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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
Common Sense in National Guard
Matters.

Tine subject OF National Guard reorgan-
ization, which is certain to demand con-
siderable attention from the members of
the coming Legislature as well as from
the public in general. is already being dis
cusscd. and in a somewhat animated man
ner. The Barre Times, for example.
makes the following significant state
nent:
There Is again talk of recognizing tho
National Guard in order to make 1T moro
effective. We wonder If the reEimeutal Of
fCcrS Of the Vermont regiment know that
there is at least one company of the
guard mot in Barre which has enlisted
several men under the regulation age,
boys who under no circumstances would
be allowed to go into the army in case of
war If their parents could prevent 1t.
Such things tend to demoraize the guard
and make 1T a disappointment especially
to its own officers and men at time like
the outbreak of the Spanish war in 1898 "
our columns will bear testimony to the
fact that the FREE PRESS has been
jealous advocate of the maintenance and
proper support of a creditable National
Guard as well as to the fact that our
militia system has been freely criticised.
The feeling of antagonism toward our
National Guard i'm some directions has
been unquestionably increased by the
States experiences in connection with the
sending of troops in response to the de-
mand of our general government for SER
vice in the war with Spain. When the
time arrived TO forward our quota of
troops it was learned that the State had
been paying "A large sum for the drill and
developing for military duty of many men
who could not possibly hope TO pass even
the physical examination necessary to
their enlistment. to say nothing of other
cxacting tests.
Youth is not a grave charge to bring
against an aspiring soldier, for at most
he will soon reach his maturity; but even
the age requirement should he strictly OBJ
served. If we are to hold that the NOM
bels of our National Guard should be of
the proper age, how much more should We
insist that the men who are to be trained
for soldiers at the expense of the people.
should not be possessed of physical all
ments or imperfecttions that would eff
fectually bar them from actual military
duty when an emergency arises that de-
mands their services? 1t is high time for
the employment of common sense in the
management OF our militia, and the
chances are that the people will insist up
when the Legislature is asked to make
another appropriation for the mainten-
auce of our National Guard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
WlNOOSKI
SAVINGS 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
ilrst day of that month. Deposits made
after the fifth day of any month will draw
interest from the first day of the next
month.
Interest is credited dcpositors January
ISL and July 1st, compromising scmi-an-
huallN. The rate of interest paid to de
posters ny all savings banks in this state
Is United by law to four por cent. until rs
surplus amounts to ten per cent. Of it's
deposits, when an extra dividend is to ne
made
No interest is allowed by law to he paid
on deposits i'm excess Of two thousand dol
lars except II be on deposits by widows,
orphans, administra 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 Dcpositors Dec. 81, ls9o...... 37a3. 10 Il
Deposits and surplus ............. $751; .3SS %
OFFICERS-S. ~. Weston, President;
Ormond Cole Treasurer
TRUSTEES H. Weston. J. y. Small.
o. +. Ray, A. J. Stevens. Ormond Cole, r.
C.. Mower. Samuel Eigwood
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,

y. G. d. Hodges. librarian OF tho scion
thc library AT Harvard has been elected
librarian OF the Cincinnati public library.
When George Wyndham now prominent
in English dispatches. first entered tho
British war office a little over a year ago.
he did not have gray hair. Now his hair
is all silvery white.
Carsten Egeborg Borchgrevinck tba
leader of the British Antarctic expedition
IN search of the magnetic South pole. il
the son OF famous Norwegian lawyer.
His mother is an English woman.
Mrs. Henry n. Couden is the only per-
son not member of Congress who is all
lowed in the speakers lobby while the
House is In session. Her husband is the
blind chaplain of the House. Mrs Couden
walks with him to and from his duties
every day.
Labor organizations in England have
presented to Lord Avebury (Sir john I,ub-
bock) testimonial in recognition of his
services in shortening the hours of labor
Mrs. s. w. Sayer Of Nashua. y. IL. has
fitted out apartments in the Williams col
lege inilrmary as a memorial TO her SON.
William NJ. Sayer, 49, who died some
years ago.
President d. b. Purinton of Denison
University, Ohio, will be one of the chief
speakers at the meeting of the Baptist
Education society, at Hot Springs, Ark,
May 10.
Over $500 has been collected for the mon
ument 10 Sequoyah, the Indian chief who
gave the Cherokees written language
ana subscriptions are being received from
all parts of the country.
The will Of the late Samuel Howard of
MILWAUKEE, leaves practically his whole
estate, valued a $4,000, in trust for the
support and education Of orphan children.
lie had no near relatives.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03

of the last twenty years there would have
ana tho state had the first and complete
right to that at Brattlcboro, of which il
was the chief owner really by virtue Of
it's contribution to its construction aud
the charter plainly provided that every
patient must be cared for before n single
private patient could be taken
Under such circumstances there was
never worse exhibition of reckless dis
regard of the taxpayers interests than
this plunge into the Waterbury, folly
Seemingly as 1t stands now both asylums
arc needed, but that is due to more reck-
lesencss of centralizing legislation. which
tients on the state instead OF the towns
where 1t belongs with the inevitable re-
suit Of making public charges of many
who have no business TO he. Repeal this
law, put the charge back on the towns
where every taxpayer would have a direct
interest in seeing that the right thing is
done. and either institution would be suf-
hciont to accommodate all the state in
sane.
All this is so plain as to hardly need
statement, aud the ony answer the
apoloGists for the stupidity and prodi-
gality of our onc-sided poli,ial rule could
ever make Is to yell "Brattleboro ical-
ousy." AS matter of fact Brattleboro
is the gamer by tho Waterbury folly. for
It leaves the Retreat here free to fill with
hlsh priced private patients. But for the
state 1t is simply an outrage
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
WHERE THE FRAUD LIES.
urom the Providence TelegramJ

If the legislators and courts in Ohio de-
sire to he set right as to impure butter
and dairy butter, there is plenty of OPP
portunity. Why is it airy more crime
to color imitation butter than 1t is to
color dairy butter?
large share of the dairy butter on the
market Is colorcd by the farmers. and
from the farmers themselves the process
butter makers and the oleomargarine
makers have learned tho trick.
What should be punished for crime, Is
not so much the coloring of the butter, real
or imaginary, as the selling of process
butter. buttcrine and oleomargarine for
the dairy product.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
THE CONTEST IN THE SECOND DIS
TRICT.
From tho Brattleboro Phoenix)

The Barre Telegram attempts to make
capital against Col. Haskins candidacy
for Congress by saying the election of
Judge l.. NJ. Read as a delegate at large
to the republican national convention was
scheme Matched in Brattleboro to pla-
cate Reads friends, and make the county
solid for Haskns. This statement is con-
trary to fact, and no doubt the Telegram
will be willing to make amends honorable
on being told that no one in Bratteboro
knew that Judge Read was a candidate
until Monday, two days before the state
convention, when news to that effect was
brought here by prominent citizen Of
Bellows Falls. Brattleboro delegates nat
urally responded heartily to n request to
support Judge Read, and worked to ST.
cure his election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
Beware of Ointments For Catarrh That
Contain Marcurv

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu-
cous surfaces. such articles should new
er be used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage they
Will do is ten fold to the good YOU can
possibly derive from them. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by #. j. Cheney
& Co.. Toledo. o. contains no mercury,
and is taken Internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
cure be sure you get the genuine It is
taken internally and made in Toledo, O.,
by +. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free,
Sold by Druggists. price Zoe per bottle,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03

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When change of address is desired. both
he old and new addresses should be given.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
MUSICAL FESTIVAL. AT WHITE RIV-
Err JUNCTION.

The third musical festival at White Riv-
er junction will be held from Monday TO
Friday, inclusive next week. 1t will be
conducted by Prof II. q. Rlasdell ana
the artists win include Miss Helen Wright
of Boston, soprano; Miss Adah Hussey
of Boston. contralto: j, II. Mckinley Of
New York, tenor; Arthur Beresford OF
Boston, basso; Charles r. Grilley, enter
tainor; Rlaisdell's orchestra and a chorus
OF 200 voices The oratorio, Elijah" will
be given on Friday evening, May II. The
Central Vermont Railway company viii
sell round trip tickets to White River
Junction from all stations between Barre
and Windsor at reduced rates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
THE FRENCH BREAK FAST.

Are you going to Pars?"
yes indeed; we can see the exposition
and make money by going"
"tJbws that"
"Why, We've figured out that what we
will save on our breakfasts alone will pav
all our expenses and net us nice little
sum besides. "-Chicago Record
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
crms &1.OOa Year, Always In Advance
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. MAY ,.
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
thc 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, 1900-05-03
A FLATrER1NG ENDORSEMENT.

Father Uo son who has recently entered
the practice of lawl-Wen. my boy, are
YOU making any Roadway in your profess
sion
Son-Am | We'll. l thing l have
right to consider myself an adept now.
ldthcr-ludoed What experience have
YOU had to Justify that confidence
SOMA man called me liar to-day, and
he was pretty good judge, too.-Boston
Courier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
SHORT STOP.

"liow long does the train step here ."
the old lady asked the brakeman
stop here % answered the functionary.
-Four minutes. From two to two to two
two"
II wonder" unused the old lady, 'if that
man thinks he is the whistle ?"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03

Dr. Laura NJ. Plantz of Putney having
withdrawn her name as a candidate for
the ce-pre stdency on the ticket with Adj
miral Dewey because he has come out as
democrat while she is republican, the
Hero OF Manila may be compelled to seek
a really new woman" as his political run
ming mate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
MASSAGE TIE BABY'S SCALP.

Vigorous massage of the scalp to stimuli
late 1t it Is necessary in treating a child s
hair that does not grow luxuriantly.
Whatever tonic is chosen. most of the
good derived from 1t depends upon its be-
ing thoroughly rubbed into the roots OF
the hair. This should be done at least
three times week. The hair should be
cut If it is very long and thin.-May
Ladies Home Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03

Tho Vermont republican convention
seems to have had a marked advantage
over those of various other states in the
fat that no one charged it with adopt
ing platform sent from Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
ALAS AND ALACQUE

Milady has shed hen seal sacue
And now for Spring dresses. aIacque
Her person to decque.
She needs a big Cheque,
And her hubby coughs up like jacque
Philadelphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
DOUBTED IT.

1.-THE defeated crew claim they would
have beaten you II they hadn't caught so
many crabs" said the rooter.
What cried the Captain of the win
ming eight, II don't believe there ever
was "A crab slow enough for them TO
Observation-Disclosures Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
CROMWELL FACTS AND FANcJ

Jerry Pontoon. tell us something about
Oliver Cromwell"
(Which version, ma'am?"
II don't understand"
Magazine or history? "-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
ARoUsING THE COOK.

Stubb--I compel our cook TO keep an
alarm clock In her room.
Pcnn-Does the gong arouse her?
Stnbb-No, but II arouses my wife. and
she goes up two flights of stairs and raps
on the cooks dooT-Chicago News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
STREET MISNAMED

Miss liubb-What is n misnomer?
Miss Gotham-A misnomer my dear Is
calling Boston street Washington
Washington was straight. you know
Yonkers Statesman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03

$. Robinson. a Boston policeman, has
left a fortune of $4,000 of which $40, 600
Is to go to the town of CINNAMON, n. H.,
and the income to be expended exclusive
ly In building and maintaining good roads
about the place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
NO IMPROVEMENT ON OLD METH
obs.

II hear lot about prosperity" he said.
grumblingly, "but l don't see much of it,"
You don't?"
Nav Why. a fellow has to work for
what he gets just the same as he always
did, doesn't he?"-Chicago Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
A CONGRESSIONAL POSSIBILITY
UTrom the Brattleboro ReformerD

1t was to be expected. The talk in some
quarters OF the First congressional district
now is that Gov. Il, c. Smith is POSSIBLE
ity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03

Total Assets $685., 245.46
TRUSTEES.
e. +. WARD. WILLARD CpASr
CHARLES v. SMITH. HENRY GnEESR.
j. l.. BARsTow, A. G.. PEtRCg
HENRY WELLS.
Names Of depositors who have
not been heard from for a periC d
of ten years previous to Feb. 18th,
1900, published in compliance
with Sections No 4o9I and No.
4o9a, Vermont Statutes -
HIRAM H. EVEREST.
EMMA HALL.
FRED T. COLLINS,
SOPHIA BESSETT.
IRVING w. 1AMOTHE,
WINFIELD DOUGLASS.
MARTIN YOUA1T,
ELLA McCUGO
GEO. -. GLEASON,
MARY A. DOtGlIERTY.
CHARLES L. SMITH, President,
FREDERICK W. WARD, Treas.
l.. S. lSHAM Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03

4 GIRLS ESTIMATE OF MEN.
\ elrl may have ten brothers, but her
opinion Of men is derived from readins
OF those in noyels,-Atchison Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03
Burlington
Savings Bank

INCORPORATED tS47.
Deposits Dec. 80, 1899 $1,000, 56i. 90
Surplus 33O,6s5.37
Total Assets 1881, 24546
The Newtown bee., 1900-07-06
Beat the Sandy Hooks.
DANBURY TEAM WON ITS SECOND vICTORl
IMAM INTERESTING GAME, SATURDAY.

For the second time the Danbury base
ball team defeated the aggregation from
Sandy Hook on the South street grounds,
Saturday afternoon. A small siz I'D audi
ence was frequently excited. The WIS.,
itors came with the evident intention of
turning the tables ON the Danbury play
ers for their defeat few weeks ago and
it loozed early in the game as If they
would succeed.
In the fl tst two innings, they piled up
six runs to Danbury's three, but, at the
end of the fourth, the home team had
made 10 runs to the visitors' eight. They
kept this lead and, in the last two innings,
made the victory decisive one by piling
up eight more runs, by streak of heavy
batting, making the final score 10 to r.
Both teams played good, fast ball and,
il more games as interesting as that OF
Saturday are arranged, large crowds will
be well deserved. George Burdick, Of
this city, filled vacancy in the Sandy
Hook team and did some creditable field
ing and run getting.
Mcfarland pitched a good game FOL
IDanbury. Leroy Andrews showed mucl
OF his old time form behind the bat ant
DR. Murray, in left field, was another IA
miliar figure, pulling in everything tina
The Newtown bee., 1900-07-06
no RIGHT TO UGLINESS.

The woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends, but
one who would be attractive must keep
her health. II che is weak, sickly and
all run down, she will be nervous and
irritable. II she has constipation or kid.
ney trouble, her impure blood will cause
pimples, blotches, akin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. Electric Bitters
is the best medicine in the world to reg
ulate stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the blood. 1t gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin,
rich complexion. Il will make q
good-looking woman OF a run
down invalid. Price SOC at r. q
Beers & Co., Newtown; s. G. Bull & Co..
Sandy Hook; Allen Joyce, Roxbury
Station Edward A.Honan. Merwinsyille
William J. Beehler, Brookfeld; William
B. Hawley, Sherman, drug stores.
The Newtown bee., 1900-07-06
Bakers Ad.

!"
Have you a house TO furnish this Spring.
We have On Immense and web selected
stock Of furniture, very large percentage
OF which was bought previous to the re-
cent numerous advances In prices. Weare
well aware that this does not help you any
unless we show disposition to share, the,
advantages, and our saying that we are
willing to do this is not convincing, so all
we can ask isthat you come>and look us
over and compare our stock and prices
with others before you buy. We will be
perfectly satisfied IL you will only do this.
Our unexcelled facilities for handling fur
nlture here at this point on very small ex-
penses are too well known to call for repe-
tition. We are certainly so situated this
spring that we can do you some good II
you want bill of furniture. Come and
look us over. You viii never regret the
time given to It, In addition to a full
stock Of furniture in every line from the
cheapest to the best, we carry heating
stoves and kitchen ranges, refrigerators,
carpets, mattings, window shades, lace cur
tains, hangings, toilet sets, dinner sets.
kitchenware, baby carriages and go carts
We are now carrying line of very hand
some mirrors In pure gold FURNISHED
frames, reproductions of all the rich and
rare old designs. We also carry nice as
sortment of Florentine hand decorated
statuary In natural co!ors. In these two
last lines are pieces ranging in price from
five to forty dollars, beautiful pieces for
wedding or anniversary gifts. High grade
and artistic In every sense of the word, and
our prices are much under the city. Now
do not fail to look us over before you buy
your spring stock.
A. G. BAKER & SON,
Hawleyyille Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1900-07-06

"Chestnut Camp" on the shore of
Taunton lake IL once more resounding
with the shouts and laughter of jolly
crowd of young men. They are keeping
"open house," and on recent day en-
tertoined ~ guests. The party includes
Charles Stevens, g. 81. Rome, J. r. Par
ker and r. A. briggs of New York and
Arthur I. Platt of Newtown. John O.
Pitzschler, popular member OF this
party in former seasons, is missed, this
year, but will doubtless call on his old
comrades bseore they break camp.
ssChestnut Camp" carries off the prize
every time, and the camping season OF
1900 promises to be their most enjoyable
outing.
The Newtown bee., 1900-07-06

FALLS FROM LOAD OF HAY, STRIKING
ON HIS HEAD.
Wilson M. Reynolds, while at work at
haying on Saturday, fell from load of
hay, and at first it was feared he had
sustained serious injuries. The accident
occurred in or near the road north of his
house and was caused by the breaking of
the cart tongue. Drs Smith and Gordon
were at once sent for, and all that was
possible was done for his comfort. he
has been improving steadily and in all
probability will be about in short time.
He is to be Congratulated on his fortunate
escape from more serious injuries, as in
fall ing he struck on the top of his head.
The Newtown bee., 1900-07-06
"KILLS DIRT"

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gold and silverwear, mirrors, windows,
glassware, tiles, marble, etc. Puritan
Cleaner Is the only article of the kind in
existence that will remove bloom, grease
and dirt of all kinds, and bring back the
finish to It's original brilliancy. Puritan
Cleaner does the work quicker and bet.
ter with less cost or labor than anything
else on earth. Give it trial. Harry
Rider, IA Water street, Telephone Call
1862 Bridgeport.