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THE MERCHANTS
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Of
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semblance to the Green Mountain pine
The reverse of the block which bears the
coat of arms bears a SCROLL representing
the Constitution of Vermont and beoring
the inscriptions:
Constitution of
Vermont,
July, 1777.
Out of storm and
manifold perils rose
an enduring State,
The home of freedom
and unity.
The monument Is twenty-one feet in
height TO the top of the deer's horns, and
wins the praise of all beholders. The
State appropriation for the monument was
three thousand dollars, TO which q thou
sand dollars or more has been added by
Mr.. Henry Root of San Francisco, a son
of Wiliston, who has taken great interest
in the matter, procured the design, by a
California artist, purchased the lot on
which the monument stands, and has
spared neither money nor pains to obtain
for the State an imposing and worthy
memorial of a man who must always be
held in high honor by all Vermonters. 1t
is understood that the monument will be
dedicated, with suitable public exercises,
early in the coming summer
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Very truly yours,
w. p. DILLINGHAM;.
FROM HON. FRED e. SMITH.

FROM HON. FRED e. SMITH.
Montpelier, Jan, II, 1896.
John e. Harris, St. Johnsbury, Vt.
Dear Slr:-I believe that the people of
Vermont should adhere to their often eX-
pressed confidence in the prohibitory laws
Of the State. / am well aware that good
citizens differ in their judgment of how
best to protect our people from the bale
full influence and the actual effect of the
grog shop, but I cannot doubt that a
careful study of the results of Incense laws
In other States will convince any unpreju-
diced person that Vermort's position on
on prohibitory legislation is the correct
one for her people.
My personal conviction is. that in this
time of agitation of the question of IL
cense or prohibition. any man In favor Of
good order and the greatest prosperity
should stand firmly for the prohibition
and should also take active measures to
secure the betterment or at least, the
continuance OF the present laws and aid
in their vigorous enforcement.
Yours truly,
FRED e. SMITH.
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4 IL per cent.

All taxes are paid by the bank on depo-
sits of $500 or less. Deposits are received
in sums from 81 to $4,000, and no interest
Will be paid on any sum in excess OF 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.
This bank prefers Vermont securities
for the investment of its funds, and sends
no money out of the State until the home
demand Is met.
No money loaned to any officer or trustee
Of the bank.
CHARLES p. SMITH, President.
c. +. WARD, Treasurer.
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Our Foreign Relations.

The prediction is made in Washington
that the consideration of the resolutions
of the foreign affairs committee of the
House on the Armenian atrocities will
lead to a general discussion of the different
foreign disturbances that have engaged
the attention of Americans during the
present administration. This might seem
to mean comparatively little, but a glance
at the various matters that come under
this head shows that it opens wide pos
sibllitics, involving complications in all
parts Of the world.
The troubles that have been already
listed with the foreign affairs committee
according to Washington correspondent
include the China-Japanese war, the
American missions in China, the Venezue-
la dispute, the Corinto incident, the out
RACES In Armenia, with all their attendant
European complications, the invasion of
the Transvaal and the arrest of Ameri-
cans at johannesburg by the Boer govern
ment, the Alaskan boundary dispute, the
award of the Boring sea commission. the
Cuban war for Independence, the Waller
incident and the Bayard speeches.
This Is a great time for the development
OF spirit of Americanism. and many
members of Congress will undoubtedly
take advantage Of the opportunity to make
patriotic speeches. There is little proba-
bility of the development of too intense
spirit of genuine patriotism, but there
is danger that frothy talk may discredit
true patriotism through the one being
taken for the other by many people. 1t
Is an adage that talk Is cheap but no.
where is it so cheap as in connection
with Americanism of the political brand.
Genuine patriotism will find a more press
ing subject just at this time than our gen.
eral foreign relations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-30

We have n good trade on Chamberlain
Cough Remedy; IN fact sell as much OF it as
of all other cough medicines combined and
we handle more than a dozen different kinds.
RAE g. PETERSEN, Druggists, Pelican Rap
ids, Mimi.
This remedy is popular because 1t can al
ways BIO depended upon. Its promptness
in curing bad colds, Group and whoopng
cough makes it a favorite everywhere. For
sale by Beaupro s. Lowry and +. II. Parker,
City Drug Store
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FARMER.

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 @5 cent bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, says W. p.
Holden, merchant and postmaster at West
hrimheld, and tho next time saw him he
said 1t worked like charm. This remedy is
intended especially for acute throat and lung
diseases such as colds, Group and whooping
cough, aud 1t is famous for Its cures. There
Is no danger In giving 1t to children for 1t
contains nothing injurious. For sale by
Beaupre q Lowry and +. II. Parker. City Drug
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-30

In response to ex-senator T. c. Platt's
charge against the authorities of New
York city that "The conduct of the chiefs
of the present reform administration has
than any of the known transactions of
Tammany Hail." Mayor Strong offers to
give a reward of $500 for proof of bribery
during his term oV office. Here is a
chance for Platt to earn $500 very easily,
If he knows whereof he spoke.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-30

The Rutland Herald still continues to
receive testimonials regarding the mega
tive, crab-like nature of its political influ-
ence. The Fair Haven Era says: ut looks
as though the Rutland Herald's candidate
for the governorship. Levant NJ Read,
will share the same fate that has over
taken all those so unfortunate as to be
doomed in late years by that paper"
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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 Sec page
seven. This paper has more than $4,000
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-30

The list of presidential possibilities has
been enlarged the present week by the
addition to the republican list OF Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, and to the democratic
list of ex-Gov. Pattison of Pennsylvania.
A number of States still remain TO be
hea I'd from.
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FROM EX-GOv. DILLINGHAM;.

Montpelier, Jan. II, 1896.
John e. Harris, st. Johnsbury, VT.
My Dear Slr:-I have your note of the
eth inst, and in reply to the inquiry made
therein, give 1t as my opinion that the
duty of the friends of the prohibitory law
at this time lies in an earnest, sensible
effort to have it's provisions impartially
enforced In every locaHty;--in other words
that they make precisely the same efforts
to secure the prosecution of offenders I'M
der this law, and to furnish evidence of
their guilt. that they would make in case
of the violation of any other law the evil
results of which effects their interests
and those of their neghbors and the pub
lie.
Very truly yours,
w. p. DILLINGHAM;.
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Buckieu's Arnica Salve.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-30

The number of delegates to the national
convention assigned to Vermont by the
populo-siver conference is eight. If the
assignment is filled, the present populo-
silver party in the Green Mountain State
will have to hump himself.
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a general banking business transacted.
Eoreign exchange bought and sold.
travellers Letters of Credit issued, pay
able In all parts Of the world.
special attention given to business OF
out-or-town customers. Accounts may be
opened by mail and all communications
VIII receive prompt and careful attention.
JOEL II. GATES. President,
DANIEL w. ROBINSON, v.ce-Prest.,
F. L. BURGESS. Cashier,
II. T. RUTTER, Assistant Cashier.
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During the We;

During the year merchandise valued at
s526,772 on which duties were assessed to
the amount of s692,931 was imported and
entered for transportation to other dis
tricts, and merchandise to the amount of
s6,335.012 was transported through the dis
trict in bond for expectation to foreign
countries, the duties on which would have
amounted to $1,9O4.574. The domestic ex-
ports during the same period were S., 1885,
z
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-30
AN ABsENT-MINDED MAN.

AN ABSENT MINDED MAN.
Professor about to start on his wedding
trip bids his parents farewell, then to his
young wife)-"Good-bye, dear-good-byc,
dear" What! Are you saying goodbye
to me, too? why that's so: you are go
ing with me!"-Louisv!lle Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-30

1898
Vermont
to
Thomas Chittenden,
one of her founders
And her first governor
born January 8, 1790,
Died August rs, 1857,
Upon the opposite face Of the die Is the
following inscription:
Born In East Gulford, Conn.
sailor at Eighteen
A colonel of militia and six times a MEM
Der.
or the Connecticut Assembly.
Settled In Williston in 1774.
Forced by stress of war to abandon his
home,
He removed to Arlington in 1T6;
Returned In 1887.
At Dorset July, ITO, he helped to shape
The first compact In the History
OF tha New Hampshire Grants.
He aided In formulating the Vermont
Declaration of Independence.
Delegate to Congress April, lit.
President of the Convention
Which framed the frst constitution
And OF the council OF safety.
Governor 177S-17s9 and 1790-1787
One OF the ends OF the die bears q sculp-
tursd likeness Of Gov. Chittenden's head
and face in profile. deeply recessed In an
oval medallion, surrounded by a wreath
of laurel.
Upon the other end of the die Is carved
q ship under full sail Tho State coat Of
arms is, perhaps the least successful of
the designs upon the monument the pine
tree, doubtless difficult thing to carve
in granite, bearing only an imperfect re-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-30
BurifxgtCr
Savings Bank.
CHARTERED IN 1s47.
Deposits Dec. 81, 1895, $5,O85, 7O8.84
Surplus 262, 1873. 98
Total Assets, s., 1897, S87.57

CT WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES Z. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. l.. BARsTow, A. @. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posits made on either of the first four busi-
ness days of any month draw interest from
the 1st. 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
bank. All the earnings less expenses. be-
long to depositors. The rate Of interest
depends on the earnings and for the past
seven years has been
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-30
FROM HON. A. 3. VALENTINE.

Bennington, w., Jan. Sth.
Friend Harris: my view on prohibition
VS.. license. and what In my opinion would
tend to advance the cause OF temperance
90 far as law Is concerned, can be briefly
told. though the subject Is inexhaustble.
First, I am In favor of the enforcement
of our prohibitory law without fear or
favor. have also been In favor OF the
of the law until within the
last few years. Any law that calls for
special effort outside Of the officers of
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Catarrh Cured,

health and sweet breath secured by Shi-
i0h's Catarrh Remedy. Price on cents.
Nasal Injector free.
FOR sale by O'Sullivan. the druggist.
Church Street.
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Howard
National
Bank,
Burlington, w.,
Capital, 100000
Surplus and Profits 100000
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
JOEL II. GATES,
Prest. Burlington Cotton Mills
DANIEL w. ROBINSON,
Manager Skilings. whitneys G.
Barnes Lumber Co.,
A. c. SPAULDING,
OF Spauldng. Kimball G. Co..
Wholesale Grocers,
ELIAS LYMAN,
y. e. BURGESS,
Cashier
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GNAWING REGRET.

Thirsty Ike-'I wisht we'd put off get
tim dat whiskey until to-day" Lonesome
Luke-"Wot fer?' Thirsty Ike" Cause
l wuz readin' dis mornin' dat dey reports
whiskeys stronger ."-Exchange.
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ON THE BOWERY.
In the cleaning, O, my darling
Did you pinch my diamond ring?
In your roaming, O. my darling,
Just return IT, or Sing Sing.
Holly
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SOME INTERESTING OPINIONS
On the Question of Prohibition Several
Prominent vermontsrs Express Them
selves Freely on this Important Subject.
(From Harrfs's Weekly

(From Harrfs's Weekly)
Rutland, jan 0, 1896.
My Dear Harris-Yours of 9th received.
1t has seemed to me that the prohibitory
was the best one for Vermont. notwith-
standing its enforcement has been at
tended with difficulty and many abuses,
notably in the larger towns The law
has defects which should be remedied.
but believe its abrogation for license
regime would be mistake
Yours truly.
HENRY II. FIELD.
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The monument to Gov Thomas Chit
tenden, erected by the State of Vermont,
In the cemetery in Willston, is now COM
plete, and forms a conspicuous and worthy
memorial OF Vermonts first governor,
VINO was Tor many years her foremost
statesman. The monument consists of n
massive die of Barre granite. resting upon
suitable base. Above this rises block
of carved granite bearing the coat of arms
OF the State, sculptured from the stone,
and above this the crest of Vermont. the
deer's head In bronze. The front of the
die bears In heavy raised block letters the
Inscription:
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OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
THE GIRLS OF '9G.

Thrice welcome, leap year.
We're glad you are here,
And you will not catch us doing,
Our lovers We'll catch,
And each make match
When we do our own proposing.
Detroit Free Press.
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SOME LARGE FIGURES.

Vermont For Year Ending Dec. 81, 1898.
The total value of merchandise imported
into the customs district of Vermont dur
ing the year ending December 81, 1895,
was s6,912,54 OF this amount 81, 1928, 22s
was entered free of duty, and duties to the
amount of $500, 464.S were collected on the
remaining s2,lS9,246. The principal imports,
with their values were the following:
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BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. JAN 80.

a Year. Always in Advanc,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-03-02

to conduct business in such a way as
to give IL dignity. Important questions
are: Has he a good presence? Can he
preside well? Millais. he said, stood
well as being personally handsome.
Mr.. Shirlaw. however, was not as sure
of his ability as an executive officer,
but judged that he might be what was
desired in this respect. In concluding
a pleasant interview Mr.. Shirlaw add
ed II think IL will please most Ameri-
cans to see Millais made president of the
Royal Academy. He well deserves this
browning honor"
The president OF the Academy of De-
sign, Thomas w Wood, said that he did
not consider himself qualified to ex-
press an opinion on matter which
concerned a foreign institution. He,
however, spoke in an eulogistic strain
Of Sir John Millais, as did also ]. o.
A. Ward. the sculptor. So far as could
be ascertained the consensus of opin-
ion is entirely favorable to the election
of Sir John Millais as successor to Lord
Leighton. DAVID WECHSLER.
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of course. .. That he be a man of SUI
perior executive ability. 8. That he be
a gentleman possessed of social distin-
tons and the graces of social life.
qualifications pre-eminently possessed
by Lord Leighton. Sir John Millais is
uneXceptionable as painter and is a
handsome gentleman who will preside
with due grace at a dinner on brilli-
ant occasion. 1t may be doubted wheth-
err his executive ability equals that of
Lord Leighton. Val Prinsep has been
spoken of as his superior in this re-
gard. Prinsep is well known in this
country, where he made many friends
while serving as n British representa-
tive on the Art Jury Of the Columbia
Exposition. Chicago. ii the sole quail
fication for the office were superiority
I'm art alone, there would be great diff
Guilty i'm selecting a presiding officer for
the Royal Academy: but the difficulty
is intellectually increased by the appar-
ent necessity, from the British stand
point, of qualifications outside mere
professional achievements"
Eastman Johnson, responding most
cordially to the request for an inter
view. said: II had for some time been
wondering who would follow Lord
Leighton as president of the Royal Ac-
ademy, but understood that Sir John
Millais had declined TO run for the Of
flee. 7 think he will be the right man
i'm the right place Men are not elect
ed presidents of the Royal Academy
entirely on account of their artistic
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with close attention by all who are in
any degree interested in art on both
sides of the Atlantic. In view of this
we have secured interviews with a
number of distinguished American art
critics. and the results are given below
In general fitness for the position Mil
lais is considered first among British
artists, and II is evident that no ac-
tion could be taken more generally sat
isfactory than his election to the office
which was first held Dy the celebrated
Sir Joshua Reynolds, and which has
been administered with so much tact
and ability by the late Lord Leighton.
The first gentleman called upon was
John La Fargo, who said:
"Sir John Millais is the man for the
Office. There is no artist I'm England
who has an equal reputation inside or
out of the artists. He is a popular
man, and generous i'm the regard in
which he holds his fellow artists. Sir
John has earned a great deal of money,
having been for a long time very
successful"
In the course of an extremely inter-
esting conversation Mr.. La Fargo said
further: "Mllais really belongs TO the
generation of great -Raphaelite
painters. and there was no one. l be-
leve, at that time a greater favorite
with both artists and the public Pre-
Raphaelitism is now of the past be-
cause II has succeeded. and in estab-
fishing its influence Milalis was. l be-
lieve, an important factor. In one way
or another pre- Raphaelitism in Eng
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as far removed as possible from the no
lions of the pre- Raphaelites. has left
on record his profound admiration for
Millais' work"
VIII II. Low said: I'VE know very
little about the Royal academy on this
side of the Atlantic. / regard Sir John
Milais as the natural successor or
Lord Leighton. He refused the Office
absolutely, / know, when offered 1t
previously; and perhaps this was for
tunatc for the academy, as he is much
more exclusively a painter and less an
executive officer than was Leighton.
But / think Millais is entitled to the
Office Things have changed very
much since leighton was elected.
Young English painters have been go
ing to the continent for study more
and more, and i think 1t is possible
that Millais, who represents, so TO
speak, essentially British art, may
think 1t advisable, not to say necessary.
for him to accept the presidency to
stem the tide Of continental influence.
From the British standpoint con-
tinued Mr. Low, three things seem
desirable in the President of the Roy
al Academy: 1. That he be a painter,