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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
VERMONT PERSONALS.
c. NJ. Lamson of ST. Johnsbury has j


{. NJ. Lamson of st. Johnsbury has just
celebrated his semi cen tenuial.
Ex-senator George f. Edmunds and fam
lily, who are in California, are expected to
arrive at their home in this city next
month. They win stop for fow days on
their way with Mr.. Edmunds's sister in De-
troit, Mich
Cards are out for the marriage OF DR.. S.
f. Lawton, superintendent at tho nsy
lum at BrattleDuro aud Miss Mary Lillian,
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. James Nj. Upton
of Boston, at All Saints, Unitarian church,
Roxbury, on the evening OF Thursday, June
l.
Hon. ii. ii. Powers has gone to Nebras-
ks, to attend to some tigatiou in the in
terest of the A. f. Judevine estate of
Hardwick.
Rev. Johr Jay Moo, the new presiding
elder of tho Burlington district of the
Methodist church, will make his headquar-
ters in Rutland, instead of Brandon, which
has heretofore been the elders residence.
Castleton ha, always had gooi record
for people living to advanced years. The
oldest couple living in the town is Chauncey
| l.. Baxter aud wife. IL they live until the
goth Of July next, they will have been mar
ried 6S years. Mr.. Baxter, though SO lame
that he has to use crutch from the effects
of a broken hip, cut his own wood last win
! ter
Miss Helen Bissell of Shorohani, who has
| been studying vocal music for tho past three
months i'll New y ork city with Seignor Polo
Georza, appeared in concert May with
success. She is engaged to sing at another
concert there in November.
Dir. Cyrus Edison, who has been appoint
ed health commissioner Of New York city,
is a native OF Chester, VT lie is favorsbly
known to the public, having for some time
been chief OF the sanitary department. He
is a mau OF large experience and is popular.
Chsres Kimhnl Darling, who has been
elected major OF the 9th regiment, MGssa
chusetts militia, is native Of CorintA, Or
ange county. lilo graduated from Dart
mouth college in 1881, spant two years as q
cadet at West Point aud joined the militia
in 1889, performing this duties of aijutant
! with unquestioned ability.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
The
Howard NJ ationaI
Is ank,
Burlington, VT,

transacts general banking bus.
mess, solicits the accounts Of in.
dividuals and corporations gem
orally and extends to its deposit.
ors every accommodation cons
sistent with sound banking
Issues drafts and letters Of
credit payable in all foreign
countries, and buys foreign eX-
change and currency
The officers of the bank will
be pleased to meet, or correspond
with, those who may contem.
plate opening new accounts.
+. NJ. VAN SIcELEN, President /:
JOEL II. GATES, Vice. Pres;
F. E. BURGESS, CASHIER.
DIRECTORS
F. NJ. Van Sicklen, Joel H. Gates,
D. W. Robinson, a. c. Spaulding,
F. E. Burgess,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
Vermont Prolific or Statesmen.

Tho statement made that Mr.. Lochren,
the new commissioner OF pensions was born
in ireland, net Vermont, is rather funny.
A Washington letter writer, in reply, pays
a tribute to Vermont and her sons. The
writer says; at had to be one or the other.
Ireland and Vermont are pretty prolific of
Vermont has surpassed reasonable expecta-
tions. represented directly by two senators
and three or two representatives she has
usually had half dozen other congre,smen
in sense representing her accredited t.
other States, but born in Vermont; not to
speak Of Brigham Young, President Arthur,
President HAYES who barely escaped being
born in Vermont, Vice President Morton,
and hosts Of others. Excepting the special
representatives of the rum interests, whom
big cities send to Stats capitals and to
Washington, our public men are those VINO
, were born and reared in the country, anil
especially in billy country. where there is
! plenty Of lime rock.n
The list enumerated by the writer quoted
could be enlarged by the addition OF the
names of number of Nermonters who
havs won political distinction in other
| States, but those given will suffice. In the
I meantime it is to he noted that Vermont
/ has plenty of lime rock and to spare.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

Vermont veterans and especially those
with interest and commendation the an
nouncement that steps will be taken by Sec
rotary of War Lamont to prevent the de-
struction of the lines Of battle on the Get
tysburg field. This action was prompted
by numerous kilograms urging the secretary
to act promptly in the appointment of a
commission, that legal action may be .aken
to restrain those engaged in the construc-
ton Of an electric railroad on the lines
which he is directed to preserve and mark
by the act OF Congress,
There 10 NJ doubt OF the authority Of the
secretary in the premises, nor is any doubt
entertained at the war department that q
preliminary in JUNCTION can be obtained in
the United States Court restraining the par
ties engaged in despoiling the battlefield.
The act Of Congress declares the purpose oil
the governmentxo acquire certain portion:
of the field that the lines of battle may be
preserved, and directs the secretary of wal
to take the preliminary steps to that end.
The right of eminent domain vested in the
government is superior to the rights OF all
other parties, State or corporate. The nee
sssary property can DO acquired by condem
nation, and the act Of condemnation will in
cludo any franchise that may be granted by
the State Legislature
II those who desire the preservation OIL
the battlefield will insist on tho war depar.
ment &C ng promptly in tho matter the
secretary will be encouraged to vigorous
action, and restraining action will doubt
less be secured in time to prevent the des
truction Of the field. A correspondent OF
the Philadelphia Ledger says the judge
advocate general will be directed to OK
anime the question, and it is believed that
in a few days the attorney general will b,
asked to begin the necessary proceedin gs il
| the United Stqtes Court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

How Ticondcrogn was Finished.
In recently published life OF Gen. An
thony Wayne a letter Of his, written dur
ing the War of the Revolution, whoa he
was on duty at TiconGsroga, is printed
lie wrote:
last night has frozen Lake Chempain
to the centre. 1t is all one solid mass OF
ice. Our poor fellows severely felt tde et-
fects OF it. For my own part, | was so
congsaed that attsr turning before the fire
for three hours by Shrewsbury Clock, |
was not half thawed until put one bottle
of wine under my sword bet at dinner. ]
haYe been toastIug you al but can't toast
myself for, 10y tne time that Que side is
warm, the other is frozen; however, I'll
still keep to the internal application. OF
the region around Ticonderoga he remarked,
mockingly; at appears to be the last part
of the world that God made, and | have
some ground to believe that it was finished
in the dark"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

We regret the necessity which requires
us to disturb the peace of mild aud repose
Of soul which must be the possession of
every thoughtful democrat as he behods
the financial and industrial results o; the
work Of the democratic administration, but,
a a matter of fact, there are to be several
elections Of national interest during the
present year, and the present indications
are that these elections will be stuuuers for
the democrats Botl Ohio and Iowa hold
important elections and the votin. in the
Buckeye and Hawkeye States will furnish
some idea of the political trend OF the p9o-
Pile.
The voters of Ohio will elect a governor
important State officers and legislature.
Gov. McKiney's denomination is assured.
but as yet tho democrats are at seq as to
their candidate Tx. Gov. Campbell is
being urged to run again, but has repeated
ly stated that he viii not make the race
so it would seem that new man is t. be
ptted against Gov. Mckinley. Owing to
the close vote in OHIO last year tho cam
paign in that State will be watched with
! interest
The contest in Iowa will also be an in
teresting one. Gov. Boies will be a cand-
date for the United States Senate and will
very likely emulate the example set by
Senator Palmer in Illinois and make eau
vass of the State as the democratic nominee
! for that position. Owing to the fact that
there has been a Encouragement of the legs-
lative districts in Iowa his prospects for
carrying a majority OF the Legislature are
said to be materially improved. However,
the result of last years election tended to
take much of the enthusiasm out of the
democracy Of Iowa la addition to the
senatorship Iowa will elect a successor tc
Gov. Boes and other State officials.
The fact that Gov. Mckinley is a candi-
date for reelection will, of course, bring
the tariff to the front and although the peo-
Pile will not be likely to know what the al
mnistration will do with the tariff question,
the effect OF what was said would bs done
ought OF itself to be sufficient to indicate
what the effect of carrying out the party 4
promises would be. This years election:
will, therefore, be significant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
RECENT DEATHS.

Mrs. Charlotte NJ. Carpenter, daughter
Of Holland II. Howard, and wife OF the
late John w. Carpenter, was born III Shot
burn, May i, 1885, and, after long and
painful illness died in this place on the 10TH
instsnt. For more than 40 years Mrs. Car
penter was an active and exemplary mem
Der OF the Methodist Episcopal church in
this city. Eminently unsslfsh, she was de-
voted to the interests Of her family and
friends, and always had an open heSrt and
hand for those in need. Mrs. Carpenter was
the only sister OF the Rev. r. II. Howard
OF the New England Conference, who was
in attendance upon the funeral She leaves
three children, Mrs. j. j. Conner, Mrs. Dr.
Clark Hill, and john II. Carpenter OF
Spring Geld, Mass. Mrs. Carpenters funeral
took place on Wednesday, the l|th inst, +,
from her late residence on st. Paul street,
the iuterment being in the family lot at
Lake View cemetery.
The funeral OF Miss Lotto Wooster of
Shelburne occurred Saturday afternoon,
May 20, at the residence OF her sister, Mrs.
j. V. $. Mack. Rev. w. j. Chapman,
pastor of the Methodist church oil
ciatiug. There was a large attendance
OF relatives and friends Singing was rem
dersd by the University quartette. The
flowers surrounding the casket were very
beautiful, there being many choice pieces.
The intsrment was in st. Adams. The de
ceased was beautiful character with a
singularly bright, vivacious and sweet dis
position. She was gifted with voice OF
pare power. She was teacher OF vocal
music for a number of years and studied
with the best masters in Europe. Well known
in musical circles, she will be widely missed
| Three sisters aud two brothers survive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

The Vermont Stats fair Will be- held at
Howard Park, Burlington, VT, Sept. 8 e.,
: and 5, 1898.
This Is the week following the Vermont
Breeders meeting at WI bite River junction,
and the week after the State fair comes the
Clinton County fair at Plattsburgh, making
three very desirable meetings that horse
men can attend aud lie accommodated to
most any class of stake CT purse races he
may wish.
There are stakes for on, two, three and
four year olds, which close May 20, aud
there are several guaranteed puries of
1000. The management have opeued these
stakes and purses to the world, and there
should bs a lsrga list Of entries in every
class.
The fair is TO be bold at Burlington, one
Of the most charming cities under the skies,
a good track, n management that IS as
solid, financially, as the mountains, and
whoever attends Vermont state fair will
find much TO onterJa0n, instruct and amuse
in all its various departm Address, l..
". j. Hawkins, secretary, III College
street, Burlington Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
Not Ready for Rn.a on the Ch;ne,c.

From the Troy Times, Rep.
II there ls reason tor the Geary law, there
is more reason for extending its provisions
so as to include the great mass OF criminal
ity whic Europe has dumped upon our
shores. II the public welfare demands &C
ton in the one case, it more emRhatically
demands action in The other. 1t may be
urged that the public is not ready for the
Inauguration of such a sweeping policy. II
that is the case, it is not ready for raid
on the Chinese. The Geary law i, constitu-
tional; it is L OF wise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
A Fortunate Escape.
From the Troy Press.

If the tale told of the wealthy girl who
fell in love with Carlyle Harris during the
young murdsrsr's confinement in the Tombs
and broke off her engagement with an es-
Unable and worthy young man to worship
him, whom she declared was her affinity, be
true, the aforesaid estimable aud worthy
young man ought to thank his lucky stars
for his fortunate escape. Girls of that cal
ibre make better idiots than they do wives.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
''LaCeS'

Sell like Hot
Cakes" Good reasons for it too.
No Stock like ours in the city.
Al. new. No desirable Lace
but what you find here. Wide,
medium and narrow 10 match.
i we had room to show them in
shape our assortment would do
credit to any city store. Pat
terms all exclusive not found at
other stores Whether for a
handsome silk or an ordinary
wash dress, we show YOU guam
titles of styles suitable for each.
Its worth something to have a
chance to make a selection from
such an assortment, more than
that, we claim to saveyOu money
Next thing to having the most
desirable things in laces is TO
have them marked at prices that
commend them to tho most eco.
nomlcal buyers. Just word
about Ribbons; they come in
same department. We devote
more space to them and carry
the largest stock in town. This
is what the Ladies say. Sales
never as large. Are you q GUS
toner in our Ribbon department
If not we invite you to become
one, one look will settle the mat
ter, stock and prices tell.
IA. e. Chamberlin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
A Good Reason tor LivIng.

she loves 10 I'VE because she III es TO love,
Many think II Is sin to no sick; being so,
one canno bestow their affections on others
as the Creator Intend sd boiny SO, II c ertaiuly
is duty to cure yourself Most women,
these days, need AN invigOrating tonic. Worn
out teachers, "shop-gIls,' dressmakers, mil
liners. and those subject to tiresoms labor,
have found II boon in DR.. Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription. 1t is soothing and strength
ening nerNlue, inducing refreshing sleep re-
lieveS dependency and restores TO IN use all
the appetites and ar ictionS IT ones nature.
1t is sold, by druggists, under "A guarantee from
its makers that 1t viii. in every case, give sat
i'fsetion, or price (slOU viii be promptly re-
funded,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

Row Dewitt Talmage had better luck in
threatening to resign tina did Prince Bis
marck in another direction. Tho congre-
CATION at the Brooklyn tabernacle aroused
themselves and cleared up a debt OF 500,
600. Talmage was evidently not over anxious
to resign, however, for lie contributed $780,
300 out of his own pocket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
PEOPLE m GENERAL.

A. f. Lson, former editor Of the Lynn
Press, Is prominently mentioned rs the sue
ce>sor Of Samuel Roads, jr., private secre-
tary to Gov. Russell
The vacancy in the chair OF oratory at
Dartmouth, caused by the death Of Prof. }.
W. Patterson, will be temporarily filed by
NJ. T. Brown of Boston.
Col. f. w. Roberts of Biddeforl, Me-,
has been offered the consulate at Cape Town,
South Africa, but he has decided not to &C
cept because of his dissemination } AXE his
chill iren from tine public schools to hsathen-
dom.
The engagement OF Mr.. Frederick Geb-
hard to Miss Lulu Morris has been reported.
As yet there has been no confirmation o.;
he report. Miss Morris is q beautiful spec
linen OF young Americsn womanhood and
is called the belle of Bat more.
1t has been practically determined that
Rear Admiral Gherardi will be asst sued to
command the New y orll navy yard, reliev-
ing Commodore llrben who will be given
an acting rear ndmiraps commission and
sent to the European station.
III health has obliged Philip d. Armour,
the rich Chicago rk-packer, TO restrict
mis- diet to bread and milk. This would ba
sad affection to most milhonaires, but
| MIR. Armour probably doesn't mind it, for
he preserves many of the habit, OF his farm
boy days.
Capt DAME! d. Wheeler, assistant quar-
termaster t New York city, is ordered Il
proceed to Chicago and report in person to
the commanding general, department OF the
Missouri. for assignment to duty, a, dis
| bursting Quartermaster and assistant to the
chief qusrtermaster of that depart nsnt
Benjamin T. Moore of Brooklyn, n. Y,
appointed collector of customs at Stka,
| Alaska, il tbs son of the late Parse Mer
chant" Moore, who furnished oil the n 45
trade articles for the New Nork Times, aud
is the putative father of the Mills bill
| Young koore asked for recognition at tnt
hands OF the present administration on the
strength OF his fathers services to tn,
democratic party. He told to file a.
application for the colectorship at Sitka
which pays $4,000 a year for doing practic
ally nothing. Mr., Moore did go, AMI wa
appointed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

Those Nermontsrs who favor the adop-
ton of a collateral inheritance tax law will
feel that their position has been strengt then
ed by the course of the Pennsylvania Leg
islature. The lawmakers of the keystone
State, instead Of attempting to repeal the
collateral Inheritance tax law, have gone
the other direction and added a tax on 'di-
rect SUGGESTIONS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

Summer Homes Among the Green Hills
of Vermont and Along the Shores of Lake
Cbamplein, - which is published by tie pas
.enger department OF the Central Vermont
railroad, appears more attractive than ever
this season. 1t Is credltable work, re-
pleto with information for summer visitors,
as well as the general public, and it will do
much TO advertise Nermont's attractions as
a summer resort.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

gineer put on stenm and ran the train across
the State line, but the sheriff found his man.
Damrosch might have tried the magic ,of
his baton ON the sheriff bat it seems toe off
cial was already following the musical
director closely and fortissimo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
The Railway Mail service Attracts the
Greatest Number Of Applicants.

The Railway Mail service Attracts the
Greatest Number OF Applicants.
Mr.. G.. r. Wales Of Washington, examin-
or for the civil service commission, con
ductei an examination Of applicants for
governmental Offices ia this city Friday.
The examination which lasted all day, wss
held IN the meeting room in the Ethan''
building, aud out of 20 who had filed ap
picat,ons, GG were present. or this num-
Der j3 were candidates for the railway
mail service, four wished for positions as
CLERKS, three a. superlnteudents in the In
dian service, two AS special pension OK avn
iners, and one as copyi,t. Tho examination
of the remaining three applicants Will b.
conducted to-day by the local board of ex
aminers, made up of customhouso officials.
Most Of the applicants were from Vermont
though there were n few from New NorI
AMI q from New Hampshire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

The FREE PRESS may he found on the Fair
Grounds, Chicago, ut the Vermont building,
and in the rooms Of the American Newspa-
per Publishers association, Administration
Building.
Outside the Exhibition grounds tho FREE
Press may be consulted in the reading rooms
Of Hotel Endeavor and OF the Auditorium.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25
Col. Smalley on sunday Opening of the
Fair
From the Washington Post.

That astuts politician and near friend of
Grover Cleveland, Hon. Bradley b. Small
ley. of Vermont, member OF the democratic
national committee and worlds fair COM
missioner, had rather "A wearied expression
as he exhibited to friend at the Ebbtt
House some recent kilograms sent him from
Chicago They were urgent appeals to him
to return lnstanter to the Windy City.
They said he was wanted on the judiciary
committee, which was consldering the Sun
day opening question, and one of them
stated that 1.-THE result might be serious
MY views on the question of opening the
fair on Sunday are well known - said Mr.
Smalley. las an individual regard Sun
day opening with unqualified favor. Every
argument Of morality, religion, regard for
the rights OF the people who can attend on
no othsr day, not to speak of business con
sideratlon., forbids the shutting OF the gates.
But the act OF Congress, il strictly CON
strued, appears to make it the duty of the
national commission to decide other wise,
and | don't SEQ what more the commission
ers can do.
ar the Sabbatarians ore resolved on
Sunday closing they will have to appeal to
the courts to prevent throwing open the
they would get no hello from me, 1t has
been suggested that the unexpended part OF
the appropriation can bs withheld as a pen
atty for violation OF tho Sunday clause, but
it is a far fetched conclusion. Chicago will
get every dollar voted, however the qu.s-
tion may be decided.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

Those who heard the Damrosch concert in
Burlington will DO interested to learn that
the young musical director is not only scor-
Ing triumphs with his Symphony orchestra
IN the Wsst but no is also passing through
exciting experiences not at all musical in
nature. lie spent some time recently en-
gagged ia the fascinating pastime OF dodging
sheriff. This official was waiting to serve
notice on him O: the suit for $l5, 900 dam
ages brought by local manager at Kansas
City for breach OF contract In not fulfilling
his engagement there. The sheriff boarded
tho train and with lantern in one hand
and picture OF Damrosch in the other be
gan searching the borths for him. The en-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

The announcement is made that Prof
Virgins, the weather prophet, has retired
from the field of representation. Prof
Virgins retires almost as often as Nine.
Patti makes farewell trips to America,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-05-25

lFrom tho pawtucket Times.l

At the Womens congress at tho worlds
far 5000 of tie s@N were present to cee-
brats tho enarcipation of the women.
and had 0 get nInu to open their convsn .
ton. The fair crSatur,s mast admit that
man Is useful at times.