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Present for Mrs. whitney.

NEWPORT r.. T.. Dec. THE kncwer
cottage OF the cliffs was sold 10 Harry
Payne Whitney. son-sn-aw Of Cornelius
Vanderbilt. this afternoon. The price was
a quarter OF a million. Mr.. Whitney viii
preserpt the property 10 hts wife.
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SALT LAKE Dec. "A special 20 the
Tribune from Butte. Mont, says: Judge
Knowles tonight signed the final decree
for the sale OF all the Butte & Boston
properties by the receiver. Capt. Coucn's
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resignation as receiver was accepted. icav-
ing J. t. Forbes the sole receiver. The
sale Includes the properties covered by sila
mortgage OF the Massachusetts Loan d
Trust Company and other claarna.
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LIFTED BY DYNAMITE.
FIENDIsH ATTEMPT At MURDER
AT PAINE. SKAGIT COUNTY.

Bag of Explosives Converts La
Plant Brothers Lodging House
Into SpIfnter~-The Three occu-
pants Are Hurled High Into the
Air. but Escape yninjured-Cem-
manity Greatly Excited Over the
Attempted Homicide.
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FOR REST-The store now occupied
by the VI =. PeaSe Millinery Co, s. First
avenue Apply 10 n & X CsottStetr.
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Good Points In the Tariff Law.

7 desire 10 refer 10 the statement. else
where made. concerning the governme nj 8
receipts ana expenditures. for the purpose
OF Fenturing upon some sugges IONS
touching our present tariff law and It's
operations. The statute took effect on the
2sth day OF August. 1884. Whatever may
be its shortcomings IS a complete meas
IRE OF tariff reform. Ii must be conceded
that II has opened the way TO freer ana
greater exchange OF commodities between
the United States and other countries ana
thus furnished a wider market for our
products and manufactures The only
entire fiscal year during which this law
has been in force ended on the 30th day
OF June 1895. In that year our imports
increased over those Of the previous year
more than s6,5o90tD. while the value OF
the domestic products we exported and
which found markets abroad was nearly
So 600 ,e0 more than during the preceding
year. Those who insist that the cost 10
our people OF articles coming TO them
from abroad for their needfui use should
only be increased through tariff charges
70 an extent 10 meet the expenses or the
government as well as those who claim
that tariff charges may be laid upon such
articles beyond the necessities OF the gov
eminent revenue and with the additional
purpose or iucrea sing their price III our
markets so as TO give American manufac-
turers and producers better and more
profitable opportunities, must agree that
our tariff laws are only primarily lustihed
"a sources OF revenue to enaoie the gov
eminent TO meet the necessary expenses
OF it's maintenance. Considered as TO It's
81 fficiency in this aspect, the present law
can by no means fall under just con-
demnation. Durng sfhe only complete
fiscal year 81 ITS operation II has yielded
nearly s.. 600 0o1 more revenue than was
received from tariff duties in the preced-
ing year.
There was nevertheless a deficit be-
tween our receipts and expenditures of
little more than 81. go coo, which, how
ever. was not expected.
The situation was such In December,
seven months before the close of the fiscal
fcrctod a deficiency OF 81. 000. eG0 The
great and increasing apprehension and
timidIty of business circles and the de-
preston ia all activities intervening since
that time resulting from causes perfectly
well understood and entirely disconnected
with our tariff law or its operat ton. Sc
riously checked the imports we would
have otherwise received and readily aC-
count for the difference between this esti-
mate ~ the secretary and the actual defi-
cheney. we'll As for a continued deficit.
ard IL must he confessed that we could
hardly have had more unfavorahie Pc
rod than the last two years for the col
lection Of a tariff for revenue. We cannot
reasonably hone that our recuperatiOn
from his business depression viii be sud
den. but u has already SET Sra with a prom
Use Of acceleratiou and continuance. be-
lieve our present tariff law IL allowed r
fair opportunity. VIII In the near future
Weld a revenue which. with reasonably
economical expenditures Will overcome all
expenses.
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fhvoBgh this process TIE result desired
may 80 limited extent ne aeearsTs shed
The eivI service rases As amended Dur
and uniform method % promotion oasing
eligibility 20 better positions apoa demon
STATED efficiency ami faifhfuiaess- The
absence OF nxed rules on iris subject has
been a 2 iuarrnSty II she system more and
rscre apparent rs is other benefits have
baen better appreciated. The advantages
% civil service net f7aesz IN their business
aspects are 100 well understood 20 require
argument Their application has become
. necessity % the executive work Of the
gct ern1srf
But those who gain positions through
the operation CT IN ese methods should De
made % understand that tie non-r8r tssan
scheme through which they receive their
appointments demands from them. BY
way OF reciprocity non-n partisan and
faithful TasT1ofua Zee OF duty under every
administration and cheerful fdehty 20
every chief While they should be en-
couraged 20 decensly exercise their rights
OF citizenship and &c support through
their suffrage the political beliefs they
partisan employee who loves political tur-
mol and contention or who renders lax
and grudgtng service 20 IA administration
not representing his political views should
be promptly and fearfessly dealt wifh in
such a way as 10 furnish 3 warning 70
Others who may be likewise disposed.
The annual report Of tire commissioners
VIII De duly submitted and commend the
important matter they have in charge 10
the careful consideration Of the congress.
Interstate Commerce Commission.
The interstate commerce commission
has during the last year supplied album
dant evidence Of its usefulness and the
importance OF the work committed 10 its
charge. Public transportation is a uni
versai necessity and the question OF just
and reasons bic charges therefore has be-
come one OF vital importance. not only 20
shippers and carriers but also 10 the
vast multitude Of producers and consum-
err The justice and equity OF the prin-
siple embodied In the existing law passed
FOR the purpose Of regulating the charges
are everywhere conceded. and there APP
pears 20 be no question that the policy
thus entered upon has an important
place IN our legislation. As the present
statute when enacted was IN the nature
OF the case more or less tentative and ex-
perimentai. Il was hardly expected TO
supply a complete and adequate system.
While its whole some effects as manifest
ed have amply justified the enactment, IL
Is evident that all desired reforms in
transportation methods have not been
fully accomplished.
In view OF the judicial Interpretation
which some provisions Of this statute
have received and the defects disclosed
by the efforts made for It's enforcement,
its revision and amendment appear 10 be
ess entail, 10 the end that II may more ef-
fectually reach the evils designed to be
corrected. | hope the recommendations
OF the commission upon this subject VIII
bs promptly and favoraby considered by
the congress.
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TO CrRE 4 cold IN ONE DAY

TAX. Laxative Brono Qulalns Tablets
Druggists refund money Il IL fails 20 cure.
aIs
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daring usurpation of territory exciies the
governments attention. II is inevitable
there will be a conflict.
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TIRE rrVEFcss made tn ctv.l service re-
farH cails fer the utmost CteEFatu tAtton
II has sarylstd the doua,s af SIS friends
as West as the rAur1r &c SIS enemies. and
Aas s -ue3 permanent pace amQnE -ae
asa uetcs te>s ned - clesT scrvicr. TAe-u
are ucN ia tss c1WQ etitisc s.assi1ed ser
hztf of taeEr aaNC been included iu cikl
sssstc s from tleac 10 time s-acf March e.
tss& rrost radscAs ana sweeping sNtf--
ssaa ass u4afr ak executive ortter dated
the 6ta Say 20 MaN ~ N fotlrtl--sass
E1ss ss1Astersatps we're NOR tnClG3c4 In gre
statement 81 nav * sal1 thas Qrscslcs.. IS
sffTfre l4w ave BOW classified Aaard NJ
reasons exist sfr Including rhsss roStf,as-
tersalpf, tsasr3 upoa economy. improved
service au4 the Fsase and 4ufet % fhe
HesE asssra,sea a. aoWtNeg. obstacles pre-
NFat sNca actsoa at present Z earnestly
aae tatt resEfr+r stta- ~f Bout s1. l12tss 4
fass sftste auera eftH tttws So ad .Elaf thU
so permit &n pfvrer cases "a cun~a5s .l.s~
Iaa - Sss s0s4o1scsss - sas s2a sAAs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
'Gs"''sA'ss cSSiMbs&mA& q '' '4sE2g

has severed his connection with the same
and has gone to st. Adams, where he will
have general charge of a wood shop.
A. G. Clement barely prevented a serious
conha grat ton in his residence on East
Allen street Tuesday morning. The hot
air pipe that leads from the furnace to
the register In the front room became
overheated and set fire to the floor around
the register and worked its way into the
partition. 1t was only by lively work on
the part of Mr. Clement that the premises
were saved. The extent of the damage
done Is about $50.
About 20 couples enjoyed a sleigh ride
to Charles Lavigne's residence on Malletts
Bay Ave. Tuesday evening The party was
given by the Misses Lavlgne and was a
very successful one. Dancing was indulg-
ed in until the early hours.
1t Is not often that log containing not
far from 1000 feet of lumber Is seen in
these parts, yet Tobey e. Catlin received
one last Saturday from O. McNall of Mil
ton. The log was about 10 feet long four
feet through at the larger end and 40
inches at the small end. There were 10
logs in the whole tree. 1t took four horses
to draw this log
Mrs. A. Dupratt died at her home on West
street Monday evening from typhoid pneu-
monia The deceased leaves six small
children.
JOnn DuDuc Oh SnelDurTe, isaac l'uDuc
of Burlington and Alphonse Dubuc Of this
place rendered a happy surprise to their
brother Everest and. his wife, who live on
West street Tuesday evening. The occa-
sion of the surprise was the 25th anniver-
sary of their marriage. The company
which was composed of the families Of the
three gentlemen named and a few near
friends left some very nice and costly sill
yer presents. Refreshments were served
| n ha
whiled away with music and other forms
| Of amusements.
Miss A. A. Little is confined to her room
with Illness.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and MRS.
| Charles Westerburgh died yesterday
morning from pneumonia.
| Mrs. Fred Valiquette died yesterday
morning at the residence of her father.
Joseph Blanchard, after an Illness OF two
weeks. The deceased was visiting her pa
rents when taken sick and never recov-
cred. A husband and babe survive her.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
ST. ALBANS.

The funeral of Mr.. Henry c. Adams was
held from st. Luke's church at III O'CLOCK
Sunday morning and the church was
well filled with friends who gathered to
pay their last sad tribute of respect. There
was a large delegation present from the
Franklin County Bar of which the de-
ceased was an honored member. Rev. A.
b. Flanders, ID. d., officiated, the regular
Episcopal burial service being used; st.
Luke's choir sang. The bearers, all men,
bers of the bar were Hon. {. w. Writer'S,
Hon. C. p. Hogan, Hon. Alfred A. Hall,
II. NJ Mott, w. d. Wilson and NJ Buck.
Several handsome floral tributes were on
the casket The remains were taken to
Grand Isle for interment. f. w. Hyde
had charge OF the service.
Doctors Sherwood and Manuel have ia
ken the offices In the old Bank block for
merly occupied by Drs. JENNIE and Berke-
ley. r
Mr.. 1. F.. Beeman's family have returned
here to live and are occupying their new
residence on Fairfield street.
Mr.. Norman H. Atwood is quite Ill Of
pneumonia at Mr.. II. E. Beutley's on Con-
greSs street.
f. +. Twitchell e. Co.. now expect to oc-
cupy their new store in the corner Of the
Seymour block March l..
Miss Helen Weeks. who has been spend.
ing the winter in Swanton with her BROTH
| ed stay
| Mr.. W. M. Sage, traffic manager OF the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railway,
died at Chicago of apoplexy on February
| 6. He was an uncle of Rev. DIR. ID. Sage
Mackay.
The following appointments of teachers
have been made by the prudential COM
mittee Of school district No. for the term
beginning April 6, 1896. Messenger street
school. Miss Mary g. Moore. principal. and
Miss Hattie s. Meigs, Miss Juliette N.
Childs and Miss Mary II. Rogers, teach
ers; Barlow street school. Miss Ellen Dee,
principal. and Miss Persis @. butcher,
Miss Bessie E. Brainerd and Miss Mary r.
White. teachers. The contract stipuiates
that the new school houses shall be nm
/. ]. Crowley's store. instead of over
March 10th. Charles II. Rollo has been
! engaged as janitor for the two buildings.
Mrs. James Little Of Tottenville Staten
Island, mother of Mr.. Norman II. Atwood,
Is In town.
Mrs. c. e. Richardson has gone to Con-
Z cord, N. H., where she wiN~remain sew
eral weeks.
4 The democratic caucus Monday, evening
was presided over by Charles H. Wiley.
with c. A. skeels secretary. c. n. Wiley.
M. F. Sullivan. A. H. George, Or. bher-
wood and Maurice Walsh were elected q
4 committee to meet similar COMMITTEES
from the republican party to nominate 9
ticket OF candidates for town omcers The
committee were also given power 10 nomi-
nate q straight tiolket. The caucus was
very harmonious and the business was
h quickly transacted.
the republican CAUCUS Tuesday eventns
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-20
LAMOILLE COUNTY.
CAMBRIDGE.

Mrs. Edward Culver is entert aiming a
sister from Watervlle.-Miss Gladys Smith
of Watervlle visited friends in town the
past week.-H. w. Varnum is in Danville
this week.-A. b. Bellows has returned to
Swanton.-D. C. Griswold recently celebra-
ted his 10th birthday anniversary.-Will
Hayes has returned to his work on the
railroad.-Mr Pope of Greensboro recent
ly visited his brother-Miss Ruth Whit
comb started for Boston Wednesday, Stop
ping a while with relatives in Danvile and
St. Johnsbury.-Mr. Shaw of Boston Is
assisting G. d. Lease in finishing oars
Miss May Giddings of Boston has been
spending a few days with her sister, Mrs.
John Leonard.-Wilis Stafford has finished
work for H. n. Gray and L. Mead Of
Underhill will I'LL his pface.-Burt Melendy
has engaged to work for c. A. ODER for
the season.-Mr. Alexander will move to
Williamstown where he has purchased a
farm-John Rogers was called to
Underhil the past week by the Seri-
Gus illness of his son, Lawrence,-The viii
lage schools will close this week Friday
Rev. H. Webster occupied the pulpit at
the Methodist church last Sunday morn
highlander Fortier has moved into tho
tenement of Felix Burns and Morton Haw
ley into the Ober tenement.-A merry
party of young people met at F.. e. Haw-
ley's Monday evening.-The following Of
flcers were installed at Phoenix Lodge FRI
day evening: C. T.. II. C. Howard; V. T.,
Mrs. II. c. Howard; chaplain, Mrs. II. w.
Varnum; secretary, Carrie Heath; A. s..
Lottie Melenldy; f. s.. Mrs. +. f, Smith;
treasurer, n. Lease; M. Guy Varnum; d.
NJ. Matte Badger; guards, Charles Pat
tern, c. c. Aldrich, A large delegation
from Waterville Lodge was present at the
union. Good work is being done In the
county. The next union will be held in
Hardwick the second Thursday in May
Martin Dodge is much improved in health.
Oscar Payne is to move from underhill
Continued on 18th page)
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Haverhill, Mass, for few weeks
Brainerd Olmstead brought into the Far
mers' Exchange a few days since hens
egg which measured SA inches by 6h
inches, and weighed AZ ounces.-D La
rock and wife of East Berkshire visited
at r. l.. Hopkins last week.-Mrs.. Julia
Powers, who has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Emma Bell returned to her home in
Fairfax Monday.-There were 20 mar
riages, 80 births and II deaths in town the
past year.-The pupils of the village
schools will give an enterta inment in the
town hall Monday and Tuesday evenings,
February % and "a. The proceeds will he
used for the benefit of the school.
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FAIRFAX

tAlRf An.
Louis Domain from Montana arrived
home the 10th to visit his friends.-Page
Ufford attended the c. A. r. encampment
at Rutland.-Mrs. Allie sash of Winooski
visited her father, 8. e. Wilson, last week.
AT the parsonage the 18th inst Rev. Hen
ry Croker married William A. Smith of
Dartmouth and Miss Anna l.. Grizor OF
st. Albans.-The friends and neighbors OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Bevins about 80 in
number. assembled at their residence Fri
day evening, when Miss Ellen wagner
presented them with purse OF money, as
a reminder that 1t was the 10th anniver-
sary of their marriage. Refreshments
were served.-Rev. s. 8. Brigham and wife
of Underhill, with Bolla C. Ballard and
wife visited friends In Swanton last week.
HIGHGATE.
Walter w. Husband of st, Johnsbury
was in town over Sunday.-Miss Oracle
wilkins of the Convent OF the Sacred
Heart, Montreal, p. c., is at home for
short time.-The ladies Of the Congrega-
tional church will have "conundrum
sociable'' at their church parlors Friday
evening, the 2Sth inst.-Frank Hobern Is on
the sick list-John Hinerth has returned
to Champlain, N. Y.--Mrs. George Bradley,
who has been confined to her house all
winter, IL slowly improving Lew
Bordo Is spending the winter in Philade'-
lphia.-Willte Bray ana Mary LuHieh were
married by the Rev. G. A. wilkins Mon
day. the 18th inst.-Fred Nichols and Mrs
Mary Raymo were married Monday by
| the Rev. Pontbriand.--A Mr.. Larock Is TO
open tin shop In the second story OF the
Rosseau shop the near future.-Henry
Baxter has bought the Hyslop farm So
called In, Sheldon.-Joseph Bovat, jr, OF
Bedford, P. O., was in town over sunday
WEST ENOsBURGH,
A. w. Woodwork & Co. are several car
loads behind their orders for matched
spruce for finishing purposes. They re-
ceive about carload Of rough lumber
day from Canada to be dressed.
j. MONTGOMERY CENTRE. "a.
Mrs. d. f. Chase has returned to her
home In Yankton. 8. D,-Guy Rowley was
home from st. Johusbury academy over
Sunday.
FRANKLIN.
Hon y. Il. Bell and wife have gone to
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ESSEX COUNTY.
ISLAND POND.

The |. o. o. f. and the f. and A. NJ. will
give an entertainment in the opera hall
next week for the purpose of furnishing a
room for the use of the ladies-The Ladies'
Auxiliary gave a social at the residence of
Mrs. Herbert Davis. Pleasant street, last
week Tuesday evening and gave one
at the residence of Mrs. T. Hall, Pleasant
street last Tuesday evening.-The
Ladies' Aid gave social at the residence
of Mrs. L. +. Jones last week, Tuesday
evening.-Mrs Cornelia Needham enter
tained a large circle of friends at her home
last Thursday evening.
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Gludness Comes

With better understanding Of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that SO many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated'condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt-
ly removes. That is why It is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and Is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that It is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which Is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
II in the enjoyment Of good health,
and the system. is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
Il afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skiliful
physicians, but II In need OF laxative,
| Them ono should have the best, and with
the well-inforrned everywhere, Syrup OF
Uga stands highest and II most largely
H. psed End givet most general hattsfactton'
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3 NAA SN~~ ~t ~ ~
Body Brussels.
We have the hansomest line and
one of the best quality ever shown
in any store.
Administers and rloquettes
These carpets are works of Art.
High Art, too, best quality that
can be manufactured.
Draperies.
All kinds for all rooms, and all
prices for all purses. The very
cheapest are handsome, rich and
very ornamental.
Mattings.
An article that is sure to work its
way to the front. Clean, whole
some coverings for floors. We have
very handsome patterns, colorings
to match furnishings of rooms and
the cost is trifle.
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MgeSj&{le&otd5nV
Carpets, Rugs, Mattings, Draperies.

Seldom is the good fortune Of any buyer to have the
privilege to fine line Of Carpets carry Rich
oriental designs beautiful blending Of coors All is harmony
The prices marked them cheap that everyone who
needs anything in the line, buys.
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This Department is under the
management Of gentleman skilled
in the business-and his guarantee
we endorse on every article.
Dainty Things for
Wee, Wee Folks.
Have you ever examined Our
line OF Infants wears
Have you ever inquired the
pricess Wonder If you know
what dainty things you can find in
this Department. Lovely coats
and dresses, Bonnets, sacques and
the whole paraphernalia of a
Baby's outfit.
Come in and see for yourselves.
It's a real treat for Us to show
them, and we know you will enjoy
seeing them.
Don't fail to see our windows.
The evening bulletin. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1887-1905, 1896-10-10
Women In Siam.

Mrs. l. W. Curtis, missionary in
Laos, Siam, Asia, writes: "The woman
question here in Laos is peculiar one.
When a woman marries, the husband
always comes to her home and is q
member of her family. He leaves his
fathers house and loses all the property
that would have fallen to him. The
same property goes to the daughter Of
the home. The wife holds the lands and
house, and no man will lend an att Of
money without the consent of his wife.
The king of Siam does not lend money,
but his wives do. So it is with the
humblest man in the land. In case of
debt the wife and child are taken as
slaves and the man can skip off. If a
woman says thing is to be done, it is
done at once, while the man may COM
mand and fret and fume and get nothing
done. Yet the women allow themselves
to be treated like slaves in many ways.
In walking, the husband always goes
first, carrying the umbrella. The wife
follows, carrying the baby and the bun
dies. All Of the women marry. They
cannot understand why there are so
many single women missionaries.