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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
Winooski, VT, Fob. %, 1898.
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps went to New York
Tuesday, and will sail for Paris on the
French steamer La Gascogne on Saturday at
10 a. IN. They will be the guests Of Gen.
j. q. Mccullough while in New York.
After the adjournment Of the Boring sea
tribunal of arbitration, Mr.. Phelps will 60
to London accompanied by Mrs. Phelps to
attend session Of q commission, of which
he is the American member, to which is
assigned the duty of allottng bonds to the
amount Of $40, 000 600, issued by the State
OF Virginia to creditors OF that State, who
hold Virginia bonds Of previous issues,
which in whole or part were repudiated by
the State. As these bonds are largely held
in England, the commission meets in Lon
den, and two of its members are English
men. Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps expect to return
home before the end of the summer.
President Angel of Michigan university
delivered the address at the celebration Of
Founders day nj Johns Hopkins university
in Baltimore last week.
Henry w. Raymond, esq, who has bsen
appointed solicitor of claims for the state
department OF Washington to succeed Frank
G. Partridge, esq, is the son OF the late
Henry j. Raymond and a grandson of the
late j. W. W eaver, esq, of Winooski. lie
has been the private secretary OF Secretary
Tracy of the navy for the past four years.
He has had legal training ald no little eX-
perience in public affairs, and is well fitted
for his new position. 1t is to be presumed
that he has not accepted it without an as
surance from Judge Gresham that he wishes
him to retain it under the coming admins
tration.
Col. John T. Dickinson, secretary OF the
worlds Columbian commission, and Bradley
b. Smaliey, of the national commission,
called on Mr. Cleveland at Lakewood on
Friday and arranged for tho presentation
of an invitation to open the worlds fair on
May |. They asked him to appoint a time
when the committee could wait upon him
at the White House and present the invita-
ton, which is an deliberately engraved
affair. Mr.. Cleveland appointed March 6
as the time when lie would receive the COM
mittee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
Pneumatic Tube Postal Service.

The pneumatic tube for postal purposes
has been troduced by Postmaster. General
Wanamaker in Philadelphia and n system
of such tubes now connects the main post
office building with the branch offices. The
first parcel carried through the tube bore
this label
The first use OF the first pneumatic postal
tube in the United States is to send through
it copy of the Holy Scriptures-the great
est message ever given to the world. Gov
ering the Bible is the American fag-the
emblem OF freedom of 60, 600, 900 Of happy
people.
In one minute and three seconds from the
tune the parcel lett the postmaster gener-
al's hands the bell rang, announcing its ar
rival at the sub-station. The return trip
was made III tina same time, and as the car
rier shot out OF the receiver all present
joined In three cheers for the new system,
which is destined to save vast amounts Of
time and trouble in the great cities, which
will probably soon have pneumatic mail
lines.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

The indications increase as the present
session OF Congress draws to close that
au extra session will DO one of the events
OF tho first few months of Mr. Clevsland's
administration. Since the failure of the
first attempt to pass a bill repeating the
Sherman silver purchasing act Of 1890, the
most determined efforts have been made to
whip enough democrats into line to accom-
plsb that emo but SO far without avail, and
Mr.. Cleveland has announced that he would
call an extra session unless that law was re
pealed during the present session.
Senator Sberman's amendment to the
sundry civil appropriation bill, empower
ing the secretary of the treasury to issue
three per cent bonds to mature within or
al the expiration OF five years, in order to
protect the gold reserve, which passed the
Senate by more than two-thirds vote, is
Objectionable to the silver men
in the House, although, as was
shown in the debate, the status
of silver would not bs affected
by such measure, the only difference be-
tween issuing bonds under the new instead
of the old law being that the rate of inter
est would be at a lower rata and their term
of existence shorter. When the sundry
civil service bill was considered in the House
on Saturday the silver men filbustered
vigorously against the Sherman amend
ment and it is evident that they will spare
no effort to prevent the passage of the
bill in its present form. Those who
have been working for the repeal of the act
OF 1890 have looked upon the amendment TO
the suudry civil appropriation bill as final
resort and they are now discouraged az the
feeling is said TO be general among members
that the bill will fail of passage and that
Congress.
That Mr. Cleveland has anticipated the
failure OF all efforts to repeal the silver pur
chase act during the present session ia
evident from his efforts through Chairman
Harrity and others to place silver congress-
men on record so that it can be determined
whether its repeal can be brought about
at early extra session OF Congress.
1t is also evident that Mr.. Cleveland does
not want to call an extra session unless he
is suro that the next Congress can be per
suaded or compelled to repeal the Sherman
law. With the power of prestige, political
influence and patronage behind him there is
no question but that Mr.. Cleveland will be
able to command the support OF a majority
| in both houses for any measure OF repeal of
this kind which he may favor and an extra
session OF Congress during the coming sea-
son may be regarded as certainty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
A Plea for tho Revival of tho Custom of
school visitation.

school visitation.
To the Editor of tho Free Press:
A bar to the impetus which ought to pro-
mote and characterize all educational insti-
buttons is undoubtedly the lack of interest
manifested by the parents OF students at
tending tho public schools. The once fine
custom of school visitation by those not
particularly interested in education In the
line of duty as a school officer or superin-
tendent, seems to have degenerated to
large extent. The school trustee or exam
liner feels it an imperative duty usually to
visit schools under his supervision and Juris-
dction But such is unfortunately not the
case with ma jority of parents who often
times are chronic faultfinders with school
methods and instructors.
fancy, and it is not all fancy, that II
the same fault-fnder could take the trouble
to acquaint themselves, by inquiry and Wis
itation, concerning school matters they
would assume a radically different attitude
toward them. That education is important
they do not attempt to deny but that they
have a cooperative work with scholars and
teacher, does not enter Il cir thought. A
frequent, perhaps semi onthy, visit to
the school from mother or father OF a
pupil is, without doubt, an incentive to not
only the child, but also to the school as
whole. As a rule both scholar
and teacher appreciate kindly in
terest in their efforts and as
result much more aud better work is &C
complshed. Vermont schools for the most
part are ably taught, and the best and most
approved text books and methods employed.
However, the average person Is painfully
ignorant OF the means used to advance edu-
cation, even in the surrounding schools,
only as information is brought them by
their children and othsrs, which knowledge
is often distorted and inten tionally wrong.
Now, we plead for this custom Of school
visitation to be revived. 1t is not particu-
larly to visit them at examination periods,
or On special occasions; but by dropping in
at regular sessions the gradual progress Of
the work is duly noted and many correc-
tions would be made in the ideas OF the
many. The "town system of establishing
schools coming into practice in this State in
March is step forward in our educational
interests and all should see that it brings
added benefits and withal more interest.
j. L. L.
Winoosk, VT, Fob %, 1898.
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Swinging Around the Circle

or the diseases to which it is adapted with the
the best results, Hostetters Stomach Bitters,
family medicine, comprehensive in its scope
has II ever been thrust upon public attention
in the guise of universal pauacea for bodily
ills. This claim daily arrogaued in the col.
umns of The daily press by the proprietors of
in a thousand instances disguised the public
in advance by its absurdty, and the prospects
of other remedies of superior qualities have
worthIess predecessors. But the American
people know, because they have verified the
fact by the most trying tests that the Bitters
possess the virtues OF a real specific in cases of
IN aarial and liver di sorder, consti patton, ner-
vous, rheumatic stomach and kidney trouble.
What it does 1t does thoroughly, and mainly
ed by hosts of respectable medical men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
Nominations by the President.

WASHINGTON. Feb 23.-The president
sent to the Senate to-day the following
nominations: Benton Hanchett Of Michigan,
to be United States circuit judge for the
sixth judicial court to succeed Judge jack
son; j. L, Cochran of Nebraska, to be con-
sui OF the United States at San Salvador;
X. f. Lswellyn OF Utah, to be judge of
probate in the county of San Pete, in the
Territory OF Utah; Henry w. Raymond of
New York, to be examiner Of claims for the
department of state
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

Boston, Feb. 24.--The alumni OF the
University of Vermont held their annual
reunion and dinner at the Parker House to-
night, with large attendance. Dean Ben
nett of the Boston University Law school,
president OF the association, presided at the
table, around which we're a number of dis
tinguished guests, among them being Presl-
dent Buckham of the University, Lieut.
Gov. Wocott Hon. Ii. O. Houghton, Col
lector A. w. Beard, Col. George n. Car
penter, Charles A. Catlin of Providence,
Prof. Frank Temple of Bowdoin college, Prof.
Dewey of the Massachusetts, Institute of
Technology. Gov. Russell sent letter of
regret.
After dinner speeches were made by Dean
Bennett, Lieut. Gov. Wolcott, President
Buckham, Collector Beard, Hon. IL. q.
Houghton, and Prof. IL. A. 2. Torrey.
Charles A. CatlIn of Providence gave some
witty "reminiscences of his college days, and
a poem was read by Mr.. jams Buckham.
At the business meeting the old board of
officers were elected.
President Buckham was warmly well
coined and spoke of the condition and prog
ress of the institution, giving a hopeful and
favorable report. During the past 10 years
the number Of students had doubled and the
faculty trebled. The library had increased
to a., 900 volumes and wns the finest college
library in the world.
DR.. Buckham said it was especially pleas
ing to see the second and third generations
return to the University. The institution,
he said, had to compete in educational fa-
cilities with others which have their millions
whore it has thousands. 1t has past which
is both guarantee and an inspiration. He
said it must hold fast its standard Of "high
and fine and iutrpid scholarship"
In closing he said: 1--WE must do the
sciences and not leave the humanities I'M
done We need money; we can use to ad-
vantage heaps and heaps OF it. But the
greatest need of an institution is still and
always men-men in the chairs aud on the
| benches
In introducing Collector Beard, Judge
Bennett recalled the fact that the United
States had done more for the universities
of Vermont than any other government,
and added that the association was fortu'
nate in having a distinguished Nermontel
present to represent tho federal govern
ment.
Mr.. Beard expressed his regret at not be
| ing a college bred man, he having left the
common school at the age OF 10, However,
as Nermonter and one proud OF his State
he was proud of the University and its
graduates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
LIE STATE LAX.
Selectmen should Bear it in Mind-How
il Can be Raised,

The Legislature of 1892 assessed State
tax of 10 cents on the dollar OF the grand
list of 1893, yet to be completed. Two
thirds of this tax is payable on or before
November TO- 1898, and the remaining one
third on or before June 10, 1894.
Most of the towns will undoubtedly
wish to make provision for this
tax at the incoming March meeting. The
law provides that il any town has not ready
money in its treasury to pay the tax when
due, the selectmen or mayor shall borrow
the same upon their orders. Towns may
also provide for the payment of the tax by
a special tax to be assessed and collected
like ordinary town or city taxes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
The Windsor County SANDER Case.

Hon. Henry Ballard hos returned from
Woodstock where he was called as associate
counsel in the famous SANDER case of Cur
rier VS.. Richardson. Defendant Richard
son concluding just before the converting of
Supreme Court there to pay the Judgment
and costs and discontinue the suit, which he
did. The verdict was for $1,000 aud the
costs were over $500.
Mr.. Ballard said that so members, incud-
ing ladies and children OF the Apa achisn
Snow Shoe club of Boston, were stopping
at the Woodstock Inn and enjoying them
selves taking tramps about that hamlet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

Rev. C. F. Carter of Burlington and Mr..
Frederick w. Bancroft OF Montpelier have
been appointed the State Advisory commit
tee on music in the Woman's Building at
the Columbian exposition, and applicants
to sing will apply to them.
Articles intended for exhibition in the
Womans Building must be in Chicago by
March 1l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

Tho American Farmer and Farm News,
published at Springfield, Ohio, has a mum
Der of timsly articles on good roads, and
the wav Of getting them. We would sug-
pest that all Of our readers VINO are interested
should send postal card to Springfield,
requesting the publishers to send as a sample
of the February number. We club with
peDers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
u. V. NJ. ALUMNI
HOLD THEIR ANNUAL REUNION AND
BANQUET AT THE HUB.

The Occasion Honored by MANY Distin-
cuishsd Guests-Intcresting Post-Pran-
dial Excrcises-Presldont Buokham
Outlines tho Prosperous Condition of
the University.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

Swickley Penn: We had an epidemic OF
cholsrine, as our physicians called il, in this
place lately and | made great hit with
Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhpa
Remedy, | sold four dozen bottles of it in one
week and have since sold nearly gross,
This Remedy did the work and was a big adj
Yertsement for me. several persons who had
been trou ed with diarrhna for two or three
WEEKS were cured by few doses OF this medi
cine
i. i. KNAPP, PHI. G.
% and 80 cent bottles FOR sale by Beaupre &
Lowrey, Druggist
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
Election OF School Directors.

March meetings will be attended with un-
usual interest this year owing to the fact that
two new classes OF officers are to be elected
In accordance with acts passed at the last
session Of the Legislature. These officers
are the school directors and the road com
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
Rutland. First Nominee for Mayor.

RUTLAND, Feb. GA citizens caucus
o-night nominated DR.. John A. Mead for
the first mayor of the city OF Rutland. He
is a republican and president of the Howe
Scale company, the largest business estab-
lishment of the city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
ACT IL.
Time-Four hours later.

Aristarchus meeting Diogenes without
the lighh-Halloo have you found your
honest man
Diogenes (wrathfully)-No, Pm looking
for the son OF a gun that stole my lantern.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
THE
M ERCHAMTS
NATIONAL BANK
OF BURLINGIoN, VT.
Incorporated 1850.

UNITED STATES DEPoSITAKY
general banking business transacted.
Our large resources aud unsurpa passed faci.
litios enable US to receive on favora bic terms.
accounts of individuals, firms and corpora
lions.
Ladies' and family accounts are espeoial-
~ invited.
Dspo.itors are favored with Safety Do.
post Boxes in our vault, without charge.
Drafts on Europe bought and sold
Letters Of credit, available in ali parts Of
the world, 0susd upon depost of cash or
satisfactory security.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
This Bank has established Savings De
partment for the purpose of receiving de-
posits of individuals, firm. and societies
seeking income from u oney in absyancs or
at rest, and to furnish a ssfe and pr oflta5 Die
plaos OF deposit for the savings and acumu-
lations OF all classes of depositors.
Special book accounts will be issued In
this department upon which interest at such
rates as may be fixed by the Board OF
Directors will be credited to depositors on
the first day of January and July, and this
interest will compound twice in every year
without trouble or care to the deposltor.
DEPOSIT RECEIPTS BEARING INTEREST AND
PAYABLE ON DEMAND WILL BE ISSUED Tos UCA
SECURITY DEFAkTAENT
This Bank will also receive dsposits OF
money for Investment in such securities as
may be desired and interest will be allo wed
on such funds pending their investment
1t will assume the care OF property and
collect the income thereof, for women.
trustees and those persons who are unable
or disinclned to manage their financial al
fairs
As Security for its engagements this long
established institution offers the advantages o.
a large capital and surplus. its large invest
meDt IN Uni cd states bonds and the addition
al liability OF its stock holders.
We respectfully invite correspondence or an
interview with anyone interested, under as
suranoes that transactions with us will be
held in strictest con ndence and matters CON-
mitted to our charge Will have careful al
tention.
c. ". WOODHOUSE, TIE. WALES,
President. V. President
LIE. WOODHOUSE. Cashier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

One OF our cus'omers writes: 81 never
risk taking cough cure recommended by
my friends. | have always found yours an
immediate re ict and after II few does posi-
tive cure. why then should take anything
hut AdAmsOu's Botanic Cough l}alsam."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

How the baby laughs when he sees his Mel
Inns Food; he knows what is good.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02
Diogenes. Tragedy in Two Acts.
From the New York SUM-

Aristarchus Seeing Diogenes nosing
around with lighp-Ah, there, old boy,
what are you doing with that lantern?
Diogenes stocally) for an hon
est man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, MARCH.a.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

Al jewelers. keep It; in all STYLES:
Gold, filed, ga ksratO coin
silver. etc. Both ladies' and
gentlemen : watches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

BURLINGTON
ISAVIN GS BA N K.
CHARTERED IN 1917.
Deposits January 1, 1898. $1,000, 42t,oo
Surplus, 2o4 4s4 go
Total Assets, $3,so4oo6,1i
TRUSTEES.
6 Cn F. Wa' 2 SMITH M Hrsa1 Gs eEASI
J. l.. BARsrow, A. &. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posts m AIDE on either OF tho frat four business
days Of any month draw interest from the lst-
il made afterward interest will commence the
first of the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors jan
lat and July lst, compromising twice a year.
There are no stockholders in this bank. All
the earnings, less expenses, belong to deposit
tors. The rate of interest depends on the earn
ings, and for the past seven years has been
4 1-2 PER CENT.
All taxes are paid by the bank on deposits
of Sl590 or less Deposits are received in sums
from 81 to s2)l0, and no Interest will be paid
on any sum in excess of this amount, except
on deposits by widows, orphans, sdministra-
tors executors guardians, charitable or reli-
gious institutions or on trust funds deposited
by erder of court
This bnnk prefers Vermont securities for
the investment OF it's funds, and sends M
money out of the State until the homo de-
maGd is met.
Ne money loaned to any oil flcer or trustee Of
tbs bank.
CHARLES p. SMITH, President
c.. WARD, Treasurer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-29
STATE NOTES.

A Paulsboro farmer has tomatoes as big as
half dollars.
children of school age.
An Indian tomahawk In q good state OF pre-
servatiou was found in excavating a cellar at
Freehold.
Curiosity to get a view OF the costumes worn
at the Sophomore ball put a party OF promi-
nent young ladies of New Brunswick in an en-
barrasslng position. They climbed on a fence
and were discovered by a watchful pol iceman,
who ordered them, like Crockett did the coon,
come down. but unfortunately their dresses
caught on the pickets, and with many bushes
and shrieks Of fright they had to let the police
man rescue them individually from their awk-
ward position.
Willie Dahse. aged eight years, an orphan,
while leading a cow, stumbled and fell down
an embankmept at haywood, Bergen county,
his head striking against a sharp stone, He
sustained o severe depressed fracture Of the
skull, fragments of bone puncturing the brain
substance to a distance Ct over half an inch.
The lad was taken to HackensacK Hospita ],
where DR.. st. John removed four fragments of
bone and elevated the depressed portion. The
boy is still in q precarious condition, but hopes
of his recovery are entertained.