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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

that day, such as Booth. Quin, Streeter and
Foote, died poor. The highest pay given
John Philip Kemble was thirty-six guineas
per week. We hear of but one man OF
that day who made fortune. This was
the Infant RosciUs, who commanded such
unbounded admiration in England during
the early part of the present century. HIS
name was William Betty, and he made his
debut in 1903, being then in his twelfth
year. For four years he was the wonder OF
England. In his thirteenth year he appear
ed at Coycnt Garden with amazing success,
and, among other characters, played Ham
let lie was received by the nobility and
was presented to the king. His engage
ments in London at that time was but
twenty-eight nights at Coyent Garden, ana
as many more at Drury Lane. but the pay
received for his services was E3i 600, being
an average of G6l4 per night.
William E. Burton was probably the very
worst in point of moral depravity of any OF
his profession. base this charge upon his
iavorite play, the - Serious Family, in
which everything of moral or religious
character was rldiculed. The play had long
run and Was pecuniary success, but Its
effect on an audience was TO destroy respect
for whatever tends to the preservation OF
society. As the Aminidab Sleek OF this
performance Burton took great delight in
ridiculing piety, and he was the only player
who made this the strong point of his char
actcr. lie bore in this respect, strong
resemblance to the poet Churchill. Both OF
these men were bred to the church, AID
both became apostates OF bitter, and I'M
placable violence. Churchill rIdlculed plety
through the press as Burton through the
drama. Burton was born IN London and
came to America in 1884 being then thirty
lie had already appeared on the London
boards and had also become known as Il
dramatic writer. His first American per
formances were given in Philadelphia but
in 1910 he came to this city and became
prominent as manager, position which
he retained until his death. lie was ambl-
tIous of collecting dramatic works, and had
a valuable library OF works on Shakespeare.
His wealth led him 10 some display OF
airs, ?" such as might have been expected
from men who desire to ape the arlstocracy
OF their native land. He had residence
near Williamsburgh, and here flag was
displayed ut such times "a ne was willing to
receive visitors lie died suddenly, leaving
an estate worth about $500. goo. which
would have been handsome support for
his wife and children but, as Is often the
case, new claimant appeared in the form
of an earlier wife, who mad been iorsaken
years previously. Litigation was com
menced and long fight took place, the re-
suit of which was that the lawyers got the
best part OF the property. Lest week the
Tribune published a paragraph announcing
thar some of William E. Burton's grand
children were starving in Italy, and propos-
ing that an effort should be made In their
behalf. This Is a sad contrast with the for
tame Of 500 600 lett in 1860, but IL Illus
trates the rapiilty with which theatrical
nr.fir. nfian XanIsh Mn Yort Cor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

po~TAL CARD FROM Essen The railroad
Surveying party passed through Essex
Cente on Monday last. Their presence
excite considerable interest. 1.-THE weather
were little warmer they would draw 3
crowd a. trey pass along. The location Of
the road a; the Centre Is north Of the town
hall, running through a corner Of the
swamo near the village and between the in
stitutc ami tie Baptist Church.
Mrs. Betsey Sprague has sold her place
at Pages corners to Mr.. Dan Davis Of
Westlord, who takes immediate possession.
The price was one thousand dollars.
is. Nichols has exchanged his pace
near the Centre with Mr. Powell Of Under
hill. and they are both in possession of the
respective places.
Tie winter term Of the institute com
mencos on Wednesday Of next week. and
bids la.i to be a very full term.
We notice some signs of improvement at
the Centre in the prospect. now assured, OF
a railroad communication with the outside
world. Quantities Of paint are being used,
bridges and roads are being repaired, and
there Is talk of opening the old road -
W,-t'ord. which once ran by the Heriick
and Daniel Hobart places, and will make
some miles difference in the distance between
No~tfJrd and Essex Centre. Lyman Parker
has bought the james Doyle farm in West
ford for five thousand dollars. and takes
possession in March. L. NJ. Bates has
bought a small place at the Centre aud
takes possession soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

lady began to walk rather smartly about
the rom, glancing occasionally out OF the
windows. A. noon the broker was still
reading, and the agent wore decidedly
troubled countenance. A few minutes be-
fore O'Clock the broker laid the book down;
leisurely donned his overcoat and hat, and
remarked blandy, g That is very good
book. am sorry that | cannot read more more
90 it, but am obliged to go to dinner. IL
you will call in this afternoon, Will read
some more of IL -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

An English paper gives an account Of an
armless woman of lexington who was mar
ried recently. 1t says she is very good
reader, writes very nicely and rapidly,
is a member of the parish church, and has
learned to play upon concertina, her feet.
and especially the left foot, taking the
place of hands. Among other things she
embroidery, which she offers for sale. She
is skilful cook, and dresses herself COM
pletely with very little aid. Most of her
work il performed sitting on the ground.
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OFFICERS OF TIE ROAD.
cnnchnnnnga Ship Canal company.

"The directors of the Caushnawaga ship Canal
Company have we believe, resolved TO construct
the canal a their own expense, without the Gov
ernment's Interference. The company has liked its
capital at 5000 900, and many 90 the wealthy men
OF Montreal have taken shares % the amount 81
100000 each. ''-OffGWa Free Pres.
In reference to the above We have the
best authority for stating that although the
Caughnawaga Ship Canal Company have a
charter for the construction OF this work.
which terminates in 1871, yet very little
stock has been subscribed up 10 this date
Some years ago an amount was subscribed
to the extent of S750, 600 in canada and
the United States. bat this amount /. not
available at present. We understand that
offers have been made by capitalists in Eng
land to construct it, and there l. prospect
ofits being begun as a private enterprise
next spring; bat if the reciprocity treaty Is
carried in and passed by the Senate of the
United States. one of the conditions IT the
treaty Is that the Government OF the Do
minion must construct the canal, and that
it should be one of the Public Works OF the
Dominion. as no doubt, according TO Mr..
Shanly's opinion. it should have been -
wears ago .-N0utrsal NHHsSS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

COUNTERFEIT CURRKScY.-Quitea number
OF counterfeit fifty cent scrips are being put
in circulation. Those who cannot readily
distinguish them may find the following
hints of service On the upper right-hand
corner of the back, the figure 6, in 1868, Is
reversed. SO that it faces to the left instead
of the right. The paper, too, is thicker
than the genuine. Lines are printed on the
back, to initiate the silk threads, but they
are -.ot found on the face of the piece.
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FITS CURED FREE q:

Any person suffering f-.u lie above lsra % IS
requested o. address uE Prizes. ard D Tial bottle
OF medicine VIII hs forwarded us EAFre--.
FREE
Tbs only cost being the express charges. u- go
owing Co my large business are small
nr. Price IS q regular physician. -nt -as ra1Hc
tie treatment of
FITS or EfiLEP>Y
study tr years. and Ae VIII warranta -u.e .i
the u-s 90 ais remedy.
Pc Not lil % send TO hin f.- p tf.ll bottle. q
costs nothing. and he
WILL CURE rot.
NJ matter 0t now long slaut.n- your case rfs be-,
or l,V many other remedies may have I'd. OH.
CIrcu...s and test.monia. sent WIN
FREE TRIAL BOTTLE.
Be uarti,i.a to give y0Er Express. as vei. IS
Your fn-t.t directions. an address,
DIR CIAS. T. PRICE
C. William street. Ner Nors
Nv -s-ditawkwiy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

At meeting OF the directors Of the Chit
ten, Zen County Agricultural Society, We'd
nesd, y, it was voted to hold the next annual
fair S, ptember IA. IL ard l6, 1875.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

The new time table of the Central Yer
mont Railroad for the coming season was
issued Thursday night. The principal
changes in the running of trains at this sta
ton are as follows The New York day
express. both ways, is discontinued. There is
now one train each day for New York,
which leaves this city at2, p. m, instead OF
1915, a m. as formerly. The accommo-
dation train from White River Junction
arrives here at $50, a. N, instead of l0:l5:
the morning accommodation train for the
north leaves at $50. a. m, instead Of 9-27;
the express mail leaves at $50, p. IN, in
stead of4 20, and the evening train for the
north leaves at 7:55, p. m, instead of 100
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

From all sections of the State come loud
complaints Of people having been victlmiz-
ed y those $50 package men. who have
been perambalatihg the country, and whose
talk about bankrupt stocks, etc, has been
sopi4l-i,ie Bethel man, not pleased
Wild being thus guiled, sent an officer after
the ie.lrw-, who overlook them at New
rolt, ani compelled them to disgorge SIS.
The ,a'e way il 20 trade with your home
d,aler-, or With those whom you know, and
can rely ON.
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pany, 81 900 900; funded debt. "a 900 900.


The work has been prosecuted, and. I'M
less Providence interieres, will be complet
ed under direction of Chief Engineer
Vent. a most careful and thorough engin-
eer. The road-bed has been pronounced,
by persons competent to judge, one of the
mos: durable in the country-even where
marshes and swamps have been crossed. The
contractors are as follows: For the por-
ton of the road from Port Henry, south.
FIVE miles. W. Doty & Co., of Washington
County; Deyin & Co., of Elmira, have built
the other portion of the road to Whitehall,
their contract being the one thrown up by
Harris in 1872; Dots & Co., also, have the
contract for building the extreme northern
portion Of the road, and Ryder q o Brien,
of Poughkeepsie, are building that part
north of Port Henry.
OFFICERS OF TIE ROaD.
The present officers Of the road consist OF
a President and thirteen Directors, as fol-
lows:
President, |. Y. Baker; Directors,
Thomas Dickson, c. F. Young, R. G Monl-
ton, L. c. Hunt, - Smyth, W. W
Cook, /. V. Baker, c. F. Melon, \. vii
liams, g. Is. Warren, John Hammond, and
A. \. Low.
OF course, although the company mas q
separate organization 1t Is really por-
ton Of the Delaware and Hudson Canal
Company.
POST ROUTE.
The railroad from Whitehall to Port
Henry has been made post route by order
of the Postmaster General, and the mail Is
to be carried over the said route, ccmmenc'
ing Immediately.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

The Springfield Republican says The
Rutland merchants are complaining Of a
light business. Some branches Of trade
there are slightly overdone for instance,
for village of its size, there are six drug
stores. and other branches Of trade are
equally overdone. The saloons are doing a
rushing business, notwithstanding the fire.
Quent raids made upon their stock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11
HAVE you TRIED
i L X L IL Z Is 4 =?
WEAK. NERVOUS. OR OzsurrArED

Arc you so lan-u that any c-e-tiou requires % --
Of an effort Khan you feel capable O.. making
Then Try JURUBEBA, the wonderful tou.c sl1
iny curator. winch ac-s So horeic.aliy 0n rle -c
cretire organs as O. .mrart vi-or % all the o.
forces.
Il is no alc1no., appetizer. winch st.mu'at -rr
short time only O. Jet tle sufferer .li4 o. lHwe-
depth a. % sery. nur . IS vegetable tome actin E
directly on the lIver ana spleen.
i regulates the bowels, lets tie nerves. ana
gives such healthy tone O. the whole system 1881
sool make the invalid feel Ike a new person.
Its operation IS noe violent. but j. clIrIcter r--
by great -ent.cuess the patient eXper erccs %
sudden change. DO marked results, bat gradual
his troubles
Fold their tents. Ike the Arabs,
And silently steal away
Ths s 80 -cy and uutrIc1 discovery. %. la.
been lau- used with wonder ul remedial results.
and IS pronounced b the hi-ae-1 Mes, cal auth p.
ties co. the most powerful tonic and a.-r-ai fs
known
Asa your dru -'st Cor e..
For safe Is G5J. G.. GOODWIN CO., Boston
NOV al -tdSwis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

Loss os CABLE STEAMER AND Stxrv
PERSONS -- The steamer La Plata. from
''raFe~eli ioT Rio Grande del Sud. charter
I'd o' the S'emens Brothers to repair the
telegraph cable ,loundered eff Ushant on the
-''h Of November, and sixty persons were
Crowned. Fourteen survivors were received
y i''e 1areloch OF Glasgow from a boat in
winch ihoy bad been floating twepty-tbrce
ho"ia, ard were transferred to the steamer
An'en'r. which arrived in the Thames
"'Gnr-di5 night. The loss OF the steamer
J. att "oi'd t' the shifting of the heavy
s'"fe."< "pr-satus. Of25O miles of rele-
siAph ,"H-r on board, $50 had been maid
ont which lad to be abandoned. The can
TAIN, Narseya and three other officers III.
engineer >-reu stewards and cooks, eleye.
st"su>, iourteen seamen and the whole
,ne ca'.. tan. numbering sixteen, AM OF
ri"u'ns AIR. Ricketts,, the chief electr' IN
"'fe or"~u'd. \ heavy sea CARRIE -cian,
-" OF - h'ais. The ship gradu away
go t' stern. and finally f. AlIy SCI
yer, yer mt HE captain and docf .uhdered,
, We rihec.hayirg failed to cles OF were ON
IN! ne nan, a"d went down wi { me patent
! ne D'eSN burst A. the stea'p - me crew
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

dax Adeler thinks tt.
prosy. and ,pi,;,a,ho weather report.
he layors the ppbl;c AGO IN to the word
ports in uoe.ic e. ''n some sample re-
For Middle States. ,o,a
With heavy frost, a. vi Io :. Invest winds
Bad weather in New Epvla,
VIII call for umber-eI7.s" l, that
Along the upper lakes sij.,
Succeeded by eleariny Trains
Wind, north to nortbeasts
To west and northwest Isl; and tasn
eeriny."
Another:
Valley. "a lang up tie Nississjpr
home S1 yd 5ns ss,s, and old hat. when GU. fro,
Ana In New knglnnd vu h.
. barometer, Val " rosb, with sslline
With cold 50 great ,h..
your hsstsr.n ss'' VIII want more fssl IN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11
Consumption CURED.

To the Editor Of the Free Pres. and Times.
ESTEEMED FRIEND
VIII you please inform your readers that bsvs
CURE FOR CONSUMPTION
thar hv u Is OF the Throat and Lungs, and
Smu1 py Us use in my practice. / have cured
hundreds OF cases, and will give s"'e'
SI.OOO.oO
for case ii will not benefit. Indeed. an s,ro,-
addressing me- N''e' W any sunerer
tease show this letter to any one Won NAV knox
faithfully yours, DR.. r 1 r R SgRSe
Nov os-d,,.-. " William st New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

FAST TINE Of HoEsEBACG.-Says the New
York Re0lJEc, Count Llbowi,z, an Aus
tria = Lieutenant, has just beaten time IN a
ride into Paris from Vienna on one horse.
He as to do it in fifteen days. Hewas met
with enthusiasm by crowd Of > coo noble
sports, - and is quite the hero OF the hour.
Neither man nor horse seemed the worse
for the journey. The bets on the event cx-
coed. 1t IS said 81 Geo 600 gold. Dick Tur-
PIN. the famous highwayman. performed
an historic feat Of a similar nature, in or
der to prove an abb. by riding from Lon
don to York in ~ Incredibly sho1; time On
his mare Back Bes-. The faithful animal
fell De d as he reached his goal But
- sport" and robbery have been crHpsed by
a deed suggested by love In $50 beau
tiful young dam-cl at Madras, lulia. turned
the heads of all tie eligible and Ineligible
bachelors of the Presidency. Among her
most ardent admirers were Lieutenant Of a
Queen 5 regiment and one oi native IN
fantry corps. Both were stationed az Ban
galore. 2i0 miles away from Fort -. George.
The royal officer determined o. " pop -
soon a he became u captain, and arranged
20 purchase the commission. Ile gazette
came out aud he got leave for week. The
Young John company = officer also got
leave s]mo hours attcrwari. Sending on
word ahead, with every " native officer
backing him. and he started at au easy pace
from the mess house. Clearing the canton
ment. he bur>, into a trcak-uecS gal.up and
3pt il up, changing some fifteen times,
and rot into the presence of hl- lmWlrata
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

DR. LEONARD BAcoV's Pa. loa EzsUur-
TON. Without attempting - q b.-l Of par
ticul "" over which there nigh, lelnuch
vain jangling, Will indicate one objective
point, Ineligible and attainablc. lie, il;
be determ med at once that after the fourth
day of July, $50, gold aud silver only
shall be lawful tender in payment OF debts
contracted after July !, $50. " here
there is a viii there IS way. Let tile
determination be made manluily, and the
successive steps in the execution of il viii
be discer ned without difficulty by practical
fnancieIS CongrC~- can direct that after
the Fourth of July next, the Reissue of
greenbacks paid to the government snail
Gee se, and that theucei0rwaIl the only
Treasury no tes paid TO the creditors OF the
government shall be redccmab.e in gold at
"a day fixed, and shall bear uii thar day
reasonable rate of interest. ConsrJ SIS can
provide that the grcenlaek noto~. in sums
of one hun dred dollars or any multiple
thereof, sh ali be convertible after the fourth
Of March ext into Misunderstanding bonds
the rate Of interest, and the time for pay
nent Of the principal. being jus. what
would be nC cesslry If the bonds were TO he
exchanged N the European market for
gold. If 50 h steps should De taken toward
the redemption of the di>hlnor4d govern
ment note, and no step backward. there
would be no sudden contraction of the cur
rency ; the discount on greeuhacks (com-
monty spO zen of as premium uu GOLD
would cease, and the morning guns On our
centennial day would salute "a government
delivered from the shame of dciraudng the
nation by making its irrodeemablc notes
So bstitute for money.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

lHE PowNAL MYSTERY. A correspon-
d,ns Of the Troy Press says: The facts are
80 strange As to give credit to report
which has transpired to the effect that an
ingCnius fellow at North Pownal has in
vented a catapult which he hopes to intro
auec into the war department as an agent
in sJormiag Notifications 1t is said to be
very powerful and can throw large stones
to q great distance, and with great accu-
raeY when the thrower gets the range [
have heard that the inventor has been ex-
perimen;irg with his machine on top ofthe
mountain near the village, and it is
probable that in getting his range he has
dropped few stones on Mr.. Paddock :
premises The inventor has been trying to
keep his machine secret until approved at
the war department, but 1t is likely that
his Efforts TO test its power will completely
expose him and his secret.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

Daniel b. Lee, the man who was arre,el
st tn>t Walingiord, on Tuesday, for big
amy. ard taken to the Rutland comfy
JAIL together with his reputed wife. Louise
Mining, says the complication arose in
tons "i.e. While attending u dance a,
E'st Na.!ingiord his companions got him
Intoxicated and while in that condition he
vas married to lady living at East Wal
husioTa- lie afterwards had reason to sup
pu-e n" had another husband living. which
he th"ast' released him from the ob!iga-
lions oi The marriage. Previous to his mock
marriage. A. he terms it, he was engaged TO
girl named Louise Manning in Canada
lie "ent 10 her residence in the lower Prov.
'-'t. "nt 49, there united in marriage b,
" '"thvnc priest. lie came back to E,st
"4i.insirrd with his wife, and now began
III 'rial-, Wife No. l procures an indict-
meri asairs. bin for bigamy Wife No. >
l. also arrested, and both are now residents
ct TIE Rollla4 county Jail. This statement
81 The case q as he narrates it. How much
ii trath oF ial>ehood may be mixed with If
III tTi~! AL i.ye!op.
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J
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Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Sold by all Druggists and Dea ers in Medicine.
WELLS. RICHARDSON Co, Wholesale A rant.
Burlington, VT.
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GIFTS 70 1nE FLETCHER LIBRARY-A Biz
LIcaL CURIosITr.-Hon. David Read has
given 20 the Fletcher Library, Bible.
which is historical curiosity as well as "a
blh.iosTaphical rarity. 1t is a Geneva Poly
giot, containing the Old Testament in He
brev and the New Testament in Greek.
both having the Latin Interpretation This
edition, bearing the dates l6l6-l9, follows
the Antwerp version of Montanus, and is
the most esteemed of all the productions Of
the lrinier de la Rouyere). The title
pns,- hear the names of John Allen. Benz.
Nai'rarth, James Winthrop, Nathaniel
Appleton and Nathan Read The signature
OF John Allen is still quite ligible. although
Ii must have been written more than two
hundred years ago. Judge Read, in addi-
ton to taiS valuable gift, has sent to the
Fletcher Library, a set of the American Al
manac; flies of newspapers during the late
var and many useful reports; very Justly
considering the public library the proper
place Tor preserving such treasures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11

Lo. the poor Indian j. iaring badly, now
a-days, 4 delegation Of the remnant of
the lroquois nation have just beca dismiss
ed by our legislature, FOR the third time,
with their little CLAIM. Of eighty or ninety
thousand 1ollsrs FOR an imaginary ancient
interest il all the lands between Lake
Champlain and the tops Of the mountains
from Canad line to Sutherland Falls. And
now the United States supreme Court has
Just rendered 3 very important decision in
regard TO Ina ian titles on the western rcser-
yationS. the decision holds that Indians do
not own the ee simple 10 any of the lands
within their respective reservations. but
are simple tenants a: Will Of the United
States, and that Consequently they can
never sell the pine timber nor lease the
mines. This seems likely TO effect reyolu-
ton in the entire Indian system, and must
hasten legislation which will enable Indians
to acquire proprietary rights Thi, d,cis-
ion practically strips them of what they
have considered the substantial portion of
their property. and viii render many Of
the tribes almost entirely destitute
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PREAMBLE.

We. the women Of this nation. conscious Of the
.ncreas NJ evils and appalled, 1t the tendencies and
dangers OF lutemperance. believe il has become our
duty, under the providence OF God, to unite cur
efforts Tor lis ext notion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-12-11
Readers German Snuff

IN the mouse Cor Themselves and children, flr many
om.slng child has been sent into the dark val
les %; The shadow o; DEATH by a mp.s Gold. VIII ca
ended IN Catarrh and quick consumption Of its
youthful lungs
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Women's National Temperance Convention III
Cleveland. Ohio.

Abstract Of Report BY Mrs. Mai Daris,
delegate from The Third Congressional
District Of Vermont, made 10 The Women
Temperance Union. Of Burlington, on
Saturday, Nor. 2Sth.