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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-13

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-13

The Eloop White star had her mast step
ped on Thursday and her sails rent 81
Frf4xr she sailed Tor Tacoma Saturday
morning for Stag ballast. and Is expected
to return rerne to-day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-13
Yachts and Yachtsmen.-

5. Closing day. Evening low inks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

annual loss of 81 100000 by fire in Vermont
This has caused tho rates of insurance to
be steadily advanced, and many companies
have withdrawn their agencies The de-
struction by fire thus far in 1895 is wholly
unprecedented. The aggregate loss re-
sulting from is fires is 1920 900. The largest
fires were at St. Adams, 100000 Burling-
ton, S25O0OO Swanton, $50 900; ST. Johns
bury, two of $4,000 each; Putney, s35, COO;
Rutland, $4,000 In addition to these
fires there have been over 100 more, swell
ing the total loss beyond tho million
mark.
According to the report of the insurance
commissioners the losses incurred in 1894
equalled nearly "a per cent of the total
premiums received, leaving a margin of
only trlfie over per cent on the aggre-
gate bushes for expenses taxes and prof
it's. OF the As companies of other states
and countries doing business in Vermont,
20 suffered losses in excess of total premi-
ums received. In one instance the per-
centage of loss to premiums received was
1905, while the greatest is shown by COM
pany that collected premiums amounting
to $2769, and suffered losses amounting to
$4,000. When it is remembered that 50
per cent of the premium receipts is con-
sidered a fair average for expenses, it
will be readily seen that Vermont UNDER
writing as a whole has been far from
profitable
But even with the prospect of increased
premiums half q dozen fire insurance COM
panies have withdrawn from Vermont
10 1ict doe
the Royal Insurance company, the Penn
sylvania Fire Insurance company, the
Caledonia Fire Insurance company, the
Insurance company of the State Of Penn
sylvana, the First National Fire Insur-
ance company and the Providence Wash
'ington Insurance company. Other com
panics may retire, but it is not expected
that there will he any marked hegira OF
insurance companies from Vermont after
this time.
What legislation will be passed at tho
next session of the Vermont Legislature
is of course uncertain, but it is predicted
that a number of charters will be sought
to enable mutual companies to take adVan'
tage of the favorable opportunity for the
organization of such companies In the
meantime it behooves the property hold
ers of Vermont to take every possible
measure to improve the con iition of then
buildings and remove everything that un
necessarily increases the fire risk. Under
the new rating each piece of property viii
stand on its own merits, outside of unfav
olablc surrounding conditions, and eacl
property holder will be able to lower hi!
rate by improving the condition of hi
building.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
PEOPLE IN GENERAL.

Gladstone finds time, with all manifold
duties, to go to church regularly, rain
or shine, every morning. To consider his
more mundane habit, it is interesting to
learn that his customary breakfast COM
prises a hard-boiled egg, a slice of tom
que, tea and dry toast. Rice pudding he
likes better than any other product of the
chefs art
The following good story is told of two
men widely known in literature, Charles
Dudley Warner lives in Hartford next
door to Mark Twain, upon whom he called
one day and invited to a walk. The hui
m0rist was inclined to refuse the invita-
ton, whereupOn Warner cited Scriptural
authority in support Of his request, quot
ing Matthew V, Al. And whatsoever shall
compel thee to go a mile, go with him,
Twain"
Col. John A. Cockerill, the journalist, is
now travelling in Japan on a bicycle, which
he finds a great help to him in his wan
derngS.
Chief Inspector Watts of the Boston
police force is said to have the finest col
lectious of clippings relating to crime and
criminals that can be found any where.
Lord Acton has a private library of 1000
volumes, which is believed to be the larg-
est in England.
The medals and other relics of Admiral
Lord Nelson have been offered for sale
at auction by his granddaughter, Niscount
Bridport.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
THE BLOOMER QUEEN.

If you're waking call me early-call me
early, mother dear:
To-morrowll be the flappiest day of all
the boomer year
OF all the bloomer year, mother the mad
dest, merriest day;
But | wonder what Robin will say,
mother-J wonder what Robin viii
say?
I'm going to put on blooms" mother
to pose on my bike in style;
And I'll ride on the lake shore, mother,
at a minute--a minute mile;
For I'm to be queen of the boomers, in
their blue and crimson array;
But | wonder what Robin will say.
mother-I wonder what Robin Will
say?
Chicago Times Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
Vcrmont's National Guard.

The people Of Vermont have always been
proud of their National Guard, but if gen
eral comments on The conduct, appearance
and service Of the troops at Camp Gov.
Woodburyare TO be accepted as criterion
there were never better grounds for such
pride than at the present time. Evidence
in the same direction is furnished by the
marks given to the various companies as
a whole for excellence of camp service as
well as to individuals for craftsmanship
and efficiency 1t is the testimony OF
visitors to the muster in Fairlee as well
as of those officially designated to inspect
the troops that there has been a marked
Improvement in Nermonts militia over
previous years as regards efficiency in
drill and evolution as well as camp ser
vice and morale.
The influences which have led to this
improvement are evident to those who
have closely watched the progress made
by the various companies during the past
wear. Increased attention has been de-
voted to drill in craftsmanship as re-
suit of the healthy rivalry following the
institution Of competitive rifle practice,
and the result has been seen in the higher
averages reached by the representatives
of the different companies. The marked
advancement in drll and appearance is
due to the close attention and the devoted
efforts Of the officers, who nave ma
these points the object of unusual soil
citude during the year, and the oihcers
as well as the troops in general are to be
congratulated on the fine showing made.
no one who visited the camp at Fairlee
can have failed to note the iniiAence on
the National Guard resulting from the
presence of force of United States troops
When a body of militia are brought into
contact with a force of highly trained
regulars one inevitable result is closer
attention to the manual, to personal ap-
pearance ana to drill on the part of the
less disciplined body. The presence of the
troops of the Third United States cavalry
from Fort Ethan Allen, and the force rep
representing the 2lst United States in
fantry at Pittsburgh was continual
inspiration to the Vermont National
Guard and the officers of the United States
army present were outspoken in their
praise Of the showing made by the State
troops,
The relations established between the
United States forces stationed in the Cham
plain Valley and the Vermont Nationa
Guard are already of the most pleasant
: character as we'll as helpful to the militia
| and When the permanent camp ground
adjoining Fort Ethan Allen is occupied
we confidently expect to see a still higher
| standard reached by our Vermont troops
: than that which so gratifed all friends OF
! the National Guard at Camp Gov, Wood
bury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
I'M {. r. G. IA a ANTS
~ q TION a. e. Bank
OF BURLINGTON, vi.
Incorporated 1850.
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general banking business transacted.
Our large resources and unsurpassed fact
lite9 enable us to receive on favorable
terms accounts Of individuals, firms and
corporations.
Ladies' and family accounts arc especial
ly invited.
SECURITY DEPARTMENT.
In this department we have special facilities
for making conservative and safe investments
for women, trustees, and those persons who
are unable or disinclined to manage their
financial affairs. When desired we will act IS
their agents for the investment Of moneys and
for the collection OF rents, dividends and in.
tercst.
We respectfully invite correspondence or an
interview with any ono interested under as
surnncGs that transactions with us will os
held in strictest confidence and matters COM
mitted to our charge viii have careful attsl-
ttOn.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Special Books for Savings issued on which
interest will COMPOUND twice u year,
DEPOSIT Receipts BRARINo INTEREST AND
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- PREFER THIS FoRM or DEPOSIT
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
Bills drawn on Great Britain, ireland and
| the Continent.
| Letters of Credit and Circular Notes issued
| for the lse of travellers, available in all parts
| Of the world, upon deposit Of cish or sstis-
| factory security. Information given.
y. L. WOODHOCSt, Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
Insurance Rates in Vermont.

1t was freely predicted soon after the
last big conflagration in Burlington and
other destructive fires in Vermont that
there would be a general increase in nsur-
ance rates in the State, and that there
would be a material addition to the list
OF fire insurance companies retiring from
Vermont There is now a movement in
this direction, but there is a general mis-
apprehension in regard to the action now
in progress. Tor instance the Springfield
Republican make this statement:
Vermont has fallen under the displeas-
ure of the fire insurance men and a gene
raj advance of 20 per cent in rates is now
promulgated by the New England Insur-
ance exchange for that State. For seve-
raj years now fire losses in Vermont have
been exceptionally heavy. Naturally un-
der these circumstances the outside com
panies have been withdrawing from the
State or reducing their risks there and
now comes large advance in rates before
pretty high The insurance men attribute
the unusual fire losses to the carelessness
of property owners and defective pipes
and chimneys."
AS a matter of fact new rates have not
been promulgated in Vermont. Insurance
mon are now engaged in re-rating risks
in various parts of the State, the work in
Burlington having just been completed,
and it Is expected that the new rates will
not be promulgated for several weeks yet.
Moreover there will not be a general in
crease in rates throughout Vermont, mas
much as some rates will be lower than
before. In Burlington, for instance, it is
believed that the average rate on build
ings will be lower than under the previous
rating, owing to the establishment of a
paid fire department, which placed Bur
lngton in class A of cities, and prevented
a general increase in rating of Is pei
cent. The rates on business and mercan.
tile risks will run from As conts to 500
per hundred for one year, according tc
location, construction. surroundings anG
conditions, while manufacturing plants
will pay $500 and $500 per hundred and
some steam mills as high as $500.
That property owners will be greatly
dissatisfied with the new rates i'm some
instances goes without saying. While il
may be unfair to take premiums so Ions
as there are few fires and then great,
increase rates or withdraw from the fielC
entirely. there is no way to compel insur
ance companies to continue business at
loss even II people were so disposed, anc
property holders will be compelled to taxi
insurance at the new rates or go with
out it.
The Influences that have led to this re
adjustment of insurance business in Yer
mont are well summarized by l.. S. Hayes
the well-known insurance man of Below
Falls. According to his tables for tho pas
four or Ave years there has been an averag
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
One Dose Cured Him.

HoTCHKIssvILLE, Conn, March 10,
1894. My brother who was here max
ing me a visit was suffering with a
slight attack of diarrhoea. He took
one dose of Chamberlain S Collie, Chol
era and DiaIrhoea Remedy and received
immediate relief. JOHN II. ROBERTS,
25 and so cent bottles for sale by Beau,
pre- & Lowry, Druggists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
Colo Promptly Cured.

CHATHAM, MASS, March Is, 1884,
\ few days ago when l had an attack
IF collie in the bowels l took dose OF
Chamberlain S Collie, Cholera and Diar
rhoea Remedy and within ten minute.
al of my collie pains had disappeared
am highly pleased with the remed
and take pleasure in recommending it
Z. BEARsE. 20 and so cent bottles TO
sale by Beaupre g. Lowry. Druggists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
MISUNDERS STOOD.

Her Father (suddenly)-Youns man, do
you play poker?
Her Young Man WerVously)-N-y-
that is to say. no sir.
Her Father (reEretfully)-Im sorry.
Some of us We're going to have a niue
game tonight, and we should have liked
to have one more take hand.-SomerHille
Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

William II. English who was candidate
for Vice-president on the Hancock ticket
in 1850 has just fallen victim to a conf
dence man in Indianapolis by buying a
bogus mortgage for $500 from the son Of
a friend" Uncle Sam is not alone in be-
ing "buncoed" occasionally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
the new 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 25,OOO
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
REPRooF OF IMPRovGDENCE.

THAT'S what I call downright eXtraNa-
gancc" exclaimed Shawtey, as he opened
the letter and looked at the little blIl
which the writer desired to have PAID
that's what l call downright eNtraNa-
gance. The idea of throwing away two
cents on postage stamps to send this 10
me, without mentioning the paper ana
enVelope!"-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
HOWARD
"a AT1OMAE B a NIX
Burlington, W.
Capital, S300,000
Surplus and Profits, 10000
RECTORS.

A general banking business
transacted.
Drafts drawn on any country
in Europe, payable in the curren-
cyof the country.
Travellers letters Of credit is
sued, payable in all parts Of the
world.
Business of out-of-town custom.
ers nas prompt and careful attcn.
ton.
U. S. bonds bought and sold
JOEL II. GATES, President.
DANIEL w. ROBINSON,
ViCc-President,
F. L. BURGESS, Cashier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

President Cleveland says he can not be
in Boston during the week of the Knights
Templar convention owing to previous en-
gagements We had no idea fishing en-
gagements were pressing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
ASKING TOO MUCH.

"Why, sir" exclaimed an enthusiastic
member of a regimental band; I'VE can
play the most intricate airs at sight.
Il should like to hear you play the
airs the drum-major puts on remarked
an unbolieving listener Answer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
NOT WHAT HE MEANT.

ENTHUSIASTICALLY my friends think
I'm smart, whatever you may say. know
that whenever ! say a bright thing they
remember ii for months
Fogg-'I should think they might. -
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

If the new insurance rates and regula-
tons in Vermont lead the authorities to
take greater precautions to guard against
fire and to apprehend and punish ncen-
diaries they will not have been promuga-
ted in vain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

1t is all very well for some of our eX
changes to tell what can be done on the
farm with electrical machinery, but what
we want to know is how the farmer is to
gather his electricity
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
MOWER AND NO MOWER.

He brought home funny lawn mower,
And ran it each morning at 4;
But the noveltee
Has worn off, and he
Perspires and pushes no mower
indianapolis Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

If the Defender should happen to defeat
the valkyrie III we suppose our English
cousins will ascribe her victory to the fact
that her sails are of British make.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

The plate glass trust is getting in its
work to good effect judging from the cell
Gritty with which the price Of glass is
mounting upward.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

Now that the wholesale grocers Of New
York have decided to fight the American
Tobacco Trust, there is likely to be stme
fire as well as much smoke.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

There is no uncertainty about Nermont's
crop of summer visitors. The summer is
not yet ended and yet the harvest is great
Now is the time to sow seed for next
years harvest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

New York authorities are making things
interesting for firebugs, and it behooves
Vermont to rise up and do likewise An
insurance man says that three fourths of
NermOnts fires We're incendiary How
long will our property holders continue to
pay for the crimes Of others in high rates
of insurance?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

Reports from the different parts of Ner-
mont as well from neighboring States
indicate that the recent thunder storms
were the most prolific in thunder bolts of
any that have visited this section for
number of years. Many buildings were
struck by lightning and q number were
destroyed by the resulting flames,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
vERY LIKE LIS SON.

ably good photo of my SOM Very like
him indeed Has he paid you for it YETI
Photograp her-"No, sir"
Elderly Gentleman-"Ah, very like him
indeed. It'd Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
SPORT IN TIE ROCKIES.

First Wyoming Rustler-"Killsl any elk
/ to-day?'
Second Wyoming Rustler-"No; it's
agin the law. Besides, its more fun to
shoot Indians. "-Chicago Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

The whislley trust dies hard and it seems
20 have as many lives as the traditional
feline.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
WHEN IT LOOKED LIKE HIM.

Don't you think the baby looks like
me, dear?" asked the proud father. We
-e-s," replied the mother cautiously. when
it's getting ready to cry. "-Washingtor
Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
HOME INVESTMENTS ARE BEST.
(From the Hartford, Ct, Tines)

,t,...,, ~, t1artcorl re ui,,as,
'U''' wv 40 ~ W
In an article entitled "Why Burlington
Is Thriving the Free Press OF that hour
ishiMg Vermont city says some Things
which are worthy of note. Burlington is
making remarkable progress, both in pop
ulauon and in development OF It's man
ufactures. Few New England cities are
doing better in these respectsThe nat
ural attractions and advantages OF the
place are no greater than they nave al
ways been. (lere the esteemed ll1nes
prints long extract from the Free Press
ltditoriaL)
There are other New England cities be-
sides Burlington, Vermont, whose growth
has been retarded by the disposition or
their wealthy citizens to invest their ac-
cumulated capital in western railroad, IL
rigation mining, and other schemes. Hun
dreds of millions of dollars of New Eng
land money have been lost which might
have been invested by the owners of 1t in
enterprises at home. These losses have
beer pretty hard to bear in many cases.
Real estate speculations in the South and
western farm mortgages have cost many
a New England investor dear, and it will
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
1t now transpires that the &C

1t now transpires that the collapse of
the building in New York city. which re-
Gently caused the death of so many poor
workingmen, was due to the fact that the
centre pillar was erected directly over an
old dry well, whose presence was UNI
known 1t is Just as fatal to rest the
foundations of d building upon an old
well as upon the sands
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

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An taxes are raid by tho bank on deposits OF
.lb0n or less. Deposits are received In sans
from 81 to $1,000, and 10 interest will be paid
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22

a DELIGHTFUL EXPERIENCE LOST
From Brooklyn Life.)
I'm going to marry her right off,
what your hurry?'
My salary isn't large enough TO stand
an engagement.