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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
EIGHT NEW LIBRARIES.


state Commission Votes to Establish
Tn m rm ~ Has SO.
The Vermont State library commiss on
held a meeting at St Johnsbury on Fri
day to consider applications Of several
towns for libraries OF eight applications
submitted all were allowed ana after some
discussion the selection of a list of books
was left with a committee appointed COR
the purpose. Four or five other towns
took favora able action in tnc process Of
securing libraries under the new Law It
the last town meeting but have not e.
presented applications.
The subject of travelling libraries was
aGain discussed. This system consists in
the purchase of a library. which Is placed
in one town for a year or two, or until
the books are read, and then sent to an
other town, the process continuing until
the books are worn out.
The commission also spent some time
in discussing the National Library asso-
cations convention at Atlanta in May. It
is possible that some member of the State
association Will attend the convention.
Comparisons show that there are as
many libraries established in Vermont
under the library law as in any state Of
the Union. There are Sc towns which now
have libraries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
UNITED STATES DEPOsITARY.
WlNOOSKI
BANK

From its careful management has not
met with 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 VII draw
interest from :ho FIRST day OF the next
month.
Interest is credited dcpositors January
LIST ana July LIST, compromising semi-an-
nuaily. The rate of interest paid to de-
positors by all savings banks in this State
is limited by law to four per cent until its
surplus amounts to ten per cent. OF its
deposits. when an extra dividend is to
be made.
No interest is allowed by law to be paid
on deposits IN excess of two thousand dol
lars except it be on deposits by widows
orphans, administrato tors, executors, guar
dians, 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 or
less.
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Due depostors including interest
SURPLUS ...................'.'.'. Zo53L ~
Deposits and surplus. ............s6 '9 "a
OFFTCERS-S. II. Weston, President:
Ormond cole, Treasurer.
TRUSTEES-S H. Weston, J. p. Small,
q. p. Ray, a. 7. stevens, Ormond Cole. E.
c. Mower, Samuel Haywood.
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money and according to law it should

money and according to law it should
have it.
NO town in the State of Vermont, We
will not except one, has poorer roads in
the main street than Waterbury and no
portion of the town has SO much travel
A little money laid out each year in the
village on permanent roads would be II
good investment and a practical one. The
road commissioner and trustees should
work together this year and see that the
per cent tax Is expended ON the main
street of the town If this cannot be done
then give the village the amount she is
entitled to and let the trustees make Il
little permanent road even If 1t is not
more than two feet"
Waterbury is one of the towns which
contributes to the State highway tax
fund y tsihe more than it receives, and,
judging from the comments of the Record
even The money which it receives is not
visions of the law. But If Waterbury
can not make proper use of it's $50 from
this fund each year what are we TO ex-
poet from those towns whose portions ere
anywhere from 500 to t50-the towns which
the law in question was designed in par
ticuar to assist.
Any man of experience knows that very
little permanent roadway can be con-
structed for $50, and there need be little
surprise that so many towns fail 10 make
any attempt in this direction. The whole
scheme would be impractcahlc, even we're
it seriously intended to promote perma-
nent highway construction. but as a mat
ter of fact the law was intended simply to
'ake money out of the treasures of the
cities and largo towns and put it in the
treasures of the poorer towns; and that
is practically all that Vermont's present
per cent highway tax law accomplishes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

The picture in the Century for April,
OF the Old printing press at which Benja-
min Franklin worked in London, in 1925, is
also an accurate picture Of the old press
which is preserved in the Historical So
cietN rooms in the State House at Mont
Ielier. l. is the l3laouw press, an i'm
TsoN mcnt on the previous hand presses,
introduced by a Dutch printer about 1920
The press preserved at Montpelier as
some of our readers know, is believed with
good reason. to have been tho first print
ing press brought into New England, and
indeed the first used in the English
speaking colonies of North America. hay
Ing been set up in Cambridge, Mass, in
1893. ON this press Nermonts first news
paper the Green Mountain Post Boy, was
printed.
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I.EET A. BISHOP DEAD.

Lect A. Bishop, an aged resident of Jer-
icho, dieo Sunday at the home of his
brother, u. b. Bishop, from Il stomach
trouble Mr.. Bishop was 70 yeas Of age
and had spent his life in Jes'icho and the
nciehboring town Of Wiliston He was
well known in Chittendcn county and bad
often held positions of trust among his fell
low citizens. At the time the Methodist
church was built at Williston he vas the
largest individual contributor TO the fund.
He leaves a brother, D. b. Bishop, and
two sisters, Mrs. Galusha of Jericho and
Mrs. Lane of Minneapolis, The funeral
was held at o'clock Tuesday at tho
residence OF d. B. Bishop.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
Burlington
Savings Bank
INCORPORATED 1S47.
Deposits Dec. 80, 1898, $6,t44, 614.49
Surplus 32O,t59t7
Total Assets $6,464, 1868


TRUSTEES
c. F. WARD. WILLARD CRANE,
CHAi LIS =. SMITH HENRY GREENE,
j. j.. BANsrOW, a. q. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily De-
posts made during tne FIRST four Du ST.
ness days of the month draw interest
from the first. If made afterwards n
tercst VIII commence the first OF the fol-
lowing month.
Interest will he credited to deposit prs
January ! and July i, compounds g tv ice
q year There are no stockholders in This
bank All the earnings less eXpeuscs, be-
long to depositors. The rate u interest
depends upon the earnings, and for twelve
years was AZ per cent, but under NV
passed by the l. legislature Of 1896 no 1av-
lngS bank can pay more than per cent
until its surplus reaches 10 per cent of its
deposits, when u special dividend is 20
be made.
All taxes IN this State are paid W no
bank on deposits Of 1880 or .ess. Dep)s-
It's are received ~ Sums from 81 to $500,
and no interest VIII be paid on any sum
IN excess Of this amount except on de-
POSTS by widows orphans, admn.stra-
TORS executors, guardians, charitable 90
religious Institutions or on trust funds de-
posted by order of the court.
NO money .oaned 10 any officer or trIss
tee of the bank
CHARLES 7. SMITH, President.
FREDERICK w. WARD Tree.
l.. ). lSHAM, Assistant Treasurer
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A so HORSE ADVERTIsEMGNl'.

well-known family on upper Pearl
street was furnished considerable amuse-
ment during the early hours Of Wednes-
day morning in disposing of numerous
horse buyers who had been misd,"cc;ed
through Il mistake in an advertisement
offering a horse for sale for $40. one of
the early callers, "a burly Fronchman }
demanded of the lady who opened the
door, where Is your boss?" ana on be-
ing Informed that she was acting in that
capacity asked where is he harm"
The lady tried to explain that Il mistake
had been made in the number, but the
Disguised F'renchman interpreted with.
what for you make dat mistake? You
make me walk two mile for noting, You
tink my time amt worth nottinss."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
WANTED A MARRIAGE LICENSE,
Eut Clerk Dow Had Been Issuing Dog
IIcHn.ns and Il : ~ Q rcd 4 eco I'd in = u.

Licenses and answered Accordingly.
For several days past at least every
third man who mas visited the office of
tho city clerk has been in search Of a
license for his dog The dog license book
has become the most popular VOlunl" Of
the city records and is kept at the left
hand of Assistant City Clerk Dow. to
whom the work falls continuously. Mar
riage licenses, il may be added. have
during Lent been as rare as dog licenses
have been plenty. Monday Mr.. Dow sat
hard at wol,l in his office when two
gentlemen, one of whom was from New
FORK city, entered the office and, sep
ping to the railing, inquired for the clerk.
Mr.. Dow responded in his usual suave
manner and was told that license was
wanted. Turn .ng to the book at his left
Mr.. Dow ran his finger rapidly down the
numbers and turning to lbs visitors de-
manded What breed, please" The re
ply was short and specific and marriage
license was issued
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

The movements of the Goth infantry at
Manila are watched with interest by many
Nermontcrs. as Capt. Herbert :. Foster is
serving with that regiment. capt Foster
is d native of Calais and a graduate of
West Point. He was stationed in Yer
mont on detached duty several years, act
inl a. military instructor at the tniver-
eitS of Vermont During his service in
this State he was elected commander Of
the Vermont division Of the Sons Of Vet
eaans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

1t is announced at New London that the
trand Trunk hallway company will es-
tablish a new immigrant line between
Canada and Now York via a new Inc of
boats between New London and that city.
The Central Vermont freight boats may
be remodeled for the purpose or, if nee
essary new boats purchased.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

The army authorities at Washington are
much gratified with the way in which the
regular army is being filed by enlist
merits Within a period of a little more
than three weeks the standing strength
OF the army has been raised from $1,000
TO the limit allowed by law of $1,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

Let. Gen. Grout go to the Senate for a
term and elect Dilling CHAN, to the House.
is a political compromise that Is icing
whispered to some extent; but so far as
learned neither Gen. Grout nor Gov. D:
linCham have been consulted and the
score or less of congressional possibilities
have been entiEely ignored # this pro-
gram or a similar one goes through there
will have to be a revival of self-denying
brotherly love-Be,ows Falls Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
Reliefin Six iiurs.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease
relieved In six hours by New Great South
American Kidney Cure" 1t Is great
SURPRISE on account of its exceeding
promptness In relieving pain in bladder
kidneys and back In male or female. Re-
leves retention of water almost immedi-
ately II you want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy Sold by w. ]. Hsr.'
derson, druggist, Burlington, VI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
OF INTEREST TO VERMONTERS.

Collins Blakely of Montpelier has n
sponge that is without doubt the largest
ore in the world, being q inches high
and six feet in circumference. 1t belongs
to London & Will, wholesale sponge and
chamois skin dealers, Philadelphia who
are sending it about the country for ex-
hibltion, The sponge is valued at $40,
weighs ten pounds and will hold half Il
barrel Of water, but as it takes so long TO
dry it the fam does not allow it to be
wet.
There is every prospect that Lake Dun
more Will be more popular as a summer
resort than ever before. Many new cot
tagoS Will be erected and the hotels prom
Use to be full
The Island Pond Savings bank gives not
ice that it will reduce the rate OF inter-
est to 3l2 per cent lightning May /. 1899.
The Hotel Tuileries was sold recently
a Boston under foreclosure, and the EN-
pire was sold March 3Oth. The hotels
cost over $4,000 each. They were con-
trolled by Henry s. MacKay He occu-
pied one of the SWEETEST apartments at the
Empire, lived in Irincely style and en-
teJtaned lavishly. He was supposed to
own "a gold mine in the West. MacKay
is remembered in Barre as the president
of tho Vermont Granite company. He APP
Feared in Barre five yeaGS ago, and
bought of s. {. White his interest in the
granite company for $J3 600. 1t is alleged
that all he ever paid Ma. White was $1,000,
and that he borrowed 5000 from an in
stitution in Barre and $4,000 from an indi-
Vidual.
/ States Attorney II. G. Barber of Brat
tehoro went to South Londonderry last
week to prosecute Arthur Holden for
abusing a nOrSe and a nGls Holden,
who is a farmer and is about 50 years old,
was AZ. 4ested by Deputy Sheriff Melendy
on a complaint alleging that he abused
his team on divers times between Deem
Der and March. 1t Is alleged that Hold II
beat the animals with Il pitch(o1k. H,l-
den pleaded guilty and was fined $40 and
costs, amounting to 1885, which he paid.
GEN. MILES MOTHER.
The mother of Gen. Nelson A. Miles was
Mary Cuatis of West Brattleboro. She
had "A brother, Nelson Curtis who died
over 80 years ago at We PoXbury, Mass.
leaving a fortune of 81, 250, 600. Gen. Miles
WAS the faVorite with Nelson Curtis, and
at the close of the war the wealthy unC e,
advanced in years and Chldless, urged
Gen. Miles to settle in l. ,a,On and to en-
gage in business, with the prospect Of in
heritint tho bulk of the uncle's fortune.
Gen. Miles, however, was in love with a
military career, and preferred 1t to GER
tain riches. This offended the uncle. who
made will in which the nephew had but
small legacy, the rest going to Gen
Curtis the bCother OF Nelson Curtis, and
father Of ex-Mayor Curtis OF Boston.
There was a contest over the will and in
the settlement outside of court Gen. Mile
received a larger sum, but nothing like
what he could have had by accepting his
'uncle's offer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

Renovator would like 10 say that have used
it personally in my family and in my practice
for forty years, and have thoroughly proved its
virtue in a wide range OF diseases I do not
hesitate to give 1t words of unqualified praise,
nor to commend it to the afflicted everywhere,
- for broken down constitutions, whether fro,a
natural wear and tear of life or from nc.
sonal excuses or imprudence, with depraved
blood where an invigorating, appetizing,
cleansing, Alternative medicine is Indicated The
Renovator has IN my hands, both in civil life
and in military, superseded all other medicines.
l can conseientously say to the aity, and
to brother physicians not acquainted with il,
that II they give il trial, they will praise in.
stead OF condemn 1t. Yours truly,
DIXON"
1t Is not only the doctors who have learned
the great merit OF this most wonderful of all
tonics, but there are thousands who were terri
bic examples Of what impure blood or broken
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
WANTED.

Whom 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 one cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

The statement credited to a Washing
ton correspondent of the Boston Journal
that Senator Morrill, always looked upon
Congressman Grout as his probable sue
cessor," is, we think, quite erroneous,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

Southern Pines, n. c., is a newly estab-
lished village on the Seaboard Air Line.
Hundreds of Northern people go there
every winter and all seem pleased al the
grand climate and the enterprise mani
Tested on every hand Pney Woods Inn,
an elegant new hotel Offers splendid ac-
commodat Ons at very moderate rates and
as a natural result Is always crowded.
You can buy excursion tickets to Southe n
Pines, so the fares cost but little, but 1t
is always best to write ahead for accom-
rnodationS al Piney Woods Inn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
How's This ?

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
i. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo. O.
We, the signed, have known j
Cheney for the last 10 years, md believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Who'd sale Druggists,
WALDING. KIN-IAN & MARVIN. whole
sale lru ,gsts, Toll 10 ,.
Hans Cata,.h Cure s taken internally,
acting directly upon the b cd and mucous
surfaces of the system y re Toe per hot
tie. sold by all Druggis Testimonial
free. Hairs Family Pills are the best.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
ROLL OF COMPANY c
or tho Twelfth Regiment of Vermont
Volunteers.


In compliance with the request
of the surviving members of the b
ana Shelburne company of the
Vermont we print the roll of
pany marking with az the names
known or reported to be dead.
person unde. whose eye this list
able to correct the same in any ID
or Knows that any member of
pany not starred is dead, II Is hc
the information will be commun
the editor of the Free. Press.
Capt. Lomnel W. Page,
LIST Lieut.. Heman r. Wing,
LIST Lieut.. William LOOMS.
I'd Lieut.. George G. Benedict,
Secgt. Robert W. Rogers,
'Scrgt George ID. Thompson,
"Sergt. William T.. bancroft,
Sergt. Henry G. Tenant,
SeSgt. Pomeroy LOOMS,
Corp. Charles n. Tuxbuiy,
Corp. Henry NJ. Pierson,
Corp. William A. Tracy.
Corp. Charles O. French,
Corp. Henry G.. Catlin,
Corp. Marquis -. L. Thompson,
Corp. Hampton l.. Story,
scoop. John Pope,
Austin, Charles IL
Austin, Joseph j.
Averill, George Z.
Babcock, James S.
'Bacon, Joseph
Baker. Charles II.
Barlow. Horace
Bicknell, Orlando l..
fBlinn, Henry II.
Boardman, Albert b.
Church, Benjamin A.
'Collamer, George II.
Cooney. Thomas
Cox, Charles w.
*Crane, William o.
"Cuatis, Abram b.
Cutting, Charles II.
Daniels Edgar T.
'Daniels, Louis A.
Denison, Franklin
'Downer, Perley r.
Elliot, Asa
FFinn, John
FLETCHER, Edward Il
Fletcher Fernald r.
Florence, Alfred D.
'Garrick, Charles A.
Gleason, John
Griffin. Henry +.
Hagar, George Il.
'Haear, George l.
Hall, Edwin r.
"Harrington, Lyndon X.
Ilolabird, William II.
Hoyt, Frank d.
Irish, Guy n.
levin, Richard J.
Jennings, william =.
Kinney, William w.
London, Orrin B.
Long, Abel
Lund, William r.
Madden, James A.
Martin, Henry
'McLanc. Henry w.
Millham, James
Miller, Adolphus
Mitchell, Zeb
-lorehouse, George c.
Murray. Michael L.
Nash, Edgar
Nash, Guy J..
Parrot, Julien
'Pease, Rollin
*Pierson, James 8.
FiXley. Luther
Rice. Morris
Roberts, Lewis
FSeaver, Burnam
'Seaver, Osmun X.
aSilVer, George f.
Smith, William
sSorrell, Isaac j.
ASpaulding, William c.
stack. Michael
-Stoughton, Guy
sutton, John NJ.
+Thaches, Charles
Tyler, Albert V.
Tyler, Vernon A.
FVilas, Lucius n.
Wainwright, Charles
walker, William w.
Walton, Edward
warren, Thomas IT.
*Wells, Randall w.
Whitney. Charles II.
Wight, Charles
Wight, Henry NJ.
+Zottman, Guy C.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores, c.
aema skin disease, and especially Piles,
DE Wits Witch Hazel SalVe stands first
and best. Look out for dishonest people
who try to initiate and counterfeit It, It's
their endorsement of good article. Worth
less goods are not initiated. Get De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve.
For sale by j. w. O'Sullivan, w. p. Hall.
Il, II. Parker. E. Gosseln, and L. r. Gran
dali.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06

good than that Of a physician who charges
high prices.
DR.. Pierce is also the head of the famed
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute ut
Buffalo. n. Y, where hundreds of invalids
and afflicted persons from all over the
country go for treatment by the corps of
specialists who are in constant attendance.
II is because of his vast practice that the
doctor is so we'll fitted to successfully treat
every form Of disease. DO NOT feel that
YOU are imposing upon him when you ask
for free advice, because he wishes all to
know that his medicines only are to be
paid for-not his advice.
az have used three bottles Of Or. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery since my correspond
ence with you and find great improvement in
my case" writes Mr. A. r. Novotny, OF New
York, y. Y, box iA57). 81 feel that am in
need of more medical assistance. When
started to take your medicine had regular
consum ptivc cough. of which afraid. and
everybody cautioned and warned me concern
ing 1t. | losing weight rapidly, was very
pale and had no appetite whatever Now do
not cough at all, have gained eight pounds in
weight. have recovered my healthy color, and
my appetite is enormous. can and will rec
ommcnd your medicine to everybody who may
be in need of the same, as 1t is sure cure no
humbug are most other patent medicines,
and is far superior to all similar medicines"
II the head aches, the trouble is pretty
sure to be constipation or bliousncss. Dr.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets will cure you.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
When
You
Marry

1t will be money
in your pocket and you are sure
to be satisfied, if you get tls
wedding cards Of the
FREE Press ASSOCIATION.
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BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, APRIL G
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Terms-S1.OOa Year, Always in Advance.
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WHAT To M WHEN SICK.

In case Of weak stomach, disordered liver,
impure blood, shattered nerves, bronchitis,
lingering cough, or other affections which
lead to consumption, Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery will ordinarily bring
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-05
TEXAS ITEMS

Scarlet seer is prevalene IN
Houston.
A.hig saw milf vas burned at
Call; loss 5000
Much iaieasineSs is felt by prop
efy omne-s im Austin, over IN
adequacy OF water supply IA Ere
emergencies.
Rich copper veins have been dis
covered il Llano and Barnet eoun-
aes.
L.. e. o'connof a proaauent
,nerclsane Of FL Paso was shot and
fatally wounded in saloon HIS
2sSaiisiis. ss4spesi. IA the crowd IN
i.:eutiied.-
,ien. MrKI.shen. commanding
ss1ae Department az Texas: and STAFF
vss San Antonio AIcisaay for Eagle
sass 70 meet 81. Mariscali. aud Sis
aarie.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-05
HENRY GEORGES THEORY

Berlin, Gber 1.-Poultney
Bfgelow one o. Ee delegates to the
international geographical congress
now in session here, Geeeutly visit
ed Klao Chou, Sian. Tang, China,
on behalf OF the American Geo
graphical Society. and there dis
covered an economic fact which the
German press has hitherto ignored.
Today Mr.. Bigelow told the
Associated Press that the German
government has put into practice
at Kiao Chou the land theory of
Henry George, having exproprlar-
ed before the German seizure all
the Chinese land owners. The
Germans now sell the use of the
land 20 European settlers and bus
mess men with reversion every
three years. Prices are cheap, but
the government VIII doubtless nse
the money thus obtained wisely.
On inquiry in official circles the
Associated Press learns that tie
German government has made a
similar application Of Georges
land tleeory ia New Guinea.