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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19

The question of freight is an important
factor in the establishment of any indus
trial enterprise. The manufacture of many
heavy articles of low value must be located
on tide water or where competition for
freight makes low rates. Probably railroad
companies are no more or less Grasping than
other companies when opportunity offers.
The fact, however, that railroads are favor
ed by special State laws, granting them
valuable franchises, would seem to he a rea-
son why they should consider the interests
of the people doing business on their lines
The commissioner is not prepared TO say
that they do not take this into considera-
ton and it is self evident that but few
manufacturers could thrive remote from
railroad facilities. 1t is, however. unfor-
tunate for the manufacturer to be so To-
Gated as TO be subject TO rates in excess of
those charged competitors in other sections,
To illustrate; The freight rates for textile
fabrics from Bennington to State Line via
Bennington and Rutland railway, seven
miles are seven cents per 100 pounds. From
State Line to Troy via Fitchburg railroad
% miles, are eight cents. From Troy to
New York, 100 miles, they are also seven
cents. Whether, under the circumstances,
seven cents per 100 pounds for seven miles
is too high rate, or whether seven cents
per 100 pounds for 1866 miles is too low, the
commissioner, who is not an expert in rail
road matters, does not presume to say.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19

FuASK j. CmSEY makes oath that ne is the
senior partner Of the firm Of f.. j. CHENEY "
co., doing business in the City of Toluiu.c count y
and -tate aforesaid, and that sad nrin wilt
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
tor each and every case OF CATAKRH tuat can
not DO cured by The use of HALLS tATtHHH
CURE FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December a. ID. 1856.
\. w. GLEASON,
SEAL
'--' No'oB PtLUo.
Halls Cptarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on til blood and mucous surfaces
Of the System. $cud for Testimonials, free.
+. j. CHE&EG d co, Toledo, U.
e1B Sold by Druggists, ijc,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19
THE EXPENSE.

Regarding the expense Of the commission
the report says; The cost to the State has
been triiie compared to the sums expend-
ed for like purposes in other States, not
outstanding the first cost is proportion
ately greater than may be expected here
after. Including the $4,000 appropriation
for specified purpose, tue amount paid
the commissioner for time spent and Elk
penss3 incurred, and the bills for printing,
postage and other expenses, the total cost
of this bureau Tor two years does'pot ex-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19
HlNESSURGH.

Nina Hull, who has been in Washington,
u. G. for severa. months, returned Tues.
day for short visit at homo. Susan Webb
OF Minneapolis, is at Mrs. t. j. Murphy S.
There was a union service NJ the Methodist
church Sunday. Rev Henry Cassovant Of
Philadelphia preached the sermon. Mr.
Cassavant is a native Of Hines burgh -
Sarah Andrews of Essex junction has
opened her school at Rhode Island Corners.
William Rollins and wife OF Boston are 1T
W. K. Patrick s-lev. GAYLORD Smith OF
Rhode Island is at H. a. Deccher Anna
Smith returned TO Lincoln, Neb., last week
where she is a teacher in the public schools.
This village and vicinity was greatly eX-
cited Sunday by the report that two men
were skulhing in the woods north of the
village, and aurmisiug that they were the
jewelry burglars large force of men were
called out and spent tie afternoon and
evening in a diligent search. The men
proved to he two young men of the village
playing joke.
There is little doubt but the robber of
Fields iewelry store come out on the stage
the night before and got Off at Beecher S
corner. lie can be surely identified If caught.
lie was tall well proportional man of
sandy complexion and with a mustache.
/ lie wore derby hat which was neither
! light nor black, a black cutaway coat and
/ light pants, a stsndup collar and cuffs that
come far down on his hands The loss 10y
/ the burglary comes with crushing force
upon young Fields from whom it takes
about all that be has in the world. and h,
has the heart felt sympathy of this wholC
community.
| Nino NJ. Hull is home from Washington
for a two weeks visit. Cornelius Lickol
from New Jersey is at Charles Weed IS
Rev. T. j. Harris has gone to W oolcut, Vt
to attend the ordination services of friend
Good marble has been reached by tn
boring in tho Weed marble quarry and SOM
think that the old dream OF a railroad t.
| Hinesburgh will surely DO realized.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19
WlNOOSkl.

Miss Cora Hull left Monlay TO take
charge of her school at Charlotte.
Overseer Richard Godber Of the Merino
mill has returned from a two weeks trip to
Philadelphia and vicinity.
Henry Conant Of Clarcmont, n. H., a
former resident. is in town visiting old
friends.
Misses Eloise, Ada and Clara Platt left
yesterday for Smiths college.
Wells Mace left this week for Poultney
to commence his studies for the ministry at
the Troy Conference academy.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist
church will give novelty lunch social ut
the churcn parors next Friday evening.
James Styles, who uas been in Keesevilie,
y. y, for some months, has returned
Tho remains OF Fred Blish whose death
occurred at Lawrence Mass, arrived here
Wednesday. The funeral was held in
the afternoon at tine residence of lyses
Smith. Row Mr. IuIorford of Buriug-
ton oiiiciatad; the singing was rendered by
a qulrtette OF male voices. The remains
were taken TO Green Mount for irtermenl
Fred GiHiu la, accepted position with
\. G.. SmatL
The selectmen OF Colchester have appoint
ed n. Y. Horton momber Of the county
board of clucation to ill tho vacancy IN
that Office.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19

The offerings of butter at the salesroom
of the Vermont Board OF Trade yesterday
afternoon were large, the aggregate being
1900 pounds. The buyers and sellers both
appeared disinclned to do business owing to
the peculiar state OF the market and there
were no sales. Cheese was also quiet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19
Total arrivals at tn, date September 10.
THE UNIVERSITY or VERMONT.
Opening of tho ran Term Next Week
Indications of Large Entering Glass.

Indications of a Large Entering Glass.
The fall term Of the University of Yer
mont will open Wednesday, September -
with good prospects of a very large onter-
ing class. There will be II considerable
number of students from New York state
and several from Virginia, which Is a new
field as well as numbers from other States.
Phillips Exeter and Phillips Andover acGde-
mics, tho Buffalo high school, and
Worcester, Mass High school will
have representatives. in the enter
ing elias, and Burlington High school
will alone contribute II to if. Tho prize
entrance examinations viii be held Tuesday,
September %, at tine college recitation
rooms and large number OF students have
signiiied their intention Of competing
, There will be three prizes Of 50 each for
the best entrance aper in Greek, Latin
and mathematics Respectively. 1t Is ru-
mored that "A department of electrical ens-
ncering will be established this fall and the
teaching force in general somewhat en-
| larged.
The University sire
The success Of the University nine during
the present summer is already barring
fruit, a numbcr Of those vino Will cnte,
having mentioned this rs one OF the attrGc-
tive features which induced them TO come
here ana the indications are that the new
class will contain some strong base ball
material including "A crack pitcher
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19
SWEDISH IMMIGRATION.

The steps leading up to the consideration
of the Swedish immigration matter have
already been fully discussed by the State
press. The report speaks in highest terms
of the Swedish immigrants as a fine, strong,
healthy body OF men and women. They
paid their own passage and railroad fares.
The transportation from railroad stations
and temporary entertainment were supplied
by the people of the towns where they
located. Interpreters. assistants, stationery,
and postotiice stamps they all wanted to
write nome at once were furnished by the
commissioner; the expense of which was
taken from the $4,000 appropriation, and
which he considered Legitimate expenditure.
From this fund was also paid Mr.. Nordsren
for four months time and expenses,
amounting to a total of : 300.
The colony at W ilmington has been con
tinuous success. So with the Swedes at
Weston who are well and happy. and have
sent for friends to join them The ershire
colony was less successful, but its members
remain in the State and are doing WELL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19

coed $4,000, only about one.third OF which
can properly be charged TO the cost Of the
establishment Of the Swedish colonies.
REGARDING FURTHER LEGISLATION.
The report says that a natural and bust
ness-like method to follow would be the es-
tablishment Of small colonies, comprising
from 9 TO 10 families each in a number OF
centres There are many towns presenting
as favorable locations US those in which the
Swedes have already Settled and broad
and comprehensive plan would most quick
ly, effectively and economically accomplish
the end sought.
Windham county can easily accommodate
four more colonies Windsor and Orange
counties as many more each; Bennington
county at least one; Rutland county, one or
more; and Washington, Caledonia, Essex
and Orleans counties one or more each
Indeed, the magnificent farming counties Of
Franklin, Lamoilie, Chittenden and Addison
are not without back FARMS which to the
Swede would be paradise, but are consid-
cred Of little worth TO the prosperous
farmers on the rich bottoms. The situation
can be SUMMARIZED as follows:
Who number who arrived last April from
sweden 900. ......... .......... ...... 81
Additions to the Weston colony. ..........
Additions to tho Wilmington colony ....'.., d
Total arrivals at tbs date September 10. Is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19

The report devotes considerable space to
the question of manufactures. In March a
circular was issued calling on the listers for
information relating to manufactures, quar-
ries, mines and the products of the dairy
The result was disappointing, as less than
half Of the towns were beard from. The
commissioner does not believe in Substituting
manufactures in order to secure their loca-
ton among Us, hut thinks the small manu-
featuring industries should be encouraged
as far Us possible aud strongly urges the
re-enactment OF the law, repealed few
years ago, exempting new OUTLAWS from
taxation for five years
Town action i'll making known facilities
for special manufacturing industries, and
the giving of whatever aid may be required
10 secure proper sites therefor, would great
~ assist in causing practical manufacturers,
with ample backing of capital to locat9
within our borders
In speaking OF the use of the water as a
power, the commissioner refers to the sur
! prisng results obtained by the utilization
Of small streams under immense falls, and
/ the transmitting of their power by electric
I ity, which may bring Nermonts water
power to the front Our mountains are
admirably adap.ed for the utilization Of
streams under head pressure Of 800 to
! 1000 feet, This result can be obtained, in
many instances, by conveying water short
distances. Water, conducted through a
pipe and discharged through a nozzle OF
three inches IN diameter, under head OF
800 feet, discharging $50 cubic feet per
minute, on n wheel lately invented for the
purpose, Will develop power Of more than
600 horse, which can at small expense be
conveyed by electricity long distances, with
small percentage of loss. The cost of sucl
power is not large, and when once estaD-
lisEed, the expense of its maintenance is ;
mere trile, aud Vermont, with her streams
among the mountains, is admirably situated
to receive the full advantage of its use.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-11-08

Leaves Elko every morning at 7:3o
o'clock. s.5..., ....... 80
Arrives from Tuscarora every even
ing in time TO connect with Express
trains going both East and West
Office next door to the INDEpEND-
ENT Office.
G. F. HOLLAND, Agent.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-11-08
HE WASN'T ExrRAvAeANr..
But ThCre Was Danger That n Hungry
Car-Horse Would Eat Him Up.

But Thcre Was Danger That n Hungry
Car-Horse Would Eat Him Up.
Cautious people are sometimes too
cautious, says the St Paul Pioneer
Press The story of man who con-
sidcred seriously for q week whether it
would be wise for him to pay $500 for a
lot, and, after deciding in the aff1rma-
tive, learned from the real-estate man
In more careful conversation that it
was $500 per front foot, is case in
point.
A few days ago stranger, while pass
ing haberdasher's store, was attracted
by display of shirts, which were
further distinguished by placard on
which was printed the legend: "Thesc
are: seventy-five cents" 1t happened
that in the same case were few silk
umbrellas, which command about three
dollars each on pleasant day, with a
slight tendency to rise If clouds gathers
Fhe pedestrian gazed long and earnestly
into the window; then he wandered
away, only to return soon and gaze
again. This was repeated several times.
Finally he entered the store and
asked to look at the umbrellas Ono
was brought out and he opened and ex-
amined 1t with the utmost care. 1t
seemed TO suit him exactly and he
turned to the proprietor and remarked.
"l'll give you ON eveh sixty cents for
it." The proprietor evidently, didn't
think he understood Alright, for he
leaned forward and said: "What?".
The stranger again informed hint "rll
give you an even sixty cents for the UNI
brella." The proprietor was dazed.
Then he began to recover. ~
GLOW much do you think it costs?"
he inquired.
"Seventy-five cents"
Sand you have been debating all this
time whether you would give that
amount for silk umbrellap"
The stranger said he had.
The proprietor led him gently but
firmly to the door. "My friend," he
said, tenderly, "Sou are too far from
home and you'd better. scoot before
some hungry car-horse gets chance to
nibble at you and makes funeral OF
you before the mistake Is discovered"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-11-08
Two QUEER Wills.

Curious Documents for which No Law.
yer Would Assume Responsibility.
Talking of queer legal Documents"
said an abstract man---not q man in the
abstract-to the Chicago Evening News
Story-Teller, 81 have here true copy
of a will which will, think, hold up
its head among even the product Of doc.
umentary freaks"
He fished into pile of letter-press
copies as he spoke, and brought out the
following. The document bears date Of
January 2, 1872, and was proved in open
court April 8, 1879. It is recorded in
"Vol. 1 of Wills" page 1874:
"First-I give ord bequeath to hwo I intund
70 marry. she is the mother OF myn son VIII.
helm md expects On orther child When tho
child was born and bod children shall live TO
the cage OF 81 years the shall divided equally
between them share and share alike. Also
give and bcquenth TO my Wife all household
furniture beds one gray COW and received by
her In lieu Of dover: give and devise to my
heirs and assigns oil that parcel of land and
house situate and etc.s Lot No. Q in Block Of
the subdivision made by the Blue Island Land
md Building Company known as Washington
Heights as Recorded in the Recorders ONCE
OF Cook County, Ill, in Book 40 OF Maps,
page 80.
Ut is further understood that my wife as
Aforesaid have the house and all the household
furniture, one gray cow, the whole premmisses
for the use Of herself and children whom here.
by appoint sole exocttrix Of this my last win
and testament. (6igned) ---A --."
Legally the instrument is not strong
enough to stand" said the abstract
man. ut will be noticed that whore
the property is described the spelling is
all right That is accounted for by the
apparent fact that 1t is copied from the
deed. He went too far, however, and
when he wrote: Il give and, devise to
my heirs,' he also added and assigns,
which means nothing, and consequently
destroys the value of the instruments.
"As an example OF poor photography
this ono is q daisy,v and the following
was produced:
"CHfc4do, Oct 70, isse--I, - 49,, doc
hcair by sigh oil the reail q staff and Pereson
oil Propery TO my wife duering her Lifo timo
md nc hor dchth asfehds TO which OF inor chit
dron she may wish Of the famlcy this Property
must not be sold or morgoged till tho youogst
child DO of ago," ~.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-11-08
DAILY INDEPENDENT.
AN EVENING PAPER,
SUBSCRIPTION RATE
ADVERTISING RATES.

viii be made az low as ie consistent with
ound business principles. Apply at the Of
ace for terms. 80. ,...
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-04

ALONG the foothills lands are selling
freely and at excellent prices. At On
tario during the month of March these
sales were made: 10 acres improved
$4,000, 5 acres improved $4, $50, acres
improved $4,000, town lot and house
$4,000, 10 acres improved 81 800, 10 acres
improved, $4,000, 10 acres improved
$1,000, 20 acres improved 10000, 4 town
lots 81 900, 25 acres improved $4,000,
town house and lot $1,000, 10 acres i'm
proved $4,000, 10 acres improved 50, 500,
20 acres improved $13, $50, villa lot 1925,
town lots 5000, villa lot $500, 20 acres
dry land $1,000, 5 acres unimproved
81 800, 5 acres unimproved $4,000, 10
acres unimproved So, 500, 20 acres unim-
proved $4,000. The totals are 103 acres
improved $4,000, and 95 acres unim-
proved $23 1925; houses and lots $4,000
Grand total for the month, $120,525.
The average price for the improved
property was $814 per acre, and for the
unimproved $245 per acre. These sales
were nearly all to new people from the
East, and were for cash. The "boom"
is burst, and these are dull times the
croaker tells us. Well, such may be the
facts, but the burst was not a very
disastrous one, and the times might be
.duller than the above record would
seem to indicate Ontario is not singular
in this matter of finding buyers for her
lands
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-04
The Nick Bill,

In many of it's leading provisions the
Mckinley bill, as reported, seems con-
structed on the theory which led the
mill-boy to throw bag over his horses
back with the 100 pounds OF wheat in
one end and balanced by stone of equal
weight in the other. 1t never occurred
to the boy to divide the wheat between
the two sides and relieve the horse en-
tirely of the dead weight Of the stone.
So, while beyend dispute tariff duties are
taxes and mean that those who pay them
must contri|sute of theirsubstance and
have in consequence less left for their
own use and enjoyment, the trainers Of
the bill have determined to reform the
tariff by leyeling taxes up so as to make
them weigh heavily on all consumers
and so increase the general load.--Chi-
cago Tribune, Rep.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-04
Inealls,s Matrimonial Pension Bill.

Apropos of the remarriage of widow
ers, a woman of much acuteness and no
slight personal charm has said that there
are at least five women in the world
ready and willing to marry any given
man. But she had in mind whole man,
In the case of a man with only one arm
and one leg, or viii. no eyes, Senator
ingalls, Of Kansas seems to think an ex-
traneous inducement called for. So he
has introduced bill pensioning at the
rate of $l2 month during widowhood
any woman who will marry fragment
ary veteran of the above description. The
compensation may not seem high, but it
will probably be found sufficient. The
Senator has no doubt reflected that the
veteran put to nurse on the proposed
terms would be unlikely to survive long.
New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-04

SAN FRANCISCO papers are quoting Sic
lily lemons at S. to So per box, and
Southern California fruit at 75 cents to
$3.50. Now the indisputable fact is that
here in Los Angeles lemons OF home
growth are retailing at ten to fifteen cents
per dozen as good in all imaginable
respects as the very best imported fruit.
Our lemon-growers have learned per-
fectly the secret of curing their fruit, and
send to market perfect lemon. The
chances are that the San Francisco
housekeeper who maintains an obstinate
ignorance as to all practical matters and
insists ON getting Sicily lemons, is served
with fruit from Southern California trees
out OF box that once came from the
Mediterranean. There is really no need
of asking for imported lemons SO long as
such perfect California fruit is to be had.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-04
Tha Kxaran.

The Koran is Rhapsody, without con-
nection, without order and without art
This tedious book is, nevertheless, said
to be a very fine production, at least by
the Arabs, who assert that it is written
with an elegance and purity which no
later work has equaled. 1t is a arsoem, or
a sort of rhymed prose, consisting of
5000 verses. No poem ever advanced
Koran. 1t was disputed among the
Mussulmans whether it was eternal, or
God had created it in order to dictate ii
to Mohammed- The doctors decided
that it was eternal; and they We're
right; this eternity is a lmuch finer
opinion than the other, for with the
Vulgar we must always adopt that which
is&he most incredible.-[V Y 0ltaire.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-04
convention,

WE WOULD commend the speech made
in the House yesterday by Henderson,
OF Iowa, upon the admission OF Idaho,
as the worst and most contemplate
drivel ever uttered in any Legislative as
semblage. Ii the man was sober, he Is
afflicted with rancor and handicapped
with idiocy; if he was not, the response
of his intellectual organs to the inspira-
ton of vinous potations may be lilSened
to the brightness of female pig after
having gorged to safety upon swill from
a distillerY
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-04

Mr.. JOHN F. HUMPHREYS has gone
practically to work to assist the unem-
ployed in a way that will be beneficial
not only to those who are aided but to
the community itself. He has found
number of men who have small tracts of
land with vacant houses upon them, and
who are willing that proper parties
should go upon and work these tracts
for their own benefit. He has already
placed several men with their families
in these homes. They will raise crops
and thus get start that will enable
them to paddle their own canoe" here
after. The best charity is that which
helps men to help themselves Every
mans cart is liable to get stalled in
chuck-hole at times Without the help
of other shoulders he may become per-
manently stuck. But let him have a
friendly lift and he will get out. This
plan OF Mr.. Humphreys is in the right
direction, and we should like to see it
carried out on scale that will set every
unemployed man with a family in the
city upon a piece of land where he can
make living from his labor.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-04
Col. HuGHEs-HALLErr is OF England.

Col. HUGHEs-HALLETT is OF England,
as his hyphenated cognomen indicates.
By the same token he is somebody"
and the son of somebody" He came
to America some years ago and in Phila-
delphia met Miss Emily Schaumberg,
who may be supposed to be nobody"
and the daughter of ''nobody"-only
just plain, democratic American girl.
She had money, and the Colonel OF
hyphenated cognomen had none. He
married her, presumably for her money.
She married him, presumably for his
hyphenated cognomen. He has got
tired of her, and has hired his butler to
dog her steps, and catch her in what
may be construed into Compromising"
position. The funkey has caught
her as he was paid to catch
her. John Chandes, another scion