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The Cuban Resolutions.

Whatever differences of opinion may
have existed rs to the advisability of rec
ognizing the Cuban revolutionists as bel
ligerents by the United States there can
reasonably be but one view as to the results
Of such action so far as the attitude of
the Spanish government is concerned.
There will be no war between the United
States and Spain, If the latter can help it.
A country which cannot subdue a compar-
atively small population like that of Cuba,
even though the latter are poorly supplied
with munitions of war, would hardly care
20 to fly in tho face Of Uncle SAM merely be-
cause tho Cubans were recognized as be-
ing In a state of war.
What the effect of the recognition of
the belligerency of the Cuban patriots
will be upon the cause of the revolution, Is
matter that remains to be determined.
The resolutions are concurrent, not
Joint. so that they do not require the Of
fetal sanction or disapproval of the presi-
dent in themselves. They stand as the
embodiment of the sentiment of Congress
on the subject of Cuban belligerency. The
fact remains. however, that the passage
OF these resolutions will mean no more
for the Cubans than a consensus of opin-
ion of the press, or of public men indiv-
fdually unless the resolutions are ac-
companied by further action
The Cuban revolutionsts will occupy the
same status so far as this country Is con-
cerned as they did before the resolutions
were passed, unless President Cleveland
now issues proclamation embodying the
sentiment to which expression has been
given by Congress. The resolutions as
they stand WIFI undoubtedly encourage the
Cuban patriots to renewed efforts for lib
erty. but the revolutionlst.; will still re-
main without the rights OF belligerentG un.
til the president Officially recognizes thei.
bel!igerency.
AS to Mr.. Cleveland's probable action, Il
is not safe to predict. Judging from hi:
past conduct of our foreign relations he
will not be inclined to hurry in issuing q
proclamation like that desired by the Gu
bans. When he narrowly escaped plung
ing this country into war with England
over the Venezuelan boundary. he fe
that he was in a field that had been en-
tlrely UNEMPLOYED, and he became in tn,
fullest sense OF the word a "plunger.
In every other case, however, and espec
tally where the initiative had been takel
by some one else, he has been the mos
reluctant of followers, even II he has no
turned back. If President Cleveland hat
inaugurated the movement for the recog
milton OF Cuban belligerency he would hav
pushed 1t to consummation even ct tn
risk of war with Spain. But now that
republican Congress has taken the initia
tive the president may stand still even IL h
does not back up or kick.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
THE GOVERNORSHIP.
What Various Vermont Contemporaries
Are Saying on tho Subjrct,

The hearty support of big majority OF
Nermont's newspapers is a glowing tri-
butte to Mr.. CIRCUITS worth as citizen and
public man.-Bennlngton Banner.
Josiah Grout is accused of being farm
er, a lawyer and manufacturer, and, con-
sequentfy, Is not a person to be governor
of Vermont. This is tough. We are OPP
posed to "class" governors, therefore we
favor Mr.. Grout as he would represent
moro interests than Mr.. Stickney, who Is a
lawyer, possibly could. The arguments
used by CIRCUITS opponents are on q par
with the foregoing. No one can question
Mr.. CIRCUITS ability, and the fact that he
desires the position is not substantial
reason for urging people to vote against
him. On the contrary. it will commend
him to thousands Who would think OF
condemning Mckinley, Allison, Reed OF
Morton for seeking a nomination for the
presidency of tho United States? As gov
ernor Mr. Grout would look after the In
terests of the entire State, performing the
arduous duties of that high office in q
manner that would meet with the approval
or al! CLASSES of ctizens-Bristol Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE OF VERMONT.
Call For tho Convention in Montpelier
April 2S.

Tho officers of the Republican League OF
Vermont issued the following call yes
terday:
st. Adams, Vt, April 6, 1896
To the Republican Voters of Vermont:
The executive committee of the Repub-
lican League of Vermont hereby calls a
convention of the Republican clubs of
the State TO be held ut Montpelier, on
Tuesday, April 2S. 1896, at 3 O'Clock y. m.
The purpose of the convention is the re-
organization of the State League the
election of officers and the selection of
delegates to the next National League
convention to be held at Milwaukee, wis.
August % and &C.
Republicans in every town are earnest
ly invited to organize clubs and send a
full quota of delegates to the State con-
vention The basis of representation will
be one delegate for each club. and one
aduitona, delegate for twenty-five mem
bers or a final fraction OF that number
exceeding ten. The president anad sccre-
tary of each club are hereby constituted
delegates cXcflicio to the convention, In
addition to those elected.
The executive committee will act as
committee on credentials. and will meet
at the Pavilion at o'clock p. m.
A republican rally will be held in the
evening under the auspices of the league
at which ii is expected Senator William +
Frye of Maine, Senator John NJ. Thurstor
of Nebraska, Representative j. p. Dolivei
of Iowa and other distinguished republi.
cans will speak.
Tho several railroads in the State will
grant the usual convention rates.
The work of the Republican League Is
to promote in every legitimate way the
success of the republican party, its prin.
ciples and candidates. to supplement tn,
work of State and national committees
through organization and education. 1t is
the purpose Of the Republican League OF
Vermont to make the meeting at Mont.
pelier d fitting opening OF the State anc
national campaigns of 1896 and to awaken
the republicans of the State to the i'm
portance of the duties devolving upor
them 20 do their part toward the triumph
of tho republican party and the re-as
tendency of republican principles and poll
ties in the nation.
To this end the cooperation of every
republican In the State is invited
GEORGE r. CHILDS, President
WALTER Il. GATES, Secretary.
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MAI. CIRCUIT THE BETTER MAN
From the Vcrgennes Vermonter)

While other papers In the State have for
some time been quite busy measuring up
tho various candidates for gubernatorial
honors we have looked on in silence, not
because we had no preference, but because
we thought there was ample time to dis
cuss their merits. While several gentle
men of eminent ability have been named
for this honorable position. the leading
II not the only candidates, at present are
Major Josiah Grout of Derby and Hon. w.
w. Stickney of Ludlow In some respects
the qualifications OF these gentlemen are
similar. Both have repeatedly represent
ed their respective towns In the State Leg
stature, each has served as speaker of the
House and each has n good knowledge of
the law, but in our judgment Major Grout
Is possessed of ripper experience. a more
mature Judgment, a greater and more va
ried knowledge of public affairs and men
than Is possessed by Mr.. Stiekney. Early
In the civil war Major Grout entered the
| army as member of the First Vermont
cavalry, received wound In 1868 which
nearly proved fatal and was given a COM
mission for distinguished gallantry For
his long, faithful and efficient services as
a legislator he Is entitled to tho support
of every Vermonter and for his gallantry
in the field TO their gratitude. We heart
lily endorse tho candidacy of Maj. Grout
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
THE CITY OFFICIALS.
Unanimous Re-elections the Order of the
Dny-A Fcw Exceptions.

The City Council then met, Mayor Peck
presiding. The following officers were
elected, unanimously except as otherwise
stated:
City clerk-C. E. Allen.
City treasurer-L. c. Grant.
City attorney-J. L. Cushman, by n vote
of to 2 for ]. A. Brown.
City constable--W. V. Scully.
Health ofiicer-Dr. II. A. Crandall.
City engineer and surveyor-H. NJ. Nc
Intosh.
City grand juror-D. a. Stone. by a
vote Of to for w. II. Collision.
Overseer of the poor-D. c. Barber.
Trustee United States deposit money-L.
C. Grant.
Fence viewers-Cleophas Laprese and
Oliver De Narennes.
Sealer of weights and measures-C. R.
Nash
Audtors-G. w. Beckwith, ]. C. Farrar
and +, w. Wright, the latter by vote of
s to 3 for C, b. Gray.
City weighers and wood measurers-A.
d. Pease and W. l. Seward.
| oundkeeper-Patrick Farrell
Janitor of City Hail.. G. Grant
Street commissioner for three years
j. b. Henderson.
Chief engineer-Moses Murray by a vote
OF to for j. s. Denning.
The election of assistant engineers was
passed over until the next meeting
Fire wardens-P. B. Keller, John Roby,
Philip Richie. c. b. Gray, II. NJ. Price.
Water commissioner for three years-G
r. Rand was nominated by Alderman
Shea and A. II. Parker was nominated by
Alderman Goodell. Alderman Shea
thought that inasmuch as the commission
or elected was to he democrat the demo
Gratis on the Board should have the privi-
lege of selecting the man and he inti-
mated that Mr. Parker wasn't much of 9
democrat anyway. The matter was thei
postponed until evening.
Cemetery commissioner for three years
II. r. Conger, by vote of TO for j. II
Holton.
The council then adjourned to p. m.
The changes in the above list are NJ
follows j. L. Cushman succeeds L. II
Taft as city attorney; ID. a. Stone sue
ceeds S. NJ Flint as city grand juror; Il
w. Wright succeeds c. b. Gray as al
auditor; Patrick Farrell succeeds william
Francis as poundkeeper; J. Il. Henderson
succeeds Il. NJ Sutton as street commits
sioner; c, r. Gray and II, NJ. Price sue
coed r. S. styles and A. j. Bull as fir
wardens from the fourth and NTH wards
respectively; H. r. Conger succeeds j. II
I1olton as cemetery commissioner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

In commenting upon Vermont's possess
sion of eleven ex-governors the esteemed
Boston Herald says the fact that their
combined terms of Office cover period of
only twenty-eight years shows that she
rotates them rather frequently for State
whore one party has held sway all of the
time" 1t would strike the unprejudiced
observer that Vermont was doing her
share in turning out governors but strange
as 1t may seem some of our people would
like to have the speed of our gubernator-
ial machine accelerated AS matter of
fact no small share Of our population
is composed of ex-governors and those
who hope to be governors. Our woods
may be said to be full of good timber.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

been of material assistance to the breed
ing interests of Vermont. but every horse
man knows tho benefit would have been
much greater II more care had been gem
orally taken during the past half dozen
years in breeding. When farmers as well
as horsebreeders in general realize that It
costs little II any, more to raise a good
stylish roadster that will command ahand-
some price In market than it does to pro-
duce plug ugly" that can scarcely be
given away, there will be some hope of a
return of Vermonts former prestige as a
State producing fine horses
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Encouraging For Horse Breeders

encouraging TOT Horse breeders
Vermont horse breeders will rejoice over
the announcement that the horse market,
which has been sadly depressed for some
time shows signs Of marked improvement.
Boston. New York and Philadelphia buy
ers have begun to 60 through the country
for the purpose of picking up the finer
grades of carriage and road horses, and it
Is encouraging to note that the figures Of
fered are better than have prevailed for q
number Of years. Our advice to Vermont
horsemen, as heretofore. is consequently
to continue to breed for market only the
best strains of stylish. nervy roadsters.
1t Is to be expected that the electric
trolley and the bicycle win persist in dis
placing horses, and 1t is not wholly impos-
sible that the horseess carriage, at an
early day. may also have an influence
tending to depress the horse market. The
fact remains, however. that the horses OF
which Vermont has boosted, have not as q
rule been found In past years Juggling
away at overloaded street cars In the
larger cities. Vermont produces plugs
and far too many OF them, but the horses
that won fame for our breeding interests
were, ana are yet, to be found attached
to wealthy mems carriages in all parts o.
tho country; and no matter what innova
ttops may become allies OF tho trolley and
THO bicycle. men OF this class will con
tinus to call for Ane driving horses.
The horse breeders exhibitions have
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

1t is to be hoped the managers Of the
Vermont Horse Breeders association will
persist in carrying out their published in
tention to revive the old time horse show
in connection with their annual exhibitions
so that popular interest will not centre so
completely in the races. With this end
In view enlarged premiums are to be Of
fered for exhibits of horses, and this step
ought TO result In bringing out the lead
ing representatives of the different noted
families of horses from all parts of the
State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
THE MERCHANTS
National Bank
Of
BURLINGTON, VT.
Capital, 100000
Surplus, 100000
BURLINGTON, VT.

This bank now occupies it's new and ele.
CANT building, just completed, and invites
the inspection of the public to its completes
facilities for tho rapid and inexpensive
transaction of all branches of banking. 1t
has one OF the finest banking houses in tho
country and no expense has been spared
20 make the vaults absolutely impregnable
against the attacks Of burglars, fire or
mob violence. with its large capital and
ample resources 1t solicits the accounts of
firms, corporations and individuals. and
offers them the most liberal terms that
their responsibility and balances warrant.
Ladies' and family accounts are especially
invited. Special Teler's Window for La
dies
Safe deposit boxes to rent and jewelry.
plate, valuable goods and pictures received
on storage at very moderate charge.
Wills sealed and registered and a receipt
given for same. Private coupon and
/ writing rooms for dealers.
Correspondence or an Interview. with
view TO business relations, is respectfully
invited. with assurances that all transact
tons will be held in the strictest conf
dence and given most careful attention.
L. L. WOODHOUSE.
| Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
MAI. CIRCUITS QUALIFICATIONS.

One journal gives the following as the
reason why Mr.. Stickney is the best quail
flied to fill the Office of governor:
He hos been for quarter of century
and Is now careful student of State leg
islation, and his position during all these
years has been such as to offer the best
possible facilities for such a study.
The same Is true of Mr.. Grout.
His position as speaker of the House
during the last two sessions of the Legis-
late has brought him into the closest
touch with present-day legislation and
legislative matters now under discussion
Mr.. CIRCUITS occupancy of the speakers
chair In "a, $50, and 'S8 gave him the
same touch with present-day legislation
His intelligence, his practical judgment
his interest In and aptitude for public
affairs. his devotion to the welfare OF the
State arc not open to suspicion.
Neither are CIRCUITS.
He knows the people now ON the stage
of action and is known by them
This Is also the case with Mr.. Grout Ii
the case of Mr.. Grout the above does MOI
exhaust tho list Of his qualifications.
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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 cont word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
TWO JOURNALISTIC JONAHs.
(From the swanton Courier.)

Brother Stickney's chances for the gov
ernorship may have been very bright when
the boom first began to attract attention
but, from our view from the Missisquoi
marshes. the Rutland Herald, and the
Montpelier Waterman appear to be kill
ing the Ludlow man at "a canter.
II Mr.. Stickney could buy the Herald
and Waterman offices, draw their furnace
fires, discharge everybody from chief TO
devil and then put big, strong padlocks
on both establishments and carry the keys
in his pocket until the mild September
when the whippoorwil sings so sweetly,
there might possibly be some show for
him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
DISOBEYED.

Irate Patron-You advertise TO cure con-
sumption, don't you?
DR.. Quack-Yes, sir. never fail when
my instructions are followed.
Irate Patron-My son took your medicine
for year and died an hour after the last
dose.
DR.. Quack-My instructions were not
followed. l told him to take 1t two years.
Boston Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
IN OLD KENTUCKY.

The doctor--Its mania potu. His hal
lucination is horrible
The colonel-Snakes?
The doctor-No. Fancies he's alone on
a desert island.
The colonel-Ugh!-entir surrounded
by water-I see.-Boston Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

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 to business OF
out-of-town customers. Accounts may be
opened by mail and all communica tons
VIII receive prompt and careful attention.
JOEL IT. GATES. President.
DANIEL w. ROBINSON. v!ce-Prest..
L, L.. BURGESS, Cashier,
II. I. RUTTER, Assistant Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

The Epworth league Of the Methodist
Episcopal church. like its kindred organi-
cations, the Young Peoples society of
Christian Endeavor and the Young Peo-
pies Union in other denominations, has
had q wonderful growth. The latest re-
port shows that the league has 15,067
chapters with a membership Of 11O0,O50.
The amount of good that these organiza-
lions are doing is inestImable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
Chamberlain's

This is the best medicine in the world for
bowel complaints. 1t acts quickly and can
always DO depended upon. When reduced
with wator 1t is pleasant to take. Try 1t, and
like many others you will recommend 1t to
your friends. For sale Mt 2b and 80 cents per
bottle by Beaupre Lowry and F. H. Parker.
City Drug Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
A Useless SET.

Observation on the Comet-Josh-I
never could see that them astronomers
was much use, anyway.
Hiram-Why not? Josh
Well, here they're tellin' us there's n
comet comm fiyin toward the earth, and
not blamed one of them Is dom any
thing to prevent it.-Puck.
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A CASE OF SPONTANEOUS CoMBUs-
MON.
From the Wilmington Times.)

The Bellows Falls Times and London
derry Sitter are thus far the only papers
we have noticed in this section who are
for Stickney for governor Like the other
Stckney papers the Times and Sitter roast
Maj. Grout and characterize him AZ the
machine" candidate while they claim
that the candidancy OF Stckney was
launched by a spontaneous combustion"
such as the Montpelier Waterman refer
red TO in its launching editorial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
SYMPATHETIC.

wibble-Where are you going in such a
hurry?
Wabble-Down to tho doctors. A woman
ran her umbrella into my ear this after
noon.
Wibble--Weli, I hope you will be able to
get 1t out.--Amusing Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
SHE UNDERSTOOD.

"I went to Congress. yesterday" sale
Maud to Mamie. 1T was very interesting
and Instructive"
What were they debating about?"
1T must have been the tariff. Yes, I'm
sure it was the tariff and something abou
cigarettes. Anyhow, 1t was omethint
about free cubebs."
And Mamie looked at her admiringly ant
exclaimed:
Honestly Maud, you are getting to be
regular encyclopaedia" -Washington Star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
Buckien's Arnics salve,

The Beet Saivs In the world for Cuts
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cSIl6iains dcras. and ali SID EruptiOns
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setiafection or money refunded. Pricl
- cents per box. For sale by Churchill
It. Johns. sucosssors TO George L. La
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
UNANSWERADLE.

Hostess Ito visitor)-It's but a poor
lunch can give you! But my cook has
got influenza!
Enfant Terrible--Oh, nanny, you al
ways say that!-Tid-Bits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE,
HER HORRIBLE SLANG.

She held a daisy in her hand
And plucked It's petals one by one;
AS fair picture was she then
As e'er was shone on by the sun.
The rude young man who, unawares,
Approached her nearly had a fit
To hear her roseleaf lips enun-
Ciate-"He loves me--loves me nit!'
Indianapolis Journal
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Merchant--James
Clerk-YeS sir
Merchant--Why don't you pull down
those curtains? Don't you know that
those goods in the window are warranted
not TO fade?-RoXbury Gazette.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

She would not pay man to mako
That foolish little garden bed,
But earned herself. with spade and rake
A s. cold in her head.
Chicago Record.
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THE TICKLE GODDESS.

Civic OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, sir; we've closed
every gambling house in the city.
Man of sn-But there seems to be per-
feet epidemic of church fairs.-Detroit
News,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

What do you mern by saying that cam
didate is in the hands of his friends.
1t means that their hands are in his
poke tS.-Truth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09

What are not in IT, my boy?
Why. the other twenty-four letters of the
alphabet,-Texas Siftings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
HER ECONOMY.

Large bodies move slowly: also small
bodies when called up to observation-disclosures.