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New-York tribune., 1885-07-19

Dr. Baer. tho chief physician of the Plotzessee
Prison has just published interesting stats-
ties concerning the drinking habi. IN Germany.
They show that drunkenness is very prevalent and
is rapidly increasing IN that country. In 1850
there were about 100000 places in Prussia alone
where hard" liquors were sold, against less than
I2D 900 IN 1869. Tea years ago, on an average
every adult German was in the habit of drinking.
four glasses of alcoholic liquors every day. and the
average Is much higher now. DIR. Baers invcstiga-
tions show tnat the use of spirits has almost gone
oat Of fashion amoag tho upper and weil-to-do
classes 40 that the drinking habit is largely con-
iinod 10 artisans and worklngmen who can least
afford it, and to whom it is most fatal. IL is pleas
ant to know, however,, that as yet German women
are comparatively free from this vice. These facts
will put upon the advocates of light beers
aid TO temperance the necessity OF explaining how
it is that drunkenness is increasing in the country
where beer is the national drink.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-19

Summer Hotels are frequently designated by
the Government as regular Post Offices. Before
forwarding their orders for The TRIBUNE
readers at summer resorts ,ciH do weN to dscer-
tain the exact Official title Of the Post Office at
schich they expect to receiue their mail. Delay
and correspondence ariu be auoided bv so doing.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-19
sEAsONABLE RHYMES.
The Small Boz and he Early Apple.

The golden summer time
Again Is its prime
The meadows and the orchards are In bloom, oioon
bloom.
And with the early apple
The small boy viii grapple,
And cramps will bring him very near the tomb. tomp'
tomb.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-19

"Keep your eye open" is the counsel that ex-
Senator Pomeroy gives to his Washington fricnd in
tho remarkable letter printed yesterday, IN which
he offers to deliver Prohbionst votes in return for
an office. Voters are keeping their eyes open, too
and they dilatc with considerable interest on men
like Senator Iomeroy. BY and by tho temperance
dog will also open his eyes. and how his tail is
trying to wag him.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-19
Lore's Young Dream.

Again tho seasons here
TO youth and mailens dear.
The season ushcrcd In BY bsny June. June, June,
when NIGHTS fair and sweet
Aud loving couples meet
beach hotel piazzs there to spoon. spoon, spoon
The sunday School Picnic
Soon to the woodland cool
VIII troop the Sunday School,
The children In their nnery arrayed 'rayed, rayed;
Then down with sudden power
viii swoop the thunder shower,
And wilt the lace and ribbons there displayed played,
played.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-19

The Sage has been hit again. Mr.. Beattie, the
surveyor of the port is now charged with having
paid him the compliment in 1875. Of designating
him as the Janus faced States-rlght advocate and
secession breeder" and with having raised a par.
tcularly large and offensive rooster when Mr. Hayes
was elected. This Is the kind o. Democrat who
now carries off one Of tho great prizes of Federal
patronage. Even Mr.. Clevoiand's most loyal sup
porters will have to confess that this is rank dis
courtesy to the veteran philosopher of Cipher Alloy
Something ought to be done to prevent the recur-
renee of these political outrages. How would it do
to have preliminary examination of Democratic
candidates under the supervision of Mr.. Smith
Weed before they are actually appointedi Mr..
Tilden really deserves some little consideration.
Mr.. Roswell p. Flower says he cannot tell what
his chances for the Governorshp Perhaps II he
makes 1t worth any ones while somebody who does
know will inform him.
Tlicro Is outward quiet mt Cleveland, but 1t does
not indicate an adjustment OF the labor troubles.
All 1t means Is that the mills are stopped, and that
therefore there 10 no excuse for further lawless-
ness. 1t Is clear that this cannot last. Property
rights must be defendedj workingmen must be
protected in their right to work whom aud how
they peasej and strikers must be made to under-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
WRECK OF THE ALG0NIA,
A LAKE SUPERIOR BOAT FOUNDERS.
Fearful Distress Fog Enshrouds the
Fatcd Vessel and Sends her on
Hidden Reef
Persons Perish.

CHICAGO, Nov. "a special from Win
nipeC says: A fearful disaster occurred
on Lake Superior off Port Arthur, early
this morning. The magnificent iron steam
er Algonia of the Canadian Pacific railroad
was wrecked and thirtv-seven lives lost.
Only meagre particulars have been re-
ceived. They consist mostly of private
kilograms announcing the loss of friends.
NJ. f.. Dudgeon of this city received the fol-
lowing telegram: "Algonia gone down.
Your wife and two children are drowned"
The steamer left Port Arthur at 2 p. m,
and was wrecked off Isle Royal, just out
side of Thunder bay. A heavy storm pre-
vailed all Sunday afternoon and night,an
the steamer lay-to for II time. When the
weather cleared slightly, the vessel started
again but made slow progress. In
the morning a dense fog prevailed and
the steamer felt her way along blowing
her fog horns. She struck reef and
went down, all hands on board being re-
ported lost. The steamer was bound for
Owens sound with passengers for Toronto
and other points east.
1t has since been learned that the
Algona was coming into Port Arthur, and
not going out when the wreck occurred.
She left Owens sound last Thursday and
was wrecked Saturday night. The first
1 Known Oh lnc ulSuSleT was Wncn Unt
steamer Athabasca of the same line
arrived at Port Arthur, late this evening
| with the crew of the Algonia, consisting
of thirteen sailors and two passengers
who were the only ones saved. The
Athabasca, which left Owens sound
two days after the Algona, came upon hel
wreck at Isle Royal. The wreck had been
dashed by the maddened waves against
| the rocks. The crew and two pass engers
saved themselves by taking to the life
boat and battling with the waves unit
/ the shore was reached. The boat was
washed over several times by thewaves but
| righted again, while the men chung closely
to its side. They were rescued ON the
beach, watching the wreck beat against
the rocks ana seeing the dead bodies
dashed by the surf against the shore. The
channel is narrow and the AthabascH
could not avoid seeing the distress signal
| of those on the island.
There is intense excitement here to
night us many had friends on board. The
Algonia was deliberately built and iuXuri
ously equipped, Clyde built steamer, light
ed by electricity. The vessel cost $450,0OO
and is insured for 100000. About eigh
passengers and twenty-five of the crew ar
supposed to be lost.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
No Help Here for Riel.
4 SENSATION AT OTTAWA.
Society in that City Excited-Names to be
Stricken from the Royal List.

OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. 9.-Ottawa society
has been deprived of the details of ii first
class scandal, which was to have been
ventilated at the assiZe court recently, by
the settlement of the case outside the
courtroom. The suit was brought by X.
b. Bell, member of the civil service,
against Mr.. Colby, member of parliament,
who was charged with having used plain
tiff's premises for immoral purposes and
with having slandered plaintiffs wife,
The Hon. John CARING, postmaster gen
eral, was among the witnesses who were
to have given evidence in the plaintiffs
behalf, as well as many others holding
high political and social positions. A
young and charming grass widow was a
correspondent in the suit. Some time
since, although she has been separated
from her husband for over year, in order
to settle matters. Mr.. Colby, who is an
influential politician and prospective min
lister of the crown. persuaded the husband
to return to his wife, at the same time
procuring him II government position.
The case was settled by Mr.. Colby paying
all costs, as well as heavy damages the
amount of which he refuses state. The
AFFAIR has caused a great sensation, and ii
is not improbable that Lord Lansdowne
may strike the names of the parties to the
scandal from the royal list of those who
are TO he admitted to the social gatherings
at the government house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
CLOSE OF FAMOUS SUIT.
The MeIendy Sisters Acquitted of Arson
for Insurance.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. S.-The jury in
the case of the Traders Insurance com
pany VS.. Miss Mary A. Melendy in the
United States Court this afternoon re
turned n verdict for the defence after ten
minutes deliberation. The accused were
very prominent and wealthy and were
charged with arson, and the chief witness
against them is a brother of the defend
ants. Several years ago large building
owned in part by the Melendys, at Lud-
ington, was destroyed by fire, with its
contents. Mary Melendy occupied rooms
on the second floor of the building, and at
the time of the fire was being visited by
her married sister, Sarah II. Westcott
The property was insured for over 100000,
and the loss claim was paid. A few years
later the brother of Sarah and Mary, David
A. Melendy married against the wishes of
his sisters, and since then Il family feud
has existed. Mrs. David Melendy recently
went to the Traders Insurance company
and gave information that the Melendy
sisters had fired the house for the sake of
the insurance, and that they had confess
ed the fact to David. The company
brought action to recover the amount.
In the trial David testified to the admis-
sion made by his sisters, and also swore
that large number of articles belonging
to the sisters, such as jewelry, sea skins,
laceS, etc, which were destroyed, and
upon which insurance was paid, were
still in possession of his sisters The case
has been a celebrated one for some weeks.
Inc defendants occupy u magnificent
Grand avenue residence and are we'll
known throughout the Northwest. To
days verdict is generally approved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
BIG RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
A Train on the West shore Road PIunges
into a Washou

LITTLE FALLS, n. y, Nov. "a terrible
and fatal accident occurred on the West
Shore railroad soon after midnight, Il mile
west of here. The only known cause is Il
washout. When the train, which was
running moderately, reached the point
mentioned, all eN cept the locomotive sank
into swamp thirty feet below. Three
sleepers telescoped the tender and the
rest were hurled below. Assemblyman
Pratt and wife of Rochester and two
others We're in the first sleeper. Pratt
was severely injured and his wife was
killed. The side of the car was cut out to
release her; she died in her husband S
arms, and her body was taken to the resi-
dence of Mrs. Fox, near by. The locomo-
tive and the baggage car kept the track
and stopped shortly The other cars are
total wrecks, and were piled one on the
other. No blame is attached to employees.
All trains were delayed. The injured are
j. Weston and f. Sacks, New York Judge
Green, Springfield Illinois; Estelia
Vaughn, Worcester.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
Another Marvellous Cure without Seeing
the Patient!

From the result of DIR. Cages peculiar treat
ment it is evident that he possesses II method
OF great merit. As an illustration of his abil-
ity to cope with the most desperate diseases,
even without seeing the patient, we will cite
the case of Duncan Mckay ESD, of Groton,
VT. He was Frustrated by complication of
difficulties and was very low. Two physicians
were in attendance, but as their medicines
failed to reach the cause or relieve the suffer-
cr, his father as II last resort hastcned to lay
his case before DIR. Gage of New York. at his
visit to Montpelier on the 3Oth of July. Strange
as it may seem DR.. Cages diagnosis without
seeing the patient proved correct and the
medicines he sent acted like charm. He was
relieved at once, has gained five pounds per
week and came down to Montpelier to see the
Doctor at his recent visit. He states that his
friends look upon his recovery with amaze
ment Indeed he feels that DR.. Gage has saw
ed his life.
This is but one of many equally wonderful
cures in this section. DR.. Gage visits his
points regularly and were these statements
untrue would suffer the consequences. His
address is No "a West 3lst, St., n. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
THE DOWNS-TABER TRIAL.
Downs Smiling as summer Morning
What he will do.

BOSTON, Nov. 9.-Iate this afternoon
Judge Allen of Superior Court filed with
the clerk of said court his decision in the
famous Taber divorce suit Judge Allen
grants the petition of Fred j. Taber for a
divorce from his wife Annie J. Taber, on
the ground of adultery, and dismisses the
latter's cross libel. The decision caused
considerable surprise.
Rev. Mr.. Downs, when asked how the
decision would affect him and the church,
he replied that for the church he could not
answer, but for himself he should go right
on in his usual course He knew he was
innocent of all charges against him. He
should continue at his post until the par
ish became strong enough to thrust hin
aside Mrs. Taber, who is staying at tn,
house of Mr.. Downs, is quite i'll and haC
not been informed of the result of thu
trial this evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

HorsToN, Tex, Nov. S.-The employees
on the Houston Navigation company $
wharf here struck yesterday. They re-
fused to permit other laborers to load cot
ton. superintendent Atkinson thereupon
telegraphed Gov. Ireland to call out the
militia but the governor refused to do So
Atkinson then filed a notice in the county
court to the effect that his company
would hold Harris county responsible for
all damage sustained by the strike.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

Fort RENO, Texas, Nov. One hun
dred boomers and forty wagons arrived
here this evening as prisoners under Col.
Sumner. Detachments are still out after
others. Oklahoma was found to be full of
trespassers, but they will all be brought
into Reno us Col. Sumner is determined to
make full sweep. Prisoners already in
will be held until others are captured
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.-Private adj
vices from Yokohama. announce the loss
OF the yacht Loiterer on Oct. l6, off the
japanese coast near Semada. The Loiterer
was owned by DR. Weed of Boston, who,
accompanied by DR.. Elliott and Mr.,
Charles Longiield, was on cruise. All
aboard the yacht were saved, but a valu-
able collection of curioslties was lost
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

MONTEEL, Nov S.-Most ridiculous re
ports are being circulated by persons I'M
favorable to the health board, the latest
being that in taking sick child from its
mother to send it to the hospital, the san.
itary officer pulled it out of her arms so
roughly as to tear it in two. Statistics
this week show some improvement in the
city's condition, there being but pos deaths
against 213 in the previous week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
DOWN ON THE POTOMAC.
polNes AT THE NATIONS CAPITAL.
Secretary whitney states the Reasons ior
Sending the Tennessee and the Ghieh"
to the Isthmus--Order in Washing
ton Territory-Other News.

WAsnINGToN, Nov. 9-ln reference to
Secretary Whitneys order sending the
Tennessee and Galena to the Isthmus of
Panama, the Star says it is inferred that
he is anxious to prevent another outbreak,
similar to that of last spring which Will
endanger Isthmus transmit, and render
this government liable for damage, and
quotes Il naval officer as saying that dam
age to the extent of several millions OF dol
lars was done by the burning of Aspn-
wall, which this government will prob
ably be called upon to pay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

BALTIMORE, Nov 9-Archbishop Glib
bons expects DR., O'Connel's arrival to-
morrow with DEGREES of the late plenary
council approved by the Pope Nothing
contained in them will he divulged until
they are promulgated. They will be
printed before PRONUNCIATION, and he
thinks they will make Il book of 300 octave
pages, and and several weeks will elapse
before the printing can be completed.
They will then be issued with II pastoral
letter from the apostolic delegates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
A TALE OF WOE.
Thurman Treatment of Prisoners in II
Maryland House of Correction.

Gen. Frank Bond, superintendent of
the Maryland State House of Correction,
has been dismissed by the board of mana
gers for mismanagement of the affairs of
the institution and cruelty to prisoners.
A committee prepared Il long list of
charges against Gen. Bond. Correct rec
ords of punishments inflicted were not
kept and where five lashes are recorded
twenty were given, with the prisoner
strapped in buck. \ white prisoner, one
Callahan, was put in Il buck and given
tnirty-nine lashes upon his bare back with
Il rawhide by two men. He was cut open
and terribly lacerated. and will carry the
marks to the grave. Obadiah Andrew, Il
sick cOlored man, unable to work. was
confined in a dark cell eight days and
nights with no food but bread and water.
The cell was only six by eight feet square
and of stone. There was no bed, chair or
blanket, and the sick man had to lie on
the damp floor. The committee report
that the man was inhumanly treated. In
the summer the superintendent and his
assistant We're both away at one time, and
on one occasion Il trusted prisoner was
allowed to roam at large with the keys
He could have set the entire lot of 2OC
prisoners free. Bond is leading Demo
cratic ring politician.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

NEW YORK, Nov, MANY prominent
authors attended the first annual meeting
of the American Copyright League in this
city. The secretary reported member
ship of 700, and said that Senator Hawley
had promised to introduce at the begin
ming of the coming session, an amend
ment to the copyright law, sweeping
away unjust discrimination.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
A State Auditor and an Editor,

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. SIN the lobby of
the Neil house this evening an encounter
took place between State Auditor Emil
Kezweter and j. w. Elliott, editor and
proprietor of the Sunday Capital, during
which four shots were fired by Kezwelter,
the first of which struck Elliott in the
right hand. Kezwelter was soon after
ward arrested and gave bonds in $1,000 for
his appearance. Elliott, in his paper, had
severely criticised KeZwelter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. s.-Chief
Justice Hayes of Idaho yesterda" ~ Black
foot sentenced eight Mormons under the
Edmunds law. He read severe lecture
upon their rebellious attitude, and
declared that the supremacy of the law
must and shall be vindicated. He then
sentenced them to the fullest extent Of
the law
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

CAMDEN, n. j., Nov. 9.-Deputy County
Clerk Eli b. Morgan was arrested this af-
ternoon, charged with stealing election
returns. He picked up the papers and
ran to his office with them and since then
ne has retained them ana refuses to give
them up to the board, claiming they be
long in the clerks office.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

LONDON, Nov. 9.-The Pupc's eucyclical
letter quotes and approves The syllabus OF
Plus IN against modern civilization. 1t
denounces popular government and in.
sists upon the obedience of subjects to
their sOvereigns and the sovereigns ODE
dience to the Pope. Religion, the Pope
says, ought to enter into daily life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

TmE BEST SALvE IN the world COR cuts,
Bruises. sores, Ulcers, salt Rhcum, Fever sores
letter, Chappcd Hands, Chlblains Corns, and
all Skin Eruptons, aud positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price - cents per box. For sale by Beaupre
n Lowrcy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

As purifier, Ayers Sarsaparila acts direct
~ and promptly. a single bottle will prove
its merits. Many thousands of people arc
yearly saved from dangerous fevers by the
exercise of II little timely care in cleansing the
system by the use of this remedy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

DO not suppose that because it is recon-
mended for animals that Arnica & Oil Lini-
ment is an offensive preparation. 1t will not
stain clothing or the faIrest skin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
The Mugwumps Heard From.

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Mugwump papers
are out with specific charges of treachery
and bribng against the Republican bosses
in the recent elections-es especially in this
city
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

a single trial of DR.. Henry Bakers Mand-
rake Bltters will convince any one troubled
with costiveness, torpid liver or any kindred
diseases of their curative properties They
only cost p cents per bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
John Mccullough Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. S.-John McCul-
Tough, actor, died suddenly at his resi-
dence in this city at o'clock this morn
ing.