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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

The writer OF late treatise on the prob
lens which face America for immediate or
future solution opens striking chapter on
"Perils-the city," with these significant
words THE city is the nerve centre of our
civilization. 1t is also the storm centre.
The fact therefore, that it is growing much
more rapidly than the whole population is
full of significance.
The truth OF these words appeals no less
to the thoughtful observer of municipal
government than to the student OF history.
While cities az in Italy during the middle
ages, have stood as the conservers
of art and literature and as in
France and England during the
same period have been the first to claim and
enjoy any degree OF civil liberty aud tho
bodest in striking for general emancipation,
they have yet, in general, in their over
growth proven hotbeds OF destructive ten.
denotes. 1t is with reason, therefore, that
the overweenng growth Of the American
city is viewed by many thoughtful minds
with genuine alarm.
This is the most serious phase of the
movement OF urban population to the large
cities The mere fact that certain tracts,
once cultivated arel lying idle, may mean sim
ply that these lands, by reason OF soil or situa-
ton, proved TO be Improbable; or that other
lands still more profitable have been open sd
up and have sent forth an in vitation either
condition being q perfectly sufficient eco
nomc reason for Abandonment. We do
not assume, or believe that such is the
csse with the abandoned farms of Vermont
or Rhode Island. These conditions are
stated to call attention to tho fact that pre-
ponderating cities, not abandoned farms, are
the increasing menace fact not always
regarded.
| or these two phases Of the same question,
each is evidently the consequent OF the
other, and a remedy for the evils involved
must be found by consideration of both.
There are Of course, reasons for this
general and alarming migration from
tho farm TO the city Broadly speaking,
men as gregarious beings naturally con,
gregate. Speaking more particularly, the
harsh lines Of rural life take littls hold upon
the imag nation or the ambition of young
men and women, wearing too much the
aspect of serfdom and too little that OF {
just and healthful balance between labor
and recreation. City life aft ords undepi
able invitations to social and intellectual, ii
not to moral, improvement. Rural sur
rouudings, though probably becoming les,
degree in means and inducements to enter il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16
Fort Ethan Alien.

The Army and Navy Journal says that
the last official act of Secretary Elkins was
to give the name Of Ethan Allen to the new
military post in Vermont, which he did at
the request of Senator Proctor. This re-
minds us that the State is indebted in no
small degree to Senator Proctor for the es-
tablishmont OF this military post, the
senator having become impressed with its
necessity while he was secretary of war
He was in an excellent position to promote
the project when he entered the Senate, and
that he omitted no Legitimate means to that
end is abundantly testified by the manner in
which tho matter was treated by Congress.
Vermonts new military post was as fortu-
nate, therefore, in the position and influence
OF its friends and promoters at home aud
In ashingtou, as it IL rich In historical as.
sociatious In addition to being situated on
land owned at one time by Ira Allen, it was
named after Nermont's hero OF revolution
fame as the last oiIici al act Of Mr.. Elkins
while President Harrison's secretary of war.
Tue new military post has been instituted
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

Senator George +. Hoar OF Massachusetts,
during debate in the Senate on the last
day of the regular session, paid this grace
full tribute and compliment to Senator Justin
S. Morrill, OF Vermont:
~ never look upon my honorable
friend from Vermont, as he sits there
in his seat tho head and leader OF the Sen
ate, with his four score and three years like
a crown Of glory upon his head with his eyes
and intellect uudminished and his natural
for:e undated, who is the type and embod-
iment of all the qualities which we respect
aud love- that | do not think Of those lines
OF the great English poet which we used to
love in our youth:
slow sinks, more lovely ere his race be run,
Along Morea's hills, the setting sun;
Not as in other realms oDsCurCly bright.
But ono unclouded blaze OF living light"
This Is worthy tribute to Vermont 8
venerable senator and tho source from
which it came must have rendered the senti-
ments expressed all the more grateful to
him and his senatorial friends. Senator
Morrill, has done yeoman service during the
session now ending, having taken part In a
considerable number OF debates beside at
tending to his exactlng duties as head OF the
finance committee OF the Senate, and he has
exhibited much of his old time vigor ana
brilliancy. All Vermontsrs rejoice in the
con tinued health and usefulness OF Yer
mont's grand old man"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16
The Republican Party and the
League.

Senator Norrill's article on the future OF
the republican party, printed in the New
York Independent and reproduced in these
columns, has attracted wide attention. l. 1t
is accepted on every hand as a correct
statement of the present political situation
in this country, and his characterization OF
the republicans as party In temporary re-
trement only, is in perfect accord with the
opinion held by the party leaders in gensr-
al. All of the representative republicans,
including ex-Presdenu Harrison, who have
given their views to the public in any way
regarding the situation, are sanguine that
time will establish the correctness of the
republican position on the issues now be-
fore the country, aud the party has "a sue
cessfui future before it as is its past cred
liable and brilliant
The leaders OF the republican party are
by no means disheertened over the recent
defeat; for this is the first time in over
thirty years that the democrats have secur-
ed control Of both the legislative and exscu.
tive branches OF the national government.
They are already making preparations for
the next Congressional campaign, and from
Idle, A meeting of great Importance to tine
party, if not to tho country, was held in
New York Monday evening
This was the gathering OF the executive
committee of the Republican Nationa
league, and as it was the first coming to-
gs her OF the republican leaders since the
last presidential election, no little interest
attended the gathering. The meeting wa,
called by President Clarkson, who has been
in Washington for the last two weeks it i,
understood, for the purpose OF consulting
members OF Congress aud other leaders, be
fore their return TO their homes, regarding
the plans to be adopted and carried out il
connection with ths next annual convention
Of the Republican league, to be held in
Louisville on May 10. lnasmuch as thi
convention will be the first national gather
ing Of republicans since the defeat OF Mr.
Harrison and the passing from power OF tn,
republican party, more thsn ordinary soil
citude is attached to it by those who hope 10
an immediate reorganization Of the part
and the opening of the campaign of "a.
Among the various subjects considered a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16
UNIVERSITY NOTES.

Base ball subscriptions for the spring sea-
son bid fair to reach $1,000.
Adgate, 1913, is acting as instructor in
chemistry.
The Cync board intend to make the next
issue jubilee number, 1t being the 10th an
niversary of the founding Of the Cynic.
The st. Johnsbury club have elected the
following officers for the coming year
President, +. IS. Wright; vics-presidsnt, T.
G. Sprague; secretary and treasurer, Miss
Anna Clark, corresponding secretary, Miss
Florence J. May; historian, G. Il. Stevens.
Lucia '95, is compelled to leave college
on account OF his health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16
our HAVERSACK.

The annual reunion Of the Orange County
Veterans Reunion association is &c be held
at STAFFORD June 20.
Capt. Davis OF the Kingsley guard has
issued an order making Sergt A. /. e.
Fuller first sergeant in place OF Ssrgt. Lau-
don, commissioned. Private y. +. Car
ruth, sergeant and quartermaster in place Of
j. +. Greed, promoted, and Corporal + 1.
Nelson sergeant in place Of Fuller, and Fri
vate a. S. Taylor Is made corporal.
The following Memorial day speakers are
already enganged: Henry Ballard of Bur
lington at Morrisvile, W, G. Neazey of
Rutland at Springfield, Mrs. y. T. New
comb OF Montpelier at West Randolph, c.
P. Hogan OF st. Adams at Northtleld, Col.
u. NJ. Mansur OF Island Pond at Barre, Rev.
W. J. O'Sullvan Of Montpelier at Montps'
ler, w. w. Grout OF st. Johnsbury at Bar
ton, A. G. Fay of Lancaster, N. H., at Isl
and Pond, W. W. Lspoint of Barre at Rich
mond, and George T. Childs of st. Adams
al Enosburgh Falls. -Messenger.
IL is strictly an American remedy; home
made and without foreign ,vor, we refer to
Salvation Oil, The greatest cure on earth for
mi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16
IN MAKING APPOINTMENTS
Col. smallev Thinks MIR. Cleveland VIII
Not Go by Cast-Iron Rule.

Col. smallev Thinks MIR. Cleveland Will
Not Go by CastIron Rule.
Col. b. &. Smalley, who arrived home
Saturday evening after few weeks stay
in Washington, was seen at the Burlington
Trust compsny's Office Monday by FREE
PRESS representative. In replying to the
query, What policy will President CIeve-
land persue in making appointments he
said 81 don't think anyone knows what
Mr. Cleyeland's policy will be. IL is my
opinion that the administrator in its APP
pointmsnts, will be governed by what they
tnink it is best to do in each separate case,
without laying down any general rule of
action.
This will be encouraging information
TO the many aspirauts for Office
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN eflectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevcrs and cures habitual
constipation, Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try 1t. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SXRUp co.
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THE
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OF BURLINGI VT.
Incorporated 1850.


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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

under the most auspioous omens, and the
energy and position OF those who are active
ly connected with the project are sufficient
to indicate that lis constiu elton and equip
ment will be accomplished with the most
gratifying success II the post is ever put
to a practical test OF its merits it can do
nothing more satisfactory than to provo it
self worthy Of the name it bears.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

While the Bay State is being thoroughly
scandalized "a Il result OF the disclosures re-
gaTding its States Prison management, Ver-
mont's penal institutions are conducted in
a manner that would be a credit to any
State. TIE Bratteboro Reformer pays our
States Prison n merited compliment when
It says: 1.-The Massachusetts folks might
find it worth while TO come up to Vermont
to learn how to run States Prison. There
is absolute discipline and reasonable con-
tentment at the Windsor establishment.
And in 40 years there has baen only one es-
cape from it, thst OF Abbott or "Almy.n
This is a record Ct which any other State
might be proud
II the new administration follows out the
lines which have been laid down semi-ofli-
cially in relation to appointments t. office,
it will! seriously distui great many dem
ocrats and bother not few members Of
that party to obtain office. President
Cleveland is said to be determined not only
to permit republican officials TO serve out
their terms and not to reappoint democrats
who held Office under him before, but ais o
to insist that appointees must devote their
time and attention strictly 10 their duties
aud not carry on business while holding
their office by proxy in every respect except
the drawing ofsalary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

Word was received from Washington
Thursday by Adjutant General T. S. Peck
that the war department had decided to
call the new military post in the vicinity of
this city Fort Ethan Allen" No more
appropriate name for this post could posi-
bly, have been selected The land which
has been selected as the site of the post was
formerly included in a tract owned by
Ethan Aliens brother Ira, and the name
and fame OF the Green Mountain hero of the
revolution are alike doar to every Vermont
er. There are, therefore, various as well
as good AMI sufficient reasons why Vermont
rejoices in the possession OF Fort Ethan
Allen ="
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

Boston thinks it is not growing fast
enough, and is contemplating the act of
twallowing its suburbs. Tho Metropolitan
Park commissioners recently reported in
favor of including the eleven cities and TWEEN
ty-four towns in the immediate proximity
Of the Hub. The cities includs Cambridge
Chelsea, Everett Lynn, Maiden, Medford,
Newton, Quincy, Somerville, Waltham and
Woburn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

The Philadelphia Telegraph predicts that
Gresham will be the target OF more criti-
csm, just and unjust, that any other cabi-
net officer. That 10 not strange. Secretary
Gresham is the only man in the cabinet who
who is not an active or honorary member
Just at present of either of the great party
organizations and he will be under fire from
both sides.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

Bradstreet's announces the startling fact
that the lack OF capital is the chief cause OF
failure, and adds that in nine-tenths of the
failures during 1899 tho capital in each In
stance was not more than $4,000 This an
nouucement carries its own moral.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

The New York Evening Post talks about
"Tammauy and Pure Water When we're
the old time strangers introduced TO each
otLers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16
Uon1an's influence.

Delicate women may exert
much influence, but little in
comparison with what it would
be with abundant health.
The wife wants health that
she may be the companion of
her husband and her family.
Beware of dizziness, sudden
faintness, irritability, backache,
nervousness, extreme lassitude,
depression, exhaustion, cXcita-
bility, and sick headache.
These are sure indications of
| female weakness, some derange-
mcnt of the uterus or womb (;
they are danger signals, which
warn you to avoid a life of mis-
cry. LJWia Z. Pnhham'S Veg
etable Compound ~
goes to the root ssS1[sMM
of the trouble, a. e%A
and drives dis HYW
ease from your Vs. k>.
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All druggists sell il, AtL<\Yy$FA
Address in confidence, SAy@N113 ~
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| Liver PTS, 20 cents. 4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-16

BURLINGTON. THURSDAY, MARCH. lG.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-21
WHO COMPOSE GIDEoN's BAND7

Our readers willremembrr that some
days ago, Hon. w. II. Kitchen intro
duced in the House a bill to ne entitled
can Act to prevent the organization
of secret oath bound political organ
izations."
This bill came up on its final reading
last Wednesday, and of course Capt.
Buck" had to explain and say a word
on the bill, among other things he
said: 81 introduced the bill, and
found out what I wanted to know. l
found the majority of the members of
lh3 Committee on the Judiciary belong
to Gideon's Band, and not only that;
but the biggest half of the so-caIlcd
Democrats of this House are mem
bers." Notwithstanding this speech
Of Capt. Kitchen the i~ntroducer of the
bill it passed. Every Peoples party
member and every Republican voting
for it.
This took some of the members by
surprise and the Ncw8 and Observer
says:
Mr.. Alien moved to reconsider
this vote.
Mr.: Spruill said it did not comport
with the dignity Of the House to pass
a bill Ill jest las this had been passed. ;
that a Legislative body should not for
one moment pass u foolish law, which
1t is necessary the next moment to
undo.
Mr.. Wicker warmly endorsed the
action Of the House in passing the bill,
as he was In favor Of bringing to
punishment any n who belonged
to such an association as Gidcon's
Band!
Mr.. Watson, of Forsyth, argued that
the bill provides for the punishment
of just the same evils as already pro
vided by the constitution and statutes
of North Carolina.
Mr., Allen spoke on the same line
adding that parts Of the bill were
dangerous to our liberty, &c, par
Glcularly such as excluded certain
jurors from the trials
On motion of Mr.. Jones, OF Caldwell
the oil WAS postponed indefiAiLely.'
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-21
LIKE THE sIAMEsE TWINS
Two New and Wonderful Freaks Appear
at Marking.

TACOMA, Washington, Feb. 15.-The
latest Yokohama steamer brings news
thai a remarkable freak has appeared,
even more curious than the famous
Siamese twins. The other day a Klangsi
man visited Shanghai, bringing with
him his two sons, aged about eight
wears, who are in no wise different
from their fellows, with the exception
that they are connected by an armlike
piece of flesh as thick as a mans ARM.
They are joined just belO Y the navel,
making the twins stand face to face.
The connecting link is q perfect pi3ce
of flesh, with blood passages and veins.
When they walk, they AVE 10 move
fideways, or shoulders first.
1t seems to be no diffiulty for one to
sit while the other stands. Tae twins
lever fall asleep at the same time;
while one sleeps the other is sure to be
awake, and they take turns in this
manner. The twins have had an audi
ence with all the authorities at Nan
king. Crowds collected about them
whenever they went about the streets
with their father, and much interest is
centred in them.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-21
A sHADoWFAcE ON T PILLOW
Many People at Newport Believe they
Have Seen a Miracle.

NEWPORT, r /, Feb It's Newport
has a most extraordinary religious SEN
sation, many claiming it to be a
miracle. In a plain garrett room. with
out even a picture On the walls, at II
Marsh street. in probably the most
humble home in the city, a little child,
the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ J. MalIoy,
has been lying for several weeks,
totally unable to n1Oyo, suffering with
water on the brain, is lower limbs
paralyZed and its stomach CONCEALED,
Last evening about 7.3Q o'clock the
mother, while watching her little ne,
was l. rrif' d to see q lace appear on
toa pillow next to Tie Oua on Whichthe
child lay.
The news spread like 1ilihro, and
hundreds Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Bap-
lists, EpIscopaliaos, ana Catholics
visited the room and anne away
aatounded .
The New York Times correspondent
visited the scene 81 midnight. Lights
We're shifted into every position, bus
there was On the pillow q male fa e, in
nuns head dress. the forehead, SEOse,
eyes. mouth, and chin as plainly out
llned as if chiselle1 out Of pure MAJ Die.
The more minute the Observation, the
more striking did tire fe ,tures stand
out, TIE face gradually faded away
at 3 g m. Large crowds beaieged the
place tonight, but were refused ad-
mission By order of prists and doctors.
The child has taken d turn FOR the
better.