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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30


for the information of the public:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Oct. 81.
For nearly eight months large share
of the Presidents time has been devoted
to hearing applications for offices and de-
termination of appointments, Some of
the time thus spent has subserved the
public good much of it has been sacri-
feed to the indulgence of the people in
useless interviews. The public welfare
imperatiNely demands that in the future,
the time of the President should be diff
ferently occupied and he confidently
expects all good citizens will ac-
quiesce in the propriety and reason
ableness of the following plan
adopted to that end, After the first day
of November, the President will decline
to grant interviews to those seeking pub
lie positions or their advocates. On Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, during
that month from 10 to II in the morning
he Will receive such other persons as call
on strictly public business. On the other
days at halt past one in the afternoon, he
will meet those who merely desire to pay
their respects. On other days and times
during That month, he will receive only
Cabinet officers and heads of depart
mentS.
Children ofthe Democratic Family.
WAsHINGTON, Oct. 21.-The Postmaster
General to-day appointed two fourth class
pOstmasters in Vermont, at West Airing
ton, Thomas G.. Austin, and +. n. Morse
at Montpelier.
Information of his Whereabouts.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-Some anxiety
having been felt as to the whereabouts
and welfare of Dr. Sterrett, an eminent
archeolOgist who has been making eXplora-
tions in Asia minor, and who has not been
heard from for several months, the de-
partment of state in compliance with the
request of many scientists made inquiry
of Minister Cox at COnstantinople. Cox
replied that DR.. Sterrett is well, having
just returned to Athens.
Their Course Staked Out for Them.
WAsHINGToN, Oct. 27-It is said at the
White House to-day that the President
will leave Washington, Monday evening,
and proceed direct to Buffalo where he
will cast his vote for the Democratic State
ticket, and then return to Washington,
arriving here Wednesday evening or
Thursday morning. He will probably
make the journey alone. Secretary Man
ming will leave to vote in Albany and Sec
retary Whitney to vote in New York.
Tardily Tender Consciences.
WAsHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-There was re-
ceived by the Treasury Department to
day, in an envelope post-marked Newark
n j., a $500 United States note marked
conscience money" Some days ago q
bill of 5000 to the conscience fund was re
ceived at the department from a Wash
ngton clergyman who had received il
through the confessional.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
THE SUPREME COURT.
Opening of the General Term at Montpe-
1ier.

MONTPELIER, Oct. 27.-The general term
of the supreme court opened here this
morning with Judges Royce, Neazey,
Taft, Rowell and Walker. Prayer
was offered by the Rev. Y. p. Frost, after
which the docket was called rs fur as the
Caledonia county cases, the attorneys
from that county not having arrived. The
remainder of the docket will be called at
some future time. The docket is an un-
usually large one, there being in all
eighty-three cases The first case for
hearing is Laura w. Burton vs.. Oscar A.
and David NOyes Burton. This is chan
Gerry case from Chittenden county, involv-
ing "a large amount of property. Henry
Ballard, Wales * Wales and Guy G. No
bic appear for the oratriX, and Luke p
Poland and f. r. Hard for the de
fendant.
On the calling of the case court ad
iourned until 2 p. IN. this afternoon tC
await the arrival of Judges Ross and
Powers, the parties desiring full bench
for the hearing. There were present
among others to-day Hon. Luke p. PO
land, Hon. Daniel Roberts, Hon. Henry
Ballard and f. r. Hard, Esq of Burling
ton, Ex-Governor Farnham of Bradford
Hon. Walter c. Dunton, Colonel \, f
Walker j. G.. Barrett and Joel G. Bake1
| of Rutland, Albert =. Cross of st. Adams
l.. II. Thompson of Irasburgh, beside.
most of the members of the Washington
county bar
| There are at this term eleven applicants
| for admission to the courts of Vermont
and the examination was held this after
noon at two o'clock. The examining com
mittee consisted of Colonel A. f. Walker
chairman, Ex-Governor Farnham, l.. II
| Thompson, $. G. Shurtleff and w. p. Dill
| lingham, Esqs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
HOLE IN THE DAY.
\ Visit to the War Department From a
Famous Chief.

WAsHINGToN, Oct, 27-Holp in the Day,
great-grandson of the Chippewa chief
OF tbat name, is in this city with Mime
sofa lntluence to secure from the Presl-
dent an appointment to West Point when
vacancy occurs He is young, tall and
straight, and of very preposessing per
sonaI appearance, with but little to sug-
gest that there is Indian blood IN his veins.
He dresses well and is said to be highly
educatedtO Tor his wears He was at the war
department and made a favorable impress
sion upon the officers he met to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
NOTES FROM THE FAR EAST.
The Royal Butcher Dreams Only of Bloc

CALCUTTA, Oct, 2S-Advices from Man
dalay, dated 22d, say that King Thebaw
scorns pacific counsels and is fortifying
every available point on the proposed line
of the British advance. He has received
the British ultimatum through the French
agent at Mandalay, The official document
from the Indian government has not yet
been presented. The King repeated the
declaration that he will meet the British
at the head of his army. France declines
to NEEDLE further in his behalf.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
GREAT GOVERNMENT GUNS.
Information on their Manufacture Sought
by a Government Commission.

WAsHINGTON, Oct. 21.--A commission of
the House of Representatives., consisting
of Congressman Randall, Hewitt, Burns,
Crisp, Hiscock Reed and Phelps, appoint
ed to report upon the policy to be adopted
by the government to secure supply of
ordinance and armOr plate, has sent a
circular letter to the leading manufacture
ers of steel in this country asking infor-
nation as to their willingness to under
take such supply for the manufacture of
large guns.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
SCARLET FEVER ABROAD.
Breaks Out in Tenement Houses Owned
by the Tecumseh Mills.

FALL RIVER, Oct. 21.-Twenty-one scar
let fever cases were discovered to-day in the
tenement blocks owned by the Tecumseh
mill corporation. The children from these
blocks attended Davenport school which
is the largest and most crowded in the
city. having over 700 pupils. All the pu-
pils from the infected blocks were dis
missed for two weeks and efforts will be
made to check the spread of the disease.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
VERMONT MATTERS.
Gen. Logan at the G.. A. II. Fair at ST.
Johnsbury


the Il. n. Il. hall was occupied. The meet
ing was presided over bv Dr. Gates b
Bullard, who announced that the fair had
been Il success beyond all expectations
Many notable persons were present. A
letter was read feom Senator Edmunds
regretting his inability to be present At
the close all had an opportunity to shake
hands with Gen. Logan.
,,.o,,.u-r,,o po.toace War
Moh'pe'ier-ne ''S'''''' war
The Waterman publishes the text of
+bo lot+or which ,vns eipned Inv 81 numher
"'Il ,I,,,.,,.ii,l
vi proiilllell' oi"'9 vi N Pei'cl anu
forwarded to the President. III was as fol-
MoYrrELGER. VT, Oct. 10, 1885.
a., 1,o,, ,ro,.cr ,,,c,,,,,d p,c.i,,c,,t of H.,
~ ~ 'Intcd StGtCs ~ " '''
eve. the undersigned Democrats citizens
of Montpelier, Vt, desire to express our opn-
ion that f. II. Bascom isa man whose apnoint-
ment as postmaster at Montpelier would be Il
discre it to the cadminstra1on; that some 9th
i eI t WV Wpu.I ., He ,.oaG tIt%Iate % uu % uc
iT "n Woo 'Ht it tho pHs @
f",, To, I t nf NV mpu , mtV' Tlfm te u5
pa,rons of the once blt of ir ihe jorpr nnrI
of all the patrons. We respectfully ask that
any action in the matter may be postponed
until Information concerning certain lacts and
Gn t Mi' NH ihp 1oJfct may
encddiIy ne =" ShT ""'ch WIFI DC oohe us
spccunS "9 poss'"c'
With the letter were enclosed certified
Mi Bascom had been convicted of four
first offences of violation of the State law
in regard to liquor selling IA certified copy
of the indictment under which Mr. Bas
! y: !. !. ! : !. q
com is now held, charging him with a sec
ond offence for violating the same law.
and showing that the penalty, if convic
ton should follow, would be fine and i'm
prisonment. Also an affidavit showing
Mr.. Bascom's encouragement of betting
on his appointment.
1t is suggested that the Democratic pa
irons of the Office may call Il meeting, to
select Il proper and desirable candidate
i, for postmaster. The Waterman says {:
kMr. Wing has more than three years to
HoIiaoad octS nf t,nfn',,,rn ,Nnrt i.o,,el ~,
are 50 tritling and inoifensive that this
plea is of course the veriest sham the
only reason for the change is that his of
flee is wanted by another 1t is not pre-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
DEPOSITION OF DIR. SMITH.
Facts in the Celebrated Case of Editor
Stead.

LONDON, Oct. 21.-The trial of Mr.. Stead
editor of the Pail Mall Gazette and other
defendants in the Armstrong abduction
case was resumed to-day ut the central
criminal court. The prosecution sub
poenaed DR.. Smith, who deposed that he
chloroformed and examined the girl
Eliza Armstrong and certified to her vir-
gnity, at the request Of Mr.. Stead and
Mr. Bramwell Booth. This testimony
created IL great sensation in court. Mr..
Stead paid Dr. Smith three guiueas for
the examination, which was intended for
Mr.. Stead's protection. Mrs. Jarrett was
in bed, awake, in the same bedroom at the
time DR.. Smith was friend of the sal
vation army. He had never performed
such an examination before
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

WINNIPEG, Man, October 2S.-Riel has
given out his latest manifesto. 1t is writ
ten part in English and part in French,
and is an unintelligible jargon, indicating
that all would come out right for himself
and the half-breeds. when Riel first
heard of his case going before the Privy
Council, he said /: "What has the English
Privy Council to do with me look only
to the Canadian Government for lenien-
cy" When told of the Privy Councils de
cision by Father Andre, he replied that
he knew it already ; that the Spirit had
told him. He said it was all he expected
from John Bull. but he was not dead yet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

At Grand Forks, Dakota territory, there
was quite heavy snow storm Monday
night The storm was mo wing south,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
DOWN ON THE POTOMAC.
THE PRESIDENT ISSUES AN EDlCT.


WASHGNGToN, oct 2I-The following
was to-day promulgated by the President
for the information of the public:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

THE HAGUE, Oct. 2S.--In an interview
yesterday IA Servan diplomat said When
the Constantinople conference separates
we will assume the offensive instantly.
We are fully able and prepared to crush
Bulgaria.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

Dcrangcmcnt of the liver, with constipation,
injnrc the complexion, induce plmples, sallow
skin, etc. Remove the cause by using Carter's
Little Liver Pills. one Il dose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

PARIS, Oct, 2I.-The rumor on the bourst
this afternoon that prominent tinanciel
had committed suicide, proves true, Tn,
victim was NJ. Fremslett, banker of thi.
CITY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

LISBON, Oct. 27.-The Portuguese gov
ernment has transported to Azores a score
of Spanish political refugees who We're
proved to be implicated in the Republican
plot against the throne of Spain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
Middlebury.

George f. Hammond has gone West
and Will first visit Chicago, : t. Paul,
and Minneapolis, intending, if lie likes
the country and finds any kind of an
opening, to remain in that legion.
Charles n. Bell, Esq, who has been
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

WAsHINGTON, Oct. 21.-The Postmaster
General to-day appointed two fourth class
pOstmasters in Vermont, at West Airing
ton, Thomas G. Austin, and +. n. Morse
at Montpelier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

The scheme reported week or two
since of rebuilding the hay barn and press
near the depot, by Messrs Fields and
Booth, suddenly collapsed by the with
drawal Of Mr., Booth. The same site, how
ever, has been decided to Mr.. James o.
Walker of Ferrisburgh, another of the
"Walker Brothers," who will move there
on the barn and press now owned by him,
situated at the Spring Grove camp ground
Potatoes are selling quite freely at
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-01-22
What Not To DO for Health.

A correspondent thinks that the health
of the people would be brought up to a
better condition if they were educated out
of the following fallacies
The idea that cold baths are healthy in
winter and dangerous in midsummer.
That rain water is more wholesome than
hard water.
That bed rooms must be heated in cold
weather.
That the misery OF everlasting scrubbing
and soapsuds vapors is compensated by the
comfort of the lucid intervals.
That a sick room must be Theoretically
closed.
That it pays to save the foul air for the
sake of its warmth.
That ''draughts" are morbific agencies.
That catarrhs are due to low temper
ature.
That even in midsummer children must
be sent to bed ut sunset, when the air be-
gins to be pleasant.
That an after-dinner nap can do any
harm.
That the sanitary conditions of the air
can be improved by the fetor of carbolic
acid.
That there is any benefit in swallowing
jugfulls of nauseous sulphur water.
That rest after dinner can be shortened
with impunity.
That outdoor recreation is a waste of
time.
That athletic sports brutalize the eharac-
ter.
That a normal human being requires any
other stimulant than exercise and fresh
air.
That any plan of study can justify the
custom of stinting children in sleep.
That the torpor of narcotism is prefer
able to insomnia
That the suppression of harmless recre-
alton will fail TO beget vice and hypocrisy.
That stimulation is identical with in
vlgoration.
That fashion has right to enforce the
wearing of woolen clothes in the dog-days.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-01-22
AN ANCIENT ROMAN ELECTION.
How the Noble Roman Worked the
Piebeian for His Vote.

From republican Rome-our early teach
er-we borrow most of our political ideas,
and even language. Our elections vary
little from those of the Roman forum. To
the Latins we owe our candidates and our
orators. our tribunitian arts and tribunitian
veto, the ballot and the ballot box, the reg
isteI and the polling, the conception of
personal dependence, the sovereignty of
the people. The free Roman would bow
TO no man and Cicero and Cesar were
forced to solicit the votes of their fellow
citizens with humility that was never
feigned.
TIE obtain an office at Rome the candi-
date to;led for months, and even years.
Clad in his white robe he walked the TO
rum and busy streets OF the city, saluting
every one. asking votes and seeking what
we now call popularity. He spoke TO every
citizen he met iamiliarly, he grasped his
hand, he begged his hand, he begged his
support he spoke of his own merits, de-
scribed his opponent, promised to advo-
cate some liberal measure, and sometimes
gave a bribe Cicero who was above bri-
berry, has lett us in his letters a curious
picture of the tolls, anxieties and interior
life of the Roman candidate.
An election day at Rome was a scene OF
singular excitement. Every year the chiei
magistrates OF Italy were renewed, and
every year the voters crowded the capital.
The city was agitated by intense party
feeling. The rural population from Lati-
um and the distant colonies from over the
Tiber FASTENED to exercise the prime right
of suffrage. Chariots filled with citizens
60
the Sublician bridge, great multitude
wandered Though the streets of Rome, as
tonished at the magniiicence of the city.
Livy has left many picture of these
fierce political struggles. Now on one side,
now on another, the balance hung. At
last it was fixed forever. A Seipio, a Cato,
a Gracious, a Cesar had triumphed, and
the victors shouted in wild strain of
southern enthusiasm that echoed far away
over the capitol and the crowded hills
The beaten party turned silently home
ward. The excitement was over. and the
Roman voters went quietly again to their
usual pursuits.
For 400 years at least every year the
Romans gave in their votes on the field of
Mars. At length an emperor-a tyrant-
swept away the polls and the polling places.
Despotism reigned over man for ten cen
turies the very conception of popular
election and of popular rule had persisted !,
the right of sufi'rage-the pledge of indie
pendence-died. 1t was revived in the
Republics of the middle ages it lived in
the homes of the workingmen; il passed
to Holland and to England it crossed the
seas 10 New England, and sprang up in
rare strength. 1t spread once more to
Italy, to Germany, to every European
State, never again to sink before the rage
of despot or perish in the poisonous en-
brace of slavery.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-01-22
THE MARCH OF THE YEARS.

one by one, one by one,
The years march past, till the march Is done;
The old year dies To the solemn knell,
And the merry peal from the changing bell
shers the others, one by one,
Till the march Of the years snail at last be done
Bright and glad dark and sad,
Are the years that come in mystery clad
Tiscr faces are hidden and none can see
IL merry or sorrowful each will he.
Bright and sad, dark and glad.
Have been the years that we all have had.
Fair and subtle under the
Something from us each year has won.
Has IL given us treasures? Day by day
10 has stolen something we priced away;
We meet with fears and count with tears
The buried hopes 0f the lOng-past years.
+ Il 50 And yet let us not forget
How fairly tire sun has risen ard set
Each year has brought us some sunny hours,
With wealth of song and "A crown OF flowers.
Power to love and time to pray
It. gifts have been ere II passed away.
We hail the New that has come in view;
Work comes with IL. and pleasure too;
And even though IL may bring some pain.
Each passing year j. thing of gain;
We greet with song the years that throng;
Do they bring us trouble Twill make us strong
With smiles and hope and not with tears.
We meet our friends In the glad new years
God is with them, and a. they come
They bear us nearer our rcstful home.
And one by one, with some treasure won,
They come to our hearts till they all are gone
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-01-22
Southern Live stock Association.

GALVESTON, January IA special TO
the Ne,rs from Austin says: At the second
days session of the Texas Live Stock As
sociation the committee appointed by the
Southern Live Stock Association to present
measures to the State association in re-
gard to memorializing Congress and the
Legislatures of Texas and Kansas upon
the question of a national cattle trail pre-
sented a series of resolutions, together
with letter from Gen. Brisbin. chairman
Of the National Cattle Growers Associa-
tion. The matter was referred to a COM
mittee of eleven, with Col. Bernard as
chairman.
A telegram was laid before the associa-
tion from X. ID. Hunter, president of the
National Cattle Growers Association,
promising assistance in securing a national
tail, and asking the help of the conyen-
tion in securing the position of Commits
sioner of Agriculture for Gov. Coleman, of
Missouri.
After transacting the routine business,
the convention adjourned until tomorrow.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-01-22
1.-The Town Meeting"

Mr.. JOHN FIsKE has an instructive ar
ticle on the subject of The Town Meeting
in January's Huper 1t is a long history
connected with this germ OF free govern
ment and successful colonization. 1t is
Aryan originally and later Teutonie,
varied in results by the varied elements
upon which it worked. France was more
thoroughly conquered by the Romans than
were the Britons. And after the Norman
conquest the old Saxon lords became !.
very independent and substantial yoe-
manry, which acquired still more strength
in consequence of the bloody wars of the
Roses. in which the Norman conqueorS
slaughtered one another. The early set
tiers OF the English colonies in America
knew how to govern themselves and de-
depended only on themselves. They grew
strong by constant struggles, and independ-
ent by finding themselves left to provide
for themselves and finding that they could
do il better than any one else. Frame be-
gan colonization about as early rs Eng
land, and spent much the most care and
money from the royal treasury in doing
so. The result WIS about the same rs in
the case Of pett,d. fondled child that is
carried over every hard place. 1t never
gets strong and Independent like the one
that is left to battle early and often with
hardship and pam. For time and to a
certain degree the one who is assisted
. most appears to make the most progress,
/ but there is not the endurance and fertility
of resources to survive the fierce struggle
in which only the strongest and tttest be-
comes master. French colonies went
down in every conflict with those OF
England, and for two centuries there has
hardly been any serious attempt at French
colonization. New again the French Re-
public has seemed to awake TO q renewal
of the work so zealously begun by the
able ministers of Louis XIV. There has,
however, been been very little change in
French characterand customs in some es-
sential respects. The Frenchman is no
more of colonKer now than he was 200
years ago lie wants to see and feel some
directing hand, and is apparently lost and
/ bewildered whenleft TO himself Ii was
in the town meetings where the people
met en- masse AMI discussed and settled all
/ questions amongthemselves that the foun-
/ dations OF our independence and free
+ government wee laid. The American
+ people have nwer had to 20 abroad 20
I plant new colonies, but colonizing has
been steady. general thing with them
since their first permanent foothold was
I gained.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-01-22
Great JOY on the Reservation.

Mis-oua Times.
Last week the Indians on the Flathead
reservation were paid the indemnity due
them from the Northern Pacific railway
company for right of way across the reser-
walton and for timber used in building the
road taken from within the limits of said
reservation. The timber indemnity
amounted to over 5000, and the total in
demnity 10 s2l ass. There were 80 In
dians-men, women and children-on the
reservation, among whom the money was
divided equally, giving Sli2l TO each one.
Payments were made in checks, aud rs the
Indians generally were in hurry for the
cash, large sums of money were sent down
from MissOula. No such happy time has
been witnessed on the reservation for
several years as when the money was paid
The Indians gave full vent TO their char
acteristic manifestations of Joy. Some
turned their money into plows and har-
ness and other useful articles. but the
majority went headlong into carousal OF
gambling and drinking, having got
whiskey from some quarter, which they
kept up until their wealth had melted
away, and their realization of being rich
ceased almost as soon as il came. Their
happiness was like lighting a brilliant
torch IN some dismal cave and then as
suddenly snutfing out the blaze