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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

John Bright's expectation that great
calamity is to overwhelm Europe cannot
be called The pessimstic outlook of II mis-
anthrope and, while he may have eXag-
gerated the magnitude of the impending
calamity, he has not misstated the immi-
hence of the crisis. Mr.. Bright's remedy
for the troubles is to adopt free trade and
abstain from wars The last half OF the
prescription is certainly sensible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The enterprise of the modern news
paper reporter is something Incompetent
sible. lie is the most cosmopolitan in
divdual on the face of the earth. I'm
agine one of the omnipresent fraternity
seated before "A painted chief of the plains
note book in hand, getting points" from
the scalp gatherer for his paper Yet this
feat was actually accomplished, the other
day, in an interview with Roman Nose,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The small boy has hard time of it in
Connecticut. There, as in some other
States, he is prohibited by act of legisla-
ture from making any noisy demonstra-
tions on the night of the third of July.
Furthermore they have the strange fash
ion of enforcing such legislative enact
ments, down in the nutmeg State, This
is what troubles the patriotic descendant
of cold Putt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The Apaches are making it exceeding
ly warm for the MeXicans. 1t is reported
that four hundred MeXicans were killed in
the recent engagement near Fronteras.
The modern Indian is as well armed as
the white man, and can fight more effect
lively than his ancestors did in the days of
our forefatherS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The cholera is increasing frightfully in
Spain. Official reports give the number
of deaths, last Saturday, as S25; and in
Valencia alone, 50 paralyzed are the in
habitants by the progress of the scourge
that 400 bodies were allowed to remain
unburied for twenty-four hours. Such
reports as these should serve to increase
the vigilance of the guardians of the pub
lie health in our coast cities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

Ex-Gov, Proctor is quoted rs saying that
he has not at any time had any thought
Of being "A candidate for United States
Senator against Senator Edmunds. He
added "In Edmunds we have most
excellent man for the position he occu-
pies, and he will undoubtedly be his own
successor"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

A hitch occurred in the prosecution of
the Chicago Democratic ballut-boN stuff
fers, in the United States Court but
charges were also preferred against them
under state laws, and Il trial has taken
place on one of them, in which Mackin
was found guilty of perjury and will get
five years in the States prison Other
charges and trials are yet to come, doubt
less with similar results.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The new postal law is likely TO create Il
booming business for postmastcrs in the
northern part of our State. Large mum
bers of Canadian firms carrying on Il
heavy correspondence with the States,
propose to deposit all their mail matter Ola
this side the line. 1t may be that the
rural postoflice in that section can exist
hereafter independently OF calico and cod
fish.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

President Cleveland is getting ready to
go into the Adirondack. If we are not
mistaken, he will find the black fly in
prime condition to play the part of the
office seeker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

Mrs. Dudley has been transferred from
prison TO an insane asylum. The pris-
oner say she is satisfied, as she needs rest
and seclusion. We hope rest" does not
mean writing q book.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The demand for our illustrated paper
continues undated Every mail into our
office brings orders for large number of
kept at a steady pace day after day. Or
ders come from all over the country-the
Western States, the New England States,
Vermont particularly, of course-and New
York. The demand is SO great that we
are compelled to put the forms on again
and print another edition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

Denmark has a law which bids fair to
do much for temperance in that country.
1t provides that drunken person shall be
taken home in carriage at the expense
of the man who sold the drunkard his last
glass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The Mormons of Salt Lake City hung
the Nations flag at half mast on lndepen-
dence Day. This demonstration would
seem to show that the Mormons are not
only in gloomy but in a rebellious frame
of mind
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The Boston Tntrciicr publishes bit Of
inside political history, about the New
York cOllectorship derived from II gentle
man well known in the highest circles of
the Democratic party. The story is that Mr..
Tilden endorsed j. f.. Simmons, who is a
relation of his, for the place. The President
was inclined to appoint Mr.. Simmons from
the start and when Mr.. Tilden endorsed
him made up his mind TO give him the
Office. This came to the ears OF Secretaries
Manning and Whitney They went straight
to President Cleveland, and Manning told
the President fatty that he was in duty
bound to appoint Hubert O. Thompson,
who had claims upon the office which
ought not to be ignored, but if he couldn't
do that, the least he could do would be
to appoint Mr.. Thompson's candidate, Mr..
Hedden. The President was apparently
unmoved, and finally Mr.. Manning said
that Mr. Slmmons's appointment meant
the death of Democratic hopes in New
York, and that he didn't propose to be
party to any such proceeding If the
President insisted upon Mr.. Simmonss
appointment, then Mr., Manning said he
should feel called upon to tender his resg-
nadon rs member of the cabinet. The
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

who has been stirring up the Cheyennes
to rebellion. puck or Punch ought to
give us a cartoon of the scene.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

In raising 100000 for the pedestal of the
Statute of Liberty, the New York World
has likewise raised its circulation 10000
IL pays to be philosophical.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The New York SUMS "Old fashioned
Democrat" is getting pretty severely criti-
cised. 1t doesn't pay to pose as gentle
man of the old school in an age of political
dudes and pharisees.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

Judge Powers, of Morrisvile, recently
told Il reporter of the Boston RCcOrd that
the newspaper squib naming several aspi-
rants for Senator Edmund's place was so
palpably false hat he had been quite un-
willing to surprise the public by any for
NAL plea of not guilty, so far as the charge
affected him. He had never dreamed of
becoming candidate against Mr.. Ed
munds. In reply to further questions
Judge Powers gave the correspondent
liberty to make an emphatic denial, say
ing: You may in your own way make
any denial of any contemplated opposition
to Senator Edmunds by me as emphatic as
you please Two more denials will COM
plete the list.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The Philadelphia Record remarks that
''Minster Phelps seems to be doing better
in England than Minister Lowell is doing
Over here" Perhaps so but it does not
appear how. Both sc lllcmen seeming
II be doing very well.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

responsible to other governments for judi
clal errors that the courts may com nit in
cases affecting the fortunes or rights of
aliens engaged in criminal enterprises"
should the government of the United
states stoop to demand the payment Of
TINS personal claim. it will not only be do
ing an injury and an injustice to weaker
government, but it will injure and com
promise itself in very serious manner.
Let Pelletier collect his indemnity if he
can-the prize which he has won bv in
dical error-but by no means should the
government of the United States soil it's
hands by touching dollar of this criminal
award
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

An interesting and important decision
was made last week by United States
Commissioner John j. Allen of Brooklyn,
y. Y, in the case of two Chinese sailors,
who arrived at that port, the other day,
on the ship San Joaquin, from Calcutta,
intending to return thither, with the ship,
rs members of the crew. The question
raised In the case, was whether the men
were not Chinese "laborers,' whose com
ing to and landing in this country is for
hidden by the anti-Chinese law of 1881.
Commissioner Allen held that they were
not laborers within the meaning of the
act. "Seamen," he said, edo not ship for
the purpose of becoming labOrers al their
port of destination. They are and have
been always recognized as a distinct class
pursuing IL peculiar vocation common to
the entire maritime world, and constitut-
ing body of workers on the seas whose
movements must be largely directed by
the necessities of commerce, and con
trolled only to II limited extent by the
operation of local laws He accordingly
held that the men were not unlawfully
within the United States and that the case
was not one in which an order can be
made directing their removal to the coun-
Try from whence they came.
They were not, however, he held, law
fully entitled to remain in the United
states and become members of the body
Of laJorcrs in this country, and the pres
eVation OF their present status requires
their rcshipmcnt and departure to for
cign port. The case was the first OF its
kind which has arisen in that district, and
Mr.. Aliens decision will probably form Il
a precedent in future cases of the KIND.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

Quite sensation has been caused among
the Montreal merchants by the announce
ment that the Newfoundland government
has advanced the duties against Canadian
flour 50 cents to 81 per barrel over the
former duties, and 81 per barrel on pork
thus practically prohibiting Canadian and
discriminating in favor of the United
States impOrtations The cargo OF one
steamer will have to return to Montreal
and also those of other steamers Ell route
Further shipments from Montreal will stop
unless the Dominion government takes
such action as will remit the duty on New
foundland fish and fish oils coming into
Canada. Urgent representations have been
made to the Dominion government and
the Montrealers are eagerly awaiting the
result. 1t is ii war of fish against flour and
flesh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

Lord Salisbury evidently intends to
carry on Mr.. Gladstone's business at the
old stand. So far the Tory and Liberal
policy are as like as two peas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10
What Did the Legislature Intend >

What Did the Legislature Intend ?
The Brattleboro Phunir charges the
Free Press with treating with cold disdain
a suggestion on its part that Il "ioint can
vass' be made to find out what the legisla-
ture meant to have done with the money
it voted for a library building. 1t would
not be much like us, to treat with disdan
or discourtesy any proposition made by our
friends of the PhRnir, ana we do not plead
guilty to having done 50, in this matter
Through some mishap the number of the
PhnHir containing the Suggestion did not
reach the eye of the editor of this paper,
and we first learn that 1t was made from
the last number of the PhUuir. From
this we also learn that the editor of the
PhGHjr has been at the pains to inquire
of the members what each understood to
have been the intention of the bill appro-
priatng $4,000 for IA library building.
The Phunir had received responses from
about II third of the members, a quarter
of whom it says, either supposed that an
annex was intended, or that the location
was left discretionary with the Commits
sioners Now Us to all this we are Obliged to
say that we think the PhUniT'S canvass "A
waste of time trouble and postage, and
| that would have been our reply to It's
SUGGESTION if we had received it, There
| is an old adage, still true,-that actions
speak louder than words. The actions in
this case were that the Legislature dis
tinctly left the location to the Commits
sioners-and that by the amount appropri-
ated it limited them to an annex. That is
enough for us. We have no desire to see
any considerable portion of the Legisla-
ture now stultify themselves by saying
| that they did not intend to do what they
did do. The majority could 10 whatever
they chose If they did not iHtcHd to
leave the location to the Commissioners,
why, pray, did they so leave it If they
wanted IA separate building, why did they
not appropriate money enough to build
one There can be no satisfactory an
swer to these questions. And discussion
of these matters, in fact, is now useless.
The Commissioners duly weighed all
these points. They exercised the discre-
ton imposed them They are doing the
best thing that can be done with the
money. And the people we are sure Will
approve their action. That is enough for
us, and we are sorry it does not suit the
PHu7Uir
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

We do not remember when such "A thing
asxa prize-light ever occurred IN Vermont /;
and the bsutal and disgraceful affair,
which took place at Thompson's Point
lin Malletts Bay, is shame and disgrace
to our whole community. The partci-
pants should he held to the strictest ac.
count.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

There seems to be Il general feeling of
sympathy with Mrs Yseuit Dudley, and
Il desire to congratulate her on her aCquit-
tai. So far as this feeling is prompted by
the popular adherence for O'Donovan
Rosa and bis bloodtbirsty schemes, it is
commeudahle, but we fear ii will have Il
bad effect on the impressible aad irrcp .es-
sible army OF cracks. 1t doesnt take
much popular sympathy to sc, lire 10 Il
fanatic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

y correspondent OF the New York U'Oiid
SAYS tbat GA Il reCert re,utl OF CO.. l.. l.
Sma!ley from Washington, he leOorted Il
conversation that he had with toe Pc,
dent upon the subject Of the patronage o.
this State. He asked tue President to
make cerCain changes hece, so as to heip
the party. The President replied "Wuat
is the good OF making any changes ia
Vermont for that purpose What could
do that would help tue Democ,at,c par,f
of Nermontr' He thea weut on to say that
he intended to devo,e himNef to curn4e,
in Ohio ald Vi Lula FIRST aud thep tahe no
New \ DIRK ADD utu"r close States. After
he lot through Wln that he might find
t'ne to give his at,edtOl to tle Icue .9.
Offices OF Necmolt "(ne Iepo.o o. tafs
conversation. ADDS the Correspondent.
has Icel I.,,tY widely c rcu,d,eu
throrGuout the State ana, gs cul,c
qucucc, has audcd Lreduy TO tpe Gu,ec-
ness OF spirit OF Democ 'd,s, s.,,,lg bee
upon the lowecs ot tue Glecn Mount,'us
trying to spy something good 10 the poill.-
cal land at Wasu,ng1ou.n
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The first official act of Collector IIedden
of New York was to re-appoint a number
of experienced clerks and other subordin-
ates in the custom house, for whose places
as many inexperienced Democrats were
waiting. This shows that the new collec-
tor is Il man of more Independence and
judgment than party prejudice, and
argues well for his administration of the
Office which has been entrusted to him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

Commander Gorringe, whose death we
announced yesterday fame by his con
nection with the removal OF the Egyptian
obclisk to this country. He had been aling
for long time with IA spinal difficulty,
brought on by a severe accident, and his
death, though sudden, was not uneX-
DpCted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The greatest engine of moral power
which human nature knows Is an organ
lied prosperous State. All that man, in
his individual capacity, can do-all that
he can affect 10y his fraterntes, by his in
genious discoveries and wonders of art, or
by his influence over Others-is as moth
ing, compared with the collective, perpet-
ual influence on human affairs and human
happiness Of well-constituted, powerful
Commonwealth 1t blesses generations
with its sweet influence. This is the les
son which is taught in the charter of our
independence this is the lesson which
our example is to teach the world.-trom
Grafton by HON. Eilrurd Everett at
Cambridge, JuIU4, 1876
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The New York Tribunc asserts that the
Administration is being urged by Mexico
to buy the six northern states of that re-
public at IA bargain. We have no doubt
that Mexico is in need of money, but the
United States, unfortunately, or forum
ately, is in no very pressing need of terri
tory. We have hardly had chance to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

A society FOR ''psychical research" has
been organized in Chicago, on the plan Of
the Boston society of the same kind, which
we had occasion to mention some time ago
Spiritualism Will be the principal subject
of investigation by the society, and it is
confidently expected that the true inward
ness of tabie-rapping and other spiritual
manifestations" will be speedily deter
mined If mediums in Chicago will take
good advice they will now fold their cab
inets and silently steal away
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The running of fast Sunday trains by
the great metropolitan newspapers, in
order to outstrip each other in the distri-
button of their mammoth sunday editions,
is getting to be a decided sensation. Rae
ing over the railroads on Sunday, for the
purpose of demoralizing the church 90
ing people of the smaller towns and cities
by furnishing them sensational literature,
hot from the press, is an exploit which
would have shocked our good %randlath-
ers and grandmothcrs beyond expression.
Surely. we are experiencing the decay of
reverence for sacred things
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

Four homing pigeons from Brooklyn,
n y, were released at New Orleans yes
terday by Sergeant Hermann of the signal
service. They took northerly direction.
Henry d. Rogers, grocer, Boston, has
failed, with liabilities OF $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

To say that the appointments for Dis
trict Attorney and United States Marshal
in New York city, are excellent ones,
course is not to say that the new men are
likely to administer their Offices any more
capably and honestly than their predeces
sors, Mr.. Root was an exceedingly able
and efficient District Attorney and
marshal Erhardt's administration of his
Office is admitted by friends and foes to
have been clean, able and without re-
proach. The sole cause for their retire
ment was that they were Republicans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The item copied into these columns yes
elday, from the New York VOrid, le-
porting an alleged conversation of Mr..
Smailey's, is pronounced by that gentle
man wholly false. Mr. Smalley says {:
''President Cleveland never said anything
of the kind to me, nor have | ever said he
did -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

take look at Alaska yet, and there are
vast portions of our original domain which
Uncle Sam ought to attend to before he
goes and buys another farm. A century
or two hence, if Mexico is in condition to
SELL possibly the United States may be in
Il condition to buy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-10

The dressmakers of Paris have been
driven to the necessity of publishing the
names of some two thousand well known
ladie, who make Il practice of ordering
dresses and not paying for them. The
lis, mus, be interesting reading for the
husbands of these ladies.
National Republican., 1885-12-11
IncredulOus Low Prices OF
Hosiery.

We show an elegant new line Of Novel
ties In silk and Fancy Hosiery of all kinds
from 75c up.
450 dozen Ladies' Brilliant Iislc, assorted
colors and black, 45c.
Assorted Solid Colored Ingram, 1jc a
pair.
Assorted Solid Colored Ingrains, full reg
ular made, csc.
Assorted Colorod Balbrlggan, unbleached
soles extra heavy, 45c.
Ladies' Unbleached Balbriggan, full regu-
lar, II, 20, and 25c.
Ladies' Assorted Solid COlors, all wool,
ribbed, extra long and heavy, 30c.
Ladies' German Cashmere, long and
heavy, 37lc.
Ladies', French Cashmere, long and
heavy, 46c.
Ladies' unbleachod Balbrigsan, leecy
lined, 25 and 35c.
Children's All-wool, assorted colors and
sizes, 10, 81, and 25c.
Children's School Hose, 12lc.
A full assortment OF Silk I.isle Thread,
German and French Fancy Hose.
Cents Unblcached British, fun regular,
extra heavy, 20c; very fine, csc.
Gents Assorted Solid Colored ana Fancy
Ballrlgcan 25c.
Gents Uubleached Assorted Colored
Lislc, 25, 25, and &c.
Gents Shetland Merino Hose, 30, IS, aud
45c
Gents Assorted Colored Cashmere, from
40c up.
National Republican., 1885-12-11
The Season

Of Christmas festivities is
near at hand, and as we eXa
peot a large trade in goods
for boys Wo have made spe-
cIal provision therefor.
Nearly everything a boy
wants in wearing apparel
we have in stock, anu we
have done IL othing by
halves, as an inspection of
our immense assortment
will be conclusive on that
point.
Every boy may not want
an Overcoat, but if he docs
we can furnish him. IF he
should need q Suit, no mat
ter what his age, we can fit
him and suit any purse.
Whether it be a Suit or
Overcoat, take elevator to
the second floor.
IF he should need Under
clothing Of any sort please
inquire of our Furnishing
Department, on secon d
floor. You will find there
also a fine assortment of
Ties, Shirts, Collars, and
Gloves for your boy.
In Sealskin Caps for boys
none can rival us. Ours sell
as low as rs cents, and
from that upward. These
will be found in our Hat
Department; entrance, up
per door, Seventh-street
side.
Of course we have other
styles of Hats and Caps for
boys; indeed we think we
carry the largest assort-
ment of Boys Hats and
CAPS in Washington.
Should he need q Gossa-
ner or heavier Rubber
Coat take the elevator to
the fifth floor, please, De-
partment A.
AS we were the first to
cater largely to the
wants of the rising genera
tion, so we Intend to con-
tinue until we make q Gus
toner Of every boy in our
midst.
The boys all know orr To-
cation, but to make sure
that you will not miss us
we subscribe ourselves as
your obedient servant,
National Republican., 1885-12-11
Clothing at wholesale prices, Eiscman, &


The petit jury for the December term o!
the criminal court has just been completed and
the following compose tho panel: Jno. 4. Fem
wick. Otho Branson, Jno. Berry. Jno A. Lynch,
Alexander Lewis, Jno. Cammack, Thos. w.
Chase, Percy Mctzgcr, Jas. NJ Green, Jno. ".
Shelton, Lysander Cooper, Philip Il. Tavcner,
August Schroeder, FRANK Renshaw, Geo Stew
art, Andrew w. Kirk, Lloyd Moxley, Saml. G.
Palmer, Jno. w. Allen, Jas. NJ Carpenter, Geo
n, llnpp, chris. J. Columbus, Geo. o. Cook,
Jas. H. Stephenson, Thos. IL. Owens, and Ar.
thur l., Thompson