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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23

William j. Bryan could not restrain his
feelings until he got to the other side Of
the Atlantic ocean, and it is to be taken
for granted that this will be characteris-
tic of his attitude during the remainder
of the time until the end of the coming
presidential campaign. In declaring that
the nomination of Grover Cleveland for
the presidency will be a tragedy, he has
given the country to understand that the
Bryanites so far as he can control their
course, will not in any way seek to pro-
mote the success Of the democrats under
the leadership of Cleveland as the partys
standard bearer, for a tragedy involves
the idea of fatal results.
1t may be said that as a good democrat
Bryan cannot consistently refuse in ad-
vance to give his support to the candidate
of his PARTY, but If he declines to support
the nominee. he can well lay claim to the
possession of good precedents. Grover
Cleveland refused during two national
campaigns in succession to support
Bryan, although the latter had the reg
ular nomination of his party for the
presidency and if the party should give
Cleveland the unparalleled honor Of IA
fourth nomination in spite of this double
disloyalty, and thus in way give the
seal OF its approval to such recreancy
the Nebraska leader would have good
and sufficient excuse for refusing to
stulufy himself by refusing to give his
adherence to cause in which he does
| not believe
Rryan unGuestionably spoke as a politi-
cal prophet as well as an injured leader.
! Tie is bright newspaper man as well
az politician and he is sufficiently OBJ
serving to know that there are not a few
business interests in the Democratic party
outside Of the uncompromising adherents
| Of Organism which will not stand for
| the nomination of Cleveland for a third
term in the White House. 1t requires no
prophetic eye to see that the protection
wing Of the democracy will be antagonistlc
| to the great apostle of tariff smashing
| even If he is nominated; for they fully
realize that his election would be a threat
against their own pockets. Bryan real
ICES more than any other man in the
democratic party in all probability that
Cleveland has done more to imperil and
discredit the party with reference to
the trusts than any other leader. Bryan
knows how fully Cleveland surrendered
to j. Pierpont Morgan and to Wall
Street, and he knows what a handicap
this will be for the man of destiny" In
another presidential race. He knows
| that the labor interests have not forgot
ten Clevelands part in connection with
the railroad strike in Chicago, no matter
how meritorious or otherwise Clevland'
course may have been. lie in common
with many others knows all this and
more; and also knows that unless a pc
litcal miracle is wrought, the interest!
named viii be arrayed against Cleveland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23
BRADsTREET'S WEEKLY VERMONT
TRADE REPORT.

REPORTS Of Bradstreets from all quar-
ters Of the State indicate a continuation
OF the Improvement noted last week.
Agricultural interests have been mater
tally hetterod by the continued good
weather and while in one or two sections
corn is reported somewhat backward ami
hay OF a moderate Yield in the State q :
large It is believed the yield Will be fully
tvo-thirds that of former years, and pos
sihlv better. Help seems to be every
where well employed and in some 500
tons Of the state. notiCeablY HardWck.
unusual activity is manifested, real estate
values are on the increase and cOnsidera-
BILE building is going on due to large
contracts received by the granite con-
Germs there The general feeling Of APP
proheusion existing up to a mouth ago
ON account Of possible crop failure lp-
pears now to have been largely disSipat-
ed. and tendency TO hold on to ready
money in view Of possible high prices
which made collections somewhat slow
for a time is not noted at present. and
collections are reported very fair. III
some quarters Of the state good In
labor circles, while little friction is
noted in ono or two sections, on tho
whole conditions appear to be sausfao-
tory ard point to a GOOD falls business
with money reasonably easy.
Boston. Mass, July %
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23
For Chaplain of the u. ;. Senate

Yielding to the advice of friends. the
Rev. NJ. Winslow Farman of Westfeld
has become a candidate for the chap
laincy of the United States Senate, and
1t is unnecessary to say that he will
have the loyal support Of the people of
this State in his candidacy for this hon
Or. Senators Redheld Proctor and VII
liam p. Dillingham; have announced their
willingness to present Mr. Farman $
name. when Congress conyenes, and un-
der all the circumstances the merits of
his claim will undoubtedly commend him
to the consideration of the members of
the upper branch of Congress
The Rev. Mr.. Farman has won an
enviable reputation in the lecture field
and it was a noteworthy tribute he re-
ceived when he was asked by the State
officers and members of the Legislature
to deliver his popular lecture on Gen. T.
II. Sheridan in Representatives. hall. No
more fitting tribute than this could he
given to Mr.. Farman's striking qualities
ON the platform including graceful
style, easy delivery and eloquent utter.
that Mr.. Farman is an effective pulpit
orator, an being a thorough student. hs
invests many subjects, which in some
hands would be dry and forbidding, witt
irresistible charm.
Mr. Farman came before the public
In an official capacity for the first tim,
when in 1902 he was elected chaplain o.
the Vermont Senate and the manner O.
that choice speaks volumes for the recip
lent of that signal honor. He received {
unanimous vote for the chaplaincy, botl
republicans and democrats uniting in hi,
support for the position. We cannot afforc
our readers a better idea of the accent
able character of his services in that ca
pacity than to quote the words of thu
Hon. C. S. Emery of Chelsea. formerl,
secretary of a committee OF the Unite,
States Senate, who as a member OF thu
Senate of 1923 had an excellent opportu
nifty to learn whereof he speaks
lie says: Il have heard the lat
blind chaplain Of the United states Sen
ate oficiate many times. and | do not II
the least purpose to latter Mr.. Farman
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23
UNCLE EB AND THE AUTOMOBILE

I NJ LIE I'D h-Ni' iiiI "a l lNAipbllSE<
This shufer must say, was fust
class nav gator, and I've did handle her
IN great shape. Wa'al as | was sayn',
Cap'n Joe's friend, Capn Joe, and | got
i'm aft. and the shufer was on the front
seat and we started. Cap'n Joe didn t
say nothin at fust: he was hangn' on
with both hands. Finally he said 'Eb.
du YOU spose the darn thing is runnin'
away? II goes faster then eny boss in
Nauset.' The fust corner We went round,
the Teller didn't slow up a bit, and |
swan ! thought we was Goin' over sure.
capt Joe. he stood right up. Slack your
sheet or she'll capsize! he yelled.
Jerusalem, young man, you oughtn't tn
iihe when you're carryin' so much sail
But that shufer was a furrner and
couldn't un-stand word, and Cap'n
Joc's friend was laffin' so hard tibet he
couldn't say anythin { all, Things went
all right fer while until we got intu
the crowded part of the village and then
Cap'n Joe was continually advisin' them
tn shorten sail, Look here he said
YOU amt goin' through the feet at a
rs knot clip, be ye? Gosh er mighty,
well get foul some felers fore riggin'
fore we get through here 1t seemed
as though We must run intu somebody
hut we didn't slow but mighty little.
Capn Joe was standin' up wavin peo-
ple and teams to one side with his hand
and holledn,tu them tn keep tn port or
starbud, and | amt so sure but what he
saved us from havin' a collision after
all | warnt lookin' orard at the time
when all of a suddint Cap yelled; 'Yellei
car dead ahead and sure enough there
was one right across our bow. Wa'al
sir that shufer set the brakes, and VIC
stopped so suddint that Capn Joe Went
right over the front seat; and IL we
hadn't caught his feet he'd n slid right
off tho front - the thing. | tell YOU tibet
shutter was spunky Teller; he didn'i
let 60 on her fer minute. and we didn't
upset nuther.-Clay Emory in July Out
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23

Now that Secretary Hay has formally
announced that Great Britain has not the
shadow of a claim to the islands off the
coast of Borneo, recently taken into the
possession of the United States, it is to
be taken for granted that there will be
no trouble over the question Of their
ownership The islands are said to be
clearly outside of the marine league of
the Borneo coast and therefore under
the terms of the treaty of 1885 between
England. Germany and Spain, and the
Spanish-American treaty they belong TO
to the United States. The islands are
seven in number and inasmuch as they
have great strategical importance, the
United States is not likely to part with
them for a song.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23
Stock Speculation and General Bust

1t is a fortunate thing for the people of
tons in general are not dependent upon
the situation in Wall Street, else business
men everywhere would be in "A constant
state of uncertainty that would be posi-
lively bewildernG at times. 1t some
times happens that a panic in the me
tropolis is so pronounced and far-reach-
ing that it makes its disastrous influence
felt throughout the length and breadth
Of the land but most of the panics like
that following the attempt of railroad
magnates to secure control of the North
ern Pacific railroad, are simply local in
their character, having direct significance
for the stock market alone.
There was a time when Wall Street
was generally regarded as the business
barometer of the country, but that time
has passed. Then stock speculation was
| more of a pastime than at present. 1t
was largely the surplus money of men
engaged in what we are pleased to re-
gard rs legitimate business enterprises
which found its way into the monetary
on all the proportions of a gigantic bust
ness, having its own place in the world
Of activity outside of and apart from
other interests. At the present time
| stock spectators can come and go and
| even railroads rise and fall as IA result
Of wild cat schemes without materially
influencing other business and financial
| interests.
The people of the United States have
had convincing demonstration of the
gulf separating Wall Street and business
in general during the last few months.
a comparison of fifty of the leading
stocks during the high water mark in
1902 and the rectnt low mark shows that
the owners of these stocks have suffered
| from depreciation to the enormous sum
| of $l.302 5oS, rs In spite of this gigantic
| loss In nifty of the leading stocks, bust
ness in general has continued to de
gree that makes it possible even now for
bankers to inquire whether or not our
present prosperity" is to continue in
definitely.
1t will be interesting, and perhaps pro-
losses in detail. Amalgamated copper
dropped from 70 in 1902 to As in round
numbers in 1908. and inasmuch as the
stock outstanding aggregates sl53, ss7 800
the depreciation In this one stock alone
was s46,55l. Os9. One of the most note
worthy and in some respects most unac-
countable slumps was in the stock of the
Chicago and Northwestern railroad. OF
which there is outstanding s4s 49,, 100 In
1902 this stock reached high mark OF
FL, whereas in the recent drop it depre-
cated to 1862 5-S, showing a loss of los 3-S
and making the total depreciation in this
one stock s52, 1853, OS3. drop from 10 tc
119 in the stock of the Pennsylvania to.
tai outstanding stock of sec 1906 500 repre-
sents total depreciation of the enor
nous sum Of sll3,749,l 66 New York Cen,
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23
Historical Work Competed.

With the fourth volume, just issued
the Hon. l.. +. Wilbur's history of Yer
mont has reached its conclusion. al
though he states that there is material
enough for another volume of great in
terest, and it is hoped that some one will
undertake its writing" Mr.. Wilbur has
done so well with the four volumes he
has given to the public that he is in d
position to do this work to better advan-
tage than could any one else ondeavoring
to supplement his labor Not Il little of
the necessary material must be within
his reach, and inasmuch as the fifth vol
ume would cover the latter part of the
nineteenth century it would necessarily
include many matters that are not now
gathered in any historical work. 1t is
obvious, therefore, that fifth volume
would involve a large amount of work
of research and collection of data pre-
paratory to the actual work of writing.
The opening chapters of the fourth vol
umc of Mr.. Wilburs history deal with
politics and political parties in Vermont,
and he brings to light a number of in
teresting facts in connection with politi-
cal strife In our State which are not
familiar to the general public. If any
reader is imbued with the idea that mod
ern political contests in the Green Noun
tam State arc characterized by unparal-
olled bitterness, he has only to turn to
this volume to learn of the acrimonious
strife incidental to our carly elections.
There are chapters devoted to banks
and especially to what is known as the
Vermont State Bank" and the manage
ment Of currency; to sketches Of the lives
and administrations of the first 10 gov
errors of the State; to the causes of
the Civil War and the part Vermont SOL
diers took in that struggle. The author
says that he has been limited to the
main facts in the war for the preserva-
ton of the Union by the necessity of
avoiding "a too voluminous description,
and for more detailed accounts of the
part taken by Vermont soldiers he re-
fers to the History of Vermont in the
| Civil War"
In the remaining chapters of the work
| the author treats of some of Vermont S
! leading industries; gives sketches OF
some of Vermonts pioneers and states
the changes of the names and jurisdic-
| ton of many of Nermonts towns and
| cores. This volume brings the history OF
the State down to the close of the Civil
| War, Except in a few instances where
| it was necessary to treat the topic I'M
der consideration down to a more recent
date"
Mr.. Wilbur has put a large amount OF
time and money into the preparation OF
this work, and the history brings into
convenient form for reference as we'll as
general reading a large volume of i'm
portant matters connected with the for
I nation of our State and with its growth
and development.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23

trail dropped from 1es rs to 113 Ia, the
depreciation on s132 900 of stock repre-
senting a loss of no less than s73,56i, 0G0.
This list might be continued indefinitely
up to the fifty limit and it would be the
same story varying only in degree in a
general way with the amount of stock
outstanding.
There was time when slump of this
general character would have precipi-
tated a wholesale and gigantic financial
panic; but these results in the stock mar
ket are now discounted in advance and
business and industry continue on their
way undisturbed save in the enforcement
of the necessity Of care and conserva-
tism In operation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23
New Wireless Methods.

Nothing could give the public better
idea of the marvellous progress that is
being made in connection with the de-
velopment of the electric appliances than
the announcement that Marconi has dis
covered a new principle in wireless tole-
graphy and has perfected an instrument
which will enable HIM to dispense with
the high towers for transmitting mes
saGes long distances, but as a result Of
weeks comparatively speaking since the
wireless telegraph company We're busy
erecting masts for use IN sending mes
sages long distances. but as "a result of
Narconis discovery practically all of
the old apparatus will be discarded at the
transatlantic stations and new and sim
pier machines substituted
The electric wizard has devised a means
of the water: and his signals will now
go skipping from wave to wave thousands
of miles across the sea. As a result of
this discovery messages can be sent from
\ table having no elevation whatever
md it can readily be understood that the
utility to substitute his system for the
all masts will not only result in a large
aiminution in expense but will also in
crease the convenience of handling mes
nges.
The announcement of this wonderful dis
rovery by Marconi suggests the probabli-
ty that the world is on the eve of still
other remarkable developments in the
field Of electricity, and in view of the
speedy transformation following the per-
fecting of Marconi's original apparatus
nc one will have the hardihood to pre-
dict what new and startling developments
may not be early forthcoming.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY
The Hon Frank PIun,lcy on the Situa-
tiOn in Venezuela.
(F'rom the Ludlow Tribune.)


The editor of the Tribune has received
letter from Frank Plumley, umpire of
the British Venezuelan and Netherlands
Venezuelan mixed land commission sta
toned at Caracas, Venezuela. In re-
gard to the present situation, Mr.. Plum
ley says. under date of juno y:
The revolution in the West, as it is
called, being that part near Lake Mara
caibo. is ended, and General Matos, the
leader of the revolutionists. and his i'm
mediate generals have fed the country.
But in the extreme East, being the state
or section about Ciudad Bolivar. on the
Orinoco, the revolutionists are in charge
of that section and have been collecting
the customs at that port; but indications
arc that there is to be an immediate at
tack upon the revoutionists in that sec
ton by the government forces. We live
Just opposite the barracks, and yester-
day we were informed that twelve car
loads of ammunition went out, and this
morning GOO troops left the city. The
destination of both ammunition and men
is supposed to be that part of the coun-
try where this revolution is in prog
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23
MEANING OF CHRISTIAN NAMES.
From Chicago Tribune)

Susan is Hebrew. a Lily.
Alma is Latin the Kindly.
Guy is French, the Leader
Margaret is Greek a Pearl
Job is Hebrew. the Mourner
Rachel is Hebrew, the Lamb.
Paul is Latin, the Small One.
Edwin is Saxon, "A Conqueror.
Lionel, Latin. is Little Lion.
Clara is Latin. the Bright One
Hugh is Dutch, the Lofty Man.
Adcline is German, the Princess.
Martin is Latin, the Martial One.
Gilbert is Saxon, Bright as Gold.
Jacob is Hebrew. the Supplanter
Lucius is Latin. the Shining one
Ernest is Greek. the Serious One.
Peter is of Latin origin. the Rock.
Eunice is Greek, the Fair Victory.
Florence is Latin. the Blooming one.
Leonard German name. is Lionlike.
Ruth is Hebrew. and means Beauty.
Sophia is Greek, and means Wisdom.
Arahella is Latin, the Beautiful Altar
Sarah, Hebrew name, means Princess
Rosamond is Saxon, the Rose of Peace
Caesar, Latin name. means Hairy Man
Agatha is a Greek name, the Good one
James is of Hebrew origin, the Be
CUTLER.
Ursula, Latin name, means a She Bear
Isaac. a Hebrew name. means Laugh
ter
oliver is of Roman origin, an Olive
Tree.
Lucy is the feminine of the Latin Lu.
cus.
Edith and Editha are Saxon, Happi-
ness.
Douglas is Gaelic signifying Dark
Gray
Daniel is Hebrew, meaning God is
Judge.
Keturah. Hebrew name, means In
ceuse.
Meredith, is Celtic, the Roaring of the
Sea.
Esther is a Hebrew word meaning
Secret.
Dagmar is German. the Joy OF the
Danes.
Agnes, is OF German origin. the Chaste
One.
Moses. a Hebrew name. means Drawn
Out.
Matthew, Jewish name, signifies A
Gift.
RoXana is a Persian name. the Day
Dawn.
Harold the Champion, is of Saxor
origin.
Huldah. from tho Hebrew, means 6
Weasel.
Naomi is Hebrew name, the Allur
ing One.
Eugenia and Eugene are French, Vel
Born.
Constantine is Latin, signifying tbs
X esolute.
catherine. a Greek name means tbs
Pure One,
Deborah is of Hebrew descent, signi
fying a Bee.
Dorcas is from the Greek, signifyinl
Wild Rose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23
OUT IN COLORADO.

In the good old summer time,
In the good old summer time,
Where the snowhirds sing and the chill
hlalns sting
In the good old summer time.
Where the cool brooks flow
Through the banks of snow
And bahhle like Limerick rhyme,
And our noses blush like a hOhtail flush
In the good old summer time,
Denver Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-23
Burlington
Savings Bank
INCORPORATED ts47.
Deposits July 1, 1905 $8,632,7to 80
Surplus. ......... 42o, 10000
Premium. ....... 7S,742. O.
Total Assets. ...... 80, 13t,453. 81
TRUSTEES,
CHAs. p. SMITH, HENRY GRE1RE.
s. 50, 1914
TRUSTEES,

J. l.. BARSTOW, A. G. PIERCE.
WILLARD CRANE, HENRY WELLS.
F. w. WARD.
Deposits made during the first Tour
business days of the month draw interest,"
from the first. If made afterward interest,"
VIII commence the first of the following
month.
Interest will be credited to depositors
January and July I, compromising WV
a year. There are no stockholders III ,ilia
pank. All earnings, less expenses peio,ie
TO depostors. The rate of interest az
Ponds upon the earnings but the law fxeT
the rate that any savings bank III 'n1
state can pay at not to exceed three ai!u
ohc-halt per cent. per annum, un,li 10
surplus reaches ten per cent. OF us uo
posts when special dividend Is pro-
vidcd for
All taxes in this state arc paid ny the
bank on deposits of 5000 or less Depos-
IT'S are received in sums from 81 TO S='V'
ana no interest Will be paid on any sum
in excess of this amount, except on ''o-
posts Ivy widows, orphans, admln's'r"'
tors. executors, guardians, charltaple or
RELIGIOUS institutions or or trust luhuS
deposited by order of the court.
No money loaned to any officer or trus-
tee of the bank
CHARLES T. SMITH, President
FREDERICK w WARD. Treas
+. S. ISHAM, Assistant Treasurer
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