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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11
A Lesson in Worldly Philosophy.

"Did you ever notice." inquired
stock-driver, "the close resemblance be-
tween carload of steers and the human
racer Can'tp Well, 1 can. I've
been shipping cattle for thirty years and
I've often thought of it. You see, it is
the business of the steers to hold each
other up-a kind of mutual help asso-
citation, as it were. That's the way men
ought to be. But the internal critters
crowd and hook SO that the first thing
you know one of 'em is down. Just
like the human race. An after they get
one down do they crowd one side an
give him chance to get upP No. stree.
They proceed to walk on him anu
trample him into sausage. That's Just
the way with human nature. - Chicago
IL, raid.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11
A Chinese Newspaper OfIlce.


A reporter of the San Francisco Re.
port gives us glimpse of the interior
of Chinese newspaper Office in that
city:
'The life of a Chinese journalist is
happy one. He is free from care and
thought, and allows all the work of the
establishment to be done by the press
man. The Chinese compositor has not
yet arrived. The Chinese editor, like
the rest of his countrymen, is initiative.
He does not depend upon his brain for
editorials, but translates them from all
the contemporaneous American news.
papers he can get. There is no humor.
GUS department in the Chinese news
paper. The newspaper Office has no ex~
changes scattered over the floor, and in
nearly all other things it differs from the
American establishment. The editorial
roJm is connected by ladder with
hunks on loft above, where the man.
aging editor sleeps, and next to it is,
invariably, a room where an opium
bohh dAd q Oup LCoAIhCs
Evidences of domestic life are about
the place pots, kettles, and dishes
taking up about as much room as the
press. In one instance on Washington
street barber shop is run in the same
apartment with the editorial room, and,
in all cases, no disposition is shown to
elevate the position of the "printer"
above his surroundings. If an editor
finds that journalism does not pay, he
gets job washing dishes or chopping
wood, and he does not think he has de-
scended far, either. The manner of
getting a Chinese newspaper on the
press and printing it is very primitive,
apparently, but serious thought upon
the matter presents the question whether
it would not be more adaptable in the
case of small weekly newspapers than
that by which they are now published.
movable types are not in use in San
Francisco Chinese newspaper offices.
The editor takes American newspapers
to friends, from whom he gets transla-
ton of the matter he needs, and after
getting it written in Chinese in man.
ner satisfactory to him he carefully
writes it upon paper chemically prepared. |
Upon the bed of the press, which is of |
the style that went out of use with the
last century, is ithograph stone.
Upon this the paper is laid until the i'm
A large roller is linked and passed over
the stone after it has been damped with !
a wet sponge, and nothing remains but
to take the impression upon the news
paper to be. The Chinese pressman
prints three papers every five minutes,
five papers in the same time less than |
Benjamin Franklin had record for"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11
Killed the Dog.

The Hartford Couraat says: The fol-
lowing story of the late Judge Munson
is told in letter by John Coursey, of
Ansonia, who says: 81 got bitten by a
large dog belonging to the Wallaces
some time since, and wanted to have it
shot in consequence, but the owners
thought too much of the animal, and
would not comply with my demands. 1
then went up to Judge Munson and told
him the circumstances. Said he, They
must shoot the dog and started to
write letter, during which he smiled
frequently. He directed it to Mr.. Wal
lace, and I paid him two dollars for his
trouble. On my way home along the
railroad track was tempted to open it,
and did so. 1t read as follows: Mr..
Wallace: You will have to be very care
full OF yourself and your dog. This man
is mad and may kill you" Coursey
did not deliver the letter, but attended
personally to killing the dog.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11
The Following is Partial List of my
OFFERINGS OF REAL ESTATE

dwelling barns Sheds etc., suitably
ge pasture TIMBER apple running
formerly
within onetid me soil strong
garded worth 900 selling Will sell down,
per yea.
buildings good water good price
balance so year.
5-Acre village laboring man
who wishes his vegetables; down.
balance so
village goe buildings new
good price down, per year.
Of just Hyde vHlage-a choice desirable
price $50 per acre by
VIII sell part Oh ALL
enterpring
industrious young 200 dollars put into land and labor
furnish timber lumber, brick nails
m payment
made s5 semi annual payments Land in parcels two
favorable those land with
Price of lots, $75 800, $125 and $3.50 each.
Hyde village
Block rented for five at two hundred dollars but
raemens 9ssF % @ 4 r. aEs the lease vacated desired Price
e.
Sixty not sub
iec TAXATION my equity
for s never saw the lot but am informed that it within two miles
sWm bad
for desiring logging s25 in
two years. two dollars reserved until paid
One Timber lying
mill
800 down. @ Two dollars stumpage reserved till lot is
paid
One Building Belmont within rods of both the Vt
Mass and the Fchburg Wavey Price $4OO1O balance
per yea.
An examination property
o uch below what would ppraise it. but determined
close and relieve at
teS desiring safe and well worth
their examination To parcels
described
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11
They Left.

A gentleman In Germantown, Pa
who was greatly annoyed by colony of
sparrows that had taken up their quarters
in a mass of ivy covering one
side of his house, got rid of them
by a novel expedient. One day he pur-
chased half pound of red pepper. and
going up to the third story, opened the
windows and sifted the pepper down
through the ivy. The alarm of the
sparrows was evinced by the haste with
which they left their hiding places.
Every bird took its departure, and his
premises are now clear of them.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11

My Calf Skin Business is absorbing my capital time and
attention. and having decided to close out all of my other
branches of business well my miscellaneous personal
property and real estate offer for sale all the land own
except that occupied in my business and my dwelling and will
dispose of at very low figures and on easy terms of
payment
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11

A FRAUD.-It is now given out that
the fty-one-million-dollar package of
money at the National Treasury, for a
long time used for the special delecta-
ton of brides, they being allowed to
handle it, is nothing more than pack
age of paper carefully tied up and pre-
served. A man who would cheat poor
bride is mesu enough to do anything.
Turn the rascal out
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11

DIaGING.-A Western paper says:-f
some able-bodied subscriber who has no
money but is willing to work will Call at
this office. We will give him chance to
dig out our road tax.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11
LIFE, DEATH AND ETERNITY

And what is Life2 pray you tell;
A sluggard's paradise,
Where fools and idlers flourish well
And troubled winds ne'er rise?
All, no, my child A battlefield
Where each must take side;
And midst the strife sabre WELD
And to the vanguard ride.
Then what is Death? beg you tell;
A pail, shroud, bier,
A saddened dirge, a funeral kneu
And friends who watch and fear
Ah, no, my child 'Tis but night
OF quiet peaceful sleep
When morning brings the golden light,
Sad watchers cease to keep.
Eternity Say, what is it7
A cold and darkened tomb,
Where hope is vain and hopers sit
And wait long years their doom2
All, no, my child One common breath
VIII watt you to its shore
There sickness, sorrow, pain and death
Are felt and feared no more.
WILL s. MONROE
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11

The average maple-sugar crop of Ver-
mont is about 100000 of pounds.
This ye the crop will reach 100000
of pounds.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11

In London the clergymen pray for the
editors,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11

NOTHING is impossible to him who
wiIls-except the having of the proyis-
sion of his will carried out.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-06-11
CARROLL S. PAGE.

Hyde Park, Vt, Feb 2, 1885.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
Leased Indian Lands.

THE INVESTIGATION BEGUN BY THE SENATE CON-
MITTEE.
The Senate Indian affairs committee to-day be-
gun the investigation OF the leases OF Indian lands
for grazing purposes, which was ordered BY the
Vest resolution. The nrst witness examined
was Mr. John ". Scott, government agent OF
the Pawnee, Ponca, NeZ Perces and other Indians
He described the various leases OF lands belonging
to those tribes, and said that he had never heard OF
any complaint among the Indians OF the leases or
objections to them The witness said that recently
q paper, called the Council Fire, which circulates
among the Indians, had some articles to the eject
that The pay for the lands were not enough and
some OF the Indians had said they ought 10 get
four, f1ve or SIX cents an acre. That was al! Wit
ness had ever heard In the nature OF complaint
NJ Scott stated that when he took the agency re
found That the leases were being agitated and were
partially consummated, and he took it for granted
tnat the system had the approval or assent of the
Interior department: He mad never received any
leases, nor had he reported the leases made to the
department. Recently he received an Official cir
cular to the effect that Indian traders must NOT be
permitted to use their influence for the makinr of
leases The witness testified that the leases on his
reservation were obtained by fair means so far as
he knew. he regarded 1t as his duty to prot cct the
Indians, and he makes 1t a point to be present at
the semi-annual payments, as under the terms the
lessees pay every six months He knew Of no Indian
who had received any money in connection with
leases except his due share Of the regular semi
annual payment.
Mr.. John O. Tufts, agent OF the five civ,l,zed
tribes was called to the witness chair He INV
nothing officially about the lease OF Cherokee la nds
but unofficially knew that the "Cherokee stIinn
was leased TO an association for 100000 q wear
This land was portion OF the original Cherokee
reservation, but 1t had been conditionalIy relin
Qushed TO the government for the location of other
Indian tribes, to be paid for fast as 1t was 50
taken up. Witness had heard rumors OF irregular
payments OF money to secure the lease, and had
tried TO trace the matter TO its source, but the
ruElor seemed TO have no foundation. Witness
thought the price paid Was fair one at the time
th= lease was executed. Witness had never heard
the right OF the CherOkees to make this lease ques
toned. The committee, aJ noon. took a recess
until this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
No Duel After All.

THE MARYLAND EDITORS AT PEACE AaA1N-AN
APOLOGY FROM MR.. PosEY.
There will be no duel between editors F. NJ.
Cox and Adrian Posey, OF Port Tobacco, Md, as
was feared yesterday. Mr.. Cox, as Stated in TIE
STAR, was in the city yesterday with his friend,
Capt VIM. F. Dement,. MI Cox, 1t is stated. was
ready TO proceed at once TO the historic Gueling
ground at Bladensburg, but Mr. Posey did not
appear. Later In the evening 1t became known
that the duel was declared of. Capt. Dement,
stated that Posey had sent written apology for
his conduct by his Junior partner and that ne was
TO publish ii in the next issue OF both papers MI
Cox and his friend will home this afternoon
Detectives Raft and Block remained around the
ST. James hotel for several hours last night, but
finally became satisfied that there no need OF
continuing their vigil, as Mr. COX went to bed WITH
OUT leaving any directions about being called early
A report was started to-day that the fight had
taken place this morning. and the story given out
last night was devised 1Or the purpose OF throwing
the police Off the track. The parties reported 10
have been seen returning from Bladensburs, Mr..
Cox having his arm baldaged. Mr.. Cox and mis-
friends. who remained at the St James hotel to-
day, denied this report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
The Case Of Paymastcr Ssmyth.

RE HAS NOT YET RESIGNED.
1t was reported yesterday afternoon that Pay
master Smyth, who suddenly left his station at
Savannah with over 200 in his possession, had
resigned. Upon investigating the matter, however,
it was learned that such was not the case. 1t is
ascertained from good authority that his restgna-
ton. If rendered, wouId be accepted. txe,e is o
discrepancy in his Frances, ana there was no loss
to the government on account OF his recent escg-
pade; but that, unless his resignation is forthcoI-
ing, charges VIII be preferred against him
by the paymaSter general Of the army. Il is
learned that careful investigation OF Major
Smyths accounts does not set entirely at rest the
tent TO abScond. A trial by court-martial. it is
said, might result more disastrCusy to the unror-
tunate paymaster than prompt resignation. Ii is
course cannot be overlooked by the President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
Tho American Exhibition i'm London.
RESPONSE OF THE aTArRs

The governors OF twenty states have written tn
express desire TO cooperate In making the Amer.
lean exhibition, to be held In London in 1895. a
faithful and thorough exposition Of the arts, manu-
factures and products OF the United States MIR. I.
G. Speed, the agent here, has established himself at
1870 New York avenue. He has received very gen.
support OF the resolution, now before Congress.
providing ior an Official participation In the exit
Dation py tne government. With this in view It is
New Orleans 70 London, on public vessel
General Hawley in hts report to Congress In 1879.
credit TO General Charles B. Norton. of Rnsfnn
Mass, now secretary Of the American exhibition
for having originated the idea of celebrating the
one nunoreQtn anniversary OF the declaration OF
independence with an International exnibiIion Mt
Phiiadelphfa AS the originator OF the Centennial
exhiDltlon &C philadelphia In 1876. and the Amer-
can exnioitlon In London In 1885, General Norton
win occupy conspicuous place In the annals Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
Tc1egraphkc Brfess.

The Nevada legislature convened yesterday. ana
decided 10 vote for United States senator on jan
uary l4th.
Ten or twelve passengers were injured IN the
accident 10 the indianapolis, Bloomington, and
wesletn PASSENGER train hear hly. III, yesterday.
OF bloomington, who was fatally crushed.
There Is heavy washout on .he Texas Pacific
railroad at Eagle Ford. Texas ana land slide ao
Red Rock, west OF Colorado city.
An elevated railway is to be CONSTRUCTED betvveen
Kansas City and Wyandotte.
The [. ;. commission 20 Central and South
America touched at Kew West yesterday, en- route
TO Venezuela
the failure OF the old lumber firm OF Henry Cros-
key & Co., or Philadelphia, with labi,ities OF
S4500oo, has created great surprise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
The President and uhe whisky
Question.

SECRETARY NcULLocH DENIES A RuMoR
1t has been reported that the President has takea
a lively interest 10 the whisky question, and has
directed Secretary McCulloch not TO issue any re-
gulations to carry out the recent opinion OF tho
Attorney General on the bonded period question
until the matter Is considered by the cabinet Sec
retary McCulOch said to-day that there is not the
slightest truth in these reports has received
no communication or expression OF opinion from
the President on the subject Regulations are now
bein prepared at the Treasury department. and will
be issued to-day or tomorrow, cover1ag the whole
Oupsfton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
The Even ERrOs.s Failure.
WHAT MAJOR DAVIS SAYS

Major A. Il. s. Davis, who acted here as the
agent OF the arm OF Even Bros, the cotton brokers
OF New York, who recently collapsed, leaving
many persons In this city TO deplore the loss OF
their cash, denies that he In any way was coguiz-
ant OF any ilegitfmate dealings lie was, he said,
as stated In The STAR, induced TO become Even
Bros agent through Representatives made 20 him
by Mrs c. A. Stedefeldt Before taking the agency
he visited New York, inquired about the irm. and
became thoroughly convinced OF their good stand
ing and honesty. He invested his own money and
his wife's money with them Ia good faith, and ID
one OF the heaviest losers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
What Judge LochraMe Has to SAY Re.
RardinG CleYeland,s Cabinet.


CHICAGO, January 6-In an interview yesterday
with Judge o. A. Lochrane, well known as general
counsel for the Pullman Palace Car company, ref
erence was made to the judges recent can upon
Gov. Cleveland. and In answer TO a question the
judge said: 'Gov. Cleveland hasn't decided upon
a single man that anyone knows of. His warnest
fr1end to-day cannot say what he is going 10 do
or course, from my hours interview with him,
can only judge OF his policy. net OF his preferences
But" and Judge Lochrane smiled grizzly and Sig
nificantly, II were TO venture opinion. should
say that don't think there will be any brigadier
generals IN the cabinet"
''fou are reported to have resigned your position
as counsel OF the Pullman company" suggested the
interviewer
In reply Judge Lochrane did not deny the asser.
ton. He explained that he had held the highest
relations with the company, but that he wanted
rest, and that circumstances were such that he did
not need ID continue in the position he had held
which he. however, remarked, was far more lucra-
tive than a cabinet position.
Judge Lochrane made no positive expression OF
lis ambition for the cabinet. but the inference as
stated by the interviewer, is easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06

seven Killed In . Railway Accident.
BuESoe AYES, January A-on Friday evening
and wounding IS persona The Victims were All
well-Snown people Three cars were completely
destroyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
Suffering Canned by the Colo Snnn.

LAwRENcK, KANSAS. January e-The cold weaihe,
mas caused much suffering among the poor classes
In most or the large cities OF this state espiaIly
amoik colored people many OF wnom have recently
come Hom the south aud are destitute In Topeka
there are over 200 people receiving aid OF thes,
500 are colored- IL Is estimated that n the cold
weather continues a month longer at least aOS0
people In Shawnee county VIII be compelled TO ASK
aid u the authorities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06
Gen. lIarney Sued by His Son.

THE FORMERS RECENT MARRIAGE CAUSES THE LAT.
TER TO REGARD HIM as UNFIT TO MANAGE Rrs Es-
TATE OF 81 100000.
ST. LOUIS, NO., January 6.-John B. Harney, son
OF the aged Gen. Harvey, has brought suit In the
circuit court against his father, and petft1oned the
court to appoint receiver for his fathers estate
The generals recent marriage, IL Is stated. has
brought on the trouble. Young Mr. Harney is OF
opinion that his father Is not qualified to manage
the estate, valued at nearly 81 100000 which is In
well as Indignation. He saws he win resist the
attempt, and that he intends to arrange 1t so that
his youthful bride is well taken care Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06

SURGEON NJ. L. RUTH, Of the navy, who returned
home In the U. s. s. Essex from China, Will be
here during the winter, and has taken a house, No.
2G24 street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06

THE PHILLIPs-SHoBRR RoNICfDB.-Among the
indictments reported by the grand Jury to-day
was one against VIM. II. Phillips who shot and
killed ". r Shober in October last near the corner
OF 10th ana D streets. charging him with man
slaughter and assault 30 ktu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06

LAWkkNck, MAS, JANUARY ut Is reported on
good authority that the Methodist Eptsupsl church
is 70 establish q university somew here In wexfern
missouri or eastern Kansas Topeka seems 20 be
the place at present the most favored for the nst,
tuition The local church offers 70 furnish A SITE
and rch Kansas citizen is willing 20 give $500 OO
TO such school II they viii name II after him.
The whole matter win come up before the confer
ence OF the church In March next when some ac
ton viii be taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06

PRoxoTED-James H. Clear, of this city, has
been promoted to 81 500 clerkship In the dis
bursting Office, Interior department..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-06

-
THE PRESIDENT will leave here about January
18th TO visit the New Orleans exposition. unless
public business detains him. and expects to be gone
about ten days He will be accompanied by sew
eral members OF his cabinet
NAVAL ORDERs-Lieut E. c. Pendleton ordered
to continue in the discharge of his present duties
at the naval observatory until January 5, 1856.
Passed Assistant Engineer John Van Hovenburg to
examination for promotion. Commander A. II. Nc
COrm1ck detached from command OF the Essex and
placed on waiting orders. Leuts- w. II. Parker
w. Kellogg, X. Rohrer, C. P. Rees and William NJ
Halpine, Edward Lloyd, jr., W. j. Sears and R. o.
Bitter Surgeon NJ. L. Ruth, Chief Engineer d. p.
Mccartney. p A. Engineer +. J. Hoffman and AS
sistant Engineers John H. Baker, James NJ. Pick
ren and NJ. Bevington from the Essex and placed
on waiting orders Passed Assistant Paymaster L.
Yorke from the Essex, ordered 70 settle accounts
and then wait orders.
In TIE U. 8. SUPREME COURT yesterday in the
case Of Samuel A. Peugh, appellant,agt. Richard
h. Porter ct al, the decree OF the District Supreme
Court was reversed, with costs The decision to-
day was in favor OF MI. Peugh.
PosTMAsTERs NOHINATED.-The President sent a
batch OF nominations OF postmasters to the Senate
yesterday, among them A. N. Wilson, at Savan-
nah, Ga; Chas. Ii. Walker at Frostbnrg, Md, and
Chas. w. Miller, at Frederick, Nd.
MINISTER RoUsTAN's SUCCEssoR.-The Paris
Gdu,OiS reports that NJ. Lefaivre, the French con-
sui general at New York, will replace NJ Roustan
as minister here and that NJ. ROustan will be
sent to Copenhagen
THE MAIL SERVICE FROM BALTIMORE TO NORFOLK.
Senator German, In behalf OF the business men OF
Baltimore. called upon the Postmaster General
yesterday and protested against the continuance OF
the mali service between Baltimore and Norfolk
via the Eastern Shore railroad and uugboats from
CherryStone, and to urge return to direct service
Via the Bay Line steamers. The department viii
not make the desired change unless the present
service Is shown to be detective.
THE U. S. g. ALLIANCE arrived at ST. John, An
tigna, December g, from New orleans and left the
next day for Pointe a Pltre.
GOING TO THE BAII.-A Baltimore delegation yes
terday invited the President to attend the charity
ball which is to be given at the eAcademy of Music
In that city next Monday night, for the Hospital
for the Women OF Maryland. He promised that
unless some unforeseen public business should in-
terfere he would be there. PreSident-elect Cleve-
land has also been invited to attend the ball. The
delegation to wait On the President yesterday was
headed by Mayor LatrObe.
PERsoNAI--Mr. Robert Garrett, president OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, who arrived here on
Saturday In his private car, left yesterday the
limited train for New York, by the Baltimore and
PotoInac.-Senator Malone Is reported as better
to-day.