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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28
\ story by Rev. f.. =. Roe.

Next week, we shall present
our readers with an original story
from the pen of Rev. f. p. Roe author of
"The Opening of Chestnut Burr" Bar
Fiers Burned Away" "a Knight of the
Nineteenth Century," etc. The story is
entitled, "Doing Better; Il Log Cabin
Tragedy :" and it is unnecessary to say
that the qualities which have made the
author famous, in his more extended
works, are reproduced and even intens-
fled in this beautiful and realistic sketch,
The feature of original, brief stories by
eminent writers is getting to be prOmi-
nent one in the best newspaper literature
OF the day, and we shall endeavor to keep
abreast of the times in this respect, as
well as in others. We hope, from time to
time, to present our readers with fresh
and sparkling stories from the pens of
well-known American writers, and trust
that this feature of the FREE PRESS will
meet with the hearty approval and appre-
citation of the public.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

deepest channel of Poultncy River Us il now
run, and between the middle of the dcepes4
chillncl OF said river and the west line OF the
Statc OF Vermont as at present established.
ltatillcd by Congress April T. 1852
The fact that the boundary line between
Vermont and New Hampshire is the west
bank of the Connecticut river, instead of
the middle of the stream has been ex-
planned by tradition that the early New
llalnp hire settlers and land owners, con-
slde:lng the waters of the Connecticut
valuable for purposes of navigation,
th)ught they were doing smart thing by
securing Il boundary which should bring
the whole of the river within the borders
OF their colony. Whatever the explana-
ton may be- the result of course has been.
that New Hampshire has had to erect and
maintain the bridges over the Connecti-
cut.
Thompson in his "Nermont" saws the
commissioners who ran the line between
Vermont and New York in 1914. "erected
the necessary monuments" but we find
no allusion to any such in Survey Bulle-
TIN No. 10, save the two above mentioned.
in or on the borders Of the town of Pow
nal If it has never been done. it would
seem to be well for the two States to mark
the boundary between them by some more
enduring monuments than the white ash
and butternut trees. "bunch of hOrnbeam
sapllngs' and other pershable landmarks
established seventy vpars auo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

1t will be of interest to true friends of
reform to know that Mr.. Michael Mullen,
lately pardoned by President Cleveland
out Of the Ohio penitcntiary, was present
in the Ohio State convention as Il delegate
from one of the Cincinnati precincts; and
it needs hardly to be said that the eX-con-
Wet was unanimous and enthusiastic for
Hoadly,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The st. Adams Messenger says that it is
asserted that two members of the Repub-
lcan State committee of this State, have
assisted in procuring the removal of Col
lector Wells on the trumped up charges
of offensive partsanship preferred against
him, We do not credit such assertions.
If the Messenger knows persons in posi-
tons of official responsibility in the Re
publican party who are thus playing into
the hands of the Democrats, it should not
confine itself to hints. Let us have
names and facts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The New York star has been purchased
by Mr.. DOrsheimer, and will he run as an
administration organ. Mr.. Callicot, who
owns the Albany TtnCs, has been invited
to become the editor-in-chief of the paper,
and will probably accept the position
The star will perhaps be able to shine
after the sun has gone down.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The Puritan, having proved herself the
best call around" American yacht, is to
have the honor of contesting the cham
pionship with the English "Genesta."
The race will probably be the most eXcit-
ing in the history of yachting, since the
America beat the Englishmen on their
own waters, and will attract the attention
of lovers of aquatic sports all over the
world. 1t is not much over II hundred
years since our English cousins were en-
gagged in u more serious sort of contest
with the Puritan
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The sudden death by smallpox, of so
prominent a man as Sir Francis HinCks,
makes decided sensation in Canada. He
has held many official positions of high
trust, both III Canada and in the smaller
colonies of which he was governor. lie
was selected by the Earl of Elgin to ac-
company him, as representative of Can
ada, in negotiating the famous reciprocity
treaty with the United States in 1854.
Only an hour before he died he was put on
committee to arrange for public ban
Duet to Hon. Thomas White, the new
Canadian minister of the interior. He
was - years old, and died full of honors.'
The Caroline islands, over which Ger
many and Spain are getting up quarrel
are group of two or three hundred small
islands forming II part of Polynesia. Spain
claims them by virtue of original discovery.
Germany claims them on the score of occu-
pancy, there being some fifteen German
settlements on them, while Spain has no
colony there. Ten years ago England and
Germany presented a joint note to Spain
declining to recognize the latters claim to
the islands. Now Bismarck proposes to
formally establish Germany's claim. But
he may wait a little to allow King Alfonso
to get over his fit of the shivers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

Mr.. Barbiere, the maligner of President
Lincoln, has resigned the chief clerkship
of the United States pension agency at
Philadelphia, to which he was appointed
by Pension Agent Davis. Whether he
stepped out of his own accord or whether
certain forcible hints were conveyed to
the eX-rebel by his superiors, will prob
ably never be known. 1t is pretty safe to
assume, however, that at best he made a
virtue of necessity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The difference between a cyclone and a
tornado is explained by Lieut.. Finley of
the United States signal corps, to be that
cyclones are ocean storms moving land
ward, while tornadoes are land storms,
although they sometimes pass out to sea a
considerable distance. The cyclone is Il
tropical product and is unknown in sum
mer, while the tornado comes from cool
regions and is most destructive in the
warmest weather. The cyclone has great
breadth, while the track of the tornado is
narrow, and nothing but adamant can re
sist its destructive power.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

After several convulsive attempts, New
Hampshire has finally succeeded in shali-
ing off its legislature, whose final adjourn
ment is announced for Saturday morn
ing We congratulate our next door neigh
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

One of the wittiest, and most truthful
comments on women's poetry is made by
Miss Kate Sanborn. "The moment Pega-
sus feels Il side saddle" she says, che be
gins to face toward graveyard"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

There is one redeeming feature about
the small poX in Montreal-it will render
the funds of good many banks safe un-
til the plague is over.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The camp meeting season is at its height,
and all over the country the "templed
groves" and the shores of our beautiful
inland lakes are dotted with the canvas
and the cottage of the worshipper and the
refOrmer. Such of these meetings as com
bine worthy object with careful and
proper management, cannot help having
benelicent effect upon the people, They
are at once mice" and the opposite of
"naughty -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The New Hampshire legislature has
passed a law establishing the town system
of schools. One of these years Vermont
will follow this excellent example.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

What would the Pilgrim Fathers have
said could they have ioreseen the wicked
ness and social decentralization which pre-
walls Fancy IL Plymouth Rock Puritan
contemplating Il condition of society, in
which the absorbing matters of public in
terest are national smuggling match in
Cincinnati Il ministerial scandal in Bos-
ton, and Il murderer lionized in ST
Louis. 1t would probably make them wish
that Columbus had never crossed the
ocean blue" or that the Mayilower had
gone down in mid-ocean.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The remains of Sir Francis Ijncks, eX-
cabinet minister, who died Tuesday night
of small poX, were buried within twelve
hours During his illness the doctor
would allow no one to go near him. The
disease being of a malignant type, no I'M
dertaker could be found in the city to per-
form the last duties, and the only person
present at the burial was his son.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

Secretary of the Navy Whitney has
scratched his head 50 vigorously of late
that he is in danger of becoming totally
bald. Having recently issued AN order
that all naval officers must perform their
share of sea duty, he finds that there are not
vessels enough in the navy to accommo-
date the officers now on land. The navy
department will probably be obliged to
buy fleet OF rOW-bOatS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28
Mr.. Curtis ana Civil Service Reform

Mr.. Curtis ana Civil Service Reform
y year ago Mr. George William Curtis
described the Democracy as hungry and
thirsty party attempting to sneak back to
power as u conspiracy for plumber and
spells. OF course that is not a civil ser
vice reform party Yet Mr.. Curtis. who
considers civil service reform the main is
sue, went over to the Democracy and gave
them all the help he could. OF course he
has tried to Justify his course to himself
and his friends, and in his Newport ad-
dress before the Civil Service Association.
he by special pleading and much msstate-
ment of facts and omission of many essen
tial facts endeavored to show that the two
great parties stand about alike on the is
sue of the civil service. That he was not
entirely candid in this is indicated by an
article in last weeks HurpcrS IFcckIU
reviewing the votes and action of the two
parties on civil service reform These facts
and figures, as he is obliged to admit,
show "a strong Republican sentiment for
reform and they also show "lCSS interest
in reform in the Democratic party" This
is, rs every intelligent and fair minded
man must admit. mild statement of the
truth. The Republicans have done what
ever has been honestly and conscientiously
done for civil service reform in this coun-
try The New York Democracy have
made just enough professions and prom
ises on the subject to win the support Of
the independent Republicans Having
got their votes, and carried the elections
with their aid, they give civil service re-
form the cold shoulder where they dare
do nothing more, and black eye where
ever they feel secure enough to do as they
please. 1t is the New York Times, Mr..
Curtis's ally and supporter, that within a
week past has been rallying the Civil Ser
vice Association to renewed activity in
view of the existing necessity of defend
ing what has been accomplished against
the assaults of Democratic enemies in Of
flee and out
The Times thus acknowledges, as every
honest friend of civil service must ac-
knowledge, that the danger to civil ser
vice reform lies in the assaults of its
Democratic enemies. This is not all. If
anything is saved for civil service reform,
it will be saved by the Republican major
ity of the United States Senate. Unless
that majority stands firmly by the Repub-
lican position on this subject, all that has
been accomplished for civil service reform
goes by the board. There will not he left
Il vestlge of pretenCe of conformity to
it on the part of the administration, when
its term is half gone: and even if the Re
publican party should return to power
the work of reform will have to he begun
from the beginning, with perhaps less
hope than ever that the principles which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

1t is amusing to hear the reiterated
statement from the Democratic press that
president Cleveland is proceeding eau
tiously and with prudence He is eXer-
cising the caution and prudence of bull
in china shop.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The Marine hospital authorities at
Washington have requested the Secretary
of State to ascertain from our consular
representatives in Canada the exact con
dition of affairs as regards the spread of
small poX in Montreal, and what grounds
there are for apprehension that the dis
ease will be introduced into this country.
1t is quite likely that some special precau-
tiOns will be taken to guard against the
spread of the disease into this State and
others on the Canadian border.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The Boston Post alIirms that the Demo
Gratis are not hungry" They only act as
though they were afraid they might be-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The long-eXpected revival of business
may be said to have fairly begun Brdd-
StrtCtS correspondents report Il brighter
and constantly Frightening outlook all
over the country. More confidence is be
ing felt than at any time since last fall.
Now that the reaction has fairly set in, we
may confidently look for speedy return
of commercial prosperity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The Minneapolis Tribunc suggests that
if the people of New York would give one
half of the money they made on the day
of the Grant funeral for Il monument to
the General they would Guido the world
on monument. This is a home thrust.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

1t is said that the MormOns are perfect
ing title to 100000 acres of land in the
State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and that the
Mexicars are Offering every inducement
to secure Il Mormon colony. Fertile land
is cheap and in Mexico Il Mormon can
have all the wives he wants. If they
would all 90 there, it would be 80 much
the better for Utah and the United States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The Ohio Democratic platform is candid
on one question at least-that of the liquor
traffic. 1t eXtos the efforts of the Demo
cratic minority in the last legislature "in
favor OF licensing the traffic in ntOXicat-
ing liquors. and pledges the party I'M
equivocally to more efforts in the same di
rectiun. This is an honest bid for the sup
port of the liquor interests, and will cc-
ment the long time alliance between
Democracy and WhiskeN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

Mr.. Evarts, according to II current news
paper report, has declared that he could
not, under any circumstances, consent to
be Republican candidate for governor of
New York, nor would he accept II nomi-
nation if it were rendered him. If this is
true, the nomination is likely to lie be
tween President White of Cornell, Levi p.
Morton, Joseph w. DrcXel and Col. Can
non. But perhaps Mr.. Evarts will recon
slider the matter. Mr. DcpeW has gone to
see him, at Windsor, and may possibly pre-
sent the case to him in such light u.s. to
secure his consent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28
mhe Rres - ress.

BURLINGTON, FRIDAY, AUG. IS. 1883.
PUBLISHED. BY
THE FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION,
&. G. BENEDICT, Editor.
Terms--S@.OO IA year, always in advance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

The government of this country viii be
represented at the International Copy
right conference, to meet at Berne, Swift
erland, September :. Until, however.
Congress has settled the question of inter
national copyright, now pending in that
body, it will he impossible for our repre-
sentative to enter into amy international
agreement, or even to express Il definite
intention on the part of this country 1t
is to be hoped that the question will be
settled ut the next session of Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-28

Saratoga letters say that the hotel season
there has not been profitable one. The
hotels lost money uutil after the Grant
funeral Since that time the leading
hotels have done fairly well, but most of
them must close the season with a positive
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-19
NEW CARLISLE.

NEw CARLISLE, Oct. l9.--"Good tidings
day" WAS observed by the N. +. congregation
10 a very appropriate manner yesterday. Re
sponsiye readings, songs, and an address by
DR.. Van Cieve, their pastor, composed most OF
tue programme Ia his address the doctor
made an earnes, appeal TO his congregation
tor a contribution in behalf of the "TraCt
society" aud other domestic charities He
stated the duty Of his congregation in regard
to this matter in plain and simple terms.
While he spoke earnestly and positively on
the subject, he shOwed tenderness and kind
ness as a father TO needless children 1t
had its contemplated effect for, after the
address, very handsome collection
was lifted for the desired fund -
During these warm evenings the sub rosa
con versatiOus with their attendant CeremO-
MES At the front gate and door, may be
plainly heard even by the most casual audi
tor.-The New Carlisle F. i A. NJ. lodge is
in a hourishng condition now. number
of the best young men in this section are
uniting --Our postmaster, !. j. Merands
made flying trip TO Indiana last week. He
He has farm there which attracts his atten-
ton and needs his presence. His efficient ss-
| sistant, however, carries on the work OF the
po.toffice most creditably in his absence
lhttt gOOl uNtllluks nie p"iuiuk u'i' NV
and another is to be begun soOn.--
| The funeral services OF Mrs. Baylock were
| held in the N. 4. church yesterday, con-
Quoted by Rev. Dudley, pastor OF the NJ t..
church Brandt. o. she died OF typhoid fever.
| II is remarkable that so many cases OF this
| dread d sesse occur in the same community
| aud are OILY confined to the one section, a
certain ridge west OF here. The cases all
seem to be severe, but this is the FIRST one that
resulted fatally. There seems to be about
| twenty cases OF It'll. H. Daily has gone
to Michigan to make delivery OF fruit trees
which he sold there during the summer.---
Smith h Son are shipping fruit trees
| from here at the rate OF about five carloads
per day. The packing season is about halt over.
Any one who desires TO invest money in
something that will pay, should build a
| building here suitable tor hotel II is con-
| fiently believed that an investment Ct that
kind here would pay ten per cent. net on the
investment, and tron indications the value OF
the properly would, after built, far exceed
the cost as dwellings that cost I 900 have
readily sold TOR s. 900 and S2,50O.---It is
unfortunate for the owner OF a turnip patch
to have 1t near our new school house
Whole crowds going to see thc house last
Sunday luuched on turnip'. So you see i,
is not alone the school urchin With his keen
appetite that bounds the teuce into turniI
patch, but also common people.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-19
GOSD8 SUIks.

Sabbath morning Rev. c. J. Burkert,
ing a sermon preparatory TO the communion
service next Sabbath. In the evening his
sermon was upon the well known admOntion
Of solomon to the young, "ReT.mber now
thy creator, in the days Of thy youth" &c.
The Sabbath was such a delightful day
that great number Of people were pleasure
riding, visiting friends, viewing the new
bosIevsrd, AMI enjoying the delightful au-
tumn sunshine.
Mrs S. W. McCorkl., of Greenyille,
spent Sabbath here among old friends.
A sister of Mrs G. j. Burkert, from Ger
msntown, is visiting here.
Next Sabbath will be quarterly meeting
and communion service. The presiding e.
der, Rev. J. w. Kiloourn, will also preach on
Friday evening next.
obediah Edge and wife, parents of Mrs
Joseph Kelley, arrived on Saturday from
Kentou, where they have been visiting fol
sot1N months.
The followers OF Gov. Hoadly are around
| paying of their little bets. OF course it i,
sad, but cant De helped this year.
Miss Matte Conoyer, OF Warren county, il
visiting friends here.
A. II. Tsvenner, our enterprising butcher
is running a branch meat store in Soutt
| Charleston.
A case OF spontaneous combustion occurred
on Saturday evening, soon after the Champion
shop closed. A bright light was discovered
in the brick building used as paint store
room, and one apartment to hang the pain
cloths in. From this room a strong smell o
burning paint was noticed, and soon after tn
room was Int up, when il Was discovered tina
a suit OF painters clothes had taken FIRE an
/ the flames were making rapid headwsy.
number Of men were near and put it ou
promptly without the aid OF our fire depsr'
meDt.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-19
- Lost

The following criticism upon Lost the
new play which is to be presented here Oct.
q and %, is clipped from the indianapolis
Sentinel
There was very large audience at the Grand
last night, and enthusiasm almost abounded, the
attraction being the new play, Lost II proved
to be a melodrsms Of very strong intefest, 50
strong indeed, that the people In front seemed To
have lost sight Of the fact that they we're in the
atcr look ing At play, instead of witnessing STIR
ring incidents In real life. The climrNes Of eaCh
act we're vuciierousy spplauded, and tue hne
scenic display and mechanical effects brought
forth like en- nuNastic demonstrations. " Lost J..
somewhat sensational, but not unnaturally so
| IKE in many other melodramAs. The story l'
| originally and capitally worked out and the in
terest is not allowed TO dag from the rise OF The
curtain on the first act tu its sl on the last Inc
| scenery is especially fne, and the avalanche scent
is one Of the most realistic effects put upon astds
| here Tor years lhe company has evidently been
| selected bya person who Kept in view require
| Iuents oI IA vari US characterization, and the!
| give An even and smooth performance oil I'M
| MI
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-19

Elisha A. Steeleman, one OF Sprngheld's
Oldest citizens, died Sunday morning at
O'Clock at the re.deuce Of his son-In-law, D..
F. P.den 81 East Pleasant street. The de-
ceased was born IN 1916, 10 New Jersey, and
moved to Springfield in 1921, with his pa
rents. He has always lived here since that
date, and WAS well and favorably known by
almost all OF the older residents Of the city
and county. He leaves a family of four sons
and two daughters The deceased had been .
subscriber of the old REPUBLIC since its first
issue up to the time of Its connection with
the GLoss, when he renewed his subscription
The funeral was held this afternoon At two
o'clock, from SO East Pleasant street.