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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY,
on the Daisies in Connection With
Legislation.
CFrom the Montpelier Journal.)

- 'E'f N''
It is Of interest TO Vermont farmers to
know that IN the neirhboring state Of
Now York, Asse mblymau Leggett of Ma
CARA has introduced in the New York Leg
stature a bill, the purpose OF which Is to
institute war on the daisy. There Is mucn
doubt whether If the bill should become n
law it would seriously menace the flower,
for it provides simply that a man who
has daisies On his land may apply to the
tax assessors whose business 1t shall be-
then to destroy said daisies and add tho
cost of the work of destruction to the as
Sos smcnt of the property,
lust why Mr.. Leggett should make the
tax assessor the eXeCutiOner of the offend
ing daisy Is not quite clear. Certainly ne
was very considerate In not cordemniny
all the daisies In New York Stote to die
igLominiously As 1t Is he gives each
farmer power to pronounce sentence over
the daisies on his premises and ordail that
the unfortunate tax assessor shall per-
form the executive act regularly deorcal.
In Vermont the daisy las always ita
friends and its enemies. Residents of city
and town not familiar with rural Affairs
see only the daisy blossoms and when
they see the fields white with them feel
inS pired tn say or write something about
"ElComing m~cadCNs." But the farmer has
to deal with the plant which he sometimes
finds very troublesome When he Is real
angry he calls it n II oyiohs weed" Still
there is doubt whether the farmers item
solves would. If they could, eXterninate
the daisy once and for all. Usually they
are content to v age fair war against 1t, 10
ENJOY their Triumph when the 5aisy re.
treats, and to go to ighting again when
the sturdy plant by the aid cf the genial
spring sunshine presents 0 thousand saucy
~fancies. Possibly, however. Vermont
farmers might like the cooperation Of tho
tax assessor, The daisies, under the avs
or warfare, would not have any ground
for complaint, should such an ally he sum
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30

The New York Central railroad in the
purchases of property it has made to Sc
cure ground for larger tclpiral facilities
and approaches to it's Grand Central sta
ton in Now York has bought an Episcopal
chapel, a woman'- hospital and a Luth-
eran church, and negotiated for a Sw2d-
ish Methodist chapel ana . Hebrew syna-
rcpue. The Pennsylvania railroad. IN its
oross-town project, Including underground
station in Thirtioth street, has also been
buying churches. or trying 10 do so,
among them being two Presbyterian, Il
Methodist, a Roman Catholic INC q Bap-
fist church. The churches will &C up
higher, and The railroads are going lower,
to the extent of putting moro CT less O.
their tracks IN the city under ground.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
The Governed in Danish West Indies

The announce ment in connection with
the signing of n treaty bctN zen the Danish
government and the United states for the
sale of the Danish West Indies that the
people Of the islands In question will he
esting question regarding the attitude of
of the inhabitants toward the project.
Fortunately this question has already
been anticipated ard answered by Mr..
Thomas G.. Noyes, a well known cores
pendent of ono of the Washington papers.
According to this authority there is &c
ground for fear regarding the acceptance
of annexation by the people of the Danish
NlSl Indies. He Statpe ttEt with onIx.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
AN OUTSIDE STATEMENT.

AN OUTSIDE STATEMENT.
vermont cor oprlhSheiu NeP"piloa"'
Mr.. Logan in an authorized statement
saws that he personally feels free to sur
mort the candidate freest from busin, 81
influences a~ntagonistic to the company ho
represents. and who has no conn, cUon
with a rival company that has made cV-
cry effort to injure the Central Vermont
without regard to the convenience of the
travelling public. and thus endeavored to
restrict the earnings of the employees OF
the Central Vermont This last Is very
neatly put. AS Or. WEBB now owns e.
per cent of the stock Of the Rutland rail
road and as the rivalry between the Two
lines has been very great. it is made per-
Crctlv plain that MIR. Logan will oppost
DIR. webb as far as possible. When Nj.
Logan ADDS to his statement that he fc, IS
that many of the officers and employ $
for this reason will doubtless tax, TAO
same view of the matter, he makes it . il
also that the road will fight DR.. Webb and
will forward the interests Of MIcCulluuEh
a. far as it can.
News came from Termination a few days
1uo that the Webb forces had been Inv -
ing NcCullouch territory, that a l}lre
ovspaner man. friendly to Webb. had
hnen i'm PENNINGTON. as the represent4tv.
Of "a syndicate. irving to buy, both the
MINERS in that town and consolidate III. n
mo one Webb organ; and if that could
not he done TO buy one for DR.. Webb. No
sale is vet reported and the prematlr.
disclosure Of the deal may prevent It. one
Webb ncwspaper has already been estab-
lishod in bennington county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
Senator Proctor's Position on Cubs-A
Reminiscarce Of 1905.
From the Brattleboro Reformcr.)

Not merely shrewd and level headed,
there Is a strong sense Of Justice and duty
in kedGeld Proctor that goes far to make
his greatness. His speech in the senate
the other day en- the Cutan tariff CUES
tior, was a fit supplement to TINT on the
Porto Rican bill last year, In which he
demonstrated 20 searchinely that the re-
publican policy to-day towards our colon
les. almost word for word in It's enact
ments and absolutely in it's excuses and
prctenses. asIreciselythat OF kingGeorge
towards his American colonies l25 years
ago. If modern iepuhlicanism is right.
then OUT revolutionary fcrefathers were
all wrong. Though Senator Proctor did
not say that quite, ii was the clear uean-
ing Ct that great speech.
From such 9 lasts of principle, the sem
ator proceed d to point out the practical
bearings of rhia Cuban question. II IL true
that Cub is worse on industrially ana
ucrlCulturally than she was under Suan-
ish rule, because we are governing her for
our interests not hers. while We maintain
the Dingley dutier against her. we go fix
her tariff ms to H. vor orr own Industries;
while we exclude her from our coasting
trade we compel her to admit our ships
to fun equality ith her own In her coast
ing trade; the result Is that the Cuban to-
kaCco and sugar raisers have lost their old
Suanish markets without gaining new
ones, ard these industries are PROSTATE as
never before, ana IN addition to the loss
and waste OF the long wsr conditions upon
the island grow steadily more pitiablc.
while by prolonPins cur rule we deprive
her people of any power to take care of
the selves and by means of the Plat
amendment indicate our purpose to con-
tinue doing so. The least we can In Jus
tice do while keepirs this grip Is to give
the Cubans reciprocity. but that is just
what DOR protective interests are nshtlng
r-.s1,ra1xy a pAt,wf II Ia nplxy n t1.Ar sa NJ,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
How This ?

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY & co, Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned, have known y. J
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able t. clrry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, 70
ledo. o, Waldine, Kinnan & Marvin.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally,
acting directly pom the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
tree. Price Toe. per bottle. sold by al
Druggists.
la1,a Family p;lla a,o ia, Lost
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30

It is evident not only that the Germans
are ~disgusted over the efforts of the
british 70 prejudice them in the eyes of
America, but also that they are entirely
willing to have their displeasure known
20 the world. Their GOODNESS toward the
Prince of Wales on his visit to their
country is one of the most emphatic that
could be devised to demonstrate and en-
phasize their bitterness toward Great
y3rit ain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
WANTED.

When 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 2o'Voo
readers every week, and one cent a word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
eral withdrew from the canvass four years
MAJORITY FAVORED MCCULLOUGH.
(From the Rutland News.)

The Vermont Fish and Game League
banquet has come and gone. 1t must have
left some mingled recollections of pleasure
and disappointment to both tho leading
candidates for the ~gubernatorial nomlna-
ton, Gen. j. G.. Mccullough and Or. w.
Seward Webb. While the majority senti-
ment Of those who attended the meeting
was probably in favor OF the Bennington
candidate, the feeling among the support
ers OF both Or. Webb and Gen. McCul-
Tough. as expressed, was that If a certain
other gentleman-Fletcher d. Proctor, of
c~ourse-would become a candidate the
prospects of their candidate would go "a
glimmering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30

and progressive and its leaders men Of n
teerity and ability, it would have
long since gone out Of business. The r.
publican party in Vermont has had NJ
mortgage on the intelligence of the Vot.rI
OF the State. who it mpst be believed havs
voted for what they considered to be fot
the public good.
ANY idea of bringing about an artificial
equilibrium in m politics va
seem TO be visionary and resembling tie
operations Of a bookkeeper forcing 81 bal
ance when his figures do not agree. q
would be interesting TO know Just what
methods the Messenger would advocata
to force a balance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30


Tor justice Tor az leest 'tarlff conces-
sihns. He warns that hungry men are
not desirable nei2hbcts,' ard that the pow
erty and starvation We are INJECTING upon
the island inevitably means disorder and
that that Will m@an the course
OF srppressing disorders ny force OF
arms And as a str"rg protec.orist
himself, he warns the protected interests
that 1t Will mot tie prudent fCr them 10
arouse the indignation that VIII surely
follow the refusal TO treat the Cubans de-
entity"
True. every wc1d Of 1t. but 1t is TO be
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30

NftSN ", y WELLS,
F.. W. WARD.
deposits made during the first four busi
mss Gays OF the month draw interest
from the hrst. If made afterwards i'm
,erest VIII the first of the fol-
lowing month.
interest Will be credited to depositorJ
January and July /, compromising twice
d year There are no stou kholders in this
oahh. All earnings. less expenses. belong
y ueposItors. The rate of interest re-
pehus upon the earnings but the law likes
ehe rate mat any savings bank in the
''atc can pay at not to exceed three and
Vhc-hdll per cent per annum. until Us
surplus reaches ten per cent of It's dep sits
"nen a special dividend is provided for.
AN taxes in this State are paid by the
oahk on deposits of $3.50 or less. Depps-
us are received in sums from 81 to 500.
ana no interest will be paid on any sum n
excess OF this amount, except on depcs Is
ny WIDOWS. orphans, administrators, exc
cutors. guardians, charitable or religious
institutions or on trust funds deposited
Dy order of the court.
NO money loaned TO any officer or trus-
tee of tho bank.
CHARLES 2. SMITH, President.
FREDERICK w. WARD. tt, rs,
f. S. ISHAM, Assistant Treasurer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30

might OBJECT to the arrangement, IL ottgh
the eminent law maker Of Niagara evil
IDENTIFY had 10 fears whatever on that
score.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
THE LIEUTENANT GovERNoRsH1p.

NTVHH 0Tt St. JUTIIISUVTy IttpUDTICaN.I
or the several good men suggested for
the office of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS not one
IS better qualified for the position, or has
done more faithful work for his party
than Hon. L. w. Baldwin of Barton.
He was a emt of the republican
state committee from 1884 to 1891. two
years of which time he vas its secretary
and treasurer and six its chairman. lie
vas secretary of the Senate fr ,m 1874 10
1850. member of the House from Parton in
1895 and of the Senate from Orleans coun-
ty in 1tn0, ard was unanimously elected
its president FRO tempore
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
BURLINGTON. THURSDAY. JAN 80

Terms-S1.oO \ Year, Always In Advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
MINORITY RULE IN VERMONT.
(From the Landmsrk.)

A constitutional convention in Connect
cut is considering the veXed question Of
fair representation under the town sys-
tenn. A. In Vermont each town in Con-
n~ecticut has been entitled to one repre-
sentative in the Legislature without any
reference to population. The injustice of
this plan, which gives a minority Of the
voters controlling power in State affairs,
became SO evident that at last the repre-.
sentatives from the small towns voted In
the Legislature to call a constitutional
convention TO see II the matter could not
he ARA npel ON pouita BILE terms Tho elf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
Asbestos Deposits in the Vicinity Of
Eden and lowell.
(From the St. Johnsbury caledonian)

Asbestos is the talk Of the day in thu
vicinity Of Eden and Lowell. and gr al
things are expected of the newly opened
mines there. The New England Asbestos
Mining company have several crushers
and other machinery in operation. en-
ploying at present between 40 and 20 m n,
They have got into the side of the IN an
tain some 90 feet. and are taking out ro' Y
that yields from 20 to 40 per cent of the
fuzzy. fuzzy stuff which is S. compata-
lively rare and which has played, and will
play to even greater extent. an important
part in the business economy OF the
world. a mile or two beyond the New
England company's deposits are those OF
the Tucker company, who are making pre-
psrations to operate on a considerable
scale. The iirst-named company have IL
ready invested about sl25, 0cD in their pant
a fact which Is evidence Of some taltn
in the richness Of asbestos deposits in that
region. With the opening Of the SUNNI r
season the new mines will doubtless BE-
visited by many interested people and all
will hope 10 see the plucky miners attain
profitable results.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
Sen. CIRCUITS I~nterrogated on a Live
Political Question
(From the Randolph Eerald)

Why is it-for so It is that Gen w.
w. Circuit, formerly a member of Cong, SIS
und once upon a time a candidate ior
senator In Vermont. is urging his former
political friends and supporters, both per
sonally and by letter. to support DIR. w.
seward Webb in the latter's present can
vass for the g~overnorship? Is II simply
because he believes Or. Webb should lave
the place, and II go, why is he so inter-
ested and why so active? IL II becauso he
desires to get even with Bennington Coun-
ty. the home OF Gen, Mccullough, for ca t.
ing an almost solid vote for his rival, the
present Senator Dillingham;? IL It because
re hopes, by throwing what strength he
can to DR.. webb, to place the ~latter's
friends under obligations to him. in such
future political plans as weil-informed men
believe he entertains? Is 1t, In fact, the
entering wedge for another try at the
senatorship n.Nt falli We await an au-
thorlzed statement in explanation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
L FOR WEBB.

The Rutland Herald, p, w. Clements
paper, has come out In favor of DR.. Webb
for the sovernorship.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30
VERMONTS ONE-slDEDNEsS.

This cry of political one-sidedness which
the Messenger repeats is not a new one.
1t serves as democratic argument is a
strongly republican State and as republt-
can argument in a strongly democratic
commonwealth and is raised by hose
who, Willingly or unwiltlnglN, overlook
the fact that under our republican instItu-
tions such matters adjust themselves
through natural causes, that Is, no one
party can remain in power II longer
than its acts and policies are for the pub
lc good, It's leaders honest and upright.
~ deny tl5s is TO deny the capacity Of
the American people for ~self-governm ut
The STANDARD inclines to the belief thst
IL. during the half century, more or ! IS,
I'm which the republican party has been In
the ascendencY in Vermont, its admins
tration Of affairs had not been wise, Just
The Holt County sentinel., 1902-06-13
Big British Forfeit.

1t is said that the sudden abandon.
ment of their horse and mule camp at
Lathrop, Mo-. cost the British govern
ment 100000 in cash. The contract
between the Britons and the Guyton l.
Harrington Mule company, which built
and equipped the immense camp, is said
to have been drawn for a period of five
years, with stipulation for $1,000, 900
forfeit in case the contract should be
vacated before it expired. This was not
an altogether unreasonable forfeit theo-
retically, for the Guyton 4 Harrington
Company expended good share of g..
100000 on the camp, but as matter of
fact, the camp, with the British gone, is
worth all it cost as a commercial mule
depot. SO that the sl,cOO,OOO is virtually
a pick up for the Guyton- Harrington
concern.
Amid the confusion of the British de-
parture, the question is repeatedly asked:
What is the meaning of this sudden
abandonment 1t has beer expected
here for some time that the camp was to
gradually transfer its operations to
either Colorado or Montana, where the
horse and mule supply is more plentiful.
But not even the British officers them
selves ever thought of leaving the
United States, and the order to transfer
operations to Toronto, Can, has mean
ing n one can fathOm.
The Holt County sentinel., 1902-06-13

The normal rain fall for June is 4.1S
inches, 3.65 inches have already fallen
with prospect of more as this report
closes. The crop outlook is now more
favorable for the Missouri valley than
for years. A good potatoe crop is now
about INSURED and the prospect for corn
and oats never were better, wheat will
be little short but otherwise good.
This prediction is justified by present
indications. Excessive rains, floods,
tornadoes, hail may modify the outcome
somewhat, but these are local conditions
and effect the general result but little.
A food from the Big Tarkio has over
spread the low laads in the northwest
part of this county and also Of Atchison
county. The Nodaway is also doing
some damage. Some day farmers will
conclude that it is better to raise grass
on these low lands.
The Holt County sentinel., 1902-06-13

past forty eight hours. the gauge at St.
Joseph showing a rise Of two feet within
Il hours. and it is now within l 1 feet Of
danger line at that point. The record
Is taken at the Grand Island bridge.
The Ladies' Aid Society. of the NJ.
f., church, met a, the parsonage last
Friday morning. each lady bringing a
we'll filled basked for the MONDAY meal.
In the afternoon ice cream and cake
were served. and a pleasant day was
spent by all those who were fortunate
enough to be present.
Thursday, June 5, being the 57th
birthday OF Mr.. Samuel Secrist, his,
children aimed surprise for him, by
all gathering at his home and preparing
an elegant and substantial dinner, to
await his home coming. which he did IN
good time. but was completely surprised
on arriving to find all the children at
home to welcome him in, and especially
Ed. whom he had left few minutes be-
fore in the restaurant. Then another
surprise awaited HMM the parlor, a
lovely book case was presented to him
by the family. 1t was happy day for
all present. and we wish Mr.. Secrist
many happy returns of the day.
The Holt County sentinel., 1902-06-13
Notice of Election.

TAKE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given
to all land owners included in the Squaw
Creek Drainage District Number one,
Holt County Ind State of Missouri, to
meet on Tuesday, the 9th day of June,
1907, at 2 O'Clock p. m. at the Exodus
school house in said drainage district, for
the purpose Of electing one supervisor,
and for the term of five years.
Done by order of Board ofSupervisors
of Squaw Creek Drainage District No.
one. E. 4. Brown, Chairman.
FRANK l.. KELLER. Sec'y.
The Holt County sentinel., 1902-06-13
Forest City.

Mrs. VIM. Crawford is visiting in
Colorado at present.
VIM. Hoblitzell, of Mound City,
passed through our city. Monday.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Irvine were visiting
relatives near Oregon, a few days last
week.
Miss Anna Curtis. of St. Josepr,
was the guest of Miss Hannah Meyer,
Friday.
j. F. ACTIN and family, of Napier,
visited in our city Sunday. guests of re-
latives.
Mrs. Eunica Smith and family were
the guests OF her sister, Mrs. Acton,
Monday of this week.
Miss Maggie Boyd went to Maitland
Tuesday evening. for a few days visit
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Meyer. of Dakota. spent few
days in our city last week, the guest of
her brother. J. NJ. Waggoner and family.
Mrs. Minnie Hill, of St. Joseph, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Low
rev ard sister, Mrs. Jessie Thornhill, at
present.
Charley Kreider is now GONZALES
cling from two weeks siege of pneu-
mouia. We hope he will soon be in his
usual health.
Miss Mary Kaull was elected presi-
dent of the Junior Epworth League,
last Sabbath, which meets every Sun
day at 2:3O p. m.
Preaching at the NJ. E. church Sab
bath evening. The sermon will be es-
pecially to the young ladies. Everybody
cordially invited to attend.
Rev. Bickel will preach at the Chris
tian church Sabbath morning and eve
ming, at the usual hours. All are in
vited to attend these services.
Miss Maudie Baker has been very
sick the past few days. We are glad to
learn that she is much better at present
and hope to hear of her speedy recovery.
The high water has been causing
CO nsiderable alarm to those who are
farming on the low land, as crops, and
pastures are under water, and should
more heavy rains come, much damage
will be done to crops and pastures.
-Shauck Smith, of Kimsey district,
has been having a serious time with
what the doctors call Ivy Poison, his
face swelling so badly that he was en-
tirely blind for few days, but at this
writing We learn he is improving. but
somewhat slowly.
The Missouri river seems to be on a
regular old time rampage during the