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, 1889-06-27

Port Townsend should now begin
to assume the position among the
cities of the Sound that rightfully
belongs to her. This can be done
only by adopting measures looking
to improvements il our water sys-
tenn and fire department.
, 1889-06-27

Our exports of beef and hog pro
ducts are increasing As they in
crease the opposition to them by
other countries increase, and pro-
ducers cannot too carefully guard
against anything which may be used
by foreigners to exclude our meats
from their markets. The total value
OF the exports of beef and hog pro-
, 1889-06-27

1t is as plain as a nose on a mans
face that the Union Pacific are tC
have an outlet somewhere on the
Puget Sound. The above Is a true
ism that cannot be gainsaid, and il
cannot be denied that Port Towns
end is the objective point.
, 1889-06-27

A dispatch announces that a hHr-
ricane in China hab destroyed Sl0,~
900 lives. In the presence of our
great national calamity who can give
even a passing thought to those
moDgolians2
, 1889-06-27

We are not positively sure, but
from certain indications we are led
to believe that the Democrats in
tend making the coming campaign a
partisan affair. In view of this, it
behooyes the Republican party to be
on the qtti Uiue and endeavor to cir
cumYent them.
, 1889-06-27

The grandeur and glory Of New
York City as the metropolis are
proudly shown in the collection OF
S500,000 in five days for the relief OF
tue flood sufferers of Pennsylvania.
1t requires not only q rich but q
charitable city to do these things
, 1889-06-27

The next census of this country
will be taken with electrical census
machines. The census collector will
take the names in the usual way, but
his report will be rewritten and
printed by novel device which is
said to be incapable of making mis-
HnEn
, 1889-06-27
Shall We Have q National FIewsr7

II the readers of the ANGUS bsve any
choice for SO smblemstie national how-
er, now is the time for them to make Ii
known.
A movement has been started by L.
Psang & Co, Of Boston, to choose one,
and the matter will be laid before con-
gress at its next session. The nation
has been called upon to declare its pref
erencs Of the many beautiful and dis.
tinctly American flowers and to assist in
making the choice Of floral emblem.
PranR & Co. have issued an ezeuisitely
printed call, in colors, for the public s1.
preston.
The following is the call issued by
Prsng & Co.:
AMHnIoA's NATIONAL FLownn.
Every leading country has its dsg,
its seal, it's motto, its great song and its
national flower.
America. greatest of all in promise
OF the future, and our own beloved
country, lacks only the last Of these pos
sessions.
"The richness, not the poverty Of our
land 10 responsible fol this neglect. It
il but question Of choice between ac-
knowledRed favorites, with the choice
OF the majority TO decide.
"No vote has ever been taken 10 our
knowledge on this vital question. and es-
pecial interest attaches TO this first at
tempt to decide upon the national flower
for America. To Judge from the arti-
eles already published on this question,
two flowers have found many warm sup.
porters who urge their claims for the
great distinction-the Msyflower and
.he Golden Rod.
ITO ascertain the respective populari.
sY OF these and other American flowers,
and thereby hasten, il possible, solu-
ton of the question, this little work il.
published. The result, as it appears from
time to time, will be published in the
daily papers In different parts OF the
country. and on January l, 1890, we will
mail every voter the final decision"
Persons are not obliged to confine
themselves in their choice TO either the
May flower or the Golden Rod. II they
deem soms other flower more appropri-
a.e, space will be found In the blank
form below in which TO write il. This
blank may be cnt from the ARGUS and
sent to this Office, or postal card with
name and address may be used. Names
and preference of flowers will bs pub
lished by the ARGUS and forwarded to
Boston:
OUR NATIONAL FLowRR-wHICH SHALL IT
BE?
This undersigned selects the following
as his choice for national flower:
The Msyflower CTrailing Arbutus).
The Golden Rod.
, 1889-06-27

Cross out the name of the flower not
selected. II beth flowers are rejected,
cross both names, and writs the name OF
the selected flower in the space left for
that purpose.
As the men Of the Renublic Of The Uni
ted States have had exclusive voics in
the determination OF its flag, its motto,
its seal and it's grand war songs, it has
been suggested as eminensly fitting that
the American women, the fairest flowers
Of the na,ion. be invited to assist in
choosing its national emblematie flower.
The Argos extends a cordial invitation
to the ladies Of Port Townsend, young
girls included, to send in their choice to
its oolnrros Which shau u;r-Sha
, 1889-06-27

While this season of the year gen
orally is looked upon as the dull sea-
scp. the real estate transfers have
been quite numerous throughout the
territory.
, 1889-06-27

Al Biggs, California, there is an
oak Whiel measures thlrty-six feet
IA clreumtHfence. Three large trees
shoot ont from the main trunk about
ten or fifteen feet FROM the ground,
which has given the tree the name
Three Brothers" and Nprinitv u
the tree is dying now OF old age. It
Is SAID to be the largest oak tree in
the world.
, 1889-06-27

At the coming city election, see
to it tnat men with progressive ideas
are elected, and not men whose
brain is cobwebbed with antediluvian
thought.
, 1889-06-27

Foremost among these arguments %
that OF securing the advantages OF
good water supply for ordinary pas
poses at tAs lowest practicable cost 10
consumers. Ths history Of gigantic
water systems in large cities. where
such systems are owned and operated By
corporations. is always the same. Cor
porations make merchandise OF The ne
cessities OF the pablic. and the result In
these cases 10 that poor people have 10
pay twice as much for water a. sEsy
would be charged on the basis OF actual
cost. That management OF public Affairs
| that will most tighten the burdens OF
poor people is most to be comns.dsd.
Then again, the city has right 10 gss
| its supply OF water for fire and sower
purposes at cost. Private individuals
and corporations invest their money tsf
profit. A company owning our water
| works must have not only cost bat
large margin for p,ofit. As far as ths
water supply relates to public usss, the
taxpayers have a right 10 expect shss
ali over sctual cost shall insure 10 their
benefit, to tighten the burdens OF taxa
ton. Port Townsend is now laying the
foundations for great commercial city.
II any of her public men fail 10 spprsci-
ate tbe demands OF the shines they should
be retired TO give place to those who are
equal 10 ihe occasion. To get xuthofity
from the state legislature, and issue
bonds fer the cost of an adequate wsser
supply is our manifest duty. Il 10 no
special reflection upon those who have
occupied public position in The past 70
say that they have NOT done these things.
We are just emerging from ths sra OF
small shings. The present officers Of
Jefferson county So well as those OF Port
Townsend have been progressive far be-
yond any OF their predecessors. OaE
city government vas elected last year on
the issue OF liberaiity and enterprise -
against moss-backiem- Il has in ihs
main fully Justified expectations. The
needs Of the times, however, demand
still greater stEides Rhsad. Our oity's
course in the matter of building side
walks should be carried into that Of
suILBIEa SEWERS.
II Ia q fact that property owners. not
only willing bat anxious to pay sewer
tax, srs obliged TO drain their slops and
refuse into tbe puoiic streets 10 offend
the ncssrils and endanger the hseith Of
all passers by. Why could not districts
be created, sewers be built under dises-
sion Of the city authorities, and she cost
be taxed TO adjacent property The peo-
pie are crying ont for the adyaaisges.
OF sewers; and, sensraliy spssk-
ing, they are more than willing 10 stand
the necessary expense. or course ne
proper or satisfactory sewerage system
can be operated antil We have q suffisi.
ent water supply to flush out and purify
the main channels; sut beginnize
might be made, and shc disgracetui
nuisance now 30 manifest in many parts
, 1889-06-27

Do not hesitate to vote tax to
improve the efficiency of the fire de
partment. l. may be the salvation
of our CITY.
, 1889-06-27

Every courtesy possible should be
extended to visitors of this city at
all times, especially at the coming
celebration.
, 1889-06-27

Orting claims the tallest tree
One has been cut at that place
which measured 80 feet.
, 1889-06-27

of the city might be abb
Our privilege il 10 to-
ward the future, with col
alton OF its prospect d to
muster courage and the
grand work OF prepaI best,
must vigorous yuupg d b
placed in the forefront need
an extravagant city ths
will inIudiciousiy SOU !; bat
VIC certainly heed one hesi-
tate to spend the peol O ss.
cure advantages forv l-psy-
ers themselves are cl anita
ges without which ou- Annot
hope to prosper.
Respectfully,
ALLEN WkIn.
, 1889-06-27

Five Of the six delegates from
Whitman county are in favor of
electing all officers this fall
, 1889-06-27
THE COMMENCEMENT.
The Location Of a Big Enterp1Iss Very
Probable.

An ARGUS representative Was hp-
preached yesterday by prominent bus
mess man OF this city. whose integrity
and honesty is unquestioned, that arrange
ments are now being made to secure the
location OF an enterprise that will bring
Thousands of dollars into the city. The
matter is being quietly worked up by
few OF the most influential and reliable
business men Of our city and for the pre-
sent the ARGUS is not at liberty to de-
vulge the matter. The gentleman above
referred to, feels satisfied OF its location
here.
Robert Fulton, on his way home from
his eastern trip, passed two of motor
line Dooley's street cars, at Boufi, on the
c. p. Ry.
The regular hose company challenge
the vnl"ntaa- h~so ">-.-..---r' 80 -------'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22
BREEDING STOCK RECORD.

The Duty Made Incumbent Upon Owners
of stations by the New Law.
The Legislature at its last session passed a
law requiring owners or keepers of stations
for breeding purposes to file with the county
clerk, before advertising, a certificate Civ
ing the name, color age, size, pedigree Of
stallion and the name of the p,r.ons by
whom bred. The clerk is to keep and re ord
such certificates in book kept for that
purpose upon receipt of 80 cents for each
certificate if not more than one page and a
further sum of % cents for each additional
page The penalty for neglect to comply
with this law or for making a false certih-
cate is 500. County Clerk Ray has pro-
vided the necessary book for recording the
certificates in Chittenden county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22
BURLINGTON BOARD OF TRADE.
The List of Officers and standing Commi
tees of the Organization.

The List of Officers and standing Commit
tees of the Organization.
The present officers and standing commit
tees OF the Burlington Board Of Trade are as
follows:
Prcsilent-WiliamW Wells.
Vice prcsidents--O. j. Walker, Horatio
Hickok.
Diroctors-Elias Lyman, c. h. Hayward,
w. S. Vincent.
Sccretary-A. G. Whittemore.
Trea,ury-G W. Wales.
Committee on manutactures-U A.
Woodbury., ". II. Lang, K. G. Seyerson
\. c. Whiting Horatio Hicliok, 7. A. TAFT
George r. Holt.
Committee on real estate-C. r. Hay
ward, Charles F. Smith, Henry Green, L.
c. Mower, George ". Wales.
Committee on egislation-Joseph Aud.
". ", Henry, c. W Brownell, jr., r. Rob
erts, S. HaseIton.
Committee on transportation-W. A.
Crombie, Elias Lyman, Henry Wells, W.
w. Walker.
Committee on finance--D. W. Robinson,
H. w. Allen \. X. Brown.
Committee on municipal aiIairs--W. S.
Vincent, George II. Morse, ". b. McKillip,
w. l.. Burnap, L. b. Lord.
Committee on arbitration-T. L. Wales,
Is. b. Smalley, j. W. Russell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22
pERsONAl AND POLITICAL.

The Pennsylvania Legislature Is consider
Ing a compulsory education law.
Sir Julian Paunccfote, the new British
minister to the United States, will sail for
America ON April ID.
The Oregon Legislature, which has just
ad ioulnod fixed the license on spirituous
liquors at 800 Il year and on malt liquors
at $500.
Mr.. William S. Walsh, who aseditcd
ippicoWS Hogu.iHc, has removed in New
York in order to take charge of the literary
department of the New York NcTd}d'S Sun
day edition.
Gen. Sherman's only son, Thomas Ewing
sherman, will he ordained a Jesuit in
July
Mrs. Harrison has sent to the art loan ex-
hihjtion at Washington two porcelain plates
of her own painting.
Count Won Tattenbach, secretary of the
German embassy at Madrid, has been APP
pointed German minister at Tangier.
Thomas Mast has accepted a place on the
San Francisco Eromier as crtoonist eX-
traorlinary
jesse Grant The youngest son of Gen.
Grant has bought a large farm in Calltor-
MIA and will become farmer.
Robert Garrett is quite himself again and
his friends in Baltimore sly that if he
takes care of himself h. will return from
Mexico IA perfectly healthy man, He anc
his party are now in Texas.
The jealousy that exists between Lady
Randolph Churcnil and Mrs. JOSEPH
Chamberlain has led to their husbands snub
bling each other,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22
PERSONAL.

Dr. w. B. Gibson aud family left last
evening for New York, which city they
will make their permanent residence.
Rev. Homer Eaton d. D., made his first
address presenting the claims of the New
York Methodist book concern, ON Wednes-
day last before the l02nd session OF the Phil
adelphia conference at Lancaster Penn.
Rev. Edward p Butler, son of the late
DR.. Lucius c. Butler of Essex, has closed a
pastorate of nearly 13years over the Congre-
gational church at Lyme, N. H., during
which time 135 have been added to the
church and S13. 600 have been contributed
to benevolent purposes.
Mr.. j. c. Williams, former letter car
rier in this city and for a time connected
with q. |, Hagar's store, now has a desira-
BILE position in the Denver Manufacturing
company, one of the largest harness and
saddlery houses between the Mississippi and
the Pacific.
Mr., Hubert Baker, the accomplished
musician of Montreal, but formerly of thi,
city, is spending Il few days in town. Hi,
| eyesight, of which he has been deprived foI
many years, seems to be returning to hin
and be now has hopes of its complete re
covery. He is able to distinguish the differ
cnce between certain colors and his eye,
seem to be gradually gaining in power.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22
GRAND ISLE COUNTY BRIDGE.
a Statement of the Gross Earnings and
Net Receipts the Past Year.

4 Statement of the Gross Earnings and
Net Receipts the Past Year.
To the Editor Of the Free Press:
Your correspondent notices in the weekly
issue of the FREE Press March 10Th. 1899,
what may look discouraging TO our Grand
Isle and South Hero neighbors on the quea-
ton Of bonding for bridge purposes.
North Hero reports for 1883 gross receipts
from bridge, SOL. 25, expenses col Getting
toll and sundries, $320.19 leaving net bal
ance to apply on interest on bonds of
1872 .06 also leaving a deficiency Of inter-
est 70 be provided for by tax of $4219
Your correspondent believes there must
be something wrong in the management, or
in the rate of tolls. The gross earnings Of
the Isle La Motto bridge in 1886 com
mencing May Gath and ending De
cember 81, were $7G3G0, and total
expense of collecting tolls and sundries
Sl14.50, leaving a net balance of $500. %;
interest ON our bonds maturing April /,
$500, leaving net surplus, Us a sinking
fund to meet maturing bonds, Of $3.50 o..
These results are accomplished by the fol-
lowing rates of toll: viz. for each footman
3 cents, for each single team Is cents for
each double team % cents. Your CORES
pondent has every reason to believe that
with careful and prudent management our
bridge will pay for itself by the time the
bridge bonds matur ii. G. II.
Isle La Motto, March is, 1859.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22
MILITARY COMPANY.
THE BURLINGTON CADETS THE LAT
EST ACQUISITION.
The Officers and Members ofthe Company
and the Object for which it has been
EOrmcdA Commendable Pro-

Eormcd-A CommendabIe Pro-
ject.
As limited i'll these columns q few days
since, a number of Burlington young men
have organized an independent military
company known as the Burlington cadets.
An armory has been established in Barrows's
block where regular drills are held
constitution and bylaws have been adopted,
by the terms of which the membership is
limited to 36. The company has now %
members, with several applications on file.
The company has the money raised with
which to buy Springfield cadet breech-load-
ing rifles Of the improved 1884 model, and
each member is expected to procure at ms
own expense n regulation United States IA
tigue uniform. AT some future time dress
coats and helmets will be obtained. The
members of the new company have taken
hold of the matter in a manner indicating
that they mean business, and for this reason
the project is to be commended. 1t is ex-
pected that the company will make its first
public appearance on Memorial day. The
officers of the company are as follows
| Captain---J. II. IL. Garfield.
Isl Observation-Disclosures r. Wells.
2nd lieutenant (acting adjutant-Arthur
| c. Stewart
Quartermastcr-sorgeant-T. c. Under
wood
1st sergeant.-H /. Bingham.
End sergcants-B. w. Abbey, Frank Brad
ley and w. NJ. Crombie.
Musican-E ID. Farrar
The corporals have not yet been ap-
pointed.
The present members of the company in
adlition to those ranking rs officers are
j. d. Allen, Lyman Allen, W. \. Rabbit,
! a. c. Crombe, c. f. Ferrin \. W. Hill,
D. c. Hawley, Charles Lamb i. X. Rich
ardson, X. G. Stone, William Teachout, H..
r. Morse Cornelius Browncll Walter Lane,
Parker Gardner, Harry Ballard and Char
| lp, Mower
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22
County Supervisor for Grand Isle County.
To the Editor of the Free Press;


As the time is drawing near when the
various boards of education will meet to
elect u county supervisor we take the oppor-
tuuity to present the name of Mr.. II. L.
Sweet to the favorable consideration Of the
board Of Grand Isle comfy. Mr.. Sweet
has devoted his life to the cause of common
school education and is now a successful
teacher of a private school at Alburgh
! Springs, which he has conducted for two
years, besides teaching previously in the
district schools, He is a gentleman of wide
reading, thorough education and with well
defined ideas of educational matters Mr.,
| Sweet has no other occupation and will de-
vote all necessary time, and more, TO the
work if elected. Should the board favor
ably receive his name we can guarantee that
the schools of Grand Isle county will have al
their head one possessed of the necessary
qualifications, viz. thorough student, q
practical teacher and a conscientiou!
worker l..
Alburgh. March IS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22

Tie recent -torio- about Samoan troubles
have brought H. light the following facts as
10 the actual T, sources Of our navy: To
oppose GoimauN's Scycnty-Gve ironclads
we have but twenty-five common place YES
sells. harjly worth mentioning But ynext
July contracts viii have been let for the con
structioa of new war vessels, which will in
crease the tonnage of our navy -, 600 tons.
Although the majority Of the new vessels
will be small craft compared with the mons
ter iroucads OF Europe, they win embody
in their construction all the latest approved
ideas, and from their high rate Of speed and
heavy armament win be very formidable
craft Secretary Whitney left to his sue
cessor the responsibility for building eight
new vessels authorized by the Goth Con
gre,s. The list includes three 2000-tor
cruisers, somewhat larger than the York
town, two 3OOO-ton cruisers, required to at
tain IA speed of 20 knots AN hour; an iron
clad Of 1000 tons, protected cruiser OF
$500 tons and n small gunboat of 800 tons
Designs for these vessels have already beer
prepared aud await approval by the secre
| tary. In addition to the above vessels
Congress, at its last session, provided for tn,
| construction of four more cruisers includ
ing the Thomas cruising monitor, and il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22
ST. MARY,s BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
Officers Elected at the Annual Meeting
Wednesday Evening.

AT the annual meeting of St. Marys r.
c. NJ. B association Wednesday evening the
election of officers resulted as follows;
President, Very Rev. Thomas Lynch, V. G. ;
first vice president, j. E. Burke; second vice
president, G.. b. Rand; recording secretary,
T. A. Delaney; financial secretary, j. r..
Kelley; corresponding secretary, NJ. d. Nc
Mahon; treasurer, 7. II. Coriey; grand mar
shall, }. b. Scully; inv stigating commoittee,
First ward John Byrnes, Second ward, r.,
j. Brown Third ward, Charl's Richie,
Fourth ward, John F. Sadlier, Fifth ward,
Garrett Cosgriff janitor, James Bray,
John O'Neil, j. IL. Fitzsimmons and John
Finneran declined a reelection for vice pres
ident recording secretary and member OF
the investigating committee respectively,
The association is on sound financial basis
and increasing in membership every month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22
THE PETIT JURY LIST.


Jurors Drawn for the April Term of Chit
tendeu County Court.
The following petit jurors have been
drawn to serve at the April term of Coun-
ty Court;
Bolton-O. D. Bemis
Burlington-J. T. Beach, n. K. Brown,
F. B. Boyuton, b. W. Carpenter. O. c.
Stacy, Il. II. Davis, d. c. Barber, 5. S.
Watson.
Charlotte-Charles NJ. Byington, T. C.
Hin
Colchestor-A. G.. Small, T. H. Horton.
Essex-Hollis s. futile, Erastus D. Baker,
Edwin Andrews
nesburgh-Albert Ray, o. II. Wright
Misunderstanding Giilett.
Jericho-E. L. Barber, I 5. Ransom.
Nilton--S. II. Phelps, Charles jackson.
Bichnond-Henry Il. Norton, L. b. An
drcvs
ohelburn-John J. Collamer, Horace f.
SaXton.
South Burlington--Loren B. Baldwin.
st. Georgc-Eh Teril
Jnderhill-J. c. Dunton.
Mestford-S. c. Bates.
Willieton--Sicjney Warner, H. S. John
son.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-22
PROBATE COURT.



The business transacted in the district OF
Chittenden for two weeks ending March 20,
is as follows
Oliver Gorton's estate, Huntington, settle
ment of administrators account.
Diantha Betty's estate, Williston, license to
sell real estate.
julia LYONS estate. Shelburn, will proved.
George w Blake estate. Milton, settlement
of administrators account, assignment to widow
and dividend to creditors.
Lorenzo Ricord's estate, burlington, appoint
msnt of Mary Mcord, burlington, admins
TRAITOR.
of admins ratOrs account and decree.
John Cross estate, Colchester, appointment
of Harvey V. Horton, Colchester, admlnlstra-
tor, and Ormond Cole and Andrew McbrIde'
Robert W. Gross ct ais estate, Colchester,
appointment of George Cross, Monkton, VT,
Emerson O. Safford's estate, Burlington, APP
pointment of Robert Roberts of Burlington adj
ministratOr, Loren &. Lee of tlstcher W. ),
c. Stafford of Cambridge, W? G. w. Brownell
H., and j. A. Brown of Burlington appraisers
and G w .Browuell, jr., and Is. Il. seymour OF
Burlington commissioners,
Ann NJ Persons estate, Essex, appointment
of George Powell and Ira Barney Of Essex a.
commissioners.
Henry 7. Guyette's estate, Burlington, APP
poinment Of Oscar joseph Guyette, Burling
ton, administrator.
Jerome c. Downer's estate, Williston, ap
pointment OF Marion H. Downer of Willistor
special administrator ana q. \. Ballard OF
Fairfax, VI, and Frank c. Wilkins of Willis
ton commissioners and appraisers.
William Jaudas's estate, Essex, appointment
of 7. w. Il. Nichols of Essex as administrator
and George IL. Brown and Ira Barney Of ESSEX
Aaron NJ. Pcrry's estate, Burlington. ap
pointmcnt of NJ. l.. Du1ly Of Burlington as ad
mlnlstratOr,