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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

The Farmers alliance asa political or
ganization has never cut very prominent
figure in tho States where elections were
held Tuesday SO that the returns
furnish nothing indicative OF either the
growth or tho dccldence of the party. There
are, however, many indications that the or
ganization is not even holding its own in the
States where last year il wns most promi-
nent and exercised its greatest power. In
Tennessee, for instance, the member
ship is said to havo fallcn Off nearly % per
cent and much the same condition of affairs
is reported from Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska
and Minnesota. Ex-United States Senator
W ade Hampton is an authority for the
statement that the alliance Is disintegrating
in the South.
1t is not at all difficult to find the reasons
for this decaience. Abundant harvests
with plenty Of money as consequence have
done more to allay discomfort than would
all the legislative measures proposed, had
they become laws. In many States, too,
the leaders were in the movement for per =
sonal political honor only and the rank and
| file of the party tired of their demagogue
ways The agricultural industry is the
| backbone Of the nations prosperity and
anything possible that will benefit the farm
or is his by right. He is bound to get it
| too, but it will not be by means Of the pres
| ent alllonce party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

The suspension of the Maverick National
Bank III Boston Monday proved start
ling bit Of news to the financial world. It
was the best known bank in New England
because Of the extensive way in which it
has advertised its business. 1t was nearly
forty years old, having beer organized in
1904 Mr.. Asa 7. Potter, the preside
and principal stockhoder, is almost as well
known as the bank itself He has directed
all its extensive operations and has been rec
ognized as an able financier. A great many
banks throughout Now England have used
the Maverick as their Boston correspondent
and its failure will probably cause some in
convenience, but not necessarily any loss.
With a capital of $500, 900 the Maverick 5
surp at the close of business, September
20, was $500, 900 and its undivided profits
about $500, 900. 1t had individual deposits
of nearly $4 900 900, there was due to other
banks nearly So, 600, 900 and its loans aud
discounts amounted to So, $40, 900.
Besides the business OF receiving deposits
and making loans, the Maverick bank did
foreign exchange business, drawing bills
on all parts of Great Britain and of Europe
cable transfers to all these countries. An
other leading feature OF its business was tn e
! placing of money by telegraph throughout
the United States and Canada, afforiing
| facilities 10 parties wishing 10 make imme-
I diate payments at distant points. The in
stitution had from the first been Motel as Il
heavy dealer in government bonds, being al
ways prepared to buy or sel or to make ex-
changes for banks, receiving and placing
bonds in Washin gton free OF charge
The failure of bank where such large
figures prevail is a serious matter. But the
general business situation is excellent, money
it plentiful, the whole country feels the i'm
pulse OF prosperity from the bountifu
crops, ANA II snch an occurrence as this was
to come, it could scarcely be at better
time for minimizing its effects. The Boston
Clearing House and other banks are lending
kindly aid and the crash is not likely to be
as far reaching in its effects as might al
| first be feared
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
PEOPLE IN GENERAL


Henry NJ. Stan ey has lost all the popular
ity he had IN England.
Lucy Mcclure, a West Virginia moon
sinner, described as bright, smart and
wihsome' reaiy WIN the r'Ile' ahd as daring
as she was clever, Is at 'ehstn IN jail
queen Margaret OF Italy IS un enthusiastic
mountain climber. men on these ex podi-
lions she senH"'y wears the costume or the
natives consisting OF stout boots, short
red skirt and black bodice, whicn rustic
attire shows oit to good advantage her
stri%ins beauty
Governor boles OF Iowa, Is broad Shout
dered man OF "a years lie has rudy,
smooth shavon lace, hearty manner and
pleasing voice. lie Is native OF the state
OF New ork anu, Ike the regulation poor
boy In saarch OF fortune, stared W est with
only few cents in his pocket.
The car of Russia has a great aversion
to having his picture taken, and is said to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
PEOPLE ABOUT " 7MONT.

w. II. Bliss, State's attorney for Addison
county, has rendered his resignation, TO take
effect November !. 1t is understood that
James NJ. Slade OF Miid-bury, owing to the
pressure of duties as judge Of probate for
Addison district, has declined the appoint
ment OF States attorney. and that the as
sistant judges of Addison county will APP
point Frank l.. Fish of Vergennes.
Mrs. Abigail Smalley, lady 81 years
old, formerly of Bartousviile, has just made
a trip from Ferndale. Hum bolt county, Cal.
to Bellows Falls. where she is stopping with
her grandson, T. Y. Hall y few days after
her arrival she hal the misfortune to fall
down stairs, and, although no bones were
broken she is very lame and confined to the
bed,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

tions into the district of Vermont are con-
fined almost wholly to the products Of the
farm, the forest and the mine, In the shape
in which they come from the hands OF the
farmer and lumberman. The proportions
of each for one year were found to be as
follows: Farm products, So per cent; for
est products, % per cent; mine products,
8 per cent; miscellaneous, 10 per cent
During the period covered by these in
vestgatons, the expectation Of Aneri can
merchandise to Canada increased nearly
third, the amount for 1890 being 50, =
469, OCT, while for 1891 it was SO, go, 100.
These exports were found TO consist almost
wholly of manufactured articles, the great
est values bsng in agricultural implements,
manufactures of brass manufactures Of
cotton, india rubber manufactures, builders
hardware, machinery and other manufac-
lures of iron and steel.
From the figures above given it plainly
appears that the new tariff has been direc t.
ly beneficial to the farmers of Vermont AMI
the other New England States, to the full
extent of the diminished importation Of the
products of Canadian farms, for no candid
person will seriously contend that because
"a, 1916, 436 fewer eggs were import
ed in 1901 than were imported
in 1890, that the consumption OF
eggs in New England was reduced to that
extent, or to any extent whatever. Neither
will it be contended that because over 800
600 worth of Canadian turkeys and chickens
remained on their own sile of the line that
our New England Thanksgiving was any the
less bounteously observed.
Our manufacturers have also profted as
shown by their increased sales, so that on
the transactions for one year, through the
small district of Vermont alone. 1.-THE people
of this section OF tho United States have
gained $l,211 0S2 on their purchases, and
1851, 723 on their sales. Their business ba.
accordingly been benefited to the amount
of go, 033, 105 by reason OF the Mckinley
tariff. These benefits will, in our opinion
so on increasing in the coming years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

The Mckinley bill having been in opera
ton long RI TO show its affect on the
commerce OF the United States, a represen
tative of the FREE PRESS called at the Gus
tom house the other day to obtain some
facts and figures which may be of interest
to the farmers and citizens of this section.
From an examination of the statistical rec
ords it was found that the total i'm
ports into the district of Vermont for the
year ending Sept 80, 1890, were, free
goods, 81, 952, 901, dutiabe goods, So, $780,
$50, making a total Of $5,Sl3, ,42; on
which duties to the amount of $S4l. FOB CT
were collected. For the year ending Sept.
80, 1891, the importation of free goods
amounted to 81, 554,01 dutiablc goods
So, 9S7, 6S3; making total of si,54l, go,
on which 1874, sos. 81 in duties were col
,ected.
The decrease of $1,211, 9S2 in tho aggre-
gate Of importations appears to have been
confined to agriculture. products which
have been transferred from the FREQ to the
dutiable list, or on which the rate of duty
was largely increased. The following list
gives the articles with the aggregate value
of tho imports of each, the first table of
figures showing the importations for 1890
and the last those for 1891.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

l.. s. Drew has sold to Lott Hall of Gou-
yeneur, y. ", the yearling Ayrshire bull
None Such, He will be shipped ON Monday,
Mr. Hall is breeder OF fnc Ayrshires The
dam of None Such was Dolly Athol she
won the premium offered by the State Agri-
cultural college in public test offered AT
tho Champlain Valley fair last year from
two highly bred Jerseys, a chemical test of
the milk being made. A little less than d
pounds Of her milk made a pound of butter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
MlSFORTUNE'S VlCTlt,S.

John johnson had his hand jamme ed in
the scale works at Rutland Tuesday.
John Walsh, an en- loye OF tho sulphite
the . inst. \ stick kicked from Il saw aud
struck him on the jaw, knocking him sense
less. The bone was badly broken.
Nestus Wilbur OF Grafton was recently
run over by a lpadel wagon and hurt about
the foot.
A brakeman named Kelley, on the Cen
trail Vermont road, .ost two fingers OF his
right hand while coupling cars at Rutland
last week
Ounce Woods of Quecheo cut his leg
while at work in the woods recently
William Bement of Felchville fell 90 feet
from trse while ont after coous and in
jured his ankle badly.
John Fletcher, boy of 16, had his arm
badly crushed while coupling cars at Brad
ford. The arm had to be amputated.
Frel Bruso, jr., OF st. Johnsbury was
handling revolver last week when the
weapon was discharged and ball entered
the lads foot. This is another didn't know
it-was-londod episode.
The shaking OF an apple tree frightened a
double team in Barnet recently and Darwin
Turner, who YVES i'll the tree, jumped on to
the tongue of the wagon to stop the horses
but lost his balance and the hind wheel ran
over his head, fracturing his skull. He is in
a prccarlous condition.
Michael Cavanaugh had All arm caugh,
ut the elbow between the hunters of tive
cars which he was coupling in the railroad
yard at Brattleboro recently. lie sustained
painful injury, but mlraculously escaped
without broken bones.
Clifford Roberts Of Searsburg was loading
logs and his foot caught in such way that
the truck ran over his leg, crushing it 81
that amputation was necessary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
4 1-2 PER CENT.

All taxes are paid By the bank on deposit
Of slSD or lesa Dep)sits are received in sums
from 81 TO 5000 and no interest will be pad
OH any sum In excess Of this amour, excep.
on deposits by widows, orphans, administrs-
tors, eIsolltors. guardians, charitable or re-
iigious Institutions or on trust funds deposited
by order Of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities for
the investment Of its funds. and sonds no
money OFT of the State until the home dsrn and
= met.
No money loaned to any officer or trustee
Of tLe bank.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
T.. WARD Treasurs-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
At the court-martial of the cadets at the

At the court-martial of the cadets at the
naval academy who are accused of hazing,
It came out in the testimoney that one Of
he victims had been compelled to root with
his nose coin from the bottom of basin
of water. 1t is wonderful how many
bright thoughts suggest themselves to our
young men as the result Of military or
naval training.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

The steel cruiser Boston, which is now on
her way to Valparaiso, is prepared to talk
business in settling that little dispute with
our Chilian neghbors. The Boston carries
two eight-inch rifles, six six-inch rifles and
eleven rapid firing machine guns
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

a Boston paper gives column OF its
valuable space to some weather predictions,
covering the balance Of the year, made by
Mr. J. G. Flag, jr., of Woburn, Mass
He predicts rain for next Tuesday--elec-
ton day. Mr.. FlaGg will be valuable
man to have around when it becomes time
next summer to select days for Sunday
school picnics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

An Indiana editor in the White Cap re-
Sion tells his readers how to get rid Of the
tar after being tarred and feathered. The
operation is described being very painful,
from which it is surmised that the editor
speaks from experience.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
Imports.


OF only one agricultural product were
importations increased to any appreciate
extent. That was potatoes Of which, owing
to the short crop of 1890 the total Inporta-
tions increased from $l4,0l3 in 1899 10
s1SS, lat in 1891, leaving net decrease in
the value OF the imports Of farm products
named of 81, ESQ, 1877.
During the last year under the old tariff
the dutiable merchandise amounted to
&C 4-10 per cent Of tho total importations.
During the first year of the present tariff
the percentage was 65 $40. The average
rate of duty collected for the first period was
IA S per cent ON the total importations. or
20. 08 per cent on the value Of dutiable
merchandise. During the second period the
rates were II. ~ or "a % per cent Of the re-
spectvs value OF the dusabis impoststions.
1t is understood, OF course, that the impor-
tatlons are from Canada. Such importa.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

The Prince of Wales will celebrate his
jubilee in two weeks, when he will be so
years old To one unfamiliar with the
charms of baccarat the occasion would seem
to be an appropriate time for Albert Edward
to turn over a new leaf and be a man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

No less than flfteon brass bands aided
Gov, Campbell in stirring up enthusas m at
. political rally in Caldwell Ohio, last Sat
urday But votes will be worth more than
notes at the polls next Tuesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

Emperor William is trying a new
method for the elimination o. crime in the
German capital. 1t is nothing less than the
issuing Of stern imperial proclamation
that men and women shall behave them
selves. This effort to change human nature
By rescript will be watched with interest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

Ignatius Donnclly of cryptogram fame
sued the st. Paul Pioneer Press for $780,,
900, claiming defamation of character
The jury took a hand in the cipher business
and knocked off I've of them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

Fresh instances of the universally admit
ted fact that all the fools have not yet de-
parted from our midst are never wanting
The latest comes in an announcement that
the gambling business at Monta Carlo yield
ed 81, 200, eco to the stockholders during the
past wear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

Sir. Andrew Carnegie was interviewed
the other day on board the City of Paris
just as ho was leaving England for this
country. His remarks were of such an
optimistic character that one is tempted to
believe he had just risen from the table af-
ter an excellent dinner. He said;
say, don't touch immigration; let it flow on
We are, getting the cream of Europe. We
eed all the population we can get. say
hands of immigration, The class OF immi-
grants we are getting is so good that Eurpean
not getting the due proportion Of indolent,
vicious and wenk elements of the population.
The news that We are getting the cream
Of Europe will please thousands of people in
this country who have been led to believe
that many Of the immigrants we have been
getting long ago passed the skim-milk stage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

The claim of certain democratic papers
that the administration is trying to make
party capital out of the Chilli matter shows
the extent to which the organs are pushed
for compoign material. Pre- sident Harri
son and Secretary Blaine are Americans
first and last, and as such they can be de-
pended on to do their full duty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

The gate receipts at the last weeks BIZ
cycle race in New York were about S25, 600
and the country is likely to be inflicted with
similar affairs until the craze has run its
course.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

THE STATE EDITION of this
paper is published on Wednes-
day, the COUNTY EDITION on
Thursday, of each week.
Subscribers to one edition may
change and take tho other edi-
lion at any time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
For Nsrvouaness

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
DR.. w. @. HAHsooMA Minnsap oils. MINI.
says ~ used Il In = case Of acute rheumatism,
during convalescence; the particular sym
ptoms l Wished 10 relieve were slsopless oss
and nervousness, aud the results were all
desired"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
HORSE GOSSIP.
Notes From Track aud stable About
Noted Drivers aud Fly-r+.

NoteN ~ LGhCk Hbu SihDle ADOut
Noted Drivers aud Fly-r4.
1t is the general opinion that Sunol has
the crown, but ehe has by no means proved
that she is even the equal Of Maud $ j'!:0oH
in speed. Let her try The regulation tracK.
X. w. Goodrich OF Poultney has sold this
fall four Morgan stations TO persons in tn,
west, which is an unusual sale Tor this season
of the year. On Monday, the 18Th, he
shipped to Ohio the , -yearoid bay stallion
Harry Franklin by Cley Franklin, by Ben
Franklin; first dam, Nellie, by Deong s
Ethan. Harry is TYP cal Morgan, stand
ing scarcely 10 hands high, but would
weigh il good coalition l.O1j
Horseman Don j. I.oatbers, owner of the
wonderful colt Moubars, expressed the fol-
lowing views:
"Nelson has lost no friends in Grand
Rapids from his defeat. ! have met 100
persons to-day who have expressed sorro W
for his defeat, hut every one of them have
said to me that they still believe Nelson to
be the fastest stallion in the world, and
able, with proper driving, to beat Allerton.
The fact that Mr.. Nelson cannot drive a
horse is perfectly plain to all who saw his
performance Thursday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

Lato official returns indicate that the de-
fciency in the harvests in Germany Is not
so great as was expected. Wheat is but IS
per cent and rye 20 Per cent below the
average yield, while thore is an excess of 5
per cent Of barley and 12 per cent of oats.
But if the Germans do not call very loudly
for american grain, English horses will eat
American oats this winter. England has
usually procured its supply of oats from
Russia, but the failure of the Russian crop
opens up the English market for the Ameri-
can grain, which has never been imported
in large quantities
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

Nermonters take an especial interest in
Samoa since the care of American interests
in that far away group Of the south Pacific
was committed to a commissioner from this
State; and the accounts OF renewed friction
and trouble between the Germans and the
natives Oh the islands are received with
concern by many of our readers. Mr.. Ide
is, we believe, on mis- way home; and ex-
Gov. Ormsbee, his successor as American
commissioner, expects to start for Samoa
within thirty days. 1t is understood that
Mrs Ormsbee will accompany him; and
that they Will be gone year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

DR.. Webb intends to send number of his
bloodod horses to the coming horse show in
New York, and Will gvea few Of his friends
an opportunity to .ee them before they go.
The New York Times gives the following
particulars OF the auction sale of asst week:
To Dr.. Webb's credit as q breeder it
should be stated that the lot offered were
not specimens Of the best that he can or does
breed, but were a lot Of "culls" from the
large STOCK OF animals that he has on hand
and that we're overcrowding his farm
Those offered were not of fashionable blood,
and there wa, no pretense That most OF the
animals were standard.
Mr.. Webb sold seven hackney animals
for total of S3525, very good figure, the
average being Sj03, which we'll repaid him
for sending them to market. lie also sold
II trotting bred horses for a total
of S32l5, an average 1892, and they
were sold well, for as rule they
sold on their individual merits. Sixteen
general purpose horses were sold for a
total of So, COS, and n together there was a
total of thirty seven horses sold for q total
Of 81 APO Thirteen ponies were also sold
at prices ranging from S25 to $3.50 each,
which was certainly q good sale, for there
was little to commend.
uo iollN"luS Nclo 'h0 'oo' P'iSo' W.
tanned for the offerings
Honcyword, bf, |. By st. Be-Shelburne
| Maid, by Ethan Allen. 474 Urottng y .... Si25
Ethan Allen, jr b y, d. by llolabird's Ethan
| Allen, out OF u mare by Peacock, IA son OF
| Vermont Black Hawk. 400
| Bridesmaid, ch IN. 4, by Almont Wilkes,
out OF a daughter OF Homer. .....;.i ;.... Az
Brown FASHION. hackney a............... 80
Mollie, bf y, by Ormond-SheIburns Maid
| Orotting 49, .............. .... ........... 3N
| Lady Gilbey. blk m, J. dmp. hackney > .. 1,j
Czarevna, b +, 9. Qmp hackney, bred by w
| Burde,t Coutts)...'......... ........ so
| Bet tireway, NJ, D. bred to Brown Fash
| ion. dmp hackneyj.............. .,........ 32j
| Dulcie b IN. H. Qmp hackney. ............. 3N
job, b s. 4. limp French coaching stallion. jJC
Carriage pair, x, t. dmp French coach
| ersJ ...............---- ................ lJ,i
Lillian, b f, 3 by imp Siddartha. thor
| oughbred) out OF carriage march,. 22t
Calvary, b c, =. by imp slddartha. out of a No.
Patchwork blk c, |, N'erchoron), ........... l0l