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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

From the New York Journal of Comm

from the New York Journal OF Commerce ]
The enterprise in road-making in this
country during the last three or four
decades has been chiefly directed to the con-
structi on of railways Very little, indeed
almost nothing, has been done to improve
the highways, and in some of the older
States these have leen SO neglected that
they might well be described in the words
Of the celebrated English humorist, after u
bitter experience, who wrote on the guide
board near the end OF his days journey: This
road is not pessabls, not even jaekassable. ~
He had given up the carriage for sure
footed donkey, and even this conveyance
was not equal TO the "exigencies" of the
highway, Those of our readers who have
tried jaunt over country roads in almost
any direction will bear us out in this testi-
n!opy 10 their wretehed condition,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

The causes that led to the republican de
feats IN the late election are still subjects
of discussion. In Iowa we were told at first
that the tariff issue worked the mischief :;
then the loss of the State to the democrats
was attributed to the prohibition question,
but now it is slowly coming out that the
railroad employees almost 10 man voted
for Mr.. Boios, the democratic candidate for
governor, and that the railroad legislation
introduced by the republicans injured the
business of the roads and was the bottom
rause Of all the trouble. There is good
deal Of doubt expressed, too, a. to the likeli-
hood of the repeal Of the prohibitory law.
although strong effort will be made to
bring about this result. The House, it is
expected, will be tied, fifty republicans and
fifty democrats and independents and a
number Of democrats are known to have
voted for the prohibitory law who, it is
claimed, will never vote for its repeal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

denee of Vermont farming interests. The
TACT of it is the farmer in free trade England
Is many times worse off than the farmer in
protected America, and that is why the
English farmer looks with longing eyes to
this country, and generally starts this way
when he can get the money together that
will eRablo him TO do SO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
Vi at figures-a tailor.

Good at iigures-a tailor.
Some stovepipes need lots of elbow room.
In one respect at least, the successful re-
porter differs from the successful bank cash
Ter. His accounts do not have to be cor
rect.
An expected pleasure is like a wet boot.
It's awful hard to put off.
1t is quite natural that the man who
steps on tack should be hopping mad.
The entire village of Powelton, Pa, is
advertised for sale--includng the rum
shops that brought it to bankruptcy.
Now is first-rate time to put the front
gate on hinges again. 1t is the sofas turn
TO creak.
If some women put all the yarns they
spin into stockings, their husbands would
have stock Of hose about four miles high.
"Where do all the pins go :" asks a con-
temporary. That isn't the question that
bothers tho man who patters around in his
bare feet to fix the fire for the night. What
he would like to know is where all the pins
come from.
GAVE HIMSELF AWAY.
Mrs. Younghusband--"Ch Charley, mother
has made up her mind TO return to New
York this morning. You will see her off
won't your
Mr.. Younghusband - Certainly, my
dear. With pleasure.
THE KIND OF PAPER HE STARTED.
Jones-"H Hello, Smith; back from tho
West again, Ell? What did you do out
there ~
Smith-'Started paper"
Jones-"Aha What was the name of
it?'
Smith, subscription paper to get me
back East again. ~
POINT OF RESEMBLANCE.
Bloodgood. -"Silby always reminds me
of breeze that comes before a summers
rainstorm.
Travis.-"Why ~
Bloodgood, Because he is so fresh
NICE FOR THE cow.
Mrs. Newlywed--"Oh Charlie. dear
I've got such nice piece Of news to tell
you p
Mr.. Newlywed- Indeed ''What is It
loveP'
Mrs. Newlywed-"Why, William tells me
that our place is just overrun with milk
weed. Won't that be splendid for the new
COW !"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22
And They Generally Get Them.

From the st. Johnsbury Caledonian.l
The West never tires of nagging New
England about its poverty and conservative
ways, but when the people out there have a
town to boom, mine to develop, a railroad
or factory to build, they rush right back
to New England for the funds, and the
worst of it is they generally get them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22
Death of DIR. George L. Linsley,

Mr.. George s. Wright received tele-
gram "Wednesday announcing the death, at
1880 o'clock in New York, OF Mr.. George
L. Linsley Of this city. The funeral will
take place on Friday at 2 o'clock. Mr.
Linsley has long been prominent business
and railroad man here and his death will
cause very general shock,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

The creation Of the United States OF
Brazil leaves the Dominion of Canada the
only considerable section of American terri
tory that preserves any show Of royal rule
and the signs of the times indicate that
crown rule will not last many years in that
scot ion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

If any reader of the FREE Press is dis
contentcd with English as she is now spelled,
Jet him read Mr.. Pitmans objection to pres
stenographer and spelling reformer expresses
himself thusly:
'The prezent spelling disgeizez our lang
waje, hinderz ediukashon, and suiests fols
rtimolojz.n
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

If engineers continue 10 cut short the
short cuts to Europe, we shall soon be ena-
bled to go over dry shod. y syndicate is
now formed, chartered by the Canadian
government, to lay railroad between Que
bee and point on the coast of Salvador,
probably Bay st. Charles, this being the
nearest point on the American continent to
Europe. Between st. Charles Liverpool
steamers at twenty knots per hour could
accomplish the voyage in ninety hours. the
distance being 1897 miles, as against 3O52
miles between New ork and Liverpool.
The trip via New York, would take by rail
233 hours and by sea 152! hours, together,
l,6 hours, or : days S hours. The route
would thus knock of p days of disagree
able sea voyage, and nearly two days on the
entire journey. This line takes nearly three
days from the voyage by sea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

Owing tc an unavoidable delay we are
unable to send out our premium supplement
wit this issue. 1t will be sent to subscrib-
ers during the coming week and everyone
who receives q copy viii find it for his or
Ter interest to carefully read its contents
and learn about our great and unparalleled
offers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

Speaking of President Harrison's ap-
pointments, the New York Herald says
"oIr Harrison has, so far as is known,
maze few mistakes in his appointments.
There is no complaint that his appointees
are incompetent or thieves"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

BURLINGTON, FRIDAY. NOV. 20.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-17
A TEN DOLLAR MAN.

On Friday evening man called on a
lady living on North Main street and in
troduced himself as George Dold. He said
he was in need of another lady type writer
and called to get the address of one whom
he had heard was friend of the lady he
was addressing, having been informed
that he would probably be able to employ
her. He was given the address and added
that he was greatly in need of additional
help and he would call on the lady type
writer Immediately. AS he was going out
the door a new idea seemed to strike him
and he said he had heard the lady he hoped
to employ was in need of money and he
would advance her ten dollars. But he
also observed while contemplating being
so exceedingly kind, that it was after
banking hours and he had no money with
him and he would give her his check for
that amount. He also observed that she
not knowing him they would call on a
leading business man few doors away
who would identify him as George Dold.
His manner was such as to cause the lady
to believe absolutely he was telling the
truth, and she gave him the money and
received the check. Yesterday morning
the lady presented the check to the bank,
and at once it was pronounced forgery.
The authorities so far have been unable to
find him.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-17
[I|2&|3iZS6i{3
THIS is BARGAIN WEEK.

The lively spirit with which started out last week held
out right the closing hour Saturday night and
day every hour the of
pied activity Our and went with rush. and
they business and they what offer
ing they only well pleased TO buy Our Italian band
very excellent all week and pleased everybody Our tea
well patronized by the ladies' and the presents
closely examined by everybody and highly praised by ALL
We started the top of this column by stating that this is
be bargain week We this of the and
this is empty play of words just attention
From Monday morning Saturday night will make
tnual special bargains We receiving goods
daily and these include the and latest
patterns and styles of description imaginable These goods
will be placed sale prices that will puverze all competition
These bargains will include ali kinds OF underwear both for
and ladies' coaks shawl blankets gloves nit
hoods and all the and pree dress goods
invented Our counters and shelves loaded and do
will Tighten them considerably during this week
And then don't forget the fact that December drawing
Time flies rapidly during these short days and long nights
and forget make purchases for the
grand drawing One dollar gives you ticket Read the list
over again and see which you you want.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-17
THIS Is THE RIGHT PLACE.
Wichita Looming Up in Toronto. Canada.

From the Toronto Mail.
Yesterday morning the early train from
the west brought to the Queen City the
members of the building committee of the
school board Of Wichita, Kansas, who are
on a tour of inspection of the leading
school buildings of the country. to enable
them to determine the best system of heat
ing and ventilating for them to adopt in
their school buildings. The party con-
sisted of Messrs Robert E. Lawrence, R.
NJ. Piatt and j. K. Sawyer, all active bust
ness men of Wichita, and Mr.. Peter Bo-
CART, of Isaac d. Smead & Co., proprietors
of the Smead system of heating and venti-
lating. of Toledo and Kansas City. They
decided to include the educational center
of Canada among the cities they visited,
and spent Sunday attending the services of
two of the prominent churches and in
walking about the city. and today will
visit the school buildings. They left
Wichita on Wednesday last and stopped
off at Kansas City, Chicago and Toledo,
and expressed a decided preference for the
Smead system of heating and ventilatlng
and dry closets, as compared with
all other systems that they there in
spected; a preference which is calculated
to be even more decided after they make
tour Of Toronto's school buildings, in the
heating and ventilation of which the
Smead system has proved so eminently
successful The members Of the deputa-
ton claim for Wichita the position Of the
leading city in the state of Kansas. Its
growth is certainly marvellous, being
more than seven times as large as it was
seven years ago-a jump from 5000 popu-
lation in 1882 to about 40, 900 in 1889, and
the permanent character OF this growth is
shown in the fact shat this year they have
educational buildings that will cost over
three-quarters of million dollars, S100, 600
being for school buildings alone. On leav-
ing Toronto the committee will proceed to
New York, Boston, Philadelphia and
Washington, and by personally examin-
ing the school buildings distributed over
such a wide section Of country to enable
them to satisfy themselves as to which is
the best system for heating and ventilat-
ing their public schools, shows that the
building department of the Wichita board
of education is in the right hands.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-17
Ehe adhita naiu gag1e Suuday oruing Bouber H. 1893

cred County Superintendent D. S. Pence
for his untering labor and generous aid in
the work.
The book agents presented the follow
ing:
County. Kansas
Gentlemen: We, the undersigned. rep
resentatives of the various school book
publishing house here competing. resolve:
LIST. That we heartily appreciate the
courtesy extended to Us by your honorable
body.
2nd. That we recognize the critical posi-
ton into which a county superintendent is
for his county. That we regard the ser
vices to this county of County Superin-
tendent Pence in this contest as entirely
impartial and we believe he has acted
wholly for what he thought to be for the
best interests Of the people of Sedgwick
county.
GEO. S. WEFUND, ACT Ivison & Blake
well.
w. A WORK, Agt. E. II. Butler g. Co.
j. Nj. STEADLING, Agt. Porter & Coater.
2. R ARHBANG, Agt. bingham, Bro
gand & Co.
HARRY G. WILSON, Agt. Van Anlwarp,
Bragg & Co.
FRANK A. FITZPATRICK, Agt. A. S.
Barnes & Co.
". S. FORESTER, Agt. Appleton 4 Co
4 vote of thanks was also rendered Sec
rotary, Mr.. John Tucker.
The committee adjourned last night
about 10 o'clock to meet at the call of the
chairman. The members seemed TO think
they had done some good work ID securing
low prices.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-17
Personal.

Mr.. George B. Pierson, of Little Rock, is
at the Metropole.
Colonel B. ii. Campbell arrived home
last night from Caldwell.
II. Shriver, live stock agent of the Rock
Island, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. c. j. Cashard left this morning for
Poughkeepsie over the Rock Island.
Mr.. George H. Logan, of st. Louis, is in
the city attending to business matters.
Mr.. T. j. Thompson, engineer of the
Rock Island. was IN the city yesterday.
Mr. Chas. Smith, of Smith, Rossington
& johnson, Topeka. was In the city yester-
day.
Mr. c.. f, Allison. late editor of the Cha
mute Blade, who is IN the city, called yes
terday.
Mesdames John Clayton and d. G.. Arm
old left yesterday morning for few days
at Conway Springs.
Miss Mae johnson who has been attend
ing her brothers wedding. returned to
Fairbury, Neb., this morning.
Mr. William Thompson Bower, banker
at Watsontown, Pa, Is in the city calling
on few friends and looking around.
Mr. John Dillon was run over yesterday
by wagon seven miles southeast of this
city aud had his leg broken below the
knee.
Mr.. NJ. G. McKerahan, of Altoona, Pa,
is in the city on prospecting tour. He
seems to think Kansas great state and
Wichita wonderful city.
Mr.. A. II. Creigh, of Chicago. who car
ries stoves in a valise below limit weight,
has found the city again and is at the Met
ropole. He says Chicago is healthy enough
but he wanted to get away from the
Cronin case but he had failed so he would
be compelled to move again soon.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-17
OUGHT NOT TO BE PERMITTED.

County Attorney Morris was requested
to prohibit the exhibition at the opera
house advertised for tonight, but he
answered that there was 60 law under
which he could successfully act. All the
same it strikes US that the owners of the
opera house should not permit such a
dissertation of the Sabbath. Even if there
should be no wrong in Difference to public
sentiment and to the sentiment Of their
best patrons il should not be permitted
There are plenty of nights during the
week for amusements The American
Sabbath is what it is through an over
whelming sentiment in favor of its OBJ
servance and against its dissertation. Mr..
Blackart man could not hold forth even in
Chicago without taking the chances of
arrest and heavy fine. The city coun-
Gil would do well and reflect the will
and desire of large majority of all their
constituents if they would by ordinance
set down on Sunday theatres, or On all eX-
hibitions orpurely money making schemes.
Cincinnati only last Sunday made her
theaters sweat for this violation of law and
public sentiment. The council wouldn't
think of permitting a street show or fakir
conceTt, dl! no, by OruIuauce, pTOnlDIG
business men from throwing open their
own places of business on Sunday. Then
why should outside adventures aud trav-
cling strangers have such right? No one
can succeed in face Of the public's con-
science and Judgment, and no one should
be permitted to brave or defy it with inn
punity. If we have no use for churches or
for christianity individually let us at least
respect the principal upon which all the
laws of the country rest and the sentiment
which susUains that principle and renders
America more desirable in all things con
sidered than any land beneath the sun.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-17
AN IMPROVED STOCK CAR.

Mr. John NJ. Burton has invented
stock car which promises to receive the
approval of al. stock men at once. It can
be constructed "a less expense than the
ones now in use al. while it answers all
the purposes of the ordinary car has many
improvements that will be readily appre-
ciated. The nature of the Improvements
are such that they completely fill the de-
mand that has long been felt by both rail-
road men and stock shippers. The SIM
plicity of the machinery attached and the
perfect ease with which everything about
the car can be managed makes the model
an interesting study. The model may be
seen in the east window of Biting Bros,
where it is surmounted on regular track
filled with real live cattle. The doors are
so arranged that none of the stock can ever
be deprived of access to the troughs.
This car has many conveniences superior
to anything yet produced in a stock car.
The shipper. in the first place requires a
car with few complicated parts, easy of ac-
cess to the feeding and watering appli-
ances, always in repair and comfortable to
stock il transit. The principal feature of
the invention is that the entire car is oper-
ated by one lever through a trap door in
the roof. This one movement opens out
the side Of the car for head space to the
troughs, turns up the troughs to receive
the water at the same time. and also let's
down the hay racks throughout the entire
car to receive the hay. A reverse move
ment of the lever closes up all of these
devices and leaves the car in readiness to
resume the trip. Nothing appears in the
inside to in any way interfere with using
the car for other purposes. The water
pipes are arranged outside of the car. A
small hood or hay chamber is placed upon
its upper portion, whereby larger supply
of hay can be carried. The doors are
made in two sections, the upper portion
dropping down upon the lower section, is
then pushed back with the lower part. In
extreme hot weather this is intended for
better ventilation. This car has been pat
ented by Mr.. w. j. Hutchins for Mr.. Bur-
ton.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-17

1t was ordered that one stipulation shall
be eyen exchange. Stipulation graciously
declined.
The proposition Of, the Normal readers
was accepted. a--.-f, rsiiiIf seqae,zT. ali g
An amendment was offered to insert the
word McGuffey. Amendment lost-l2 to
l6 Motion carried-l6 TO r.
1t was ordered that an executive commit
tee of three members be appointed by the
chairman and committee as follows: S. n
Harter, E W. Phillips and John Tucker.
On molten Rays arithmetics were de-
clared the choice of this board Price: e.
ementary, exchange, SOC; introduction, Sc:
retail, Csc. Practical, exchange, 3oc; in
PRODUCTION, SOC; retail. SOC. Exchange to
include practical arithmetic for an ele-
mentary and the exchange price Of the
practical.
Cutters revised series OF physiologies
were adopted Price: intermediate. ex-
change, 25c: introduction, sc; retail, SOC.
Comprehensive exchange, ooC; introduc-
ton, sl-o0; retail, Sl-0o.
a unanimous vere OF thanks was tender
ed the many publishing houses for their
generous supply of text books for examinA-
ton; and also especially to their represen-
tIves who appear before the board fos their
uniform courtesy, their support and manly
courtesy Of each and every individual
throughout the many bitter contests.
Reeds Word Lesson was adopted as the
text book on spelling.
Reed and kelloSg's graded lesson IN
English and Harvey's grammar were ad-
opted as the text books on English gram
mar.
Young's Civil Government WAS adopted
as the text book on that subject
Paul Bert's priplmer OF scientific know
ledge, first and second books, were adopted
as auxiliary books
Rays algebras were adopted: Exchange,
30 cents, Introductory 80 coats. retail ~
cents
Bryant and S,ra,ton Bookkeeping was
adopted, introductory - cents, retail 30
cents
Webs,erss dictionaries were adopted.
A unanimous vote OF thanks were tend
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-17
SEVEN HUNDRED OF THEM.

The holiday opening of Robinson g.
Champion was attended by upwards of 700
people yesterday. An elegant line of goods
adapted to the wants of the holidays was
artistically displayed and elected general
admiration. The band was in attendance
during the evening and the store was
thronged with people examining stock
of goods which contained something to
suit the requirements of the most fastid
ious. caprcious and exacting Fancy Ian
terms were suspended from the ceiling and
rare brio biac gave the store quite
falrv-lihe aspect. If the aim of the pro
prietors was to offer an exhibition of goods
equal to any displayed in the west. they
have more than accomplished their pur-
pose. Every one felt that they were well
repaid for their visit. and the proprietors
added many to their long list of friends.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-17
RESOLUTIONS OFTHE CRESCENT SOCIETY
OE THE HIGH SCHOOL.

Whereas, Our Creator has, in His in
finite wisdom, seen fit to cut off in the
prime of young manhood, Samuel E. Cook,
one of our active and earnest members,
and
Whereas. While we humbly submit to
Him, who doeth all things we'll. yet we
gratefully remember his amiable and
quiet disposition among us, and that
through the faithful performance of his
duties as a member of the Crescent society
he has endeared himself to all its MEM
bers; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Samuel
f. Cook this society has lost worthy
member; his family an affectionate and
conscientious son and brother. and his as
sociates y firm and true friend.
Resolved, That it is with deep sense of
their great loss that we extend to the be-
reaved family and friend the warm SYM
pathy of his fellow members; and be it
further
Resolved, That these resolutions be re-
corded in the minutes of the society, and
that thev be published in the city papers,
aud copy sent to the family.
IDA s. ARCHMOODY,
KATIE CORwIN,
w. w. PARKINSON,
Committee.