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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
MEDICAL COLLEGE OPENING.
Prelimi lary Term Closed Friday.
Regular Term Opens February 25.

Preiimi aary Term Closed Friday
Regular Term Opens February 20.
The preliminary term of the NJ .dical de-
partment of the University Of Vermont
closed Friday noon. This term has ex-
ceeded any expectations regarding it. 1t
was supposed that the change in the curric =
ulum of the regular term which made three
courses OF lectures instead of two compul-
sorry would diminish the attendance upon
this preliminary term but this has not been
the result for the attendance has been great
err than 1t was last year. This is a source
Of great qualification to the Medi-
cal faculty. The compulsory entrance
examination or its equivalent, the high
standard required in the examinations Of
each candidate for the degree have not di-
minished the number of students, but they
have rather attracted to this institution a
more thoroughly educated class Of young
men.
No changes have been made in the regular
faculty. or the special professors, DR.. K.
w. Taylor Of New York, to the great regret
Of all, felt 1t his duty to resign from the
ch air which he had filed with such distinc-
ton for the past II years. He will be sue
ceeded by Dr. j. r. Hayden of New York.
The Both annual course of lectures Will
begin Thursday, February %, at the Medi-
cal college. The Introductory lecture will
be delivered by DR.. j. II. Linsley at 3
O'Clock p. m. Not only members of the
medical, but those also of other professions
are invited to attend the opening exercises.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
Apainst I'ree Silver.

Not since Senator Morrill, delivered his
noteworthy speech against free coinage has
the silver movement received so severe
blow as that given it by the minority report
Of Congressman Williams from the coinage
committee. The young flnancier has meas
ured pens with Mr.. Bland and as regards
soundness Of argument has plainly got the
better of the veteran champion Of free sill
yer. The minority report shows in splen-
did contrast to the shallow and illogical
minority report favoring this noxious meas
ure.
One q the strongest points made is the
reference to France which alone has 800,
0OO OJU Of sNver coin, about equal to the
amount Of gold in this country. 1t is point
ed out that If the bank OF France alone
should determine, as she would without hest
tation, to send her huge supply Of silver to
this country and exchange 1t for gold, that
the Sl2O, 900, 900 OF gold in our govern
ment treasury would speedily be exhausted,
and our greenbaoks be left without any re-
serve for redemption. Moreover every dol
lar Of gold in circulation would be boarded
by the people and by bankers 10 await the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

AS time progresses and Congress con
tinues its do-nothing policy the Indications
become stronger that no free coinage bill
cen be passed at the present session. II
this should prove TO be the case the busi
ness as well as financial interests Of the en-
tire country would be freed from the dire
calamity which has been impending for
some time. As result o. tho tactics re-
sorted TO by the few nntl-silyer democrats
in the House to prevent silver debate the
past week it is said that Bland and his fol.
lowers are now satisfied that they will have
q hard road TO travel and thare ia evidently
little hope for them unless they secure q
fixed time for the consideration OF their
bill.
That immense pressure is being brought
70 bear upon the majority by the Eastern
democrats in this connection there is little
question, and result Il is claimed that
more democrats will v~'a against the Bland
bill than was t.iF . at the outset. 1t il
asserted even tha. should the bill reach
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
The Road Convention.

The suggestion by the FREE PRESS some
time since that road convention be held in
Vermont has been commended in various
directions. The West Randolph Herald, for
example, discusses the project as follows:
"The Herald heartily joins with Hon. Will
liam Chaplin of Middlesex in seconding the
proposed road convention, and trusts that
it will be held at an early date, and that the
attendance will be general. Better roads
would be one OF the greatest boons to Yer
mont farmers, and proper improvement in
this line would increase the value Of the
average farm at least twenty five per cent.
And this is is movement which will bene-
fit the small farms back on the hills, as well
as the meadow lands on the broad high
ways"
So far, however, we have noticed no pre-
limnary steps Of practical nature that
would lead to the calling OF such a conven-
ton. 1t has been suggested that Gov.
Page as head Of the board OF agriculture
could easily start the ball rolling and we de-
sire in this connection to coll his attention
to the matter. Let Vermont have a road
convention soon by all means.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
The Interstate Commerce Law

Another blow has just been received by
the inter State commerce law from the
United States Court, Judge Allen of the
southern district of Illinois having given a
decision directly in line with that in the
Counselman case. The testimony Of Ric1n
ard Dowle OF Detroit, manager of fa
freight line, was wanted before the grand
jury Of the federal court for the purpose Of
indicting the general manager Of the Wa
bash lines and shipper, on charges that
the rebate system had been applied to car
loads of flour transported from East St.
Louis to Montreal. Dowle refused TO testify
or to produce any books or vouchers relat-
ing to the case. He was then arraigned BE-
fore Judge Allen for contempt 1t was
argued on behalf of Dowle that he could not
be compelled to testify in case where he
might be incrminated.
1t was argued for the prosecution that he
was not a principal; that he was merely a
servant Of the corporation that he repre-
sented and that he had not the right which
private individual might plead to shield
himself from an order TO testify. Judge
Allen dismissed the charge OF contempt, and
decided that If the books and papers Of the
corporation would in any way implicate
Dowle OF a violation OF the inter State act,
he need not produce them.
This is a serious blow to the inter-S State
commerce law; for if the commissioners have
no power to secure certain kinds OF evidence
it is difficult to see how the law can be en-
forced in cases OF The nature described.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

results OF this tremendous monetary expert
ment and not person or bank would pay
out a gold dollar when the best financial au-
thorities assured them that in a few DAYS or
few weeks the premium on that dollar
would exceed the accumulated interest OF
years which would come from any other
investment.
II is held by Congressman Williams that
even if the law conferred upon the secretary
Of the treasury authority to borrow gold to
meet the silver bullion Of France which
would DO sent here to be exchanged for gold
at the rate of IL to 1, any secretary who
should exercise this right to meet tho hun
dreds Of millions which France alone might
demand, would be driven from his place by
an indignant people. He thinks that the
only alternative which our government
would have, would be the refusal to pay
gold and the payment Of creditors in silver
coin. With this act the adoption Of the
silver standard would be complete and
we would stand upon the monetary plane of
India and China
In drafting this report Mr.. Williams at
tacks the silver schemers at all points. He
dCCuses tutu Vi u ueIlDeTdl6 10
debase the currency, saying that "there can
be no doubt Of the purpose Of a majority
Of the committee to force a deprecated dol
lar upon the country" This is a damag-
ing charge, yet no one can read the major
ity report without seeing that Mr.. Bland
and his associates do not expect, much less
desire, to keep the silver dollar at parity
with gold.
A glance at the bill itself will also show its
harmful nature. Tue bill provides for the
free coinage OF bullion amounting to over
500, which means that any owner of that
quantity Of bullion can take 1t to the mint
and have it made into dollars. These coins
would contain only about seventy cents
worth of silver, 412t grains, but should the
Bland bill become law they would be legal
tender and the finances of the country would
be on a silver basis. The bill provides that
when France opens her minis to free coin
age at the ratio Of 15i to l, the standard
silver dollar Of this country is to conform to
it by reduction to 400 grains. The coin
would be called a dollar, but it would be
worth only seventy cents and would, OF
course, buy only seventy cents worth OF
merchandise. This ought to be plain enough
for every one to understand The minor
lty report will commend itself to the friends
of sound money throughout the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
FAIR AT HOWARD PARK.


The Champlain Valley Society Making
Preparation for a Great Exhibition.
The breeders meeting goes to Rutland but
the people of the Champlain valley and of
Chittenden county in particular may rest
assured that there will be a good fair at
Howard Park this year. The charter of the
Champlain Valley association makes it
obligatory for the society to have an ex-
hibiton every year and the society propose
to give a grand fair this year. The execu
tive committee will meet soon to outline the
programme and fl the dates, purses, classes,
premiums, etc.
The Champlain valley. comprising the
whole west side of the State and four large
counties just across the lake in New York,
ought to by uniting, have a fair which will
further the interests of the people Of the VAL
ley Qnore especially the farmers and breed
ers) as much as the breeders meeting or
State fair would do. The society will place
the admission fee at a popular figure and
arrange for several attractions that will
add to the meeting. Everything consistent
with the means of tho organization will be
done and the rest Will remain with the peo
pie 1t will then belong to the farmers Of
Chittenden county and the Champlain val
ley to give their support to the exhibition.
Blood poisoned BY diphtheria, the Grip, ty-
phod fever, scarlet fever, etc. is made pure and
healthy ny Hoods Sarsanarilla.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
VERMONT PERSONAL &

Rev. Howard f. Hill, D. D., chaplain OF
the lst regiment, Vermont National Guard,
and until recently pastor Of the Episcopal
church at Amesbury, Mass, has resigned
and will move to Concord, N. II. The Feb,
ruary Issue of the Eevsille, published by the
cadets Of Norwich university, contains a
very complimentary sketch of DR.. Hill, who
was a graduate Of that institution.
Mrs w. +. Fairbanks of st. Johnsbury,
treasurer of the Vermont Woman's Home
Missionary union, left for California Thurs
day, expecting to be absent two months.
Mrs. Walter Z. Smith of st. Johusbury will
act as treasurer in her absence.
Miss Mary L. Nelson, formerly OF Rut-
land, who has been employed in Minneapoli.
as assistant cashier of the Tribune com
pany, has been appointed teller in the Bank
OF New England of Minneapolis.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
cHANGElN THE FREE PRESS.

The Two Editions to BE C"nsolidated
into oneI2 Page Paper
The proposed consolidation OF the two
editions of the WEEKLY FREE PRESS has
been so favorablY received that the change
has been decided on and it will be made
with the next issue. The paper will con-
sst Of twelve pages each week and in
the amount OF news and general reading
matter furnished no other paper in Vermont
will begin to equal it. The year 1892 pro-
misses to be an eventful one for our State
and the FREE PRESS proposes TO retain the
place it has won as the leading Vermont
newspaper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

The merits Of the scheme to provide for
the popular election of United States sena-
tors were discussed at some length in these
columns recently in view Of the introduce
ton of several joint resolutions in the SEN
nte for constitutional amendment provid-
ing for this step Word now comes from
Washington that the sub-committee to
whom the matter was referred will recon-
mend one Of these resolutions to the full
committee on privileges and elections, but
1t should no, be forgotten that great diff
Guilty will be experienced in the way OF Sc
curing tho adoption of such an amendment.
Two-thirds OF both Houses win have to
agree to the joint resolution, and then it
will have to be ratified by three-fourths Of
the States, either through their Legislatures
or conventions before it becomes a part OF
the constitution. Atevsry step it will meet
with the opposition Of those who are inter-
ested in keeping the election OF senators
within the control of the State Legislatures
According to the theory on which the
constitution was framed the power to elect
senators was properly lodged with the legs-
lative body representing the States, and il
can scarcely be satisfactorily proved by q
comparison OF the average senator with the
everage representative that the proposed
change would be desirable or iudicious.
There seems to be little likelihood, however
that joint resolution Of tie character indi
Gated will be passed at the present session Of
Congress, nor is there naeu probability o.
Il change in the method OF senatorial cleo
lions for many years to come.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
VERMONT VETERANS.



Guests at the Boston Dinner.
The pleasures of good fellowship and the
recollection Of stirring associations were in
dulged in very enjoyably by the Vermont
Veterans association at the annual dinner
of the members Thursday evening, says the
Boston journal. The gathering was held ct
the Thorndike the tables being graced by
the presence OF the lady friends of the vet
Grams. President Manse II. Bush occupied
the chair, and on his right was seated Cen
Lewis "A. Grant, assistant secretary of war,
the guest of the evening.
Gen. Grant, who was received with hearty
cheers on rising to speak, paid sincere
tribute to the achievements of the Vermont
soldiers during the war. The action of the
Second Vermont brigade at the battle OF
Gettysburg, he said, was beyond all praise,
and he regarded Gen. NesZey as the real
hero OF that famous fight. The Vermont
boys had done great things all through the
conflict; they had never "gone back on their
friends or turned their backs on the enemy,
and they had never lost their flag.
He was greatly attached to Vermont, and
always looked upon the old scenes with re-
| newed interest and pleasure. He was proud
OF the Vermont people, who came of good
old stock. There were some Vermouters
who were very grieved at the way the young
lads were leaving the State to live IN tho
cities or move to the West. He did not
agree with this sentiment. 1t was best that
the lads should go where they could be most
successful, rather than spending their days
in farming the hilitops under adverse con-
ditons. 1t often happened that when the
men had made their fortunes else where they
returned TO their native home to spend their
closing years.
! An enjoyable interude was given by
/ throwing series Of stereopticon views on q
rec cen at the end of the room. A por-
efait Of General Lewis a. Grant was shown
(which was taken in 1854, then followed 9
picture Of the monument to the First Yer
mont brigade on the field of Gettysburg, the
brigade which General Grant commanded
at that battle. The portraits of other vet
Grams were displayed and also number Of
views showing many battle scenes during
the war.
Col. d. j. Stafford, Col. Albert Clarke,
Mr.. j, W. Gleason made appropriate
speeches, and Mrs W. W. Bems stirred tho
sympathetic emotions Of the gathering by
the recital OF a stirring ballad. The wholt
proceedings passed oil very pleasantly un-
der the watchful care of Secretary Bliss and
the reception committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

More DuslSy Warriors

Senator Proctor has introduced bill In
the Senate providing for the enlistment Of
5000 Indians to DO aided to tho present
regular army. He says that he is firmly Of
the opinion, based on his experiments while
he held the war portfolio, that they eau be
made effective soldiers if enlisted on the
same terms arc other soldiers Gen.
Miles is understood to hold contrary opir-
ion, but, as the Boston Traveller we'll says
if experiment shows that military organiza-
ton will infuse some measure of content
among the Indians theoretical objection
ought not to stand in the way Of such or
ganization. The experiment instituted by
Secretary Proctor has thus far been sue
cess and it should be given further trial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
M O n F Y

Wisely invested will soon double itself,
and there are often as many elements OF
safety surrounding a good paying invest
ment as one that pays small dividends
The earning capacity Of every investment
is the foundation OF dividends. The IT.
HiHsOn House Furnishing COM
p0ny Of Maine organized in 1887, has
paid its stockholders 8 seminar div-
dends Of per cent each 40 per cent a
YEAR and is earning handsome surplus
besides. 1t is a buy and sell business and a
safe investment for all classes. The author
led capital is ~ 900, 900, of which $40,
coo has been paid in. TO fur Their increase
the business $50, 600 of the Treasury Stock
is offered until March 10Th at par, $40 per
share Price Of stock will be advanced
Feb. 18th, to take effect on above date
For full particulars address the company
Box 1918, Boston, Mass. or Port
iuHd. Ne. S2,eod+w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
The Profit. Depend on tho Farmer.

The Bratteboro Phoenix says that wheth-
err farming pays depends largely upon the
individual who has charge Of the farm. On
a little farm of "A acres within three miles
of the village two horses, four head of cat
tie aud "a head of sheep are now being win
tered. On this farm the last year, in addi-
ton 10 all the vegetables, ETC., which were
used upon the place, the following products
were raised 1914 bushels of coru, 33t bush
els of rye 2s bushels of barley, 63 bushels
of potatoes 81 bushels OF turnps, 3 bushels
| OF beets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
OUR COUNTRY.
Governor Russelis Tribute to the Infiu-
ence of the Father of His Country.

NEW York, Feb. 22.-The sixth annual
dinner of the New York Southern society
was given here tonight. Governor Russell
sponded to the toast "Our country"
Governor Russell attributed to Washing
ton, moro than to all other statesmen of his
time, the binding together Of the country in
indissoluble union, and said the last of four
pillars which Washington in his letter of
June II, 1888 based the existence Of the
United States as an Independent power, was
the prevalence Of that pacific and friendly
disposition among the people OF the United
States, which will induce them to forget
their local prsjudces and policies, to make
those mutual concessions which are requis-
ite to tho general prosperity, aud in soma
instances to sacrifice their individual adj
vantages to the interests OF the community.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

If you are Sick and have not been helped,
why'do you not write n fun description of your
csc to the great specialist in curing nervous
aud chronic diseases, Dr. Greene, OF "a Temple
Place, Boston Mass known everywhere as
the discOyerer OF Or. Grespe's Nervura, and
who is without dou II the most successful ply
sic,an in the cure Of ~! longstandins COM
plaintsf
personally OF By mail. Thousands consult
hun by letter, and lie returns an answer to all
perfe tly explaining heir diseases. giving ad-
vice, etc, without drDe
Hts success In curing diseases by his marvel
lous vegetable remedies 10 simply wonderful
and he has made a speciality Of the cure Of per-
dence and treatment. In this manner thous
ands OF people have been and thousands mors
a.s being cured. and we should advise YOU II
Immediately write him all about your case. II
" II cost you nothing to get his very valuable
ad vice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

The Brattleboro Reformer says that its
statement to the effect that house cleaning
in State politics is what is needed included
the democratic party. Now we shall look
for moro sport at the coming democratic
State convention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

There has been practically no end to the
governorship talk in the State press during
the past week, but the prevailing sentiment
seems to be to let the best man win.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
sick-Headaohe yields to BEEcHAM's PILLS.

La Grippe is prevented and cured by the
timely and PERSISTENT use of n. ii. Downs Elk
ir. During the prevalence Of La Grippe two
years ago the sale OF Downs Elixir was enor-
nous. and tho cases in which the disease was
broken up on the start by its faithful use were
numbered by the thousands. he sure and get
ease, and perssvers in taking II until cured.
Old people often have troublesome aud
persistent coughs. Sometimes you can cure
them and sometimes you can't but Adam.
sons Botanic Cough Balsam always soothes
and relieves the patient old folks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

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 the other edi-
ton at any time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

Ms o1 ootS.s IN
child, surtens the gums. RllAys all pain. ouros
wind choic, aud Is the best remedy for DiAr-
rhpa. Twenty five cents q bottle Sold by
all druggists throughout tbs world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

Scientists are Just now interested in the
sun spot which is visible with the aid of a
bit of colored glass. This spot is the larg-
est that has appeared since 1888. Accord
ing to one authority the disturbed area is
14O, 600 miles long and about 100 900 miles
wide, and the fact that it is barely visible
goes TO show the immensely of the sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
UNITED STATES DEpos1rAny.

a general Banking Business transacted.
able US TO receive on favorable terms, &C.
counts OF individuals. firms and corporations.
sterling exchange and drafts on rance,
Germany, Ireland aud Italy, bought and sold
European Letters of Credit, payable in all
parts OF the word, issued upon deposit OF cash
OF satisfactory security.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25

France enjoys nothing more than sensa-
ton, and its latest is the crisis in its cabi
not
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-02-25
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT

This Bank has established a Savings Depart.
ment for the purpose OF receiving deposits o:
individuals, firms aud societies seeking incona
nish a safe aud profitable place Of deposit fo-
he savings aud accuuulations Of all classes
of depositcrs.
As security for its engagements this long Is.
tablished institution offers the advantages o.,
large capital and surplus, its large investment
in United States bonds and the additional il
ability of its stockholders.
Special books OF account will be lssusl IN
this department upon which interest n, such
rates a. may be fixed by the Board Of Director,
will be credited to depositors on the trst days
OF January and July, aud this interest Wi.
compound twice in every year without troI5.n
or care TO the deposit>r.
DEPOSIT RECEIPTS BEARING INTEREST AND
PAYABLE ~ DEMAND. WILL Be ISSUED ID
SINH As EI,EEEE LIS kOItN OH DEPl.ll.