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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

When you want anything, advertise in
tho new special column Of this paper Some
bargains are offered there this week which
1t will pay you to read about SEQ page
seven. This paper has more than 25,9OO
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
OUR CHAUNCEY" \ FAITUFULsER
NANT
CFrom the Montpelier Watchman)

CFrom the Montpelier Watchman)
The tidinss has reached Rutland city
that George NJ. Powers, son Of Reprcscn-
titiVc Powers, Son-n-laW of Gov Wood
bury, and for several years secretary of
the senate, intends to be Il candidate for
secretary Of state, to succeed Secretary
Brownell. A. "Chauncry" has not re-
signed, has been a good and faithful scr
want, and the people have not indicated
Il desire that he be Succeeded" where f.
the reason or necessity for any new can
didacy? There should be a better reason
than the ambition of some other fellow
to get the office.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
OMNIBUS SILENCE.

"Tho new woman," said the conservative
boarder, lis mostly talk"
Then I am to understand" said the
cheerful idiot, that she does not differ
materially from the old Sty'e of woman,
eh?"
The bachelor boarder admitted the truth
Of the contention, but the married board
er said ing.-Indanapolis Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

Columbia College observatory, Poor Of
Johns Hopkins, Wright OF Yale and 9TH
ers with whom It is a high honor 90 bc as
sociatcd. We trust that our readers may
hear frequently in the future from Or.
Loyal II. bradford. j.. 4. r. :.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
MYSTIC sHRINERs PILGRIMAGE.

White River Junction, VI, Dec. Ant.
Sinai Temple, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine
located at Montpelier, Vt, made a pilgri-
mage to White River Junction last even-
ing and conferred the order ON Il proml-
House. After the work The mobiles re-
paired TO the Junction House and plrtook
Of an elegant banquet,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
" Ell. PGT.

Marie-Whats the secret of learning to
ride the bicycle?
Meg-Reverse the Scriptures.
Marie--Ifow so?
Meg-Alvays let your left leg know
what Your right leg doeth.-Bicycle Jour
nal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

Burlington congratulates St JohnsburN
upon the prospect Of securing an electric
road. When the queen city discovers Il
Rood thing she always delights 10 help in
pushing it along.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

We oner one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh mat cannot bo
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY a. CO, Props. Toledo. O
We, the undersigned, have known +, T.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially ablo 10 carry
out any obligation made by their firm
WEST & TRUAN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. O.
WALDING, KINNAN x MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood ana mn
cous surfaces OF the system. Price I5c per
bottle. Sold lay All druggists Testimoni-
ais free.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
\ PRAYER FOR RAIN.

Dasy-Oh, mamma, may l pray for
rain?
Mamma-Certainiy. pct, I'm very glad
my little girl is sorry for the suffering
caused by the drought.
Daisy on, it isn't that. mamma; but
Sophy Joness picnic is tomorrow, ana sho
hasn't asked me- Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
EXPLAINED

Fannie" he said you arc the only
woman ] have ever loved
Clarence. how
The others" he continued were all
girls. Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
\ LABORATORY IN HIS MIDST.

y woman educated, a "ncw" girl gradu-
ateG,
He took his bride TO be.
And now he is dosparing, for his meals
she is preparing
on chemical 1ormulac.
-Philadelphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
DOUBTFUL COMPLIMENT.

our Last Rose of Summer Poet-Did you
get my book Of sonnets l sent you?
Cycliste-Oh, yes dclightful; 1 couldn't
sleep till Ia read 'em.-Punch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
REPORTS A LARGE INCREASE IN THE
AMOUNT ASSESSED THIS YEAR.
The Central Vermont Pays the Largest
Tax. the burlington savings Bank set
ond Investment Companies Dis
appearing Tho Assessments.

The years work Of the State commits
sioner Of taxes Hon. j. j. Foster, was
completed December / ana his annual re-
port of taxes assessed shows a large in
crease over that OF the year before, re-
ncctng much credit upon Mr.. Foster In
his first year of service I'm this work and
incidentally upon the administration at
large. Tho commissioner has been active
IN searching out every corporation which
should pay taxes and has been unusually
successful in preserving the State from
the suits at law which so often character
lze proceedings of this Kind.
During tn" year taxes have been as
s"Sscd TO the amount OF $3.50 3lG.GS, an in
'r"as" of SlI3Sll7 over tho year before
This indicates increased prosperity among
the concerns In the state which pay taxes
which is very gratifying to us as citizens
OF the state The largest tax assessed was
that Of the Central Vermont Railroad
company which pays a tax of Si?,iI591
ana the next in order IS the Burlington
Savings bank which pays the sum of $780,
545Sl
Tho very heavy falling off in tine
amount OF taxes collected from one class
Of corporations IS very encouraging
rather than TO be lamentcd. Investment
companies which receive money for in
vcstmcnt outside the STATE paid this year
only 500 Of taxes many of them have re-
moved from The state ana the remaining
ones report but a small business.
w" give below statement Of the
amounts paid by different kinds of corpo-
!aiions for the past year:
Annual license .................S 1921. 90
Savings banks and Trust compa-
hItS '...-........... ......... 600. 1'N, 26. ~
Railroads .............. 81. ........ 1OI S12 OF
Life insurance ................... ... 1879. Il
tl'" iu~ ttauce Observation-Disclosures. Ii301OG
Steamboat oar and trausportd-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

Unmarried femininity will be Interested
t. learn that 1895 will be the last leap
year Of tho century. Possibly this state
inent will have no meaning for the new
woman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
.ossEs BY COUNTIES TO OCTOBER l.


lnccndiary fires are divided in the differ
ent counties as follows: Addison > chit
tenden = Caledonia Bennington :. Frank
lin T. Lamoille g. Orange J.. Orleans l.,
Rutland d. Washington |, Windsor 4. total
50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
CIRCUMsTANTIAL EVIDENCE

Mrs. Goldbrick Cwho has detected -four
on her husbands coat collaU-"HoW do
YOU like the new pastry cook, my lover
TRUTH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

CAUSES REPORTED.
Total nulnln-i'

Lightning struck IL buildings during the
storm Of August mn. and caused loss Of
9o'5'. l'N the storm of September 18th, the
list shows Is buildings struck. with a loss
of $i31l,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
COLD NEATHER.

St Johnsbury. Vt, Dec. 9.-Tho mercury
ranged from 10 TO Is below zero this morn
ing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

n general banking business transacted.
rorelgn exchange bought and sold.
travellers Letters of Credit issued, pay.
able IN all parts OF the world.
opeclaI attention given to business ot
out-ot- own customers Accounts may be
opeHeu by mail and all communications
will receive prompt and careful attention
JOEL H. GATES President.
DANIEL W. ROBINSON, Vlce-Pres..
+. /. BURGESS. Cashier.
II. r. EUTTER, Assistan. Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
FIRES IN VERMONT.


The following statement OF the fire losses
OF this STATE has been prepared.
Property Insurance
N. Loss Loss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
Howard
20 atiOEa I'll
EssasaH& g
Burlington,
Capital, $500, 600
Surplus and Profits 100, 900

DIRECTORS.
JOEL II. GATES
Prest, Burlington Cotton Mills.
DANIEL w. ROBINSON
Manager Sldllings Whitneys &.
Barnes Lumber Co,
A. c. SPAULDIEG,
OF SpaudinF Kimball {. Co
Wholesale Grocers
ELIAS LYMAN,
F. L. BURGESS.
Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
CHARTERED IN 1916.

HENRY W ETITH.
Receives and pays deposits daily, ~
rosits made on either of tho first fodr business
avs Of any month draw interest from the
Isl. II made utterward interest will com
hence the frat OF the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors Ian
ist and July LIST, compounding twice year
There are no stockholders in this bank. All
he earnings less expenses, belong to deposi.
tors. The rate of interest depends on tn,
earnings, and for the post seven years has beef
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.

SAVINGS DEPARTMENT..
interest will COMpnUND twice A yc3r
DEPOSIT REcEtPrs BkAEING tNTeRrSr A s.
PAYABLE OK DEMAND Will BE ISL Cd 70 St-Ct
As PREFER THIS fohHuF uEPosIT.
FOREIGN IN IN NtIE
BIlls drawn on Great Britain, Ireland an
the Continent.
cable Transfers made to Europe
Letters of Credit and Circular Notes il
sued tor the use o: travellers aVailible
or satisfactory security. Informatlo
given.
L. Z. WOODHOUsE Cashier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
4 1.2 PER CENT.

4 1.2 PER CENT.
All taxes nre paid by tho bank on deposits Of
sl5n or less. Deposits are received in scms
from 81 to 5000, and 10 interest will be paid
on any sum in excess of this amount, except
on deposits by widows, orphans, sdminietrs-
;ors executors, guardians, charitable or reli-
glous institutions oron trust FUNDS Deposited
by order of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities for the
investment Of it, funds, and send. no money
out Of the State until the home demand Is met.
No money loaned to any officer or trustee Of
the bank.
CHARLES T SMITH, President
&. F. WARD, Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12
WANTED.

BURLINGTON. THURSDAY. DEC. Il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

\ sensation has been created in Eng
land by the discovery that the emperor
Of Germany may claim tho right OF
succession to the British throne. Tho
Empress Frederick, mother of Emperor
William, is the eldest chile of Queen Vic
toria, and inasmuch "a the English law
does not distinguish between sons and
daughters as regards the right Of sue
ceSslou. 1t is claimed that Empress Fred
crick's family would have the right TO the
hrone over the family of Prince of
Wales. And TO think that Albert Edward
has waited all these years for nothing
with no rc,ompense except salary for
himself and each member of his family
1t is now plain why Emperor William has
recently exhibited such an unwonted and
WncX planned fonduess TO- his royal grand
mother, Queen Victoria
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

Murderer Holmes claims that Piotzel will
surely turn up soon, and from various
parts OF the country come occasional ru-
mors that the alleged murdered man has
been seen. 1t is significant, however, that
Holmes claim is strikinFly like that of
the notorious Professor Webster of Har-
ward. who insisted that Or. George Park
man would soon turn up all right" and
Yet in a few weeks later Professor Web
ster confessed that he killed Parkman
in mt Of uncomfortable anger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

-Four lalr, tires
before Aprl, f.
CaVendiSh, Rut-
land. St Johns
bury. Burling-
ton. het N.eAn In
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

rerm.- ~I.Oon wear. Always In advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-12-12

HARPER'S WEEKLY is q journal Tor
the whole country II deals with the events
OF the world that are important - Ameri-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-04
THE STORIES DIFFER
DISPARITY IN sTATEHoUsE FIGHT
EVIDENCE BEFORE GRAND JURY.
Secretary King, Engineer Cain and
Custodian Grimm DO Not Agree
Governor Testiffes.

Governor Claude Matthews yesterday
morning told the grand jury what he knew
about the Statehouse fight. The Governor
was not in the thickest of the fight, and
confined his testimony chiefly to the his
tory of the custodian bill while it was in
his possession. He also told of the time of
it's departure from his office. OF its ILL
fated trip he knew nothing. Will d. Hughes,
deputy auditor, NJ n Yontz, William
Hatch and Representatives, Allen Adams
and Boardman. tits understood. have been
summoned. Mr.. Yontz, one of the Cover
nor's' northern prison directors, after the
Statehouse trouble did a good deal of talk
ing about the affair, and declared that it
was a good-natured piece of business all
around Those who saw this gentleman
that night say that he struck the only blow
in the outside corridor scr .nmage.
The grand jurors are somewhat puzzled
over the disparity between the statements
made by Myron d. King, the Governors
private secretary, and the stories told by
Custodian Griffin and engineer Cain Both
King and Griffin were on the elevator
which was for time the seat of war. 1t
is understood that the arrogance and gen.
eral demeanor of engineer Cain while be-
body. William f. English was before the
jury yesterday afternoon and told what he
knew about the Statehouse difficulty. 1t is
believed by courthouse officials that the
present grand jury will not return indict-
mentS,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-04
ID. c. BRYAN SLEPT IN JAIL.
Judge Brown VIII Pass ora Habeas
Corpus Proceedings To-day.

David c. Bryan, who was arrested Tues
day night, on a requisition issued by the
Governor of Illinois. spent last night in
the county jail All day yesterday his at
torneys bestirred themselves in his interest,
but were unable TO secure his release
Tuesday night Bryan was in the custody of
deputy sheriff. Judge Harvey, of the SUI
perior Court, having issued writ of
habeas corpus. At 8 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. Bryan, with his attorney, ex-Judge
Harper, appeared before the court for the
purpose of prosecuting his release. 1t was
shown that the prisoner was already an
swerable to the Shelby county court for
carrying concealed weapons and the attor-
neys contended that he could not be taken
out of the State while these proceedings
were pending. Judge Harvey declined to
proceed in the case in the morning but
agreed to hear the attorneys at O'clock
yesterday evening. At that hour Bryan was
present with his father and attorneys Har-
per, Duncan and Brown. Attorneys Hord
Of Chicago who arrested Bryan. Attorney
Hord filed motion to quash the writ of
habeas corpus. which the court promptly
overruled 1t was then commended that the
Superior Court had no jurisdiction in the
matter; that all the proceedings looking
toward the release of the prisoner must be
brought before the judge of the Criminal
or Circuit Court. Judge Harvey announced
that he would permit the removal of the
desired it, and it was decided to bring the
matter before Judge Brown this morning.
Bryan disliked the idea of going to Jail
last night and again offered to furnish a
$4,000 bond. Sheriff Womack would not
cept bond, but allowed the prisonerrto take
supper with his family, detailing deputy
sheriff to accompany him to his home At
o'clock last night BRYAN, with the deputy,
walked to the Jail and was locked up. Elk
Judge, Harper, one of Bryan's attorneys,
said, last night, that he did not know of
yesterday morning. The attorney went to
Shelbyville yesterday and satisfied himself
davit was served on Bryan for carrying
concealed weapons last Saturday. He went
to Sheibyville, ostensibly to visit his broth
er-in-law. E. K. Adams, and while there
exposed the end of pistol which he had
in his pocket. He remarked that he re-
GREETED the occurrence as he feared the
citizens would take him for cowboy. Satur-
day afternoon. while in the courthouse, he
was arrested by the sheriff of Shelby coun-
ty. He gave bond for his appearance from.
day to day until the case should be dis.
posed of.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-04
A REMARKABLE CURE.
A Case of Piles Of Eighteen Years.
Standing.
cured by the Pyra,nl.l Pile cure.

There are plenty of pile cures which give
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piles but there is only one which can be
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Pyramid Pile Cure
Endorsements and testimonials are re-
ceived daily from men ands women whose
integrity and reliability are above question.
and in this connection a letter received
from the Rev. Jas. FL. Nesbrook, of
BOVINE Mich, may be of interest TO pile
sufferers who have sought in vain for
cure. He says:
l have used the Pyramid Pile Cure. and
know that 1t is all that is claimed for
II. l had been troubled with piles more or
tried other remedies. but the piles grew
worse until about ten months ago 1 used
the Pyramid pile Cure. It gave almost
instant relief. and ! have been free from
piles ever since.--Rey. Jas. II. Wesbrook.
The remedy seems TO act equally we'll In
every form of piles. blind, bleeding, pro-
truding itching. III stops all pain almost
immediately. aliays irritation and removes
conptination. and any one who has suffered
the annoyance and pain OF a rectal trouble
Will appreciate the excellent results which
invariably follow the first application of
the Pyramid.
The Pyramid pile Cure Ii prepared by the
PYRAMID Drug Company, of Albion. Mich.
and for sale by druggists every where Two
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-04

for the defendant to prove by competent
e s that before the words complained
OF were spoken he claimed that the pIainti7f
had wronged him out of an amount ar
money IN partnership business and thar
Inc, Inc parties who heard the words spoken
words In reference to the partnership bus
mess and did not intend to charge the
eomnians With as e5e na,,d An answer to
transactions alleged therein were known to
an who heard the words spoken and that
erence thereto and that the words were
l7i7s. carskaddon VS.. city Of South Bent.
st. Joseph G. 6. Appellants petition for
a rehearing.
ice
ESQ. Iarief VS.. Parsons. Madison &. Z.
= - =. p aa dl,u h;ch ~ i psar,, isoss'
20 Withstand demurrer because of de-
f fe or imperfect averment only of a
assumption that every fact alleged in q
So con ano sucn o1nef Ihcts not aegen
those aileg ar heie the basis for the inn
structions of evidence have proved. z. The
particular thing which CHI IS preesum , TO have
be implied from ,ls the e. allegations on record
,ghara yoa als facf 10 lacking the nleaS
ing is not cured by the verdict. 3. The
remedy Tor lndennlIehess 10 py hiotion 10
MAKE a1s more S9ilc. ,t.,;o, 9 e. peversaa
'l: S,di ". IioCs -. a. +or,-ee ,,i,.s,
DAVIS -. Inc statute py az III ms 49,. t
me hen upon proper no.nS .,;,aa fa, ~ h,,i1p,
idl men Tor maleriais III ~ ~ ,,e ,hnra
ing 70 the eAteIl tiiaL s,at ra1,,,;re tbat
IN Ihe statute aTes . oc or nrnye thai
he flrnished The the materials upon the credit
of the building. If he furnishes them for
the building and they are useu ~ +h !. ai ,'
the Improvement is being MADE by IT., tne eau ah,
thority and direction OF the owner tne Tign az
to the lien attaches. s. a mechanc n1 ~ ~
not creature of a contract, out OF ldw'
1885, Holmes VS.. HENDERSON. LaMr ss 'sv,o ~,
c. Reversed. ReinhaFo J.-iseV 1T s upo ~
the authority OF the OPINION ~ 'i'e ease -
1a5e r e. G. Railway Company VS..
t4e1.Sr;nLs N M ~ G. e. Affirmed Gavin.
~ Where a marty files a motion to d.
20, . vnrdict in his favor he valves any
,ro,. IN he ruling by subsequently procced-
irs ~ IN rodl1ne evidence on his behalf. 2.
T,a ~ oesar,;on ~ a fact in the motion for
= M new v't trial is not enough to authorizzs
TINS eour. 70 t ao Hi of exceptions. g. Tho
niaintiff in suit for malicious prosecs-
tinn is not required to show that the find
ing Of the Mayor was not supported py
sufticent evidence All he is REQUIRED to ,, DO
~ - - he eviderce that the prosecution was
cammauced without probable cause and II
;s nnnnnefent for the jury TO lnIer mance
100 ~trI1 &c
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-04

THE COURT RECORD.
Supreme Court.

17siS. l., l.. & St. /. Consolidated Rail-
way Company VS.. Miller Floyd c. c.. Az
firmed. Hackney. il. An allegation of
knowledge on one side and its absence on
the other may be made in general terms
and ii will not only include actual but
constructive knowledge ,. An employer or
master will be liable for an injury done
IL his own fault was the proximate cause
of the injury.
171ls. CARMEL VS.. Hallett Porter C. c.
Affirm ed. McCabe, C. jim order for 4 bin
of exceptions to become part of the record
the statutes require that the date of present
action shall be stated in the bill of ex.
ceptions and not in the margin or on the
back of the bill.
1912 Speaker vs.. Jenners. Tippecanoe c.
G. Affirmed. Howard. i'll. sheriff ;
deed cannot. y procured until after the
expiration of the year of redemption. 2. A
purchaser at sheriffs sale takes no better
title than the mortgageors had themseivea
3. A purchaser at sherifIs sale who holds
the property over one year without redemp-
ton becomes vested with the title to the
property at the expiration OF the year and
may dispose Of the property at any time
afterward.
1725i. Mccormick ~. sweeney. Harrison z.
6. Reversed. Monks. J.--1 1t i propes