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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
License Versus Prohibition.

To the Editor of the Free Press:
The authority and right of the state to
legitimate, order, rule, ana govern Is God
given, FOR there Is no power but of God"
The right being God given does not and
cannot give authority to any human gov
erncr, parent, priest civil or ccclesiastic
ruler, to rule contrary to the Divine will
and law, for God cannot deny Himself. He
cannot authorize or allow in another
that which Ho would not do of Him
self, all rulers must then hearken unto
the voice of the words of the Lord"
Thou shalt not kills" "Thou shalt not
steal" Thou shalt not bear false witness
against thy neighbor." Thu shalt rot
covet anything that Is thy neighbours"
are Gods words and laws in respect to
conduct between man and man. They are
are prohlbitive and forbid wrong doing
to our neighbor. So must be the laws of
human government. Not that prohibition
comprises all that we must do to our
nelghbor. There Is higher law" Thou
shalt love thy neighbor as thyscTf." Love
Is the ground and spring of obedience to
prohibitory commands. Love Keeps the
hand and the heart too from even the de-
sire TO trespass upon IL neighbours rights
or do him any wrong.
1t IL in the light of these principles that
all license laws must be framed and judg-
ed especially laws that relate to the salt
of alcoholic liquors and the social vice.
Such laws must utter and enforce the
"rhou shalt not" Otherwise they are an
usurpation of power and In opposition &c
the Divine authority and law. We could
as soon approve a statute licensing, or II.
lowing killing stealing or false swearing
as one licensing the indiscrlmnate sale oil
intoxicating liquors. Such sale docs in
decd open tho way for killing. stealing ant
all manner of crime. 1t shuts the gate tC
happiness here and heaven hereafter. MOI
is it enough for the Legislature simply I,
enact the prohibitory law. 1t must also
use all its wisdom and tact to enforce
prohibition, hinder unlawful selling, DIR,
up the drink habit, make the penalties o.
prohibition prompt and certain and vis
the inlquty of transgression upon tn,
head of the transgressor and upon all WHIT
favor him and encourage him. A. ID. b.
Williston, VT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

were to seize the best and so return to
the old way that "he may take who has
the power. and he may keep who cam"
Having n coalns station In the Ladroncs
and perhaps IL the Philippines, the more
isolated the better, the possession OF these
| Islands would, think. be u dctrimeut to
/ the United States. The profit and loss ac-
count would show n balance against us
| which would have TO he made on oar
| side of the account by the places and prof
It's such as followed carly British rule in
india
The possessions of large territories will
! under our form of government lead to
| their omission as States, having an equal
voice with the States OF our compact re-
lrubliC in making laws for ourselves.
/ There is no Just ground for claiming tho
| Philippines. We have indemnity enough
in The ccssion of Porto Rico. very import
! an: tn us in relation to the Nicaragua
| canal. which the United States should
lave built under the treaty negotiated by
President Arthur, and in the Pacific coal
ing stations | have mentioned.
| Let us show to the world that we are as
strong in our sense of honor and fair con-
| duct as we have shown ourselves to lie in
our military aud naval operations.
In commenting cditorally upon Mr.. Ed.
munds's statement the World says that
his views, stated and supported with his
wcll-known clearness and force OF reason.
ing will be read with additional irteres,
from the fact that 1t is believed place
on the peace commission was rendered ia
him by the President" Although Senator
Edmunds has retired from public life, resi-.
dents OF this State note with pride the
fact that the opinions of few men are
sought more or have greater weight with
occupants OF the White House. both dem.
ocratlc and republican. than that of tho
distinguished Vermont statesman. If hi.
views regarding the question of annexine
the Philippine Islands prevail, II will b(
n fortunate outcome for this great rcpub.
lie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
The Result on City Representative

Is not one to be proud o:, IN advance Of
The fact, We should have said that it
would be simply impossible that 4 man
like Mr. Van Patten. who has done so
much for the city Of Burlington, who is
co widely and dvservediy respected. and
who would represent this city so inf,uen-
TALLY in the Legislature. could be de-
feated by republican votes. for the sake
of sending to Montpelier a man, who.
whatever good qualities he may possess,
has no special qualifications for repre-
sentative in tho General Assembly. who
can have no influence in that body. and
can accomplish nothing there. even for
the interest he is supposed to represent,
The result, however, shows that just this
has been possible, IL is a result which
many of the republicans who are reSpon-
sible for it may live to deeply regret.
There is, of course. Il very simple recipe
for making and keeping burlington a dem
ocratic city. 1t is for three or four hun
hred republicans to go back on perfectly
fair and good nominations. abandon their
party ticket, and join hands with the
democrats on any side issue the latter
may get up for the sake OF dividing and
defeating the republican party in our city
We have a democratic mayor. elected by
republican votes, a mayor whose admins
traitor thus far is-what our citizens sec
Il to be. We have democrat for city
representative. similarly elected. and thi:
process has simply to go on to make ,hi.
city as permanently democratic rs Tam,
many-ridden New York or any other dem,
ocratio stronghold in the land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
CALIFORNI A
OALIFORNIA

OF course you expect to go there this
winter. Let me whisper something in your
car. BE sure that the return portion OF
your ticket reads via the Northern Pacific
Shasta Route.
Then you will see the grandest noun
tain scenery in the United States, includ-
Ing Mount Hood and Mount Rainier, each
more than 1900 feet high. Mount st. Hell
ems, Mount Adams and others. You will
also be privileged to make side trips into
the Kootenai Country, where such wonder
full new gold discoveries have been made
and to Yellowstone Park, the wonderland
not only of the United States, bit OF the
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.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
WlNOOSkI
saw IN CS BANK

From its careful management has not
met with Al loss from any loan made dur
ing the last twenty years.
Deposits made during the first five days
of any month will draw interest from the
first day of that month. Deposits made
after the fifth day of any month VIII draw
interest from the first day of the next
month.
Interest Is credited dcposltors January
lst and July LIST, compourdinS scmi-an-
nually. The rate of interest paid to de-
rositors by all savings banks in this state
is limited BY law to four per cent until its
surplus amounts 10 ter per cent OF It's
deposits when an extra dividend Is 10
be made.
No interest is allowed by law to he paid
on deposits in 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.
| The Bank pays all taxes In this State
on deposits of fifteen hundred dollars OF
/ less
Vermont loans solicited.
I Deposits July l. lS9S................S6) Sol2S
p SuTpluS.. ........ ...'''.'''''' s''p''o
| OFFICERSS. II. Weston, President
Ormond Cole, Treasurer.
! TRUSTEES-S. II. Weston, ]. b. Small
o. p Ray. A. J. Stevens, Ormond Cole, e
c. Mower, Samuel BiGwood.
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WHY BEES WORK IN THE DARK.
CSoston 1deas)

Bees go out all day gathering honey and
work at night In the hive, building their
combs as perfectly as II an electric light
shone there all the time. Why do they
prefer to work In the dark? Is often ask
ed. Every one knows that honey is a
liquid with no solid sugar in It, After
standing. 1t gradually assumes a crystal
lire appearance, or graduates. and ulti-
mately becomes a solid mass.
Honey has been exporimentally inclosed
In well-cOrled TASKS some of which were
kept i'm perfect darkness. while the others
were exposed to the light. The result was
that the portion exposed to the light soon
crystallized, while that kept In the dark
remained unchanged.
Hence, we see why the bees are so care
full to obscure the glass windows which
are placed In their hives. The existence
of the young depends on the liquidity of
the saccharlne food presented to them.
and If light were allowed access to this 1t
would, in all probability. prove fatal to
the inmates of the hive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
Mr.. Edmunds on the Philippine Issue

The question OF Philippine annexation
just at present overshadows all other is
sizes growing out of the Spanish-Ameri-
en- war. The issue involves so radical a
revolution in our national policies. includ-
Ing the abandonment of our position as
an isolated nation and the substitution
of policy OF marked territorial expsn-
sion into the remote part of the broad Pa
cihc, that il has almost completely OBJ
scurcd tha question OF Cuba's govern
mert. Some OF our public men are TO all
appearances carried away by the idea of
American sway over hundreds OF islands
George F. Edmwnds is not ono OF that
class. In reply TO an Inquiry from the
New York World regarding his position
ex-senator Edmunds writes as follows;
Tho Philippines still belong 10 Spain, and
except the city OF Manila and its bay ana
environments, which are In our possession
In the same way that I town and port in
Maine we're in possession OF the British in
the wor of 1877, IL We are to have them,
they must either DO ceded to us by treaty
or conquered by the further prosecution
OF tropical war ut almost Ihc most dis
tant point OF the habitablo globe
SuppoSlng, as l do rot. that the declarn-
tion OF Congress approved By the Presl-
ocnt, that the situation in Cuba and no,
expansion of territory was the sole cause
OF WAR. was not sincere, and that now be-
ing strong and Spain being weak We are
Al liberty to take what We choose for hu-
manity and material advantage. would II
not be better la tako Spain itself? 1t ID
not well governed. It's people are Infinite
~ more capable or being well governed
and OF governing themselves than the
whole or any part o, tho Philippines.
Most people wouli agree with me tina,
this would DO wicked, Tho matcrl1, ad-
Hnntsgss OF commerce supposed to now
from expansion would be vastly greater.
wo ars to be ss!nsh crusaders. IL We
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
co. AS HOME COMING.

Rutland, VT, Sept, accompany A OF
the Vermont regiment was received here
with great enthusiasm this morning
There were over 200 people at the station
to greet them with cheers and a tiger
Roberts Post, c. a. r., and the Uniform
ed Rank, Knights of Pythas, with full
rank marched to the station to welcome
Company A home anad escorted them
TO the armory, where refreshments were
served by the women of the Soldiers Aid
society. Post Commander Mitchell stat.
cd after reaching the armory that Rob,
orts Post proposed to give II reception tc
Company A in the city hall Monday
night with d supper at G. A. r. hall af.
tcrward.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
WHY lie WAS NOT AFRAID.

Weren't you afraid of the bullets?" she
asked OF the soldier,
Not a bit" he answered
you felt as If you had charmed life?'
Not exactly, But after | got my sys-
tenn thoroughly lined with bareback
was reasonably confident that no bullet
was going to penetrate far enough to do
much ge,"-Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

TRUSTEES
G. F, WARD, WILLBpD CRANE,
CHARLES Z. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. Il. BARsTow, A. u, PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
poslts made during the first four
business days of any month draw inter-
est from the list. If made afterwards In
terest will commence the first of the fol'
lowing month.
Interest Will be credited to depositora
Jan. LIST and July LIST, compromising twice
a year. There are no stockholders In TINS
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 41a per cent, but by
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 special
dividend is to he made.
All taxes in this State are paid by the
bank on deposits of $500 CIR less. Depositn
are received in sums from 81 to $1,000, and
no interest Will be paid on any sum in oH-
cess or this amount, except OH deposits by
WIDOWS. orphans. administrators, execu-
tors, guardians, charitable or religious ln'
stitutions or on trust funds deposited by
order of tho court.
! No money loaned to any officer or tru5-
tee of the bank.
CHARLES +. SMITH. President.
FREDERICK w. WARD, Treas.
h. S. 1SIAM. Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

The Oregon. which was primarily in
tended for purposes of coast defence, as
ton.shed the world by her remarkable
sailing record on her famous dash round
Cape Horn, and now the monitor Mon
tcrcy has demonstrated by her voyage TO
Manila that war vessels of her class can
successfully brave old Ocean and make
record trips in cases of emergency. The
double turretcd monitors are rightly re-
gardcd as among the most formidable
lighting machines atioat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

It is interesting to note that the owners
Of the cog railroad up Pixies Peak have
decided to- substitute electricity for steam
power 1t will not bc many years In all
probability before Nermonters will he
climbing Mount Mansfield with the aid of
electric power
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to be shaken into the
shoes 1t makes tight or new shoes feel
easy;, gives instant relief to corns and
bunons. It's the greatest comfort discov-
cry of the age. Cures and prevents swol-
len feot blisters. callous and sore spots
Aliens Foot Ease Is certain cure for
sweating, hot, aching, nervous feet AT
all druggists and shoe stores, 25c, Trial
package FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

We are brought face to face with new
possibility in the Far East by the request
OF the American consul ut Canton that
troops he sent to protect tn" American
missionaries at Hai-Nan. When Uncle
sam begins to send troops to the Flowert
kingdom. he may as well decide at once
to become permanent factor in the poll
tics of the old world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

Judging from the acreage of wheat re-
ported from different quarters of the globe
a famine in that cereal can hardly be
looked for the coming season. II is an
nounccd that the area of wheat sown in
New South Wales alone aggregates loo
90 acres. And yet we may look for fair
prices for that cereal, even though young
Letter. the Napoleon of the Chicago wheat
pit. my be in 4 position to BUR the
market.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
-Flicgcnde Batter.
NEVER TALKED IN HER SLEEP.

First Girl was In front last night,
dear, TO see you play Juliet,
Second Grl-Yes, l know you were. But
YOU needn't have talked so loud all
through my best scenes.
First Girl-Oh, but you must be mis-
taken dear II couldn't possibly have been
/. never talk in my sleep!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
A RESORT

Johnson-"Britcsea got the best adver-
tisement last year 1t could possibly have.
A man towards the end of the season COM
m!tted suicide"
Jackson-"I should not think that was
much of an advertisement"
Johncon-"It was. though. You see, they
say less rain falls during the year at
Britesea than anywhere else on the coast,
The man that committed suicide was the
only umbrella maker in the town.
Moonshne.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
ABSENT MINDED.

Garrett-"Eaves is a very absent minded
man."
Seilar-"Why so?"
Garrott-'"rhere was a burglar in his
room the other night and he was awaken
ed by the noise. is thsre any one in the
room?' he qCeried., ma, SIR replied the
burglar. Excuse me, ] imagined there
was he said, and he turned over aud
won't to sleep."-,rit-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

1t is significant that while the Democrat
ic candidate for city representative car
ricd Burlington by a majority of 1lS, Col.
T.. c. Smith. the republican candidate Tor
governor had plurality OF five in the
city, and Congressman Powers majority
over Brigham was ciChty-orc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
FORCE OF HABIT.

What are they going to shoot the mar
for?"
Worst case OF INSTRUMENTATION in the
whole army"
"Who was he?"
"A janitor in New York Nat"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

When you want anything, advertise in
the now special column OF this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
it will pay you 70 read about SEQ page
seven. This paper has more than 2o,oOO
readers every week, aud ono cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

There Is II nice way to promote the pros
pcrity of our city. When Il man gives !,
fine public building. adorrs a park. estab-
fishes new industries, helps lots OF poor
people. etc. walk up and give him black
eve when an occasion offers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

A stubborn cough or tickling in the
throut Yields to one Minute Cough Cure.
Harmless in effect, touches the right spot,
reliable and just what is wanted. 1t acts
at once.
j. w. O'Sullvan, w. p. Hall, +. Henry
Parker City Drug Store; Gossein & Bro,
II. Crandall, Winooski.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
SUDDEN CLOSE.

She-Have you heard Songs Without
Words?
He-I'vo heard lot OF them without
music,
After that the incident and the piano
were Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08

Truth wears well. People have learned
that peWitts Little Early Risers are
reliable little pills for regulating the how
els, curing constipation and sick headache.
They don't grippe
J. W. O'Sullivan, w. p. Hall, F, Henry
Parker. City Drug store; Gosselin & Bro.
r. Crandall. Winooski.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE,
LADY CAPRICE.

Tho moon Is like your love, my ocar,'
lie gently thus explains;
IT beams out when the sky is clear
And shuts off when 1t rains"
Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
PREFERRED POSITION.

when the procession goes by | want TO
stand at given point" said Tommy Tad
dells.
"Where Is that?" said Tommy's father
II don't know, but that is whore | want
to stand. The papers say professions are
always longer passing a given point. -
New York World.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
THE
MERCHANTS
RATIONAL BANK
OF BURLINGTON, VT.
Incorporated 1s49.
UNITED STATES DEPosITARY,
Capital, 100000
Surplus, 100000

UNITED STATES DEPosITARY,
This bank Invites the inspection of tho
public to Its complete facilities for the
rapid and inexpensive transaction of az
branches of banking.
With It's large capital, ample resources
and unsurpassed facilities, 1t soliclts tho
accounts of firms corporations and indk
vduals and offers them the most liberal
terms that their responsibility and bal.
ances warrant
Ladies and family accounts are especlalc
ly invited. Special Tclcrs's Window anl
deposit desk for ladies'.
Correspondence or an interview 4, re-
quested with anyone interested under as
surances that all transactions with US viii
be held in the strlctest confidence and
given the mos. careful attention
L. e. WOODHOUSE. Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
MUSICAL CRITICISM.

Tenor-At me first concert in which I
sang four ladies were removed from the
hall i'm Il faintinS condition.
Friend-Ah. Indeed? But you must re-
member your voice has improved since
then,
-IrIicnpnd,. DlattCr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
A AFTER WAR.
Above the roar OF cannon,
The battle-clamor shrill;

Above the roar OF cannon,
The battle-clamor shrill;
Above mems groans and curses,
A voice cries, Peace, be still!"
Enough of blood end staying,
Enough of strife and hate;
The bitter wrong Is righted:
Lo, Peace stands at the gate"
o Peace! Gods white-robed angel
With spotless skirt and feet,
How welcome thy returning,
Thy gentleness how sweets
The red sword of the nation
Drive hlt-decp In the sod.
Now Irvine thy lilies round 1t,
And both shall honor Cod
james Ruckham In Catholic World.
Reward paid for every case OF skin troy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
THE WRETCH.

Hc-What Is this. dear?
Shc-Pound cake
Hc-Isn't IL rather small for It's weight.
indianapolis Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
THE COURTS.

The United States District Courts will
be the Courts of Bankruptcy, and thu
Judges of the District Courts will be IN,
Judges in bankruptcy proceedings. Re.
ierees will he appointed TO assist the
judges and will act as judges when re,
uuireG
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
TIE NATIONAL. BANKRUPTCY LAW
IN BRIEF

The business community generally will
nc interested to know the provisions OF the
National Bankruptcy Law and Art In
Advertising" has prepared n synopsis o!
IL in as btief form as possible. and give:
ha1nu.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
WHY.

Haverly-"Doen't Enpec believe in a
central form of government?"
Austen-"No he married a telephone
eirl."-New York Evening Journal