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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
Roosevelt Throws Away the Key.

Gov. Roosevelt of New York has not
only declared in a public statement that
he will not accept the republican nominal
tion for the vice-p presidency, but he has
also made his selection for second place
practically impossible by coming out in
strong opposition to the administrations
treaty with Great Britain with reference
10 the Nicaragua canal. He holds that he
United States government should absolute
ly control hoth in peace and war any
canal which it may build between the At
mntic and Pacific. and points out the
folly of spending millions of dollars on
such waterway only to share its ad-
vantages equally with the other powers.
It must be admitted that there is some
f. roe to what Gov Roosevelt says in this
connection and it may set people in WASH
lngton TO thinking to some purpose.
In the meantime this declaration viii
unQues tionably serve to prevent all fur
ther effort on the part of the administra-
ton or its friends in New York to force
Roosevelt into an acceptance of the nomi-
nation for second place on the national
ticket with Mckinley. The President has
caused it to be understood that he des res
Il runuipg-mate who viii he in entire ac-
cord with him on the great national is
sues now confronting the people and one
whose relations with the administration
will not be unlike those enjoyed by the
late Vice President Hobart
Roosevelt has now served notice on the
administration not only that he is letter.
mined not TO be forced into the vice,
presidency, but also that he is opposed &c
the policy of the administration in rela
ton to one of the most important prof cts
now demanding the attention of our PEG
pie, and can not therefore enter into
harmonious relations with the Pres,d mt
Roosevelt has locked himself out of Thu
vce-p presidency and thrown away the key
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
The Report of the Philippine Com
mission

Perhaps the most important part of the
report of the Philippine commission, the
principal portions of which have been Civ
On to our readers. is that Stlating to the
form of government which the comm -
sion think most suitable for ouG new pos
sessions on the other side of the Globe.
They do moi think that the Philippines
should be held as colonies, nor be. allowed
TO set up for themselves under an Ameri-
can protectorate.
What the commission recommend is a
territorial government with Il governor
ana territorial council appointed by the
President, with American commissioners
scattered through the island but with ma
tiVcs in the local, town and court offices.
The report says that originally there were
recognized by the United States govern
ment Two classes of territories. In the
form devised by jefferson and his Con-
grcss in 1904 for the newly acquired
Louisiana territory, the commission sees
the historic precedent for the Philippines.
The commission recommend that the
provinces of the Philippines should be
turned into counties like the counties in
our present territories, with the exception
of the islands under the Sultan of Sulu,
which present different problem, and
must be treated by themselves. The COM
mission recommend restriction of the suf-
frage by educational and property quail
fications and the appointment of one
American commissioner for every two
hundred and fifty thousand natives 1.o-
cal self government, it Is advised, should
be extended to the F'ilipinos as rapidly as
possible and the people should be permit
ted, under proper qualifications, to elect
the members of at least the lower branch
of territorial legislature. AS to many
points of local government the commits
sion would acquiesce in the constitution
prepared by some of the Filipinos as indi-
eating what they desire in the way of self
government. A delegate in Congress
should. It is said, be- given to the Fill
pinos. In regard 10 the tariff quos-
ton, the commission holds that he con-
dltions in the Philippines acc so different
from those in the United States that uni
formity either in tariff or internal revc-
nue. regulations is quite out of the question
The report admits that the people of the
Philippine Islands hunger and thirst for
their rights and liberties and that the de-
sire for ultimate Independence is general
When they are to get this, the commits
sion does not undertake to say.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
Conditions in Kentucky

Rcv.Wm. T. Barton, late pastor of the
Shawmut church in Boston, has been on
a horseback tour in Kentucky, FIc writes
to the Congregationalst as follows:
The assassination of Goebel is the logical.
partial outcome of tho conditions that
have existed in Kentucky for several
months The republicans believe that Tay-
lor was elected The democrats be ieve that
Goebel was elected. It is not at all GER
tain that either side believes its man to
have been honestly elected,
How much money did you have to
spend in your campaign in the district"
! asked we'll known local politician last
week
I'VE use money here" he replied with
a dne evasion of detailed information by
admission OF The main point, eve use all
We can get"
This man has been a lifelong democrat,
bat bolted the nomination of Goebe His
admission Of the use OF money was not
q all exceptional
Talk about honest elections" said a
Well known politician TO me- the only
honest ones are those in which We send
cut the riders ana buy vote, -realy. When
wo pretend the other thtr-, is Just when
Tn. fraud is greatest"
Conversation with men in different parts
OF Kentucky during the last week has H.
Illustrated the widely divergent views of the
two sections Of the State. Riding on
horseb back through the mountain county
Of Jackson, which is said to be ninety
tvro per cent. republican-and where the
remaining eight per cent, can hide them
selves | have no IDEAL heard this argu-
ment repeated, with variations.
THE democrats made the election law
to suit themselves They appointed the
judges to suit themselves They counted
the vote 20 suit themselves. But, in spite
OF al Taylor won. Now they mean to
cheat the State out of its election by a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

ever, the fact that the Mediterranean Sea
and the Red Sea are in reality but links
in this route and that Great Britain con-
trols absolutely the entrance to both of
those seas, her action in declaring neu-
tral the central link in the route takes
on at once a far less disintercsted aspect
than 1t at first wore Gibraltar majcstical-
ly guards the door of the Mediterranean
and no ship can coach the Suez canal with
out first passing that stronghold. So too
the southern and eastern gateway of the
likewise British port and formidally
fortified, being called "Thc Gibraltar of
the Fast" Between these two strong
holds are numerous English coaling sta
tons and ports with fortitications, which
make this route thoroughly British, not
to mention the powerful fleets which Eng
land can station near either gateway to
guard the entrance.
A comparison between the geographical
position and stsategic situation of the Suez
canal and those of the Nicaragua route
will show, therefore. that the status of
the two would not be the same; even if
we were not to control the latter absolute
~ in both peace and war Under the cir
cumstances it can be easily understood
why england was SO willing to allow us
to pay Tor and control the Nicaragua ca
nal provided we allow the powers of the
world to use it at all times. John Bull is
still somewhat sly and he needs careful
watching.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
DANGEROUS TO LIFE.
Surgical Operations for Piles Danger
Gus and Unnecessary.

The failure of ointmcnts, salves and pills
to permanently cure piles has led many TO
believe the only cure TO be a surgical OPP
Grafton,
But surgical operations are dangerous to
life and moreover, are often unsuccessful
and at this time are no longer Used by
the best physicians nor recommended by
them.
The safest and surest way to cure any
case OF piles, whether itching, bleeding or
protruding, Is to use the Pyramid RE
Cure composed of vegetable oils and ac-
ids. healing and soothing 10 the Unnamed
parts and containing no opium or other
narcotic.
Or. Williams, a prominent orifcial sur
geou. SAYS: 1T is the duty of every
surgeon to avoid an operation if possible
to cure in any other way, and after many
trials With the Pyramid Pile cure ! I'M
hesitatingly recommend it in preference
to an operation.
The harmless acids and oils contained in
ii cause the blood vessels to contract 10 a
natural condition and the tumors are alb
sorbed and the cure is made without pain,
Inconvenience or detention from business.
In bleeding and itching piles the Pyra-
mid is equally valuable"
In some cases "A single package of the
Pyramid has cured long standing cases;
being in suppository form IL is always
ready for use, can be carried In the pocket
when travelling; 1t is applied at night ard
does not interfere with the daily occupa-
ton
The Pyramid Pile cure is not only the
safest and surest remedy for piles, but is
the best known and most popular from
Maine 90 California. Every physician and
druggist knows it and what It will do.
The Pyramid Pile Cure >an be found at
all drug stores at Doc for full sized treat
ment.
A little book on cause and cure Of piles
mailed free by addressing the Pyramid
Drug Co., Marshall, Mich.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
UNCLE HIRAM ON HIGHER CRIT
CISM

Me an Martha heard the lecture
At the church the 9th er day,
An I'd really like to tell YOU
What the preacher had to say;
For he talked in measured rhythm
On the higher oEitioism,"
An he said, ole fashioned doctrines
Now have mostly passed away.
An he said. the liFNt o. science
Had full many comments won
Since the higher criticism
Had its noble work begun.
jest as If the light o man
Could illuminate Gods pan;
jest as If a tallow candle
Could illuminate the Sun.
An he told how evolution
Had improved the human faces
How environment assisted
TO ameliorate the race.
He harangued the congregation
over transsubstantiaton,
Rut he scaCce touched the topic
OF the power o saving grace.
Me an Martha sat an listened
But we didn't understand
What this heightened city preacher
Tried to tig''re out so grand.
It was al too deep for me.
For I really could not see
How il helped us on our journey
To the bright celestial land.
Why this higher criticism?
Why this theorizing craze?
Frying into pans eternal;
Doubling Gods mysterious ways.
When the Bible reads so clearly
Here's sample | love dearly,
An its got enough O goepel
For the balance of my dayS.
Come We weak an heavy Laden,
Come, an | will give thee rest
Drop thy load OF sin an soWow;
Lay thy head upon my breast
Why don't every Eoslc. preacher
Try 10 follow the Great Teacher,
Both in walk an CONVEX s1uon
If they want their labors nlest.
! suppose the worlds advancing
At very rapid vato.
An my pore ole shoned notions
May he sadly out o date.
But tn give this word o warning
on the resurrection morning
Higher criticism lectures
Won't unlock the golden gate.
G. w. SCARFF,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
Catar-rh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATION, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tnrrah is "A blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly ON the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
cure is not Il Quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians in
this country for years, and is a regular
prescription. 1t IS composed of the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces The perfect combiua-
ton OF the two ingredients Is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
f. ]. CHENEY. & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

legislative committee. our fathers fought
for their liberties against the British, and
shall allow our liberties to be stolen
from us? We will fight first"
This is tho way they talk here in the
blue grass: "rhc republicans attempted
TO elect their man by fraud They at
tempted to count him in by perjury. They
sent for their hordcs Of armed des-
pcradces from the mountains and filled
the capital with them to terribly the legis-
laturo and force their candidate in by in
timidatcn. They have assassinatcd the
man who was elected. They are calling
out armed forces to overture the gov
eminent of the state They are guilty of
treason We will fight before we submit
to it," And truly to one in the midst
of it, it seems as If Kentucky was on the
brink Of a civil war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

II seems that Gov Taylor Of Kentucky
in determining to let tho law take it's
course in relation to the gubernatoral
contest and to stand by that course. has
neatly turned the tables on the democrats.
IN order TO get an excuse to unseat Tay-
lor II was necessary 10 throw out the
vote of number of counties; but upon
names of a number of democratic mem
bors of the Legislature elected. The demo-
Ciats have thus endangered the seat Of
5 nator ]. e. $. Blackburn, for it will be a
dillicult matter to show that the ballots
illegally cast for governor were legaI as
regards members of the legislature which
elects the United States senator
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

nclc sam has got 50 he can slip an is
land into his pocket of "a morning and
never wink. Two more West India is
lnds Mona and Monito, have just been
officially added to our possessions, and the
y markdblc thing is that they have been
ours in reality for some time only We did
not know it, having been newly discovered
hv our postal Authorities They are
among the West Indian islands ceded to
tlis country by Spain and are of com
r ratively slight Importance, although
Mono is an island Of some size, Monito
hpjnG only a coral reef. Under the cir
cumstances it looks as If our government
might we'll appoint some official to look
after its real estate transfers.
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How the Suez Canal is Guarded.

Inasmuch as the manner in which the
Suez canal is controlled has been referred
to in connection with the conditions en-
bodied in the new treaty with England
under which the United States may con-
struct and control the Nicaragua inter-
oceanic canal it will be of interest to note
the status of the first named waterway.
The plan for the Suez canal was suggest
ed by the great French engineer NJ. De
Lesseps in 1852 but it was not until 1888
that work upon the gigantic undertaking
was begun. 1t is worthy Of note that
while Turkish, Egyptian, Russian, French
and Austrian governments gave their con-
sent to the construction of the canal by
the company formed for this purpose,
Great Britain held aloof, while Germany
at that time did not count among the
great powers. The canal, which was es-
timated to cost $4,000 900 was formally
opened in 1870 and in 1874 the British gov
eminent purchased 1766o2 shares of the
stock from the Khedive, paying therefor
the sum of $40, 100000.
The great canal thus became the proper
ty of the very country which would have
nothing to do with the project at The out
set. The British government plainly hav-
ing become impressed with the immense
strategic Importance of the waterway, In
1877 England declared the neutrality of the
Suez canal, To the casual observer this
would appear to have been an extremely
generous and dislnterested step, and this
is the view which is emphasized in con-
nection with the demand that the United
states follow a similar policy in formulat-
ing the conditions attending the construc-
ton of the great Nicaragua canal.
When we take into consideration, how
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1881, As


AotaA hSSebS pS,cOl, Sfcfo
TRUSTEES.
&. L. WARD, WILLARD CRANE
CHARLEs p. SMITH. HENRY GRnESA.
j. Il. 6ARsrow, A. H. 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. If maue afterwards IN
terest will commence the first of the fol-
lowing month.
Interest viii be credited to depositors
January / and July l, compromising twice
year. There are 10 stockholders in this
Dank Ali the earnings, IeSs expense, be-
long to depositors. The rate of interest
depends upon the earnings, and for twelve
years was Az per cent. but under law
passed by the Legislature of 1895 no saw
lnss bank can pay mere than per cent
until its surplus reaches 10 per cent "
us deposits, when a special dividend Is 10
be made
All taxes in this State are paid by tho
bank on deposits of $500 or less. Dcpos-
and no interest will be paid on amy sum
IN excess of this amount, except on de-
poslts by widows, orphans, administra-
tors executors, guardians, charitable or
re'lglous 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, Assista,t Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

The footings of the war accounts show
that the total expenditures of the gov
eminent on account Of the war with Spain
were s3S5 0oo 900, divided as follows; War
department, $3.50. 600, 900; navy department.
$4,000. go, paid to Spain for the Philip
pines, S20"oOco; interest on war loan 10
date, 100000; increased expenses in de-
psrtmental service in Washington, $780,
600
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

Many people are expressing pleasure
over the manner in which Congressman
Powers is attending to his business at
WASHINGTON and leaving persistent per-
soual politics to others. There are times
when the people like to he trusted to look
after their own interests.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
Terms S1.ooa Year. Always in Advance.
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. FEB. l,
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
the new special column OF this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
il will pay you to read about. See page
seven. This paper has more than 10000
readers every week, and one cent word
v II reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

some idea of the hold which speculation
has secured in the metropolis at the pres
ent time may be gained from the state
mcnt that a bid of St1 600 for scat in the
New York Stock Exchange. the highest on
record was refused.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
THE FALSE FRONT.

Those new people next door are nobody
in particular"
How do you know
They try so hard 10 look like somebody
In particular. Indianapolis Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

DOG DAYS IN WINTER.
From the Iyndonviile JournalD

lf rom ill' i-NH"oiiNliie 1ouiHdiJ
The Randolph Herald and News advo-
Gates: "Ra,Sc the license fee in Vermont
to SO for every dog owned within the lin
its of the Vi age" And ght along in his
connection the Rutland Evening News has
this to offer: In Georgia each Commun-
ity decides for itself whether or not dogs
shall be permitted to run at large. This
may be said to be trying local option on
the dog" Here you have a high license
and .ocal option in nutshell; but its dog
gone tuff on the canine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
Danger of Colds and La Grippe.

The greatest danger from co DIS ard 10
grippe is their resulting in pneumonia. II
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamber aims Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will be avoided Ii will cure L
cold or an attack OF In grippe in less time
than any other treatment 1t is pleasing
and safe to take. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

Nellie--Charlie says ! grow more heauti-
full every time he sees me.
Maude-If that's the case you oush, to
have him can twice a day.-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

II looks as if Spring were trying TO re-
verse the usual order by sitting in the lap
OF Winter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

"rirhting Bob" Evans at one time of
his life intended to De a miner and went
we-t at the age of Ii, arriving in Salt
Lake City with 500 and navy revolver.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
SPECIAL book accounts will be issued
In this DEPARTMENT upon which inter
est at such rates as may be fixed by the
board of directors will be credited on the
first day of January and July, and the in
Funds may be sent by mail or express and
book for savings will be promptly re-
l.. f. wooDHoUsE. Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

W. j. Bryan attributes his good health
while constantly hard at week to regular
hours and exercise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

d. X. Pearsons the millionaire phil
lays it down as the chief rule
for financial success to be ones own man
ager and 10 trust no one to take care Of
ones business for one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-15

The Queen OF Greece is an expert at
and tho most skliful needle
woman among European royalties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-29
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York, April 28.-The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Surplus reserve, increased 50. 179 925; loans,
increased 81, Ola, 300; specie, increased ST. 629,
800; legal tenders increased $290S, SEQ; de-
posits. increased SO, 433 1O0 circulation, de-
creased 1921, 800. The banks now hold ST.
G74,275 in excess of the requirements Of
The 25 per cent rule.
New York, April 2S.-Money on call
steady, 2 per cent. Prime mercantile pa
per. 4Q41a per cent Sterling exchange
firm, with actual business in bankers
bills at $4,SSAq4SSl2 for demand and as
$S41&04S4A for sixty days. Posted rates,
SLS5Q4S51s aud $i,S9Q4 S9la. Commercial
bills, $iS3s4 Cl4.Sl4. Silver certificates. $50
60l9c. Bar silver, 592c. Mexican dollars.
4734c State bonds inactive; railroad
bonds steady; government bonds steady,