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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18
Butter, Cheese and Eggs.

The annual convention of the National
Butter and Cheese Association was held at
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last week. Resolutions
were adopted calling for the prohibition by
law of the manufa. ture Of oleomargarine or
suetine from the fats vi diseased animals !;
and demanding that the packages containing
IT shall be distinctly branded, and that the
manufacture and sale shall be under the su-
pervision of Boards of Health
Prizes for best exhibits of butter were
offered by the Boston Exchange aggregating
$500, by MIR. Fairlamb of Chicago $500, by
the Cedar Rapids Board OF Trade of $500,
by the commission men and exporters of
Chicago Of $500.
The question of the proper methods of
packing eggs and poultry for shipment were
discussed. The Boston delegates preferred
that eggs should be packed in cases, and
that poultry should be cleaned, differing
from the New York and Philadelphia men,
The subject OF increasing the consumption
OF cheese by the American people was con-
sldered. Good cheese was claimed to be a
promoter OF digestion and very nutritious,
one pound of cheese being equal to two or
three pounds of beef. Skim cheese was un-
healthy, and the manufacture of that kind
had created the public prejudice against
cheese as an article of food
A resolution was adopted placing the con-
vention on record as in favor of the use of
full cream stock, and against the use of lard
or suet in any manner in the manufacture of
either cheese or butter.
The date for the next convention was
changed from the last of March to November
Both of this year.
Among the officers elected are: Presi-
dent, eI-Mayor Austin Belknap of Somer-
vile. Mass. =; secretary and treasurer, Col
Z. NJ. Littler of Davenport, la. vice-presi-
dents from New England, Frederick Crosby
OF Boston. l.. B. Hibbard OF Ludlow, Vt;
Z. NJ. Slayton of Manchester, N. ii. II. l..
Parson Of Providence, II. l. and II. E.
SOule of Portland, Me.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

The Salt Lake City Standard, the organ
of the women of Utah, who are fighting polyg
amy, makes an appeal 10 the new Congress
to refuse admission to George q. Cannon
the delegate-elect, on the ground that he is
''an alien and fclon"-an alien as he has
never been naturalized, and fclon because
he is the husband of four wives. in viols
ton of the laws of the country. The Gov
ernor of Utah has co-operated with them So
far, it will he remembered, rs to issue Ger
tticate of election to Mr.. Cannon's competi
tor, A. q. Campbell, who is an anti-polys
amist The appeal 10 Congress is accom-
panied with IN appeal to the women OF
America for encouragement and assistance
in rescuing young women from the misery
which polygamv brings upon them. As 10
the prevailing impression, that the system
is dying it Is stated, nn the contrary, that
more polygamous marriages were made in
Utah in 1880 than in any former year since
the settlement of the Territory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

The Democratic Senators have made up
and submitted To the United States Senate
their list of standing committees They
give. of course, the charmanships and ms
jorities of all the important committees to
Democrats They retain the Vermont Sena-
tors in the positions they had before Mr..
Edmuntis us chairman uf the Committee on
Private Land Claims, and Ms member of the
Judiciary, Rules and Library Committees
and of the Select Committee IN the Electoral
Laws; and Mr. Morrill, rs member of the
Finance, Education and Public Buildings
and of the joint Committee for additional
ACCOMMODATIONS for the library. The Repub-
lican Senators in caucus, rtaitirmed their
decIsion to decline To submit lists for COM
mittee membership and 10 refuse TO promote
anv organization Of the committees until the
vacancies of the Senate are filed As Mr.
Davis is acting with the Democrats and has
been put by them nj the head OF the judic
iary Committee. the result ot the final strug-
gle for the org,uizstion will depend on Sers-
TOR MahNne
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

The latest scheme originated in the active
brain of Prince Bismarck is one for a govern
ment compulsory system of insurance for the
support in illness or old age of all laborers and
craftsmen except of the highest grades The
plan requires these workmen to insure in a
government office, securing a provision fo-
themselves in case OF disability from acci-
dent, disease or old age, and for their depen-
dent families in case Of death. The period
ical payments constituting the insurance fund
are graduated according to the wages earned
and are paid partly by the workman, partly
by the employer, and, in some classes. partly
by the government, which also assumes all
the cost of administration. Laborers whose
earnings are less than $50 marks, about
800 yearly, will pay nothing directly, but
two-thirds of the premiums in these cases
will be paid by the EMPLOYERS ami one third
from the poor rates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18
Opinions Of the Cabinet.

The Washington correspondent Of the Bos
ton 1rareller has been obtaining the opinions
OF various prominent men i'll Congress, and
at Washington, about the new Cabinet. They
are uniformly very favorable. Senator HosT
OF Massachusetts said The Cabinet ss q
whole and each member of it as an individu-
al, is entitled TO receive and will receive the
confidence Of the Republican party and tie
kindly consideration OF its opponents. 1t Is
fair and able representation Of the principles
and purposes set forth in President Garfields
admirable inaugural address" Mr.. Hoar
added that he should look with some anxiety
to see whether the quality Of wi;hstandins
temporary currents Of popular feeling until
the public sentiment comes around TO what
is true and permanent, a quality which both
Grant and Hayes exhibited in conspicuous III
stances, is found among the advisers of their
successor. ''If it should lacking in them,
said he, let us hope it will be supplied by
the President himself, who so bravely resist
ed and overthrow the Ohio idea and stood
as a rock, when so many of his political asso-
ciates in his section Of the country wavered
and faltered"
Senator Dawes said 81 think it is a very
excellently constructed Cabinet in SONG
parts very strong, in none weak not exact
ly as wanted, but much better than had
any reason to expect. have 10 doubt it
will command the confidence of the country
1t will meet the expectation OF the most
earnest and aggressive Republicans OF Mas
sachuset,s. 1t will be decidedly Republi-
can in its administration of the government
There are some New England interests
which will have active assertion for the next
four years, and the men in New England
who believe that Republicanism is still liv
ing principle will find in il all they desire
/ think the Indians will find in the interior
Department u wise, honest and strsightfoT
ward administration, governed by humane
considerations.
Gen. Joe Hawley said: The Cabinei
will prove itself capable, vigorous and thor
oughy familiar with its duties. 1t is
p,e"1u,e " Sc Nv" ','e a-'as .n' 'n
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18
A STRIP OF BLUE.

10 not own an inch Of land,
.5ut all | see Is mine.-
Inc orchard and the moving nelds,
The lawns and gardens une.
The winds my taN-collectors are.
Ihey bring me tithes divine,-
Wild scents and subtle essences.
A tribute rare and free;
and more magnificent than all,
Nv windows keep for me
\ glimpse of blue immensiiy,-
A little strip Of sea.
Richer am than he who owns
Great fleets and argosies;
have share in every ship
Won by the inland breeze
To lOlter on Won airy road
Above the appie-trees,
| freight them win NY untold dreams,
Each bears ms own picked crew
Ana Eobler cargoes wait for them
Than ever INDIA lnew,-
Ny ships that ssil into the East
Across that outlet blue.
sometimes they seem liko wing shapes, -
The people Of { 1t sky
fne.is IA wnre c1nnent cSming down
From neaver. which is close by;
call them by familiar names,
As one by one draws niyh,
81 white. so light, SO spi'ii-like,
lne aching wastes Of tht unknown
Are half reclaimed from gloom,
Since on life's hospitable sea
All souls lind sailing-room.
The ocean grows aweariness
With nothing else in sight
Its east and west, its north and south,
Spread out from morn 10 night:
We miss the warm, caressing shore,
Its brooding shade and light.
a part is greater than the whole;
By hints are mysteries told
The fringes of eternity
Gods sweeping garment-fold,
In that bright shred of glimmering sea,
reach out far, and hold.
The sails like iakes Of rOseate pearl,
Float In upon the mist
,.'hs waves are broken precious stones
sapphire and amethyst.
Washed from celestial Ease ment walls
By suns unsetting kissed.
out through the utmost gates of space,
Past where the CAV stars drift
To The widening Infinite, my SOU.
Glides on. vessel swift
Yet loses not her anchorage
Ia yonder azure rift.
mere sit l, as little child
The threshold of Gods door
Is that clear band Of chrysoprase
Now the vast temple floor,
The binding glory OF the dome
bow my head before
TIE Universe, @ GOD Is home
In height or depth, 10 me
Yet here upon thy fooistool green
Content am 10 be;
Glad, when is opened to my need
some sea-like glimpse Of thee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

Mr. FrtNN NJ isNI;s COntradicts Senator
Vest ; assertion that M Democratic Legisla-
ture ever plsse, prohititory liquor law. HE
saws Maine and Vermont are the only
States that now have rs stringent prohibitory
liquor laws as whca the Republican party
came into power Maine passed the law
first in 1876 then followed the more
stringent uur ot June ,. 1851. Both times
the State Legislature was overwhelmingly
Democratic Anderson and Hubbard were the
Democratic Governors who signed the pro
hihitory bills HcInslances further " tx
mont passel the law Nov. %, 1852, Fair
banks, Democratic Governor, signing the
bill: Massachusetts,. May ~, 1872. Gov
Boutwell,, DrmnCIai: Rhode Island, March
:. 1852. Gov Allen, Drmocrt LEGISLATURE
same: Michigan, Feb Il, 1888 Gov. Nc.
llunj. Democrat; Legislature Hugely
Democratic Y. Iints.
Mr.. Bcmis IA at fault on one point,
Erastus Fairbanks who signed the Prohibi
tory law Of 1859, ii this state, was not a
Democrat but 4 Whis-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18
A Sensible Millionaire

Mr. George l. Sency, president Of the
Metropolitan National Bank of New York
city, whose recent gifts TO colleges, hospitals
and churches foot up more than $500, 900,
is not yet co years old.
Mr.. Seney was asked recently, why is it
that you give all this money in your life
time ? Most of such rifs are made in the
form of bequcsis."
''rhe fact is" Mr.. Scncy replied, that
! have seen So many instances of mems ap-
parent wishes, as expressed IN their wills,
becoming of no avail, that wanted to make
sure that the money would go exactly where
| wanted it 10 90. by making these gifts in
my lifetime am sure that the precise oh
jcct desire is accomplished"
Most men who have been able to accu-
muate that amount Of property are disposed
to keep il 10 make more of it" was sug-
gested.
II have observed that, Mr. Seney said
IL think one motive | had was to prevent
myself from getting "A disposition to hoard
money for the sake OF boarding. rs men who
accumulate ARE apt 10 do | do not see why it
is not better 10 make these gifts in my life
time, and 10 enjoy the pleasure of seeing
them appropriated to their several objects
When man gets TO boarding money il
makes him tend 10 be close listed and mean
| want to avoid that disposition if can. |
have posted my sell in my own way as To the
institutions have selected. | am aware of
the evils of indiscTimnatc charity, and
while take pleasure in giving TO the objects
that seem Ia me worthy, ! must decline
large numbers, VIII" think they know where
ought to give better than do myself As
for the publicity that has been gwen to it,
that has been without my knowledge, and has
proved somewhat ot an annoyance
About twenty five gentlemen and three
ladies met in Cooper Institute, New York,
Tuesday. and perfected an organization
known as the New York Cremation Socie-
ty. Rev. J. ID. BcuCless, n chaplain in the
United States navy, was elected president.
| The objects OF the society are to disseminate
| sound views in relation To Incncrntion NJ u
means of disposing "t human dead, and Ia
encourage lis practice among all classes. All
activc members will he crematcd free OF
charge after death. Instructions were given
for drafting an act OF incorporation for the
| United States Cremation Company, limited,
business concern which it is proposed t.
start at once in that city The object sf the
est and cheapest manner. Capital stock t.
the amount of $50, 900 will bc issued.
ting span ot mares Colomo and Jeanette
were sold To Albert ) Odell Of New York
for about 5000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

A dog in the suburbs, whose master
has daughter about ten years Of age,
came into the house on the evening of the
fourteenth of February, with what np-
peared TO be portion of n boys smalls
in his mouth, with pockets attached, and
a valentine therein There were sur
misses, the correctness of which were veri
fed the next morning by the writing on
the wall, in school-boy hand, "Nc
more valentines left where there is n dog
and don't you forget 1t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

Snugiy onsconced IN warm beds. how
few think Of the poor milkman, this Sc
we're weather, far away oil his farm break
ing the ice on his pond, or, if too thick,
vending bis slippery way to some air
hole, at the risL of falling IN or getting
water INTO the milk. Then over the icy
reads with his smooth-shod horse slip
ping, slipping, sliding along, to bring
you your milk-and water.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

town to see her lover graduate, in those days.
young man with more brains than manners
An incidental advantage of considerable con-
sequence is the fact that Mrs. Garfield speaks
French with great fluency, an accomplish
mcnt in which she has had no competitor in
her position for long time. A. de l..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

A prisoner III Omaha, while being taken
to Jail, stole the policeman's watch from
his pocket He was locked up under the
name of Procrastination, and committed
on two complaints, one the original war
rant, and the other for being the thief Of
time,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

Maggie May and Jennie june are al
ready writing for the press. Asgie Au-
gust, Sweetis September and Ollie Octo-
ber will doubtless be along before the
season closes Hicago Tribume. Has
the Irib"a' so thoroughly ignored its
country exchanges as not to have noticed
the contributions Of Flossie February,
Mamie November and Dollie December ?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

The nomination of Hon. Levi L. Morton
of New York AS minister to France is geaar
ally received with much favor especially in
view Of the coming monetary conference al
Paris. lie is a successful hnanceT and
banker, and his speeches on financial topics
in Congress have always commanded the at
tention Of the House
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

| WALKING MATCHES are falling into deca-
dence, and such affairs as the two latest in
New York are enough to remove whatever
| interest remains in them among decent peo-
pie. Even the New York aldermen are dis
gusted with Madison Square exhibitions, and
are looking about for some means to prevent
them in the future. So far as exhibitions oil
pedestrianism, either professional or anna
teur, encourage taste for walking they are
worthy of praise, but when they degenerate
into gambling sport for the benefit Of book
makers they cannot be too severely con-
demned and let alone
WHAT was probably the last act in the
great revolt against the Tammany ring was
performed at New York, Saturday, when
Prince Harry Genet convicted of COM
plicity in the Tweed frauds. was sentenced
by Judge Daniels to Imprisonment IN the
penitentiary for eight months and a fine of
$1,000. Genets counsel said he hoped to
satisfy the court that evidence Wars missing
on the trial that would have been beneficial
to the prisoner. He read ailidavits to show
Genet's innocence also the petition OF ten
of the jurors who tried Genet asking that he
be not imprisoned; also petition for Gle
mency signed by Thurlow Weed, and others.
An affidavit of Genet was read stating that
he was ruined financially, there being judg-
ments against him to the amount of $780,,
600; he was now living on the friendship of
Thomas Pierson and Sheppard F. Knapp;
that if he was fined friends would raise the
necessary amount. A letter from the Rev.
DR.. Ramsay of Harlem describing Genet's
good qualities and his wife's devotion was
read. In conclusion counsel implored the
court not to infict Imprisonment. Judge
Daniels said the present was case in which
the punishment must be rendered effective
and thorough. The rights of the public
must be considered. lie then pronounced
sentence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

TEAPPED. There Is n story told of lady
and gentleman travelling together on an
English railroad. They Were strangers To
each other Suddenly the gentleman said 3;
Madam, | will trouble you To look out ot
the window few minutes; ! am going 10
make some change in my wearing apparel. "
Certainly, sir she replied, with great
politcness, rising and turning her back upon
him.
In u very short lime lac said
"Now madam, my change is completed
and you may resume your seat
When the lady turned she beheld her male
companion transformed into dashing lady
with IA veil over her face.
Now sir, or madam, whichever you
like" said the lady, Il must trouble you 10
look out of the window, for ! also have some
changes to make in my apparel.
Certainly, madam, and the gentleman
in lady's attire Immediately complied.
"Now, sir, You may resume your own
seat"
To his great surprise, on resuming his seat
the gentleman in female attire found his lady
companion transformed into II man. lie
laughed loudly, and said
''lt appears that we are both anxious Ia
avoid recognition. What have you done
have robbed hank"
"And |, 4" sud the whilom lady, as ht
dexterously fcttcrcd his companions wrists
with a pair Of handouts, ''am Detective j
-- of Scotland yard, anI in female ap
parcl have shadowed you for two days
now" drawing revolver, 'kccp still"
Canton, o., is excited over the discovery
ag l, lpI & nntylu horn inf t,L -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

Canton, o., is excited over the discovery
of the body Of II newly born infant, which
has been killed by wringipg its neck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

Many Democratic congressman favor pr
Loring for Commissioner of Agriculture
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18
If ! We're o Boy Again.
BY JAMES T. FIELDS.

A PLAIN TALK WITH MY NErHKws.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-03-18

THE STRANGE MALADY AFFLICTING THEM
INEFFECTIVE ATTEMPTS TO RELIEVE
THEM.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-07-05

Our correspondent "Square DEAL whose
communication appeared in yesterday morn
ing's MINER, will be happy to learn that the
Inter Mountains recent article on "Amuse-
ments" referred to educated pigs ''trained
BIRDS" "bungling jugglers," &c, and to the
theatrical people who are swarming to the ter
ritory. But how 'the railroad has cha nged
this" when our critical neighbor adds "what
was said had reference to those who
were liable to come-not to those
who were here" is past the CON-
prehension of its readers. Isn't the Inter
Mountain crawling out of that "crooked rat
hole so graphically described by "Square
Deal ?"
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-07-05

Mr.. Bergh recently presented himself at
the gate of the enclosure around the grounds
occupied by those engaged in the pigeon
shooting tournament at Long Island and de-
manded abundance as an officer but was re-
fused. He was told he could enter as a citi-
zen but declined to accept the invitation. His
object in gaining admission to the grounds as
an officer was to forbid the shooting of the
pigeons, on the plea that it Was in violation of
the law against cruelty to animals. Failing
in his purpose the gentleman Immediately
started for Albany to prevail upon the legisla
ture to pass an act fo.bidding pigeon shooting
from traps or for any purpose save that of
food supply. While there is no question that
the legislature may profitably turn its stten-
ton in the direction indicated by Mr.. Berpb,
there is not the slightest reliability it will
cease senators making to enact a law to save
pigeons from wanton obstruction. Many of
the leading papers of New York protest
against the so-called sport and are extending
heir aid and support to Mr.. Bergh.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-07-05

1t is now stated, on the authority of the
Morning News, Of Chicago, that President
Garfield wrote to General Grant: when the
latter was in Mexico, that he-Garfeld-
thought the nomination of Robertson would
be perfectly satisfactory to Messrs. ConklImg,
Platt and Arthur. The Neags makes this
statement on the word of a friend of General
the letter in question. Poor, deceived, Gar
field! How generously innocent and simple
he must he. OF course Conkling, Platt and
Arthur repose implicit confidence in Garfield's
statement.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-07-05

The half-breeds at Albany are now evil
IDENTIFY seeking to entice the stalwarts into a
caucus. They claim the deadlock cannot be
broken only by one held in the regular way
and by the minority submitting to the ma
jority therein. They failed to see the pro-
priety of going into caucus at first, and it Is
quite likely the stalwarts will fail to see it at
the last. Depew's supporters now outnum-
Der Conkling's, and in a caucus now the lat
ter's OK would be gored. The deadlock will
not be broken by a caucus.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-07-05

The Trades Union of st. Paul, MIMI, has
decreed that after July 1st brick masons shall
receive 81 per day. Contractors and builders
say that if they accede to the demand of the
masons no margin of profit will be left for
them. They therefore propose to suspend all
building until non-union hands can be OBJ
tanned.
From a dispatch we learn that a meeting of
the members of the Northern Pacific syndi-
cate was held in New York City on the oath
inst, at which the formation of a new COM
pany, to be called the Oregon TRANSFORMS
mental, was discussed. The object of the
proposed new company was the building of
lateral lines as feeders to the Northern Pa
cifc, and also to perform other functions not
allowed to the first named company.