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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
Bulwer Lytton's Bridge.
Where it Touches the Shores and
the Great Columns in
MidstreaID.

"What beautiful bridge between old age and
childhood Is religion. How ntultlvey the child
begins with prayer and worship on entering lfe
and how lntultyely, on quitting life the old man
turns back to prayer ami worship, putting himself
again side BY sile with tue infant" remarks Sir
G. L. Bulwer Lytton, in his strange Story"
Yes, but between It's distant abutments the
bridge OF life has many nigh and awful arches
through which tie WA waters dash and roar In
wrath and desolatlon Prayer and worship alone
do not sustain these. Natures solid rocks must
lie mistaken beneath, and human art aud skill
must rear and soli1lfy the structure overhead.
Gops will Ia best cxemplIned In the laws he has
made for the creatures whom he has placed
"Our Father nor the o i mans Forget mo not
in the midst OF mine innrmies." viii alter this by
weight Of q single grain.
Science and art nrSt--hen faith and prayer-is
the order OF Heaven itself. Divinity heals through
Its agents, AMI those agents the discoveries OF
IN an; not tho vague announcements OF prophets
or sccrG. Is life a burden 10 you Does time
drag7 IL your power TO cope with LIES problem
ana duties weakened? You arc not well. Your
blood is sluggish aud tainted perhaps; or some
important organ Is torpid or OyerwJrEed, This
fact may have taken TIVE form Of dyspepsia,
rheumatism, govt, malaria, pains in the stomach,
chronic headache, or iauy Of a dozen other Ills.
PARKERs TONIC Will invigoraie you. as fresh air
lnvlgoratet those who have been smut up in damp,
| fetd cells. II Is powerful, pure, delicious,
scientific saie-the Keystone u the central arch
| OF the bridge OF life.
mlnsa' &weowlm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
CONVICTED OF HIS SONS OFFENCE.
The Son Surrenders Himself to snve
His Father.

DOVER, N. H., March s.-Prcmier Bou.
DOR was last week convicted of killing Fred
erck Grant at Great Falls despite the evil
dcnce of the prisoners wife. daughter and
daughter. in-lsw that the assault was commit
ted by BOudoirs son who fled to Canada. The
son of Desire Boudoir arrived here tonight
and said II am Desire Boudoir who killed
Ed Grant at Great Falls, for which the jury
convicted my father and rather than have
him suffer probably life imprisonment l have
come back to suffer the penalty of the
crime After his arrest he said he threw q
kettle that killed Grant believing mob wae
attacking the house. Premier Boudoir's law
yer will ask pardon for his client from the
governor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
cash Victim Dead.

Richards, the town marshal OF Cheraw
who was shot down by w. b.
Cash in the streets OF that viii
lage died on Friday Richards was a
member OF the Thirtieth Massachusetts
Volunteers and was promoted to first lieu
tenancy for CALAMITY. Mr.. Coward, the
unoGending bystsnder who was wounded
by one of the bullets intended by
Cash for the marshal, lies in very
precarious condition, his lower limbs
being paray2-d, snd in all probability the
tragedy will prove 10 b. double murder.
A Cheraw despatch says An inquest was
held to-day oyei Richards body. Cash has
not yet been arrested, and 81 far, no very de
turmiued effort has been made in this direc-
ton. 1t is sail that lie has flel to North
Carolina. The shooting of Richards was ono
of the most cold hlooded deeds ever com
mltted in this STATE and is universally con
demu,d. Cash did not give him a chance
for life He adopted the Texas method and
got the "drop on him." shooting HIM while
he was unarmed, or at least not suspecllna
that any attack would be made upon HIM.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
IkssUPP,S GUN WORKS.
Consul POttcr's Report of his visit 10
the WORKS.

WAsnINGToN, D. c., March 2.-Consul
Potter of Crefeld, Germany, in. his report
to the Secretary Of State on Krupp's steel
ordnance works at Essen says; "The forg-
ing process requires vast arrangements on
account Of the immense weight Of the pieces
to be handled, one of which sometimes
weighs over 60 tons. The steam hammer in
use for this purpose weighs so tons and has
a stroke OF ten feet. Another hammer is
being constructed weighing about $50 tons,
which will cost over $2,500000 Two
years are required to manufacture o
sixteen inch gun Of 30 caibres
in length. The foundry is able
to complete each year from 5000 to 1000
field and mountain guns, 800 siege, fortress,
naval, aud coast guns and light caihres aud
100 heavy naval and coast guns. They
are now engaged in constructing ten l6
inch guns Of 80 calibres in length and
weighing 12l tons for the Italian government
at a cost of 1914 600 francs each for the
purpose Of coast defense. The Chinese
government has ordered guns for coast de
Tense and naval purposes Of similar dimen-
sions and power. The foundry has already
furnished that government with 1925 cannon
of less weight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
THE CORPORATION TAX LAW.
Result OF It's first Years Operation
sI76,0S3 Paid Into tho state Treas

Result OF It's first Years Operation
eI76,0s3 Paid Into tho state Treas
urys
The first year Of the practical operation Of
the law taxing corporations for the expenses
Of the State Government, ended on February
Goth, and by the courtesy Of Hon. W. p. Dill
lingham, Commissioner Of State Taxes, we
are enabled to lay before cur readers a
succinct summary OF the result OF the
law. The total amount Of taxes thus far
paid by the corporations is, as
will be seen sire, 81; but it
should be promised that two express
companies (the National and Canadian),
which paid S6l.3l for the first six months /;
one telephone company which paid S2l7.25
for tle first haf-year and two railroad com
panics which paid about $4,000 the first half
year, have not yet reported for the second
half-ycar. Fifteen insurance companies have
not yet reported The Central Vermont has
as yet paid no taxes but it will probably pay
them soon. With the above taxes, tho Com
missioner is of the opinion that the total
amount realized by the law will be between
$3.50, 900 ard 100000 annually.
Following is summary Of the returns as
far as made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
ON SIRE nress.
THE CIVIL SERVICE CONFUSION.
The President Makes n Report Amrm-
ing its NuCCess.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Feb. 29.-The
President sent to Congress to-day the first
annual report of the civil service commits
sion. The President says Upon the good
results Of the law under which the commits
sion has been acting and has already accom-
pshed so much congratulate Congress and
the people and | avow my conviction that it
will henCeforth prove to be still more ma
tional benefit to the public service. heart
lily commend the zeal and fidelity of the
commissioners and their suggestions for
further legislation, and | advise the making OF
such an appropriation as shall be ade-
quac for their needs" The report sets
forth that the object of the civil service rules
has been measuraby attained so far in the
instance of political assessments upon fed
cral officers. There has not been more than
from one half to one-fourth rs much collect
cd since the act went into effect as formerly
for corresponding period. The difficulties
attending the classification of the civil service
are dwet upon at length. The abuses
to be suppre, sed by such com
mission increase in gcomctrical ratio
with the magnitude OF tue Office and at
large offices the power and opportunity
for intrigue aud selfish influences are danger
filed ON the basis of competitive cX0mina-
lions is $4,000. The commissioners express
themselves completely satisfied with the
manner in which examining boards have
performed their duties. In regard to subjects
for examination the report says in none of
the branches do questions go further than is
covered by ordinary instruction in common
schools of the country The commissioner
claims there was never been any favor or
disadvantage allowed by reason Of
sex. The law leaves to the discretion
of the heads of the departments whether
or not, women shall be employed. They
suggest also that examinations for promotion
might be applied with advantage to some
parts of the service. The report contains
numerous letters from poslmastcrs collectors
and others showing the great benefit to the
public service and the Improvement of it
which has resulted from the new rules.
Two suggestions are made that the rules be
extended to postmastcrs and collectors and
that the bribery laws be amended TO include
other forms of bribery than merely pecuniarY
ones. The reports concludes eve cannot
doubt that that the most difficult stage is
passed, but it will require some years of care
full study and prudent adjustment to carry
into full effect the practical methods author
lied by the civil service act.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
SISTERS OF CHARITY MURDEHED.
A Discharged Gardener shoots two
Nuns, Then Himself

PARIS Feb. 29.-A gardener named Chave
employed at convent near Marseilles was
recently dismissed for laziness. To day
while the sisters were walking on the convent
grounds. in secluded spot, Chave suddenly
appeared before them. The Lady Superior
asked kindly if he had found work. Chavc
without replying drew revolver and
discharged six barrels, killing the Lady
Superior and mortally wounding one of her
companions. The peasants gathered but
Chsvc reloaded his revolver and kept them
at distance. Two cendarmes arrived and
one Of them shot Chavc in the chest, and
another penetrated his car. In his dying
agony Chave inflicted upon himself third
mortal wound with his own revolver.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
BISMARCK AND THE SECESSION
lists.
The Chanccllor's Newspaper Organ
Announces his Policy.

BERLIN, March 3-Thc North German
Gazette (Bismarck's organ), coudems the
proposal of the Secessionists to offe in the
Reichstag a resolution thanking the House
of Representatives for its action on the death
of Herr Lasker. "'The moving of such reso-
luton" the Gazette says, would const itutc
shameless act" The Gazette refrains ont
of respect to Congress from asserting that
the Secessionists actually paid cash for the
Lasker resolution, but says it was offered In
the hope of reaping reward in the further,
ance of pretty party interests. The Gazette
adds: The attempt to carry the proposed
resolution would be violation of law, and di-
rect correspondence with foreign parliament
would be a breach Of the constitution. The
government would certainly visit such en-
croachment upon the dominion of monarchy
with serious consequences" The evening
journals say that the Secessiouist deputy, Herr
Knapp denies that he originated the resOlu-
sion Of coincidence. He asserts that Congress
is politically far too enlightened for any sem
sible foreigner to feel tempted to moles! it
with his personal wishes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
A SHIPS TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE
Passes a Turning snip, Another
Crmahch In Ice.

HALIFAX, March 2.--The steamer Juliet
arrived to-day sixteen days out from London
and reports terrible passage. She was
struck by a hurricane, encountered field
Of ice and was surrounded by innum-
cradle bcrgs. A large two masted steamer
was seen at distance of several miles stuck
fast between two ice bergs but she was 100
far away to make out what she was. The
same night she fell in with burning ship
OF American build. The entire hull was a
mass of flames. The Juliet lay IN the vcn-
ity several hours, but saw nothing of the
crew. Next morning she encountered
another field of ice, in latitude where ice
was never before known so far South.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
TROUBLE ATIsAMILTON.
The Faculty Refuse 10 Compromise
The Class VIII Leave.

CLINTON, N Y, Feb, 29.-Thc faculty OF
Hamilton college refuse to consider any pro-
position to compromise with the senior class
and insist that to return the class must make
written apologies and promise anew to OBJ
serve all laws Of the college and all special
orders of the faculty or any member thereof.
Glass held meeting and again resolved to
leave. They claim the action of the faculty
is the result of an unwarranted exercise Of
power The class are so IN number and
range from 90 to IS years of age, and feel
that they have been deeply wronged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
If and If.

"lfyou are suffering from roor health
or langushing on bed OF sickness,
take cheer, II you are simply ailng or
III you feel weak and dsplrted, with
'out clearly knowing why, Hop Bltters
will surely cure you"
III you are minister AMI have overtaXed your
self with your pastoral Iutes, or Mother. worn
'out with care and work, or o man OF business or
laporer weakened by the strain Of your everyday
duties or a man OF letters tong over your mid
night work, Hop Bittcrs viii surely strengthen
you
IF you are suffering
from over-cating or
drinking, any indes-
erection or dissipation.
COR arc young and
growing too fast, as is
often the case.'
'Or II you are in the workshop, on the
farm OF the desk, anywhere, aud feel
that your System needs cleansing, tom
ing, or stimulating, vi hout ntoxlcat.
ing, If you are Old blood. thin and i'm
pure, pulse feeble, nerves unsteady,
faculties waning, Hop Bttels Is what
'yon need to give you new life, health,
and vgor,"
II you are cos'iye or dyspepic, or
suffering from ang other Of the numer-
Gus diseases OF the stomach or bowels,
1t Is your own fault II you remain Ill.
II you are wastlog away with any
form OF Kidney disease, stop tempting
death this moment, and trrn for cure
to Hop Btters.
II yOn are sick with
mat terrible sickness
Nervousness, you VIII
fiud "Balm in Gilead'
IN Hop Bitters.
II you are a frequenter, or resident
OF miasmatiC district, barrcade your
system against the scourgc OF all coun.
ries-iualaria. epidemic, bilious ana
intermittcn; fcvers-by the use OF Hop
Ritters.
II you have rough, plmply, Or s!llow SKIN, ga
breath, Hop Bltters VIII give you talr SKIN, re
hlood, the sweetest breath, and health $500 vii
b. paid for u case they will not cure or help.
That poor, bedidden invalid VIE, sister mother
or daughter can be made the picture OF health by
few bottles Of Hop Btttcrs costing but trlne.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
AYERS
Cherry PICTORIAL.

80 other complaints are so insidous in their
attack az those affecting the throat and lungs
none So trilrd with by the majority Of suffer
crs. Tho ordinary cough or cold, resulting
perhaps from tritling or unconscious ex-
posture, is often but the beginning Of a fatal
sickness. AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has
well proven its efficacy in a forty years fight
with throat and lung diseases, and should be
tRkon In all cases without delny.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

MRS. WEsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP, should III
ways he used when children are cnitlng TEEN Il
relieves Inc little sufferer at once 1t produces nat
ural quiet sleep by relieving the chlid from pain,
aud the little chcrub awakCs as 'Oright as a bat
tom II Ia very pleasant to taste. II suuthcA TIE
child, softens the gums, allays all pain, roliey 20
wind, regulates the bowels, and IL me best known
remedy for darrhGai whether arising from teeth
lag or Otnrr caGscs. Twenty-Five GEMS bottle
Mary. mwR-wly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

Aliens Brain Food botanical extract strpnuth
ems the Brain, and positively cures Nervous De
bility, Nervousness, Headache, unnatural losses
and all weaknesses OF Generatlye System II never
fails. = pkg, for {5.-At druggists, or by m u,
from j, II, Allen 3l5 FIRST ave, Sew York cry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
Another city Treasurer short.

BAYoNNE, N. j, March 2.-Francis J.
Smith, city treasurer, was arrested on a
charge Of embezzlement. An apparent
shortage of $40 900 was discovered 10 bis
accounts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

Ex-Judge Barrett, attorney for ex-Lieut.-
Governor Underwood has brought suit
against United States Marshal Henry of
Burlington and others for $4,000, for al.
legged misreprcsen as to the condition
of the plaintiffs health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

THE VoITAIc BELT Co., OF Marshall Mca. onrI
to send Or, DYES Violate Belt and Appliances on
trial, for thirty days, 10 men, young or old afflicted
with nervous debllitE, los' vita ny, and hinIre1
troubles.
See advertisement in this paper.
Nov2s. wedeod6wIy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
MEYERS Ak Found.

sr. ALsANs, Feb. 2S.-Thc AK supposed to
have been used by Meyer, who is believed to
have murdered Krauscr sometime ago, has
been found at North Island, having been
thrown over the bank on the ice. Officers
are now searching for the German to whom
Meyer is alleged TO have confessed that he
murdered Krauser. The AK was identified
by the Frenchman who sold it TO Meyer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
the Division OfEexas.

SwEETwATER, Tex, March 2-The stock
ren's convent N here passed a resolution
favoring the division of the State with Fort
Worth as the capital of the new State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

THE GOOD Die Young, was once an accepted
poetic sentiment, but recent discoveries show The
author Of It to be in error The good, 70 they are
the wise, live to good old age, ana use JadHin's
Tar Syrup whenever troahled with Colds or Cough.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

It is spring. resurrection Of naiu,es latent
forces is taking place Like the world around you
renew your complsEion iny gorate you, powers,
cleanse the channels OF lfa Ayers sarssparin4 is
the means TO use for this purpose,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

"rhere is nothing true but heaven is only the
creation of Dire my writer, while the facts bear
u out in our claims of what .ladSins Tar syrup
will do. IL cures Coughs, Colds, etc tffetualy,
A box Of. Jadwin's oui Vlve Pills goes with every
81 bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

ROLLER skATiSG-Fall5 are Inevitable with The
beginner aud lameness follows falls Put on a
kEAEs KIDNEY AND BACH PL srER upon going t.
bed, aud you will be ready f,r the RINK in the morn
ng, febi1 dHwln,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

Open yonr eyes and not your mouth when max
ing up your mind what Kind OF co Oh medicine
yOn are going to 10 take If you d0n't wish 10 MAKE
opium eaters OF your wives aud children. 500
pouring down AL kinds of cough remedies, and use
JaIwin's Pine Tar syrup
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07
Chancellor Royce Sustained.

In the case of the appeal from Chancellor
Royce's order concerning the distribution of
the St. Albans's Trust company's assets, the
Supreme court sustained the chancelloi's
decree for an equal distribution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

When b by was sick, We gave her Castoria.
When sne was Child, shs cried for Csstora
When she was a Miss, she clung to Ca't0ria,
S5NiV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

Diphtherla polsons the blood. Cenvalescents
should take Hoods Sarsaparllla 10 neuIalize aud
eradicate the poison matcef. NOV 20, d1wtt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

Soieycrywhc sent by for 2 In
81 mail, Sa
.ENA, Circulars l. S. JOHNSON & CO., Boston, Mass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

As OTHERS SEE US.

Eight Fire aad seven Life Insurance Comp
have not yet reported.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

"Oh, you'rc from Vermont r was the ex-
clamolcn OF Cambridge lady to whom
ia, i5t,odu..d several years ago "Then
Nun n-uaL L----. my Irl-Ad Mrs -. She
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-07-24
About Mrs. Bonanza Fair.

For several months past the TONGUES
OF the gosslp-mongers have been busy
with the intentions Of Mrs. Theresa
Fair, Her divorce, her wealth, and
comparative youth have united to make
her name choice morsel for the idle
or the envious to roll under their
tongues. 1t has been said that she is
about to be reunited to her husband.
and to this commendable end Arch
bishop Riordan has been credited with
using his endeayors On the other
hand, rumor has had it-and the report
comes back to this city in the form of
a telegraph dispatch--that Mrs. Fair is
about to give her hand to gentleman
OF the San Francisco press, the tele-
gram adding that "it is understood
that Mrs, Fair has gone to Rome to
procure from the pope = dspensation
TO enable her to marry" The gentle
man referred to is Mr.. Pickering's So
ciety editor, who is now in Canada.
the strange part of the affair being that
Mr.. Fair, Mrs. Fair, and the gentle
man referred to all went east about the
N"Ii'N NAAI'' no ltLlOl, HOWtNtI, Is
said by those most in Mrs Fairs con-
ildcnce to be pure fabrication, and a
personal friend of the society editor
confirms this denial so far as his knowl-
edge extends. In explanation of the
acquaintance Of Mrs. Fair and the GEN
tleman whose name is associated with
hers, it is said that at Santa Cruz, last
year. he tardily rescued her child from
being run over on the beach. Since
then she has shown him much consid-
Grafton, even going SO far, it is added,
as 10 endeayor TO form II matrimonial
alliance for him with wealthy Young
lady Of this city. Others have seen in
this friendship evidences of a more
tender affection, which has given rise
to the tolegraphed report of the intend
ed marriage. Whatever the truth NAV
be, the society editor and the million
aire society leader might do much
worse than to enter together the nup-
tial state, while a large portion of the
public Of San Francisco would welcome
the reconciliation of Senator and Mrs.
Fair, an event which does not seem i'm
probable, as each has an esteem and
an affection for the other, strengthened
by their mutual attachment for their
children. San Francisco Chronicle.