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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
NUMBER 46
NEWSPAPERS AND RELIGION.
Rev. Washington Gladden's Remarks at
the Congress of Churches

HARTFORD. Conn, May 12.-At the even
ing session of the congress of churches
Rev. Washington GLADDEN. speaking on
the Attitude of the secular press in
America toward religion said that the at
titude of the average American editor to-
ward religion is one of calm superiority
1t is not the only topic he handles with
the air of mastery. Art, philosophy, med
icine, law, political science, social ecomo-
my, he understands just as well as he
does religion. There are exceptions, but
the typical journalist is nothing if infalli-
BILE. "The daily papers which do not give
portion of their space to religious news"
he said, "fail to survive" "There are"
he asserted, few daily journals in the
country by which editorial comment and
criticism on current religious events are
intelligently made"
He appealed to the newspapers to give
still more attention to religious news An
other result to be desired is that the news
paper may rise above its present business
of infllcting public opinion and take
| the leadership of it, attaining prophetic
functions and dignity Clear conviction
and brave utterance are now needed. The
| influence of the cOunting-rOOm upon the
editorial utterances is far too apparent
| 1t is not often successfully resisted. News
| papers GENERALLY are owned by men whose
| principal purpose is to make money out of
them herein is their weakness as instru
ments of righteousness.
If the press is ever given the force which
the pulpit certainly has possessed and has
not wholly lost it will only be when its
utterances are directed toward some high
er end than pecuniary profit and shaped
by some other force than public opinion.
! The press can never be of itself Il rejuv, n
ating power, save as it possesses faith
that it can fight for and face a frowning
world and waning subscription list. 1t is
greatly to be desired that the secular press
Of America should continue to maintain a
friendly attitude toward religion, but it is
far more important that it should have a
religion of its own
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
SMALLPOX in Montreal.

Montreal dispatches say that there are
thirty cases of smallpox in the city hos
pital in Montreal, some of which are likely
to be fatal DR.. Bessey, the public vac
cinnator, who was called to account be
cause twenty-one out of twenty-four pa
tients he had vaccinated took erysipelas
has resigned. DR. Kingston, one of the
most prominent Montreal physicians ad
vises the Board of Health that there is
such n liability 70 erysipelas ON the most
tritiing cutaneous irritation, due to the
crude condition of the atmosphere that he
considered it advisable To Vaccnate only
Il few persons at "A time, and only to vac
cinate children in perfect health, and, if
possible, to suspend vaccination for few
days until the atmosphere has improved.
MONTREAL, May l3,-SiX new cases of
small poX We're discovered to-day and re-
moved to the hospital. The hospital is
full and the health officer is said to he
neglecting it, The mayor threatens his
Suspension.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
April Losses by Fire.

The New York DdilB C0mmcrcidt But
letim estimates the aggregate loss by fire
in the United States and Canada during
the month of April AT t7,T50,O0, 1t gives
a list compiled from its own files of 1913
April fires where the reputed loss by each
was $4,000 and upward, including thir,
teen fires which destroyed property valued
months fire waste II says: "As the usual
fire loss in April for ten years has been
less than &, ,00O, 900, it will be seen that his
scourge of fire has inflicted itself upon the
country to degree that is out of proper
tion to the increased value of property,
and is becoming alarming enough to re-
quire attention from all property own
ers'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
AN ACT OF HEROISM.
Two Daughters Imperil their Lives in an
Attempt to Save their Father.

PITTsBUEG, Pa, May l2.-Iesterday a
valuable tract of timber land in Fulton
county caught fire, and William Hess, Il
farmer, fought the flames single-handed
for several hours, Becoming exhausted
Mr.. Hess fell to the ground unconscious.
Two of his daughters, Annie and Lizzie,
became alarmed ut his absence and in
searching for him found him lying where
which were approaching at a fearful rate
of speed. Hastily picking up their father
they hurried to "A place of safety, but in
doing so their clothing became ignited
and before tue flames could be eXtin-
guished they were so terribly burned that
their recovery is doubtful, Mr.. Hess can
not live.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
FORCED TO QUIT WORK.
Illinois strikers Compel Mills to Shut
Down Violence Used.

EAU CLAIR, Wis, May l2.-Fifty men
who were laying pipes for the water works
this morning were overpowered by IA crowd
of 2OO laborers and forced to quit work,
The crowd marched to the Pioneer and
also the sherman Saw-mills and forced
them to shut down. Some violence was
used. All the other saw mills shut down
before the strikers arrived except one.
The demand of the water work 5 strikers
is for 81 80 day. The saw mill employees
made no demand, but were forced by the
strikers to suspend work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

BoNHAM, Tex, May l2.-Sheriff Rags
dale of this county was killed yesterday
afternoon, nine miles south of here, while
attempting to arrest sam and Eli Dyer
and other desperadoes. Sheriff Buchanon
was also seriously injured One of the
desperadOes was killed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
Two More Deaths at Plymouth.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May 1.-Two more
deaths have occurred at Plymouth since
last night. No new cases are announced
tonight. The hospital was opened this
afternoon and ambulances were seen in
all parts of the town gathering up desti-
tute patieuts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

Stockholders VIII Receive a Dividend of
40 per Cent.

BOsToN, May 13.-Receiver Price is here
to-day for the purpose of making prepara-
tions for the payment of a dividend of As
per cent to those stockholders of the ruin
ed First National bank of Bratt!eboro, Vt,
who paid the assessment of 25 per cent
levied by the receiver soon after the fail
ure of the bank to pay the creditors. This
is the first dividend to be paid the stock
holders and it will amount to nearly one
half of the assessment collected. The
amount in the treasury at Washington to
the credit of the bank is about $50, 900,
while the total sum realized from the as
sessments of the bank holders was S64 900
or about So per cent of the full amount
levied. Another dividend is expected
from the asSignees of Waite'S insolvent
estate as soon a. "A decision is given by the
supreme Court in an appeal from adjudge-
ment obtained by the bank against Waite's
estate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

The following figures taken from the
Chicago board of trades weekly state
ment shows the condition of the visible
supply of grain in the United States and
Canada on Saturday, May Q. and the in
crease or decrease over the preceding
week; Wheat, l,S32 SIS bushels de
crease sci $50 corn. 6,639, PIG, decrease,
.10l .426 oats ,S64 ,9O1, decrease, 247, ,937 !;
rye, 24S Cos, decrease, 29,l43 barley 2SS,
2l5, decase l39, SOB
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

AUSTIN, Tex, May 13,-The adjutant
general is in receipt of information that
600 head of cattle purchased in South
Texas by Abner Taylor & Co., and now en-
route to their DOllan county ranch, have
been stopped at Harold by North Texas
cattlemen and forbidden to proceed furth-
er. Those having the cattle in charge ap
piled to company of rangers located near
Harold for protection, alleging that arm
ed men would resist their passage through
the country. The rangers telegraphed the
Acknowledgement for instructions to-
day and We're ordered to respond promptly
to any call made upon them by the civil
authorities If they refuse or fail the
government will invoke the military pow
er of the State. BloodShed and trouble
are anticipated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

Los ANGELES, Cal. May 13-Gen.
Sheridans injuries from the upsetting of
his carriage, Monday, are proving more Sc
rious than at first supposed. He has been
obliged to rest at Santa Monica all day.
Nothing of a dangerous character howev
err is anticinated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
Gen. Grant Worse.

NEW YORK, May l3-The pain in Gen
eral Grants throat increased so much that
he was obliged to discontinue work on his
book this afternoon. The doctors unani-
mously agree that the cancer is making
very marked progress DIR, Douglas Will
probably remain all night. The General
is much worse.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
Tunbridge.

Six West Randolph fellows came here
sunday afternoon, and going to a house
of ill repute, filled the proprietor and
themselves with rum they continued their
orgies into the night, when Hon. ID. f,
Chapman entered the house, and drove out
the West Randolph gang and Charles
Howe, an eX States prison convict. Com
plants have been made and it is thought
the offending parties will be taught les
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
Lincoln.

People who contribute for missionary
purposes, will be interested to learn that
District No 10 in this town voted at n
special meeting, May 4, to rescind the vote
to build new schoolhouse, taken at the
annual meeting, They also refused to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

The Decoration day address will be made
by Frank G., Partridge, assistant manager
of the Producers Marble company of Rut-
land The exercises will be under the di-
rection of Needham Post No. o. e. A. X.
Middlebury Cornet band will furnish the
martial music. H j. Nichols, who has
been here the past three years ms agent
for the Iron Manufacturing company, left
here last Saturday and returned to his
home in Burlington. The day before he
went away the boomers in the forge pre-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30
HE LAWS DELAY.

Since the report OF DAVID DUDLEY
FIELD and JuDoE DILLON before the
last annual meeting of the American
Bar association, on the dilatorintss In
the courts and tho consequent as.
founding accumulation of unfinished
businoas, tho subject OF "tho laws de-
lsyn has boon receiving widespread
attention and extensive comment. The
evil complained OF Is not now one,
nor one that has escaped criticism
herotoiorei but tue special attention
given IL by tho Bar association and tho
report from two such eminent jurists
as FIELD aud DILLON, have quickenod
discussion.
Tho evil has been growing ono con.
slantly, until the dookoti from Maine
TO California, IN both State aud
Federal courts, have become crowded
with old cases, some OF them reaching
almost the unenvlablo distinction OF
"JARNDYoE against JARNDYcE -
Criminals succeed in postpon-
ing thoIr trials from year 10
year, until witntSsss die, faCss
arc forgotten, and verdict OF aequit-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

THE "Austin Literary Bureau Of
the Galveston News, is lightning
striker. Whom 4. gets left it ia ex.
tremely Geld on the streets OF Austin.
Rather than get loft, that splendid bu.
reau will shoe. right into the bush and
chance hitting its anomy long before
he comes I'm sight. It will set up q
man OF straw and ire away at It, often
just to keep its hand In. And It can
discount old QUIxorE In seeing q
host of foes in a windmill, ora bogus
Interview. The smart Aleck Of the
Globe-DJmocrat manufactured thor
oughly bogus Interview with the land
board, the other day, out OF whole
cloth. Our correspondent promptly
exposed the fake, but the News
Literary Buroaun bit At once,
aud three days after the ex-
pose, sent down a flaming adi-
torial to tho main ofllco on the
"interviews," entitled "Dlshoveled No
tons of the Land Board" IL is said
that when men arc guillotintd, the
heed lives for some time after, and
wiuks aud 1links IN u fearful manner.
Tho ''literary bureau," aforesaid, was
guillotinod by the bogus interview
expose, but true 10 observation, its
head continued TO squirt aud blink
for throo days after the knife fell, To
use the beautiful and touching last
expression OF tho "Disheveled" odito-
rial which cons itutod the last blink
OF tho eyes; "Was there ever such
nOnsensogn
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30
4 Camp-neetiHg ReVlvallst Arrested
for Hsrse Stealing

LAWRENCE, Kan, Aug. 20.-rhe
sheriff returned yesterday from Mis-
souri,, with b. r. Talbot and placed
him in the county jail, for horse steal
ing, committed over year ago, Tai
bot was found in Galloway county
conducting series of pronounced
camp-meetings. He is mulatto, %
years Old and is very intelligent. He
attended tho Methodist Episcopal
university of Baldwin City, this
county, for two years, up to June, 1891,
when he stole team of horses and
sold them in LSwrencsburg, Mis-
souri,. He then stole two horses
there, and, returning, sold them
IN this county. The sheriff
found Talbot holding forth in II col
ored church at Boydsvllle, and was
Obliged to tear him from his cOngrega.
ton, amid great excitement, many of
tho sisters and others tearfuliy b.
seeching the officer not to tRk9 Brother
Talbot away.
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anrNIan

LoNGvGEw, Aug. 29-lSpecial.l-- "A
soo,ion man, named Tom Miller, was
dragged to death just bsyoud Hall
vile, by a freight train. II il thought
he attempted to board the train, that
his foot got caught between the steps,
aud, losing his balance, met his dsath.
Tue position and condition of the body
bears out tho superstition. His dead
body was found where the train had
dropped 10, by the men on the next
train passing.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

To attack tho governor Of tho Stste
on thoroughly bogus interview,
made up for u paper OF extremest h f.
tility TO tho State, and to the Demo-
cratic state administration Of which
that governor is the head, Is bad
enough, but to do 1t three days after
tho expose of the bogus feature, is not
justice, nor fairness, nor enterprise.
The warp OF tho remarkable interview
lay en- the loom OF Republican preju-
dice, aud the shameful shulilos of
shoddy put in tho wool; and yet, re.
speoiability puts ON the Nessus shit,
and seems 20 delight In the apparel.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

The lawn party given ny tho ladies'
of st. Mathews Cathedral, at the resi-.
donco OF Mr.. c. A. Heating, was a
very brilliant affair, both socially and
hnenciallv Notgit standing tnreat-
Uning skies, a largo party gathered q.
Mt Au early hour, upOu the beautiful
lawn, wAith was IN, st iantaatic slly
lighted by Japanese lanterns, as well
"a tho mellow rays of tho moon.
Many cosy tables laden with tooth
some dainlloa, and delicious ioe cream
dotted tho lawn and were well pat
roniEed. Mrs. koatne 10 particularly
happy ~ n hositSs, anu tno host him
self, iimoro grave, is mono tho less
cor0ial. A worry plossaut evening wA-
tho verdict OF al who Hero fortunate
enough TO attend.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

GALVESTON, Aug. 20.-The traffic
managers and general freight agents
Of tho roads composing the
T'NaS Traffic association, were in
ssssiou in this city to-day,
considering and agreeing
upon local tariff rates.
THOR sessions will continue through
tho week, and they expect to act upon
ali the various tariff products
not already agreed upon.
No other important changes
In rates are expected or con-
tomnlated. The new rate on linn
Der goes into effect Tuesday, Sep.
TENDER /, After that date tho
minimum ratio per loo will
be- - cents to points south OF Dallas,
end % IL cents to points north Of
Dallas,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30
NonaEtic Discovery OF LsDg-Lost
sister

CENrRALtA, ILL.,, Aug. 29.-Captain
Jackson Warner, eX-Gommissary at
Libby prison, who now resides here,
gives to the press tho romantic story
OF how mis- tribute to the memory Of
General Grant, published sometime
since, discovered his whereabouts TO
long-lost sister. and also to an old
llmo friend. Captain Warner saws
that about the time of tho commence.
ment OF tho war his sister went with
nor husband, the Rev. II. w.
PflesC, as missionary 10 Africa,
since when brother aud sis
tor have hsd no communication
with one another until the dispatch
disciOsed 20 Mrs. Priest the where
abouts Of her brother. During the war.
the Rev. Dr., G. X. Marshall held a
commission from the Confederacy 20
supervise tho caring for the sick and
wounded soldiers in the State of Mia.
slssippl. The doctor was kind
hearted old gentleman, and between
himself and Uncle Jack there grew a
slrong attachment. The viclssi-
tudes OF war and rsconstIuc-
ton driitsd this Jonathan
aud David apart, and they mourned
cash other as dead. Doctor Marshall
road Uncle Jacks tribute to Gsnernl
Grants memory in The newspapers,
ana Rtraightway wrote him very pa
tneCic letter from Eureks Springs, Ar
KANSAS, where he was sOjOurntng with
an invalid wife. The ex-commisssry
r-iDloed over having been heard by
his sister and old friend.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30
The Waikup pui.oning Case

EMPoRIA, Ks, Aug, 29--Further &C
ton in tho Weikup case has been sus-
pended awaiting the result Of tho ex.
perls' search for evidence of poison In
tho remains. Mrs. WHlkup, in an in
teryiew, expressed confidence in her
ability 10 prove her innocence.
Mrs. Walkup, who up 10 this lime,
has boon kept uudor guard NJ her resi-
dcnce In this city, was taken to-day to
the county Jail and incarcorated IN the
prison provided for women.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30
Corsioana

CoRsIcANA, Aug. 20,-LSpeoial.l l.
Our city is now being flooded with
prohibition and anti-prohibition liter
AZURE, and tho war Is at fever heat.
The machinery OF the now Touring
mills was tested to-day, and every
thing worked smoothly.
Colonel Better on aud wife, of Dallas,
arrived this evening, and will spend
Sunday IN our city. Mrs. Beiterton
leaves tomorrow night for Wootan
Wells, for a couple of wesks'stRy,
a light rain fell this evening.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

GALVESTON must look upon foreign
steamship with tho Same wonder and
delight with which the Small boy
views circus procession. The stoam.
snip, Empress, which reached Calves
ton wh2rves Thursday was the first
vessel of the kind from abroad seon in
Galveston since last year.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

Mr.. CLEVELAND purposely avoided
the selection OF n politician us collector
at Now York, In order that the vast
power OF the custom house might NOT
be be used in elections, but now the
Republican journals have tho moan
efirontry to charge that he In adopting
all kinds OF expedients, under pre-
tense OF reform, 10 use the custom
house patronage this fall Theso Re.
publicans wore for 10 long guilty Of
deception and false protenso and
dirty tricks, thoy are incapable OF the
conception Of honesty. Were GA
ERrnL 10 blow his horn In their day,
they would, accuse him OF trying 20
put up a job on somebody.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

HousroN, Aug. % lSpooIal] "A
ire In town, this afternoon, destroyed
asmall frame building.
Examination of applicants for the
West Point csdotshlp, OF this district,
look place to-day. Three tied, and
were recommended to COngrosselan
Stewart by the examining committee.
A white man named Frank Walsh,
dropped dead yesterday in his board
ing house. Verdict OF tho coroNoris
jury: death from heart disease.n
The Catholic mission will commence
here to-morrow, to last eight days.
SAINTS Fe attaches have not struck
hero vet.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

SEVERAL lthousand unemployed
Esgnsh workingmen want to immi-
CRATE to this country. 1t is always
grauiying to see laboringmen como
into the country, and If they are agri-
cuiturists or general mechanics, the
VESTS good place tor these several
thousand" to strike for. If they are
railroad hands or factory workers, it
would he advisable to read fow of
our daily papers before crossing the
Dig pond without money on their per-
son,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30
an Insnnn MAMA Dead

CINCINNATI, Aug. 29.-John Rosenn
meyer, well-to-do farmer living near
Weisburg, Dearborn county, while in a
condition bordering on delerium ire
mems, yesterday, piled bedding and
furniture on the floor of his room, and
fired It, then mounting chair ON a
table in tho middle OF the room az q
arming himself with n shotgun, babe
defiance TO his imaginary tormentor.
When tho neighbOrs rescued him his
eyes were burned out and was other
wise 80 badly burned that no can not
1--we. The house and contents, worth
$1,000, were destroyed.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30
THE FIRE RECORD.
At Yazoo CITY, Mas.

YA2oo CITY, Aug. 20.-This morning
tho large store OF Holmes Il Co.,
caught fire, and tie flames soon spread
n the adjoining building, owned
and occupied By Craig & Son,
u were destroyed. Loss, $4,000; in
sursnce, $500. Craig IL Sons build
ing and goods vera damaged about
$4,000; insured for $4,000.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30
"A Change OF Fime

BY the Nandalia Line IL Pannsyl =
vania Route occurs today as follows:
LEAVING ST. LOUIS.
Train No, Pat 0;0l n, M, instead OF $500 p. m
Train No. 4 at $500 p. m, instead of7:00 p IN,
Shortening tho time from 81, LOUIS
TO New York one hour on each train.
Take through tickets from starting
point, by the Vsndalie, and you will
have no further trouble.
All trains run solid TO Pittsburgh.
Pullman Hotel Cars aud buffet
Sloepers through 70 New York without
change on al trains.
Ask your ticket agent for now Van
dalia Map and folder.
GEORGE A. KNIGHT
Southwestern Passenger Agent, Dali
las, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30
Msrse Thier sentenced

lNDErENDENoE, Kas., Aug. 20.-John
Brooks, aged 50 years, was sentenced
to two years IN the peuitentiary, in the
criminal court Thursday. Brooks
pleaded guilty to stealing a horse in
Kansas City, and said he had fallen in
with a gang of horse thieves which in
test this state, lowe, and the Indian
Territory, and under their directions
did the work. he is a native of Cay
auga, New York.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

A FARMER OF Texas, after das-
tardly record in immortality, recently
Killed eightpeople, attempted to xiii
HIS wife, and then cut his own throat.
twenty orphans are the reaut OF this
ninIderous eccentriclty, and it is can
9ldiy confessed that Texas still leads
III inc Isl for crime on au extended
scale-lChicsgo Inter Ocean.
lfthe crimes had boon committed in
Chicago, the murderer would DO out
on bail, packing jury fer hia acquit-
tai' La Texas he was ut once hanged
70 the limb OF troe II must DO ICON
fesssd" THAT Texas still heads the list
in furnishing crime.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

The anti-liquor agitation, the camp
meeting and big revival furore, seem
to Indicate that just now great moral
simeon is sweeping over Texas. No
mistake, however, hes, been made in
the selection OF tho field for its opera
tons
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-30

Now don'teveryoody rush to Troupe
because Of tho great gold "find" there.
"Cheap money" out in Cherokee now.
HuEBNER ought to send some of those
"shinera" TO Dallas. Pity he didn't
have fow WAGONS rs well as baskais.