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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14
l,cTEn ND NlTES-

The shop girls Of the Bpwrry are prctlicr,
as class, than The id|e eirlsol Fifth avenue.
a jury recently decided that John Dick, of
Warsaw, n. Y, had right TO sit in his pew
in the German Lutheran Church with his
feet elevated upon tine back of the seat in
front Of him
An irrcvercnt New Yorker, condemned by
business obligations TO spend Christmas week
in Boston, TO amuse himself stepped on
Beacou-street car, and said 10 The conductor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

The Chinese correspondents of English
and American papers say that by the new
treaty the limitation of Chinese immigration
for settlement is left to the free action of our
Government, due regard being had to the
protection Of the Chinese already here, and
of students, merchants and tourists from
China who may visit this country for pur-
poses of travel and observation. They agree
also that the commercial regulations of the
treaty are such as 10 give our shipping ad
vantages superior 10 those enjoyed by the
English Not the least significant feature IF
the treaty as reported by these correspond
euts, il the clause by which it is agreed that
American vessels shall have nothing TO do
with the iniquitous opiui 'raH'c-a clause
which reflects severely, >. Inference, upon
the English, who force this curse upon an
unwilling country for tie sake of the
revenue. The Tientsin correspondent OF
the San Francisco Bulletin, writing under
late of November %, says:
During all these negotiations the Chinese
never attempted 10 trade or ask an offset,
but, after the matter was fully set led, said
they had some simple requests to make,
which they thought for their good and recip-
rOcal, ami in a few days would send on d
memorandum Of what they wanted Tn
Commissioners met this m a friendly spirit.
and | believe have GRANTED what was asked
Among the requests was one that Chinese
steamers should be placed upon the same
footing as the steamers of other foreign
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14
RAILWAY DISASTER


,t,r.,,,.,, "a witt ~, ~
Dress train This n,ornin1 was milling out
from the south side of the track the rear
rassanror coocb voz der,iled aud ditched
The following persons were injured s. W.
Smith. Petersburg. badly cut about the head;
Isaac Trask. wife and children. of st. Louis,
badly bruised Mrs WAGNER. S.. Louis
arm broken, and her husband was badly
thumped on the head Harry Martin anu
wife and Mr.. Ryan Of Chicago were bruised
about the head and body; ". Fryer, Chi
cago, ribs broken; j. Z. Fryer, Billisca, Iowa,
breast hurt; :. III. Stout, NOblesville, Ind
h'sc sii'dshcu' -'ii99 i-1''''""'''4- Ut
Charles, NO., ear torn OH
DorRLE SUICIDE
fErEEBoEo' " H. jan T. ms ilofh'
ing liatch "aish' a9eu 4V' anu "i' WIZ
found outside oil thelr mouse upon l'le sio"'
"ith theiF tliroats CUT anu just ai-Nc' ""i''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

Is various parts Of the country, including
Vermont, there are Clyde Associations" or
ganized to prosecute the claims of the mem
bers TO their respective share in an alleged
Hyde estate, left by some wealthy Hyde a
century or more ago, and, after prolonged
litigation in chancery, now in the Bank of
England, awaiting the arrival Of the heirs who
have a right to claim 1t. The estate is claim
ed TO now amount TO no less than seventy
million pounds, or three hundred and fifty
million dollars. Ex-Governor Army of New
Mexico, who was sent 10 England TO investi-
gate and report, confirmed the previous ru-
mors of an immense fortune awaiting the
HYDE heirs. Some of the Ohio Hydes, how
Der, seat to London last Summer another
VENT, lawyer Of Cincinnati, who was de-
ierninel TO sc; to the bottom of the bust
ness. He found every lawyer and official
absolutely incredulous as 20 the existence of
the alleged Hyde fund, but explored fer him
self. He now reports as follows:
The whole field was untrodden. found
il labyrinth which was compelled TO ex-
plore in darkness and Ignorance, without a
compass, and with distractions and confus-
ion on every side. | did explore it. never
iheless, and now that | have done so, am re-
luc,auily and regretfully forced to admit that
all They told me was entirely correct, and
that my search was Improbable. although
not useless. After weeks of conscientious
and assduOus labor under the most trying
circumstances, | have thoroughly satisfied
myself that there is no fund now in the Bank
of England or the court of chancery in the
name of Hyde, or belonging by descent to
any members Of The various Hyde associa-
tons"
No doubt the other stories of vast unclaim-
cd inheritances in England, awaiting Ameri-
can claimants are equally unfounded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

TmE OYSTER Business CAPITAL IL
VESTED AND THE Persons EMrLoYED ~ BAL
TIMOEE-The recent extreme cold anil in
element weather says the Baltimore sun,
has probably affected no interest more than
that of the oyster business. Oysters selling
at present for 30 cents TO Sl.15 per bushcl
commanded only ~ 10 20 cents last season.
1t is estimated that 4.0C0 dredgcrs, on 200
vessels, with as many captains. 5,llS ton-s
men and 900 men engaged in ''scrapins,
are employed in Chesapeake bay in gather
ing oysters The amount OF capital invested
in dredging boats is 81 ,2j0, 900, and the
amounts invested in other boats, namely.
scrapers, runners and canoes. is nearly 81
000, 600. Men who work at dredging prob
ably suffer more than any other working
men in this country. Their labor is oncrous
exposing them TO all kinds of weather, rem
dering them liable to disease. Newsstand
ing these har,lshps, there are mcn:who have
followed the business for years, andpreicr the
calling to any other. The wages of dre'!ScrS
vary from 80 to SIS per month, some Of
them receiving specific wages, others So
much per round trip of the pungy, and others
again 4 share of 1.-THE take" after dcduciln@
the portion due to the vessel and paving the
captains wages. A captains pay is about 500
per month, and dredgers will possibly aver
age Si1 per month. Outside of all the large
packing houses 1t is almost impossible 10 es-
innate the number of people who make their
| living by the oyster trade, but ree<ASg'rrs
show that there are 30 pcrsoI.--nr-scd III
preparing oysters for local consumption.
There are IS oyster packing firms. employing
4, 1877 males and 2,4G0 females whose wages
last season aggregated S602, 427. The firms
have an aggregate capital of S2,5OO,0 900.
The raw oysters packed were 1863. 35a
bushels, valued at S2,272, 40; 1859, 939
bushels were steamed and Theoretically seal
cd, valued at S1,244 600. About 700 people
are employed in making Tin cans, Of which
%, JAG, 1S9 were required last season, then
cost being S194, $40. When 10 all this are
added the printing of labels, manufacture
of wooden packing cases, Transfers, sales
men, tine daily SPECIAL train leaving Batl-
more over the railways leading in all direC-
tons, to say nothing of cooks and waitcis
and 'raw-boX" tenders in the hundreds oi
oyster and coffee houses throughout the city,
| it will he seen the oyster interest Is almost
| bcyOud exact estimate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

The Army bill passed the House without
the clause prohibiting the payment of money
TO subsIst or transport troops 'who act as a
police force to keep the peace at the polls"
The Democrats have got light on several
questions since the Presidential election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14
DOMINION NEWS


Toronto, Jan. 12-Thc new syndicate
will forward an amended agreement to Otta-
wa reducing the cost of the Pacific Railroad
to S22 100000 in money and 10000 coo
acres of land, and making other concessions
to the government
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

red again. and concealed the fact of his first
marriage. He also pretended that his son
was the child of an old friend whom lac was
educating. His second wife bore him a
daughter, TO whom in time his son be-
came attached, and finally sought her hand
in marriage. The father objected, hut
when the Young man pressed him fer a rcl-
son, Bowen would give none AMI final
ly, TO prevent exposure of his carly in!iscre-
ton, Bowen consented 10 the marriage. y
rejected srltor for his daughters hand IN
vcstigatcd and disclosed the facts in the case
which led To Bowers conviction last No
ypmbpr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

<s:H E.Ss.LiND MEMS.

GEN g.; SISTED u-,I.,sLp Eit,rEp.
AuGI~r,. Ne, Jan. 12.-The liuJ-t,
without debate accepted the report Of the
majority Cd. i've committee on the tiubcrna-
torial vote. ',cluiur General PlIi-icd elect
cd -'v.rn.- Taar. were stvru opposing
votes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14
lettings Of Travel,

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,..t;,,a 80, a., ,,,,. .1,,-: -, Fr,.r,,,n,
Va, ,-,,,rd Ia,o c,li.l # 81, ,,,,irr,rt
WAGON We call !, Eaayu.ay fine name
,ybic,, l,o vehicle ,r,.,.l: viii, +; from nus-
Ga ,rbcr, Il VAS l.,;rt The wheels w,r,
small and Quincy Tho sides of thc body.
which W., So; dir.. . on IN, a<lc,rccs. rose
high and garod o,. ID that n. Hyper edge
was supnorted hy s..sl5 thai rested on the
axlrtrer. jus. inside the linch pin. Over
the top passed sent circular ribs, on which
was thrown canvas to praicc. FROM sun and
rain and cold. To this wagon were attached
fonr horses abreast. Thciwo inner horses
were hiicLcd on the usual way. and were
driven with two r,ins ae in America. The
outer horscs,ycra aitachcltr the ends Of two
long poles that passed backward olligucly
between The for. and hind wheels and were
fastened tn tLp hind a>'..rsr. directly under
the wa,,n body. The driver h,ldartin at
tachcd to the oltcr sd. Of The bits of each
Those horses ihe hits L.;~- fastened Oh
tho other side +, IN. Hills Of the
inner horses Whenever ~. rc;is wer..
i;,rl,tencd file effect ,as 10 send
these o,,tor horses 10 ;l,c j. III md left as far
as Tie reips ATTACHING them to the inner
horses world hermit. However the arrange
mont Of four abrrl.t is on fhc whole GOOD
ono ,hc hor-o. ar, well IN hand and Is they
,Iw.vs rco,,ire NOR, road ,j,,n tb., WAGON
There is never any DANGER Of tIc wagon run
ming off birh cmbanl,mepts
For many da,s No lead l,.,, ,.r..,,,r;,,,- orr
trunks and loxcs for the lour Journey over
land and sea 10 the di.lan, hong land. These
wcrc nlaccJ m tbe bottom Of the WAGON. and
,Le rhiubs were filed with folded b.d.tcaGs
and other ..,J fur,,itrr. Oyer MI was
e,rcsd paitressos cushions and h,arl,,i: on
which. si,iju- with folded les. ", could lie
seni-comfortablc. Our basket of lunch need
cd to lie firmly dashed 10 one of the ribs of
the wagon top or a Jolt would send il ki,inr.
Ia sitting care needed 90 Lc used that ones
head did not come within six inches of one
of these ribs, otherwise caution would be
learned at the expense Of a violent whach
The rate Of motion of our .i;,.g..t did MT
ordinarily exceed three miles AN hour. the
balance Of Il rapid speed hiur made
up 10y the perpendicular motion the
jo,s gave Us. Tie raai WAS once
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

C.Erl:Es -I'NtL MtTTEEs.
Wa-r.Gjo,, Jan. - The disposition of
tn Hons. Committee ON Agriculture thus
far has A..a to materially cut down the
Items recommended Iy the department of
aericu.tr,. Tho committee agreed CMr.
Covert. Nh' mal' M, minority report,
r-iug absent. i1 ask suspension Of the rules
t,f the r1eslr' ul the Hill making the agri-
cultural oi fhe department Independent,
and is head cabinet officer.
The lilu.' subcommittee ais, heard an
arrrsal by Col. lngrrsoll in support of the
memorial If the national n-ard Of trade for
Do" repeal o. hank taxation.
\ copy Of Tive record Of the Whitaker
court o.; inquiry IS Icing made by extra
cl,rle in tl,. .IuJ -AIyocte-Gencrll's Of
lnr. i ,.v.~s @oaa pages and # is sup
posed It viii DE- ready for ia, defence by
SATURDAY. iis drought it viii he impossi-
for ih' cou.i mafnl toToecnd with ;hctrial
before the 2nh ir-l Tnr charge and spcci-
lioa'i'n7 that lave hacn prepared hy the
.Iulsc-Alvocatc-GancTal ere in the hands of
the Secretary OF War.
Gatrtu1yIEp.
United -.airs District Attorney Woodford
ui tine mh.n o,reuit If fine second district
of New lus..@h,s. term czplrcd Yesterday,
was rcarp- iufcl To-day D.. Justice Hunt
ANIMAL MELTING.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

TuE Boston .idcJtis.r SAYS that the Boz
ton produce. lumber and cattle dealers have
been much Disturbed by the Central Vermont
in dwelling shipHn's from The Lowell to
Fitchburg railway terminal. Lumber from
Ottawa and Osdcnshurg, 10 BE- shipped from
Mystic wh;lf has had To he hunted up On
the F'itchburgh sidinss and sent over to the
Mystic delivery at IN additional en-
pcnsc of - a car TO lac receiver, vino if his
lumber had come down the Lowell route.
would have had the benefit Of this rcship-
ping point nj no additional expense The
Vermont Central cattlr-train of Thursday
last on reaching White River Junction WAS
switched Ia he forwarded OH the Cheshire
route. Int the dfovcrs who all have their
feeding station at West Lebanon. ON the
Northern rouic. left tine train at the switch
in. point, declining 10 return unless the
cattle came the old route. After Il Ion. de
lay, the drovcr~ sianlm. nut. III" train was
sent upon its usual route.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

y prize fight took place yesterday, near
the mouth OF the Thames river, between Bill
Taylor. a noted pugilist, of Clerkenwcll, and
Tom Longer of London. The fight lasted
an hour and a half and consisted of tifty-two
rounds. Taylor won.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14
CREME AND ACCIDENT.

disposition on tie part of the leaders Of tie
strike to make trouble. The military will
ren,ain until further orders-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

LONDON, Jan. FIT is now reported that
the Tory tendency of the Queens speech
from the throne is entirely due to the person
al persistency of her majesty. who is said to
have refused her consent to the draft of the
address as it was drawn up for her BIZ Mr.
Gladstone
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14
SOUTHERN NEWS

DASvILLE, Va, Jan. 12.-A- j. Alien,
colorcd member of the city council, died to-
day. The council passed resolutions of re-
spect and agreed to attend his funeral in a
body. The council comprises some of the
weathiest and most influential citizens.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 12-William Arch
er, of the Richmond State, has been
awarded the third prize, 81 600 for an essay
on the feasibility of constructing Hallway
through North, Central and South America.
Three prizes were offered by ii. Il. Helper
Of st. Louis. There were forty-seycn con
tpStlniS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

FExAyl-N II CA>ApA.- ForD2, write
from Montreal To Tie Boston .joar"1,
that the Dominion government is an-
parcntiy apprc'icn,rc Of a Fcnan UPRISING
shoulIa successful armed resistance he made
hy The Laul-L"arucrs against the military
authority of England. The Canadian gov
crumcut has already taken precautionary
defensive measures. while the imperial GOV
cram.n' has recommend. Il that the military
force Of :hc Dominion he strengthened. The
fact that ia" lant!-l. aEur organization Is
making rapid pgoLrt IS IN Canada, and that
Ia Montreal. Ottawa. Quchcc and other
cities hunchcs have been established with
an aggregate membership of O.OO1 lriShmcn,
causes no iilllr diSluictude among the loyal
subjects Of the Nicc-rcgii throne. Large
AMI enthusiastic ceilings Of the League
arr held It gj.larly in these cities, and stir
ring ps.lulious have been adopted, which
SAVIOR strongly Of disluyaiiv and Scdiion.
Arms and ammunition nave been distributed
to all the corps oi militia along the 800 miles
Of Frontier tNicIiiug from Shcrbrookc to
Lake Huron. Guns and howiZcrS have been
placed in commanding positions along the
shores of 81. C.air River. Lakes Eric and
Ontario. aad oa the River -. Lawrence.
| They have been fitted with ship carriages to
/ arm steamers winch are prepared to receive
/ them. y battery OF T. ari!licrNmcn la, been
raised To- man the guns authc Qurhrc cita-
/ del, and Forts Henry and Ftrdcricl, 81
Kingston have been garisoncd. Fort Wei
/ lington. opposite OLIcnshursh, y. y. has
| been ordered 10 ne restored. and four bronze
/ . FOUNDERS nave been sent to Prescott for
/ the work. The whole regular militia force
| Of Canada number i3.OOD officers and men.
The unusual activity displayed among the
| Irish population both in Canada and the
United States in ursanizinE branches nl the
Land League is Thought Ia hc a rI~r under
which Frni..i.iSm is hcins revived and cN-
tended. The establishment oI vice regal
( fprm 81 government in this country is looked
uI,pn hv the Irish race who have lied from
British oppression 10 the land Of the free,
with much dislavor and the Canadian de
pcndcncv of Great britain Is regarded by the
Fcnian element as English soil, and there
fore Il territory for conquest. In REGARD to
the membership oi the land-Lragur in the
. United States 1t doubtless exceeds lnn.olD
. active members
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

The residents of Pi,isiicld in general and
those who had been lahoring in the ore beds
in particular have been made glad by the
payment of some 22O,0 on past due wages
and for material purchased in the VILLAGE 10y
the White River Mining Company Parties
in Boston, have thoroughly tested the ore,
are satisfied of its great value as II fine mag
nctir ore TO be united with crudcr material
in the manufacturing of steel, and have
significd their intentions of erecting cNtcn-
sivc works, INCLUDING blast furnace for its
reduction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

rrE SeNatorship questions in the various
States are getting settled. There is no doubt
Of Sherman's election ia Ohio, or of Gen. Ben.
ilarrisons in Indiana. NJ Ramsey is sup
posed to be sure of the Minnesota seat. Mil
Ter in California, Congcrin Michigan, Hale in
Maine have the caucus nominations, which
insure their election. Dawes of Massach;-
sets, and Hawley of Connecticut have NJ
cause 10 be anxious. But there are several
States whose legislatures are Republican,
whose choice is still in doubt. In the New
York legislature, there are 106 Republican
members-5i being majority. The New
York Herald has made canvass of their
Senatorial preferences, and counts 81 mem
bers 4 of them, however being doubtful
who will favor a ''stalwart' for United
States Senator, and 40 q doubtfuD who
will support an independent" The Eren-
ing Post makes this classification MA
chine" 81; machine" 80 doubtful,
81. The contest is likely to be very close, and
the issue is doubtful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

= woman in Crbana, Ohio, 20 years old,
is SUNG Tor divorce from her husband,
aged 40.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14
EENT REDrCEp
Brutal PRIZE FIGHT

Mr. Gladstone has reduced his tenants
cnts p per cent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14
FOREIGN NEWS.


DUBLIN, Jan. 12-At a meeting Of the
Land-League to-day, Davitt called attention
TO the immense services of the Land-League
in America. Parnell advised postpone
ment of the national convention until the
deals with coercion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14
To WAIT on PnEMIER GLADSTONE


Fifty-four members of Parliament were
present at yesterdays meeting to arrange for
Il depuiation to wait on Premier Gladstone
in regard to the Irish land question.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

t'rE London Macs, alluding TO the dis
closures with regard to the fisheries statistics
says the effect Of the statements of Henry
by yitiating the statistics accepted by both
Governments, on which it rests. If Hi2d's
figures are correct, Justification has been COM
mitted, aud the whole question must be re-
opened. The Ners adds I'VE hope the
Government vii! refuse, in the name of Eng
fish honor, 10 profit by a missiatcd case, and
insist on a complete investigation"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

~ 'uId december gave ,,u hft:l
thc month ut -unu anal l'.- .urt mfiH
Pare uu Nour hIui % tutquoi7" htl'
Success viii bless what 'ei N"U do.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

I... .,'G .s i.t.N a.s.i .,.t .t
THsH. Who 300 N,au iuN 'rr ."'.1
iu,n WIUllD, .u.r\ uH Iui i'".
t..u HttI. ...H.'i- tH.l JuN|lit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

" pos h.-i sHt..- if. ..- u'rHI u.',u
WITH ar.It N..'.Hr. i'. a.ii al'.N
Should .t..t'.. tH,t'. lu.'.. ua
lWNf.ft'I l...I.t. .iH,I ..H.. -."H
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

TINS message Of Gov. Cornell OF New
ok is confined 10 State quesii) rs, and
makes comparatively few recommendations.
The State seems Ia be pretty well governed.
Its debt is small-only 80, ia 0j4, nearly the
whole interest al which is paid bv the canal
profits, and the sinking fund reduces it to
about S1.000,co0. Its prisons almost pay
expenses, and its affairs are pretty fairly
managed. Gov. Cornell recommends the
abolition of Imprisonment for debt, sting
ent law against lotteries, 4 change IN city
charters to decrease the number Of Office
holders, and a revision ot the excise laws.
hE SPRINGEt's bill for the apportionmcnt
OF Representatives in Congress among the
several Suites cmtolIcs, to some extent, the
principle Of minority representation. 1t
provides fir tiie same number of members
during The next decade that now compose
the House, 293 Deluc;ing the Territories
and the District Of Columbia, the population
OF the country ia -. 369, III, which divided
by 293 leaves population OF i6S, 49S as the
ratio for one member Of Congress. Under
this apporiionment Vermont, Maine AMI
New Hampshire would each lose member
There was some debate as to whether the
bill should 90 TO the Committee on Elections
of which Mr.. Springer is member, or TO the
Committee on the Census. 1t was finally
sent to the latter committee, which action is
regarded as practically the end of the bill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-14

HACrttt.- ur aINlToE N'p'TAtp.
Senator II, p1uaid % Indiana was married
this W.rnins 10 Mrs. Bernard of lndilnapn-
lis whl l,.s been "a clerk in one Of the depart
inrnfe.
The daily gazette., 1881-11-15

Spungeon's health is still We. y del.
icate, and he will spend most Of the