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mander should be eliminated from our poll
tics and he also protests against the over
throw Of majority control by the subver-
sion or suppression Of the suffrage. The
carrying out Of these suggestions would
greatly subserve the cause Of good govern
ment and party interests as we'll in the end,
for the gerrymander results in only tent
porary advantage and there is sure to be
reaction against it. Although it may not
he possible at present to guard against revo-
lutionary practices in this direction by con-
stitutional amendment as the president sug-
gssts it is evident that public sentiment Is
being educated to such an extent that it
will so be fatal to the interests OF party to
indulge in this practice.
Another recommendation in tho message
which will commend itself generally is that
TO the effect that the treaty rights OF for
egners domiciled in the United States can
be enforced by the federal courts. The
Italian episode, which undoubtedly suggest
cd this recommendation, showed the import
ance of some method of avoiding interna-
tional difficulties OF this nature, and it is not
unlikely that some action will be taken by
Congress in the matter.
President Harrison's treatment of tht
domestic affairs of the nation is sound with
very little trace CT q party spirit, and
the message which is clear and concise take.
rank with the best productions of his dis
tinguished predecessors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17
COLLECTION OF CUSTOMS.



The report of tho supervising special
agent of the treasury department shows the
expense for collecting the revenue from Gus
toms in tho district of Vermont for the year
ending June 30, 1891, to have been the
smallest for 10 years past, it being 80 per
cont less than the average of the previous
eight years.
The amount required to collect a dollar in
the district was D. O0S cents, which compares
very favorab'y with the port at Cristield
Maryland, whore 3. 10 was collected by
two men, whose expenses aggregated s.,
2l0 IS or S3l2 j6 for every dollar collected.
The returns for last month from the vari
GUS deputy collector far received and re-
viewed indicate an unusually large business
for this season of the year. The increase is
accounted for by The diversion Of traffic
from the 81. Lawrence through the United
States TO Portlan and Boston for ship
ncnt. The Allan line of steamers have
stopped touching at Halifax, so the ship
meuts have to come through Uncle Sam:
territory.
The district of Vernon. leads all other
on the northern frontier in the number OF
frontier in the number of entries made
1t had 26, coo, Chicago had -, 900, Detroi
lS, 900 and Port Huron II, 600. New Yorl
rather takes the lead IN the number of en-
tries with 800 900 but ele hasn't tie
honor of being on the northern frontier
There were only five districts in the Unite,
| States that tooh more entries than Vernon
during the past year, and the Green Noun
tain State is l2th in the total amount o
revenues collected. This district had al
most "a many entr ie. u, Philadelphia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17
Consrcssmnn Powcrs at Washington

Congressman Powers at Washington
Congressman Powers has Just begun his
career at Washington, but he has already
made an extremely favorable impression
and he evidently has a successful as well as
us sful future before him Mt tho national
capital The following fattering notice
from the Washington Post will emphasize
the fact already known that the First dis
trict made no mistake in selecting Congress
man Stewards successor The Post says:
"Judge II. II. Powers, the new congress-
man from Vermont, is somewhere near tho
half century mark and is flne-looking
gentleman of courtly demeancr. For four
teen years he was Oh the State supreme
bench and, in point of legal erudition, will
| rank with the best jurists in either branch
of Congress. He is worry popular in the
Green Mountain State, and was greatly
talked of for the Senate, but declined to be-
come rival of his personal friend, Rcdfeld
| Proctor. 1t is pretty certain that Speaker
| Cri p will name judge Powers among the
minority members of the judiciary commit
tee -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17
PEOPLE ABOUT VERMONT.

1t is stated that Stephen A. Wilcox of
Wells, 50 years old, is one of the best farm
hands in that town. This year he worked
for the T4th consecutive season In the hay
field, His wife is living and they have been
married go years.
A young man named Frank Lse of Iras-
burgh has returned from Dakota where he
has been since April. He is perfectly salts
fed that Vermont is not the worst place in
the world, after all.
George w. Delamater, late republican
candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, has
opened law Office at Tacoma Washing
ton. He is living in humble style, and
making a bravo effort to retrieve his lost
fortunes.
l.. L. Stevens, for about 10 years in the
Office Of NJ. MagiG, train dispatcher, Cen
trail Vermont railroad, at st. Adams, ha;
been promoted to the position OF train de
spetcher, New London Northern division,
with Office at New London, Conn, and has
entered upon his duties there. This will re
lieve the lady train dispatcher there, who
| by the why, was the only one in the United
| States.
Daniel C. Wright and wife of Westmin,
ster celebrated tho 10th anniversary of their
marriage on the 10th inst Many friend.
gathered at their home and bestowed kindly
| greetings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17

There seems to be no little interest in
Washington in the selection Of a successor
to Mr.. Proctor as secretary of war. The
president does not appear to be disposed to
hurry, however, in making the appoin tment
and this fact is no doubt due to the conf
dence which he has in tho ability Of the act
ing secretary, Gen. l.. A. Grant. 1t is
stated that the pressure for the appoint
msnt Of ex-Goy. Cheney of New Hampshire
to the secretaryship of war is very strong
from New England and also that his claims
are being supported by Senator Proctor,
which Of course settles all doub.
as to the possibility of tho promo
ton OF the acting secretary. Prsd
dent Harrison is understood to have con
taupldtsd some time since the selection of
S. B. EItins to assume the war portfolio
but bis moro intimate political friends adj
viads strongly against the step on account
Of political considerations. According t.
advicss from Washington all the iniuenc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17
PROBATE COURT.


Probate Court, district of Chittenden,
business for the week ending December s.
1891;
Nelson Stones estate, Wilton, appoint
ment Of Julia Stone, Willi-toD. administra-
trix and c. +. Palmer and Joseph Barrows,
New Haven, VT, appraisers, homestead as
signed TO widow
Robert II, Suart's estate, Westford, adj
illustrators account settled and personal
estate remaining -igned 10 widow.
Rufus Eno's estate, Charlotte, will
proved, appointment of Byron r. Emo and
Carlton r. Emo Charlotte, executors and
Joshua NJ, Dean, Charlotte, and Henry
X, Baldwin, Monkton Vt, commissioners
aud appraisers.
Henry Borrowdale's estate, Jericho, will
proved, appointment of Orpha Borrowdale
executrix aud Jesse Gloyd and E. b. Jor-
dan commissioners and appraisers, all OF
Jericho.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17
Mr.. Harrison's Recommendations

Mr.. Harrison's Recommendation.
The third annual message of President
Harrison has received the wide atteu tion
which it deserved and comments upon the
document are of very fnttering nature
outside OF party lines. Tho presidents
treatment OF the leading issues OF the hour
is broad and statesmanlike and his position
upon the delicate questions which politicians
are won't to touch with caro- Is firm and
unequiyocal. The striking feature OF thsIpresi-
dents message, however, is tho number of
excellent recommendation which he makes,
and while he represents sound repubicanism
at every point wherc the policy Of the gov
eminent and the policy of the party are rs-
lated, many OF hs suggestions must receive
the appreciation OF men OF all parties and
shades OF opinion.
Particularly is this true Of the presidents
words concerning naval interests. He holds
that it is essential to the dignity OF this ma.
ton and to that peaceful influence which 1t
should exercise on this hemisphere that its
navy should lo adequate both on the shores
Of the Atlantic Gld the Pacific, and few
men OF public spirit can be found in this
country to-day who do not share this opin-
ion.
Another point concerning which the prssi.
dents position will be generally approved {,
his condemnation Of the practice Of gerry.
Wandering and the frequent tampsring with
election laws, tie thinks that the gerry
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17

Those Americans who favor the annexa-
ton of Canada will not be assured by the
debt statement of the Dominion. The net
debt on the first of the present month was
S23G. 1872, ILL., and during the past six
months the expenditures increased over
81 900, 000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17

The mkado of Japan proposes to build
for the Columbian exposition at Chicago a
japanese building surrounded by garden
al cost of $780, 900. Gilbert and Sullivan
were evidently correct when they charac-
terizsd the mikado as jolly good follow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17

An epidemic of influenza is spreading In
Germany and medical authorities are look
ing for its appearance in this country. 1t
is not called ala grippe" this time but the
same disease under a different mama will set
the world sneezing just the same.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17

Dom Pedro showed his eff ection for Brazil
by carrying with himself into exile box of
Brazilian soil, and, as was fitting, this was
inferred with his remains. This is hut one
of the many proofs of the emperor's dovo-
ton to the country which cast him OF.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17

According to advces from Washington
CONGRESSMAN Mills is still inconsolable over
his defeat Tor the speakership, so much so
that he declined to accept the Craftsmanship
of the comm ittee on ways and means. Mr..
Mills evidently does not believe in the APP
plicauon of the theory of free trade to poll
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17

1t is stated that Koch is still carrying on
incubation experiments in the city hospitals
Of Berlin, although the government has re-
fused III. use Of the lymph in the army hos
pilais Iauper patients can not very well
object to any sort Of treatment, so that
Koch is likely to have subjects for expert
rncrts for nnme time to come.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17

President peixo.to of Brazi! is already in
troubles similar to those which resulted in
the overflow Of his predecessor. The prov
ince of Rio jar olro, adjoining the city Of
Ro. is IN active revolt and the trouble
promises 30 sprond Moreover he has a for
cign complication On his hands, France hav-
ing demanded rcparpton for the killing Of
Dictatorship
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17
What They Arc Good For.

BRANDRETH's PILLS are the best medicine
known.
Flst-They are purely vegetable, in fact
a indicated feod.
Sccond-The same dose always produces
the Same effect-other purgatives require
increased doses an finally cease acting.
1Rtrd- hey purify the blood.
F0uth-They invigorato the digestion and
cleanse the stomach and bowels.
FUth-1hey stimulate tho liver and carry
of vitiated bile and other depraved secretons.
The nrst two or three doses tell the story.
The skin becomes clear. the eye bright, the
nind Aotivs, digestion is restored, oostiveness
cured, the animal vigor is recruited and all
decay arrested.
BnANpRnrH's Pulls ayo esld In every drug
and medicine store, either plain or sugar
coated,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17

Chairman j. S. Carkson Of the national
republican committne has gone TO Minneap-
oils to arrange for the coming convention,
He is OF the opinion that number oil
changes will be necessary in the big audi
forum in order to fit its accommodations
and acoustic limitations TO big convention.
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and magazine, published, only those most
frequently asked for arc printed in our
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THIS bank prefers Vernon. securities for
the Investment Of It's funds, and sends no
money OUT OF the State until tho home demand
Il met.
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Of the bank
CHARLES p. SMITH. President,
(.r. ARD, Treasurer
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at the war department is being exerted for
ex-tiov. Cheney, who is known to be warm
friend OF the army, and it is not improbable
that he will he Mr. Proctor's successor.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-17

The Maine Farmer pays q marked compi-
ment to the now creamery building erected
In connection with the University of YER
mont and state Agricultural college. 1t
says the building has been fitted throug hout
In the most complete and thorough, manner,
and contains one OF the best collections of
creamery apparatus ever assembled The
farmers of Vermont are visiting the institu-
ton in large numbers and they are all loud
In their praises OF the creamery as well as
OF the completeness and efficient manage
ment of all the various departments of the
State agricultural experiment station.
The many friends of Col. Edward c.
Smith throughout Vermont and elsewhere
will heartily congratulate him upon BIZ
election to the post of honor and trust 81
long and ably filled by his father, the lat,
ex-Gov. j. Gregory Smith, as tho head o.
the Central Vermont railroad system. Hi
promotion was fully deserved and in recog
nizing this fact the directors subserved tn
best interests of the corporation which the.
represent rs well as the public welfare. Col
Smiths experience in railroad affairs an,
railroad management has been such as t
eminently qualify him for the position whc
he has practically filed for considcrab l
time and there are already indications O
still greater prosperity for the road unde
his administration. 1t IS gratifying to not
that President Smith will continue tn
policy of making the Central system a Ver
mont institution above all things and carry
ing out this policy he deserves the heart
support and cooperation of the people {
the Stqte.
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IsuTored from acute Inflammation in my
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not see used Eiy's Cream Balm and in a
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-18
TRADE FEDERATION.
Important Labor Suggestions for
This State-GoyernOr Albeit
Speaks.
sreeial 10 The JERSEY Ctr Nelss.

PATERSON, Aug. IS, 1s91.-After the
speech of President Samuel Mellor. Jr.,
reported in yesterdays JERSEY CITY
NEWS, at the thirteenth annual session of
the New Jersey Federation of Trades. the
Federations transacted considerable
business. The most important was
the reception of Chairman of the
Legislative Committee McDonnelPs re-
port reviewing the laws enacted by the
Federation during the last eight years.
He scored the politicians for broken
promises, alluding especially to the
smothering in committee last year of the
lature to abolish the State Bureau Of
Printing, the bill prohibiting the employ
ment of Pinkerton's thugs, the fifty-five
hour labor bill, the weekly payment bill
and the early closing bill.
He also alluded to the passage OF the
mechanics lien law. Mr.. Mcdonnell ad-
vocated the establishment of a Central
Labor Union in every city and hamlet in
the State. One hundred and fifty trades
unions in New Jersey, he maintained,
affiliated with the Congress. A glance
over the field convinced him the pros
poets were encouraging. He also
maintained that the most serious question
for consideration was the action OF the
Central Labor Federation of New York
in accepting delegates from Hudson
county organizations. which interfered
with the local trade officers of New Jer-
sey.
He recommended the introduction of
a bill in the Legislature next winter,
making eighthours a legal days work
for women and minors in all State,
county and city employments, deciara-
tion by the Congress against all candi-
dates for Office who favor Pinkertonians,
and a strict observance OF Labor Day.
Mr.. r.McDonneli also advised the prepara-
tion of bill to abolish the contract
printing system.
Nearly four thousand people took part
night. Mayor Beverage presided. Gov
favor of the movement. The
Governor was met at the de-
pot and escorted by the ST. Johns Cadets
10 Apollo Hall, where the mass meeting
was held. Mayor Haynes, of Newark;
Rev. DIR. Shaw, Rev. Dr. Edward Nc
Glynn, President Samuel Gompers, of the
American Federation of Labor; Congress-
man Thomas Dunn English and other
noted speakers were present.
At yesterday afternoons meeting
Samuel Mellon was reelected president;
j. w. Cook and G. r. Soloman, vice
presidents; j. f. Mears. secretary;
Thomas MeGovern, Treasurer; II.
Henkle, sergeant-at-arms; W. II. Sulli-
van, messenger. Executive Committee,
]. r. Mcdonnell, G. r. Cook, Alexander
Bell, j. +. Seal. Auditors, Hyde Cook
and George Thompson.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-18
A FEARFUL RIDE.
Caught Between Two Trains With
a Horse and Buggy.

A horse and buggy driven By Mr.
Slime, Of Henderson street, undertook to
drive across the Central Railroad at Jer.
sey avenue yesterday afternoon about
three o'clock When half way
over be was compelled to stop,
to allow a freight train going east to pass
then to his horror he saw second
freight train coming at full speed on the
track on which his buggy stood. Seeing
il was too late 10 back Of he turned the
horses up the track so as to clear both
trains.
When Engine $50 got by the engineer
blew his whistle This scared the horse
and IL started on a Lively trot up the
track. The buggy was smashed aud the
horse broke away. At the same moment
the harness caught on a projection
Of one of the freight cars,
and the horse, partly suspended
In the air was dragged to the Claremont
station before the train could be stopped.
When the horse was released from It's
perilous position by the train hands It
was found that the hoofs had been partly
torn from the forefeet Ii will probable
De necessary 10 xiii the animal.
Persons who witnessed the affair from
Communipaw station thought the horse
was racing with the train, they not
knowing the facts.
Notwithstanding his perilous ride Mr..
otine escaped with few scratches.