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The Placer herald., 1874-09-05

A Coop EDUcAT1oN. The late Edward
Everett condensed into single brief para
graph his estimation of. what constituted a
gooi education. Here it Isl "To read the
English language well. to write with dis
patch neat, legble hand. and be master Of
the first four rules Of arithmetic. so as TO
dispose OF at once. with accuracy, every
question of figures which comes up in prac-
iice--l call this good education. And if
you add the ability to write pure, gram
matical English, regard it as an excellent
education. These are the tools. You can
do much with them, but you are hopeless
without them. They are the foundation
and unless you begin with these, not with
dashy attainments, little geology, and all
other ologies and osophies, are osteutatious
rubbish. y r..> s. ats
The Placer herald., 1874-09-05

Engaged for every set--A hen.
The Placer herald., 1874-09-05

"Papa, do you think Beech--" "Hush,
Johnnie" ''But, papa, don't you think
Beech" Didn't you hear me tell you to
stop your noise, sir? l won't have you talk
ing about these things. Go in and get your
face washed" And johnnie, with tears in
his eyes, wants to know why papa won't
tell him whether beech nuts are ripe
Cincinnati Times. .-, ed
The Placer herald., 1874-09-05

the room.
About an hour afterwards Albert Ellis
walked slowly along the beach, portman-
teau in hand, on bis way to the railroad
station. An excited looking group, the
members of which seemed to be regarding
some object out at sea, caught his atten-
ton. tra aE fN
How foolish? Why did he venture out
so far?' said voice near him. .
See, he is struggling yet. Alb, he is
down now, chimed in another.
Albert strained his sight and distinguished
human form far out buffeting with the
waves. He could family hear cry for
help.
where are the boats? Who is it7 be
asked.
"A Mr.. Marstone from New York. The
boats are all out with pleasure parties, was
the answer.
No boat was in sight Again came that
faint, appalling cry. The people Oh the
beach, shuddered, running about aimlessly,
and asked one another what was to be
done.
Albert Ellis was an excellent swimmer.
He threw down his portmanteau and tore
off his vest and coat. If Marstone should
die, lightning whispered thought, would
not have any rival; let him drown. Mur-
muring prayer, Albert plunged into the
sea, and with swift vigorous strokes swan
towards the man whom in another moment
the waves would claim as victim.
The crowd on the beach were breathlessly
silent.
A last weak wall rang out.
1t was answered by a cheer from the
beach. Albert had reached Marstone, and
was trying to swim with his almost senseless
burden towards the land
A carriage came oceanward from the
hotel In it Aunt Almira and Dora were
The Placer herald., 1874-09-05

ROBERT GORDON
FIre-pr0of Brick Building,
N. W. CORNER OF MAIN AND CONNER
CIAL STREETS, AUBURN, CAL.
DEALER IN
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS,
Liquors, Syrups,
Spices, Oils, 4
Hardware, Fruits,
Quicksilver, Nails,
Vegetable, Flour,
Feed, C0rdage,
Preserved Meats, SC.
GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1874,
WARRANTED FRESH
AND TRUE TO THEIR LABELS.
PARTICULAR ATTENTION GIVEN TO OR
DERS FROM THE COUNTRY.
Goods delivered, when required, FREE OF CHARGE.
Is Agent for J. F. Cutters and Millers extra
Old Bourbon Whistles, which he will sell at San
Francisco pricessG
jan1-68
The Placer herald., 1874-09-05

A Louisville gentleman who had tis nose
bitten off in row wrapped it up il q paper.
and sent it home to his family. The rest Of
mis- body be threw away, there being but
little left.
The Placer herald., 1874-09-05

A Milwaukee woman, far gone with con-
sumption. begged the doctor to give her
something that would keep her up until the
verdict Of the Beecher Committee was pub
lished. i.r ~ au hfa tr :f 80
The Placer herald., 1874-09-05

Why is beautiful girl like locomotive?
Because she draws train, scatters the
sparks, transports the males. and says to the
tender, 'spine not .e N
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-03

THE MILTON LIQuoR TRIAL.-As has been
before stated, after two days trial by jury,
\. N. Austin was acquitted of the charge
OF liquor selling. 1t is true that large
number OF offences were clearly proved
against Mr.. Austin upon the testimony of
witnesses who were not impeachcd and
whose veracity was not questioned. 1t was,
however. apparent to the most casual OBJ
server that, with the exception of some six
or eight individuals, the whole of the large
audience of two or three hundred people
were hostile to the prosecution. The re-
mark could be heard on the street constant
ly that eyerybody~except this little body
were Zcalously hoping for the success OF
the defence. 1t was also invariably admit
ted that Mr.. Austin was guilty of the
Offences laid to his charge, and that the
ease was fully presented.
The counsel for the defence devoted fargo
part OF their time to abuse of the gentle.
men who had set on foot the prose
cntion, and the remainder of their
time in arguing to the jury that the
law governing their deliberations was d.
rcctly the reverse OF the law as laid down
by the decision of the Supreme Court
Whatever may be said of the professional
honesty Of such course, it was apparent
that the jury made it their excuse for YER
diet which was governed, not by the tcsti-
mony, but hy popular clamor against the
law and the small number of citizens who
desired its enforcement in this case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-03

\ ,nerting of the Superintendent ol
Publi,. schools in Chittenden county con-
v-ncd. pursuant to call of Secretary OF the
State Board of Education at the office OF the
Superintendent of the city schools ot Bar
linstsn. March 30, 1874 the following
nalnol Superintendcnts being present
Augustus kimhall. South Burlington; W .
II. II Narncy. Charlotte \. {. Ballard,
Colchester: Z. c. Abbey, Essex; }. II.
Woodward, Milton; d. j. Talcott, Willis
ton; Fred W. Hall, West Bolton; NJ
Gaincy. Jr.. Underhill; IL. l.. Dodge,
Harrington.
The meeting organized by clecting DIR.
French Chairman, and ii. l.. Dodge Secre-
tary, and the following business was trans
acted
First.-Votcd that the written examina-
tions the coming year be in OrthOgraphy
Arithmetic, Geography and Grammar.
Second.-Notcd, that ten questions be
the number on each subject, in each exami
! nation. each question covering but one
noint or calling for but one answer.
Third.-Noted. that the spring examlna-
! ton he held on saturday, April 25th, and
the fall examination on November lith; that
the written examination begin at 4. N. and
close at ; p. m.
| Fourth.-Voted, that when in the iudg
,ncnt Of any Superintendent, subsequent
nominations will be necessary, such su
:, .rintcndents hold adjourned examinations
IN that no teacher be examined on any
dav betscen the regular and adjourned cx
amin Hi"nS:
Fifth Committees were appointed Il
nreparr questions for examination of teach
ers whr 4 recess was taken till Up, m, a
which IN; e the committee reported qucs
| lions which were adopted.
SIKH Y. lted, that the standard al schol
ar.hip b.. an :, yeragc of 20 per cent. on thu
wr;,t,.r r,ami. Ia tons, and an oral examina
ton sa,i-,actory 10 the Superintendent,
seventh -Vo ted, that the Teachers In
-. beIJ 1T Jericho Corners, com
mencing on Wed ne-day, MAY y. at IL a II
Eighth.-voted. that the Secretary b
requested to furnish copies of the proceed
ings Tor publication IN the papers oil To
| county Attest,
H. l.. DoDGE,
Secretary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-03
&rQal Notircs.


WILLIAM - EiNNIET'> ESTATE.
STATE OF VEuioNr. , Tie lion. ro'late
DISTRICT 90 'nrirsprS. s1l, Ira '''''
T,ALig4il Eeuu-tt ans teor-e ". ius; O. admin
>trtiur> OF the estate co. " liam : tcnnrif late of
itou, 100 sad District, decreased.
yIllEREtS. appiictii.r. 20 Nrit.n@. bath been
w made 90 tbs Court hs s,IJ admin .>;rtt"r>
for license and authority 6" sei ail thr l'rn- anu
the rvd estate Cd; said DECREASED. sti ~ l"rih there
the amount 90 drbts dut irnu std deceased. tn"
charges e. aGun 'ou. the nnirIut uf per-"nal
estate. aud the utcss.it. and tnri of such -iie.
Nhcrcupnu. the StH 4 u-t appointed anil As
p med thc t.t dat u- iuutry. \. D. 1871 tu hear
aud decade upan saba rpll cation. amt ordered that
public notice Thereof tc gwen &" sill persons IN
fcrrstrd iu - estate. 70 publishing said order,
aud The nature 60. siia apl cifI"u- au the time and
place or hcsTiu-. three weeks excessively 10 the
darlington Free Press. q newspaper which circu-
lltrs m the nciehtorheol %; ti.~a persons IN
trre>tei in sal, estate, all VII ch ua cations L. lie
prev iuu- g. Che time .i7si-ug,! fur hearing.
And whereas pr,of hath lrrn produces. to the
satisfaction 81 said court, that thr ur'rr o notice t.
dN persons Interested hath been fully complied
" tn. by publication Thereof "a pursuance of the
order co. said C urt r,iin- o. Law and that sl'd
sale l~ ssIri and beneficial. AMI Do person hav
ins appeared e. -.ve bonds Tor the pIA mVut 81
debts the sad e'Grt iufh, thercupon. utcr aud
decree that the whole e. tho persoai and the real
estate ni the md deceased lie sold, iof the pay Mt
81 debts and c'd:ges 81 aim ui>tfdtjun. and the said
administrators having been duty sworn ia open
court he,urc the Judge Of sid court 10 the faithful
discharge ui said trust n selling such estate.
Therefore the said court duth. hy virtue of tho
power AMI authority thereto given. in and H. the
laws of this state, hereby lc-ise. sutLoriZs and
empower YOU. tAc saii admin ,tvators ~ aforesaid
t. sell III. whole of the personal ami tho roa e>tat,
&" said diseased, together with the rcversion uf the
/ reyrrsion 81 the wi"ws dover th,rciu. either Al
! public auction az It pr. waite sale.
Should Yen sell the SINE nj auction, "a will give
notice a. Nour intention 10 do. 10y pnst ultf
hc1ton thereof in four 90 the most uh.ic places if
the Iowa Of Milton. g.: irtst t~euty days rrcvi"u'
I 60 the iav oi safe.
Ncu viii make Re port tc this court OF i'ur pro
Z cetdiugs upon this iicctsc. IA writing. stnn "a
! may he alter III sale shall have tccn cumpi te-'
| particularly stating therein. Tie me AMI ulnnc
/ 81 sale. ID. ui which the ~linc was sold, thu
person 10 ~huIn sold AMI tesc-ipiiva oi s.s'd e;
| ttts
| LS)-In testimony whereof ! have caused th
seal Of said court to be hersunto affixed. Al
| subscribed my name at Probate Court l;ouins il
said district this nth day "f January, ISL
| +. T. WALES, JUICE.
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and 81 OnG1I4 20 per Dbl. for prime Beef mt s. 50
II per bbl for mess, AMI sIi 50D6 for family Lard
at s,1DlOc per ID. Smoked Hams at llDi2c per
ID. -
BUTTER - Fine inter butter sells readily
enough, but this quality is scarce. and buyers are
obi ged to depend upon poorer for their supply We
quote fine fall and winter butter at :,SMiic, with
occasional sales of something fancy at n higher
price; good lots OF butter at S64lSsc, and medium
and common butter at 30l0Ijc per ID.
CIiEESE-The market is steady at l60i.c FOR
fine factory llapl5c for medium, and liMl7c Cor
farm daires
EGGS-The market is firm at alc for Eastern and
Cape and lsc per dozen Tor Southern and West
ern.
VEGETABLES-The market is firm, and there
has been good demand for Potatoes Mt SjG90c for
Jackson Whites and 81 050I 10 per bush. for Early
Rose. Onions remain dull at 81 J0fD5 80 per hbl.
DRIED APPLES-The sales continue To DO lin
tied to small lots at about l0Dllc Tor Eastern quar-
tiers, and 1lDl2lc for sliced.
GRASS SEEDS-Prices are without quolahe
change, and the market is fairly active at prices
annexed. We quote at ln0lOlc for Western, and
10y 0lc for New York Herds Grass at sil3 . per
bush, and Red Top ut 81 .5i93 $ per sack.
HAN-The market is steady for prime coarse
hay. but poor lots are dull and not wanted. We
quote prime coarse hay at s9i425 per ton; inferior
lots at 81 iapls. Straw at S2i per ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-03
BOSTON MARKETS.

WEDNESDAY,, April. J, l97l.
FLOU R--Buyers purchase in small lots. and
there il No Improvement to note IN price. We
quote supers ut - ~ "a q per Dbl; common
extras So p a. ~. red wheat extras, including
Minnesota brands AZ So - as ~ Ohio and Mich
iyan at 3 pllD 70: Indiana and Illinois at s. IN
"a $40. ST. Louis ut :. AND 1000; and few iavorite
brands at higher figures. Patent process Hours NJ
81 "a HiO ~ per Dbl.
Rejected Is quoted at s6aoS7 new at "aic, aad old
AT % d9ic per bush.
OATS-There is no improvement To-day No ,.
white oats are in liberal supply, and sales have
been made at Gre per bush.
SHORTS-Tne market IS steady at s2.G1S 5o per
ton for shorts. but we saw no samples OF Feed OF
Mddn-s Offering.
| PRoVlsIONS-Tie market remrns unchan sedior
| Pork. Lard is quiet Smoked Hams are in steady
| request Beef Is selling steadily, and the best
| trades are firm. We quote Pork at SIS 50dpl9 81
Der bbi. for clear and extra $40 20 al ~ Tor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-03

EXTENSION OF Business. The Vermont
Life Insurance Company of this city, which
has feen in operation something over five
years, has recently upon application been
admitted to De- business in Massachusetts.
Considering the stringent insurance rcgula-
tions of that State. this recognition of the
company may be considered rs highly com
plimennry to it, Standing. Probably no
other State in the Innon has - well pro-
tcctcd it, people by lis laws against impo-
-itions IN insurance. Il has Massachusetts
That State was the first to establish an in
suranee department in this country. and,
in this respect, has since taken the lead.
Amidst the wreck of companies which were
organized about the same time, we con
graduate the Vermont Life upon its great
success. This success has not been 81 much
the result of opportunity as of prudent,
careful management, which is due in a
great measure 10 it, efficient president,
Hon. Russell :. Taft. and its capable and
hard working secretary. Mr.. Gibbs
Judge Gilbert. the vice-pre,ident Of tn
company, through whom the arrangeme' Il
with the authorities were made, menf ION
ms acknowledgements for the eourtes' - re
ceiye1 from the Insurance Tommissi ,ner a
the State, Hon. julius L. Clarke.s nd Of hi
his deputy. Hon. Stephen IL Rh. ,des MIR
Clarke had Horned very bigi opinion a
the company in advance of T. . mot;ng a
the application
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-03

t. the Elitor OF the Free Press and Times
The case, State rs.Austin, has terminated
in verdict of 1.-THE State has failed 10 make
out case Jurors: j. c. Osgood, John
Harmon, r. W. Ballard, George Richardson,
l.. Perry, John Nay Amos Hobart, ESQ.
Justice of the Peace. The case was
brought by W. L.Burnap, States Attorney.
The States Attorney engaged the services
of John T.. Whcelock in behalf Of the State
George \. Ballard, r. II. Start and {. ".
Writers appeared for the defence The
complaint in the usual form alleged that the
respondent had, on the 18th day of March,
\. u. ls7I, and lat divers times" sold.
etc. The State proved thrty-six offences
within two years previous to said day, and
rested
The defence called Rev j. u. Beeman.
and questioned him in regard To his pro-
fcssion, his connection with the temperance
society. the employment of Wheclock Is
attorney, and his share Of fines, etc. cyi-
IDENTIFY to make capital with the large and
excited crowd constantly present during
the two DAYS trial The States Attorney
was not present during the evening when
tbis ocrnrro1 baying 6ocn taken Suddenly
and .criously ill Mr. Wbcelock after 4
| -barp STRUGGLE with the rcsnondent's at
/ tornrvs. grTGSt,d tbis rentlcmanlv defence
| and they r,shd The openinc arGpmcn.
VA made. tbi. morning by Mr. WLeeInck
| in Il candid and forcible presentation OF
/ tbc claims of tbe prosecufion Mr. start
| orcncJ inv rho defence in Ienrtbv ren,rL.
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EnMIx IL. cnANE.s EsrNrE.

VxyE, TIE SUBSCRIBERS, having been ap
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
for the District OF Chittcnden, Comm ssoners 10
ceye examine and adjust heelaims and demands q:
all persons against the estate Of Edwin X. Crane.
late Of Wiliiston. in said District. deceased. and
also all claims and demands exhibited in Offset
thereto; and SIX months from the day III the date
hereof being allowed by said Court for that purpose
we do therefore hereby give notice, that We will
attend to the business Of our appointment. at the
dwelling house of Minerva Crane, widow OF tho late
r. Il. Crane, in said District, the fourth satnr-
days of May and september next. ut 10 O'Clock \.
NJ, on each of said days.
Dated this 9th day of March, A. ID. Isl.
l.. A. BISHOP. Commissioners
iGw3g II. A. FAY,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-03

STATE OF VERMONT. The Honorable the
Probate Court tor the
DISTRICT Of cnirrESnES, - District Of Chiten.iun
To all persons interested in the estate OF
La lniska Earst"w, late % C''ic'rst"r IA sad p's
trict. deceased. "kkEiiNe
XEHEREAS. said Court hath assigned tho 18Th
w day Of April. next. for the settlement OF
the administration account oi the aunlhl.iI
and ,or a decree OF the residue Of said estate to
the heirs OF said deceased, and ordered that
public notice thereof he given To all persons
interested in said estate, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous IT, the day
ASSIGNED in the burlington ffee Tres, printed
in Burlington, in said district
Ther.f,rs. You are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Court r,.oms in Burlington, the day
assigned then and there To- contest the allowance o.
said account il yOu see cause. and 10 establish
yuu- ri ht a heirs lesiees and lawia claimants Of
said residue
a. ID. is.i.
s9wsw K. :. TAFT, Rcsis.e
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| would sell my house and farm at Willston VII
lasc h,u.ht Of u. Il. Fay, only five minutes walk
from Main street, with pcsioihce, churches, high
school, shops etc. also near cheese factory. dopot.
and North Willstun mills, and eight miles IRON
Burlington. IL has 2Ii acres of Land, 10 IN wool
and timber 10 sandy loan, splendid corn land. The
remainder is gravelly or dark moist loan. abound
ing IN springs and excellent for grass. Plenty OF
chnicr fruits good tenant house. The barn is
i6g "a with n cellar, and ell 0o q feet, both
paint, H. besides harm, tool house. work shop,
hog and hen houses to-. etc. IN. house is first
lass and rs'omy, and has the name Of being "i
the N st attractive locations In the cViniy. woui
make / good hotel, there heirg In town. or A
plea-~nt resort for city boarders. Running water
H. hniliinss VIII keep D. COWS ana n team, has n
muck bed and is in thrifty STATE Of cultivation
Terms made very easy To salt tho times. | have
anuthrr fam OF 81 acres Little back. good yras.
land house comfortable, orchard and sugtr wsIks
price % per acre. mostly on time, IL desired, Of
other god property in part paw meat Can NAL Ike ths
farm - acres If desired. ! have two other SINAI
houses and lots worth about s0 each for sale part
By on time, If desired.
T. c. NARAMORE.
wiliiston, VI, March 3l-dtwtf
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NyE, THE SUBSCRIBERS. having been APP
w pointed by the Honorable tine Probate Court
Cor the District Of Chitlendcn. Commissioners Ia re-
c,iye examine and adjust the claims and demands
OF all persons against the estate Of James L. Harvey,
late o. burlington. in said District. deceased.
and also all claims and demands exhibited IN "rset
thereto and six months from the day Of the date
hereof heinz allowed 10y the said Court Tor that
purpose we do therefore hereby give notice. that
we will attend to the business oi our appointment,
at the office Of e. ". ErOwne,l, 81, in snit
District, on the first Tuesdays ol June and
October next, at 10 o'clock m, On each OF
said days.
Dated this 18th day Of March. A. ID. lS7i.
CIV BROWNtLL ,JK., (c.r,r,;s,;or,r.
ii. ". ALLEN, COMMISSIONER
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CARLOS BAxTEn's ESTATE.

WYE. TIE SUBSCRIBERS, having been APP
w ,nint..d by the Honorable the Probate Court
for the District of Chittcnden. Commissioners TO
receive examine and adjust the claims and demands
az ali pers.ps against the estate of Carlos Baxter
late of Burlington in said district deceased, and se
ali claims and demands exhibited in Off Il thereto ;
aud six months from the Day Of the date hereof,
Leinr allowed by said Cvart for that purpose, We
do therefore hereby give notice. that vii, attend
TO the business Of appointment, at the Buring
ton Savings Eanh, in said District, on the iirst
Mondays Of Msy and September next. at 10
,,'clock A. M. on each of said days.
bated this 18th day Of March. A. ID. 1874.
y ". 1 sTRDNd, Commissioners.
C.. T. WARD,
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MInDrEuuRT.-So Some weeks AGO, Charles
Wentworth. while playing with his little
boy. met with serious mishap. The little
fellow thrust his finger into his ilther eye,
and the finger nail being very sharp struck
the pupil oil the eye, inilicting q scratch
which caused Inflammation, and formation
of a film over the same. The result is that
he has lost the eyc-ight in his right eye.
Byron Fleming, while engaged in loading
a truck at the depot, let a heavy box of fish
fall on his legs seriously iniuring him.
The old homestead of the late Governor
William Slade las been sold to W. Phelps,
OF Addison.
The Junior class oi Millichaly COLLEGE
are to have an exhibition on the 7ih OF
April Mrs Oliver, the celebrated soprano,
has been engaged for the occasion, assisted
by Prof llisley a. pianist.
\ hotel is to be erected tie coming season
near the new passenger depot, and Will be
in running order by the time the depot is
finished.
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Gsaal 0Otitts.


XNvE, THE SUBSCRIBERS. having been ap-
w pointed 10y the Honorable the Probate Court
Cor the District OF Chitteudcu. Commissioners to
receive. examine and adjust the claims and demands
OF all persouS against the estate 81 Almra Pierce,
late Of Huntington. IN said district, decea-e and
also all claims ami demands exhibited in ofset
thereto; and six months from the day Of the dats
herc"f. heinz allowed by said Court Tor that purpose,
we do therefore hereby give notice. that We will
attend t. tie business 81 our appointment at the
Hotel in Iluntins ton. in said District. "n the
last Saturdays e. Juns and September next.
at 10 o'clock A. 81 on each of said day.
Dated ibis 18th day oi March. - 49,.
STEPHEN SAYi.l.s. t,..,.,,, -.-.. ,,..,,
ut~ hl Riif NS'ff l., \