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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
WlNOOSkI
SAV|N CS BANK

FROM It's careful management mas not
met with loss from any loan made DUR
ing the las: twenty years.
deposits made during the first five days
OF any month will draw interest from the
nrst day of that month. Deposits made
after the NTH day of any month will draw
interest from the first day OF the next
month
Interest is credited deposltors January
LIST and July LIST, compourdins semi-an-
nually. The rate of interest paid to de-
positors by all savings banks IN this State
Is limited by law to four per cent antil its
surplus amounts 10 ter per cent OF Its
deposits, when an extra dividend Is TO
he made.
No interest Is allowed hy law to he paid
on deposits ia excess of two Thousand dol
lars except it be on deposits by widows.
orphans, administrators, executors, guar
dams. charitable or religious institutions.
or on trust funds deposited by order OF
court.
Tho Bank pays all taxes in this State
on deposits of fifteen hundred dollars or
less
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Deposits July l, lS9S................SeoS .9ie 81
ourpluS......... ........ ....'''.'.... -o's'"Ss
OFFICERS S. II. Weston, President.
Ormond Cole, Treasurer.
TRT'STEES-S. II. Weston, J. r. Small
o. p Ray \. ]. stevens. Ormond Cole, L.
c. Mower. Samuel Bigwooo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
Burlington and Western Vermont
Vote "Ncs"

The extension Of the Rutland road
northward from Burlington to connect
with the Canada Atlantic, the Osdens-
burg and Lake Champlain and other rail-
roads will moan much for the develop
ment of Vermont, particularly the west
ern section of the State; and there ought
to be no opposition to the bill to be
introduced in the Legislature providing
among other things for this extension,
The Green Mountain State has needed
just such progressive aggregations of
capital as are behind this project, and the
direct interest Of the Nanderbilts in our
State will do more to promote our summer
tourist interests than could any other IN
fiuences. Neither Vermont nor Burling-
ton can have too many railroads, and the
queen City will hold up both hands for
the railroad measure in question.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
RYEGATE PLACEMENTS.
Interesting Gift to The state Historical
society,

Among the recent aCCessioNS to the II.
trary and collection OF the Vermont HIS
torlcal society. reported by its librarian
at the annual meeting of the society. were
some interesting documents, presented 10y
Messrs. y. L. and r. II. Nhitelaw, of ST.
Louis, Mo. T.osc gentlemen are descend
ants OF Gen. James Whi,v.aw, who WAS
the second survey pr-genoISl, OF Vermont
succeeding Ira Allen in that Office, ami
was, more than any other man, the
founder OF the town of Ry,sa;e, IN Gale.
donia county. That Town was originally
chartered by the governor of New Hamp-
shire To Rev. Dr. James Wither-
spoon, president OF Princeton Col
legr, y, j. In 1913 some Scotch
tarmels residing near Glasgow, formed a
company TO purchase land and found
settlement in some new portion OF North
America; and sent James Wh!te!aw to
America TO select and purchase a tract
for them. He fell in with DR.. Wlther-
spoon and bargancd with him, and John
Church, who was joint proprietor with
Gr. Witherspoon. for one half OF the town
Of RyegatJ-one chief recommendation of
tho tract, being that il was within six
miles II 4 good Presbyterian Meeting" In
du, time thereafter a company of sturdy
Scotchmen, invaded the wilderness. made
cloarings and established homes, and their
descendants are among the most respect
ed citizens of the town to this day. For
upwards of n hundred years descendants
OF Gen. James Whitelaw have resided on
and near the ancestral home in that
town Others, like Tho Whitclaw brothers
above named have gone West" and
grown up with other cities. Gen, White
law, an agent of the Scotch American
company, kept a journal describing his
journeys and Investigations in America.
This manuscript has remained in the pos
session of his descendants til now, when.
decmng the State Historical society, the
proper guardian OF Il document of such
interest, the Messrs, Whitelaw have had
IL bound in morocco, and sent IL to the
society. Accompanying IL are two parch-
ments-one beins a deed of land in Rye
gate purchased by Gen, Waiteaw in 1872
and the other an "eSemplhcation OF
deed from Samuel Wells and other pa
tentecs to John Church" 1t is noticeable
that these documents assume that Rye
gate was at the time under the jurisdic-
ton of New York, rather than of New
Hampshire. being acknowledged before
John Ray, master in chancery for the
State OF New York. and one of them hav-
ing attached 10 II the Great Seal of the
State OF New York, bearing on one side
sun rising over mountains, and on the
diverse a rock rising from waves. with
| the motto "Frustra."
The thanks OF the society were duly eX-
| tended to Messrs. Whitelaw of ST. Louis,
| for these valuable relics of the infant
Scotch settlement of Ryegate. May 9TH
ers possessing similar memorials follow
their example.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
Rates of Interest and Taxation,

Tho subject Of taxation has been wide
ly discussed in Vermont during the past
two years. and numerous remedies for the
unequal burdens borne by taxpayers have
been suggested. Some would exempt all
personal property from taxation, and thus
encourage capital to come to our State.
Others would exempt mortgages from
taxation, while third class believe that
both the mortgager and MORTGAGE should
bear the burden of taxation in equal pro-
portion.
During tho past few weeks various mem
bers OF the present Legislature have been
discussing the project of exempting from
taxation all money loaned upon real
estate at a rate of interest much below
that established by law. Five per cent has
been suggested by some of the legislators
and u bill introduced in the House pro-
vides that any person loaning money and
taking IL mortgage on real estate may
have the same exempt from taxation by
charging not more than AZ per cent in
terest.
Many people believe that legislation in
the direction indicated would have ten
dency to relieve the farmers of Yer
mont, who now are compelled to pay q
per cent for money loaned them as a rule.
and bear large proportion of the bur-
den of taxation beside. But the sum ia
be provided by taxation must be raised
in some way, and the burden for those
interests taxed would be increased, The
question would seem to be whether OF
not real estate would receive sufficient
benefit from this exemption of loans to
compensate it for the Increased burden oil
taxation.
But whatever may be the conclusion 70.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
A Distinguished VermOnter Honored.

The memory of a famous Vermonter will
be honored next Monday with the unveil-
Ing of a monument to the late Richard
NJ. Hunt. the distinguished architect, in
Central Park, New York city. The me-
mortal consists Of a granite and marble
bench, semicircular in form adorned with
a marble bust of Mr.. Hunt by French,
and It stands directly opposite the Lenox
Library. one of the architects most ia
nous works The idea OF erecting a mon
ument to Mr.. Hunts memory Is said 10
have originated with the Municipal Art
society OF New York, but the movement
has had the cooperation Of the National
Academy of Design, the trustees of the
Metropolitan Museum Of Art, the Society
of American Artists and various other art
organizations. The monument is to be
presented to the city of New York by
George r. Fost. president Of the Ameri-
can Institute of Architects and the Fine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
Dc.PierCc'S
GOIdenMcdiCd2
Discovery.

1t builds up the weak places and fortifes
the system against the onslaughts of
disease. 1t helps the appetite, assists
digestion, is an aid to the proper assimi-
lation of food, and cleanses the blood
of all its impurities. 1t is a strictly
temperance medicine, containing not an
atom of whisky or alcohol i'll any form.
Your medicine is the best have ever taken
writes Mrs Jennie Dingman, Of Vanbureu, Kali
kaska Co, Mich. " Last spring ] had a bad
cough; got so bad had to be in bed all the time.
My husband thought had consumption. He
wanted me to get doctor, but told him il 1t
was consumption they could not help me. We
thought we would try Or. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery and before had taken ono bottle
the cough stopped and have since had no signs
Of its returning"
For the most obstinate forms of con-
stipation and biliousness, use DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. Their action is prompt
yet comfortable; their effect is perma-
gent. Insist that the druggist does not
give you something else.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

Once upon a time our democratic friends
were wont to speak OF Grover Cleveland
as a man Of destiny" and TO linger low
ingly upon the first syllable of the last
word of the title; but that was before the
population and Organization of the
party. Now the word destiny" CRATES
unpleasantly upon the democratic
tympanum; for the term as employed by
President Mckinley signifies duty and
democracy and duty are antagonistic,
both a theory and practice
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
A Correspondent Discusses the Appoint
ment of Insurance commits Toner.
To the Editor of the Free Press:


a few words from an old insurance
agent on n" subject Of creating and MAIN
tanning State .nsurauc" department.:
With the exception of Vermont. every
State ana Territory in the United States
has only one man at the head Of this de
partmcnt, and In nearly every cas-, he is a
regularly constituted insurance commits
s.oncr. According TO my best judgment,
this man should bc convcrs@ht with ana
an authority on all questions perta ming To
the insurance business, and should school
himself on all important matters that are
liable to come up. Now II this Depart
ment is To he vested in the State treas
urcr and secretary of state as formerly,
every time a change is made in either Of
these departments, "A new man must nee
,ssarily come into the office. and the
chances are very much against his know
ing the slightest thing pertaining To the
science Of the business. Let Us look at !
few figures taken from the report of lN-
ana try and conceive the magnitude Of
this business in Vermont FOR that year;
over S.UrVpo We're paid 20 the Oh line
life insurance companies, nearly fNr,t y
for fire Insurance, represented by COM
rdnics licensed to transact business in tho
State about $4,000 FOR assessment and
miscellaneous companies, ana approx.
mately Syo,"h for fraterual and wild cat
companies, not licensed by I'll" Ste e. In
round numbers, say $1,000 for premi-
ums in one year. Now, as well Known,
the State derives a large revenue from
this department. not only for licenses is
sued, but a per cent on al. moneys COL
locted. which is largely in excess Of the
sctual expense OF maintaining first class
commissioner department.. With the
large number OF cheap assessment and
wild Cat companies, Clamoring FOR adms-
sion to humhug and d,:raUd the people |
say give MS this commissioner ana Try and
appoint the best man in the state To nh
the Office AGENT.
St. Johnsbury. oct Is. 1891.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
Ask your dealer for "Ceresota.'
cHITTeNDEN COUNTY TEACHERS.
Convention to be Held at ESSEX Junctiou
Nov. 4th aud 5th.

The programme of the second meotlnt
II the ChtoudtR County Teachers Ass~
citation To be held at Essex Junction Nov
1 and Is as follows;
FRIDAY EVENING. NOV. 4.
6.U0-BanQuot and Reception.
7.i5-DvVotlonal Exercises. led by tCE, y
Is, Lnright, Essex.
Address of Welcome, Rev. j, s.
Goodall, d. D.. Essex Junction.
~ Pair of Puritans," Prof. Waiter
L. Howard, LII. D., Middlebury
College.
SATURDAY MORNING, NOV. g.
9:O0-Praise Service, led by Rev 4. d
Bacon, Essex junction,
s.S0-.Teachers' Reading Circle. Rev, q.
l.. Story, Milton.
Discussion.
10 .l5-"Ilant Studies in the Public
Schools" Prof. Lewis r. Jones,
Phi. b., University of Vermont.
IL ;00-"A Lesson in Natural Study" illus
trated by a class, Miss Emma j.
Chapman. Burling ton.
II .Sc-Disoussion and Business Meeting.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
l;SO--Question Box, conducted by supt.
II. o. Wheeler Burlington.
2.0O-Sympaihy with Children" Mrs. A.
b. Enright, Essex
2.l5-"Primary Reading" Miss Elizabeth
Hall, principal training depart
ment Randolph normal school.
Discussion.
S;lS-"Our Association, Few SUCCESS
tons, Principal Il, IL. Johnson,
Essex Junction.
Discussion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
The Rutland Railroad Extension.

Tho sale OF the Rutland railroad to Hon.
p. w. Clement, Col. w. Seward Webb
and Others which was exclusively an
nourccd by the FREE PRESS on Monday,
October II, over week ago, was
admitted to be II fact by vari-
Gus other newspapers on Mon
day of this week. and the real Importance
and magnitude of the transfer was con-
coded. The opportunity for building up
trunk route over the line in question
has plainly impressed itself upon its new
owners and the Rutland road will newt
ably become an important factor in the
traffic in Western freight. With both the
Canada Atlantic and the Ogdensburg and
Lake Champlain as feeders and with the
possibility of making favorable working
connections with one or the other of the
great Canadian systems, the Grand Trunk
or the Canadian Pacific, the Rutland road
will hold u position of marked strategical
advantage, and it can not fail to secure
large and profitable business.
The development of this route in which
DR.. W. Seward Webb and Mr.. w. X. Van
not only promote the business and indus
trial interests of Burlington and other
towns in western Vermont to II marked
degree, but from information In our pos
session we can say that it will also re-
suit in the bringing OF Vermont's attrac-
of the public beyond anything hitherto
anticipated. The eastern shore of Lake
Champlain and tho islands of Grand Isle
county will receive the attention which
their beauties of situation and scenery
cntitle them, and unless residents in these
sections kill the goose about to lay the
golden egg by demanding cxorbitant
prices for everything wanted by the pro-
n oters of the project the entire region
will reap material and lasting benefits
from It's consummation. The Vanderbilt
intere sts are in position to promote
Vermont's popularity as summer resort
in more ways than one. and 1t Is to be
hoped that no obstacle will be put in the
path of the project by the Legislature.
whose members are asked simply for Il
charter.
In speaking of the proposed extension
from Burlington to Rouses Point Mr.. =.
W. Clement is quoted in an interview as
follows: II have some men surveying the
route, and II the Legislature gives us the
Necessary charters we shall go to work
on the line and do what we can this win
ter. and we can and mean to run over 1t
by September next"
1t had been held that railroad construc-
ton in this region could not be carried
on to advantage during the winter months
but DR.. Webb revolutionized these ideas
and astonished both the natives and vet
eran railroad constructors by pushing tc
completion during the winter his railroad
through the Adrondacks, which has since
become an important part of the New
York Central system. AS soon as tho
rrelimnaries can be completed 1t is safe
10 say that the Rutland railroad extension
will be pushed with all of the energy for
which tho promoters are noted and tina,
! the coming year will see the project con
summated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
The Free Press office,


Dear Sir: Our country is facing some
crave questions of statecraft and national
policy. In general. ought the United
States to adopt the Imperial" theory
and practice of Selling and holding all
the territory it can acquire IN all quar-
tiers of the globe?
Is 1t part of our mission to conquer,
COLOMBO and civilize savage and half civ
llized races on the other side of our
planet? In particular ought we, having
captured the city of Manila, to take the
rest of the Island OF Luzon, at the prob
able cost of war with the Philippine in
Surgents?
If we take that island by force or peace
ful surrender ought we to annex ii to the
United States? And having annexed one
island ought we to overrun and annex the
remaining four hundred islands of the
Philippine group?
Can We gain by annexation any
thing of value that could not be
secured by combining our demands to a
coaling station and satisfactory traffic ar
rangements with the Philippines?
Upon such points as these 1t is desira-
BILE that men OF wise and stable Judgment
should have opinions and make them
known for the benefit of the public and
In order to influence, so far as we may
wise decision on the part of the gov
eminent.
WIN you give the FREE PRESS. briefly
for publication, your views on the sub
5ect? Yours truly.
| G. G. BENEDICT
A week ago we printed replies received
from Senator Edmunds, Judge Powers
ex-Gov. Barstow, Col, B. B. smalley
Bishop Hall, ex-Gov. Woodbury., President
Buokhsm and President Braiuard. adverse
to the Imperial" policy, and opposed tc
the acquisition Of anything more than a
coaling station In the Philippines; Of Gen
Mccullough, opposed to the annexation
OF the Philippine archipelago. and OF
President Brown of Norwich University
"a retired officer of the u. 8. navy in
favor of holding the Philippines and ex-r-
cising proteotorate over them. We print
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

TRUSTEES.
c. F, WARD, wILLBRD CRANE,
CHARLES L. SMITH, Henry GREENE,
j. l.. BARsTow, a. u, FIERCE.
Henry WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posits made during the fist fcur
business days of any month draw inter
est from the list IL made Afterwards IN
terest will commence the first OF The FOL
lowing month.
Interest will be credited to dcpositors
Jan LIST and July list, compromising twice
year. There are no stockholders In this
oana. All the earnings, less expenses, be-
iohgs TO depostors The rate OF interest
depends on the earnings. and for the pas,
Twelve years has been 4ia per cent. bat by
law passed at the last session OF The
legislature no savings bank can pay more
man per cent until its surplus reaches
~ per cent OF its deposits. when specia!
dividend IS to be made
All taxes i'll this State are paid by the
Dank on deposits of $500 or less. Deposits
are received in sums from 81 to 5000, ana
no interest Will be paid on any sum In ex-
cess OF this amount. except on deposits oy
WIDOWS. orphans. administrators. execu-
Tors, guardians, charitable or religious In
stltutions or on trust funds deposited by
order of the court.
No money loaned to any officer or trus-
tee of the bank
CHARLES p SMITH. President.
FREDERICK W. WARD. Treas.
H. S. 1SHAM. Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

Secretary Gage rejected certain bids for
resented certain corporate institutions,
whereupon legal action was begun to COM
pei him to Issue bonds to the parties con-
ccrncd. Judge Cox of the Supreme Court
of the District OF Columbia, in which in
junction was sought, has just decided that
under the act Of Congress the secretary
of the treasury had discretion as to the
award Of the war loan bonds and he could
accept or reject bids as he thought best.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

With both England and France hastily
preparing their war vessels for active
duty. the Fashoda incident begins to take
on more serious aspect than 1t at first
presented. The chances are still in favor
OF peace, however.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
Terms-S1.OO Year, Always In Advance.
THURSDAY, OCT
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 20,ooO
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

1t is asserted that Tammany is sending
money to different parts of the Empire
State to influence voters and that this
money was secured by Matchmaking viola
tors of the law in New York city. is is
possible that people can be blackmalled
under license law?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
DAUGHTERS OF VERMONT IN BIOS.
TON

In social way. the annual reception of
the Daughters OF Vermont will be one of
the finest affairs of the club season. says
the Boston Transcript. The new governor
Of Vermont. Hon. Edward c. Smith. is 4
brother 10 the first president and present
honorary president. Mrs. Oliver Croker
Stevens. All Vermonters will be- interest
ed to know that he will be the guest of
honor with Mrs, Smith. who is young
and beautiful woman. Gov. and Mrs.
wolcott have already accepted and the
date is fixed for Dec. .. Other New Eng
land governors will be present
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

IT is asserted that the putting locomo-
tives on the New York city elevated roads
must give way to either electricity or
compressed air. If the latter is adopted
the chief factors in tho makeup of the
elevated lines will be air and water"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

The Spanish peace commissioners are
beginning to realize that Uncle Sam will
tolerate no more duplicity or fllibustering
on their part. The Spanish troops in con-
quercd territory must either "get a wig
gle on" or be made to walk Spanish.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

The Standards are to be allowed more
time for the complete evacuation of Cuba,
but there is no good reason for allowing
them to continue shaking the customs
plum tree, as Boss quay would say.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

Admiral Dewey says that anarchy pre-
walls in a number of the Philippine prov
inces. What do these Filpinos mean by
this lAwessucss? Are they not aware
that they arc On ,hcir good behavior and
that they are liable at any time to be am
neAcd to the United States?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
IMPERIALISM"
And tho Problem OF tho Philippines
Views of Some Lending vcrmumters on
the Pending Questions of National
PnliCy
sunnlated.

Desiring to know what is and
ought to be the prevailing opin-
ion of the thinking men of this
State, in respect to the prob
lens which in the present june
ture in our national affairs are pressing
for settlement upon our government the
editor of the FREE PRESS addressed the
following letter to some leading Vermont
erS:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

Vermont apples will command pre-
MUM this season. The apple crop
throughout the world is said to be the
smallest on record.