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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31
i Correspondent Suggests VI. II. willard
of Jericho for senator.

To the Editor Of the Free Press:
Allow me to suggest through your paper
for the consideration of the voters Of Chit
tendon county, the name of Martin B. VII
lard of Jericho as a candidate for senator
from the north side Of the river. Mr.. Viii
lard is Il man of sound Judgment, good ex-
executive ability aud independent thought.
lie is wise in counsel, deliberate in decision,
and firm in his convictions of right
and duty in his business relations
and in all official work, as has
been abundantly shown by his acts
of the past He has been repub-
lican in principle and action all his life as a
voter, and as a republican he worry ably rep.
resented Jericho in 1882. Mr.. Willard has
been spoken Of several times heretofore in
connection with the Office for which his
name is now suggested, and we most ear
nestly hope the time has now como for his
election to the office which he can fill with
| honor to himself, to his town and to the
State \ VOTER.
jericho. MAY 21 1894
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31
To Extcrminalc Enali.h snarro,ys.

The English sparrow, which was imported
into this country for a useful purpose has
become an unmitgatel nuisance. These
birds were brought to the United States for
the purpose Of DISCRIMINATING the measuring
and elm worms, and this duty was perform
ed in very satisfactory manner: but there
the sparrows usefulness ended. Other pests
of the caterpillar species have come and
gone, but entirely without the aid of the
English sparrow.
The spnrrows have in the meantime driven
more desirable birds from accustomed
haunts, and this in the minds of many ac-
counts for the appearance of pests of var-
Gus kinds in garden and among foliage in
such unusual numbers. But the sparrows
are charged with more than this, They not
only drive away our domestic birds but
they also rear unsightly dwellings in unde.
sirable places, deVour the farmers grain
and engage iii noisy wrangling that is often
most annoying.
The combination of the air-gun and small
boy has worked havoc among the English
spnrrows, but the greatest enemy of these
birds is evidently the ornihologst OF the
United States agricultural department. In
his annual appeal for tho destruction of
English sparrows this official hints that the
object named may be accomplished by turn
ing the hose at night on ivy grown
walls, whore the birds nest, and
thus drowning the young. Tho or
nithologist also seeks to take advan-
! tage of a well known weakness of humanity
by suggesting that English sparrows are a
'toothsome, nutritious article of food, not
to be distinguished from the rice bird
If the ornithologist really desires TO ex.
terminate the English sparrow clTectually
and permanently, he will sub5idize the
powers that be in millinery circles and
make it the height Of fashion to wear abb,
bodied sparrows on ladies' hats
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
the new special column of this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
it will pay you to read about, See page
seven. This paper has more than $4,000
readers every week, and one cent a word
will reach them all
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

Four political state conventions have
been booked thus far in Vermont and one
of them has been held; and it now remains
to be seen whether another political party
will show its head in this state. There is
ample time for another ism to equal the
thirteen club" of the Vermont populists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

Gov. Flower Of New York has just APP
pealed for harmony in his party on the
ground that If the republicans carry the
State next fall, they will hold it for many
years" Coming as this statement does
from one of the foremost democratic leaders
of the Empire State it is significant as well
rs encouraging for republicans. 1t has
been generally held that if the republicans
were successful the coming fall, tEcy would
without doubt carry the State for the
national ticket in 1896, and few have been
inclined to predict beyond that date, 1t
behooyes our republican brethren Of the
Empire State in view of Flowers prognos-
tication, to put their biggest foot forward
this fall
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

The action of the taxpayers of Manchester
Centre in making contract for a supply of
water sufficient for the purposes Of fire pro-
lection as well as family use, is worthy of
commendation, and it is TO be hoped that
their example will be followed by the resi-
dents of other thriving Vermont villages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31
NM folIowinc bills woro ordored paid:
'oard then adjourned
For Over Fifty Years.

MRs WINsLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been
usek for children tcethins. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for Diar-
rhu,a. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Sold by all
druggists throughout the world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

There is one branch of our export trade
which shows no sign of falling Off, and that
is the eXportatiOn Of gold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

The Prince of Wales must regard the
British crown with something OF far of
feeling when he realizes that his mother
promises to live as long as he does, if the
health reports of the English court are roli-
able. Queen Victoria has just celebrated
her seventy fifth birthday and sho is just n:
lively at matchmaking among her numcr-
Gus progeny as ever, Seriously. however,
she has made an excellent ruler, and it i,
possible that she may live long enough SC
that Wales will have sown his wild oats
when called to the throne.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

1t is encouraging to note that the Presby-
terian and the Baptist assemblies hel! a
gigantic union meeting in Saratoga on sun
day evening, when, as one Of tho speakers
said, these present could love each other
without letting down eny Of the line fences.
For the sake OF carrying out the figure the
speaker might have added that line fences
IRE being removed now in many instances.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

Professor Smith says that the impression
which the prosecution in his case has sought
to create to the effect that no does not be
licve that the Bible ia the word of God and
the infallibo rule OF faith and practice, is
incorrect He holds that the Bible was in
spired but that in the writing and revisons
It is not unnatural that unimportant errors
should have crept into the Scriptures
Judging from present indications, however,
the general assembly OF the Presbyterian
church will decide the celebrated case
against Professor Smith.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

A general banking business
transacted.
Drafts drawn on any country
in Europe, payable in the ours
rency of the country.
Travellers letters of credit
issued, payable in all parts of
the world.
Business of out-of- town Gus
toners has prompt and careful
attention.
L. S. bonds bought and sold.
JOEL II. GATES, President,
DANIEL w. ROBINSON,
Vice President,
F. E. BURGESS Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

and you sleep well.
Men fall by the
wayside, victims of
over-straincd mental
activity.
Friends ask, "What
is it?" and the an
swer comes in plying
tones, nervous pros
tration.
Thousands of wo-
men trernble on the
brink of the same
precipice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

cent per annum, payable semi-annually;
providing for the issue Of rcfunding water
bonds to the amount of S30, 600. in denom-
nations of $1,000. dated July /, 1894, pay
able in 20 y.ars with interest at the rate of
four per cent per annum, payable semi-an-
nually.
The street commissioners reported in favor
Of accepting German street when 1t shall
be brought to a satisfactory grade.
y resolution was adopted authorizing the
committee on fire department to purchase
an automatic fire alarm repeater and cut
out at an expense not to exceed SG3j
Mayor Van Patton in a communication
announced the appointment OF W. ). Bacot,
c. E., of New York city as road engineer.
The appointment was confirmed.
EXTENSION OF THE STREET RAILROAD.
The special committee on the proposed ex
tension of the street railroad line to Queen
City Park reported in favor OF allowing the
company to Use the roadway of the so-called
Partridge road, keeping the southerlY
rail of the track at least Il
feet north Of the contre line
of the road The company must release the
city from all expense occa,ioned by the oc-
cupancy of the road III reference to grading
and must save the city harmless, from dam
ages by reason of accidents caused by their
occupancy of the road Tho committee
further reported in favor of releasing the
company from the stipuations in section Is
of their contract with the city. which com
pels the company to run its cars on all lines
at least ones every hour. The report was
accepted.
The following bills were ordered paid:
f. Il. Coon, mason work. ..........,.....S2 81. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31
SECURITY DEPARTMENT.

This Bank will receive deposits of money for
investment in such securities as may be de-
sired, and interest will be allowed on such
funds pending their investment.
1t will assume the care of property and coll
lect the income thereof, for women, trustees
and those persons who are unable or disn-
clined to manage their financial affairs
l.. +. WOODHOUSE, Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

BURLINGTON THURSDAY, MAY 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

Terms-~i.oo Year, Always in Advanc,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31
THE
M Z: CHANTS
~ ATlOMAl- BANK
OF BURLINGTON, VT.
Incorporated 1850.
UNITED STATES DEPOsITARY
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

LETTERS or CREDIT, AVAILABLE ~ ALL
PARTS OF TUE WORLD, ISSUED UrON DEPOSIT
OF CASH OR SATISFACTORY SECURITY.
Drafts on Europe and Foreign money
bought and sold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31
WOMEN MUST SLEEP.
so SAYS MEDICAL AUTHORITY.
Serious Results of Sleeplessness, and
the Way TO Avoid II.

tsrEcrAL TO orr LADY REAprRsl
If you are dangerously sick, what is the
first duty Of your physician? He quiets
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-05-31

And at once began to improve, Now he
says that he is cured man, with a good
appetite and a good digestion. He says
that he will tell everybody that Dana's is
a"THE KIND THAT CURES"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-06
REAL ESTATE.
BUSINESS AT THE EXCHANGES

A favorable feature VI the market is the steadv
sale Of houses already finished by builders TO pur
chasers for occupation.
l. ]. Phillips & Co. have sold for Michael Brannan
to Mr. Johnson No. II West Seventieth-st, a four.
story brownstone dwelling, size 20x60xlO05 for
$4,000.
The auction sales were disappointing yesterday.
Although eight parcels were advertised, only three
were actually sold. Il. V. Harnett & Co. offered
under foreclosure at the Trinity Salesrooms No. IA
East Eghtysixth-st., four-stOry brick house. on a
lot l7.9xlo2 The mortgage amounted to S2i,sS
Johanna Levy. wife of the defendant. the buyer
Bryan L. Kennedy offered two parcels Of land
about 5Ox76 and J0x9S, in Arthur-ave.. extending
through to road leading from West Farms to
Fordham. They sold both to II. J. Bodde for $3.50
and 81, 900 respectively
All the other sales advertised adjourned
a four-story building with store, on the
southeast corner OF Park-ave. and East One-hun.
bred seventh;st, The price paid Is said to be
builder. two lots on the west side of Amsterdam.
ave north of One-hundredth-st. IT Is said that
lam Lyman Is 10 have built eight five-story stone
and brick apartment-houses on the west side Of
Fifth-ave, between One-hundred, and-t thirty sixth
have all the modern improvements, and the cost Of
construction to be about s2O0,OOO
story brick DWELLING with marble front, in West
Seventy second-st. near Central Park The cost d
estimated at about 5000 The trustees Of St C.
their clubhouse at One hundred north
side. 234.4 feet east OF Third-ave; costing 5000
John J. Emory has filed plans for the building Of
four-story brick dwelling at sixty-eighth;st, north
side 200 feet east OF Fifth-ave.. costing $500 Ed
ward Clearwater has filed plans Tor building FIVE
ond.st. south side. $50 feet west Of Kingsbridge
Road cost 10000. Ward g. Wheeler have filed
ings at One hundred "A nd southwest
correr Western Boulevard. cost sN,Vp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-06
MP vALLETTE TO NAVE TESTIMONIAL.

John H. Vallette, press agent OF the ocean .>d'i
-, ana pier Company and the Old Iron Pier at
yVes, brighton Coney Island, will have tesu-
mona, this afternoon and evening in the Amuse-
ment Hall on the upper deck of the pier Among
those who have volunteered to appear are Ado!ph
Kirchners Imperial Orchestra, Jack McAuhhe.
Erark Livingstone Miss Laura Parker, Ferreri and
h,s wrestling Hons. George Dixon me boxing kanga-
roo: Samson the strong man JACK Dea riar OF
..Tha Texas Steer quartet; the Smllax SISTERS
PITTS sea Beach Palace Band. the three french
frumpeters James II. Burtons dog circus. Willie
S;rav and William Greene, mind readers the Maeih,
ieys Professor Otto Struck McGilley's shadow ana
living pictures: Swipes the N2wsboy ana Little
Swjnsey the boxers. The entertainment VIII be con-
finiious from ! O'Clock p m. TO midnight. Special
iron steamboats, will be run TO the Od Iron PieI ana
exfra trains over the Sea Beach and other roads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-06
Jnstrnrflon.
For Young LLdies.-Country.

A YOUNG LADIES' BOARDING SCHOOL and Coilegs
n Preparatory near Philadelphia. having few 'acan-
ces will receive number II pupils at reduced ra,es'
' Address + o Box 173 Philadelphia. Penn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


Morcer-s, No :: william L voorhees, to N
p TGorrss No: ia and 1885, simon '''
executor. 70 Jacob Kantrowitz. ...,......... ESQ
Greene.st. W $, O7io II n OF Cana-st. irregular:
Presbytery Of New. York ...................... $500
stanton 81, No pa; Esther Hershkowi,z to Louis
sail. st No, III and 49, David stenteld to
Cannon st. No lis; Joseph schoen to Esther
7t6s.t' s. 2i5 # Of Avenue A. 25xoo TO- En-.
ma zeimer to Joseph Run :...;::...:.,;..:: ssh
75th-st corner coumbus-ave George Moore
se5b: Se'6'r asS It Of Yves; Endave Irregular
Frank l. Smith to Sarah Jordan s.;:;
7Sd-st. n $ 3l6 It Of 3i-ave 25xlo22: Gertrude
Ioisi-st No 2s5 East; Simon Adler to Bessie
ls aint $. ais It Of Parkave 5oxsei 100
Enoch Bell to John Eegan. ........:::.;:;;. iio
' W M- TSrHer E E4sssT"R - "
speyer Emanus, Hslnsr and sSG,.sT %
Samuel K Johnson to George c5au. ;::.:..:::: 1890
Fbt s ' BAILEY sy' to 1 Valentine pressisf
I33d-st. n $. 300 II Of 7th-ave. 25xa9. II: VAL
l5 s@as ' 275 A%F' Of o' fy 25xesi
Eliza Roberts to Johanna o'ConneI ;.,:.... 800
Lot G2o map Of Meiro-e South etc: John Kaiser .,
Is7th.st s. $50 I, e Of wiiiis.ave. 25xioo ona ''
NJ Angino Of al TO Ellen sica: ;;.;;;.......:... 100
l.. n2 q sD Of Of; Pa s1SsdS s1on
l4,th-st tn W corner Wilis-ave. 25xic5: George
Grau Samuel Johnson. Observation-Disclosures. 400
West Z lot AZ and lot AZ. map OF East Ward.
Morrisana. etc: Mary II Du Bots al
Marion W Lawson. JD,W
Hoc-ave. s. 1875 II of I6Ith-st 25xlOO: Hen
rietta NJ Mon,ross Milton Schwenck..... go
Lot H. part Of map Of Morrisania. etc; Henry
NJ Jones to Hattie l. Obeny. ...................
Part same property. same 10 Clarence w Jones
Same property. part Of same 10 Israel Jones.
lS?d-st. 1872 n Of Bathgate-ave. l6xa2 3:
Annie lesser to Elizabeth Hooey..............
Tower Place. s. $50 It Of Webster-ave. 30 i0x
Irregular John W Dean Margaret Dean 100.
Lot 5O3. map Woodawn Heights: Abram @ More
10 Thomas Snyder. Observation-Disclosures. i70
Old Albany Post Road. 62T Ice
House" plot. etc. irregular: James Bailey It
al executors. etc. 10 Charles Stonebridge. 800
Old Albany Post Road. s27 II Ice
House" plot. etc. irregular: same...... 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-06

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-05-11

The following Washington dispatch
of the 10th would indicate another dem
ocratic row in postofiice appointments:
J. III. Jordan OF Armour, $. d., has tele-
graphed Senator Pettigrew that he is
coming to Washington to oppose the
confirmation of Matthews, recently ap,
pointed postmaster at Armour. Charges
have been filed against Matthews bust
hess integrity. Clark Rowe will be CON
firmed as register of the Chamberlain,
S. d., land office. BY a strict party vote
the senate committee on public lands
agreed to report favorably upon Rowe's
confirmation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-05-11
Spring Medicine.

This is the time for spring medicine,
and there is nothing better than green
foods. Celery salad, celery soup. celery
sandwiches and celery and salt for
nerves rheumatism and relish: lettuce,
chicory, ~escarol, oranges and grape fruit
for the blood; water crosses for the voice,
breath and lungs; radishes, onions, shall
lot and chives for the stomach, and
butter, smoked meats, eggs, fshand oys-
tiers for good digestion. Pickles, olives,
spices, pastry and fresh meats are too
heavy when a change of diet is in order.
Green soups are as real aperients, and
young beets, spinach and stewed cucum
bers and tomatoes are remedial for a
long list Of digestive ailments. At least
so the doctors say.-New York World.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-05-11

years, and, lt MRS. NILE G. SMITH.
would seem, has had to show far more
executive ability TO get his men clear
across the country than had Coxey to
get his smaller contingent over the much
shorter distance between Massillon and
Washington. Frye's army is larger than
Coxey's, and Frye has labored under the
disadvantage of having no money Of Eis
own, but he was not weighted down
with q Field Marshal Browne and his ex-
traordinary theories as to r~eincarnation.
Some OF the armies" from the Pa
cifc coast and the Rocky mountain re-
gion, aside from Frye's, are in COM
mand OF General Cantwell, who started
from Tacoma with 1, 900 men; General
Sheppard, who began his march from
Kent Wash, with 100; General Wayne
his real narne la Shrier-from Trout
dale, Or, with 500; Captain Grayson,
hailing from Colorado, with 100; Cen
eral Nolan, also from Colorado, with
as; General Carter, from Salt Lake
City, with $50; General Barker, from
California, assisted by Mrs. Commander
Smith. with $40; Commander Dun,
with IS, and General Hogan, from Non
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-05-11

The A. o. Z. w. grand lodge for the
Jurisdiction of North and South Dakota
in session at Watertown has adjourned.
The next grand lodge will probably be
held in jamestown, n. d. The officers
SO far elected are as follows:
Grand Ma ter Workman-E. j. Moore,
Fargo, n. ID.
Grand Foreman-F. NJ. Cram, Dollard,
S. d.
Grand Recorder-J. ID. Lawn, Column
bia, $. ID.
Grand Oyerseer-Andrcw j. Dewitt,
jamestown, n. ID.
Grand Recelver-J. II. Carroll, De
Smet.
Grand Guard-John Hodkin, of the
Black Hills.
The supreme representatives will
probably DO J. d. LAWN, Columbia: II.
Z. McNutt, Aberdeen, and J.. NJ.
Chisholm, Hamilton, n. d.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-05-11

The Methodist ministers Of Milwau-
kee, Wisconsin, are swerviDg just a little
from the standard set by their church
discipline. At a recent ministers meet
ing, Rev. j. w. Patton of Asbury church,
read "a paper on Dangers Resulting
From Lax Administration of Church
Discipline" The ciergymen came to the
conclusion that it would be utterly i'm.
possible to administer the letter OF the
church law. II they did they would he
n a continual row with their congrega-
tons. II was simply impossible to keep
people away from theaters, ~circuses
and cards; Sunday trains, Sunday
newspapers and the like. Even minis
tiers rode on Sunday trains. Some Of
the speakers thought 1t would be best
not to catalogue the sins, but go back t.
the discipline which existed prior to
1872. In that Year the Methodist church
specified the sins without prohibiting
them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-05-11

GENERAL newspaper man
in Massillon, who saw that the starting
of a crusade of the unemployed from
that town in the direction of Washing
ton meant plenty of space for him in
the columns Of the larger journals of
the big cities. 1t was this young mans
special dispatches and articles that IA
miliarized readers everywhere with Cox
ey' sname, and the consequent rendering
of the d~erivative Coxeyism Synonymous
with the leading idea of the present cru
SADIE has doubtless made it immortal.
Notwithstanding this and the fact
that he reached Washington first, Cox