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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
PERSONAL SIDE OF WASHINGTON"
Largely Influenced by His Environments.
His Tendencies Toward Higher Ideals.


His Tendencies Toward Higher ideals.
In the eighteenth century games OF
chance and betting were universal prao-
tices In Virginia, and from Washington's
earliest accounts it Is known shat from
tho age of 10 he INDUCED moderately
therein, writes General A. W. Greedy tn
The Ladies' Home Journal, That most
insidous form of gambling, the lottery,
was an especial favorlte, being resorted to
for the purpose of raising funds for chari-
ty, church use or public improvements.
Active and Jealous as Washington was in
promoting plants for the public benefit or
In extending helping hand to others, ID
Is not surprising to find that the tickets OF
tho Mountain road lottery in 1869 were
signed by him, and that he spent $50
therein. He evidently did not associate
lottery tickets with gambling any more
than the modern stock broker associates
his puts" and "cals Of today with the
same vice. To his nephew Bushrod we
find him writing, Avoid gambling, .
vice productive of every possible ill.,
1t would 30 extraordinary II man OF
Washington's passionate character had 70.
Trained entirely from the use of forceful
and emphatic language. AS has boon else
where said, his language was always clean,
and, 1t may be added, never was In any
way vulgar beyond an occasional explo.
tive
These phases Of Woshington's life bear.
ing on the problems Of drink, gaming,
etc., emphasize most strongly the inevita'
bio trend that local customs and opinions
give to tho thoughts and habits Of a rising
generation. Accepting unhesitatingly the
amuseInents, habits and views of those
- Ill T. Ia.
uality in that he fell into no sloughs Of
dcspond, but that in years Of discretion
oil his tendencies were away from his age
and toward HIGHER ideals of thought and
action
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
constablee and iurymcn.

constables and jurymcn.
The body of the dcnd detective was ex-
amined. He had evidently prepared him
self for bed rs usual; hts clothes were
laid carefully over chair, and ne had
passed away in his sleep apparently with
out struggle or pang. breathed Sigh
of heartfelt relief when the investigation
disclosed no evidence of violence, and the
verdict was rendered accordingly: Death
BY heart failure occasoned by exhaustion
and ovcrwork."
My brothers funeral had been set for
the following day. and | confess to some
thing of mental struggle as TO whether
| should at once acguaint the local au-
thorities with Phillips discoveries. Skid
more. the village constable, was the last
to leave me and, as he did so, he took occa-
sion to intimate that the solution of the
murder had been pretty accurately ar
rived at, aud that, without the aid of no
highfalutin city detective"
What do you meani'' | asked quickly.
"Oh! nuthin' much" he replied. "Only
we've found out that that there Teller
Ralph was seen n walkin' up tn road in
this direction bout five O'Clock that morn
in"
w no SuW MN
"Billy Cough. | reckon he don't know
much, but lac knows enough not ter be
fooled on II Teller that's bin round here
us long as Ralph has"
With this parting shot, the local Hawk
shaw took his departure, leaving me in
considerably perturbcd at his informa-
ton. ] had begun somehow to feel salts
fed of the innocence of the young collie
gian A knfe thrust was the last meth
cd man ike him would adopt, and it
seemed TO me to bring the crime closer to
the Italians with whom my brother had
uuarrelcd Whether this impression orig
mated within myself or whether | felt
unconsciously that Phillips conclusions
were tending in that direction, | do not
know. Still, l could not deny that this
last bit of testimony was very material
rs circumstantial evidence. To be sure,
Billy Cough was hardly half-wtted, but.
us the constable said he knew Ralph well
enough not TO be mistaken on a question
of his identity.
| have forgotten to state that. immcdi.
ately upon my discovery of Phillips
death, had naturally trlegraphed Super.
intendent Sanford, and that. by his di.
rections Inspector Runsom had come up
to attend the inquest and to make III,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
-~.- - - $50. 80 -. ~-'-
Copyright, 1895. by Irving Bachelor

] tOOpyrIgit' lc'p' ny living baCnelIcE)
"Could he not have sncaked in on the
preceding day and concealed himself?" I
Hfaltered.
"He could have" said Phillips, pro.
vided he wanted to take big chances; but
ne did not"
GLOW do you know hat?" I blurted out
desperately. "Surely you cannot believe
that any of us three let him in"
81 don't" said he.
"But you said one of the inmates"
persisted, now anxious to know the worst
of his deductions.
81 did," he assented, "but was not your
brother one of the inmatesI I'm afraid
you would not do for my profession. What
do you suppose Mr.. Robert Smith got up
and dressed himself for at such an hour? ?
some time before daylight, remember. l
saw by short glance through h3 medi,
cine bottles that he was not troubled with
insomnie--"
"Never in his lifc," broke in.
"Well, then" pursued Phillips. at Is
quite clear that he got up quietly, dressed
himself, admitted some one who came by
appointment probably asked for in that
letter in the tircplace), and was killed by
the man whom he admitted. That history
seems to me to give perfect explanation
of everything, and no other chain of events
begins TO do so. If your niece. your ser,
want or yourself had admitted this person
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

The boundary line between Canada and
tho United States is marked with iron
posts at mile intervals for gro.t part Of
its longth. Cairns, earth mounds and
timber posts ara also used, and through
the forests and swamps line rod wide
clear of trees and underwood has boon cut,
Across the lakes artificial islands have
been mado to support the cairns, which
rise about eight feot above the high water
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
At the Seonco.

fearful Widow (whispering)-John,
John, is that your
Observation-Disclosures. (Aside.) Mrs.
Murphy, If We tie this mask So tight agin
III break yer face!
fearful Wdow-It ia! 1t isl The very
words he used to use to mel (Weeps for
Joy. )-Now York Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
Before the Cathode Camera.

x Ray photographer - II ats right.
Keep the cervioal vertcbre erect A little
turn of the clavcle-so land spread tho
phalanges. That's good! Now look grin
ny, plense New York Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

Charlie Youngnoodlo-Um, ah! Er, or
-erl Er--he--hel
Jewcler Ito his clerk Bring that tray
Y engagement rings here Jerry !-Detroit
Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
The Crime OF 1879.

Mrs. Pcok-What is the crimo of 1873,
deary
n. Peck-Don't you remomberP That
Is the year you roped mo into marrying
you.-Indianapolis Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
A Suitable Investment.

"a 81, 900, 900 mausoleum What waste
ful extravaganza!
"Not at all! Struckit had to find some
way to got ri'l Of his cold bones !"-New
York World
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

Vhen Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria
When ale was Child. she cried for CatoriA
When she became Miss, uhe chung to Castoria.
Wien she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
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An Initiation Hump.

THAT Is ~ very 'lne attitude" said the
Aog to the Indignant cat, but 1t DOESN'T
deceive mo for minute. You never rode
bicycle In your life. "-Indianapolis
Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
Getting Childish Things.

Leavitt-When one reaches mans os.
tate, he should put away childish things.
Millie-I suppose so. Yet some men
marry and begin to accumulate them. -
New York World
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Nearly all women have good hair, though
many are gray, and few are bald Halls
Hair Remover restores the natural color,
and thickens the growth OF the hair
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

"Whcn will you come DOWN." l asked
VERY shortly" she replied, and again
closed the door.
returned to the library, where found
Phillips aud acquainted him with the
success of my mission. He bowed anc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
Wanted o Lunch.

Landsnan (at yacht race)-Wkat' q
that craft out yondorf
River Man-That's the stakeboat.
Landsman-Row me over to 1t. I'm
hungry.--New York Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

Hamely Bacon--"I didn't hear you when
came last night"
Mrs. Racon--"You mean I didn't hear
you."-New York World.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-07-04
0RDiN.1NcE no. 10

tOf the City OF Montpelier, Idaho.)
An Ordinance for The appropriation OF
the funds Of the City Of Montpelier,
Idaho, for the year ending with the
first Tuesday in May, 1897, being the
animal appropriation bill of said City
for said rear.
Be il Ordained By the Mayor ard Council
ofhe CRY Of Montpelier, idaho.
Section j. That here be, and is
hereby appropriated from the said Con-
tingent Fund the sum Of s1050s 8oe
oEject and purpose Of paving Ne Sal
les OF officers of said City t e'sashs ssss
anv part thereof to be drawn for NO
other purpose whatever, the residue, If
any there be at the end Of said fiscal
wear, to be passed to the corresponding
fund Of said city for the fiscal year next
ensuing. s.s
Section 2. That there be, and II
hereby, appropriated from the said
Road Bridge ard Improvement Fund
the sum Of $50 over and above the an.
nual road poll tax 70 be collected in
labor by the oIerseer OF streets, for the
purpose Of improving and repairing q e
public Highways wi hin said City, the
san to be used for o other purpose
whatever, the residue, if any there be at
tile end o. said fiscal year, to be passed
to the corresponding fund Of said ei y
for the seal year next ensuing.
Section 3. 1ha. there he, and is
hereby a propriated from the said Zen
efai Fund the sum Of s75 Tor The purpose
of paving the usual and o; dihary ex-
enses OF the administration Vf aaid
CITY government in such manner l,z
Coun, il may direct, the residue. 4 apS
there be At the end Of said fiscal yNaEs
to be passed TO the CORES onding fund
OF said city for the fiscal year next en-
sding.
Section 1. That there be, and is
hereby appropriated from the said In
tideLtal Fund the sum Of $50 for the
purpofe OF paying the in idental and ex-
traor iinary expens of said city govern.
ment. such as court costs, postage. tele-
grams, light fuel, stationary, etc. the
same to De Used for no other purpose
whatever, the residue, if any there be
at the end Of said hsca7 year, 70 he
passed to the corresponding fund OF said
city for the fiscal year next ensuing.
Section 5 That there be ami is hereby
appropriated from the faSd sinking
Fund The sum OF SIC IS being baiaaee
Of the entire revenue OF said cisy as
estimated. for The purpose Of psyif:R Oh
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-07-04
Be il Ordained by the Mayor and Council
Of the City of Montpelier, idaho.

Be il Ordained by the Mayor and Council
Of fhe City 81 Montpelier, idaho.
Section l. That the rate ,f taxation
upon property within and for the City
OF Montpelier, Idaho, for the year 1896,
be and is hereby fixed at seven and one
half mills OH the dollar OF taxable prop.
erty within said City as assessed by the
county Assessor Of the County Of Fear
Lake, Idaho, in which said City is sit
ated, which said tax sh III be assessed
and collected as by the statute In such
cases made and provided.
Section 2. That all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict with this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Passed and approved at a regular
meeting of the Mayor and Council OF
said City, held therin on the 9th day
of June, 1896.
T. II. MURNANE,
Attest: Mayor.
&. L. O'CoENoR,
Clerk
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-07-04
ORDINANCE NO. rs.

(Of the City Of Montpelier, Idaho.)
An Ordinance for the General Appor-
tionment Of the Funds Of the City
of Montpelier, Idaho, being the an.
nual apportionment bill Of laid City.
Be il Ordained By the Mayor lind Council
of The City OF Montpelier, idaho.
Section l. That all moneys coming
into the City Treasury, from taxati N ],
licenses, fines, forfeitures, penalties and
any and all sources whatever, shall be
and the same are hereby distributed in
to from funds designated as follow 8,
to-wit
The Contingent Fund.
The Road, Bridge and Iml royement
Fund.
The Gener | Fund.
The Incidental Fund and the Sinking
Fund and the said funds are hereby
created and established for the reception
sf said revenues.
Section 2 That for the fiscal year
ending with the first Tuesday in Nav,
1867, the city revenues and incomes for
this period having been e-timated to
amonnt to the sum Of $4,000, the said
city revenues, incomes and moneys
arising from taxes, licenses, fnes, for
FIXTURES, penalties and from any and all
sources whatever shall be, and are here
by apportioned and divided as follow g,
to- witt
First. To the SAID Contingent Fund
the sum Of 1850, for the purpose OF
paying the salaries Of the various Off
GERS of said City,
Second. To the said Road, Bridge
and Improvement Fund the sum OF SEQ,
in addition to the road poll tax, to be
collected in labor by the overseer OF
streets, for the purpose Of paying the
expenses Of constructing. improving and
repairing the streets, avenues, alleys
and highways OF said city, and OF max
ing improvements of any and all kinds
OF public nKture, ordefed by the city
council of said City
Third. To the said General Fund the
! HuIH Vi ffO lOI usudi anu
expenses of the administration of the
city government OF said City, and other
wise as the Mayor and Council may
direct
Fourth To the Incidental Fund the
sum OF $50 for the ayment Of the incl.
dental and extraordinary expenses oi
said city government, such az court
costs. postage, teEe1rsms, light, ihei
staff nary, ETC., and not otherwise.
Fifth. To the said Sinking Fund the
sum of $16.7S tor the purpose Of paying
of the present Indebtedness on said CITY
as now evidenced by the city warrants
thereof issued in and during the years
1891, 1895 and prior to the first Tuesday
In May, 1896, to the extent and III tn
manner feraftsr indicated BY appropri
alton therefor.
! Section g. That all ordinances o
parts Of ordinances N conflict with tkf
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-07-04
Today, the glorious Fourth.

AOddy1 tIC ELOll fOul I'll.
Mrs. Rayphole has gone to Ban
croft to remain for the summer.
Mrs. Dennis Moore arrived home
from her visit to Utah this week.
Go to the City Drug store for
writing tablets and stationery Of
all descriptions. 5
H. H. Hoff7s Pioneer meat mark
ct will be closed at 10 a. M, today
on account Of the Fourth.
Our stock of syringes, trusses
and all classes of rubber goods
larger than ever. Ritter Bros.
Drug Co. 10
Hammond & Whitman have just
received an elegant line of candies
for the 4th Of July trade. See
them. They are cheap. IL
Unquestionably the finest line
of cream candies ever seen in
Montpelier. Stock new and fresh
at Ritter Bros. Drug Co. 10
You will get the worth of your
money if you attend Bishop Tai
bots lecture next Friday evening
at the Montpelier opera house.
1t is a fact worthy of notice, that
S. P. Emelle the Jeweler turns out
his repairs in a workmanlike man
ner. All work guaranteed. 16
The county commissioners meet
as board Of equalization next
Monday, and on the 18th they
meet IN regular quarterly session.
Theodore CIawsner had his watch
stolen at the round house one day
this week BY a hobo. All efforts
to locate the thief h2ye proved
futile. y
Mrs. ]. H. Rostan and Miss
Daisy Jones, the former going to
Ogden and the latter to Salt Lake.
left for Utah Wednesday for q
short stay.
A large number of our citizens
have gone to Salt Lake to witness
the carnival. The Examiner has
been unable to get the names O
many of those on the pleasure trip
Messrs. Fuller and o'Connol
have erected large 6owery at the
track for the tene6t of those who
witness the races today. PLENTY
of cold water 6a6 also be had all O.
which is gratis. The spectators
will be glad to learn Of these in.
novations.
Much of today's space in tht
EXAMINER is filed with paid
matter. The city ordinances vii
interest all in Montpelier, and ex
cept these, there is little of interest
to others. But then its printers
issue" and as We don't get a SINH
lar one very often this weeks pa
per will be pardoned.
The city council at their meet
ing last Friday evening accepted
the ordinances as revised by At
torney Chalmers and ordered then
printed in pamphlet form. severa
new ordinances were passed which
will be found in today's paper
The tax levy was fixed at sever
and ohe-h half mills on aoIIar
This wifi cover the es INC
wipe ont the existing Som,
other business wsF seted
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-07-04

The races will begin today at
l o'clock p. M, sharp.
Hires Root Beer, both dry and
in liquid form, at Ritter Bres. Drug
Co. 16
Tie quarterly report of City
Treasurer Brennan appears in
today's issue.
Compare Emelle's work with
work you had done before and see
the difference. 16
Ed Carey and wife left for Idaho
Falls Sunday. They may locate
permanently in that city.
The best of liquors for medici-
nal purposes at tile City Drug
store. All goods warranted and
the prices are low. )
Some young men of this city got
a/reprimanding from Judge Kelly
zone day this week, for riding other
peoples horses. They promised
not TO repeat the act.
DENTISTRY:-The New York
Dental Co. will open an office on
July 1st at the Golden Rule drug
store near the postolfice at Mont
pelier, where all may secure fine
Dentistry at reasonable prices. IS
A preventive is better than a
cure. Don't let the flies get into
your houses when you can buy
Screen Doors aud Windows SO
cheap at Coop Wagon & Machine
Co.
A man named Bacon, who es-
capped from the asylum at Black.
foot some time ago was found al
Georgetown Thursday and taken
back to that institution.
Fresh creamery butter, eggs
milk, cream. pie plant delivered al
your door every morning by I
Beard. Prices low and quality o.
the best. IS
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Osborn and
Louis French arrived yesterday
from Rexburg 10 spend the Fourtl
in this city.
Seekers of camping pleasure!
will consider their own comfort b,
purchasing their Tents and Bak,
Ovens at Coop Wagon & Machin,
Co.
Fourth Of July only comes ono,
a year, SO celebrate it with a ven
geance today.
Why go to Paris 10 make fina
proof when it can be done properl,
in my Office r. S. Spence II
Mary E. Tannar, NJ. D., Ph. G.
has opened drug store in tn,
Whitman building near the Post
Office with a full line of drugs
toilet articles, perfumery, etc.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-07-04
MOr1tpe1ier,

the present Indebtedness Of said City;
which is now evidenced by the City
warrants thereof is ued in and during
tine years 1894, 1896 and 1896 prior to the
first Tuesday in May thereof. in such
manner as the Mayor and Council may
by ordinance direct, but not otherwssei
the re iduc, II any there be at the end
Of said fiscal year, to be passed to the
corresponding fund OF said city for the
fiscal year next ensuing.
Section @. Thal each and every war
rant issued a ainst any OF said funds
shall specify the amount levied and sp-
propriated to tile fund hpon which It ID
drawn, and the amount already ex-
pended of such fund, and the mayor and
council shall have no power or authority
To appropriate, order, is ue OF draw any
o der or warrant on the treasurer against
any fund in excess of the amount APP
Portioned to that particular fund or
pahREwiseaihaRua heseiAAs sAanahsiatedia
sxceptss, easaaI, azi eaIss seie w
llaHh only by.a tsoaAinaa 80 II
city eonfacl.s Iii segs4a & .asssals s s
Section 7. That all ordinances OF
parts Of D. dinanees in conflict with this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Passed and approved at . EeGplaE
meeting II, - AaayeE. ID .Ean
saiia Eiiss held "A heak u abe 2GlM
81 Jane, 1896.
! seagg ~ Iii isajRefis.
Attkst Mayor.
{. f. o.C6NNoR.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-07-04

me past week mas been regu-
lar terror for heat.
The postotfice will be open this
morning till 10 o'clock.
Just received. a carload of Cache
valley Flour at Jones & Son. 10
Bread, pies, cakes, buns, and
anything in the bakery lire at the
Arcade hotel. Il
Wanted-A small girl to take
care Of baby. Apply TO J. G..
Smith, or this office.
All kinds of jewelry work done
at home and at reasonable rates at
Emflle's Jewelry store. 16.
Jbe Rich left for Chicago Thurs
day <vening, to help nominate a
freq silver candidate for president.
Paint your house with our
paints. Oils and varnishes of all
kinds cheap. Ritter Bros. Drug
Co. 10
Fishing tackle of all descrip-
tons just received at Hansen's.
Largest stock and lowest prices in
town. 8
The Montpelier band went to
Alton yesterday to spend the 4th.
The Star valley metropolis will
celebrate today in great shape.
Fishing tackle of all descriptions,
such as flies, split bamboo poles,
reels, silk lines, hooks, fly hooks,
etc, at lowest prices at Hammond
& Whitman's. Is
DIR. Schefstad, the dentist, lelt
for a few days visit to Salt Lake
Wednesday evening. While away
he will purchase large supply Of
dental goods for his trade, He ex-
poets to be home Monday.
The race track is crowded. every
day with horses in training for the
races. Some excellent sport il
promised for all who attend at the
race track today. Pools will be
sold thus enlivening the interest.
$250:-To any one who will pro
cure me a chance to cut and put
up, on half shares, so or 100 ton.
Of good hay on the bottoms neai
Paris. | have a first class outfit
Send postal to John H. Miles
Paris, Liberty or Montpelier.
Chas. Huff desires to call atteh
ton to prospective builders tha
he is prepared TO furnish estimates
on and construct all classes o
buildings. Moving houses a spec
ialty. Lowest successful bidde
for the Georgetown school house
Give him call or write if you in
tend building. Address Mont
pelier, Idaho, Is
Mrs. Della Carey will return il
a few days from Idaho Falls. Sh,
will open her photo gallery at tn,
old stand for a seasons work
Mrs. Gares's we'll known reputation
fos excellent work will bring t,
her Immediately large number o
! customers. She will be better pre-
| pared than ever TO execute fin,
photographing, having equipped
the studio with all the latest ap
pliances known to the art. Civ,
her call if You want a really fin,
photograph, or any class at photo
! work.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-07-04
dinance are hereby repealed.

ordinance are hereby repealed.
Passed and approved dt regular
meeting Of the Mayor and Council Of
said City held therein on the 25th day
of June, 1896.
P. II. MURNANE,
Attest: Mayor:
c. L. O'CoSNoR,
Clerk.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-07-04
5nRDLNANcE NO. u.

t0f the City Of Montpelier.9
An Ordinance fixing the Rate of Taxa
ton in and for the City OF Montpelier,
Elaho. for the year 1895.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-07-04

| now have PLENTY OF
MONEY to loan on first class
farm and city property
Loans closed without delay.
Easy terms and low interest.
X. S. SPENCE.
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MANOR.
Z. L. 0C6NSoR.
Eiart

Mrs A. G. Hunter and daughter
Miss Carrie, aud Mrs. Frank Rich;
ards went TO Salt Lake Wednes-
day evening TO attend the tarnis
val.