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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16
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Russell Butler, aged 70, died " edncsday
night, from pneumonia. lie had been sick
but few days. Mr.. Butler was the son and
only survivor Of the family of the late Ezra
Butler, governor, judge and member of Con
gross from Vermont. and one Of the earliest
settlers Of the town. lie was II graduate of
the U. V. NJ, aid man of fine ability and
learning, although extremely modest and
unobtrusivc. His irreproachablc Christian
character was worthy of mention.
The farm o! the late Joseph Barnes at The
Center, was sold We,no,diy at auction aud
bid of by Mis-. Ralph Town, daughter of
the late Mr.. Barnes, for $1,000.
Ilcman Morse has sold his DuXbury farm
to David Grey for $500. The trade with
Geo. w. Moody was not cousummated,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16
THE POSTAL. TELEGRAPH COM
PANN.
New Methods and Good BntentIOns Of
the Western Unions Latest Rival.
lFrom the New York Evening Post

lFrOm the New York Evening POst
The latest rival of the Western Union Tel
crraph company is the Postal Telegraph
company, whose officers are at No. AZ Broad
way, the greater part of the building having
been fitted up for tho new company. The
patents of the Postal company cover ~ the
use of compound wire consisting OF fine
steel wire thckly coated with copper. The
steel core gives strength to the wire, while the
copper gives an excellent conductor; (2) the
Lego automatic system; and (3) the Gray
harmonic system. The Lego patents cover
a system of sending dispatches automaiical-
ly, without the need of telegraph operators,
and at the rate of nearly 1000 words min
ute. Moreover, the despatch as delivered is
a pcrfect fac-simile of the handwiing of
the original despatch. The GRAY lar
monte system permits the work OF eight
wires to be done with one. Eight tuning
forks of different pitch are set up, Tor In
stance in New York, corresponding, with
similar forks in Boston. A wire from each
is connected with the main wire when 1t
leaves the main office in each city, and by
experiment it is found that when one narti-
cuiar fork is struck, the corresponding fork
at the other end Of the line responds.
The whole eight forks can be used at once
without interfering with each other.
The wires of the new company reached
Cleveland on Saturday last, and will be ex-
tended to Chicago by the end of this month.
Stamps similar to postal-!etter stamps will
be sold by the company 10 be affixed to the
despatch which, il thGre is no great hurry,
can then be sent by mail to the office of the
telegraph company. The prices will be be-
low those of any present Geographic service,
and the company announce that they will be
able to do more work with their two wires
than with sixty ordinary wires equipped
with the Morse instruments. The new office
will be open for business about the middle OF
next month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16
what L. Thought Of IL Across the
Lake.

The subscription price of the Burlington
Daily FREE Pass has been reduced to SO
per year. AT this price the FREE Press is
one Of the best country dailics on our cx-
change list. Giving each morning nearly II
full page Of latest telcgraphic news with n
good supply of miscellaneous reading mat
ter, and news of interest to Northern New
Workers. The FREE Pass reaches this place
by morning train daily.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

in 81. Abaus and 81 deaths The death rate
was one to every 80 inhabitants.
Many Of the small islands in the northern
part of the lake arc being purchased by
camping and fishing parties, and Summer
hOus are being built upon them. There is
no more delightful place to spend the SUM
mer than on these cool aud picturesque is
lands, and plenty Of sport can lie enjoyed
with hook and Inc in their immediate vicin-
ity.
East Berkshire had about eight inches Of
snow, Sunday night.
Mrs. John Cover Of East Fairfield, aged
about 60 years, slipped and fell, Monday, on
ice near their house, and fractured limb.
Foster Covers horse became frightened
near East Fairfield village and wheeling
around in the road smashed his sleigh bad
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16
THE WATERBURY WATCH.

We have taken spesiol pains to ascertain the
exact facts in regard to this somewhat famous
watch, AMI VIC are satisfied that far from being
mere toy 1t is a substantial and useful article. At
first we were distrustful, as doubtless many Of our
readcrs will be- thinking II impossible that really
valuable time keeper could be produced at the
the singuarly low price OF 300. leading
denomnatonal paper that offers this watch as u
premium says of it; we have not only inquired
carefully Of those who have disposed of scores oil
the watches, but have taken pains TO visit the
factory at Waterbury, Conn, personally inspecting
the establishment in all its various departments;
and we have become convinced from the character
of the men engaged in its manufacture, the amour
G, capital invested, and the general verdict In
regard 10 the watch, that we are doing our sub
scribers a real favor in Offering it as premium.
About two hundred and seyenty-nve hands are
employed in the factory, and 1t turns out eight
hundred catches day! while we do not suppose
the Waterbury TO stand quite on a par with watch
that costs from $50 to 500, we are nevertheless
convinced that it will compare favcrably with
what are called the lower priced silver Watches
and that many who shall come to own 1t will be
surprised at its accuracy as time-keeper. The
case is of nicSle-sver lc oks precisely like silver
and will wear as it looks. The watch is astem-
wjnder, and each one is accompanied with all
needed directions as to Its use
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

The Burlington Daily FREE Pass has
taken new departure and reduced It's price
to SO 90 per year and we d>uh, not will find
ample reward for doing 81. 1t has renewed
its youth, so TO speak indeed it is better
than ever, aud worthy support from all sc
tions Of the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16
The Best Daily in the state.


The price of the Burlington daily FREE
PREss was reduced the first of the month to
six dollars year, which is another improve
ment in TINT excellent paper which will be
highly priced by its present patrons, and help
in securing many new ones The FREE
PgEss is the best daily in the State and as a
live and enterprsing home paper ought to
meet with abundant success.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

From the ~, Johlshury tdledonan,l
The Burlington FREE Pass has reduced
its subscription price to 81 year, 1t prom
ises in the future to be no less the fresh and
cnterprising paper that it has been in the
past, and, tor provincial daily, 1t has taken
good rank, its tclegraphic service being oX-
celcut and all departments well edited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

d'rom the platlshurgh hlily Telegram
our nelghbor across the Lake, Ia, Burlng-
ton daily FREE Pass ANp TINES, which, by
the way, is "thc leading newspaper of Yer
mont by an overwhelming majority, has re-
duccd its subscription price from $ per year
TO 80. There is now no excuse for Vermont
ers not TO keep posted on the news of the
day
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

The price of the Burlington Daily FREE
Press has been reduced to 50 % u year or
80 cents a month. The FREE Pass has
lately been enlarged and cthcrwis, greatly
improved, and is certainly very cheap at the
price named. \ trial of one month nj only
50 cents will convince any one of this fact
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16
THE WESTERN FLOODS.
Surrounded by the Flood
The Ohio Stiil Rising,
LDy Telegraph to the Free Press and rImes.l

IDy Telegraph to the Free Press and Timesl
CiNCiNSATi, Feb. 14.-The river tonight
is Go feet and I Of an inch and rising slowly.
1t is still raining along the river. The Lit
Tie Miami depot is flooded and wagons are
no longer able 10 cross the Newport bridge
The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton rail.
road, which las been the only outlet for
trans north and cast tonight went under
the flood TO such an extent that no trains
could pass. This leaves the city practically
cut off from the rest Of the w0rlltJ the north
east and west by rail, except that the Bee
Line runs trains from the stoCkyards. This
outlet is accessible 10 the Washington and
Baltimore trains. Three hundred passengers
arc waiting a Win'on Place for Iunspa'a.
ton by omnibus into the city. 30, steam
or IS running, as there is no place to land.
Unless the rain stops speedily there is no
hope OF the river rcccdng, while the grlycst
Tears prevail that the great height reached
Tucs.iuy will be surpas 'cd.
Heavy Rains in Western Pennsylvania
Pi1TsBuRG, Pa, Feb. 1i.-Thc,e have
been heavy rains here and along the Mon
ongahcl ana Allegheny rivers since morn.
lng, with every indication of continuing
through the night The rivers ae rising
rapidly and higher water is expected than
last week.
Large Lo.. Near Sew Albany.
New ALBANY, Ind, Feb 1.-THE loss by
the Hood here is quarter Of million Tie
farmers along the Ohio suffer greatly, many
losing their entire crops. Six hundred fami-
les are homeless and many destitute The
| manulactoliCs are stopped.
Newport Needing Aid
NEwroRr Ky, Feb. 1I.-Thc mayor has
issued an appeal for aid. He SAYS that q
third Of the city is submerged and 5000 fam
ilcs are suffering and destitute
| Aid for E.awrcnCcburm.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. A. 1t las been
raining since midnight; Poguc's river Las
again ovcrllJwed and many cellars are flood
ei. The Legislature has appropriated $40
900 for the lawrenccburg sufferers. \ car
load OF provisions reached Lawrcuceburr, to-
| day The people are moving out of Harden.
town as fast rs possible
Surrounding Louisville,
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. The Ohio liver is
Al fee, six inches and rising an iuch an hour.
Old riVcrmen predict that if the river does
not soon recedc the water will surround the
entire city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16
EASTERN VERMONT.
Chelsea Trouble at the ELY Copper
Mine,

Monday evening "a WIFI IN the name OF The
Elglc National bank Of Boston VS. Vermont
Copper Mining company, was served by So.
lon H. Berry, 1hctford dcpuiy-sheril, by
attaching all the property Of the company
and taking possession Of the company's store
at Ely mines Tuesday, Geo. W. Comstock
Of West Farlec, another deputy, trusted
the First National bank Chelsea for any
funds in its possession belonging to Smith
Ely or the company. Wednesday evening
Sheriff Berry brought +. NJ. f. CnZn over
to Chelsea and lodged him in Jail on writ
in favor Of Ely Ely.Goidard, his former
partner, for Islander. Goddard charges that
Cain in private letters lmpcachcd thr per-
sonal and business reputation of the plain
tin, of the Vermont Copper Mining comp
any, and Of the late firm Of Ely-Goddard
and Cain.
The house of Isaac f. Austin, at the lower
end of the village, came near burning Fri
day the 2d inst, taking fire in a chamber
where the sitting room stovopipr entered the
chimney among the hath which surrounded
the pipe. Mrs. Austin happened to go up
stairs and found large space of plastcring
all abazc. She gave the alarm at once aud
the fire was soon eXtinguishcd.
Newell 5. Bixby, farmer on the STRAIT
ford road, has bought the residence of Isaac
F. Austin who intends soon TO join lis son
in Birmingham, Alabama.
81. Johnsbury'
James Richie. for long time in the en-.
ploy of the Mcssrs Fairbanks, hal been ap-
pointed chief clerk in the store to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation and removal
of NJ. y. Potts.
The academy now has 3o5 students 600 of
thcn, Il inc fran, nm, nr tn,yn This il ,La
largest number ever in attendance
The Passumpsic Valley poultrv exhibition
COMMENCES next "Wednesday and lasts Three
DAYS. 1t will undoubtedly he The mos sue
cessful exhibition vet held bv the society.
Tho pn,,,o s,roo, ol,nroh onor,o,,ao ;r., .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

Some noted dairyinan has just given out
that 'the present system of handling milk
should be reversed" We do not think, how
ever, that it will make many difference TO
consumers whether the man goes to the
pump first and the COWS afterwards, or fol-
lows the old plan of stopping at the well on
the way back from the barn. -Philadflphia
Neios.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

Only short time since We had occasion to
say of the Burlington FREE paEss that it
was the largest and best daily in the State
Feb, la+ Tie price was reduced from as to
81, making it the cheapest daily in the State
qualify, quantity, value and price consider
ed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

EA Collector Haiicy's Experience in The
"PrOmiscs of Fricnts,.'

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 1i-Blicy, cx.
internal revenue collector, examined by the
legislative committee to-day admitted what
the preceding witness stated in reference to
his offers Of offices in behalf of Senator Fer
rvs canvass but he had no direct auth rity
from the Senator to do 81. lie knew from
experience that it was not uub,c1mjng in an
officer after election to carry on tie promis-
es Of his friends. Turner, editor of the Grand
Rapids Eagle, told the witness that liubbcll
or near relative promised BIN money, some
thousands in amount, if he wlui oppose
Ferry. Witness said that Church. editor of
the Grand Rapids Times, made an agree
meut with llubbcll to oppose Mr.. Ferry. 500
to he given down and $500 or more later.
Nathan Church, editor Of the the Grand
Rapids Times testified and admitted rccciv-
ing money from llubbcll which had been
spent in giving dinners and other entertain
mcnts in opposinS Ferry. He spent from
$1,000 TO $500. His opposition t. Ferry
ARCS from the bad treatment his friend; re.
coivcd in the matter OF appointments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

The appointment of Emory Spcer as
United States district attorney for the North
ern District of Georgia is quite satisfactory
to Republicans in Congress. Mr.. Speer's
independence has made him very obnoxi-
Gus to the bourbons of his State. He is
II good lawyer, and man Of ability aud
courage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16
ADDISON COUNTY.


Edward Williamson has moved with his
family from Midilebury to Bristol Flats,
and will stay during the winter with Mr.. l..
Champion his fathcr.in-law. lie intends 60
ing on u flrm IN the spring.
The snow is now very deep and the cat
and west roads were badly diiflcd by the
winds which prevailed most OF the dry FRI
day.
Many citizens of Bristol are growing I'M
patient and disguised with the free way in
which liquor has been sold Of late in the
place. Rows have bccn of frequent occur
renee both by night and day and street fights
have several times taken place in broad day
light. II the sale of liquor is not more ll'-
diciously regulated, the liquor dealers OF
Bristol may expect 10 hear something drop
before very long. As it is now, everybody
can get about all the liquor that he wants, or
can pay for
The snow in many places is now from two
| to three feet deep, and it is quite difficult 10
get into the woods and swamps. If much
more snow falls on top ofwhat we have now,
it will he almos, impossible to carry on the
business of numbering.
One of the modern institutions of Lincoln
is cornet band, who are getting 50 that they
can play pretty good music. The band,
with the assistance of some OF their friends,
gave an entertainment on "Wednesday and
Friday NIGHTS of this week. pres inting a
drama entitled, "The Drunkard, or the Fall
en- Saved" the proceeds being for the bcnc-
fit of the library fund. a good sized audi
cnce was present each evening, many coming
from the surrounding towns. The receipts
for the first night were something over SO
| StarksborO.
Coughs, colds and throat and lung diilic II
ties of all sorts have been exceedingly pre-
valent of late, and almost every one las bcei
complaining. One death has occurred.
+. W. j. Hawkins, Esq, States attorney
for the county, has been quite sick for tn,
past ten Gays, being under the necessity o
keeping to his bed for good share of thu
time. At one time he was seriously threat
ened with typhoid fever, but he has now st
far recovered as TO be able To go to his Office
| and attend to his business
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

Business of all kinds has been unusually
lively this Winter, but considerable Of au
impeachment is presented now in the eStraor-
binary depth OF the snow, In some places
snow covers the ground to depth of about
eight feet, and it has become very diiliclt
and in some places an impossible thing to
get into the swamps and woods to carry on
numbering
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16
The Farmers Annual Handbook

will be given for one new subscriber or to any
one who sends % cents extra for his own subscrp-
lion. For particulars see advertisement of the
book in another column.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16
Newport Needing Aid

NEWPORT, Ky, Feb. 1i-The mayor has
issued an appeal for aid He SAYS that
third Of the city is submerged and 5000 fam
ilics are suffering and destitute.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-02-16

Surrounding Louisville,

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb.--Thc Ohio liver is
Al fee, six inches and rising an iuch an hour.
Old rivcrmen predict that if the river does
not soon recedc the water will surround the
entire city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-26
The Trouble in Ohio.

The unfortunate state OF things in Ohio
is causing much comment in the papers oil
the land. JOHN MCLEAN, the editor OF the
Cincinnati Enquirer, has occasioncd all the
trouble. The Nashville american says:
"The thorn in the side OF Mr.. Mclean
is the new Democratic paper OF Cincinnati,
the NeioS Journal. Its birth was a long
realized necessity to the Ohio Democrats,
who had lost faith. and with apparent good
reason, in the political conduct of the En-
quirer."
"The success Of the NelcS Journal has
intensified McLean's bilious attack, and he
views things with iaundced eye, and his
acknowledgements in particular. rms
seems to be the source OF all the disturb
ances among Cincinnati Democrats, and If
the state is lost to them this fall it will he
owing to the personal disappointment and
discomfort OF Mr.. Mclean. The success
of the party in Ohio is as well assured as
ANYTHING could be but for this miserable,
petty, personal grievance OF the editor OF
the Enquirer. 1t remains to be seen IL the
Democratic party OF that State belongs to
Mr.. Mclean"
This is what the New York World well
STYLES "The Ohio Folly; and we concur
in the opinion OF that journal that it is an
outrage that few self.seeking, unscrupu-
lous men who have been honored and IA
vored by their party in the past should now
allow their local and selfish ambitions to
interfere with an election OF great interest
and importance, and to risk the defeat OF
a worthy and able candidate for Governor.
Virginia must take the place of Ohio in
the Democratic ranks. Virginia has been
to the Democracy what Ohio has been to
the Republicans. Virginia has twice bowed
her neck to the MALONE yoke. whilst Ohio
has several times kicked out Of the Repub'
lican traces. Ohio will this year return tC
her first love. so it is feared. But let Vir
ginia also return to her first love, the CRANE
old national Democratic party, and W.
who live here will reckon it a fair exchange
not to say profitable one to us.
Two thirds OF the States have Demo
cratic State governments or governor
now. II Virginia remains true to the solit
South. the Democrats will surely elect tn
next President OF the United States, an,
without the vote OF Ohio. Let us, like tn
: people OF Jerusalem Of old. build up tn
,, walls Of the city in front Of our own resi-
dences. 1t is our duty to build here in Viz
) ginia. Let us so build that General Ma
! HONE shall never again be able to "tak
, the CITY,"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-26
DEATHS.

Died. in Manchester. September 25, 1883, al,
half past l o'clock 4. NJ, after long and palniul
Illness SUE f.. THOMAS, daughter Of the lac
John and Mary A. +. Thomas.
Truly death loyeth q shining mark. ,..
The funeral will take place from the Manchester
Baptist church THIS "Wednesday AFTERNOON
AT 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaiptances are cor
daily invited To attend.
Died. September 25th at her father, residence,
No 3OS Orleans street, at half-past D O'Clock,
MARY SUSAN SMITH, in The forty-ionrth wear
OF her age.
Weep not for me, my parents dear;
lam gone TO rest, You need not fear.
MY stay short rs you NAV see.
Therefore prepare to follow me.
Her funeral will take place THURSDAY at
and acquaintances are respectfully Invited to al
tend. .
Died in Manchester September %, 1883,
GEORGE r. TURNER: aged thirty-thrce years.
Dead. hut not forgotten.
Ills funeral will take place from his mothers
residence, I'm Manchester, THIS EVENING, the
26th. at 4 o'clock.
Mr.JOHN \. JOHNSON tcoloredl son OF Mrs.
Caroline johnson. died suddenly from enlarge
ment Of the heart, Tuesday, september Is, 1883,
In The fhirty-third year of his age.
He was born I'm Richmond, Va. January D,
1850. At the age Of nineteen he went To New
York city, where he found employment at the
New York Life-Insurancc Company OF 3i6 an !
34s broadway, rs caterer under the management
of William II. Ray, whose daughter he married
five years later by his strict attention 70 bnsi-
ness and sterling integrity he gained the FULLEST
confidence of the heads OF the trm. ana remaineu
with them until his death. lie was buried from
his residence 81 sullivan street, saturday, sep
TENDER %, 1888. 1T I. VI. lie was devoted
husband and son and An a1cctouaie brother
leaves a wife, five little children. 4 mother. two
sisters, and u host of friends to mourn their
loss.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-26

In appealing to the Democrats o. YIN III,
pinia to realize the importance OF the iall
election the Richmond Dispatch makes
"Upon The result in Virginia this year
may depend not only your dell DEW ~ nee
from Mahone's rule. but the election OIL 1n u.
next President Of the United states .,oa LET !
us spare no effort, therefore, to elect ! j, a
Democratic Legislature. II Malone ,sh = u ,,.
ieated this year he will not trouble u, US
much hereafter. He will sink TO rise no
more. He will still be able no douDt 70
control his own followers and SEND ae ,".,
gates pledged to Arthur 10 the Republican an
National Convention. but he VIII not DE
able to promise the vote OF virginia "
Arthur or any other nominee"
These are matters for serious renection'
1t is not only a question OF the cons =.
quences to flow from Democratic defea. III
the State, but also in anationa! sense. VIZ.
GINA is unblushingly offered Tor sale al
Washington, and the bidding Is in pro
gress, but the delivering oil the properly
will never be made II there Is thorough
organization and work in the Democratic
anks.-Norfolk Virginian.