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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
NEW ENGLAND NEWS.


BIT OF \ BREEZE IN THE MAISE LEGisIA-
TCRE.
AUGUSTA, Me, Feb. 1O.-In the House,
to-day, political discussion was provoked
by the introduction of an order to print
with the recent decision of the supreme
court 4 certain decision of the court made in
1868. Mr.. Hale denounced it as an attempt
of the opposition TO belittle the opinion Of
the court. lie gave the history of the occa-
sion for several decisions, and characterized
the attempt to stir up strife and override
them as revolutionary in the extreme. He
spoke for nearly an hour. lie was followed
on the same side by Bradstreet and Butler
and replied to on the fusion side by Perry,
Plaisied and Swan, who said they had the
right to regard the opinion of the court as
of no binding effect and their position would
be sustained by the people at the polls, next
September. Pasted denounced the courts,
the clergy, the legal profession and the asso
ciated press. The order was defeated 80
to So
IN GENERAL.
Boston, Feb. 11.-Francis Cogswell ESD,
formerly president of the Boston and Maine
railroad. died this morning.
Thomas Liddle, a printer for some weeks
dependent upon charity for support, and
being unable to pay his rent left his lodg-
ings and took up his abode in a vacant loft
in building on Haverhill street where he
was found dead this morning.
Andrew Smith for twelve years treasurer
of North Andover, Mass, has confessed to
having appropriated to his own use the funds
of the town and is now in jail His accounts
are said to be some $4,000 short
1t is reported from New Haven that Rev.
Herbert ii. Hayden is to be rearrested and
retired at an early date. The trial it is ex-
pected will not last more than a week or ten
days, and the state will introduce little or no
expert testimony.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
REFORM Or REVOLUTION INEVITABLE.

Letters from trustworthy sources at
St Petersburg state that the clandestine
revolutionary agitation throughout the en-
plre has actively increased, and the feeling
OF opposition to autocracy is strengthening
despite all efforts of the government to sup
press its manifestations. The conservative
liberals, whose ranks include many infuen-
tial nobilities as well as prominent men are
preparing to renew the demand for consti-
tutional government. 1t is believed by lead
ing conservative liberals of Russia that un-
less the Emperor sees fit to yield to the de
mand OF his best subjects by the speedy issu-
ance of decree modifying the existing sys-
TEN OF the country, scene of outbreak will
occur in which thousands OF lives will be
sacrificed, including, without doubt HE
own, and relief will be purchased at an
unnecessary cost. 1t is also stated that the
agitation of the question of the Cars
eventual abdication has been again revived
and an increasing pressure of public opinion
is being brought to bear to secure that OBJ
iPct
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

Schossa, who recently fired on a priest
celebrating mass in the Italian church at
Haitian Garden, has been found guilty of
shooting with intent to kill, and sentenced
to penal servitude for life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
CuJECH 1T ENED.

Early this morning Trinity Episcopal
church on 4'h avenue and l2jth street was
burned The edifice was IN imposing one,
built of stone and the congregation is
wealthy The building cost Sl25, 600 and
WINS erected about ten Years ago. 1t was ill.,
sured. The fire caught from the furnace.
WONT RATHER BE President
\ Trenton y j., despatch says some sur
prise WAS caused yesterday lay Gov McClrl-
ian's appointment of Ex-Governor Parker Ia
the supreme bench Parkcrs friends say he
will not accept, MS he is New Jerseys choice
for the Presidential nomination ON the demo-
cratic side
the HERND's iEI7H RELIEF FyND.
The IIcrllrs Irish relief fund amounts to
over Sl39. 600 Boucicault Yesterday tclc-
rrphcd to Mackay the honauZa king asking
him To give something for the llerIlds fund
An answer came promptly notifying him that
he had ordered his New York agents to pay
him $4,000.
THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION.
NEW loEI, Feb. 1l.-Scvcral prominent
business men met tonight to discuss the
feasibility of advancing John Sherman rs a
Presidential candidate Reporters were not
admitted. Among those invited wcry sam
ucl \. llaincs. William H. GuloG. General
Charles X. Graham. Riphv Ropes and
twenty others. Many uf these gentlemen
attended. II is said they are moi aniagoniS-
tic To Grant hut favor Sherman. Tho zen
tlcmcn meet again SATURDAY.
IN GENERAL.
1t is positively stated that the contract be
tween Vanderbilt and Jcwett was signed To-
day, giving the Eric ~ per cent of the New
England traffic
Last evening Thurlnw Weed in horse
ear had his pocket picked oi nearly $500
The treasurers of the Irish national land
league in the United States acknowledge the
receipt since the 81 inst. Of Si,im- The
Irish famine relief fund reports Sl9,ooo sent
10 Ireland with balance OF Sl.6Oo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
GREEK DRAMAS,

The Greek dramatists usually laid the
scene of their pieces ont of doors, the
theatre not representing the public street,
but front area belonging to the house,
where the actors stood. Tho pit, which
is now called the parquette, was occupied
by an audience each Of whom could see
as well as the others. The stage was a
narrow slip behind the proscenium,
stretching across the building
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
Atonement for a Mean Act.


Not many months ago II party OF Bos-
ton gentlemen came to this city and went
ON fishing party. Some of them got
pretty Jolly, one III particular, who, seiz-
ing one of the Goldfish they hnd caught,
walked up the wharf He soon espied
Il veteran fisherman who was saving wood,
and under the impulse of the moment,
fetched him II whnck across the face with
the Goldfish I'm moment he was sobered
The generous impulse Of noble heart
throbbed in his bosom.
He felt that he had done II mean, UNI
gentlcmmly act. and he meant to atone
Tor ii then and there Taking ont ten
dollar bill, he proll,rcd It To the veteran,
saying, Accept this, and let 1t wipe out
any rocullcctions Of the cowardly blow |
struck you, as did not mean to do it,
and am very sorry for it. The veteran
took the bill, his face bcaming with ming
led establishment and delight, and, max
ing bow, remarked See here,
stranger, Won can wipe me over the face
all day long with Goldfish at so II lick
| don't bear You mite of ill-will, | don't.
| rather like Your style When. are You
coming again - And that settled 1t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
FITz-JonS P0ErEE's CASE.

Senator Burnside's individual report on
the Fitz-John Porter case disscnts from the
majority report and agrees with the minority
report of Logan and Plumb in many legal
points. He holds that Congress has no right
to lcgislate a man into office. but has the
right TO authorize the President To reopen
the Porter case and order new trial He
assumes that the original court martial rem
dered verdict warranted by the facts before
them, but thinks Porter should have the
benefit of any new facts that can he brought
forward.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

1t is reported in the lobby of the house of
commons that Baroness Burdett Coutts in
tends to give half million pounds to afford
permanent relief for Ireland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

\ Young husband and wife from an IN
terror county stopped ut the Wcddcll
house, in Cleveland, on Monday night,
and were assigned room ON the first floor
4 from the skylights. About l o'clock
the young man made his advent in the
office, with small water-pitcher III his
hand. and CHANGING inquiringly around
stepped to the street and looked out into
the gloom. lie then rctraced his steps
and started for the lndics' entrance. A
hell boy, whose curiosity had arisen, fol
lowed in pursuit and overhauled the sol
cmn-visagcd guest ON Superior street
Turning quickly, he said "Bub where's
yorr we'll? Strikes me things are mighty
unhnndy around this tavern" The boy
found the well, and then initiated the
visitor INTO the mysteries of the bell
cord.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
TIE EOMAN COLISEUM.
ROMAN THEATRICALS.

In 3Ol b. c., dramatic exhibitions
were first introduced at Rome because of
Il pestllence which afflicted the city, and
in order to appense divine wrath a com
pany of stage-players was sent for from
Greece MS means Of propitiating the
favor of Heaven-thc true reason, no
doubt, being to divert the minds of the
people from their suilerlnGs. The drama
was not to the Romans, Us i, WAS to the
Greeks, IL handmade of religion. And it
never ilnurishcd ut Rome ns it did at
Athens, its birthplace. The Romans
were not nm intellectual people, and chose
the bloody combats of the Glndiators and
other amuscmcuts of Il brutnliZing char
nctrr, rather than tragedy which appeals
to the higher feelings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
Russia,
RUSSIA REINFORCING HER NAVY.

VIENNA, Feb. lit is reported that
Russia has resolved 10 largely reinforce her
fleet in the Pacific ocean, making the num-
Der of her vessels in that quarter much
larger than ever before. An immense Rus
sian naval force is being concentrated in
Chinese and Japanese waters and strict
watch will be kept upon the fleets of other
European powers cruising in those neigh
hnrhnn1s
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

a LITTLE CINCINNATI School GIIL-The
Cincinnati o"---.~-eirsl publishes the follow
ing letters, which have recently passed be.
tween the poet LongfcllOw and little school
girl in that city
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-09-15
HANCOCK COME DOWN.
BY KoRroRAL BUMP.

A. ..r-, - a..
Ar '"'i'''' ''e'F amer Tome homo ;
Hancock dear Hancock come down f,
your friends
Inc clock ~ the White House strikes one
Ana you PROMISED dear Hancock, that You
would undo
All ihe mischief your soldiers had done
lhe REDS are an cheering the hu&laN are
ont
-,
,r-n '''''' "-'''s '''''
iii.' anu oi'' .'ei'
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The Rage After Antiquities.

Do YOU know, anyhow, ] don't
feel very much reverence for old
things that are simply old. / sup
pose If Is heathenish and aWtully
boorish, but / can't help IT, Here.
the other dav, q man bought an old
spinning wheel ~One hundred and
twelve years old, hctOld me, proud
ly. and he was going to take ID home
and set itup in his library and never
part with it. And for the life Of me
I couldn't see why that man didn't
even know the name Of the family
NE bought it Of 1t had no interest
in the world for him beyond It's age.
He might have gone on the street
and picked up boulder twO-thOu-
sand years old with Just az much
local and historical interest for him
as the spinning wheel. But that the
former owner of that wheel should
sell It for money. that did surprise
me. IL had q world Of memories
for him. lie could touch the treadIc
and the WIiTring wheel would Groom
out the same CldmoBOtOue that had
drowned it. drowsy accompaniment
10 the cradle songs that hushed him
20 sleep In bis baby days IL would
-ing to him in his manhood and I'm
the long evenings Of his old age of
a white haired grandma" and @
mother, with patient face and bcauti-
ful ewes would sing Ofa thousand
oid-time memories and forgotten
faces it would sing how the tender
mothers faccerew sad and care-wom
rs the wears went Cd. and the beauti-
fuIeves were faded with tears and dim
med with watching, and the loving
hand tainted with wearines-, until
at last one day the whirring wheel
stood still. and It's silence spread %
great. heavy quiet all over the old
home. How the man, whose grand
mother and mother sat at that busy
wheel. could sell il / cannot under
stand. But what IL could be 20 the
man VINO bought iris fully as great
q mystery. Il viii sing none Of
those songs TO him. II would BE-
Ike a man talking Bengalee to a
Spanish paTot.-B,r-def'e, ~ BT-
tlGga Hu-tcye
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-09-15
General Grants wedding.

Tie house IN which Lieutenant
now General Grant was married j.
still staudingat the corner Of Fourth
and Cerre streets. IN St Louis The
parior where the ceremony was per-
formed Is now used a. a physician +
office. Tradition preserves the fact
that tie wedding wasa merry one
and that the dancingcontinued until
midnight A Santa Fe traveller was
brought iu and diverted the compa-
nv with a lively Spanish dance. The
friends 0f Mr.. Dents family were
invited in. and many Of General
Grants old comrades from the ha1-
racks were present some OF the
furniture which occupied the man
sion ~ the time Is now in the pos
session of the occupant Among
these Old souvenirs is shown a lar-e
ottoman. about three feet long. and
covered with velvet OF tiger stripes,
though q little faded by time. Among
the other relics 0fthe Dent mansion
rhere is an oldfashioned bureau and
q leaf table Of French manufacture.
It Is made Of mahogany and ha-
draaers at both ends, which can he
hauled ont when the side leaves are
raised OF dropped down al the sides-
Instead of legs at the corners, the
table K sustained BIZ one leg ID tLe
centre. supported BY a broad pede--
tai resting On four castors al the
corners. 30 as 70 move easily about
the floor. There are also shown
some half-dOzen rush-bOtt0med
chairs that. II Is said did service
when General Grant was married
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-09-15

Ihs ot4er dav iajv aceom-
,aaici hv acr SON. q very small boy.
hoardel train at Little Rock The
woman had careworn expression
hanging over her face like latter
ed veil. and many Of the rapid
questions asked by the boy were
answered by unconscious sighs.
Ma, said the boy that man ns
like baby, amt hc pointing TO :
bald-hcaded man sitting Just la
front Of them
Hush E.
why must / hush?
After moments silence: Ma,
what is the matter with that mans
head2"
Hush, | tell YOU, he's bald.
What's bald2'
His head hasn't got any hair on
it..
Did it come off2
Il guess so.
VIII mine come OFF,
some ume- may De-
Then I'll be bald, won't -"
Yes
"Wll YOU care?n
Don't ask so many questions.
After another silence the boy eX-
claimed Ma, look at that tlv on
that mans head.
If YOU don't hush III w.p YOU
when we get home.
look There's another Hy Look
al 'em tight-look at en-
Madam, said the man putting
aside newspaper and looking
around, .what Is the matter with
that young hyena3
The woman blushed. stammcrcd
out something. and attempted ID
smooth back the boys hair.
"Onc fiy, two flies, three flies,
said the boy innocently, following
with his ewes q basket Of oranges
carried by the uewsboys
Here YOU Young hedgehog, said
the bald-hcaded man ''ifyou don't
hush III have the conductor put
YOU off the train.
Tie poor woman, not knowing
what else to do, boxed the boys
ears, and then gave him an orange
TO keep him from crying.
Ma have | got red marks ou
my head2"
IN slap You again if you don't
keep quiet.
Mister, said the boy. docs it
hurt to bc bald-headed?'
"Youngstcr, said the man. III
YOU keep quiet III give you
quarter.
The boy consented, and the
money was paid over
The man took up his paper and
resumed his reading.
This is my bald-headed money"
said the boy, when | get bald-head-
ed l am going To give boys money.
Mister have ell bald-headed men
got money
The annoyed man threw down
his paper. arose and exclaimed
Madam. hereafter when YOU travel,
leave that Young gorilla at home.
Hitherto 1 always thought that the
old prophet was very cruel for call
ing the she bears To kill children
for making sport Of his head, but
now | am forced to believe that ne
did q Christian act. If your boy
had been in the crowd he would
have died first fl can't find an
other seat on this train III ride on
the cowcatcher rather than remain
in here.
The bald-hcaded man is gone.
said the boy, and the woman leaned
back and blew q tired sigh from hcr
lips.-I Lo,,.s Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-09-15

RENTED to ba worth sop,o five M, siN
thousand doIIarg
He had tberetora hoo, , f.aa,,o,,-
visitor At V;IIoy,s bnTso ,nI t5cv,
was ! tjr,a rben bi. attant;ons T.,
Debbv wera as encb nc ~ c,usc Mr.
/ Wilder to expect that the thriffy
vo,Ino tradar ,vo,,IJ Loco,,,n hi .oD.
in-law. Debbv. however. was not
sufficiently pleased with him TO en-.
4 courage his attentions. and for somC
time past his visits had been discon.
tinued.
Good afternoon. Mr.. Miller" said
/ Wilder. presenting his hand: ~glad
I to see YOU: how do YOU do? fine
dav this.
Yes. fine dav." said Miller. "cx-
cellent weather for crops how are
vou all at home ??
Quite well. thank We. said VII
der. Come. vou must 20 down Ia
the house with me. Why have YOU
been such a stranger lateiv?r
"Oh. I've generally been pretty
busy" smd Miller. coloring little.
Il don't get much time to visit
"Wcll. YOU must 90 down to the
house with me now. and stop to sup
per. said Wilder. you can have
nothing to prevent YOU to-day. I'm
sure.
Miller co1orad still deener said
he did NOT think he conId ston he
only c,r,e onto tal,c "a bit of ~
walk and did not think Of goinr
apv further Than the ton al tho Liil
whore tbev now Stood
Mr. Wilder world NOT take no for
az. answer and after considerable
imnor+unitv he nrovaiIad upon Mil
Ter 10 accent his invitation and tbcv
descended tba b;ll toaatbcrand won't
into tbe bouse
-Debby here's Miller said WI
der as tLe entered tbe beautifrI mar
Ior
Dsbbv rose handed a chair and
said Good evening but her face was
co,.arq1 With bIusbos os sba rat,,-n-
81 or,;n n her saa+
hs Miller settled himself beoIapc-
ed ocross the room and reco.nized
Josonb Nelson
m, -, .,., o.5I.l ~.
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-. e.io.. ~, W. OF" l'''''
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J ~ ~ e. '.,lr'- -, ,larls 80 Ii,s
T{-;ijo Nj -, - - sl,,,sr;ntenj The
,.,.-,,,r,t;on =, -l,,,,. ;,-,' ot -.
''1 - 5-,-.''.'- ,,a ~ NJ NJ II;lor l;ttie
Ill y Ia;d lIr N-;Idor ~ r.,1t r.
~ - a,,d -. - tbat feld of
-, of ,ni,,c WE ~ lool-;ng at I,a.t
~ t.-i- H. L;Il - - nv not;on
:. - :; - - - - - +l,a-a :; ~
~ - 80 80 o. joserb go m, and
Iool, ~ ;ro
~ tb;,,i- +, - +bo s+,utes+ niece
- s-il''.i ti,;s ,-so-. y sa;J Jo.anb u
-.,, : = ~ ai.o,,f = VI oro :,
!" "05 n -, - a,,,az;I,oIv within
, ,~oal, " I'D Nv Wilder come co
-, :, o,J Ioot- n 4 :,
- Toge,,b ~ aItoge+ber uuaccus-
+on,eJ - srcb a++ent;ons from Mr.
VIII, snJ no icoI-ed no+ little
confused a. he took his hat and fol-
loT-a5 hin, 4o the door
Tba,. Wet nm tbc road. and Mr..
YiIdc- tool hin, an round the field
ofcoro and evaniDed hin after hill.
and lookad into tbe other fields. and
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-09-15
NEW BANK.
Somerset County Bank,
CHARLES j. HARRISON.

Cashier and Manager.
Collections made IN al parts ofthe United States
Charges moderate. Butter and other checks col
iec;sd and cashed. Eastern and Western exchange
always on hand. Remittances made with prompt
ness. Accounts solicited.
Parties desiring 70 purchase L. :. PER
CENT. FUNDED LOAN, can he accommO-
dated al this Bank. The coupons are prepaid in
denominations Of 50, 100. 500 and 100.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-09-15

Have YOU ever known any person
to be seriously I'll without q weak
stomach or inactive liyer or kid
news? And when these organs are
in good condition don 'tyou find their
possesSor enjoying good health2 Par
ker's Ginger Tonic always regulates
these important organs, and never
fails to make the blood rich and
pure. and to strengthen every part
Of the system. l. has cured hun
dreds OF despairing invaids. Ask
your neighbor about it. See other
column.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-09-15
Not Fraternai.

\ col0red man was busily engaged
in saving wood for q Galveston man.
The man and brother" had q large
Masodic breastpin ON bis shirt
bosom.
DO YOU colored Masonz and white
Masons affiliate
Don't fillyate wuf 9 cass.
whats the matter
Dunno, boss. but Is tried II. Dar
Is a barkeeper in dis town VIVA, toted
dis heah berry same emblem. | was
in distress: hadn't dram all that
morning. I cum In and gabe de dis
tress signal
Did he respond =
He didn't respond right lie
made q motion at the doah wId one
hand and reached under de bar. l
made de sign once noah and he
fotched me between the shoulders
wild de bung starter. jess a. was
gettin' out de dOah.
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WHOLE NO. 1928.
now GBEENBAcKEEs ARE ErILp1ZED
IN MISSISSIPPI.

WASHINGTON. September 5.-Cor-
respondence published in the Nati9a-
a. Vac, the central organ of the
Greenback Party, edited by the Sec
retary of the Grecnback National
Committee, gives q clear account
of the recent troubles i'm Cotieeviile,
Iailabusha county, Miss. Z. V
Pearson was the Grecnback candi-
date for Sheriff The Democracy
rcsortcd To the shotgun policy, and
attempted to dispose of Pearson as
they did II. VI. Dixon, of lazoo.
The Democrats at first agreed to
have % Joint discussion I'm Coffee
Vile and the Ggecubackcrs were
therefore invited to bc present. Tho
Democrats changed their minds
when 1t was too late TO inform the
Grcenbackcrs, and when the latter
assembled the Chairman of their
State Executive Committee advised
them to disperSe. They did so, and
several of.thc prominent Grccuback-
ers walked towards the Chairmaus
store Pearson stopped to shake
hands with o friend and his com
panions pissed on. Pearson va,
Chen attacked bv 20 Democrat nam
cd Spcarman. who insultej him,
and then shot him. Two Demo
Gratis named Riddick and Kelly
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r .t.I.E.
ATTuENEN-ATL LAW,
Slmzrss. Pa.
N s...-.. -.l..aa.- entrusted to my care a.
81 a.s .rHuptncss and hiclity.
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H-Ie.. .a lu SON srse. AMI adjoining counties
..ns.. a1uugcIt1 them VIII heI-rmpay
1it-
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. ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Hsrr- S.rIGs--r Coz Pa
professional services % tae public.
laas negotiated, and all other legal
.- s.-.alsi t9 with p1omg,uCs- aud hiellty
O. speciality. IuuC- so.
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Chairman Greenback state Execu-
tive Committee.