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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
The New England Candidate.

II the republicans OF Vermont could be
permitted to name the man, from among
the leading candidates for the nomination
for president, there can be little or no
doubt that they would name Thomas Il.
Reed OF Maine. They know his large
ability. They recognize his distinguished
services to the country and his party.
They trust his honesty and his fidelity to
republican principles. and they would be
proud TO see New England man ut the
head of the government. after forty years
during which the presidency has Como to
men from other sections of the country
II any New England man can be nomi-
mated, Mr.. Reed is the man, and there is no
reason to doubt that his election would
follow the nomination.
OF course doubtful things arc uncer-
TAIN" and the elements of uncertainty as
regards chances in the national conven-
ton, cannot be overlooked. They result
from the facts that great and powerful
middle and Western States have favorite
sons. and the means to press their claims
with power upon the convention; that
Now England occupies but small area
on the map of the United States, and n
small proportional space in the tables OF
population; and that there Is a serious
and we fear growing jealousy of the
influence of New England and the East
on the part of many Western politicians.
Mr.. Reeds Criends-and he has many---n
other portions of the country will have to
rally strongly TO overcome these adverse
influences, and the result must remain In
doubt till preferences crystalizc moro posi-
lively. and the currents put in motion by
the "whcels within wheels" of politics
show more distinctly upon the surface.
Some things, however are plain enough;
and nothing Is palmer than Vermont vii!
give warm and enthusiastic support 10
Mr. Reed, II he becomes the republican
standard bearer. and will roll up for him
one of the largest majorites ever given
in this State for presidential candidate.
Vermont will also give hearty and cnthu-
slastic support to any one of the sound
and strong men from whom the choice will
be made in the convention, upon whom
that choice may fall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
BETTER Fortitications.

The Venezuelan war scare caused the
loss OF many millions of dollars In this
country through depreciation in values.
but 1t has done more to prepare the public
for increased expenditures in improved
Notifications for our unprotected sea-
ports and an enlarged navy than could
any other influence short of war itself.
Mr.. Clcveland's war-liko uttcrance
brought tho people of the United States
face to face with the possibility OF open
hostilitios with an immense force OF war
ships on one hand while on this side there
are a few war vessels comparatively and
lack Of Notifications that'would require
many months to make good.
That the lesson has not been lost Is not
only being demonstrated in the press and
In public utterances of prominent men hut
official action is also being taken In the
matter. 1t Is announced from Washing
ton that petitions are pouring into Con-
gress from the leading seaports on the
Atlantic coast as well as from Charleston
Galveston, Savannah, New Haven and
other cities OF this class on our eastern
and southern coasts, while similar APP
peals are coming from Portland Oregon
Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, and
other ports on the Pacific coast, asking
for defenses from possible bombardment
from a hostile feet
Senator Squire of the State of Washing
ton had introduced bill providing for tho
erection of fortiiications at different
points previous to the publication of Pres
idont Clevelands Venezuelan message
but he has now introduced the same bill
in a now form. the principal change be-
ing that making the SS7, 900, 900 immediate
ly available for the construction OF fcrti-
iicatlons In the discretion of the president
The committee on coast defonccs is re-
colving statements from Gen. Craghill.
chief OF engineers, u. s. A.. as to work
that can be done with an appropriation
like that proposed: and also from Gen.
Flaglcr, chief OF ordnance, regarding the
manufacture of guns, mortars. gun car
rfages and projectiles There is Il dis
position to secure the consideration OF this
measure at tho earliest possible opportuni-
~ and in the present temper OF the men,
bers Of both Houses OF Congress the work
proposed will undoubtedly be authorized.
The chances are also that steps will be
Instituted looking TO q material enlarge
ment OF the navy in addition to the war
vessels already under contemplation,
The disposition which Is being manifest
ed In the direction OF better Notifications
and strengthened. navy, is significant as
well as suggestive The war scare has
passed, so that It can not be charged that
these are In any way hostile preparations.
The proposed work simply means that the
people OF the United States have suddenly
realized what gigantic destruction and loss
might suddenly be experienced by this
country and especially our seaports and
lake cities, and that they propose to make
peace permanent by being so far prepared
for war as to mako O successful attack
upon US a matter Of remote probability.
This is not only in accord with the military
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
Canadian Cattle via Vermont.

The railroads In this State have a vital
interest in the efforts being made to induce
tho secretary of agriculture TO designate
Boston as port through which Canadian
cattle may be exported. Portland has
hitherto been the port in this country
through which cattle from the Dominion
have been shipped abroad, tho restriction
o. the trade to that port having been made
for the purpose Of preventing the spread
Of pleuro-pnoumonia among American cat
tie. This, of course, diverted considerable
traffic TO Portland which would naturally
pass over Vermont railroads to Boston,
and operated in the interest of the Grand
Trunk, branch OF which system reaches
the Maino metropolis
The city OF Boston as we'll as the Yer
mont railroads and some OF the Massachu-
sets lines are therefore engagM In the
attempt to convince the authorities in the
agricultural department at Washington
that there is no reason why the govern
mcnt should continue to discriminate in
favor of Portland in this matter, md IL
advices from Washington are correct sat
isfactory progress Ia being made In this
direction.
At the hearing given by Secretary Nor
ton Saturday on the application OF the
Boston Chamber of Commerce that Boston
be added to the list of open ports for the
Canadian export cattle trade Col. d. Il.
Smalley represented the Central Vermont
railroad, and Senator Proctor was also
present. Tho Boston and Maine, the
Fitchburg. the steamship companies and
the Chamber of Commerce were repre-
scented by eX-Comptrollcr Sigourney But
ier
1t YVES pointed out by Mr. Butler that
there was no danger to American cattle In
allowing Canadian cattle and sheep to be
entered at st. Adams and Richford to be
transported to Boston and thence export
ed. He said the railways were pledged to
furnish abundant terminal facilities and
the steamship companies were ready to
show that they could and would take the
cattle directly from the cars to the ves-
sells, or arrange to have a yard on the
docks where the cattle might rest for 81
hours prior to shipment.
The chief obstacle to be overcome seems
to be the difficulty OF convincing the secre-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

The esteemed Hartford Times says that
il an English fleet bombards our coast 1t
supposes the sunncrs will have orders not
to shoot into Salem. Mass, where the
Endicotts and the family of Joseph Cham
bcrlaln's wife reside. We desire TO add
that Curzon, who is connected with the
present British cabinet will. insist that
the Letter mansion in Washington shall
be exempt from British shells, and the
Duke of Marlborough will naturally pro-
tect the Vanderbilt holdings In New York
Newport and elsewhere. Under the cir
cumstanccs it looks as Il in case Of war
British sunnors would be extremely pug.
zled to know just what Americans 10
shoot anyway.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
The Middiebury Register and Scna-
tor Morrill,.

Mr.. Battell is In no wise responsible
for what has been said in these columns
of late regarding Senator Morrill, though
we presume he entertains the same opinion
of that gentleman that he did in 1S1s.--
Middlebury Register.
The attack which the Register makes
upon the editor OF this paper in connection
with the above calls for no particular
reply. Such scurrility damages only the
man who INDUCES in it. We venture
however, the opinion that If the Register
proposes to assail with personal abuse all
tho Nermonters who arc ready to take
Mr.. Morrills part when he Is charged
with incapacity and neglect of his Sena-
torial duties, It has undertaken u large
contract
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

1t is announced that owing to tho CO.
incidence of tho annual encampment of
the Vermont G. A. r. and the meeting of
the Young Republicans at Rutland. the
latter organization will probably change
their convention to Montpelier Feb. 10.
The people of Rutland found that they
could not accommodate both organizations
and Y. NJ. c. A. entertainment with
halls and the business men of Montpelier
have offered goodly sum toward the ex-
penses of the meeting at the capital.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
THE SENATORIAL FAMILIES.
O,rom the Newark Advertiser,

Theproposed retirement Of Senator Cam
eron from the United States Senate recalls
the interesting fact that Mr.. Cameron be-
longs to what may be termed Il senatorial
family. The distinction is n unique one,
because it is shared only by four other
families, each of them more or less idcnti-
fled with the State OF New Jersey, ana two
of them conspicuously So. The live Amer
lean families which may well he proud of
the distinction of being designated as SEN
atorial families. inasmuch as the senator
ship has been held in the same family for
two generations or more. are the Gamer
ons of Pennsylvania, the Bayards of Della
ware, the Colquitts of Georgia, and the
Frelinghuysens and Stocktons of New Jer-
sey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

The New York World Of Tuesday stated
that it had received in ten hours telc-
grams from hundreds OF national banks in
the different States offering to take the
popular loan bonds on a three per cent
basis to the aggregate of si5.000Goe. Ver-
mont national banks are credited with
offers aggregating $4,000. as follows:
First National bank. Montpelier, $50. 600;
Weldon National bank, st. Adams, s2J, 600:
National bank of Barre, $40, 900; Rutland
County National bank, Rutland, 1900;
Howard National bank, Burlington. 5000.
800; Baxter National bank, Rutland, $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

We congratulate the good people OF
Plattsburgh upon the prospect OF securing
an electric road. The route laid out con-
Meeting the Hotel Champlain. the Cath
Ole Summer school grounds, the fair
ground, the railroad station and steam
boat wharves with the business portion Of
the place will ensure profitable patronage
while the road will in turn do much to
bring the distant parts of the town to-
sether and promote the general prosper
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

j. b. Thomas, son OF the American min
lister In Venezuela, 10 home on visit
and gives interesting information regard
ing Venezuela and her people. He says
the disputed territory Is rich In mines and
agriculture. and he does not think It will
be necessary for the United States commits
sion to go further than Caracas to obtain
certain proofs Of the justice OF the vene-
zuelsn claims. Mr.. Thomas says that
President crsspo . very rich, being worth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

1t is announced that an effort is to be
made at the coming session OF the New
York Legislature to amend the game laws
so az to set back the open season for
killing deer one month, having it begin
in September instead of in August. 1t Ia
estimated that there are not more than
5000 deer in the Adrondacks and if some
precautionary measure is not taken they
will soon be exterminated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

The State auditor of North Carolina has
denied an application from Il negro for a
pension from the State made on the
ground that he was n Confederate soldier
and was wounded. The law granting PEN
sions out of the State treasury to disabled
Confederate soldiers entities to pensions
only those who were regularly enlisted in
The armies of the Confederate States OF
america" and it seems that no negro was
ever enrolled as regular soldier in the
Confederate service
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
EXPLAINED.

Husband tshaving)--confound the IA
zor
Wife--What's the matter now? You're
dreadfully cross-tempercd
The razor Is so Internally dull,
Dull? Why. | ripped up an old shirt
with 1t only yesterday and 1t cut beauti-
fully.-Chicago Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

The little daughter Of Mr.. Fred Weber.
Holland, Mass, had very bad cold and
cough which he had not been able TO cure
with anything. ] gave him II 2j cent bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. says W. p.
Holden, merchant and postmaster Mt West
Hrmheld, and the next time saw him he
said 1t worked like charm. This remedy is
intended especially for acute throat and lung
diseases such as colds, Group and whooping
cough, and 1t is famous for its cures. There
is no danger in giving 1t to children for it
contains nothing Injurious. For sale by
Bcauprc Lowry and T.. II. Parker, City Drug
Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

That the prohibtory law is being more
vigorously enforced now than for some
time past in the larger towns is evident
From all directions come reports of dill
gent raids and large seizures OF liquor, and
now comes the announcement that Hotel
Rockingham in Bellows Falls is 20 he
sold owing TO the strict enforcement of
the prohibitory law in that town. Hotel
men in other towns threaten TO close up IL
the law continues to he enforced, but We
suppose That high license organs will con-
tinue to insist that liquor dealers prefer
prohibition to a license law just the same.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
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 reod about. See poge
seven. This paper has more than $4,000
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them oil.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

an ice trust in New York city. 1t Is called
the Consolidated Ice company of New
York, and Is capitalized at 81, 900 It
is composed OF the Knickerbocker. the
National, the Montauk, the New York
city. the Ridgewood and ono other Many
Of these names are familiar to residents
in this section from tho fact that these
companies secured large supplies from
Lake Champlain during the ice famine OF
few years ago. The trust will of course,
control the Hudson River Ice cut, but 50
long as Lake Champlain freezes over the
good people OF Gotham will not be without
an immense reserve from which to draw
but they may have to pay for It right
smart"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

The importation in the United States
of plants from China and Japan is for
hidden on account OF tho prevalence of
cholera in the Asiatic countries. Nearly
all of the plants that come across the Pacl-
flc are shipped in pots and In their native
soil; and earth absorbs and holds the
germs of disease.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

sio,ooc.oOo to s5,ooo,oOO, and is building
100000 residence. besides an elaborate
mausoleum. This being the case It il
probably only question Of time when
there will be another revolution in Vene-
zuela on the part of those whose cupdity
and jealously are sure to be aroused by
President Crespo's prosperity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

Vermont contains almost as large a pop
ulation as the states OF North and South
Dakota. Nevada. Montana Idaho. Wash
ington and Utah. whose aggregate popula-
ton is 1898; yet these States have sixteen
members OF the United States Senate. who
are practically solid for FREQ silver.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
THE MERCHANTS
National Bank
OF
BURLINGTON, VT.
Capital, $500, 600
Surplus, 25O,OoO|

This bank now occupies its new and ele
giant building just completed, and inyites
inc inspection of the public TO it's complete
facilities for tho rapid and inexpensive
transaction OF all branches of banking. ID
mas one OF the finest banking houses i'm the
country and no expense has been snare,
10 make the vaults absolutely imprcgnable
against the attacks of burglars fire nj
moo violence. With its large capital an,
ample resources it solicits the accounts n
Iirms corporations and individuals. an,
offers them the most liberal terms thn
their responsibility and balances warrant
Ladies' and family accounts are espccIallv
invited. Special Toller's Window for La.
dies. ~
Safo deposit boxes 10 rent and ioveIrv
plate, valuable goods and pictures received
on storage mt very moderate charge
Wits sealed and registered and n. recnIntI
given Tor same Private coupon an,
writing rooms for dealers.
Correspondence or an interview, with q
view to business relations is respectfullv
invited, with assurances that all transact
tons VIII be held in the strictest conf.
dencc and given most careful attention.
l.. +. WOODHOUSE.
Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
Mr. d. willow. ex.nostmastcr. Blnok Creol

Yr. D. Wiley, expostmastcr, Black Creek,
My, was so badly afflicted with rheumatism
hat he was only able to hobble around with
canes, and even then it caused him great
lain. After using Chmmberlain's Pain Balm
no was SO much improved that he threw away
his canes. He says this liniment did him
moro good than all other medicines ana
treatment put together. For sale at fifty
cents pcr bottle by Beaupro aud Lowry and
+. II. Parker. City Drug Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
PROFESSIONAL HABIT.

Lawyer-You say tho prisoner stole
your watch What distinguishing feature
was there abut the watch?
Witness-It had my sweetheart's picture
in It,
Lawyer-Ah, ! see. A woman in tho
ase.-Scottish- American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

With the beginning of the present year
the Empire States new constitution went
into effect, the Senate meeting for the first
time with 80 members and the Assembly
with $50 members. The reorganized Jul
dietary also began its existence with the
new year. The Supreme Court now con-
sists Of &c justices, % of whom constitute
an appellate division.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
THAT SON-IN-LAW.

Papa, George says he Is very much
worried about his income
Il shouldn't think he would worry about
a little thing like that."--Lifc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

Congressman ri. II. Powers announces
that farmers and others interested in the
First Congressional district of Vermont
can secure copies OF the last agricultural
report by sending their addresses TO him
at WASHINGTON.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.

AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.
She dressed up in her brothers clothes,
A promenade she took,
And everyone who knew her said:
How grlish you do look!'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
HE COULDN'T SAY.

The Lady-"Is this novel At one for my
daughter TO read?"
The Salesman--"I don't know. I'm not
acquainted with your daughter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
Howard National Bank,

BURLINGTON, VERMONT.
Tho annual meeting of tho stakeholder.
of this bank, for the election Of director,
for the ensuing year. viii be held at thcii
banking house on Tuesday, January II
1890, at 10 o'clock n. m.
j.. Il. BURGESS, Cashier.
Burlington, VT, January :? 1896.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
4 IL per cent.

All taxes are paid by the bank on depo-
sits of $1,000 or less. Deposits are received
in sums from 81 TO $4,000, and no interest
VIII be paid on any sum in excess OF this
amount. except on deposits by widows, or
phans administrators, executors, guard
ians, charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities
for the investment of it's funds. and sends
no money out of the State until the home
demand Is met.
No money loaned 10 any officer or trustee
of the bank.
CHARLES 7. SMITH, President.
G. j.. WARD, Treasurer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

She-"Where is my plcture?"
He--"I have 1t in my heart"
She--"Ah. i see! Cold storage Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
JUDGING FROM APPEARANCES.

JUDGING FROM APPEARANCES.
He-And did you see Monte Carlo while
you were at Nice?
She--No: papa called on him I believe,
but from his disappointed appearance
when he returned to the hotel, think Mr..
Carlo must have been out.-Tid-Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

maxims of the great Won Moltlto, and
other good authorities, but 1t is also com
mon annsn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

The FREE PRESS extends the compli-
ments Of the season TO it's numerous read
ers and wishes them all Happy New
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
THE COMMON CRAZE.

Johnny" said the boys father, IT sup
pose that You are going to hang up your
stocking next Christmas"
NO. m not" was the reply after some
thought.
why not?"
Because" he answered, looking his
father straight in the eye, you couldn't
put bicycle in my stocking. "-Washing-
ton Evening Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09

Old people often have troublesome and
persistent coughs. Sometimes you can
cure them and sometimes you can't. But
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam always
soothes and relieves the patient Old folks