Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-15
MAIrERS ANU THINGS.

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1t is Sir Wifrd Lawson's opinion that
the legislative suppression of the liquor
traffic has now become the greatest social
problem Of tie age
The Winchester, Illinois, Jail cost $4,000
with al modern improvements Three pris-
oners escaped within twcnty-four hours after
its dedication
well-known Bostnnian, who has recently
returned from Europe, was asked how he en-
joycd his stay abroad (which lie had divided
| about equally bc'wu'n Paris and London
so, very we'll he replied, tribe indiirer-
emily, "bu, did not have u good dish of
beans while was gone, | am gal 10 got
home
Several bills have been introduced in the
South Carolina Legislature for the purpose of
establishing n railroad commission Most Of
the bills are modelled upon the railway COM
mission law Of Georgia, which is said by
newspapers of that State Ia be satisfactory to
railway shippers and passengers.
The president Of an ice company at Albany
announces that the visible supply of ice in
the siorehouses between Albany and New
York, awaiting buycr5, Is POO, 600 tons. But
when the Spring time comes the dealers will
not mind "A little thing like that, no matter
how cod tho Winter may turn ont. in their
fabrication OF reasons for high prices.
Mr. Moody viii map ont Paris in districts
for evangelical work giving to each district
two weeks service II French versions Of
the hymns sung at the rcvivas in English
| speaking counties are used, imagine the
effect OF "Nircly and Nine" turned into
I'll Y await qunlre-vingt- ct ncut' shouted
by two thousand excited Gaus.
The new pension Office will be one of the
most splendid buildings in Washington. with
u frontage OF 400 and depth of 200 feet, the
height OF the main cornice beiug - feet. II
Will have 10000 square feet Of flooring ami
space Tor 1909 clerks. Congress stipulated
tha' the eos should moi exceed 100000.
The divided skirt and the hygcnic petit
coat having proved hopeless failures, the We
mems Dress Reform association Of London
will offer prizes this Winter for design in
| tended To ito away with the Inconvenience
OF The present styles, without making 20
marked . departure from "thc Distinguish
ing characteristics Of female attire.
Bishop O'Reilly OF Springfield, Mass, on
returning from visit to Ireland, says
that there has been as much improvement
among the people in the last four years as
during the previous quarter of century.
| But he thinks that Ireland relies too much
receive so much money from Ills cnnnirv
that they depend upon it to pay their rent
sources. l. mich, be well TO live thom a
lesson.
In 1869 the late senator Carpcntcr predicted
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"ou'u DC pfac'ica!iy but one telegraph COM
panv in the United States, and that railway
| consolidation, il allOwedt to 70 on uncho cked.
might sooner or later result in such II combi-
nation that few magnalcs could sit in Wall
street with closed doors, and by the light of
a candle, direct the whole carrying trade of
this continent" lie was thoroughly rid-
culed for this prophecy.
Lhe 1uileries have been sold for 81, 0OOf,
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ed rnl,rn and fnnrJ il srnrrh evnn in win
Those familiar with it in it, glory can. as
| they gaze around them, recognize famous
features Of the sumptuous past. The grand
white marble chimney OF the Gallery OF Fetes
yet hangs upon the wall. The Hail of
Marsilals can only Dc entered at risk OF life,
sleep under ,hc walls which once sheltered
princes.
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