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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
Ncrmont,s Hcsn"rcee.

The list Of industries in the state
Of Vermont reported by state Goologist
Perry is very interesting A. indicating lines
along which further development may
reasonably be expected in the future. The
capital invested in the marble industry is
estimated by millions The amount in
vested in the granite business is increasing
every day, and will soon amount to II round
million, if it has not already reached that
figure. Slate has long been reckoned as
one Of the standard interests Of
tho State, and the capital invested
in the business exceeds half million.
Lime and brick making also come under the
head Of standard industries, and, though in
lesser degree, the soap stone business. But
the list includes IN addition 10 these, kaolin
three now concerns reporting n capital Of
nearly 500 0Oul, copper. Ignite, iron, man
ganese, tale, gold and silver, to say nothing
of what may yet come out of the hole DR..
Webb is boring at Sheiburne, with the de-
termination as the doctor declares, Of fud-
ing natural gas or tea.
1t is doubtful if either gold or silver will
ever be probably mined in Vermont,
although it is found in small
quantities in different parts Of the
State. What there is of both these metals
is like the gold in the farmers pockets
good but not very abundant But the
possibilities OF profitable development along
other lines, in increasing the output OF
copper, manganese, Ignite, kaolin, tale,
etc, ere not to be slightingly regarded.
Normonters may yet find that great wealth
is stored beneath the surface, despite tho
| fact that many Of them have not been able
! to reap fortune from tho surface A.
| has already been suggested here is offered
| opportunity for the Investment Of capita
with as good reason TO expect fair return as
/ from the average Investment in the Soutl
and West; and even ifimmcliato returns arc
not assured those who have gained wealth
in the state should be public spirited enough
TO aid in the development Of the States re
sources. Think about these things.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
The Roads.

The full text Of the bill presented by Rep
resentative James OF Waterbury providing
for the appointment of State road engi-
neer has not been received, but that Repre-
sentative James is on the right track and
that the roads of the future will be under
the charge of a State engineer we have no
doubt. lie must be a man educated to the
business however, and the way is opening
for the education of those who desire TO fit
themselves for such positions A professor
ship of highway engineering has been en-
dowed in Massachusetts, institution, where
lectures will be given and students fitted for
the business. Our State agricultural college
is giving special instruction along this
line and purposes increasing the extent and
efficiency OF this department of its work
These are good signs. Iu order that good
roads may be had men must DO taught how
to make them. Here is a field opening to
young men that promises well. There is no
matter OF public concern which receives so
little intelligent attention as the roads. But
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
Objects To BALLOT Reform.

The Orleans County Monitor is the first
republican paper in the State, SO far as we
have observed, to object to the passage of
a ballot reform law. The Monitor does not
object to the system in localities where the
voter is influenced by party heelers, credit
ors, employers, eto., but it fails to see the
necessity at present for resorting to the
method in Vermont. 'Our voters,n says
the Monitor, care independent--for the
greater part honest, There are few places
where voting is controlled or influenced by
outside parties. We think it safe to say
that the ballot in this State is practically
and measurably pure Objection is
also made to the expense entailed
by the adoption of the new system
So far the Monitors arguments are worthy
Of consideration, although in the present
state Of the public mind on this subject 1t
is doubtful II calm consideration will be
given these features of the subject. But
when the Monitor says that "the setting up
Of n caboose, cupboard or cell in the votiu z
ROOM through which the voter must pass bs-
fore he drops his vote seems to say to voters,
you are either knayes or fools-you vote
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

q change is rapidly taking place regarding
these matters. A competent road engineer
TO DO valuable TO the State must be assisted
by competent men. Book road builders are
not in greater favor to-day then
book farmers, but practical men
have deplorably failed in graphing with
the highway problem, and while there is no
demand for educated road builders in the
sense Of men who are educated in the
languages and all that sort Of thing there
is demand, and it will soon be much
greater than it is to-day, for mon who are
educated in the art OF road building Rep
resentative James bill introduces a most
important matter for the consideration of
the Legislature, and we hope that it Is tho
first of many steps that will be taken in the
direction of comprehensive system of rond
making and repairing in the State Of Yer
/ mont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
The state superintendent.

Superintendent Palmer must go. If the
pIosS nnsn siZed MN up a. S aVper ~
reasonably certain that new man viii be Sc
Ioc,ou ~ III n!s piHrr s,,tol tH"ts "
W Landon, now ana for many years past
fr'mSiIal OF me hurIE'on l aI Scmoo
periencc; thorough scholar, and man Of
Great general ability. re- Is IN tn3 highest
mnnds tho respect and the warm esteem of all
VINO VINO know nm. We 40 IGt e tnn" MAY no
tcndent. Tor it is less desirable, financially and
Otherwise than the plac, h" now holds; h ,li
ing offers from institutions Of learning out
side the state because he was interested ia
er"mt a9u IN hin MorN nT r 9nG P.,yrI ia
that he may now MAKE personal sacriiicc for
the sake Of more extended sphere Of useful
ness 10 MS 29ilve StatG any rat' W, "a SFq e
can secure hi. s.r,.icsy as supcrintcndeut. n.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
A Scrap of Paper saves Her Life

II was just an ordinary scrap Of wrapping
paper, but II saved her life, She was in tho
last Stages OF consumption, told by physicians
short time; she weighed less than seventy
poupds, On piece Of wrapping paper She
cead Of DR.. Kings New Discovery. and got a
sample bottle It helped her, she bought q
large bottle, 10 helped her ore, bought anoth-
er anu grew better fast, continued It's use and
u now strong, healthy. rosy, plump, weighing
lau pounds. For fuller particulars send stamp
TO w n. Cole, druggist, Fort Smith Trial
hotlle OF this wonderful discovery Free a.,
beaupre LJwrcy'5 Drug store,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

The American Wool Reporter says that
indications are plentiful that merino sheep
breeders of Vermont are to enjoy a moro
prosperous season, and that the sheep rails
ing interest Is to receive n new impetus
through the lively request for choice ami
Iuals for export 10 Australia. The records
Of sales of choice animals in Vermont, par
ticularly In Addison county, have been
numerous of late, aud some good prices
have been realized by breeders, Vermont
farmers should note the fact that the sheep
raising industry is looking up, and that the
possibilities along this line are great. The
saying that good sheep will always sell
was never truer than IL is to day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

We are frequently told by the friends of
high license that the depopulation that is
going on in the western part OF Kansas is
due to the prohibitory law. Here is a bit
Of testimony on this point from the Spring
field Republican, Il paper which advocates
high license in Massachusetts:
There 10 no longer any concealment of the
fact that the western part of Kansas IL being
rapidly depopulated. Tho railroads probably
In the beginning were largely res ponsible for
the settlement OF region that is subject to
drouth of such intensity ss not 10 warrant
farmers in risking cultivation Of the soil,
which in Itself is of good quality. The failure
Of Kansas to show an increase OF population
at all proportional with the growth Of other
states in the same belt Is due, II would seem,
rather to this exodus than to the OhibitOry
Jaw which, license people say, drives capital
from the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

The report of the fourteenth and most
successful season In the history OF the Tri-
bune fresh air fund is very gratifying
showing for this beautiful charity. Over
one thousand contributors to the fund gave
collectively 1924, 515, and II 1913 poor boys
and girls country outing One feature OF
the season was that from the 30th Of June
until the I'd of September not one day
passed that did not see fresh-air excur-
sion leave New York
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

The only peopio tcho have emigrated
from the state [kdnsasl on account Of the
Drohibitory idtO are tho uor-dedlerS,
and their room is better than their presence
in any community. Tho ldboring men
and their families tirc in better homes and
are bcttor fed and clothed than before this
idU rent into effect. Congressman Turner
Of hnnSnS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
Let the ,schooILaw stand

The FREE Press hopes that the members
of the Legislature VINO are getting ready to
discuss educational matters will not over
look the testimony to the value and etlici-
ency of the present school law to be found
in Superintendent palmer's report and in
the report, of his "lieutenants, as the
supervisors have been called. In reading
these reports we have been impressed with
the candid manner in which these officials
have treated all questions relating to the
new law, and with the absence of any APP
parent effort on their part to make out a
case Mr. Palmer says with truth that
one year is too short time in which to Oh
serve the effects Of the law, but he makes
every effort TO place the facts before the
public that every man may Judge for him
self at the same time unqualitedly declaring
that he lis persuaded that substantial pro-
grcss has been made in the schools, and that
/ the new law is well adapted to increase their
efficiency"
/ The report of the supervisors indicate the
lines along which substantial progress has
been made. Improvement in the public
/ schools of the State as a whole is marked.
| this no intelligent observer denies Public
sentiment has steadily increased in favor Of
the law. Thoughtful and candid men, who
at first regarded it with some suspicion, are
now looking with favor upon il, and are
working in harmony with its spirit. Many
teachers at first opposed to are now the
most earnest supporters of the law.
they have realized that never before
has so much been expected OF
them, and they have in the main
earnestly sought to meet its requirements.
One supervisor notes an awakened interest
ON the part Of teachers as shown 10y theil
inquiry into the best methods Of instruc
ton; another as shown by their increase
interest in educational meetings, and still
another by the increased number of books
and periodicals now in circulation among
the teachers treating OF educational mat
tiers. Searching examinations OF the teach
ers have served TO thin out the poorer
material and better wages have called on
q better class of teachers, and better teach
ers means better schools.
These points culled from the reports o
the supervisors are noted because they con
]
ward the new law which hav
come to this office through correspondent
in various parts OF the State. The member
OF the present Legislature come Direct.
from the people and must be aware of thes
facts Perfection is not claimed for tn
law, but all the evidence in the case goes t.
show that it is great step in advance o
the system-or rather want of system
that preceded it,
Now, in view Of these facts, why not lie
well enough alonef Give the present Law
another two years trial before attempting
any material changes Tinkering the pres
ent law would be sure to work more harm
than good, and the complete overturninI
OF the present system that would follow
the adoption of Mr., Enright's one-hundred
, seventy six -sectioned BILL presented las
, week, would DO swapping horses in mid
stream, which Mr.. Lincoln used to say al
ways was and always will DO unwise.
Let the present law stand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

There are probably few States in the Union
outside Of Vermont where a proposition to re-
duce the number of Judges on the bench would
be seriously entertained. The tendency eser
where is to increase father than TO diminish
the number of Judges, The inference is that
litigation must be on tho decline up in G
Green Mountain State. II this Is the case, tho
NeImonters are to be congratulated. boston
HAald.
II is just So Litigation IS on the decline
IN the Green Mountain State, we
are very happy to say, and we
question if there is another State in the
Union Of which the same thing can be said.
The fact that Vermonters are learning how
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

a correspondent, one Of the leading law
yers in the State, who has became deeply
Interested in the discussion of the double
taxation question, thinks ''there is great
deal of confusion in the public mind over
our system of taxing mortgages, and that
the Legislature is liable to relieve from
taxation vast amount of property by
being mlsed ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

The people Of Vermont are not ready to
legdlirC the sale Of intoxicating liquors in
public saloons, and al legislation should
be in harmony WHh this jdcd.-From
Governor Pdgc's message.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

to settle their differences without the inter
vention of n dozen lawyers is ono OF the
hopeful signs of the times hopeful for
everybody but the lawyers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
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BURLINGTON SAVINGS BANK,

CiN1tl EltED IN ISL.
deposits 1uiy :, 1890, So, 2o5,G7G. o.
surplus 1880 80
Total Assets, G2.iGS, G22. %
Frcetves and pays deposits daily Deplsits
mhde on or before the tn OF any month draw
interest from the lst. II made after tho ith
interest Will commence the first Of the follow
Mg month. Interest will be crelitol to ls-
p"sitors January lst ami July lst, compound.
ing lWics "A year. There are no stocSuo.iers
IN this bank. All tbs earnings, less expensos
belong to depositOrs. The rate Of interest ds-
ponds On She earnings, and has varied from
per cent to per cent
or the last three years the rate Of interest
has been ~ por cent a year
Al taxes ars paid by the bank on deposits
OF SLOW or less. Deposits are limited by law
TO 700, and no interest will be paid on any
sum IN excess OF this amount, except on do
posits by widows orphans, administrators,
executors guardians, charitable or religious
institutions Or on trust FUNDS deposited by Or
der Of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities FOR thu
Investment of its funds, aud sends no money
out OF tho State until the home demand IS
met. g. T. WARD Treasurer
I1wfor5.dtp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

The Manchester Union says that Commits
soner Valentines testimony reg arding the
thriftiness of the Swedish immigrants
agrees fully with the experience Of New
Hampshire, where "Swedes have caused
played-ou farms to blossom like the rose +"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

Potatoes 7'c Ter busloI. Sweet potatoes %
cents per pound Cab6ase,- cents pound.
per pound. Beets o. cvurs peck. shell beans S
cents quart. Horserajsh, 30 % IS cents Per bottle
Pickles 90 TO NJ cents gallon plain mixed
Cauliaower, 10 cents pound. spanish Onions cents
a pound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

The Hc-clcction of Senator Morrill,.
This was SO thoroughly foregone con
cuson that the announcement of it as an
ace omplshed fact will create no stir in our
state The only question about it has been
whether or not both parties in the Legisla-
ture would unite and make it an absolutely
unanimous election. 1t would have been
graceful thing on the part of the democrats,
if they had decided. as some of the broader
men among them desired, to present no can
didatc OF their own; and it :night possibly
also have turned out TO he polite act if
they intend to ask the republicans to join
them in eec,ing democrat to the vacant
judge,hip. BUTT was really hardly to be eX-
pected that a boly Of sixty democrats aud
free traders, dyed in the wool. would vote for
as staunch a republican and us thorough
going n prOtectionist As Senator Morrill,.
much as they respect hm. They chose to
vote for Mr.. Phelps, a privilege nobody
could deny them; for they had in him
an able and honorable candidate--a the
republicans got along very well without
them. Mr.. Morrill, had the unanimous vote
OF the republicans Of both IIouses-and that
Is glory enough for one man for one day.
1t was certainly, under all the circum-
stances, remarkable compliment. That
a public servant, who has reached and pass
ed four-score years, should he reelected to
a fifth term in the United States Senate alb
| solutely without competitor for the place,
and without republican vote for any other
man is a very remarkable event. 1t could
| hardly happen in any State but this. Mr..
Morrill, had left the republicans of Y ermont
perfectly Fl ee to do exactly as they chose.
lie asked for nothing. lie said nothing
and did nothing to promote his reelection.
His fellow citizens, recognizing his virtues
and mindful Of his faithful public service
and believing him capable of still
further honorable and efficient service,
chose to keep him still in the harness I'm
| der the circumstances his reelection not
only constitutes an extraordinary tribute
TO Mr., Morrill's value as statesman and
his worth as a man; but Is also a notable
eXemplification of the stability and straight
forward character of our Vermont republi
cans.
Mr.. Morrill, has already served longer II
continuous service, in Congress, than any
other man in the history of that body
There is no spot or blemish upon his record
and all true Nermonters must Join in tn,
prayer that his health and strength may b,
preserved to enable him to round out to tn,
ull, what in the nature OF the case mus
be his last term in the United States Senate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

corruptly, or you do not know how to
vote intelligently, such talk has no
weight whatever As soon say that
the police should be removed from tho
streets Of this or any other city, because
their presence implies that all the citizens
are either knaves or fools and must DO
watched. II oil voters were as honest as
Brother Blake Of the Monitor, and IL the
business men and politicians were as free
from guile, there would be no need of bal
lot reform laws. Unfortunately they are
not, and it is against the willy politician
and the heelers that ballot reform laws are
directed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17


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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

Secretary Of War Proctor has determined
to convene a board of officers at the earliest
practicable moment for the purpose of Sc
lecting a new type Of gun, which is to be
adopted in place of the Springfield musket
now in use in the army. The wonderful
development, within the last three years, in
the strength and character of high explo-
sives has made it necessary to make the
proposed change.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17
Terms-sl 90 Year, Always in Advance

BURLINGTON, FRIDAY. OCT. H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-10-17

State Geologist Perry thinks it would
be a good thing for the farmers of our com
monwealth if the State geologist We're al
lowed moderate sum to be expended in
developing the mineral deposits Of our
mountains and fields. Perhaps so, but q
moderate sum" would not 90 great ways
in this sort of work. This is field in which
private enterprise and capital should he en-
rloyed. Let some Of the capital that is
floating about the West and South be
brought back to Vermont and put to some
use in developing our own resources.