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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01
Why We Are Chilly.

Whenever an unusual condition OF cli-
mate or temperature prevails people are
inclined to seek natural explanation there
for. In times past an apparent departure
from the usual order in matters atmos-
pherical has been explained by the alleged
shifting of ocean currents, and the more
credulous have gone so far as to assert
THAI we are further north than we were
once upon a time,
The unusual GOODNESS which we are en-
pcriencing at the present time is expiain-
ed by a new but not entirely novel theory.
1t is said that our present temperature is
due to immense masses of ice which have
blocked the northeast coast of New
foundland, for the past six weeks or So
and in proof of the assertion regarding the
existence Of this icy barrier the statement
is made that navigation in that vicinity
has been a practicable impossbility.
According 10 a telegram from St Johns
the Strait Of Belle Isle, which separates
Newfoundland from Labrador, is not yet
open to navigation, and the whole coast
in that vicinity is occupied with stranded
the Arctic seas. The people in many parts
of the island are said to be destitute Of
provisions, owing to their inability to re-
place their supplies, and the commercial
operations Of $1,000 people are virtually
suspended, 1t is added that fishery out
fitting for the off-shore fishing grounds
will be out of the question until the ice
blockade is raised.
In view of the extremely backward sea-
son which Is being experienced in Yer
mont and other parts of New England, a
perusa of this St. Johns narrative is well
calculated to lead one to accept the theory
that Newfoundland has become a gigantic
refrigerator for the benefit OF the midd' e
eastern section of the North American
continent; and that the icy gusts which
are blowing toward the inland regions
will make crop-raising a difficult task.
The chances are. however, that the first
hot spell which may come in few days,
will completely upset this St. Johns
theory and cause us to conclude that our
present chilly sensations were in reality
caused by the withdrawal of heat from
this region for the incubation of a torrid
wave in some distant cline. 1t will be
strange indeed if We are not inconsistent
enough to long for the enduring presence
of the Newfoundland refrigerator, and tc
1 conclude that we would cheerfully come
within even an iccberg's immediate zone
of influence"
We are never so human as when we at.
tempt to extract comfort from weather
that is past or to come to enable us to en-
dure the weather which we are experience
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01
YALE'S NEW PRESIDENT.

Prof. Arthur T. Hadey, the President
elect of Yale College, was born in New
Haven, April %, 1896, and is now forty
three years Old. Many tales are told Of
his remarkable precocity as very young
boy, and of his early progress in the
languages and sciences. especially chem
istry He entered Yale with the class OF
1876, Though one of the youngest men in
the class. AMI graduating at the age OF
twenty he won the Woolsey and Bristed
scholarships, took ono of the Winthrop
prizes fog students most thoroughly ac-
qpaintcd with Greek and Latin poets"
secured the Clark prize for the solution
OF astronomical problems, was a winner
of one OF the Townsend przes for English
composition in senior year. and was grad
uated At the head of his class. The sue
ceeding year, passed at New Haven in
the study of history and political science,
was followed by two years abroad at the
University of Berlin, whence he returned
to accept IA tutorship in Yale College.
which he held for four ?ears. After an
interval of three years, during which he
was university lecturer on railroad ad-
ministration, came his election by the
corporation TO the position he has since
held, that of professor of political econ
omy.
lie is a keen lover of sports, an acute
critic Of play on the diamond and the
football field, tennis, golf. and chess
player, and an expert In whist He loves
society, is a clever dinner and er-din-
ner talker, with fund of humorous anec-
dote and apt quotation, and his New
Haven home has heen centre of ac-
ademic hospitality and entertainment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01
APpLETREE CATERPuLARs..

This caterpillar chasing has ceased 10 he
amusing.
1t is bad enough to see them in the shade
trees, but when they eat tho leaves of The
apple orchard the case becomes unbeaI-
able
Yet there Is no need for giving up the
apple trees to the worms. Sugar orchards
can not be sprayed. but apple orchards
can be- Spraying for the apple-trec clt-
crpillar has been tried by considerable
numhcr Of persons in this State. Some re-
port complete success; others failure. Tho
horticultural authorities of the Vermont
experiment station, however assure us
with the utmost pcsitiVencss that spray
ing with pari, green is the correct method
Of dealing with the catcrpi,lars in the
apple trees. They say that the reason why
some persons fail Is that they do the work
Improperly. 1t is no doubt true that e.
good many folks don't know how to Spr1y
Some folks don't know how to p,oN. yet
plowing has been in vogue "a good deal
longer than spraying and Is, on the whole,
d simpler business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01
THE G. A. r. UNION.
Report of the Committee on Neurology.
Eollowr ed by short Speeches.

At tho close of the exercises in the opera
house the members of Stannard Post ad-
iourned TO their rooms, where the annual
gathering of the organization took place
A large number were present. Comman-
der Williams presided and called upon
Gen. w. l.. Greenleaf. who read the re-
port of the committee ou neurology. The
report mentioned the death OF three com
rades. with references to the life and char
actcr Of each. They were Comrade John
German, bora in Ireland. enlisted in july.
"a as a fireman on the United States mon
itor Saginaw" and discharged as IA fire
man from the United States steamer owl
uooski. He became a member of Stannard
Post Nav 18th. 1SS3 and died from heart
disease Julv 1st 1SgS
Comrade william W Walker was born
I'm Torr,sburrh I'm August 1881. educated
AT AIiddlebury College and enlisted in 18th
Vermcrt Volunteers in August 1859. He
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01
MORE HOME WORK.

4 woman in Titusville, Pa, answered
an advertisement coming from a Massa-
chusetts firm, advertising for women to
do work at home. She was told that II
she sent s. She would receive a contract
and instructions. The company acknow-
lodged the receipt of the money and
agreed to pay so cents for each perfect
pattern ito be as good as any we have
displayed Oh the walls of our office"
With the contract came piece Of vel
vet with design outlined in chalk. The
woman had no trouble in embroiderinG
the design according to instructions. She
mailed it to the company and soon got
a letter saying that the work was salts
factory, and II she would send So more
she would receive a dozen pieces of velvet.
For embroidering these she was to get 20
cents each and when the work was finish
ed her 80 WAS to be returned.
The woman embroidered the velvet and
mailed 1t to the company
She learned in a few days that her work
was not up TO the standard and that she
had spoiled the velvet. She was advised
to practise by herself before she sent any
further work to the COMPANY
II is wise for women answering such adj
vertisements not to send any money for
samples Constructions" etc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01
Trusts Not Peculiar to America.

Our democratic friends, particularly
those of tho popocratic brand, have al
ready given expression to their intention
TO wage war upon tho trusts, and to hold
such combinations of capital to be the
natural outerowth Of the operations Of
a pcotective tariff like that placed upon
the statute books by a republican Con-
gress and approved by President McKin-
ley. 1t must be admitted that such a
charge will have a plausible appearance /;
for no one can deny that more trusts have
been formed during the rast two years
than Ia all our previous history. These
combinations We're formed under a re-
publican administration and under legsila-
ton which made such gigantic movements
OF capital possible. why, therefore, should
not the republican party be held strictly
TO account for the organization of trusts?
If the formation of gigantic combina ioNs
of capital were peculiar to the United
States, there might be considerable diff
nculty for republicans to provo that the
policy Of protection is not directly respon-
slble for trusts; but fortunately it Is an
easy matter to show that the trust Is not
exclusively an american product. NOT
only that, but Is possible to point to the
multiplication of gigantic trusts in a coun-
try where free trade practically exists,
According 10 advices from London the
British investor finds after an expert
ence OF forty years that he does so well
and so safely by irvesting in the shares
of great manufa curing and trading COM
panes that there is no longer any induce.
ment for him to leave his money in the
savings institutions, and as result there
IL less money in the combined saving:
banks Of Great Britain than In the saw,
inss institutions of the Empire State
alone. notwithstanding the enormous saw
ings of the United Kingdom.
1t follows therefore that not only dc
great combinations OF capital exist ir
Great Britain. but that they are also look
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01
Cauadn's Version.

Many reports have been published con-
corning the responsibility for the failure
of the representatives of Canada and the
United states TO agree upon terms of set
Element of the various troubles between
tho two countries but owing 10 lack Of
an official statement in relation to the sit-
uation it has been impossible Tor the pub
lic TO reach any definite conclusion in the
matter. The first utterance partaking of
the nature Of an official statement was
made by Premier Lauries' in the course
OF a speech in the House Of Commons at
ottawa in reply to a question by a MEM
her OF the opposition.
Sir Wilfrd stated that the various mat
tors referred to the commissioners were
all in fair way of adjustment until they
reached the point Of the Alaskan boundary
and as they could not reach an agreement
with reference to that issue the British
commissioners refused TO proceed with
any other question. Premier Laurier add
cd: I'VE took the ground that until tho
American government had either greed to
make a settlement Of that question or to
refer it to arbitration, no other could be
settled by us. While we take that ground
! think we will have the support of the
country"
The Canadian premier thus tacitly adj
mts the truth of the assertion made by
parties in Washington. to the effect that
the Canadian commissioners blocked pro-
ccedings because the American representa-
tlvcs would not submit the ownership of
American territory to arbitration. On one
point therefore the Canadian and Amer
lean commissioners seem to be able 10
agree, even though the commission is not
in session
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01

year ago, at which there was an air Of
Eloomness. War had been declared with
Spain and none knew better what that
meant than the members of the G.. A. Il.
He gave the organization the credit for
the maintenance OF the true military spir-
IT, so well shown In the opening of the
late war. President Puckham then pass
ed to consideration of the feeling of the
Union soldiers toward the Confederate
veterans and said that they adhered to a
principle, which they thought was right
but in which they had been misled. Their
devotion to what they believed was right
merited respect and Americans were feel
ing a new brotherhood all over the great
country. While he did not forgive them
he was disposed to feel more kindly tow
ard them.
Ex-Gov. L. A. Woodbury. spoke briefly,
acknowledging the valor of the men who
fought in the gray and said that while
the Grand Army had not admitted the
Spanish American volunteers they had let
them into their hearts.
Mayor Roberts. who had arrived at the
rooms. was next called upon. He believed
that the lc1s the differences of the North
and South were discussed the better, for
they were to sure to remain differences
forever for some He characterized the
civil war a the worst, mcancst and most
causclcss rebellion ever wagcd against n
government. Tribute was paid to the G..
\. II. and to the volunteers of the late
war.
capt. G NJ. Brovnell was called upon
but urged that he should be seen and not
heard. He spoke of the new impression
the exercises Of the day had given him
and said the veterans OF the civil war
should have all the credit the country
could give them. He had no apologies tn
make for the First Vermont regiment. IT
went when called and returned when sent
home, which was Just what soldiers Of tho
civil war had done
Col. c. G. Benedict was the next speak
cr. He paid a tribute to Comrades Walk
or and Hagar. who had died since the la
similar gathering, speaking of the pure
patriotism of Comrade Hagar and the 10y
atty and soldierly conduct of Comrade
Walker.
Chaplain j. T.. Goodrich. who followe l.
raised the question of why 1t was that
the exercises of the Memorial day at
which an address was given. We're attend
ed by so large "A percentage of children
and people who Camo from curiosity. while
campfire in the evening would bring out
Il large audience Of n represent ative char
actcr
Prof. G. n. Perkins expressed sympathy
with the motive Of the gathering and said
he would rather weaT a G. A. r bad G
than any other decoration of which he
knew.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01

ed upon with favor by the people and not
with disapproval as in the United states.
1t is stated that the middle classes as well
as tho laboring people invest enormous
sums in the stocks of these combinations
with the expectation of getting a
satisfactory per cent. upon their in
vestment, and it Is added, they are sell
dom disappointed.
When the popocratic politician seeks to
make party capital out of the formation
of trusts In the United states he will
need to fortify himself against facts of
this character from the business and
financial history of a country where tho
gigantic combination of capital has been
a recognized institution for decades.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01
GRAND CHAPTER o. E. S.
To Hold its 27th Annual Convocation in
Barre June q and 7.

Remington, VT, May 29.-The 9th an
nual convocation Of the Grand Chapter. o.
f. S, of Vermont will convene with Ruth
Chapter No. 80 of Barre June and next
The report of II. l.. Stillson, u. s., will
show that there are 30 chapters, show
of $3.50, a gain during the year
OF 30 One chapter, Waverly, No. 10. OF
Wallingford has been reinstated during
the year. Tho NJ. w. Grand Matron Mrs.
Hattie T.. Ewing OF Orange. Mass, the
r. w. Grand Secretary Mrs. Lorraine j.
Pitkin of Chicago, H., both of the General
Grand Chapter, and Mrs. Ella A. Bigelow,
editor of Mzpah, of Marlboro, Mass, will
be guests of the Grand Chapter during the
convocation. The question of joining the
General Grand Chapter will come up. Ner-
mont is one of the four original grand
chapters that are independent-.the other
three being New York, organized Nov. s.
1870; New Jersey, Oct. 90 1870 Connecticut,
Aug. II, 1874. Vermont was Instituted Nov.
12 1873 while the General Grand Chapter
did not come into existence until Nov. l6.
1876 An effort is now being made TO en-
list these four oldest Grand Chapters in
the support of the General Grand Chapter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS.
WINOOSkI
BANK

From its careful management has not
met with u loss from any loan made dur
ing the last twenty years.
Deposits made during the first five days ,
OF any month vii! draw interest from tho,
frat 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 depositors January
list and July LIST, compromising semi-au-@
nualy. The rate of interest paid 10 de-
postors BY all savings banks In this state
Is limited by law TO four per cent until It's
surplus amounts to ten per cent. oi its
deposits. when an extra dividend IS to-
be made.
No interest IS allowed ~ law 10 be paid
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 I'm this state
on deposits OF fifteen hundred dollars or
less
! VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Due iepositors including interest
Jan. !, $3.50 22l "
Surplus Observation-Disclosures. G. 5e2 "a
Deposits and surplus. $50 015. -
| OFFTCERS-S. H. Weston, President;
Ormond Cole, Treasurer.
| TRUSTEES-S H. Weston, J. p. Small,
/ q. p. Ray, a. !. Stevens, Ormond Cole, e.
c. Mower, Samuel Bgwood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-01
DEWEY'S SOIILOQTY.

From the Denver Sunday Post)
TO go or not to go? That is the question.
Whether tbs better to keep the old ship
nitched
Fast 20 the bottom of Manila Bay,
Where I can lay me down and peacefully
snoOze
Rocked in the easy cradle Of tho deep,
or homeward HE, where all the people
vow
That not thinget will they do to me.
A chill of drest apprehension starts
Up in my scalp and shimmcrs to my toes,
And then collects itself and wiggles back
Along my limbs and spinal column till
The latter, erstwhile as the strongest
steel,
Becomes but as a piece of rubber hose
When l reflect that in that old home
land
Which I so thoughtless chose as place Of
The whole darned push is laying for me,
on showing me how great n man / be!
In dreams | see enthusiastic crowds
Banked on the piers and on the ware
house tops,
And even perched on Telegram hic poles,
And rubborneokng till it beats the band
When the Olympia let's her mudhook go
And comes to anchor in the muriy
stream.
And all the people prosecuting lungs
Above their whooping limit. TIL the din
Awakes me in Il cold. Bostonian sweat,
And there l lie curled in my bunk and
The banuqet tables-hundred dollars per
All laden with culinary stuff
On which the nightmares feed, and spark
ling wines
Enough to float this big Olympian boat,
see myself compelled to helpless sit
And hammer back the rising bushes while
Men, wine-inspired and blessed with gift
of CAB,
Tell me in lofty speeches they've thought
up
A lot of things I know as we'll as they,
And then the women! l can feel my hair
Get up on end and dance in fronzied fear
AS in imagination I can see
Them standing round with lips in yeara-
ing punched.
And sparring with their smiles for OPEN
ing,
TO land upon the mouth fain would
hide
Down in my trousers pocket out of range.
And in eacn hand I Sea concealed a pair
OF hungry scissors waiting for a chance
TO rob my clothes of their securities
In shape of buttons, TO be proudly worn
on pins to keep their Inonstrous hats in
place.
Methinks I'll anchor off the coast Of Maine
And swim ashore when darkness pals the
deep
And hit the trail incog. for old Vermont
And hide myself within my boyhood
shack
And turn the automatic bulldog loose
To warn the masses I'm not at home
To anybody. till this wild attack
or temporary Jim jams of the brain
Has spent itself, and | am not compelled
cid Ind n,
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The Dread OF Death.

auhough ne cannot actually see 1t.
That awful sense of dread, the feeling
that death is near at hand is described by a
South Carolina gentleman, Thos. G.. Lever,
Esq, of Lever, Richmond Co, with truth
that everyone who has ever experienced
it will immediately recognize
81 had what the doctors called nervous indi
gestion," he says: II took medicine from NV
family physician for it, but of no avail In look
by DR.. X. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y. found a
case like mine described exactly. wrote to
DIR. Pierce and made a statement. He sent me
descriptive list OF questions, also hygien mic rules
81 carried these out as best could, but
thought 1t almost impossible as l suffered so
much with pain under my ribs and an empty
feeling in my stomach At night would have
cold or hot feet and hands alternately l wa.
getting very nervous and suffered a great deal
with uneasiness as to my condition. thinking
ing something unusual TO take place aud having
q great dread OH my mind. l was also irrita HE
and impatient and was greatly reduced In hesh
u could eat scarcely anything that would not
some hesitation, owing to my prejudice against
patent medicines, decided to try a few bottles
Of DR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
Pellets AFTER taking several bottles Of each |
found was improving, ! have to be careful vet
at times as TO what eat, in order that may
who suffer with indigestion or torpid liver or
chronic cold would fake Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery aud Pleasant Pellets and
observe few simple hygienic rules they would
severance would be entirely cured" N N>''
1t is . very simple matter to write to Dr.
Pierce. No charge whatever is made for
advice; which will be sent you Gin a plain
sealed envelope) promptly by mail.