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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Secretary Colman of the new department
of agriculture is said to be an expert ines
merist and ventriloquist
Gen. Bachelor of Saratoga wants to be
minister to Turkey under the new admins
tration.
The republican margin of 10 in the Senate
in the Fifty-iirst Congress will be ample for
all ordinary purposes.
President-elect Harrison is reported as
saying that he wishes to make his inaugural
address as short as possible.
BY submitting the prohibition consttu-
tional amendment to the people the Ne
braska Legislature has created an issued
between the high license and prohibition adj
vocatcs.
James Russell Lowell will devote the re
mainder of his life to travel and reading.
He says that his literary work is all done.
Ex-senator Jones of Iowa, who was "A sec
ond in the Cilley-Grover duel about half a
century ago, is visiting Washington.
japanese Minister Matsu was prisoner
for nearly FIVE years in his native land for
his progressive ideas. The adoption by
Japan of a new constitution he looks upon
as a personal triumph.
Russell Harrison SAYS the cabinet has been
decided upon and that the south will he re
presented.
According to a published programme of
the Washington inaugural centennial ball in
New York in April, President Harrison will
lead the dance with Mrs Morton: Mr.. Nor
ton will dance next with Mrs. Harrison;
Governor Hill with Mrs r. 3. Hayes, and
Mayor Hugh j. Grant with Mrs. Cleveland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
At the Head of the Procession.


This is what the Insurance of New York has
TO say of The Travellers
The Travellers easily maintains its place as
the leader of all the accident insurance COM
panes of the world. Its annual statement cN-
hibts IA larger and better company in every re-
spect than was shown twelve months before
more policies in force for a larger aggregate,
with more assets and a bigger surplus to back
them. In the twenty-five years in which the
Travellers has been in active business, scores
of companies and associations for the purvey-
ing of accident insurance have come up and
gone down; some such are still in existence and
a very few of them are actual and worthy com
petitors. But by none, nor by all Of them, has
the. create ompany been harmed. They have
company and unwilling contributors TO its
glory.
This company has been represented for many
years AT the T. 5. Peck agency in Burlington,
and thousands Of dollars have been paid by it
TO our citizens.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
The Harrison Potato.

This valuable new potato was originated
by o. II. Alexander of Charlotte, four years
ago. He has found it one of the most pro-
fltable varieties he ever raised. 1t is IA seed
ling Of Laudreth's new State Of Maine,
and yielded seven barrels from "A half bushel
without any extra care or fertilizer. lie is
confident that it will outyield anything that
he has ever tested. 1t is n brother to the
celebrated Green Mountain potato that yield
ed so heavily in tests four years ago aud is
now being disseminated by the seed trade.
His experience for the past season with this
variety was most gratifying. The tubers
grow toa good size and are handsome; they
also grow compactly in the hill and are
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
County supervisor.

The names chiefly mentioned for the i'm
portant Office of county supervisor of Chit
tenden county, continue to be those of g. S.
Cilley of Jericho, and j. L. Wheelock of
Milton. Without any disparagement of the
latter, it seems to us that no mistake will be
made if Mr.. Cilley shall be elected. His long
experience, high standing as teacher, sound
common sense, courteous bearing, industry,
energy and enthusiasm in his profession,
emnently qualify him for the position. These
are the qualities needed in the Inauguration
of the new system, and no personal prefer
cnces or considerations should overbalanct
them. Let us have the best man in the coun
ty for supervisor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

WOLCOTT. VI. OCtObcr . ISL.
DR.. Z. w. RoYCE.-Dear Sir: wish to in
form YOU what my feelings are in regard 10 the
benefit have received while under your treat
ment at MorrieNille, VI. did not call at your
any trcatmcn ut your hands, for life seemed
almost Il burden ! have been a within for
years to aggravated constipation. sometime ;
a week would pass without any movement of
the bowels; also, my liver and kidneys
troubled me incesstntly, and became greatly
reduced in flesh, with no appetite, ana eN-
tremely nervous My breathing troubled me
and could not sleep one-half the night. But
am now happy to say that can sleep well.
kind Of hou-ewori or spinning This, STRAINS,
as il may seem to some, was affected in tive
months time under DR.. Royce'S treatment, for
which he will ever have sincere and heartfelt
gratitude. Mrs. NELSON l.AMPHEAR.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

casily dug II is splendid keeper, being
firm and solid late in the spring The tubcrs
l'pen in about three months from planting,
though suitable for cooking about two weeks
later than the Rose with the same culture.
The vines are heavy and close iointed and
afford protection from the sun. thu. acting
as mulch in retaining moisture. The skin
is white: flesh white and fine in quality, and
of excellent flavor, ana either hoided or
baked is dry and meaiy. lis beautiful ap-
pearance and claims for fine quality. extra
ordinary productive ness, and remarkable
keeping qualities, render it most valuable
spring.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
TO DLoBsoN, on THE ASH CUES,

TO BLOBsON, on THE ASH QUESTION.
oh. Blobson, you nincompoop,
Can't tell which way the ashes fly !
Why man alive, they're sure to troop,
Which ever way you turn your eye.
II is no mystery declare,
Though doubt YOU may this explanation.
For sure a. space is filled with air,
So air is filled with pestcration
Now if you think thatI am wrong,
And say my talks not very wise,
Just grippe the ash pan extra strong,
And when they iy-iust close your eyes,
Now, Mr.. Editor, send on the news.
\ week of daily visitation,
I've given you my ashy views,
OF this detcstable veXation.
GUMPTGoN.
South Hero, Jan. 10, 1850.
Syndicate plate mattcr-hash
Playing cards were originally square, hu
were finally modified to suit the shape of tn,
modern sleeve.
4 New York plumber declares that al
editors are liars, but we notice that thi
startling piece of news is not being COPIED
very widely.
There is a girl in Wisconsin with a wais
measuring four feet around. 1t takes tw,
fellows to hug her.
A Maine man has invented a device fo
stopping runaway horses. 1t blinds the ami
nal by claspng something over his eyes
We should think it would be about as efiica
cious as the time honored method of catch
ing bird by putting salt on its tail.
The stock of some of the Florida railroad
is so badly watered that the owners think O
cutting up the roadbed and setting the sec
tions for medicinal springs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
VERMONT METHODIST SEMINARY.
The Annual Reunion of the Boston Assoc
ciation--Oflicers Elected.

The Boston association of the Vermont
Methodist seminary at Montpelier held its
fourth annual reunion at the Thorndike ON
Thursday afternoon and evening. About
30 were present, Jessie NJ. Hit presiding.
The topic of discussion was 1.-The seminary,
past and present. and the speakers We're
Prof. Chester of Springfield Mass, the first
principal; Prof. c. w. Wilder of Dedham,
principal from 1870 to 1872; Prof, A. W.
Edison of Worcester, secretary of the State
board of education; Rev. j. r. Wood, Rev.
O. l.. Sherburn of st. Adams, f. II. Gary
and Prof. f. a. Bishop of Montpelier the
present principal. The officers elected were:
President, DR.. A. II. Powers; vice-presi-
dents, j. NJ. HIT A. w. Edison, Miss Sarah
NJ. Hobson. secretary and treasurer, f. w.
Amsworth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION.
How Major Valentines appointment is
Rcceiyed-Dutics of the Position.


Rcceiyed-Duties of the Position.
Governor Dllingham's appointment of
Major a. b. Valentine to be commissioner,
under act 10 of the last Legislature, to in
vestigate the agricultural and manufacture
ing interests of the State and devise means
to develope them, is well received by the
press of the State. 1t is the duty of the
commissioner to collect authentic statistical
information in regard to the agricultural
interests and resources The commissioner is
to report if advisable, bill to the next
Legislature, embodying any action that may
he necessary. The salary of the Office is -
a day and expenses, $4,000 being added for
any contingent expenses that may arise.
Major Valentine will employ a clerk to assist
him in the statistical duties of the Office, and
it is suggested as probable that he will APP
point Editor IL. J.. Stilson of Bennington to
this position
Major Valentine is n native Nermonter,
born in Bennington in 1880. He fitted for
Williams college but instead of taking the
college course decided to 90 into business
At the breaking out of the war he went into
the army as quartermaSter Of the 10th y er-
mont regiment and served to the close of
the war, also having been promoted to brig
ade commissary, with the rank Of captain
and brevet major. On the return of peace
he again engaged in business and became "A
manufacturer of knit goods and established
a business which is now one of the largest
manufacturing industries in the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
PERSONAL


Mr. W. !. Coliamer of Washington, is
one Of the aids on The staff of Col. Parker,
as marshal Of the great Inauguration parade.
Mr. Collamer was Shelburn boy, and has
for over 20 years filed with ability and
credit the responsible position of an eXamin-
er in the United States patent office. 1t is
worthy of note that he was one of the mar
shals at the second Inauguration of Abraham
Lincoln, and an aid at the first Inauguration
of Gen. Grant, and now is an aid at the inau-
guration of Gen. Harrison.
Rev. Z. il. Byiugton, a former we'll
known Vermont clergyman, now of Spring
field, Mass, presented an exceedingly inter
esting review of the famous Breck theologi-
cal controversy in the last century that
aroused the entire religious element of New
England. At the New England Geneologi-
cal society in Boston, February 6, he traced
the career of Rev. Robert Brock, who, in
1876, after long controversy was settled
over the First church in Springfield, the pas
torate of which he held for is years. Mr.
Byington paid discriminating tribute 10
this divine, AMI set in clear light the thought
and the movements of that period of New
England church history.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
VERMONT FARM NOTES.

Mr., S. H. Dow of Enosbursh says that
his dairy of from 20 to 30 cows has averaged
for the last five years 2jO pounds of butter
each The cows are Jerseys, and are well
cared for, but not highly fed.
Mr.. Richard Smith Of West Enosbmgh,
last season harvested 400 bushels OF barley
from ~ acres.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS.


Considerable interest exists in Sunday
school circles in the worlds Sunday school
convention to be held in London, England,
July to next, inclusive. The following
delegates from Vermont to this conv ntion
have been appointed: i. B. Lord esq, of
Burlington, Hon. Franklin Fairbanks of st.
Johnsbury, Col j. j. Estey Of Brattleboro,
Rev. W. f. Peters of West Randolph, and
Rev. j. II. Babbitt of West Brattleboro.
This convention promises to be n magnificent
gathering of Sunday school workers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

The value of liquor sold by agents in 9th
cr towns is as follows; In Charlotte Sl92 .53;
in South Burlington, $S4O1; in Shelburn,
@l10. 40; in Georgia, 10y the agent at Milton,
$500, 49, and by the agent at Grand Isle,
%3O, 81; st. George, SCI, 13; Monkton,
500, 60; Starksboro, SIS. 50; Essex, !S2s2 rs;
Williston S92. 7G: jericho, S234s: West
ford S59.3S: Undcrhill, S3l 26; South Hero,
Sls. 20 There were some sales of liquor
from the towns where there are agents TO
citizens of other towns which have agents
not included in this statement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
Samples of Vermont Corn.

o. S. Bliss of Georgia has just shipped a
sample box of Vermont corn to Washing
ton, which is 70 be put ON exhibition at the
Paris exposition. The box contains four
kinds of con-two samples Of eight -rowcd
and two samples of 12-rowed, including one
sample of the famous Hyde farm button"
corn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
BURLINGTON, FRIDAY, MARCH,.

The work of constructing our new navy
goes on steadily. The Petrol will be the
next vessel completed. She is small affair
being but l15 feet long, Her mounts will
be four six-inch guns. She will be steel
clad, rugged as three-masted schooner, and
driven by an engine of 13O0-horse power.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

Della Motson, Christian scientist of
Sharon, Penn, has flung away her false
teeth, because she says her faith will soon
cause new teeth to grow. Della may have
lots of faith but it will never be strong
enough to masticote the prevailing beef
steak of the day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

Notwithstanding the fact that Congress
is "A creature of the majority and makes laws
for nation controlled by the majority, a
small minority can so bring about deadlocks
10y flibustering that no business can be done
for days and even weeks at time. Right
here there is a splendid opportunity for re-
form
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
THE COUNTY LIQUOR AGENCIES.

Commissioner L. Il. Andrews shows the
Amount sold and where it Went to.
Below viii be found statement made by
Z. b. Andrews county commissioner, show
ing the value Of liquors sold from the sew
eral agencies in this county for the year end
ing Feb /, 1889, and showing in the main
where the liquors sold outside Of their re
spectiVe towns wore used:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

A Canadian statesman announces that he
will shortly introduce resolution in the
Dominion Parliament, asking the govern
mcnt 10 open negotiations with the govern
ment at Washington for the acquiring of
the New England States. This ponderous joke
and Mr. Cleveland's retaliation message will
Lelong in the Same cntogorX.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

tain line, both occurring under exceptional
and Judge Phelps name may
be placed among the United States
senator's of the second class, rs well as in
the list of those of the first class.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

Advices from Rutland strengthen the be-
lief, which is growing stronger every day,
that Ex-Governor Proctor of Vermont is to
be a member of President Harrison's cabi-
net, either as secretary of the interior or of
agriculture. Ex-Governor Proctor had an
interview with President Harrison soon af-
ter the latter's arrival at the Arlington and
it is very generally believed that he has been
rendered cabinet position.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

An ass was what General ROSser made of
himself in his speech at Baltimore last night
when he declared that "a Southern gentle
man can whip a puritanical Yankee any
time j. Washington critic.
General Rosser seems to have forgotten
the whipping he and his Southern gentlemen
got from the Yankees in the Shenandoah
valley.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

Governor Larrabee of Iowa has been in
dicted for libel and the unusual spectacle is
presented of the governor of State being
at the same time defendant in a criminal
court. The alleged libel consist of state
ment, quoted from newspaper, in PAM
phlet published by the governor that a GER
tain woman has two husbands. This wo-
man is the mother Of young man who was
some time ago sentenced to the penitentiary
for seventeen years for theft.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
GRAND JURORS.

L. :. Adsit, Thomas Arbuclle, L. A. AT
wood, Lewis NJ. Barrows, Wallace II. Brink,
y. A. Brodie, Nelson f. Chambulin, l.. \.
Drew joel IL. Gates, W. II. Hale, \. y.
Johns, Loren y. Lord, William i. McKilip,
Charles NcWillams. IL. j. Nelson, Rodney
Roby. Riley r. StcaJns, Charles f.
Wheclcr W. W. Wood and W. II. Zott-
man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
Emany Motifs Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT The Honora-
DISTRICT or CHITTENDEN, s.. Bile the Pro-
bate Court for the District Of Chittenden.
To all persons interested in the estate Of Em-
any Mott, late OF south Hero, in said district
deceased, GREETING
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 10th day
Of March next for tho settlement of the eN-
ecutor account, and for a decree of the resi-
due of said estate to tAa lcgat ees of said
deceased, and ordered that public MOI
tice thereof he given TO all persons interested
n said estate by publ, hing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day assign
ed, in the Burlington Free Press, printed in
Burlington in aid state.
at the Probate Court rooms in Burlington, ON
the day assigned, then and there to contest the
allowance of SAID account II You see cause, and
to @ stabish your right as heirs, legatees and
lawful claimants of said residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day of Feb
ruary, n. ID leoy.
36,w3 Ii. w, ALLEN, Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

The passenger cars that were wrecked on
the Maine Central road last Saturday were
heated by steam taken from the locomotive:
but unfortunately, the railway mail car was
heated by stove, As the cars were piled
upon the locomotive the fire started from
the overturned and broken stove, and three
men confined in the wreck were burn
cd to death. Plainly if apparatus for
heating cars by steam from the locomotive
is used on a train il should be used on all
the cars of the train.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
HARMONY ASSURED.
ACTION OF THE REPUBLICAN CITY
CAUCUS SATURDAY EVENING.
Col. w. 4. Crombie dominated for Mayor
city Judge Peek Renominatcd-Al-
dcrman tsuoth's CommcndHbio Ac-
tion--Ncw city Committee.

The republican city caucus at the City
Hall Saturday evening was largely attended
"A good degree Of enthusiasm being manifest
ed. An excellent spirit prevailed and the
feeling of harmony which characterized the
caucus points TO energetic action at the polls
and the election of the republican ticket by
a rousing majority.
The caucus was called to order by f.. II.
Trick, chairman of the city committee, who
read the call. An organization was effected
10y the election Of Alderman Elias Lyman as
chairman and w. l.. Weller as secretary.
On motion the chairman appointed as telers
Newell Lawrence, i. a. Drew and hoses
Murray.
Before balloting had been begun Alder
man Booth addressed the meeting saying
that he understood ballots hearing his name
We're being distributed and if so that it was
without his authority. He hoped no friend
Of his would present ballot bearing his
name at the box, as he was not a candidate.
Alderman Booths action and words We're
greeted with loud cheers.
c. w. Brownell, jr. moved that the chair
appoint a committee of one from each ward
to nominate city committee whose duties
should begin with the present evening.
The chair appointed the following as such
committee: First ward, :. $. Watson Sec
ond ward f. II. Trick; Third ward, Chester
Hilireth; Fourth ward, \. G. PIERCE; Fifth
ward c. W. Brownell, ir.
The following names were presented for
the city committee: First ward, O. 5.
Storrs; Second ward, w. b. McKiliip;
Third ward. Moses Murray; Fourth ward,
f. Selden; Fifth ward, W. il. Lane jr.
The report of the nominating committee was
accepted and adopted.
Az the end Of the hour the boxes wero
closed and the counting of theballots showed
ilLn fD.il1A,,.i1 1.---,1lt .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

A piece of horseAesh going by the name of
Bell Boy made more money for his owner
one day last week than this great nation
pays its president in year. The sum paid
for this four ear-old was SOL, 900, but it
was an investment of capital which will
bring good returns if the horse meets with
no accident. Horsehesh is a very hazar-
dous species of property, however, and $51, =
600 is not likely to become very common
figure in an ordinary horse trade.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
BURLINGTON JURORS.


The Board of Aldermen have selected the
following names for the jury list the coming
NnnI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01

Governor Wilson and General Golf are
reported to have effected an understanding,
as result of which there will be no dis
turbance at the capital of West Virginia
next Monday. The former will hold over
as governor and the latter will qualify as
such on that day. The case will then be
taken TO the Supreme Court for a decision,
and if decided in Colts favor, Wilson will
quietly step down and ont and give place to
Goh. Under all the circumstances this is
perhaps the best, il not the only way of set
Ting the question by peaceful means.
The time of the New York Legislature
has for the past week been taken up with an
investigation into the alleged rascality con-
nected with the new 7dpier-mache ceiling
of the Assembly chamber in the capitol
building at Albany. The superintendent of
public buildings has been asked to resign
and ordinations and recriminations on the
part of the members are the order of the
day. The New York Telegram extracts O
little consolation out of the scandal and SAYS
that a clear steal Of 1928, S2S is probably q
small item in the cost of the tremendously
expensive building.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-01
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