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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04
EARLY SPRAYING.
Bulletin From the Vermont Agricultural
Experiment station.

Fruit trees are usually sprayed In the
summer, If at all; but the best authorities
are now unanimous in recommending that
these sprayings be preceded by an apple
cation made in early spring before the
leaves start. This Is primarily to foreStall
the various fungi, scab bights and mods.
Though these diseases do not appear till
later in the summer, their spores or germs
are already in the orchard, usually edged
in the rough bark or in the crevices of
branches.
The two most important and most COM
mon diseases thus met with are the apple
scab, which causes the familiar black
spots on leaves and fruit, and the apple
canker, which causes the black rot of the
fruit and has recently been proven to be
the cause of the canker of the limbs. Both
these diseases and many others of less
Importance are best reached and killed by
spraying before the buds unfold.
The best remedy for all fungous diseases
Is the Bordeaux mixture. The method of
making this as recommended by the YER
mont Experiment Station is to Stake four
pounds OF fresh lime in 40 gallons of water
and add six pounds of blue Vtriol, taking
care that it dissolves fully. For carly
spring spraying, recommended above, how
ever, the lime may be omitted and the
spraying done with a solution of blue Wit
riol alone, one pound to 10 gallons OF
water. If the buds have started it will lie
necessary to add the lime to prevent in
jury to the tree.
These applications are made most con
veniently with a good force pump provided
with fine spray nozzle, such as may be
bought of any of the numerous firms deal
ing in spraying machinery.
In addition to the various fungi against
which this spring spraying is directed
there are many insects which are best
killed before the leaves appear. This Is
particularly true of the oyster shell bark
louise. which is abundant and injurious ir
nearly every orchard in the State OF Yer
most. Examine your apple trees carefully
and you may very likely find them cover
ed with small gray scales, inconspcuou:
because their color is so like that Of tn,
bark. They are sucking the life out o.
your trees and should be attended to n
once. Give them a strong dose of whale
oil soap, made and sod for the purpose
using one or even two pounds to the gal
! Ion of hot water and applying while Still
hot. After the foliage starts this must b,
used weaker che pound to five gallons o
water. Kerosene emulsion Is another eX
celent remedy for these scale insects Or
binary poisons like paris green do not af
feet them at all.
The truest economy in spraying is nave
to wait until an insect or disease become
troublesome before fighting it, but to sc
in ahead.
Prevention is far better than cure.
Burlington VT, April %, 1899.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04

present the days set apart as legal holi-
DAYS are fixed by the different State Leg
islatures. but if Congress we're to carry
out the idea favored by President Mckin-
ley and his official advisers. by taking tho
Initiative in such a movement. the Vari-
Gus States would undoubtedly endorse the
proposition to make the anniversary OF
the battle of Manila day Of general re-
joicing over our successes in the Spanish
American war.
In view of the spontaneity with which
the people in different sections of the
country have of their own accord cele-
brated Dewcy's victory on May 1 of the
present yeas it would in all probability
not be difficult matter to secure general
assent to the proposition to make the an
nversary a legal holiday. Some people
might object to another holiday SO near
TO Memorial day but 1t Is not impossible
that the two could be made one TO good
advantage.
The people of America now have the
graves caused by a new war to decorate,
and 1t is fitting that tributes to the mem-
ory of tho brave men who fell while fight
ing for the cause of llbcSty and human
lty for a neighboring people should be
paid on the day SO intimately associated
with the most glorious victory of that
strife We are not among those who be-
lieve that the American people as whole
are in any immediate danger of taking toe
many holidays, especially those Of ma
tional character; but If another holiday
is Objectionable why not make May ! Me
mortal day as well as Dewey Day?"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04
Dewey Day Celebrated


The observance of May l, the anniver-
sary of our glorious victory over the
Spanish fleet at Manila, as Dewey Day"
not only in his native state but in other
sections of the country as we'll was an in
spring spectacle This demonstration
was not the result of legislative enactment
or of judicial decree. but it was the man
Hesitation of genuine appreciation on the
part Of our people OF the qualities of lead
ership and of heroism and efficiency which
made the destruction of Admiral Monto-
jos fleet without appreciable American
loss a possibility.
1t has been said that republics are un-
grateful, and events have frequently serv-
ed to justify the structure When we con-
slider the tribute which the American peo-
pie yesterday paid to Admiral Dewey in
return for what he undoubtedly regards
simply as a duty easily performed, and es-
pecially when we compare the course Of
this nation with the treatment accorded
by the Spanish to their brave leaders
whom even Americans regard as heroes.
we are almost forced to the conclusion
that kingdoms maJ be even more migrate
full than republics.
However lightly Admiral Dewey may re-
gard his service. it has already become
evident that the people of this great coun-
try are determined that the work of the
hero of Manila and his brave men shall
receive fitting recognition. If anything
were needed to demonstrate this fact, it
would be necessary to consider only the
manner in which Dewey Day was obs erv-
ed and the attending circumstances. The
American people have had no opportunity
to look upon Dewey's face since his great
victory was won a year ago, nor has his
presence or his spoken word within our
borders served to kindle enthusiasm over
his achievement
During all these months, Dewey has said
nothing except to thank those of his myr-
lad friends who have sent him congratu-
latory messages by cable or mail, No
spirit OF boasting has been manifested by
him. He has acted as the modest
straightforward, unassuming gentleman
and the loyal and patriotic American that
he Is; and the people have learned to love
him for the qualities he has exhibited IN
the hour of victory and the succeeding
months almost as much as they honor him
for his brave deeds in battle.
Every true Nermonter rejoices over the
{ enthusiasm with which Dewey Day wa!
! observed in the great cities of our countr!
as we'll as in the smaller towns. Th'
handsome tributes paid to the Admira
!, show conclusivcly that in addition to win
, ming a glorious victory which has serve
| to rank his name among the great nava
heroes in history he has won an endurin
i, place in the love of the American people
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04
ANOTHER NEW INDUSTRY,
The Matted Cereals Company Formed n d
Building cured-Wen-Knswn
Gentlemen Interested.

new manufacturing corporation has
just been formed in this city under tie
name of the Matted Cereals company,
whose object. as stated in the articles Of
association is to manufacture and sell &C.
real poducts. The articles OF association
are signed by w. j. Van Patten. A. Il.
Richardson, j. r. Moore, W. B. Jones, G.
S. Boynton and C. S. Van Patten. The
company propose to manu- actuCe a line
of patent health foods, n1cr a patent
granted a few years since to DIR. c. S.
Boynton and Mr.. w. J. Van Patten. They
also control the processes heretofore used
by the Malt Food company of New York.
The principal object of their business
will be the manufacture of a breakfast
cereal sold under the name of the Malt
Breakfast Food. This has been made
foT some time by the Malt Food
company of New FORK. whose
business has been purchased by the
new company. It has met with great
favos- by those that have used It, and it
is recognized by the medical profession
as the most desirable of any Of the Ce-
real foods that are already for sale. 1t
Is made of the very choicest wheat pre-
pared i'll granular form, and then treat
ed with the digestive agent Of barley malt
(diastase), and by it Sendered very diges-
tibe and given a most delicious flavor.
For nutritive properties and the POWER OF
sustaining the system, there is no food
that can excel it. With he well known
enterprise and business ability of the gem
tlemen who have organized the company,
there can be no doubt of its proving a
successful venture.
In addition to the malt breakfast food
the company will manufacture a special
food product under the name of Maltese
Granules. This is a food that is thor
oughly cooked and is ready for use. In
all cases of weak Digestion Or where it is
necessary to take food in addition TO the
regular meals, it is a most useful article.
Other forms of matted ceSeals will be put
upon the market by the company at an
early date. Physicians of all schools are
recognizing the great benefit of the treat
ment of cereals by the diastase of malt,
! luble constituents into the soluble forms
of maltese and deXtrne, making them
readily absorbed by the stomach, and add
| ing very much to their nutrtive value,
| The officers of the new company aTe as
follows
Presdent--W. ]. Van Pattes.
Vice presidential. l.. Richardson.
! Secretary and treasurer-CharleS S. Van
Patten.
| Superintendent. r. Moore.
The new company has rented the fac
tory formerly used by the Adirondack
Match company on lower Pine street, and
are actively engaged in installing their
machinery They expect to begin manu-
featuring in few days, and viii soon
have their goods ready for market
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS.
WINOOSKI
BANK

From its careful mana gement has not
met with d 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 tho
first day of that month. Deposits mado
after the NTH day Of any month Will draw
interest from :he first day OF the ncAt
month
Interest is credited depositors January,
list and July lst, compromising sem.-at-
nually The rate Of interest paid to d"-.
positors by all savings banks in this Stat"
is limited by law to four per cent until lts
surplus amounts to ten por cent. VI it's
deposits, when an extra dividend is .
be made.
No interest is allowed ~ law 70 he pa 4
on deposits IN excess Of two thousand dol
lars except it be on deposits by widows,
orphans, administrators, executors, gur-
dians. charitable or religious institutions.
or on trust funds deposited by order OF
cosrt.
! The Bank pays all taxes in this Stata
on deposits OF fifteen hundred dollars -
| less
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Due iepositors including interest
Jan. |, 1893. .......................S b'u - y
SURPLUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. @','h' =
| Deposits and surplus. .S615,sls !
| OFFTCERS-S. II. weston, President
Ormond Cole, Urea surer
/ TRrSTEES-S II. Weston, j. 3. Small,
( q. p. Ray, A. r Stevens. Ormond Cole, p.
! c. Mower. Samuel Blgwood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04
RELICS OF EARLY VERMONT


Uuarian >ociety--Contributiou solicited.
The Vermont Antiquarian society Is
making strong effort 10 collect books,
historical relics and objects IL
Illustrating the early industrial life OF the
State. It is needless to say that II this
work can he accomplished the collection
will be of the greatest value to later gen
CITATIONS If this work Is TO be done at all,
it must be done very soon. and the socie-
ty asks the cooperation OF all VINO are
interested in Vermont and her history.
There is hardly town in the state III
which articles Of real value TO the society
gee not stored away in gArrets ana lum-
bcr rooms where they are now OF no use
to any one In the museum of the Anti
uuaaian society these articles would he
highly priced. As the library and museum
are free to every one, all persons are So
licited to contribute to its collections any
thing worthy Of preservation, especially
books printed in Vermont books written
by natives of the State general historical
works. those relating to the history OF
Vermont general and local, and all pamph-
lets. files of newspapers, magazines, al
maracs, photographs, autographs en-
cravings old letters. handbills, comms-
sions. military equipments, guns, pistols
swords, caps, belts, Indian relics, old fur-
niture, antique household utensils crock
cry, relics mementos and any other oO-
iects of interest and curiosity.
The society would respectfully ask any
one having duplicates to donate them I'M
til the sets are complete, of Walton
Vermont Registers, all city or town direc-
tories. Vermont legislative journals and
manuals.
The Antiquarian society has not sufti-
cient funds in its treasury to purchase
many things but if people having articles
which they are willing to donate will no
tfy tho President, Hon. w. j. Van rat
ten, the society will, in case the articles
do not duplicate those already In the mu-
scum, gladly pay the cost of their trans
portatio to Burlington. No doubt there
are many people who possess valuable ar
ticles of the class referred to, who may
not care to part with them now but wht
would be willing to bequeath them TO the
society, knowing that this would ensure
their careful preservation and that they
would thus be doing a lasting service t.
future generations.
This society is a State organization anC
lit Is hoped that the people of Vernon
will lend their aid to the commendabl'
work it Is trying to do.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04
Def ROT 'oo.
The 18th international Christian En-
deavOr Convention, Detroit. Mich, July

1t is with satisfaction that we can re-
port thus early in the season for the Vsr-
mont Endeavorers as they VIII journey TO-
ward the Convention City. There is much
enthusiasm all over New England. New
Hampshire delegates will join us on the
trip and they expect to send 2CQ. Shall
we not strive to send an equal number?
The delegation will go via Boston and
Maine, Central Vermont and Grand
Trunk railways, via Montreal, Toronto,
Hamilton, Niagara Falls, London and
Windsor to Detroit; returning via Grand
Trunk railway via Port Huron, and King
ston to Gananoque where We will board
one of the palatial St. La wrence boats for
an all days sail down the river, througn
the Thousand Islands and Rapids to Mon
treal, whore stop will be made of one
or two days. returning home via same
route as going. side trip, Montreal To
Quebec, has been arranged for all who
wish at vesy reasonable expense.
I A fiat rate Of $500 has been made for
the round trip, Transportation only go
ing ana returning by same route from any
part in Vermont, tickets good to return
tn August /. A small additional charge
will be made for the side trip to Niagara
Falls, also the St. Lawrence siver trip.
/ Vermont will be entertained by the I'm
manuel Presbyterian church, Rev DR.. w.
H. Clark pastor DR.. Clark is chairman
a native of New England; ne is anxious
to receive a large delegation from New
Hampshire and Vermont White many
delegates will be entertained in the homes
near the church, some will wish hotel
so that we are fortunate to secure Hotej
Kenrck, a very plea house and only
three blocks from the station and two
from tho principal avenue of the city.
Secretary Baer tells you all about the
programme in the March Ind issue of The
Christian Endeavor World. 1t fairly hFs
ties with new featrrrs We
tells us that we are going to have NOR
eminent speakers than ever before. You
cannot afford to miss II. Inose Mo"dr.lr
and inspiring meetings, the precious seH
sons of Christian fellowship will be help
full to all.
full and complete itinerary will be is
sued soon and sent to all who apply Zen
close stamp. Any further information
needed. / will gladly give.
Cordially yours in c. r. work,
GEORGE E. WEIGH, Manager,
Bellows Falls,Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04
A National dewey Day"

One of the most significant ana gFatify-
ing developments in connection with the
observance of the anniversary of The bat
tie of Manila, particularly when tho
source of the movement is taken INTO con-
sideration, is the propOsiton to make May
[ national holiday President Nc
Kinley and the members OF the cabinet
are said to have expressed themselves as
strongly in favor of the project of making
May day of annual rejoicing over
Dewey's remarka BILE victory in the Philip
pines, and Secretary Long Of the navy is
said to be specially enthusiastic ever the
idea OF making a national holiday to be
known as Dewey Day"
One of the State rights to which the va
Vlous commemorative haze chung tena'
ciously is the establishing OF holidays Al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04
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Paymastcr General OF the Navy.

1t is likely that Pay Director A. S Ken
ny will be appointed Paymaster General
OF the navy and chief Of the bureau of
supplies and accounts, He is at present on
duty at the New York navy yard. lie en-
tered the service in 1Sd2 and attained his
present grade in 1897. Tho selection OF
Fay Director Kenny will be approved
throughout the navy. He is an officer
tlttcd in every way proto SSionaily and
personally .or the place. His appointment
VIII be an assurance or the continuance
o. the business-like administration of
paymaster General Stewart and that is
saying a great deal, for no bureau chief
fl any department has conducted affairs
with greater integrity, sagacity, and en-
torpGise than General Stewart-rArmy and
Navy Register.
T'aymastcr General Stewart retires, for
age about the LIST of May; and we are
glad to believe that the right thing will
be done by disappointment of Pay Direc-
tor Kcnney to succeed him. Mr.. Kenney is
a BURLINGTON boy, the nephew and adopted
son of the late William l.. Strong. He
graduated from the University of Yer
mont in 1861; entered the United States
navy few months later; and served witt
high credit throughout the civil war IL
has a stainless record in the service, OF
thirty-seven yeaCs, during which lie ha:
risen to tho highest grade in the pay corps
of the navy, solely by his merit. A gen
tlernan of quiet ways and strict attention
TO his duties, it is probably known to few
that be was the author of one of tn
greatest reforms in the administrative de
partment of the navy. He was the working
member of the commission, which fey
years ago perfected and introduced
radically new method of purchasing
handling and distributing supplies, an
transporting men and supplies for tn
navy; together with new system o
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04

The telegraph has its disadvantages as
well as its advantages A few decades
ago it would have required weeks for the
rows Of Capt. Coghlans offensive remarks
TO reach Germany and all danger OF seri-
Gus trouble would have passed by the
time the Berlin government was in re-
ooipt of the announcement of their utter
auco. To-day hostile breath is sufIicient
to throw two great poweas on opposite
sides of the globe into trepidation, while
few hours later the announcement or
the granting Of the privilege toIand Ger
man oceanic cable on United States terri
tory is Interpreted az giving promise OF
the closest friendship and enduring peace.
II Shakespeare had lived at the present
time he might well have said Peace, thy
name is hailty."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04

Lieut-Col. Emerson II. lAscum, %th u
S., Infantry, has been promotes coloneL
and assigned to the 9th Infantry his COM
mission dating from April %. Col. llscun
has been ordered to report to the COM
handing general. department of Caltor-
mia, for duty, and he will proceed to SAN
Francisco at an early day. HIS many
friends will be glad to hear of his promo-
lion and they Will hope to congratulate
him ere long on his deserved promotion 10
brigadier-gencral of the United States
army. 1t is understood that he is rapidly
recovering from his wound received at
Santiago,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-05-04
Burlington
Savings Bank
INCORPORATED tS47.
Deposits Dec. 80, 1898, $6,i44,614.49
Surplus 32O,i52.1
Total Assets $6,464, 1866

TRUSTEES.
c. F. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARL 3 y. SMITH. HENRY GREENE,
j. l.. BARSTOw, A. q. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posts made during the first four busi-
ness days OF the month draw interest
from the first. II made afterwards in
tercst will commence the first of the FOL
lowing month.
Interest will be credited to depositors
January l and July /, compromising twice
year. There are no stockholders in thin
bank. All the earnings less expenses, be-
long TO depositors. The rate OF interest
depends upon the earnings, and for twelve
years was AZ per cent, but under "a law
passed by the Legislature of 1896 no saw
ings bank can pay more than per cent
until its surplus reaches 10 per cent OF Its
deposits. when special dividend IS 10
be made.
All taxes in this State are paid by tho
bank on deposits of $500 or less. Depos-
Its are received in sums from 81 to S2JW,
and no interest will be paid on any sum
In excess of this amount except on de-
posts by widows orphans, administra-
religious institutions or on trust funds de-
posted 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,
f. s. ISHAM. Assistant Treasurer.