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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

President Garnet assn es the German
emperor that France VIII not adopt war
ike policy as long as he remains at the
mead Of the republic. This is all very good
but no one can tell how long that will be.
The tenure of the presidents Office is such
that should any ministry with the sane
ton OF the Chamber insist upon a warlike
policy the only alternative left the presl-
dent would be to resign.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

The consultations of governors of va
rious States, last summer, on the subject
of the arrest and return of criminals who
have fled from one State to another, re
suited in bill providing for improved
and uniform methods in such cases, which
has been introduced In the House by Con
gresham Stewart of Vermont. The
measure is one of recognized Importance
and rs it raises no party question II Is
hoped that it may pass during the present
session
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
Sad Accident in South burlington.

AS Hattie Brown, aged nine years, the
daughter of Mr. +. G. Brown, was play
ing with other pupils a. the school house
In district No. on the Shelburn road
Tuesday forenoon, she fell on snow drift,
sharp fence post struck her cheek ana
penetrated to the bone, cutting ghasI ~
wound and the fall, also spralnlng
her arm.
THE RURAL NEw-NoRKER of January
2sth will he "A special number III Whlch
those of our readers who are lntrreSIt Tea IN
the farm or garden should take special
interest This journal - dong me
work for American agriculture an orlsl-
nal aud benevolent work, II was the
first TO have establised an Experiment
farm DurelV i'm the interests of It's readers,
and il addresses itself To Gooo, progress
sive farmers in all parts OF our country.
specimens of the above number VIII DE
mailed 10 nil of our readers who apply to
the RURAL NEw-NoEhEE - Park hoW,
New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

The oleomargarne returns to the com
misssioners OF internal revenue show a
marked increase over the collections of
last year, and the officials seem to think
that the revenue from oleeOmargarine is
likely to increase for years to come. The
labelling of the ar icle does not seem to
hurt its sale at wholesale
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

Last Sunday 10000 people gathered in
the city of Mexico and were delighted to
see horses gored aud the lives Of men en-
dangered by tortured and maddened bulls.
Truly an elevating sight People wonder
that such a brutal spectacle survives in
any civilized country But spectators and
sbettOrs and applaudefs of prize fights
can't say anything.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

Two policemen in New York dubbed
each other half blind the other day. If
this exercise becomes common it will
serve as an admirable discipline for the
entire police force. 1t may also conduce
10 the safety of the people. since police
man cannot conveniently club another
policeman aud citizen at the same time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
DIED

FAILEY In this city, January 10, Isabella
C, wife Of Thomas Failey, aged 50 ears
Funeral at ST. Adams Saturday at ~ o'clock
a. IN.
BAssET.-In Hineshurlh, Dec. ST. 1857. Mrs.
Lucy Basset, aged SO years.
WINSLOw.-At Stapleton, Staten Island. on
the l2th inst, after short sickness from
pneuMuuIt, Ms. Gordon Wiu>lOw, widow Of
Rev. DR.. GordOu Wluslow.
MCHUGH.-ln South Burlington, Ja1. l6,
Mrs. SArAh Mo Hwy b. agcl 81 Near..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

is related with apparent truth, that a
dstillery in Virginia has tempted the very
honey bees from the path of honey and
virtue. The bees We're formerly very
profitable but now spend all their time
hanging round the distillery, from which
they return to the hive IN state of bee q.
tiy inebriatlon. This is sad indeed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

tie apprehension lest the wonderful under
ground laboratory which has supplied the
materials for the springs may be giving
out The effect Of such failure on the
prosperity of Saratoga and on the hun
dreds of thousands Of health aud pleasure
seekers, who resort thither, it would be
difficult to estimate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

Mr. Martin Collins of Boston at the ven
cradle age of ninety four wants to fight
any man in America over ninety years old
FOX he old mans medal and champion
snip of the Western continent. Martin
Las grit, but at his time OF lIfe it would
le more seemly for him to sit down and
smoke his pipe than to go around tread
~ on other fellows coat tails
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

The latest combination is that OF nine
teen of the twenty-one reaper, mower and
binder manufacturers in the United
States, who have organized as a National
association. The farmers should give
their patronage TO the two concerns that
have refused to join this trust
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

While some of the railroads are still
claiming that there is no satisfactory sub.
stitute for the car stove, some one who
mas been looking the matter up finds that
IN Sweden the heating of cars by steam
has been universal since 1871.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

The New York HcrdId is slightly incon-
sistent when it eXtols the virtues of Pres
sdent Lincoln at the same time that it ad-
vocates the elevation to the Supreme
bench of man who once denounced Lin
coin "a "a clown and bufToou."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

many terse things. One of tho latest is
his definition OF protectionists as men who
think more of this country than they do
of any other
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

The proposed celebration of the 4O0th an
niversary of the discovery of America has
taken shape in bill proposed by Senator
toar of Massachusetts which provides
fora governmental board of twenty one iii
rectors, seven appointed each by the pres
ident, president OF the Senate, and speaker
Of the House, with an advisory board of
siXty-two members from the States and
Independent American nations. Space is
To he assigned in some unOccupied reser-
walton in Washington for permanent eX-
position buildings for the United Suites
and other American States, and for a tenn
pOrary exhibit between the lst of May and
che 3lst of October, 1892, for nations other
than American. A suitable site is also to
be provided for statue of Columbus and
space is also to be set apart for the en-
largement of the national museum into
Three Americas" museum. The bill
also authorizes the president to invite the
several States and Territories of the Unit
ed States and the several nations of the
three Americas to participate in the eX-
position This plan is likely to be modi-
fled in some respects before final adoption
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

Colonel Batchelder has secured from the
war department 50 guns of the style and
calibre used at the battle of Gettysburg
with which to mark on the field the posi-
Hons occupied by the 50 batteries engaged
on the list, I'd and Sd of July, 1868
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

A Montreal bookseller has skipped over
TO our side of the line with $4,000 belong
ing to some one else. This is some slight
approach to reciprocity; but 1t VIII take
good many little 5000 embezziers to bal
ance the colony of 100000 lnanciers we
are planting in Canada.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

The Weekly Free Press from
this date is reduced one halt-it
is now only ONE DOLLAR a
wear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

The Weekly Free Press from
this date is reduced one hal1-it
is now only ONE DOLLAR "A
year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

Saratoga is in serious concern of mind
over the possible failure of two of
her most famous springs. About a
month ago a man who has been boring for
mineral water south Of the Grand Union
Hotel, struck strong flow of natural
gas. The release CT this, it is thought,
lessened the pressure which caused the
flow of water in The Congress and Hat.
horn springs. At any rate both OF those
springs ceased flowing, and no attempts
To start them again have been successful.
The owners of the Congress spring have
been drilling for "A new spring but got no
water at depth of l75 feet. 1t is hoped
that when the gas well and other orlices
through which carbonlc acid gas is escap-
ing are closed. the Congress and Hathorn
will resume their flow. But there is no lit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

The Reading strike must end sometime
and so must he nearer settlement every
day; but nothing indicates any speedy
result of the kind. The company fatty
refuses to comply with the demands of
the strikers, and it is said that several
other interested corporations have com
bined with the Reading to aid in resisting
the strike. AS an offset to this combina-
ton the unions and the railroad employees
between whom there were some differ
ences have united in organizing district
assembly of the Knights of Labor, and
will hereafter make a common cause of
lheir warfare with the company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

The last scene in the Napoleonic drama
took place the other day at Farnboro, Eng
iand, whitn.: eX Empress Eugene has re-
moved the .einains of her husband and
son. 1t was a cold and dreary day, and
only q persons were present in the little
chapel at Farnboro, where low mass was
said. 1t seems like the mockery of fate,
that the last o, the Bonapartes should find
their graves in English soil, borne thither
by English soldiers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
ONE DOLLAR will now
buy the Weekly Free Press
one year. Tell your friends.

The suggestion of the Chicago Trtb1nc
that the salary of congressman be in
creased $1,000 in order to make up for the
loss of free railroad passes, under the i'll
ter-State commerce law is not likely to
meet with popular approval. Congress.
men are sent to Washington to stay there
during the session, except in cases of
emergency, and the free pass has always
resulted in absentecism and loating. Five
thousand dollars goes further now than
it used to, and our national Legislators can
generally very we'll afford to pay their
way to and from Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

We have been requested to remind the
"Sons OF Vermont" in other cities, at
whose reunions the services of the Yer
mont troops In the war are not apt TO be
forgotten, that the subscription to the
fund for monument to General Stannard
is still open, and that if they would like to
share in the erection of worthy memor
ial to Vermont's gallant hero, their a.
siStance will he gratefully received by
those who have the matter in charge, aud
by all Vermonters. TO this suggestion
We venture to add that what is to be done
in the matter, must be done soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

Senator Brown Of Georgia is out for I'M
taxed whiskey, although majority OF
Georgia counties do not want whiskey at
any price. Senator Vest of Missouri is
down on the Blair educational bill, and in
his speech on the subject he depicted the
surprise of the majestic spirit of John C.
Calhoun at the action of democrats in
favor of centralized education. Whiskey
free and no education by the nation ac-
cordiug to these senators are two vital
democratic principles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

FREE Press ASSOCIATION.
Burlington, Vi,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

a COW was killed BY locomotive on the
A. & F. road, near Cclfoas, to-day.
Mechanics Building Association No. 2
1T its last meeting received bids for loans
for s. 500 at q premium OF %.
The U. s. guarantee steamer Wentworth,
recently stationed at Cape Charles, arrived
at The chip yard here today for repairs.
The Alexandria Driving Club will meet
to morrow night to organize under the char
ter recently granted by the Legislature.
The drum corps recently organized here
secured rooms over Dir. Patf's store and to-
day that neghborhood was made resonant
by the boys practicing
Mrs. Catnarine Markell has sold To Mr.
r. NJ. Lawson house and lot on the west
side of Washington street, between Duke
and Wolfe, for 81 900
Attention is called to the notice OF the
city tax collectors published elsewhere.
Bills not paid before the first of May will be
collected by process of law.
Marriage licenses we're issued in Wash
iogton yesterday to John Dove and India
Deevers. both of Fairfax county, and 10
Milton B Payne, of Fairfax, aud Mena
Herbert, of Washington.
MT. .. h. flelu was paltIuiIy pIuiseu
about the face ct the local depot last night
by being thrown to the floor of the car in
which he was standing by the jar occasion
d by the engine backing up TO the train.
At meeting of the Veteran Firemen's
Association of Washington held on Tuesday
night resolution Of thanks and present
of picture of the association was voted 10
the Friendship Fire Company of this city.
letter from Aldie 10 the Loudonn Mir
ror says Zone night last week q colored con-
gregationa preacher hailing from Alexan.
dria was severely logged at the colored
church in the settlement few miles bslow
here by several of his dusky tribe" The
mans name and the eason for the fogging
are not stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

MT. VERNON AVENUE ASSOCIATION
a meeting of the Mount Vernon Avenue
Association was held at the Council Cham
Der this evening, Mr.. jeff Chandler in the
chair and Mr.. M. B. Harlow, scc'y.
Mr. E. W. Fox reported that the com nit.
tee appointed to secure charter Of the as
ISOLATION from the Legislature were success
full, and that the charter as desired had been
secured
Mr. F. A. Reed gave an account of the
securing of the charter. The charter as
granted was then read and accepted.
Mr.. E. E. Downham was elected to Eli the
vacancy in the association occasioned by the
death of Mayor Smoot aud Mr.. J. R. Cation
was elected member of the association.
The association then proceeded to organ
ize under the charter by the election of JEFF.
Chandler, president M. B. Harlow. secre
tsry and treasurer; 81. A. Willard, vice
PRESIDENT, and E. w. Fox. corresponding
secretary.
A comm ttee-Messrs c. E. Stuart, @.
Y. Cook, Jas. Roberts, Frank Hume and F.
A. Reed-was appointed to prepare code of
bylaws for the association and to desig-
nate the various committees.
Secretary Harlow reported that the trans
fer of a State claim against the government
to the association had been made.
The meeting was in session " han this re.
port closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

Give Ely's Cream Balm trial This
justly celebrated remedy for the cure OF catarrh
hay fever, cold in the head, &c. can be obtained of
any reputable druggist and may be relied upon as
safe and pleasant remedy for the above COM
plants aud will give immediate relief, 1t is not
liquid, snuff or powder has no offensive odor
and can be used at any time with good results, as
thousands can testify, among them some of the at
taches of this otfce,-Spirit of the Times May %,
1895
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

OPERA RoUsE.-The Ithaca Journal says
of the minstrel troupe which is to appear
at the Opera House in this city on Friday:
BARLOW Bros & Frost's Minstrel Company
played to fair sizsd audience at Wigus
Opera House last evening. They delighted
the audience the entire evening by the ex
cellence of the first part and the novel and
witty acts and sketches in the second part.
The company excel both in the singing and
variety business. Irthey should visit Ithaca
again they can be assured of full house. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08
The Raress of combinations.

True delicscy of flavor with true efficacy
of action has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of
Figs It's pleasant taste aud beneficial
effects have rendered it immensely popular
It clespses the System, cures Cosiveness,
etc. E. s. Leadbeater & Bro agents, Alex
andria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

just received 25 pieces of plain and fig.
ured Saline, beautiful! patterns, and extra fine
quality. This is a special bargain at 10!
cents, really worth Is cents. Look at Chap
msn's, 424 King street. mb5 lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

r.,aurs OF BoNoR-After an all night
;,n tha ninth annual convention of the
So So Lodge X. OF r. adjourn & at an early
0 Ia- 'bls morning. Yesterday afternoons
nU .,;oo vas devoted to the disqualification
I.to .ecret work Of the order, and last
u ia ~ the grand officers were elected, and
p's' r.msjnder of the session was occupied
-, .--'t,sosscting the routine business of the
Il, a3or The following grand officers were
.. yad viz; j. 4. KenDey, Chincoteague,
aG d; J. T. Morris, Petersburg. G. d.;
Inln. Joel, City Point, V. G. D; J. w.
:9".I Norfolk. A. G. D; 81. NJ. Hope,
pS''@,,ia.re-ville, G. c.; w. II. Bsilie, Lynch
~. G. r: NJ F. Hudnell, ..Richmond, G..
M l.. Comann, Goodson, G. Guide
t.c,b Peyser, Petersburg, Grand Guard
" Holland, Accomac, G. g.;
n. Hugh 5tockdell. Petersburg, State
yedca Examiner Jno. Maxwell, Rich
md " T. Foster, Norfolk, and ]. Hersh,
T.s14ricksourg, Grand Trustees; J. T.
r.nney and ] r Lambiu, Representatives
the Supreme Lodge, which meetsin Cleve.
Isn8 Ohio in May next, and H. M. Hope.
and T. Edwards. alternates.
An ioqite.ion from Belle Haven Lodge, of
mi. cjtg. TO attend a banquet to be given at
the Paddock House tonight in honor of
tbs (iraud Lodge was accepted, after which
,bc Grand Lodge adjourned to meet in
lyuchcurg 10 1890.
4mong those 10 attendance last night
ware Hons. Geo Bowden, S 1. Hopkins,
and ". F. Gaines, members Of Congress
from Virginia, ali of whom are members of
The session Of the Grand Lodge is very
n,4ssanr ono, bat hurried, as many of the
5sseates were compelled TO return TO their
Loues to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

Pn nsIl stock of Hamburg Swiss and all over
D"'oioesles at Chapman's, 424 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08
ENUINE METAL PUIz PoMADE

The largest supply ever 10 tho ci,y II IL il
valuable for the polishing OF sc='es, show c2se
musical instruments, god, silver. copper. brass.
tin, nickel plate, &c. For sale "a ., 10 and SOC
boxes. Call for samples at
feb2S W. F. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08
TO TAXPAYERS.

In answer to inquiries from persons who have
rendered coupons in payment of State taxes, call
the attention of those interested TO the following
circu !ar-letter from Mr.. Cooper, the agent. and
Mr. Royal the attorney for the Corporation of
Foreign Bondhoiders. Z. T. LUCAS, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

Fall stock OF Ribbons. Laces, Bustes and
Corsets at Chapmau's, 424 King street.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

COLUMBIA FIRE CoMpANY.-Ths regular
noplhlg meeting of the Columbia 8. F. E..
70 gss held last night with Vice President
P,msay in the chair and S. T. Jenkins,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

this section light to fiesb westerly winds
mar fair weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

For the latest in E and w. Collars and
Cuffs, go to Chapman's, agent, 424 King
street. mh5lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

NATURAL COLOR LAMBS WOOL SHIRTS
IN aud DRAWERS, soft as silk. and said not to
shrink in washing. Call and see them at
oct7 AMOS. B. SIAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-08

White Goods While Goods White
Goods from cents to % cents, at Chap
mans, 424 King street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-26

A very interesting letter could be written
upon the heroism in the clerical service of
the government. heard of a case recently
which is a striking instance of generosity in
lowly places. A clerk in the treasury de
partment, who had been there from twenty
TO thirty years, found himself attacked with
what is called pen paralysis, a soreness in
the muscles OF the wrist, which threatens to
bring about crippled condition of the
nerves unless relief is given to the muscles
which have become affected by excessive
labor with the pen. Thereupon the clerk,
though he was man of so years of age, took
his left hand, and, by practicing at nights,
made it do the work of the rie hand, per-
Torrance which few persons ud success.
fully carry out About that time fellow
clerk was taken i'll, and was liable to hs re
moved from the service for having his labor
go behind. The clerk who had just learned
10 write with his left hand turned in at
nights and carried the books OF his friend
| doing the full service Of two clerks, so that
no complaint could be made in the prolonged
absence Of the invalid who in the course Of
time recovered and came back to his desk
| having subsisted in the meantime upon tn,
salary earned for him by another who woulC
take no pay for his labor-"Gath's" Wash
| ington Letter in Cincinnati Enquirer