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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

The annual meeting of the Society of the
Potomac will be held in Philadelphia, on the
81 Of June next
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

"lt'sof no onsequence," as Toots would
say, but William NJ Evarts hasn't gone 70
his country seat at Windsor for the puI-
pose of writing his Centennial GRAFTON, bat
simply ON business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

The season must be set down as rather
backward. The farmers hereabout com
plain that the grass starts very slowly. and
that their work Is not as well ahead as last
year at this time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

LAND-L0CEED SALMON PLANTED IL THE
WIooskI RTvER.-By an unlucky occurrence,
the Winooski river received a quantity of
land-looked salmon, Friday. Fish Com
missioner N. c. Edmunds started. Fr iday
a. m, on the train leaving Rutland at IS.
with quality of these fish. intended for
parties in the northeast part of the State
Soon after leaving, Mr.. Edmunds discovered
that the fish were ailing, and in spite Of all
his efforts nearly one-third of them had died
before reaching this city. Thinking it bet
ter to save a portion Of them than to risk
the loss of all, he determined to plant them
in the frs; water he should reach, and ac-
cOrdingy he stopped at the Lime Ktlns.
and deposited them in the Winoosk Mr..
Edmunds changed the water in the cans
containing the fish, just before starting.
and thinks the fish were poisoned by some
deleterious substance in the fresh water
given them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

POISONOUS CANNED MEAT. - The health
authorities Of both Boston and New York,
have recently received complaints that per
sons in numerous instances have been made
sick from eating ready cooked canned corn
beef, an article Of food which is getting to
be quite common No deaths from eating
the unwhoesome meat have occurred so far
a. reported, but cases have come to notice
where prompt medical attention was neces-
slry to relieve the patients from suffering.
The symptoms Of the sickness produced by
eating the meat are vomiting and cramps.
l. is thought that the meat was rendered
unwhole>one by boiling in copper and brass
kettles, and from the use Of too much salt
petIe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

tbs WAYS or THE World" If this
were bu; an honest world" said one, speak
ing from rather dear experience, there d
be some fun in living. Sixmcnths ago, " he
continued, Il left a good salaried position
and went into business for myself Since
then have had $500 worth of goods stolen
from me, taken $40 IN counterfeit money,
and have 500 trusted out, half of it among
parties who probably never can pay, and
the Others seem to be in no hurry about it.
think III resign"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

Smith Wright, OF Williston, has the repu-
tation of having the largest poultry yard In
the United States He has 400 geese, 600
ducks and nearly 800 turkeys in his yard.
consuming forty bushels of corn daily.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

There is promise of pretty good repre-
sentation of the Vermont militia, at Phila-
delphia, without expense to the State. The
Ransom Guards, of St. Adams, the Estey
Guards. Of Brattleboro, the Park Guard OF
Bennington, and the Mortified Company
are making their arrangements to go. Aud
it would not he the most surprising thing
in the world if our Burlington Company
under it, new organization and as ably
offered P. it now is. should put itself in a
condition of drill to make good appear
ance anywhere. and should conclude to join
the dress parade al the Centennial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12
UNEQU ALLIED


UNEQU ALLIED
By any other Prescription.
GESTLEVEs,-I have kept SASF0RD's RADICAL
CURE on hama since he first Introduction 10 this
vicinity, anu the sale and sat efsct.un IN It's US
have uneQuAlled by any other slnliiir preparation
within ny know ledge.
". H. WILLIS VI. D,
Druggist and Apotheclry Reading Mass
sept. %. I,-5,
Each package contains = Treatise vl Catarrh and
Or. sanford's Improved luhalins Tube. Free an.
For. sale by Druggists everywhere. MEEhS POT
IkR, BostCn. General A gents
~ Use SANFORD'S JAMAICA GINGER the
Great Family Medicine.
May g Roisat1Wlm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

How IS TINS The Philadelphia cores
pondent Of the Rutland Glo5e. speaking c /
the Vermont Headquarters building. says
There are many interesting revelations
concerning the Vermont building and the
man@uveriags here. 1t contains many epis-
odes that Yermonters ought to know before
they contribute large amounts to support
what seems u lookers-on as strangely
managed aiflir for State institution" II
Mr.. Spragus l. fitting up that gothic cot
tage with episodes" of course the Yer
monter- ought to know it. Let US have
the revelations, anyhow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

i Charles +. Nealey. his time during the remain
der OF his minority; therefore shall claim none Of
his esrnings nor pay any Of his debts after this
date. WILLIAM NEAtEf.
Jericho. April 18th, 1876. Av3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12
LIBERATION Notice

LIBERATION NOTICE.
rI'IIlS is TO give notice that have this day given
/ my son, Frank A. Zottmau, his time during the
remainder Of his IN n0rty. and shall not pay any
debts OF his contracting claim Of his earn
ings after this date. b. X. ZOTTMAN.
Burlington, Vt May lst, ls-6.-dit& i5w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12

Nor st H0NE "A Whitehall lady was
sitting at her sewing, one day last week,
when she observed approaching the house a
neighbor whom she did not care to see. She
quickly dropped he work and stepped into
a closet. 50 as ITO be not at home to her
caller. The closet door closed with a spring.
Four hours later her husband returned
home at supper time. and having occasion to
look into the closet, discovered his wife ~
ing insensible on the floor The air revived
her. and she i now clear that it would have
been Ga the whole Less trying to have seen
her laxative neighbor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-12
CALIFORNIA.

yEGETINE is sold by all Druggists.
March Il. 35slO
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20
Wonderful Success!

1t is reported that BoscHEE's GERMAN
SYRUP has, since its Introduction in the
United States, reached the immense sa lie
of 40, 900 dozen per year. Over 5000
Druggists have ordered this Medicine di-
rect from the Factory, at Woodbury. N j.
ard not one have reported single failure
but every letter speaks of its astonishing
success in curing severe Coughs, Colds
settled on the Breast, Consumption, or
any disease of Throat and Lung. We
advise any person that has any predispo-
sition to weak Lungs, to GO to their Drug
gist, ]. L. w. Baker and get this Med.
icene, or enquire about it. Regular size
IS cents; sample bottle, 10 cents. Two
doses will relieve any case Don't neg
lect your cough.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20
Robinson Crusoe Island.

Every boy who has read the sto-
ry of Robinson Crusoe land who
has not?) will be glad to learn how
that island looks to-day. The late
Prof. Agassiz visited it not long
before his death, and he wrote
thus: 1.-THE island of Juan Fernan-
dez is more famous from Defoe's
fiction than from Selkirk's history.
Fernandez discovered the island in
1713 and introduced goats. In It'll
an Indian was left there and SUBJ
sisted on goats three years before
taken off. In October 1804,a Scotch
sailor - Alexander Selkirk was
here, and was taken off in 1909,
having lived here four years and
four months in solitude-living,
like his Indian predecessor, most
ly on goats flesh. He told his sto-
ry to DeFoe, and out of it grew
Robinson Crusoe.' The wild goats
are still numerous here, and fiOcks
of hundreds of them may be seen
on the mountains. The island is
about ten or twelve miles long by
four in breadth-the shores mostly
precipitous, and the mountain
ridges three thousand feet high
The water around the island is
deep, and the whele appearance Is
as if there had once been an ex-
tensive island, with a splendid
rugged chain upon it; that sudden
~ the bottom had been knocked
from under all except this patch of
ten miles by four, and that all but
this patch had sunk into the sea-
Valleys and mountain spurs and
gentle slopes are all cut off by this
precipi.ous edge; and there are but
few places on the island where you
can effect a landing. There are to-
day twelve persons, including sew
eral children, living on the island,
They have good poultry and veg
etables, splendid beef, and can get
goats by climbing after them
Other things they purchase with
the proceeds Of the beef, milk and
poultry, for which they find mar
ket in passing ships-especially in
American whalers. Wespent May
day in rambling on the Island and
about its shores, cunning, fishing,
herborizing, and collecting gen r.
ally. Sharks, crabs, crawfish, mol
lusks of various sorts, star-fish and
sea-urchins of various kinds, few
insects, some humming birds &C.,
were among the fruits of our labor
The plants Of the island bore gen.
eral resemblance to those of the
continent four hundred miles to
the eastward-which surprised me
as both the prevailing winds and
ocean currents are opposed to any
transmigration from the southern
part of the continent
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20
In spite of the unprecedented su,

In spite Of the unprecedented sue
cess of the opening of the Interna-
tional Exposition, it is now pretty
well established that it will not prove
a pecuniary success. The attendance
since the first day has not approached
the average necessity to clear expen-
ses and make good the amount inves-
ted by stockholders. But individual
loss will be national gain, and that's
one consolation. The success of
the exhibits, when compared with
other nations, is gratifying, and that
is what we cared for principally in
this Centennial year.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20
How Not to OverwOrk.

The best receipt for overworked
men, says the Herald of Health, is
for them to drill themselves to
work slowly, and to let them be-
gin by learning to eat slowly
When they come to the table let
them throw aside care and trouble,
greet their friends with pleasant
words and smiles, and make the
hour one of true delight. Having
ence learned to eat slowly, let him
AS will now be easy-do other
thinks with deliberation, calmness
anu moderation. 1t will soon be-
come habit, and when once well
established will make life more
sweet and lengthen it to nearer
what nature intended.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20
A Warming to Bath ers.

It has long been known that it
is injudicious for any one to 60 in
to water to battle just after eating
a full meal, but is not SO well
known that the practice may re-
suit in death. This latter fact
seems to have been demonstrated
by the recent death in bath in
Bristow, England, of q boy thir-
teen years old. He had never had
q fit, and is believed to have been
in perfect health. When found in
the water the crown of his head
was just above the surface, and he
was standing in STOPPING posi-
ton, with his face just under the
water. And the place where he
was the water was only three feet
four inches deep, while the boys
height was four feet nine inches.
The temperature of the water was
IS degrees. The medical testimony
disclosed the fact that the diseased
had eaten heartily just before en-
tering the water, or at least had
not given his food time to digest.
He had vomited a large quantity
of food and when found his mouth
and throat were full. The opin-
ion was expressed in the medical
testimony, and endorsed by the
verdict of the jury, that death re-
suited from epilepsy, brought on
by the dangerous practice of en-
tering the water Immediately af-
ter eating a meal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

A despatch received at Galveston
says a fight occurred at Camargo,
Mexico, on Saturday morning be-
tween the Government troops under
Escobedo and the revolutionists, in
which three hundred were killed and
a thousand wounded. Escobedo is
marching On Matamoras, and the
revolutions are preparing for stub
born resistance. Many families are
leaving the city in anticipation of a
bombardment.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

How to raise cats-first catch your
cats: and then put them in barrel
and explode a can of nitro-glycerine
under them. It never fails to raise
'em; but the cats come down great.
ly demoralized.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

THE sstile" of Fitzhugh, the Door
Keeper of the House at Washington,
does not suit the Democratic MAORI
ty any longer, and they would be glad
to retire him if they could. He will
not resign, however, and will verify
the old saying that 'few office-hold-
ers die and none resign"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

Though years bring with them
wisdom, yet there is one lesson the
aged seldom learn, namely, the man.
agement of youthful feelings. Age
is all head, youth all heart; age rea
sons, youth feels; age acts under the
influence of disappointment, youth
under the dominion of hope.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

THE New York segment of the
whisky ring has been discovered, it
is thought at least number of whis-
ky dealers in that city who have been
engaged in disposing of the "crook-
ed, ''have been indicted for knowing
ly aiding in the fraud upon the Gov
eminent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

That every day has it's pains and
sorrows is universally experienced,
and almost universally confessed ;
but let us now attend only to mourn
full truths; if We look impatiently
about us, we shall find that every
day has likewise it's pleasures and it's
joys.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

District Attorney Dyer, OF st.
Louis, has made an adverse report on
the papers submitted to him by the
Attorney General in the application
for pardon by Mckee and Mcguire,
convicted of completely in the st.
Louis whiskey frauds.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

The South Carolina Protestant
Episcopal Diocesan Convention have
rejected the application Of st. Marks
colored congregation for representa-
tion in that body.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

The Stats Zeit,tas, of New York,
the largest German paper in the
country, argues that the election of
William III. Barnum to the United
States Senate is a disgrace to the
Democracy of Connecticut.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

An insane man named Cotter was
shot at Williamsport, Pa, on Satur-
day evening while in the act Of set
ting fire to a lumber yard. He is
supposed to be the person who fired
the other yards recently.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

Reports from Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas
and Kentucky state that a larger
acreage has been put in wheat than
last year, and that the crop is -four
ishing and promises a bountiful
yield.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

Austria has sent to the Centen-
NAL quantities of wine which were
intended to be presented to some hos
pital after the exhibition is conclud-
ed. But the Secretary of the Treas
ury says they cannot go free of duty,
and unless some philanthropist will
pay the duties they are likely to be
lost to benfactiOn.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

Richard Harrington, indicted for
completely in the Washington safe
burglary, is non est. 1t is believed
he has fled to Canada.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

The friends of Secretary Bristow
are pushing his claims to the Presi-
dency with determined energy and
perseverance. 1880.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20
'sLittle Wonder .

have already been sold, and the demand
at the factory is still increasing, All
we ask is trial of the machine to prove
what we have said. Price $6 90, and
warranted for five years. Call and see
them at my store, East Burke street
the railroad bridge.
va Also full line ofGroceries, Dry
Goods, notions, &C., continually on
hand. Country produce taken in ex-
change. S. N. WELSH.
Apl 7,'76, lyw.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20
NEWS =!
WASH DAY NO LONGER DREADED

A PERFECT Washing Machine
IA found at last. One that will do all
that it proposes to do. This machine
will do MORE WASHING, and do it
BETTER, in less time and with less la
Dor than any other machine in use. The
working of this machine is so easy that
a child 10 years old can use it 10000 OF
ha
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-20

tiWHYs sai ~ ami Nortslivt habit absolutely and
4 hy Il T@s speSC. eus,j Taincsss no publicity.
EN H V TX sfnd siiu IN for particulars DR.. Carl
lie "a w asss ton Is Washington St., Chicago Ill
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
'r,nUECulas1Dnnss.

Chairman Hewitt made an exhibition
Of himsef. yesterday, again. he makes q
dastardly charge against Postmaster james
of New York city, and then don't want 1t
acknowledgements"
Can any fellow tell where the dastardiy
attack comes in? In his place in the
House of Representatives. Chairman
Hewitt" said of Postmaster James:
"He had then asked Mr.. Goodwin to see
Mr.. James. in whose integrity he Hewitt
had entire confidence and whose valuable
services should be retained through all
mutations in politics, and TO mention the
matter to him. He Hewitt) wished the
House to understand that he did not think
tha, Mr., James would be or could be o
party to any tamperiDg with letters.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

RIGHT seems to be OH the road to sue
cess. The erminded judge is asserting hlf
majesty, over the epula,ed soldier. In all
ages and in every cline where freedom was
a vital reality, Law, and the guild oflawyers'
were it's guardians, and protectors, stood
around its cradle and saved from the guile
OF the conspirator, and sword of the soldier
The majority Of the law, is to-day, COM
pelling fraud, and force,to slink and COVER
Be of good heart this Christmas day-right
and might will walk hand in hand before
the Ides of March.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

V0ningeoo, Deessnhes d, 1879.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

Will some OF our farmers try barley, the
best quality is now bringing S1.lO pei
Lushel. The way to do it, is to obtain
prime Canada or California seed. Sowing
foreign seed every year, Mr.. OByrne Of
Pine Grove, grew barley this year. pro-
nounced equal in weight and quality, to
the California seed sown, and sold the crop
at Sl.OO bushel-the yield was about ~
bushels to the acre. ANY person wanting
seed, for the purpose of.planting, can have
it at cost of importation, from John F.
Betz Esq, of Philadelphia,now the greatest
malster and brewer in America.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

year
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25

DsAdsh, wss bspraisd by many Puritan
pseachSrs-bscause 'she wosld keep her
shop open upon the time the Pspists and
.Lalig ,ants called Christmas day and ait
sewing there as q witness for God, in the
midst Of the city, in the face ofthe sun and
the sight of al men," Deborah was
strong minded.
A like effort to abroGate Christmas was
made by the Puritans in this country.
Thanksgiving day, and the Scotch celebra-
ton Of New Years day, were encouraged
as foil to the observance Of Christmas
day, but the people, like a greedy conquer
or, claimed all three, and very properly
observe them-as secular - well as relig-
ious festivals.
There is An exceedingly curious passage
in Isaiah which is 80 markedly prophecies
that We call attention to it, in connection
with the custom Of decking churches with
eyergreens on Christmas:
"The glory of Lebanon shall come unto
thee, the fir, the pine tree, and box
together to beautify the place Of my sAnc-
tuary."
Scott and other English writer's have 30
familiarized us with '.mummers"-that We
will not write of them.
As an instance of the permanency OF
customs, we may instance this one: The
Driu,ids used the Holly and Ivy for do
mestic decorations. The poorest peasant
in Ireland would feel it was not Christmas,
if the .prigs Of Holly and the lustrou.
leaflets Of Ivy, were not festooned around
his humble cot upon that day.-a day
which We trust will bring joy, peace, and
blessed forgiveness to each and all of our
readers. We will close with mention OF
one other superstition, not TO be found
elsewhere than in Shakespeare:
Some say, that--'gainst that season comes
Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated,
The bird Of dawning singeth all night
long,
And then, they say, no spirit can walk
abroad,
So hallow'd and so gracious is the time.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-25
MEDICAL.
5. F. KankeI's Bitter Vino Of Iron.

It has never been known to fail In the
cure OF " eak ness attended with symptoms.
indisposition to exertiDn, loss OF memory,
difficulty of breathing. weakness, horror OF
disease night sweats, cold feet, weakness,
dlmness Of vision, langnor, universal lassi
tude of the muscular system, enormous ap'
retite with uyspeptic symptoms hot hands
flushing of the body, dryness OF the SKIN.
pallid cOuntenance and eruptions on the
lace, purif, ing the blood pain in the back,
heavines of the eyelids frequent black spots
flying before the ey e., with sunuslon and
loss Of sight. want of attention, etc. Sold
only in 81 bottles. Get the genuine: Depo,
and Office, 259 North Ninth street, Philadel-
pnia. Advice free, Ask for Il. +. Kun
KEEL Bitter Wine oflron, and take no other
make. Genuine sold only in 81 bottles:
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Debility, a depressed irritable state Of
mind weak, nervous, exh iusted feeling,
no euergy or animation, confused head,
weak NE moTy, the cOnsequS ncss OF excess
ses. mental Overwork. This nervous debil-
ity fiLds a sovereign cure in +. +. kunkefs
Bitter Wine oi Iron, 1t tones the system,
dlspels the mental gloom aud despondency
| and rejuv the entire system. Sold
only in 81 bolt es. Get the genuine, sold
| by all druggists. Ask for h F. kunkels
Bitter Wine Of Iron, and t'ke no other.
Genuine sold only in 81 bottles, or six bot.
ties for 35. All ask is a trial of this valua.
! NC rltttclNt. IL VIII COu'luce tue uOSl
| skeptical Of Its merits.
NEVER FAILING WORM SYRUP:
EFF. .Kunkel's Worm Syrup never fails
to destroy Pm, seat ana stomach Worms
Dr.. Kunke! is the only successful physi
clan VINO removes Tape Worm in two hour
Head and ali complete, ali e, and no ie'
TIL head passes. Common sense teachesl J
Tape Worms can be removed, all oths
Worms eau be readily destroyed. SEND 70
!, circular to DR.. +. F.. kunkel, 259 NoItl
Ninth street. rniladelphla Pa. or ask you
druggist for y bottle OF kunkle's Worn
syrup. Price u per bottle. 1t never fails
Used by children or grown persons witt
perfect safety,