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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

!, JOHN HANNAs. beng Blacksmith BY trade,
had o.ten felt tie want o. some means whereby
I could soften IRON at the sor.e, SO that could
wors It at better advantage. THIS induced ne to
make many experiments With different substances
which offered the best prospects OF success. 1t was
on one o. these occasions ;ha; discovered the won
derfal Effects o. Electro silicon upon the HUMAN
sYsTEH.
had a defect IN three fry fingers, which were
bent or shut up ny land IN such a manner by
the CONTRACTION " TIE CHORDS. that they were
very troublesome 20 ne n ny daily syocaticn.
could no, handle ny tools as wished. and o:ten
thought tia; I would have them cut of to get them
cut o. the way. had used every thing that offered
any hope q r,l.e but al. 90 no effect Well. say,
was working with Elsc;r5 81 cen at the force and
Of course could not prevent is coming IN contact
with my hands.
took no -otiee o. tie eject il bad produced. IN
IL one day wishing + use a heavy hammer
gr-sped il w.ta my crooked hand. and much 10 my
surpr Sc l found my crooked fingers stra -htened
out. and had as much oi them as ever. could
hardly Re! eye my eycs showed ny hand to IN
wife AID family. ari general reolc-u- was the
result;
Tle qucst'on NV vas what hsd reduced this
wondes.ul effect; every ac, was -eel led and after
long and c,-c.al .asestf eaton az last made i
my mind thai my god fortune had been eiusei by
ELECTRO SILICON. Myuext step was 20 dfscov-
er some means by which could combine Il s Won
dcriu. substance So that every body could use 1t.
made ail.sent search Though every book ,hat
thought would throw any sht upon the subject,
and Al last II very Old meeic4I book. found
way by-which could d. it. The result perfectly
satisfactory, and was able 20 make linla.sf the
Ike the world has never seen before. nov began
to look about Tor to Try the elect Of it on
others.
had j ueishbor living abou: a ME from ny
shop who had a lame Knee, caused BY tie chords
being contracted by Ileumatisa. Z sent him
bottle q Electro silicon nment and told HIN to
use it thoroughly. lie did so. and at the end Of
three months he was abls 70 throw aside his cane
and walk to my shop apparently as well as ever.
1t had worked Just as it did in ny case-producing
a perfect cure gave i to other %, NY NE shbors
and friends lior miles around) who were suffering
from swelled limbs, rheumatism, Neuralgia. Siif
Joints, Burns, Sc, 81 O.; which it cured without
any trouble. Finding that the Electro silicon Lni-
ment would penetrate the skin q man further than
any other substance, I occurred 70 that il must
be GOOD for the horse and j; has proved itself
OF the very best applications n all external dis
eases occurring n that noble animal.
Prepared by the Electro Silicon L.ulineut Compa-
ny, Office 70 william street, New York.
sold by WELLS. RICHARDSON co.
Burlington Vt.
Sold BY tie Druggists At 50 cents PEI Bottle.
Oct D. won
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29
Public Report OF N Policeman.

have not enjoyed good health Cor several years
past. yet have not allowed it 10 interfere with ny
lator Every one belonging 10 the iahorug elias
Knows tie II c1uven euce % h-nz obi get 10 labor
when the b dy, rom den lity almost refuses -
perform IT, daily TASK / never was a believer n
dosing wifh med ciues hut svln- heart the &c
RHINE spoken OF 20 hl-hly. Wa determined 70 tn
IS and a. never reEr-t that cttermi nation. A
tonic (xnich every one need come time { .url asses
anything ever heard o.. 10 lnvizorstes the whole
system q il a great cleanser and pur der Of the
blood there are msny o. ny scqus utanc ~h0
have tak IT, and all unite IN praise q is satls
factory effect
Especial, among the ged class OF D,onls it in
parts them the thing u ct neeoiu IN Old age
highs g calm. sweet pose, thereby rem then
Ing the NJ As well g he body Uns A. ed "A y.
who hiss been suffer u thruu n ID c vi ciOful> =,
and has beco blind ZEN lis Effects. raviuz II ed
many reu eo!es Nth 10 fay rshe result was IL
duceC b, irt nd d The NkSETiSE after TAI II :
lev b tt - he ch siutd sucn great leiie th-t
she expressed pi-h for her sisnr hist she N zht
be able 10 IocE upon the man who sent her such a
blessing. Yours respectfully.
Z. P II. bOt II, Police Oi1cer, station o
Ios; n. Mass. May :, 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

\ DOMINION DEFAULTER. - ". B. {.
Barber, assistant accountant at the Bank
Of Montreal, has been arrested on a charge
OF EN- bezzlement from that institution The
amount Is said to be very large, and i, es-
;imatel at from $4,000 to $500 600.
Barber moved in the highest circles, and
kept a fast team and a coachman. His
salary was 81 100 per annum, and his de-
iaications are said 10 have extended over
q period OF four years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

SrARKsBoRo.-Lewis Thompson. Of this
place, attempted TO commit suicide, about a
week ago. by cutting his throat with a
common JACK knife. lie plunged the knife
into his throat on the left side between the
artery and wind pipe, fatwise, making a
cash one and one half inches deep and an
inch long. If the knife had cut al eighth
of an inch either to the rightor left the re-
suit would have been fatal. No cause l.
given for the act except that he has To all
appearances been partially insane at times
within the past month. DR.. Avery, ofthis
place, dressed the wound, and Thompson If
nN r.nlYerlny H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

GOLD IN NIRNoNT The people Of Gays
vile (Stockbridge), Windsor county, think
they have a nice thing in the way Of gold
mines; and are building the necessary
works for a VIGOROUS campaign, IN the
Spring. Ia several places, too. in the vi
cinity Of Gaysyille, gold has been found, in
large quantities, the correspondents say !;
and extensive preparations are making for
next seasons work. Again, young man.
Why 90 West?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29
HEARTFELT PRAYER.

Il. R. STEVENS. Fso.;
Dear sir-I should be want NJ IN gratitude, Il |
failed to aeknOw ed &c what the vEGsIISs has &C .
for ne. | was attack ed about eleven months nee
with Brorehitis which settled into Consumption.
haG 4 sht swests an fever chilis. stressed
FOR breath and often spat blood was emac atec
very weak. and so low that my friends thought L y
case hopeless.
Al was ADVISED to make a trial OF the vEGsrISE,
which. under the providence OF God, has cured ne.
That he may bless the OF your medicine - others
as he has TO me. and that his divne grace msy at
tend you IS the HEARTFELT prayer OF Your adm ring,
humble servant. BENJAMIN PETrIN6ILL.
P.s.-Mine is hat one among the many cures
your medicine has effected ia tals place B
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29
Would Buy a Ticket.


] a
CHURCH SOCIAL.
They glided into i bookstore and advanced
towards q young man who sat facing the back
OF his chair There were three OF them.
| One was blonde with l. peach blossom lace
and $50 watch chain The next was also
/ II blonde but she wasn't so blooming IS the
other. and her watch chain wasn't worth So
much by $40. She wore a diamond riu- over
/ the anger of lavender glove. which was
worth three OF four watch chains. The third
/ one was the queen bee. She was a brunette
with melting brown eyes. and, as recorded
/ Jewelry, WAS far superior TO the Other two
The brunette asked the young man 20 bffv "a
ticket 70 the church social.
How much are these tickets :. asked the
young man.
''Seventy-fve cents. said the brunette.
Are they going to have a rifle -
YES" she sand.
What are they going 60 raIHe 70 % be
queried.
For cake with gold ring il If. said
the brunette
Are they going to have . grab5iu b,,
and 'beautys bower, where the urls vii
sell ice cream -
''Yes,I-I guess So" She said
VIII the minister api tLs Oh f1lLs 20
home early -
Yes"
Can the fellow that gets the ring kiss tie
prettiest girl IN the room 2"
She blushed, and answered Yes
Give me u ticket said he, as he f-..-
some change from his pocket. Sac h.Js
ticket cn the counter and reached TO- r-.
money.
I'm take my kiss first
The two blondes hughed The brunette
laughed. The first blonde slid. Wal .
jose - The second blonde said. How
amusing +" The brunette sad. .Iou haven't
got the ring yet
getit"
Just for the ioke Of the thing" said tie
brunette.
There's 70 one here" sad the blonle.
'Oh, do sell the ticket, sad the other.
Then | will, SAID the brunette
The young man saw the opp r,u1htv, and
did q smart thing He took thres-ki,s,
They all smiled, and the BLONDES looked aux-
ious.
How much did you say" asked tie
young man.
''Seventy-fve cents"
isn't that pretty dear.'
''Seventy-fve cents is not dear said tie
brunette.
Too MUCH srid he: Il might not 60.
the ring
Then you don't want teks.s" said
the brunette, almost crying.
NO guess not, said he wait till y,u
have another
Il guess we had better CO." sid one
blonde.
Yes, said the other quietly.
Il have forgotten whether he took that
ticket or not, said the brunette.
And they glided out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

Tuz .'CLssI>c IN OF WINTER wasn't par
ticriary welcome to the farmers, on &C
count Of the criCyogs drouth. What the
farmers are hoping ard praying for now
is an carly arrival Of the January thaw, al.
though in places where the ground is frozar
very deep this viii not afford much relief
At the best there Is not an encours ging
look ahead for the farmers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

EsFJRcNG THE LIQUOR LAWN the CITY
Court, Saturday. young man arraigned
on a charge of intoxication disclosed on the
United States Government. having pur-
chased bis liquor at the Custom House sale
Friday. 1t is proposed, we understand
to at once lodge in our county Jail Presi-
dent Grant, all the members of Congress,
and all officers of the Vermont department
of the customs service, from the Collector
down.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29
PLEASANT AFFAIR.-An established

pleasant AFFAIR.-An established Gus
tom is that Of Messrs. W. Ii. Lane & Son tC
give the children of the Home sleig bride,
every year; and this years ride came of
Friday. The big sleigh Adirondack was
loaded with some ifty-six young people. and
seldom has 1t borne a merrier or happier
party; and behind the flying feet of the six
horses attached. under the skilful guidance
of Mr.. W. Ii. Lane, Jr., fast drive and
pleasant time was had. Mr.. S. Beach fur
nished nice repsst for the little ones in
the way of cakes and other goodies, accord
ing to his generous and commendable Gus
tom; and all went merry as a marrisg e
bell
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

TnE NUISANCE LAW continues TO exercise
Il salu;ary influence on the sobriety and
good morals Of our people. It's thunder
has sourat the milk OF human kindness in
the >alo1n-keepers' breasts. One or two
of them have already put up the shutters,
and the rest are badly intlmidated and
niscase
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

FiRExEN's BALL.-A grand frem ems ball
is to come off at the American Hotel, on
Monday evening, Jan. LIST, II, under the
auspices of Boxer Engine Company. No. 3
Music will be furnished by Berkeley:
cfehestre. Eve pieces. and every preparation
j. making fer an enjoyable occasion. Those
" DO delight to trip the light fantastic are
cordially invited to attend, Firemen will
appear in uniform Return checks will be
gwen at the hotel office to those paying
fIl! fare ever the Central Vermont Railroad
aud Rutland division.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

WrLLIsroS. c. Z. Steele. Of New
Britain, Conn, was ordsincd pastor OF the
Congregational church, in Williston, the
10Th inst, Rev. L. o. Brastow, OF this
city. preaching the sermon.
Hon. c. W. Brownell, last week, had &c
fine sheep killed by dogs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

The St. Johnsbury Farmer believes that il
is g inevitable " that Rutland is to become
the capital Of the State. The Burlington
FREE Pass and Montpelier Wotcknlan row
have the fool. - Woodstock Standard.
We said ali we had to say on that sub
ject long ago. We surrender the remainder
of our hour to the Waterman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

RAILROAD SEccRITIEs.-kutland Railroad
stock, preferred, is selling in Boston at 5 /;
Vermont and Canada. Ia Vermont Cen
tral and Vermont and Canada g., 1883, p ,
O.dansburg and Lake Champlain. IA ;
preferred, IL.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

TuAr year-o.I question Of the taxation OF
railroa properly came up in the Board OF
Alderman. la>t evening, but nothing was
cone abJu. i. The treatment of this rail-
road tax aw has been and IS positively dis
graceful to the people OF this State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

CnAhPLA> TRANSPORTATION CoNPANY- -
The annual meeting of the stockholders OF
this company viii be held at their Office, in
this city, On Thursday, January 4th, 1876, at
O'Clock III, for the election Of directors
FOR the ensuing year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

We have just carefully revised our Book List and
now ofer TO every subscriber the best works Of the
best authors for almost nothing. See our New Book
List IN Tax BLADE. Agents wanted every where.
Address
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

Sept. s-wti
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

A RURAL FxcHANGE speaks Of ''Eas,
Lynne"as an amusing farce" in noticing
one of those performances enormously called
dramatic entertainments ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

a large and carefully selected line Of Fancy
Goods ornaments, Sc, with Small Wares Il every
description, exceedingly appropriate for the Hol-
day Season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

ESSEX JUNCTION. A large audience met
at the church In this village, THURSDAY
night, to listen to concert given tJr the
benefit Of the Reform Club, by quartette.
consisting Of Miss Katie Benedict, soprano !;
Miss Ida S,snly. alto; Mr.. Henry Thorn
SOD, tenor, and Mr.. John wilkins. base.
The concert proved in every respect sue
cess. The audience went away well pleased
with the entertainment and the directors OF
the Reform Club well satisfied with the re
suit financially. The most pleasing feature
of the entertainment seemed to be the comic
/ songs Hoop 'em up and "Put it down
to me. by Mr. Thomson. lie completely
| brought down the house. Miss Stanly, in
her -olo Apart" by Willard. showed off,
to the best advantage, her deep. mellow,
contralto voice, aDd judging from the ap-
plause she received her solo was well a2-
preciatet. In response to the encore she sung
The Rose The solos by Miss Benedict
and Mr.. wilkins were well reud red, and
both responded to an encore Tne quar-
tettes. trios and duettes, which completed
the programme. were good, and were ap-
preciated BY tho audience. |. was a rich
treat for the people Of Essex and vicinity.
and If the Qusrtette accepts the invitation
OF some Of the Williston people to repeat
the entertainment 10 their village. We 10
sure them a rich treat also. Y.
ST. ALBASs.-The widow Of the late Hi
ram Bellows has filed in the Probate Court
a written request, says the Herald cores
poudent. not to consider the amount of
property that may fall to her as residuary
legates in determining the amount ofbonds
to be filed by the executor, as she had fully
provided that that sum or property. and the
whole estate. exclusive of legscies, shall
fall to Mrs Soules, the wife Of the execu-
tor. and there will be no necessity for any
bond to cover that amount. anu she valves
court has fixed and accepted of Mr.. Soxles
his individual bond without surety Of
100000 for the payment Of legacies. and
another bond Of Sl0.O goo for the payment Of
all debts and expenses in said estate, with
two suretes on this bond, namely, Mrs
Susan B. Bellows, widow Of the deceased
and A. Sowles, brother Of the executor.
James Riley, who has been confined in
the county Jail at St. Adams since last 0c-
tober, for stealing. attempted to burn the
jail, the other day. by stufing papers inside
the wall Of his cell and igniting them, but
was discovered BY Sheriff Hslbert in time to
save a conhagration. Riley is a large man
and has bull-dozed the other prisoners for
some time and threatened them if they said
a word about anything be did The sheriff
was obliged to confne him to his cell for
| his threats. aud large stone was found in
his cell with which he had threatened to
kill the sheriff. Riley has been without
eating anything for seven or eight meals at
a time. and nov be says he will not eat
anything until be is released.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29
81 L KS,

of which our Stick is the Largest in the City are
offered ~ follows; GOOD Black Six at $l.50 per
YARD; with better grades at st higher prices.
Colored subs, very good at 81 p and up. Dress
Pattern oil either would be an appropriate gift.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

We invite attention TO the following Departments
OF our Establishments. The Low Prices at which
our Goods are marked, have special reference to
the Holiday Season, and Bargains will be found
throughout the house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

Ir's Of no particular consequence but
only three months next year will have I'VE
Snndays-July, September and December
And there are only forty-six weeks, for the
other six are Lent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

UNnArPY Newly Workers 1t is stated that
out of 100. OOo coo quarts of suppositious
milk sold in New York and Brooklyn, at
least 20 900 600 quarts are water.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

The BAND OF HOPE meeting, Saturday
was very largely attended, showing an in
crease OF interest by its members. The
band now numbers considerably over 300
members.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

WgEsTLISG.-James Owens. OF Fairfield
in this State, and Col. J. Ii. Mclaughlin
of Detroit, Mich, are to have wrestling
match at Boston, W ednesday, for LOCO
and the championship of the world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

The WEATHER ON MOUNT WASHINGTON =
The recent storms have been very severe on
the summit of Mount Washington, the wind
reaching velocity of 100 miles an hour on
Saturday last. During the month Of No
vember the weather was less severe than
usual. the figures being as follows: High
est temperature, 42o lowest temperature,
100 below zero. Maximum velocity of the
wind, I0s miles per hour. Number OF
cloudy Gays without rain. Z; number Of
days on which rain or srow fell, Is. The
mean temperature of $3.50 is the highest
observe I'd Tor the month of November since
the station was established. Prof. J. II.
Huntington. of Hanover. N. H., and DR..
II. A. Cutting, of Lunenburgh, Vt, visited
the summit Thanksgiving day. At that
time the temperature was mild and the
weather pleasant on the mountain. but BE-
low in tho valley the Thermometer indiesAed
oaly 90 above zero, or lee below vhst u
m On the summit,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

PLEASANT AFFAIR. 1t always gives US
pleasure to chronicle evidences of friendly
relations and good feeling between work
men and employers: and q notable proof
that labor and capital are not always and
necessarily aLtagonistic occurred last Sat-
urday. On that day the employees of Wing
& Smith each received from the firm fine
turkeys pleasant Christmas custom Of
long standing at this establishment. But
this year there was little reciprocation,
the workmen presenting to the head of the
firm, II. R. Wing, Esq, beautiful silver
salver and goblet. Mr.. +. S. Francis. one
Of the employees, in their behalf made the
presentation. Is follows:
Mr.. Wing - Dear Sir-In this Centennial year,
1870, when " some extent capital 10 array cd
ysncemsnt ,f both it is pleasant to End scattered
here and there = business firm betWeen whom -
mployer and employees there exists the greatest
hinaness and .ynPathy. Keeogni,ii1E n SS1 ne
public and private ctisen, believing you 10 Be Ia
boring for grand brotherhood OF the race ire
spsctivs Of LIES station, i becomes the happiest
In bshAlrsf ny fellow workman this server and
goblet, - slight tsstimonisi Of cur record, hop
Ing, Sir, you may live long 10 enjoy the blessings,
osr al to your DAY and gsnsration. And now,
surroundsd BY ali tho pleasant associations Of our
shop lie. in the presence almost Of . new and ies
u, hope better ysar' trusting yea ~, r:esiv: snis
in.s your hands.
Mr.. Wing, taken entirely by surprise,
responded brisay and fsslipslv. Ths gift
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

An inventive genius has got patent on
a new " end for church pew none OF
your nonsensicsl devices for keeping peo-
pie awake, or letting them 90 to sleep
eitherl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

Dr.. CUMMINGS says the world will come
t. an end in February; and doubtless very
soon our enterprising dry goods men will be
advertising ascension robes, in the new and
fashionable styles, at prices to suit tho
fines
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

TIE new Board of Agriculture is now
ready to receive applications for meetings,
and limitations to that end have already been
received from Stowe. West Rupert, Walling-
ford Woodstock Londonderry Felchville and
other places. According to the new act,
meeting is to be held during the year
within each county in the State, and it is
the purpose of the board to hold as many
meet ings as the State appropriation will
allow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

BURLINGTON GRANGE has decided to live
another year. Long may the horny handed
farmers who compose it live to guide the
plough and swing the scythe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

TIE year just drawing to close is really
remarkable for one thing. at least, and that
is the infrequency of fires. Our efficient
department has had hardly enough work
to keep it in practice and the loss by fire is
very light indeed The fire fend has been
cavorting around Rutland and other wicked
places. considerably. but has spared Bur-
lington.