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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

Il In $ s Pike, Ct Johns1n. WHOSE deiih
has already been announced, was born 10
| Randolph, VI, in July, 1913 After study
| ing llY with Hon. Paul Dillingham;,
Of Waterbury, he removed lin 1881 to John
sor, where tho rest Of his lie was spent.
lie was married to Mss Ann p. lIosmer in
$50 with whom no lived happily until
death. His vile survives him, with no
cl..l- II except al adopted daughter. Mr..
/ Pike was elected to the Office OF town clerk
/ in ISL, and held the same continuously IN
/ til the late tpTa meeting when his successor
Wa elected. lie was mcmb.. of the Con-
StitliipuIl Convention in Si3 and Of the
Sat Lrgi AZURE i'll 1851 and 1855. lie
wa- JgGsc o! Probate in ls:.5 and lo56,
aud ii the exception Oftwo or three years,
ha- .uce elntinu)u>ly held the position of
Probate L sj>tcr. In Is72 Mr.. Pike made
public Profession Of his faith IN Christ and
united with the Congregations church in
Johnson. For near forty years, says the
"''o "o'''o VIC
re qu.;ing. NJ Pike has been identified
with tho public business of LrmOille county
au.. has enjoyed the respect and confidence
oC.lI rho ,.,,,Io IisIif, va, mazda b,nor-
able by fiellty to dlty in all relations, and
his end was peace
Jefferson Davis is in such bad health that
it Is sot believed that he can live long
lie j.. Low in Mexico.
Jo,uip NiIlor il * ru,ored isg,;,g
.,brotd win m. intrntinn If never rrtnrn,
Inc IA ~ cinntry' S,ckcI,tb and asbes
Inr t,r,y miIlions.
~ ~ II II III, ,.,u
- -pui'"s "nI u, ."c E',r
khI"" n,'''"n elcr-S nan. anu ms nt's
,'an''ii' nc Hc'Hi'r' nave Jus. srauua,eu
, ,,. t'1 N'" i''A 1hedie"i 'oiiese ior
women
E'v. DR. John K. llerrick. formerly Of
NA!'"'. Ehl subs nentiy OF Bangor iheo-
',1ic'i 71''iu'IN, has leS,siieu Tue charge
o. w I 'IS' ''"sr'S''i''''i ehu'eh' NJ iiau-
" Ma.
Among the 800 passengers who sailed
from New York iUr Europe. on Saturday,
were Rev. +. II Griin. Mrs Griffin and
cm!t. Mr.. NJ. IL ''riihn and Miss Mary
6iitha- They sailed by the White Star
steamer ''tTnianic-
nr " Page. If Brandon. has inst
been appointed first assistant physician to
the Mclean r.ane asylum. at Someryille,
Ma. and will enter at once upon the
dates oi the position DR. Page - gradu-
ate oi the 1. NJ IN the class OF 1851; and
OF theNrdIcdi Department IN lSbt; and has
Won deserved ominchee in his profession as
- practitioner and writer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

The Republican State ticket was reelected
in Rhode Island, by a majority of 5000,
against AL last year. The Republican vote
was Ills, Democratic 1875, Greenback
$50. There was a falling off from last
year of l $40 in the Republican and 1852
in the Democratic vote. The Legislature
is, as usual, Republican by large major
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12
NEW ENGLAND NEWS.
A TERRIBLE BOILER ExPLOsIoN-TuREE MEN
KILLED AND SEVERAL INJURED.

TERRIBLE BOILER EXPLOsION-TuREE MEN
KILLED AND SEVERAL INJURED.
BosTON, April Last evening, the fifty
horsepower boiler in the engine room of
the stamping mandatory of Seavey 4 Co.,
a. Cambridge, exploded, killing three men
and fatally injuring another. and more or
less severely injuring six others. The boiler
was hurled through the brick walls OF the
engine room and the wooden walls of the
building enclosing it, 100 feet across the
canal. Michael MARYLAND. the engineer,
was found crushed between the boiler and
tn, granite walls of the canal. James
AnglIn and Nathan Burgess. at work
in the adjoining room in line with
the course of tho boiler, were taken
from the canal dead and mangled, having
been swept along by the boiler in its
terrific fight. George Gerrldi was taken
from the ruins of the engine room fatally
injured. The two story building in which
was the engine room was completely de-
molished- The main building, five stories
high, and in which 100 persons were at
work, was considerably shattered, and on
the side nearest the engine room every pane
of glass was broken. Tie cause of the ex-
plosion is unknown
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

r. P. Lord, Of Orange. lumber dealer, is
| reported failed.
At Braintree, the other day, was found a
nest con. lining forty young mice.
Holland has quadruplex sheep which
recently gave birth to four lively lambs.
At recent Albany funeral four genera
| tions of relatives followed the body to the
| grave.
ID. W. p. Flnnel has been oversser of the
railr, ID track from Castleton to the New
York line siuce 1850.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland jenkins, of Fairlce,
celebrated their golden wedding, the other
| day.
AT South Fay-ton is striped pctunia
with hundred blossoms. and u monthly
rose tree eleven feet high.
At Westfi,li, the other day, was shot
wild goose which weighed u pounds and
measured five feet four inches from tip 20
| tip of wings.
Richard Smith. for 2veral years constable
and collector OF the town of Tunbr'dge, is,
i, is rl,med. defaulter to q large amount.
A hearin. in the matter is now in progress
before Asahel Peck, referee.
A tive-year old son Of John Caspian, fell
into tub of boiling water. at North Troy,
recently and lived only day or two.
,r;,o,o,,r, NJ. II poron fra
nard. attempted suicide, the other day, by
and va bronsh, IN
"".
An Industrious Pomiret woman, VINO Is
cursed with lazy husband, does the farm
and household work and takes care OF her
worse one-tenth and several children
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Guyette. of North
Duxbmy, have fifteen children.
Henry D. WRIGHT of Swanton has lust had
cx, acted from his side A buIlet which was
inserted there by A rebel in 1852.
N, - NJ. NJ, C,,,I,.
an iiant '"i,'' 49, ~ ~ NM - ~ e.. MI
ie,'a n,'' ,,r,t ,,r"mJno,h"r, ~, two
it ~ nv. an', oII ''''"'
vi ."eHi ''ei ; o'''
Essex with pop 'atloh oil two thousand
people has ne'y persons VINO are over
seventy Yeas OF age. VI these nineteen are
Owe eighty. Mr., anu MIS- .'iloest shaw are
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12
Congressional.

In the Senate, ON Tuesday, Mr.. Elmunds
supported the bill of the Judiciary Commit
tee establishing a sinking fund ont OF the
profits Of the Pacific railroad, for the partial
reimbursement Of the aid extended t" the
roads by the Government. Mr.. E1mundS re-
viewed the action of the great stockholders
of the road, as Lords paramount" of the
villages along the 2,000 miles of the road.
We sec owners Of large amounts Of stock in
the Hobbies around the Senate chamber con-
trolling elections Of Congressman and seek
ing to change legislation. Mr. Eimunds
proceeded to show the absolute power of
Congics~ t. regulate these railroads, and =
clarcd that it would never answer for the
people to tie their hands.
MIR. Blaine suggested that rroviso be
added, making it obligatory on the roads to
pay a certain sum.
Mr.. Edmunds said the word proviso was
fruitful Of danger.
Then, replied Mr. Blaine, the Senator
from Vermont has brought much danger in
to this BODY, for he has introduced more pre-
yiscs tLan any one else.
There was a sharp tilt between Mcssrs.
Elmunds and Blaine as to whether the form
e. had meant Jay Gould 10y abiding to
gentleman who had been painted blacker
than he should be.
Mr.. EimubdS declared that he had not
mentioned Mr.. Gould by name, and that he
had heard the conduct of the Senator in rel:-
ton to the corporation painted blacker,
doubtless, than it should be.
Mr.. Blaine answered briefly and per
tinently to the criticisms of Mr. Edmunds on
his amendment, and offered proviso that
the payment should be at least 5000 coo
per annum.
Mr.. voorhees, followed, advocating the
Blaine amendment.
Mr.. Thurman closed the debate. lie said
that at the maturity of the bonds, under ex
i~ting laws, the companies would owe the
United States 100000, 900, while under
the committees bill they would owe So
600 900.
The amendment of Mr.. Blaine was then
voted down; yeas -, nays 50.
The bill was then passed, yeas 40, nays
49,
1t makes the Union Pacific and Central
Pacific railroad companies pay into the
United States treasury, in addition to the
whole of the government earnings, not to
exceed for the former company Slj0, 900 and
for the latter $500 600 per year. The gov
crnmcnt has heretofore retained all OF the
government earnings, although ono-half of
them has been claimed as due to the COM
panies.
When the House bill retiring zen. Shields
"A privilege heretofore confined 10 officers
Of the regular army-camc 10 the Senate,
Mr.. Eimunis objected to its consideration,
on the ground that he would not thus vote
to single out enc volunteer officer from among
many thousands, even to get political party
out Of bad >crapc.
Mr.. Morrill,. OF Vermont. reported from
the finance committee, hill To repair and
put in operation the mint in New Orleans.
lie said that, in the opiniOn OF the commit
tee, this would afford all the additional
mint facilities required.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

NORTH FFRRIsHuRCu The revival meet
tings conducted by Mrs. Hammond still
continue with undated interest. She will
remain with u until Wednesday of the
present week. On Friday Cd. W she will
go to New York city, on q short visit,
after which she will return and commence
short series Of iabors, on the Thursday
following the ,ession Of the Troy Confer
ence. at Ferrisbur .h Centre, preliminary to
a more protr;.ctel effort at Nergennes.
James A. Fadlen has nearly completed
his carriage and iurniturc shop, and began
to furnish 1t with ready made Collins. etc.
Mr.. Drake is doing quite an extensive
Job Of uphOlStering for Hon. N. j. Allen.
The farmers in this vicinity have ccm-
mencod their ploushing and carly sowing.
o. +. Stone has returned from market.
but with what success in the sale Of horses
We have not been informed.
The quarterly report Of our Sabbath
schools shows an aggregate attendance OF
,JSi-or an ayera &c attendance per Sabbath
OF l2J also an aggregate penny collection
of Sll 79-or an average collection per
Sabbath OF $I.lS.
Attendance at NJ f. Sabbatb-school on
Sunday was l37 /; penny collection at the
same, Il cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12
The Stewart Ho.eI for Women.

The great hotel Tor working women, in
New York, which was projected by Z. 7,
Stewart, and has been completed by Mrs.
Stewart and Judge Hilton, representing the
Stewart estate, was opened to the publi;
last week. 1t i an immense seven story
structure OF iron, enclosing large court
with fountain and flowers, and - as perfect
ly appointed as any house in the city. Its
walls, partitions, floors and stiirways are of
iron and brick, making it su stantally fire.
proof. Its rooms are large, wcll-lishtcd and
furnished with g0oi walnut bedsteadS,
dressiD G. leases, etc, and each room carpete 1
with Brussels carpet ol separate design and
border. 1t contains eight large reception
rooms, general plrlor a. well appointed As
that of the Windsor or other high priced
hotels, and library that contains nearly
5000 volumes, while in all material com
fcrts and cpnvcnicnce- it equals the best OF
the New York hotels. IL is meant for the
accommodation of the numerous class of
women carrying ON small shops of millinery,
fancy goods, confectionery; the cashiers and
heads of departments in large stores those
who design, write for the prc-~, do literary
work, teach music; students OF art or med.
cine or singing or the piano and all, indeed,
who can, from their work, or from their
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

TuE Bureau of Statistics has been making
an examination of Mr.. Woods Tariff bill,
and finds that had it been in operation dur
ing the fiscal year which ended june 80,
1871, the total revenue produced under it
would have been Sl22 100000. The reve-
nue. actually collected during that period
was Sl3l. O00,O00 Mr.. Wood promised
that this bill should yield $50, OO0, 600.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

| 20 fishing for cats want cats The Dem
ocrats in Congress are about in that prediea-
mcnt. They have been throwing out their
investigation drag-net in all directions for
Republicans, and every time they haul it in
thew catch Democrat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12
T.rms--sa. 90 year, always In adj, ance.

The time for taking the next census of the
United States draws near. In the Senate,
on Friday, Mr.. Morrill, moved the appoint
ment of special committee of seven to take
into consideration the census of 1880, and
the motion was agreed to.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

ALEU- EGu.-We are having considerable
cold. wet weather. lately, which will delay
the Spring work considerably. The main
body of the ice has moved out and the lake
is quito clear. This is uncommOnlY carly.
A Stephens. at the Springs. brought in a
pan OF earth from the garden sowed some
seeds in 1t and placed 1t in a warm place.
In a short time the soil seemed alive with
some insect, which the warmth had Matched
out and in ShO:t tins it was evident
that they were erIsShOppers, and thou
sands Of them at that. We were in hopes
that We you'd not be troubled with them,
this year. bu, this looks as though warm
weather will give u numerous crop of
them again. And 1t stands the farmers in
hand t. get their crops in As early As posi-
BILE. As the carly crops escaped the rayages
of the hopper, last year, while many OF the
late crops were nearly destroyed. The late
rainy weather Is not very favorable for an
early Spring, but II little care in opening
the burrows and drains Of the plOwed land
will not only improve the condition OF the
soil, but make several days difference in
getting in the crops.
Three dogs were registered up to April l,
against about sixty, last gear. s.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12
President Hayes to Gov. Van z,na,

NEWPORT. R. l., April President
Hayes has telegraphed to Gov. Van Z,ndt.
congratulating him on his election, and say
ing ut shows that the course of the ad-
ministration does not prevent the republi-
can party from being united and gaining
Victories
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

An OIL Train and Freight Train Collide.
AN ENGINE AND AN OIL TANK ExPLopE-oSE
MAN KILLED AND SEVERAL FATALLY
BURNED.
March Chunk, Pa, April 6.-Yesterisy,
an oil train ran into freight train of the
Lehigh Valley railroad, near Slatington,
causing an explosion of the engine of the
oil train. Several cars of oil were burned,
with a small bridge. A short time after. an
oil tank exploded. Three men were fatally
and ten severely burned. Tho wind carried
the flames to the depot and to wooden
bridge, which were destroyed. VIM. Shoe
maker, OF Lockport, was instantly killed,
and 10 Others we're so badly burned that
their recovery is doubtful. A large number
OF persons. including women and children,
were also slightly burned. The Williams
burgh foundry was burned; loss, Sl4,OO0,
The accident il attributed to neglect of the
station master in not having signals fixed
correctly lie claims it was the fault OF the
engineer OF the coal train.
LArER-sx OF THE INJURED pIR
MAucH CHUNK, Pa. April Six of the
injured BY the oil explosion caused BY the
collision of the freight train at SstingtOn,
yesterday, have died. Several OF the wound
cd are still in a critical condition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

HUNTINGTON The proposition at tine late
annual town meeting to purchase farm to
keep the poor was voted down.
The c. Pierce property has been sold at
auction, his village place to I. Mix for Si11
and the farm. TO 5. Il. Norton, for $1,000.
Mr.. S Il. Small. formerly OF this place,
has arrived in town with "A carload of mules.
They are II very choice selection. which he
proposes to sell to the farmers, to the nu-
tual benefit of himself and patrons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

Saturday, iva Young ladies were return
lnr from North Troy, To their home, about
twu mile out. and a. they were passing
through IA piece 81 woods were suddenly
accuSt,d 10y three tramp. The giris ran
and the tfamps cave chase, threatening To
ki!l them It they did not stop. The timely
arrival ni cIIlzrn upon the scene doubt
lass saved the lives OF the girls
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

TIE great increase 10 the Republican ma
iority in Rhode Island is attributed in part
70 the fact that the Democratic candidate
of last year gave away pantaloons, by the
Wholesale. to voters, while the Democratic
nominee, this year, Mr.. Lawrence, relied
mainly on his oSn oratory. His speeches
were incuherent nonsense, and with intelli-
gent Democrats the lunar candidate SUI
cred hy comparison with the pantalooner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

The TILT between Ben Butler and Sunset
Cox, in the House, on Friday, in low wit
and irreverence, exceeded even the low
bounds of Congressional decency. Butler
quoted Scripture and Watts's Hymns, with
ribald freedom, while Cox offered to pray for
Butler, and closed the scandalous scene with
a mock benediction and an Invocation for
mercy on the sOul Of the member from Mas
sachusetts. The House received these ira
vesties of sacred things with "roars Of
laughter" After spending two hours in
this hilarious fashion. the House tired Of the
fun and voted to postpone the matter of
electing a doorkeeper until Monday. Butler
saws the New York Times correspondent,
was more annoyed at Cox's taunt about his
effort to return to the Democratic party than
he cares to acknowledge, and for the reason
that i. contains a charge which borders very
close upon the truth. II not striving to re-
turn to the Democracy, he is at least prepar-
Ing to leave the Republican party and st,-t
an independent movement in politics, plant
ing himself upon his financial heresies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

TuE Boston Herald makes foolish remark
to the effect that this paper has attempted to
gain notoriety by nominating President
Hayes for second term. We have done no
thing of the sort. Mr.. Hayes has declared that
he would not be candidate for reelection,
and We do not believe t hat he will be. We
said that Hayes Is more likely to have see
on ! term than Grant is to have third, but
that Is not even saying that Hayes is likely
to have u second term-any more than say
ing that both Hayes and Grant arc more
likely to be struck by lightning than to have
another term in the Presidency would be say
ing that both are likely to be struck by
lightning. When the Herald has one of its
bright streaks it is able to see as plain a
point as this.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

ITS BEARING On THE WOOL INTEREST.
No greater folly could be perpetrated than
the adoption Of a tariff recommended by
this corps of political theorists, with Fer
nauGo Wood at the head. What does this
committee know about the great industries
of wool growing sni woollon manufacturing
1t might be said, mo doubt they have called
on persons experienced n these matters and
consulted with them, but this is not 30 on
the contrary they have refused them any
hearing, and when they sent to them a
written statement they utterly ignored it.
They have reduced the protection on wool
to a mere nominal figure, not equal to more
than three cents pound On the great bulk
of imported wools whereas now the duty
amounts to about thirteen, with Il CORES
bonding duty on io-cisn made cloths. In
der the present tariff, adopted ten ycars ago,
the wooden Interests Of the country have
grown and pro-pered, afording employment
To thousands in sheep hu-handry and in man
ulacturng, making hohe market for our
woods and curcring part Of our undevelop-
cd lands with fipcks. Notwithstanding this
protection, We are importing every year
wool to the amount Of $50 900 600 and
woolen goods to the amount Of Sl0, 900 900.
These things ought hot to be, and with
proper protection, in time, the United States
would become independent of other nations
for these necessary staples. With the pres
ent protection
SHEEP HAVE DECREASED
upward of 900 900 east of the Missouri
river during the past 10 years. but have
largely increased in the territories and in
California. Sheep herdlng for wool will not
pay well in the older States, end with the
adoption of the Wood tariff it will not paw
anywhere in this country. Wool can be
grown in Brazil and in Africa, and in Aus
tralia, at less cost than anywhere in the
United States, and the freight from those
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

The circular to the European governments,
issued by Lord Salisbury, the new British
Foreign Secretary, stoutly condemns the
treaty of peace between Turkey and Russia,
as a whole, and in detail. The money in
deInuity and other clauses which Turkey
seemed only too ready to accept from the
conqueror, the circular insists should be dis
eussed and affirmed or rejected by the con-
gross. 1t strongly disarproyes the geograph-
zeal and political reconstruction of Bulga-
ria. 1t opposes the condition in which the
rest of the Turkish provinces are left. 1t
objects to the contemplated acquisitions of
Rnssia on the shores of the Black Sea and in
Asia Minor Ia short. it takes exception to
each and every article of the San Stelano
treaty, which formed the basis of the cessa-
ton of hostilities. The circular is, there
fore, doubtless to be regarded as a menace
and justification Of the coming war. 1t
remains to be seen if Bismarck and Andrassy
can avert general European CONFUSION and
conflict
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12

BUCHAREST. April 9.-Tne report is con-
firmsd that Prince Ghika has been author
lied to inform Gortschakof that the Rou-
manian army would suffer itself to be crush
ed rather than no disarmed. Prince Charles
effect.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-12
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON. April O.-Representative
Turner's bill imposes a fine of not less than
s.. 900 upon any Senator or Repres ontative
who shall act as attorney for any railroad
or other corporation created by the govern
ment. or for any pstentee of the United
States, or any mail contractor or their
assignees.
, 1878-12-19
A SUDDEN DEATH.

There l. something terrible III the
thought of having our friends stricken
down mt our side, without parting woru
of endenrment or consolation-one mo-
ment ut orr side in the flush OF vigorous
life, cheering our hearts with their loving
sympathy; lie next ut our feet pare WlII
death. deal to our cries and needless OF oll
tears. Every excessively fat person Is III
instant danger Of such deatl!. seven, seven,
tenths of the victims Of obesity die OF near ,5
disease or appoplexy. Allan's Antl-FGl'
the only remedy tor Obesity. reduces tl'S
weight by regulating tile digestion al1o
assimilation OF the food. 1t Is perfectly
harmless, and its use will insure. i'll every
Instance, reduction Of weight from tWc
to i've pounds week.
, 1878-12-19

EXCELSIOR. - Show llS an apprentice
boy in a prAting Office. a clerk in store,
or an employee in any line of buSi"esS.
who is ever anXionS to learn AMI perform
his duties; who always finds something
useful to do; who keeps himself busy and
does not wait to be- told of each aud every
duty to perform; who is not so anxious
for quitting time to come rs lie is to do
his tul duty to his employer; who believes
in order, decorum, quiet and constant eff
tort during working hours; who Is ever
polite and kind to his fellow workmen;
who takes rs much pleasure in saving amy
useless expense for his employer rs he
would were the positions reversed, and we
will show you one who will never go beg
gihg for Il situation, but will always COM
mand u choice Of the best; who in turn
will become Il respectable and successful
employer, Il good citizen aud true man.