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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

Wallace The woman Wallace's hair was
brown and Mrs. Waite's seems to be biacK'
cot the witnesses did not doubt that she was
the same person. fL
Several letters were introduced, OF which
the writer is the wife of Waller OF Nova
Scotia. pretending to be living alone IN
Portland, remaining true to him, but mol
wishing to return, on account OF their pow
erty and Walters bad treatment. Ihere
were three lots Of letters with dlherent
signatures, and written with inks OF dii-
ferent eolors, but an expert identlhed them
as all from the same person. One OF sIe
letters was written after suspicion had ial-
len upon Mrs. Waite, and states that there
was girl in PietOu named Carrie "a,lei
who looked very much like her Mrs;
Waite); that she (Carrie) had HUSBAND anu
proposed to fool him; and that TINS JOKE
had brought suspicion on her Mrs.
Waite). The letters are ungrammaucai'
and MANY of the words are mispelied'
Other evidence was handkerchief produc,
ed in court. marked Carrie kent-allegea
| to be one of Mrs. Waite's aliases-which
Mrs. Waller had given to Mr.. waller
housekeeper, during visit to flctou; Do,
ties of medicine. too. from which Waller
children had received doses, were ldentiheu
| by Portland apothecary as having peeh
| sold to Mrs. Waite.
The defence introduced but little eyi-
| denee. One witness testified to a sllsht
acquaintance with Catherine kent, anu
also with Miss Mckenzie, supposed 10
| be one of Mrs. Waite's aliases, and that
| they looked almost precisely alike. lie
! had seen them together. During the reel
tai of this testimony, which seemed 10 DC
| overwhelming against the accused, she "a
composed and occasionally smiling, anu
! if she is guilty, her acting was marvellous.
The defence rested the ease on the insult
fcicncv of the evidence. The case being a
criminal one. Mr.. Nerrill, the counsel, re-
ouired documentary evidence of the mar
riarc. which, he said, was accessible, II IT
existed. But there was absolutely no legal
proor that the marriage ever took place.
/ lie attempted to show the absnrdlty oil Q
womau's writing three different and well
DISTINGUISHED hands and of acting perfect
ly three different characters in communi'
tv where she was perfectly known, sustain
ing the parts of Mrs. Waller, Kate Wallace
and Carrie NJ. Kent. without once making
q slip or mistake. lie then picked W.
statement of John Walters that Carrie NJ
| Waite did lot dare to look him in the face
while on n visit to him at Pictou, while sh'
faced him unflinchingly in crowded court
room lie also pointed out the discrepancies
in regard 10 the color of the hair, etc. The
reply to the government reailirmed the evi
dencc, and iiercely attacked the character
of Mrs Waite. The jury having disagreed
the respondent was boGnd over 10 appear
for new trial in May.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

The House Committee on Education ana
Labor, having in charge the question OF IN
vestigating the condition Of Agricultural
Colleges, have decided to address all the
colleges series of interrogatories as pre-
liminary step. The investigation promises
to be thorough.
\ special to the Boston Journal says Sen
ator Edmunds was warmly congratulated
on the passage of the amendments to the
Bankrupt act, which he had reported from
the Committee on the Judiciary and sue
cessfully engineered through the Senate
The amendments were passed substantially
as reported from the Committee on the judi
ciary. The most important amendments
were offered by Senators Edmunds ana
Thurman-the former providing that any
arrangement for the settlement entered into
between bankrupt and his creditors shall,
to be valid. be confirmed by the signatures
of two thirds in number and one-third IN
amount. The latter provided that the law
shall apply to all eases of compulsory
bankruptcy commenced since the first ol
December, 1873. This, it is said, will cover
the case of Jay Cooke x Co. 1t is believed
the House will pass the bill, without mncf
if any amendment
Investigations which have been privately
made showing that pensions are paid u
thousands who are not entitled to them,
plan is being matured by which specla
agents will visit each pensioner once veal
| unannounced. and personally ascertain
whether he has n Just claim for nationa
| bounty.
| 4 bill of some Importance was passed
| the close of last week by the House o
| Representatives, relating to the puDii'
| lands. 1t gives quarter section oil iand I
any person who within eight years, shal
have planted one-fourth of it with trees
and kept them in good condition, anu
reduces the term of residence required oil
homestead settler by two years, where orc
| eighth of the land has been planted WI,
| trees. and cultivated. In the course OF IN
debate it was stated that within hltee
wears. AZ the present rate of cutting ,sth
! land m the United States now yleldin
trees for heavy timber would be entlrel
stripped. The bill is a modification oil a
existing law. 1t shortens the time from te
TO eight wears, but allows the trees to D
planted ten acres each year, ana reuuce
the fees from S2l to Sll.
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Lines to the memory Of Oscar L. Shsfter, VINO ue,
in Florence, Italy, and was buried IN oahlaA'
California.
Where the west wind blows through the evergreen
trees,
And the foss 20 sailing by.
NJ d the lupine blooms and humming bees
lis there fain would lie.
These Italian skies are very fair,
Around are mosaics and sculptures rare
And ruins oftemples old,
And here, where the Amos waters HOW
Tie gems Of Raphael and Angelo
These princely galleries hold
" But I'D rather sleep on the western sholes'
Where the broad Pacific wave
In solemn music would grandly roai
requiem DER my grave
Then bear him gently across tie man,
And away toward the setting sun
Thonsh we never shall hear his voice again.
And his earthly task is done
The eve Is quenched that in sympathy s'o"e'
For the wrongs Of the struggling one,
And still the hand that so freely bestowed
The aid he denied to none
But we'll he'll sleep on the western shore,
Where the broad Pacific wave
In solemn music shall grandly roar
A requiem DER his grave.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

The reunion Of the sons and daughters Of
Vermont who have made their homes in the
thrifty city of Worcester, Mass, on Tues
day evening. Is fully reported in the Wor-
cestor papers and wasa notable affair. Four
hundred Vormonters of both sexes were
present. The tables were laid in the style
of I'VE olden time" The dish Of smoking
hot pork and beans, with the large old
fashioned iron spoon, the blue-edged plates.
the three-tined forks with short wooden
handles. the long wide-bladod. wooden han
died knives. the old-fashioned cups and sau-
GERS, the largc-mouthed pitchers, brim-full
of cider. good cider too, the stone pitchers
filed with milk, the heaping plates of
doughnuts and cheese, the generous lump
of butter. the Shaker apple-sauce, the plate
of brown bread, and the large yellow dish
Of apples. all were there. Hon. Clark
,Jillson presided, and read short historical
sketch of Vermont. the troubles of the early
settlers with the residents of New York and
New Hampshire and the Indians. the cap
tnre of Ticonderoga, the deeds of valor per
formed by its sons in the late war, the works
Of its poets and authors, and many other in
tcrcsting matters celebrated in history.
While referring to the Vermont poets, he
read the poem by Charles G. Eastman Of
Montpelier, beginning
'.The farmer sat in his easy-chair
Smoking his pipe oi clay,
Which W., most appropriately illustrated
by tableau.
The toast master in announcing the first
toast alluded to the custom OF sitting the
candle out, a." and said that they proposed TO
sit until the candle at the head Of the
table. which was monster one, provided
for the occasion, was burned out. The toasts
were Is follows:
Vermont. Oh what mus there j. in the word.
by us her children.no sweeter Is heard
Response by Mr.. $. V. Stone.
Old BAY state. We love you, we know You are
sor you we left sugar and hccchnuts and gum.
Response by Mr.. 5. L. IIildreth.
Dear Worcester. Proud city what more You
want
Your men and your women were born in Vermont.
Response by &. NJ. Gould
Our mothers spun and wovc, and baked and
,I'o,a, ,,i,,, M ,,. s1.t,do
"o0i'oiS' ~ ~ i''''Oe' .3i''D'I''i7
Uui a ,,, r e,, ~ ''' 60 io \,
W -
Response by James 5. Rogers.
,l,. ,rci,,, Glory, lovei tl,er c,,,ntr,'s eanse
Proclaimed the gospel and sustained the laws
Response by Rev. Z. Cutler.
The hays of Vermont some think are rir,t green
Bat they rpen in time as has often been seen;
"A M, ,i i.tb ,.,,1 the ceilina and door
Mn.t pcople admit. with The tnn-ne and the pen.
That The boys OF Vermont can grow to he men.
Response by Ira Il. Blake.
Tho iris OF Vermont with their numerous Charms
can conquer legion Of soldiers in arms.
Response by John W. lladey.
tn, Ancient Militia the pride Of the state.
The saul oi june trainings. abandoned Of late)
r.e teiIo5 :" Iaais, the itend o. the sa's
- ;, ''l - .., VI ''''
heSi'o"Se ny samuel I. smith,
The Bar Of Vermont, the successful defender
V. AL 'N''l,' nus VINO We neeh ON 4 oehner-
Response 10y VIM. Il. Harding.
nld Ninchain has sent from her beautiful hills,
. NM Juus es Oh bs
HsS nro,ucci one as lGT1l asany nv oId
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SToKEs.-A reporter who has been to
Sing Sing to see Edward s Stokes says that
he has comfortable berth as bookkeeper in
the hospital. lie is very much altered. For
instance, his hair. that was sparsely tinged
with gray during the period of his incar-
ceration in the Tombs, is now almost en-
tirely white his eyebrows seemed to have
changed color, and his face looked haggard
and careworn. He wore negligently well
fitting suit of stripes, which the keeper said
was made at his own expense to measure.
Instead of the regulation cowhide shoes
he had velvet slippers. From the moment
of his taking up quarters in the prison his
health has been somewhat precarious, and
he thus far has, because Of that reason, es-
capped the necessity of sleeping in one of the
forbldding cells
lie is popular with those with whom he
has to deal, and the officials say he has not
uttered single complaint or lament since
his entrance. His duties occupy from to
hours at a stretch. The remainder of the
time he passes in reading. lie has 25 or 30
books for his exclusive use, supplied either
by himself or his friends.
His visitors are fewer now than hereto
fore. Stokes was anxious to ascertain if
there was not revulsion of public feeling
in his favor. He was assured that there
was not the same intense bitterness against
him now sas sometime ago, and that the
affair of his killing Fisk was becoming
rather stale in the minds of the people.
On the subject of the killing he was will
ing to enter into conversation with the ut
most freedom. lie solemnly asserted that
the recontre between himself and Col. Fisk
at the Grand Central was totally unpremed-
itated on his part.
lie complained that the boy Tommy Hart
had not been tried for perjury, and said he
would give his check for $40 900 tomorrow
if the District Attorney would try him.
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WoMEN oN School BoARDs.-The Phlla-
dolphia Mercury thus alludes to subject
Just now attracting interest all over the
country. and nowhere more than in Boston ::
While We do not wish to be numbered
among the extremists in favor OF woman :
rights, we do not hesitate to express a de-
cided belief in their capacity to NIL many SIT
nations from which custom and llllberallty
have hitherto excluded them. Among these
Is the position of school director. y large
majority of the children attending the puoiic
schools are young enough to be under the
immediate care of their mothers, ana nus
bands and fathers usually admit very
chcerfulv their superior fitness Tor the
training and general control OF the lam
iy. While the father Is necessarily I'M
mersed in business and absorbed IN the duty
of providing a support for those who are
dependent upon his exertions, he has not
the opportunity, even if he had the inclina-
ton. 10 study the various characteristics oil
his children, 50 that he may adapt his treat
ment to their individual natures. Inc
mother on the other hand, from her con-
slant and loving observation of them, from
their birth to their maturity, understands
thoroughly the capacity and peculiarlues OF
each one. She encourages the tlmld ana
responding, restraints the rash and head
strong. listens with sympathy to their little
condolences, and thus becomes the partner
of their Joys and griefs to a degree that
initiates her into every popularity OF their
nature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

SEQUEL TO THE CAR HOOK MURDER.-ln the
matter OF the suit of Mrs. Putnam, widow
of Avery ID. Putnam, who was killed by
Foster with car hook on Broadway and
Seventh-avenue car, against the railroad
company, in which she got verdict Of
SIS 600 against the railroad in the New York
Superior Court, and which was sustained
by the general term. the Court Of Appeals
has reversed the judgment, holding that
the company was not responsible, as, al
though Foster was intoxicated, Mr.. Put
nam did not ask the conductor to remove
him, but to keep him quiet, which be did and
no passenger asked the conductor to remove
RO4er.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

1t i not often that newspaper is called
upon to notice - Diamond Wedding :
Such an event was duly celebrated in this
city. last Friday evening, and it is with
pride and pleasure that We give some facts
relating to the principals. to our readers
The honored and venerated couple who have
live happily together as man and wife for
the long period of sixty years, are Mr.. and
Mrs. James Goold. Ten years ago they
celebrated their golden wedding, and the
occasion was one OF great interest. Many
of those who participated in the rejoicing
at that time, including Stephen Van RensSe-
laer and Erastus Corning have passed away.
The celebration of Friday was entirely do
nestle. and was distinguished by tributes
of flowers profusely bestowed, and such evi-
dences Of affection a flow spontaneously
from the hearts of loving ones. Ofthirtecn
children, four only are living. Of seven
teen grandchildren twelve are living, and
all were present on Friday evening save one
OF those who witnessed the marriage cere-
mony. only three are living. and two were
present at the - Diamond Wedding The
following beautiful ode, dedicated to Mr.
and Mrs Good, was sung by those pre-
sent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20
THE LOWELL STEAM ROLLER AND
STEAM PRESS PLATE WORKS,

MANUFACTURES of and dealers in Steam
lHl Boilers. Rotary Bleachers, Barlow heirs. Gas
ometers, Water and Oil Tanks, Oil Stills. &C. Iron
Bridges, and Roofs. and all descriptions Of Plate
Iron Works, including Penstoeks. Fumes Quarter
Turns, Elbows, &C.. for Turbine Wheel Work Also
Dobbins Improved Hollow Steam Press Plates
with Hydraulic and Power Presses of all sizes. for
Woollen Goods Manufacturers Repairing done
with promptness and satisfaction guaranteed We
have on hand three secondhand Tubular Boilers,
feet diameter and l5 feet long. 20 3-inch Tubes,
Is feet long, 10 horse power EACH Also Portable
Boiler and Engine y horse power, all of which are
warranted in good order. Also one new upright
Engine, 10 horse power. Secondhand Boilers
taken in part payment for new. Orders by mail or
telegraph promptly attended to.
RICHARD DOBBTNS, Supt.
MRS. ELIZABETH DOBBINS. Administrator
Dutton st.. near Meehanics' Mills, Lowell, Mas.
Bee is-w6tn&diw
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The Art Of Making Wax Flowers.
WANTED.

BOARD for hoy nine years old. in good Ameri-
ID can farmers family. where the advanta gus Of
school. church and sabbath school can be had The
hest Of references given AMI required Board not To
exceed So per year. Amy person DESTROYS Of such
an opportunity will please address, in person or by
letter, NJ. &. H., care of Free Press
Feb l2-.sewtf
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ri,IIE undcr-isnti would respectfully ann, unee
| that they have secured the eNclu- We Int ior
the manufacture and sale oi the CELEBRATED
,JEUETT MILK PINS q!

In the counties of Chiitenden ans Grand Isle.
our Agent will soon vlsit the da'r, men OF tiat
section and all orders given them VIII receive
prompt attention.
Having the most approved ac' ties i'r manuiac-
turing the best workmcn, and the longest eX-
perence ia the business of any firm in The state we
are confident that our work Will give ffrftef sAiis
faction.
since the introduction OF the lewett Pan. several
Vat Pans have been brought before the puh4.e,
which upon trial have all proved Inferior {" the
.Iewett In many Instances they have been con
sdcred entircl, worthless. We have removed sew
era sets and supplied their places "ith the sc"eh
Pans
Ne have put in several hunlrel sets 10 Orleans
County not one Of which has failed 10 Eve entire
satisfaction We could till the columns 90 tins paper
with unsolicited testimonials !rom our customers
but consider il unnecessary account az T. super
Tor qualities being 80 widely known
II you wish - procure the best, cheapest, most
durable aud e1nyenlent hand IN your orders Tor the
Jewett Pans which sits proudly upon her iuuf
tables and ron her throne u butter rules the
market OF the world.
AL communications should be addressed 70
MAETIN 4 SEAN Err
Feb ,-Wtr North Troy, VI.
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The ,Caiodonian records the failure of
matrimonial business arrangement as iol-
lows:
A year ago last October Mrs. Phebe Cliff
ford went to live with, and keep house Tor,
Archibald Starks, of St. Johnsbury Centre.
then widower, his wife having died
short time previous, Mrs, Clifford says the
agreement was that Starks should marry
her after reasonable time, and that, with
that understanding, she worked for him
until last November, when she went to
Walden for short visit. Upon her return
she found Starks enjoying the society of
new wife, not Mrs. Clifford: Archibald
then offered her $50 as complete balm to
her wounded feelings and as compensa-
ton for a years labor. To this Phebe de-
INJURED and besought the aid of the law.
The suit was tried with result of iudg-
ment in favor of Phebe to the amount OF
5000 and costs for her labor. The defend
ant appealed.
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Commercial Law.

Commercial Law.
crlArtyc To NEGOTIABLE rArFE. CONTRACTS. rAr-
TNERSIlP ETc.l
All Of which are especially necessary iUr anu
adapted to Commercial purposes.
Those desiring 10 accomplish more than rho course
included n the above studies may select any nr all
of the flllosins studies. viz READING, WRITING,
SPELLING. GRAMMAR and ARITHMETIC, and pursue
them a. associate studies or separately
Pupils received at any time u there are vacancies
Parents desiring children educated i'm useful and
practical manner are iHy ted o. examine into the
merits of tins School.
Catalogue post free. Communications should he
addressed jit Washington Street. ut which pl1cc
interviews may be had from a. IN. until p. m.
Closed Saturdays.
II T. HIBBARD, Prime pal.
" B.-This School Will hc removed after = lea
weeks 10 its new building. now in process Of COM
pletion corner Essex and Washu-t stTects-loca-
ton previous 10 the FIRE.
August WY
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WRITE

To Bryant Stratton, Troy Business College; eata
logues and specimens OF pcnmanship; sent free to
any address. j. one OF the Oldest largest best sus-
tanned and most practically conducted comereal
schools in the country, and the only one that
teaches bookkeeping by Actual Original Trans
action Ninety per cent. Of its graduates are now In
successful business. Total expenses for three
months course, Sis. address,
JNO r. CARMEL, Principal;
Dec 6-wiy,ins Troy, n. Y.
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NOTICE
NUUEKEAs. Fanny Fletcher % Colchester. in the
w County of Chittenien has filed ia the Clerk
Office OF said County. her libel for divorce Sett n
forth in substance that she legally married o.
Eugene Fletcher the 2lth day ~ Novemntr. l-''.
that from that time TO the stl day OF June. l~6S.
she lived and cohahited with the said Eugene, when
he wilfully deserted the hbollant ana has ever
since cont nued said desertion And II being made
to appear that the said Eugene res dies without this
state in parts unknown 50 that citation cannot he
served upon him n IS hsrshg ordered that notice OF
OF the tendency of the foregoing libel be given to
the said Eugene. by publiclt.o n OF the substance
thereof and Of this order. in the Burlington Free
Press q newspaper published in s1ii County. threse
weeks successfully the last Of which publication %
he six weeks prior the first day Of the next term
Of Chitfcnden County Court, to he held ut Bur
lington IN said County, on the first Tuesday Of
April, A y. IS !.
Dated at Burlington, in said County, this nth DAY
Of FEBRUARY, A. u. ls1i-
ALEN. e. WATSON, Attorney.
A. j. HOWARD, Clerk.
Feb I3-9-}w2w1d fcb3
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TnE DEATm -Attorncy-General
Train, of Massachusetts, in his annual re-
port advocates the adjustment of the death
penalty. with 4 view to secure commlttals
which are now impossible. He says: In
nv opinion, the certainty of conviction OF
crime punishable by imprisonment for life
will be far more cilcctual in deterring men
from the commission of murder than the
threatened severity of punishment by death,
and ii urie- were permitted, by law, to re-
lieve themselves of the terrible responsible
ity which they now feel in capital cases,
growini. oni ct the existence of the death
penalty, convictions would be had where
acquittal- now take place. ii an error has
occurred in the trial and conviction OF man
sentenced to Imprisonment for life, that
error can he measureably repaired to him
not 50 to the unfortunate being whose lie
has been taken. As our law now stands.
secret murder in this community may pos
sibly have become one OF the safest OF
erin 'e-'
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SPIRrTuALIsN IN LoNDoN.-One OF the
nrincipal London mediums is Miss Florence
Cooke She goes into trance inside
cabin ct, which has window at one end.
When the lights are turned down ghost
with n remarkable resemblance to Miss
Cooke) appears at the window and talks
nonsense. When "thc conditions are favor,
able the ghost wraps itself in shroud and
promenades before the cabinet A short
time ago distinguished party OF believers
were at the scance and the ghost walked
ont. Suddenly one the spectators-an
author of some note and spiritualist--
seized the shade. Strange to say, it proved
10 have substance. 1t struggled, it scratch
ed its assailant's no SO. it finally scurried
back to the cabinet. By a curious coinci-
dence the medium had the Mysteries when
the door was opened.
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WINOOSKI CUSTOM AND FIGURING
MILL.
FlNIIE above Mill having recently changed hands.
Il the present proprietors having reftted and
refurn,shed the MILL propose to mase speciality
Of Gristing, doing custom work in the shortest time
and In the best manner. Also keeping supply OF
Flour. Feed Meal and Shorts for sale at all tunes
at the lowest market prices. Cash paid ut all times
for all kinds of Grain.
COLsON 4 HITCHlNGS.
], w. CoLNoy ROSCOE HITcHISGs-
Feb 6-d6t&wly