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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
Living Ex-Goycrnors.

The death OF Gov. Frederick T. Green
halge Of Massachusetts has served to
direct attention anew to the list of men
who have filled tho executive Office In the
Bay State and the Boston Herald by way
of comparison speaks as follows:
Connecticut can boast of seven living
ox-Govsrnors to Massachusetts nve, but
the large range OF years they cover is con-
siderably less than ours. The ex-Gover-
nor of longest standing In Connecticut Is
Gen. Hawley, who was elected thirty
years ago, while In Massachusetts he Ia
George s. Boutwell,, who was elected
Governor forty-nve years ago. This IL
one way OF demonstrating that the palm
for ex-gubernatortal longevity IL still on
our side of the limo.
Vermonters are proverbially modest,
but we would be recreant to duty were
we to allow this opportunity to pass with,
out calling attention to the hcalthfuI In
fiuence of the governorship of tho Greer
Mountain state as demonstrated by oul
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
Deaf Muto School For Burlington

Burlington already reioices in the pos
session of educational facilities of which
few cities of it's size can boast but that
the list of our educational institutions
may be still further enlarged is indicated
by the following statement by the Malone,
n. Y, Farmer:
"Alphonso Johnson, for many years n
teacher of the deaf and now one of the
foremost instructors in our deaf mute
school, visited Burlington, VT, the other
day and arranged with two Of Burlington $
leading citizens for calling a public meet
ing to consider the matter of establishing
n deaf mute school in that city. There Is
not a school for the unfortunates who are
without hearing and speech in the whole
State of Vermont and one Is greatly need
ed. Burlington would be a fine location
for such an institution and no man OF
more experience than Mr. Johnson could
be found to push 1t ahead"
Malonc's deaf mute school has been q
gratifying success and q credit to n live
and progressive town. If Burlington
could be assured a school equally as -four
ishing and beneficial as Malones it would
be hailed by every public spirited resi-
dent as an acceptable addition to our
already large number of educational in
stitutionS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
Tests of the Artcsian Well Water.

Tests of the Artcsian Well Water.
AT the request Of Mayor Van Patten,
Health officer Crandal sent II sample
of water from each of the throe artesian
wells sunk for the Wells & Richardson
company. the Venetian Blind company
and the Gas company respectively TO be
tested by the government bureau of ny
gienc at Washington. That Office ex-
amines without charge any samples OF
water that may be sent to it by the health
officer of any city, giving both chemical
and meteorological examination. The re-
port of the chemical examination of water
takon from Wells & Richardson COM
pany's well is as follows. Expressed in
parts per million: Color, none; odor,
none; turbldity, none; sediment, slight;
residue on evaporation, 25i; loss on igni-
ton, 9S. fixed solids, 1885, free ammonia, Oh
albuminoid ammonia, .006: nitrate las
nitrogem none; nitrates Gas nitrogen,
none; chlorine, 40. The archaeological
report in relation to the same well shows
common forms of bacteria developed only
to n moderate extent
This indicates Il water of remarkable
purity and of excellent quality for every
purpose. burlington Is certainly to be
congratulated that such excellent water
can be obtained in this vicinity by sinking
wells in this manner. If the artesian well
20 be sunk near the city reservoirs in ac-
cordance with Mayor Van Patterns ar
rangement with Contractor Poland Is
successful and produces as good water as
that secured in the wells mentioned the
expense of securing Burlngton's supply
may be materially reduced in the near fu.
ture. 1t is estimated that seven wells
of the capacity of those tested by the gov
eminent bureau would yield sufficient
water to supply our city. and inasmuch as
we must inevitably soon face the neces
sity of purchasing new pumping apparatus
the importance of thoroughly Investigate
ing all possible sources of supply will read
lily appear.
Burlington now has an inexhaustblC
supply of water that is pronounced of eX
cclent quality by all who are in a posi-
ton to speak with authority concerning 1t
so that the problems of the future will b.
mainly as to comparative expense.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
The MERCHANTS
National Bank
Of
BURLINGTON, VT.
Capital, $500, ooo|
Surplus, $50,
BURLINGTON, VT.

This bank now occupies its new and ele-
CANT building, Just completed, and invites
the inspection Of tho public to it's completed
facilities for the rapid and nexpensiveI
transaction of all branches of banking I'll
has one OF the finest banking houses in the|
country and no expense has been spared
20 make the vaults absolutely mpregnabls
against the attacks Of burglars fire or|
mob violence. With its large capital andI
ample resources 1t solicts the accounts of
firms. corporations and individuals, andI
offers them the most liberal terms that
their responsibility and balances warrant.V
Ladies and family accounts are especially
invited. Special Teller's Window for Lad
dies
Safe deposit boxes to rent and jewelry,I
plate, valuable goods and pictures received
on storage at very moderate charged
Wills sealed and registered and a receipt
given for same. Private coupon andI
writing rooms for dealers.
Correspondence or an interview, with al
view to business relations, Is respectfully
invited, with assurances that all transact
lions will be held in the strictest coni-
dence and given most careful attention.
L. L. WOODHOUSE.
| Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

for our country's best interests to exclude
them, II we would.
The class that 1t is proposed to reach
includes the most vicious as we'll az the
most degraded of the flood os humanity
that rolls to our shores from the over
crowded old world. Immigrants OF this
class seldom go to the interior or to the
South or the great West. They remain
for the greater part in our seaboard
towns. or flock to other cities that arc
already congcstod with Stun clements,
and mlstalSing liberty for liconse, they
stir up discord among an already danger
ous class. Our present laws for the re-
striction OF immigration exclude paupers,
diseased persons, convcts and contract
laborcrs, and if the Lodge bill becomes q
law every Immigrant admitted to our ter
rItoiy will be able to read or write.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
The United States Militia,

A report on the organized militia of the
United States which has been prepared by
the war department shows that the United
States, in case of need, can put 9,4G7 69i
men in the field At the close of the year
1895 every State and Territory with the ex-
ception of Indian Territory and Alaska,
had an organized national guard. The
total force of the militia numbered 1l5,17S
of which 10000 composed the infantry
arm. 52l5 the cavalry. 5267 the artillery, 649
special corps, and 14i3 general and STAFF
officers. In many of the States last year
camps were held, and the attendance upon
these occasions ranged from ffty-ive per
cont in Mississippi TO ninety-fve per cent
In Vermont.
Vermont has the most approved Spring.
field rifle (calibre 45) for her infantry and
four steel 3 2-lO inch breech loading rifles
for her light battery. She Is said to have
had for years the largest percentage Of
troops present in the summer encamp-
ments, and is really as nearly "up-to-date"
In military matters as any State In the
Union. This gratifying record is to be
attributed to the fact that her officers
and men do their best to be proficient SOL
diers.
The report estimated that in case of
necessity Illinois could place $50, 625 men In
the field. Pennsylvania Tl,s74, Ohio 65OOOO,
New York 100000. Indiana 4Sl 1872. Kentucky
GGl 1877, Missouri $4,000. Massachusetts $3.50.
s9i Wisconsin sOs.a4s, Texas 100000, Vir-
ginia 295, 4iG, New Jersey 2Sa,sS7, Georgia
1884, OH, Michigan 100000 Iowa 2i5,ss9, North
Carolina 10000, Mississippi 22S.7OO, Mary
land 2o5.S SIG, Arkansas 2O6,00O and the re-
mainder OF the States below 100000 each
OF course the arming of any such numbers
would be another matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
JUDGE POWERS AND THE FREE Ii
BRARY BILL.


BRARY BILL.
To the Editor of the Free Press:
noticed in your Washington cores
pondence that the action of Judge Powers
in relation to the appropriation for a IL
brary for Washington Is considered UNI
favorably by the people OF that city. This
Is not strange. No people like to have
their pet schemes thwarted, especially
where so much money is involved. The
only question Is, did Judge Powers act
conscientiously and wisely. That he did
the former ought to go without saying. I
believe he acted wisely. | don't think that
Vermont ought to pay any share, how
ever small, for library in Washington so
long as the people OF that city are album
dainty able to pay themselves. ] like a
congressman with some Independence of
thought and action. There is not much of
tho me too" characteristics about Judge
Powers. He doesn't always go with the
crowd, but | notice that his position in
this case was approved W the House.
1t does not require very sagacous
person to see-after having read the spec
al dispatches to your paper from Wash
ngton-that your correspondent discred-
Its the work of Judge Powers, and extols
the work of others of the delegation. The
Judge never did seem to be fortunate in
the line of obtaining frequent and fat
tering dispatches sent to Vermont in re-
laton to his labors. He don't need them,
however. Brains are good substitute.
FIRST DISTRICT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
Restrictions of Immigration

The proposition of Senator Lodge to fur
Their restrict immigration is a move in the
right direction. We do not allow our
young men to take any part In citizenship
until they are 81, and yet the great major
ity OF them would be much bettor ounll-
fed 10 exercise the rights OF citizens at IS
than are many illiterate aliens who arc
admitted to the full rights OF citizenship
after a sojourn in this country during tho
required period. Uncle Sam has about all
Of the foreign nutrlment that he can
BEAUTIFULLY assimilatc, and 1t is high time
that radical steps were taken TO assure
the admission os only such classes OF i'm
migrants as will make fairly good citizens
An examination OF tho provisions of the
bill introduced by Senator Lodge for tho
exclusion of iliternto immigrants shows
that the ill!teracy test will not bear SC
heavily upon Europeans as some people
appear to think, Senator Lodge points out
the fact that the people most affected by
the illteracy test will be the italians
Russians, Hungarians, Poles, Greeks, and
Asialics. or those whose immigration &c
this country has begun during the past
twenty years and swelled to enormous
proportions. They are those with whou
English speaking people have never assim
Hated and who are most alien 10 tn,
great body Of the people Of the United
States, and to our free institutions.
immigrants from the Unitod Kingdom
and from other countries whose peopl,
enjoy comparatively liberal means OF edu
cation, and who have had a chance I,
learn something OF the nature OF demo
cratic institutions, including the Scandl
nay,ans. the Germans and the French. ar,
affected by the proposed measure to-a sur
prisingy slight degree The classes named
have furnished some of our leading an,
most useful citizens, and 1t would not b
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

A canvass among tho druggists Of this place
reveals tho fact that Chamberlain's nre tho
most popular proprietary medicines sold.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy, especially, is
regarded as In the lead of all throat trouble
remedies. and as such. 1t is freely prescribed
by physicians. As a Group medicine, 1t Is also
unexcelled, and most families with young
children keep bottle always handy for In
slant use. The editor Of the Graphic has rc-
peatedly known Chamberlain's Cough Rem
cdy to do tho work after all other medicines
had faled-rhe K,mball, 8. D.. Graphic. For
sale at rs and 80 oepts per bottle by Boaupfe
b Lowry ind y. H. Parker, City Dsug Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

The mild, modest and genial Wachman
on the ramparts of Montpelier, calls upon
the FREE PRESS to make good in detail
certain statements in regard to Hon. Josiah
CIRCUITS standing as a lawyer which
stand credited to "a contemporary" not
named. Why does not the Waterman
make It's inquiries az first hand? What the
FREE PRESS said was that Major Grout
is both good lawyer and a good prac-
tical farmer When that statement Is
seriously called in question, 1t will be time
enough 10 defend It. Meanwhile tho
Waterman is helping the major by its un-
just personal attacks upon him and at.
tempts to make him out 10 be a nobody
without merit: or distinction in any call.
ing. The people of Vermont know better
and fair-minded men are simply Disguised
by such a method of warfare.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

Those who enjoyed the varied and mani
fold attractions of the Columbian eXposi-
ton and felt a pang over the subsequent
spoiation of Jackson Park viii be pleased
to learn that the park itself is to be re-
Nived as an attractive resort. The
grounds will be laid out in drives and
courts for various games, ana a Casino
restaurant is to be erected near the pier
where steamboats, will land parties OF
pleasure bent. Tho white City" itself
however. is but a memory, though one
that will be pleasantly recalled by all who
enjoyed its generous hospitality.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

1t Is announced that President Cleveland
Is contemplating grand coup during the
closing months of his administration, in
the shape of an order making civil service
rules applicable to all offices. 1t is signti-
cant that Cleveland was very careful TO
see that most of the offices were filled with
good Cleveland democrats before he be-
gan to contemplate any such step as that
indicated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

The heirs of the late Jay Gould have
shown themselves to be apt students in
tax-dodging. Tho assessments on over
SIC, 900 of property in New York city
have just been vacated on the ground of
the non-residencc of the Gould heirs. We
wonder if Jay is still trying TO dodge!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

The instructions given to our cores
pondents in Washington are to give the
Free Press the news without fear or favor.
We expect them to state such facts as
may interest our readers, impartially and
truthfully; and no intentional departure
from these instructions will be approved
or knowingly permitted ed. Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

Tho executive committee of the Young
Mems Republican club of Vermont will
hold n meeting at the Van Ness House In
this city next Friday at l p. IN. to make
arrangements for the participation Of the
club in the approaching campaign, AMI &c
settle upon definite plan of action. Re
publicans, young as well as old, evidently
intend to make the campaign In Vermont
this year both lively and effective.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

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 Sec page
seven. This paper has moro than 25,0o0
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

With two republican State conventions,
q republican league State convention, IL
young mems republican state convention,
and other State meetings that draw from
every county all within four months the
republicans of Vermont ought to be able
to "get together" in this campaign.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

Another victory for Uncle Sam over j.
Bull! The international chess match has
resulted in Americas winning the $SOO
trophy cup offered by Sir George Newnes,
and 1t was John f. Barry of Boston who
defeated Tinsey, the idol of the English
chess world, breaking the tie and winning
the championship for the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

A 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 mall and all communication
VIII receive prompt and careful attention.
JOEL IT, GATES. President,
DANIEL w. ROBINSON, v.ce-Prest.,
+. L. BURGESS Cashier,
II. T. RUTTER, Assistant Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
Howard
National
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. SPAULDING,
Of SpaudIng. K!mball & Co..
Wholesale Grocers.
ELIAS LYMAN,
President Elias Lyman Coal Co..
F. e. BURGESS.
Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
4 1-2 per cent.

All taxes are paid by the bank on depo,
sits of $500 or less. Deposits are received
In sums from 81 to $1,000, and no interest,"
Will be paid on any sum in excess OF thls
amount, except on deposits by widows, or
phans administrators, executors, guard
ians. charitable or religious institutions OF
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 the State until the homo
demand Is met.
No money loaned to any offlcer or trustee
of the bank
CHARLES p. SMITH. President.
c. f. WARD, Treasurer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

Total Assets, $5,827, S37.57
TRUSTEES.
G. F. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES L. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. L. BARsTow, A. q. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posts made on either of the first four busl-
ness days of any month draw interest from
the list. If made asterward interest VIII
commence the first of the following month
Interest will be credited to deposltors
Jan. LIST and July list, compromising tWlGe
n year. There are no stockholders III inns
bank. All the earnings, less expenses, De.
long to depositors. The rate oil ihteres.
depends on the earnings and for the past
seven years has been
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

If you wanted the best Rubber
call for New Brunswick. Whole
sale by Warren Boot & Shoe Co.,
Boston, Mass,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

Ono hundred and fifty negroes from Ar
kansas and Oklahoma passed throu "a
Memphis recently for Savannah, whore
they were to take snip for Liberia. rho
society which is furthering the cmi grafton
is said to have secured the cooperation
of the negro preachers, and numbers Of
negroes all over the South are saving
their money and selling their little proper
~ preparatory to going to Liberia.
Man does not succeed in accommodating
himself to one excrescence IN woman's
dress before another dcformitY makes its
appearance. Just as balloon sleeves are
about to go up to woman's shoulders where
they will be out of the way, the announce
ment is made by Dame fashion that the
hustle is to be revived, bigger and more
wabbly than ever. Inconsistency thy name
Is woman's dress!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
WANTED.

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 10
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19
Burlington
Savings Bank.

CHARTERED IN 1s47.
Deposits Dec. 81, 1895, So, 065, 703.84
Surplus 282, 1873. 03
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-15

ton of the lungs. Mr.. Connell moved
to Plymouth on the 18th of last Decem
Der from Maple Park, LII. He was 30
years old and leaves a wife and one
child. A brother and sister with Geo.
Weber will arrive today to attend the
funeral.
For the occasion of the general con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church, to be held i'll Cleveland, Ohio,
May LIST to the 3lst, 1896, rate of one
standard first class fare for the round
trip has been authorized via. the Nickel
Plate road. Tickets on sale April 18th,
Both, May LIST, and 18th.
The Liberal Medical and Surgical
Association of Northern Indiana will
meet in Rochester at College hall at
| 90 and 700 p. M, April 23, instead of
April Ii, and the college will furnish a
literary and musical program in con-
nection with the medical program.
\ general invitation is extended to all;
and all reputable physicians are in
vited to take part in the discussions.
One of our city officials desires us to
speak favorably of the work done on
our streets once in a while. So we de-
sire those who have registered "kicks
about some necessary repairs, t o come
the front when those matters have been
attended to. 1t is true that people are
too apt to complain when repairs are
needed, but selfishly refrain from com
mending good work when accompli III
ed.
All teachers and educational workers
are invited to attend the State Centen-
ial meeting of the friends of Phrenology
as this is the centennial year of this
science. 1t is to take place at Kokomo
beginning August -, to continue three
days. Each teachers assOciatio is in
vited to send a representative delegate
who will be called upon to take part in
opening exercises of the convention.
They will have present some very good
speakers and writers upon the subject
from all over America.
With its splendid equipment, uni
formed colored porters on day coaches
to attend to the wants of passengers,
elegant sleeping cars, unexcelled dining
service, and facilities for quick time,
the Nickel Plate road is in position to
make favorable bid secure its por-
ton of the business enrOute to the
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Cleveland, Ohio.
Low rates are offered via this popular
route. Tickets on sale April 29th,
Both, May LIST and 18th, good
returning five days from date of sale.
Tickets may be extended to June End
bydepositing them with the Joint Agent
within five days from date of sale.