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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
STATE EXPENSES.
(From the Argus and Patriot.)

CFrom the Argus and Patriot)
When the Hooker act was passed in
1885, by which nearly all the property Of
the railroads, and deposits in savings
banks. was exempted from local taxation,
promise was made by the republican
party that there would be no call upon
towns for anything but that the corpora
ton taxes, so-called, would pay all the
State expenditures. Some men, wiser than
the mass, said at the time this might
prove true for a time but this money
would come easily and would go easily.
AS State expenses then ran the amounts
received from corporation taxes would
have paid those expenses. But commits
sion after commission was organized new
and extravagant undertakings were begun.
and so, in 1882 @ State tax of 10 cents was
assessed followed by one of 10 cents in
1854; another of IL cents In 1886; 20 cents
In 1885, 10 in 1890; Is cents in 1892; and - in
1894. But it will be noted that the State in
1891 received from the United States. for
the direct tax paid by the State during
the war, nearly 100000 and that the In
come from corporation taxes has been In
creasing from year to year. The bonded
State debt, too, was nearly paid Off in 1880.
The annual State expenditures since
1880 have nearly doubled, and they go on
increasing at a rate truly alarming. The
towns no longer can tax the corporation
property or the money In savings banks
and trust companies. The sum thus ex-
empted in many towns was not small.
The result is that the corporation property
and deposits In savings banks and trust
companies have not and do not now bear
their proportionate share of the public
burden; and the farms and other real es-
tate pay the bulk of the taxes in the ag-
gregate.
The savings banks and trust companies
pay 70 cents on the dollar, but the farms
and real estate, taxed for both State and
local purposes, pay from 100 TO 250 cents on
the dollar. The railroads do not pay so
much as they would Il their property was
fairly appraised and taxed as other prop
erty Is taxed In each locality.
III there was any prospect that TINS condl-
tion would change, no one ought to COM
plain. But the expenses OF this State
will not grow less under the present man
agement. or under republican rule. Gov.
Page did his best to cut down expenses
but his efforts were In vain. There is
work for committee OF fearless men, and
we respectfully call the attention of all
Taxpayers to a few matters that call for
reform, and at an early day.
First-rhe method now In force In this
state There Is no limit 10 any DEPART
ment's expense In Vermont, wniie IN near
~ every other State In the Union there 10
q limit To illustrate, the state appropri-
aIes, say. 90 much Tor seiar'es ana ex-
penses OF judges and other officers, so
much for militia. 30 much for Insane asy-
lums. Maine gives $4,000 for It's militia
and whom that sum Is reached that body
can spend no more. Some years, In Ver-
mont, this body has used up $4,000 or more
OF public funds.
Second-The expense Of certain oficsrs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

conditions as we'll as the figures in the
assertion that Burlington is still O re-
publican city.
In view OF the extent to which
apathy prevailed and fractional feeling
figured In the contest, and in consideration
of the prevalence of the most unmistak-
ably democratic weather 1t must be adj
mitted that the republicans of Burlington
who did interest themselves in the con-
test and on the right side, made an excel
lent showing. They secured the election
of their candidate for mayor and of all
their candidates for aldermen, having
made no nomination for this office in the
Third Ward land the Board of Aldermen
Is sufficiently strong in its repubicanism
2 satisfy the most pronounced partisan
The board of school commissioners Is dem
ocratic, but inasmuch as politics has not
generally figured to any marked extent In
this department our democratic friends
VIII not be likely to regard the securing
OF Its control as much of an achievement
one of the significant features of the
contest was the election of a republican
alderman in the Fifth Ward upon the cap
N"'N ~ "i'iNi thc OPpOsltiOn lldu SCI lItlT
hearts. They nominated for the position
their confessedly most popular man, and
one who had narrowly escaped being
pressed into service as democratic candi-
date for mayor, and yet Mr.. Phelps ran
ahead of his ticket. and was elected by a
handsome as we'll as decisive majority.
The republicans OF sore of the other
wards also made fine showing, and the
Board of Aldermen for the coming year
VIII as result stand high as a body of
business men. The republican members
will be Davis and Mason of the First
Ward, Wright and Gutchel of the Sec
ond, 1sham and Adsit of the Fourth and
Goodell and Phelps of the Fifth
The new administration stands pledged
to the greatest possible economy consist
ent with the community's best interests.
Judge Peck will make an effective and
creditable mayor and with aldermen in
the Board like those named we believe
the people of Burlington can confidently
look forward to one of the most satisfac-
tory periods of municipal government in
the history of the city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

Gov. Woodbury's libel suit against tho
Herald and Globe association of Rutland
by mutual agreement of the parties there
30, will be tried by Chief Judge Ross and
Judges Rowell and Tyler of the Supreme
Court The case will be heard and deter
mined upon the law and evidence, upon
the pleadings now in the case, in the same
manner as IL tried by the County Court.
The arrangement now is to have the trial
take place in this city the latter part of
April, next. This is the earliest date at
which the attendance of the three judges
can be had.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
The MERCHANT
National Bank |
OF
BURLINGTON, VT.
Capital, $4,000
Surplus, $4,000

This bank now occupies It's new and I
CANT building, Just completed, and invil
the inspection of the public to its compll
facilities for the rapid and inexpensI
transaction of all branches of banking.
has one Of the finest banking houses in
country and no expense has been spa
20 make the vaults absolutely impregnaV
against the attacks Of burglars, fire
mob violence. With its large capital q
ample resources IL solicits the accountsI
firms, corporations and individuals, q
offers them the most liberal terms I
their responsibility and balances warray
Ladies' and family accounts are especis
invited. Special Teller's Window for |
dies.
Safe deposit boxes to rent and Jewell
plate, valuable goods and pictures receiy
on storage at very moderate charI
Wills sealed and registered and a reed
given for same. Private coupon a
writing rooms for dealers.
Correspondence or an Interview, with
view to business relations, Is respectful
invited, with assurances that all transI
lions will be held in the strictest corI
dence and given most careful attention
L. e. WOODHOUSE,
Cashier
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A TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN POW.
ERS

Nfrom tne Ioiedo, ONO, Blade.)
Mr.. Powers of Vermont, is probably
the best known of the congressional
school teachers. He is looked upon as one
of the profoundest lawyers in that BODY
and his opinions upon any question of con-
stitutional law always command consider
alton. 1t Is said, that he was a most sue
cessful teacher and he does not disdain to
employ the same tactics in Congress that
he found stood him In good stead in the
class room. He is chairman of the COM
mittee on Pacific railroads, a position re-
curing both legal knowledge and diplo-
macy. He has large map In the commit
tee room. and whenever he discusses the
subject he illustrates the governments
connection with the lines, which are sub
sidized. and which are not, by means OF
red and black lines. Judge Powers has
very much the appearance of a college
professor, and when he stands, n pointer
in hand, and explains some knotty prob
lem growing out of the governments con-
nection with the railroads. he looks the
typical New England teacher.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

The republican National league is said
TO be contemplating the erection in New
York city of a magnificent political tenn
plo which shall be the national home of
the republican party. The projected edi-
flee Will be at least fifteen stories high and
Will cost in the vicinity Of $4,000 900 but
it is believed that the rents will make 1t
a good investment. The stock will be
divided into shares Of $40 each and these
will be offered for popular acceptance.
This is a commendable project, and the re-
publicans Of the country will undoubtedly
make it a gratifying success.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
"sIxTY-FoUR THOUSAND STARS


Mr.. Boutwell,, one of the managers of
the impeachment trial of President John
son. in 1868, in his address to the Senate
sitting as a court of impeachment, said
in substance."
Away in the northern heavens there Is
a region dotted by no star-a hole leading
away to illimitable space, what lies be-
yond no eye hath seen, nor no telescope
has explored" Mr.. Boutwell, then pro-
posed, in his partisan zeal, to hurl the
President through space into the fathom-
less bounds beyond. But that space has
now been explored. The Lick Observatory
has just turned its powerful telescope
toward that dismal region. and photo
graphed what the great lens saw In its
marvellous search. The microscope re-
vealed on a field of that photograph one
inch square, $4,000 stars, each one OF
which is unquestionably a sun, with num-
berless planets in its train. The plate
on which this magnificent revelation was
made was eight inches square.
Only think. on one square inch,
Just a little pinch
OF space in the region of the North-pole,
''Sixty-four thousand stars" perfect and
whole
Were discovered on a photo plate,
All seen through the Lick" tube, grand
and great.
Such heavenly observations
Excited the wonderment of the nations.
History is making a well-llled page
In this grand progressive age
To remain In old ruts, man Is not content
When the mind through the Lick" has
once been sent.
Grand, beautiful, sublime,
IT'S the souls golden harvest time.
"Sixty-four thousand stars" in a space
so small,
What must be the summing of all
The space In Gods universal?
1t cannot be stated in prose or verse!
GEO. s. GREEN, NJ. ID.
Enosburgh Falls, VT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

The little daughter of Mr.. Fred Weber,
Holland, Mass, had very bad cold and
cough which he had not been able to cure
with anything. gave him a 25 cent bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. says W. P.
Holden, merchant and postmaster at West
Hrlinfeld, and the next time / saw him he
said 1t worked like charm. This remedy is
Intended especially for acute throat and lung
diseases, such as oolds, Group and whooping
cough, and it is famous for its cures. There
is no danger In giving 1t to children for 1t
contains nothing Injurious. For sale by
Beaupro Lowry and F. II. Parker, City Drug
Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

have greatly increased The adjutant gen.
erals expenses, when he began his career,
were, as we were informed, less than $500;
now they are over $500, and his salary has
been Increased. The same Is true of the
quartermaster general. why not carefully
look over these militia expenses?
The insane asylum building at Water
bury, too. has quite a history. How much
has the State paid for It's heating apparatus
there? We understand that this appara-
tus has been taken out two or three times
and a new one put in. Why was this pro-
cedure necessary.
These and the whole matter of State ex-
penSes In general could we'll be investi-
gated by compet MT men, not mere poll
ticians. but non-partisan beard, who
should have authority to make recon-
mendatfons of changes, II any were found
needed
From the Newport Expressly
Vermont's State expenditures were $751;
900 annually before the war, but last year
were $500. 600! Her tax property then was
sS4, 100000. now $l5S. 900, white popula-
ton is now only $4,000 compared to 3l5, 600
in 1860. In other. words, Vermonts ex-
penses have increased nearly two and a
half times, while taxed property has not
doubled and population has remained sta
tionary. State expenses were only 81 cents
lor edcn man, WoIian ana cnlld IN Ver-
mont In 1860, but now are sl.S0: these ex-
penses were S216 for each $1,000 of taxed
property then, against 1917 now. YER
mont even In these hard times ought to
practice economy. The current expenses
of the State are greater than they ough.
to be. We fear the money put into the
Normal schools is not as we'll spent as 1t
might be. Let the people look about and
see II some useless affairs cannot be
abolished. What good has been accom-
plished by the railroad commission.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
THE PEOPLE ARE TO BLAME.
(From the Landmark.)

1t is the blight of Vermont politics to-day
that the people have so little voice and the
politicians so much.-Randolph Herald
Very true, but as long as the great ma
jority of voters in about every town keep
aloof from caucuses, and take no personal
interest in politics things will run In the
same old ruts. 1t Is easy enough to say
"let every voter become politician" The
trouble Is the people care so little about
politics except in general way that all
efforts to interest them personally, to in
duce them to act independently, and to
make themselves acquainted with the
character and qualifications of candidates
outside of a limited circle are fruitless.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
COMPARED TO A LICENSED RUM
SHOP.
tFrom the Mortified News)

The town of Colchester with popula-
ton of about 5000 inhabitants sold through
its authorized liquor agency the past year
over 81, 900 worth OF liquor. 1t Is about
time that the prohibltlonasts of Vermont
demanded a decided change in the liquor
agencies of good number OF towns In the
State. There is no sense, reason or decen-
cy in allowing the liquor handled by a
town to be dealt out In the way 1t is done
in many towns. 1t just about as bad in
its results as a licensed rum shop.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
A SERIOUS JAR.

If Jem Is the same as Jim,
And G sounds the same as j.
Then between Gem and Jim and Jem,
What is the difference, pray?
We read about Gem Jars,
Jars made for holding jam.
Then, are these Gem Jars Jim jam jars ?
(Be calm my mind, be calm,)
Jim-jams Is a modified way
or saying deirum trem.
And the jars Of fit OF the blues"
Why. nothing can equal them.
So alter the name at once,
Lest discussion should wax hot.
And call the Gem Jam Jar. instead,
The James Preserving Pot,
But If folks are opposed to this.
AS many doubtless are,
Then let the jar have its name in full.
AS the Jim Jem Gem Jam Jar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

Mr.. d. Wiley, ex-postmaster, Black Creek,
N. T., was so badly AFFLICTED with rheumatism
that he was only able to hobble around with
canes, and even then 1t caused him great
pain. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm
he was 90 much improved that he threw away
his canes. He says this IMMINENT did him
moro good than all other medicines and
treatment put together For sale at nifty
cents Per bottle by Boaupre and Lowry and
y, II. Parker. City Drug store.
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4 IL per cent.

All taxes are paid by the bank on depo-
slts OF Sl5O0 or less Deposits are received
IN sums from 81 to $1,000, and no interest
VIII be paid on any sum in excess of this
amount except on deposits by widows, or
phans administrators, executors, guard
ians, charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order Of court.
rms bank prefers Vermont securities
Tor the investment of its funds, and sends
no money out OF the State until the home
demand is met.
No money loaned to any offioer or trustee
of the bank
CHARLES p. SMITH, President.
c. r. WARD, Treasurer.
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WHY HE WAS AVOIDED.

AS the young man entered the reading
room OF the club there was a sudden ex-
odus in the direction of the billiard room.
wilbur seems to have become suddenly
unpopular" said one OF the men In the far
corner, as he noticed 1t.
"Well, the boys do rather avoid him." re-
turned the other.
For what reason"
"Why his first baby has just reached the
age where 1t says bright things.
Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
HER LITTLE HAND.

why" she faltered, did you hasten to
pick up the glove had dropped|"
Because" he answered. boldly, II
thought there might be something In it for
me, some time"
And his worst suspicious were subse-
quently confirmed.-Detroit Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

1t is rumored that ex-Representative
Perciva1 w. Clement of Rutland contem-
plates running for State senator. If Mr..
Clement really desires to be elected
senator from Rutland county, he should
have his newspaper the Herald, come out
in bitter opposition to him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
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 ceut a word
will reach them all.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
A SLY HINT.

She-"Your brother proposed to me last
night"
He (excitedly)-"He did did he? And
what did you say TO him."
She (demurely)-'I said l would be sis
ter to him. "-Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

The Army and Navy Journal announces
that the secretary of war has sent to Con-
gress request for an appropriation of
$4,000 to complete the purchase of addi-
tional lands at the Fort Ethan Allen mill
tary reservation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
A NECESSARY TRIP.

Miss Newwoman.-"I viii have to go to
the city tomorrow and make some pur-
| chases."
Miss Strongmind-"Can't you get what
you want here?"
Miss ELECTROMAGNETIC. there isn't q
gents furnishing store in town."-Life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
NOT OUT OF DANGER.

"Have you fastened the windows. dear"
she asked as they were about to retire for
| the night.
mo; what's the use? gave you the last
dollar had to buy that hat, and We
needn't fear burglars"
But they might sit down on my hat.
you now."-Detroit Free Press
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a general banking business transacted
Foreign exchange bought and sold.
travellers Letters of Credit issued, pay
aoie In all parts Of the world.
opecial attention given to business of
out-or,town customers. Accounts may be
opened oy mall and all communica lions
will receive prompt and careful attention
JOEL II. GATES. President,
DANIEL w. ROBINSON. v.ce-Prest,
F. E. BURGESS, Cashier,
H. T. RUTTER. Assistant Cashier.
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POPPING THE QUESTION.

Mother-"Jessie, did hear Arthur pro-
posing to you last night?"
Jessie-"I don't think you did, mother,
Arthur talks awfully low."-Up to Date, .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
Howard.
National
Bank,
Burlington, VT.
Capital, $500, 1000
surplus and Profits 100000

DIRECTORS.
JOEL II. GATES,
Prest. Burlington Cotton Mills
DANIEL w. ROBINSON,
Manager skillinss. whitneys &
. Barnes Lumber Co..
A. c. SPAULDING,
OF spauldlng. KimbalI q Co..
Wholesale Grocers.
ELIAS LYMAN,
F. E. BURGESS, ~ ''''N oN' w.
Cashier.
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"PAR MOBILE"
WHEN SHE FoRGETs HIM.

The Montpelier Argus and Montpelier
Waterman are both agin' Major Circuit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
Burlington
avings Bank.
CHARTERED IN 1s47
Deposits Dec. 81, 1895, $6,O06, 703.84
surplus 282, 1895
Total Assets, So, 1927, S87.57
TRUSTEES.

9. f. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES l.. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. l.. BARsTow, A. q. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
receives and pays deposits daily. De-
poslts made on either of the first four busi-
ness days Of any month draw interest from
the LIST. II made asterward interest will
commence the first Of the following month.
interest will be credited to depositors
jan list and July LIST, compromising twice
year. There are no stockholders In this
oank. All the earnings, less expenses, be-
long to depositors. The rate of interest
uepenos on The earnings. and for the pas'
seven years has been
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
WINOOSKI
SAV|N CS BAN|
has paid its depositors
IL PER CEN
2 Interest,

for u years. compounded semi ANNUALLY
Deposits made during the first five da}
OF any month will draw interest from II
nrst day of that month. Deposits mad
after the fifth day OF any month will draI
interest from the first day Of the mel
month.
Deposits are received and paid daily.
All Taxes are PAID by the BAN
on deposits not exceeding fifteen hundr}
dollars.
interest is credited depositors the fri
Gay OF January and July.
The bank has not met with loss
either principal or interest on any lod
made during the last eighteen years. nj
mas IL loan among its assets that 10 col
eidered poor or doubtful
Due depositors, including inter-
est to June 3d. 1895. .$447, 55a
Seip'uS '''''''''. ...............,.... II. SSS
Fifteen minutes by electric cars fro|
Burlington-fve cents fare
SYDNEY II. WESTON. PRESIDENT
ORMOND COLE. Treasurer.
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Neu-Rol cures sick or nervous headaches
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BURLINGTON. THURSDAY, MARCH s.

Terms-s1.oo Year, Always in Advance