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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20
Mining Hell'S Gate.

The mining operations under He'll Gate,
New York Harbof, have been prosecuted
continuously through the winter. The
progress Of the work has been entirely
satisfactory to General Newton, the United
States engineer in charge of the under
taking There has been $4,000 expend-
ed upon the project so far. and Sl60 900 is
still left. Congress has also appropriated
100000 this year for the work. The
original estimate of the entire cost of re-
moving all the He'll Gate obstructions was
$5,000,000 Besides clearing away Hal
let's point and Flood rock there were
several small rocks, such as Frying Pan,
Pot Rock and others. to he removed Tun-
npling on these rocks is not necessary.
They are blasted from the top. Work is
continued on them at the same time the
excavations are going on under Flood
rock. General Newton expects to com
plete the task in about two years and a
half or three years Nearly half the task
at Flood rock has been accomplished. By
the time the final blast there shall be made
all the smaller rocks will be cleared away,
so that the tremendous explosion to be
made in about three years hence will be II
sort of teu de .iOie oyer the completion OF
one of the grandest engineering under
takings ever kno vn. Clearing away the
rock distractions of He'll Gate seems to be
the first and important movement toward
changing to some extent the current OF
shipping business and trade at New York.
The shaft leading to the mine below is six
ty feet deep. The tunnels in the mine are
seven feet high and about five feet wide.
Over them. and supported by rock left in
place, is the roof of twelve feet of solid
stone. At high water not less than twenty
six feet of water press upon this roof, but,
although the water leaks through in
peaces, there is no danger of its caving in,
AS it is scientifically supported. There are
are ten tunnels, GOO feet long, running in
the same direction rs the river flows, and
crossed at right angles by thirteen shorter
ones. The length of the tunnels in all is
about two miles and half. About $50
men are employed in the tunnes-that is,
fifty at a time-there being a change every
eight hours; consequently there is no ces-
sation of work during the whole twenty
four hours, and day after day. The men
labor, therefore. only eight hours out OF
the twenty-four, and that is enough for
such kind of work. Ten drilling machines
are kept at work constantly. Every one
drills about one hole an hour, two inches
in diameter and four feet deep The num-
ber of holes cut, therefore, every twenty
four hours, is 259. These are made for
blasting, and from their size it may be
seen that very powerful charges of explo-
sive materials are used. Blasts are made
at the close of day and occupy severa
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

TO the casual observer, whose eve dis
Germs but the general outgrowth OF the
temperance work in our midst. it nav
seem that very little has been accomplish
ed during the winter now closing But
although there have been no brilliant illu-
limitations in the temperance sky-no ont
flows of enthusiasm to excite for tim the
slumbering energies of the masses in the
hearts of some has glowed deep and warm
the flame of earnest zeal and faithful en-
deavor. While this evil remains, brooding
with its dark wing over community, desc
ltting home and running hope, the desire
to hel p relieve must penetrate the soul
deeper than love of ease or selfish pleas
ure. Although the story is indeed olden.
and repeated efforts have long been made
without much fruit, there still lies hidden
within ITSELF mama, by which not only
our own souls are nourished, but which
may yet multiply and feed the multitude.
We often hear it said that 1.-The wav of duty
is easily found, if only we have the dispo-
sition to walk therein" But have we 50
learned? On the contrary, is it not found
only by the greatest care and pains taking
after prolonged seasons of indecision? And
have not many, protesting to be guided by
the wisdom which cometh only from
above wearied of the burden because
they found but hills of difficulty instead Of
gardens and bowers of ease.
But shall we. now on the bat eield
slumher, though the nigh he long, or the
struggle hardP Small, indeed, m " seem
the work we accomplish, yet must we suf-
fer the inexorable tide to sweep over us
unresisted? In future years. upon the
scroll of time we may see inscribed that
we too helped to lay the corner stone Of
total abstinence. There is inspiration in
the thought that all over the land comes
the uprising of noblest sentiment upon
this grand theme That being many we
are one body-every one numbers an
other" No longer is this most vital sub
ject the last toward which thought is di-
rected Great minds now agitate it, The
waters are stirred to the very depths, bv
bringing to light differing standpoints of
view, all of which we trust will, in The
end, attain to glorious results.
1t is but due that mention is m lde of the
progress of the work accomplished in our
own midst, True the advancing army in
their steady march to subdue the foe mly
seem pJwerless to conquer, but all are not
idlers in the great warfare. The various
organization are sustained by efficient p
ers as well as increasing numbers, while
the severely, long and inclement winter
passes away, leaving behind it a record OF
much that is good, quietly done. The
spring dawns with promise of increa -ed
desire and tirmer purpose that justice and
right will vet bloom over the desolato on
and ruin produced by this bane of wrong,
and that no longer shall ring in our ears
the opprobrium oflaOS not enforced where,
by liquor freely sold are unblushingly drank.
the sad effect of which is often witnessed
upon our streets, and still, more is fell in
many borrowing homes aud burdened
hearts.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

The English newspapers do not conceal
their anxiety with reference to the growth
of the cotton manufacturing interest in
the United States, Commenting on the
increase in the number of factories, as
shown by the census returns, the spindleS
which in 1875 We're reckOned at $3.50, 1854
having risen in five years to 1921 ,147. A
London newspaper says: This is still a
long way from the 39,500,000 spindes
possessed by Great Britain, but we must
not shut our eyes to the fact that the
American spindles are increasing at a
rae which will, ere many years are over,
make that country u formidable competi
tor with US; for not only will the United
States come into our markets, rs they dc
already, but every new spindle will take
away something from the supply
10 England of the raw material 1t is
curious feature of the migration Of
industries in America that q considerable
portion of this increase Is due to the
southern states, which short time ago
we're simply cotton growers. but have now
become Il serious thorn in the flesh of the
New England manufacturers by starting
mills on their own account. In 1875 the
Is southern states-principally Georgia
Tennessee, North and South Catolina--
possessed 48l, 1921 spindles, but at the
present time they have 1872, 1873; and the
obvious saving in cost, by being able to spin
the yarn directly by the side of the cotton
field. is attracting great attention on the
part of the old established mills in Mass
achusetts and Connecticut"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20
Twenty-four years ago Gen. Denver. for

Twenty-four years ago Gen. Denver. foE
whom the Colorado metropolis was named,
at public meeting in that incipient town.
predicted that at the end of the nineteenth
century the geographical centre Of the
United States would also be the centre oi
population This is in Kansas. The cen.
sus statistics show how surely this predic-
tion is being fulfilled. In 1900 the centre
of population was near Baltimore, in 1910
1t was near Harper's Ferry, in 1870 it wa,
so miles northeast Of Cincinnati. and in
1880 it moved little southwark and at the
same time westward, and is now located
near Covington, Ky. The direction of the
" centre will depend largely upon the
location of great numbers of immigrants
now arriving in this country. Should the
south secure a fair share of the expected
half million of new comers this year. the
centre ofpopulation will be detected some.
what from the direction of the geographi'
cal centre, unless the growth of the north
west is equal to the emergency.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

A belief in witchcraft still prevails in
Germany. A man and his wife lately
brought suit in country court against
n neighbor whom they accused Of caus ing
the death Of their two little pigs by WITCH
craft. Tne woman, in stating the case,
said: "you couldn't see any marks on
their bodies at all. In the evening they
were healthy, ate heartily, the pigsty was
locked, and in the morning one of them
was already dead. The defendant crossed
the yard during the night and bewitched
them. speak to you, Judge. as father.
and implore you TO make her give you
the doctor books she has got. In there
stands how to bewitch. Besides, she has
before this made me and my husband
lousy by witchcraft." The suit was
dismissed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

WOMEN WHO CAN CooK.-An English
contemporary AYERS that all Austrian la
dies are accomplished cooks. This prob
ably explains why complaints of dyspepsia
and stories of immortality so seldom come
from Austrian sources. Food properly
prepared never disarranges the human di-
gestion or inhames the blood, but such
food cannot be had with certainty if the
table depends entirely upon the skill and
temper of hired cook. Ladies who man.
age their own kitchens, or are competent
to do so, may be sure that their families
will have food that is properly cooked and
appropriate to the season. There is some
thing inexplicable about American igno.
rance of the art of cooking.
In Europe even gentlemen take pride in
being able to prepare certain dishes, and
ladies are glad to be known as practical
managers of their respective households.
Here, however, strong adults and feeble
infants are alike dependent upon the igno
ramus of the kitchen. We're some of the
industry displayed by American ladies in
copying foreign customs devoted to kitch-
en- management, on the Austrian plan, we
would be happier and better nation.-N
Y. HerdLd
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

NrCKNAMEs OF STATES. s.-The following
is list or Tue peculiar NICK snames given 10
the citizens of the various states in the
Union: Alabama, Lizards; Arkansas.
Toothpicks; California, Gold.hunters
Colorado, Rovers; Connecticut. Wooden
Nutmegs; Delaware, Muskrats; Florida
Fly-up'the. Greeks; Georgia, Buzz zards
Illinois, Suckers; Indiana, Hoosiers Iowa
Hawkeyes; Kansas. Jay HAwkers; Ken
tuckey, Cora Crackers louisiana. Creoles /;
Maine, Foxes maryland, Craw Thunpers
Michigan, Wolverines; Minnesota Co.
pliers; Mississippi, Tad Poles; Missouri,
Pukes; Nebraska, Bug Eaters; Nevada,
Sage Hens; New Hampshire, Granite
Boys; New Jersey, Blues, Clam Catchers
New York. Knickerbockers North Caro-
lima, Tar Boilers, Tnckoes; Ohio, Buck
eyes; Oregon, Web Feet. Hard Cases
Pennsylvania, Pennanites. Brosdbrims
Rhode Island, Gun Flints; South Carolina,
Weasles; Tennessee, Whelps; Texas, Beei
Heads; Vermont, Green Mountain Boys;
Virginia, Beeches; Wisconsin, Badgers.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

KANSAs TEMPERANCE NoTEs.-The
legislature of Kansas has just passed
stringent temperance bill for enforcing the
constitutional amendment. The vote upun
it stood thus In the Senate, thirty ttco to
SeUen in the House, one hundred to thirty.
three, making joint ballot Of one hun
dred and thirty two to thirty--a majority
of more than Jour.ffhS This vote is
regarded very significant as showing
the drift of popular sentiment.
The new law goes into effect May lst.
The supreme court has just affirmed the
validity of the amendment and the illegal
ity of all sales for drinking purposes since
its adoption; also that the peadities of the
old law are in force until the, new takes
effect In May. Kansas ia to- day the bsH-
ner state for constitutional prohibition.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

NEWSPAPERS. -Somebody,-if we knew
who, We, would give due credit.-writes
thus tersely and truthfuly of newspapers
and their worth to the world; " The value
of newspapers is not fully appreciated, but
the rapidity with which people are waking
up to their necessity and usefulness, is one
of the significant signs of the times Few
families are now content with II single
newspaper. The thirst for knowledge is
not easily satated, and books though use
| ful-yea, absolutely necessary IN their
place, fail to meet the demand of youth or
age. The village newspaper is eagerly
sought for an its contcn.s as eagerly
devoured Then comes the denlInd for
the county news, state news, national and
foreign news. Next to the political. come
the literary, and then the scientific journals.
Lastly, and above all, come the moral and
religious journals. This variety is demand
ed to satisfy the cravings Of the active
mind.
Newspapers are also valuable to ma
teriaI prosperity. They advertise the viii
lage, county or locality They spread be-
fore the reader map on which may be
traced character r, design, progress. If II
stranger calls at Il hotel, he first inquiries
for the village newspaper; if a friend
comes from II distance, the very next thing
after a family greeting, he inquiries for
your village or county newspaper, and you
feel discounted if you are unable TO find n
late copy, and confounded if you are com
PEELED to say you do not take it,
The newspaper is just as necessary to
fit Il man tor his true position in life, as
food or raiment. Show us a ragged, bare
foot boy rather than an ignorant one. His
head will cover his feet in after life if he is
we'll supplied with newspapers Show us
the child that is eager for newspapers. He
will make the IN IN of mark in after life if
you crafty that desire for knowledge.
Other things being equal, it is a rule that
never fails. Give the children newspa .
pers."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

When MIR. Lincoln was president there
was "A distinguished public man at Wash
ington who was the most notorious office
broker of the country; he was trying to
get his clients into the various Offices
which they sought. We will call him the
Honorable Jeremiah Jones. One day a
friend asked Mr.. Lincoln what was the
routine of his daily life. The president
began with the sunrise and went on to the
hour of retirement. II go to, my room.
he said; 81 think of the brave boys in the
field and on the sea, and of the aching
hearts and praying lips at home; and
kneel down at my bedside and pray, too
is there, and if be is not | thank God and
bounce in"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20
IN TWILIGHT.
TT sALLIE JoY WHITE.

I'm % big, mamma" and the little hand
Marked where her brown head reached against IL
wall;
Don't hold rue, mamma. dent need your arm
Around me; such large girl cannot fall"
The twilight shadows gathered Ger the hills,
childish figure nestled close to me;
I'm such little girl" she pleading said,-
Please, mamma. take your baby on your knee"
Flushed warm with youthful hope and pride.
" The world is ours to have and hold" we cry;
Well conquer 1t alone; no help we need;
Courage like fails not of victory"
But when the shadows of declining years
Over our pathway fall, we humbly pray.
: Dear Father. take us in thy sheltering arms,
We are such children, put us not away"
-Youth's Companion.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

The buyingof old books would not seem
to be a very profitable undertaking. but q
carefully collected library is sometimes as
good an investment as stocks, and not
infrequently safer and more certain. The
BrInley collection, three.fOurths of which.
by the sale concluded in New York Thurs
day, has realized $4,000. did not cost its
owner anything like that sum, and the
famous Menzie's library, sold about three
years ago, and especially rich in America.
brought double what it cost. On the otheI
hand, however, the library Of Richard
Heber, brother of the bishop. comprising
10000 volumes and filled eight houses
sold in 1884 for s2S5,000-a little more
than half what they cost.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

President Garfield says: lone soon
learns TO distinguish between the journalist
who is a gentleman, and the mere news
gstherer, who is as unscrupulous as it is
possible for him TO be, Now, there are
plenty of journalists to whom l would as
soon impart aseoret as to any gentleman
not connected with paper; | know they
would keep it inviolate, and would treat
me fairly. These are the men who make
tbeir mark in journalism, as they would in
any walk in life in which merit and honor
are requisite"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING
Cfmpfranfe.
Il SHALL DO wHATICAN OABATi: PHE
EVIL OF INTEMPEK ANCEn

ISHALL DO WHATICAN TOABATE THE
EVIL OF INTEMPERANCE"
from Pre- ident Garheld's renly 10 Miss wIl .ri "
the presentation Of Miss Hayes picture.l
These words from our Nations houored choi-r.
Like the bugle's swift recall
Fall on the ear with eKulant sound
And thrill With hope as they fall
pledze-an earnest OF deeds more brAvs
Than the sword he vaiantly bore
When the foe wazed battle against the nag
That our country proudly wore.
They thrill as they come with prophstlc JOY;
New energy give to the soul
Thus aided DER all ca this aching breastI
The peans of temperance shall roll,
Thy reiln shall be like the rnce Of Peace
glorious, victorious one;
And smiles of the suffering, with balm and dav
Shall promise the bright. rising sun
We pant-thou shalt water by help divine
The tree that gives shelter from wrong
Our cause will eushrine and hallow thy name
And bless thee with prayer and with song
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

Christians inherit their name from
Christ, and it is very meet that as they in
herit His name, 80 they should also initiate
His holiness.-St. Bernard
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-20

Some OF the sheep raisers Of Australis
own over fifty thousand head of shsep,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-02-11
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PERRY. EoUsToN COUNTY Ga.
We have known 'Swifts Syp hlit'c ~recfc'
tested in hurdreds Of cases of s. phis, M.rcur.
lsl Rhematism Scrofun, etc. 1t made Inc N ost
perfect and permanent cures tn erery case
Hugh L DenEsrd, Sam. u kmlen Judge
Go. O., j /. Warren, Of J.W Lnthrop & Co :,
Savannah. Ga Ed ,yscRson, Dept. Crk SUR
IT.. VIM Brunson. Ill Warren j. W Win
berry, j. O. Gilbert, Dr'@'t. !. " Mann, Co
Treas, VIM d. PURGE. SIZE. G. G Duocsn,
Day & Gord8n.
l sn ecqnsintsf with ina prnuriet>rs and
many ofthu yer :ltrn"r vtose sigf a;uro= 8; par
to the f2rt gnir2 c"Tljn 2ahe. They sro men of
high cbsrr :.o sd Hl&Hding
B. II. DCi ORR.
Gpvr.rrr ,fG orfis
TEE SWIFT sFflIsjC CJHTASY,
Proptietors. AtisGte "a
Sod ny J. =. v.HREhf'E1 g BIO.
Call for coyy Of Young Mems F.ieEd."
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GAlexau1ria Oazettp
FRIDAY svKNINe, FEBRUARY II.
Borrowed EfunlOr.
AFTER THE THEaTBY

AFTER THE tn GaTBE
Tan dollars. Quite sun topsy
For orc eho ears but four {. Day,
For jQst single evening !u
1t seeme so, low Lhe thin. is done
Three for the c-rriag3 for you know
never could hrv. a,Red her to 60
With that swell d-ess-the shade ecrn,
And ttrurR out = ya'd or two
In plain hor-5 Car A. 60 nice
s,he looked, do no! aru ge th- price
Three more foT ses;s-dc~n center sisiT
Ard four rowE o.ck-iu:t right for styig.
The curtain r'se. How time will pass
While gu gtnrough 81 opsra glass
The Cut.sln fell. OLcs NOR, W stood
Outside. and then the thought Of food
ltself Drese:ted. She $40 yes,
STE Il quite hungry. You coo guess
tt q! shat We ate, 9th Just lit
OF rosy wine t. season IL,
Used up hst otter four Time sped
took her L0n.e. Good aignt was ssid.
Then to NY own hcm" CT nc | straight:
AnG here J. 1T AMI 81 titaia,
, ne cash | had fur hours ego
Il gone. We Laug b, ior i. 10 show.
Hsvc r"grata fox It? y u enc.
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Boston Z 81
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E2Es. EE TEE ElEE

RTREY MCEpAY, WEDNESDAY snd
FRIDAY, st 30 u clock pin; returning. leave
Norfolk on alternate days al { CO "a
This staurch iron steamer has ju3t been paint
ed throughout, sSatarooms nsRy furnished ed
csrpeted, and is the hsndsoG,est AS we'll as tbs
safest boat CT the Potcrr &C river and chesapeake
bay. and is the only s."eu!el nshins close cou-
nect;cn With the Hew FORK srd Bo-:ou steam
era; eisn cnrrac:: with i:ich nu1d slcr r2ars ::i
rsiiroad h"Gs outs, Stops tt PIN C. l'i:I,:T
snd PUNT I.HONGUT gn:Ev and :ctu,c.ilg.
FaTe f7st class. s.! rcund trip 5! Gu
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With the coming year 81. the long tried and
Improved methods of making stsnigrt news-
paper will be continued, with such additional
facilities as past eIporoacc ju:ta S tho pro .sie-
tor in believing will add to thu Capacity of .hs
d@zette to serve lis readers It expacss to rea-
der faithful service to tue city, the ststs snd the
country by Il candid criticism OF men aud events
in tha IN crest OF the people o. the Gymno2-
wealth CT Virginia.
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It furnishes the news kilograms Of the NV
York Associated Fless IN OF Reuters Hu opean
'gency, being, with bu. three exec piions thc Oh ?
paper between Baltimore ard Richmond That is
thus connected WITH Tao grast fvuu.rias IF The
worlds news
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born Arthur Bach barr, hlcls:d blackburn. +,
the last sCTea larped b ..F iptnnts under y
Eesrs OF AZ snd Ani15H B!acsb lcn 81, d..
t5nCaIts. }E chapczry.
Eano The objgc! III this Eut is 70 CT force he
performances of Is contract entered INTO by iIi h
HlacEb lrn, dec'J :, ~: d isaish Hure; on UsCr
5!h, iSI!, SID 10 rttnln conway aLce CT tho ~ ii
eststn mentioned in Esid co:tract to the said
isaiah Hurley.
The derts ,Char Hudson, Z n3suds Hudson
his wife, and andrew 5laGADurn ST., not aaVi e
entered thei. appearance sid given security &C.
cording to the act OF Assemb y, and the rules Of
this Court, and it appearing by affidavit that
hey act residents OF this State, it is o.
dereG that said defendants appear here with
in one month after due publication Of this
order and do what is necessary TO project heir
Interests in this suit; and thai copy Of this Or
der be- forthwith inserted IL the AeGanGfia Ga.
zette, n newspaper published in the city Of All
eXandris, once week fer tour successive weeks,
snd posted a. the front door Of the Cour. House
q this CITY. A cCGy-tes.:
MuAlOI MIRA e. Clerk.
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