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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02
GOSSIP OF THE DAY.

There is granger in certain town in
this State who is 50 CLOSE that he throws
Imitation ham bones to his dogs and the
animals after gnawing the paint off, retire,
deluded into the belief that they had par
taken of a square meal.-SaraHRdh (Ga)
| Adrerfiser.
The editor of a Cas- County (Missouri)
paper planted two beds of onions early in
the spring, one Of which he salted to pre-
vent the grasshoppers from taking them.
Shortly after they were planted the grass
hOppers made a raid on them, ate all of the
salted bed first, and then pulled those up
from the other bed and carried them to
where the salt was and ate them.
THAT ar patch Of grounds mem 'rible, -
said an Omaha man, pointing to Il grave al
hy itself outside the town. Il reckon you Il
know that, stranger, when you see it a'gin.
The ockypant Of that was the fust man
lorTus Greeley ever told to get West-like-
wise he was hung for stealin a mewl.
\ young colored man died of con,ump-
ton in Lebanon. Ky, a few days ago, after
a somewhat novel treatment Some colored
Galen had assured his friends that ne would
get well if fed on dog meat, and the pre-
seription was faithfully followed, but unior-
tunately for medical science, proved inetlec-
tual.
Gratitudc-A bachelor made a will cay-
ing his property To the girls who had re
fused him. "For TO them ! owe all my
earthly happiness
at will come. - said 4 candidate for Mayor
Of St. Louis the other day, while making a
stump speech, "iust a sure as it was that
Romeo founded Rome
The following legend is inscribed on the
front Of butchers shop in an inland town
OF Pennsylvania "Kash paid for LITTLE
kalves nut mourn two daze old.
Daring the war. Gen. Polk ordered ser
ceant to fire a cannon which had been load
ed when hot and allowed TO cool The SER
geant said it would burst. Polk said it
wouldn't. 1t did, aud killed thirty men.
Polk picked up the sergeant's head and
apologized.
The Hong Kong Press contains the iol-
lowing lively sketch of manners in that celcS-
tial city 1T appears that the local author
itie> have locently ordered that pig shall
not be kept at all within the limits of the
city. and a. in consequence pigs cannot be
allowed to sleep in the rooms Of their owners.
several women were found who had met the
difficulty by going TO the newly erected mig
-ty and sleeping with the pig. A. this was
te, to Iesn +i tbor wcrc iCtt ia,,t,rct ended and
f,,eJ y, certl eocG ,,
Tc1., IT,, ..., NJ
-; ,Io. ,S - ani
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y, 49,, 80 - baro,a' bc T.;
can-;Ier,l '' ,ro,n;i,,. y, ,o,,, man
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-. NV - .'-,n.. n,a.
- - be-, l ,,1r,,,.
.L..i- - '.,',.'., -. 80.
''e 49, ,g' ~.
u ~
\ Texas man who died the othcr day LETT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

t..-r.lri Woman recently raglriei a
Chimes. 'l.,- I~yf.ar1. and in tArec DAYS there
after the anmruy Celestial appeared at Il
Harlar', -b1p and ordered his rirtail cut oH.
saving. ia explanation Too muchcc dam
wink
-r...;.-i., .,l..-. till, ,1, .t..,.. .1.,,.,
- I,.l.- - III, H.. ~
r.FD.,-...I,.t ,ri., ,,rr,,iy, i fro,n tio
~..r.,sr..r- D., y,..s.and refers to the
occasion .f the ratristic address bv the
...-r,at auhuD-- at Marshall. Texas. Ia the
whole Literature of cu.h there /, not much
,.iv3I this Jc-c-irti5n On the return
trim there were two o'ieaItifal Young ladies
IN tle t.c train. who. when they were in
r-.d.c,l n, ri.e confederate chief, kissed his
md .ard The Grand ola man. with princelv
courtesy. bowed low. and with lips which
l.s,c -,.,Ern ,ror,l. of stern command amid
-se frs of fE.+tIe which have thrilled and
.vov,d .eratc.. dictated the uolicies of
-f.,+e. and marShalca the host. Of the con-
f.,lcrscv 10 q conflict which startled and as
r.rf.bcd tbe world. t8uched the soft white
l..,5- tl,+ l.,lilo.,o,r dr,r. in his own
,,r.r. H.. a.. ,,,,e-. ,l,,ol,. the blp.b r,ses
Stale and minded ,,itl, the lilies there. The
.r-uo,lc Of he is fierce. and To those who
ors I,.,.{er- of states and tirrlons too often
bitter vet when woman be,Iows the kiss of
gratitlde and reference upon the hero 5 hand,
-carred though he be hy var, broken by
cares OK state. and increasing years. calum-
mated Iy malice and clwardice. in that hal
lowed moment he feels the strife. the labor,
the sacrifice. was not without sweet and
holy ree5utcn.r.
n Ir--.t..i ,y....- toll 1.o
Ill,
III -. - -.
..lS ''7' - 80 r. -, ,ra..
IN ''''.' - e...r and .hs
,s -, h., r-;jar ,;.,l+
IN ~ - d.. Lcr b,.b7rd
','7 ..,il.,, ,.,,. s.,. tho reonic
wa, F'Hi ~ WV -, H.
anu '"o ia 80 -,''''''''', I;rtb
l''' t3fI -. ,.a,.,'r..i -, ,l,is
,,-..,r. ,.rs.,i;,,., bcr ds,fb had
i'''.' w. li.l. 81 fine lo,,in,, wo-
I.-,l.. - ,.l d, az. I,,7r,st
- -. 49,. -. tnt rom
.t.,-,,..l,.,- lc -. ,s,iia T., learn
she wa, the daughter Of wealthy parents,
whom she torSook to clorc with yagaband, ,
who subsequently, deserted her She has
been buried in the raurer~ burial ground,
and that Is the end of sad life
Tho p,,,.,Iys,ia woman wbo TIN, dis
....,r... IN tbs New York Trjl1ue must be
.ns or rho bon,ic.t of her ,ex. We hone
and l,elio,e rbdre arc many more like her.
rIero +. v-lol. ,,Inme in tbese few lines :.
II,r ol,-io,s II, Ia. a ,vo,nan-tbe mother of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02
France.
TERRIBLE FLOOD IN FRANCE GREAT DEsTRUc-
TON OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.

TION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.
P.RIs. June 25-The loss Of life by the
flood at Toulouse i appalling. In the st
Cyprian quarter 2l5 corpses have already
been found. The violence of the torrent
frustrated all efforts TO secure the uniortu-
nate inmates Of the houses. Several men
were drowned in the attempt Twenty
persons are deprived Of The means
of subsistence in Toulouse alone. Disasters
elsewhere are of almost sq"sl mag. iiude
The lower part of the ci'y oi Mals-ac on the
Tarn l. hidden un1 Ter water. AT Trem 'ul-
let. in the department OF Arrige bve houses
only remain standing uut Of four hundred
In the district ui Fax in the same Depart
ment. two villages are Completely sublnerg-
ed and many bodies have been found Crops
of all kinds in the inundated districts are
destroyed The troops and authorities are
DUNG everything in their power To save lIie
and property. The rain has ceased but It
is feared that the melting of the mountain
SHOWS will raise the waters Of the Adnur
still higher President M4cMahon auc MIN
lister Buffett have Iefs Paris tor the scene ot
the destruction. The journals here have
opened subscriptions for the relief OF the
sufferers and a benefit performance Is an
nounced at the opera. The southern rail-
way company has sent IS 600 to the mayor
OF Toulouse for the destitute.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02
NUMBER 1.
Special Despatch to the Free Press and Times
St. Johns Day at st. AIbans.
A SUCCESSFUL CELEBRATION.

ST. ALBANs. VT. June 2i.-The celebra-
tion OF St. Jean Baptiste's Day in this vii
lage, to-day, is grand success. The pub
lished programme is being carried out and
the procession, in two divisions, led by the
Sherman Band of Winooski. and the Brig
ade Band of St. Aloans, marched up Bank
Street at 1880 to Gov. Smiths grove, on
the hill. where grand picnic is now
in full blast. The procession was
about a quarter of mile long and i'll
cluded two lines Of young girls and chill
dren, in white. followed By long train of
carriages The streets were lined with
spectators along the line of march. \ large
number of delegates from other societies are
in attendance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Mrs. Tilton publishes lengthy affidavit
denying in the strongest terms the truth Of
the depositions on which Mr.. TiltOn's law
yers based their application for a reopening
of the scandal trial Mrs. 1ilton says in the
course Of her affidavit:
There was never any Improperly of con-
duet or any improper relations between Hen
ry Ward Beecher and myself, and all charges
of adultery or improper conduct, or Of any
attempt upon his part or mine to have, or
solicit, any improper or indecorous relations
or acts are utterly and absolutely false
There never was any act of familiarity, or
mark ofiriendship. or affection, either on the
part of Mr.. Beecher or myself, in the alb
sence of my husband, of greater degree, or
different kind, from what took place habitu-
ally between Us in the presence of my hus-
band nor was there ever a. great familiar
ity between Mr.. Beecher and myself as there
was between me and my step-fatber or
brother nor did any act or word ever pass
between Mr.. Beecher I'd myself which
could not with equal propriefy have passed
between a father and daughter.
Burlington District Ministerial Association.
The Burlington District Ministerial Asso-
citation me; on Tuesday, June 22i, at VIII
li-ton. w. The meeting was called to order
by Rev Z Watson. P. E OF the district.
Rev 4 Heath, ofVersennes. conducted the
devotional exercises. Rev 4 j. Ingalls,
was chosen secretary. After fixing the time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

DEDnAN, Mass Jane % james Henry
C0stiey Vas executed AT IA this morning
within the precincts ct the jail. meeting his
death with great trnne>S He lett writ-
ten Communication thar b was innocent
and made briet speech nt slinw> thank
in. hi attendants tor tit ir1rts-. A
large crowd Witnessed ;re har. /. :.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

The present rate Of postage between the
United States and the British Islands Is SIX
cents for each hof ounce The rate between
the United States and other countries ranges
from six to sixteen cents (prepaid by
stamr,) for each letter Of oac-touHb Of an
ounce in weight. By the international
Postal Treaty Of Berne, to which the Inited
States i, party, the existing rates Of post
age between ali the contracting c0untricS-
that is the United States. England, Germa-
ny. Austria. Hungary, Belgium. Denmark,
Egypt, Spain, France, Greece, Italy,
Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands,
Portugal, Roumania. Russia, Serva,
Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey Is
to be reduced and made uniform. There
Is now passing through the British Par
lament q bill to authorize this change,
So lar As the British Islands are con-
cerned. and to fix the first of July
as the time when the change Is u be-
gin. Instead Of the rates that have eA-
isted up 10 the present time. 80 multliorm
that scarcely any one knows what they are,
there Is to be between England and the
aforementioned States, parties to the Treaty
of Berne. an uniform postage of fire cents
(24 pence) on each letter weighing hall an
ounce. each additional half ounce involving
an extra charge of the same amount. Owing
TO some hitch on the part Of France, letters
to and passing in the mail through France
will not have the advantage of the reduced
rate until the beginning of the year 1876.
Letters to and from England will pass, on
and from July |, at the new iye-cents post
age for each half ounce.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02
SOUTHERN NEWS.
TIE GALL0WS.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. June 25.-Two color
ed murderers, Dennis Burch and George
Hardee, were executed here at two p. N,
to-day. The former who was . policeman.
murdered John Donsghue an lrishman.
also policeman. last December, and the
latter murdered colored man in frscss.
last 4th of July. Both men professcd readi-
uess to die and met their fate quietly.
Hardee declaring to the last that he was
uniustly condemned. They were hung sim
and died easily. An inquest
was held by the colored coroner on the
bodies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

BOARD OF AGsICULTURE-A very success
full meeting of he Board of Agriculture was
held at East Berkshire last werk. COIN
mencing Wednesday. u. III The meeting
opened at IOl o'clock, Ira ). Anderson
ESQ of East Berkshire. vas chosen chair
msn. and sensible opening address was
made by Slas Hopkins. E q, Of Eno' burgh.
Mr. T. G Prinsis. OF Chasl"t,c. made s0fus
remarks upon the Col .rido porato bug, and
was followed bv Mr. Lse Stone. AT old citi-
zen of B rE-hire. hut nJw many years rr-l-
dent in Illinois, who spoke u the ds>t'uetiun
wrought 10 that STATE, and the difficulty of
Combating the bugs by hand-piesins. or
any other method. cx-cPi by sprinkling
the vines with Paris green In the
afternoon there was discussion upon
the value of mOsti oats as i feed
for dairy cows, participated IN by Mes-r1.
rowl-. FA-sett, Andersen aGi others. Wr.
Pringle read an interesting paper On tho
III, brid,zation Of Cereals, following
whum. Mr. 4 p. Croft. OF West Enu--
burgh. read brIet essay upna PROBES
siunal vs. Farm Lie Mr. Croft wa- sue
ceeded by Hon. A. T. Smith. wt1 wa'.s
some extemporaneons remarks upon rno
General Dairy Interest.
On Thursday. at the opening at the
meeting. Hon. c Horace Hubbard. Of
Springfield. spoke Interestingly upon
the question of special feeding i.'r tho
prod uction OF cream. after which X Z
Chaf.e Esq, Of En,'shnrgh. read vefv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Tn lNAsTOS, Me June -. Wagner slept
>oundly the larger purtr,u vi the ii Iht.
This morning be ate no breakfast. and tor
the first time he did nut appear tO ne a.
cool a. be ma shown hlm-el,. lie persist
cd 10 nj Innocence TO the deputy. Gorduu
spent the larger portion OF the uIght IN
writing. and xhen he was through he
wa- - ieyeri>h and nervous that no
did not once close hi- eye~ In
-lumnrr lie could not eat any break
last, but kept nj bed tie continued 10 de-
clare his innocence A. chaplain Mason
was engaged in administering spiritual
consolation At their cell~, Wagner shed
tears and vas deeply affected. Gordon sq-
peared weak and groaned considerably.
GORDON ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Wnea deputy warden Rice went 10 Gr-
dOn's cell 10 dress him TOR the >eai0.d ne
was startled to ind Cord n iyins bleed
ing On h- cell floor. l. was found that
be had stabbed himself in the region OF the
heart. The wound was made with the
blade OF common shoe knife. sharp pOi0t-
ed. two and half inches 10 length, which
by some unsccoutable means he had oh
tained possession Of The butt Of the knife
was wound with a piece of cloth. The sur
geOn of the prison was at once called and
found Gordon bleeding prOluselv. Gordon
had never intimated any intention of sui
eide Tie has ALWAYS been under the closest
surveillance The arrangements are all
completed for the execution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02
The Highest Mountain In the Orld.
Ernun tho Now York Su

For many years past mount Everest IN
that portion OF the great liimaiaYa range
which occupies the western part OF the
strange kingdom oil NepauI' Immediately
north oil India, has been regarded as the
highest mountain m the world. IL Is
known to the Nepauiese as uauTlSankar,
but the English named 1t Everest; IN honor
OF distinguished othcer OF inc Dfl'ish IN
dian topogfaphieai survey l's sHo"-cap-
ped summit Is ~ wv iGet' OF heariy n'e
miles ana nall ABOVE .ac leVel OF ihe sea
vi course no one has tYer ascenaei II to
TINS height, bat its altitude, Ike mat OF
the other lofty peaks OF the himglsya:, was
ascertalned by trangulation. ana untll Tue
present time 1t has not been supposed trat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

If ANYBODY has seen black-a nd tan dog,
answering to the name of Judge" going
down the street with a hard-shcl turtle that
won't answer to tackle-as the dog will tell
YOU, if You can only get him to stop long
enough-please to halt the clipping party, as
they are property of the editor Of tliis paper
We are fondly attached to the dog on ac-
count of his vagAbondish, Bohemia uish hab-
its. He knows every dog in Peoria by
name, and is on speaking terms with nine
tenths of the dogs that come in under the
wagons. and he knows more of the inhabit-
ants of this ci.y than the tax-collector docs
The turtle is a more recent acquisition. 1t
was placed in the yard yesterday, and the
dog spent an hour and half trying to IN
duce it to come out of its shell and be com
Portable. The old iron-clad maintained his
reserve. however, until the dog ornamented
his nose against the forward part and COM
menced to snuff. The pair seemed to come
to some understanding at once, for the dog
msde an impetuous remark or very high
kew, and then they both started on trip
together. The dog was last seen Sauntering
along ike whirlwind, the turtle staying
right by him. We should be very sorry to
lose the dog now, as he has acquired another
important and valuable quality. Hc knows
more about turtles than any other dog IN the
country-Peorid Rerieir.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02
By ATLANTIC CABLE.
From London.
ya< .pkrus r.SE

LONDON. June 25.-rhc Pail Nal! Gazette
in a Berlin despatch states that the main
ground of Count Van Arnim's second APP
peal is on the question of competency. the
Kammergericht having ruled that the
Stadtgericht i incompetent ~ Proceed
against and order the arrest Of Won Arnlm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

quires serious attention. If person to
whom several crimes are imputed be guilty
of one offence, and, sensible of that, seeks to
escape and avoid arrest, it would be per-
version if the inference or suspicion which
would attach were used TO exc out the cir
cumstantal evidence, to convict him of one
of the other crimes imputed
To he Contiruel1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02


DUBLIN, June 25.-The American team
to-day at Dolly Mount made the finest score
in a possible | ,OsO ever made. their total
score being $50. The members of the team
are in excellent condition and spirits. Their
calmness and drill are remarked and praised
by the Irish journals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Twenty years ago, says the Brooklyn Ar
gus, poor boy, after attentively perusing the
life of Lord Nelson, secretly left his parents
roof with pocketkniie, sandwich and a
bunch of twine as his sole capital, resolving
to 90 to sea and become an admiral. Five
miles away from home this brave ambitious
lad was kicked into duck pond by an ex-
asperated mule, and he is now one of the
wealthiest and most devoted agricnlturists
in the State of New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

The escape 0! man in Toledo from death
by an accident is set down as ian interven-
ton of Proviience;'- but it would not seem
to have been discriminating Providence,
because the man was drunken loafer, and
the very next day whipped his wife almost
fatally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Young Coyille was in the hat-store with a
comranion last evening. "What kind of a
hat do you want young man,-solt or stiti p
enquired the proprietor. Soft, said young
Coville why don't you git stiff 'un.
Bill ?'' whispered his surprised friend. "A
stiff 'un - CALCULATED Young Coville, staring
contemptuously at his companion. AN
what kind of a chance do you suppose I'd
have for getting out OF the house with still
hat under my Jacket without ma seeing it
an making me come bach? ~ His friend
was silent.-IJid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Sunday, as citizen entered the postothcc,
hat ruined, coat wringing wet, and the wa
ter running down the hack Of his neck, he
was met by another citizen, who pleasantly
remarked: Beautiful shower, isn't it -
mo, sir not by n DUN sight, sir-you re a
liar sir - WAS the reply.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

LOADER DENIES TIE TRUTH OF Nks. TrLToN's
CARD
NEw YoRK. June % The Brooklyn Ar
gus has an interview with Loader. To day,
who says there is not an Iota Of truth in
Mrs Tilton's card from beginning To end -
far as ne is concerned. He has written
reply which will be Published. lie asserts
ne saw more than has appeared iu the
papers. lls never spoke or had anything
10 d. with Tilton until a week ag9. He
thought they rad enough a-x:f-t H-sch'r
~ithout his te>tIinou, r lie ~uCl1 haye
--r...-ar -.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Judge We-tbrOok to-day while reserVing
a decision intimated he would quasl the
writ Of mandamus asked by Nielsen j.
Waterbury agains. the Tammany Society.
BAILED.
Mrs Merigsn tried twice for murder OF
Maggie Hammil in Brooklyn Is admitted to
bail IN s. 500.
DEATH OF A NOTED WRITER AND JorSSALIsr.
Mortimer Thomson. better known A. ..
X Philander DOesticks, P b. the we'll
known journalist. died IN taIs city to-day,
after short illness. aged about 45 years.
He was married to daughter of Fannie
Fern. Mortimer was born IN Rochester.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

When two Pike county men are about to
make mule trade, the first question asked
by the would-be purchaser is. What's his
record ?'' Seller replies, Three niggers
and couple dozen dash-boards.' Heres
vour money! and the new owner leads his
property off,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

1t has got so that a Prussian can't speak
of Bismarck as a "bald- headed horse-block"
without being spoken to. Let 'em come to
America. Here you can put your head
through hole in the fence, and abuse your
neighbor all day long.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Beside the stream az eveniidc
We paused before we parted.
She, being der. only Il he'd,
But | was broken heirted,
Once more said our troth We plight
Beside th> nri mining ocean ="
The river rolled is usull height,
The rest WAS ali emotion.
She answered not,-nv ! owe ms Queon -
She save gentle shiver.
% d-seas ned suitor. know how keen
The oreeze blows up tn. rive7,.
~ flower / said iover as s-gn
~ Love psruved-euniesJ"
u marked "a Rrse. more red than inc,
That ruse upon her bruastl.
She gave IT,. >uhtlest essence fell
cm each pink pettl-fiid.
/ wore ~. . "a h my sense ~ smell
VA sHmsthin.- uuil-iiom cp4d.
She went Ana Yet no ate has III
'iur b men-ai teper,
But that's rot ali he W rat oi ii
The kosl was 1uly paper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Viewed in any light, "the new evidence
is the most damaging blow yet dealt to the
Tjlton side of the controversy. for the doubt
ers and skeptics as to Mr.. Beeehers inno-
cence now readily accept the idea Of con-
spiracy.-Troy Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Sidney Albert Arthur Maurice Claude
Whytten, who says he is 4 graduate OF Cam
bridge University, languishes in Meigs
county. Ohio, Jail on a charge of horse steal
ing.