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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27
The Financial Situation.

In these times of financial stringency and
distress, it is gratifying to New Eng landers
to note the apparently excellent condition
OF the New England banks and moneyed
institutions. While every day brings word
of Western banks closing their DOORS such
news in regard to New England banks
rarely if ever comes over the wires. Runs
upon any Of them are exceedingly rare;
and all appear to be able thus far to take
care OF themselves and their depositors
The latter, it is fair to say, In our older
and moro stable communities keep their
heads better, and yield less easily to sense
less panics than the men of some of the
Western cities. This we may hope, will
continue to be the case.3
We arc especially glad to note the gen
eral feeling of confidence which prevails
among tho business men and fluanciers of
our wn.community. In time ike this, of
course no intelligent man can escape some
feelings Of uneasiness in regard to what the
financial future may bring forth but it is
safe to say that among our citizens the causes
for apprehension lie outside of Burlington.
The very small proportion Of failures among
the business concerns OF Burlington, Vt,
has for years boon noted by the CONNER
cial agencies, and has been subject Of
wide and favorable comment. At this
time business generally is excellent here.
Some new enterprises are establishing
themselves; collections are made with fair
promptness; and the sound and conservative
methods which have characterized our
business community continue to be
practiced.
| Beyond a doubt this favorable con dition
Of things is largely due to the confidence
felt in our Burlington banks-a confidence
largely born of experience. In the last
fifty years no Burlington bank has failed,
and no depostor in Burlington savings
bank or trust company has ever Lost dol
lar by them; and at this time the stock
holders and depositors in the four Buriug
ton banks are losing no sleep O. nights from
fear of any disaster to them. Our banks,
as we are assured, have made no losses OF
any account up to this tme and they are
In more than ordinarily good condition 10
respond to any calls upon them.
Among the evidences OF this sound and
satisfactory condition, we may point to the
sworn settlement OF our banks oil
issue, just published in our columns. We
need not describe the satisfactory details in
these statements-they have been seen ano
appreciated by our business men. 1t il
enough to say that they show thai
neither bank was ever stronger than
it is to-day-and that is saying q good deal
in times like these.
The manapars of our hanks and sayin .,
institutions are among our best citizens
they are not kite flyers or plungers. They
can be trusted to maintain tho sound anC
conservative methods which have charac
terizsd them in the past. They will con
tnue to be watchful over the financial in
terests of this community and we may al
be sure that they will betray no confden CT
recessed in them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

chancellor OF the empire, 1t was defeated
and the emperor at once sought to secure q
Relchstng TINT would be favorable to the
measure through new elections. 1t was
evident that large majority of the electors
of the empire wera opposed to the army
bill, hut IN spite of that fact
TIE emperor was abe TO secure
majority in the new Reichstag SO that the
army bill was passed by safe majority.
The result was triumph for organization
and method as against numerically great
er but unorganized force. This victory
strengthens the emperor's hold upon the
reigns OF power and would eventually tend
to postpone the triumph of democratic
ideas in the fatherland through the dis
couragement of the democratic leaders.
The army bill, however, imposes additional
burdena OF taxation upon the people, who
are i'll able to bear them. and while the
passage of the bill would seem to be vic
tory for the emperor, IL may in reality
cause such feeling of revolution on the
part of the people that it will hasten the
overthrow Of monarchy in the fatherland
and in the end be a victory for the people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

From the bennington Banuerl
= 1t is a well established fact that the com
munity having the most aud the best roads,
invariably has the lowest tax rate, the
greatest thrift, the most and best homes,
and the highest prosperity. For instance,
according to the returns in tho office of the
secretary of State, and published in our
issue of juno 80, the road mileage of these
cities and villages is as follows: Brattie-
boro, 25 miles; Bennington, 13 miles; st.
Adams, 20; Rutland, As; Barre, l6; Bur
liugton, Of. Bennln gton has ths least road
mileage and the highest tax rate. 1t fol-
lows as a natural sequence, inevitably, that
any policy pursued in opposition to build
ing roads, wherever needed to open avenues
to homes and encourage their building
whereby the taxable property, the comfort
and convenience OF the people may be pro-
NOTED is "a penny wise and pound foolish. "
conception OF the public welfare, "a saw
ing at the spigot and losing at the bung"
method which is public loss and detriment
to any community
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

Chauncey N. Depew In an interview with
a representative Of the New York Tribune
Iums up the whole business and financial sit
nation in nutshell. He thinks the election OF
G. democratic administration was great sur
prise to the manufacturing interests of the
country and has led them to reduce their
business to o sort of hand to-mouth basis In
preparation for possible changes In the tar
f. This anxiety on the part of the pro-
tected industries increased the apprehension
In regard to our currency and finances.
The president was known to be sound in his
financial views, but 1t was everywhere felt
that the majority OF his party, and even
1s secretary Of the treasury, were not In &C
cord with him. Hence these fears.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27
Coy AlI1eld'S RnrUain.

We have already reproduced in these COL
umns correspondence which showed conclu-
sively that Gov. Altgeld was elected for the
express purpose of freeing the imprisoned
anarchists. 1t is now charged that he was
also elected through the sutferance il not
the actual aid of the managers of the last
democratic national campaign. The New
York correspondent OF tho Philadelphia
Press says it is now understood that the
negotiations with that lawless element in
Illinois which resulted in q bargain by
which Altgeld and the democratic national
electoral ticket received the united support
approved in the national democratic head
quarters.
Not only this but it is insisted that the
details of the plan were conceived by the
democratic managers, and that Secretary
Gresham and Vice President Stevenson
we're cognizant that relations OF utilization
were being established between the regular
democracy and the populstio and anarch-
istic elements. No one thinks for a moment
that Secretary Gresham had any part in
the details Of the bargain, one part of the
price of which was the pardoning Of the
anarchists, but it is significant that as soon
as he declined the presidential nomination
OF the socialistic element of the West
emissaries went from the democratic head
| quarters in New York to Illinois and with
In two or three weeks the word had passed
to the democratic party in the Western
States to make common cause with that ele-
son is believed to have done some of the
negotiating in Illinois.
II Mr. Cleveland had known Of this bar
gain he would undoubtedly have disapproved
of it as he didsome of the entanglIng alliance:
which ex-Secretary Whitney contracted in
his behalf, but the democratic party mus
bear the responsibility for this unhallowed
alliance With the worst elements in Illinois
just as it must bear tho responsibility fol-
the liberation OF the anarchists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

Vermont is the greatest and most suc-
cessful field for dairy farming in the coun-
try, and in and around Woodstock, which
means the greater part Of Windsor county,
the hay crop, which is always bountlful,
has been exceptionally rich, and the ine
weather OF the last two weeks has given
the farmers an opportunity to gather 1t in
fine condition and to make abundant pro.
vision for their stock in the winter. At
this moment, many Of this farmers have
gathered and cured their entire crop, and
they say that they have not before in many
years been able to gather the hay crop to
better advantage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

From the Essex County Herald


What makes our town grow into a city
while others, with equally good locations,
remain villages? 1t is because in one case
there are meu OF push and energy, who are
not afraid to spend their time and money
to boom their town. They erect substantial
buildings, organize stock companies and es-
tablish factories, secure railroads, work for
public improvements and use every means
in their power TO build up their city
Wherever they 60 they tell Of the advant-
ages Of their city, they write about it in
every letter, they send out circulars and
newspapers to every acquaintance whom
they think can be induced to visit thor
city and when any one visits them show
him all the attractions and treat him so
kindly that he falls in love with them and
their city at once. 1t is enterprise that
makes a progressive town, and don't let
that fact escape your memory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27
What Might Have Been.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Yes, sir. II Benjamin Harrison had been
reelected president the flag OF the Unitod
States wouli have been floating over the
territory Of Hawaii, the emblem of order
and dignity, and the industries OF this
country would not have been disturbed by
the threats Of tariff reformers-a leap Into
the dark. The nation has been placed in
the hands Of party without business prln-
pies; and the people. realizing their mis-
take, which amounted to an alteration,
have largely lost confidence in Themselves
in business matters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

Time oft like sentiment guards well
The casket where the memoro s d well,
Oft kindly too brings back the years
OF mirth and joy. sometimes of tears.
Some eighty years ago or more
Awakened faculties restore
An incident. In value naught
Perhaps 'twerJ well 1t was forgot.)
Twas late at night. The sleet and rain
We're rafting on the window pane.
Wild elements without at play,
The writer wrapped in slumber lay.
Meanwhile his mother sitting by,
Humming perchance II lullaby;
Her company and near about
A gentle neice by chance gone out.
With grievous words the mother spakc,
The slice per hen was quick awake.
lmprudent girl in strident tone
She said: Why leave me tn JUS alone2
The covering maid in haste replied.
My wildering father would have died
Amid the storm. | led him home.
alas how oft n good mans fate;
Her father was lnebriateJ
Lucretia wept. Was not the tear
In heaven writ? No record here
Except this copy from a leaf
Yellow by time and sere and brief;
Torn from the volume clasped with gold
| OF memories OF the days OF old.
a story penned with tropes and rhyme,
Truthful but dim from lapse of time,
Rescued In second childhood play
TO heok with light moody day.
Bethought. engrossed with yainnesS made
From mem'ry In its tenth decade
Poultney, VT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

From the Morrisville News and Citizen.l
The worlds fair management has voted
by large ajority to close the gates here
after on Sunday. While this act is OF it.
self commendable, it looks from this dis
lance as though the financial results, and
not out of respect to the Christian people or
in keeping with its contract with the United
States, is the cause for the movement now
made. Had the authorities taken this stand
at the start they would merit much more
praise than they now receive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27
What the Emperor's Victory Means

what the Emperor's Victory Means.
The army bill having passed the German
Reiohstag, the wonder now is as to the eff
ect which it is likely to have upon the en-
peror and the empire, as well as the rest OF
Europe 1t is undoubtedly fact that the
passage of the army bill has very little
meaning so far as the army itself is con-
rerned. 1t raises the German peace effect
Ives during the next two years to 40 220
men, but when the fact 10 taken into con
siderstion that the whole German army
available in time of war numbers nearly
1000, 900 men, it will be seen that the new
law is almost wholly an educational meas
are, having in view the training of more
soldies, rather than the increase of the pres
snt peace effective.
This being the case, the success of En-
peror William in forcing the army bill
through the Reichstag is not likely TO dis
turb the remainder of the European powers
to any material degree. As a matter of fact
the leading continental powers divided
into two hostile camps representing two
strong international combinations The
first OF these in point OF age, influence and
probable strength is the triple al
lance, which includes Germany, Aus
tria and Italy, and the other is
that between Russia and France
The triple alliance can now control an army
Of upward OF 7, 900, 900 men, distributed as
follows: Italy, !, 1858, 500; Austria, 2,0S0
900, and Germany a little less than 1000,
300. Over against this the alleged Russo
French alliance has an available fighting
lorce of s,706, 600 men, Russia having
1850, 600 OF these and France 4, $50, 600.
OF this force all of Russia's army would not
be available for European war, but the
rmy of France would outnumber that Of
Germany, and this fact has been the mos
potent of Emperor Williams Arguments fol
his pet army measure. 1t is not improbable
therefore, that France, which has never
lost sight Of her loss of Alsacs and Lorraine
will take early measures to strengthen hol
military arm, but The other European
powers will not be seriously disturbed by
Germauy's action.
1t is within the German Empire that W,
are 10 look for tho most marked effect O
he passage Of the army bill; and in ords
10 fully understand its influence it Is neces
Isry to consider the nature of tho emperor
victory. 1t will be remembered that whel
lbs bill was frat presented by Csprivi, tn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27
VERMONT PERSONALS.

Governor Fuller has appointed Hon.
David X. Simonds of Manchester examiner
Of teachers for Bennington county, vice A.
C. Ferrin, resigned and removed from the
State.
Col. Franklin Fairbanks and family of
st. Johnsbury have engaged passage for the
United States on the White Star line
steamer Ma este, which sails from Liver
pool August so.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

Kansas can produce moro rainbow chas-
,rs to the square mile, meteorological as well
as political and financial than any other
State in the Union. The latest production
Of the Jayhawker State in this line is a
company with capital of s., 900, 000
which claims to have discovered how to
regulate the weather. The company proposes
to regulate the temperature as we'll as the
rainfall When they want hurricane all
hey will have to do is to turn ex-senator
Ingalls, loose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27
sunday Closing,
From the Montpelier Watchman.

From the Montpelier Waterman.
Chicago's deep solicitude to give the la
borer a chancs to see the worlds fair has
vanished. The gates will hereafter remain
closed on Sunday. and the corporation will
try to clinch its grip on the government
loan, the conditions of which it had disre-
garded. Sunday openings didn't pay, so
the gates are shut. The institution intends
TO be on the paying side. II the devil
doesn't pay and the Lord does, then Chica
go will serve the Lord
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

We are glad to note that the people OF
the enterprsins village of Bradford are be-
levers in the theory OF home Investment,
after having proved, by bitter experience,
the fralty of Western booms. They have
voted to build railroad to bring the
valuable granite deposits near by into the
town. Home Investments are the safest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27
\ WIDESPREAD Platform.

The Rutland Budget, which has assumes
the position of organ for the lonesome in
dividuals who constitute the peoples party in
this State, says that "ths Rutland gather
ing, like all initiatory reform movements was
made up of men who have been doing orig
inal thinking and making Investigations in
dependent OF the ordinary controlling in
huences in politics, and hence there was in
that meeting, al In all like gatherings, Il
wide diversity Of opinion on some OF the
political and economical questions OF the
day, varying, perhaps, from the extreme of
conservatism to the extreme Of radical
ism."
All of this was made perfectly evident by
tho patch work platform which the Rut-
land gathering inflicted upon a long suffer
ing public, and ths Budget exhibits the full
breadth of Its craftsmanship when it speak.
OF the platform as ono upon which ''men OF
all political parties can and do agree in a
large measure" II the members OF all par
ties are in favor of any one thing it will be
au entirely gratuituous task for our popu-
list contemporary OF the Marble City tc
work for its adoption.
Moreover II the Budget has evolved &
platform on which the protsctionst as well a,
TIE free trader, and the silverte as well a
the sound money man, can stand, it ha,
made discovery which will take rank a.
the most remarkable political curiosity OF
| the aga. The chances are, however, that
the Vermont populi'ts will ind the plank
| OF their platform so far apart that they will
have hard work to keep from falling
| through
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

statement just issued by the State
treasurer showing the working of tho estate
road tax" is sure to be criticised by the
citizens of many towns and villages which
bave paid to the State much more than they
received. In our own county Rockingha IN
paid in Sl942 AZ and received $jl9. 50,
while Bretteboro paid S24l5. II for Sj37 -.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

Paris advises state that all the
American counsel before the Boring Sea
arbitration, havsleft that city. The tribunal
has three months in which TO render a
decision. Private letters say that the gen
er al impression in Paris is to the effect that
the United States case Is not as strong as
1t should have been to insure a favorable
decision, and that a report in favor Of
England will cause little surprise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27


Those Vermont banks and capitalists who
have entrusted money with the Chamber
lain Investment company OF Denver, Col. g,
will drop a silent tear on the certificates OF
their folly and join the crowded ranks of
those who march under the eppropr ate
motto, Martyrs of Western development ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

The latest rumor In connection with the
seat on the United States Supreme bench,
made vacant by Justice Blatchford's death,
Is that President Clevel and will appoint Sec
retary Carlisle to the vacancy. Mr.. Carl
Isles mistakes in the treasury department
suggest the possibility that the president
may take this means of getting rio of him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

1t is agreed that the business situation is
Improving, although the change is necessa-
rily slow. A relapse would not necessarily
be fatal to the country, but it would be
such to the democratic party. Hence the
trembling and fear with which our demo-
cratic friends await the extra session of Con-
gress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

The FREE Press may be found on the Fair
Grounds, Chicago at the Vermont building
and in the rooms OF the American Newspa-
per Publishers association, Administration
Building.
Outside the Exhibition grounds the FREE
PRESS may be consulted in the reading rooms
Of Hotel Endesvor and OF the Auditorium.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

The New York banks are again expert
,rcng heavy demand for money from the
Interior, but it is encouraging for the
whole country to note that the financial in
situations OF the metropolis appear to be-
firm az we'll ms advent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

That silver is not without its defenders
even in the East is shown by the fact that
New York will be represented in the silver
convention to be held in Chicago August l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

The suggestion is made that Hon. f. j.
Phelps be given the seat on the Supreme
bench made vacant by the death Of Judge
Blatchford. 1t would be just like President
Cleveland to fall in with the suggestion and
honor one Of Nermont's most eminent iu-
rists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

fed the other day, when a man asked one OF
our druggists for bottle OF Sarsaparilla
"Wnoso Z" inquired the clerk. Whose? why
Ayers. Of course, Ye don't suppose I'm going
to run any RISKS with Hannah. do yeT'