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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
THE BASE THAT ABBEY STOLE.

Say! Did you hear about It? Did you bend
your anxious ear
While the armament resounded with that
wild exultant cheer?
Did you see the grand stand rising in Its
ecstacy complete?
Did you watch the bleachers splinter
as the rooters stamped their feet?
Though many deeds historic pass from
memory's control
We never, never will forget the base thai
Abbey stole.
Twas a trick as deep as England's ruse K
grab tho lions share;
Twas as fine as flnanciering and hun
dred times as fair;
There has not been a strategem so danger
ously coy
Since the day of that white wooden horst
and the red-haired girl from Troy.
Though future fortunes fail us, 1t will still
delight tho soul
To tell our great grandchildren OF tht
base that Abbey stole
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

Americans can have but faint concep-
ton at best Of the terrible disaster that
overlook the people in the northern. prov
inces Of Japan on June l6. 1t is now said
that the loss Of life by the earthquake
and the tidal ywave will reach fully 10000
The people of this country are visited by
disaster, but never by anything compared
TO this. and we have much for which to
be thankful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

The Rutiand's Herald assertion that a
lot OF delegates who came to the convsn-
ton - Stlckney men wore induced to vote
for Major Circuit by Doodle and other In
ducements. b like some Of the Heraid's
pre-convention returns-a pure invention.
having no foundation In fact. and no rsla-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
A SWEET POLITICIAN.

who'll vote for me?" asked Dora,
Loves fairest politician.
She tossed her head as straight as l said
II wilton one condition
And that is: Dora'll give her note
To kiss me for each vote-each vote!"
And then l saw her blue eyes soften,
And voted early-voted often
Atlanta Constitution
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
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, 1896-06-25

The new governor is man of character,
ability and successful experience in public
life Against him personally We have
never uttered a disrespectful word. 1t has
been our pleasure to speak of him In
terms of praise. There were things about
his candidacy which did not commend
themselves to us, and we stated our objec-
lions with frankness and freedom. Maj
Grout is now governor of Vermont Ito be-
and in his efforts for the welfare of the
State he will find in the Tribune a friendly
supporter, and will please accept congratu'
lations
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
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 $4,000. and no interest
Will be paid on any sum in excess of TINS
amount, except on deposits by widows Or
phans, administrators, executors, guaru-
ians, charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities
for the investment of its funds, and SENDS
no money out of tie State until the nome
demand Is met
No money loaned 20 any officer or trustee
of the bank,
CHARLES p. SMITH. President.
G. r. WARD, Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

II Hanna can be as successful in the ma
tional campaign as chairman OF the repub-
lican national committee as he was in
bringing aboutSthe nomination of McKin-
ley. all will concede there is nothing the
matter with him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
(From the Brattleboro Performer. dem,

The methods Of the Stlckney candidacy
were not entirely angelic In their inno-
cence. For instance. the Bennington and
Rutland oaucuses were carried FOR him.
whether he had anything to do with It or
not. on talk that he was a thigh license
man. And then. aftsr all possible had
been gained for him on this score. he au-
nounce for him Saturday that he was an
iron-clad prohibit1onist,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

We looked in vain for an extra edition
of the esteemed Montpelier Waterman
announcing the result Of the State repub-
lican convention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

1t is stated as a fact that II the wealth
Of the United States were equally dis
tributod. every person would have 800. At
present it is not quite equally distributed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

The enthusiastic republicans Of Ohio
are already promising a majority of $780,
900 for Mckinley and Hobart in November.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
For Presidential Electors,

MARSH O. PERKINS OF Windsor.
L. BART CROSS of Montpelier.
HENRY C. BATES of St. Johnsbury.
FRANK d. WHITE of Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

general banking business transacted.
Foreign exchange bought and Sold
travellers Letters OF Credit issued. pay
able In all parts of the world.
Special attention given 10 business of
out-of-town customers. Accounts may be
opened by mail and all communications
VIII receive prompt and careful attention.
JOEL II. GATES. President,
DANIEL w. ROBINSON. v!ce-Prest..
+. e. BURGESS, Cashier,
II. T. RUTTER, Assistant Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
A TIRELESS TOPIC.

Mammal don't like the idea of that
young man hanging around jenny so much
He hasn't cent except his little salary.
rapa.-iou needn't worry. They arc
both too busy talking about bicycles TO
apolis Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
Burlington
Savings Bank.
CHARTERED IN 1s47.
Deposits Dec. 81, 1895, $5,OG5, 708.64
Surplus 262, 1873. 98
Total Assets, So, S87.67
TRUSTEES.

G. r. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES i. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. l.. BARsTow, A. q. PIERCE
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De
posits made on either of the first four busi-
ness days of any month Draw interest from
the LIST. If made afterward interest VIII
commence the. first of the following month.
Interest wiz be credited to depositors
Jan. LIST and July 1st compromising twice a
year. There are no stockholders in thls
bank. All the earnings less expenses, pc
long to dcpositors. The rate of interes.
depends on the earnings, and for the pas'
seven years hos bpcn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
WILL RUN NO MOWER.

They've run mo so I've had no rest,
They've run me till I'm sore
But, madam, here do protest
That will run no mower"'
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
Howard
atiOnal
Bank,
Burlington, VT.
Capital, 100000
Surplus and Profits 100000

DIRECTORS.
JOEL II. GATES.
Prest Burlington Cotton Mills.
DANIEL w. ROBINSON,
Manager Skillings. Whitneys e.
Barnes Lumber Co.,
A. c. SPAULDIN0,
of Spauldlng. kimball C Co..
Wholesale 0rocers.
ELIAS LYMAN,
President Elias Lyman Coal Co..
F. e. BURGESS,
Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

Congratulations to the Burlington
FREE PRESS. The St Adams Messenger
and the Burlington News, both Grout
papers, gave up the contest the night be-
fore the convention and conceded Stick
ney's nomination. The FREE PRESS,
however stuck to their first love. and pre-
dicted CIRCUITS nomination the day OF the
convention"
In this connection it should be stated in
justice to all concerned that the News and
Messenger were originally in favor ofMaj
Grout, but not during the closing days of
the canvass. For a number of days pre-
vious to the convention the sympathy of
the News was plainly with Mr.. Stickney
but as an exchange in the central part of
the State well says it's figures were plainly
"second-handed" and it influenced no
votes.
The Messenger was heartily In favor of
Maj. Grout and did good work for him
UP to a short time before the
convention but during the absence of it's
editor in St Louis it was to all practical
purposes a Stickney paper, and 1t is an
open secret that its course in standing
sponsor to n certain degree for Mr. Stick
gates discouraged some of the Franklin
county delegates to an extent that seri-
ously threatened the cause of Maj. Grout.
NOT GUESS WORK, HOWEVER.
(From the Bellows Falls Times)
The result at Burlington showed that the
FREE PRESS estimate how the delegates
would vote was remarkably accurate. The
day preceding the convention 1t gave
Grout 342. Stickney 1923 and doubtful,
making nearer guess than any other
paper in Vermont,
JUST "a HOURS BEFORE THE BATTIE
(From the Brattleboro Phoenix)
| Some of the pre-convention figures read
queerly in the light of the actual result.
The Rutland Herald steadily claimed big
! lead for Stckney, its tabulated returns OH
| the day before the convention showing 355
delegates for Stickney to 3l2 for Circuit,
with three small towns to hear from. The
Montpelier Watchmans claim was S55 for
Stickney to 3l7 for Grout. The FREE
PRESS was persistent in claiming a win
! ming lead for Grout, and the final event
showed its figures to have been made on a
much better basis of fact. It's table print
cd on Tuesday showed 342 for Grout and
/ 1923 for Stickney, with eight doubtful, and
at the very last a despatch from that Of
! lCe Sdlu tIie CONTEST was very clOSt, VIII
the result depending on having every
Grout delegate In the convention.
|
| The despatch to which the Phoenix re-
fers was filed on Tuesday at 10 a. m. eX-
actly "a hours before the time set for the
convention to open, and 1t Is a complete
answer to the allegation that large num-
Der of votes were changed on the evening
preceding the convention. 1t read as fol
lows:
1.-THE Phoenix, Brattleboro. VT:
Delegates almost evenly divided. &C.
cordng to our revised returns. If Grout's
men turn out he can be nominated. AL
depends on getting out his delegates"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25

1--WE use Hoods Pills in our family and
believe there are none to compare with
them" Mrs T. G. Townsend IA Wood
stock Ave. Rutland, VT,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE rs.

Year, Always in Advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
SLEPT IN THE HEN-COOP.

Papa is Mrs. Bigeow very poor?"
mo, Cedric. Mrs Bigelow is well off
don't you know what a nice house she
has?"
"But she sleeps In the hen-coop, papa"
"Why, Cedric!"
"She said she did,
"What do you mean?"
Don't you remember when she was
here to dinner night before last she OK
cused herself, and she said she must go
home early because she went to bed with
the chickens ?"-Harpers Round Table.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-25
OUR GOVERNOR CANVASS.
Major CIRCUITS Nomination Predicted on
the Dav of the Convention.
(From the st. Johnsbury Calcdor

(From the st. Johnsbury Calcdonian)
Congratulations to the Burlington
FREE PRESS. The st. Adams Messenger
and the Burlington News, both Grout
papers, gave up the contest the night be-
fore the convention and conceded Stick
ney's nomination. The FREE PRESS,
however stuck to their first love. and pre-
dicted CIRCUITS nomination the day OF the
convention"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-14
Died.

SLAwsoN-Sally l.. Ackley, widow of
Smith Slawson. departed this life
February 5, 1896, at her home near
Florencevilie, Iowa.
Mrs. Slawson was born January 9th
1926 in Onondaga county New York,
and was united in marriage Decem-
ber 13, 1917. They moved to Howard
county, Iowa, in the fall of 1865.
Six children blessed this happy un-
ion, all of whom with the husband and
father preceded her home, excepting
one son, Mr.. Eben Slawson, who is left
to mourn the severe loss of fond
mothers sympathetic heart
Though a sufferer for some time the
end came sudden and unexpected.
Her remains were laid to rest by the
side OF her husband in the home ceme-
terry. The funeral services were held
at the church and conducted by the
pastor. A large concourse of friends
and neighbors followed her to her last
resting place.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-14
The Rockford REGISTER wants

The Rockford Register wants a
premium offered on brains to run our
state fair, which considering the man
ner. in which it has been run, would be
u good thing to do. II the fair was
sent to Cresco, our society would furn-
ish the brains and save the premium
to the society.
Ed Miller and Miss Clara Ellingson
were married on Wednesday. the 18th,
at the home of the bride s parents,
near Ridgeway. In the evening a re-
ception was held at their new home,
west of town, on the Rinsom White
farm which they have rented for the
coming season. The young couple
have our best wishes.
The return leap year party on We'd
nesday night was a big success, and
with their superb decorations, floral
and otherwise, fine music and elegant
supper, and OF course their own in
comparable selves, the boys fondly
imagine that, even though it is leap
year, they can show the girls thing
or two about entertaining their friends.
Elsewhere may be found program
OF the exercises to be given by the
pupils Of the public school on Friday
next, in scommemor.tion of Wash
ington's birthday. This, with the pro-
grams of the Baptist entertainment
Ito night, the Choral Club concert next
/ Monday night and the Episcopal mu-
steal the following evening makes this
somewhat of a program edition.
Miss Della Pringle, the actress, was
Ewedded to her leading man, G. Faith
Adams last Thursday night. The cere-
mony was performed upon the stage
in the opera house at Nashua after the
conclusion of the company's perform
ance for that evening. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Adams will leave the stage in March
and settle down to conjugal happiness
| in u home at Knoxville, Iowa.
4 A visit to the Cresco steam laundry
will convince the most skeptical thai
. it is just such an institution as has
long been needed in this city. Its ma
chinery is of the most approved pat
tern and it works to perfection. Miss
Bessie Nelson from St. Paul is tn,
/ hnisher, and she seems to be full,
, competent for the work. Beside her
i six other women, all from Cresco, fine
= employment there, beside three men
: They have not got things running a
$ smoothly as they will after the new i
off a little, and the new persons to th'
business, employed, have their part
0 better in hand 1t is to the interes
Il of the Cresco people to give the laun
g dry good encouragement in the way G
}. patronage because it is Cresco insti
= tuition, employs Cresco labor and wi
y do such work as will give the best c
satisfaction, Us itgets down to busines;
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-14
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Gaia rrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last IS years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and tinan-
cially able to carry out any ohliga-
tion made by their firm.
West y Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan s. Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
Internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-14
Tics

Wilson Ties the standard for excellence this country
always leading all other lines fabrics and shapes and with that style
aud finish Dry Goods ties We have all
the things for early spring.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-14
NOTICE TO REGISTER.

The Registration books will be open
for registration OF voters Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, Feby. goth, 21st
and 22nd.
First ward, Market street over DR..
McCollom's building.
Second ward, court house.
Third ward, in the Mrs. Buckman
building.
Remember. if you fail to register
you can not vote.
WM. KELLow, JR.,
{ Mayor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-14
The following persons have credit

The following persons have credit
on subscription account with the
TwICE-A-WEEK PEE DEE: DIR. j. J..
Clemmer, P. F. McHugh, z. Kapler,
S. S. Culver, James Blodgett, DR.. S.
G. Buck. Michael Barrett, w. K. Bar
ker, +. j. Thomas, Cresco; w. H.
Taubman, r. G. McGinniss, Saratoga;
Frank Berghan, Mcintyre; A. Grana-
han, Chester; G. j. Moar, Lime
Springs; James Koska, Protivin.
There will be wrestling match in
the Cresco Opera house on Friday,
Feb. 20, 1896, between A. Fl. Felkey,
of Cresco, champion light weight of
Iowa, and w. l.. Loveland, of Els
worth, MINI. champion light weight
OF that state, for a purse of 5000 and
entire gate receipts. Match is to be
catch-as-catch-can, three in five falls,
Worcestershire rules to govern and the
match to be wrestled to finish. Prof.
Hasten, of Minneapolis is to referee
the match. He is the athletic instruc-
tor OF the Commercial club OF that
city and is Il good wrestler himself
and is capable of making good ref
cree, and we have no doubt but he
will do the best he can. This will,
without doubt, be the best match ever
in the state, as the men are evenly
matched in size and the match two
weeks ago showed them to be evenly
matched in wrestling, as you all know
they wrestled two hours and forty
minuts without a fall. The admission
to all parts Of the hall will be so cts.
Secure your tickets early and get a
good seat. Tickets on sale at L. j.
Lomas' store several days before the
match. Doors open at 8, wrestle com.
mences at 9p. m.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-14
Democratic City Caucus.

A Democratic Caucus will be held in
the Court House Friday, February 81,
at s o'clock p. M, for the purpose Of
placing in nomination candidates for
the following Offices:
Mayor, for two years; Treasurer, for
two years; Assessor, for two years;
Solicitor. for two years.
Immediately after, each ward will
hold a seperate caucus in Court House
for the purpose OF placing in nomina-
ti0n two Councilmen from each ward.
A. III. BREEDLoyE,
+. f. MULLEN. Com.
l.. p BARTH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-14
Flour Pointers.

Keep your eye on the prices of flour
next week. Over 200o sacks to be
sold in any quantity desired, and at
wholesale prices, at the. red iron ware
house on Market street.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-14
CARD or rHANKs.

To the many friends and neighbors
who SO kindly assisted and sympa-
thized with us in the death OF our dear
mother, we desire to extend our heart
felt gratitude and thanks.
EBEN AND NETrIE SLAwsoN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-02-14

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ohmacht,
February 2, daughter, bright and
pretty.
Harry Mitchell, the barber, is con-
fined to his bed with severe ease OF
grippe.
All the best brands Of Faribault -four
80 cents % sack; 5-sack lots 85c.
CAwARD, the Grocer.
Mrs. Boggess has commenced suit
for divorce against the Reverend
Joseph to be heard at the March term
OF court.
Don't forget the CONCERT to be given
at Mr.. Whites on Feb. 18th. A so
cent program has been provided for
10 cents.
Don't miss it-Jean Ingelow's beau
tiful poem Songs Seven" illustrate
ed BY living tableaux at Lyric hall
Tonight.
Mrs. Arthur Marshall returned,
Wednesday afternoon to her st. Louis
home, accompanied by her sister. Miss
Bertha Rumsey. IS ts
Remember the St. Valentine dance
in O'Malley's hall tonight. Music by
the ..F. F. f." orchestra, assisted by
Jos. Soukup, clarinetist. A
Tony Shumaker, Of Honair, made q
trip last week to Dubuque at the re-
quest OF Uncle Sam for alleged viola
tions Of the revenue laws.
A good many about Mwn are using
Anti-Ntc for the tobacco habit and are
reporting very favorable progress
towards quitting the weed.
Andrews opera company are work
ing the $3.50 guarantee racket in the
towns hereabout. Too much money
for the people they now carry.
John Howells, a former Cresco boy.
now engaged as carpenter tor the G.
M. 4 St. P. road, passed through the
town Wednesday on his way to
! Decorah.
Have you hoard Eugene Fields most
popular nursery song, s.Wynkeu, Blyn-
keu, and Nod?" Go to Lyric hall to.
night and hear it interpreted by a trio
of little girls.
VIM. II. Deane has sub,ct the mail
route from Cresco to Bristol from
VIM. Balm, who will mJye to Pre- stor
and run the other end of route, tn,
change to take place today. :
II. I. Reed of this city, is beins
doomed by several of our. exchanges
as one of the candidates for delegate
to the national republican converts iol
from this congressional district,
/ FLOUR POINTERS. Keep your eye o.
the price of -four next week. Owe
] 2Oo5 sacks to be sold in any quantit,
desired, and at wholesale prices at tn,
Red Iron warehouse on Market street
4 DR.. Chamberlain left Cresco yester
day for a new location in the prac tic
Of medicine. He says Cresco has to-
many physicians for place whore th
people are as robust as they seem t,
be here.
n A man at our elbow says the Lin
Springs boys want to secure their seat
for the opera before tho wrestle, a
the Cresco boys don't intend to lie
8 them get home with enough to bu
chewing gum.
Positively the last chance. rhos
: wishing photos taken at the Russo
: Studio at $1.50 per: dozen, for cabin,
photographs, come in at once, as th