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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

ONE CT TIE NOTABLE CRmEs OF TIE CENTURY.
The story told by VIM. d. Edison, in the
recent trial of the northampton Bank
robbers, Is IA most extraordinary one. lie
was man IT un>uspccted character, agent
| for one OF the leading safe firms, and while
enjoying the entire confidence of his en-
ployers. he used all the opportunities OF his
position. which gave him access to the
locks and vaults I ,hc 6ank-. G, CRY out
a compact made with Il gang al ture lars,
| by which their operations were rendered
comparatively easy and sale The partner
ship continued through several years, and
eliminated in tho robbery of the National
Bank at North Hampton, Mass where
between million and million and
auartor of dollars in securities
were taken. A quarrel over the
spoils. and the chief criminal s fear OF detec
ton, led to the development of all the as
tonlshing facts. Two of the criminals are at
the bar of Justice, while he whose guilt is
lar greater than theirs goes scot Tree on the
consideration of bearing witness to his own
ignominy and their coniederated guilt.
The following is a summary of EdsOn'S
testimony lie was travelling salesman
Tor Herring X Co , sale manufacturers. lie
enjoyed special facilities for ascertainilg
what the crackSmen wished to know about
the vaults. bank locks, etc, of these banks,
all of which he visited actually or Ostensibly
on business for Herring. lie had been con
cerned IN robbing. or in attempting to
rob. the Second National Bank of Elmira.
N. Y tho First National Bank of Quincy,
ILL.,: the First National Bank of Saratoga,
the Long Island Natiraal of Brooklyn, the
Covington (ky). Ma ,lnal, the Third Ma |
tional of Syracuse. n. Y; the Rockville
Comm National. tie First National of |
tional. Tho gang also had designs on banks |
at Wilkesbarre, Pa, and Nantucket. Mass.
all this time covering three years, from 1873
to 1876.
The Quincy, Pttston, Coyington and
Northampton banks were successfully |
cracked. At Wilkesbarre the chances of the
robbery were not very good. and Edison told
his fellow burglars so. Nantucket escaped
a visitation on account of storm which
nearly shipwrecked the professionals
Edison got s.. 60O ont of the Quincy rob
berry. and only $3.50 at Pittston. The
thieves had falling out in 1874 and again
alter the Northampton robbery. lie took,
in wax. impressions of the three-fold key
which opened the inside vault of the North
ampron Bank. These impressions and all
the information obtained he gave to the
Scott and Dunlap, and the con-
of the robbery was an easy mat
ter. The details of the Northampton
Bank robbery are given very infinitely in
Edson's evidence, as well as the manner in
which the division was made, and the
quarrel which arose between the thieves and
which ultimately led to his turning States
evidence and exposing his comrades
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20
Sunshine and Showers.

WATERBURY, July Ii.
To the Editor of the Free Press and Times.
Twenty-Five to fifty dollars may be easily
saved by any farmer who will carefully e1.
amino the morning report of the "proba,
bilities" of the weather for the day. These
calculations are made after receiving re
ports from the different stations through
out the United States and one sent by tele-
graph from Washington at one o'clock a.
m, to. the signal station at Burlington.
We get these weather Indications" at
Waterbury, through the FREE Pass in the
morning mail, about nine O'Clock, and We
have made careful observations of the com
ing OF storms. showers, and the clearing
weathers, for more than two years. In
only two instances have the storms varied
from the ''probabilities" as given in the
FREE Press. This is not claiming that these
reports are nearly all correct. 1t il said
that they generally give q true indication
of the weather eighty-fiye times in one hun
dred. We refer only TO that feature of ma
terial changes that mostly interest farmers,
namely: the showers and sunshine,
and find only two failures as be
fore stated. Furthermore. we have observed
that in three times out four, if the report
closes with ,isinga barometer. the next day
will not be stormy. but il with failing
barometer then look out for breakers. so
that YOU not only have prophesy OF the
weather that is almost certain for that dag,
but an linking" of what You will get on
the morrow. Ii does not take much of q
shower to depreciate hay one half its value.
Ten tons of hay saved from the rain would
be at least fifty dollars in the farmer s
pocket. And there is no time of the wear
when he may not profit by few bours no
tice of the approach of clustering winds
with rain or snow. 1t does not make so
much difference with u lawyer,-he may OK
pect a storm any day. GEO,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20
RENARKs,
BOSTON MARK ETs.

"hDNEspArs July l's lS't.
LOuR-The Flour market il again quiet. The
sales q! Western supertine have been at S. sO6j 3
So 80 IN 81 for common extras; Wisconsin extras
nj s. OeM3 no ard Minnesota extras at s. Oot ~.
10 40 80 tor white wheat Ohio. Indiana and
Michigan; s. jd9 80 for Illinois; 81 tg6o 10 % for
st. Louis Corn Meal at 81 ta7 Is Y bbl. Rye Flour
at s. o. 6 % r. bbl. Dat Meal at s. % a - y Dbl
GRAlN-cOrn has been quits frm Sales
at 90 N ddc v hushel for ixed aud yellow. Oats at
4lh6jc " hushe. Rye, &c 1si % " bushel. Shorts
At 81 10 a - 10; Fine Feed at 81 al 4r ~ and
Middhngs AT S2id2J " ton.
PROFESSIONALISM is in good demand anu
prices arc irmer. The sales have been at 81 30
a II for primo; sl61l5 so for mess and 81: Qua 10
" Dbl. tor clear. Beef is in fair demand. The
sales at sI3 OonSli 81 Tor and extra mess and
SIS ~ aD 10 ~ for family. Lard ut IL a lose y h.
Smoked Hams ut 10 "a lie h.
PRODUCE. Butter is in good demand. Choice New
York and Vermont daires have been at ~ a -, ,
with selected a shade higher snd common To
good range from II % lo,F h. Cheese at i a
los v h. White Beans at 81 10 a , 81 " bushel
FOR medium; extra pea at S 81 a -. and
yellow eyes At 81 50Hl Is v bush Eggs at Il az "
v dor. Potatoes at 81 2ldp | - " bushrl
WOOL.-rhe market Tor Wool IL quite sctjve
and good prices are obtained. The sales include
5nOuh ms Ohio and Pennsylvania feecas at 10 a
sic y n 2innO rs Michigan, and Wisconsin.
and other heeces at - n lie v IL 5.5lD rs
comhins and delaine heeces at 30 al 500 w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

TIE cost of the Portland and Ogdensburg
Railroad vermont division) and equip
ments is four millions of dollars. and its
bonded debt is about twentythree thousand
dollars per mile. The entire length of road
from Swanton to Lunenburg is 100 miles.
Though the road runs across the State IA
msus for its ranges of mountains running
north and south, it goes along the streams
in such manner as to avoid steep grades.
The highest grade going east is sixty-fve
feet. and west about seyenty-fve feet. The
new route is fifty miles shorter from the
West to the seaboard than any other route,
and consequently will compete for the
through freight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

FIRE.-The brick house on the Waldo
Chase farm. belonging to DR.. Walter Car
penter, situated on the south shore Of Nal
lets Bay, east Of the Mallots Bay House. was
burned early Wednesday morning The fam
lily succeeded in getting most of the furni-
turc out of the main building, but every
thing in the ell, containing the dairy
utensils. was entirely destroyed. Tho cause
of the fire is unknown. Loss s.. 500.
insurance 81 Loco.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

Business FAILuREs.-AccOrding to the
quarterly circular Of Dun, Barlow a Co.,
the number of failures in the United States
since April LIST, is 1880. with liabilities aver
aging S23,972 making Si5 .O6s 900 bank
ruptcies in the three months. This is rath-
er more than for tho second quarter OF 1916,
showing, as the circular remarks, that the
business of the country RECEIVERS very slowly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

WINOOsKI.-Our new postmaster is fitting
up the store in CoOn's Block. for his Office.
Tho location is very good one. and will
accommodate the people as well as any place
that could have been selected. The appoint
ment of Mr.. Edwards was surprise to
many But in view of the Presidents late
order. It was perhaps the best way OF soly-
ing the problem. The other candidates had
acquired tho criminal habit Of taxing an
active interest in politics, and working for
the good of the Republican party which was
of course unbecoming in any person who
ever expected to want government Office.
The leaders of the unterritioi. hoping to
profit by the chagrin of the disappointed
candidates. are quite jubilant over tho re
suit OF tho contest, and thus endeth chapter
first Of tho WinOOski postOihce war
Daring the past week. Mr.. l. tawh an.
tho big Ingun Doctor has cured our
citizens OF their loose change to tho extent
of fifty or sixty dollars, and We are now
anxiously awaiting the coming al tho
watch chain man.
Tho CITY fathers are bn-ily engaged IN
mending their bad ways and have Just CON
pleted iino plank sidewalk with hand rail
some four hundred feet long, on the Mallet =
Bay road north of the depot, whioh will be
greatly appreciated by the inhabitants OF
the wet ward, when the muddy season
comes
a large portion of the material for the
new dana at the upper falls is now On the
ground, and work will commence on tho
now structure as soon ~ the water is low
enough t" do 80 to advantage Our city
friend ~ ho dislike tho f-hy taste of Lake
water. ara INV tied to come over and have u
glass 81 '' Gill Brook which combines all
tho iaI"r- Of an Ill kept aquarium
RUsTIC
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

EssEx.-A correspondent writes us: The
union poor house of Williston. as managed
by Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Eighmy, is model
Institution. The farm is cultivated to the
very best advantage. the house is kept in
the best order, and the only wonder is how
such an institution can be so conducted as
to be ready for inspection every day in the
week. There are at present Il pauper in
mates
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

srARiLISG TEJ TlI.-Thousands die annually
from neglected coughs and colds, which soon RING
INTO consumption CT other equally fatal disea -es
1i the lungs, when by the timely use OF Dr. S u.
MOVIES hfabian Min Cure, relief at once i given,
ana permanent euro is often effected The Milk
cure while It possesses all tie virtues Of Cod Liver
on can lie retained upon the stomach without
hansestinP At the same time it feeds the stomach
and nsurshes the BODY
Sold by Wells, Richardson x Co, Wholesale
AgehtS, and at retail by Burritt Bros Burlington
and w. l.. Grecnicat, Winooski. Vt.
July H-dii 2I-ls2t
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Observation-Disclosures.

The Christian Weekly touches upon the
timely topic of Tourists Disenchant-
ments. Its words certainly accord with
the experiences Of many travellers We all
start with preconceived notions concerning
the many objects OF interest to DO seen
abroad. Most of them are incorrect, how
ever. And finding this out is rather rough,
sometimes, to ones vanity. But it is better
to be right. certainly, than to DO wrong
Westminster Abbey is wonderful in a
stereOscope, but in fact it is inexpressiby
worn and dirty inside. Swiss mountains
are beautiful; but you cannot sleep below
the second story of the picturesq ne cottages
without fear of fever. The Alpine passes
are surprisingly sublime but there the beg
gars are what beggars description. Paris Is
the most exquistely built city in the world
but they peddle poor water there at SO much
a pint. The dress of the Italian peasantry
has all the variegation which our school
books represent, and then, in addition, a
torlornness and a filth that do not appear
in the pictures. The battlefield of Joshua,
seen from Upper Bethoron, is one OF the
finest landscapes on the globe but the old
shelk' = house, from the roof of which you
behold it, reeks with odors more than IN
speakatc. The coliseum is a splendid old
ruin but all the moss covered stories are
full Of green lizards, and the patches of
green are fairly alive with various yermin
Even Mount Oliyet, so bright with reycr-
ent Illusions at the home distance, is
discovered to be hot overhead, desolate
underioot and yerdureless everyw here
Thus almost all ones cherished coz
ceptions are ruAelv shocked when he
reaches the fact. The very discomforts of
journeying render him Iurruous. There is
needed certain fixed abstraction all the
while when viewing the scene so as to dis
criminate betN,,n ~hat is historically SUBJ
lime and what is actually disagreeablc 1t
requires the calming, sitting process of
after reflection to reach fitting conclusions
that are valuable. Most travellers are really
disappointed with the first sight of almost
all the things they went forth to see. They
were smaller, narrower. lower. than they
imagined; they were rougher, ruder,
dirtier than they supposed. All the glamour
they had been won t to fling around given
scene or object vanished when they at last
stood before IT. But afterward.-an hour,
or day, or year aiterwards-out came
that old ideal again, but this time finer than
before, because truer and more real. Then
The new vision passes into memory wOrthier
and more beautiful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

ANOTHER CosrANY FOR The CENTENNIAL
The veterans in MOrrisvillo have organiz
ed company for the Bennington Centen'
NAL. Differed as follows: Captain, George
W. Doty: First Lieutenant, Albert A. Niles
Second Lieutenant. W. G. McClintock; First
Sergeant, A. o. Gates Quartermaster, E.
L. Gle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

THOUSAND or MESASp WoNgx suferirg from
nervous Debility, Lost Vitality, and broken down
constitutions have been perfectly restored to health
during the past year by using DIR. s. d. uowr's
Arabian Tonic Blood Purifier. 1t supplies the lost
waste, ceanses and enTiches the blood acts direct
" upon the Liver, Kidneys and Urinary organs and
builds man right square up.
Sold by Wells, Richardson 4 Co., Wholesale
Agents and at retail by Burritt Bros, Burlington.
and W. L. Greenlea:, Wnooski, vi.
JulyIl1ls, &3y2t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

TnE EXECUTION OF La PAGR.-There is 50
much interest in New Hampshire in the
execution of Joseph La Page. the convicted
murderer of Josie Langmaid, at Pembroke,
that bill has been introduced in the Leg
i=lsture providing that the execution shall
be in public place accessible to the public,
and that all persons who desire to be pre-
sent shall have the privilege.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

A HISTORICAL CURIOSITY "A historical
curiosity of considerable value and interest
has just come to light. being no less than
tho original manuscript. record of the Con-
stitutionsl Convention Of Vermont, held at
Windsor, July }. 1893. together with copy
of the Constitution as amended in manu-
script, printed by Alden Spooner. The
document, in the veritable handwriting OF
the Secretary, Lewis Il. Morris, was sent
from Council Bluff, Iowa, by Horace Eve
rett, Esq. who loaned it to the town OF
Windsor, for use at the recent Commemora-
ton. 1t contains q complete list of the
delegates and officers. with the full record
of transactions. by some l3e members.
Thomas Chittendcn, of Windsor, was pres
ident, and L. K. Morris, of Spring field wa.
secretary. Tho Convention was opened on
the 3rd of July and closed on the 9th. and
the record shows that the members work
ed straight through the ith. both forenoon
and afternoon. a. if it were not " indepen
dence day" This document should ulti
mately have place in the archives of thu
Vermont Historical Society. whose special
Office is to preserve the history OF the State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

The attention Of invalids who are suffering from
Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary Diseases is directed
to HUNTS REMEDY. In cases of Diseases, Mental
and Physical Debility, Dropsy and Complaints Of
tho Urino-Genltal Organs. HUNTS REMEDY
affords prompt relief and is a sure cure.
CLAEkE's rooTu-ACHE doors rnrs instantly.
July ~. deod&wlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

IT turns ont that the reported finder Of the
arms of the Venus Of Milo, is a dealer in an
tiquitics, and that he processes to have
found only one of the arms. This, he
says. holds mirror of marble. We do not
hear that the arm has been attached to the
stAtue
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

IT will be remembered that John MOylan,
an employ OF John O'Brien's circus, was
killed in vergennes. By an accident, and
buried in this city. His father. Bryan
Moylan. is now in town and intends to re
move the remains OF the unfortunate young
man to his home in Geneva, N. Y. to-day
1t seems that John Moylan was formerly
freight conductor on the Susquehanns and
Albany Railroad. and entered the employ Of
the circus lew months ago. contrary to
his fathers wishes. The senior MOylan had
not seen him for two years and to add to
his affections he lost another son, recently.
by an accident on tho Ithaca and Geneva
Railroad
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

MIDDLEBuRY.-The Forest Lightning
Rod Company" has done some work here,
hut not as much as in some other places.
Rev. Rowsom, of the NJ. E. Church,
preached very stirring temperance dis
course at the Congregational church, last
Sabbath evening.
Thorough repairs are being made about
tho Jail for safety from fire and sewarge in
applying water.
Mr. W. W. Thomas, agent for pianos and
organs, sold two pianos last week. lie is do
ing lively business in this line.
Postmaster Tracy is erecting beautiful
house, On Court street.
Several veteran soldiers express a dctermi-
nation to attend the reunion and Benning-
ton celebration from this place.
Rev. F.. p. Hooker is taking his annual
vacation. Rev. W. W. Winchester supplied
the church last Sabbath.
Prois f. II. lligly and Ezra Brainard are
spending their college vacation on the Adj
rOndacks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

FORT EDWARD. N. y, will celebrate on
the eth prox. the one-hundredth anniver-
sary OF the murder of Jane McCrea. Ad-
dresses will DO delivered by distinguished
speakers, including Judge f. d. Culver, of
Rrantlvp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20
Sup't of schools IN CLa:lrtt,

How TuosE tAELEGRaM4 ARE GnrrnS "
Night IN u New York newspaper office
Special European correspondent "Mr.
Scratchomout. We Just finished writing the
cable telegram, hadn't | better say the IN
formation ~ from florlcsti?' Scratch 1t
doesn't make any difference. but how
many oi the Turks have You killed -
Special We'll, thought Id put 1t at
Il 600. seeing M our paper sympathlZts
with Russm.' Scratch "Oh, NO, that
will never do. We mustn't 90 it to strong
at first. We really mustn't impose upon
tho public. Call 1t : 800, and then you can
write up II telegram about II slaughter OF
CircasslanS. It's variety that the public
wants" Special correspondent rotircs To
his bloody work beneath the flaming gas
Courier Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

Ar Communicated to the mouth by SOZ0DONT,
which renders the teeth peariy white, the gums
rosy and the breath sweet By those who have
used IT, 1t Is regarded as an indispensable adjunct
OF The toilet. !; thoroughly removes tartar from
the teeth, and prevents their decay.
July % danIAMIH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

sHAw-At Bolton, July IL. 1877. Of consumption.
phhieI shaw, aged 10 years and months
kSIGnT.-In this city, july 18th, of dipbtherii.
fhna Frances Knight, aged Years, months and
II days.
HoLI IsTER.-In Volga City. Iowa of Inflammation
OF the bowels. Henry A. HOLSTER, aged g years.
flks.-ln Chicago. ILL.,, July :. ISL Mr. Amasa
H. like. formerly residents of this city. His sge
was y NeaTs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

NORTH FERRIsgURGH.-During the past
week the farmers in this vicinity have
progressed finely with their haying.
Garden, as well as field Strawberries have
taken their departure. Various other fruits
have come in a full supply, except the red
raspberry. The apple crop bids fair to be a
small one, tho present year.
Tho programme for the Sunday school
Convention and Ministerial Association. to
be held at this place August 18th and Sta.
for Burlington district NJ. T.. church with a
very full and interesting bill of fare,
has come to hand. 1t promises to DO a rich
feast to all. both ministers and laymen. We
bespeak, in behalf OF the local committee.
on the part of our people full and appre
eiative attendance at both gatherings. We
tender also a hearty welcome to all minis
terial and lay delegates, with their
wives. who will make the effort TO come
Free carriages will be in attendance to and
from the railroad station.
Sunday school convention on tuesday,
August 7th, at NJ. Z. church Ministerial
Association on Wednesday, August Sth, at
NJ. E. church.
The attendance at NJ E. Sunday school
on Sunday, the 18th, was Ill, collection,
9S cents.
But very little interest OF enthusiasm is
apparent among our people, relative to the
celebration at Bennington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

The SHILLING Reform A Neu Skeem for
Spelling, is what the Baltimore convention
of savants call their little plan. There are
some distinguished scholars associated with
this 'skeem, Of whom Prof W. d. Whit
ney of Yale is by no means the least.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

The New Hampshire House has appro-
priated $1,000 for the Bennington (Yt.)
battle monument and 81. 500 for the cele-
bration and passed the bill making the
exposure of plscards or labels on liquor
bottles evidence of being a common seller.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

IMPROVED WnEaT-Mr. ii. Ii. Tilley, Of
St. George, has laid upon our table some
heads OF &" Blossoms white winter wheat, :"
of extraordinary size and weight. Mr..
Tilley has three -fourths of an acre planted
to this wheat, which We believe has never
before been introduced in this county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

THE KEEsEvILLE BANK RoBBERY.-We
learn that John J. Houghton (more famil-
iarly known as "Nitro-G lycerine Jack'')
recently of this city, has been arrested on
the charge of being concerned in the Reese
vile Bank robbery. and now lies in Platts-
hurgh iail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

Accommodation. Christopher +. Nor
ton, of Plattsburgh. has executed general
assignment for the benefit of his creditors to
Charles NJ. Wellington, of Troy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-07-20

Probably there has never been known to the world
50 efficient and successful remedy for disease. OF
the Throat and Lungs as DR.. A. J. Flagg's Cough
anu Lung syrup Its success as popular remedy
Is rcmarkabe, and it has prOTed blessing 10 the
thousands who have used it. Price, 30 cents sold
by all druggists. July 10 dSwIt