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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
THROUGHOUT THE STATE
MUD STOPPED TRAIN.

The Boston mail train was stopped over
half an hour near Wells River recently
by mud bank on the track. in the 70 k
cut about two niles south of there The
train was tagged so an accident was aver
ted The conductor, engineer, fireman and
other train hands fell to with shove.s and
in IS minutes the huge bank Of mud on
the rails was removed. Water running
over soft land at the top OF the cllit
caused the obstruction.
Alton W. Spafford and Fred w. Warren
of Rutland and Monte j. r. Fuller OF
North Clarendon will start for Seattle,
state of Washington in about TWO weeks
on their way TO Cape Nome
The Vermont Marble Co. at Proctor has
been awarded q $4,000 contract 10 furnish
the interior marble for the new govern
ment postohce and court house building
in Euffaio. The marble will all be white
clouded Rutland with a good deal of fire
carving. This is the largest contract for
interior marble work ever taken by this
company and there are few buildings in
this country that contain a. much OF one
kind Of marble.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
WlNOOSKI
SAVINGS BANK

FROM Its careful management mas not
met with loss from ony loan made dur
ing the last twenty years.
Deposits made during the first five days
Oh any month Will draw interest from tho
irst day Of that month. Deposits made
after the NTH day OF any month Will draw
interest from the first day OF tho next
month.
Interest Is credited depositors January
list and July st, compounding semi an
nually. The rate of Interest paid to de-
positors by all savings banks in this state
Ia limited by law to four per cent. until its
surplus amounts TO ten per cent. OF its
deposits, when an extra dividend IS to DO
made.
No interest is allowed by law to he paid
lars except IL be on deposits by widows.
orphans, administrators. executors guar
dams, charitable or religious institutions.
or on trust funds deposited by order of
court.
The Bank pays all taxes In this state
on deposits OF fifteen hundred dollars or
less.
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED
Due Depositors Dec. 81, 1899. .... .s793.71o 81
ourp!us '.'.''.',.,,,..'.'...,...... 4l,66 "
Deposits'and surplus .............. $50. 3Ss. Z
OFFICERS--S. II. weston, President;
Ormond cole. Treasurer
TRUSTEES-S. II. Weston, J. p Small.
Q. 7. Ray. 4. J. Stevens, Ormond Cole, Z.
c. Mower, Samuel Rgwood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26

While the nomination of Secretary Long
vi the navy would be more pleasing TO
Aho republicans Of Vermont than that of
any other man save possible Gov. Roose
yelt of New York as shown by the APP
clause which greeted his name at the
State convention, present indications
peom TO point to the selection or some
Western man as McKinleys running
nate. It is stated that Secretary Long
tan secure the endorsement OF his own
Ytate, Massachusetts, IL he desires the
domination for the Vice-presidency, but
according to the latest adVices from
Washington there is some little uncer-
lainty al to whether or not he desires to
lake second place on the republican ma
uonsl ticket.
Senator Plat Of New York has publicly
announced himself in favor Of tn" can
dldacy of Lieut.-GoY. Woodruff for the
vice pre- sidcncy, but while this support
naturally means much, the fact that the
New York State republican convention
failed to endorse Woodruff for the place,
though this would would been strictly
within tho province OF II convention TO
elect delegates to the national convention,
is said to be regarded by leading members
of the national committee as practically
forcing him out Of the race. In many
directions Woodrums candidacy has never
been seriously considered, it is stated, be-
cause he is TOO young and inexperienced
10 be nominated for such a nigh office,
and even Platt's declaration in his favor
at this late laV will probably not serve
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26

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RETURNED FROM ABROAD.
Burlingtonans Home From a European
Trip in Which Small Pox Figured.


Mrs. NJ. l.. Benedict and Mr.. a. -. Tut
tie returned Saturday evening from Bos-
ton where they arrived Friday afternoon
from an excursion abroad on The Doinin-
ion line steamship New England. The OK
curslonists who took passage ON the New
England had a marrow escape from an epi-
demic of smallpox. Things went smooth
ly until the party reached ConstantnOpie
when a case Of suspected smallpox broke
out among the passengers. Tho case was
closely watched ana shortly afterward
another passenger became afflicted with
the same disease. They were not violent
cases at first but later developed into dis
tinct smallpox. Both these passengers
died and were buried at sea. Shortly after
their burial a number of the ship's crew
became i'll. This was about the time The
excursion reached Naples. There Ihc pas
scnors were landed and conducted to the
city Of Rome, where they spent some time
in viewing. Frank G. Clark, who managed
the excursion, accompanied the party to
Rome While there he received "A tele-
gram from Captain McAulcy of the ship
requesting him to come at once as there
was something wrong aboardship Mr.
Clark left Rene that evening and upon
arriving at Naples consulted with Cap
tain McAuley and the ship's surgeon The
result of this consultation was that the
party in Rome received a message from
Mr.. Clark saying that there were cases Of
smallpox aboard the ship and that he
would be compelled to leave them at Rome
to make their way across the country to
Liverpool as best they could. Their bag
gage had been hastily dumped ashore at
Naples and the ship weighed anchor with
out delay and sailed for Liverpool. where
she was thoroughly disinfected and the
sick people aboard her cared for
Tho party upon receiving the news of
the ships departure was much discomnt-
ted. Many of the execursionists were
without money and were Obliged 10 20 to
Naples to care for their baggage. Mr.
Clark did not go with the ship but return
ed to Rome and there lent what assistance
he could to those y. no were without mon
iey
At Rome the party broke I'D and indivi-
dual parties went in different directions
Mr. futile and Mrs. Benedict were among
those who visited the Paris exposition
grounds and unfinished buildings Tbev
also spent a week in London. At Liver
pool they found the New England again
in a sanitary condition and boarded her
for Boston.
OF course the party was OBLIGED to 90
to considerable uneypected expersn ia 20
from Rome to Liverpool. For this add
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
Revival OF Western Boom" Methods

According to various accounts the coun-
try is to be treated to repetition of the
Western boom" methods which were ia
mliar a few years ago and which many
Eastern capitalists had particular occasion
to remember. As was formerly the case
the railroads are to be largely RESPONSE
be for the new boom era, and if their
plans do not fail to materalize the people
of the East will help them to carry out
the project to dot Western prairies with
new towns as well as to inject new life
into places now em-morbund. 1t is pro-
posed by the railroads leading West from
Chicago to inaugurate elaborate internal
improvement plans for the territory be-
tween the windy city and the Rocky
Mountains involving the expenditure of
millions of dollars
That the scheme has been carefully for
muated is shown by the fact that the
projectors have figured to a dot the num-
Der of towns to be reVivihed "a well as
the new population to he acquired daring
the coming eighteen months. During that
period they propose to boom lI3 towns,
either by starting entirely new places or
adding from 800 to COO new population to
struggling villages, and by January !.
1902 they expect to add by immigration at
least 100000 to the population of that part
Of the West indicated. Areas neglected
while trunk lines were IN process Of CON
struction are TO receive the closest atten-
ton, and it is evident that nothing will be
left undone to ensure the upbuilding Of
that section,
The inception of this project by the rail-
roads of the West means of course thai
the East is TO be Hooded with circulars
and other advertising matter picturlng In
the most glowing terms the advantages OF
locating In the boom territory and the
enormous wealth to be realized from the
increase in values in that section. Many
residents of the Eastern States will not
stop to think that the railroads are work
ing for themselves rather than for the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26

ore who migrates. The transportation
lines interested will not only realize a
handsome income from the carrying OF
the thousands of victims they expect to
allure to the new Edorado, but they also
hope to build up industries in the various
towns which will assure them a perma-
nent increase in traffic of large proper
lions
1t therefore behooVes all residents OF
Eastern states to think twice before &C.
cepting as true every glowing statement
made to induce them to give up their
homes for the purpose Of either helping
to start new towns or inlpartng new life
TO villages now struggling for existence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
Democratic Responsibility as to the
Philippines.

1t Is an easy matter for our democratic
friends to deal in scintilating generali-
ties with reference TO the evils of expan-
sion and TO berate the republicans for ex-
tending the sway of the United States
over the Philippines. But when they come
TO seriously consider the Philippine question
as d definite issue in stated terms they
are quite likely to discover that lively
rod has been in pickle for them, in con-
nection with that issue and the presi-
dency.
An attempt to fix tho responsibility for
our sudden and entirely unexpected &C
QUESTION OF the Philippine archipelago
will demonstrate the fact that no two
men are so accountable for the thrust
ing of the Eastern problem upon the Am
erican people as the two gentlemen who
are now candidates for the democratic
nomination for the presidency of the Uni
ted States; and we mention the fact al
this time not in a fault-finding way but
for the purpose of emphasizing the DIFF
fculties which the democracy will expert
ence with either Bryan or Dewey as its
candidate in appealing to the people rs
the party of anti-expansion.
! When Admiral Dewey sailed into Ma
| Mia bay on that fateful May morning
| two years ago and astonished the worlt
| by destroying the Spanish fleet without
! the loss TO our squadron of IA single man
he may have had dim vision of what hi
| splendid victory was to mean for Am
| eIican interests in the Far East But /
| Is safe to say that among the American
! people as a whole not one in a million
dreamed that his occupation of Manil'
was TO make il practically impossible 70
us to withdraw our forces from that ter
ritory and was to result in bringing tn
entire archipelago under the American
flag.
If Admiral Dewey ever discovered
point during his stay in the Philippine
! where our forces could have been entire
ly Withdrawn with safety for the live
and property for which we had becom
responsible in the eyes OF the world an,
with honor and dignity for ourselves, III
public mas failed to learn of that fac
through official reports made 10 the cd
ministratiou at Washington. So far a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
To Prevent Potato SCab

Among the valuable discoveries made
by the experiment stations is that of the
cause of and remedy for potato scab. For
merry potato growers held TO numerous
widely differing ideas as to why potatoes
scabbed Variety, soil, manure, water
worms and insects were each and all in
turn considered responsible. It has been
found that, while these things may intu-
ence the development of the disease, the
real cause is a fungus or mold, which cats
its way into the surface of the young
tubers. This same fungus causes sCab Of
beets. The spores or germs of the fungus
may live from year to year in the soil and
when second crop of potatoes is planted
upon infected land the disease may re-
appear and old garden soils thus become
unfit for potato culture. Such soils should
be seeded 10 grass and allowed to remain
in sod for five years or longer before he
ing planted to potatoes or other root
crops. Lime and barnyard manure both
favor the increase of the germs in infect, d
soils but cannot cause the disease in the
absence of the germs. The germs also
pass the winter upon the potato tubers.
and probably much of the disease Is start
cd by the planting of such infected seed:
This can be entirely avoided by disinfect-
ing the seed potatoes before planting. The
process is simple and inexpensive. 1t
consists in soaking the potatoes, before
they are cut. in either of the following
solutions,
FoImalln Uormadchydc), y pint in Is
gallons water; soak seed potatoes two
hours
Corrosive sublimate (mercuric CHLORIDE
deadly poison. l ounce in gallons water;
soak seed potatoes Ia hours. do not al
low stock TO eat potatoes after poisonlns)
The Vermont experiment station uses
the formaln solution, and recommends il
i'm preference to the latter because ii is
not an active poison to animals, and also
because the corrosive sublimate solution
is liable to slightly retard the germnation
of the treated seed. The same solution
may be used for several successive lots of
seed potatoes so that pint Of formalin.
costing from thirty-tive to nifty cents, will
disinfeCt seed enough for large potato
field. The dsufectcd seed may be cut
and planted at once or kept until needed.
In the latter case it should be stored in
clean sacks or bins to avoid recontamina-
ton. This simple ana cheap remedy
should be used by every potato grower
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
CHATEAUGAY NOW RUNNING,
Refurnished and Fitted With Electric
Lighting Plant During the Winter

Refurnished and Fitted With Electric
Lighting Plant During the Winter.
The steamer Cha,caugay began her
regular trips on Saturday. Dur
ing the winter extensive repairs have
been made. the greater part of which
would be embarrassing TO the public. The
greatest Improvement is a complete cleo
trio lighting plant which is being install
ed. 1t was expected to have this plant in
working order in time for the first rip
but owing to a fire at Elmira. y. Y, the
engine did not arrive In time and the
lights will not be turned on until the first
of May. The wiring is completed. the
foundation for the engine in place and tho
dynamo installed. The dynamo and en-
CINE will be placed in the amidShips COM
partment and the engine will be directly
connected with the large steam engines
that furnish power for the propellng Of
the boat. The dynamo will furnish power
for 100 incandcscent lights and a search
light of 1000 candle power. The incandes-
cent lights are in the state rooms. dining
room. halls, kitchen and in every part OF
the boat. There are three clusters of six
lights each, TWO in the state room hall
and one in the dining room. The remain
der project from the side of the boat and
are protected by pretty shades. The red
and green side lights are also supplied by
electricity
Inc uIS search nsnt is located ABOVE inc
pilot house and is operated from the in
side. 1t can be turned in any direction
and will throw a reflection for a distance
of IL miles 1t is similar TO the one placed
on Mount Mansfield by Gov. Smith and
DR., W. Seward Webb at the time of the
Dewey celebration at Montpelier, and
which could be seen from this city. 1t is
claimed that the New York shore can be
distinctly seen from this city at night 10y
the use of this ScarchliCht. The light VIII
be a pleasant addition to the boat and
VIII increase the number Of evening eX-
cursions, making them much more enjoy
able by having the beautiful scenery
along the shores brilliantly illuminated.
Capt. f.. J. Baldwin will command the
boat this season and Capt #. G. White
will act as purser until the Ticonderogl
begins her season on Lake George. r. Q
crew will be practically the same as last
year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
low Ne tN
eylvania.

1t uanspircs that Mr.. Frank w. iackett
of New hampshire, who has been appoint
ed assistant secretary Of the navy 10 sue
coed Mr.. Allen who was recently made
governor of Porto Rico, owes his selec-
lion for this important position chiefly 10
Secretary Long, who recommended him
HIGHLY for tho position to President Nc
Klnley. Assistant Secretary Hackett, who
has a large practice before the Court OF
Claims in Washington, was in Harvard
with Secretary Long and a warm friend
ship between the two has continued from
that time up 10 the present. 1t Is UNDER
stood that the new assistant secretary ac-
ccp,s the appointment with the under
standing that he will be allowed to retire
After the close of the present administra-
ton next March.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
Caught a Dreadful Cold.

Marion Kooke, manager for II. NJ
Thompson, a large importer of fine mil
luery at 1G5S Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago
says: During the late severe weather
caught a dreadful cold which kept me
awake at night and made me unfit to at
tend my work during the day. one Of my
milliners was taking Chamberlain 5 Cough
Remedy for a severe cold at that time
which seemed TO relieve her so quickly
that | bought some for myself. II acted
like magic and began to improve at once
| am now entirely well and feel very
pleased to acknowledge its merits" Guar
anteed by all Druggists,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism.
QUICK RELIEF FROM PAIN.

All who use Chamberain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
quick relief from pain which it affords
When speaking of this Mr.. d. y. Sinks.
of Troy, Ohio, says. Some time ago |
had a severe attack of rheumatism in my
arm and shoulder ! tried numerous rem
edies but got no relief until ! was recon-
mended by Messrs Geo. +. Parsons & Co,
druggists of this place, TO try Chamber
lain's Pain Baim They recommended il
so highly that | bought a bottle. | was
soon relieved of all pain, l have since
recommended this liniment to many If
my friends. who agree with me that it is
the best remedy for muscular rheumatism
in the market" Guaranteed By all drug
gists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
State Of Ohio, City of Toledo,

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
Cheney q CO., doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid and
tina, said firm Will pay the sum of ONE
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of Hairs catarrh cure,
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed in
my presence this 6th day of December A.
D. 1856 A. w. GLEASON,
>(Seal) Notary Public.
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system Send for tes-
timonias free
F. j. CHENEY e. CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold BY Druggists, Zoe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26

The defeat of Senator Quay oil PenhsVi-
vania in his contest for a seat in the Uni
ted States Senate is a victory for good
government and clean politics as well as
for the right. 1t is also a pleasure to note
that both of Nermont's United States
senator's were opposed to Quay. 1t is SAFE
to say that the governors of those states
whose Legislatures failed to choose Uni
1,d States senators, will not seek to fol-
low the example of the governor OF fehh-
eylvania.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
ERRORS IN THE PLATFORM

To the Editor of the Free Press;
Permit me to call your attention to two
typographical errors occurring i'm your
report of the platform a.opted at NcstCr-
days republican convention. The plat
form favored the building and early COM
plotiou OF AN lsthmian canal under Am
ericau control" not limiting It to the
Nicaraguan; and the last paragraph but
one should have concluded in the spirit
OF American institutions and American
civilization
H. c. ROYCE.
81. Adams, April l9s
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
The current issue of the Vergennes

The current issue of the Vergennes
Enterprise contains the announcement OF
the fact that Mr.. H. H. Hindley, former
~ Of The Vermont Sun. published at St.
Adams has become editor of that paper
MIR. J. w. Ketctam remaining the publish
er Mr.. Hindley wlelds facile as we'll as
a vigorous pen and he will make his paper
both original and spicy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26

A new candidate for newspaper honors
~ tho Journal and Advertiser, published
a. White River junction by {. r. cum
rninRs. II Is what similar in form
aud appearance to the Vermonter. but &C.
eupiss an entirely different field. inter-
esting features of the initial number are
"Green Mountain Song" by Rev. Alfred
4 Uoueh. and AN illustrated article on
~Hank' White. the famous minstrel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
HELPING HIM ON.

II have heard" he stammered hoping
against hope, that you are engaged. is
it true"
NO." she replied but | expect to be-"
May I-er-ask when?"
In about two minutes-or less. Phil
adelphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26

The republican candidates for the New
IIamn-irc goweruorship are Hon. Chester
= Jordan of Lancaster, former Speaker
NJ the Granite state House and Hon
FRANKLIN Worcester of Hollis Inasmuch
a. both of these gentlemen arc understood
20 be ptes,otent as well as able politicians
the chances are that it will be fight 10
HOiah
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
HIS CHOICE OF A WORD.

You look robust" remarked the lady
of the house. Are you equal TO the task
of saving wood?'
Equal isn't the word, Madam" replied
the pilgrim, "a lie resumed his journey.
Il IN superior to it."-Philadelphia Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26

When you want anything, advertise in
the new special column of this paper some
bareoins are offered there this week which
it will pay you to read about See page
seven. This paper has more than 25,Ooo
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
IN SAFE KEEPING.

De Tanque-Cuzzler has signed the
pledge.
O'Soaque--Do YOU think he'll keep it?
d. Tanque-No; he was afraid to trust
himself so he gave il to his wife and
asked her to keep II for him.--philadel-
phia Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-26
A RARE WORSHIPPER.

Rector-Ah, my dear Mr.. Cumming, glad
to see YOU glad to see youl But why are
you so rare a worshipper with us?
Cummings-Well, there's one thing l can
honestly say. doctor Yours is the only
church l ever 60 to.-Brooklyn Life.