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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The New York STIR and some other
papers, are in state of mind over the
death sentence pronounced upon Mrs.
Druse, the murderess. This is not 50
much because they consider the sentence
unjust, as because the criminal is a
woman. The star says at seems almost
incredible that the civilization Of the cen
tury is to be shocked and outraged by the
hanging of woman But the
civilization of the century has been
so shocked several times already.
Nowhere do the laws make any difference
between men and women convicted of
murder, and several cases of the execution
of women who had 50 unseXed themselves,
are on record in the State of New York
a Mrs. Van Nalkenhurg was hanged for
poisoning her husband at Johnstown, y.
Y, in 1916, and Gov. Silas Wright. though
urgently beset for clemency, declined to
interfere. A Mrs. Runkle oil Utica was
hanged at Whitesboro in lH9 and Ann
Hoag, tor killing her husband by poison,
was hanged May :, ls5?, and GOV Wash
ington Hunt refused to commute her SEN
fence to imprisonment for life.
If Mrs. Druse is hanged she cqunnt be
said to have been the victim OF an I'm
pUalleled tarbHrism. Tie practical .ues-
ton in this case seems to he whether
among WOlneu > III It's shall be includ-
ed the right to commit murder without
suffering he extreme penalty of the law.
In declining to pardon Mrs. Druee, GOV.
Hill of New York stated not only his clear
conviction of her guilt but his belief that
there was no foundation for the claim
that she was driven to murder her nus
band by his i'll treatment of her. They
quarrelled much, but one was as much to
blame as the other, and the only question
in the case was whether women should be
made amenabe 10 the penalty attached to
the crime of murde-. TO enable the legis-
lature to pass upon this question GOV.
Hill has reprieved Mrs. Drusc, till after
the General Assembly meets, This j. GER
tanly all that he can be called upon to
do in the case. 1t remains to he seen if the
legislature of New York will make Il
new rule for the benefit of female muir
derers. 1t is of course a shocking thing to
hang "A woman. 1t is also shocking thing
to hang man. a capital entence i IN
iiicted, in either case, for the protection OF
human life. And all but the sentiment
alists who would make justice ana civil
order yield to a weak and misplaced sen
timeut, will find it hard to give logical
reason why all murderers, equal in guilt,
should not receive equal punishment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31
The Modern \ African Slave Trade.

The recall to England of Henry NJ.
Stanley, the African explorer, is explain
ed in the statement that his presence
in Europe is required for consulta-
ton upon the subject of the
Congo Free State, which has recently
been wiped out by rowing bands of Arabs,
thus frustrating the efforts which have
been put forth by European governments
to suppress the slave trade in that portion
of Africa Those who read the journal of
the late Gen. Gordon will remember how
wildly he pictured the curse of the slave
trade in the dark continent Reference is
made in his letters to slaves taken and
sold by tens of thousands. So enormous,
indeed We're the dimensions of this
traffic ten or twelve years ago that
General Gordon declared that the
only way was to tolerate it until
European influence could gather strength
to cope with it. The establishment of the
Congo Free State was an effort in this
direction but il seems to have resulted
in at least temporary failure. The slave
traders have again obtained the ascen-
daucy; the Congo Free State has been
overrun by hostile tribes and the slave
trade re established in that quarter. The
only cheering circumstances about ii all
appears to be that some of the European
the matter, and are apparently not dis
posed TO abandon the effort to destroy the
trade, by striking AT its source,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Why does Senator Morrlll now insist
upon maintaining a tariff more than 60
per cent higher tuan that established by
him in 1862, and deemed by him then more
than WAS required for protection, as it is
now more than is required for either pro-
veteran repubicar is afraid to- lei the
democratic party share in the credit of re
ducing the taxes N. Y. ITorld
Mr.. Morrill, as the TOrM might see
from his recent speech, does not insist that
the tariff should he maintained Mt present
rates. He expressed the opinion mat Il re-
vision of the tariff at an early day would
be advisable but he insisted that the re.
vision of the tariff should be the work of
its friends-a position which some emf
nent democrats COnCede-and that the
work should mot he intrusted Ia those
who are color blind and VINO can see moth
ing but reduction or abandonment OF all
duties" The question what shall be done
with the surplus, Mr.. Morrill, admitted to
be II fair one, that should be met lie
thought that some OF the surplus would
have to he used for the new navy and
for seaboard defences that the inter
nal revenue tax on tobacco NAV be wholly
surrendered and that the duties on raw
sugar might also he either wholly removed
or cut down 30 the lowest point from all
countries which DO not impose duties. Mr.
Morrill, has learned by experience that the
democratic party cannot be trusted 10 re-
wise the tariff rs long as the main
strength of that party is in the oU'hern
states, which care little for Northern in
dustrlcs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31
The European War-Cloud.

The European horizon darkers daily.
The great powers are each making prep
arations for war. France has been col
lecting war materials for long time ;
and Germany, suspicious of her great
rival, is lettering herself in the same di
rectlon The German Reichstag has nm
der consideration bill increasing
the effective force of the army and
providing appropriations large enough
to free 1t from possible legislative
interference for period of seven years to
come. At the same time Germany is in
crcdsins her garrisOns i'll Alsace and
Lorraine, and getting all her forces in read
mess Tor Il possible campaign. Italy too,
is not idle. She is equipping her army
with the most approved modern weapons
and putting her troops In readiness for the
field The Russians, though less active in
their preparations, are also seeking gun.
makers for their factories and equlpping
their garrisons with approved arms as fast
as they can be manufactured. Austria
has for some time been placing herself in
readiness to fulfill her threat of armed in
Prevention in the Bulgarian 9matter
while England recent instructions to the
porte seem to indicate that she does not
propose to stand entirely aoof There is
general apprehension that the opening of
the spring will be the signal for offensive
operations ON the part of either Russia or
Austria, and the other powers are SO stu
ated that the first warlike movement must
provoke conflict all along the line. The
prospect is anything but assuring for the
peace of Europe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

st, Aihans Aiessenver.l

While Senator Edmunds has been inllu-
eutial IN financial legislation, Mr., Morrill,
ha. given greater study to that depart
meut aud is his superior IN this respect,
if not the most able of any man in Con
gress The two different lines of action
chosen 10y our two Vermont senators are
those once travelled by jefferson and
Hamilton, in which each is rs much a
leader now MS were the eminent statesmen
at the beginning Mr. EdmuudS Ia, be
come identified vita the Mormon issue in
such way, TO his honor that his name
will always bee associated with it, and so
with the national matter of uniformity in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

the Supreme Court at all 1t would re
leve the Supreme Court, at the expense
of the District judges, some of whom
have light duty, while others are already
more hardly worked theu the judges of the
Supreme Coult. II would give to Mr.. Cleve-
land the appointment of eighteen new cir
cult judges. 1t viii be hardly likely to
become law at this session.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The increase in immigration last year
was greater from Italy than from any
other country. AS many as 27,63l were
added last year to the army of organ
grinders, opera singers and railroad dig
gers already in the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The New York ITOrld thinks that it can
see in the selections of aggressive pnrtsaus
and personal trends of Mr.. Cleveland, for
positions on the democratic State commit
tees, indications of anchors to windward
in favor of a second candidacy for Pres-
dent Cleveland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The death of Gen. Logan no doubt in
creases the probability that Mr.. Blaine
will be again the nominee of the republi-
cans for president. Whether it increases
the prospect of restoration of the repub-
lican party to power, is quite another
question.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

1t is reported that the president will call
an extra session of Congress unless meas
ures are adopted by the present session to
reduce the surplus,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Walt Whitman received Christmas
gift of S40j from the readers of the Lon
don Pan NdU Gazette There is some
thing about Whitman's style that seems
agreeable and familiar to the readers of
the Pau MdU Gd=CttC.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Some of the subordinate officers of the
navy department are said to be opposed to
Secretary Whitney's plan for the reorgan
ization of the navy. The secretary does
not like this, and has caused it to be I'M
derstood that any officials of the depart
ment who undertake to influence legisla-
ton in this matter will be subjected to
discipline.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Mr.. Powderly wants to have nothing to
do with politics, As the organization of
which he is the official head does not pro
pose to keep out of politics, some of the
leading Knights of Labor think that Mr..
POMderlN Should 90
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The Chicago Hcrdld says that 'the gov
eminent at Washington still lives, but it
is greatly enfeebled." How is this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The Imprisonment of twelve knights of
Labor in the county jail at Fonda, n. Y,
is q sad blow to modern chivalry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Only three of the original thirteen
Doodle aldermen of New York city re-
main TO be tried. 1t is to be hoped that
there will be enough justice to 90 around.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The Mormon lobby remains at Washing
ton over the holidays. The Mormons are
camping on the trail of Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Realizing that, in order to retain her
supremacy in the Mediterranean, she
must put her navy into the best possible
condition, England is re1tting her cruis-
ers, ironclads and torpedo boats, and pro-
viding ammunition and other war mate
rial
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

money to provide for the storage of silver.
Such repeated requests as these furnish
an effective argument for the repeal of the
silver coinage law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Pennsylvania seems to be overrun with
tramps. No less than 600 of them were
committed to the lookup at Norristown
during the season, and other large towns
have been afflicted in proportion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

marriage and divorce. While we have
not always agreed with Senator Edmunds.
but often with somebody else, yet IN his
greater and original efforts for the up-
building of men, we must acknowledge
that he is the leader in the most intricate
and important legislation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

After an unwouted period of depression,
a boom is reported in the iron industry.
Iron ana coal lands in the South are being
largely developed, and property in proX
unity to the centres is rapidly rising in
value. The prosperity of this important
American industry is a hopeful sign.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

1t was General Grant who described his
friend Logan in the paradox: Logan is
never at peace except in war"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Mr.. Blaine's facility rs speaker on any
subject has long been noted His address
before the Congregational club of Boston
on Forefather's Day affords new proof of
this and its main thought in favor of
Christian unity, and in opposition to IA
ful
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The case of the Andover professors is
In full blast at the United States Hotel in
Boston, and the contestants manage to
keep warm in spite of the depressed state
of the thermometer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

1t is reported that the Civil service Com
mission have then report nearly finished.
They have been greatly delayed, as well
as embarrassed, by the delicate task of
making President CIeveland's practical
Interpretation of civil service reform con-
form to the first principles Of the reform.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Mr.. Grady of Atlanta, Georgia. who
made the speech at the dinner of the New
England society in New York, is already
suggested for the second place on the next
democratic national ticket. An Atlanta
paper, not his own, says that "Cleveland
and Grady would sweep the South like II
whirlwind" But then the democratic
ticket generally sweeps the South.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The protection democrats have come to
the conclusion that it will not be practi-
cable to attempt any reduction of the
tariff during the present session of Con
gress They propose, however, to urge "
reduction of certain internal revenue
taxes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Mr.. Morrison is reported to be in a vim
dctive state of mind, and declares that he
will revenge himself upon those who de
feated his free trade bill by preventing
the consideration of any other bill that
provides for II reduction of the revenue
He has only about two months longer,
however, to promote or prevent measures
in Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The Legislature of Illinois meets next
week, and will elect successor to Gen.
Logan. As there is a republican majority
of IL in the Legislature the new senator
VIII he a republican. 1t would probably
be Gov. Oglesby if he We're not from the
southern part of the State, where Senator
CullOm also resides Robert r. Lincoln
is talked of very favorably; and the
choice may lie between Oglesby and Lin
coin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Eight proprietors of second-rate hotels
and restaurants in Hartford, Conn, have
been arrested for failure to keep promin-
emily displayed in their establishments
the placard "Oleomargarine used here"
as required by law. The Connecticut peo-
pie are aware of their ancient reputation
for imitation products and do not propose
to encourage any new industries of that
sort.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Gen. Iogan's high personal honor and
honesty finds universal recognition. 1t is
recorded of him to his credit, that no dirty
dollar ever stuck to his fingers. With
great opportunities to enrich himself by
meth DIS which some men do not consider
corrupt, he died poor. His property con
sisted of house in Washington, heavily
mortgaged, house in Chicago valued at
$4,000 also mOrtgaged, and IA farm at his
old home in Southern Illinois. Twenty
thousand dollars, probably, would cover
the total of his earthly possessions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The Supreme Court of Ohio having sus-
tanned the constitutionality of the Dow
law, the liquor dealers of the State pro
pose to take the case before the federal
courts. They are making a hard fight,
but the Temperance people of Ohio have
got the upper-hands of them, and are de
termined to keep it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

BrUdStrCCtS reports very hopeful
business outlook, as the year draws to-
ward its close. The holiday trade has
been quite as active rs usual in all parts
of the country. Mercantile collections
are reported better than last season, eN-
cept in the Northwest, where farmers are
holding back their grain for better prices
The total bank clearings in 81 cities last
week reached S1,3iS, SAG, 175, which was
Sl2l ,92S ,62l in excess of those of the pre-
vious week. This increase comes largely
from New York city, and is due to the
wild stock speculations of last week. The
general reports respecting merchandise
are favorable. The iron makers are rapid
ly booking orders for next season and
higher prices are expected. The market
Tor cotton goods generally is firm, and
there is II prospect of higher prices for
woollens.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

According to the estimate of the United
States treasury department, the popula
ton of the United States on the 30th of
June, 1856 was 5S,420,O0O. In 1850 our
population was 80, l55 1S3 showing an iu-
crease of over eight millions and a quarter
in six years. If the estimates are correct
our increase in the past six years is equal
to the combined population of Greece
Servia, switzerland and Denmark This
is a great and growing country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Gen. Logan was distinctively the sol
dier's friend, and in losing him the Grand
Army OF the Republic naturally feels and
gives EXPIRE seion to, far deeper than
merely conventional sorrow. The plan
which has been proposed by General
Grant Post No, > of Philadelphia, of
paying off the mortgage on Gen. Logan's
homestead, should, and doubtless will,
meet with warm response from the
order, all over the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Congressman Grout has prepared "A bill
to give union soldiers who were confined
in AndersOnville and other rebel prison
ers, two dollars for every thirty days of
their confinement. lie will also intro
duce a bill to tax sugar of milk, which
now is chiefly imported from Switzerland,
five cents for the crude ana ten cents for
refined for the protection of home manu-
facture Of hat article which needs only
little such fostering to attain proper
tions which will greatly reduce the cost
Of this article to the public.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Fairchild, first assistant secretary of the
treasury, to this matter. Under the cir
cumslances any change in the present
regulations in regard to this subject will
be watched with considerable interest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

1t is insisted, and it seems to be widely
conceded, that all organized intimidation
of the colored republicans in the Southern
States has ceased, On this theory, how is
the remarkable and continued reduction
in the total vote, and general increase of
democratic majOrities in some of the
Southern States to be accounted for
Take South Carolina, the totals of the
vote for governor for zen years are as fol
lows 1876, l69,2S7; 1875, ll9, 1853 1850,
III sol, 1852, SOL; 1854, $3.50 1856
33,l54. Even the Charleston NcrS ana
courier is moved to say that such "inds
position to take the trouble TO vote at
elections is both significant and shocking"
This year the total State vote for congress
men was "A little larger-3S, SOB, more than
a third of which were cast in the district
from which the colOred congressman,
Smalls, was counted out. South Caro-
figures from the New York independent
received an average of but 5543 votes
Georgia's solid delegation of democratic
congressman received only %, So votes all
together or 25i1 each TO elect Nebras-
ka's three congressman twice rs many
votes were polled as were cast for the
seventeen of Georgia and South Carolina.
Throughout the North it takes ten times
as many votes to elect congressman as it
does in these two States. Does anybody
believe that this would be the case if the
republicans of those States were not
colored men
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

Mr.. PoWderly's recent circular, instruct
ing the assemblies of the knights of Labor
not to interest themselves in behalf of the
condemned Chicago anarchists, has called
forth storm OF abuse from certain West
ern assemblies and hot headed master
workmen Powderly is accused of work
ing for personal ends, of playing the auto
crat, etc. All of which will simply aug
ment the internal dissension that is prov
ing the destruction Of the order.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-31

The Union Pacific railroad is willing to
pay its Indebtedness to the government,
but it wants 50 years to do it in. The gov
eminent at Washington will probably he
alive 50 years from date, TO receive the
funds