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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
A Chance for Vermont Meat Pro
6urpps

The marked appreciation in the price of
Western meat products, and particularly
in that of Western beef, affords good
opportunity for the farmers of Vermont
TO regain 10 a certain degree the control
of markets of which they have allowed
themselves 20 be almost entirely deprived
through Western competition. Western
dealers make various claims TO account
for the recent increase in the price of
beef some ascribing it to heavy losses of
cattle incurred during the past winter,
while others insist that a feed shortaga
in certain sections is accountable for the
upward movement
The true explanation of the advance in
the price of beef and othoc' meat products,
however, is undoubt idly to be found in
the ability of the beef barons of the West
to largely control the markets of the East.
BY lowering prices for a time 10 a point
where the farmers of the East could not
compete with them in the production AMI
sale of beef, they have succeeded in max
ing the belief general in this section that
1t is impossible for farmers of New Eng
land to do anything whatever ia this line.
'and this explains the difficulty of securing
Vermont meat products. The meat pack
ers of Chicago and other centres of that
industry now evidently believe they can
exact any price they desire for their prod
ucts and thus far they have to all APP
pearances 1een justified in that belief
! We have frequently urged the farmers
Of Vermont to engage more generally in
the production of beef veal, mutton and
poultry; and judging from present ndica-
tons they will have no more favorable
opportunity than the present for testing
their ability to derive a substantial income
/ from these sources. The opening up OF
enlarged markets abroad is certain to re
! lieve them to n certain degree from tn,
competition with the West which theS
have for some time hitherto encountered
and it will be strange indeed, If under the
circumstances, they do not realize salts
factory results. The experiment can no
cost much and it is well worth trying.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
WELCOME TO DEWEY.

\ number of the larger towns in YER
mont would be glad to be selected as the
mont for a public welcome TO Admiral
Dewey upon his arrival in Vermont. Bur
lngton may claim the honor because il
is the largest city and would come nearer
taxing care Of the immense throng OF
pc0plc which is sure to improve the first
opportunity to greet the great naval hero.
Other towns may also put In cain for
the honor on various grounds Montpelier
however has by far the strongest claim
1T is the old home of Admiral Dewey and
the capital of Vermont. These reasons,
coupled with the further fact that no
point in the State is more accessible,
makes il by all odds the most desirable
place for public demonstration to the
hero of Manila. If the people OF that city
manifest the proper interest in the mater,
as undoubtedly they will. Montpelier will
probably be the point selected and Admiral
Dewey will no doubt accept the invita-
ton to give Nermonters o chance to greet
him at the State capital his Old home 1t
will be a greeting to n returning hero such
as Vermont or any other state has seldom
known Mortified News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
For Alderman in Fifth Ward

The nomination of a man like Hon. C.
w. Brownell for alderman marks some
thing of n departure IN our city politics,
and the republicans of the fifth ward are
deserving OF commentator for selecting a
man of his character and experience for
the vacancy In the board.
Since a salary was attached to the Of
fec there has boon disposition on the
part of "A certain class of citizens TO seek
election to the board for the apparent
purpose re.cly of securing the income to
be gained therofrom cAtirely irrespective
OF their inability to perform the service
demanded of them. This tendency has
become SO marked OF lato that many of
our leading citizens have questioned whe-
ther it might not be well to abolish tho
salary attached to tho office OF alderman.
Men Of good stGpi!ng and ability have
naturally hesltsted to allow their names
TO be used In connection with a nominal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

ton for office in tho face OF certain con-
tests with men utterly unfit for the posi-
ton; and the nomination of a man, like
MIR. Brownell under these circumstances
is rcassurng.
1t is probably unnecessary to say that
Mr.. Brownell was not in any sense a
candidate for this office. Leading rcpub.
leans of his ward urged him to consent
to give the city the benefit of his services
and he reluctantly acquiesced. The fifth
is a close ward politically, but there ought
not to he any question about Mr. Brown
cll's election, and If the voters do their
full duty there Will be no question. Mr..
Browncll is qualified by character, ability
and experience to make an excellent
municipal servant and we believe he will
be elected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
An Interesting Number,

Tho July number of the New England
Magazine has much of especial interest
for Vermonters The longest and most
profuscly illustrated article in the number
is Lake Champlain, Historical and Pic
turcsquc," by Rev. John w. Buckham of
Salem, Mass. 1t is admirably written, and
the description of a sunset as seen from
"The Hill" in Burlington, which closes
the article is a remarkable piece Of word
painting. Another Burlington boy, Mr..
James Buckham, contributes a poem, en-
titled well Met" The opening article in
the number is an interesting sketch of
Hiram Powers, the Vermont sculptor, fully
illustrated with portraits and pictures of
some of his most famous sculptures. An
other article on New England Colonial
Liquor LEGISLATION, contains much curious
information about the liquor laws and
drinking habits of the colonists in the days
when every man, clergy and laity alike,
drank rum "as 'twcre his mothers milk"
The facts given show that every modern
scheme for the restraint OF drunkenness
was tried IN some form over two hun
drcd years ago, except of course prohibit
ton. which had never been thought Of in
those times, except in the limited shape
that the selling of liquor to Indians was
prohibited at one time.
In the Editors Table Mr.. Mead utters a
forcble protest against the "fallacious
and pestiiont fallacy that trade follows
the flag, or. in other words that in order
to trade with a DeOple YOU have got
to govern them: and against the spirit of
commercial greed which he regards as the
melting cause of the thirst for conquest,
which has SO suddenly seized the American
people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
Burlington
Savings Bank
INCORPORATED ts47.
Deposits June 80, 1899, $6,576, S79.T
Surplus 1926, 1886. 70
$6,9O2,766. "A
Total Assets

TRUSTEES.
G. F. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES =. SMITH. 1lENRY GREENE,
j. l.. BARsrow, a. q. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. Dc
posts made during the first four bust
ness days of the month draw interest
tercst will commence the first of tho fol-
lowing month.
Interest will be credited to despositors
January | and July 1, compromising twice
a year. There are no stockholders in this
bank. All the earnings, less expenses, be-
long to depositors. The rate of interest
depends upon the earnings, and for twclye
years was Az per cent. nut under "a W
lassed by the Legislature of 1896 no cav
mss bank can pay more than per cent.
until its surplus reaches 10 per cent. Of
It's deposits, when special dividend is TO
be made.
All taxes in this State are paid ny tho
bank on deposits of $500 or less Depos-
It's arc received in sums from 81 to 5000,
and no interest will be paid on any sum
in excess of this amount, except on de-
posts by widows, orphans, administra-
torS, executors, guardians, charitable or
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.
e. $. lSHAM, Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

A British court has just decided that 1t
is not honest for IA grocer to weigh in
the paper wrapper with n pound IF tea.
The case was brought to an issue by a
rival of Sir Thomaa Upton Of information
al yachting fame, who claimed that the
latter was cheating the public by selling
paper for tea. Thu Llptons claimed that
this was the custom of the trade, but the
court held the practice to be dishonest.
The decisio,s IL said 10 involve hundreds
of thousands OF dollars as part of the mar
gin of profit was on paper. This may he
interesting, If not profitable, news 10
many American grocers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

along thu route must be avoided. 1t must
he international. No route fulnls all
these requirements except that named,
and least of all can the Erie canal be util-
tied; for it will soon be practically dry
even though filled with water. The st
Lawrence Champlan-IIudson is the only
feasible Coutc, regarded from all points
Of view, and by it alone can a deep water
way between the Great Lakes and the sea
bd made a financial success.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
WORLDS GOLD PRODUCTION.

The Acting Director of the United
States Mint is of the opinion that the
worlds gold production for the calendar
year 1899 will be at least $500 coo, 900 The
figures for 1898 are not yet all in, but the
total will approximate $3.50, O00 Tho
South African output alone Is about s., j00
on a month The production Of gold n
the United states will show an increase
Of from 100000 to Slj,000.QQ0 over last
years total of $50, 100000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
An Epidemic of Diarr hoea.

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoanut
Grove, Fla, says there has been quite an
epidemic Of diarrhoea there, He had a Sc
wore attack and was cured by four doses Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhooa Remedy lie says hc also recon-
mended II to others and they say it Is tie
best medicine they over used. For sale by
W. J. Henderson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
Terms-S1.OOa Year. Always in Advance
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, july Is.
w TED.

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. See page
seven. This paper has more than $4,000
readers every week, and ono cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

1t is now asserted that an actual alli-
snce has not been consummated between
the New York Central and the Pennsyl-
vania railroads. but that an agreement
has been reached rot only to maintain
rates, but also to use their united inhu-
ulco to prevent ether railroads from cut
ling rates. This is sensible move, ana
pne that will promote the interests of all
ronCcrned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Another attempt is being made to form
trust of the granite interests Of New
England. The storm centre of this move
nent appears TO be in Concord, ~ H., but
1t is evident 10 project Of this kind can
succeed without including the granite in
terests of Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Thece is gore on the democratic moon.
Bryans Chicago bureau has issued pub
LEGATION charging that Mayor Harrison's
laet campaign in Chicago was IAN out
rageous fraud" and now these two demo-
cratic lights are dancing on opposite sides
Of a yawning abyss of genuinely demo-
cratic proportions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Last year the Vermont farmer hal so
much hay he could get nothing compare
lively for his crop. This year the price
promises to be unusually high, but bis
crop will be small. lie has one consola-
ton however He will get more pei day
for his labor than he realized last year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
Making Up Lost Time
is slow, hard work.

is slow, hard work.
The cut.of-a.job man who sits down
and waits for something 10 turn up will
have a lot of lost time to make up,
The man who uses the Free Press want
columns doesn't lose any time.
And thus the difference between The
lucky" man and "unlucky' man is ex-
planned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

A vigorous war is said to be on between
Eecretary OF War Alger and Secretary
Gage of the treasury department. Gage
will undoubtedly he able to hold out the
longer as he has the United States treas
ury at his command.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

1t is now estimated that the damages
caused by the floods in Texas Will aggre-
gate 100000. Hundreds of persons are
have already been called for in their be-
half Boston has seat $500. the balance
of it's Johnstown flood fund, to the suffer-
ers from the Texas floods, and other cities
are raising funds for this purpose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

1--WE have sold many different cough
remedies, hut mono has given better catis-
faction than Chamberlain >" says Mr..
Charles Holzhauer, Druggist. Newark. y.
]. 1T is perfectly safe and can de relied
hoarseress. Sold by w. j. Henderson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Count Castolane, who won international
fame by marrying Anna, one OF the daugh-
ters Of the late millionaire Jay
Gould and who has since made himself
notorious i'll connection with the anti-re-
publican demonstration in Paris, has
ngain sought notoriety by calling the
Prince of Monaco to account for inviting
Capt. Dreyfus and wife to visit the lat
Icrs famous home. Castelane seems to
be able to make himself ridiculous with
vat a license.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Justice Truax of the Suprer'e Count of
New York has officially decided that it
is unlawful for one to keep others from
work. and has granted an injunction 10
prevent members of one labor organiza-
ton from interfering with those OF an
other. The injunction is comi'lS to play
an important part in our modern business
and industrial life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

In spite of the receipt of $4,000, 600 for
the Philippines and 100000 or so for the
remainder of her Pacific possessions Spain
seems to be dangerously near the verge
Of bankruptcy. If the Spaniards had laid
less stress on national dignity and honor
and more on common sense, they might
have secured the sums named without any
expenditure for munitions Of war; but they
doubtless know more than they did.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Cousin Canada is ina fourishing condition
this season. Her treasury statement for
the fiscal year just closed shows u surplus
of {, 600 O01
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
ENOsBURGH FALLS NEW BANK.

A new savings hank has been organized
at Enosburgh Falls 1t has for its board
Of directors such men as eX-Gov. c. ;.
Page. Gov. T.. G. Smith, Col. Brigham
and Hen. Olin Merrill With such men
at the head of the bank, there 10 no
doubt of osperty.-Waterbuly Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
A CONGRESSIONAL SLIDE.

Editor Stone of the Caledonian is going
to Hawaii to raise bananas. fiere's sue
cess to him. May he step on the peel of
the first bunch he produces and land in
Congress as the representative of our
newly acquired island. Stranger slips
have been made.-St. Johnsbury Rcpubli-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

The public spirited citizens of New Or
leans have inaugurated a movement look
Ing to the erection Of a monument to Ad-
miral Dewey in their city, and to this end
they have started a popular 25-cent col
lection In their circular the movement
committee say that it is the intention to
erect monument "the grandeur of which
snail ii:tingly stand for bravery. valor and
achievement for Eencratlons to come: :"
and it is their idea that "In thus honoring
the son Of Vermont in Louisiana the senti-
ment Of rich and poor from all parts of
the countSy may be concentrated in the
Southland"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

1t seems unfortunate that KiplinSs
brightest and most profitable harvest Pc
Rod should be clouded by litigation and
lhe public calling of names. After rcfus.
mg for seycral years to submit TO the in
terviewer who sought to give the public
glimpse of his methods, he
has now felt constrained TO ed
ify the public with recital Of
his troubles, thus reminding us that the
most famous Of men have--thcir frailtlea
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
LIVELY POLITICS IN w1NDHAM.

A Brattleboro letter in the Springfield
Republican tells of novelties in politics
and graveyards, and the contemporary
puts on headline. thus: Lively fight
promised in Windham county-Plans
for new burial grounds" the Republic
can seems utterly unable to develop q
sense OF humcr--Rutland Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
WHAT OUR NElGHBORS SAY.
Possible Action Against liars in windsor
County.

We take no stock in the rumor that in
his zeal to thoroughly enforce The prohli-
tory law, States Attorney Sargent con-
templates prosecuting Windsor county
farmers who put up bars at the entrance
to their Pastures !--Whito River Junction
Landmark.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Those who have been cured by HooC' s
Sarsaparilla are glad to tell others about
it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

National
Bank,
Burlington, VT.
Capital $500, 900
Surplus and Profits 100, 900

A general banking business
transacted
Drafts drawn OH any country
in Europe, payable in the curren.
cy of the country
Special attention given to &C.
counts of out-of-towr depositors,
IL. T. RUTTER. Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
JOEL II. GATES, President.
DANIEL W. ROBINSON, a-Prcsident
ALBERT c. SPAULDING,
ELIAS LYMAN,
FRED'K z. BURGESS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
MEETS WITH FAVOR IN VERMONT

The suggestion of the name of Col NJ.
NJ. Parker of Washington in connection
with that of delegate from the district
TO the next republican national convention
will meet with general favor in Vermont,
his native state The colonel is an in
dcfatigabe worker in the party and
should this honor he bestowed upon him
it would be omnently conferred. Lamoile
county the place of his nativity, would
be especially gratitied.-Morrisville News
and Citizen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
OUR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTA-
TION

Can any lover of the present system of
state legislative representation give us
any good reason for its existence? The
Tribune does not expect to see il changed
IN Il minute, but population is the only
true basis of representa- ton, and the
change is bound to come. 1t needs no
prophet to forctell so much,-Ludlow
Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
LEGISLATIVE MISREPRESENTATION.

a few of the state papers are pitching
into the s.. Adams Messenger for advo-
eating representation in the State LeGis-
lature according to the population instead
of by towns. 1t may be a long time COM
ing. but come it must even in Vermont
when the method as advocated above must
prevail. Representation by towns, ire
spoctive of population, is unjust and UNI
fair-MOrrisVillc News and Citizen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Balm 90 bottle
druggt With the $40 bottle OF
of Toxcola Tablets
B. 7. Jackson Co.. Mfg, Chemists. apolis Ind.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-01

Boyce. Mrs. Frank Smith and daugh-
ter, Helen, and son, Charles, are guests
of DIR. and Mrs. J. r. Smith.-Mr.
Walter Collins, of New York, has spent
a day or two with his brother, w. F.
Collins. Mr.. Chas. Ross and Miss
Sallie Ross, of FELTON,, have been
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William Boyd,
near Cheswold. Miss Bessie Pleason-
ton, of Macdonough, is the guest of
Mrs. Arthur p. Jones. s.-Mrs. Mary E.
Pearson, of Chester, Pa, is visiting
her son, James A. Pearson James
Hancock and mother, Mrs. Sarah Han
cock, of Canton, N. j., are visiting
Mrs. Mary A. Casson. and Mrs.
J. Hermon Anderson, sons George,
Clifford, Hermon, and Miss Mary
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Henry @. Lynch, Lexington Mills
near FELTON,. REX.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-01

Great Council of Red Men.-The Great
Council of the Improved Order of Red
Men was in session Thursday in Will
mington, The next meeting will be
held in Dover. The most important
business of the day was the election of
officers. The result was as follows
Prophet, Emory B. Riggan; represen-
tatives to the Great Council of the
United States, Fred Heiss and 1. J.
Brasure; great sachem, James Hargis;
senior sycamore, James H. McGlothen
junior sycamore, George r. Powell;
great chief of records. G. G. Guthrie;
great keeper of wampum, Robert
Hanna. Past Great Sachem Edwin
Hirst raised up the newly-elected
chiefs.