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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
WON THE PRIZE.
Portrait Artists Compete ut the Cor
cOrnm Gallery.


The prize exhibition of portraits at the
Corcoran Gallery yesterday was a great
success in every way. Thirty-two can
vases were entered for the competition,
the prize being 500, to be awarded to the
canvas which was adjudged. by a general
vote to be the most deserving piece of
work. Each picture was a portrait of the
artist, but unsigned, so that the decision
was strictly on merit, inasmuch as the
name of the artist vas not known until
after the award was made.
Several hundred people viewed the ex-
hibition during the day, and decided that
this innovation, which is calculated to ELL
courage beginners by removing all posi-
bility of favoritism, was we'll worthy of be-
ing repeated.
The majority of these entitled to vote
cast their ballots for canvas No. %, which
was awarded the first prize, and becomes
the property of the gallery.
The head was that of Miss Alice NJ. Hunt,
1241 1st street southeast. Miss Hunt was
the gold medalist last year.
The second prize was No. o. Miss Caro-
line Peare of 1901 Vine street, 'Philadel-
phia: Scattering votes We're received by
No. S. Miss Mcmillan; No. H. Miss Gwynne
c. Price Of Chicago: No. q, Miss Mary
A. Bonsall of Philadelphia; No. 5, Miss
Mary A. FratZ of Philadelphia; No 81,
Mr.. Will Coffin of this city, and No. 10,
Miss Catherine c. Cr;chter of Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
Mt. Vernon knights Of Pythfas.

The thirtieth anniversary of Mt Vernon
Lodge, No. ., Knights of Pythias, was cell
ebrated last night in their hall at the cor
ner Of 9th street and Pennsylvania avenue
The hall was decorated with flags and flow
ers and groups of potted palms surrounded
the officers stations. There was a large at
tendance. Past Chancellor John A. Frank
acted as master of ceremonies, and intro
duced those who participated in the music.
song and recitations The program follows :
Miss Edith Weeden, piano solo, entitled
King Lear Vice Chancellor G. D. Els
worth, address, History of the Lodge:"
David c. Bangs, recitation; Miss Bertha
Bowen, recitation. Meeting of the Birds
Brother James Cathell, song, THE Ship I
Love-" Mr. Burton T. Doyle, reading, Life
of Longfellow." The closing numbers of
the program were two well-rendered selec-
tons by the Ideal Mandolin and Guitar
Quartet, under the leadership of H. f. Gal
leher. AT the close of the entertainment
refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
The Shoe Clerks, Assembly.

The regular weekly meeting of Shoe
Clerks Assembly, which was held last
evening, was one Of the most interesting
that las taken place since the assembly
was formed.
The principal matter of business trans
acted was hearing the report of a COM
mittee appointed to make arrangements for
smoker to be held at the Buena Vista
club Wednesday next. To this entertain
nent all shoe clerks in the District will
be invited, the object being to get all in
the business who do not now belong to the
assembly to unite with it. The ultimate
aim of the organization is to secure the
earlier closing Of shoe stores throughout
the city than is now the rule.
Mr.. +. M. Blake addressed the assembly
Mr.. Blake spoke on the resolution of the
Federation censuring Mr.. Powers of Yer
mont for his language rejecting on the
Workingmen of the District in the recent
debate on the free library bill: in favor of
the Lodge and Mccall immigration BILL in
favor of the work of the legislative COM
mittee and of the workingmen's library
and labor bureau, and several other topics
A vote of thanks to him was unanimously
adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

The following ladies of Woods CONNER
cial College have formed a pedestrian
club electing as officers. Captain, Miss
Maggie Harvey; lieutenant, Miss Mary
Dowden; quartermaster, Miss BERTHE Pultz;
recorder, Miss Daisy Wedding. Miss Elean-
or c. Dowden, the English teacher, has
kindly consented to chaperon the young
ladies on their trips.
Each has adopted the name of a favorite
flower, as follows: Miss Maggie Harvey,
hyacinth; Miss Mary Dowden, pink; Miss
BERTHE Pultz, carnaticn; Miss Daisy We'd
ding, daisy; Miss Cora Sauter, arbutus
Miss Bessie Edwards, shamrock; Miss Gem
evieve Malone. tulip; Miss Annis Mason,
violet; Miss Almyra Burgess, panzy; Miss
Minnie Hartford, cowslip; Miss Mamie Gall,
forget-me-not; Miss Florence Kell, butter
Cup.
The members have decided on a badge
and costume, and expect to make a very
Tretty bouquet when in body. Though
rot like the new woman in dress, they
have imbibed her spirit of independence,
excluding the boys from Membership
1t is proposed to spend each Saturday in
visiting the different places Of interest and
amusement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
is your body
fire=proof?

Speaking of infectious diseases,
DIR. E. Brown says: "We ought to
learn to keep Our bodies invulnerable
to contagion as a (ire-proof building
is impervious to fire; that is, we
should be able to resist such mod
crate quantities of disease germs as
we necessarily encounter through
life" Each man and woman and
child should fortify their own body
by healthy living, that the soil for the
growth of germs be not available.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil
strengthens the barriers that nature
raises against all intruders by giving
the system the resistive force needed
to throw off disease. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
GOING TO SAVANNAH.
The Mt. Pleasant Field Bend to Take
Part In the Brill.

The Mount Pleasant Field Band is holding
frequent rehearsals. preparatory to its visit
to Savannah next month. The Military In
terstate Association of that city has con-
summated a contract with the Mount Pleas
ant boys, and will have a band of forty
pieces to do the camp work, including
guard mount, dress parade the playing of
the camp calls. etc. This organization
made decided hit at the interstate drill
and encampment of the National Guard at
st. Louis last July. The boys will travel
In private car attached to the train leav-
Ing here at 3:46 pm, May 10, and arriving
at savannah at 30 the next morning. The
first duty will be dress parade Monday.
evening. While in Savannah the band will
be camped in the public park with the
military companies. and will go through
the same experience in military duties as
the other troops in camp. The new regula-
ton fatigue uniforms of the corps are ar
irving daily by express. and will be worn
for the first time at this encampment The
old brilliant zouave dress of the boys will
be taken along and used for ceremonious
occasions. The boys are also fully equipped
with knapsacks and blankets The corps
Will be away eight days and arrive home
the evening of May H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
Not Set Aside by Consent

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In yesterdays issue of The Star it was
stated that it is said that the will of the
late Oliver P. Dom was set aside by the
consent of the four children of the testator.
IL such an impression prevails we wish it
corrected. We desired our fathers will tn
stand as he made it, and as proof of such
Mrs Metzger, one of the daughters, offered
the same for probate, but when the suit
was brought to set it aside we preferred to
remain silent rather than again drag our
fathers name and affairs before the public.
He left his estate TO he equally divided he
tween his four daughters
MARY c. METZGER
CORA l.. DINWIDDIE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
Provision for Ex-SIayes.

There has been organized in Washington
the National Protective Labor Association,
the object of which is to establish a home
for aged ex-slaves. The president is Chas
Charles, and l.. NJ Hughes is secretary. AT
a meeting last night resolutions were
adopted to establish bureau of Informal
ton and relief for eX-slaves. The associa-
zion will ask Congress for an appropriation
of 100000 or as much thereof as may be
necessary to carry out the objects of the
organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
AGAINST BoBTAIL CARS
A Hearing Yesterday Before the House
District Committee.
Mr.. GriswoId Opposes Cutting or the
Use of Metropolitan Tracks
1,iI..I by AnacOstfa Cars.

After The Stars report of the Anacostia
railway hearing closed yesterday after
noon Mrs. E. L. Elton of Anacostia made an
appeal to the House District committee in
tehalf CT the women of AnacoStia for some
kind of adequate street railway service. She
described the cars of the Anacostia line as
small, filthy and badly operated Women
had frequently been insulted in the cars as
there is no conductor to aid them. Only
a short time ago some of her friends had
been compelled to get out of the car at
night and seek protection elsewhere. The
front end of the car is closed, and If a
drunken brawl occurs in the rear the &C.
cupants cannot get out.
In stormy weather the people who use the
CO RS to get into the city are subjected to in
definite delays. She hoped the committee
would take such action as would result in
giving the people of Anacostia an adequate
service. "a
A hearing was then given on the SEN
ate bill amending the act prohibiting the
use OF one-horse cars street railway
lines: Mr. Griswold described the history
of the adjustment Of one-horse cars on
the other lines of the city, and claimed
that his company would abolish them in a
time approximately shorter than the time
consumed by the other lines.
President Phillips Proposed Amend
ment.
president Phillips and Attorney Nathaniel
Wilson of the Metropolitan line were pres
ent AND proposed an amendment to the
bill preventing the Anacostia line from US
ing the tracks of the Metropolitan road
north of the market house, and providing
for free reciprocal transfer ARRANGEMENTS
between the Metropolitan and the Ana
costa lines at the market house. Mr. Phil
lips held that this arrangement would
serve two-fold purpose. 1t would inure to
the benefit of the Anacostia line by in
creasing the traffic. 1t would also do away
with the horse cars on the line of the Met
ropolltan, where rapid transit Is now in
use, and where the presence of the horse
cars is serious embarrassment and de-
lay.
Mr.. GriswOId's Opposition.
Mr.. Griswold argued in opposition to
the amendment, which, he said, would
bring hardship upon his line and benefit
nobody but the Metropolitan and the other
lines concerned. 1t would involve the Ana
costa company in the necessity of carry
ing people at theaters from the junction, a
distance of three miles, for nothing, the
fare going to the Metropolitan line for
carrying the passengers a distance of two
or three blocks to the point of juncture.
This, he thought. was a grave discrimina-
his line carried department people who
lived in Anacostia to a point within a few
tlocks of their destination. If a transfer
arrangement was made, the Metropolitan
would carry them back two or three blocks
for the fare, and the Anacostia company
would be obliged to carry them the rest of
the way for nothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"The Land Of the
Living
Church of Our Father, 18th and l. streets
northwest.-Illus trated Lecture by DR.. A.
II. Wilmer on Egypt and the Nile
Columbia PhoI ograph Company, $40
Pennsylvania avenue northwest--EXhibi-
ton of the Graphophone and kaleidoscope.
Kerr ans Lyceum Theate-.-F7ynn and
Sheridan's Big Sensation Double Show.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Camille
DArville Opera Company in Madeline, or
the Magic kiss"
New National Theater.-William II. Crane
in THE Governor of Kentucky.
Warder Building, 9th and F streets north
west-Prof Haupt's Illustrative Lessons
at 415, Z and pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

An lat home was given at the club
rooms Of the Wimodaughsis last evening, a
large number of the members of the or
ganization and their friends enjoying the
program which was rendered. The parlors
were well filed ard frequent applause in
terrupted the course of the entertainment
which was provided. Those who partici-
pated were Miss Gisburne, Miss Snyder,
Miss Wright, in the musical and literary
part, while a one-act comedy, "A Fair En-
counter" in which Miss May Jameson I'D
Miss Townsend took part, closed the even
ingS exercises
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

The Dertal Alumni Association of the
National University will hold it's annual
banquet Friday evening, 18th instant, at
Freund's Hall. The committee in charge
are very much encouraged at the result of
their work, and believe that this will be
the largest attended reunion the associa-
ton has lately enjoyed. Drs. j. Roland
Walton. D. Elmer Wiber, ]. H. p Benson,
j. Wilson Davis and H. j. Allen will re-
spond to appropriate toasts. DIR. Fred F..
DAILY will be found in the role of toast
master.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
The Geographic Lecture.

The seveateent lecture Of the course of
semi-montnly Friday evening lectures given
this season under the auspices of the Ma
tional Geographic Society will be delivered
a MetZerott Hall tomorrow evening at
o'clock. TIE speaker is Senator Dubois,
and his subject THE Geography, Scenery
and Resources of Idaho" The lecture will
be profusely illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
Washington's Municipal Building.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Is it not about time that Congress awak-
ened to the fact that the District of Column
bia it not backwoods city of ten thou
sand population?
The District of Columbia, with 100000
population and modest request for $1OO, 600
to begin the erection of a municipal build
ing, has for years been ignored by Con-
gress. Is it necessary that we should be
voters and have votes to sell to secure
favorable consideration? 1t most certainly
looks that way when Cheyenne, Wyo
population 1880. II $50. gets $3.50. 600; Boise
City, Idaho. population, 1880. 2,311, s2OO, 900;
Helena, Mont, population, 1890, 1884, $500,
coo; Washington, D. c., population, 1890,
go. 1872, applied for, and gets a recommen-
dation to wait"
The above is only a sample and small
proportion of the number of appropriate
made by Congress to cities of less than
10OOO population. JUSTICE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
Lincoln Fire Insurance Company.

AT meeting of the trustees of the Lin
coin Fire II surance Company, held on the
10Th instant, the officers Of the past year
We're reelected to serve for the ensuing
year, viz: President, John T. Arms; first
vice president, ]. S. Swormstedt; second
vice president, Geo. W. Brown; secretary
T. n. Waters; assistant secretary, A. H.
Mccormick, jr,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

We Insure Carpets Against LOSS
by fire when sent to us to be cleaned. Our
process kills all moth eggs & restores car
pets to former freshness. Drop postal Well
do the rest M. r. Thorpe, 4sS Maine av sw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
New All-Rail Route to Atlantic CITY
via Pennsy Ivanin RuiIrond.

The passenger department of the Pennsyl-
Vanla railroad announces that, commencing
sunday, April 10, express trains will be
operated between Broad Street station, Phil
adelphia, and Atlantic City. via the new Del
aware bridge. leaving at 900 IN. and pm
daily. Returning, to leave Atlantic CITY at
1910 am. and 4:l5 pm. The Inauguration of
this new all-rail route to Atlantic CITY OBJ
VlateS the necessity of transferring in Phil
adelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
Spring Race Meeting ut Bennfnr
April 18th 10 Way I'd. 1Sa6

ne Penn sylvaria railroad viii run spe-
cal trains on week days, leaving 9Th street
station at 200 and 2:30 p.m returning at
conclusion of races Rate. pic for rho
round trip-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Lattmer & Co. will sell tomorrow at II 20
O'Clock nine head of cattle most of then,
Jerseys; bay horse, one mule chickens
etc. on the farm lately owned by Mary Nan
Riswick, on 9TH street road, at terminus of
BriShtwood electric railway-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
s1.25 to baltimore md R.,nr,

The b. and o. r. r. Company will sell ex-
cursion tickets from Washington to Balti-
more Tor all trains of Saturday and Sunday
April Is and 10, at the rate of 81. - for the
round trip, valid for return passage until
following Monday. inclusive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Poplar, dressed, per 100 it,, So, at
F. Libbey & Co.'S, 9TH st. and n. Y. avenue
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

SPRING Is THE VERY BEST TIME
in the whole year to have us paper the
rooms Only 81 up NOLTE $40 9th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Welcome news to housewives pounds
best Elgin creamery butter s123 Geo NJ
oyster, jr.. 11+S Conn. ave-, Cen. and Riggs
mktS. Tel 14aO-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real
estate. Frank Z Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
Keep the Ball Rolling.

We don't believe in standing still and DER
uniting the world to pass us by. Ffve-pound
box best butter, $.25. James F. Oyster. 800
Pennsylvania avenue.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

In 1850 Browns Bronchial Troches''
were introduced, and their success as a
cure for Colds, Coughs, Asthma and Bron-
chitis has been unparalleled. ap16-eo3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

sAMSTAG'S DRY GOODS SALE con-
tinues a few days longer. Prices slaugh-
tered. Goods must go. 1920 NJ ST., George
town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Gas the cheapest fuel, if you use one of ou
1896 Imp Gas Stoves or Ranges.
A EBERLY'S SONS, rs 1th ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

SauIs plant sale, Williams & Co.'S auc.
ton rooms. corner 10th and Penna. ave. TO.
morrow, IL am. and p.m.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

lWMIBlA ACADEMY e, Hss craze ss:
One Of the sights Of Washington. Cycling taught
on 12,0O0-ft. floor. Competent instructors
Charges small. Music every evening pod and P
streets J. HART BRITAIN. Mgr. Take +
street cars mh5-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon,
Glymont and intermediate landings at 10
am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fol tress Monroe at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Finer This Season Than Ever Before
and Cheaper-No lee Used.
Large, live, seiEe-caught Roe Shad and
Boiling Rock and White Perch at R. A.
GoIden's Fish and Game stands Center
Market. Don't miss this chance to get
these kind Of fish. Telephone. S44 ap9-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Best Elgin Butter, 25c ID. Fresh Coun
try Eggs. 13c-; 2 doz, pc. j. r. Hutchin
son, Market lst and II NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Save ice and food by using a Leonard
Hardwood Refrigerator. A. EBERLY'S
SONS, us 1th St NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Delicious Homemade Pies, zoe. Drop
postal to Holmes & Bro, Landover Market,
LIST and Z SITS NV. Phone 1864.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Expert Gasoline ard Gas Stove Repairing.
A Eberly's Sons, rs It'll st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Estabrook's for best Photos. 1927 Pa. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

100 #. boards for one dollar, any
length F. Libbey & Co., 9th and NY ave.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

GERMAN IN FIVE WEEKS.
Haupt's last course beginning now. All
are invited at II am. and pm. now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

It's the fabby woman,
with soft flesh, who suffers
most from the heat. A
remedy always satisfactory
and easy to apply is the
Rabuteau's famous skin
food, "Ceratine." Manu-
featured on scientific prin-
ciples after years of practi-
cal study. Especially de-
sirable where the bust is
flat and shapeless. Devel-
ops the bust several inches.
Perfectly harmless. So
Jar.
Interesting treatise on the
Form and Face free to
every caller.
You don't know what
delicious soda is until
you've tried Merits. My!
but it's fine!
MERITS
Modern Pharmacy, nth & F. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Let Us Clean Your Carpets.
There's no injury to color or fabric by
our matchless process. Postal brings wagon
Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks. ,G31-5 Mass. av.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Pn1ings, Spear Head, per 100, Sl.2J
F. Libbey & Co., op. Convention Hall-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Doors,1h thick, all sizes, OOc. apiece.
All white pine. F.Libbey & Co, 6th&N.Y ave.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

The banc of every won1an's home
is furnished, dirty silverware. A lit
tie dry rubbing with "Crystaline" will
make it shine with dazzling bril-
liancy.
For sale at all druggists and grocers. 10
cents box. Ask for free sample applied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Your Refrigerator Requires Ice
these warm days. "a years of constant
service-without a break-demonstrates the
capability of THE INDEPENDENT ICE
co. to serve its patrons with the best quail
ity of Pure Kennebec Ice-at very reason
able rates. Order from drivers write or
telephone 591-2 Offices, 80 Pa. ave. and
BIOS Water St, Georgetown. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
CITY ITEMS.

Hotel JOhnsOn's Table D'HOte Dinners
and luncheons embrace all sea sonable deli
cacies. Ladies' entrance, 18th St, elevator !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Flour free tomorrow; Johnston's, page s:
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Fridays grocery specials; Johns ton S, page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Investors should read advertisement @
Wheless Electric Lamp Co., on page 3. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

100 TT. boards for one dollar, any
length. F. Libbey & Co., 9th and NY ave-
Advertisement.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01
The Richardson" "
JULY 4th-
Grand Charity Military Drill at How
ard Park by Troop +, Third U. s,
Cavalry, Captain George A. Dodd
Commanding.

For the benefit of STANNARD POST, g.
A, r.. and the building fund of the HOME
FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN. This
drill is purely charitable one all the re-
ceipts going to these most worthy charities
Troop has world wide reputation as
exponents of what is known as the Cossack
and Rough Riding Drills Every citizen Of
this state should lend his aid and pres
ence to help forward this entertainment
in the interest of charity.
OF course, everyone will go, and if you
need any little fixing to make your costume
more complete come to the Richardson for
it. Handsomest goods and Lowest Prices.
All cars stop.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-01

THE farmers of Vermont will do well to
take notice of the warning Secretary Nc
Kean of the Maine Board of Agriculture
has given the farmers of that state against
a swindle called the Farmers Cooperative
Association. A set of men are now can.
vassing Maine in the interest OF this So
called association, exacting So down for the
privilege Of buying of the concern. They
offer genuine Singer sewing-machines
worth $50 for S1275 and other things in
proportion The farmer who pays his So
gets nothing for it but sad experience.