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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

seems to follow Mr.. Wheeler with special
persistency this being, is il said, the
dozenth time he has been burned out lie
lad retired Tor the night at the time of the
alarm, and his first intimstion OF anything
wrong was the frenzied bowls OF the firemen
and bystandcrs and the simultaneous pour
ing upon the house OF about a million
gallons Of water.
The Park House is an ld-time landmark,
and in its present forlorn condition it offers
a noticeable and striking contrast to its
former high estate. 1t was transformed into
a hotel, about four years ago. under the
auspices Of Charles E. Eaton, and has since
been kept as public house under sue
cession of landlords, of whom Mr.. Pike was
the latest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, April 3-Full returns elect
one republican on the city ticket. The city
boards will stand: Couneilmen. % republi-
cans to 2l democrats aldermen, 10 repub-
licans to Is democrats
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

The salaries OF the city officers were fixed
at the following figures; Mayor. $500;
Treasurer, 81 900 Clerk. $500; Superin-
tendent OF Water Works, $1,000; Super
intendent o. Streets, $500 Overseer of the
Poor. $500; Health Officer, 800; Chief OF
of Police, $50; Chief Engineer of the Fire
Department, $50.
The Council then adjourned for one
xxaaE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

cannot be definitely ascer,ained. and is
matter of great speculation. The most
plausible theory is as follows: At the head
of the first flight of stairs is small closet,
in which was trunk, lett at the house by
a travelling man, some time since. In this
it is supposed there might have been some
matches, which ignited from the gnawing
of rats. or some other cause, and thus start
ed the fire. A chimney forms one side of
the closet, but there had been no fire in it
for a number of weeks. This is not par
ticularly satisfactory explanation, but it is
probably the only one that will ever be
found. The fire was first discovered by Mrs.
Pike, who was sitting in the second floor
psrlor. close at hand, aud in her belief it
originated in the closet Northumberland
the precise manner is Of course matter Of
cOniectnre
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

This department in point Of sflcieney and good
management shows a record honorable to itself,
and most creditable to the city. We have now, as
shown by the report of the Chief Engineer, two
supply OF hose and one hook and ladder carriage,
all fully equipped and ready for use At moments
warning. In addition to which there are four ir
compliment OF hose, which, although not belong
ing 10 the regular department. can always he de
pended upon Tor efficient service. These. together
with the great numbsr Of hydrsnts about l5ol and
an abundant supply of water render us compare
tIy ely from such great aud devastating fires
as have during the past lew years laid waste many
OF the cities and villages Of our country. This
should not, however, lead US to q neglect OF all
proper measures for keeping this department fully
up to its present high state Of efficiency. The
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05
From the desert ! come to thee
On a stallion shod with Ore,
And the winds are left behind
In the sneed Of nv deaira

for the divorce of patronage from politics.
Up dashed also that Sir Galahsd Of Reform,
Mr.J Donald Cameron then Secretary of War
by the grace of Grant, now Senator Of the
United States by command of the people"
of Pennsylvania, swelling the p9an of vic
tory with his clarion cry:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

to be furnished by the officers elect arc as
follows: City Treasurer $40 900; collector,
$40 900; superintendent OF streets, SIC, 900
overseer of the poor. city clerk, liquor
agent, and trustee of the U. s.: deposit
fund, each IS 200 superintendent of water
works, $4,000; and such policeman as may
desire to serve final process Of court, $500.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03
Grants Followers and Advocates.

Several OF our contemporaries are pub
fishing interviews with men who are in IA
vor Of nominating GRANT for third term.
1t is curious and instructive to observe the
class In politics to which these men, In the
main, belong. They are spoils-men-poli-
ticians OF some former distinction, who, for
one cause or another, have lapsed from the
standing they formerly held even in their
own party.
1t is easy to make large show for n can
didate with very little substance for the SUI
perilclal appearance TO rest upon. The
noisy takers in politics are very few in
comparison with the vast multitude OF 81
lent thinkers and voters.
For twenty years traveller through the
United States could hardly resist the con-
viction that HENRY CLAY would be the next
President. The great majority Of persons
TO be found in the stage coaches Of those
days, and the steamboats,, and later in the
cars-the men who mostly talked politics
talked for CLAY; but when the successive
election days arrived Mr.. CLAY was far In
the rear.
Gen. GRANT has nothing like the chance
oven Of HENRY CLAY. He not only has the
silent masses against him for good and
sufficient general reasons; he has also the
tremendous force OF the traditional hostility
TO a third term. This we do not believe it is
possible for him to overcome.
The description Of politicians most for
ward and loudcst in their advocacy Of
GRANT for third term may be regarded
as an indication OF the Objectionable in
lluences by which he would be surrounded
il again placed in tho White House. His
surroundings were bad enough before. 1t
looks as II, in the event Of his election TO a
third term, they would be worse, If worse
thpv could bo
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They are Therci

The subsidy beggars beeiege the doors Of
Congress already. They are always ON hand
with the first arrival Of members.
But the present is likely TO be poor session
for the jobbers. The Administration shows
its appreciation Of the popular demand for
economy by cutting down the estimates
some five millions below tho figures OF last
year, and tho House Of Representatives, II
1t does its duty, will cut them down still
more. These are evidences OF a state Of
public mind very unfavornble to costly
schemes Of jobbcry aud plumber.
But JAY GOULD will be thcro as usual.
His is principally an effort to keep the plum
der which the Union Pacific has already ro-
ceived. 1t Is probable that he will select
other Senators this winter TO deal in his
behalf with their brother Senators " inside"
as the word IL. His old agents are too
we'll known. 1t Is comfort, however, TO
know that THURMAN and EDMUNDs arc still
in the Senate, as we'll as the virtuous MEN,
bcrs of the Railroad Committee.
Tom SCorT will be there, though his body
is in Europe. There could be no Congress
without him. In fact, he is generally adver-
tiscd as the private proprietor OF Congress
hHAAA ~ NVilNo w NVNihSt Wii'h ~ ollNh =
that his title is more or less incomplete.
But no will DO there, and his agents will
brag and brawl in every hotel LOBBY, and
tell what terrible things tho South il going
TO do unless Tom SooIr and his pack of
Northern spectators arc Immediately set
up in business on the public credit. just
here we would very earnestly advise the
Judiciary Committee OF the House to attend
TO n very important piece Of business com
mitted TO IL at the last session. Let them
look into Judge BRADLEY's conduct In the
Memphis FL Paso cases, and SEQ whether
Ton ScoTT has in reality such n title to his
railroad rs the Government ought TO re-
spect; and, II he has not, send him packing
out Of the lobby. where he has been and will
continue to bc standing nuisance, unless
summarily disposed Of.
JOHNNY Roach and DICK THOMPSON will
be there also, and mighty host ofsmall fry
who are all for the old flag and an appro-
priation, and whose principal occupation II
will bc 20 swear at Speaker RANDALL and
threaten him with total humiliation ut the
next session. After which they will all sadl y
dispense and go homo with shiny coats and
empty pockets, for there is n Presidential
election ahead, and II Is no time 20 humoT
these pleasant fellows.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

Mr. James II. Keene, the great stock OPP
orator from California. manages to astouish
Wall street rs well Ms the dcnizens OF the Pa
cinc slope. His most intimate friends on sat
urday visited him in his accustomed haunts
only one or two Of them were posted as 10 his
Immediate movements. On sunday at the
Windsor Hotel. rumor was circulated. but
secuted by the majority Of operators that Mr..
keene had started Tor Chicago the previous
evening.
Yesterday It came out that the reports were
correct. Mr., keenc started for Chicago ON Sat
urday night, accompanied 10y his family. His
wife ana relatives Will continue on t. san Fran
cisco for "A visit. while Mr.. kcene will remain in
chicago 10 carry out his great wheat specula-
ton.
1t Is generally understood that Mr. Koone has
purchased about 1000 900 bushels of " Drcem-
tho price reaches point where he H. satisfied
10 realize. The price paid was from eighty 10
eighty -lNe cents per bushel. Mr.. hcrne con-
sldered wheat cheap AT that figure. and bought
because he believed in his judgment
He intends. SO IL is said. 10 relioVe himself
stan OF lite, 10y taking up the wheat and paying
Tor H. In other words. he Will pay Tor the
1000 900 bushels out and out, and store II in
elevators until he finds suitable market to un-
lOnd upon.
Tho operation will require something over
bOOdOOO OF ready cash, II carried out IA Mr..
hoene originally determined. Wall street WAS
excited yesterday 10y the rumors prevailing of
Mr.. heene's sudden change of base to Chicago.
ana everybody wondered when he would como
thW MS mana was NlslDe m the stock market in
the morning, and that he had tologruphod ON To
sell stocks on account OF tho tremendous snow
storm then raging IA the West
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03
The Lyceum Theatre.

Miss Kate Claxton has no reason to feel
disappointed at the reception her venture at the
Lyceum Theatre received last evening. An ex-
traordinary assemblnGe Of intelligent and crit-
cal people greeted her and her production 81
Charles Rcades Double Marriage met with
favor
Tho play il an adroit condensation OF tho
charming story OF White Lies" in which
the double marriage Of Josephine de Beau
repdTe Ia used to excellent dramatic
effect and the loves and sorrows OF the two
sisters set forth in admirable and pic
uresque effect. Miss ClaXton played the part OF
Rose, and Miss Alice Lingard that OF Josephine.
Mrs; Il. l.. DayenpNt appearing rs the baroness
time that Miss LinNard has had an opportu-
nifty to exhibit hst talent in Il role OF
strongly emotional character. She has many
advantages OF person. n fine mellow voice. clear
articulation, and considerable dramatic power.
The role uf Josephine is one OF strong feeling.
and sadness that were much admired. Miss
CaXtOn shone IN good relief rs the more for
tunate ana lighter hearted sister. Mr..
Stevenson and Mr.. Fred Robinson assumed
the parts OF tho two soldiers UlUGrdn and
RdVndL This cast proved an acceptable one in
all respects. Considerable merriment was
Gc,casiioned dung thhe evening by the
fourth net, the audience insisting that
II should bo brought before the cur
tain after tho act and greeting II with tre-
mendOus applause and laughter. Much care
has been taken to present the " Double Mar
ringe" with appropriate and beautiful scenery
copied generally as an Interesting and SUCCESS
lul one
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03
UPHOLDING oFPIcrlL D1osrrE.
ProhIbitinG letter Carriers from Indire.u
Soliciting Holiday Gins.

The lettor carriers are discussing now
order from the Post Office Department tina, ia
designed to break up their practice Of gottiny
New Years presents from those to whom thev
deliver letters.
The custom Of making gifts to tho postman IL
Older than tho rccolcct ons of Charles Po,.
roster. the veteran superintendent Of the ncws-
paper mails who started as n letter carror
fifty years ago When he was young in the
Post ONCE service. there was \ present OF some
kind for almost every letter delivered.
About quarter Of "a century ago was hogun
tho custom of issuing letter Carriers New
Years Addresses. The addresses were ueually
OF THE suN. with wide borders in rod or bhIs
Ink. They were the inspiration of some poet.
friendly rhymeeter, who composed the lines
for the Occasion without pay. They rrciied tho
events OF the year in Jingling verse. sang tho
and bespoke favor for the carrier ne the henreI
of glad tdings and welcome epstes. Tho in-
variable ending was the greeting. Merry
rier to tho render Tho carriers gave away "a
copy Of their address at every house or onlcs
where they delivered letters I'm tho holiday
week. and the recipients regarded Thorn ~
gentle reminders not to forget the tOilng post
men in the distribution OF their bountics II
was seldom that the poctical greeting failed 10
bring present.
One gray hairod carrier who has had a route
for twenty-five years says that the poor us well
M the rich always gave something. The gifts
never fell below % cents. and often rose to doi-
lars. and the total formed snug sum.
Ten years ago Postmaster General Dennsnn
put stop to the issuing OF tho addresses on the
ground that il was nm indirect means Of solicit
ing presents. Subsequently tho carriers hi
upon the giving away Of manuals OF tho Poet
ONCE along their routes. The manuals con-
tained useful information and brought n sui
stantial return from those receiving them.
In the new order which strikes ut the
manuals, Gen, Key says that in respect OF
the issuing Of New Years addresses. no de
srea to repent the views Of his predecessors
on the subject. namely. that the soliciting OF
gifts or presents 10y means Of such addresses on
otherwise is preiudica to the service. and de-
tracts from the respect that carriers and other
employees of tho department should at all
times command. The issuing Of any address
substitute therefor by letter carriers or other
postal employees intended or calculated to in
duce the public to make Thorn gifts or presents
Is forbidden by the order There is nothing.
however. that prohibits the carriers from nc
eepting what Is voluntarily offered them H.
are recognized and allowed by law.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03
THE WREcK or THE poMERlNI4.
The Crew Derended-sugaes-ious ia Regnrd to
Life Prescrvers.

To THE TDIToR OF THE SuN-Sir: Isur n
gratifying to what bravo andsmen there are amot
the American peoplcf Some Of them have lately n
tempted through the columns " your paper t. r.pv
their courage by condcmning the actions Of
sailors who In the recent disaster 20 the naicI vessel,
Pomcrana, acted On the principle that sel,pr,-,r,E
ton Is the first law OF nature" one ucm go. llar
bor," undertakes to condemn nation q people co.'s,
ard sbcoause the action Of te-e sailors who -uue
CLING for their lives did nut meet with hs views sud al
vss American women not 10 cross TIE ocean in Ncs'l
AnothcT Yer, nry rns." and who probably -
his name implies. never more salt water than ne
N~yy Y"rk civ yives I'm ycr.e his ,crsion of wit n,
would do. I would like To know what more could have
been done I'm he twenty minut mat ntcrNthet tc.
tween the time the vessel was struck and lho um' st
went down. under the same circumstance by crew
Franklin Is right In asking why the the pnha,
should be astnnshVd at the conduct a. the 100 ping
diem TO have ,acraeed thcr own hycs AMI ' cit ne
e es % ar men 9f 'got o e ,s ss,
travelling tor pleasure. ami who probably neV,! krew
the American peoplc show their courage At the nrc IN
The Brooklyn Theatre two years ago, wh.n 80 many
were irenp'd TO death BY othcrsn their same -eln-h q
desire ~ ESCAPE and where srcaer iacilue. were n
ul ~ saving themselves mat ihci arr branded a-,ow.
ards think The neglect o the managers IN not i'ina
sr,sr, and what to DO in case q i,scr adds greatly s
NE los Of hs ~ OF ihi. sind am an Nnst
American islors for bravery hut until these fellows
better they themselves would 10 under The san, or
cum,tances tl'' nhghi - well Keep quiet fAiH PLAY
BR0okLYN Dee l. 1878
To rnF Enron uf rut SUM Hat all the pass, n.
gers the ruurruua who were unfortunate enough n
be LETT ON the sinkin. vessel made usc of the h' pre-
servers, ~ capt schwen~cu did they would pronab ,
had asWhny chances oi htlng cued the Cap
TAIN had aud had they who did make of hie pfe
done correctly. the degree their dAngti
would have been greatly iessenet.
beg that Tn srS suggest MAT pcrsons taking passaf,
ses-fuinl vessel shA o instructed IN the mAnnai
OF u,ng hr lrcrvers aud that ,ach passenger be-
sale keeping Ia order tu enable all ~ 81 tnts
make use ul them Boo case of dancer
HFsN HirNrNTrlp 200 East Broal way.
NV ioLK. Dec. ,, 1873
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03
Gold and silvcr-Mr. sherman's Views.

1t is now only twenty-eight days TO the
hay set by law for the resumption OF specie
payments. Mr.. SHERMAN offers his re-
marks on this subject in the annual report
Of the Treasury Department Since the
passage OF the BLAND bill, Mr.. SHERMAN
has been actively engaged in trying 10
satisfy the demands Of the silver men with
out giving offence to the gold interests, 1t
appears from the language Of his report
that he has at last abandoned the hopeless
task Of reconcillng the 1OO-ceut dollar with
the s5-cent dollar.
In brief Mr.. SHERMAN's report Is this: In
order 10 resume specie payments on a pru-
dent basis he needs a coin reserve Of
tl3s, 100000, or forty per cent. OF the total
amount Of United States notes In circula-
ton. He has now In his vaults Sl41, 1888, 100
In coin. This store Of coin will be dimin-
lshed somewhat-just how much he does not
say-by the necessity Of paying out coin fol-
Interest due Jan. l. lie Is confident how
ever, that he has coin enough to begin
specie payments on that date
MI. SHERMAN hopes that resumption will
operate in a sort Of self-supporting, back
action manner. He expects to redeem In
coin the notes that arc presented at his
counter, and then, as he Is not obliged by
law TO withdraw the notes redeemed, he OK
poets to use them for the purchase at par Of
more coin If he needs It. He also expects,
after the first Of January, 10 pay his coin
obligations, such as debt interest and prin-
ripal in paper whenever the creditor will
consent. He will receive paper dollars in
payment Of customs duties after the first OF
the year, unless Congress prohibits It IN the
meanwhile.
Mr.. SHERMAN points out that II an 3G-ccnt
dollar Of silver Is issued in unlimited guam
titles 1t will other drive all the gold ont Of
the country or send it to hide in bank vaults
and woollen stockings. He thinks that a
limited amount Of silver can be kept in cir
eulation at par with gold. He wants TO be
authorized TO discontinue the coinage Of sill
yer dollars as soon as fifty million have been
Issued.
II the coinage of silver is not limited, gold
will be expatriated and Mr.. SHERMAN will
b. under the painful necessity Of resuming
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03
The First Day of Congress.

Congress rcassemblcd yesterday as quietly
as though the recess had been five days in
stead OF five months. While the Senate was
waiting for r. b. HAYEs's message. Mr.
BECK presented one bill for the retiring OF
the trade dollar, and another permitting
American citizens 10 purchase foreign-bullt
ships. Three Southern Senators We're ready
with resolutions for the appointment OF com.
mittees to inquire into the yellow fever cpl.
demic, and make recommendation. Mr.
BLAINE's eye had caught the accusations Of
intimidation in the South, and he put In @
resolution for an inquiry ~ 10 whether any
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03
TWENTY-FIVE MILLIONS.
The Estimated Annual Loss TO the Revcnu,
by Indervnluations.


WARRINGTON, Dec. 2.-The annual report
OF the Department Of Special Agents says 1t has
been estimated that the loss to the revenue by
undervaluatons since the repeal Of the Moiety
acts. would reach as high as $4,000. 600 per an
mum. There can be no doubt that many mil
lions are lost every year on this account. On
some classes Of merchandise American mer-
chants have been compelled. by reason Of I'M
dervaluations. to stop importing on their own
account. and 10 buy their goods from commits
sion merchants. who receive the merchandise
on consignmentfro from manufacturers in Europe.
Special efforts have been mace by the division
20 ascertain the true market value OF certain
lines Of goods which are imported by consign-
ment only, and these efforts have been partially
successful. Tho evasion OF payment Of fun du-
ties by undervaluations Of certain standard
goods. notably silks. vclVeta. laces and fine kid
gloves, has not only been a subject Of complaint
among merchants. but has for the past four
years. with the exception OF few Invoices OF
gloves imported Al Philadelphia. prevented
direct importations Of such goods by American
merchants.
Another obstacle in tho way Of accurate in,
formation on this subject In the reticenre Of
merchants. Compelled 10y reason Of the exist
ing monopoly Of the trade in silks and gloves
70 have business relations with the agents of
foreign manufacturers. II is readily seen that a
due regard for this common interest is sum-
cient TO prevent that assistance in exposing and
guppreesing the evil Of underVnluutiOns VIII oh
could and would under other circumstances Nc
doubt be- rendered To- the Government.
The disposition Of European manufacturers
and tradesmrn, particularly on the Continent
10 eVado the American tarlif has grown 30 wide
spread that even retail dealers, milliners
dressmakers and other trades people are in the
habit Of rendering Ia American tourists IA an
inducement la them 10 purchase goods. false in
voices to enable such tourists, upon their re-
turn home. Ia eNnde payment Of a portion of tn,
legal duty. There appears To- be- but one ef
fectua! remedy for thcs" difficulties. and that 1,
the substitution Of specific for al yalorem .du.
tics. both as % sIlks md glnYna
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II. Claim a 90. winning.

wAsHINGToN. Dee 2.-The civil suits q the
United states AGAINST II Claaln Co. Tor N, ssscd
rece puon, purchase and conccamcut OF large a10nnu
of raudulenty imported sin between the years it' and
i-74 were decided TODAY the United state. supreme
Court IN iHN u Claim CO. the defendants BOO ffot
The suits the recovery of double tc value W he
goods IN question ana The amount iuN oNVl wac De- afN
quarter of a million of dollars Tie Court Au.is that u.
recovery sought under the segDnd SECTION OF ' ACT ~
1929 cannot be- hat because that section and ari were
repealed hN act l-N. that cannot be- bad un'f .
act Of l-"u Tor the reason tat a" after eun'm "a
criminal aud not ciNil prurccdin- Tho tutni osl
below, therefore correctly sustained tho d,u4fI o. 10
defendants and 30. Judgment is affirmed.