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Don't put too much confidence in lovers xorv al
signs, said our Mrs. Parngon to her niece le, b ,i
you that you have lips like strawberries and cream cheeks
like carnaon and eye like asersk but such things
oftener come from tender head than tender heart
Boston Post
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Steam now being the moving power Of the
world every effort to render it safe and manageable
should be commended and encouraged. Every
public conveyance moved by steam, whether on
land or WATER of which the proprietors and conduc
tors manifest anxiety to secure the safety of their
passengers, should be patronized and preferred by
the public. These views induce US TO copy the an
Bay State:
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THE AMERICAN RELIEF TO IRELAND.
On the Goth ultimo the following interesting de-
bate took place in the House of Commons:
Mr. BRoTnERToS moved address to her Majesty 'that
she will be gracuuy pleased to direct that there be laid be-
fore this House copy of the letter from the Secretary Of State
for Foreign Affairs to her Britannia Maesys Minister at
Washington, acknowledging donations food and money
OF the Legislature and citizens Of the United States Of Ame
ca for the relief of the famine in Ireland The honorable
gentleman then referred to the great amount Of misery and ds-
tuton which had been experienced in Ireland, and to the
large contributions raised in America for the relief of that
country one committee having raised sum OF not less than
9lO9,000 and another of 1000 The expedition with
which these large contributions converted into food and
transmitted to Ireland also matter of surprise well
gratitude The honorable gentleman having read extracts
from several letters received from various parts Of the United
States TO show the prompude with which the humane
tons OF the American people conducted proceeded OBJ
that after the manifestation Of such kindly feelings on
their part we could do no less than give expression 10 the
gratitude which felt Hear, hear. He regarded the
conduct Of America this respect as of great importance
ing tended confirm those friendly relations that existed
between the countries and would aid in laying the fou
datons of lasting peace. These justified him in NOV
ing that this address be presented to her Majesty simply with
the view Of ecing the strong expressions Of national graft
tude which he certain felt in every part of her Ma
jesty's dominions. Hear hear.
Mr.. w. BRowS concuHed IN what had been said by the
honorable gentleman with regard the effect upon the ami
cable relations Of the countries which the recent conduct
Of America calculated to produce Ii not merely the
amount OF their prOmpness which
vessels were placed the disposal of the contributors for the
transmission OF grain Ireland and the kindness and hosp
tay which shown to those who went from this coun
try procure provisions, that demanded their gratitude and
esteem Hear hear There feature in the trans
action deserving OF particular notice. namely that pa of the
donations came from red brethren in the West
Lord PALNERsToSI have very great pleasure in acqui
escng and supporting the motion Of my honorable friend
The only regret can feel the occasion that although the
despatch which he has moved expresses in strong
feelings of her Maeys Government and the Gscnos vhch
believe animate the whole Of the British nation still am
sensible that which could have been employed by me
could adequately convey the feelings of hankness and adj
miraion which the conduct of brethren in the United
States have excited amongst all classes Of her Majesty
subjects As my honorable friend has stated not only
the supply large, LIBERAL and generous in amount but
the in which it sent the promptue with which
was forwarded the strong Keeling Of interest which
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1t is stated that King Leopold has abandoned all thoughts
Of abdicang the crown. Louis Philippe and his daughter
hope according the opinion Of his medical attendants that
the mild influence Of autumn, Joined the efforts Of the facu
y, will, in restoring health the body operate happy
change in the state of the royal patient
BRrssELs, JuLr 9-On the night Of the 10th instant
destructive FIRE broke the premises connected with the
Marihaye Coal Works. Seraing. Il originated in the
engine the mouth OF the pit and rapidly SPREAD
catching in its progress and burning the ladders and ropes
which served for descending into the coal pit and thus
ting off for the time all Of escape for 64 wokmen who
work therein The first signal Of their danger
the appearance Of dense columns of smoke which down
the mouth Of the pit The workmen Immediately rushed
the ladders, but the foremost, after ascending them short
distance either suocated and fell dead ground
killed by the falling Of burning materials from the top Of
the shaft The fire was, after great efforts mastered and
descent into the pit made. when most ghul sight pre-
sened ITSELF The Dead the dyng and the wounded lay all
scattered about the place Forty nine dead bodies were taken
out of the pit and hiry-one alive, but of them badly
wounded Search was being made for the remainder.
PRUSSIA.
Frontiers OF POLAND. JuLY 25.-The approaching alb
cation of certain ustrous parsonage regarded as GER
tain People connect with this the financial transac-
tons which have recently produced profound sensation
asserted that this august parsonage will end his days
Italy II is not believed that this event involves any change
in the laws of succession to the throne II that this
august parsonage i in condition Of much suffering.
CHINA
Two overland mails had been received since our last ady;
England The latest dates are from Canton to the
I'D of May and from Calcutta % the Sth Of June
The Of affairs of China still unsatisfactory I'm
the 23d May, when the last left Canton all bus-
remained suspended and fresh disturbances antici-
paed The mob had menaced the Governor Keyng for his
recent concessions TO foreigners and threatened burn his
palace il he attempted give effect the terms Of the late,
treaty. especially in far regarded concession 10 the En-
gsh Of adequate land for dwellings, warehouses; &C. on the
Honan side Of the river site for the erection of church in
the vicinity Of the present factories and space for the foma
ton OF a cemetery at Whampoa. Mr.. Pope who had been
appointed inspect the grounds for these purposes had be
obliged abandon the attempt Under these circumsance
fresh expedition against Canton expected. The Pinto
was stationed opposite The British factory and the Scout was
ordered to approach as near possible to the city.
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EsurIimgtOn Eaw sclaoog.

H course OF study prescribed Tor this Institution,
L will require two years for its accomplishment
Erch year viii contain two terms. The particular
subjects OF study the order pursued, and the books
read are as follows:
Daring tn. FIRST Terms fthe Junior year. Black
stones Commentaries by Stephen Cruises Digest of
the Law, OF Real Property, Selected Titles OF kents
Commentaries
During the Second Term of this year, a con,inun-
ton OF the FIRST Term. Also, Story on Contracts,
Gritty Contracts in connection, Could ON pleading,
Stephen Pleading IN connection Grceneato on Evl-
dcucc, Saunders Report, ana Notes OF 'rg can't w n
iams
Daring the First Term Of the Senior year, Angel
and Ames on Corporations, Long on Sales, URand's
Elitionj Snglen on Vendors, Titles selected from
stephens Ms prus, viz
Baron and Fcmc, Master and Servant, Wharfs an
Wharlingcrs, Carriers and Partners, Executors and
Administrators Way, Water and Water Courses, Ar
sorry Notes, Insurance, Covenant Soppage III tansitu
Statute OF Frauds, Debt Deceit, Erctment, Use and
Occupation, Libel and SANDER, Nuisance, Tender,
Trespass and rrover
Daring the Second Term of this yeara continuation
oflhe Titles OF Stephens Nis Plius, which shall not
have been completed during the preceding Terms,
Smiths Lending Cases, Story on Agency, Story OF
Equity jurisprudence, Lrbes Equity Pleading, story
Commentaries on the Constitution, Wheaton on In.
ternatiOna Law.
Moot Courts will be held weekly during each term
\ public room and Library will be open at all times
tor the accommodation OF students. The vacations
will be one OF tour weeks, commencing on the iirs
"Wednesday IN August and one OF nine weeks com
mencing on the first "Wednesday of December Tn,
rate OF Tuition will be Fifty Dollars for an Academi,
year, and III that proportion Tor any fraction Of year
MILO l.. BENNETT,
WILLIAM W. PECK.
! Burlington, Jany. G, 1917. 25tf
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Tho next term Of this Institution, as will be
seen from the advertisement in our columns to-
dav. will commence on the Sd of February
We take pleasure in again calling the attention
of our readers TO it, and in saying that the re-
suits, thus far, of this most praiseworthy at
tempt 10 establish School for systematic and
thorough instruction in the great principles and
the minute details, of Law and Practice, have
fully answered the expectations Of its compc-
tent and cnterprsing authors. The number Ct
students in attendance during the First Term
which terminated on the first "Wednesday in De-
cember, was unexpectedly large, and by them
the warmest Communications were expressed OF
the excellence. both in character and degree, 81
the legal instruction derived from Judge BEy.
NETT and Mr.. PECK. Indeed the competency
of both these gentlemen for the laborous anc
responsible task they have assumed, is unver
sally admitted. We trust, and believe, that com
plete success will crown this attempt to es
tabsh on an enduring basis LAW Scnoo1. il
Burlington.
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CorlGrc5G.

MoyDAY g Dec.-In the Senate. Mr.. John
SON Of Louisiana. presented 4 petition from
citizens of tic parish Of 1T. Nary's. louisiana.
demonstrating against the present tariff on sugar
and molasses, and made some remarks in favor
Of printing the petition, to which Mr. spci@ht
objected, and. aitera brief debate, the petition
was referred to Inc committee on finance and
the question OF printing to the committee On
printing.
The bill authorizing the purchase of the pa
pcrs of the late Alexander Hamilton was taken
up and passed.
In the house. the debate on the Presidents
message was at length brought to Il close Mr..
sawyer. who held the floor since Thursday, last
occupied his hour in n reply to the speeches OF
his colleagues, (Mcssrs. Giddngs and Root
and was succeeded by Col. Baker, who made
an eloquent appeal in favor OF prosecution OF
the war with the utmost vgor.
TUESDAY, - Dec.--Ihn Senate adjourned
/ immediately after opening, in token of the pro-
found emotion with which it had received the
melancholy intelligence of the death of the
/ Hon. l. Borrow.
The House was occupied with resolutions anc
petitions.
4 resolution prohibiting the sale Of intoxcnt
ing liquors in the rclectorics in the basement o
| the Capitol was passed by an Overwhelming
majority. 1t is to be hoped that this measure
which the moral sense of the whole nation ha
so long demanded, will be strictly enforced.
| WEDNE spAY, 30 Dcc.--The proceedings il
the Senate to-day were invested with mos
lmournful interest. Rarely, indeed, las Their
been witnessed a more affecting scene. TIN
hearts Of mighty men were bowed down. ant
tears in many eyes spoke more eioquenty THAI
| even the tongue Of devoted friendship itself
| More than one Of the honorable speakers. win
bore testimony TO the many virtues Of the la
mented dead. were well nigh altogether over
whelmed with emotion. The eloquent senate
from Kentucky was, for Il time. so entirely TN
manned that he struggled in vain for uttcrance
After the eulogiuns had been pronounced
the usual resolutions were adopted, and ia
Senate Immediately adjourned.
In the House, after the melancholy announce
nent had been made through the Secretary {
: the Senate, the Hon. Mr. Morse delivered
plncgyric on the life and character OF the dc
ceased, the touching pathos OF which made
profound impression.
The House then passed the usual resolution
and adjourned.
TRUasDAY, 81 Dac.--Sn7"-Thc Sena
y was not in session to-day, the body meeting
: pay the last tribute of respect to the remains
!, the late Hon. \. Barrow.
re HOUSE OF REPREsENTATlvEs.-Tk hour
> II having arrived
The Speaker called the House TO order al
announced that in pursuance of the resolutl'
adopted yesterday, the House would proceed
the Senate chamber to attend the funeral
h. the late Hon. Alexander Barrow.
- The members of the House accordingly pr
1t ceeded to attend the funeral, and by a resnlutc
also passed yesterday, stands adjourned to S
M turdgv NEXT
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The 3upremc Court.

The Session of the Supreme Court in our
County terminated on Monday noon, Of this
week. when Mr.. Sheriff FERRIS dismissed their
IIonors with great suavity Of manner, and APP
parent satisfaction. We shall pnblisli next
week, pretty full notices of the cases decided,
on the accuracy of which entire reliance may be
placed.
The Court occupied the whole Of the forenoon
of Monday, in announcing their decisions on
such of the causes argued before them as they
had agreed upon. a few yet remain "wi'h the
Court" which we shall have in good time,
We take pleasure in saying that the decisions
were to an unusual extent, uneXccptionable to
the Bar. and that the Opinions both concurrent
and dissenting, pronounced by Judge HALL
(who is the Junior member of the Coart & on his
first Circuit,) were received with marked and
undissemblcd satisfaction.
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The Pefsrsburgh Itelligencer has the fol-
lowing description ofthe Sub-Treasury at that
place 1t will be seen that Sub-Treasury, at
The South, is as different from Northern Sub
Treasury as Southern and Northern democra-
cy = ,.
y" What do our readers think is the nature and
character of the Pctersburgh Sub Treasury
The unlearned will, of course, promptly reply
"Why, Sir, it is patent Asbestos Iron Box
with blundcrbuss well loaded and cooked IN
side, so that if any man, who hadnt the hang
Oft, attempted to open it, he would get load
of slugs IN his bread basket" TINS would be
the natural reply of all who hadn't seem as we
have seen. with our own eyes, the feterSDarsi
Sub-Treasurv. Well, perhaps, some one Wi1l
say" Do tell us Mr. Editor, what It is--ont
viii il andcut long story short" Well, hold
rour breath and listen; The Petersburgh Sub
;rroasurv is--s--is--a LEATHER Ifacedng
TrunE. with straps to match-.ust such one
as man would take on jaunt to the WAlte
Sunhur or Saratoga-and bought, no doubt, at
one oftbe petersburgh Shoe and Trunk Stores
That's the Peters6urgh Sub-Treasury--lt IS
This trunk. by the measurement OF our Sweet
potato. Yard Measure, is three quarters OF a
ward long-haf yard wide, and half yard high,
and will hold a bushel and halt OF gold and sill
yer, or thereabouts, nj, 49,. -.
ut is placed in the Exchange Bank-not on
deposit-but as the safest place our coiiec'or
can find The Bank is not responsive iof
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and more probably, than our limited information
on the subject warrants us in saying. We have
heretofore looked over Mr.. ELLET's articles,
(Which through his kindness we have in pam
phlet fcrm) and have been much interested by
the beauty and clearncss of his demonstrations,
which must be our apology for obtruding our
crude suggestions, in place of the results of sci
entifc and practical investigation which orr cor
respondent desires. Our columns are chceriully
rendered for those who may be willing to COM
municate the information sought by " M"
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pc1vune of the moncv-so that if a man were
to take the said travelling trunk, strap it behind
his carriage and cut out TO parts unknown-thc
Bank might snap its fingers in Uncle sans
IA and tell him to 20 to-any place that is
'mcntionablc to ears polite"
Is there comment required on such con-
Germ rs this
"The Banks are not safe guardians Of tn
Public Money - O no--Although every moth
all their own money tn thcm the Banks cam
not be trusted with the money on deposit, when
taoy would be responsible for it, and yet they
can be trusted with it, not as Banks. but a
owners Of vault, and when they are not re-
sponsihlc for a cent of it !
o Democracy Democracy Thy name
is lIumbug.'
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Counselors Il. g. p. encountered each other
on Monday morningwhen the following brief CO.
loquy cnsued:
Counsellor X. lam sorry to observe, Mr.. p,
that your cold is no better.
Counsellor p. lam sorry too, But it is the
best hare got,
a general dispersion Immediately ensucd.
n. b. Some allusion has been made to Mr..
Curran, the Irish, barrister. in connection with
this piece of lcvity, but he 5 not living.
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7 he War.

The news from the war continues to Be IN
important Movements are making Of the a.
mercan forces in the direction of Tampico, and
the probability strengthens that san Luis Potosi
will be the theatre Of the next battle. The \.
o. Picayuae has this paragraph
Through Mr. Beard, one OF the passengers by the
Massachusetts, we learn that General Taylor was to
leave Monterey on the 10Th instant for Victoria, with
Gen Twggss division, and portion OF Gen Smiths
brigade. 1t is also reported that Gen Urea, of whom
have not heard OF late at Nlcoria, with 6JJO
cavalry. G,l. Wool remain ii at Parras, ana Gen.
Worth al Saio. II was positively reported and be-
lieved in camp that santa Anna had $4,000 men at
San luis.
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TO The LOVERS OF GOOD MUSIC

FENiE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN TIMELY
notified, that a great epoch s about TO take place
in the musical world and not being wiling to let the
day OF heroes pass, without coming in Tor share ana
beinga firm believer in the up and dong quick ana
cheap, and imprisonment for debt system Of DONG
business would therefore give public notice, that
have on hand and am manufacturing Piano FORTE, IN
Rosewood and Mahogany in a variety Of styles,
suitable for this any other market, and having de-
voted the last twenty years, my whole time to the
manufacturing, repairing and tuning Piano totes, ii
is believed, therefore that the Public are fully salts
fed Of my ability for such business, and fully beiev-
ing that the Piano is bro to the hi chest degree OF per
lection when it is fifty adapted to accompany the voice
and challenge any person to exhibit Pianos more fit
Tor that purpose than those OF my own make, there
fore anticipate continued share If Public Patronage.
AntedrlIyan Pianos repaired on reasonable terms,
tuning done cheaper than ever. And would further
soy 90 ai peIs who, Mt any rate, must have Net"
Drj, Piano. and choose 10 buy ut otpa1rd 81 Durham
or /. II. Gale & Co, or w. l. Crow, "a new e.
tapiishneu.1 persons who am intimately acquainted
with, and have their Price Current Will render any
assistance without fec or reward. will give iustruc-
ton also SO that in one lesson Pupils leaning Music
may know the difference between tuning and tOncing
OF volcng Piano an important lesson, never tau 5ht
by any Music Teacher to my knowledge. Lesson
Free. All persons wishsing to avail themselves OF
this great opportunity to get first rate Piano. or any
thing in my line obusiness, are respectfully invited 10
call and examine Tor themselves
JEIIlEL MrNSON.
burlington, Dec sth, 1916. lim3
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'E'Eae Peek Sc Spear

u Z Z q L , I a = ]. y II II y. y 4
BURLiNGTON ".
TIME subscriber is constantly supplied with, and Of
iers at wholesale and retail, American, n.lish
French and India
DRUGS;
New Chemicals: Leeches Surgical Instruments ;
Mineral Teeth and Dental articles Saline Mineral
Waters Dngucrreoype articles Genuine Patent and
Ihomsonan Medicines Pure Liquors and Wines ;
Soda Fountains and Syrups; Brushes Perfumes Soaps
Inks, Blackngs Fancy and Domestic articles Glass
Ware Dye-Stuh, Camphene &c. &c.
From tie advantage OF receiving Mineral waters,
Camphenr, Leechrs, SC, purchasers can rely upon
their freshness.
individuals wishing Trusses, Lecches &c, will al
ways find person N attendance to apply them.
Medicines dispensed at all hours OF night
23I TIEO. A. PECK.
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PETER EASTWOOD,
T'urrier aud Cow I,cach.

CURES Strains, inqbones, 5p1vins. and all discas-
~ e. that cureabic in the Horse, Cow, sheep,
Pig, or Dog. Keeps ready made the Oils for cuts,
bruises and sore shoulders and backs that King VIII
liam the WITH had used in the Royal Stables, mad up
by the celebrated Farrier Youat Bottles TO cure fouls
IN Horned Cattle and foot rot i'll Sheep Salve to cure
bes free from pain, and salve TO eradicate COINS aud
uiols, the Neneru disease III Nil its stages
Heals liberated sore legs and fistuies an piles and
many chronic diseases Inienis orcsel sative tor
thrush, green stools and all eruption so the s> worms
ri kcts. Eye-waers for infiamed cys and films -
Blue black Ink, polished paste backing oil hist rate
quality
Sold at Isaac SHERwooDs, west sid" sr-51rr or rs
M Dwelling, Champaign st. near Glass Factory
burlington Vermont 2In6
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4 large screw loose.

The other day Mr. Secretary Walker, the
greatest financial humbng of the age, who reaps
his laurels as an American in the British Parlia-
ment and the Island of Cuba, addressed the fol-
lowing brief but significant note to the Chair
man Of the Committee of Ways and Means -
Treasury Department, Dc 81 1916
Sir,-Permlt me most respectfully to call your at
t-ntlon TO the views submitted in my last annual re-
port in regard to imposing duties on tea and coffee
These duties were su stei in view OF the mes .ssity
of obtaining the loan therein proposed and this de-
partment feels bound to communicate the opinion en-
terained By it, that in The absence Of these duties it
,piu probably be choy mpractcaJe 10 negotiatp the
loan on such would be permitted by Congress
Most respectfully, your obedIent servant,
r. J. WALLER,
Secretary Of the Treasury
on JAMrsJ MCKAY,
Chairman OF the Committee Of Ways and Means
Now then On Saturday last Mr.. Wentworth
a locoioco member from Illinois, introduced the
following resolution:
"Resoired, That it is iaerpedient to impose an!
duty on tea and coDee."
A motion was made to lay it on the table, AM
twas lost 40 to l03.
The resolution ,eas then adopted, Ms yeas t
4s nays!
Mr. Folks Congress doesn't toe the mark, b.
any means! And yet this war of Jenny Polk
is so wonderfully Just and POPULAR
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GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE, NO of the In
u dependent Order OF Odd Fellows, intend to dcd-
cate their Hall, Thursday evening next, 18th
inst, being the second anniversary Of the institution
Of said Lodge
An Address will be delivered the Baptist church.
at halt past six o'clock in the evening by Rev. Al.
bert Case ol Worcester, Mass, which the public are
respectfully invited to attend.
BY order Of the
COMMITTEE OF AKEANGEMENTs.
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NQTICN.

TIE Chiitcndcn Comfy Esib'c Society will
meet at the New Brick Church, OH Thursday
next. at 6 O'Clock 7. N.
IN Abstract fom the last Report Of the American
Bible Society will be read by the Secretary, and
sermon preached by the Rev O. 5 Hoyt, OF Hines
burgh. BY order OF the Executive Committee,
Jan. S 1917. ii. +. HlChOk Secv