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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

The Rutland HCruld, which is nothing
if not Snappish, thinks it smart to say that
it is no wonder the cOnvicts in the House
of Correction are a hard looking set, since
so many of them come from Burlington.
1t is true that Burlington sends a good
many men to Rutland; and it il also
true that good many of them are not
residents of this city or known to any
body here. Burlington is SO situated a,
to catch more than its share of floating
and criminal population, many Of whom
get into trouble and are credited to Bur
lington because it is here that justice gets
her hand on them. But as long as Rut-
land county exceeds Chittenden county in
the number of its criminals the Hcrdld
can afford to keep quiet Tn re is too
much glass in its own house, for it to
thr ow stones at others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

In the case Of the Holly Manufacturing
company against the city of Nergeunes IL
decree for the orator has just been enter
ed in the United States Court for the dis
trict of Vermont The case involved the
patent of the pumps manufactured hv the
Holly company VINO claimed that their pa
tent had been luumgci ON by the city of
NerGennes when the latter erected their
water works.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

President Porter of Yale in an article in
the NcO Engldndcr, on the corporation
of Yale college, shows that under the
charter "the successors of the original
trustees are compelled to elect rs their
associates and successors clergymen and
residents of Connecticut, one Of whom
must be the PRESIDENT Under this
clause, the younger professors who have
been suggested as candidates for President
Porter's place are ineligible. as are Presi-
dents Gilman, White and Walker, whose
names have been mentioned in connection
with the Office. Professor Dwight, whom
doubtless, President Porter would prefer
to see in the executive chair, appears to
be the only leading candidate eligible to
the presidency.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

y Buffalo man has develop. ii schcu,
which reminds us of Darius Green's. II
idea is to revolutionize transportation l..
means of IA series of biz balloons anchorc,
at intervals across country. They are t,
be connected by wire cable, and on th,
cable is to run car. When the car il
ready to start from balloon No. the lat
ter is given more rope and as it ri>cs
away goes the car on the down grade
toward balloon No. =, which in turn is al
lowed to rise and speed the car toward No.
3. The great advantage Of this scheme is
that it does away with way stations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

College students and seminary girls
have flirted from time immemorlal but
curiously enough when they are both as
ISOLATED IN the same institution they quite
ignore each other. The Cornell annual,
just out, does not allude to the fact that
there are something over fifty reasonably
good looking goods" in the institution.
1t even goes so far as to leave the Sage
building, where the COOS" are principally
educated, out of its admirable illustration
of the college buildings. And yet if the
same girls were about ten miles off in "A
female seminary, the Cornell boys would
be serenading them every other night, and
undergoing incredible hardships and risks
for the sake of conveying Il pound of cara
mels up IA lightning rod to II fourth-story
dormitory windows. Boys will be boys
The curious discovery has been made
that Mr.. Charles Foster of indianapolis
who has taken the oath of Office and sailed
for Europe to enter upon his duties as
consul at Elberfeld, Germany was not a
citizen of the United States at the time he
took his oath, and that it will be necessary
to recall him. When the oath was adj
ministered t. him, Mr.. Foster was asked
the usual question whether or not he wa,
citizen Of the United States. He an
swered that he was But the State de
partment in all such cases requires proof
and Mr., Foster was requested to forwarc
his naturalization papers, They have re
Gently arrived, and from them il appears
that his naturalization dates only from
November I, 1885. He was, therefore, a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

Congressman John w. Stewart said to a
Mail dnd Express reporter in New York,
on Saturday "The Southern and Western
members of Congress are generally in
favor of BANDS bill The President S
well-known attitude will no doubt have
some influence among them, but even then
do not think the bill will be repealed 1t
will be modified and a compromise of some
kind effected The Western people are
fond of cheap money and want plenty of it
at any cost. believe in bi-metallism, but
until France and Germany change their
positions we will have difficulty in coming
to that basis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

We are glad to see that the Sunday
newspaper question is being agitated in
New York city again. 1t has been II long
time since the pulpit or the non-Sunday
press has sand anything on this subject,
and it is encouraging to find that, at
least, public sentiment is capable of being
aroused when the right word is spoken.
DR.. Howard Crosbys pastoral letter
against Sunday newspapers has reused a
vigorous discussion among the pastors
aud the leading journals, which cannot
tail to do good. Some things have already
pcen said which must tend to lessen the
influence and decrease the circulation OF
,unday new spapers in the metropolis.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

There ale, probably, few Democrats Of
tuy political aspirations who would care
g, stand in pOstmastcr-G General Villas :
ues at the present time. The political
Weather bureau reports a storm centre
avclling in his direct on 1t is estimated
at very soon after the assembling of
'unprtss resolutions VIII be introduced,
10Th in the Senate and in The House cen
urng Tie ostmaster- General for his ac-
ton in rclald to the contracts for carry
ng the foreign mails. This Is one of the
most serious mistakes made by the adj
quences are liable to be unpleas ant, tc
one man at least.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

The syndicate Of sensational news man
ufacturers seem to have started II branch
factory i'll Maine, from the appearance of
the story of the young man who was eN,
humcd and brought to life by two physi-
clans Whoever blocks out these little
novels evidently possesses II lively mag
nation, and his stories are almost good
enough t. read. But they ought not to be
printed as news.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

1t is suggested in certain quarters that
one of the first events of the coming SEES
sion of Congress is likely to be the pas
sage by the House of IA bill to repeal the
tenure of office act, and it is assumed that
Senators IIuar, Dawes, Hale, Logan, Con
ger and other Republican Senators who
We're once in favor of the repeal of the
act, will be so now. But circumstances
alter cases and we can see nothing that
indicates that Il majority of the Senate
can now be secured for repeal. That
body has not of late years done much in
the direction Of depriVng itself of power,
and it will hardly begin now, when it is
tration.
The history of party names in this coun-
try presents some curious titles In
Folks administration the "liberal' Demo
Gratis were called "Barnburners," and the
other wing of the party "Hunkcrs' in
1885. The Democrats We're called Loco
focos,' from an incident in Tammany
hall, New York, when the gas having
been turned off, the members went pro
vided with candles and lOcofOco matches.
The Fillmore or straight Wings iOf 1850
were known as Silver GruyS," and the
straight Democrats of ~, rs "Straght-
outs" Later we have seen the "Stalwart"
and "lIalfbreed" in vogue. and now the
"Mugwumps" glory in their name.
"What's in aname :"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20
- - Vt Nv T7T.I' IN y.
Accepted. LAURA \. CHAMBERLAIN.

Accepted LAURA y. CHAMBERLAIN.
Unfortunately the time did not come
when this pink of II husband was ready
to begin to be rs loving and liberal as his
nature permitted him to be 50 Laura sued
for divorce, and got it. The wonder is
that IL woman who would accept such
conditions ever mustered spunk enough to
bring suit against her blue beard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

The American school of classical studies
at Athens, Greece, has just entered upon
the fourth year of its existence, under
most favorable auspices. As is generally
known this institution is practically sup
ported by twelve American colleges. Its
object is to provide the very best advan-
tages for graduates from American col
leges who wish to prosecute their classical
studies abroad free of expense for tuition
The annual contributions have been equal
to the necessary demands of the school,
but the managers send cut request this
year for contributions to fund for il
permanent building to be put up on site
offered by the Greek government a SIM
liar Gift has been made and accepted by
the British classical school at Athens. and
1t Is proposed that the two buildings he
placed "in close proximity" The money
needed by the American school is 81, OOO
of which $4,000 has been already given.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

Commenting upon our reply to the m
dependent, as regards the public spirit of
the faculty of our University, the Boston
Record says: This is following college
traditions. Town and gown ought to
work together on other lines than jealousy
or open hostility, though sometimes there
is a foolish attempt to make the gown the
town boss" We can safely say that such
is not the case in Burlington, at least.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

The Louisville JOurnul has sent letters
to 80 members of Congress, hfty-nue
Democrats and ninety-one Republicans.
The important subjects touched upon are
silver legislation, tariff revision and the
speakership, The question regarding the
tariff ran rs follows: ITO what extent,
in your opinion. would revision of the
tariff and international revenue laws be
desirable at the next session - OF the
iitty-nine Democrats tifty-three favor tariff
agitation, three oppose and three are non
committal. OF the ninety-one Republi-
cans seventy-tive oppose tariff legislation,
four favor it and twelve are non commit
tai. The Democrats are nearly unani-
nous for free-trader Carlisle rs speaker.
As to the question of Il change in the laws
governing silver coinage and certificates,
forty Democrats oppose legislation
and siNtyfour Republicans favor it. Thus
is it shown that the Democracy is the
friend of free-tradc and unlimited silver
coinage,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

Mr., Henri Cernuschi, the foremost of
the b-metallists, says in recent pam
phlet entitled, 1.-The Great Metallic Pow
ers." so long a. the b'-metali.t treaty
proposed in lsNl by the United States, il,
not accepted either by En- | MI or b..
Germany, not one silver iN~f.anc pee
should be coined in France, not one sily
dollar should be coined in the Umj,,
States. In no form, unu,r uu pr .rt>
should silver currency bc il crHotu
neither in France nor in tie Uui',
States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

Let us have peace-but not among the
railroad companies, is the creed of the
great travelling public. \ war of rates
suits the restless American to t. 1t will
be with general regret, therefore, that the
public receives the opinion of Sir Henry
Tyler, president of the Grand Trunk rail
way, that the war of rates among the east
and west lines is gradually drawing to II
close, ITO remain peaceable for long
tiD,n -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

The public labors under the same en-
barrassment, in view of the present double
campaigns in the East, as when trying to
enjoy circus performance in two rings.
1t is hard to properly divide ones atten-
ton between the discomfitures of the
sanguinary King Theebaw and the COM
plcatioms of the Bulgario-Servan affair.
Perhaps, those busy individuals who
withhold their attention from both are to
be enyicd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

Contributions for the relief of the Gal
weston sufferers are pouring in rapidly.
Mans humanity to man only needs an
occasion to assert itself.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

Washington dispatches state that there
will be caucus of the Republican Sena-
tors some time before Congress meets, 20
decide upon the course to be followed
with regard to President Cleveland's APP
pontmeuts. 1t is desirable that there
should be some definite and concerted
plan of action on this point among the
Republican leaders, as the question is an
exceedingly important one, and will form
one of the critical issues Of the coming
session.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

1t is getting to he the custom to quote
the market value Of the Bland dollar from
week to week. This week the silver in
the buzzard is worth - 10 cents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

the time he was sworn not IA citizen of the
United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

\ London despatch says that Lady Jane
Lampson has obtained a divorce from her
husband, Sir Curtis Miranda Lampson.
Sir Curtis Miranda IAmpson was ma
tive NermOnter who accumulated an inn
mcnsc fortune building railroads in Can
ada, went to England to reside, and was
knighted there. As all the papers were
printing obituaries of him, some six
months ago, and there has been no intel
ligence OF his resurrection, it is fair to pre-
sumo there is some mistake about the
matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

VnltpU STUTCS.
The history Of Il Vermont mountain
town is thus epitomizcd; THE early set
tiers cleared NJ good farms, and the chill
dren got rich from them The grandchil-
drcn ran them down, and loaded the
town with debt The next generation
skipped away to the West" And some Of
them are now skipping back.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

The Extraordinary excitement preced-
in" the exc ution of Riel does not seem to
nave eliminated in the riotous and posi-
bly, revolutionary demonstrations which
were expected. The line, however be
tween the English and French population
of the Dominion will be more strongly
drawn than ever. The execution OF Rel
is looked upon by the great majority of
the French population of the provinces as
an act of injustice to the man and of pre-
judice and enmity against the race, ON
the part Of the English. 1t will be likely
to result, at least, in serious political diff
ferences, possibly eliminating in effective
opposition to Sir John Macdonald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

Professor Bouley, co-laborer of NJ. Pas
teuT, is dangerously ill., 1t is to lie hoped
that the eminent germ-theOrist has not
been trying any experiments on his col
league.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

General John Newton in an interesting
address on the recent blowing up of Flood
Rock, before the oxford Club Of Brooklyn
said that besides the advantages to com
merce which those explosions have
brought. that they have rendered the
blockade of the port Of New York by an
enemy's ships very difficult. Two fleets
would now be required, one in the bay and
one in the sound, and in such circum-
stances, a foreign foe might find the task
of keeping the beleagured in proper sub
lection exceedingly arduOus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

London dispatches from Bulgaria state
that " the weather is splendid for the cam
paign" We are glad to hear it a man
can fight to SO much better satisfaction
on n pleasant day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

\ course Of diplomacy seems to be the
best method of developing the literary
spirit. William w. Aston, our late minis
ter to Italy, has just produced an hstori-
cal novel entitled "Nalcntno.' Mr.. AS
tor is quite well Off and the book will
consequently be published.
Statistics show that the average life of
the uboring man in this country is one
third less than that of the professional
man. Reason: The professional man, as Il
rule, gets more recreation than the labor
ing man. 1t is the constant drip that
wears the rock.
The prohibitionists of Onondaga coun-
ty, New York, have expelled II member
from their association on the ground that
he is crank" 1t is strange how per
sistcntly the pot fails to perceive the sim
ilarity Of its complexion to that of the
kettle.
The Galveston fire will hardly ranl;
with the great fires in Chicago Boston,
Troy and Portland for the flames spared
the business portion of the city. But it
was a S9,OOO0OO fire; and ought to teach
the city to build better and provide a
better water supply for fire purposes.
| Two men have recently been found dead
, in New York, each holding newspaper
in hi, hand. In one case the paper was
/ the New York ECcHiug Post and the re
suit surprised nobody. In the other case
the paper is not mentioned but it was
| probably the New York Nation. Doubt
less in each it was "the deadly parellel'
/ that did the work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

Secretaries Whitney and Endicott are
reported to be firmly opposed to any furth-
er Polar expeditions, The administration
evidently does not wish to be responsible
for any more frgid experiences.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

Mr.. Samuel j. ridden is building one of
the largest and most complete COnserva-
tories in the country on his premises at
Graystone. 1t will be supplied with all
kinds OF fruit, so that fruit may be plucked
the year round. Sour grapes, we under
stand, Will not be among the varieties of
fruit to which the sage of Graystone will
turn his attention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

Reports from Sing Sing state that Fcrd-
inand Ward is improving in health and
strength. Possibly he may find that
coarse fare carmel by honest labor agrees
with him better than luxurious living ON
stolen money. If so, it is TO be hoped that
he will try it when he gets out again.
The poor Indian has not only his own
faults and failings to he responsible for,
but is also made the scape goat for others
misdoings. 1t now transpires that some
of the worst crimes alleged to have been
committed by Indians in New Mexico are
really the work Of white men in Indian
disguise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-20

PRODUCED in Il Chicago divorce case last
week
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-08-05
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

are very numerous. In many por-
tons of the county the grass is eaten
clean off and the ground dusty. But
few cattle ranges have escaped the
ravages OF these pests. II is now get
ting TO be a serious matter with most
of the stockmen, and they are all fig
uring to see how they can abate the
deyastations. Our informant said fur
Their that there would not be enough
hay put up this winter to feed the ne
cessary Lumber Of stock horses need
ed to work the ranges this winter. In
many places where an attempt is made
to get hay, mower and rake will
work all day long, and then not cut
enough to I'll an ordinary two-horse
wagon, which picks il up to haul
away. Should the grasshoppers con-
tinue the destruction Of the grass
there will he but little left on the
ranges TO bring the cattle through the
winter. This is quite a bad outlook.
but the facts are not exaggerated in
in the least.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-08-05
Retrospeotive.l

Rev. Father Lindesmith bought the
first lots, S, 8 and 10, block 70, that
were sold by the agent, Judge Bowen,
of the Northern Pacific railroad COM
pany, i'm Miles City, on the Sth day Of
Semptember, 1881. Jacob II. Cooper
bought the last lot, No. Z, block 40, up
to date. The former paid $50 each for
his lots, situated four blocks east of the
centre of business on Main street, now
worth $1,000. while the latter paid
Sl25 for his lot, situated four block.
north Of Main street. This item will
give some idea Of lot values in Mile.
City simply because those lots ar,
worth throughout every part Of the
city north or south Of Main street from
81 900 to SIS according to the distance
from Main, within the limits OF -four
or five blocks.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-08-05
U. 3. Grant Post @. A. II.

The U. S. Grant post Of the Grand
Army of the Republic was mustered
last evening by Comrade ]. II. Ma
comber, assistant mastering officer,
department Of Montana.
The following officers were elected
and installed:
Col. II. c. Webster Post Commander
Sergt. Andrew Bush, Senior Vice
Commander.
John G. Holden, Junior Vice Com
mander.
Abram Hall, Quartermaster.
f. II. Koerper, Surgeon.
F. r. Tyler, Officer of the Day.
Chas. Young, Officer Of the Guard.
Chas. Stadmiller, Adjutant.
Regular meetings of the post will be
held on the first and third Tuesdays
of each month.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-08-05
Denman Thompson and Uncle Josh. :


The return to Boston Of Mr.. Den
ham Thompson was welcomed last
evening by an audience which crowded
the Part Theatre, and was as demon
strative as il was large. No more cor
dial greeting has been accorded TO an
actor this season than that which was
given him on his first entrance upon
the stage, and it was many minutes
before he could proceed with his part.
1t is impossible to say anything new
concerning his Improvisation of the
big-hearted old New Hampshire
farmer, Joshua Whitcomb. That it
has lost none of its popularity was
proved by the applause which re-
warded him in every scene last even
ing. That it has lost none Of the de-
lightful characteristics which first
brought it into favor was evident 10
all in the audience who had seen il in
former years. Mr.. Thompson is moi
an actor afflicted with what Is known
in common parlance as "the bis
head.n He is just as careful in hi
work now as he was at the outset o
his career as star. He does no
"pIay for points," he does not exag
gerate, he has not become mechan
ical. The smallest details Of speed
and action are as carefully attended b
as heretofore, and still have the sem
blance Of spontaueity. His humor ID
as enforced and his pathos is an genu.
inc as when he first appeared here
his audience believes now as ther
that he feels what he expresses, ant
laughs when he laughs and sheds
tears when he weeps. There is only
one Uncle JOSH and Denhsn
Thompson is his exponent.-Bostor
Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-08-05
Arrested.

Last night warrant was sworn ouI
before Judge Staehle by Caroline
Roth against Jacob +. Schmalsle; the
charge being assault. The warrant
was served upon schmalsle by Deputy
Sheriff Greeley, and the hearing set for
2 O'Clock this afternoon; bonds hav-
ing been given In the sum Of $500 for
his appearance at that time. From
what would be learned last night 1t
seems that Schmalsle had ordered the
woman and her l2-year-old daughter
out Of some rooms they bad rented OF
him for non payment Of rent, and
they not going out as quickly as be
thought they should he caught the
daughter by the arm and throat and
attempted TO put her out first and the
mother afterwsrd. The case will be
heard before the probate Judge at the
court house.