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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

4 CuEI0Us SToRY.-Ou and about State
street for q few days past. there has been in
circulation "a queer story. The parties al
luded 10 therein are the cashier and some of
the officers Of suburban banking iu~titu-
ton; and the narrative, as learned. is %
this effect Some years ago q friend of the
cashier aforesaid brought O. the hank q
government bond valued az 81 900. besides
one OF two Others u the denomination Of
500 each. and left them for Saie-keepiug
Punctual.y. a. the interest fell due. De made
his appearance ~ the counter. and re-
ceived his coupons. bringing them info Bl~-
ton TO be cashed Matters have continued
in this way until January last. when. for
some reason or other. the coupon Wa, not
received. 4 visit o. the hank resulted in
statement from the cashier 20 the effect that
the bond had probably been mislaid, or,
perhaps 1t had accidentally dropped into
the waste basket, and been sold with other
old paper. Naturally enough the owner of
the bond inquired the name of the purchas-
er, and. being told, he visited that iudivid-
ual. His visit. however. proved Of nOeffect
lie then returned 70 the cashier. land asked
him If il was his general custom u leave
private securities about the counter In such
a way thar they We're likely 70 be dropped
upon the floor and swept up. % which il
was replied that the bank was not response
bic for the loss of individual securities left
in its care, and that, therefore, ii was posi-
bic that they might sometimes have been
neglected. still further research has since
been made, the result of which. Il is stated.
has shown that other securities 10 the value
of $50, 600 are missing from the same bank.
and that some of them were the individual
property of few of the directors. The
matter is still under Investigation, and it Is
probable that the exact condition of affairs
in the bank aforesaid VIII soon De made
pubhc.-B00aa TrqrHr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

I.54 to II cents per mile. while local
freights have varied from Ell TO 10 cents.
These charges, however, include the cost OF
handling in each case; the average charge
for hauling each ton Of freight one mile has
been PSI cents. 1t is satisfactory to know
that the increase in freight tonnage has
been largely due TO the increased volume OF
western produce seeking shipment to Europe;
Massachusetts, Railroad Commissioners
Rannrf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

An ENGLIsHwoMAN' EXPERIENCE IN An
AMERICAN SLEEPING CAK.-Journeying to
Boston from Washington, the authoress had
her berth made into e bed, and, diyesting
herself Of her outer garments. retired be-
hind the curtain, and sleptuntil daybre ak.
. knew she proceeds, ." that at each
end Of the sleeping-car there was toilet
room, with marble basins and washing para
phernalia. lput my head out between the
opening Of the curtain 10 see if the place
was unoecupied, when, to my amazement.
what should meet my eye, all the way up
and down the narrow corridor, but stock
inged-nO, mean sOeked-feet struggling
into boots of the most decidedly masculine
persuasion. As | was contemplating the
possibility of threading my way through
this novel, living hedge, l came to the
knowledge that | was the only lady in the
car, and that, unknown and unprotected. |
had been passing the night in the most ig-
no-ant and reckless security with shout 20
men In any other country, this discovery
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

would have been horrifyiug in itself, and
extremely disagreeable in its results but
short as my experience of American chivalry
had been, it was quite sufficient for me to
know that had absolutely nothing to feel
uncomfortable about. Most Of the gentle
men did me the honor to ignore my presence
completely, thereby making me feel very
much assured those that did not neither
stared nor spoke but, as the train slacken-
ed at the Jersey City station, two of them
helped me down the steps Of the platform,
and, one taking my shawls and the other
my handbag, said, Allow me, madam, to
see You to the ferry whittier they accom-
panied me. and bowed themselves off.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07
Vaccination


What vile illumination
j. this awful vaccination
Half the arms Of half creation
Must he scarifed and sore
Mine is itching. swelling. aching,
fortunes new forever making.
And ] wonder. q. l. il takingt"
And murmur, IS What bore"
Not word or sign ofpity
Can find in all the city.
Every fool who would be witty
Makes remarks about my arm
Some with hearts than iceberg colder,
In their malice growing holder,
Seize me roughly by the shoulder.
Just TO laugh at my alarm.
Every mortal is my foemRni
sympathy l win from no man,
But with courage truly Roman
Bear NY misery alone
Every one who cOmeth n "a me
Finds some way 10 tease and ny ut
Poking. rubbing, jostlin- by me-
Wondering how cross I've sIo"A-
Shade OF Jenner. long departed
Had your arm SO ached and sinArteo,
Less severe and softer treated
You'd have been in life below.
Had you known this pam distressing
Which the world Is al contessing,
You'd have LEFT some milder blessing
With . little less Of woe.
Life becomes but void and frightful.
Horrid visions fl my night full
Even smallpox seems delightful.
Matched against this little sore.
Would that ! were dead or dying,
Passed beyond this torture trying,
To some home Of angels hieing
hhere they vacclnate no more.
Boston Commonwealth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

The rumseller has no more rights than
other men. He has no right to interfere
with the rights Of other persons. The
drinker has, 50 has his wife, 50 has hischild:
they and all persons not proved guilty of
crime have right to life. liberty and the
pursuit othappiness. Therumsellers trade
shortens life and the life sacrificed bv this
trathc he cannot recall He deprives his
customer of MS ilibOrty Of his power Of To-
comoti0n. even. How can the drunkard :
wife and the drunkard's child pursue hap
pineSs, while drunkenness turns their home
into hell and the husband and father into a
tend? Have we. the people, no right to
prohibit this state of society? Let prohi-
6ltlon cut of the rum trade.-Nationql
Temperance Advocate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

A lively scene took place Saturday in the
House between Farnsworth, of Illinois, and
Platt, q. H. of Virginia. Farnsworth
has lately made himself conspicuous for
fighting all the jobs in which he and his
friends are not interested, and casting out
nasty insinuations against his personal
opponents, chief among whom is General
Butler, who looks upon Farnsworth as little
better than humbug. During the debate
on the appropriation for public buildings,
Farnsworth spoke of granite rings. and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

A Coon RErLY.-The English infdel, Mr..
Bradlaugh, at the conclusion Of lecture.
called upon any person to reply 10 his argu-
ments. An English paper thus tells what
resulted from the invitation 4 collier
rose, and spoke somewhat as follow, .
Master Bradlaugh, me and my mate Jim
were both Methodys, till one of these inf
de. chaps cam this way. jim turned inf
del. and used to badger me about attending
prayer meetings but one day in the pit a
large cob Of coal came down upon Jim :
yead. Jim thought he was killed. and. ali.
mon bat he did holler and crv to Coo. -
Then turning to Mr.. Bradlaugh. with a
knowing look, he said " Young men.
there now't like cobs Of coal for knocking
inhdelity out Of man
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

This r0at formed by the consolidation OF the ST.
Louis and : .uta-easteru. the Evansville Heuder-
son. and Nashv ie. and The FL -oielt and keutud
Railroads, ana j. Che shortest aud best posi- tilg
route from ST. Louis and CHICAGO O. NtsHyIILE
MONTGONfHY. ATLANTA. MACON. MOBILE. SARAN-
Nah. and CHARLESTON. Its superstructure and
equipment are unsurpassed by any ia the West.
ITS MONTHLY EARNINGS HAVE. SINCE
THE CONSOLIDATION. ALREADY REACHED
An AVERAGE OF sl17nii. AND ARE AMPLE
TO OPERATE THE ROAD AND PAY THE IN
TEREST ON TIE ENTIRE BONDED DEBT.
Three hundred and frye Git miles OF this road
are completed and fully ecu pped TIE couso. dated
Bonds ssued 40 the rate % $1,000 per 10 lie for
the purpose u. making o. single debt completn =
branches and supplying ecu pmeut O. meet the
r4p -.nfrel- ns business clhh.fu have been
sold. and offer limited number at 80 AND
ACCRUED Interest N CURRENCY.
The st. Louis Bord of Trade recently passed
series ui resolut .u- express ing the opinion THAT
THIS WILL HrroWF UNE ur rHr LEST PAYING LINES
LEADING OUT NT So LOUIS concentrating the
stockh0dcr- I'D the HUN0EAEIE ASD ABLE NAV
AGENENr of Iur PROPERTY. express NJ The belief
d" that THE SECURITY OFFERED HY rHE CuN~uLinATrn
MORTGAGE BONDS TU rHE AMNIN Mt OF lfunI PER
MILE is GOOD. AND RECOMMENDING THEM
WITHOUT HESITATION A. An INVESTMENT
- CAPITALISTS HuTH At HONE AND ABROAD
We uahes.tat-u-ly recommend these Bonds as I'D
uuexceYtionahie Railway security.
Ful particulars tu-u She'd, upon appl cation. by
WINsLoW d WILSON.
Moo William St. New Yorl.
G.. " WOODHOUSE
Cashier Merchants National Bank
burlington, VI
Feb 2s-wtc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

WHr Should HE NOT RE MAD.-The De-
troit frls Press relates an incident which
occurred on the return ofan excursion party
from that city. Soon after the boat left
Toledo. the steward was approached hv an
excited individual, who asked him if he was
the captain. The steward replied in the
negative. at the same time giving his rank.
Have you the power 10 pat man out Of
the cabin inquired the stranger. d" Well.
yes if be is diSorieriy. ] have. replied
the steward. Well. sir. look in here and
see them. viii you?'' said the stranger.
leading said official round TO the door. The
steward looked in upon the motley group,
and replied that he saw nothing out Of the
way. You don't eh D.? Don't You see a
nan in there hugging woman 30 &c Well.
yes. replied the steward - but what Of
thar ? Hash I a fellow q right TO embrace
his wife? - That's what1 want You 10
run him out for, replied the stranger.
dancing around; " that my wife. and I've
stood it 50 long that I've got mad l''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

No CHANCE.-S0me days ago a man ac-
| cust0med TO travel. ard one who under
stands how 10 get cat Of a tight place. took
! the train at Detroit for Rochester His
| p0cket-b0ok was pretty fat-nothing in it
TO defray expenses for some days 10 come out
a ten dollar bill. He must keep moving
or else he would find himself bankrupt in
strange city. Standing in the depot and
looking at the train which was leaving. his
| eye fell on the placard. - This ear for
Rochester without change An idea,
which never occurred to him before, al
though he had seen a like piece Of paste
board a thousand times. came into his head
Tie stepped on board the car, took a seat
and sustained himself in a most upright and
dignifed position. The signal was given
for the train to start. Ont Of the depot. it
passed in a few moments along throu Oh the
suburbs Of the city, and then the conductor
announced his appearance hy the word
" Tickets Passengers began fumbling
for their little pieces Of paper Or overhaul
ing their wallets for the fare. Our dirni-
fed passenger never made a move. The con-
ductor approached, and said shortly and
quickly. "1icketsi" No attention riyen
by cool passenger Conductor, with
sharp look-Nour ticket. sir Cool gentle
man-Have none. C0n.-Then III take
your fare. Cool gent-Can't pay it. Con-
Do you expect to ride without paying for
it p Cool gent-Hes. sir. Con.-Tell me
why. Cool gent-Your advertisement saws
so. Con.-Where? Cool gent-That pla-
card on the ear says, - This train to R0ch-
ester without change" The conductor.
with look of astonishment at the mdivid-
ual's assurance iand cheek, passed him
with smile, thinking to himself. this Is
new wrinkle in the confidence dodge
Rochester Democrat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

How SOM of Is WoEE-A writer In the
Providence Jau-sa' says
This Is the way We are hurled through
the world, and some Of Us out Of it. \
man pulse is at eighty, the blood leapins
to his brain from excitement or pressure Of
business or duty be rushes % his office
without pause or let-up he PUSHES through
the day, the constant calls upon his atten
ton give him no respite the time flies,
night comes. the day is over. be retires 10
his home, eats hurriedly. with brain whirl-
ing he goes to bed. losses all night in fever
ISL dreams. awakes in the morning weary
and worn. the old stimulus is applied. the
calls upon bis time and attention come in
troops, be does not pause 10 think of the
strain and thus 1t goes on. day after dav.
month after month. year after Year. until
there comes flash, something snaps. then
sudden darkness. the lamp has gone out.
the end has come, and it is only noon. This
Is the way We live. merchants. mauuiaciur-
ers. doctors, lawyers. ministers. editors.
students. all , We heed no warning, cem-
rades in the ranks fall by our side and in
front of US, we march on over them-t0 fall
ourselves. Thank God. the summer and
vacation are coming. they are Just ahead Of
rs, when the weary, aching head can find
little rest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07
NOTICE.

T FIREMAN. has moved into his New Store on
i !. the East side OF Church St, four doors north
Of Stanton House and is ready 10 do. in the usual
workmanlike manner, all kinds % Repairing Of
Watches Clocks. Jcwelry. etc. He will also keep
for sale a variety o.. Watches, Clocks Chains, Gold
and Silver Rings, SpectHcrs etc.
Mr.. Fireman. is very thankful for past avors, and
hopes % merit the continuance and increase Of pub
lie patronage
Watch work most faithfully attended to.
Dec ll-fdtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

RAILROAD EXPENSES PER MILE, AND
FAREs.-Tbe cost Of running a train one
mile in Massachusetts, for the past year has
not averaged over SI.l0, but owing to diff
ferent methods Of accounts the average
stated cost per train mile Is Sl.3I. ofwhich
maintenance of permanent way, including
repairs Of road, buildings, bridges, iron
etc, amounted TO 50 , cents, traffic expenses,
including fuel, salaries, repairs Of rolling
stock, oil and waste. ETC.. to STA cents. and
taxes and miscellaneous items amounted to
IA cents. The cost Of fuel was I7.3 cents
per train mile. repairs of locomotives were
go cents. repairs CT passenger ears
Is cents, repairs Of freight cars 15.6
cents, oil and waste was 10 cents. On
the other hand the gross earnings on
each passenger train were Sl.67 per mile,
and upon freight train Sl.Ss; while the
average gross income on each train was
Sl.sl per mile, and the net earnings were
80 cents. Meanwhile the average number
OF passengers to each train was 6s, and the
average number of tons of freight was g.
In order, however, TO transport this amount
Of paying freight, it would seem that the
corporations draw, including their locomo-
tives, no less than 69,tons Of dead weight
OF rolling stock for each passenger and three
tons for each ton of freight, so that the
average amount received for hauling loaded
freight trains, including both dead and pay
ing weights, does not appear to exceed
seven mills per ton per mile. The aver
age fare charged per mile, on all the roads.
was 2.426 cents, ranging from pa mills per
mile for season-ticket passengers for long
distances, to Az cents per mile for single
trip passengers, on certain branch roads.
Upon through freights no general average
can be named, but these have ranged from
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

I'VE Subscriber offers for sale, his house and
i fifteen acres Of choice land, situated In the
ts-irIHg ritqgs Of Lebanon. y. n. The house is iu
good repair and convenient for two families. Also
two large barns and other out buildings. This prop
erty is very desirable Tor any mechanic being
situated near SD many kinds o. shops employing
large number %. men. Any one wishing TO purchase
or exchange f1r property 10 this vicinity VIII DO
well 90 callou A. F. HODGES.
Essex Junction. VI.
raL 1- r--1 l-,rIrr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07
DIAMOND SPECTACLEs

4he great merit ~ the Diamond Spectacles over
az others from the fact that tine Lenses are cum
P-,et pi minute Crystals melted by fusion By o.
hl iet-s Inc crystalline structure removed from
we lens thereby preventing polarization Of -ht
y tle eyes II is the poles OF l-ht produced
allt 1ie eyes IN all other glasses that cause tie
tired feeling many experience in us.r- r.asr -ree-
iaeles. The Diamond lenses are tho coolest o. t1e
eye o. al Others h4V NJ been found "a test NJ 81 Oh
tle poiariscope o. contain 1 percent. less ear rls
tnan any other glass Also. the Diamond Spectae.es
Win double lens. flr those requiring near focus .r
reading, and slant focus for looking %
No peddlers employed. The Diamond trade marx
Is on every pair % spectaclos and eve glasses
Protected hy letters patent.
For sale only by
c. " WINGATE.
$ IN Of the Golden Eagle.
Nov f-de0d6Wly
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-. LOUIS q

% YEAR q PER CENT. WITH SINKING FUND
or . PER CENT OF GROSS EARNINGS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

An EXPERIENCED CHEESE MAKER 70 take
"A charge Of factory next season. One that can
come well recommended No other need apply.
Address WM. COOLEY,
Feb e-w4w Waterbury Vt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

C.SO WILL BE PAID to any Rheumatic subject
tNCO who aftersgiving HILLS RHEUMATIC Pills
a fair trial is not cured. are made from the most
harmless roots. Cure sick headache, and ant-bil-
ious, and the best purgHtive Pills in the market
Whoiesaled BY Wells Richardson Co. Vincent
Tan, Agents Price y cents a Box. o. A Hill,
Proprietor, Portland, Me.
Dec s-E3m
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07
HOTEL AND FURNITURE
At AUCTION.

AT CLARENDON SPRINGS. Vt.
T'HE GREEN MOUNTAIN HOUSE At Clarendon
Il Springs. VI, VIII be sold at Auction D. the
b Shesf bidder vi thout reserve. "Wednesday March
18th, 1873, at u clock noon, the Bardwe House
Rutland The purchaser can have the furniture, i
he wishes t. AZ an appraisal.
The Hotel j. pleasantly located in o beaut lul
valley. three les from West Rutland Vt Il con
tains thirty-fve rooms. The furniture Is nearly
new. and comprises everything for carry NJ on the
establishment. The Hotel has an excellent repu-
ION, and a very good class Of regular visitors
The premises can be examined at any time previous
10 the sale.
Terms Of sale for the house, 500 cash, and the
balance on one, two and three years.
JOHN FLA66
Feb 2J-deodAw3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-07

very year Increases the popular.-- CO tlis VI T.
e5le tar Preparation. which j due f- r1--l. a-7e
pc can assure our old patrons that E. IS s1r- 10 ID
20 p. d = standard and il is the CD ~ rll a'z
"a perfected prepa-a1i9n flr rez-c-r- ca - a1i
lid HAIR % is youthful cllor. r1l-.l- F.. Ga.
estes ana s--kel The scs-p, by itsuze, becomes
t---e --q clean IL removes al e--r--1r= an c-r-
18Th e11 ay -ts tonic p-011r. es u-va-ts Tie --
-l- ----l- o4l 2s < sl-ilu---es lu1 n0-rlz-es
s.IH GER IN badness e -esr1rc= the cG
s2nfs O. tfe-r normal VII or and VII create F.. nv
80 q eAlePt n extreme old age i i lLa o. e
ecc nom ga Hair Dress ever used IS it rer1 res
ever 7p-lcatlons, and gives the hair suleul d.
s-7ssy appearanee- a. A Hayes. ~ T.. Suite As
aa4er az AA-sse TITS, says The constt uelts are
pure and carefully selected for excellent Qua. ~
purposes"
sod ly Al t-u---st. arf s.-l.-s N --.l..--..
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MASON & HunN ORGAN CO.

.-i FREMONT St- Boston % -.- .I-e E.
Au-E. -falc -- Adams So. tl'--.
TEL .----4a-.
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q. DITSON d CO. 0T-- these new.
genial Juvenile S.R- Books o. tAe public. bell,
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Darlington. Jan. 31-wG
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G.. ". WOODHoUSE.
Cashier Merchants National Bank,
Burlington, Vt.
Feb 2s-wtr
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3. -C2E = 80
Jan g. is--d-vt
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-06-28
La:ast News.

Memphis. June 2J.-Tcn chol-
ara iutermrnts yesterday. Wealth
or clear and hot ..
81. Lonis. June 25.-Mr. Rad
dc of Burlington, shot two men
ami killed a third with dubbed
gun: they were robbers.
Havana. June a, via Key
West, June 25.-The yellow fe-
yer centiuues. with undated VIC
lence: aIarge per centage of the
cases prove fatal.
Washington, June IA fatal
case of cholera is reported from
Georgetown, in this district, the
victim being a lady.
Memphis, June 10. The weather
vas again hot and sultry, and
contrary to the general eNpecta-
lion, the cholera is again increaS-
ing. There were 50 deaths to day,
10 of which were from cholera.
Nashville, June 19.-The deaths
trom cholera during the day were
twenty negroes and four whites.
Weather considered much more
favorable today than Wednes-
aay.
New York, June pa Little
Rock letter dated the 10Th, SAYS
rains have follen necessarily for
forty-six days, inundating the low
lands and praries and utterly
running the cotton crop along the
Memphis and Little Rock Rail.
road.
New Orleans, June 2I.-Flour
dull: treble Sc 80 ats OC; family
9a 10. Corn yellow mixed SIC:
white mixed 5Sc and white 59c.
Oats dull at 41c. Bran dull 65c.
DN salt meats dull; shoulders &c.
Bacon dull at = at 95c for rib
and clearsides. Hams I3t at lie.
Lard dull tierce 81 at 81 keg % at
Zoe. Coffee duh Is at 10. Gold
ll5t. Cotton dull; sales 500 bales;
good ordinary 152; low middlings
Tx at Is; middlingS is: middling
Orleans 1SB: receipts al bales:
exports TO liverpool 2,33S, stock
on hand 81 1874.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-06-28
TAX NOTICE.
May 81, 1873.

TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
I can make no promises as to extern
i sion of time for collection of taxes
now due TO any one. Iwish all par
ties to distinctly understand that l
shall Use no Partially. Taxes that
are due must be paid Immediately, or
/ shall proceed rs the law directs. /
am determined to do my duty, ire
spective OF the numerous and annoy
ing appeals for further time. wish
this to be understood as fair warning
To all who wish to save cost, &c.
All persons who fail to give in their
Assessments by the 10th of uly. will
be assessed from the rolls or by other
information. -... 4"
}. G.. HEAD, Tax Collector.
! MAY 81, 1873.