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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

Science has yet something to teach the
people on the subject of explosions. The
other day candy lict)ry blew up in New
York, with nothing, 50 far as could be ascer-
tained, more explosive in the building than
sugar, flour, and the coloring matters used
in confectionery. And now, two Touring
mills blow up in Minneapolis, with force
which broke ten thousand dollars worth Of
window glass in that city, and with the
resulting confagratlon destroyed 81 100000
worth of property and the supposed cause
was mill dust" created in the ''patent
middlings" process, now IN use in many
Touring mills, including that at Winooski.
IF wheat -four is going to develop the quail
ties of nitro -glycerine, who will be safe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

When one has been long and far away
| from an earthly home, what happy sight to
see brothers and sisters all erowding to the
| door to bring US in. What is that but dim
image OF what will be seen at the gates Of
] glory ?-Dr. Guthrie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

Nor MARRYING GIRI--They were seated
together, side by side, on the sofa in the mos
approved lover fashion-his arm encirclin,
her taper waist, etc.
"Lizzie" he said. ''you must have read M
heart ere this you must know how dearly
love you.''
'Yes, Fred you have certainly been yer,
attentive" said Lizzie.
But Lizzie darling. do you love me? vii
you be my wife ~
Your wife, Fred OF all things, no No
indeed. nor any one else's."
Lizzie, what do mean?'
Just what | say, Fred. I've two married
sisters"
Certainly and Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs
Skinner have very good husbands, believe
80 leople say but | wouldn't like to
Gtand in either Mays or Nell's shoes, that S
ALL"
Lizzie, you astonish me-
Look here, Fred I've had over twenty
five sleigh rides this winter. thanks to you
and my other gentlemen friends"
Fred WINGED a little here, whether at the
remembrance of that unpaid livery bill, or
the idea of Lizzie's sleighing with her other
gentlemen friends / cannot positively an
swer.
How many do you think my sisters have
.
Such pretty girls as May and Nellie were,
too, and so much attention they used to
have 2"
'Now, Lizzie"
81 am fond of going to the theatre occa-
hionally as well lecture or concert some
times, and shouldn't like it if l proposed
attending any such entertainment TO be in
variably told that times were hard and my
husband couldn't afford it, and then to have
him sneak off alone"
Lizzie, Lizzie"
"And then if once in dogs age he did
condescend to go with me anywhere in the
evening, | shouldn't like to be left to pick
my way along the slippery places, at the risk
of breaking my neck, he walking along un-
consciously by my side. I'm of depend
ent, clInging nature. and need the protec-
tion OF strong arm
Lizzie, this is all nonsense"
I'm the youngest in our family, and per-
haps I've been spoiled At all events,
know it would break my heart to have my
husband vent all the ill-temper which he
conceals from the world on my defenceless
head
''But Lizzie promise you that L"
"Oh, yes, Fred | know what you arc 90
ing to say-that you will be different but
Mary and Nell have told me time and again
that no better husbands than theirs ever
lived no, Fred, as a lover, you are Just per-
feet, and | shall hate awfully to give you up
Still. if you are bent on marrying, there are
plenty OF girls who have not married sisters,
or who are not wise enough to profit by their
example, if they have. And don't fret al out
me, for I've no doubt | can find some one to
fill your place
But before Lizzie had concluded, Fred
made for the door, muttering something sun
mentiOnnble IN enra polita
There !" exclaimed Lizzie, as the door
closed with a bang. Il knew he was no bet
ter than the rest. That's the way John and
Aleck swear and slam doors, when things
don't go just right He'd make a perfect bear
of husband, but I'm sorry he came to the
point SO soou, for be was Just a splendid
beau. "-AGo Brunswick Hedonidn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

There used to be story of the adroit sharper
who dried snow and sold it for salt, but lit
tie credence was given to it. In China, how
ever, the ingenious natives blacklead chunks
of ice and sell it for coal So, at least, de-
clares Shanghai correspondent of the Lon
don Times, who found several Jumps so
treated in his scuttle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

The new census will not be taken till
1880, and no action can be taken upon it till
the session of 1881. If returned again, Mr..
Hendee's next term would expire before the
settlement OF the new representation.-NeipI
port Express.
How does the Express know this? The
next Congress will commence on the 4th of
March, 1879, and will end on the 4th of
March, 1881. The next census will un-
doubtedly be taken, as the last five have
been, on the first of June. The enumeration
will be tabulated before Congress meets in
December, 1880. The South and West con-
troll Congress, and will be eager for new
apportiOnment at the earliest possible mo-
ment. What reason is there to expect that
the new apportionment will be delayed to
another Congress? On the contrary, is it
not as certain as anything future can be,
that the question of representation will be
settled before the expiration of Mr.. Hendee's
next term, if he is returned? ?
MR. Ii. v. REDFIELD, writing from
Washington to the Cincinnati Commercial
about the Florida scandal, says:
al have often wished that had gone to
Florida and posted myself as thoroughly
as in Louisiana, that | might have the sat
isfaction of knowing the exact truth of the
matter, even if | couldn't convince anybody
else. of the Louisiana case there is not
doubt in my mind-not a shadow of doubt
but what Hayes was as fairly entitled to the
electoral vote of that State as to the vote of
Ohio. | reached that conclusion after pa
tient and thorough investigation, and no
amount of confessions from Wells and
Anderson, for instance, could drive me
from the conclusion, for my belief is found
ed on facts and figures that are out of their
power to cloud or to alter at this late day,
even if they were disposed"
We have little doubt that an honest and
impartial investigation would show that not
only was Mr.. Hayes entitled to the votes of
Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida as
awarded to him. but to those of Alabama,
Mississippi and North Carolina, which were
given to Tilden.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10
Great Britain.

Mr.. Claiborne Hardy, secretary for India,
presiding at banquet Monday. said that
the government took its stand upon the
declaration Of 1871 that one party to an en-
gagement could not withdraw from it with
out the consent of the rest. He denied that
the government was Indifferent to the wrongs
Of the Turkish Christians. but the policy of
a great power could not be destroyed by an
incident, however horrible. The real ques-
tion was whether England had or had not
great interests in the East. He main
tained that the treaty of San Stefano in
its present shape did not contain single
element of permanent peace. The interests
OF the Greek and Mussulman populations
must be protected, as well as those of the
Savs. The measures of the British gov
ernment were not warlike but precau-
tionary. war party or war minis
try was an impossibility in England
II people went to war, it must not be for
the sake of victories, but only for great prin-
ciples. The government was determined to
maintain the principles by which its conduct
on the Eastern question had hitherto boon
actuated.
Mr.. Hardy said he believed England could
send 10000 men abroad at this moment
England, he said, is no longer small island,
but vast empire, having the right to draw
trustworthy defenders from all parts Of the
empire. lie knew nothing which gratifed
him soimuch as when, lately. he received at
the war Office offers from Canada to raise reg
iments, and he believed the same heart
was beating in all the colonies as
at home. Referring to the San Stefsno
treaty, he said there was danger that, if one
of the powers was able to dominate and use
another without actually annexing her.
English and European interests might suffer
and state of civilization and humanity be
brought about very different from the civiliza-
tion and humanity of England. Durable
peace for Europe could not be secured bv the
destruction of ali which had been solemnly
ratified by all Europe, or by the predomin-
ance Of one power. 1t was to secure durable
peace that the government was seeking en-
trance into congress where views might be
freely heard upon every question affecting
the treaties of 1856 and 1871. They looked
to the people to enable them to speak with
a force and decision which would give effect
to their aims.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10
District Politics.



We learn there is a very general wish in
Addison county to present the name of Gov.
Stewart in the coming congressional con-
vention in this district, but the governor,
they all say. 'won't do anything to help
himself.' so his candidacy is problematical,
depending on providence and spontaneous
combustion, the two things that Gerard, the
New York lawyer, said he always relied on
before petit jury.-Montpeher Freeman.
THE SECOND DISTRICT.
The Ludlow Tribune - which is Rev.
Lewis B. Hibbard-fnds good deal
of fault with Hon. Dudley C. Denison
but does not know how to spell his name.
We know of only two persons in this
county whose names have been mentioned
in connection with this nomination.
Roswell Farnham, of Bradford, and Hon.
j. W, Rowell, of Randolph. We are not
personally acquainted with the former. but
know of him by good report. He is man
of pleasing address and very popular both
within and without the county. and would
do well in Congress. John W. Rowell, has
the qualities that go to the makeup of a Rep
resentative of ability ard power in greater
measure than any other who is likely to be
the looming man" but it is said he has no
ambition in that line-IV Randolph Nclcs
A Londonderry correspondent of the Rut-
land Leader says the Congressional nomina-
tion in this district rests between Judge
Barrett, Mr. Denison and c. B. Eddy, of
Bellows Falls. So far as Judge Barrett is
concerned We are able to say that his atten-
tiOn has been called to this matter, and
while sensible of the kindness that couples
bis name with the office of representative, he
cannot, for i moment, entertain the idea of
entering the field and no consideration would
induce him to do Woodstock Standard.
THE THIRD DISTRICT.
Orleans county has Il candidate she has
been waiting to present at the proper time,
Gen. W. W. Grout, of Barton. With the
assurances received from other counties. she
is ready to present him now, confident OF his
ability to honorably and ably represent his
district, and equally confident that with the
united support of the eastern portion of the
district, and reliable assurances from other
sections, he is sure to win.-Nelcp011 Err
press.
As Gen. Grout las stepped aside fer the
present incumbent on more than one oc-
casion, we mistake the temper of his friends
if they do not make strong push for him
in the nominating oDvention.-Cale DOMAIN.
What is that story about the lion and the
lamb? 1t il in crder now. that the St. Al
bans Messenger and AdrertiSer are in ha--
monv in the support of Hon. Bradley Bar
low for Congress - Woodstock Standard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10
ABOUT LIVING IN WASHINGTON.

Many have an idea that to live at the Cap
ital of our great Nation is fine thing, and
so it is-if they are well supplied with mon
ey. And as it is the love Of money which
usually induces people to come here. you
may well imagine that among such a crowd
great evils exist, and that Fred Douglas was
right when he gave his lucid description of
an average Washingtonian, about which
the natives damned and cursed so much.
10 use the language of an official member of
one of the churches in Washington, who was
not very particular in the selection of word,
to express his ideas, 1T was a id lie. >"
Yet Douglas still goes unhung, and a mig
ger" holds the Office of Marshal of the Dis
trict
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

In the Government Printing Office, the
average time Of employment is less than ten
months in the year, and the average pay of
the men is about 800. Although the men
get nominally 1920 per day. yet from the
constant furloughs" which they are sub
jeeted to, without pay, from 90 to 80 per
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

TIE II't7l 0O4NUrsrofI IOt'NL 'nVneH,
and the only one of this denomination in the
city, has now membership of more than
eight hundred This church is under the
pastoral charge of DIR. j. E. Rankin, for
merly of Vermont, and aside from the large
debt incurred in building house of wor-
ship, is in very prosperous condition, its
membership having been increased by several
hundred during the past two years. Among
the founders of the church nav be mentioned
the names of three Vermonters who arc now
sleeping under the shadows OF the Green
Mountains, viz: Deacon Silas II. Hodges, of
Rutland Deacon William Wheeler, of
Poultney, and Deacon II. 7. White, of
Bennington.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20
Published March G, 1881

AN ACT fixing the terms of the circuit cour,
tain counties OF the eleventh Judicial circuit
The people Of the state of Wisconsin, represented IN
senate and assembly, do enact as foitoWs:
Section ]. The terms OF the several circuit courts
of the eleventh judicial circuit shall hereafter be
held as follows: In the county of Ashland on the
first Monday OF January and on the first Monday OF
July. In the county OF Barron ON the mira tues
gust. In the county OF Bayfed on the second
Monday OF January and on the second Monday OF
day OF February and on the fourth Monday OF July.
Inthe county OF chippewa on ne first Monday t OF
county OF Douglas on the second Monday OF Febru-
airy and On the third Monday OF Juiy ,a IN ane
a sna "h IL H rs NJ Monday adj, Of August
Section . Every term Of said circuit court In the
s q the said ana aeRo
motions proceedings or other business now pend
III S 6r w Seas ig ssd rcn and no" rSnng
jury, may be brought on heard tried ana deter
mined or W SEA actea Po terms or @ or
manner and with the same force and effect as II the
samc were brought on or heard, tried determined
~ wi rein the same are now pending, or may
hereafter arise; and when any causes or matters ,
are pending in either counties different from the
county in which the special terms Is held the clerk
Of the court where the special term Is held shall
transmit all orders judgments and other papers 10
the clerk " the circuit court OF the county where
said causes or matters are pending me SAD pa
same manner as II said cause or matters had been
heard or determtned by the circuit court at term
ings and judgments made In pursuance 81 TINS act
shall have the like force and effect as IL made In
the county where such cause or matters are or may
he pending and no notice OF the holding OF such
special term shall be required other than the pas
sage and publication OF this act.
Sections All wrIts, indictments. summons, re.
cognizances, processes informations. motions, and
OTTER proceedings In any Of said courts, and all
Jurors summoned to attend, and all notices OF trial,
and every and all proceedings pending or 70 DC
OF said courts shall be held returnable. cited TO
appear and noticed for hearing on the days herein
fixed for the first day OF said several courts, and
shall be heard and disposed Of as IL noticed Tor
hearing on the days herein fixcd.
Section 4. All acts or parts OF acts connictlhg
with this act are hereby repealed, so far as they
conflict with this act.
Section 5. This act shall take effect and be In
force from and after the first day OF May. 1873
Approved March 4, 1878.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20

For further information about Kansas, and es
pccially the region described, address
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20
SOMEBODY'S MOTHER.

roman was old and ragged and gray,
ny ny, nenf with the chill OF the winters 0ay;
r,,o street was wet with . recent snow.
AID the woman's feet were ageo AL" s'o"
e,s s,ood at the crossing and waited long,
e ,inne uncared for, am d the tnrong
otbuman beings who passed her oy,
VI hhseded the glance OF her anxious eye
the street. with laughter and shout,
r rvNS in IN. freedom Of - school let out,
Come the boys like flock OF sheep,
uTaiiins the snow piled white and deep
pas, the woman so old and gray
fastened the children on their way,
Nor offered a helping hand to her,
60 meek. 60 timid, afraid TO stir
,est the carriage wheels or the horses ieet
Sbould crowd her down in the slippery street
,,,ast came one OF the merry troop
irsa csyest laddie of all the groupe;
us naused beside her, and whispered low:
nI,fl help YOU across II you wish to CO."
usr AGED hand on his strong young arm
Sha niaced. and so without hurt or harm,
He Guided her trembling feet along,
ProId that his own were firm and strong.
When back again to his friends he went.
Mis- Young heart happy and well content.
.she's somebody's mother, boys, you know
For all she's aged and poor and slow;
And hope some fellow will lend hand
m help my mother, you understand,
If ever she's poor and old ana gray,
When her own dear boy IL far away"
And somebody's mother bowed low he
head.
In her home that night, and the prayer sh'
said
Was. "God, be kind to the noble boy,
who is somebody's son and pride and joy
--Hdrpers Weekly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20

A gentleman relates, after leaving
the paper of which he was the editor,
and returned on visit he wrote a
leader for the new editor, and he really
thought it good-better than he had
wrote for months. Next day he met an
old acquaintance with paper
in his hand. "Ah," said he,
this paper is but a miserable
thing now-nothing like what it
was when you had itH-and pointing to
the article he had written, he continued,
" Look for instance, at that thing! Why
didn't the fool let YOU write the article?"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20
Published March 5. 1881
rIIA pTED sl
AN ACTrela ting to Village CEN

AN ACT relating to village cemeteries
The people Of the s.1te Of Wtseonsn repressnfci !"
senate and assembly do enact as tolloWs:
Section !. The trustees Of any incorporated =.
iage within this STATE shall have power to purchase
In the name OF said village suitable grounds 10 re
used exclusively as village cemetery.
section 2 THIS act shall take effect AMI Dc IN I"fts
from and after It's passage.
Approved March j. l6l6
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20
published February -. 1881
CuApla.R II,

To HoUsEKEEPERs.--Weigh your Sal
eratus when you buy paper You
will find D. b. DeLand & Co.'S Best
Chemical is full weight and perfectly
pure Try all things and hold fast to
that which is best and true on weight
and quality both.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20

These are some OF the facts In relation to the
agricultural possibilities of this region, and these,
coupled with the story Of the past harvest are
sufficiently confrmatory of the inducements this
portion OF the Great Plains offer.
Under the liberal policy Of the Government. and
the Kansas Pacific Raaway Company. immi-
grants are invited to this really superb region,
with the assurance that its beauty and induce
men,s cannot be exaggerated by any pen.picturc
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20

The late Ben Wade was an old hunter.
and could hit a silver dollar at 100 yards
at almost every shot.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20

AN ACT fixing the terms of the circuit cOur. In GER
tain counties OF the eleventh judicial circuit.
The people Of the state of Wisconsin represented IN
senate and assembly, do enact as foiloCs:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20

powers TO their full vgor, and tho mind to its origi
nal cheerfulness and strength The Doctors skill
with the Turkish and Sulphur Baths cannot be-
excellcd Ia the healing art.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20
ESTABLISHED 1861.
ELECTRO MEDICAL INSTITUTE.

Nervous and Rheumatic suf-
ferers from early indiscretlon
should not fail TO consult conf
deBtially Dr.. MCNAMARA, $50
BROADWAY. He has reme-
dies with the aid Of elcctrici-
ty) that will stop those nightly
emissions, remove all irregu-
iarities attendant on Females
at puberty, monthly period or
marriage; build up the nerv-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20

1T is reported that Ex-Queen Isabella
is about to make London her residence
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-03-20
(Published Marc, 6 le7A1

~ onArIEh ..
axao ana " chapter =, is IT,
the laws Of ls.s.
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin represented y.
senate and assembly, do enact az folloGs'
see,ionl. Section sixteen, OF chapter one hun
amended by chapter two hundred aud nifty. OF the
Inns n, =" ~, rs hereby amended ny striking out tns
occur In said section. and Inserting in lieu thereo:
the words forty eight" so that Said section. whes
ii View in towns ' c"ntaiSinv fortseIrht n so"ar.
forty eight square miles real property shall be as
sesscd either from actual view or The best informa-
Improved lands which shall he asscssed from actual
view, at the full value which could ordinarily be
assessor shall believe the owner, II he desires to
sell would accept in fun payment. In Determining
piece its advantages or disadyantare of location
quality OF soil, quantity and qualify of standin,
r otSsr WTa dsn"s MINES n 'ef e
therein and ali buildings, fXed machinery and i'm.
Q, n nn% %
reigicMs, sc,emtnc, literary or semeyolcmt assoca
Ton; but otherwise exempt shall be assessed To
the lessee. The assessor having hxed the value.
s s seer o sa.nH oRr"saar s"e rtopsr, III
sessment the previous YEAR. ~ mistake. shall be
entered twice. designating one entry omitted for
sectlonS Az nets or parts of acts sonirayenins
Section This act shall take effect and be in forcr
Approved March / 1919
tfnolished March 9. 1871
AN ACT. to amend section of ch.n,cr 10 =, ~.
revised statutes, entitled "of trials In criminal
~,
me people q tht state of Wisconsin, reprtse,ted IN
s'""' ",'" asseno'U, 40 enact as tototos;
section Section OF chapter l79 OF the revised
hcrehv sma"eI 90 -, ,i,a.s ~ criminal cases 10
The trial ~ a"y ncrs's, w 'vau "s 'unoWs. upon
menI "r inr"r,naltinS ~ upoh IN indict-
nrsonmant fnr TIA nv; Wiz" , ~ pnn,shaple ~ I'M
twenty fomr %. ~ thar ""s S" a,eg' to.Wlt'
ami M mor Lr ~ .nc persons returned as Jurors
I"fenJamtu 40" ," ~ W m.oMeu 10 .ne ueiehuant or
entiiieI 10 wn,y. ,,sr, ''ni NY sna pe
no more w '"'''' V-' Pe'''"p'o'! en"'ehscS' al"
section . An acts and n,r,s -, ,,,s o,n,,.,,,.
with section one OF this act are hereby repealed.
section rms act shall take effect and DO In force
Approved March 4 inn "'" P"''''"'o''
ti"oishcu march Q, I6ioJ
CHAPTER TO-
AN AIT TO amend section fifty -four Of chopter one
nundrcu and thirty-sevc OF the general laws ri
ls'l entitled an An act to provide for the trial
OF onenseS upon Information and 10 make the gen.
The people OF the stote NJ lyi,cor. u r.rr...,.xt
SENATE ana 1ssrmbJu "a 800 !" Ws""S,I .ep'esen"dW
C..,, ''', w '""o' "s yo"o"s'
, SECTION !; section hfty-four OF chapter one hun
LIEU anu airiy-seven oi the general laws OF 1871 10
mercIny amended by adding thereto the following
words, to-wit: "But the omission OF witness 70
sigh such testimony shall not invalidatc any proc
ILL.,.