St. Albans Daily Messenger from Saint Albans, Vermont • 1

mctsm ESTABLISHED EN 1861. ST. ALBANS, VTM FIJI DAY, OCTOBER 4J, 1902. PEICE TWO CENTS I tical conditions, however, the islanc violation' of this act and method of, ords of the previous day read and ap- proved. lOOSEEJ'S APPEAL TROPICAL CROPS Gen.

McCullough Takes the Oath Office as Vermont's Governor. MESSAGE DEALS It Urges That Any Liquor Law Submitted to the People Be Hedged About with Very Careful Restrictions Safeguards of Elections Should Surround Primaries Senate Committees Announced. Adjournment Taken Until Tuesday Afternoon. I is, for the first time, beginning to give serious attention to the cultiva- tion of this fruit, which thus far has grcivn wild cr nearly so. Under the Spanish rule it was practically im-1 possible to ship, the fruit profitably i to the United States.

Between the is- land and Florida we should be able I Continued on third iContinued on third page-. UNIVERSAUST OFFICERS i Next Year's Convention to Be Held at Lyndonville Office of State Superintendent Abolished. Special to The Messenger.) Bellows Falls. Oct. 3.

Vermont and Quebect Univers3lists gathered yesterday for the final day of convention in Bellows Falls. While the convention has been somewhat smaller in numbers than some yeais. it has been unusually strong in able and interesting speakers, and has been more largely attended by local people than any convention ever held here. Four women ministers have attended and taken prominent parts in the meetings. At- the business mooting the convention voted to discontinue the present plan of a state superintendent of churches, and to return to the former pystem of a district misisonary.

The convention elected officers as follows: President, E. E. Marggraf, of Derby Line; vice-president, W. D. Ball, Springfield; secretary, Rev.

P. Booth, Morrisviile: treasurer, Lra C. Calef, Washington; trustee, for 1 year, H. C. Slocum.

Morrisviile: trustee for 3 years. E. F. Brown, St. Johns-bury.

The following committee on fellowship was elected: Chairman, the Rev. A. M. Smith. West Concord; the Rev.

John Kimball. Lyndonville; the Kev. J. B. Rcjrdon.

Ludlow; I. N. LeBarron. Morrisviile; H. W.

Black-mer. Stockbridge. The Women's Missionary Society chose as officers: President, Mrs. Maria Tinker, Morrisviile; vice-president, the Rev. K.

M. Jones Barre; secretary and treasurer, Rev. Elizabeth H. G-cIdthwaite. The principal addres.s of the morning was assigned to the Rev.

Mis F. A. Kimball, Williamstown. who poke with force and interest on 'The The Rev. A.

F. Walch delivered the communion sei-mon. The afternoon session opened with an able address by the Rev. Walter Dole, of NorthfielcP. O.

K. Hollister, of Barre. principal of Goddard Sem'- nary, a Universalist institution, spoke of the advantage derived from a de nominational school and urged th' patronage of the church. Final ad joumment was to Lyndonville for the session of 1903, where it will prob ably be held in August In order that more of the workers, many of whom are now in schools and colleges as teachers and students, may attend. Among those who have attended the sessions are: the Rev.

Arthur Jaffrey. N. the Rev. Robert D. Van Tassie, Hinesdale, N.

the Rev. M. Smiley. North Hatley, P. the J.

B. Reardon, Ludlow: the Rev. Elizabeth Holt Goldthwaite, Wil-liamsville: the Trickey, Claremont. N. the Rev.

Mr. Van Blarcom Washington: the Rev. Miss Frances' A. Kimball, Williamstown the Rev. H.

Gertrude Roscoe, Felch-ville; the Rev. Effie K. M. Jones. Bane: Mrs.

Mazie Blakie Bainey, Lynn; the Rev. Frank O. Hall, D. D. Cambridge, Mass.

FORGOT TO PAY BOARD. Manager of the Putnam House, Bennington, Looking for Two Men. 1 Special to Tko Messenger.) Bennington, Oct. 3. Manager Wil-lard, of the Putnam house, would like to find the location of two men, A.

F. Draper and A. F. Lewis, who came to his house to board over two weeks ago. They claimed to represent a publishing house in Albany, two well-known weekly publications, giving an atlas as a premium.

They did a rushing business here, and the first of the week went out, as was supposed, on their business. They have not returned, neither have they liquidated a bill of $25 incurred for board, etc. DR. HUBBARD SERIOUSLY ILL. Not Likely That He Will Be Able to Represent Lyndon at Montpelier.

(Special to The Messenger.) St. Johnsbury, Oct. 3. Dr. L.

W. Hubbard, of Lyndon, who went to Montpelier as town representative, but was forced to return home on account of what was supposed to be an attack of pneumonia, has been examined during a consultation of doctors and it is now thought that there is an abscess on one of the lungs. While it is hoped and expected that Doctor Hubbard will eventually recover, there is slight chance of his being able to take up his duties as rep resentative. STATE W. C.

T. U. OFFICERS. The Legislature Urged to Uphold the Prohibitory Law. (Special 'to The Messenger.) i i i a I nuu, ua.

iu-uay is me A procedure in prosecutions. This is to be referred to the people on the first Tuesday in February next. If a majority vote yes the act is to take effect on the first Tuesday in March 1903; if it is no, then the! first Mondav in December 1904. On the third. Tuesday in February the secretary of state snail canvass tne vote as returned by the town clerks and within two days thereafter issue proclamation certifying the result of the vote.

GOV. STICKNEY'S MESSAGE. Resources and Liabilities of the State Claim Against United States. Governor Stickney said in substance. Gentlemen of the senate and house of representatives: In the administration of the office of governor during the biennial period now closing, some knowledge of the conditions and -needs of the several departments of state government has been acquired and some public business has been transacted, acquaintance with which may be helpful in the discharge of your duties as faithful honest representatives and guardians of the people.

therefore, have the honor to lay before you such matters as are deemed important and about which you are entitled to information. State The financial condition of the state on the 30th day of June, 1902, a3 appears from the treasurer's report, was as follows: Resources. Cash on hand and in banks $324,969.28 Corporation taxes, esti- mated 450,000.00 Collateral inheritance tax, estimated 50,000,00 824,969.28 Liabilities. Due to towns, U. S.

deposit money Due soldiers, Unpaid balances 8,057.8" Due towns for school and highway taves 233,639.07 Auditor's orders, unpaid ...42,482.74 $286,881.49 The amount therefore remaining (Continued on seventh page.) BOY KIDNAPPED Daniel Stewart, a Lad 5 Years Old, Taken From Cornwall by His Father, Thomas, Stewart. Cornwall, Oct. 3. Considerable excitement is manifested here over the kidnapping of Daniel Stewart, a boy 5 years old, by his father, Thomas Stewart, of Philadelphia. The trouble is the culmination of events which began two years ago, when Stewart's wife left him and, with her two children, came to live with her brother, Charles Lowell, of this place.

Stewart had attempted to trace his wife, but had failed until recently, when he learned of her whereabouts through written her by James Lathrop, of Bristol Notch, with whom she lived before her marriage. Stewart, with his William G. Kier, of Philadelphia, arrived in Middlebury yesterday morning. Securing a team they drove to West Cornwall, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff William H. Cobb.

Kier and Cobb stopped at a distance from the house and conversed with Charles Lowell, while Stewart went to the house and met his wife. He inform ed her that he wa3 not after her, but wanted the eldest boy, Daniel. She replied that the lad was not there. Stewart then noticed the two chil dren playing near by. He walked quickly to the spot and took Daniel in his arms, and went directly to the place where the team had been left.

The three men then returned to Mid- dleburw, with the boy, Stewart and Kier taking the lad with them to Philadelphia on thie- evening train. Mrs. Stewart threatens to carry the case into the courts to regain possession of her boy. FIRE AT LONDONDERRY. Hotel Burned With Loss of $3,500 Covered by Insurance.

South Londonderry, Oct. 3. A fire early to-day destroyed the Londonderry hotel at Londonderry village causing loss of $3,500. Valuable furniture was destroyed. The caus.s of the fire is not known.

The loss is covered by insurance. AN ELEPHANT EXECUTED. Cyanide of Potassium Administered in Bran Mush. New York, Oct. 3.

"Tom," the fractious trick elephant at the Central park zoo, was killed to-day in accordance with the death sentence passed upon Aim several days ago when he became so ugly that it was dangerous for his keepers to go near him. It took 28 minutes to kill the big animal, six hundred grains of cyanide of potas sium being administered to him in two pails of bran mush. Vermont Pensions. Washington, Oct 3. Vermont pensions increase, reissue, etc.

Truman B. Webster, Shelburne, $24; Norman W. Lillie, Randolph, $17; Matthew J. Stockwell, dead, St. Albans, $12; widows, and dependent relatives, Ann E.

Bush, Wescton, $12; Mary S. Parker, Brandon. $12; Eliza E. Stockwell, St. Albans, original, Henry Oglesby, soldiers' home, Bennington, $8.

No Insurrection in Macedonia. Constantinople, Oct. 3. The insurrectionary movement in Macedonia does not appear to have spread to any serious extent although it is feared in some quarters that Turkish measures for its suppression may exasperate the villagers and cause neutralist to join the revolutionists. a A message was received from Governor Stickney annuoncing that he would deliver his message to the joint assembly at 2:30 this afte)moon.

A joirit resolution, introduced by Senator Cartmell providing for a joint assembly at 2:30 p. nv which was adopted. Bills Introduced. Senate 1, by Senator Brownell, regulating the holding of caucuses of political parties. The bill provides for the regulations of caucuses, in cities and-towns for state and county of ficers, town representatives, and also for holding caucuses to elect delegates to state and county conventions.

All caucuses to be called by the town or city committee of a political party holding Such caucuses. The call shall be issuer! and posted- not less than or more than fourteen days previous to caucus and the call must be printed in local newspapers. No person shall vote in any caucus unless he has enrolled at the -preceding state election as a member of the petty holding the caucus. The bill provides rules for enrollment and transferring of names from one party to another. Plurality vote shall elect.

A cheek list of a caucus must be prepared and posted at least seveil days before the caucus. The result of a ballot must be announced in open meeting by the chairman and the ballots with check list must be sealed and preserved. The bill presents the crder of business of a caucus. A person! voting at a caucus at which he Is not entitled to may be fined not more than $50, and a person voting at a second caucus may be fined not more thaa $100. All" caucuses shall be held in accordance with the provisions of law for the conduct of elections as provided in Chapter 224 Vermont Statutes and all penaljies applicable thereto shall apply to caucuses.

Read second time and referred to judiciary committee. Senate 2, by Senator Russell, an act regulating the sale of intoxicating liqudrs. Ale, porter, all beers, except root beer, cider, all wines, and any beverage which contains more than one per cent of alcohol shall be deemed intoxicating liquor. The selectmen of towns, trustees of incorporated villages are made a licensing board. If a member should be a manufacturer and dealer of intoxicating liquor ha shall be ineligible.

Each board shall keep a record of its doings and report annually in the same manner as town officers. There are three classes of licenses. The 1st class, to hotels, and dram shops for the purpose of selling liquors of any kind to be drunk on the premises; 2d class, to wholesale liquor dealers for the purpose of selling to retail dealers; 3d class, to druggists and apo'hecaries, for the purpose of selling liquors of all kinds fo- medicinal, chemical, or mechanical purposes. The fees to be as follows: 1st class, 2d class. $500; 3d class, $100.

An article must be inserted in warrants calling for annual meeting in March 1903 and biennially thereafter, submitting the of licenses to the voters. If the city or town votes to authorize the granting of licenses, then the licensing board shall receive, publish, investigate and act upon all applications. The license shall take effect from its granting. The bill provides for fees for recording, etc. Licenses shall not exceed one for each 1,000 of the population of a town, but one may be granted in a town of less that 1,000 population.

The licensing board shall post the name of all applicants and cause the same to be printed in a local newspaper, once at least, ten days previous to the meeting of the board at which action will be taken. If before the expiration of the ten days following the publication of any such notice, the owner of any real estate within twenty-five feet of the premises as described in application notifies the boajrd in writing that he objects, no license shall be granted. No spirituous or intoxicating liquor shall be sold between the hours of 11 at night and 6 in the morning or on Sunday. Liquor sold must be of a standard quality and flrom adulteration. Liquor shall not be sold to an habitual drunkard, to an intoxicated person, or to a person who is known to have been intoxicated within the six months preceding, or to a minor, either for his own use or lhat of his parents or any other person or persons, known to have been supported by public chajrity at any time during the 12 months preceding the date of the license.

The license shall te subject to forfeiture -for breach of any of its conditions. Each license of the first class shall be subject to a further condition that the license shall not sell, give away, or deliver, intoxicating liquor, on a legal holiday, or on any day on which a national state, city, or an nual town meeting is held in that town. The bill provides for the li censing of apothecaries and druggists and regulations. No screen oj obstruction of any kind from the street shall be placed in the windows, nor shall a bottle or cask containing liquor be exposed so as to interfere with a view of the interior. No license of the first class shall be granted fcir a dwelling house.

The mayor of a city and the selectmen- of a town may in cases of riot or great public excitement order places of the first class closed for a period not exceeding three days. For a violation of this a person may be fined $200. Any person violating the provisions of this act or of his license shall unless otherwise expressly provided be fined $500 or imprisoned one year or both. Suit may be brought against a seller for damages received firom an intoxicated person. No person under 21 years of age shall be employed to sell or" servo liqucf-s or be subject to a fine of $100.

Whoever sells intoxicating liquor to a minor, or allows a minor to loiter about his premises, shall fcrfeit $100 for each offence to be (recovered by a parent or guardian The bill provides for Available Industries fOf Our New Possessions. RICE CULTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES Coffee Production May be Doubled in Porto Rico Bananas May Br Grown. New York, Oct. 3. As is well known our government is now engaged in systematic and extensive investigations in tropical agriculture with view to the intelligent promotion cf jthe farming interests of our new pos sessions says The Sun.

A part of the facts given here are taken from the reports thus far printed by our department of agriculture but many of them are derived from the growing literature appearing in Europe on this now absorbing topic the development of tropical countries. Of course every effort will be made to develop and perfect the larger crops above mentioned and there is room for great improvement. The Philippines, with enormous capacity for rice production, do not always grow enough for the home need and large quantities are imported from Cochin China. The islands, in fact, are a rice importing instead of an exporting region. This condition will be changed under more intelligent management.

The tobacco of Porto Rico is highly esteemed but the quality may be much improved Ly better methods of cultivation, and especially by better curing, fermentation, and sorting of the leaf. The raw cane sugar of the Philippines is an important-article of export but the primitive methods employed result in an infer- ior product that brings a low price, I while the Philippines may be made to compete with Java in the production of cane sugar. Coffee is the largest export of Porto Rico but modern methods of cultivation are not employed and our experts say that the product per acre may be more than doubled. The gradual improvement of agricultural methods In our newi possessions is coming, and it will show marked results in the. larger quantity and better quality of the more important crops.

There are many products which may or may not be profitable to raise for export, and their commercial value can be ascertained only by thorough and scientific investigation. The fact that our experiment station in Porto Rico has begun, first of all, to inquire into the practicability of raising some of the Northern vegetables has led to speculation as to the possibility that we may yet buy early vegetables from that island as we are now doing from Beimuda and as France is doing from Algeria and England from southern Spain and the Canary islands, At first vie-v there seem to be some difficulties in the way. A few Ameri cans have been able to raise sup2iior vegetables on the island and sell them in the towns not many miles from their gardens, at much higher prices man vegetames command in our markets. The northern vegetables now raised there are usually inferior to ours and sell in Porto Rico at a higher price than we are willing to pay, so that there is no possibility of export. The question to be determined is whether northern vegetables cf fine quality can be raised in export quantities so that the abundance at home will reduce prices and make it possible to export; as a rule, we must look to our colonies not for thine3 that we grow in our own gardens and neios, but for commodities that are distinctively tropical.

The great question is how our col uuiva siiau oe ntxea to provide us with a large number of tronical nro ducts which we now buy in enormous quantities from foreisn countries Why should not Porto Rico supply us with the bananas for which we pay $5,000,000 a year to Jamaica and Cen tral America? The Porto Ricans raise and eat millions of bananas, but do not export them. In times past some of the varieties they have grown have been noted for their excelfence, but for many years bananas have grown just as they happened to grow; the quality is inferior, and they are worthless for export; and yet the soil and climate are admirably suited for the banana. This question is to be work-! ed out and the probability is that' some day we shall know Porto Rieq as a large exporter of bananas. There is no reason why Porto Rico should not send us cocoanuts by the shipload. Foreign islands in the Pacific send us millions of this nut through San Francisco.

We like the meat of the raw nut and our -bakers and confectioners use large quantities of it. Copra, the sun-dried meat, is sent in enormous quantities to Europe, where the oil is expressed and used to make soap. Coir, the fibres of the husk, is used to make brushets and coarse fabrics. Porta Rico grows large supplies of eocca-nuts. but exports very few' and pre pares no copra or coir.

Most of the nuts are picked whije still green and are sold in the towns merely for the milk they contain, which J3 the most popular beverage in the island. Here is a source of wealth that will not be neglected when the island enjoys the prosperity to which its resources entitle it. For three centuries Porto Rico has been noted for the size and quality of its pineapples. Under the new poli- I I I Ti, Prpsirlon't'c rsppn'i at 1 rreSIOeiU DpeeC 1 ai Coal Strike Conference. RINGING AND FORCEFUL ADDRESS Immediate Resumption of Mining Urged The Present Situation Literally Intolerable.

Washington, Oct. 3. At If: 2a o'clock, when the conference over the coal strike situation had been in progress but thirteen minutes, the railroad representatives left the conference 'room and were closeted in a room on the lower floor of the White House. The general supposition was that they either had received a proposition and had reti-ed to consider it. or had retired to prepare one of their own.

Soon after retiring to their room, the railroad representatives left the White House. They refused to say anything except that they were coming back at 3 o'clock for a further conference. President Bae- was asked by a number of newspaper men where he could be seen and he responded. "Gentlemen, we are trying to get just where we can and where you cannot see us." Secretary Cortelyou said that a sta'ement would be given out in a short time and the following statement, later, was made public at the White House: The President's Speech. The of President Roose-veP'nt the opening of the conference, October 3, 1902 were as follows: "I wish to call your attention" to tiio fact that there are three parties affee'ed by the situation in the anthracite trade: the operators, the miners, and the general; public.

I speak for neither operators nor miners, but the general public- The questions at issue which led to the situation affect immediately the parties concerned the operators and the miners; but the slu'ation itself vitally affects the public. long as seemed to be reasonable hope that these matters could be adjusted between the parties it did not seem proper to me' to intervene in any way. I disclaim any right or duty to Intervene in this way upen legal grounds or upon any official rela'ion that I bear to the situation: but the urgency and terrible nature of the catastrophe impending over a large portion of our people in the shape of a winter fuel famine impel me after much anxious thought, to believe that my duty requires me to use whafever influence I personally can to bfing to an end a situation which has become literally intolerable. I wish to emphasize the character of the situation and to say that it3 gravity is such that I am constrained urgently to insist that each one of you realize the heavy burdtn of responsibility upon him. "We are upon the threshold of winter with an already existing coal famine, the future terrors of which wa hardly can appreciate.

The evil possibili'ies are so far-reaching, so appalling, that it seems to me that you are not only justified in sinking, but required to sink for the time being, an! tenacity as to your respective claims in the matter at issue between 'you. In my judgment, the situation imperatively requires that you meet upon the common plane of tae necessities of the public. "With all the earnestness there is in me, I ask 'hat there be an immediate resumption cf operations in the coal mines in some such way as will without a day's unnecessary delay meet' the crying needs of the people. I do not invite discussion of your re- spective claims arid positions, I ap- peal to your patriotism, to a spi'rit that sinks personal considerations and makes individual sacrifices for the general good'' When the President concluded the reading of his statement he said he did not expect that either party would be ready to submit propositions at this time, but he asked them to take into consideration what he had said, and to return at 3 o'clock. He said he hoped that some prono-sition might be presented at that time which would furnish the basis of adjustment.

The only absentee was President Cassatt, of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Attorney-General Knox and uarrol u. Wright were present. At 12:30 o'ejook Secretary Root terminated nearly an hour's private conference with the President. The secretary in nntimisii hesitate to express his individual opinion to the effect that the prospects were bright for some satisfactory outcome to the negotiations instituted to-day, and he thought that the point of the situation was that for the first time the conflicting elements had been brought face to face, "in the bull ring," as he ex- pressed it.

and they were now In a position wnere tt was incumbent un- on them to do something. In other words, the ice had been broken between parties, and he was hopefuj that when they came together again the way would be paved for some sort of a compromise. Secretary Moody dropped in to see i the President about noon. He stay- A of WITH LIQUOR LAW cent of alcohol, not to be drunk on the premises. 5th.

To retail druggists to sell for medicinal, mechanical, manufacturing, and chemical purposes only, and for medical purposes only on a physician's prescription. 6th. To dealers in paints or chemicals to sell pure alcohol for mechanical, manufacturing, or chemical purposes. The fees are for the first class, for the second class, $250; for the third class, $300: for the fourth class, $150: for the fifth and sixth classes, $10. In cities or towns of less than 1,000 but more than 500 p0pulationi the li- be population is less than 500 1 fourth tne above No license shall be granted unless the town or city so votes.

The Vermont Reunion Society was granted the use of representatives hall for the evening of October 23. At noon a joint resolution to adjourn until Tuesday' at 2 p. m. was adopted by both houses. The New Governor's Secretary.

Edward Lewis Bates, of Bennington, has been appointed secretary oi military affairs by Governor McCiillough, was born in Bennington, January 24, 1859, wss educated in th Rpnninto ani public schools of Bennington, and was admitted to the bar. He was state's attorney for Bennington county from 1884 to 1888, 1894 to 1900, was special prosecutor of criminal offences from 1S90 to 1894, and has been attorney for the village of Bennington since 1893. He was appointed colonel and aid de camp on the staff of Governor Fuller in 1892, was elected judge advocate general in 1SU4 and successively re elected until succeeded bv the present incumbent in 1900. THURSDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. House Morning.

Devotional exercises by Chaplain; White. Journal of yes'ejrday read and approved. Joint resolution bjn Mr. Harting- ton, of Cambriige, authorizing tbet renting of three typewriters, one for use oy secretary oi senate and two by clerks of the house; adopted on the part of the house. The chair announced the following committee to canvass the votes for judges of probate, justices of the peace and county officer's: Addison county Messrs.

Warner, of Vergennas, Hunt, of New Haven, Huntley, of Leicester. Bennington county Messrs. Thompson, of Landgrove, Corey, of Shaftsbury, Wood, of Woodfc(rd. uaiecionia county Messrs. Kussell, of Kirby, Gilfillam, of Ryegate, Batten, of Stannard.

Chittenden county Messrs, Tilley, of St. George, Flynn, of Underbill, Palmer, of Hinesburg. Essex county Me.ssrs. Shores, of Granby, Drew, of Maidstone, Covell, of Lemington. Franklin county Messrs.

Robinson, of Fletcher, Martin, of Montgomery, Dunsmore; of St. Albans town. Grand Isle county Messrs. Ladd, of Aluurg, Hyde, of Grand Isle, Dubuque, of South Hero. Lamoille county Messrs.

Woodard, of Waterville. Randall, of Wolcott, Biake, of Eden. Orange county Messrs. Garfield. of Bradford, Heath, of Fairlee, Carpenter, of Orange.

Orleans county Messrs. Dutton, of Brownington, Kelley, of Holland, Place, of Jay. Rutland county Messrs. Walker, of Benson, Taylor, of SherbulTie, -andall, of Wells. Washington county Messrs.

Ward, of Duxbury, Fisk, of Fayston, Keyes, of Roxbury. Windham county Messrs. Robinson, of Wardsbaro, Wheeler, of Ja maica Bridges, of Athens. Windsor county-Messrs. Thompson, of Andover, Day, of Baltimore, Ayer, of Plymouth.

Mr. Vincent, of Burlington, presented a resolution in memory of the late Sidney E. Russell, representative-elect from Charlotte, and provid ing to? adjournment as a mark of respect. Adopted, and the house adjourned. Senate Morning.

The senate was called to order at 10 o'clock by Lieutenant-Gjivefrnor Allen. Devotional exercises were conduct- I cd by Chaplain Farman, and the rec- I (Special to The Messenger.) Montpelier, Oct. 3. John G. McCullough took the oath of office and was inaugurated governor of Vermont the joint assembly in the capitol aK 10:59 o'clock this morning.

The oath was administered by Judge John 11. Watson of the supreme court. After signing the oath. Governor McCullough was conducted td the speaker's chair and read his inaugural message. (See page 2).

Governor McCuIloughs message dealt at lengih with the subject of li-1 qiior legislation, and urged that any mMS ul OUUllie Cillt'lUIl PAXRuaiucu. ilvj be nareWHy Ho favored extending the pro ect on ounding elections to pohtical party also surround caucuses. Seated about the chamber were many of the staunch friends and admirers of the new governor. To the left of the speaker's chair sat Mrs. McCullough, Miss Ella McCullough, and -Miss Jennie Valentine, of Bennington.

Governor McCullough has appointed Edward L. Bates, of Bennington, secretary of civil and military affairs. uoyernor ic.uuB the Jewett house on State st. occu- pied by Governor Smith as an execu -ico. am, it with his family during tne sessior, of the legislature.

Tne' attendance at thci given by Governor Stickney last night was not large, owing to the fact that few people expected that it would be given at that time. The election of a United States senator will take place Thursday, October 14. Ladies' week will begin Monday, October 20. These two occasions are expected to draw many people from out of town. In the senate, this morning, Senator Backus Introduced bill No.

3, a high-license-locai-option act. Hon. M. F. Allen made his retiring speech as lieutenant-governor, and Zed S.

Stanton was administered the oath and made a few brief remarks. A message from the governor was read stating that he had appointed E. L. Bates, of Bennington, secretary of civil and military affairs. S.

C. Wilson was made olticial re- porter of the senate committee. The following committees were announced: Senate Committees. Rules Brownell. Royie, Graves.

Finance Russell, Welling. Wilcox. Judiciary Annis. Brownell, Emery, Russell, Downer. Walbridge, Mayo.

Claims Downer, Backus, Graves. Rovce, Sheldon. Education Walbridge, Spencer, Mayo, Downer, Noyes. Agriculture Graves, Combs, Spjrague. Manufactures Cartmell, Backus, Sibley.

Elections Downer, Sibley, Sutton. Military affairs Tracy, Mayo, Jackson, of Lamoille. Railroads Emery. Combs, Noyes, Jackson, of Orleans, Cartmell, Greene, Sutton. Highways Sheldon, Jackson, of Lamoille, and Lawrence.

Banks Welling, Cartmell, Stiles. Land taxes Sprague, Jackson, of Orleans, Tracy. Printing Sutton," Greene, Phelps. General Committee Spencer, Royce, Wilcox, Phelps, Howard. Federal relations Jackson, of Lamoille.

Brownell. Nelson. State prison Nelson, Tracy. Brown. Insane Greene, stiies, Lawrence.

Grand list Jackson, of Orleans, Nelson, Combs. Corporations Phelps, Howard, An nis. House Proceedings. In the house the speaker named as a committee on joint rules Messrs. Pape, and Fowler.

Mr. Porter, of Wilmington, presented a report of the committee on rules. Mr. Peck, of Brandon, auer me mo-solution of the joint assembly, introduced a local-option bill. Mr.

Peck's Bill. Mr. Peck's bill provides for six classes of licenses. 1st To sell intoxicating liquors of any kind to be drunk on the premises. 2nd To sell malt liquors and light wines containing not more than 15 per cent of alcohol to be drunk on the premises.

intoxicating liquors of any kind not to be drunk on the prem- 4th To sell malt liquors and light wines containing not more lhan 15 per last day of the W. C. T. U. conven- when he left the White House! He tion here.

The principal business of I said he could not communicate any-the convention was the framing of thing further than what had been a message to be sent to the state given to the press, but he did not legislature and the election of state officers. The message was an appeal to the house and senate for the suppoit of the prohibitory law. The following state officers were elected: President, Mrs. Ida H. Read, Shelburne; corresponding secretary, Mrs.

Gracia E. Davidson, Newfane; re cording secretary, Mrs. Abbie Wy- man, Cambridgeport; treasurer. Mrs. E.

M. Denny, Montpelier; auditor, Mrs. Abbie M. Richardson, Mont- pelier. Gen.

W. W. Grout Better. (Special to The Messenger.) St. Johnsbury.

Oct. 3. The condition of ex-Gov. W. Grout is mnrh better.

Mr. Grout passed a very com iwi uiun; uigui au.i to uim uiuug.