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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

The movement for the consolidation of
New York and its suburbs and the con
structing of Greater New York. has
made marked progress The bill providing
for this step has passed both branches of
the New York Legislature, and the bill has
received the executive sanction of Gov Flow
er who has been strongly in favor of the
scheme. As passed the measure provides
simply for the submission of the question of
consolidation to the residents of New York
and Brooklyn, and the vote thus obtained
will serve as the basis of legislative action
next year if the intent of the present meas
ure is carried out
The present bosses Of Brooklyn have. of
course, objected to the consolidation scheme
because the union of the two cities ana the
merging of the city of churches in a greater
New York would tend naturally to rob them
of their present political power and render
them subservent TO the autocrat of Tam
many hall With Brooklyn separate and
distinct from New York the democratic
boss. position long held by Mclaughlin.
of the former city may be in sense a rival
of Boss Croker and it is natural that obiec-
ton should he made TO this surrender Of
present political power, as well Us the
promise of future cmoluments.
\ strong influence in favor Of annexation
in New York has been cxerted however. by
the Brooklyn Consolidation League, which
has shown itself to be an unusually ener-
gctic organization. The members Of the
league sought to stipulatc in advance that
there should be no consolidation without
uniformity of taxation. but the Senate re
iected this proposition, holding it was more
advisable to defer the question of detail I'M
til after the main question had been sub
mitted to the people concerned.
The present indications are that the col
solidation will be ratified aud become an ac-
complished fact. but unforeseen contingencies
are of course liable to arise which win de
feat the project. When New York shall
have absorbed Brooklyn and the other SUI
buIbs named in the BILL including Long Is
land City, Flushing, Newton and Flatbush, it
will have an area of over 300 square miles
and have population of 3, 100000 1t will
then be the second city in size in the world.
London alone exceeding it in population
with 1921 l3l inhabitants Paris will
rank third with II population of 2i41.91,.
and then will come in order Canton. Berlin.
Chicago, Toxic, Vienna and Philadelphia in
the order named. As it is the United States,
the youngest country among the first pow
erS of the world, contains three of the larg-
est cities in the world, and greater New
York will be one of the grande,t of them
ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

rltory which has been added since the origi-
nal United States was formed The Louisi-
ana purchase, Texas and the Alaska ter
rltoly furnish convincing testimony on this
point. and the question of Hawaiian annex
alton is simply one of expedieucy
No one knows however. what the pre-
VailinS sentiment regarding annexation to
thlS country may have become among the
Hawaiians themselves since the occurrence
OF That remarkable succession of events
which form the milestones of Cleveland 5
policy of infamy.' The people of Hawaii
were Enthusiastically in favor of union with
The United States at one time, but it would
not be strange if they had been etfectuallv
cured of their affection for this country by
the unprecedented course of treatment adj
nllnlstered to them 10y Cleveland Gresham,
blount, Willis and company.
However, If the Hawaiians are still in
favor of annexation. in spite of the epithets.
slurs and indignites that have boen hcaped
upon them by our administration. it is safe
TO say that no more loyal sons of Uncle Sam
could possibly be found than would be the
subjects of her late majesty the queen II
they still love uI'country well enough to for
get the recent past, they should 10y all means
be allowed to enter the Union
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
DR.. AND MRS. WEBB
Entertaining Their Third Party at Beau
tifuI Shelburnc Farms.

DR.. and Mrs. w. Seward Webb are now
entertaining their third Lentau house party
at Shelburnc Farms Their present guests
include Mr.. and Mrs. John Jacob Aston of
New York Mr.. and Mrs. James Lawrence
of Boston, Mrs. Oliver Hartman, ir., Miss
Grace Wilson, Mr., Worthington White
house, Mr.. Frank Sturges, Mr. Charles 4.
Mum, Mis-, Susan Willing, Mr.. Hoker Alb
bolt of Boston, Miss Tooller and Mr.. Wood
bury Kane Of New York. The party who
enjoyed Dr. and Mrs. Wcbb's hospitality
last week comprised Mr. and Mrs. Ogden
Mills, Mr.. and Mrs Henry Sloane, Mr..
and Mrs. Stanley Mortimer, Miss Amy
Bend, Mr., Frederic V. X. Crosby. Mr.. Cole
man Drayton, Mr. Perry Belmont, Miss
Marie Winthrop. Mr.. Hamilton Cary, Mr.
Reginald Ronads, Mr.. Herbert Robbins.
Miss Anna Sands and Mr. Charles f. Sands
of New York. The guests find the varied
entertainment provided very delightful.
The big toboggan slide, brilliantly lighted
at night, is in constant use, and the two
splendid icc-boats also The new, large i'll
closed riding ring has also been much used.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

The New York Tribune speaks of Mrs.
Chlttenden, who formerly resided in this
city as follows:
Mrs Mary " Hatch, the wife of l.. +.
'hlttenden, who was register of the treasll-
ny during the first administration Of Presi-
dent Lincoln from 1861 to 1865. who died
monday after n short illness, was horn i'm
$50 ana was the daughter of DR.. Horace
hatch OF Burlington. Vt Mrs. Chittcnden
was educated in Burlington. In 1858 she
was married TO Mr.. Chittenden. I'm 1851
the lalhlly removed TO Washington. where
they remained during Mr. Chittenden' 5
term Of office. While in Washington Mrs.
'hlttehden was noted for her tender care
ana work for the wounded soldiers of Yer
mont regiments who were brought to the
city' In $3.50 the family came to this city.
where they have since lived. Mrs Chitten-
oeh was prominent member of the Broad
way tabernacle. and was actively identi-
liod win It's charities. She was also mem
Der OF several charitable organizations. Her
husband and three children, Horace II
Mrs. William Bradford and an unmarried
daughter, survive her There will be no
funeral in this city.
Although the burial will be here the
hody VIII not be brought here until next
spring.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

u l'IH illt New I bIh lItN~,
Thrown into the courthest circle of f.u-
rope out of n small Vermont city. Edward
D. Phelps surprised Europe by his tact. his
dignity and his charming and polished ad-
dress. Succeeding. as he did. James Russell
Lowell the most popular American in Eng
llsh society, and with no previous knowl-
edge OF the etiquette and ceremonial of off
clal NE, lie nevertheless Captivated the di-
plomats with his wit and learning and so
ccty generally 10y his courtliness and hospi-
tally. | happened TO spend in London the
whole of his first winter there and was one
OF many Americans who watched his career
with rather i'll disposed curiosity, for his APP
polntment was not popular. He made not
one mistake. His public addresses were
models of good taste His official duties
we're discharged in manner to challenge
respect for his country. His social life was
lrrepr9achable For this delightful gentle
man, 1t can honestly be said that he ought
to have sought public life earlier. He made
great use of his single opportunity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

After the Hawailans have been buffeted
and tossed about on the stormy sea of Amer
lean politics until they have become thor
oughly Disguised. an event has occurred in
the United States Senate which tends to
Indicate that the project to annex Hawaii to
this country may after all he among the
possibilities of the early future. That
event is the submission by Senator Morgan
OF the Senate committee on foreign affairs
OF report which is one long argument
for annexation, aud that report is fall
the more significant from the fact
that Senator Morgan is democrat 1t is
also worthy of note that two democratic sena-
tors, Turpic and Butler, 90 out of their way
to place themselves on record in favor of
annexation, while the remaining senators do
not oppose 1t, This is undoubtedly the real
feeling on the subject of considerable
number of the democratic senator's, but the
necessity of supporting the democratic adj
minlStraton makes it incumbent upon them
to nominally support the policy of the ad-
mnistraton.
The annexation of Hawaii to the United
States cannot be looked for of course during
the administration of President Cleveland;
for his course has been such that he could
not well retract his words and retrace his
steps even If he would. But Senator Nor
gan's report makes il clear that annexation
viii come some time III the near future so
far the people Of tue United States can
forward that result. Annexation has been
the policy Of this country from It's early
history, as can hc seen from the large ter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
The Snow Roller

From the 81, Johnsbury Caledonan.l
From more than one direction. during
these days of deep SHOWS and drifted roads
comes word of communication for the
snow roller. The continued operations of
this implement since the winter set in hive
brought about solidity of road bottom
which IS appreciated now when the hiyh
Ways are drifted 81 badly. aud when. but
Tor tue previous working Of the roller. many
Of tLe roads would lie well-nigb impossible
The sno" roller has proved its right to d
conspicuous place ON The list ~ desirable
town property.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

7" the Editor of the Free Press:
Your correspondent subscriber in the
matter of the highway tax fails to state the
law OF lS32 aS it reads. lie says 1.-THE law
provides that 20 per cent tax on the grand
list shall he used i'll repairing the towns
highways The act of 1892, No. So, sec
ton H. says: For keeping in repair the
highways, the seectmen of each town shall
annually within 10 days after the com
pletlon of the annual grand list, assess tax
OF ~ cents on tho dollar of the grand list of
SAID town, which shall be collected and paid
to the town treasurer as provided by law for
the payment OF other town taxes, y
Where is there anything that says the
highway tax of 20 cents on the dollar shall
not he charged with the cost OF its collec-
tloh The section quoted says the highway
tax shall he collected and paid into the
treasury as is provided by law for the pay
lhent OF other town taxes. Where is there
any equity or Reason in having one fund pay
Tor the collection Of another, unless desl
mated by statute ". W. HOSE
Charlotte March 2 1894
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
Protection Democratic Senators Win

signal victory has been won by those
democratic United States senators who
have suddenly discovered that they do be-
lieve in protection after all, and the most
unparalleled feat of craw-fishing ever wit
messed viii soon take place in the democratic
ramp, as regards the tariff The democratic
senators as body have turned the tariff
bill over TO the finance committee again
with Instructions to report bill such as the
discussion, in the caucus have shown would
be acceptable to the democrats of the Sen
ate.
Th, means, OF course, tn, abandonment
Of the free raw material fake. and the
restoration to the dutiable list of sugar. coal
iron ore, wool and perhaps other articles,
and the duties on still other articles will UNI
doubtedly he raised to certain extent. 1t
meaus that the democratic senators have
openly abandoned the absurd claim that
protection is unconstitutional and IA
fraud. 1t means that our democratic
friends have been able to read the poit-
zeal handwriting that has appeared
on the wall following the congress
siona elections in New York and
'lIllH1 lNdIld, anu lne local elections III
various States 1t means the complete ius
thcation of the policy of the republican
party looking TO the protection of American
industries and American labor 1t is a
frank acknowledgment that the alleged
tariff REFORM policy Of the Cleveland ad-
ministration has been a gigantic as well as
an ignominious and humiiatng failure. 1t
is an open confession that considerable
portion of the business aud financial disas
tors which our country and its people
hnve suffered were unnecessary. and in
eXcuSablc.
1t means all of this, and vet democrats as
well as republicans viii rejoice that the
confession has been made. Ii had to come
before our people could possibly hope for
turn of the financial tide. and now that it
has come there is room for hope that our
American interests will not he subjected TO
another tarih smashing operation. Entire
prosperity can not he looked for, however.
until the control Of our national legislation
is taken from the pOpulstic hands which
have shaped the course VI the democratic.
party IN Congress thus far and restored t.
the party which gave this country the most
unparalleled prosperity in it's history.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
HAS HEARD FROM PENNSYLVANIA.
senator Hill of Sew York Comes out for
Protection Republican Claims Justiii-

From the New York sun. dem.1
David b, Hill, position ON the tariff
question reflects redir on his intelligent
grasp of the sentiments of the people of New
York and his patriotic devotion to the in
terests of the United States.
The senator fayors protection for Amer
lean wage-workers against the lower wage
scale which prevails abroad and demands n
tariff which viii produce sufficient revenue
for the needs o1 the national government.
rather than continue the current deficit
which necesstat's the issue of interest bear
ing bonds.
In other words, David b. Hill has as
suIned the position whiah Samuel D. Ran
dali occupied until the eminent Pemsvi-
vanian wa, crushed out Of political existence
by the power of federal patronage in the
hands Of Grover Cleveland
Senator Hills position is rot the demo
cratic position. Indeed. it is in direct oppo-
siton to the stand on the tariff question
which was taken by the democracy at Chi
cago in 1892. But the senator is not a
Bourbon. He has heard from the people.
and the election Of Quigg in New York and
Grow IN Pennsylvania. have aroused him to
realizing sense not only of the change
which has Taken place in public sentiment
but also of the ruin which is in store for the
democratic party. if it shall persist in max
ing war on american industry
David b. Hill like thousands and hun
dreds of thousands of democrats. has been
converted TO republicansm by the logic of
the past - months
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

From the It. Johnsbury Caledonian.l
State Superintendent Stone gives brief
hut suggestive list of advantages of the pre-
sent town school system over the old methods .
Unity III management; financial equality
better returns for money invested: better
teachers and longer tenure of office: better
houses, care and supplies; better manage
mcnt on the part of school officials: less dis
turbance of schools by local unpleasaLtness
This list includes merit enough, surely. and
If the law continues TO develop improvement
along these lines it will he entitled to cor
dial Endorsement 10y the people
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
EXPERIMENT STATION.
BURLINGTON. Vt. Feb. %. 1894.

BrRLiNGToY Vt, Feb. %, 1894
To the Editor of the Free Press,
Dear Sir This lealet originally printed
for distribution at the meetings of our STATE
Board of Agriculture gives some figures
showing the gains we have had from spray
ing our potatoes the last two years. and So
checking the rust or blight rot
We now have "A bulletin about ready for
distribution. giving these results more in de-
tail 1t will also give description. with
illustration, of spray cart. which we have
found useful IN applying paris green and
bordeaux mixture TO potatoes. If YOU will
mention this IN your paper we shall be- clad
to send copy of this bulletin free to any of
your readers who are Interested and who
will send lis their address
Sincerely yours.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

"A duty on sugar or no tariff bill" seems
to sum up the present position of the demo-
cratic majority in the Senate. Late Wash
ington dispatches announce the complete
triumph of the sugar senator's, the finance
committee having confessed that their de
mands must be granted, practically in toto,
If the perilously small democratic majority
of three is to be preserved Senator White
as tariff stumbling block was cieverly
suppressed by the administration. but I'M
fortunately for the Performers Mr. Whites
successor will inherit the formers sacchar-
inc tooth. and thus another bit of demo
cratic diplomacy has missed aim On the
whole it looks as though tho alleged issue of
American breakfast table VS.. McKinlevism
would not figure largely in the democratic
campaign of 1896.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

Did you notice
how many of them
had pale checks,
dull eyes, and
heavy steps? and
did you wonder
why they were not
ruddy and bright d?
The story which
is told by Miss
Sallie Palmer. of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
WANTED.

When You want anything, advertise in
me now special column of this paper Some
bargains are offered there this week which
ii will pay YOU to read about See page
seven This paper has more than $4,000
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

Preparations are already being made in
Cleveland, Ohio. to accommodate 30 600
people at the meeting of the Christian En-
reavor convention next July. The growth of
this movement is remarkable. and it prom
ises much for the future of Christian Amer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

The act of the Woman Suffrage league in
New York in displaying an expirgated edi-
ton of the flag of the United States with all
the stars obliterated except two which rep
resented Wyoming and Colorado, where
women have been given the right to vote.
was hardly calculated to commend their
cause to patriotic citizens An insult like
this to our national flag by foreigners would
cause Uncle Sam to shake his fist in very
ominous manner and the good women of the
suffrage movement must not stretch the pre-
negatives of their sex too far.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
TIE WORKING GIRL,
Miss Sallic Palmer Gives Some Surgcs.
lions TO Girls About Backache,
Fain;nCss, and Dizziness.

.-rEorAL no ORR LADY RrAprEsl
Dld You ever notice working grls on
their way home from stores or factories?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

An old saw says That when the cat :
nway the mice will play. Cleveland is out
hunting and Hill Brice and other demo-
cratic senators are cunning for the tariff
kmaShcrS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

If the Louisiana senators arc TO swallow
the administration tariff pill they want il
sugar-coatcd
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

SO eNQueen Lii is TO be pensioned 10y the
provisional government and placed on the
retired list during good behavior Exile
into the wilds of the North Carolina duck
region might better conduce to the social
happiness of her late maiestv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
4 1-2 PER CENT.

MI taxes arc paid by the bank on deposit, Of
ol5o or less Deposits are received i'm sum.
from 81 TO 5000 and no iitcrcs, VIII br paid
on any sum in excess Of this amount. except
on deposits 10y widow. orphans. admini-tra -
tors, executors, guardians, charitable or rcU-
Eiou- institutions ORION trust funds deposited
by order of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities for tho
investment of it, funds. and sends no money
ont of the state untilthc home demand is met.
No money loaned to any officer or trustee OF
the bank.
oHARM - F. SMITH. President.
{. +. WARD Yrea-urer.
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THE ROAD LAW.


Saving inns year.
To the Editor of the Free Press:
noticed inyour last week paper that the
road commissioner in Fairfax had settled with
tho selcctnen. having repaired - miles of
road and ~ sluiceS alta cost of Tl66O. % and
that the total expense " repairing road and
bridges last year was $685. 80, which shows
quite saving in favor Of the new system
VIII your correspondent inform your read
el's what part of IA year the commissioner
has been on duty and how much the select
men have expended on bridges during the
time. that We may see whether the town has
made II saving or not X
New Phase of the Road Law.
To the Editor OF the Free Press
Some of the authorities of the town of
Charlotte propose that the road commissions
er of that town shall account for "A 3 per
cent commission which the town wisely
or otherwise agreed TO pay the col
lector for collecting taxes The law pro-
vidcs that 20 per cent tax on the grand list
shall he used in repairing the towns
highways. and does not permit of any option
as to how much or how little of this fund
may be expended in the collection thereof
If the town can devote 3 per cent Of this
sum for its collection. to what extent could
they not 60 in using this tax for what it was
not intended Do the authorities take 3
per cent ont of the school fund for it, col
lection when the law says they shall pay a
per cent tax into the treasury for the use
of schools
SUBSCRIBER.
Charlotte, Vt, Feb. p, 1891
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

Now that the democratic Senate has de-
rlcd to make a protective measure of the
tariff bill, what will our democratic ex-
changes have to say in answer TO their own
editorials in support of the Wilson measure
and in condemnation of protection? The
deadly parallel column will be a most de-
structive weapon for our friends the enemy
Congress
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

The Howard National Bank, at BurIiur~.
ton, i'll tn" State of Vermont. at the
Close "l Business. February rs, 1891.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, MARGINS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08

II is announced that Col Fred Grant is
preparing a revised edition of the memoirs
of General Grant, for which orders indicat-
ing sale Of over POO. 900 have been receiv-
ed If these expectations are realized Gen
eral Grants memoirs in the nine years that
have elapsed since he wrote them will have
REALIZED in the aggregate over 81. 800, 600
This is a partial index of the remarkable
hold of this lamcnted hero upon the popular
affection.