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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
THE PROBATE JUDGEsHIP.
the Editor of the Free Press:

To the Editor of the Free Press.
You have published several communica-
tons on the nomination for probate Judge
by the democratic county convention. The
gentleman who made the nomination is
reported to have called upon Chittenden
county voters, without distinction of
party to support Torrey T.. Wales as the
best man for the place. If this position
was taken with entire sincerity, why has
the democratic party ever placed any
other name than his on their ticket? Has
he not been as good in the past as to-day?
have always supported Judge Wales
for the nomination of his party. Had he
been candidate | should have supported
him this year, and heartily too. He Is in
better health now than he was two years
ago, when some of his friends made the
blunder of committing him to future re-
trement from the field. The democrats
could have nominated no better man and
they know 1t. But is it Judge Wales they
want, or do they hope TO trade on his ex-
ccllent name 20 the advantage of their
nominee for sheriff and city representa-
tive? How sudden their appreciation of
his excellent qualities!
Again, certain things must be done by
party methods No one claims unfair
dealing in the nominations of the last re-
publican county convention. There was
not even n ballot for the judge of pro-
bate. I think the nomination was unan-
nous. No one has since protested. The
sober second thought of Chittendon coun-
ty republicans will hold them to their
ticket. The logic of things admits of
nothing else Judge Wales can expect
nothing else. His regard for equity could
council nothing else. His career has al
ways been marked by consistent fairness.
! look to see him consistent to the end.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
Vermont's Attraction for Capitalists.

Capitalists are plainly looking with in
creased favor upon Vermont as a field for
investment in manufacturing industries,
owing to our practical immunity from la
Dor troubles and our lack of legislation
that would tend to foment strikes. The
latest instance of this disposition is to be
found in the announcement that f. A.
Kennedy, the millionaire cracker manu-
facturer, formerly of Cambridgeport
Mass, has bought from the Windsor Lii
brary association the old armory and
water power at Windsor, which originally
cost 100000, with the intention of utilizing
them for some manufacturing business.
Vermont has hundreds of places where
water-power might be used to excellent
advantage, either directly or for the trans
mission OF power by meOs of electricity,
and indications are not wanting that these
favorable openings are to be rapidly taken
advantage of, now that period OF
marked prosperity is assured the
people of this country. Our residents will
be wise in their generation If they take
advantage of many of these opportunities
themselves, but every reasonable induce
ment should be offered to foreign capital.
How to promote the development of YER
mont's natural resources and encourage
outside capitalists to direct their attention
to this State, should receive the thoughtful
conscientious and persistent attention of
the members of our Legislature at the
coming session; and the senator's and rep
resentatives who help to solve the problem,
will deserve and receive the gratitude OF
| every true Vermonter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
TRUSTEES.

TRUSTEES.
G. F, WARD, WILLBRD CRANE,
CHARLES Z. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. l.. BARsTow,- a. q, PIERCE,
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posits made on either of the first Tour
business days of any month draw inter-
est from the list. If made afterwards In
terest Will commence the first of the foi'
lowing month.
Interest will be credited to depositors
Jan. LIST and July LIST, compromising twice
a year. There are no stockholders In this
bank. All the earnings, less expenses, pc
longs to depositors The rate of interest
depends on the earnings, and for the past
twelve years has been Az per cent, but Dy
a law passed at the last session oil the
Legislature no savings bank can pay more
than per cent until its surplus reaches
10 per cent of its deposits, when speciai
dividend is to be made.
All taxes III this State are paid by the
bank on deposits of $500 or less. Deposits
are received in sums from 81 to $1,000 and
no interest will be paid on any sum In ex-
cess of this amount, except on deposits ny
widows, orphans. administrators, execs-
tors. guardians, charitable or religious IN
stitutions or on trust funds deposited by
order of tho court.
No money loaned to any officer or trus'
tee of the bank.
CHARLES p. SMITH President.
FREDERICK w. WARD, Treas.
Il. S. ISIIAM, Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
petty idiosyncrasies are generally receiv-
ed with either ridicule or disgust.

1t Is announced that the brewers and
dlstlllers are ready to devote many thou
sands OF dollars to the overthrow OF the
prohibltory law in Vermont. There must
be some mistake about this. License adj
vocates claim that liquor is sold as freely
as kerosene oil or nails under Vcrmonts
prohbitory law, and the brewers and dis
market which is already freely open to
them. If there is no mistake about the
statement, however, the brewers and dis
tillers in paying money freely for the over
throw of the prohbltory law will also be
paying a handsome tribute to its effca-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
NO DUCK DINNERS.

To the Editor Of the Free Press:
l understand that there has been an
item printed in the News about shooting
ducks at the Sand Bar and that duck
dinners have been served a this place. I
will state now that there have been no
duck dinners served at Sand Bar and no
wild duck killed in the vicinity of tho
Sand Bar since the season closed last
January, to the knowledge of myself or
family and any statement printed in any
paper to the contrary is not true.
Respectfully, B. PHELPS.
South Hero, Aug. %.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
THE BURST OF PROSPERITY.
lFrom the London Speaker

In the United States that burst of pros
perity of which President Mckinley was
TO he the advance agent cannot be much
longer delayed The war was to have
lasted fortnight; 1t has lasted three
months and cost considerably more than
the Crimean war. 1t may set up Euro
pean complications; 1t may transform
America. At any rate, whatever its pre-
else motives, 1t has got rid of "a grave
scandal and has made for the cause of
humanity and civilization. 1t remains to
be seen whether the settlement reached
will be as satisfactory in the East as in
the West.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
Further Trouble in the Philippines

The American forces have overcome tho
Spanish at Manila, but the insurgents
under Gen. Aguinaldo remain to be dealt
with and in some respects the situation
Is more embarrassing for our government
than when we were fighting the Spanish,
When Admiral Dewey was operating
against Gen. Augustin's forces, he was
fighting the troops of the nation with
which we were at war In dealing with
Gen. Aguinaldo, however, the American
commanders are compelled to remember
that we went to war with Spain In behalf
OF the revolutionists. When the insuI-
gents stand upon their rights. therefore,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

According to the Army and Navy Jour-
nal the real hero of the present war is
Ensign Curtin. who landed at the Port
OF Ponce, and with inimitabe check sent
his ultimatum to the commander of the
Spanish forces at Ponce by telephone. 1t
adds: "of all the astonishing incidents OF
this war nothing for novelty approaches
this, and Mr.. Curtin should go down in
history as the originator OF the Hello
method of reaching military results"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

The eighth volume of the National Cy-
clopaedia OF American Biography presents
sketches of all the forty-siX governors OF
Vermont. with lilSenesses OF most of them,
together with three views of the Vermont
State House. Tho presidents of the Uni
versity OF Vermont were similarly treated
in the second volume. This cyclopaedia
thus includes along with men of the time,
sketches of the men OF an earlier day who
helped TO shape the present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

The general order from Washington
promulgatlng instructions for the MUSTER
Ing out Of volunteers provides among
Dther things for thorough physical ex-
animation Of officers and men immedlat ely
before the muster out; for use in the set
Element OF future claims for pensions. A
provision is also made for the sale to the
enlisted men OF their arms and accoutrc-
ments, at prices ranging from one cent
for spoon to $40 for Springfield rife.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
TrRRORs OF CAMP LIFE.

(From the Springfield RepubIIcan)
The First Vermont volunteer regiment
is to be mustered out right away and the
papers of the State call for popular wei
come worthy of returning heroes. To be
sure. this regiment got no nearer to the
front than Camp Thomas at Chckamau-
ga, but it appears to be recognized in YER
mont republican circles, as elsewhere
that camp life under existing official aus
pces has torrors greater than those of
the battle field
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

Burlington republicans nominated Hon.
w. j. Van Patten for city representative
while Sheburne republicans renominated
DR.. w. Seward Webb for representative.
Both of these gentlemen have rendered
public service which is an earnest of their
usefulness in the next Legislature, and
II other towns throughout the State make
nominations equally as commendable as
these Vermont will be assured of high
order of legislation the coming autumn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
II. +. woLCOTT FOR REPRESENTA-
TIVE.

To the Editor of the Free Press:
have noticed with pleasure that II. T..
Wolcott of Winooski has been mentioned
as a possible candidate for town represen-
tatlve in Colchester. There is no man in
that town who would fill that office with
more dignity and credit to his constitu-
ents than Mr.. Wolcott. He is an honest
man. a lawyer of ability and an upright
citizen. The town will honor itself IL he
is nominated and elected. Mr.. Wolcott
would make careful, capable and up
right legislator.
REPITRTICAN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

The latest political rumor from Wash
ington is that Senator Mcmillan of Mlchi-
gan Is to be appointed ambassador to Eng
land to succeed Ambassador Hay In order
TO make place for Secretary Alger, who
aspires to seat in the United States SEN
ate 1t is stated that Senator Mcmillan
has already announced his retirement
from the Senate and has stated his pref
erence for Secretary Alger as his success.
sor; and that Gov. Pingree is a party to
the arrangement. Has Pingree planted
potato patches to no political purpose?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
A
CALIFORNIA

OF course you expect TO go there thk
winter Let me whisper something in yout
ear Be sure that the return portion OF
your ticket reads via the Northern Pacihs
Shasta Route.
Then you will see the grandest noun.
tain scenery in the United States, include
ing Mount Hood and Mount Rainier, eack
more than 1900 feet high. Mount st, HEX
ems, Mount Adams and others. You will
also be privileged to make side trips intd
the Kootenai Country. where such wonders
full new gold discoveries have been made,
and to Yellowstone Park, the wonderland
not only of the United States, bht of thu
World. Park season begins June LIST each
year, Close railroad connections made in
Union Station, Portland, for Puget Sound
cities and the East via Northern Pacific.
Charles S. Fee general passenger agent.
st. Paul. MINI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
A MANITARIAN.

"a man who will leave his property to
his wife only on condition OF her not mar
rying again" said the Sweet Young
Thing, lis as mean as he can be-"
"Oh don't know" said the Savage
Bachelor Perhaps he is a friend TO man.
kind" -Indianapolis Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

The Rutland Herald will not be comfort
ed because the Vermont troops were not
sent to the West Indies, even though
peace was assured when their return to
Vermont was asked for.It now seeks to
discrcdit the Vermont National Guard
says there has been a good deal of kick
ing in regard to maintaining even one
regiment and vents its spleen on all who
have contributed to the recall OF the
troops to Vermont The Marble City
contemporaries idea of military honor
must be almost as peculiar as tho Spanish
Idea of national honor. But then such
freak exhibitions as this from the neigh
Dor have come to be expected, and Its
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

Individual cotton mills at Fall River,
Mass, have begun a movement to cur
tail production. The competition of the
cotton mills of the South is beginning to
be severly felt in New England. and tho
only satisfactory solution of the problem
how to relieve the situation undoubtedly
lies in the opening up of a larger market
for Americas cotton products.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
Terms-S1.OO n Year, Always IN advance.
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. AUG. %
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, 1898-08-25

Washington advices are to the effect
that no plans have been definitely settled
for the military occupation of Havana
and western Cuba, but Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
has been assured of the command. He
will take with him his corps. with addi-
tons to bring the force up to a numerical
strength of 10000 men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

A palpable attempt is being made to
bolster up the waning fortunes of the
Klondike boom by the statement that
gold in enormous quantities has been
found inland, but the chances are against
a renewal of the Klondlke craze. A little
Klondike gold goes a great way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

The announcement of the nomination of
Speaker Haskins OF Brattleboro for rep
resentative means of course that he is
a candidate for re election as presiding Of
ficer of the House. and this in turn means
that whoever tries to run against him will
have difficult man to beat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

MIR. Hay who succeeds Mr.. Day as sec
rotary of state is said to be ardently in
favor of the retention of the Philippine
Islands. In view of this statement Mr..
Hay'a selection for the state portfolio may
have particular significance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

Truth wears well, People have learned
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
reliable little pills for regulating the bow
els. curing constipation and sick headache
They don't grippe.
]. w. OiSulivan, w. p. Hall. f, Henry
Parker, City Drug store; Gosselin & Bro,
II. Crandall, WinooskL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
FOR CLERK or THE HOUSE, T. c
CHENEY
(From the News and Citizen.)

(From the News and Citizen)
n. c. Cheney OF Morrisvile is a cam
dldate for the position of Clerk of the
house of Representatives. Mr.. Cheney has
served both as I'd Assistant Clerk and as
LIST Assistant. The present efficient Clerk,
f.. A. Rowland. will in all probability be
the next Secretary of State, and as it will
therefore be necessary to select new
Clerk. 1t Is very proper that the LIST AS
sstant he promoted. The position is very
responsible one--one which II green hand
cannot very well MI. This being the case
we have no doubt Mr.. Cheney will re-
cclve the election. The fact that Tom"
has seen service in Montpelier Is greatly
in his favor. Thus far there is no other
candidate for the place, and judging from
comments OF the State press upon
the situation, there will be none. We do
not think II necessary to eulogize"Tom "
as he is known throughout the State as a
young man OF sterling integrity, excellent
character and good ability. His native
county-Spunky Lamoille-will be pleased
to see him given the clerkship, position
which he will I'll with great credit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
HE WAS SILENCED.

She--After all you must admit that wo-
men are better than men.
He-Oh, don't know. The Bible doesn't
say anything about seven devils being
cast out OF a man.
She-No. of course not: he has every one
OF them yet.-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

Judging from the accounts OF the return
of the PENNSYLVANIA troops on Sunday,
Philadelphia witnessed scenes not unlike
those seen at Fort Ethan Allen. Maine
troops are also homeward bound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
MUST BE SOMETHING.

Minnic-What monotonous time those
moor heather women who wear almost no
clothes must have.
Mamie-Yes. wonder what they find to
worry over?
The indianapolis Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
FAMILIAR CRY.

eve lust found out" said the flag Lieu
tenant, what that gunner's mate yonder
did before he enlisted
"What?" asked the Quartermaster.
81 happened to be standing near him
when he pulled the lanyard during the
bombardment this morning, and every
time he did it he yelled 'C-a-a-s-h! Change
in u minuten "-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
A THOUGHTFUL FIANCBE.

Jack-Suppose l teach you to play cards
now. and then you'll know all about II
after we are married.
Marie-Won't that be lovely! WHAT
game will you teach me?
SOLITAIRE" Life. i,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
DENyEY'S DEEDS.

Spain came to terms pretty promptly,
but she was not quick enough for Dewey.
New York Tribune.
At the beginning, 70 at the hnish, what
remarkable Vermonter.-New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
PERSONAL.

Pres Buckham and Mrs. Buckham, at
latest accounts from them. were at OK
ford, after having visited the English
lakes. They were contemplating a short
visit to Holland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
A LAST RESORT.

gallagher is bound to find a wife"
what has he done?"
Started a chain letter proposal"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

Perry S. Heath, first assistant postmas-
ter-general, who is now abroad. writes
that whereas Europeans formerly believ-
ed that we would not fight If We could.
and could rot, If we would, they now
look upon us as 1.-The brdvest, most skill
full and most dangerous foe on earth"
This is certainly worth lighting for and
incidently it will be of vast benefit TO our
commerce.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

The gold reserve in the United states
treasury has reached the highest point IN
ten years. the surplus now being over
s2O1 .OOO,O OO This surplus can hardly be
comforting to the free sllvertes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
Judge.
HER QUIET CHARMS.

She's n very charming woman,
That is, as charmers go;
And no one ever hears her
Dispensing tales of woe.
As to her neighbors' doings,
She invariably keeps mum
Perhaps the reason of 1t Is
Because she's deaf and dumb.
Exchange,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
MODERN HISTORY.

Srnday-school Teacher-And Samson
pushed asunder the pillars, causing the
temple 10 collapse
Johnny Update-But I'll bet 1t was
Schley who really did the trck.--Town
Tonnes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

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With its large capital, ample resources
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Ladies and family accounts are especal-
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deposit desk for ladies'.
Correspondence or an interview is re-
qucsted with anyone interested. under as
surances that all transactions with US will
be held in the strlctest confidence and
given the most careful attention.
L. e. WOODHOUSE. Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
PREOCCUPIED.

Molly-I wonder why those chickens are
called leghorns.
Dolly-Don't you see little horns on
their ankles?
Brooklyn Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
REASSCRED.

She-wouid you love me just the same
If | hadn't a cent?
-(absently)-I would love you more.
I abhor this new-mown hay perfume.
Daily News (Galveston.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
UNFORTUNATE.

Spanish Grandee-The people will de-
mand an account some day. l fear.
Second Grandee-What shall we do? All
the world knows We are no bookkeepers.
Enquirer (Ctncinnati.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
THE SUMMER HUSBAND.

Now Dolly's home again-dear me!
My rest and peace are DER;
I cannot dash my garments off
And drop them on the floor.
No more I throw my papers round;
My smoking l restrain;
To neatncss I am tightly bound.
Now Dolly's home again.
Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
SPECIAL SESSION UNITED STATES
DISTRICT COURT.

A special session OF the United States
District Court for the purposes OF natural
ization will be held at the United states
Court Rooms In Montpelier on Tuesday,
August 30th, at 4 O'Clock p. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

at had a running, itching sore on my leg.
suffered tortures. Doan's Ointment took
away the burning and itching Instantly
and quickly effected permanent cure" c.
w. Lenhart. Bowling Green. o.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENTS.

For safe first mortgnge Railroad and ms
dustrial bonds paying 6 per cent and pre-
ferred stocks paying per cent; also Sc
lected shares of operating mines. Apply
10
The Exploration Syndicate 0ncorporated).
Sw.4t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
SENTIMENTAL.

Little Wille-Pa, what is that saying
about its being better to have loved and
lost
Mr.. Hennypeck (feeilngly)-It is better
to have loved and lost than never to have
lost at all.
Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25

Rattle your tender, sore and blistered
feet with Crystalline, 1t cures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
EXTENUATINa CIRCUMSTANCES.
Detroit Tribune. Rep.)

But Uncle Sam can't be blamed II the
Philippines persist in roosting In his coop,