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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-06-15
Some Facts Regarding the Fire Losses of
1887
From the Chronicle

1887,
From the Chronicle.1
During the year 1887 there We're 1894
noteworthy fires in the United States,
against l5,222 in 1856, an increase of 1,172
fires. For the last three years the annual
increase in the number of fires has been
about 100. The value of the property
burned in 1887 was $1,000 $50, against
sl04 ,924. $50 in 1886, an increase of Sl4 ,2S4,
$50, or the average increase per month of
somewhat more than sl,00O.0O0. The
average property loss by each fire in 1887
was 1922 in 1856, IS, 760; in 1885, s. ,2S5.
The normal fire loss in New England
seems to be $4,000, 900 to 81 900 900 annual
ly. This amount of loss is reached with
considerable regularity. Relatively, how
ever, the proportion of the aggregate loss
occurring in New England is becoming
gradually smaller. For example against
the 8 per cent of 1887 and the II per cent
of 1886 we find an average of ID per cent
for the 10 year period ending with 1885.
This decline in the relative amount burn
ed is probably due to the more rapid in
crease in combustible values in other sec
lions of the country, particularly in the
South and West. A falling off in the
relative amount annually burned in the
Middle States, Slullldr 10 undU III New
England, Is noticeable. During the 10
years ending with 1885 an average of 81 10
per cent of the tire-waste occurred in the
Middle States. In 1887 the percentage
was only 26.40, although the total burning
was large.
The proportion of the whole fire loss
occurring in the South is creasing. Dur
ing the 10 years ending with 1885 an aver
age of about l6 so per cent of the annual
loss happened in the South, In 1887 the
percentage was 20.70 in 1886, 1890. AS
he decline in the relative amounts burned
in the New England and Middle States,
already mentioned, has appeared to be
due to practically stationary condition
in, or a slow growth of, combustible val
ues, so the advancing fire-loss of the South
seems to be due to the rapid development
now going on in that section.
In the West, rs in the South, and for the
same reasons, the tiie-waste is relatively
increasing. During the 10 years already
noted, an average of 81 80 per cent of the
annual fire loss occurred in the West
For the past two years the percentage has
been about $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-06-15
THE DEMOCRATS FEAR ALLISON.

Democratic papers are saying great
deal about republican candidates, and are
kindly taking great interest in the Sc
lection. 1t is noticeable that they are
keeping discreetly silent about Mr.. ALI
son. They do not want him nominated,
for they fear his strength and know that
he is the most dangerous opponent that
Mr.. Cleveland could have.-Des MOtnes
RGniStGr-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-06-15
A SATISFACTORY CANDIDATE.

Where can man be found more salts
factory to republ cans everywhere than
Benjamin Harrison q? What flaw is there
III his character, record or availability ?
Where is he eak Who is stronger !?
There may be oil Ter soldiers, but where
better ones VINO can impeach his re-
publicanism What doubt is there as to
of the important issues of the time ?-Ia-
liundpOlts journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-06-15

(coughing), | got so much of that fire and
birthstone down my throat that | can
hardly talk, and that Is not very fair, for
II what some of my enemies say of me Is
true, | will get fire and birthstone quick
enough without getting 1t now, Laugh
ter and voice, "a good many years yet
judge" You will not expect me to make
a political speech to night. WhenShe two
parties shall have been fully marshaled
in the. field, when the issues, as the lawyers
clared, when all the candidates have their
then it will be right for me to bear my
humble part in the affair. Cheers
Trusting in Cleveiand's "Destiny."
ALBANY, n. Y, June S-A special from
ST. Louis to the Journal says The con-
vention is over and the delegates with few
exceptions have gone to their homes.
While not enthusiastic they seem salts fed
with the ticket, trusting more to Cleve-
lands destiny, or luck, than anything else
for success. The hot heads of the South
who, when they drew up their ideal CON
stitution for the so called Southern con.
federacy % years ago, inserted a section
establishing absolute free trade are over
joyed with the platform lmpulsve, mar.
rowmnded and with faint omprehen-
sion of the vastn ness of our industrial in
terests at the North, these Southern men,
under the fiery leadership of Henry Wat
terson, have drafted platform that makes
every thoughtful delegate from the man
ufacturing States tremble when he reads
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-06-15
The Weekly Free Press from
this date is reduced one half il
is now only ONE DOLLAR a
VGlr.
CURRENT COMMENT.
BRIGHT OUTLOOK IN INDIANA.
year.


The supporters of Gresham and Harri-
son may take courage. The nomination
of Thurman instead of Gray will make all
diana feel sore, and will increase the
reasonableness of giving that State rep
resentation on the republican ticket.-N.
Y. Press.
CLEVELAND AND THE VETERANS.
The democratic organs are ghoulishly
gleeful over the fact that the president
was not insulted by the Grand Army vet
Grams whom he reviewed in Brooklyn on
Decoration day. The organs evidently
expected that the veterans would be mean
enough to use the same tactics against
Mr.. Cleveland that he mad used against
them.-Philddelphid Press.
INHARMONIOUS STRAINS
There does not seem to be anything in
the nominating speech of Daniel Dough-
erty to justify placing the eloquent bust
ness in his hands or mouth 1t is the tall
est kind of bombast, and comes as near
the magnificent effort of Conkling in
nominating Grant, rs oleomargarlne APP
proaches butter. did you hear that fine
strain of the new tenor ~ asked some one
at a concert II did, and thought if he
strained any more he would burst. Dos
ton Traveller.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-06-15

We offer this morning IS White and Colored DRESS
ROBES Carried from last year, all in perfect order at
cents the dollar rare chance to obtain cotton suit
very cheap.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-06-15
SO
Church St.

In consequence Of the large sale of Dress Goods that we
put out at 40 cents yard, have been obliged to
make large addition to them this morning 1t is
without doubt excellent bargain, and will pay one
we'll to see them as they formerly sold at from
IS cents to 100 yard Of such sales are clos
ing sales for the and early inspection will be
necessary to Sc -ure them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-06-15
GREsHAM's WEAKNESS IN TIE EAST.

Gresham has grown in favor in the
West very rapidly of late, but there has
not been corresponding growth in the
East. That section seems to look upon
picion as an attempt of Chicago to cap.
ture the prize under false colors. -Omaha
RepuOLtCnn.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03
NOW HN

Dr. Henry j. Smith, the eminent surgeon
aud specialist, 433 Kesrney st., San Fian-
cisco. author OF popular lectures on Science
Of Life, Chronic Nasal CAtarrh aud its Cure,
Cause and Cure Of DeafnesR, Diseases Of the
Male. Diseases Of the Female, etc., who for
years past has made regular professional visits
10 Portland, and has previously visited Al
bany a. q representative Of tho Pacific Sur
gical Institute, ID now 81 the Revere House,
where he may DO consulted regarding ell
chronic, special aud surgical affections, In.
Guiding deafness, ehronie nasal catarrh, af
gsotions and operations on the eye, oil. throat
aud lung diseases, nervous. blood, kidnoy
aud sexual diseases of weakness ia either
sex. All affections Of the hip. knee and ankle
joints, and all cases In any way crippled or
deforiAed. All cases requiring braces o. other
surgical appliances will be furnished without
oxtra charge from our workshops. AL cases
Of rheumatism, chronic ulcers, cancers, akin
diseases and all cases Of broken down oon-
stitutiOa, ara especially invited 10 call aud
investigate our methed Of treatment. To ell
the afflicted be would say do not be iniiu-
enced by what others may say, but como and
zee us aud decide for yourselves. Tho doctor
has beon connected for years with institutions
whose sole practice was the treatment oi
chronic special and surgical affections. and
has had an opportunity unsurpassed for learn
Ing 10 cure that class Of diseases which have
been given up by the general practitioner ~
incurabls. The doctor has been In practice
over 20 years aud 10 . graduate OF the best
school ia America and the university Of Ber-
lin, and may be consulted in German or Eng.
Aeh. The doctor would call attention 10 the
wonderful
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03
BOTH DEMOCRATIC.

The adoption of tarifE-reform resolu
ton by the new Democratic State Gem
mittee in Pennsylvania was a severe blow
to the Old whig camP-followers of th'
party who are hanging on for revenue
only.
One of these intimates that this actor
Is "a matter of comparative indifference
in state like Pennsylvania, where the re
publican majority Is overwhelming, bu
that II wouldn't do at all in New York to
antagonize the powerful protection senti
ment"
Thia 10 just what was done In New York
by the democracy last fall. The State
Convention demanded that Federal tax
alton be straightway reduced by sum no,
less than $Iooooo,ooo year." and resoiv-
ed that 'the taxes 10 be first reduced or al.
together removed are those on imported
raw materials which now assist and pro-
mote foreign competition with ourselves
in our own markets and prevent and him
der the sale of our surplus products in for
eign markets"
The Pennsylvania democrats In APPROX
ing 'the line of policy laid down In the
last annual message Of the President for
the revision and reduction of the war
tariff" simply swung into line with the
party in New York. They are both dem
scratic. There are no Old Wing flies on
either of them.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03

In 1884, Congress passed an act author.
izing the then president (Arthur to APP
point commission composed OF nine
members, whose duty Il was to consider
and thoroughly investigate all the various
questions of agriculture, commerce, ,manu-
tactures, mining and mercantile interests
with view to enabling Congress to es-
tahlish a iudicious tariff, or the revision Of
the then existing tariff. The reason Of this
step was the same as that which actuates
President Cleveland in recommending
Congress now to make reduction Of tax
es- namely, large surplus of money In
the treasury as well as the burdensome
character of war taxation. That commits
sion, all, or nearly ali, OF whom We're
avowed professionalism In their report made
this emphatic statement "Early In It's
deliberations the commission became con-
vinced that Substantial reduction of tariff
duties is demanded, not by a mere indis-
criminate popular elamor, but by the best
conservative opinlon of the country, in
cluding that which has, In former times,
been most strenuous for the preservation
Of our national industrial defenses. Such
a redsctioa Of the existing tariff, the com.
missioR regards not only as due recog.
milton of puklic sentiment and pseasHreo of
IJHStior 70 eossss,ess, but one conducive to.
the general industrial prosperity, and
which, though Il may be temporarily in
convenient, will be ultimately beneficial
to the specisl interests affected by such re-
d4efion." The commission accompanied
their report with bill to reduce tariff du-
ties which they thought would eifeetuate
reduction of q per cent on the then tariff.
If the condition of the treasury at that
time justified reduction of war taxes, how
much more does the present overaowing
condition ot the treasury not only justify
but imperatively demands such reduction.
Now, did anybody bawl out against the
report Of this republican commission as
'free trade" document, simply because II
urged the necessity Of reducing unneces-
sary taxation Did any one denounse
recommending 'an immediate, extensive
reduction of the annual revenues OF the
government. His attitude and that OF the
tariff commission of 1881 In favor of reduc.
ton Of war taxes was far more aggressive
than that of President Cleveland In his
message. Does not every one see that
this cry of "frec trade" is simply made to
scare timid people, just as the attempt was
made to scare them when they were told
that II Cleveland was elected the business
of the country would be ruined
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

AS the vultures swoop down upon the
tempting carcass SO do the surplus spend
ers rally for their raid upon the Treasury
Already half thousand bills are pre-.
sented or drafted to squander the surplus,
and not one to prevent its collection.
Pension grabs by the hundred, public
building grabs by TIE score,river and har-
Dor grabs seeking miIlions,a school-subsi-
dy bill calling for two-thirds ofthe surplus
the grabbers' hands everywhere, the
pruning nowhere in sight.
This is the history of Congress for the
past four years. This is the record of the
present Congress thus far.
Let every appropriation be denied until
the revenues have been cut down to the
needs OF the Government economically
administered Then couple with every
extraordinary expenditure the tax neces-
sary to raise the money.
How quickly that would put a stop to
schemes Of reckless extravagance
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03
A LIpERAL REPUBLIcAN VIEW.


That aOie,republican paPer,the Chicago
zri6Eae has this to say about reduction Of
taxes
fthe duties were reduced one-half, or
S54 10000 per annum, SO as to furnish a
fair proportion of revenue and at the same
time protect manufacturers against whole
sale importations of foreign articles, the
relief given to the farmers in the price of
goods would amount to SI5o,oooooo or
$20o,ooo,ooo, and te other consumers fully
as much more, thus taking eff total bur
den of $3oo,oooyooo or $4oo,ooo,eoo and
greatly promoting the general prosperity.
The present duties are so unreasonably
high that such a change could be made,
and there would still be left duties high
enough to protect American markets from
being flooded by the cheap goods of free
tr ade countries"
What a pity other republican papers and
members of Congress could not lay aside
party bias and accept this question as one
affecting the substantial interests Of nine
tenths of the people to the advantage of
the other tenth, and then right the wrong
accordingly.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03

And now then comes the associated
press news from Washington City that
great efforts will be made by the admins.
tration to carry Oregon at the coming
June election. The nincompoOp who csl-
iects the news at that place volunteers the
statement that "the presidents message
has created Hniversal discomfort and dis
satisfaction among all classes in Oregon
amounting almost to open political rebel
lion" If anything were needed to prove
the utter unreliability of the associated
press news, this dispatch published in the
OysgoHiaS last Tuesday would be entirely
sufficient. Who, in Oregon, has heard or
knows anything about this universal dis
content among all classes or any class at
the message. Not one. The news agent
made up the story out of whole cloth. II
II bare-faced fabrication.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03

A protection organ tells us that steel
rails in 1867 sold for SI66 per ton and that
In consequence of putting on a high tariff
the price has been gradually reduced until
now tney have fallen to S7S.yo per ton.
Well all we have to say is, that II we had
been engaged in the steel rail business,
and that tariff had thus reduced their price,
we would be awfully mad at that tariff, you
bet. We would oppose any tariff that in
jured our business in that way. Does our
protection ergan friend see that he proves
entirely toe much Truth Is, there is an
open plain fallacy in his argument as any
one ofeOmmon sense may see by thinking
a moment.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03

Testimonials.

Following arc few Of the hundreds Of tes-
timonials we have received from Oregon dur
Ing the past twelve years
MILrow, Or, Oct. 0, lSS5.--Editor WalIa
Waila Journal A sense Of duty TO the pub
lie prompts me 10 state that my son Henry
has been afflicted with deafness since q child,
and when saw from your paper that DIR.
Smith OF the Pacific Surgical Institute was
In Walla Walla determined 10 consult him,
The doctor informed me that ho was afflicted
with catarrhal deafness, and thought that he
could cHre him. 4 accordingly put him un.
der the doctor's treatment, which soon re-
suited In . cure, and 1 could recommend the
doctors treatment 10 all who may be- suffer.
Ing from deafness or any effects Of nasal Ca
tarrh. IN. Pierce.
MnToa. Or, oct.,3, 1886. Editor WalIa
WaIla Journal As tho local doctor insisted
that the cure OF my boy Henry was only
temporary 1 now take pleasure IN stating
that after lapse OF ono year his condition IL
better than when made my first statement.
IN. Pierce.
Editor Oyegonida. -DKAR SIN For twelve
years have been suffering from bronchitis
aud asthma NO that was compelled 70 keep
my room during the entire winter season,
but under the nsw galyano-oxgen treatment
Of Dr. Hsnry Smith, Of san San Francisco, !
have been able to attend 20 my duties out
doors during the entire winter wieh perfect
ease and comfort, and would cheerfal recon-
mend ell who may be similarly afflicted to go
10 Dr. Smith and be cured.-Henry Barber,
East Portland, Sup't Hsgus's Mil, Nov. 2,
1856.
AURORA Mn.is. Or, Dec, ~, 1881. ~. w.
Ehlen waitea Your treatment has nearly
cured me of my eatarrh difficulty Of hearing
and bronchitis. / would have been quito
well had followed your directions and tax
ON treatment regularly.
PoRTt.Axp, Or. Nov. 10, Iss6.--M. Slayieh
Proprietor Louisville restanrantl says: My
cAtaFrh, asthma and bronchitis hAYe been
cured by DR.. Smiths treatment, and / can
attend 60 all my duties and enjoy good
health once more.
SroKAsE FALLS. Aug 8. iss7.--Mr. +. l..
LoI3riton says: Dr. Smith has cared mo OF
my rheumatism, complicated with heart apd
kidney disease, which have made my life mis-
erAbls tor the ssYeu years.
SrRAaUK, w. T., Aug. 4. lsS7.--To the
public This il 10 certify that | have for
over 10 years heen troubled with . malignant
chronic sore or ulcer Ga mJ shin, which more
than dozen doctors hays trisd 70 care and
failed, and my friends told ms II healed il
up il would Kill me, bat De. II. ]. Smith
told mo he would cure me, and after three
....stg. t~..t.,,..wt "a wwam an4trniv healed nud
am still alive and the heAithiest and hap
piess man in Eastern Washington territery.
~. NJ. Laymance.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03
r. T. Barnum's 0wa Cir,

Mr., p. L, Barnum, the famous shewman,
from the fact that his great story my
Plueky Boy Tom has proved such an i'm.
mense success IN esThe New York Family
Story Paper" has determined to present "a
all subscribers to that paper while his story
lasts, beautiful souvenir In the shape OF 4
Portfolio. This Portfolio contains lIlustra
tions Of all the wild animals that will appear
In his show the coming season. "The New
York Family Story Paper for four month,
and "Rarnum's Portfolio" MS this beautiful
souvenir Is called, viii be sent TO any ad
dress for the small sum OF ST.. the regular
price of the paper. This IL certainly an op
portunity which our readers should take ad
vantage of. Address, Mnnfo's Publishing
House, a and 26 vandewater Street, New
York.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03

Leading democrats from all parts of the
county express themselves in favor of In
structing delegates to the county cOnven-
ten to favor the adoption of rule in that
body requiring delegates to vote vfve voce,
when nominating candidates for county
officers. This is very wise course to pur-
sue, as many of the dissensioRs in the par
~ heretofore have grown out of the secret
method Of voting. Let us have the good
old honest democratic methOd Of voting
openly.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03

Already candidates for various county
Offices are bobbing up all around and are
urging their claims with the usual zeal. 1t
might be we'll to remind candidates that a
nomination is no longer equivalent to an
election, not that the democratic majority
in the county IS less than formerly, but on
account Of the very independent way of
voting which voters have. Men who OBJ
tain nominations by questionable methods
nre doomed to defeat. AS a demecrat,we
deem It our duty to make this warning. It
would be better # voters would not pledge
themselves al All to any candidate, and
then when the primary elections are held,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03
CANDIDATES.

This crop is biennial one. 1t begins
to bud and blossom forth early in January
In every even year in this climate. It is
almost uniformly volunteer" crop
We're 1t not so, the "crop" would be much
smaller than it is. It is more certain
'crop" than wheat, in Oregon, and this
speaks well for its productive quality. But
IL only takes just SO much Of this product
to supply the market, hence 'taresp In
abundance arc rejected. The crop i an
exuberant one in this county now. but It
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03

Blaine---The luxury of one day Is the
necessity of the next. Let the laborer
have his chew and cigar at the lowest
price.
Sewing Woman--But what about the
tax on my needle and thread, and (shiver-
ing) why can't have an untaxed woOlen
shawl
BIaine-Don't mention 1t, my good wo-
man. You must be protected against the
Pauper labor Of Europe
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03
70 THOSE or FHE MALE SEX

who may be suffering from any disease or
weakness Of the gsnito-urinary organs be
would say Do not waste your time by
sending from home for advertised specifies
or te so-called doctors" who would hAve
you believs that they can understand al the
bearing and complications Of your disease
wEshous seeing you. By means of tho mI-
eFoscops and chemical analysis he can iind
out eli about your case and will guarantee
success In every eaas he undertakes. AL
weakness can be speedily cured by our gal
vano- oxygen treatment. Piles radically cured
without pain and withoal cutting.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-02-03

The country has had laid before II
speeches of Sherman, Hale and Fry, each
Of which maps out the line of campaign
which the republican party will pursue.
These speeches all show that what these
Senators want Is not tax reduction but
surplus reduction by extTavagant appro
priations for all sorts of useless, cranky,
unconstitutional schemes. These Senators
seemed to have entirely ignored the patent
truth that there IS but one way In which
the surplus can be reduced-that,by reduc-
ing taxation. Ifthese gentlemen ever rise
TO the dignity of statesmen and patriots
they will then begin to devise some feast
bic scheme to tighten the burdens of war
taxation now resting so heavily upon the
people.