an
thracite coal, the commissions eNacted
and paid for the negotiation OF secur-
tiles and for loans OF money and upon
the sales OF coal the cost OF mining,
the wages paid labor and all other
charges entering into the price paid
for anthracite coal by the consumer
with a view OF determining whether
or not the cost to the public OF an
thracite coal for domestic and other
purposes Is reasonable and Justified
by existing conditions"
The committee is directed to sit
during the recess and to report to the
1918 Legislature, $4,000 being appro.
priated for sxpenseA
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MAINE HOUSE OPPOSES
FEDERAL INCOME TAX

Augusta, Me, March S-1he Maine
House Of Representatives refused to-day,
s. to 63. to ratify the proposed ,ncome tax
amendment to tho federal constitution
and Immediately accepted favorable
committee report on a bill providing for
n state income tax.
Both the republican and democratic
platforms adopted last fall pledged ratin-
cation OF the federal amendment, but its
opponents to-day insisted tina the need
of the State for all possible income should
take precedence OF party pledges.
FARMER DIES WITH HORSES.
Albany. March 3s.-Alone In the world,
Respondent over the deaths of his wife
and daughter within a year and deserted
by his housekeeper. Fred KipIh a farm
O. residing In the town Of Dast Green
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TAKES CASE FROM JURY.
Sudden End Of Suit for Alleged Neg
Iigence In Slate Quarry.

Rutland, March a.-The negligence case
Of Mrs. Mary Conroy of South Poultney,
admx. of John Conroy, (who was killed
in slate quarry by falling stone April
-, 1870 VS.. Herman r. and Thomas s
Nelson OF Pawlet, came to q sudden end
in Rutland county court to-day after
occupying the jury's attention two days,
Judge w Fl. Taylor directing a verdict
for the defendants. This was done aft or
the court had dcltberated an hour and a
half on a motion for such verdict made
by Attorney r. w. Moloncv on the
ground that the evidence had shown no
negligent act OF the defendants but had
shown contrihutory negligence on the pa ri
Of the plaintiff Mrs Conroy, who has
three small children, had asked for $40
No damages. Marvelle c. Webber was
her counsel
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COLD WAVE HAS AVERTED
THE DANGER OF A FLOOD

Syracuse. y. Y. March 2S.-An over
night fan of 80 degrees in tempera-
ture checked the rush Of watert from
the hillsides at Moravia, Cayuga coun-
ty, and tonight the three village
streets which had been inundated
were passahle. Scores of residents
who had been made prisoners in their
homes by the rush OF waters from
swollen creeks set about clearing
their cellars Reports from central
and northern New York points indi-
cate that the cold wave has averted
the danger OF foods.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-03-30

bush. set fire TO his house and barn
last night. crawled into the stable with
his horses and allowed himself to be
burned to death. His charred body was
found to-day by a neighbor. A note
found in mail box read: Il did this
on account Of her."
MEETS IS ROAD COMMISSIONERS.
Rutland, March 29.--Charles W. Gates
of Franklin, State highway commi ssioner.
met 65 town road commissioners and
selectmen OF Rutland county at an
experience meeting here to-day. A.
Roebuck, Jr., Of Albany, y. Y. profes-
sional bridge builder, was also present.
Mr. Gates gave directions for the ex-
penditure Of State aid money and made
a plea for permanency in building high
ways.
MAYOR CLEMENTS APPOINTEES.
Rutland March 2a.-Mayor P. W.
Clement tonight reappointed Thomas G.
Elworth chief of police, Fred Il. Patch,
commissioner Of public safety. and Harry
B. whittier, city clerk lie named Frank
r. Blanchard as commissioner OF public
works and Patrick N. Meldon. city at
torney.
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VERGENNES.

At meeting of the city coun-
ell, G. T. s. Pierce was appointed city
treasurer to succeed j. A. Harrngton
who has served l3 years and who de-
cllned eappontment.-Mrs Mary Free
man. widow OF l.. Freeman, died March
- at the home Of her daughter, Mrs
Amelia Palmer. from a general break
down, aged 80 years she Is survived h'
two sons. Alexander and Henry Freems
Of Hincsburg, two daughters, Mrs. A.
Palmer and Mrs. e. NJ Rounds OF
risburg. II grandchildren, 70 grcat-gr
children and seven great-great-gran
dren. Mrs. Freeman was born ia
and came to this State early in If
funeral was held Wednesday
house. the Rev. A. b. Potter of
7 he bearers were James, Lewis
Shepard Charles Rivers, Georl
and Seth Weller and interment
IN East Monkton.
+, r, Ittman, civil e
Washington and "A repres
one of the government
was here the latter part
to inspect the filing in
in the river at the poi
water is under COVER
The filling in was don
gagged in making prep
new power plant of )
Power company. j.
ranGement was arriN il
that was placed or T.
lower Golfer dam ed
The company Will re-
tain the upper cof not
Thought TO he a tioo
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BOSTON BUTTER MARKET.

Boston. March -
BUTTER-CnsteadY Northern 2Sl<fn
orsc: western, 23G24c
CHEESE Unsteady. New York 300
l4c; Vermont twins l2ffr3c
Chamber OF Commerce Quotations
Vermont and extra assorted sizes, 22c;
hoNes. five pounds, full weight 9oc; prints
fun weight. 23c.
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San Francisco, March zs.-The directors
Of the Panama Pacific Exposition com
panv '>ired President TAFT Yesterday
asking that the federal fine arts commits
sion come TO san Francisco to aid them
in settling the question Of site for the
worlds fair In ,9'5
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-03-30

Beaulieu. France March 2s.-The fire
that broAe out in the Hotel Bristol last
night burned downward from the tor
DOR and was eXtinsushed on the THIRD
door leaving the FIRST and second stories
intact. The loss. however. is estimatee
Ut several million francs. \ large number
of guests We're badly frightened hu
escaped unharmed, the only person In
.iured being a servant and he was no
seriously harmed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-03-30
Line of 10000 Sympathizers Can
Be Formed if Authorities
Will Permit.
DEMONSTRATION ON MONDAY
All but 16 Bodies Identified-Re-
lief Fund Swelled to $780,
000-Heroism of Fannie
Langner Told.

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a., ,o,ror rbo ,,eotirg u,,s under tha
,,,,.,,ao. 20 ,h. ah,rt waist and Dress
N.r.r.. VITO,
oo1r, I, which az tho renuest of the
chairman arter recital Of the fire disas-
fer all stood in silent respect for the
doad rbo wat audience stool motion
,,noIa n, sobs broke forth. punctuated
with a u,onan,e shrill scream from the
ocrter NJ tho auditorium. The way of
.r,o,ior enro,d to all CORNERS ~ the nlace.
a,d o,.ar 70 tla store o.boro ore Of tho
, o,,ar ,o,dare 90 ,bo ,,oatirg scraarred
,.i,d,,. ar1 .+ruvglad ,,-ith those who
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All the speakers referrel to the Victims
Of the fire as martyrs and said that tneir
sacrifice would not he in vain II I spurred
the working class to greater '0rts for
their own protection.
The death Of these girls
Pnken the chairman, 'mr
workers that their safety
selves. For IS weeks
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Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
Mrs. Sarah E. Mauldin.

Mrs. Sarah B. Mauldin, wife of w. P. Mauldin, died at the fam fly home near Elgin Saturday af- ternoon from pneumonia and was buried Sunday afternoon at 3 the funeral service being conduct ed by Rev. J. F. Mckenzie of this city.
 Mrs. Mauldin s family was one of the best known families of FL gin and deceased was most es- timable lady whose friends re- gret deeply to learn of her death.
 The deceased is survived by her husband and several children, most of whom are grown and mar. ried. The Independent joins with the many other friends in extending sympathy to the dis tressed family.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
Henry Watson Wins Judgment.

A criminal proceeding that has agitated the negroes of Jackson port was finally settled Saturday, when the case came up for trial at Battle Axe before Esquire R. F. Tyer on a change of venue from Justice Byrd's court.
 Henry Watson was arrested on the charge of harborihg the son of George Hare, whom the latter alleged had been enticed away from his home. The first trial of the case at Jacksonport resulted in a hung jury. Hare had put up a bond for costs and defense g at .torney s. M. Stuckey asked for a change of venue. Thus it was that the final hearing came be- fore Justice Tyer of Bird Town ship. Henry Grant of Happy Hollow represented the prosecu- ton in the case.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
Mad Dog Killea.

A dog supposed to be mad caused a great deal of excitement here Monday morning, running loose on the streets, and snapping at everything and everybody he came ia oontaot with, A dozen citizens, armed wit8 pistols and shot guns, purswed tAs vicioss dog, and Willard Smith finally ran down and Killed hizh
 The mad does lave been 10 bad in Poplar Bluff. tKat ahe citx au- thorities now have eTsI dog n tho city tied mad muzdsds and this would be a good idea for o1s citizens to attend to before they get % numerous Corning Coar- fer.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
Charley Reese At the Helm.

Helena, March Ill., Charley Reese of Little Rock, former pitcher and utility man on the 1908 Helena baseball club, but more recently of the Texas and South Michigan Leagues, signed a contract with President B. C.. Horner of the West Helena Park Association to manage and cap- tain the 1911 baseball squad for Helena. Reese played with the locals under Vandergriff in 1908, at that time being used both on the firing line and also as utility. He comes to this city fresh from victories in the Northern state, having record of II out of 19 games won, with one tie, and a hitting percentage of 229.
 Reese was obligated to the Adrian, (Mich.) team for the coming year, but his release was purchased this morning for $500. He will report here April l, and his men on the 15th.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
Sample Street Lights Shown.

The forty and sixty candle pow |u Tungsten lights placed upon Third street at the intersection |ef Walnut and Main streets re- spectively by the electric light |eanpany as a demonstration of |Rsr utility for street lighting, were far more effective than gen |Galy anticipated.
 M least, they seemed so, es- psGally the sixty candle power 6ght. But whether the moon or Ss lights was really the factor
 idWbtful and a better test will
 V afforded the latter part of
 V week, as the sample lights
 M continue to burn the whole
 week or at least until dark nights
 fpnde a real test.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
ovERTAxED
Hundreds of Newport Readers
 Know What It Means.

 The kidneys are oyertaxed;
 Have too much to do.
 They tell about it in many aches and pains
 Backache, sideache, headache.
 Early symptoms of kidney ills.
 Urinary troubles, diabetes, Bright's disease follow.
 The statement below shows you certain cure.
 w. M. Shelby, Wheel & Bates streets, Datesville, Ark, says: " am pleased to give Doan' $ Kidney Pills my recommendation. They were first brought to my at tention about seven years age, when I was living in Little Rock. At that .:ime my work forced me to bend over desk a great deal and I suffered from constant backache. Dizzy spells were com mon and I had difficulty with the kidney secretions. Doan's Kid ney Pills went at once to the seat of my trouble and effected a cure No one can imagine how grate- full I am 10 this remedy
 For sale by all dealers. Prica 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo. New York. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan g and take no other
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
fRAHAM BROS. WIN ON APPEAL
, ,,,,e ,ent of Jackson Chancery Court Against Frances M. Johnson Affirmed.

Special to independent. i 1T,ittle Rock, March l3.-ln the
 ,,nreme court this morning, Jus
 k;ao Wood delivered the opinion
 If inc court in the appeal of Frances M. Johnson versus Gra- bom Bros. Company and 5. M. trustee, affirming the 6,dcment of the Jackson Chan Iorv court. Justice Kirby offer ld 2 dissenting opinion and Jus |ice Hart was disqualified. The appellant, Mrs. Frances Johnson alleged that as a part in a loan of $6,Ooo h her from Graham Bros. Com bany on certain lots in the city bf Newport, that the indictments against her husband t. M. Jonn7, |on were to be dismissed.
 Graham Bros. Company brough- foreclosure proceedings upon the failure of plaintiff to pay inter bst upon the indebtedness and benied the claim of appellant as Eo having promised the dismissal Df the indictments or to have any bower or authority to make such \ contract. The chancellor en- kared q decree of foreclosure and confirmed the sale by the trustee. stuckey & Stuckey and F. D.
 Eulkerson represented Graham
 Bros. Company and Mrs. Johnson |Wa represented by Gustave pones.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
ADMISSION BILL
 DOESN'T TOUCH
Theatres Which Are Compelled to Charge to Secure Good
 Talent.
Special to Independent.

Speclal to independent.
 Little Rock, March 13.-"The admission bill pending in the Sen ate will never touch the theatri- cal managers of Arkansas, states Manager Pennel of the Capital Theatre, for it is unconstitution- al We have the right to charge what we desire for admission to our places of business, for we are not publicity utility incorpora- tion, as held by the courts, but private concerns. We can per init any one we desire to enter our places, or refuse admission to those whom we do not want in- side. r The bill referred to by Manager Pennel is the Owen bill in the Senate to prevent the thea- trical companies charging more than $1 for admission in the State. of Arkansas. Manager Pen nel says the state cannot constitu- tionally regulate the price of ad- mission, and the bill, if passed, will not stop the high priced stars from coming to Arkansas and asking advasced prices from their audiences.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
NEUROLOGICAL.
Lee Cobey.

Lee Cobey, aged p years, died Saturday evening from a short illness of spinal meningitis at his room in the Newport hotel on Main street. The funeral ser vice was conducted Sunday after noon at 2 80 by Rev. Bedford l.. Harris of the. Methodist church, burial at Walnut Grove. The de- ceased was employed at Best's restaurant, was unmarried and survived by his father, two broth CTS and two sisters.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
PRY LID OFF
 IN HOT SPRINGS
Prosecuting Attorney Could Not Find An Officer to Stop
 s Sunday Ball.

Hot Springs, March 12.-Sun- day baseball was played today, and the moving picture shows did business without interruption iron Prosecuting Attorney Wood, who stated that when he sought the aid of officials of the sheriff, his deputies and constables, that he failed to locate any of them. Judge Wood said he was unable to take any action today, but that he would do so tomorrow.
 The surprise sofsthe day came when the moving picture houses opened. Only a few who were on the inside knew that such ac- ton was contemplated. The shows were well patronized, for visitors to the city have been de- handing Sunday entertainment ever since Judge Wood forced the shows to close last September. The day was most too cold for g large attendance at the baseball parks, yet liberal patronage was given both places. At Whiting ton park, the All Stars, compog- ed of American and National Brooklyn team played, and at Majestic park the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browne met for the second game of series of nine. Spectators kept looking for officers to make their appear ance, but both games went through without molestation of any sort.
 It is said that the parks and picture show managers have pool ed their interests and will fight any attempt of the prosecuting attorney to punish them for do ';ng business today, carrying the case to the supreme court, if ne cessary. VI {
 The managers of the picture houses were notified to appear in police court, tomorrow morning and pay the usual fine for Sun- day violation, which had been in effect before Judge Wood took office.
 The city gets thsi revenue, at the same time stealing some of the thunder from the county pros [ecutor, for, by being fined in po- lice court, the moving picture managers cannot be prosecuted tile aecond time for this offa1se.
 Qity authorities desire the pic- |tures to rsn Sunday and derive fines that lp to tho time Judge Wood Became district attorney, were collected Monday.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
The Very Best Ever.

The company which will pre- sent "The Climax the very best comedy offered the public in several years, has a really won. derful array of dramatic talent en listed in the ranks of its organ ization. The managementaAdoes not believe in the common system of 'sone or two giving ,,tE the ,MhQIe
 show,' but have an organization that is undoubtedly sone of the brought together. ss s '
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
Notice to the Public.

fF6a cutting and trimming tla must moi throM the limbs eqa asctric light wires produc-
 mort circuits aud heavy loss N tAs company. Hereafter dam MI be asked for sach losses isslaa Light, Water E Power
 6 3Bd3t
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
srioksa With Meningitis.

skioksn With Meningitis.
 Aatry Stevens was stricken M3 spinal meningitis during the aat Saturday, but recovered AT ss lousness next morning and N been resting very well since. %e family were awakened by As anaek and medical aid at ouct "sred. His condition is very sapea and we all hope for good M rem his bedside and that r ] 1ay be returned to good
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
Boys, Boys, Boys

,... HOW you want a swell Easteu
 Or celebrated tailored \ N nave arrived, made by Sein- as,, sf < Company and they fit
 " s. Hememann.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13

aoyingtoa, Tena., liar. ', IA Manager Opera HoUas:
 Ripley, Wena Sis Perkins here tonight, play cd to capacity house, good daow.
 Pain Bros. Brownsville, Tenn, Mar. z, 'M' Manager Opera House,
 Covington, Tenn. Sis Perkins here last nagiis pleased big house, good show.
 w. R. HolbrooE. Jackson, Tenn, Mar. 5, 'M. Manager Opera House,
 Brownsville, Tenn. Sis Perkins here last night, ca, pacity business, good show.
 Manager Marlow Theatre.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13
Supreme Court Denies Bail.

UUP1 0a%~ VVv
 Special to independent.
 Little Rock, March 13-The ss- preme court this morning denied bail to Rutherford and Murray, the deputy sheriffs of Garland county, who are charged nith re- sponsibility for the murder of Oscar Chitwood. The two off cers were deputies of Sheriff ad- Houpt and had Ohitwood n charge, when he was shot down by masked men.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13

Two hours of solid fun-a good laugh is ystter than meda- cine. See Sis at the opera houss t0nS9at. s,<
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-13

4r Stegall Settlement. V
 sslHealth is good i'm tl1iss neighbor- hood, the weather is lime ardiths farmers are taking advantage q il, thrning the virgin lsoil. 7 Ste gall has his ground all broke and is planning to disc it7 agains Bal Slatt6f1 also has his ground aA plowed!' s asssy. ifs 99~ss:s ' Brother J. w. Lackeys il get ting along fine and iss abfd to sit up. ''' 'l's e1
 - F P Stegall and wife visited