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Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26

The foundry of Call, in France, is ts turn out in time for the exhibition at Antwerp monster cannon, forty two feet long and capable of sending bomb of 1,700 pounds a distance of about nine miles. The price of the cannon will be $100,000.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26

A pea-shelling machine has been in. vented which can do as much work as several hundred women in the same length of time. The machine doesn't stop to talk.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

The annual income of Vanderbilt Is about ten tons of solid gold. That of the average laboring man is about two pounds, out of which he has to live and support his family.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17
OUR CITY GOVERNMENT.
Last Nights Meeting OF the Board of AL
hermen.

An adjourned meeting of the Board of
\ ldcrmen was held Monday, at which
all OF the Aldermen We're present The
street committee to whom was referred
the petition for the tagging and
curbmg of the sidewalks of North
WinoosKi avenue from Pearl to Grant
street, reported in favor of granting the
petition. The report of the committee was
accepted and adopted
The petition of w. * ID. G. Crane for
permission TO erect two story frame
house on the northeast corner of Bank and
Champlaln streets was granted.
y license was granted johnson x Ship
man to run bus line within the city linn
Its, and Louis Lavelle was granted license
to drive passenger wagon within the city
limits.
\ communication was read from the
City Treasurer giving notice that IA loan
of not less than $4,000 would be necessary
to enable the city to meet its expenses un-
til the tax Of 1850 was collected, and Il reso-
luton WAS passed authorizing the treasurer
To borrow not to exceed 10000 TO meet the
accrued and accruing city expenses until
the tax for 1855 he collected.
several licenses were granted after
which petition from +. w Peck to be
permitted to use the fire hvdrant erected
by him at his own expense in his yard for
the purpose of sprinkling the street in
front of his property, was referred to
the water committee.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

There is something di~h"1rtcning In the
popular appetite forHlth. Newspaper dis
closures OF gross immortality are sure TO
und millions of eager and Unsuitable rcud-
cr- and the viler aui more horrible the
disclosures, the more grcrdily doe, the
great public gluat ever the story. London
dispatches say that the street where the
Pan man Gd:cUc Office is located has
been packed from end to end almost con
Stautly since the recent sensational arti-
Giles began to appear. At one time the
pressure of the crowd was so great that
all the lower windows of the G0.otc
building were crushed in. When the
doors of the publication Office We're opened
for the sale of the first edition, Wcdnes-
day afternoon, there was tremendous
rush for the papers, during which women
and boys were knocked down, trOddcn
upon, and in many cases badly injured.
1t is serious question, we think, whether
the publication of degrading matter of
this sort does not do far more harm to
public morals in the end than good The
articles in the gazette may check for Il
time the gross abuses against which they
are directed, but so long as human nature
is what it is, the evil cannot be perma-
nently eradicated and will only receive
accessions in every instance from the class
sure to be debauched by printed dis
closures
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17
The National Banks.

The year 1885 has marked the expiration
of the charters of more than seven hun
dred national banks, representing an
aggregate capital of Sl9S, 100000. For
several reasons, it was considered by
many most inauspicious time for the eX-
piration of the term of existence of these
banks. The great business depression
consequent upon the change of admins
tration, and the difficulty of obtaining
government bonds AS basis for their cir
culation, made it seem probable
that many of them would fail
to secure a renewal of their charters.
But the event has not justified these APP
prehensions. Almost without an evcep-
ton, the charters of the solvent National
banks have been renewed at their eXpira-
ton, and although the list ofeXpired char
tiers has not yet been completed, it is re-
ported that the renewals of the year thus
far represent an aggregate of $40, coo
OF capital The most encouraging fact of
all is that many new charters for National
banks have been issued, so that
even should some of the solvent insti-
buttons expire at the close OF their
terms, the whole number of banks in the
country will be increased rather than di-
minished This hopeful outlook on the
part of our banking institutions cannot
fail to have beneficial effect upon bust
ness enterprises throughout the country
1t shows that there is not only abundant
faith in revival of business prosperity
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17
Concerning strikes.

There are some strikes which deserve
public sympathy, and others which do
not. The strike at Cleveland is one of the
latter class. The proceedings of the riot
ers from the first show that they are
animated principally by the spirit of insub-
ordination and mischief. Their conduct in
violently interrupting work in factor
les where the employees had nothing to
complain of their threats Of violence to
peaceful and well disposed citizens, and
their foolish and criminal act of displaying
the red flag have justly brought down
the censure of the whole country. The
mania for armed resistance to authority
is gaining altogether too strong hold
upon the working classes in our large cities
1t has been encouraged as far as it safely
can be- and the time has now come to
administer a sharp rebuke, Strikers are
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

on the part of the best financial authori-
ties. but that u scarcity of government
bonds is not likely to prove
barrier to the issuing of bank notes
Bankers seem TO have confidence that
some efficient plan will be devised by the
government to substitute some ample
security, in place of government bonds, as
Il basi, of cirCulation
Mr.. lIcwitt's proposal in Congress. that
the first claim upon the assets of banks
be given to the holders of their notes. and
that every stakeholder he made personally
liable for 100 per cent in addition to his
capital stock, is meeting with considerable
favor. Another suggestion is that the
National banks of the country collectively
undertake the guaranty of the bank notes
Of each. Some plan must be devised
sooner or later, in order that the
extinction of the national debt
many not prove the death-blow of
our popular national banking system
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17
College Athletics.

The progress which college athletics are
making, against all opposition, was well
illustrated on Tuesday, when the Cornell
crew returned to Ithaca y. Y, from the
race at Quinsigamond, and were made the
recipients of IL public ovation. President
White made an address of welcome upon
the occasion, and presented the Childs
cup to the crew. Athletic organizations
are now looked upon as representing the
institutions to which they belong Just as
truly us organizations for intellectual i'm
provement, and they certainly embody
more of the esprit dc corps of the institu-
ton than do the latter There is now
hardly college in the.land which does not
recognize and encourage athletics among
the students.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

EX-Gov. Hendee isquoted as saying
that if the Republicans come into power
in lSSS, they will not leave single Dem
ocrat in Office We doubt if Mr. Hendee
ever said just that. Certainly, there
are many Democrats who have held
Federal offices through two or three Re
publican administrations. Cases of the
kind can be shown here in Vermont, and
many more in New York, and at Wash
ington. \ good many Democrats got into
Office in the Southern States under Presi-
dent Hayes and there is no more reason
for anticipating a clean sweep of Demo
cratic office holders if the Republicans
elect the next President, than there has
been in former years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The opinion, largely held, that cholera
is entirely filth disease, which does not
attack these who live amid surroundings
of cleanliness and keep themselves in good
hygienic condition, has been disproved by
the death from this disease of the Countess
Romeral, at Madrid The Countess lived
in one of the best buildings on IA fashion
able street, where the plague had hither-
to not intruded. She was seized, how
ever, on returning from the theatre, with
the most violent type of the disease, and
died within an hour. Her death has
caused great deal of apprehension among
the higher classes in Spain, as it is the
first case of infection among people of
means and position.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17
PERSONAL,

The late Judge l.. \. Williams of Essex,
whose death was chronicled ON Monday,
was wellknown citizen of Chittenden
He held in ls6O-6l the office of
assistant Justice of the County Court.
He was postmaster of Essex, for several
years during the war, Till in 1865 he volun-
Iarily resigned the Office to "A returned
soldier. He represented his town in the
Legislature of 1851, and had held the office
of selectman and other town offices. He
was an honest and worthy man and a
good citizen, and possessed the respect
and confidence of all who knew him. He
had been IN failing health for several
months, and death was welcome release
to him. He leaves widow and Two
daughters. Mrs. O. =. Ray of this city,
and Mrs DR., +. +. Graves of Boscamen,
n II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The fuel of the future, it is pretty safe
to say, will be neither wood nor coal.
These bulky and expensive combustibles
must sooner or later give way to the oils
and gases, which are not only more con
venient for use but are already cheaper in
some quarters than wood or coal. Where
gas is cheap it is rapidly taking the place
of coal for domestic purposes, in warm
weather and the use of petroleum and
other oils for generating steam is becom-
irg more general. The gain in point OF
convenience would recommend the change
even if the expense was slightly greater.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The comparative scarcity of flies this
season has inspired the chronic croaker to
predict the approach of some great pesti-
lence, though why the flies should be alb
sent at such IA juncture is not explained.
The fact is that the present has not been II
good year for flies. 1t has been too dry
and cold, But with the more frequent
showers and sultry weather of midsum-
mer, we may look with confidence for
large accessions to the ranks of these
cheerful friends of the editor and the
housekeeper. If they do not come, we can
all probably stand it for one season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

It is undoubtedly fact that the com
mercial prosperity of the country depends
largely upon the annual cotton crop. The
event of the National Cotton Convention,
at White Sulphur Springs, Va, next week,
is therefore of importance to the entire
nation. improvements in manufacture
and in the utilization of seed are impor-
tant topics which will be discussed at the
convention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The DeSeret NClCS accounts for the re-
cent insulting act of the Mormons to the
United States flag by asserting that they
have been 'denied the rights of man If
one of the rights of man is to Cypress and
degrade women, then they have been
deprived of it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

A Republican federal officer in New
York city, who recently resigned, was ac-
costed by friend, who said to him, "You
have resigned, ! see." eyes" "Well it
reminds me of dog owned once,-the
most knowing animal | ever heard Of He
knew everything. Why,when raised my
foot to kick him, he would walk right out
of the room !" The New York eX-ofiicial
allowed" that there was wisdom in dogs.
But our Vermont federal officials seem to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

June is usually considered the month
most likely to be exempt from destruct-
i've fires of any month in the year, and yet
the losses by fires for the past month in
this country foot up over six and Il half
millions. The extreme atmospheric dryness
probably has had something to do with this
bresult.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

While their brethren are enjoying tour
OF the States, several stay at home MeXi-
can editors have been accommodated with
berth in the penitentiary, for high trea-
son. 1t would not have cost them any
more to dead-head through this country
than to have stayed at home at the eX-
pense of the government but there is nc
accounting for tastes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

Charles Francis Adams, Jr., believes
that the next decade will see but few
great railroads constructed in this country,
He thinks that we have more roads now
than we can support, and that none of
them are making any money. Perhaps
they are not making any money, but
some of them are evidently holding on to
whit they have made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

Bret Harte is no longer American con-
sui at Glasgow. He was absent from the
"post of duty" when duty arrived, in the
shape of the assistant secretary of
State of the United States of America.
one of the most eXasperating things about
this work-a-day world is that Il man must
always be in waiting, whether duty re
quires his services or not.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

been of unusual interest and profit. Many
of the most prominent educators in the
country have been present and have taken
part i'm the discussions which have EN-
braced nearly every topic of special inter
est to teachers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

A London despatch says that the Egyp-
tian government is hard pressed for
money, and is resorting to every available
means to replenish its treasury. In aid of
this object it is granting valuable conces-
Sions to Europe on the most advantageous
terms, in the control of its agricultural
and commercial resources, 1t is stated
that an American syndicate, in which Mr.
w. II. Vanderbilt is interested, comes in
for large share of government favOr,and
has an agent now at Cairo in connection
with "A big tobacco monopoly scheme.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

WAsHLNGToN, d. c., July l3.-Bradley
b. Smalley is here to ask why the offices
in Vermont are not being distributed
more rapdly.-SpCcidl to the Boston Her
ala.
Possibly our versatile and Migratory
townsman found an answer to his question
in the Washington star of the nth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The advance of the cholera is rapid and
sure. 1t is already on the very borders of
France, and great uneasiness is felt at
Paris. Now, if ever, is the time to eXer-
else the greatest vigilence in this country,
to prevent the entrance of the dreaded
plague
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

When the Milwaukee Young Mems
Christian Association asked for $40, 900 with
which to buy lot to put its $500 build
ing on, the subscription list was headed
and seconded by two brewers, who gave
$500 each. But this is not the first time
that Pharisees have stood in public places
and prayed aloud, saying, 80 Lord,
thank thee that | am not as other men
aren
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

A Salt Lake editor "speaks right ont ir
meeting" and states that the recent
demonstration on the Fourth of July in
Salt Lake City was an exhibition of pure
cussedness" designed and promoted by the
Mormon leaders, who saw in it a means of
emphasizing the idea, which is sedulously
cultivated by Them that 1.-THE saints are
martyrs pure cussedness" is strange
disposition for a martyr to cultivate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The friends of Union and Cornell col
leges will be glad that their presidential
questions are practically settled. Rev.
Joseph Z. Duryea goes to Union, and
Prof. Adams of Michigan college goes to
Cornell. Both gentlemen are eminently
fitted for the responsibilities of the posi-
ton, and the institutions which have Sc
cured their services may confidently look
forward to increased prosperity and use
fulness. Prof. Adams, by the way, is a
Vermonter born in Derby.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The Pan Man gazette had some excuse
for publishing the vile details of the gr eat
wrong which it has assailed with such
courage and success. But what possible
excuse can those newspapers have which
are spreading the foreign filth broadcast
over our own country 1t can be only to
crafty prurient curiosity, and increase
their sales, that American journals re-
print the Gu:cttc'S disclosures. And the
newspaper that will do this sort of thing
Is not tit to be received as a daily guest
into any decent mans home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

There is some significance, says the
New York ObScrrcr, in the fact that the
men who carried of the hOuOrs in the
graduating class at Yale this year were
not the athletes, but young men who had
been prominent in the Young Mems
Christian association of the college
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The diary of Louis Riel, the Indian in
surrectionist, which is now being pub
lished, proves conclusively that the writer
is "unhinged."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

General Miles has been ordered to dis
arm the Indians 1t was short-sighted
and foolish policy to furnish them with
arms in the first place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

Its pity that the disclosures of the Pau
MdU GdzCttC were not made before the
substitution of "sheol' for the reading in
the old version.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

Mr.. Talmage says that he goes to
Europe to find Il place where English is
not spoken. He ought to attend II sum
mer school of languages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

Was there ever woman in public life
who was not assailed for unwomanliness
and vulgarity? 1t is the misfortune of
the sex to be evil spoken of in such cir
cumstances, rather than the fault of its
Individual representatives.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

Muscular Christianity proudly enrolls a
new champion, III the person of Bishop
Mcnamara of the Independent Catholic
church of New York, who recently con
victed an impudent disturber on the nose,
tumbled him out of church, and then had
him arrested for assault Preachers don't
pound the desk all their lives for nothing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

beginning to carry Il inIs with high
hand, and it would be we'll for the public
to transfer little Of it, sympathy to the
other side
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

Queen Victoria lets all her children 90
to the theatre The wisdom of this policy
is seen in the case of the Prince of Wales
For further particulars see Pan man
gazette.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

There is it seems, a considerable party
among the Mormons, known as the Jose
phites," which is urging the Latter Day
Saints to abandon the infamous practice
of polygamy. If this should be done, the
problem of Mormonism would be largely
solved. Without polygamy the Mormons
would have the same tolerance as any
other religious sect; and without this
feature, the sect would have no attractions
for many who now join it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

Canada has come oil seCond-best in its
little tariff war with Newfoundland
Newfoundland argued that it isa poor rule
which doesn't work both ways and i'll
this case it did work, to perfection.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The cyclone of Thursday seems to have
b, en- pretty evenly divided over the whole
country. Very few places We're forgotten,
and the thoroughness of the work done,
considering the number of engagements,
was remarkable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

1t is reported that China is preparing for
war on Corea, with Japan as an ally, The
lion 5 tail may wag again vet.