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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-11-20

'i"t ',l DROWN , IRON hiTTERS
"ili t'r- IN worst case
" III insure a nearly appetite
NU'e' general deon'ty and
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-11-20

A Pennsylvania mule which had
lived in coal mine fornine years with
out seeing daylight was hoisted up the
other day, and his first act was to kick a
boy -kyhigh. Nine years in coal mine
won't make mule anything but mule.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
WASHINGTON COUNTY.


The adjourned session of the village meet
ing was held Monday evening, to which the
committee, appointed to investigate the mat
ter of bringing water from Berlin pond, re-
ported. The committee employed 7. g.
Lowell, ESQ, engineer of the water works of
the city of Fitchburgh Mass, to assist them,
and their estimates OF the total cost were,
for large and small pipes, respectively $780,
995 and $40, 203.
The report was accepted and the article
of the warning authorizing the bailtfs to
purchase the right to take water from Berlin
pond and distribute the same through the
Village, aud to issue the bonds OF the village
for carving the same into effect according
to law, was adopted. Bylaws were adopt
ed providing against polluting the waters of
the North Branch or Winooski rivers.
A tax of 12! cents on the dollar to pay
current expenses for the year ensuing and
outstanding liabilities was voted.
Morton Marvin, Joel Foster, A. o. Cum
minis, A. J. Sibley aud 5. Nj. Walton were
elected bailfIs for the ensuing year.
Watcrbury-Ex Extensive Fire.
C. C. Warren's tannery was burned Satur-
day night. With the thermometer 60 below
zero. and Il driving wind it was almost i'm.
nossiblo 10 save the out-buildings and 800
cords of bail, !. ed near. But the wind
aueted down aud by the most diligent work
Of the fire company the fire was confined to
the main building This was one Of the best
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
Our KALEIDOSCOPE.

a Massachusetts paper has an article on
Nothing This is the first time the editor
has had the discrimination to rate HE u,,.r
ances at their true value.
Isn't it too bad that trees arc so scarce ir
the West, where the demands of lypcb,ro
are 50 urgent.
A Rhode Island Waterman searched fo,
escaping gas with lantern. The famil,
arc now searching for enough of him to max,
funeral worth while.
Blobson bought new suit the other dav
ana when he came home the dog didn't know
MN anu wouldn't let him come into tbe
yard Blobson hates to have the story ee,
OUT ana we hope no one will be SO mean as
to repeat it.
An exchange says, 'Next week we shall
have an article on the colossal bust of Wash.
ington." Sh.- now don't. The hes, of
us will occasionally have our little rackcts
you know.
man out west recently died after eating
N"'y -Aoui YEARS dtcf.
I'm sitting on the style, Mary" sings IN
iiii'era'e rural poet. His general appcar ancc
would probably make this fact cyi lent to
everybody
oone'iihcs one runs across Il stafllipr
piece OF information, even in n tract We
nave Just struck one of these b,ir-,if,or,
Inc writer says, 1--WE grow older every
day' Is it possible, We never bsppeucd
10 thlnk OF il in that light before.
"May, asked little Burlinp, ~ ,ir,o, -,
COMPANION, "What do you suppose i, tbc
difference between u bean and = bean i1.,I,n
"e''' don't know" was the frank re.
they get malrci." ''"' "''cr
out in the far West, TOYS b,.i,., ,o., If,
lhhaol'an's hang cattle thieves f. ih t'h,i ;ne
mas trees. -PAiIade!phm Chronicle. Hyn ~
Tastes consist in the power Of iuln,nv
genius 10 the power of executing JTu onns
lng 10 this' then, judge is a tasty fcli,u,
icr. '0Seo" c0HF-
An ingenious gentleman of Connection, 10
SAID to have invented an electric macIino 10
winch he claims 10 be able 20 raise ,ho doo3J
i. Is SAID That Ben Butler is investigator tho
matter -Ihiladelphia Bulletin. 'n'
, Inc llme OF year has arrived when tbc CIV
husband Is seen to enter the house so,,iy,,
Wilh parcel concealed under his coar an5
tae curiosity of his wife is so great TO- " d,s
cover what she is to get for her Christmas
PPps1n ~ .nas inc next day, when her hus.
oanu 10 away from home. she cau,ionSI
creeps to his closet TO painfully discover ,ha,
inc mysterious parcel was nothing but n , no;r
OF her husbands Summer pants Which, pd ho
I Wa, ] Jus. brought home from the Overs
make make me pun" said merry king
ono 10 Jolly Joker at his side.
nine Lneh give me subject-anytbing
aW ~ PunRent pHnster quick replied
Mase IL on me" then chuckled the sipo
al A s;:,,f gently stroked his robe OF fur s'
could make one, sire, that smiles wop III hr,,
pul the KING is not subject Gr'' '' o'lhg'
NJ D. Morning Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
VERMONT SCHOOLS

Inc annHal statistical report of the Stat,
Superintendent of Education, Hon. ,ustu,
Dart, contains some interesting ard sicnifi
cant figures. The first thing to be noted i.
the large and constant decrease in the num
Der OF pupils enrolled in the public schools
In 1881 the number was 7i,G4G in lss, if
fell to 1909; and this year it is but - 81:
thus showing decrease of eighteen hun.
dred pupils in the course of tn, three wears
Since 1882, also, the number of pupils en-.
rolled between the ages of five ans! twenty
years has decreased 0l3. Under ordina.
rlly healthy conditions the number ourlt tc
show an increase, but instead of that W.
nave decrease, and Il large decrease, loo.
do the children of Vermont no longer attend
school, or is the population of the State
shrinking, instead of growing: With the
falling Of pupils, there is Il stlll larqer
proporiionatc decrease in the humber of
teachers In 1881 there were G7s male
teachers; in 1882 the number had fallen IN
65S; and this yea: there are only 55O-a de.
crease OF 1O3 since 1882 and of 1913 s;pco
1881. or female teachers there has been
siight increase since last year. TIE number
was 3'4l lii 1881, 1928 in 1882, and 3,45 in
1883. 1t is gratifying to learn that Teachers
wages are on the increase. The a, ernre nav
OF the male teachers is ssla per week. or
AZ cents more than last year, and Of females
S4.s8, or p cents more than las, veor
Even at these handsome figures. hove.
ever one would be Obliged to teach school for
long time l.. fore attaining the point reach.
G" ny Jay Gould - viz, becoming
so wealthy '"a. the further acquisition Of
riches ceases To become an object. Rib,
here is ono Of the greatest defects of orr
common school system. We pav our ,oaoh
ers beggarly pittancc, and Of course wa
don't get good teachers. The avcrarc oorn
try sch'o!mnAm doesn't receive sn n,nah
pay as a domestic in this cily. The nr0a,
point is to get good teachers and in nrJ.r ' w
get them We must offer r,oI ~ o''e' 70
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
A sign OF RETROCRESSIOy

Apropos of the startling increase in Neu
ork city OF sarroting and similar crimes
nc metropolitan papers are DISCUSSING ,ho
iesirapiiity OF restoring the whipping nos, nc
means oil punishment for such offences
'nd Judge Brady and City Judge Cowinn
pave put them iclvcs down as in favor of
uoh restoration. 1t seems to us, however
nat inc proposition is a sta,tlipp ono md
nat us adoption would be step backward
q 'ni' State, prior TO 1909 there was no sis,e,s
'lson and punishment for crimes was n,
poss wholly corporal in its nature
me whipping post ornsmeptcd evorr
e..sge green and the wbi,nino ~
criminal object was yerv con,,,o
Pec'acle. For ordinary misdome,nors
nipplng was the standard pupishmsu,
or adultery, both offenders were wbinnas
pa Doth were branded on the forehead rn,,u
as sign Of infamY the letter A, and wo. n
%pelicd to wear that unlucky letter on tho
|ck OF their outside garments. F3r incsst
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

furnished tanueres in New England. There
were three machines that did the work of
fifteen men. The loss must be near $50, 900,
with $4,000 insurance. Mr.. Warren will
build new tannery in the Spriug.
Camilla Urso gave a concert here Thurs
day night TO a large and appreciative audi
encc.
Emma. he daughter of John Kellogg, Is
years Old, died Thursday night of diph-
iberia.
Norti,Gcid.
The regular quarterly session of Washing
ton county Good Tempars union was held
in the Univcrslllst church in this village on
Thursday Of this week The forenoon ses-
sion was called 10 order about 1879 by the
Worthy Chief Templar, +. L. Blncroft of
Montpelier. After formal opening service
the address of welcome was given by Dr. N.
w. Gilbert Of the home lodge which was re-
sponded to by BIO. Sprague Of Montpelier.
II being the time for election of officers the
following were reported by the nominating
commit &c and all elected W. c. T.,
DE-. n. W. Gilbert of Mortified;
W. V. r.. Mrs. ldt +. Chase of Montpelier;
W. secretary, F. I. Eg,r'ol of Mortified
W. F. 5, Miss luz Perez OF Cabot w.
treasurer, W e.. Ellis Of RoXbury; w. c.,
Rev. s H. Wncc',r Of Waterbury W. NJ,
Wan. L. Long Of Waiistell; w. c., Miss
Celia Robinson of Montpelier w. Sent,
Marshall Bailey OF No'c.s.or. The reports
from the several 10 i-s showed them to be
in goo condition tluIuc.ally, numerically and
in respcc. TO the in,cr-s. in the meetings and
the good Of thu canso.
After finer. which was served by the
ladies If y rim lG ml GAuH8yille lodges
in the half lla.,r the audience
room Of the church. a good audi
ence assembled 10 .i.t.u 10 the afternoon
exercises. which han about 40 First
was rrrita,i,,n bv y .ur.. L.lv of Worces-
ter. followed Inv a ,;ppt by Nr. and Mrs.
David COX # Gnul ,sville aud a poem by
Mrs. laura B,i,han BIyc. of Waitstield.
Then came thu III clssiun Of the question
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
SOUTHERN VERMONT.

The White River Medical society held its
annual meeting at Wilson's hotel, Bethel
Wednesday. The retiring president, DR.. Il.
j. Fish read an excellent paper upon "Physi.
ology and hygiene as common school studies.
Interesting cases were reported by Drs. Hav-
Hand and Huntington of Rochester aud
Chlffee of South Stafford. The officers for
the coming year are; DIR, A. l.. Bailey, w.
Randolph, presidents DR.. Haviand, of
Rochester vice. president DR.. l., NJ Greene,
Bethel, secretary and treasurer.
Michael WEIGH, aged AZ years, committed
suicide at Brandon, Wednesday night by
hanging No cause assigned.
Isaac Jaqulth of Mechanicsvilc went out
to work Tuesday morning about 0 o'clock,
and returned to his house in about fifteen
minutes, complaing of feeling unwell. lie
laid down on his bed and died in few min
utes. He was 70 years old.
The Brattleboro Odd Fellows are getting
proud. They have just had built, at Port.
land. twenty-four degree uniforms, and the
makers pronounce them the handsomest ever
made Portland.
The President has nominated John L.
knight to be postmaster at Brandon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

Cambridge.

Warner Lodge, No, 80, +. and A. NJ,
have elected the following officers: b. G..
Macoy, reelected, W, NJ. S. W, Heath,
S. W. L. r. Brush, j. W. L. l.. Smith,
secretary; ". II. GrisYold, w. T.; viii
liam Ilrhh, : ID RIhert Mackcy, j. d.
Eiwiu Whe,lnck, chaplain; C. w. Turner,
marshal; l.. NJ. Wilcox and +. 5. Edwards,
Stewards q. Il. Brown, tyler.
johnson.
Miss Helen Winslow has returned from
Boston. Miss Harrie Winslow is in Boston
finishing her studies in stcnography and
learning to use the Typewriter.
l.. NJ. Knight is quite sick, with danger
Gus symptoms. DIR. James of Waterbury
was sent for Saturday. At las. accounts he
was a little better.
We have two singing schools-one taught
by T. j. Boynton and one by Enos Fletcher.
Who says we are not n musical people?
The promenade concert gven by the men,
bers of the Johnson Serenade band on Fri
day evening, was very pleasant occasion.
The boys are deserving of hearty patron
age and usually get it.
Mrs. Mary Page, of the firm of Cowlcs Il
Page, has lately married and gone to Albany
to live. Mrs. Page was quite popular here
and will be much missed.
Morrisvllle.
Mr.. j. J. Robbins aud Mr.. Eison Plnuey
left town -on MYnday for Chicago, where
they have positions.
Il. J. Hall, NJ. d., goes TO New York soon
to be absent during January and February,
attending medical lectures in that city.
The academy students lyceum at the &C
a 1ar, ottonI,I ~ Eritau
ing. The discussion was engaged in by the
usual four regular disputaus and by six
volunteers. The musical p 'Jramme was
excellent.
The Masonic fraternity announce public
installation of officers at Masonic hall on
evening, the installation to be
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

The Boston TyuaScnp. very ,ruthfully
says that it too carly put forth presidential
candidates and that those who are getting up
little blooms for themselves will find their
aspiration nippcd by killing frost before the
balmy airs of spring awaken Nature to new
life; and l. adds: "llcrc, in a measure.
lies the strength of Senator L lmunds. The
presidency has no fascinations for him. lie
knows how Presidents arc badly used at
every turn, their motives misconstrued, and
every move they make ascribad TO improper
motives. If Mr.. Eimunds is ever nominated
Tor the highest office in the gift Of the Amer
lean people, the nomination will come to him
almost against his personal opposition. But
the people, with so muck selfish, greedy
pushing for the presidency, rather like pub
lie man who would accept the office with re-
pugnancc, and only to satisfy his stern sense
OF duty. Therefore, it is not best 10 count
Senator Edmuuds out of the prcsidcu list.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
81. Adams.

Chancellor Royce Wednesday postponed till
January 18th the consideration Of the petit
ton for the dismissal of the Langdon suits
and the discharge of the receiycrship OF the
Vermont Central aud Vermont and Canada
roads b. f. Fifcld, for the Central Yer
mont Road, asked for an order of Court con.
firming the mortgage given2 by the new
Consolidated railroad company to the amount
of a., 600, 900; and decision was reserved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

The populacc of Wyoming do not cling to
the debasing superstitions of the past with
any great favor. The citizens and citizenes-
ses OF Vancouver, town in that female
tights territory held an enthusiastic meeting,
the other right, 10 celebrate the passage of the
woman suffrage law and leading politicians
Irrespective of party, are getting up petit
ton 70 President Arthur to appoint Mrs.
Durway, the leader Of the woman's enfran-
chiscment cause, governor If the territory.
wyoming ought to carry out the princi, lc to
lis logical conclusion nd give the right of
suffrage to The babies of the territory, who
arc crying for it, or soon will be, and then
it would be the proud possessor of the only
really perfect system in the world
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
GRAND ISLE COUNTY.
Alburell.

A series of religious meetings are in nro.
gress at Alburgh Springs. Reys Hicks and
upper are assisted by Mr.. Jordan from
Rochester, N Y. An IL, usual dcrree Of
feeling ismanifest VI
Thomas Z. Marvin, an old aud esteemed
pelicr. ~" III ''o'''
n customs officials made a rad upon L. r.
of butter. 'N'N'"' ''"S
CHRISTMAS festivities will be observed n,
Inc Methodist and Congregational churches
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

a "cuturcd Bos.Gnian"-a highly rcdun-
dant characterization, for of course all
Bos'onans are culturcl-says that t.
thew Arnold is greatly ovcrraled man,
that he has gained reputation upon really
slight foundation and that his expressions
sweetness and light" "Philistines and
Philislinism' at once caught the public car
ana called attention to everything that fol-
lowed. TIC cultured Bustonian" gives
Mr.. Arnold much IN re credit .han is Justly
due him. The expression Sweetness and
light originated with one Jonathan Swift
yearly two centuries ag) wide "Battc of the
Books and "Phil8inus and philistinism''
was the battle cry of one Heinrich lIeinc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

81. JonN, N b., Dec. 10.-The scboone,
FRANK and Willie to-day brought the captain
ana crew OF the schooner Evergreen. wreck.
crew were In an open boat 10 hours and enf-
iered terribly. One has SINCE died. ' SUI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

The sons of Vermont residing in Chicago
are to have their annual banquet on the nth
of January Mr.. E. G. Keith has been
elected president Of the association for the
ensuing year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
0he 3ree press.

Senator Edmunds gives the Civil Service
Reform club of New Haven his opinion on
the working of the EatonPendlcton act. lie
thinks /, is doing much good for the ends
Tor which 1t was designed" but points
out that the Executive power can "break it
down in practice whenever it wishes to do
CO.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
vermont NJ crino shcepbroeders

The annual meeting of the Vermont Meri-
no Sheep-breeders association will be held
IN school house, Middebury, VT, Wsdnes-
day January 0, 1884, at / o'clock a. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
PersOnais

A pleo mt event at South Royalton, yes
terday, was the marriage of c. ii. Woodland,
the we'll known hotel proprietor, and Miss
Kate, daughter of Hon. Dudley G, Denisons
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
A Burglary.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. 1a.-Burplars
n ,as. hlgnt robbed the residence of L. j. Hon.
$4,000 in money. anu stole
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

The rake factory of D. S. Patterson s.
Sons of Brookfield was totally destroyed by
fire Monday night. Loss quite heavy; cause
of fire unknown.
Hon. Justus Dart will hold an educational
meeting at Tunbridgc Dec 20.22. Mrs. Il.
g. Greene Of st. Adams is to address the
meeting upon the new school law the even
ing of the 2lst.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21
EASTERN VERMONT,
West Randolph.

The graded school has 270 scho,ors this
term and the tuition from nonresident pupils
will be larger than for any previous term.
Miss Alice GAY returned from Boston Sat
urday evening, where she has been engaged
IN studying portrait painting. She has been
offered the position of assistant in one of the
best artists studios in Boston, which she has
declined.
Something less than a year since the Meth
odist society commenced holding regular
worship in this place. 1t is reported that
they will build church in the Spring on
the corner OF Pleasant and r. Il. avenue
having already fund of 81 800.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-21

Inc Koran FAY God is with the pa.
TENT" After the doctor is called in, how.
ever, il often happens that the patient is
with his God.-BoSton 7ranscript.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-14
THE REVENUE DISTRICTS.
The Proposed Consolidation-A Treasury
Official on the Distribution.
| Special 10 the IndiananOlis Ionrnsl.

Ine proposed Consolidation-A Treasury
Official on the Distribution.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, June 13.-The preliminary
work necessary for consolidating the revenue
districts is quietly being done, and there is
no doubt that the changes will take effect on
July 1, the beginning of the new fiscal year.
The schedule of consolidation submitted to
the Secretary by Acting Commissioner Rog-
ers Immediately following the resignation of
General Green B. Raum, has been before the
President for several days, and he is de-
voting all the time he can spare
from his duties to consideration of the
subject. The work is progressing quietly.
and without one-tenth of the outside pres
sure and influence being exerted to effect the
result that has been represented. There is no
quorum OF Congress here, nor is there liable
to be pending the settlement of this question,
and the revenue collectors, as a rule, are
staying at home attending to their legitimate
duties. As a matter of fact there are fewer
congressman in the city to-day than at any
time since adjournment, and they are not
troubling themselves about the consolida-
ton. There has not been any serious op.
position to the motion, which
is acknowledged everywhere to be- if not a
necessity, least very desirable economic
reform, and that it will be brought about is
accepted as settled. The schedule upon
which the President is at work contemplates
reduction in the number of districts from
126 to between ninety and ninety-five, and it
is thought that the number will not be scaled
below the minimum given.
A Treasury official who has given the sub
ject considerable study of late, gave his
views on the consolidation to National Re-
publican reporter, yesterday, as follows. II
think that New York will lose five districts
in the squeeze; Pennsylvania four, Ohio
three or four; Illinois the same; Indiana two;
Kentucky one or two; Virginia two; Missouri
one or two; Iowa, Michigan, Wiscon-
sin, North Carolina, New Jersey,
Massachusetts,, Connecticut, Georgia, Ten
nessee and Texas one, and in some
instances two. States and Territories which
only contain one district will not be dis
turbed in the general shaking up. Those
who are oppressed with fear that the whole
collection machinery of the internal revenue
danartrnant will ha thrown into dianrlor 70
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-14
WAITING FOR THE VERDICT.
The Star Route Defendants Enjoying Them
selves-How the Jury Stand.

The Star Route Defendants Enjoying Them
selves-How the Jury Stand.
Special to the indianapolis Journss.
WASHINGTON, June 13.-In the evening, all
of the defendants, excepting ex-senator Dor
sey, gathered in legal gentleman's office
across the avenue from the court
house. chatting with their friends and
specializing on the result. Dorsey remained
at home to recuperate, not having been able
to sleep any the night before General
Brady was imperturbable as ever apparently
having no more concern in the outcome than
casual spectator. Vale and Miner
displayed a little nervousness. new man
would drop in now and then with fresh
general impression seemed to be that
the jury stood ten for ac-
quittal and two for conviction.
A few had it nine for acquittal and three for
conviction, and another element insisted
that eleven of the jurors had voted for ac-
quittal.
1t was reported in the little knot of persons
on the sidewalk that the government only
laid claim to five jnrors, admitting that seven
were against Ine prosecution. Every new
suggestion was made text for additional
speculations, but about 10 o. clock the walters
began to disperse and before 1890 everybody
had gone home. By @ o'clock half of the
jurors had retired and it was dead open
and shut" as one of the courthouse attor-
neys put it, that there would be no agreement
this night Knots of curious men and boys
gathered in the park northeast of the build
ing, gazing up at the lights in the third story
and trying to catch the drift of what was going
on from the confused sound of loud talking
that occasionally foated through the open
air, but they might as we'll have stationed
themselves across the Potomac for all the
good it did
Vernon's exploit in the morning was the
theme of conversation during the afternoon
and jokes innumerable were cracked at the
expense of the unfortunate man, He
was under the care of a physician most of
the forenoon, and in the evening the doctor
visited him again. He felt none the worse
for having entertained an entire geological
garden, except for the hurt sustained in the
fol