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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
Shall the United States Constitution
BE Amended

Amotg the results Of the expansion OF
the United States over the Philippine
archipelago will evidently have to be some
changes in the constitution Of the United
States. That document now declares that
neither slavcryno Involuntary servitude,
except as punishment for crime, where
Of the party shall have been duly convict
ed. shall exist Within the United States,
or any place subject to their jurisdiction"
But the treaty recently negotiated by
Gen. Bates with the Sultan of Sulu, pro-
vdes that the domestic institutions" of
the Moros shall not be disturbed. one of
the domestic institutions of Moros is
polygamy and another is slavery. They
are Mohammedans with whom a plurality
of wives is lawful, and they hold slaves
by birth, and slaves made such by con-
quest
Prof. Dean G. Worcester OF the Philip
pine commission in his "Philppine
Islands" says: 1--WE found that the slave
business still lourishes in Tawi Tawi.
Girls of fifteen years were valued at three
cabans (about five bushels of rice. one
was offered to us at Tataan for three dol
lars in cash" The treaty stipulates that
these and other domestic institutions of
the Moros shall not be disturbed. The
treaty in fact expressly recognizes the OK
istence of slavery by providing that
slaves may Se permitted to buy their
freedom SO now we have the anomalous
situation that slavery exists and is for
mally recognized in a place which the
United States claims to be subject to it's
jurisdiction in the face of distinct pro-
vision of the United States constitution.
forbiddlng the existence of slavery in any
place subject to It's jurisdiction. Clearly
the constitution must be changed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
THE LATE JUDGE HENRY HILTON.


Henry Hilton was born in October, 1924.
at Newburgh, n. Y. His father was
Scotch-lrlsh, and his mother was
scotch woman. In his early boyhood his
father removed to New York city, where
he remained in business till his death.
Henry was admitted to the bar as young
man, and acquired large and profitable
practice.
1t was in connection with the late y. T.
Stewart, the famous dry-goods merchant,
that Judge Hilton was most widely known.
lie married Miss Ellen Banker who was
cousin of Mrs. Stewart. His wifes re-
lationship early brought Judge Hilton into
social intimacy with Mr. Stewart, whose
legal adviser he became before he was
elected to the bench, and when he resumed
private practice. He was not only Mr.
Stewards counsel, but his confidential
friend. and often accompanied him on
trips TO Europe. Mr.. Stewart died April
10. 1876, and bequeathed 100000 to Judge
Hilton, whom he appointed to wind up his
business affairs. He left letter to Mrs.
Stewart in which he said 1t was his in
tention to provide for various public
charities, and that he relied upon her,
with the aid of Judge Hilton, to carry out
his plans. His estate, greatly overestimat-
ed by public report, is believed to have
amounted to about 100000.
Five days after Mr. Stewards death his
widow transferred to Henry Hilton for
the T,D0,oO0 bequeathed to him all her in
terest in the business and property of A.
r. stewart & Co, except the real estate in
New York city. In the certificate of trans
fer she avcrrcd that she did this to carry
out the wishes of her late husband. The
amount acquired by Hilton embraced the
main part of the firms wholesale and re-
tail business, comprising not only the
New York wholesale and retail stores, but
establishments in Paris, Lyons, Chemnitz,
Berlin. Glasgow. Belfast and various 9TH
or places, including marry valuable mill
properties. The total volume of the firm $
business was estimated a t from $500 900
to sG0000,t00 a year. Judge Hilton formed
a partnership with the late William Lib
hey. who had been Mr.. Stewards partner,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31

spread the alarm all through the Peck
neighborhood, and armed men are on the
alert out there determined to prevent the
arrest of any more of their people.
The officers have wired to Jacksonville
for more deputies, and propose 10 execute
the remainder of the warrants at all haz-
yards. The sun correspondent drove to
Peck this afternoon, and was stopped by
armed guards on the road leading to the
settlement and informed that no strang-
ers would be allowed TO proceed further in
that direction
The indignation of the whitecaps was in
creased whcr they received news that the
postof'ice department had ordered the dis
continuance of their postoffice and that
the government had offered a reward of
500 each for the apprehension of the
guilty persons. Postoffice Inspectors Tate
ana Bass are still at Peck. where they
have been inspecting the office, and 1t is
reported that the residents will not allow
them to return to the city. Fears are en-
tcrtaincd for their safety.
From tenn TO twenty additional deputy
marshals are expected to arrive to-mor-
row morning, and will proceed TO Peck"
The outcome of the affair will be await
cd with interest. 1t is to he seen whether
the United States government or n white
cap mob is the chief authority in that
Florida hamlet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
WlNOOSKI
SAVINGS BANK

From its careful management has not
met with Il loss from any loan made dur
ing the last twenty years.
Deposits made during the FIRST FIVE days
CT any month vii! draw interest from the
hrst day Of that month. Deposits made
after the hfth DAY of any month wtll draw
interest from the first day of the next
month
Interest is credited depositors January
LIST and July LIST, compromising semi-au-
nually. The rate of interest paid to de-
posters by all savings banks in this State
Is limited by law to four per cent. until It's
surplus amounts TO ten per cent. OF its
deposits, when an extra dividend Is ts
be made.
No interest IS liowed by law 10 be paid
on deposits in excess Of Two thousand doll
lars except it be on deposits by widows.
orphans, administrators, executors. guar
dams, charitable or religious institut.ons.
or on trust funds deposited by order oil
court.
The Bank pays all taxes I'm this stats
on deposits of fifteen hundred dollars or
less.
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Due depcsitors June 80, 1899. ......s72 651s
burplus.,....., ............ .......... oI9ll.a
Deposits and surplus..... ....... 1871 IS
OFF1CERS--S. n. Weston, President:
Ormond Cole, Treasur
TRCSTEES-S H. Weston, J. p. Small,
o. p. Ray, A. = Stevens. Ormond Cole. E.
C. Mower. Samuel B!gwood.
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White Cap Outrages in Florida

Mr.. w. C. Crum, editor of the Florida
Republican was appointed postmaster at
D place known as "Pecks" or "Peck's Sub
urbs," near Tampa, Florida. Mr.. Crunl
had the audacty to appoint a colored man
named Morrison, as his assistant. The
whitecaps, who are SUCCESSORS of the Old
Eu KluX, promptly drove the coored man
out of the place and he fed to Tampa in
fear Of his life. The whiteoaps next seiz-
- Crum, tied him hand and foot, whip
ped him upon the bare bodytin hefaintcd;
poured carDoiic acid upon his laccratcd
flesh and left him SCARED for life and suf-
ferng injuries which compelled him to
take to his bed, to which he was stlll con.
fined at latest accounts.
The case was one which the United
States government could not very well
overlook. Under instructions from Wash
ington, the United States district attorney
took hold of it, and on Saturday, accom-
panied by six United States Deputy Mar
shals, he went to Peck's and arrested
seven whitecappers, who were taken so
suddenly that they had no opportunity to
Escape or resist ana took them to Tampa,
Where they were placed in Jail. The next
day another member of the mob was ar
rested and taken to Tampa. The marshals
had warrants for eight more of the white
caps. despatch of the 9th to the New
york sun says
"Ihe remaining members of the mob
VINO succeeded IN eluding the officers have
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
REMINlSCENCE OF JOHN BROWN.
While at North Elba He Sometimes Visit
ed vergonnes -Recollections of W. W.
L

our Nergennes correspondent send us
the following interesting "reminiscences
of John Brown:
The attention of w. w Hawkins being
called to the "reminiscences of John Brown
that appeared in your issue of the ODD he
remarked that he remembered about Rev.
DR. Joshua Young and what stir il made
at the time. He said that he was one of
twelve men who were appointed to escort
the body of John Brown through this city
on the way to North Iilba where the fu-
neral services were held. He remembers
Brown very distinctly. having several
times sold him goods while he was in the
employ of Parker Booth x Co. of this
place. Brown used to buy many of his
supplies here while he was at home at
North Elba.
Mr.. Hawkins also recalls the fact that
two sons of Brown boarded at the Stevens
House the winter of the Kansas trouble
and he often heard them relate incidents
of their life and adventures in the West
He says they We're very quiet men. who
spoke with drawl and they weCe never
boastful IN their stories which We're drawn
from them by questions asked concerning
me particular affairs in which they had
been engaged while with their father Mr..
Hawkins has a splinter fvom the box in
which Browns coffin was enclosed
Mr. Hawkins recalls one incident in par
ticular that he thinks occurred in the
winter previous to the Harpers Ferry af-
fair Brown came in to town on the cars
late in the day and coming over to the
store he bought quite large bill Of goods
for his family. lie then asked Mr., Haw-
kns to show him some rope and after
looking over the sizes he bought seventy
1--WE feet of the quarterback. Mr. Haw-
kns always thought this was the rope
which Brown used at IiarpeCs Ferry to
string across the road
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
Uncle Sam As Manufactures.

For many yeaqs it was customary for
banker and merchants TO base their plans
upon the prospects and results of agri-
culture, but 1t is evident that we are now
advancing to a point where manufacture
ing will figure in commercial calculations
more than agriculture. In 1850 there We're
7G00000 persons employed in agricultural
pursuits in the United States, while only
100000 were engaged in manufacturing
industries. In 1890 the number pursuing
farming had Increased to 100000 and the
manufacturing population had advanced
70 100000. During the present decade the
increase in manufacturing industries has
lccn worry marked and the extent to which
our manufacturing products are figuring
in our commercial and financial reports in
dicates the financial Importance gained
thereby. While W. have not lost our po-
sition as an agricultural nation, we have
taken leading place among the great
manufacturing countries OF tie world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31

the opinion that the Shamrocks hull
proper does not draw more than four or
five feet, and one New York paper has
made the discovery that her docking plans
call for twenty-five feet of water. A
yachting authority says that when in fun
racing trim her draught will be twenty
five feet Great curiosity is said to exis,
also as to whether the Shamrock's rudier
is hung on the keel or whether it is a bal
anced rudder, supported by an indopen-
dent frame. These and other questions
will of course remain unsettled for profess
sional reasons until the proper time ar
rives for the disclosure of the dimensions
and character of the big yachts under
body.
1t follows that any intelligent estimate
as to the British boats sailing qualities
cannot he made at the present time, al
though the experts arc making use of the
points they have gained and the races
made by the rival boats on opposite sides
of the Atlantic for the purpose of formu-
lating predictions. The weight of opinion
thus formed seems to be favorable TO the
Columbia, although the visible lines of
the Shamrock impress visitors as indi-
cative of great power. The Shamrock $
short overhang, both forward and aft
makes her appearance less graceful than
that of the American boat and yet the
curve of the bow is pronounced graceful
ness itself The belief is expressed that
the Columbia has an advantage over her
rival in having more of her canvas in the
mainsail and a smaller forward triangle.
The most conclusive basis of calculation
in comparing the speed of the two boats
Is to DE found in the races between the
Shamrock and the britannia and between
~. These contests would indicate that
there was no material difference in point
of speed between the rival yachts, but
such long range comparisons are undolr,1t
edly of little value in arriving at the rea-
tive merits of the British and American
boats that are to try conclusions for the
Americas cup. There is great similarity
in the type of the two craft, hut naval
architects figure the differences existing
to he in favor of the Columbia. and every
American will hope of course that the ex-
perts on this side of the water are cor
rect.
The one pleasing and reassuring feature
Of the situation in connection with the
forthcoming struggle is the good feeling
and spirit Of manly sport charactorizing
both natonalitcs interested moro than
all others in the contest. Sir Thomas
Upton has expressed the belief that II
the Shamrock wins, the Americans will
shout as loud as If the Columbia had
won; FOR" adds he, our opponents are
sportsmen; and IL the Shamrock is sue
cessful no doubt the Americans will rise
to the occasion, and next year make us
exert our best efforts to retain the cup. "
This is the proper spirit to exhibit, and
we believe American yachtsmen and lovers
of all maUly SPORTS can he depended upon
to reciprocate the sentiments thus ex.
pressed by the owner of the rival craft
May the best boat win, no matter where
the cup is to go; for in no other way can
the true interests of international yacht
ing be promoted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
Mr.. Rcen,s ResignntIOn.

There is no mystery about Tom Reed
resignation. 1t is simply the carrying out
of a purpose announced before he went
abroad. And his motives are easily ex-
planable. He has had all the glory to be
gained INK the speakers chair or in Con-
gross. lie is not an expansionst nor will
ing to help along the policy of introduce
ing canned freedom as he has called
it, by force into the Philippines. Neither
docs he care to stay at Washington to
oppose the policy of the Administration.
1t would he an irksome position and he
does not care to hold it, Moreover he has
not accumulated property during his ser
vice in Congress and undoubtedly he feels
the need of looking out for his pecuniary
future. He can easily quadruple his
income in the practice of his profession
in New York, and no ONE can grudge him
the reward to which he is entitled by rea-
son of his great ability national reputa-
tion and high personal worth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
The COLLAPSE of the Coliseum

The structures which have occupied the
site in Chicago on which stood the steel
arches which collapsed on Monday have
had an unlucky history. The building
called the Coliseum in which Bryan was
nominated collapsed in August, 1895, but
no one was injured, as it was at night and
the workmen were at supper. This build
ing was burned Dec. a, 1880. Then the old
Libby prison was removed from Rich
mond, Va, and rebuilt on the lot. 1t fail
Ell to pay as show and was torn down
10 make place for the new Coliseum
Why the arches fell is not clearly explain
ed. 1t is stated that they We're connected
by braces and the bridge builders were
letting down some heavy timbers which
had been used as part of a traveller to
carry the iron into position. There was
hardly u breath of air stirring or anything
which could suggest the least danger.
Suddenly the arches began to move The
first motion was scarcely perceptible. Then
the twelve great arches swung back and
fell carrying all they supported in one
great ruin TO the ground. At the time the
arches We're put in, structural steel was
worth So per ton. 1t is now worth about
500 Each arch weighed thirty-three tons.
Various theories are advanced to account
for the accident one is that the sand
shifted under the foundations, another
that an arch was started swaying by the
ironworkers crane No sufficient reason
could be found for the collapse Of the for
mer structure.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only, one way to cure deafness
Deafness is caused by an inlamed cond-
ton OF the mucous lining, of the Eustach-
ian Tube, When this tube gets nfamed
hearing. and when 1t is entirely closed
afness is the result, and unless the in
famma ton can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases out
of ten are caused by catarrh which is
nothing but an infiamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces,
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cansot be cured by Hairs Catarrh
Cure send for circulars, free
=. j. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HALLS FAMILY Pulls are the best.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.


o,nti' i.at' ~ -n.,, 'r0oi' Na.',' re-
hor saoo,,a ~ rn' W." Va
''o' - '''' maj '"sV'
The Princess de SagAn. who is reported
to be on her deathbed, has been a queen
of Paris society for 10 years.
Golf has been introduced in CONSTANT
nOple by Col. PoUsonby, the military at
| tache of the British legation.
heN: pr. SIenoennih' pastor o! ST.
80, > cnurch AT west Chester, y. w.
by the adhcrents of Rev DIR. Briggs is a
son-in-law of the late Horace Creole,
DaNIu NILS the CANADIAN MINISTER OF
1ustlcc' Is the son Of an American cltlzen.
ms iather was native OF New York and
the son graduated from the University of
.,,. . ,,
lIc pi'S'H' 'Ioiu byron Is man OF
lar "''te 9I'hple ihaoilerS imam ms famous
|lce9'or re - extremely democratic IN
hlS t"Strs ana N''re Il Wadition mat ne
S,iloNcS MS "l'cr-ulhhcr cigar III MS shlrt-
S'oN'9'
me late Herr Tassilo Won der Lasa, the
leulShed diplomaust' was an excel
zen! cHess payer ne contributed largely
10 me literature OF the game ana defeat
ca howard otaWltoh ana other ho'ed
P'"Eo's'
The Korean eovarnme.,t has eoIoctod -
new minister IN this country To succood
Minister We Pom Chin. who has been pro
NOTED to represent his government at the
Court of St. James. The new minister IS
Min Yong Whan.
II Va I-h 1,,
Da,1 P""ii' Fics,"S'' VI ti!e O"lV"So
,airrr .i'u .c'".i u nc V"'l-
. pnrta,,. '"a' NY . 'aN -u1tSeIS, Is
80 a' @ u gov, pidh' Oh W lSc"islh'
lie made a fortune in lumber
,o., ,,..,- go
oT,'' w. icy - AZ I"Waiuei ana VIII
~ nv ~" iiouSc '"cie l'' several
i'.o''.iio ~ osuc' W nave Ieaus access 10
we papers III the cas'ie' 'he STUDY OF
"n'ch II necessary III cohhectioh Win mis-
PREPARATION OF the biography OF Glad
STONE
Lieutenant Commander Aaron Ward.
the captain of the transport Panther, now
carrying supplies to the destitute Porto
Ricans, is Philadelphia, and the
nephew of the late ex-senator Samuel T..
Randall, by whom he was appointed to
the naval academy.
Ouoan Vi,t,,.i, u,hi,a ot yvfraso. 80
comfy rntiro1 son,r,, on hi hoaV ~,
d,,,I,. or CT 80 *. -, - ~
ioian to attend to the man, had him re-
moved to the regimental hospital, and
hndlng ne had been overcome by the heat,
visited him almost daily, giving orders
that his every want should be supplied
DR.. James Henry breasted professor of
Eeyptologv i'm the University of Chicorn
and one of the best known orientalists in
America. has sailed for Egypt on a vear,.
, Law VI "pSc'cr' where ne VIII study me
,nT'".uIe OF tnt ancient people or the
c. 1919 tol w 'vl'ont VI me ChiGaSo
~ a. ~ io' 80 P''"'' ''''"'c"os' Vi "h''A
ne - H'''''"is'
No one having once seen the Prince of
Wales can mistake the individuality az
his style of dress-the white slip to the
vest, the trousers with loose thighs and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
The Rivals for the Americas Cup.

The Shamrock has been in American
waters for a number OF days now. but the
yachting experts are to all appearances
as much in the dark as ever regarding
her racing qualities so thoroughly and
completely have the secrets regarding her
construction below the water line been
guarded from the public. A. our readers
have seen, different authorities have
drawn differences regarding her concealed
lines from those portions exposed to view,
but these must be largely guess work.
one man, for example. has expressed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31

In the course of his address at Ocean
Grove on Friday President Mckinley
summed-up his policy in the Philippines.
He said:
"rhere has been doubt expressed in
some quarters as to the purpose of the
government respecting the Philippines.
can sec no harm in stating 1t in this pres
ence. Peace, first; then, with charity for
all the established government of law and
order protecting life and property, and oc-
cupation for the welbeing of the people
who will participate I'M it under the Stars
and Striues"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31

We understand that the adjutant gener-
al of the army considers that Yer
mont has had as many appoint
ments in the new regiments as the state is
entitled to, in proportion to its population.
II so, it will of course be useless for Yer
monters to apply for or expect commits
sions If any want to fill vacancies in the
rank and file, they Will doubtless be per-
mitted to do so, if they can pass inspec-
ton
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
CORN Is KING IN KANSAS.

Corn is the universal topic in Kansas
these days, says a Topeka correspondent
OF the St. Louis Globe Democrat. Corn
starts the conversation on the cars. Corn
stalks are stacked up at the station doors
to show the travellers what that particu-
lar locality has done In the office of the
Atchison Globe is a collection of stalks
with their butts on the iiocT. When editor
Howe stands on tiptoe he can Just reach
the ears with the tips of his fingers Moth
ING less than IA feet is considered worthy
OF show. Out at Downs, halfway across
the state, the station agent has on exhibit
ton stalks which tower above the depot
roof. They measure % feet and 4 inches
A local poet has been inspired to the fol-
lowing:
The Kansas chnch bugs never die,
Each season they appear.
But com stalks - feet nigh
Have knocked them out this year.
The bugs they came-they came in vain;
Wen live when they have flown;
Give Kansas but her share of rain
And she will hold her own
Some of the new crop is suff GENTLY ad-
vanced to Justify weighing. One buyer, to
illustrate the quality, is showing eight
ears which lie up tho beam at pounds
each. Thirty-five such ears would weigh
bushe in ordinary years corn from
which eighty ears Will weigh out bushel
is accounted good enough for Kansas.