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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07

NEW YORK, Dee. "a letter from Mr..
J. i. Van Alien, to Srrrctary-of- State
''r ham, dated Newport, II. l.. Nov. p
has h"olI given out here for publication In
this letter Mr.. Van Allen saws:
IL have the honor to acknowledge the re
rript az Your letter of the 2Sth of October.
~ which You officially notify me that the
president, by and with the advice and con-
s"nt of the Senate, ha, appointed me amba,-
sldur to Italy.
Since the receipt Of your letter have
gwen the matter my most serious and care
iulattcnton and, as the result of my rpfcc-
ti"n., have concluded TO ask You to express
T. the president my decision not to accept
IT, office rendered to me-
Mr. Van Alcn states that be does not de
cline the office because of lack Of apureriu-
non OF the honor conferred. He saws the
domination was extremely gratifying to
him, more particularly because of the OBJ
portumty afforded him Of representing his
country in such a manner as he hoped might
b' satisfactory to the American people and
crcditahln to the administration.
II" then refers to the charge that he re
coivcd tn" appointment in return for II CON
uihution of $50, coo to the democratic cam
pnian fund, ana says:
deny, that contributed to the campaien
tuud-not 500 OOO, but vet considerable
sum of money. Since really believing, Il,
dld that n continuation of republican SUI
WrmacT would ba not only hindrance to
national progress, but in time positive
menace to the success of popular govern
meht, ana having large interests at stake. /
was lmpcled by both patriotic and selfish
reasons to aid the democratic cause.
II was by no means the first time | had
assisted the party since Mr. Cleveland's az
grc'NlVc leadership aroused my admiration.
and l do not hesitate to say that. if il shall
again seem 10 be my duty as a citizen desr-
Gus OF the best government, it will not be
the last
80 lar from attaching undue importance
u 1t, ! was fully aware that the coutrihu-
ton meant far less to me than the time and
EFFORT devoted by thousands of unselfisb citi-
gems to the same campaign Nor did he
HeNe that 1t should cntitle me to any NOR.
consideration.
In his reply 10 a letter from the president
urging him to reconsider his refusal dated
Newport, November %, Mr.. Van Allen
saws:
For the reasons | have already stated in
ms letter 10 the secretary Of State. and
which We're reached only after Ions and
serious consideration Of the subject. / feel
that / cannot accept the high Office to
which have been appointed. Nv only re
!rct in this decision, which must beg You
to consider n final, is that it is contrary To-
the personal preference which YOU 30 kind
ly express, But ! cannot think it would
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07

Too many headings distributed through.
out the advertisement, all OF them prOini-
nent, not only offend harmony, but lateri.
ally weaken the force of the advertisement,
for three strong points, unless presented
one at time, with sufficient intervals
between, are Worse than no points at all.
for the public cannot swallow more than
one swallow at time, and will throw them
all up, even the one swallow it would have
swallowed, had the others not been forced
into it..
The following sample advertisement pre-
sents a bad style of advertisement CONNIE
sition, and yet no worse than frequently
found in some daily and weekly papers.
Following that is the same advertisement
set in effective harmony. The next adver-
tisement presents a sample about up to
the average advertisement printed in the
majority of papers. and following that is
same advertisement condensed, so that tho
public can digest the whole OF it at a single
glance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07
ALL DENOUNCE
Bennington business Men say wilson,
Free List is Much to Large.

BENNINGTON, Dec. IA CORRESPONDENT
of the Albany journal has interviewed
some Of the leading manufacturers here as
to what effect the new tariff bill. as re-
ported. would have upon their works and
business, if passed.
John :. Holden, Of Holden. Leonard 4
Co., one of the largest plants in Vermont
said; Il think it the most heartl as mea-
sure ever originated by any party. If
carried out, III order to keep on RUNNING
we would have to reduce the pay of our
employees from 30 TO 40 per cent. As re-
ported the bill appears to affect the labor
ing class mostly. and pays no attention
whatever to the manufacturer The mill is
now running on full time and with full
force, and no wages have been cut down"
w. L. Hawks leading iinaucicr. said
that in his opinion the bin as reported by
the committee would not be passed
William Campbell said he was satisfied
that the bill would have a bad effect if
passed. If it should become law he would
have to reduce the wages of his help or shut
down entirely. as manufacturers cannot re.
ducc the cost of their goods save by cutting
down the wages, and that, said he he did
not want to do, His mill is running on full
time and he employs l2j hands.
T. W Bradford. of H. T.. Bradford q
Co.. did not like the bill as reported, AS too
many articles were to come in free, and the
reduction of the duties ON knit goods was
TOO much altogether. The only way manu-.
facturers here could compete would be by
cutting down the wages of their help
Other parties seen expressed about the
same views. Several prominent democrats
expressed the opinion that the bill would not
pass, but that if it did il would result in
great damage to Bennington 5 industries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07
By NATH'L &. FOWLER, JR.,
DOCTOR OF PUBLICITY.
Copyright, 1898, by The Trade Company, Boston.)

Copyright, 1893, by The Trade Company, Boston3
One thing at q time, because there's not
time enough for two things at Il time.
Inc economy of religion, politics, and
business focuses its strength into ono CON
centrated point, that by its oneness it may
stand III the III Il majesty of single identity.
Inc man who thinks he can do cvery-
thing is the jackass of all trades. No man
can uo TWO things as well as he can one
thlng. NO book or play with more than
one leading character has ever gained
public approval. The business man who
can sell goods as well as he can buy goods
Is g mighty poor business man both ways.
q, The strength of success is the oneness of
it.
Two lamps do not appear to give twice
as much light as one. one might as well
mix soup with his fish, and live upon SEMI
fluid hash, as to attempt to say more than
one thlnEat u time, ito moro than Nlc thing
az q time, and advertise more than ono
thing at u time. Two good things are not
twice as we'll appreciated as one good
thing.
A nail squarely hit on the head, and
well driven, will hold better than ten nails
bcntin the driving. One point remembered
Is better than ten points forgotten.
The advertisement which tells every
thing about the man who advcrtseS, and
as much about the goods he has for sale, in
tcrcoting as it may be to the advertiser
ii. Ia water 10 tbn rc,dnr
An advertisement of shawls in the same
column and closely connected with asiniiar
announcement of window shades. allows
the window shade argument to dctract
from it. and itself detracfs from the window
shade argument.
People like to buy something which is
especially advertised. They like TO feel
that on a certain dav the great specialtv il
window shades, or 'shawls. or something
else, and that they can exnect on that dnV
something extra for their money. This Is
an aye Of spccialtics, and regular foods
must nc advertised as Spccialtirs. TO attract
spccial attention.
When it is necessary for n firm TO advcr-
tisc q large number Of things at fine same
time, these articles should he divided Lv
lines, borders, or intervening white space.
so that each article will have an identity of
its own. and NOT be MIXED mn with ofhor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07
HAS FOUND AZ TRUANTS.


RUTLAND. Dec. 3. The Investigations by
the truant officer OF this city +. l.. Clark,
show that many children in this city of
school age are not attending school at all,
and that in good many cases parents are
actually too poor to furnish the children the
clothing and books necessary for attendance
i'll school.
Mr. Clark has been at work about three
weeks and in that time he has put # truant
children into school.
He says that II greater portion of these
children cannot read OF write and know
nothing OF the alphabet. He also says that
lie has discovered several cases OF desttu-
ton, where the children had no shoe. uu
THEN feet and and barely enough clothes 10
cover their nakedness. He said there are a
number uf such Gases in the city. and il
they are compelled to attend school the city
must furnish them with clothing
Mr. Clark reports all these cases to the
proper authorities and expects that they will
be attended to-
Tapley's Bread Winner" outwears al! other
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07
Expensive Ecouomy.

Some people beerudge the little money that
an ALLCOCK's POHous PLASTER costs, and then
when they are rackcd with pain from lame
back, or from The SORENESS arising from a cold
they viii spend any amount Of money to Re.
lieve the pain II they only had one VI these
WoIll.renowned plasteTs on hand they would
be saved d vast amount OF suffering and be
considerably richer. Al the first sign OF stiif.
hess OF the joints apply one OF these plssteIs
Without any delay The sOrencs, viii he great
ll relieved ut oucc'lnd soon disappear entirely.
II will he money saved to have them on hand
to ssy nothing of tho comfort they bring.
BaANDRETU's PILLS contain no irritating
matter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07

BOsroN, Dec. 3.-Gov. elect Grecnhalgc
has decided that rs soon as possible after
the assembling of the Odd Congress he will
call together IA conference of the republican
governors of New England, including Gov.
Cleaves of Maine. Coy. Fuller of Vermont.
Gov, Smith Of New Hampshire, Coy Brown
of Rhode Island and himself, to consider
the present condition OF the country and
determine what steps, if any should be
taken to conserve and advance the interests
of the New England States. The conference
originated with Gov elect Grccnhalge. and
is in keeping with the statements he made
during the campaign-that he would do all
in his power to protect the business interests
of the people
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07
Failures for the Week.
H. H. WARNER ACCUSED.


LONDON, Dec 3.-H. II. Warner. pro
prietor of Warner safe cure and other
proprietary medicines, started a COMPANY
here in 1889, capitalizing it at large sums.
To-day the annual report of the directors
charges that the accounts in 1892 are in
accurate; that Warner purposely misstated
facts to swell the apparent profits: that he
misappropriated the funds of the American
corporation at Rochester and that the short
ages caused by his misrepresentation
amounts to e132. 439 sterling.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07
Capt. Hinkey Seriously Injured.

New YORK, Dec l-Some of the Yale
foot ball players are III bad way When
Hinkey was thrown by Blake. blood poured
from his nose and ears. The lobe OF the
right cal was badly torn and the ph MUSICIAN
OF the Fifth Avenue Hotel spent the better
part OF the night with him. AT times the
pmcky captain was deirou, and in his
d"lirium fanciod himself playing foot ball
If out OF order, use BLEoHAw's Pills,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07
VAN ALIEN SAYS NO.
DECLINES THE ITALIAN MISSION
WITH THANKS.

SAYS He Contributed Somewhat to the
Democratic Campaign Fund, But simply
ana >"ici. for the Good of Hi, Country
\ot tn" first Time lie Ever Contributed,
Either.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07

Keep the blood pure by taking Hoods Sar-
Saparllla. If YOU decide 10 buy Hoods Sar-
sap'rilla, do not be persuaded to take any
other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07

be advisable for me to invite further mis-
representation by taking advantage Of your
generosity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07
OMNIPOTENT ONENESS.

The Condemnation Of COnglOmeratiOn
in Advertising. The UnquestiOnable
Strength of Consolidation and Con-
CCniration in Publicity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07
UNCLE SANS ARMY
SECRETARY LAMONT REPORTS ON
ITS PRESENT STATUS.

1t Must BE Concentrated on the Scacoast
and Frontiers, He Says 49, Its Total
strength @'.022-New Magazine Rifle
the Greatest Innovation Since '61-Coast
Defences-Nationai Military Park.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07

Tapeys Bread Winner" outwears all other
shoes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
Commissions Reduced.

BosToN, March l5-The underwater
have voted to reduce the commission of in
surance agents from Is 10 10 per cent. in
the confagration district" Notice has
been served on all the insurance com.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
THE HAWAIIAN NUT.
4 COMMISSION OF THREE WILL
ENDEAVOR TO CRACK IT
By Ascertaining the Sentiment of the
Teopio of the Islands with Regard To
Annexation to the United states.

WASHINGTON, March l5.--The policy of
sending "A special commission to Hawaii
for the purpose Of ascertaining the senti-
ment of the people there upon the question
Of annexation with the United States was
definitely decided upon at the cabinet
meeting yesterday. Practically the entire
session was devoted to the consideration of
this matter, and Mr.. Cleveland and his ad-
visors discussed the situation very fully.
1t is understood, however, that the COM
mission will consist of three members, a
civilian and representative of both the
army and navy; Ex-Representative Blunt
Of Chicago, who was chairman of the
house committee on foreign affairs in the
last congress, will probably act as chair
man of the commission. Major General
Schofeld, 1t is thought, will represent the
army, and Admiral Brown is said to be
stated as the naval representative. 1t has
not yet been determined when the commits
sion will start.
Ma. Blount was at the White House yes
terday ana was called into the cabinet
room during the meeting, probably to re-
ceive his instructions The cabinet also
agreed upon the instructions to be sent to
Minister Stevens, and these will be for
warded by the first steamer leaving San
Francisco for Honolulu.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
wayIaid.

One day when Napoleon and the EN-
press Josephine were driving together,
the Emperor tcased little dog which
Josephine held in her lap until she took
pity on the distracted little creature,
and tried to attract the Emperor's at
tention to something else. The slight
incident had important consequences
for one of Napoleon's soldiers. The
Empress said:
DO you see, they seem TO be putting
up notice that some of your property
is to let? You had better investigate
the matter than be teasing my little
dog"
She pointed to prison, against the
walls of which appeared a singular
white placard. 1t was hung from a
window, and was first slowly lowered
and then raised again
II will investigate it," said the EN-
peror, and he sent one of his guard to
the prison. When the man returned
the Emperor received his Information
in whisper, saying that Josephine's
curiosity should not be satisfied because
she had scolded him for teasing her dog.
LIS only comment was:
Bring the man to me-"
The next day an old soldier was
brought before the Emperor. He 10
was who, having been put in prison for
some offense, had attracted the EN-
press's attention by hanging from the
window card on which was written
the one word: ''Grace"-pardon.
What pity for brave fellow like
you to have to be put in prisonl II I
should pardon you, would you do bet
ter?' said the Emperor. The man
promised earnestly that he would.
us he a good comrade?" asked Napo-
leon.
"Yes, yesl" was the response from all
sides.
Where did you earn the CROSSE"
"At Austerlitz."
Not long afterward Josephine was
pleased To learn that, thanks to her
sharp eyes, the old soldier who had at
tracted the Emperors attention had
seen the Emperor and had been par
donsdl-Youths Companion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
WILL NOT RESIGN,
Senator Roach speaks of the Embezzle-
ment Stories Circulated.

senator Roach Speaks of the Embezzle-
ment Stories Circulated.
WAsHINGToS, March 15.--Speaking with
reference to the statements published in
New York concerning his alleged connec-
ton with the Citizens National bank de-
falcation in this city, Senator Roach said
last night: "The whole thing is fairy
story drawn with good deal of imagina-
tion. The story was started with the idea
of forcing me to resign. Concerning that
part of the article where IL Is stated that
my whereabouts were unknown while
was away from town, wish to say that
my friends In this city knew where was all
the time, watched my career with good
deal interest and were rejoiced when 1 re
turned TO Washington.
All the time / was West'I was in reg
ular correspondence with my friends,
among them the cashier of the bank re-
ferred to. He is personal friend of mine
and has called upon me since my last re-
turn. have been here many times since
my last trip West and staid several weeks
at time. did not leave at the time of
the trouble, but remained here several
months. have no intention at all of re-
signing and will not be influenced by any
such inc redible stories.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
A DIVORCE MUDDLE.
Hiram Blaisdell Asks For an Injunction
Against His Former Wife.

Against His Former Wife.
CHICAGO. March 15-Judge Vail has
sustained the demurrer to the bill filed by
Attorney Hiram Blaisdell to restrain Ida
Blaisdell of Newton, Mass, from represent
ng herself as his wife (attorney'e). His
bill was n peculiar one. He asked the
court to enjoin his former. wife from call
Ing him husband and from trying TO collect
$50 monthly aliinony from him, to restrain
her from writing him letters, and to have
b decree OF separate maintenance against
him declared null and void After sustain
Ing the demurrer to the bill, the court
gave the attorney leave to amend it.
In November, 1889, it appears that Blais-
dell sued his wife for divorce in Burt
county, Colo, and there obtained a de-
cree on the ground of cruelty. Soon after
that his wife, who lives in Newton, Mass,
began proceedings against him there and
obtained a decree of separate maintenance,
with $50 per month alimony.
The attorney, being afraid that his wife
would try To collect money, filed his bill,
and in argument represented himself
Ho detailed at length to the court the in
jury his wife was doing him financially
and socially, and in addition to matters
stated asked the court to give him the Gus
tody of his two children.
Judge Vail concluded that ne had no
power to grant the relief prayed for A
bill has also been filed, IL is stated, in Burt
county, Colo, TO have the decree obtained
by Blaisdell set aside on the ground of
fraud
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
smallpox In an Asylum.

BROOKLYN, March l5.--The Kings county
charity commissioners issued an order foi
the vaccination of the 1900 inmates of the
Flatbush insane asylum on account of the
discovery OF smallpox i'm that institution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
MAD00 AND WILSON.
Mentioned In Connection with Two As
sistant Secretary ships.

WASHINGTON, March 15-Speculation
concerning the assistant secretaryship of
the navy is practically set at rest by the
statement that the appointment has been
definitely settled upon. In high official,
who stands close to the president the
statement that ex-Congressman McAdoo
has been selected finds its source. Mr..
AcAdoo has all along been regarded as the
most likely candidate for the place and the
statement that his appointment is assured
is generally accepted in naval circles
A. Wilson, marshal of the District of
Columbia, Is said TO have been settled
upon for assistant secretary of war While
this statement is not as authoritative as
that concerning the assistant secretary of
the navy, Mr.. Wilson's well known per-
sonal relations with Mr.. Cleveland lend
credence to the rumor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
Gold I'm the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The aggregate
of free gold now in the treasury is little
more than $5,0O0,000 Several offers were
yesterday received from western points
aggregating s3,000,0O0. Secretary Carlisle
is accepting the offers as fast as he can
supply small treasury notes for them.
Only the most advantageous offers are
now accepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
The. Pension Commissionership.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Western con-
gressmen who approached the president to
urge the claims of a western candidate for
the office of commissioner of pensions are
authority for the statement that Mr..
Cleveland informed them that he had
about determined to appoint an eastern
man to this position, and that the office
would have gone to General Slocum of
New York If his advancing years h ad per-
mitted him to undertake its onerous
duties
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
Notice to Omceseekers.

A., WASHINGTON, March l5.-The president
and private secretary have drawn up the
usual set of rules for the government of
the public part of the White House One
Of the rules is as follows: THE president
intends to devote the hours designated for
the reception of senators and representa-
tives exclusively to that purpose, and he
requests their cooperation in avoiding en-
croachments upon the time set apart for
their benefit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
Ex-Governor Gray Is Sick.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Ex Governor
Gray of Indiana, the newly appointed min
lister TO Mexico, is confined To his room
with severe cold. AS soon as he RECEIVERS
he will leave for his home and prepare TO
start TO his post of duty as soon as his
nomination is confirmed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
Cha rged with Fraud.

NEW YORK, March 15.-Alfred Tennyson
Charlton, who alleges to be the son Of
prominent Boston newsdealer, was held in
the Yorkville police court on n charge of
defrauding the Plaza Hotel of s1lO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
An appo,ntment Rumor.

WASHINGTON, March 15-The statement
is made that Frank X. Prandecker will re-
ceive the appointment of collector of in
ternal revenue for the Chicago district. He
is the leader Of the German Democrats on
the north side in Chicago, and is regarded
as powerful factor in the politics of the
Windy City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15

QUINCY, Mass, March 15.--But littl.
change is reported in the condition of Vic.
toria Lafave, who was shot here by the
suicide Massey last Sunday. IL anything,
she is little better, and the doctors say
there is n chance for her life
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-15
charged Win wIfe ,rurder.

PORTLAND, Conn. March william
II. Kelly Of Rocky Hill was arrested yes
terday on the charge Of causing his wife's
death by assault. The coroner Of Hartford
county is investigating the case.