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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

PERPETUAL MoTIoS. -'' After fourteen
years of research and experiment, y New
Yorker, who has been interviewed by the
correspondent of Chicago paper, thinks
he has succeeded in getting power out of
nothing that is, perpetual motion. \ lit
tie machine, about as big as mans fist,
which is 80 abstemiOus that it only requires
ad occasional thimble-full Of cold water and
feeds itself, produces eight hundred reyolu-
tions per minute. and is said to possess two
and a half horsepower No fire, chemi-
Gals, electricity or other mode Of motion
was used, the machine made its own power
and didn't ask cent for it. The story
further goes that the inventor has sold the
right for 81 800 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

GREAT TnRoUCH RALRoAD LINE FROM
BoSToN TO CmcAGo.-The Boston Board OF
Trade are now considering the old scheme
of Boston and Chicago railroad. The pro-
posed line is to be made up of the Fitchburg
Vermont and Massachusetts,, Massachusetts
Central, Troy and Greenfield, Troy and
Boston, Boston, HoOsac Tunneland Albany.
the Shore line and Michigan Central rail-
roads. 4 comparison made between this
route and that by the Hudson River, New
York Central, Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern, shows difference in the interest
account of s., SIS, ,455 in favor of the
HooSac Tunnel line.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

The parliament of the Province of Quebec
has granted aid to the section of the Port
land and Ogdensburg Railroad running
through that Province, to the amount Of
81, 800 per mile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

The total losses are estIma ted at a million
of dollars. The losses Of Mr.. Barnum, who
at present is in New Orleans, are estimated
to-day by his treasurer at 100000, on
which there Is an insurance of $4,000.
About SD. 900 was expended recently IN
reconstracting the building. The natural
history collection it is claimed, was the
most valuable in this country. The glraifes
burned cost $50 900, and were the only
ones in the country. The sea lions were
the only ones at present in the Uulted
States Mr.. Barnum gave employment to
$50 persons, 100 Of whom were employed IN
the areml department. None OF the horses
were hui ned, As they are stabbed IN
Thirteenth street One elephant belonging
to George F. Bailey circus, which was i'm
ported Ia i week, was also burned. The
wardrobes of the members of the company
were also burned The following were the
greatest loses James Melville, Dazelle x
Wilson. Washington Antonio, Augustus
Lee, Nadine Dockrill, Nile. Librach,
Philo Nathan and wife, and Bliss
Brothers. The following is Il list Of the
animals burned Four giraffes, two white
pslar bears. two monster sea lions, one
horned horse, seals, Alpine goat, ostrich,
pelicans, two Abyssinian lions, two Bengal
tigers, one Asiatic yak, one Gland, one
llama, leOpards, Serpents, apes, gOrlllas.
chacma, six camels, twelve dromedaries, ,one
elephant, the happy family and other minor
animals amounting to one hundred spe-
/ cimens.
I Mr.. T. Gr0te. whose whole stock Of ivory
/ has been destroyed, estimates his loss at
! $500 900. which is partly covered by an in
/ surance of Sli0, 900 in different companies.
| Messrs. jackson Il Co., dealers in fringes,
and Rierworth, piano string makers, who
occupy part of the same building, are also
! great sufferers The value of Grace Chapel
| Is variously estimated, but thelsss will not
probably be less than $50, 600. The dam
age to the Lawrence mansion is estimated at
| 50 900, and the loss ON the furniture s.,
600. {. {. Reed & Co.. dealers in var
nishes. lost their stock and fixtures. Miner,
| Stevens 4 Co., carriage mandatory, lost
$50, 900 OF $40, 900 worth of stock by the
| burning of the rear portion of their build
| ing f. G. Curley's carriage mandatory
on Thirteenth street was also slightly
| burned The Academy Of Music was at one
time in great peril. Many of the windows
are broken, and the doors are badly scorch-
ed. The rear of the houses on East Thir-
teenth street are also more or less injured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

SAD ACCIDENT AT WHITEHALL-On Thurs
day afternoon Russell Steers of Whitehall
went cunning after foxes, and having
reached the mountain was carrying his gun
at " secure arms, when the barrel slipped
from the stock and falling to the ground
exploded. The charge entered the right
leg at the knee, shattering it terribly Mr.
5. tainted and lay for some time uncon-
scious, but finally recovered from the swoon
aud crawled some distance to an elevation
where he cried for help \ Mr. Hunt heard
the cries and went to his assistance The
leg was amputated above the knee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

The LAST BoN Morn Eyarts. who
has been here with Gen. Gushing to settle
up the accounts, etc, of the Alabama
Claims Commission at Geneva, said some
very good things which received circulation,
and the following has found its way into
print Gen. Garfield was at dinner party
where Mr.. Evarts and Senator Casserly
were also guests, and he undertook to tell
the latter how n constituent of his, con-
nected with the press, came here, and
among other things undertook to describe
the Senator from California. The Journal
istic stranger entered the reporters gallery
to find much younger SOlon talking, and
supposing him to be Calif0rnia's represen-
tative, sent to his paper an elaborate de-
scription Of the Senator as being a dandi-
fed young man with his hair parted in the
middle As Senator Casserly has nothing
between his brain-pan and heaven but a
good-sized skating-rink, the laugh was gen.
eral until Mr.. Eyarts remarked, quietly.
Why, it was only the loss of syllable.
Instead OF being parted in the middle the
editorial man meant departed in the mid
die. Wash. Cor. Boston Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

A H0RRIBLE SroRY.-A dreadful accident
recently occurred in Providence, r. | Two
men named smith and Drew were employed
n Johnston as woodchoppers. Last sat
urday was a cold blowy day and the men,
while at work. kept up hot fire under a
large oyerhanging rock. By keeping a
brisk fire they warmed the rock itself and
thus by radiation secured a really warm
place. After work. as it Is supposed, they
went to the fire to warm themselves and have
smoke before going home. While they
were seated there the rock cracked and iell
over on them, and they were found under IT
On Monday. Smith was evidently killed on
the instant, but Drew had struggled to free
himself. He had reached his axe and chop
ped his own foot off, bat his body was still
held fast, and after vain efforts to get away
he had ended his struggles by cutting his
own throat with the axe. The rock was
probably as hot as it was heavy, and the
suffering Of the poor man must have been
beyond description. Smith, the one first
killed, had been in the army at various
times, had both legs and three ribs broken,
and had bullet in his body He was
& Thrown ont Of employment in Boston by the
IRE and seems all his life to have been one Of
rtune : victim. The whole story is as hor-
1iDie as can well be imagined.
-.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

The New England Society of New York
mad its sixty-seyenth annual dinner at Del.
monico's Monday evening" 7 for ion EiSsS.
C. Cowdin presided, anus sches were
made by Henry Ward Beecher, General
Sherman, William Cullen Bryant, Senator
Wilson, William NJ Eyarts and other emf
nent men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

New HAVEN MARKEr.-On Monday there
were shipped from this station 3 800 pounds
of butter, 3,462 pounds of poultry, $500
pounds of wool, 200 pounds of hides, 4
barrels of eggs. Butter firm at 25 to 81
cents, poultry Is to IS cents. wool So cents,
hides cents per pound. eggs 30 cents per
dozen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

To RoAsr GEESE AND Boiling
water should be poured all over, and inside
of a goose, or duck, before you prepare
them for cooking, to take out the strong oily
taste. Let the fowl be picked clean, and
wiped dry with cloth inside and out fill
the body and crop with stufhng if you
prefer not to stuff it put an onion inside /;
put it down to the FIRE, and roast it brown.
Ii will take absut two hours and half.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03


Hold on. Father Time, you are going too fast
Pray what Is your terrible strait,
You must be afraid that your mistress CT mid
VIII seold you for being too late.
Hold on YOU old spendthriit and anss er Inc this:
Does Mother Time loter about
To pick up your stitches, the best Of your richos
As fast a. YOU rayel them out
WHY couldn't you stop for an hour or two,
And give US a chance 10 take breath
And not 20 at this place, as If life were a race
And YOU must be in at the death.
Those dear little minutes are tired knew,
So long and stesdy they've run;
And the seconds-tiek, tick goes their swift double
quick
Are wishing the drill was most done.
No matter how early or late may toll
No matter how high may climb,
The day viii 90 ere my duties ere done
For can't get ahead OF old time
Then III not waste the m0menti 10y eouH'iN7 'DN
hours, I'D,
But III work and IN play win > ~
For how do ! know but to chaos eetF
II I'D Father Time should s'1i'N a'--
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

VERGENNEs Market Market on Satur-
day not very active. On Monday, 3,69l
pounds Of butter, and 6,739 of poultry
were shipped from this station. Butter
from 20 to 30 cents; poultry, 10 to 20 cents;
cheese, 10 cents; eggs, 30 cents; potatoes,
so cents; hay, SIG per ton; straw, Il per
ton
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCE. -- Some twelve
Years ago OF thereabOuts, th. MaipOle bank
of New Hampshire was broken open and
robbed of 81 900 One Max L. Shinborn
was arrested, tried. convicted and sentenced
to ten years in the State Prison at Concord
After serving nine months he made his es-
cape in very singular manner, it was be
lieved through the agency of the junior
warden of the prison, who was arrested on
suspicion, tried by jury and acquitted 1t
afterwards appeared that Max L. Shinborn
was no less parsonage than the notorious
RulOf, who was hung at Binghampton. y
Y, recently, for robbery and murder Dur
ing the construction of the vault of the
Adams National Bank, North Adams, this
same Ruloif alias Max L. Shinborn was seen
on the ground intently watching the maSous
upon two different occasions, By a New
Hampshire man who was present at the
trial Of Shinborn. This is stated to us as u
fact by the gentlemen who saw RuloT and
knew him, and whose word we cannot
doubt But for his untimely taking of
Rulof might possibly have tested the
strength of the vault Of the Adams National
Bank Rutland Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

Too TRuE.-We never pick up copy of
the Springfield Republican that does not
glow with self satisfaction or shine with its
own praises.-Philadelphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

You see that Thurlow Weed has given
up smoking, my son." remarked a gentle
man to his son. 90 Well, mean to do the
same, replied hopeful, g when reach his
age" The boy had read the newspapers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

Baroa Won Schwarzenboren is the name
of the unfortunate gentleman who is to
have charge of the fifty thousand babies
who are invited to contest for prizes at the
Vienna Exposition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

Horace Greeley had a most pertinent way
of putting things sometimes. A specimen
of his high attainments in the use Of Ian
guage is given in letter to a friend in
Chicago, who suggested an effort to divide
the colored vote of Illinois. Mr.. Greeley
said in reply: ''We can get no negro votes,
for several reasons. l. We have no money,
2. They do not believe we can succeed ).
They don't believe in us"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

With the cold weather the fire iend comes,
and his numerous rayages for the past two
days enhanced the suffering in many locali-
ties
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

Miss Luna f. Edson, niece of Gov Con-
verse, and for many years an inmate of his
family, died at Woodstock, Tuesday night
When Mrs. Converse died, recently Miss Ed
son was telegraphed to at this city where she
was the guest of DR.. W. II. Waters, and in
coming horne took cold, which caused her
death
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

An interesting case, bearing on the right~
and immunities Of reporters, has just been
decided in Chicago Three reporters of
city papers were in gambling house when
it was entered by the police, and were taken
nto custody with others. In defence they
claimed that they were not there As game
sters or as ordinary spectators, but in the
discharge of their duties They had heard
of the intentions of the police, and wanted
to describe the descent fIom actual observa-
ton On the other hand, one Of the Off
GERS swore that he saw one of the reporters
handling some of the chips used in gam
bling. This statement was cOntradicted by
several witnesses The justice before whom
the case was tried held that reporters were
valuable public servants, To whom certain
privileges and immunities were granted by
common consent. They were allowed to 90
where no one else was admitted. In his
opinion. neither the spirit nor the letter OF
the law had been violated by the accused,
and he therefore ordered their uncondition-
al discharge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

FAIRFAx-The exhibition given at In-ti-
tute Hall, Friday evening, Dec. 10, by the
Social Circle of the First Baptist church and
congregation, was a success in every res
pect and elicted the highest appreciation
and praise from all The programme was
well arranged and well carried out.
Among the exercises, which We're of a yari-
ed and pleasing character, was included the
tw0-act temperance drama entitled " The
Last Loaf an allegory entitled " Light
hearts Pilgrimage charade in three
scenes, an old folks pantomime, " Selec-
tionS from Madam Jarley'> Celebrated Col
lection Of wax statuary, etc, etc, the
whole being interspersed with an excellent
paper, songs. literary exercises, and music
by the Westford Cornet Band. who did
themselves great credit and reflected much
honor upon their skill and attainments and
also received a public vote Of thanks The
total receipts were Ss6.65, which viii 60
toward purchasing an organ for the church
On the evening Of the 18th inst, Prof. G..
H. Perkins of the [. Y. NJ, delivered the
first of his winter course of lectures on
Natural History AZ Institute Chapel His
subject was Birds" The next lecture
occurs January 7th. and viii be upon the
same topic
Harmon Warren OF this town, killed a
calf six months old. the 2lst inst, which
weighed 2g7 pounds after being dressed
Next?
Weekly singing schools are in prl sres- At
the New Hampton Institution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

Gov. English of Connecticut has given the
Yale Law School Library $4,000 endow-
ment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

In reference to the speakership Of the
Forty-Third Congress, Forney's Press says Z;
'' Mr. Blaine, admirable presiding officer
that he Is, xill not have walk over in the
race for the speakership Of the forty-third
Congress. Mr.. Wheeler Of New York, Is
talked of as candidate, and Horace May
nard the wheel-horse Of the southern repub-
licans, will be made strong one. An ei-
fort is being made by the southern repre-
sentatiyes to have the Pennsylvania and In
diana delegations unite on him. This may
be successful, and if it j. the struggle Will
be decided against Mr.. Blaine Mr.. May
nard is radical among radicals and a
staunch champion Of protective policy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

1t has beca announced that 4 new ar
rangement for the carriage Of packages,
etc. from the Capitol To the Printing OF
fee at Washington Is now being put into
effect. The new process of transportation
consists Of apneumatic tube through which
spheres are to be propelled. The origina-
tor. Mr. Brisbane, Of New York, expects
this to be merely the initiation Of pneumat-
ic transportation soon to be conducted on
grand scale all over the country. The in
vention will in time. he says, entirely SD
persede the wagon or car on wheels, instead
of which the sphere rolling on its periph-
cry without friction. moved with very little
power. will be the improved means EN-
ployed. The air j. to be exhausted at one
end of the tube 50 a. to create Il current,
though not a vacuum, through, and the air
current pressing against the spheres, which
will be several inches smaller than the tube
will propel them with great velocity.
Kiss QUADRILLE.-Some master of the
terpsichorean art has invented '' kiss quad
rille, in which each gentleman kisses hls
partner and everybody else he can get at,
whenever the intricate changes afford op-
portunity 1t is to be a feature Of Wash
ington society. this winter. 80 somebody
says, and is expected to be very popular.
.' De gustibus, - etc, but there are those
to whom this promiscuous lip service would
be decidedly - borous :" they prefer to Sc
cure their oseulatory plumber in more re
tired situations. and before an extremely Sc
lect audience
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

Typographical errors sometimes make
sad havoc with the pathetic muse. \
poet in Michigan undertook, week ago.
poetical dissertation upon '' The Burial
of Horace Greeley commencing aS fol-
lows Muffle the drums, the nation Is
weeping Mournfally bear the dead hero
along, etc. There was q harry in going
to press, and the editor - guessed il was all
right, without looking at the proof.
Fancy the feelings Of the poet when he re-
eeiyed his package of papers to find that
instead of the word " hero" the compost
tor had made it &c hen. Whether the edi-
tor still lives the local papers DO not say,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

The faculty of Harvard College
have determined to abolish compulsory at
tendance upon recitations, while they main
tain the rigor of examinations unimpaired.
The standing of each student under this ar
rangement viii depend wholly upon him
sell, and this fact being constantly presented
to him in the rule Of his. college, it Is Ger
tain that he viii not be 50 likely to waste
time As under the old method Another
contemplated change is the abolition OF
morning prayers, which is said to be propos-
ed 50 that the wicked Young men who at
tend that venerable institution shall not
make a mockery of religious service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

The special religious services at Platts-
burgh lately. were largely attended, and
much good Is expected from them. The
time was extended much beyond the five
days originally set.-Rev. Mr.. Whitney.
of Wiuooski, i, TO labor within the bounds
of the Vermont Conference in behalf Of the
Freedmens Aid Society - Meth0di-m
within 4 century has attained in England
l 300, 76G in the United States , $50 .53l +;
total 3 g2I 3g7 members
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-01-03

Christina Nillson Rousaud owns property
in eleven American cities.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-06
VUE DE L'EAU HOTEL,
HAMPTON ROADS, VA.
Opposite Fortress Monroe,)
MES LITTLE, PROPRIETOR.

This delightful SUMNER SEASIDE RESORT
win he opened for the reception Of visitors MAI
10Th. 1873.
Fronting Immediately on the wa.er. with 4 bean.
hfnl beach OF two mile: In extent * commands one
OF the finest wBtrr-virws OH the tlautic coist.
Visitors TO the ssastOrp will find here all The luSu
ries and comforts desired. The ficllries for BATH
ING. FISHING. uni SAILING unsurpassed.
Parents will find this most pleasant place for In.
fihts and children. tie extensive grounds Of III.
hotel offer Inviting field for recreation and cxer
else. Fresh milk for fants supplied gratis
= he BALL RUuN, one of the largest In The State
together with FINE BAND OF MUSIC during
the whole season. renders the evenings always vt
traCtive and pleasant. ss.a.-slE .a
Steamers from Richmond, Baltimore, ,Washirg.
ton, Norfolk, and Portsmouth touch daily Mt III,
wharf enabling visitors to arrive and drprrt tIr
quentIy during the day E-'r .a H.
since last season many improvements have beer
made, Including BOWLi&G-ALhEYS, BAR
SAtWTISG-G ALLt RY, &c.
Telegraph Office In the hciCl.
Board per day. s3.co.
Board per week. 40.
For longer time special terms made --- Il
NV 29-Im j. H. FREEMAN, SUI eTintendent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-06

TIE LIFE OF AN ACTRESS. The ST. Louis
PAPER, sav that Leo Hudson, the equeStl ian
ict, ess. who died in liIat city Il few days ago
from tl,e effects OF II fall on the stage, was u
Virginian; thut her right name was julia
Lee Hodgen, and that she Was bora in Lees
bure on the 22d of March, 1913. Her first
appearurce on the stage Was as a ballet girl
in Washington. She was twice married and
twice divorced. She had been engaged III
performing equestrian plays for ten years
having commenced in 1863. In the course
of Tint time she had met with several acct
dents, breaking two ribs, one of her arms,
md hyiog her. head open to the skull oil one
OCCASION. IN
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-06

TScENpIARIEs AT WORK. [StauntOn Fn:
1iniau Last "Wednesday night, the 2Sill
ultimo, the stable of MIR. Benjamin Wood
dell of Saugersville, WAS consumed by fire
with all its contents, including his horse and
IL considerable quantity OF hay. Mr. Wood
dell is mil contractor from Dayton to Staun-
ton cin Sangers> lille and Mt. Scion.
On Friday morning the 30th instant. about
daylight, Mr.. John Cupp, near Emnuefs
church, about two miles from Mt. Scion.
discovered his barn on tire. which wa. nua'-
~ extingtlished without doing much dam
age These were plainly the works of H.
cendiares, the traces OF coal-oil being plainly
discclnihe on Mr.. ClIpp's barn.