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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-06
Burlingtcn's Vital Statistics.

HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT FOR JANUARY.
ESTIMATED Population. l6,oOo.l
MAPpIAEES
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
THE EMPRESS EUGENE.

An interviewer recently visited the EN-
press Eugene for the purpose of learning
something of her ideas concerning the stat
us of ImperialisminF France. Her Majesty,
it appears, was slightly indisposed when
the interviewer called. Her Majesty re-
clined among pillows, decked with dainty
little white lace cap, with blue ribbons, and
a handsome white dress rich with lace and
and embroidery and tied at the throat with
blue tie. A tiny table held cup of choc-
olate and q silver tray of bonbons, while
another little table held draught board,
with the men in position, which showed
that she had been playing. Her Majesty,
we are told, smiled on seeing the interview
er, and after talk about the political sit
uation, the interviewer "was permitted to
retire. ''On going out, - concludes the
writer, 81 turned to, take a last look of the
beautiful empress, who had carried all
hearts by storm, be they of kings or peas
ants. She lay back there, her rich golden
hair loosely caught under the tiny, coquet-
fish bit of lace and ribbon, the fair fulness
of shoulders and bust half revealed through
the embroidery on her dress, and the tow
er-like strength CT her round, white neck,
made more marked by the blue tie. The
soft, white hands, are as plump and dim
pied as those of a baby, and her complexion
is still delightfully."- clear and fine. The
profile is clear cut and of high cast of
beauty, and her mouth is a marvel of sweet
ness-and sadness, except when she smiles.
She babe me az revoir instead of good
bye" and some day hope to pass another
hour with the queenliest queen of all, the
ex- Empress of France.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
BURNING MOUNTAINS.

Near Yokohama is the celebrated noun
tain "Fusi- Yuma" or burning mountain
This is pronounced one of the handsomest
mountains in the world 1t rises between
ID 900 and Is 600 feet above the level Of the
sea, its base being within a few miles Of the
sea shore. This. with the japanese, is a
sacred mountain, its ascent eniy being per-
mtted for short time during the Fall. and
thousands of pilgrims from all portions of
the Empire journey thither. and ascend it,
Offering their devotions. and making their
gifts at the little shrines upon its sides. and
casting coins and other offerings INTO the
crater.
regret to state that foreign vandalS who
ascend the mountain and enter the crater.
not having the fear of the Buddhist gods
before their eyes, carry away the coins which
the Japanese hare thrown in. At the
entrance of the Bay of Jeddo noun
tain island arises, which is an active
volcano. | know of but three other
volcanoes in the Empire, all of which
are in the Island of jesse. assembled one
of these, called Mount 0osa, the heighs Of
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
GAMBLING IN NEVADA.

The passion for gambling in Nevada has
not yet yielded to the influences of an adj
vancing civilization, judging from the re-
ports which come from that quarter. The
Virginia City Chronicle makes no attempt
at concealment in the matter, and MAIN
tains that what Monaco is and Baden was
TO Europe, Virginia City is to the United
States This is hardly 4 matter for self
congratulation, but the State Treasury
profits by it to such an extent that the au-
thorities feel justified in winking at the
matter, and the people do not feel disposed
to object, in view of the fact that their
taxes are ightened 10y recognizing King
Faro. The Chronicle. in half apologize
way, thus speaks of the benefits that accrue
from the housing of the tiger in the State.
at is true that counts and mobiles and Ia
dies have ceased to make pious pilgrimages
to our tables, where the croupier rakes in
their pious offerings; in fact, they never
did pilgrimiZe much in this section of the
country; but still bear a resemblance to
Monaco and Baden in the fact that the
State licenses the tables, and derives a
goodly revenue therefrom each year of its
existence. Some may cry shame upon such
policy, but, whatever may be the opinions
pro and con, it is certain that about thirty
FIVE thousand gold dollars go rolling edge
up, into the State Treasury per annum
from this source. In this city alone there
are sixteen faro banks, and in Gold Hill
four. Each one of these pays license of
$40 quarter, or 1850 a year, making
total revenue from this district alone of
S2IOOO"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
GERMAN MERCHANTS.

Mr.. Joseph Medill, editor OF the Chicago
Tribune, is writing some letters from Ger
many to'that paper In recent commun-
ication he says that failure among German
merchants, especially retail dealers. is rare
occurrence
The reasons are, as before stated, an almost
total absence of the speculative, reckless,
gambling spirit which actuates American
business men, as is shown in purchasing
comparatively little on credit, selling goods
for cash, and hence avoidance Of bad debts
and many unnecessary losses and, lastly,
close personal attention to business, strictest
economy in expenses, and style oil family
living and expenditure in exact consonance
with their net profits and income. The
German merchant borrows much less than
the American from the banks in proportion
to the extent Of the stock of goods he carries,
because he puts larger per cent. of his own
capital into the business, and sells compare
lively little on credit; hence he has but
little interest to pay. His standing rule is,
either to have the goods on his shelves or In
his pocket in the shape Of money. Fires
are so rare in Germany, on account of the
careful manner in which houses are con-
structed and stores are watched, that IN
surance is merely nominal, and merchant
is rarely burned out or disturbed by fires
Insurance companies in Germany make it
rule not to pay more than two-thlrds to
three-fourths of the value of the property
consumed-the object being to secure the
utmost care and vigilance on the part of the
insured, and to prevent and repress all ten.
dency to incendiary fires This limited
liability is Il stipulation in the policies 1t
works we'll
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
MECHANICAL GENIUS.

know at least a score Of men who,
though intelligent enough in other respects,
do not know how to drive a nail in a work.
manlike manner. As boys, they were edu-
Gated with view to practicing certain. vo-
cations or professions, and mechanical arts
were completely ignored by their unwise
parents or guardians. Now it is essential
to every man-lawyer, preacher, physician,
merchant-to know some Of the principles
of mechanical art, and how to apply them,
for no man leads in industrious life with
out very frequently seeing the use of such
knowledge. There are certain mechanical
rules that apply to almost every piece Of
work that man attempts to perform, from
the folding Of paper to the matching to-
gether of two boards, aud the bungling
manner in which these things are generally
done, show how little idea men have of
mechanism. Then, fathers, whether city
men or country men, fit up workshop for
your boys. A small set of tools, of the
best material, will not cost much-not
more than ten or twelve dollars at most
and they'll soon return to you three their
value in the good accomplished. Where
there is comfortable workshop supplied
with good tools, the boys are seldom known
to leave it upon leisure days to loaf in the
streets. If nothing else is given them to
do, they will be manufacturing wind-mills,
sleds, weather-cocks, hand-carts, ETC., and
every hour thus employed adds to their
skill as workmen. Very soon they will be
able to make rainy days as profitable as
others, repairing or making very many
important fixtures about the house. We
know boy mechanics who have supplied
their homes with brackets, fower-stands,
step-ladders, and hundred and one other
things convenient and valuable.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25

.nan-of-war is bearing down upon us. In
less than half an hour we shall be rescued
If we can hold out. The Coolies are too
intent upon the strange vessel to watch US.
Well make dash for the main rigging,
and under cover of the darkness there will
be no trouble. Stand by, Halpin."
81 am ready. and my revolver also"
growled the second mate.
care you, Captain Sylvester?"
"You have saved our lives; you lead, and
will follow
"Then forward, and shoot the first one
who stands in our way"
And, with bound, the three men cleared
the barricade, gained the deck, springing
on to the rail before the astonished Coolies
realized, what was going on.
They rushed in a body toward the three
fugitives, but the rapid crack of the re-
volvers soon quelled their ardor, and sent
them bowling to cover, while the whistling
of a round shot above their heads caused
all to look to windward, where a large,
heavy-sparred vessel, under all sail, doomed
up, the open ports revealing her deck
crowded with men.
The Coolies could make no use of the
muskets thay had wrested from the hands
of the murdered sentinels, having no am
munition, and they had already expended
the charges with which they had been
loaded.
Tie then survivors were therefore compar-
atively safe, and from the main-top, where
they had taken refuge, contented them
selves in watching the movements of the
man-of-war.
She was soon within speaking distance,
and, ranging close alongside, took in at a
glance the true state of affairs. Steering
under the counter, scores of nimble sailors,
armed to the teeth, leaped aboard, the
Coolies sullenly retired to their quarters,
and in ten minutes the fire was subdued,
the Coolies secured, and all danger over.
A sufficient number Of sailors were de-
tailed by the commander to work the ship
into Singapore, where a new crew was Sc
cured, and the vessel enabled to continue
her voyage. But it is needless to add that
sharp and vigilant lookout was kept upon
the treacherous crowd.
The instigator of the mutiny, the Chinese
steward, was placed in double irons, and
confined in the run of the ship, alongside
the kegs of gold which he had so much
coveted, and when he again saw the sun it
was to land on the shores Of "the ever faith
full ISLE
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.

Frank H. Mayors attempt to kill him
self in San Francisco failed through no
fault of his. Defective cartridges caused
the disappointment. He loved girl who
loved not him, and be wanted to die. He
bought revolver and box of ammunition
and engaged room in hotel opposite the
house in which the young lady lived TAX
ing position at the open window where she
could see him, he pointed the weapon at
his head and pulled the trigger. The girl
tainted at once, without waiting to observe
that there was no discharge The car
fridge would not explode, and Mr.. Mayer.
to his own great astonishment, was vet
alive. he tried another and another. but
they would not 60 OF. Before a fourth
effort at self-destEuetion could be made the
door was burst open and the young man
was disarmed. The cold girl, however,
is warming now, and says she will marry
him.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
PAPER CANOES.

Messrs. E. Waters & Sons, the manufac-
turers of the famous paper boats, are at work
on a paper canoe for Mr.. N H. Bishop. a
gentleman who has acquired quite repu-
tation as traveller in foreign climes, and
who is the author of book on his travels in
Asia. Mr.. Bishop proposes to start from
Troy in this canoe about the first of Novem-
Der, and journey by water to the Gulf of
Mexico. The canoe is to be provided with
a sail and pair Of oars. so that the adven-
turous gentleman may not be compelled tc
depend entirely upon the wind or physical
exertion to propel his craft. The canoe is
fitted with cover extending inboard about
two feet from both the bow and stern, the
center Of the boat being covered in rainy
weather with canvas cover. Mr.. Bishop
will carry his provisions in the boat with
him, and have accommodations to carry a
passenger short distance The route, as
laid down at present, is as follows: From
Troy to New York. and to Raritan bay and
river, IrOU Itdritdu RlNSt ~ OS!d""1O c'%
canal; down the Delaware River to Delaware
City, and through the canal to Chesapeake
bay; thence to Norfolk, through the canal
into Currituck sound, down Currltuck, Abe
marie, Pimlico Cove, Bogue and StumpSounds
inside, to within thirty miles of Cape Fear,
North Carolina outside through Bear inlet,
thirty miles to Cape Fear; outside, along
the coast eighty miles to Georgetown. South
Carolina; inside through Sea Islands. Pas
sages, Romelay Marshes of Georgia. marshes,
thoroughlares. &C., on the Florida Coast,
into St. Johns River (down SOUTH; up
St. Johns River, two hundred and forty
miles to Salt Lake; the boat then to be
hauled across seven miles into Indian River
down that to Jupiter Inlet; out to sea along
the coast to the Gulf Of Mexico. The boat
will be model of beauty and durability,
and should the trip terminate successfully,
will add fresh laurels to the genius and
enterprise of Troys famous paper boat
builders, MesSrs. E Waters & Sons The
canoe will be named the Nara Theresa.
We wish Mr.. Bishop every success IN his
nerilous undertaking.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
Vie ClepsyGra in Rome.

It is not very often, in these progressive
days, that we find the ancient methods of
measuring timein actual employment. The
sun dial. it is true, occasionally serves as an
ornament to some country lawn, but little
dependence is placed on its slowly creeping
shadows. The hour glass has disappeared
from the pulpits Of the parsons; for twenty
minute sermons, instead Of 4any-headed
dissertations prolonged through hours, are
now sufficient for the spiritual needs of their
docks The divided candle exists only in
history, and is linked with the story of good
King Alfred. But the water clock remains;
not in this country, to be sure, but where it
was used thousand years ago.
julius Caesar, tradition tells us, found by
its aid that the summer nights in Britain
are not the same length as those in Italy.
Cicero relates that the length Of speeches
made By senator's was regulated by clepsydra
kept in the senate chamber; and the same
parliamentary practice, which now holds in
our own legislative halls, of a member yield
ing the floor for q certain number Of minutes
of his time to another speaker then existed,
for grave senator often gave so much of
the water as remained in his clepSydra to a
colleague, who was thus enabled, to obtain
a longer or an extra water time Tor his speech
than would have been otherwise at his COM
mand.
The water is led by pipes to a reservoir in
which constant level is maintained, and
from an orifce in which the stream escapes
into receptacle divided into two compart-
ments. Below the latter is an arrangement
in the form of an anchor the curved portion
Of the latter serving as rocker on which
the divided receptacle vibrates. This oscil-
Iation takes place under the entering stream !;
so that when OF compartment is carried
down by the weight of water within, the
second is raised to receive its supply. A
pendulum, beating seconds, is suspended
from two springs, parallel to and equidistant
from the resting point of the rocker, and
regulates the movement Of the receiver.
The springs are prolonged in the direction
of tangents to the curve Of the anchor arms
and maintain the pendulum in motion with
constant force, so that each oscillation Of
the latter corresponds to one Of the rocker
and Of the receiver. The water from the
latter falls upon balanced mechanism which
is so constructed as to oscillate every second
minute, and to transmit motion to a suitable
train of wheels, which move the hands upon
one or more dials in the usual way.
The sounding apparatus consists in a
cylindrical reservoir, which is suspended by
chains to the axis of wheel, and is arranged
to empty itself every fifteen minutes. y It's
weight turns the wheel, and thus sounds the
dours and the quarters.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
CHOICE IN LITERATURE.

1t has been truly observed that as man
may be judged by the company he keeps,
so he may be by the books he reads. Ev-
cry book carries with it its own peculiar
atmosphere, just as does every person. and
it is no more possible for one to take equal
pleasure in all books than it is to enjoy the
society of every person one meets. There
are some authors whom, by law of selec-
ton that is as commanding as instinct, we
take at once to our hearts, and delight in
their companionship. There are others
whom we find it pleasant to read occasion
ally, just as we have a good many acquain-
tances who are agreeable, but with whom
intimacy is neither possible nor desirable;
and there are still others whom we would
always pass by on the other side. There is
no one so peculiar in his mental constitu-
tion that he may not by searching find just
the author to sympathize with him; to go
with him in those trains of thought and of
feeling that predominant II his mind. Not
only have we authors for our prevailing
moods, but for every varying phase of SEN
timent and thought and aspiration we may,
if we know where to seek it, find an inter
prefer. The fact that an author is the
fashion is no reason why one should keep
his company if it is found uncongenial.
There are great numbers of people who
think Dickens tedious and have little relish
for Thackeray, yet who are by no means
destitute Of literary culture. To some
Ruskin is severe and harsh in his style,
while others delight in every syllable he
utters. Any one who indorses heartily the
morality Of the New Testament may be
trusted to read what he enjoys, and rest in
the conviction that lis course will educate
him up continually to higher standards.
The fact that we do not enjoy an author is
no reason why we should never read his
works, any more than the fact that we do
not fancy certain individuals should pre-
vent us from availing ourselves Of the
knowledge, useful to us, that they may
possess. AS the bee seeks honey in every
opening flower far and near, so should we
gather from near and far whatever may be
Of use to US.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
sELF-wATEE1NG LOCOMOTIVE.

The self-supplying water apparatus for
locomotives is coming into very extensive
use in this country. 1t consists of water
trough from 500 to 1.2OO feet long, laid be-
tween the tracks of the Grailway. As the
engine passes along at a velocity of, say,
20 miles an hour over the trough, the
fireman, by means of a lever, lowers one
end of pipe into the trough, and the
water is carried up into the tender.
Tie wateris prevented from freezing in
winter by means Of steam pipes. The use
of this device, by saving time in stoppages,
permits a more moderate average of speed.
and so results In economy.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
How Fright Affects Animals.

The question has been asked, what is the
position of horse s ears when it is thorough
" frightened? Those who have closely OBJ
served the horse are well aware that IN the
moment of terror the ears are pricked up or
thrown forward. 'All animals" says OAR
win (which have the power of freely NOV
ing the ears, when they are startled, OF
when they closely observe the object, direct
their ears to the point towards which they
are looking, in order to hear any sound from
this quarter. At the same time they gener-
ally raise their heads, as all their organs OF
sense are there situated, and some of the
smaller animals raise on their hind legs.
Even those kind which squat on the ground
or Instantly fee away to avoid danger, gen
orally act momentarily in this manner, in
order to ascertain the source and nature of
the danger"
The head being raised, with erect ears and
eyes directed forward, gives an unmi>taka-
bic expression of close attention to any ami
mails. Darwin has been close student of
animals. and he knows what he is writing
about; besides his opinion in this matter is
sustained by that of the principal judges of
the habits of horses. Pursuing the subject
further, we find that the will and reason are
often powerless against the imagination of
danger. The violence Of start depends
partly on the viyidness Of the imagination
and partly on the condition of the nervous
system. Darwin writes: sit appears pro-
bable that that starting was originally ac-
CURED by the habit Of jumping away as
quickly as possible from danger, whenever
any of our senses gave US warning.
Starting, as we have seen, is accom-
panied by the blinking of the eyelids so as
to protect the eyes, the most tender and SEN
sitiye organs of the body; and it is, be-
Iieve, always accompanied by sudden and
Gorcible inspiration, which is the natural
preparation for any violent effort. But
when man or horse starts, his heart beats
wildly against his ribs, and here it may be
truly said we have an organ which has never
been under the control of the will partaking
in the general reflex movements of the
body" Terror causes almost all animals
to tremble. The sweat breaks out and the
hair bristles. The breathing is hurried and
the heart beats quickly and violently. Again
we quote from Darwin:
"When an animal is alarmed it almost
always stands motionless for moment, in
order to collect its senses and to ascertain
the source of danger, and sometimes for the
sake Of escaping detection. But head-long
fight soon follows, with no outstanding of
the strength as in fighting, and the animal
continues to fly as long as the danger lasts,
anti utter prostration, with failing respira-
ton and circulation, with all the muscles
quivering and profuse sweating, renders
further fight impossible We may not be
able to agree with all the theories advanced
by the author and defender of the Evolution
theory, but at the same time we must ad-
NIT that he is good authority on any ques-
ton concerning the emotions and habits of
animals. Having studied these things close
ly, he should be able to form correct opin-
ion about them.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
LITTLE SINS.

In Carolina forest ola thousand acres you
can scarcely find tree that is not dead and
crumbling to decay. No fire has swept over
it, no lightning scathed those naked, bleach
ing pines. This ruin was wrought by little
insects larvae, no larger than grain of rice.
What a hundred axe-Men could not accom-
plish by years of hard labor, this seemingly
insignificant insect sent its feeble offspring to
perform. One alone could have little power,
it is true, but millions were marshaled, and
all the skill Of man could not stay tileir
course. Suca is the power of little sins.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25

which I cannot give. as had no barometer
with me. l found the crater to be about
mile in diameter. containing several little
lakes of water, and rising out Of the centre.
much higher than the edge Of the crater it.
self, were two sharp, rocky peaks. from
which the smoke was exuding 10 considerable
volume
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-25
BRUTAL TREATMENT OF A CHILD.

An instance of wantonly brutal treat.
ment of child is under judicial invcstiga.
ton in DanviNe, Ill. A girl only five years
old seems to have been used by her step
stepfather to vent his spleen upon. The
proof is that he pulled out her hair, bis
tered the bottoms of her feet by slapping
them with a board, spat tobacco Juice in
her eyes, and made her dance until she fell
down exhausted. These and like inhuman-
tiles were continued until his arrest short
time ago.