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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
TIE sE;Na1E
Information Concerning Railroad Ia
dcmnity Lands.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dee. Ex-senator Van
Wyck called up his resolution requesting the
secretary Of the interior TO furnish infolma-
tion as to the amount of indemnity lands
given to railroad companies since the Su-
preme court decision Of 1875.
Senator Ingalls, said he did mol object to
the resolution proper but tue preamble seem.
cd to commit the Senate 10 an incorrect inter.
probation of the decision OF the Supreme
court
Senator Van WyCk Insisted that his pre-
amblc was correct, but after considerable
debate the discussion was closed by the in
serlion in the preamble Of the words sit ls
alleged" 50 as mott committee Senate to any
special Interpretation Of the Supreme court
decision.
As SO amended HE resolution was agreed
to.
After an executive session the Senate
resumed consideration of the new rules
Some debate occurred on a provision requir
ing the reference Of the District of Columbif
Appropriation bill to the district committee
OF the Senate.
Senator Ingalls,, chairman of the commit
tee ON the District of Columbia, stated thai
the city was National city an in all its ap
pointments was upon a scale.intended TO re-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

Troy, Dec. 2l.-A ;kirmish between non
unionsts and a crowd of men and boys oc
CURED last night while the patrol at the msr'
bic works, where the strike is in progress
was being relieved about l2 O'Clock. Numer
GUS pistol shots were exchanged. The OH
GERS rushed to the scene and quelled the dis
turbance 1t is alleged by the union moulder
that half dozen watchmen were employed
by the proprietors of the works to excite
disturbance in order to hold their position.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

Twas the night after Chlistmas the boys was
awake,
After sul!ng with turkey, ant pudding, an cake,
And dOughnuls, an'' oysters, ani plums ani minee
pies,
cries,
go my stomach, r. o Mosos,' so helpm az shall
die :"
I'll rs wish that hadn't ha half 50 much pie !"
80 mother !" "ComC hurry !" 80 what sha! ! do 2
E,ng something 10 cure me !" Boo boo, and
Zoo -hoo"'
Anl mother, alarmed by The racke, and nose,
Ran IN 10 see " hat she cOu d do for the boys,
PERRY DAvIs's PAIS KILLER, she brought for re,
lief,
Aud soon made an end Of their noise and ,hc
grief
And then there was quiet and joy In the house.
Aud each of the ads WAS as still as a mouse.
hec2ieCd-wlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
THE WAR IN TONQUIN.
The Capture Of sontay.

PARIS, Dec. 21.-Admlral Peyron, mini.
ster of marine, has received the following
despatch from Sontay, dated Dec. IL
"Sontay is ours. The outer rampant was
carried by assault on Sunday ut 6 o'clock in
the evening. The attack began at II in the
morning. The assault was made at 8 in the
evening, with bravery abovc all praise, by the
foreign legion together with the marine, in
fantry and sailors. The fl)tilla assisted In
the bombardmcnt. The citadel was evacuat
cd during the night by its defenders and was
occupied on the morning OF the 18th without
fighting. We do not yet know whittier tho
Black Flags, rebel Annamitcs and Chinese
have fled 1t is impossible to learn theil
losses We lost about 10 killed, including
one officer, and 60 wounded, including five
officers"
Gen. Miot's force in Tonqun will mum
Der 80, 900 men. The a mount spent on the
Tonquin expedition so far is 100000 O(
francs. 1t is thought that II new loan is in
cvitable.
A telegram from DR.. Harmand says KIM
Hephcma of Amman, has been succeeded b.
Kienphua, youth Of Is years.
Transports with ReInforccmcnts Sail
Ing.
TouLoN, Dec. 23.-Thc French transpci
Vinlopg with Gen. Millot and staff sailed to
day for Tonquiu. She will take som, troops
aboard al Algers. The Transport European
will sail for Tonquin tomorrow with rein
| forcemcnts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
Climbing the Spiral Stairs
invisible Architecture in a Now EnG-
land Parsonage.

eyes" she said, "our children are married and
gone, ard my husband and sit by our winter are
much as we did before the little ones cameto widen
the circle. Life is something like spiral stair-
ase: we are all the time coming around over the
spot we started from, only one degree further up
he stairs.n
That is a pretty illustration" remarked her
friend, musingly gazing into the glowing Goals
which radiated pleasant heat from the many
Widowed stove. "Yuu know we cannot stop
tong up the hill, though
"Surely we cannot, and for myself don't md
fault with the necessity provided the advance In
life is not attended with calamity or suHerlng, Tor
health utterly broke down. NV system was full. Of
alaria. My system became Thoroughly dsordered
nd my nerves were in a wretched state. was
anguid, ate little, and that without enjoying 1t, and
had no strength or ambition 10 perform even my
light household duties. Medical treatment failed 10
reach the seat OF the trouble The disease-whlch
seemed to be weakness OF all the vital organs
progressed until had several attacks which my
physicians pronounced to be acute congestion OF
the stomach. The last OF these was desperate
struggle and was given up TO die. As the crisis
had partially passed, my husband heard Of the
merits of PARK EttS TONIC as an invigor.
ant In just such eases as mine. took 1t and felt
its good effects at once. 1t appeared TO pervade
my body, as though the blessing OF new life had
come to me. Taking no other medicine con-
tinued to Improve, and am now in better health
than have been for n long time"
Extract from interview with the wife OF Rev.
T. Perry. Pastor OF Baptist Church, Colabrook,
Mass. Decl ,sat&weow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

TIAFttN, Ml0N, FtT, 2 81.
am ia receipt OF y0nr circular keep II good
supply OF your Dawes EiSr all the si1esl, bel ev-
ing 1t TO be one OF the hes Cough Remedies put up.
also keep Or. Bakers Mn1raLe Bltters. and
Henry 3 JOlns1n's Ar..ca aud OIL Linimcnt
L. D. BnIsroI, Druggist"
The abo'e named Rem lies arc all warranted to
give satisiaction,anl can be found In any nis-cass
drug store. decl3,d-w1w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

Mr., Isaac C. Chapman, Druggist, Newburg, n
writes ut 81 lave for the PAST ten year. ri,
several gross o. DIX WIN. HALLS BiLSAM Fol
THE LUNGS. can say of 1t what cannot say o
any other medicine. have never heard a customer
speak oil II but 10 praise ITS virtues In the hyhes
manner ] have recommended II In great many
cases OF Whoopng Cough with the happest effects
! nave used II IN my o|n family for May years,
IN fact always have bottle In the medicine close
InhlY Tor me-.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
The Bullet stopped by Her Corset

PRINCETON, n. j., Dec. 2l.-Whlle walk
ing en- the street in company with other
Young ladies las, evening, the daughter OF
Capt. Green received a pistol bullet in the
back, shot by some person unknown. HeI
steel corset saved her life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

scRoFuLA. A medicine tnar destroys the germs OF
Scrofula and has the power TO root 1t ont Is appre-
ciaei hy the afflicted. The remarkable cures OF
men, women children as described lay testlmon-
ais, prove Hoois Sarsap ;rllla a reliable medicine
containing remedial agents which eradicate Scret
ula from the blood 100 doses IL 20. Suld by all
dealers, c. |. Hood 4 Co.. Lowell, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
A Daughters Misery.

eleven years our daughter suffered on bed Of
misery.
"From acomplicition Of kidney, liver, rheumatic
trouble and Nervous debility,
"Under the care OF the best physicians,
"Who gave her disease various names.
"But no RELIEF.
"And now she Is restored TO us in good health By
as simple remedy rs Hop Btters, that we hal
stunned for years before using 1.-THE PARENTS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

mems sana in corporc sano;" "a sound mind
min In sound body is the trale marx OF Aliens
Brain food, and we as ure our leaders that, u
dissatisfied with either weakness OF Bralh or
bodily powers this remedy Will permanently
strenythe, both s,-N druggists, or by mali
from j. II Alien, 3l5 First Ave, New YORK 'ly'
eOlNw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
Tho Revolution nj Hue.

The governor of French Cochin China re-
reports that the council of regency at Hue
has notified him that lIiephema abdicatcd the
name of Kienphua. An Annamte minister
throne of AMMAN and q new king was
crowned December I'd under the who
is hostile to the French theu became the
head of the council. The crisis lasted several
hours, during which the gates of the citadel
were closed and Hue was placed in state
of siege. When the gates responded the death
of llicphema was announced. The country
was agitatcd and armed bands occupied the
surburbs of Hue and threatened the French
legation. Chimpeaux, the French resident
has since reported better situation of affairs.
| lie advises that strong pressure be exercised
| on the council at Hue, and he refuses to open
relations with Kelnphua until the latter is
recognized by France.
| The London Standards Paris correspondent
denies the truth OF the report that Marquis
Tseng has concluded a secret treaty with
England.
Sontay, which was occupied by the French
the 18th, is, the key of the Red river
delta. The town is on the right bank OF the
Red river, the citadel being about mile
from the river. The intervening space is &C.
cupicd by number of hamets, containing
|
tants. The citadel has the form of quadri-
lateral, each one of its sides being about two
thousand feet long. 1t is built of bricks and
masonry, with bastiOns in the middle of each
side. BAG Mimi is one Of the gates to China.
1t is provincial capital its principal build.
ing being the citadel, Il stone structure much
out of repair and used as the residence of tho
kings viceroy and the imperial commission
or. Until Sontay and Bac Mimi are occu.
pied, the French cannot hold possession o
the delta, far less operate beyond. The cita
del represents the Importance of these towns
All Tonqulnese towns have citedels, a neces
sary measure in past times.
On the northern frontier. 10 the citadels o
Gao. Bang and Lsng-Son there is a JOINT mill
tary control, having both Chinese and An
namesc generals. The vaguencss of til,
frontier means an element of danger here
after. On the River Claire the yellow Flag
and on the SongkOi the Black Flags hav,
been established since 1866. Tney are th'
remains of the Tapping rebels, who iron
1910 overran Kwangse Kwapgtung, ant
later went north to Nankin. Those Blacl
aud Yellow Flags were driven over the soutl
Ch'ucse frontier and settled Ia the debatabl
land between China and Tonquin. 1t is b.
the steamer from Haiphong, which leave
every week for Canton, that most of III
news regarding the operations in Tonquin i
received. Haiphong is seaport towp, wit
: trade with the centre of Tonquin, and is a
imp 1rtant position, numerically speaking
Hanoi, the French headquarters, is quit
an important town II ordinarily has SO, 90
inhabitants. Sc,cntccn French war vessel
: command the river above, and below are
Z quantity of junks On the opposite ban
I are number of smaller vessels contanir
J stores Of provisions and munitions of wal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
Henry's CarboIic suIye.

Is the BEST sALVE foT cuts. Bruiies, Sores, UL
GERS, sal Rheum. letter, Clappei Hands, Chi!
blalns, Corn., and all Kinds Of SKA Erupiions
Frecklee and Pinlples, Get IIENRY'S CARROLL,
ShLNE, as all Others are counterfeit Prize 2
cents Dec, IS, eodSw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

JADWINS TAR SYRUP has stood the test o
over six years, aud IN pusands OF testimonials car
lie produced as to its great merits from Maine Il
dec29codeow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

"Mv daughters say:
"How much better father is since he used Hop
Bitiers."
HE is getting well after his long suffering from
disease declared incurablc."
nAnd we are so glad tina he used your Bitters."
LADY Of Utica, n Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

THE grip Of pneumonia may he warlel on with
Hala's Honey OF nOrehaund ana Tar.
Pixies TOOthache Drops cure In one
minute,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
Advertising Cheats ~!

at has become SO common to write the beginning
OF an article, In an elegant, interesting manner.
"Then run II into some advertisement that we
avoid all such,
Sand simply ali attention to the merits Of Hop
Btters In as plain, honest terms as possible.
"To induce people.
ITO give them one trial, which SO proves their
value that they will never use anything else."
"THE REMEDY so favoraoly Eo.iced in all the pa
pers.
"Regious and secular, Is
"IIaving large sale, and Is supplanting all other
medicines.
'There is no denying the virtues Of the Hop.
plant, and the p:opretors Of Hop Bitters have
shown great sh ewness.
"And ability
at compromising medicine whose virtues are so
palable TO every ones observation"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

PINE TAR will XIII the parasite that causes Com
sumption. JADAIN'S TAR SYRUP contains the
proper quantity ami quality. b. w. Carpenter Go.
dl2epde0w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

For sale by
pEAUPREG LOWRY, Cor. Church aud Bank Str
June 4, eoi&wly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

PREPARED ny
Dr.J.C.Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass
Sold by all Druggists.

ynlNG An experience the wonderful
looNu, beneficial effects Of
V.U nn INV Ayers Sarsaparilla.
mluolI Children with Sore Eyes, Sore
AGED. Ears, or any scrofulous or syph-
ilitic faint. may be made healthy and strong
by Its use.
Sold by all Druggists 81, six bottles for IS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

rof sale .,
BRAUPRE 4 10 NkY. Co. Church Bank stsi
April ., eod&wly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
COPPER-COLORED.

/ have been afflicted with troublesome skin dis
ease, covering almost COMP teiy tAr upper part
of my body, causing my skin 10 assume a copper
Coored hue. It could h. rubbed n Ike dandrun
and at times causing intul rihic itching and the
most intense suffering. | have used blood purin-
ers, pills. and other advertised remedies, but
experienced no rchcl ubiil ! procured the
CuTiCURA REMEDIES, WHirl. although used
carelessly and rresulilly. cJy"l me. aliying that
terrible itching, and Restoring my skln 10 its
natural color. | am willing 70 nlJae affidavit to
the truth of this statement
Milan, Mich. >. G.. 81 AIoN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
BEAUTY SOAP

ITO keep the pores open, the oil glands and tubes
Il active, and thus furnish an outlet for impure
ties In the perspiraton and blood which cause
humlliating blotches headaches, and minor skin
blemlshes, especially Of infan's to cleanse,
whiten, and beautify the skin, remove TAM freck-
les, sunburn and oily matter; 10 keep the hands
soft, white and free from chaps aud roughness,
prevent contagious skin and scilp diseases. and to
provide an exquisite skin boantiner and toilet,
bath and nursery sanatlyl rclJcnt with delicious
flower odors and CUTiCCRA healing bllsams, use
the CUTICuRA SOAR. Endorsed by physicians and
chemists as absolutely pure and highly medicinal.
Sales lsSl-2 900. Coz cakes,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-11-03
A Metropolitan Crematory.

Ground has been purchased on the
highest and the most picturesque
grounds on Manhattan Island on which
10 erect a crematory to reduce dead
bodies to ashes. The New York Gre
nation Society wish to avoid ferries,
ffallroad trains and crowded thorough
ares when conveying the remains of
.nelr relatives and friends to the last
resting place. This will be secured by
14e proposed works on Washington
ale'ghts. This cemetery will be more
ttLDnnplete than anything of its kind in
.ne world. There are to be nc yew or
willow trees and no emblems of monrn-
sns. A picturesque chapel for memorial
s S!N will be erected, and the grounds
VIII be laid out and adorned with plants
Sna ilowers suggesting hope and JOY
tsastead of the more melancholy emo
a"ns. Nor will there be any roasting
",iu burning of the bodies, but the re-
hhalns will be incinerated by an intensely
hot, dry ar radiating from furnaces fiji
wen feet distant, which will reduce the
NJ Syyrpse in a short time to a heap of ashes.
me crematory is to be in part modelled
dpon those in Germany and Italy, where
in in.y are i n much more general use than
Luis soantry.-lemorest,s Monthly.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-11-03
Ladies' ClOaks and Jackets.

A new material for rich cloaks is
made of satin, embroidered in small
designs like those of matelasse silks,
interlined with wadding, and made
with double face; these are black,
brown, or green on the outside, and the
inside is of a gay-colored satin, either
sherry, pale blue, pearl gray, white, or
dahlia red. They are made in the long
Straight shapes that cover the figure
from head to foot, have ample fullness
for a large tournure pleated in the
middle seams of the back, and have
square or flowing sleeves. The trim
m'ng is chenille fringe, or lace that
resembles embroidery, or else wide
bands Of fur. Plain black velvet is now
used for similar long cloaks, and is
richly trimmed with large passemen-
terie ornaments heavily beaded, the en-
broidered laccs, and chenille. Black
fur Of long fleece is very effective trim
ming for the red and golden brown
velvet mantles that are meant for car
rage use. Evening wraps of white
satin, with colored applique figures all
over them, are the novelty in such
garments.
For useful jackets, that cost from
fifteen to twenty-five dollars each.
stockinet cloth is used with Jersey web
bing on the surface and thick warm
fleece on the wrong side. To some of
these are added a separate pointed
hood of the fish-scale plush now used
for trimming, and this hood is tied on
with a cord and tassels; there are also
cuffs of the plush to match. Such
jackets lap an inch and a half in front,
and have two rows of buttons. The
close high officers collar is trimmed
with braid or embroidery, the pockets
show merely bound Sits with an arrow
head at each end, and the whole gar
lment has a tailor-like finish The back
has plcats variously arranged below
the waist, and the length Of the gar
ment is about thirty-three inches.
Embroidery done on the garment trims
some of these jackets, appearing on the
Breton vest, collar, sleeves, and as q
border; braid, however, is more effect
I've trimming for heavy cloths, and is
used in straight parallel rows very near
together. Eight rows of mohair braid
third of an inch wide, placed with the
edges nearly touching, make an mex
pensive and effective border that is
easily put on. These jackets are shown
N dark brown, garnet, blue, green and
black cloths.-Harper'S Bazd9.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-11-03
HOME AND FARM.

New oats are not a good diet for
.orses, and should be fed sparinglv.N
ssSaGo Tribune.
III a teaspoonful of turpentine ;s mt
;, The wash-boiler and boiled with the
,.I1othes, it will whiten themperceptiblv.
~ElcAange.
old boot tops cut into pieces tbo
.:-ht size and lined make GOOD IRON
~ lers. The leather keeps ali haat
AWAY sv from the hand.
Mock Mince Pie: One II of r.;,
;rs (chopped), one cup Of currants,
cup of sugar, n cup of molasses. one
and one-half cups of water, one-half
"Tn of vinegar, four crackers (now-
dered), and all kinds of spice. bake
hatween crusts.-Ihe Household.
Farmers should remember in buv.
;nc fruit trees to avoid getting those
urfich are forked, that is, having two
main branches forking from the trunk.
Unless bound together when Young bv
Intertwining twigs, as they become
laroer they will, when loaded with fruit-
snlit apart and soon become worthless
AZ. l.. AbHtCos
There is a greater and quicker
nrotit in feeding the COW literally than
h any other farm stock. She Quickly
converts feed into cash. and the larger
The supply of feed the larger the cash
return. She makes prompt payment
twice a day of bankable funds.-Ea-
e1an}c.
An experienced cabinet-maker saws
that the best preparation for cleaning
picture frames and restoring furniture,
Especially that somewhat marred and
scratched, is Il mixture of three parts of
Gnsecd oil and one part spirits of tur-
%pcntine. 1t not only covers the dis
figured surface but restores wood to its
original color, leaving a luster upon the
surface. Apply with a woollen cloth
and when dry rub with woollen.
The depredations of insects on crops
are compelling farmers to learn a good
deal Of entomology. 1t is much less
common than it was a few years AGO to
kill a worm or bug merely because it
looked ugly. Some of u best insect
friends are neither pretty in looks nor
In disposition. 1t is in the fall that
their predatory character benefits us, for
their energies are then devoted to de-
stroying u worst enemies.-PauSrje
Farmer.
The rubber rings used to assist in
keeping the air from fruit cans some
times become so dry and brittle as to be
almost useless. They a be restored
to o normal condition, usually, by let
ting them lie in water in which YOU
have put a little ammonia. Mix in this
proportion: one part ammonia andtwo
parts water. Sometimes they do not
need to lie in this more than five min
utes, but frequently a half hour is
needed to restore their elasticity.-M z.