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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
JUDGE VEAzeY TO JUDGE TAFT.
A Characteristic Letter.
(From the News.)

The late Judge Veazey was a man of in
finite humor. one of the last cases heard
in the Supreme Court before he left the
bench was State vs.. Augustine Freeman
in Orange county, for "profanely swear
ing at n woman" Afterward when the
Judge was acting as interstate commerce
commissioner one OF his brethren sent
him the opinion for his approval and ii
was returned with this characteristic let
ter:
My Dear Judge Tatt-Your letter though
weighed down with an opinion, which
approved before reading, lest l could not
conscientiously afterwards, was vel
come visitor. 1t brought to mind the
court as 1t was and the rapid changes
since we began to play judge. IL brought
to mind also the foolish things ] have
done during my life. the reason being II
is much easier TO do foolish things than
any other. Perhaps the most foolish was
when | left the bench. Your allusion 10
the few eN-judgcs remaining Is startling.
Do not, l beg of You, mention my age any
more. | sea YOU have got IL under this
time, but | am afraid ypu will make a
mistake the other way next time l want
TO see you more than almost anything
md shall do So this summer. After read
ing Your opinion | shall never 'profanely
swear" l SEQ II is dangerous, especially
to "A woman Augustine will know more.
II he does not look as well. Had you not
better remit his fine and substitute a
reading OF your opinion? | am sure he
would never swear again. The only criti-
cism | could pass upon II would be that
there is too much learning for so small
an swear" but Augustine ought to he
grateful because he thereby becomes i'm
mortal. Do write me another letter
Sincerely yours,
WHEELOCK G, NEAZEY.
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BURLINGTON FREE PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER s. 1898

ney for Chittenden county from 1856 to
1890; was normal school examiner from
1881 to 1856 senator from Chittenden coun-
~ In 1892 and tax commissioner from 1894
to 1898.
Alfred Edwin Watson OF Hartford, the
other new man on the railroad commits
sion. was born in Worcester, August 8.
1851 He was educated in the common
schools. Klmball Union Academy. Meri-
den, n. H., and at the st. Johnsbury Aca-
deny, class of 70; graduated from Dart
mouth college, class of 49, studied law for
two years in the office of Hon. Samuel II.
Pingree: was n member of the House OF
Representatives in 1894 and 1896, serving
as chairman of committee on the library.
and member of committee on railroads.
has held the Offices of assistant town clerk
school director, secretary CT civil and mil
itary affairs, 1SSl-'S6 clerk of board of
railroad commissioners from 1856 to 1894.
He Is treasurer of the White River Saw
ings bank. Windsor county director of
Vermont Fire Insurance company and d.
rector of Chicago. Kalamazoo and Sagi-
nav Railroad company. He Is n member
Of the present state Senate.
David Henry Lewis of Nergcnnes. the
new State tax commissioner. WIS born in
St. Johns, +. u, February "a lS4S, and To-
Gated at Nergennes in 1S6l. where he has
been cashier OF the Farmers Nat onal
bank for many years, lie was n repre-
sentative in 1884 and senator in 1892
Frederick S. Plat of Poultncy, the in
speCtor Of finance, was born In Enosburgh
September 10. 1853: profession. lawyer;
located in town May 7, 1877; graduate ot
Dartmouth college, class Of "a: was n
member OF the House Of Representatives
in 1926: senator in 1908 and has held the
various town offices.
William Byron Wall of Randolph, the
new State highway commissioner, was
born in Dorset Oct. o. 1882 lie has been
in the service Of the Central Vermont rail-
road since March G. 1852 He located In
town in 1867; educated In the common
schools has held the offices of postmaster
at Randolph. director of Randolph Ma
tional bank. president electric light com
pany and various town Offices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
WINOOSKI
.SAVlN CS BANK

Nioih us Careful management mas .."t
met with a loss from any loan made dur
ing the las; twenty years.
deposits mauu during the first hve days
OF any month viii draw interest from the
hrst day of that month. Deposits made
after the NTH day OF any month will dia w
interest from the first day of the next
month.
Interest is credited depositors January
LIST and July lst, compromising semi-an-
ncally. The rate of interest paid TO de.
positors by all savings banks in this state
Is limited By law to four per cent until It's
surplus amounts 10 ten per cent of its
deposits, when an extra dividend Is to
he made.
No interest Is allowed BY law to he paid
on deposits ia excess OF 'wo thousand dol
lars except II he on deposits by widows.
orphans. administrators. executors, guar
dams. charitable or religious institutions.
or on trust funds deposited by order OF
court.
The Bark pays all taxes In this State
on deposits OF fifteen hundred dollars or
less
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Deposits July |, lSoS........,.......sSN ,9is y
SurplNs......... ........ ..........'.. Eo's"''Ss
OFFICERS $. II. Weston. President;
Ormond Cole, Treasurer
TR''STEES-S. II. Weston, ]. r. Small
o. y. Ray, A. ]. Stevens, ormond Cole. E
c. Mower, Samuel Bigwood
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK
OF BURLINGTON, VT.
Incorporated 1S49.
Capital, SbOO,OOO
Surplus, 100000
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.

SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
This Bank has established a
Savings Department for the pur-
pose Of receiving deposits of in
dividuals, firms and societies
seeking income from money in
allegiance or at rest, and to furnish
a safe and profitable place Of de-
post for the 5aviagS and accumu-
lations Of all classes of depositors.
Special books for savings will be
issued in this department upon
which interest at such rates as
may be fixed by the Board of
Directors will be credited to de.
positors on the first days of Jam
uary and July, and this interest
will romtouna twice in every year
without trouble or care to the de-
position.
Deposit receipts bearing inter-
est and payable on Gemani will
be issued to such as prefer this
form Of deposit.
Funds may be sent by mail or
express and Savings Book will
be returned by first mail.
l. e. woODHoUsE Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
PERSONAL

Rrig Gen. f.. II. Liscum, who was bad y
wounded July l In the capture of san
Juan hin. has been stopping in Baltimore,
Md. accompanied by his wife. \ CORES
pondent OF the Army and Navy Journal,
SAYS of Mrs. L.sCum; Like other army
wives Mrs. Liscum went TO the rear nom
Tampa ard made n fresh start for Cuba
via Key West, intending to devote her
time TO nursing the sick and wounded SOL
diers, little dreaming that her fears
would be realized 10 the extent OF sooth-
Ing her hero's wound among the hrst to
reach Fort Monroe. How we'll she did her
part with the surgeons aid is shown in
the features of the gallant Gen. L;scum
who, though having to carry his arm
sung across his breast TO ease badly
fractured collar bone. is as cheerful as
when he recovered from the wounds in
iiicted upon him during the war for the
preservation of the Union"
Mr.. Walton. wife OF Major Clifford T
Walton. paynastcr, L. s V, is with her
mother. Mrs. w. C. Neazey, in Washing
ton, ID. G.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08

Gov. Smiths appointments have been
received with favorable comment through
out the state, showing that they give gen
cral satisfaction. An appointment which
will mean as much to the people and the
material interests Of Vermont as any
other, to say the least, is that Of Prof,
George H. Perkins as state E,ologist.
Prof. Perkins was appointed to this posi-
ton just previous 20 the conclusion OF
Gov. CIRCUITS term, and he accomplished
more in the two weeks remaining for in
vcstgation than had his predecessor in n
score Of years. He has been handicapped
by being provided with a misery sum by
the Legislature for the prosecution Of his
labOrs, but knowing him as we do to be
an enthusiastic and thorough scientist as
well as "A loyal Vermonter, we feel safe
In saying that he will do efficient work
for the state varied interests in dealing
with our manifold and generous mineral
deposits.
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Burlington
Savings Bank.
INCORPORATED 1917.
deposits July 1, 1898, $500, 469. %
surplus 81, 698. s3
Total Assets, s6,20s, 1861

TRUSTEES.
C. +, WARD WILLBRD CRAS.,
CHARLES L. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. l.. BARsTow, A. u, PEiRCE.
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De
posts made during the htst four
business days of any month draw inter
est from the LIST. If made afterwards In
terest will commence the first oil tho io'
lowing month.
Interest will be credited to depositors
Jan LIST and July LIST. compromising twice
year. There are no Stockholders In TINS
bana. All the earnings, less expenses pc
longs to dCpUsitors. The rate OF interest,"
depends oh the earnings, and for the past
twelve years has been Al per cent, oIt 0!
a law passed at the last session oil tho
Legislature no savings bank can pay more
tnen per cent until its surplus reaches
10 per cent o; its deposits. when special
dNldenu IS to be made.
All taxes Ill this state are paid by the
bank ON deposits of $3.50 or less. Deposits
are received IN sur1s from 81 10 a2eto, ana
no interest VIII bc ppid on any sum IN eA-
c"ss OF this amount. except on deposits by
WILLOWS. orphans. administrators, eXeco-
tots' guardians, charitable or religious lh-
situations or ON trust funcs deposited by
order Of the court
NO money iOaned to any offcer or trus'
tee of the bank.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President,
FREDERICK w. WARD. Treas.
h. S. ISHA!d. a ssistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
NEW STATE OFFICIALS.

Following are sketches of some of the
new State officers and commissioners:
Prof George Henry Perkins, the State
geooglst, was born In Cambridge Mass,
in lAi. He graduated from Yale Cniver-
slty in the class of 1867 and received the
degree of doctor of philosophy from the
same institution two years later. He came
to Burlington in 1870, and he has for many
years been professor of natural history in
the University of Vermont and State Az
ricultural college. He holds high place
in natural history circles in the United
States, being member OF various asso-
Citations, and he Is conceded to be the best
authority on geological subjects In the
State of Vermont.
Hon. George a, Ballard of Fairfax, one
of the commissioners on taxation, is one
of tho leading lawyers of Northern Yer
mont, lie represented his town in the
Legislature In 1870, and he was n State
senator from Franklin county in 1872, hav-
ing served with marked credit and eff
cheney in both bodies
Walter j. Bigelow of Burlington, com.
missioner of taxation, was born i'm Stowe,
Jan -, 1865, and lived upon the farm until
he was II years of age He graduated
from the Montpelier seminary in 1889 and
after teaching school for two years he
entered the University of Vermont, work
ing upon the Free Press staff to pay his
way. In 1894 he gave up his college course
for the purpose of becoming night editor
of the Free Press, a position which he
still fills efficiently. He was married Sept
~. 1895. He reported the proceedings of
the recent session of the Legislature for
the Free Press, and has given the subject
OF taxation considerable attention.
Prof. j. l., Hills OF Burlington, a mem
Der OF the board OF agriculture, IL profess
sor Of agriculture In the y. V. NJ and s.
A. C and he has charge of the agricul-
tural experiment station. He has been a
member of the board of agriculture since
1894 and Is recognized as capable ma n
and high authority on agricultural sub.
jects.
David Johnson Foster Of Burlington, one
Of the new railroad commissioners, was
born In Barnet June o. 1857. He was edu-
Gated at st. Johnsbury Academy and
Dartmouth college, class Of 1850 and loca-
ted In town In 1880. He has held the Of
hces Of city grand Juror and school COM
missioner from 1855 to 1881; States attor-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
Misleading Statements Regarding HIS
Testimony Before Ex-Gov. Woodbury.
Arc Corrected.

Arc Corrected.
(From the Bennington Banner)
Capt. C. NJ. Brownell of Burlington is
spending few days In town as the guest
of Capt, G. H. Burnham. 1t will be re-
membered that Capt. Brownelrs testimony
before the war investigating committee,
represented by eX-Gov. L. A. Woodbury.,
was widely commented upon In our State
papers. The claim was even made that
he was speaking at that in behalf of the
line officers of the lst Vermont regiment.
On November %, Private Henry r. Dorr
of Co. made "a very able communication
to the Rutland Herald in which he dwelt
at some length upon Capt. browneli's tes-
timony. This article was very widely read
and has oCcasoned no little comment
throughout the state.
Capt. Rrownell was interviewed by n
representative of The Banner and in reply
10 question regarding Mr.. Dorrs article
Capt. brownell said: 1t is not my inten-
ton to answer Mr.. DORIS very able arti-
Gle. lie Is talented man and fluent
writer. ! have neither the time nor de-
sire to enter into controversy with HIM.
In justice TO myself, however, there are Il
few explanations that should be made as
regards my testimony before eX-Gov,
1 Woodbury.. 1t was not case of pitching
| on to anybody, as he intimates / never
talked with line officer previous to that
time as to the testimony that | should
give nor did | prepare in advance an out
line for my own guidance AS "A matter of
fact the lines of investigation were de-
termined entirely by my examiner. Ger
tain questions were asked me which | at
tempted to answer in straightforward
/ truthful manner.
| The published reports of the invcstisa-
ton are very misleading in that they do
not contain the questions asked me and,
=
1t would appear that had been on the ag-
gressve. AS an illustration of this, /
would refer to my testimony concerning
DIR Hamilton. At the very start, | stated
that my relations with him were most
friendly and cordial, Questions were ask
ed me concerning his administration, how
ever, which / felt compelled to answer
truthfully anu II Is was the sting only that
was made to appear in the newspaper re-
ports. AS regards Lieut.-Col Mimms Ia k
ing gun from a sentry on his beat and
sending him on an errand. | would say
further. that on one occasion l saw the
lieutenant-colonels shoulder a sentry's gun
after having detached him on some SER
vice and In a spirit of levty patrol the
beat with mock gravity. 1T was an act
like this that led me to testify that his
conduct was something demoralizing tc
the service and that was the only point
which / sought to establish In my testl'
mony ] have heen at military work II
years Private Dorr has been at 1t three
months and he knows more about 1t thar
I do. How. for instance, assuming the
truth OF his proposition, does he know
that Capt. Dyer was the most efficient Of
fcer In the regiment? Did Private Dorl
serve under any other company com
mander?
I'm the course OF his article. Dorr says
that the young men Of to-day are inferior
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08

The recent disastrous nre in New York
has demonstrated not only that some of
the city's fro proof structures are COM
bustible, at least to a certain extent but
also that the sky scrapers are so high as
TO furnish a zone which the fire depart
ment can reach neither by ladders nor
streams of water Tine sky scrnpers of
the metropolis are, therefore, It menace
in more ways than one, and 1t is not i'm
probable that measures will be adopted in
the near future To limit the height to
which business structures may be pushed,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08

to bronchitis from bronchitis to pneu-
MONA from pneumonia to permanently
weakened lungs, and from that to dread
consumption itself.
The time to cure consumption is before il
gets start Take DR.. pierce's Golden
of cough or cold, and you will never have a
hemorrhage or a tuberclc. The Discovery"
is the greatest health builder in the world.
1t first straightens out all digestive disor-
ders and aids the body in Kidding itself Of
poisonous effete matter. 1t tones up the
stomach, invigorates the liver and in con-
nection with DR.. Picrce's Pellets keeps the
bowels open and regular Don't let an un-
scrupulous medicine dealer foist some
substitute when you want DR.. Pierce's
medicines. Assert your rights-get what
you ask for and be we'll.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
THE KLONDIKER.

(Breto Harte in the independently
We wos sittin free-like ez you and me
In our camp on the Stanislow,
Round n roarin' fire of brush and briar,
stirred up by pitch-pine boush,
And Jones OF Yolo had finished his SOLO
on Bilson's prospectin' plan,
And we all WOE gay until Jefferson Clay
KEN in with a klondike man.
Now I most despise low language and
lies, as | used to remark to Nye.
But the soul of Truth-though he was
but youth-looked out of that
strangers eye,
And the things he said I had frequent
read in the papers down on the
Bay"
And the words he choosed WOE the kind
wot's used In the best theayter play.
He talked of SHOWS, and of whiskey wot
froze in the solidest kind of a chunk.
Which 1t took just a pound to go fairly
around when the boys had first
class drunk,
And OF pork that was drilled and with
dynamite filled before 1t would yield
to blow
For things will be strange when ther.
mometers range to sixty degrees be-
low.
oldest best suits-and a fry" from
a dancin' shoe,
How in Yukon Valley a corpse do bally
might get up a fine "menoo."
But their regular fare when they'd moth
in 10 spare and had finished their
final mule
Was the harness leather which with hides
went together, though the last didn't
count as rule.
Now all this seemed true, and quite ma
terdl too, and then he spoke of thc
gold
And we all sot up. and reflled his cup
and this is the yarn he told:
There was gold in heaps-but it's there II
/ Keeps. and Will keep till the Judg-
ment Day,
For it's very rare that man gets there
and the man that is there mus,
stay.
It's a thousand miles by them Russian
lies till YOU come onto Fort Get
There"
(Which the same you are not II you'll
look a; the spot on the map-that OF
gold is bare.)
Then river begins that the Amazon
skins and the big Mississippi knocks
out.
For it's seventy miles cross its mouth
when it smiles, and-you've only be-
gun your route.
Uero Ri'son arose with keerlsss-lix,
pose and he gazed on that KIondikt
Youth
And he says: Fair Sir, do not think
infer that YOUR words are not word,
of truth
Rut ia simnIy ask whv-since that al
men must d.e-your spirit is wander,
in hero
When n, Dawson City-the more's III,
nity-you'ye been frozen IN nigh q
YEAR.
"you pcaa NOT cora for never WINS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08

the lungs. ; he h a d
ten henorrhages and
people here said
she would never be
we'll again. But she be-
gan to take DR.. Pieree's
Colder Medical Discov-
cry, aud she soon bega II
to gain strength and
flesh. Amer taking ten
bottles she was entirely
we'll. IF you think this
will do you any good to
publish, just use II. and,
II anyone disputes the
merits OF this almost
omuipotent medicine,
they may enclose a self
addres ied envelope with
stamp, and I will an
swcr."
When anything IL
wrong with the lungs
there is no time &c
lose. The steps are
easy and quick
from a " slight cold u
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
Terms-s1.o0 n Year, Always In Advance
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. DEC.
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
tho 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 cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
HE SERVED MODIFY.

They'll make no rhymes about him,
He'll AL no roll of fame,
He led no frantic charging
Yet got there Just the same.
Attention to his duty,
His courage never shook,
lie nobly served the nation
He was the comp'ny cook.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08

with ex-Chief OF Police John W. McCul-
laEh OF New York in charge Of the or
ganization Of the police of Havana law
and order will undoubtedly be rapidly re-
established in that capital city
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
BAD MODELS TO FOLLOW.

Ue-A self made man is common enough
but we never hear of a self-made woman
She-Considerng the kind OF article the
mon turn out who are in the olG.makihg
business. you can hardly blame the wo-
nen for not taking up the occupatlon.-
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08

Absolutely pure is the claim made In
every advertisement of the Royal Baking
Powder and absolutely pure Is the verdict
OF every housekeeper in the land using
the Royal. 1t Is the standard among Bak-
ing Powders. worth the price sold at, be-
cause OF It's purity. healthful bread maxi
ing qualities and the strength that makes
a small quantity go a long way. Ne
trouble about delicious biscuit ana pastry
when the Royal Is used.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow a cough to run until It gets beyond
the reach OF medicine. They often say.
It wears them away. Gould they he in
duced to try the successful medicine call
ed Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on q
positive Euarantee to cure they would i'm
taking the frst dose. Price CSC and soc.
TRIAL SIZE FREE. At all druggists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
APPEARANCES DECElTFuL.

II struck new one the other day." said
the man who is about to move, when /
went to see a house of which a faithful
Irish man was custodian. Too small too
small said as soon as saw the place"
Go aisy, sor,' he replied, till | show
yez trough Yez'll fond the house much
larger on the inside than 1t is on the out
side, sor.' "-Cleveland Leader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08

The outlook for serious difficulties in
connection with the occupation Of Cuba by
our troops is much less ominoUs than 1t
was for u considerable time. our forces
have formally taken possession Of several
points in cuba, and the Spanish troops
are rapidly evacuatlng that territory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-08
A CASE OF GOOD RADIANCE

HE married you and deserted YOU" said
the lawyer, land yet you are willing to
prosecute him, though he has married
AGAIN."
We'll" said the tried-looking woma n
II used to hold a grudge against him fer
marryn' me, but his leavin' wiped tibet
out. Let ther other woman prosecute him.
She has the wust of it."--New York Jour-
nal.