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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
UNIVERSITY NOTES.

The Y. NJ. :. club elected the following
officers Wednesday: President. W. J. Bigc-
low: vice-presdent, +. r. Davis: secretary,
John Blake treasurer, f.. NJ. Harvey. eX-
ccutivc committee Hanson, 90. j. l. Davis
and Wedgewolth, 81, reception committee.
F. l.. Durham. j. H. Blodgett was vet VI
in an honorary member, eX-otiicio The
club is in a prosperous condition and ar
rangements for series of interesting meet
ingS are already under way.
f. y. Sanctuary. '93, succeeds Villas, '91,
~ principal of the Williston academy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
VIOLATION OF POSTAL LAWS,


Deputy Marshal Failey arrested Mon
day James IL. Hooker of Plaintield and
brought him before Hon. b. b. Smalley rs
United States commissioner ON the charge
of violating the postal laws by the
embezzlement of a letter. The re-
spondent waived examination and was
held in 5000 bail for his appearance at
the February term of the United States Cir
cult court to be held III this city Fred
Todd of Montpelier, his counsel, became his
bondsmsn. Hon frank Pumley of North
field, district attorney. represented the gov
ernment. H. ). Willis Of Warner, \. ii
postoftice inspector who had charge of the
case Wa, also present. Hooker makes the
3lst man Mr. Willis has detected of
meddling with the mails this year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
SONS OF VETERANS.


To Sons of Veterans and their friend the
following figures will be of interest fhe
total membership of the order is -, 800.
There is in the treasures of the various
divisions of the orderS,0, ~. 30, beside prop
cry owned which will reach nearly double
that amount The Massachusetts division is
the richest, having $685. in its treasury
and its camps having S2i324.35, or tota
of 1921 ,0G3,91. Pennsylvania is the largest
having l54 camps, with 5l49 members: anl
having also expended for relief Slo61' y"
which is about five times the amount eX
pended by any other division
Vermont has 40 camps, with lo22 mem
hers. \ total gain La, been made durlns
the last quarter Of nine camps and 20 mem
bcr,, Two deaths have occurred. Cash az
hand at division headquarters. TlSo.oO; a
camps, S1212 IS: total. Sl4l2.93.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
BUFFALOANS TAKE TO BOATS.


BUFFALO. y. y, Dec. 1.-THE most dis
astrous flood ever known in the Baifal0
Creek territory was caused by the thaw and
rain Friday. Buffalo Creek rose 20 feet.
ovcrHowed and lett four feet of water over
the whole territory known as South Buffalo.
People living in that section were obliged to
flee for their lives in boats or hetakc them
selves 10 the upper stories of their houses.
The main tracks on the Lake shore. Nickel
Plate, Rochester and Pittsburg and Wt,terll
New Yorl; and Pennsylvania railroads.
We're completely submerged and trains run
with great danger. The loss of property
surely exceeds SlOO. coo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

Before her showcase drawer She knclt,
And took tAercfrom a shape" of felt
Which COS, her halt II dollar.
Next She uLWound a quarter yard
OF velvet from the dollar card,
And started sewing very hard
In quite a fit of choler.
A twenty-five cent flower ncNt
She took, and, still appearing, veXcd,
Sh" stitched the three together.
To pattern once did she REFER
Aud then. us if afraid to stir,
She told u girl u bring to hcr
y torty-1iNe cent feather.
An ornament Of jet She got
Ten cents its value to- a iot-
And lace U.at cost a quarter.
And in iitt.a hour or two
Her work WAS duac. and She was through
Creatirs tu&t nice bonnet new
For some mans wife or daughter!
And then she ,mi cd happy smile
TO think how millincro bcguie
Their sex about bonnet
One eighty was the total cost,
Except perhaps three hours lost,
But in The window it was tossed
Win "Iweuty Dollars on il.
-Raymund's Monthly.
II,,i,,- a. Tho lnN. j. 1out, j. ne l1ltN MhD
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
A Real Tramps' Paradise.

Residents of Vermont have been recently
edited by the spectacle of tramps asking for
work in the House of Correction for thu
sake of the shelter and food which the in
stimton would afford. and Judging from re-
cent indications this movement on tine part
of the knights of the road has only fairly
begun. According to all accounts, however,
the real trampS paradise is located Ill Kan
sas where they have had pretty much
everything their own way since Gov, Lew
cling sent his recent letter to the police
forces in the various larger cities in the
State instructing them to refrain from in
tertering with the tramp and declaring the
vagrant law unconstitutional.
The effect of this pronunciamento has
been to attract to- Kansas a large body
of these professional tourists from all
parts of the country and it is claimed that
the JaYhawker State is now completely over
run ubv this undesirable class. They
are reported TO have become 50 bold Il, to
take possession of freight trains and after
terrifying the train crews compelling the
railroad men to carry them from station
to station These act are not confined to
isolated cases but they have become so com
mon that train service has been bad
~ disarranged and the liability to ac-
cident largely increased The only cxcep-
tion to this state of affairs is said to he in
the large elite, where the governors letter
| has been practically ignored. Private house,
are also invaded and the inmates are com
| PEELED to comply with the most insolent and
unreasonable demands. Petty thciving has
increased enormously in all parts of the
| State and farmers especially in remote sec
tons. are suffering veltabe reign of
terror as "A result of the depredations OF
| tramp-.
The experience on the part of the people
of Kansas is another illustration of the evil'
resulting from the surrender of the STATE
to the deuded ideas Of the populsts, anJ
while the governor of that State may no
have supposed that his order would have tho
effect which has followed its pror, cation,
any such action ON his part shows the dan
ger of placing the State government
in the hands of those CLASSES who's
sound Judgment and tact are no
sufficient to make them successful even il
conducting their own private affairs Tn
people of Kansas will undoubtedly he heav,
sufferers from the migration of traml,s f
their State from other parts Of the country
but it may be that some such ecourge as thi
and some others under which they have beel
grooming are necessary TO cast out all tina
is blishtmg and harmful in popuism
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
our Grand Old Man.


The first contribution to the volume of
tariff discussion the present session of con
grcss is destined to produce was made
yesterday 10y Senator Morrill, of Vermont,
the author of the Morrill, tariff of 1861,
who for many years has followed the
custom of opening the regular work of
congress with speech upon some topic of
current interest and Importance. He is
venerable in years and in the service of his
country but time has not dulled the knee
ness of his intellect while the wisdom born
of long experience and close observation
gives his word force not found i'll tho
utterances of majority of his colleagues.
If the tariff debate is set upon the high
plane on which it was started by Senator
Morrill, it cannot fail to be of popular
interest as we'll as full of instruction.
The whole speech of Senator Morrill, was
logical. clear and convincing He spoke fol
more than an hour and closed with voice
strong and full Gladstone's magnificent
work at the age of ~ is called n marvel o
the time. But Senator Morrill, at 81 ha'
proved that he can frame the conclusions o
| his ripe experience with all the Vigor of &
man of half his years. He j. 'the grand ole
man of America, rivalling in vigor of ag
and brillancv of intellect the grand ole
man of England.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
CANNY SCOTCIIMAN
WILSON BILL MEANS SHEkElS IN
HIS POCKET.

Barre Granite Manufacturers Declare
Unanimously that They Cannot Pay
Present Wages and Compete with Him,
if The Present DUTY ON Imported Granite |
is Cut in Two Business Must Go Abroad. |
BARRE Dec According TO the OK
pressed opinions of the granite men of this |
town reduction of 20 per cent in the duty |
on manufactured granite as proposed 10y
the Wilson tariff bill, will be serious blow
to the industry. Previous to the passage OF
the Mckinley bill there was "A duty of ~
per cent on manufactured granite imported
into this country and when that bill was be
fore Congress the subject of higher duty
was considerably discussed here and nu-
merously signed petition asking that the
duty be raised to 60 per cent was forwarded
to Washington When the Mckinley bill
was mace public it was found that the duty
had been T. is Il to 40 p cent, the rate of
| duty now in lUrCc
! This rate Of duty did not destroy foreign
competition. but it has enabled the granite
manufacturer in this country to pay high
wages and compete with the manufacturer
in Scotland and Sweden The proposed re-
duction from 40 to 20 per cent coming at
time when local competition has brought
prices to point where work must be figured
exceedingly close to make any kind OF
profit, is received with disfavor on every
hand Tho FREE Press correspondent has
talked with number of the prominent
manufacturers here and all express them
selves as strongly of the opinion that any
reduction in the duty on manufactured
granite must work disastrously for the in
dustry.
IL don't like it," said Thomas Marion of
the firm of Marion x Worden. when asked
how he thought the passage OF the Wilson
bill would affect business. IL would rather
see it 20 up % per cent than be cut down 20.
The foreign stonemen are able TO unders"ll
us to-day paving the wages they do. The
rough stock costs about the same and when
Scotch manufacturer can hire trSt-claSs
stone cutter for from 10 to ii cents an hour
instead of the 294 and 30 cents an hour that
the cutters are earning here he can pay ont
considerable in duties and freight and still
compete with American granite. The re
duction of 20 per cent in the duty means II
reduction of 3Nper cent in tho price we shall
receive for monumental work and it looks to
me as though this loss must come ont of tine
workman's wages.
Mr.. W Ordcu was OF tn" same opinion
scotch granite ne SAID. can NE uutllltu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
The ucw special column of this paper, Some
bargains are offered there this week which
It will pay you TO read about See page
seven. This paper has more than $4,000
readers every week, and one cent a word
will reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

Prof. Garner. who went to Africa to learn
the Simian language, has returned, and it is
alleged that he now speaks with a slight
monkey accent However Garner claims
to have remained i'll his cage in the African
wilds 100 days and to have become able to
converse with monkeys. Moreover, he has
secured some of these conversations in perma-
nent form through the monograph, What
the world wants to know, however. is wheth
cr Prof Garner obtained any hint from his
Simian friends of the missing link. "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

Mr.. Thurston, the Hawaiian minister to
the United States, has gone home, it is said
with the avowed determination to help make
his country a republic at once, If Mr.
Cleveland intends to restore 'the Status - it
is evident that he must hurry M about IT,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

One of the effects of the business depres-
sion is to be found in the action of many
aliens recently arrived. who are reported to
be seeking a return passage to Europe as
paupers. Any checks i'll the immigration
of vicious classes from Europe make bright
spot in the general gloom, since it will give
our country better chance to assimate
the anarchists and other discordant clements
who are already with us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

All of our readers. we are sure. win he
pleased to see the reproduction in our col
unns this week of a large portion of the
able and convincing speech delivered in the
Senate Wednesday by Senator Morrill,. We
are all the more gratitied To be able to
print this speech from the fact that it tells
stronger than could any personal assurance
of the continued strength and activity of
Vermont venerable senator. May he live
long to shed lustre upon the name of our
beloved Green Mountain State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

The latest advice, from Hawaii are that
the depoSed queen has not been restored, but
that her adherentN are smuggling arms and
preparing to fight. 1t begins to look as if
Cleveland might come under his own stric
lures for melting and encouraging rebel
ems with doing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

That it costs something to run our nation
al government can be seen from the fact
that the salary list of the members of the
House amounts to nearly 81, 600 OOO while
the salaries Of the senator's aggregate 5000,
00O, more making a total of 81, 800, 600 for
Congress-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

During an engagement between the Bra
lillian government troops and the insurgents
playgoes were treated to a shower of shot
and she'll while emerging from the theatres
This Is, undoubtedly, just the sort of real
ism that would please Sarah Bernhardt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

Cleveland, having taken hold ofth TIa
vaian question. is in the position of the
small boy who applies his tongue to a frosty
door handle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

The English papers quite naturally side
with Cleveland in the Hawaiian emhroglio.
They are not only thankful to him for past
favors received by their industries as we'll
as those to come, but they are also anxious
to have chance for John Bull to have a
finger in the Hawaiian pie himself.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
The next Democratic "Governor.
From the Fair Haven Era,1

Rutland which seldom has a candidate for
any office. is to have one next year for the
highest office within the gift Of the people
of the State-that of governor. Thomas
W. Moloney, one of the brightest of bright
coterc of Marble City democrats, has aspr-
ationS govcrnorward, and hopes some day
to fill the shoes of Gov" Redington,
'Gov. Bingham and others of the demo
cratic host thai have aspired in a similar
way and have been dubbed ~ act of cour-
tcsv what they could never hope to - by
act Of the people, governor. "GoV. Mol
oncy, we salute you. You are worthy
democrat You deserve well of the demo
Gratis of this commonwealth but You vii
never be any nearer to being governor OF
Ncrm0nt than Won are to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
yermonters In Washington.
From Our Regular Correspondent

WASHINGTON, DOC, II,
Waldo G. Perry of Vermont, chief clerk
of the dead letter office, has rendered his
resignation TO the postmaster general. He
has been granted leave of absence until the
beginning of January /, and his resignation
takes effect on the appointment of his sue
Cessor
congressman Grout and Powers will leave
Washington Monday or Tuesday to spend
the holiday recess at home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
OUR HAVERSACK.


The adiutant- generals office has received
notice from the secretary of war that in ac-
cordance with an act of Congress approved
March ,, 1868, providing for the presentation
of medals of honorto such officers non-com-
missioned officers and privates as have most
distinguished themselves in action during the
war of the rebellion Il medal of honor has
been awarded to Brevet Major f. W. flar-
rington, t. 5. volunteers, for distinguished
gaantry at the battle of Fredericksburg,
Va. May 3, 1868 Gen l.. A. Grant, as
sistant secretary of war in granting TINS
medal remarks as follows: 81 personally
knew of the long and faithful services OF
| Breyet Major Harrington as a color bearer
and an officer. The charge upon the Heights
of Fredericksburg, May 3, 1853. was under
my immediate direction and personally
| know of his gallant conduct on that occas
sion He carried the colorS of his regiment
to the top of the Heights and almost to the
uuzale of the encmy's guns. Major Har-
rington enlisted as u private in Co. & Bur
lingtom 2d Vt. volunteers was promoted
sergeant and carried the colors Of his regi
mcnt in the following battles; In Virginia,
Mai Wand and Pennsylvania, Bull Run,
Lees Mills Williamsburg. Golding's Farm,
Savage's Station, White Oak Swamp.
Cramtons Gap Antetam, Mayre
| Heights. fredericksburg, gettysburg,
FunlstOwn. Rappahannock Station Wilder
ness, wounded, Spottsylvnnia, Cold Har
Dor and Petersburg. when he was promoted
LIST lieutenant captain and brevct-major tol
galantry at Petersburg, Va, April ,. 1860
He was over six feet two inches in height
aud bore charmed life: was in over - bat
ties and skirmishes. and was uneXcclled by
nm in bn nj
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

1t is announced that the Barton state
bank" is being wound up, \. VI. Scott hay
ing been appointed receiver. We supposed
that the bank in question had run down to
81
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

Boss Mckane was recently a candidate
for sheriff and he will soon have a place in
Jail, but on different side of the bars from
what he hoped to be.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21
GeOrgia MORTGAGE Loans,

j. j. COM Pre~t THos. b. WEST. Atty.
IIOwARU VI. SMITH. Mgr. Farm Loan Dept.
We are negotiating upon improved farms and
coin. Thar otIcr an attractive field for invest
mcnt. These loans do not exceed forty per
cent of the conservative valuation of tie SeCu-
ritN. and due regard j. had for the moral Ii.N
in each case. Our operations are confined to
most desirable sections OF the state with whlch
we are thoroughly familiar, from eleven years
of active experience. Correspondence solicited
and Investigation invited.
National security Loan n Abstract Co.,
l3.W}u Macon. Ga.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

The names of Hon. II. NJ. Arms of
Springfield, Col Franklin Fairbanks, Col,
7. c. Fletcher and Hon II. G. Bates of St,
Johnsbury and Hon. Marsh @. Perkins of
Windsor have been mentioned in connection
with the lieutenant goyenorship. Now the
Newport Express suggests that when the
proper time arrives the friends of Col. I. NJ,
Msneur I'm Essex county and elsewhere will
.--:ta Il word to say on this most interesting
question When the nomination of a
lieutenant governor is in order it is to he
hoped the prominent men on the east side
will not all stand up at once,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

II is significant that prominent democrats
of Troy, y. Y, have inaugurated a move
ment for an immense mass meeting to be
held in that city for the purpose of protest
ing against the passage of the Wilson tariff
bill Senator Hill is to be invited to be
present, and altogether it looks as if the
demonstration would be n formidable one.
Those democrats who claim that republi-
can mill owner, closed their works before
election to help the republican party. and
have closed them again now to influence tar
if legislation, must think these manuiac-
turers enjoy fooling away money for nothing,
since Mr.. Cleveland has ensured them that
| the democratic party would not harm them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

1t is announced that the people of Mas
sachusettS have become so favorably
impressed with the operation of the electro
cution law in New York that bill provid-
ing for the execution of condemned muir
derers by electricity will be introduced i'm
mediately upon the assembling of the Bay
State Legislature. The Troy Times in COM
mending the electrical method of execution
says; Though the method is not as harsh
as the gallows, yet New York can honestly
commend it for it, efficiency, as very few
isrrrderers now escape after conviction. In
Ser the old law not one in twenty vas hang
ed public sentiment being 50 strong against
the tolturing process. 1t Is apparent also
that there has been II large reduction OF The
annual murder list since kcmmler was cleo
uocuted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, DEC. u.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

If the professional tourists continue their
pilgrimage to the House of Correction as
they have started out Rutland will he in
danger of becoming known as the tramp 5
PARADISE y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

Iarpy a, the day is long Is the baby who i
tnh on Mo- lIn'e ENnn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

The Barton Building association has been
organized as a corporation and having dis
posed of their imported State bank the en-
terprising towlispeople of Barton ought TO
flourish
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

Tapley's Bread Winner" outwearsaIl other
shoes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-21

'ermB s1.oo a Year, Always IN advance
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-12

Gnzzie is out now in her true colors OF
antagonism to American manufactures.
She is replete with absurd assertions,
but doesn't furnish an argument. Just
one object lesson would oe worth more
than volumes of abuse. Will old Gae-
zie please name a single mandatory
in this city which is making its proprie-
tors immensely wealthy? Please point
it out, Please point it out. And if
there is such an one, please state def
nitely if that is the one you want to de.
stroy? Then, go farther, if you will,
dear Gazsie, and tell us what good the
closing down of any or all of our in.
dustrial concerns would do for the
farmers.