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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
The MERCHANTS
National Bank
OF
BURLINGTON, VT.
Capital, $500, ZOO
Surplus, 25O,Oo(

This bank now occupies its new and ED
CANT building, just completed, and invite|
the inspection of the public to it's compile
facilities for the rapid and inexpensly|
transaction of all branches of banking |
has one of the finest banking houses in til
country and no expense has been spareI
20 make the vaults absolutely impregnabI
against the attacks Of burglars. fire q
mob violence. With It's large capital an
ample resources 1t soicits the accounts !
firms, corporations and individuals, an'
offers them the most liberal terms ths
their responsibility and balances warrant
Ladies' and family accounts are especial
invited. Special Teller's Window for Id
dies.
Safe deposit boxes to rent and jewelr
plate. valuable goods and pictures receive
on storage at a very moderate chargy
Wills sealed and registered and a receilI
given for same. Private coupon ar}
writing rooms for dealers.
Correspondence or an interview with
view to business relations, Is respectfulu
invited, with assurances that all transa
tons will be held in the strictest con1
dence and given most careful attention..
L. Z. WOODHOUSE,
Cashier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

The coolest day ever recorded in Ver-
mont was Sunday. January 6, 1884, when
the arctic figure of so below zero was reg
istered by two spirit thermometers at
Barre, and 40 was recorded at Bradford
and several other places. In this city that
day was not as cold as some others, the
mercury standing at 90 in the morning
The coolest day on record in Burlington
In forty years was February s. 1s6l-when
temperature of 80 was recorded at 7
q, M; IA at noon, and 80 at d. m, In
January. 1866, there was a remarkable
cold term of four days. from the 9Th to
the sth inclusive, during which the ,mer-
curry did not rise above ten degrees below
ranging, at the hours Of observation at
morning. noon and night. from Ill to pa
Nothing like this, for sustained severity
Of cold, has been known in modern times
at this point.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
The Republican City Caucus.

The republican city campaign was for
mally inaugurated on Saturday by rous-
ing caucus, and the attendance and en-
Indictment weather Is considered. as to
point to one of the most spirited cam
pagns ever waged by the republicans of
Burlington. 1t was a foregone conclusion
that there would be but one name pre-
sented to the caucus for mayor, and the
large attendance can, therefore, be ex-
planned only by the existence of genuine
interest and enthusiasm on the part Of
republican voters. All classes were rep
resented; IL any factions ever existed they
failed to make their appearance, and the
proceedings were as harmonious as they
were enthusiastic.
The vote by which Hon. Hamilton s..
Peck was made the republican candidate
for mayor was one of the largest given a
nominee for the Office in this city in a long
time; there was not a single dissenting
vote, and the 'strength thus indicated to-
gether with the spirit which characterized
the caucus show that Judge Peck has
marked elements of strength as a candi-
date before the people. He has been q
resident of Burlington so long and has
filled public Office SO ably and efficiently
that the people know just what to expect
from his administration of our municipal
AFFAIRS. The campaign has opened aus
piciously and we predict that the republic
can candidate for mayor will be found
just as strong ut the polls as he proved
himself to be In the republican city eau
Gus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

call is out. signed by Hon. George r.
Edmunds. John II. Converse. Mayor War
wick Of Philadelphia, ex-Gov Pattison of
Pennsylvania Bishop Foss, Rev. DR.. Con-
we'll, the president of the University OF
Pennsylvania and Of Haverford college.
and many others Of the first citizens of
Philadelphia. for conference, to be held
In Philadelphia on Washlngton's birthday,
to discuss International arbitration as a
more reasonable. humane and satisfac-
tory means Of settling disputes between
nations than war, and to advocate the i'm
portance Of any earnest and prompt effort
towards the creation Of an international
court OF arbitration between Great Britain
and the United States 1t cannot fail to
be an important and influential meeting:
and 1t is quite proper that such a move
ment should start from the City of Bro
therly Love.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
AN EXPLANATION.
(From the swanton Courier,)

In sort of a stage whisper brother
Whitney of the Northfield News remarks
why this awful silence on the lieutenant
governorship question? Everything is
quiet on that subject just now that as, the
late lamented Mr.. Ward would say. vol
could hear clothes pin drop"
The truth Is the boys are In hiding be,
hind the barns and fences until Joe Bat.
tells grand aggregation, with his politica
paralyzer and Day Of Judgment cart, goes
by.
THE elephant now goes round. etc."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

Vermont is comfortably fixed in the way
of candidates for State offices this year.
but the Green Mountain State is not in
the same class as Illinois, The Prairie
State claims ito have ten bona fide candi-
dates for governor, six for lieutenant-gov-
ernor. eight for treasurer, four for secre-
tary of State. and an unlimited number
for other positions. 1t Is believed that
Tanner will win the republican nominal
ton and THAT the nomination will be equiv
alent TO an election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

The Canadian exodus to the United
States continues: A letter from Kamo-
uraska, below Quebec, quoted in a Mont
real despatch, states that upwards of fifty
families belonging to the parishes of
Kamouraska and st. Paschal are prepar-
ing to remove to the United States, and
that since last fall from hundred and
fifty to two hundred young men from the
same parishes have already gone. 1t is
added that as soon as spring sets in
twelve hundred more of the population of
the county will take their departure
villages have been almost depopulated by
emigration, and in several the schools have
had to be closed, for want of pupils.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
4 IL per cent.

All taxes are paid by the bank on depo-
SITS of $500 or less. Deposits are received
IN sums from 81 to $1,000, and no interest
VIII DO 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 tho investment of its funds. and sends
no money out of the State until the home
demand is met.
of the bank.
CHARLES p. SMITH, President.
c. +. WARD, Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
SPECIMENS OF WILLS.

"In bee half of Louise" a testator pro-
vides that certain property shall remain
while she shall pay 5000 each ito the fol-
lowin ares" He was evidently aided in
preparing his testament by local magis-
trate, who says: II do hear by sertify that
this is a true statement made be for me
l being q qualified justis of the
peace"
Another will reads as follows: "Croll-
depdro. february g. 1892 this is to serifey
that lie levet to mey wife Real and persnal
and she TO dispose for them as she wis.
Patrick Donohue'
Still another will provides for a remain
der as follows: THAT after her Dead my
beloved Children on their executor admin
istrator shall divite the same chair and
chair alike"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

A few months since the British press
stated that the appointment of the Ven
ezuelan commission by the president
would be regarded almost as a declaration
OF war; whereas at the present time our
English cousins are anxious to furnish ev-
idence to the American commission. Now
you are talking, John.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

Now that Corbett, the whlom pugilistic
champion, has been knocked down stairs
by an engineer. IT would seem to be need
less for him to go to the trouble of chal.
longing the winner of The Fitzsmmons-
NDaher contest. especially as there is no
prospect of a determining struggle between
the two WORTHLESS referred to adjectivey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
BURLINGTON. THURSDAY. FEB. 20.
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 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, 1896-02-20

Allen T. Dodworth, who died In Pasa-
dena. CAL. on Wednesday night. was one
Of the best-known band masters in this
country for a great number OF years. He
was born in shefield. England, coming to
this country with his parents when a
child. His father and himself. some fifty
years ago, organized the famous Dod-
worth's band, long the best Of Its kind in
the country. and In great request. not only
IN New York. but in Now England. Penn
sylvsn1a, Maryland. Ohio and Virginia. It
played first in Vermont. vt the commence
msnt Of the University OF Vermont. In
1sl7s when the students OF the senior ana
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

n general banking business transacted.
roreign exchange bought and sold.
travellers Letters of Credit issued. pay
sDie In all parts Of the world.
opeciai attention given to business OF
customers. Accounts nay be
opened by mall and all communication
VIII receive prompt and careful attention.
JOEL II. GATES. President.
DANIEL w. ROBINSON. v.ce-Prest.,
It. Z. BURGESS. Cashier.
II. I. RUTTER. Assistant Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

IT is arthoritatively stated that George
NJ Powers will not make contest for the
republican nomination for secretary of
State. but If the republican convention
sees fit to tender him the nomination he
will, of course, accept This is a commend
able position to take
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

Mr.. d. Wiley, ex.postmaster. Black Creek.
N. Y, was SO badly afflicted with rheumatism
that he was only able to hobble around with
canes. and oven then it caused him great
pain. After using Chamberlan's Pain Balm
he was so much improved that he threw away
his canes. He says this liniment did him
more good than all other medicines ard
treatment put together. For sale at fifty
cents per bottle by Beaupre and Lowry and
y ". Parker City Drug Store
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
s45 FIRES IN VERMONT IN 1895

Through the kindness of L. s. Hayes of
Bellows Falls The Insurance Standard
gives Its readers the following summary OF
the Vermont fire loss for 1895 The list
from which this summary is compiled COW
ers fires OF every grade in amount Of loss,
and owing to the excessive number OF fires
causing less than $4,000 damage. it's total
exceeds the estimated amount
for that state published by the The Stand
ard some weeks ago:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

In another column win be found a COM
munication from the State Board of High
way Commissioners calling attention to
the desirabhity of towns re-electing road
commissioners who have proved them
selves competent and efficient public SER
wants. The suggestion is a good one for
obvious reasons. and 1t is to be hoped that
1T will be acted upon whenever such a
course Is possible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

Junior classes used to engage and pay for
the commencement music Each seniors
share Of the expense Of the music that year
was between $40 and $50, but the appear
ance of Dodworth's band was a great
musical event; and the young men counted
the glory of bringing 1t to Burlington
worth the cost.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

DR.. Nansen's wife is reported to have
less faith in the report of her husbands
discovery of the North Pole than is enter
tanned by scientists. When a mans wife
does not have faith in him 1t is time for
him to 60 to discovering in earnest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

While we of Vermont are experiencing
one of the coolest snaps of recent years
the people of Australia are complaining
of terrific heat, 10 degrees in the shade be-
ing reported by our antipodes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
HOW THEY SHOOK HIM.

GLOW did you get Borely out of your
whist club--dd you ask him to resign"
mo; we didn't like to do that but we all
resigned excepting Borely and then we all
got together and formed new club
Harper's Bazaar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

The impression seems to be gaining that
II DR.. Nansen has discovered the North
Pole, he should bring 1t south with him
and set 1t up where 1t will do some good.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
THE YOUNG DANSEUSE.

A step or two across the floor:
A glance at rows of iilmy lace
As loftily she kicks her feet
Toward a charming upturned face.
a form so 1.-THE and graceful.
Quite fairy-like she seems
To him there is none like her.
Her vision haunts his dreams.
As skyward roam her dainty feet
He in the back ground does adore:
For she is his little grandchild,
Aged 6. He's g.
Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
THE NEW RUG.

Mrs Bilter-"Willle has your mother
been buying a new rug"
Willie Slimson-"Yes. You wouldn't
know there was hole in the carpet now,
would you?'-Detroit Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
LOOKING AT THE BRIGHT SIDE.

wasn't 1t splendid" said the wife of the
Turkish officer, that the sultan should
raise your salary?"
"Ye-es," was the reply of the man who
had cause to doubt. II suppose it's nice
in one way. You can afford to give me
more expensive notwithstanding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

The story in the papers about DR.. w. s.
Webb building a house at Scarborough is
without foundation. He says Vermont
and Shelburne Farms are good enough for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

TEN PER CENT PER ANNUM-AND
PROBABLY MUCH MORE-SECURED
ny DIVIDEND RESERVE FUND
OF U. 8. GOVERNMENT BONDS.
This absolutely safe and highly profit
able investment Is constituted by the Pre-
ferred Shares of the
MOTHER LODE CONSOLIDATED GOLD
COMPANY.
We arc instructed to invite applications
for the remainder Of 100000 Shares at the
price OF 81 per Share. We strongly recon-
mend them a. sure to 80 to high figure
this year.
eMMENe, APPLETON d 90,
(Members Of theme York Mining Exchange)
I broadway, New York.
A,lt =.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
THE LEADING DAILIEs FOR CIRCUIT.
(From the Fair Haven Eera)

With vermont's leading daily newsoa-
pers on his side. Major orout ought to get
there with both feet. Il. .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
IIEARTLESS.

Sing a song of Sylvia,
A packetful of lies
Four-and-twenty falsehoods
Laughing In her eyes.
While. her eyes are open
She means to have fling:
Now Is she not a pretty bird
To have upon string?
London Pick-Me-Up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

National
Bank,
Burlington. VT.
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
JOEL II. GATES.
Prest. Burlington Cotton Mills.
DANIEL w. ROBINSON,
Manager Skillings. whitneys a
Barnes Lumber Co.,
A. c. SPAULDING.
or spaulding. Kimball & Co.,
Wholesale Grocers.
ELIAS LYMAN,
F. e. BURGESS, '''
Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

Ask your physician, your druggist and
your friends about Shiloh's Cure Tor Con.
sumption; They will! recommend II.
Church Street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
A STUDENT OF HUMAN NATURE.

Miss Passe (aged 4Q)-"I wish to see a
hat"
French Miliiner-"For yourself miss?"
Miss Passe-"Yes"
French Milliner--"Marie, run downstairs
and get me re hat for 20 ladies between is
and % years. "-Tid-Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

I pssn's Rhs ana stis pills, absolutely cuvs
,:ssssSiSs' s.s and S'or''"s s. sssxsaiEs''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

Halls Hair Remover contains the natu-
raj food and color-matter for the hair, and
medicinal herbs for the scalp. curing gray
ness, badness. dandruff and scalp sores.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
LEARNING THE LESSON.

Hubby-"When I first got married I de-
termined to have no large iteme of expense
In housekeeping. but l find after all. that
1t Is the little things that count"
Batch-"How many have your"
Hubby-"I have four."-Detroit Free
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20

@. F. WARD, WILLARD CRANE.
j. l.. BARsTow, A. q. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posits made on either of the first four BUSH
ness days Of any month draw interest from
the 1st If made asterward interest will
commence the first of the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors
Jan. LIST and July list. compromising twice
year. There are no stockholders In this
bank. All the earnings. less expenses, be-
long to depostors. The rate of interest
depends on the earnings, and for the past
seven years has been
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
Burlington
Savings Bank.

CHARTERED IN 1s47.
Deposits Dec. 81, 1896, So, O85, 7O8.84
Surplus 262, 1898
Total Assets, $5,327, s87.57
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
Two Lives v

' JAS. BRIDGES.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

The third annual commence nent ex-
e~rcises OF the Norwegian Lutheran
college OF Sioux Falls took place on
Tuesday last, when the institution
graduated a class of three. During the
year there has been nearly one hundred
students in attendance at one time, and
the total enrolment was considered
more. Prof. 81. B. Hustvedt, who has
been president Of the institution since it
began, rendered his resignation which
vas a cause Of much regret, He goes to
a larger field. The incoming senior
class numbers eight and the past year
has been the most successful in the his
tory OF the school. The graduates were
Magnus II. Tideman Of Baltic, s.. D.,
Miss Anna Dahl Of Gayville, s.. d., Miss
Julia Langnes, OF Baltic, s. D. The
Sal lta:o-ywas delivered by Mr.. Tideman
in English.
or the others, the Press says. Miss
Dahl gave an essay in Norwegian on
Luther the Educator. Luther, she
said, spent much of his energy and inter.
ests in building up schools, and it was
his belief that by 80 doing only could re-
form be made substantial and perman-
ent. In education she found the basis
OF all true progress and all lasting reform
Miss Langnes gave the vaiedictory in
English. This was one Of the finest OF
the sort aver heard in Sioux Falls, and
would have been a credit to any college,
She gave a resume Of the school ex.
perience, touching on the Importance OF
the hour, and gave her class some good
advice for the future. Her deliv'
cry was excellent, as was also that Of the
other two graduates.
All Of these students are qualified te
do parochial and state work. This be
ing one OF the best schools in the state
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

At the state fremen's tournament at
Canton this week, the Yankton team
carried off the honors for the best ap-
pearance and the Mitchell running team
werelpresented the keys Of the city.
Double mems coupling contest was
won by Fox and Magner, OF Yankton,
time, 4 seconds.
Green hose receive cities entered
run one team at a time against time
purse $50, Ce%nterville won first in 81
seconds.
Single.men's ladder contest-Mitchel
boys had the only ladder and would MOI
| allow the others to use it until they hat
won first. Won by Earl Rogers o
Mitchell, time, 5ss seconds.
Strs,ght-away 100 yards race won b!
Armour team in IL 35.
Chiefs race, so yards foot-won b,
Chief Helgerson OF Canton in 6 seconds
Green hook and ladder race, 200 yar'
course, won by Yankton team in 3
seconds.
! Free for all foot race, ten entries
Pierre won in 10 seconds.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

to lasting individual liberty, leaving pos
terity to take care OF itself, standing by
the republican party and Mckinley, we
cannot help giving credit of sincerity in
purpose to those who, believing in all
things else as we do, differ with the ma
jorlty of the republican party on the
financial question. TO them it is no
doubt a great political mistake 80 far as
personal ambition is concerned and for
this reason We are inclined to give them
the greater credit for purity OF motive
and sincerity Of purpose. They com
mand our respect and the solemn STEP
they have taken cannot be other than
ultimately productive of good to this
great nation. They are doomed to de-
feat, however, in the present campaign