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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02
The Health of Country CIcrgymcn.

son IN inns country, the IiOWUttir RC-
riclr, turning its attention to Il matter of
quite as vital importance to the American
clergyman rs the authenticity Of the
liryennios manuscript or the authorship
of the Epslc to the llebrews-we refer to
the health of the average minister How
does it compare with the health of the
average professional or business man Dr.
William \. Hammond, who fayors the
RcrjcW with his views on the subject,
says that clergymen, as class, do not en-
joy ordinary good health. And he gives
Hs his reasons the facts that clergymen
are overwOrked mentally, have INSULT
cient nOurishment, and do not take enough
mental and bodily recreation DR.. Ham
mOud, of course refers to the average
clergyman-taking as a type, evidently.
the country minister, who slaves through
life at rdiculOusly small salary. tries to
give his almost invariably large family
the best educational and social advan-
tages, and himself lives literally upon
faith and crust that he may do
his very best for those dependent upon
him. Most of us, doubtless, know Of lust
such instances y gentleman from Addi.
son county wrote us, the other day, of Il
worthy minister Of his acquaintance who
was trying to struggle through the winter
on Il salary Of UrcC hiHdrod doIjurS per
annum.
Let us look a little more in detail at
this matter of the health Of the average
country clergyman and first iu respect
to mental ovcrwork. How can man,
we ask, be expected to keep in good phys
zeal condition, who is obliged to write two
long and profound Cas possible treatises
week, either of which, as to quantity,
would be considered good months work
for literary man: to maintain aud con-
duct two or more week day devotional
services between Sabbaths to otIiciate at
all funerals and marriages in his parish
to keep himself acquainted with the spir-
tual condition of each member Of his
flock, and devote large proportion OF his
time to visiting the spiritually and phys
lcally sick to keep abreast, by reading
and study with the advanced thought OF
the day and, as is the case with many
ill-paid t. country minister's to exc
out an insufficient salary by clcr-
ical drudgcry Of various sorts. his
torical and encyclopedia work the
preparing of pamphlets, and the like
Is it likely that this programme OF work
will leave any time for the IcCupvratiou
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

Pastcur's scientific egOtism is immense
Instead of being disconnected by the death
of Il Wolf-btten muiik, whom he subjected
to his inoculatory process, the savant is
reported as looking upon the mans death
as special providence, inasmuch as it af-
fords him an opportunity to inoculate Il
number OF dogs with his patients spinal
marrow Meanwhile, to account for the
mans death, he quietly explains that "the
virus Of a mad wolf is more intense and
works more rapidly than the virus of Il
mad dog"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

Pain from indigestion, dyspepsia, and too
hearty eating is relieved mt once by taking
one of Cartcr's Little Liver Pills Immediately
after dinner. Don't forget tins,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

How about the salary of the absent Sen
tor Jones of Florida The revised statutes
prescribe that the secretary of the treas
ury shall deduct from the salary Of sen
atur the amount for each day he has been
absent, unless he assigns as Il reason the
sickness of himself or some member of his
family. To be sure, Senator Jones might
plead loVesickness, but we doubt whether
he could obtain a physicians certificate
or this cause. The only precedent to go
by, in this matter, is the case of Senator
sharon of Nevada, who was absent during
the entire period of the called session Of
the 10th Congress, and the secretary of the
%reasury refused to pay the salary. The
question assumes II little different and
more complicated aspect in Senator Jones
case, however, inasmuch as that gentle
man has providently drawn his salary all
along at regular periods.
Prof. John Fiske, who has achieved a
reputation as decidedly vigorous and in
dependent, not to say skeptical, writer,
has elaborated n curious defence of the
character of the traitor Benedict Arnold,
He studies the man from the emotional
pcIUtIS, lllplt NbllNNAINi AllN StHNllltlittl
rather than the historical point of view,
and attemps to show, according to the Old
classical illustration, that he was man
controlled by the horses, rather than con-
trolling them; in word, that he was the
victim of his passions and impulses and
was thus traitor "in spite of himself, 4"
How far this theory would held as an eX-
cuse, when applied to the mistakes and
sins of humanity in general, we cannot
say but it seems to us that as an argument
in defence of crime it is pure casuistry. If
Benedict Arnold, as Prof Fiske contends,
was not traitor at heart, but was Il
traitor in action, then why not say that
Jefferson Davis was not rebel at heart
but only in action? Where are we to
draw the line in these subtle psychologist
cal distinctions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02
Mhe Erte 2ress.

BURLINGTON, FRIDAY, APRlL2, lSS6.
PUBLISHED by
THE FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION,
G.. q. BENEDICT, Editor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

March 81 is the day set for the consider
alton of the Lowell bankruptcy bill by the
Senate. The bill will probably be passed
by both houses Of Congress. 1t embodies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

There is no one article in the line Of med
fcincS that gives So large arcluin lorlhc mon
snrh rs CartcrS Smart weed and Bclladonnu
luCkaChc Plastets,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

The first copy of the Vermont Bicyclc is
at hand. 1t is neat II page sheet, filled
with news Of interest to bicyclers and
with other readable matter We sincere
ly wish it smoother road to traN el than
that which falls to the lot Of the average
Vermont bicycle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

Testimony is now being taken in New
York city in the case of David Darling of
Troy, who claims to be IA brother Of the
late Professor Darling rs. Mrs. DelacroiN,
to whom the Professors entire estate OF
$4,000 was left by will. The will is con
tested by Mr.. David Darling and also by
Mrs. John LeitertS, who is sand to be IA
daughter of the decedent. so far rs can
be Judged from the testimony thus far,
Mrs. DelacroX' claim will not be dis
proved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

There are now thirtytWo generals on the
retired list of the army, and but ten on the
active list, DO the honor of American
generals, be it said, that they only retire
i'll times of peace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

The amount of silver dollars in circula-
ton Is S5l,2O2.OOO. The amount in the
treasury is $l73s75,00O, And yet Mr..
Bland and his followers assert that what
the people want is more silver.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

stores. a great mass meeting was recent
ly held in Chickering Hail. in which the
advantages of II weekly half holiday were
ably set forth by distinguished speakers,
and much enthusiasm was evoked IN
favor of the project. We think the rule
Will be found to hold good in all depart
ments of human activity, that time spent
in fitting ouc's.sclf for better work is not
time lost. The rccupcration of the physi
cal energies is one OF the best preparations
tor satisfactory work
The impossibility of checking the de
structive fire at Key West, Florida, on ac-
count of lack of water shows the necessi-
ty of keeping vigilant watch of the sup
ply of this very Indispensable adjunct OF
the fire department, in every large town
and city If there is ever II time when,
| from any cause, the supply of water is
| low in IA city reservoir, then is apt to be
/ the time when IA raging fire breaks out
/ Key West seems to have depended mostly
| upon the ''cisterus' of the citizens for it,
water supply, which makes the careless
ness or indifference OF its authorities all
the more bamable.
A society taking its name from the
great naturalist, j. j. Audubon, has beer
established in New York city, for the pur
pose Of fostering an interest for the pro
lection of wild birds from destruction fOl
| millinery and other commercial purposes
We would recommend to all our reader,
who are interested in the object of the so
ciety that they join its membership
which promises to he national in n short
time. The Audubon society's headquar
tiers are at 40 Park Row, New York city.
a foolish and utterly groundless story
has found its way into some of the linan
cial journals of New York city, to the
effect that the Northern Pacific railroad
spent 5000 200 in preventing the MONITOR
fixture of the company's lands by Con
gress The Springfield Republican say
of the rumor:
Mr.. Willard and Mr.. Billings are not the
men to have gone into any jobOery anC
/ their whole policy was to tOrestal forfeit
ure by pushing the completion OF the
road nor is it probable that there is any
foundation for this story
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

There is "A very widely-supported move
ment in New York city in favor of the
Saturday afternoon closing of all the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

We wish that it were true, as Il carping
critic saws, that "the women of today are
up to their ears in dress Unfortunately
some of them are not halfway up to their
shoulders in it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

We hope President Cleveland will not
send II man Of straw to take Mr.. Murray's
place as governor of Utah If he does the
Mormons will make bricks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

1T Is said to be the craze now in fashion
able circles To write for the papers. Pub.
Usher, should take warning in season,
and secure postage stamp editor and Il
Saratoga trunk for a waste basket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

Now that the Senate is fairly over the
great stumbling block of the prerogatiye,
it is to be hoped that more rapid progress
will be made with the unfinished business
of the session. Two important bills, the
commerce and bankruptcy bills, are up for
consideration TIM, week, and it is to he
hoped that they will be brought to a vote
The House has been rather prodigal of its
time while the discussion was engros-ing
the Senate, and with its slower machinery
will have to work fast now to keep up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

The new Philadelphia directory reveals
the presence of G63O Smiths and only eight
Sslythes. This evidently the fault of the
Jetlersonian simplicity of the printer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-02

exactly the legislation which is needed, on
this point, and there is no strong opposi
tiOn To its pnssage, from any QuArter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-22
Arrest of Anarchists.

CHICAGO, May pa special from Mil
already held have resulted in two important
waukee says The sessions of the grand jury
arrests. Both Of tho arrested persons are
prominent members of the anarchist faction
One is Anton Palm, leading member of the
Carpenters Union, and the other, Herman
Lampe is president of the Ho,l carriers
Union. Palm is tho man who at the an.
archist meeting on Sunday, April 25, follow
ed Hirth in bloodthirsty harangue. After
that time Palm disappeared from sight so
far as known, Or at least took a subordinate
part in the scenes of the riot week. In
searching his house the police found a
breeeh-loading rifle with 300 rounds offixed
ammunition concealed beneath false floor.
1t is understood that several more arrests
are to be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-22
The Striking Packers.

CHICAGO, May 22.-Deegates from all the
packing houses met last night to discuss the
situation in the stock yards. Every depart
ment Of work was represented, and the de-
csion was unanimous to hold out for con.
tinuance of the eighthonr day. The ques.
ton of wages was not spoken of in the
meeting, but from conversation held with
some of the delegates afterward it was clear
that 10 hours pay would not be insisted on
1t was rumored that mass meeting of the
employees is to occur on Sunday when
delegates will be sent to Kansas City, Mil
waukee, st. Louis and Cincinnati TO induce
the packing house men in those cities to 90
out with the Chicago men. The men ap
preciate tie fact that without outside houses
they cannot hope to make satisfactory terms
with the packers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The fly has appeared in the wheat in
parts of Loudoun and Fauquier counties.
Mr.. Eugene Shreve, of Falls Church, has
gone to San Francisco, California, where he
will 90 into business.
Melville Hughes, who was so severely
wounded in Richmond on the 18th of April
last, is approaching recovery, and now says
he was stabbed by white man.
A corps of engineers from the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, arrived at Big Island
yesterday, preparatory to making survey
of the route of the proposed railroad from
that point to Danvile, which it is proposed
to connect with the Richmond and Danville
Air Line. They will proceed at once with
the survey.
At a reunion Of the survivors of Pegram's
battalion, Confederate army, in Richmond
last night, at the request Of Mrs. General
Pegram the old battle flag of the command
was surrendered into the keeping of the vet
Grams. The presentation speech on the occa-
sion was made by Capt. w. Gordon McCabe,
of Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-22
Coal Miners Convention.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 22-The coal miners
ut their national convention yesterday COM
pleted their preliminary routine business
and organized their national assembly Of
the Knights of Labor. kilograms were
sent to Frederick Turner, General Secre.
tary of Knights Of Labor, applying for a
charter and requesting him to present to
the Special Assembly to be held in Cleve-
land, the resolution adopted on the day be-
fore, indorsing Grand Master Workman
Powderly and his principles. The act of
the convention yesterday which will at
tract the widest attention, was the passage
of resolution declaring that in the future
the miners who are Knights Of Labor will
support and couutenance no strikes or boy
colts Instituted by the Trades Unions and
will give their patronage exclusively TO
Knights of Labor manufacturers. This re-
solution was carried unanimously and with
out discussion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-22
The EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.

The Episcopal CouNc.l at Charlottesville yes
to-day adopted the 18th canon, which provide:
for separate organization for the colorcd Episco
pai;aas u he known as the Colorcd Missionary
Jurisdiction of the Virginia Diocese. The vote
was taken after very able debate, resulting in
majority of III for the canon in q total vote o.
1Gi Tie two co!oroi delegates spoke and voted
against the canon.
The report Of the Trustees Of the Theological
Seminary showed decrease in the number oil
students and increase in the funds.
Bishop Randolph presented the report of tho
committee to whom had been referred the altcra
lions and amendments to the Book Of Prayer ap.
proved By the last general convention. Tho fol
lowing resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That this council commits to its
deputies to the general convention the recon-.
mendations OF this report, TO DO presented to that
body without expressing any opinion thcreupon
Resolved, That in the opinion of this Council
of the Diocese of Virginia. the whole subject OF
the revision of the Book of Common Prayer be
rocommitted to the learned body of reviscrs to
whose faithful labOrs we owe the valuable sug-
gestions in the book annexed. We believe that
the work may be greatly improved if subjected to
deliberate reconsideration. and this improved by
the convention of 1856, it may he ready for final
adoption by the convention of 1889"
The following gentlemen were chosen as dcpu.
ties to the next General Convention Clerical
DR.. Geo. II. Norton, DR.. John Il. Newton, DR.. J. S.
Hanckcl, DR.. kinloch Nelson. Lay-Cnl. Walter
II. Taylor, Judge Hugh Shetlcy T. Taylor Scott,
&. NJ. Blarkford. Alternatcs-J0s. Bryan, Jos.
Wilmer, Col. VIM. Nelson. B. Johnson Harbour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-22
Samue! J. Randall, esq.
Permit Refusnd-

CHICAGO, May 22.-Chief Of Police Eber-
sold yesterday refused to granta permit
for pending glove contest. Last night Of
ticer5 appeared on the stage Of one of the
cheap theatres anil stopped a similar affair
between two local toughs, which was
about TO be given as part of the regular en-
tertainment. The authorities announce
that 10 more boxing or sparling exhibitions
will be permitted in public The order
covers prgilis:n in any shape, and if en-
forced will prevent many matches recently
advertised, including that between Sullivan
and Mitchell. No explanation is given, but
the action of the police is evidently the out
come CT letter TO the Mayor from the
Citizens Association Il few days ago, de-
laanding that the laws and ordinances in
relation TO prize fighting be strictly enforced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-22

AS ANTICIPATED by all sensible men, the
prevalent strikes and boycotts are failing
in every direction, the chief sufferers, OF
course, being the unwise lahorers who were
led into those movements 10y more designing
mon, who, had success attended them,
would have demanded most Of the profits.
And also just as expected, and as foretold,
that small and insignificant portion of the
press which melted, stimulated and advo-
Gated the movements referred TO, now that
those movements have come to grief, is the
first to denounce and condemn those en-
gagged in them. The men who supply the
effective strength of so called workingmen' 8
movements, strange rs it may be in a land
of free schools and cheap newspapers, are
slow TO learn even what is best for them
selves. 1t is hoped, however, that they may
profit in that respect from the severe lesson
that has been taught them by the result of
the late strikes and boycotts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-22
ALEX NDRlA,
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY %.

For MANY months past, the most
,utraoeous attacks have been made upon
Attorney General Garland and Solicitor
General Goode, by some of the leading re-
publican papers, and one so-called demo
cratic journal, because of the suit brought
bv the Government to test the validity OF
the Bell telephone monopoly. This SUIT
was brought at tho direction of MIR. Goode,
without the knowledge of the Attorney
General, the latter being interested IN
rival pateut. Threats, denunciations, all
failed TO move the Department OF justice
from its purpose to test the validity OF the
greatest monopoly of the age, in the interest
of the people. At last all doubt of the Wis
dom of this suit, if any existed in honest
minds, has been dispelled by the startling
evidence of an ex-patent examiner. In an
affidavit, concise and conclusive, the witness
declares that he gave Bell and his attorneys
full opportunity to examine Gray's claim,
and finally, because of money loaned ana
presents made by Bells attorney, decided
without examination, that his patent hao
precedence. The purity and the wisdom OF
Mr.. Goodies action and the necessity for this
suit, if ever honestly doubted, are thus estab'
lished, and the attacks of a mercenary press
fall 10 the ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-22

THE ASTROLOGICAL idea is that every.
body's appearance is Influenced and even de-
termined by the positions of the planets and
the Zodiac at conception and afterward at
birth. The same sign is said to rise both at
the first and the second. The sign that pro.
duces the purest and best type of beauty is
Libra. The features are exquisitely mould
ed, complexion fair, the eyes blue, the hair
brown or chestnut, and the figure tall.
Aquarius comes next. Under this generally
the person is most pronounced blonde and
the form stouter. After This follows Taurus,
under which either light or dark persons
may be born. Generally they have large
and beautiful eyes, showing great deal of
the white. Not few women come into
the world influenced by Cancer, while Pisces
produces the type of females described in
Byron's Dudu-bandsome, lazy and sensual.
With regard to the planets, the loveliest
women are born under Venus. They have
sparkiin ewes and dimpling smiles, and are
exceedingly attractive in their manners
The Moon also gives beauty. and so frs.
quently, does Jupiter. Under Mars there il
a high color, but the native has rather
bold air. Few are good-looking under Mer.
curry, and none under Saturn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-22
Extensive Fire.

BosToN, Mass, May pa fire covering
larger space than any which has visited
this vicinity for eleven years, occurred last
night at Brighton. The conlagration did
not all get under way at the same time In
the early evening single barn, together
with large quantity Of hay, was burned.
Before this fire had been overcome three
other fires sprang up, apparently at the
moment, in the midst of larger buildings.
These structures were empty for the most
part. The barns were of wood of enormous
size, and contained no partitions to obstruct
the flames. They were only q few fe2t
apart, and the flames leaped from one build.
ing to another with great rapidty, in very
short time involving the whole labyrinth of
barns and sheds in destruction. There We're
thirteen sheds in the path OF the flames,
all of which were destroyed. They were
mostly one.story structures, forty by one
hundred and fifty feet. Three Of them that
stood side by side were about fifty feet in
width and two hundred long The total
loss is estimated at $4,000, 81 600 of which
was on hay owned by A. w. Monroe, who
leased the first barn destroyed. The prop.
erty destroyed was mostly owned by the
Boston and Albany railroad, and wa not
insured. The origin Of the fire is ascribcG
to ncendiarism.