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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28
The Outlook for chicago.

OF the 756 delegates to the Chicago Con
vention. 732 have now been elected, leaving
"A vet to be chosen. The organs and friends
Of the various candidates ar. making
claims in the most vigorous manner, and
the discrepancies are curious and amusing.
Thus Don Cameron is reported as asserting
that Gen Grant will have 40 votes on the
first ballot. This is an extreme claim. The
next highest is that Of the Washington
Republican,, which sets the number at
39s-319 being the number necessary to q
choice On the other hand, the New York
Tribune allows only 300, or SO less than
majority, and gives Blaine 2.7, Sherman
106, Edmunds &c and Washburue l3. The
Blaine men in Washington give their can
didate 323 and Grant 262. The Boston
Journal reverses the figures and allows
Grant 1923 and Blaine PCS. These variances
are so great that the resulting opinion must
necessarily be, that the action of the conven-
ton cannot possibly BE- figured out in advance.
1t is by no means certain-the New ior.
that Gen. Grant Will he nominated on the
first ballot and if he is not, he probably
will not be nominated ut all. Instructions
and unit rules are not binding in perpctuity,
and after the first ballni, delegates will be
very apt TO cast their votes for the candidate
who is their personal choice.
In the meantime, the friends of Secretary
Sherman are taking renewed courage from
the daily increasing bitterness Of the struggle
between the supporters of Mr.. Blaine and
Gen. Grant, anti are urging their candidate
as a compromise. But in case the nomina-
ton should not be made OH the first ballot,
why should il not go to Senator Edmunds:
In our opinion he is a maniiestly stronger
candidate than the Secretary; and presented
to the Convention by delegation from the
banner Republican State of the Union, and
seconded by strong one from the old Bay
State, the birth place of the party, it would
not be very surprising after all, if, in the
general disintegraiion of delegations which
will follow the first ballot (if that proves in
decisive), tho choice should fall upon our
eminent and honored townsman. And his
is the only name the selection of which can
leave no heartburnings and ALLEVIATE no por-
ton of the organization which can, in
short, command the active support of every
man who has ever acted with the Republi-
can party and gain the great floating vote
which has hitherto proved 50 potent a factor
in our politics. 1t would be the presage and
the promise of a glorious victory in the great
struggle fast approaching.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

GovEEyoE CORNELL has appointed and the
Senate has confirmed Judge Charles j. Folger
as Chief Judge and T. VI. Finch as Associate
Judge of the New York Court OF Appeals.
The former has been long and favorably
known as an Associate Justice of the Court.
Judge Finch IS resident of Ithaca, and oc-
cupes Il foremost place among the most
eminent lawyers of New York. To the gen.
eral public he is best known rs the author Of
the well-known verses, The Blue and the
Gray" and other popular poems.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

January 26th obtained sample of milk
from Mr. James A. Shedd of South Burling-
ton. which shows on analysis to the hundred
poupdc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

Number of mich COWS kept by Mr.. Shedd,
thirty-six, fifteen of which are farrow, the
balance coming in through April to June.
Mr.. Shedd's COWS are grades, Jersey and
Durham cross. They are fed six quarts per
day of mixed grains, twelve parts corn on
the cob, eight parts barley, and six parts rye
ground together. One part of this mixture
is put with two parts of coarse -four and
fed. One hundred and forty quarts per day
is the averge amount of milk from the herd.
January Goth analysed sample of milk
from Mr.. +. NJ. Van Sicklen's farm upon
the intervalc. in charge of Mr.. Brigham.
This milk shows to the hundred pounds:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

The forest fires are still burning at the
eastern end Of Long Island TO an alarming extent
Over Z, 900 acres Of Woodland have been burned
over In the town Of Brook Haven since Saturday.
The people are praying for rain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

Ir is announced that Gen j. G. McCul-
lough has withdrawn from the Congressional
canvass in the first District. Hon. Mason 5.
Colburn comes into the field with a strong
backing from Bennington county, making
the contest triangular one between that gen.
tleman, Col. Joyce. the present incumbent,
and ex-Gov Stewart We hear that an ac-
tive canvass is being made. and the contest
will be q close one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

TmE general assembly Of the Presbyterian
church, which has just begun its sessions in
Madison, Wisconsin, consists Of nearly 500
delegates, ministers and elders, from the IS
synods of this country, which include l19
prcsbyteries The general statistics of the
denomination are as follows: In 1879 there
were 5,4l5 churches, 493S ministers, 514,-
4S6 communicants, and 6l4,s14 Sunday
school members. To support these churches
Sc, 81. 16S was contributed by their cnngre-
cations, while To home missions $3.50, 6S5
was given, and to foreign missions S36l, sos
For all purposes the amount Of money raiSed
aggregated IS, 260,0lS. In the care OF The
denomination are Is theological semiuaries,
with 534 students for the year, ani l6l were
graduated. One Of the most Important sub
iects to come up durids this session Will b.
the report of the committee appointed 1878
To revis, the form of government aad lock
of discipline. The assembly will probably
remain in session about two weeks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

In spite Of the predictions that this coun-
Try allowing It's imports largely Ia exceed its
exports, II is announced from the Treasury Depart
meDt that our exports during the month of April
exceeded imports by the sum Of t6.4ii ,oo0.
Thus since the beginning of the fiscal year the bal
ance IN our favor amounts 10 about xl59, 900 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

A Swedr is making the round of Europe
In drawn by three Irish dogs, ani he hopes To
complete his tour hy Berlin, fars, Vienna, ltal'
and England IN six moaths. rhis exceptional tour
ist Is cunyersant with many tongues.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

The failure of the Philadelphls and Read
ing Railroad Company, in connection with
that of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal
and Iron Company. is the heaviest in this
country since the suspension Of Jay Cooke,
which ushered in the panic of 1873 but the
company's emharrassments hal long been
known and its failure discounted. The lines
Of the Reading Road comprise about SEQ
miles Of track: il controlled more coal ter
ritory, through the medium OF its auxiliary
organization, than any other single corpora
ton in the world it was large miner OF
iron ore and manufacturer Of pig metal; it
operated one hundred and fifty miles of canal;
it owned twenty-three wharves on the Dela-
ware River in Philadelphia, and ran line
of iron ocean steamers The capital Of III.
railroad company was SLED, O,Ooo,G00, and
that of the coal and iron company was
SIS, ,OOO, 900 As the two concerns were
practically one the bankruptcy involves the
enormous amount of SlSS, 900, 900 in stock
securities. besides Il very large mortgage
delhi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28
SONGS TUNELEss.

He kissed mel An, now. at laSl,
He says good night as II shouiu rn;n,,v
His great warm eyes benz yea. yi t'
Abny,. nv face,-his arms losAeu & tas'
Ahnut me. and mine own eyes uiih
yuh hanny tears for love OF MN.
He Kisses me! last night, beneath
swarm of stars, he said stood
HIS own fair form Of womanhood,
And springing, shut me in the sheath
OF caress that almost hid
Me from the good his kisses did
He kisses mel He kisses me
This is the sweetest song KNOW
And so sing it very low
And faint, and oh, SO tenderly,
That though you listen. none put ne
May hear II Is he kisses me-
II.
How can make you love me more
Athousand times she asks me tlis'
Her lips uplifted with a kiss
That have tasted DER aud o'er,
Tan now drain II with no sense
Other than utter Incidence.
How can make you love me more?'
thousand times her questioning face
Has nestled in its resting place
Unanswered, till, though adore
Tiis thing of being loved, uouot
Not could get aong without.
How can she make me love her more:"
All! little woman, If indeed
might be frank as Is the need
OF frankness, would fall before
Your very feet, and there confess
Nv lo,e were more If yours were less.
Ill.
since | am Old have no care
I, blbble silly tales of when
Ilovcd, an lied, as other men
Have done who bnasted here and there,
They would have died for the fair thing
They after murdered, marrying.
Since / am old / reason thus:
No thing survives, of all the past,
But just regret enough 10 last
Us TIL the clouds have smoihered us
Tnen with our dead loves side by side,
We may, perhaps, be satisfied.
Since am old. and try to blow
Alive the embcrs of my youth
And early loves. l find. IN sooih,
An old mans heart may burn SO low
Tis better just 10 calmly SIT
AMI rake the ashes over II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

Ii WAS some time since that i; was an
nounced that the name Of Hon. Frederick
Billings of Woodstock was withdrawn from
the gubernatnrial canvass. Mr. HllingSs pri-
waite interests being - extensive and en-
crossing as to render it impossible for him
Ia undertake the duties Of the governorShip
if elected An authoritative, statement to tina,
effect is row made by Mr.. Billings himself,
in answer TO 4 letter from the edlt"r OF the
Woodstock Standard In this cGmmunica-
tion Mr. Billings says:
1, would please lnr To b. Governor Ot nv native
State IL II wsull please the people Ia make me GOV
rrnur and could attend tn the duties "i the 1ihe'
Hut business cares axe 81 aiI>othlnE coutl s"t
engage in the canvass. and II Is eNifemcs douiiiu-
II could be Al the Capitol during ihe session "i p
Legislature While the technical formal duties 1T the
oflrc not great. have ahlsh ideal ~ the "Urt,
AMI think the Governor should MAKE the Interests OF
the Star his paramount concern an'i he ready al all
times and IN AL place, Ia uphold hey honor AMI ad
yan.- her welfare Occupied and worked H.
au IL will he readily seen cannot allow nam.
to he used IN connrctIon with the ofice | aui No,
the less grateful. however for the knd regard Win
which my name has been mentioned.
Very iiuly yaur-,
FEEpsKICS BlIiNG'.
No other name Is now prominently men
toned for the Governorship save that Of Col
Roswell Farnlam of Bradford. in whose
favor the public sentiment uf the State ia
now almost unanimous. The ulternnccs OF
the State Press which We have reprinted show
how cordially and generally his name is rc-
ceivcd; and all the Indications would seem
to point to his practically unopposci nomim
tion. And il such should prove to bc the
case we will have for Governor one who
will reflect credit upon the state and who
will prove worthy successor 10 the eminent
chief magistrates Of whom we are SO justly
proud
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28
Newport is To have live Prince this sum-


mer. The London papers announce that u. Il. II.
Prince Leopold, twenty seven years of age, unIndr
ried. after visiting his sister. Princess Louise. IN
Canada. will pass Few weeks nj Newport, Rhode
Island
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28
The Whitaker court has instructed Prof

,reener to draw up statement AMI present u ln
Lleutcnan' Knight. The Recorder asked for sey-
rral days IN which tn study evidence before sunl-
ming up. The next meeting VIII pr"hihlN he "i
Monday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

The forest fire in the vicinity oi thches
ter. near PJughkrepsie IL raging with terrible
effect rh, Efforts of the inhabitants are taxed io
the utmost IU prevent Its spreading. In the vicinity
Of Wuol-t"rh. asu. much valuable property -
burned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

4. s. For convenience Of reference add
the following table
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

1000 1000 1000 1000 w 100 %
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-05-28

4 MAN WHO LIVED AFTER HIS NECK WAS
BEoKES-ANoTHER SURVIVES THRUST
N TIE HEAET-A MEMORABLE sPKcTA-
Gle On THE SChFFOLD.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-11-25
A DARING GIRL.

In the midst of large forest, five or
six miles back of Damascus, Wayne
county, Pa, lives Henry Merrill, a
well-known hunter and trapper. he
has bat one comp anion in his solitary
abode--a daughter, aged about eigh-
teen years. Lottie Merrill c, II row a
boat, shoot gun or trap bear as well
and skilfully as any man in the county
of Wayne. a day or two ago she star
ted to cross a large inland lake, On the
borders of which her home is located,
in light Sliff. She carried, as was
her custom, a small rifle sluGg across
her shoulder by a leather strap. She
was padding along leisuely, and when
nearly haT way across the pond dis
covered an object moving in the wa
ter, and. upon approaching closer,
found that it was an immense five
pTonged buck, which had been driven
into the water by dogs. She immedi-
ateiy drew her rifle and, after taking
careful aim, fred. AS she pulled the
til Tie buck made sudden move
ment and the ball, instead of reaching
its mark, entered the animals neck,
making an ugly and painful wounl.
The buck, enraged by the pain, struck
at the boat with one of its forelegs,
shatterimg the frail bark in pieces.
The boat sank at once, leaving Miss
Merrill in tie water withthe struggling
and infuriated animal. But she was
plucky and could swim. She grasped
the buck 10y the horns and deliberately
drawing her hunting knife, which Was
as sharp as razor, from her belt, she
plunged it into the deer's neck, killing
hIm almost instantly. She then swan
to shore, about an eighth of a mile,
and hurried home, where she put on
dry clothing, and after procuring a.
mother boat rowed out IT, where the
dead buck was floating and towe3 the
animal to shore. Wien dressed the
buck weighed over 275 pounds and was
the finest one killed in this section for
years. This is the eighteenth deer
Miss Merrill has killed and she is proud
Of her last adventure, which is The
most thrilling one she has ever had.
She Intends having the bucks head
stuffed, as memento OF her terrible
struggle for life. Miss Merrill is un-
commonly gOod-l0oking, worth con-
siderable money and is we'll educated,
and only keeps up her Diana-like life
because it pleases her. Her father
wishes to move into a more civilized
region, but she will not hear of any
such proposal.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-11-25

Andrew Brubaker, of Rohrersburg,
Lancaster county, while attending to
some business at Lancaster few days
ago, signed a blank check, leaving the
spaces blank until he would meet the
man in whose favor it was drawn. Not
finding The person wanted he started
for home and afterwards discovered
that he had lost the check. lie imme-
diately started back to the bank to stop
payment, but man signing himself J.
l.. Lands had presented the check Just
twenty minutes before, endorsing it
and receiving $500 thereon. The man
escaped.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-11-25
GENERAL HANCOCK.
Not a Flaw in His Record
Not a Stain on His Reputa-

FROM The ST. LgIis Republican,
But TIE TIMES does not sag word
too much IN praise of General Han
cock. He has 50 bornehImself through
the most trying ordeal a man can un-
dersc a3 t,r Increase the love OF friends
aid win the respect eTen of the bitter
est political enemies. We do not be
liave there is a single Republican in
the land who does not have a higher
regard for Hancock to-day than before
his nomination. lie has behaved like
gentleman and soldier from begin
ming TO end. The nomination did not
UuIn his head nor did defeGt disturb
his eqlanimity. lie has maintain ed
his dignity under most aggravating
circumstances, saying nothing and do
ing nothing unworthy Of himself or the
cause he represented. The fierce light
Of partisan criticisms has not found
flaw in his record, STAIN on his repu-
tati0n. lie has had neither excuses
nor apologies to make. The coniiden-
tial correspondence dragged out to
serve Republican purposes awas SO en-
tirely creditable 10 lin that Republi-
can papers would not publish it. For
lunate, indeed, is that Presidential
candidate who, when the struggle has
ended, has nothing to regret but the de-
feat for which he was not responsible,
and fortunate is the country which
can puoduce such Isplendld specimen
Of civil and military virtues as Winfield
Scott Hancock. The Democratic par
~ may well be proud of standard
bearer of whom all this can De truth
fully said when there is no political
purposes to be served thereby.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-11-25
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Washington d. c. Nov. Goth, 13SO.
An impression is abroad that Gen
eral Garield'S visit to Washington is
not fer the purpose Of attending to his
private business, but that he will re-
main here long enough to meet all the
members of Congress and various
Southern and Northern politicians and
delegati0 rs coming Lere for the pur-
pose. He will be warmly received by
the people here His arrival is set
down for Tuesday next.
1t is generally believed that the short
session of Congress, lasting from early
next month until March fourth, and
ending with the inauguration of Gen
eral Garfield, will be one OF the best
natured ever known. There is no de-
nying the personal popularity of Gar
field, or the general impression that
his administration will, in many res
fects be more acceptable to the Dem
ocrats in Congress than would one Of
Grant, Blaine, or Sherman. There
will, perhaps for that reason, be shown
disposition to smooth the way for
him by retaining from such partisan
QuarrelS as have characterized late seS-
sions.
How Carl Chuz, together with num-
erouS ether Republ lean leaders, will
attempt to force through Congress, at
its next session, a bill recognizing
the Pension system of the country,
Under the proposed plan the country
will be divided into districts, perhaps
100 and perhaps geo, aud tie applicant
viii be requir ed to present himself,
with his witnesses before United
States officers located in one OF the
various districts. AT first glance this
would seem to be an expensive meth
Od, both for the claimant and the sold
ier, and, if the soldiers, widow or 9TH
er beneficiary Of the pension law is
very poor, to be a pI actical bar to sue
cess. The Secretary Of the Interior
claims that much fraud would be pre-
vented, and that cases having merit
could be much more rapidly disposed
of. A vigorous fight for and against
the scheme is certain.
Secretary Sherman is of opinion
that the several hundred millions of
United States FIVE and six per cent
bonds, redeemable during the next few
months can be rep laced by bonds leav-
ing three and 81 xty-dve one.hundredlhs
per cent interests. 1t is said Hon.
Ferdando Wood, Chairman of House
Committee on Ways an Means, thinks
. three per cent bond prac ticable for
the purpose,
CARROLL.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-11-25
No Time for Dispondancy Now.

From the tone Of many of ourcotem-
porarieS we are impressed with the
gloomy view of the future that is TAX
en- bv some of our democratic friends.
This arises from IN Incomplete view of
the general situation, and is altogether
a mistake.
The present is not a time for demo
cratic deSpoHdency, but rather for en-
couragement toreneWed cXertion. At
the worst, the democracy has carried
one-half the states in the Union, and
the slightest change, the turning of
ten thousand votes out OF II grand to-
tai of ten millions cast IN the late elec-
ton, would have given it tho presiden-
cy.
When we look at the enormously
powerful agencies that were opposed TO
us, it is but little marvel that victory
did not perch upon our banners in the
great struggle just closed. The mary
el rather is that the democratic party
succeeded 50 well. Sixteen years ago
that party carried. but three states III
the presid ential election; eight years
ago it carried only six. And now,
against the combined patronage and
wealth of a party entIcnche3 in power
for twenty years, and against the most
shameful frauds that ever disgraced a
| presidential contest, it has swept one
halt the Union.
Surely there is sufficient reason in
this for the democrats to take c0ur-
age.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-11-25
CARROLL.

Coy. James. d. Williams, of Indi-
ana, died at Indiana polls, last SatuI-
day the 2)th inst. Gov. Williams was
one Of the remarkable men of the times
He.was born in Ohio but removed to
Knox county, Indiana, where he con-
tinued TO haye his home until tie time
of his death. lie grew up in the Wilds,
got his educat ion in the old log school
houses of that day, and became far.
mer, Of which pursuit he was always
proud. He was elected to the Indiana
legislature in l943, and has been in
public life nearly all the time since.
He served fodr terms in the House and
three in the Senate, Of Indiana. In
1874 he was nominated for congress in
the second district and was elected by
the lar gest majority ever gigen iI the
district. In the memorable contest OF
1876, Mr.. w illiams was nominated for
Governor and triumphantly elected.
He was serving his term when he
died.
Gov. Williams was emphatieally a
self-made man, had fine abilities ard
possessed the sterling virtues Of homes
ty and integrity in an eminent degree.
His memory will be long revered by
the people Of Indiana.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-11-25
LODGE s Society Directory,

Milhcim Lodge. No. 955, 1. O. @. F. meets IN
rpir han. Penn Street, every Saturday evening.
Kebccta Degree Meeting every IAuts"aS On
a. before rhC fun moon OF each month.
\. y. DEININGE::, See. Il. A. BUMILLER' n IT,
Providence Grange. No. 2l1 7. OF H., meets IN
Ala\ander.s block on the second saturday OF
each month n 6l2, p. NJ and on tue lourIh S"-
turlav of each month nj lls =. NJ.
II / IFpFy' see A. o. Deininger, Master,
The Niilheim e. & L. Association meets N
;bn penn Street school house on the evening oi
fhc second Monday of each month.
A " W.rTrR See Is. O. DEININGER, PreSt
The AIfIbein Cornet Band meets in the
Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings
:, J, OTTn sec. .. +. HARTER, PreSt.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-11-25
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