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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

MAsONIc-ANNUAL REUNION OF THE Con-
NECrIcUr RIVER VALLEY AssoCGArIoN.-The
annual reunion of the Connecticut River
Valley Association was held at Concord,
N. H., Friday. and was largely attend
ed by members and Others, several hun
dred gentlemen and ladies' being pre-
sent The following Officers wers elected
for the ensuing year President, Scion A.
Carter. of Keene; fist President. j :.
Frank Webster. of Concord, second Vice
President. W. A Farnum, Of White River
Juncti)n; Treasurer. Wilson Britton, of
Hartland, VI. Corresponding Secreta y.
Z. c. Danforth, of Concord; Recording
Secretary, ). Hayes, of Bellows Falls. Vt;
Executive Committee. \. ". Baker. of Ls-
banOn, Ira W. Cunning ham. OF LydOnville,
VT. George Ii. Babbitt, of Bellows Falls,
Vt. At the evenings exercises in
Whites Opera House there was large and
brilliant gathering, the ladies appearing in
elegant toilets and many Of the gentlemen
in Masonic regalia. An address was de-
liyerei BY Henry, Clark of Rutland, on the
principles of free masonry. Dancing fol-
lowed. and was kept up to late hour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

The bill for the relief Of William and
Mary Cpllege, Of Virginia, which was par
italy destroyed during the rebellion by
Federal troo?s, had stood a. the head of the
private calendar Of the House for long
time, to the obstruction of other business.
Having been decisively rejected it is to be
hoped that it will not come up again, in
hurry. 1t was opposed by the Republicans
upon the ground that its passage would estab-
lish precedent for the granting Of claims to
numerous churches and claimants of like
character, applying for relief 10 consequence
of damages sustained during the rebellion.
Messr-. lJring, Of Massachusetts,. and Mon
roe, Of Ohio, advocated the bill, but were
unable to divide the Republican vote,
which, with four or five exceptions, was
given soiiIiy against the bill. large num-
Der Of Democrats, including some leading
men like Mr. Morrison. Of Illinois, and
others. voted against it. During the debate
over 1t. Mr.. CJnger, Of Michigan, sent to
the clerk de>k and had read letter to the
EreqiHg Pot from its war correspondent,
giving description Of the filthy condition
Of the college when the Union forces obtain
ell possession OF It. Mr.. CJnger said that
a it w4s shown that the chief injury to the
property was received at the hands of the
Confederate soldiers, who had occupied the
building, he could not vote for the bill.
however much be might reverence ancient
institutions Of learning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

\ little boy was shown tnc picture OF the
martyrs thrown to the lions lie startled
his friends by shouting Ma q ns Just
look at that poor little hou away behind
there He won't get ANY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17
T..n,.--sa.oo. year. .l.,.y. In .d, .nce.

TIE Nevada LeSlature re-elects John P.
Jones United States Senator and that of
CJlJrado elects to succeed Senator II. NJ.
Teller, Mr.. Nathaniel p. Hill, general uan-
ager of the Boston and Colorado smelling
works at Argo. on the outkirts of Denver
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

that the production far exceeds the consumr-
ton, but the excess is absorbed by brcweries
and distilleries at home and abroad, which,
more than any other cause, keep up the
price of breadstuffs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

Da. HENRY d. RANNEY, New York, who
died, Sunday, was not as the telegraph
enormously reports, an ex-lieutenant-goy-
ernor Of this State. His cather. Wsitstill
X. Rsnney held that position in ISiI-l3,
while the late Hon. Charles Paine was Gov
ernOT. but he has been dead many years.
DR.. Henry d. Rtnney was formerly citi-
zen Of BrattleborO, but for long time past
resided in New York city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17
News i'll General.

GJVERNOR ROBINSON, in his annual n es-
sage, urges the enlargement of Clinton
Prison to at least double its present ca
pacity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

The investigation into the conduct Of
Mayor NJ A. Reno has begun, at Chicago.
The charge is that in the battle with the
Sioux Indians under Sitting Bull, in which
General Custer lost his life, Major Reno was
guilty of cowardice. BY his conduct, it is
alleged, disaster was brought upon his com
rades, and General Custer was killed. The
Investigation IS at the request of Major Reno,
he having few months ago obtained an
order IRON the President to open the case in
order that be might vindicate bis conduct.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17
THIS SERVICE

Is all that Is required; but before the ser
wee commenced, July lst, this schedule
time was reduced. the route extended from
Shasta to Redding, six miles farther only,
and the pay increased to 800 600 year
i've and half times as much as it was bid
Oh at. This same man Foster bid Of route
i6,2i), from Redding to Weaveryille, for
= wv year, SIX times a week iorty-iour
miles. his route passes over the same
route or road Tor some eighteen or twenty
miie- OrOm Redding via Shasta to the
Lower house) that the one now from Yreka
TO KeddIDg passes over. The daily mail
from Reddlng, Cal, via Sacramento River
to Roseburg, Or passes through Yreka, 80
that you see that Yreks has a daily mail
independent Of this one from Yreka to
kedding via Fort Jones, Shasta, etc. There
i nothing under the canopy Of heaven to
require a mail oftener than three times a
week on this route, 46 ,263. do not know
that any Of our members Of Congress have
been instrumental in having this swindle
Perpetrated upon the department, but if
they have they must certainly know it WAS
a >wndle. The mail from Redding to
R0Scburg Is, or was, advertised for ten and
a hall trips per week. am OF the opinion
that the same Barlow, Foster a Co. will
eventually be found the contractors on this
route, and ~ their heaviest mails are be-
tween Rcdding and Yreka, by having this
tn,2o" route made daily and the schedule
shortened up. it Will enable them to dis
pcnsc with this half daily trip that the de
partmcnt will be paying them for. | de-
Ia IR
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17
BATARD TAYLOR.

Dead he lay ameng his books,
The peace Of tod was in his looks.
As the statues in the gloom
Watch DER Maximiliaus tomb.
So those volumes from their shelves
Watched him silent a. themselves.
All, his hand will nevermore
Turn their stOried pages DER
Nevermore his lips repeat
Songs of theirs, however sweet.
Let the li.eless body rest,
lie Is gone who was its guest
Gone as travellers haste to leave
An inn. nor tarry until eve.
Traveller. in what realms afar,
In what p!anei, in what star
In what vast aerial space
Shines the light upon thy face
In what gardens OF delight
Rest thy weary feet tonight
Poet, thou whose latest verse
Was garland on tny hears0.
Thou has sung with organ tone
In Deukal Lions lie thine own.
On the ruins of the past.
Blooms the perfect tpwer at last.
Friend-But yesterday the bells
Rang for thee their loud iaresells
and to. day they toll for thee
Lying lead beyond the sea
Lying dead among .hy books
The peace OF God in all thy looks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17
vILLAISOUs A swISDLK

as has ever been practiced on the depart
ment both OF these routes, 4G ,2G3 and &C.
245, should be put back the way they were
first let AMI Mr.. Foster compelled to carry
them on his original contracts, and whoever
gets the keddIng and Roseburg route should
be compelled 10 perform the ten and a half
ulp~ yer week as advertised Is it any won
der TINT the Postmaster General is complain
ny that his funds are giving out2 wrote
you personally, because our mutual friend.
* Congressman Piper, says you want to put
a stop to these things. also wrote Judge
hey few days since on the same subject
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17
WASHINGTON. Dec. d Is.

The general letting Of postal contracts on
the Pacific coast and in the Territories,
which went into effect last July, for some
years, was upon an economical basis, bu, the
rapid increase which has been ordered BY the
department is likely to deprive the tax PAYERS
OF the country of the advantage they might
have got from the cheaper expenditure. J.
d. Carr, President Of the Salem. (Oregon)
Clty Bark, has written letter to Mr.. Nad-
dell, Of North Carolina. Chairman of the
House Committee on Postofices and Post
roads, IN which be describes this increase on
two routes in California In the opening
paragraph of his letter to Waddell, he saws:
d" will do Judge Key the justice to say that
do not believe he Is aware of the frauds
that have been practiced in his Department,
Tor do not think he would oountenance
anything Of the kind " M, Carr then pro-
ceeds to describe these routes as follows
. Route 10 ,263, from Yreka to Shasta, was
advertised for three times a week, l22
miles, schedule time. &c hours. 1t was let
to {. W. Foster. Of St. Albans, VI
which means Bradley Barlow, as he is
BIrlcws son-in-law-for $1,000 a year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

Tue Senatorial contest in Illinois is grow
ing more and more bitter, and there is a
prospect of disastrous split in the party,
the signs of bolt, should Logan receive the
caucus nomination, being very evident
Lyman Trumbull Is the candidate of the
Greenbackers and Democrats, and C. B.
Farwell seems to be coming to the fore as a
Republican candidate. Ii seems to US that
none Of the Republicans prominently men
toned are what the times and the party de-
mand, and We hope the Illinois Legislature
will 90 further and fare very much better
TINS caucus Of Republican Senators, Sat
uriay, in Washington, was called by Sena-
tor Eimunds to take action on the order of
business, and committee on the subject
was appointed to report at a future meeting
Daring the proceedings there Was an inter
change Of views on political questions and as
to what would best advance the interests of
the Republican party. The resumption of
specie payments was general matter of con-
graduation, aud was claimed as measure
originating with and carried out by that
party, and which was successful, notwith-
standing the persistent efforts of the Demo-
crats t. defeat it, The subject OF protecting
all citiz u, particularly those Of the South,
in their rights uuier the Constitution. was
discussed. all agreeing that the enforcement
of the laws for this purpose would greatly
strengthen the purity which had always ad-
vocated the doctrine Ct equal rights. The
were Of harmonious character.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

SINCE the close Of the Congressional con-
test in this District, the Vermont papers,
having had their say about the mail con-
tracts Of Barlow L Co.. have for the most
part let the subject rest. But other papers
still keep the matter before the public and
it can hardly be expected to disappear from
public view while disclosures such as the fol-
lowing continue to be made. The following
appears in the San Francisco Chronicle of
January lst. 1879.
sTUPEsDoUs swINDLING IN THE CALIFORNIA
AND OREGON NAIL STANDARDIZATION
Upon THE PEOPLE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

a WASHINGTON despatch say that Senator
kdmurd-, in presenting a petition signed
by scScra! hundred citizens in favor of pay
mcnt OF arrears OF pension bill on Satur-
day, sud, as Il comment on the value of the
sacf'd right of petition. that he could read
Hiet'er OF a Claim agent living in Washing
ton TO a citizen of Vermont. enclosing a
blank petition and requesting him to get
signatures to it, and then send it to Senator
Eimrnds TO present to the Senate. This
statement occasiOnei considerable laughter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

CONCLUSION OF MADAME ANDERsos's WALK.
Madame Anderson concluded her task of
walking 400 quarter miles in as many
quarter hours at IO:45, Monday night, at
Brooklyn. She appeared greatly exhaust
ed. and was taken to her physicians. where
she will remain under treatment for week
or two. At first. she will not be allowed to
sleep more than fifteen minutes at time as
it is said she would probably never wake if
she was not disturbed Ia day or two she
will be allowed to sleep two hours at
time. and the time OF rest Will be gradually
increased until she can take all the sleep she
desires without fear of injury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

A Saratoga despatch saws the failure of
jacob II birmingham and John S. Leakc,
partners in the United States Hotel Livery
Company, is the probable cause Of the re
cent suspension Of the First National Bank
Of that place. of which they were directors.
and Leake was also cashier Their liabilities
are about S75,OOO, OF which S57 900 arc
notes discounted by the bank.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

Ex-Secretery Robson appears before the
House committee on naval affairs to-mor-
row and be examined relative to the charges
against him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

And let the ape and tiger cie,"
as the Laureate says, We should make some
attempt too, at working out the most con-
temptible beast Of them all, and the hardest
to kill, the nine-lived cat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

DURING the late snow embargo Oh the
New York Central, a train of ten cars load
ed with 500 passengers. was stuck in the
drifts near Rochester, for four days-from
Thursday to Sunday. They were with
d tiitulty kept from starving by the exer-
tons Of the farmers who brought them
food. Some of the New YORK legislators
tell big stories ab3u. their adventures in
getting to Albany. One member walked
ID miles through the snow drifts to reach
the train, while another employed score
of men for three days shovelling snow to
make path for his egreSs to a railroad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-17

Direetors-L. Brainerd, A. o. Brainerd.
!: ). Stranahan, f. A. smith. Ii. Brainerd,
Charles Wyman, U. F. Fassett L. Brain
erd. president ii. E. Burgess, treasurer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30

Jones, n workman who has but few
superiors this side of the city, who
experimenting one of the large drums,
His arm was drawn around the drum
and finally his whole body was drawn
over the shat at fearful rate, When
his situation was discovered, he had re-
volved with immense velocity about
fifteen minutes, his head and limbs
striking large beam distinct blow
1T each revolution. When the ma
ohinery had been stopped It was found
that Mr., Jones' armes and legs were
mascerated to n jelly" ("Well, didn't ii
kill him ?" asked Mrs. s, with increas-
ing interest;( portions of durmeta,
cerehrunt and cerebellum, in confused
masses, were scattered about the floor
in short, the gates of eternity had
opened upon him."
Here Mr., Slocum paused to wipe
his speotacleS, and his wife seized the
opportunity to press the question; "Was
the man killedSN
II don't know--hav'nt come TO that
place yct--you'll know when I've finish
cd the piece Aud Mr.. Slocum con-
tinued reading:
ut was evident, when the shapeless
form was taken down, that il was
no longer tenanted Ivy the immortal
spirit that the vital spark was ex-
tnct.
"Was the man killed. that's what
want to come at, says Mrs. Slooum,
"no have y little patience, old wo-
man." said Mr.. Sloeum, eyeing his bet
ter half over his speotaclos, al presume
We shall como upon il right away
And he went on reading; "rhe fatal
casualty has cas- a gloom over the vii
lage, ana we trust that il will bel warn.
ing to all persons who are called upon
to regulate the powerful machinery of
our mills"
Nov" said Mrs. Slocum. perociving
that The narration was ended, "now |
should like to know whether tho man
was killed or not.
Mr., Slocum looked puzzled, Ho
scratched his head, scrutinixing the ar
ticle he had been perusing, and took n
graceful survey of the paper.
al declare, wife" said he, "its curl
Gus, but really the paper don't say"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
A Toledo Lawyers Adventure.
Toledo tohlo, Commercial.


A prominent and dgnilied attorney
who hives on n certain avenue short
distance from Adams street, while eat
ing his breakfast n few mornings since,
saw COW pass in front of the house
which very muoh.resomblod tho animal
that supplied the milk for his own IN.
bic. He thought it was his own COW,
and us old brindle has II habit of forget
ting To come home when she escapes
10 the green pastures which surround
the city, tho attorney loft his half.hnish-
ed breakfast and without hat and in
slippers gave chase to tho animal. II
was II close race between the dignihed
attorney and the old COW, and II il hard
70 tell which retained the most dignity.
She made good time and 80 did the at
torney. At last, however, after hot
chase OF three blocks no caught her
ana led her hack in triumph to tho
barn. What was his disgust 10 disooy-
or there his own COW quietly feeding
from the trough. He returned TO the
house, and when the small boy, with n
twinkle IN his oyo, asked il no Caught.
cd her," he was savagoly ordered 10 go
and get his fathers boots and not ask
questions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.

TUESDAY. May 20.-Ssnate. -Consid-
Grafton of the legislative, judicial and
executive appropriation bill was re-
sumed and continued until the time al
lowed for debate expired.
The hour of 1 o'clock having arrived
kellogg, who was speaking suspended
his remarks. After discussion pro and
con, the senate decided to adhere to its
previous understanding and proceeded
to vote. Edmunds motion to strike
out the clauses repeating the test-oath
was lost; yeas %; nays 81. Edmuuds
then moved 10 strike cut the clause eS-
tablishing the mode Of drawing United
States Jurors. Lost; - to 81. He then
moved to strike out the clauses repeal
ing the statutes relating to United
States deputy marshalS and supervisors
Of election. Lost; yeas ~; nays 81.
He then moved to strike out the clauses
repeating the statutes relating TO United
States deputy marshalS and supervisors
of elebtion. Lost; yeas % nays ST..
He then moved TO strike out the clause
repeating sec. 5552, Il. s, which pun
ishes interference with or obstruction of
deputy marshais and supervisors OF
elections in the performance Of their
duties. Lost; yeas y; nays 81. The
bill was then read third time and
passed; yeas 81 nays %.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
Death from TOOthnclc.
Middleton (N. ~ Press.

A Miss Stevens, Of Walton, Delaware
county, died on May /, Of toothache.
Although this Is II rare occurrence this
is an undisputed case of death result
ing from an exoruciating toothache.
The victim, who WAS young American
woman employed in family in Wal
ton, had suffered some day with terri
BILE toothache, which accompanied an
liberated jaw. An attempt was made
10 extract the terrible members, but her
teeth were broken Off and her face was
too sore to permit their removal by the
painful process Of cutting away the
gums. The girl suffered nm entire ner-
vous prostration from the extreme pain
and gradually sank under il until death
ended her suiierings. An army sur
gcon, who attended her, pronounced
her symptoms the same rs those follow
ing an amputation Of a limb.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
Burning n Man Alive.


A Dru2o farmer III Rashan borrowed
GOO piastres ($24l of n retainer Of Sheikh
Shibly. AT the end Of the year he was
unable TO pay The creditor said, liiye
NE your daughter for the debt, md
vii pay you her dowry, dcducting the
amount of the debt. The farmer con
scented, and demanded $500 as the dow.
ry. The creditor offered as payment
M order on the sheikh. Tho farmer
refused TO accept il. The creditor was
angry, and day after day insultod the
farmer, entering the house and oven in
sultiug the harem; this SO lnccnsod the
farmer that he shot the creditor. Tho
sheiks then assembled and condemned
the farmer to death. "By what DEATH"
asked the sheikh. They all cried
"Burn him, burn him" "Let him be
burned, then" snid the shcikh. They
began TO gather wood, when one said,
"Wby gather wood' Let us use the
American OIL" They then clothed him
with q sheepskin cloak, with the wool
outside, and poured kerosene oil upon
him and set il on fire. He leaped and
screamed, and begged for mercy, crying
Woe is mel DO you not fear God2"
When he drew near 10 death, the Sheikh
Shibly said "Stone him with stones.
They then stoned him with stones until
n grea; pile OF stones was heaped over
him. This was done in the presence
Of the whole multitude Of the people.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
Was the Man Killed.

Mr.. Slocum was not educated IN n
university, and his wife had been in by
paths ana out.0f-thc.way places. His
mind is characterized by tho literalness
rather than the comprehensive grasp
Of great subjects. Mr.. Slocum can,
however, master n printed paragraph
by dint Of spelling the hard words in a
deliberate manner, and manages to
gain few gimpses OF men and things
from his little rocky farm, through the
medium Of newspaper. IL 10 quite
edifying 10 hear Mr.. Slocum reading
the village paper aloud TO his wife after
a hard days work. A few evenings
since, farmer Slocum was reading an
account Of dreadful accident which
had happened nj the factory in the next
town, and which the village editor had
described in a great many words.
81 declare, wife, that WAS an awful
accident over To the mills" said Mr..
Slocum.
"What was il about?'
"I'll read the count. wife, then you'll
know all about t."
Mr.. Slocum began t. read.
"HoRRlBLE AND FATAL ACCIDENT. 80
II becomes our melancholy and pain
ful duty 10 record the particulars Of an
accident that occurred at the lower
mill, in this village, yesterday afternoon,
Nv which i human being, IN the prime
Of life, was hurried 10 that bourne from
which, as the immortal SHAKESPEARE
says, no traveller returns Mr.. David
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
Momen,s work In Austrln.

Women in Austria perform the duties
OF brickiayers, laborers, and may be
seen carrying hods Of mortar and bask-
cts or bricks, up high ladders. More
than this, they actually supply the
place Of nayies, and dig and wheel
barrows Of ballast" almost as nimbly
M their lords. They chop wood, they
carry water, they offer to black your
boots in the street, and perform many
other little offices, which according to
our notions, scarcely come under the
denomination Of "woman's work"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-30
Gnrrick \ Romance.
llLrnnI'e MnpAkInn.


Garriok's first love episode was anus
ing lie tumhled head over oars in
love with Peg Wellington, and with hor
and Mncklin, another actor, went to
housekeeping, oaeh 10 bo in turn house
k keeper for month. but the arrange
mont did not last long, Footo declares,
on account Of David's monnness, "Peg-
ny made the ten too strong, said no.
The love affair was soon cured, and, not
very long after, Garrick married Mile.
Violette, the danseuse, "a mysterious per-
son who brought letters from the Empress
Maria Theresa to tho ladies Of the Brit
ish afistocracy, who are seen holding
her shawl NJ the wings while she dances
on tho stage. Violottos birth was noble.
The drunken incident seen by play-go-
ers Of times IN the play Of David Gdrrick
il II true one Garriok having promised
the lady of title who protected Volette
that he would disgust her with him, the
patronoss looking for higher match.
But 80 touched was she by Davy's mag
nanimity that the lady relented, and
gave her consent To the match, and u
dowry Of 10000 To the bride.