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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

The largest oyster on record in the United
States was one taken from the beds in Mobile
in 1910. 1t measured 81 inches in length,
and 2sJ inches in breadth across its widest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

SAMUEL WELLS, ESQ.,. one of the Oldest
and most prominent citizens OF Mon'peiief'
died Wednesday morning..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

RICHMOND BUTTER, January 2s.-ButteI
sold at 20 to rs cents. the former being
about the price for good-though hardly
enoush was done to make price.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

DIRECTORS OF THE BRATTLEBoRo AND
WHITEHALL RAILRoAD.-The directors Of
the BrattebOro and Whitehall railroad
elected at tho meeting last week are
Francis Goodhue and @. F. Thompson,
BrattlebJro A. B. Bailey, Dummersson
o. L. Sherman, NJ. Davidson. Newiane L.
Osgood, Brookline j. L. Martin, London
derry E L. Waterman, Jamaica A. j.
Dexter. Wardsboro A. Sioddsrd, o. s
Howard, Townshend William Harris, Jr.,
Windhsm NJ 6 Colburn, Manchester ID.
L. Kent, Dorset; Z. E. Reed, Pawlet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

The TOTAL Loss by fire in this city, last
year, was only about FIVE thousand dollars
"A most remarkable record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

The Anteeedents of Disease

Among the antecedents Of disease are inertness
in the circulation Of the blood, unnaturally at
tenuated condition OF the physique, indicating that
the life current is deficient in nutitive properties,
wan, haggard look, inability to digest the food,
loss OF appetite, sleep and strength, and sensl-
ton of unnatural lsnguor. All these may be re-
garded as amorg the indicia of approaching disease
which will eventually attack the system and over
wLelm it. If it is not built up and fortified in ad
vance. 1nvigorate, then, without loss Of time,
making choice Of the greatest vitaliztng agent ex
tant, Hostetter's Stomach Btters, an elixir which
has given health and vigor to myriads of the sick
and debiltated, which is avouched by physicians
and analysis to be pure as well as effective which
is immensely popular in this country, and extern
.ively used abroad, and which has been for years
past one Of the leading medicinal staples of Amer-
ca. Jan3I deodkwlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01
Burlington and Vicinity.

A CATHOLIC CoLLEGE is to be built at st.
bloomsbury. next season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

In THE WHOLE medical pharmacop@ia there is no
medicine that cures Bright's Disease Dropsy. Kid
ney. Bladder and Glandular Complaints, and Men
tai and Physical Debility, as well as HUNTS REM.
EDl. Excessive Intemperancc, Gravel, Diabetes,
Pain in the Back and Loins and Complaints of the
Urinary Organs, are cured by HUNTS REMEDY.
Family Physicians prescribe HsNT5 REMEDY in
their practice.
CLARKE's Too1H-ACHE DRoPs cure instantly.
3lJan ,eod&wlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01
For the Next 80 Days

We shall make the lowest prices In
the following goods, ever made be
fore in this city; beginning with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

The meteorological scientists predict lots
of very cold weather in February and
March.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

The OLDEST INNATE of our poorhouse has
been there eighteen years. and is % years
old
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

IS JANUARY of last year an aggregate o.
twenty four inches of snow fell in this city
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

The TEHPKRAYcE WoRK.-At the recent
annual meeting of the Caledonia county
young mems temperance society, A.
S. Laughlin, Of Barnet, complained
that the failure of Froiessedly TEN
perance people to shut down on
cider and beer drinking is great clog
upon the work. States Attorney Henry C.
Ide reported that as prosecuting officer he
had found that much of the intoxication
came from alcohol bought at town agencies.
or brought In by the express company. An
other source of supply il the train hands on
the railroad, The county clerk has received
over $1,000 IN fines for liquor selling, the
past year. or Eve times az much as in any
previous year. Mr.. Ide thinks that the
greater part oil the liquor drunk in St.
JohnsburY Is peddled upon the streets in
pint bottles after dsrk-a practice very har ]
to break up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

ILLNESS OF PROMINENT ST. ALBAss PEo-
PLE.-Dr. R. r. Sherman. chief deputy col
lector of customs at St. Albans, has besn i'll
for some time. and fears are entertained that
be may not survive many weeks. Henry C.
Adams, E,g.. who was Frustrated by a
bilious attack, hard cold and overwork
recently. has failed to recover, and his con-
dition is now attended with dangerous
symptoms, paralysis of the brain being fear
ed. Hon. II. R. Beardsley had shock Of
paralysis, two or three nights since, and
has remained very low ever since, there
being indications that be is gradually sin K
inr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

CALEDONIA COUNTY took in over two thou
sand dollars, last year, in liquor fines.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01
CANCER.

vI,HE treatment OF Cancer has become So inte'-
| woven with quackery that the progressive phys
cian has appeared unwilling to enter into the arena
agsinot the DECEPTION, consequently the mas OF Ihs
meSicl Profession are almost totally ignorant OF
this fearful ant most prevalent disease. IheS
regard cancer as incurable because they 10 not
unuerstapd the origin OF pathology, consequently
they merely try to alleviate the excTuciatns pam
which this disease entails upon It's victims NE
regard Cancer a. cursbe in both iorms-medullary
and scirrhus We have used our remedies IN TINS
country and Europe for the last twenty years win
marvellous success. especially in cases OF the
womb, breast and face. We earnestly solicit eau
from those who nave given up hope. One OF the
ph, sicans Of the institute will visit those IN any
mart Of the country who are unable to call We use
neither kite. plRster or caust;c and cause no pain
dependin. entirely upon our spccihc. rec toi
examination ava consultation, $500 in all cases
All letters OF inquiry must contain 500, AS oui
time is valuable, and cannot he given for nothing
Address all letters to the superintendent, DIX
ROBERTSON, Mt office Of Institute.
Oh fremont Street. Boston.
Jan I0-dkwim
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

when the Head is snvered Ger
with years. the destruction of tho teeth may yet be
in great measure stayed with the beneacent land
delight ul antseptic, S0ZoDONT, an article which
derives its properties from the salubrious bark of
thu Gillian Soap Tree.
Jan n -.dlIHI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

ASA RELIABLE REMEDY for Coughs, Colds.
Hosrs or any affection o: the throat and chest
use according to directions given on each bottle,
Madam Zadoe Portp's Cough Baisam. 1t is always
reliable, and the possession of a single bottle may
in case of sudden attack, prove to be worth fifty
times its cost. Sold BY Druggists eyeryyhere
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01
q FEBRUARY 1. 1 SIS.
PERUVIAN SYRUP
PERUVIAN SYRUP
FOR A SPRING MEDICINE

1t has equal. Stimulating without reaction, its
effects are PESMAsEsT, dinering in this respect
from all Alcoholic Tones.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-01

The Centaur LIniments are Of two kinds
The White is for the human family; the Yellow
Is for horses, sheep, ami other animals. Testimo
mails of the effects produced by these remarkabl.
Preparations are wrapped around e, cry bottle, and
may be procured of any druggist, or by mail from
the offcc of The CESTAUR COMPANY, 10 Dey Street
New York City. IO-'7swly
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18
For the Smyrna Time
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

In this age Of inventions and progress in art,
Our schools must keep step may fail in their part
For things are progressing at wonderful speed;
And the men of great talent must take the lead.
But our schools not idle they're doing their best
And no duobt they will march straight ahead with
the rest.
Our School superintendent seems made for the place,
And determined his schools shall not lag in the race
His subordinatcs find that he'll never cry stop
Until he's compclld them to climb to the top
For he raises the standard, at every new term,
And It's utterly useless for teachers to squirm.
Through the length and the breath Of our tight little
State,
Onward marches REFORM We have only to wait
And the system Of teaching reduced TO a science,
BY modern improvements, and every appliance
Will then be at par, with the best in our land,
And amongst the best systems, Will then take its
stand.
Our schools here in town. are well managed and good
Well supplied with the best intellectual food.
The head teachers, Of rare talent and worth
| And the town has good reason to cherish them BOTH
| Whilst their lady assistants fairly compare,
With the best lady teachers you'll find any where.
| Now surely, the scholars should work with a WILL
And with good useful knowledge, their crani lms fill
| 'Tis easily carried, where once its obtained,
And they'll find it a triumph Ger ignorance gained
Twill give moral courage, and make them feel strong
And twill fit them TO grapple with trouble and wrong.
But there's time for fooling just push at once,
| And don't be a lazy or thick headed Ounce
| If Ounce you rcmain-you will reap his rich por-
ton,
Hard work-kicks and cufs-with all kinds Of extor
ton
But knowledge is power-thc wise viii possess her,
To prove this great truth, YOU may ack the Professor
| SMYRNA, DEI~ sept 18th. SEC.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18
Receiving Attentions.

A young man admires pretty girl, and
must manifest. He can't help doing SO,
for the life of him. The young lady has
tender heart, reaching out like vine ten
drills for something to cling to. She sees
the admiration is fattered; begins soon
to love expects some tender avoWal; and
perhaps gets so far that she will choose a
white satin under thin gauze, etc., at the
very moment the gallant that she loves is
popping the question to another damsel ten
miles off Now, the difficulty lies in not
precisely understanding the difference
| between polite attentions, and the tender
manifestations of love. Admiring beauti-
| full girl, and wishing to make a wife of her,
are not always the same thing; and there
| fore it is necessary that the damsel should
be on the alert to discover to which class the
attentions paid her by handsome and fash
| ionable young gentlemen belong. First,
| then, if a young man greets you in loud,
| free hearty tone; if he knows precisely
where to put his hat or his hands if he
stares you straight in the eye with his own
wide OPEN if he turns his back to you to
speak to another; if he tells you who made
his coat if he squeezes your hand if he
eats heartily in you presence; if, in short,
he sneezes when you are singing, criticises
your curls, or fails to be foolish in fifty ways
every hour, then don't fall in love with
him for the world He only admires you,
let him do or say what he will. On the
other hand, if he be merry with every one
else, but quiet with you if he be anxious to
see that your tea is sufficiently sweetened
and your dear person well wrapped up when
. you 60 utinto the cold; ifhe talks very much
and never looks you steadily in the eye; il
, his cheeks are red and his nose only bushes
it isenough If he romps with your sister
sighs like a pair of old bellows, looks sol
: emn when you are addressed by another
gentleman, and in fact, is the most still
S awkward, stupid yet anxious Of all your
!, male friends, you may "go ahead" anc
make the poor fellow too happy for hi
skin to hold him! Young ladies, keel
Y your hearts in case Of good leather, O.
4 some other tough substance, until the righ
" one is found beyond doubt, after which
: you can go on, and love, and "court" anC
be married and happy without the least bi
, of trouble.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18
For Loves Sake.

The days were long and lonesome after
the sods were heaped over mothers face
Such sense of utter loss and vacancy
clung to everything! | often used to go
up to the churchyard and lie down on her
grave and tell her all about it, and it al.
wavs seemed that she heard me, and COM
forted me, in a strange, silent way. The
peace in earth and sky and air would steal
into my soul and it was as if her hand had
touched me with blessing.
In those days of childish sorrow John
Earle was the truest, kindest friend l had.
He understood me as no one else did. He
never tried to comfort me by trying to
forget what | had lost. He always spoke
of mother as one just out of sight, but
knowing, as of old, every trouble and
grief that came to us, and that thought
was inexpressibly sweet with comfort to
me.
DO you know, Ruth" he said, one
day, " always fancy she is looking at me
out of a pansy- blossom? She loved pam
sizes, you know. My mother loved no
other blossom as we'll as lilacs, and in
! lilac-time | am always happy, for can't
help fancying she is near me then, and
that in some strange way her soul and the
lilacs are so much alike that l can't tell the
/
myself talking to the blossoms as if they
could understand. Perhaps they do.
| Every time breath of their fragrance
comes in at the window, nights or morn
ings, | think mother has tender thought
for me. l wish lilacs lasted the yeal
around"
The next morning, when Robbie and
went to mothers grave, there was grea
bunch of pansies growing there, and
knew where they came from. When
bent down and kissed them, as if l wer'
kissing mothers face, fancied something
whispered to me that had a sound In
. like her voice. But it might have been th
wind.
Robbie and woke up, one day, to tn
fact that we were children no longer. w
D had grown out of our childhood unaware'
E "You are a man now," | said to him
l. ga mani Do you comprehend what tina
+ means, my brotherr
/ 81 hope So" he answered. mean
be man that you will proud OF Ruth"
As if he could ever be anything else
/. No one can know how loved my orothe
II had seemed to me, after mother die
and left us alone in the world, that all I'll
love [ had TO give ought to be given
him, To me he was more than the worlc
beside him | had few friends. With hi
to love l wanted no one else. Looklr
back now to the days when we driftt
down the river from childhood to man ar
y womanhood, only one other face lool
vividly out of memory by the side of hi
!, and that is John Earle's. 1t is blent wi
u all my remembranees of those happy day
he for Robbie and John were always togethe
a a used to feel something like pang
or jealousy, often, when Robbie would con
ia' back from some walk with John, or son
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18
DIR. |. G. TERRY,

A Regular Graduate Of Medicine and Surgery,
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE AND DRUG STORE,
No AS y. EIGHTH St, above NOBLE, Philadelphia.
The Doctor invites all suffering from diseases of the
skin blotches pimples dscoloratiOns, itching or
burning on any part of the body ulcers scrofula dis
eases of stomach liver kidneys bladder prosrate
urinary organs, nervous debility palpltaton OF the
fear seminal weakness, unnatural discharges, dis
charges. displacements and bcaring-dOwn pains in
the back and hips nervous prostratiOn, etc. Special
diseases whether of recent or long standing, no
matter if inherited acquired or what organ OF
and permanently cured ThO-e who cannot pay the
regular fee will be treated daily from A NJ. till II
NJ and only charged for the medicines.
Regular Office hours from IL A. NJ. to P. NJ, and
PMtOlOPM Consultations free and ST. iCty private
ES-The Doctor employs no clerks, but attends tc
each patient in person. july 10-1y
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18
For the Smyrna Times
THE OLD TRAMP'S STORY.

While musing in the pleasant shade
One hot and sultry day,
There came hOary-headed tramp
Plodding along the way.
He sat him down upon the grass
And for to talk began;
With stammering voice and fearful eye,
Twas thus his story ran:
"Ah yes, they call me now a tramp,
A low and vulgar man,
Because tc seek my daily bread
wander through the land.
And by your look of pity, Sir
You ask, how is it so.
That am here poor old tramp,
So wretched and SO low.
Its through tn unfaithfulness of friends
That am here to-day,
In helping them in time of need
signed my all away.
Then when they had all 1 could give
And left me bleak and bare,
They thrust me out upon the world
Without crust to share
But yet have seen happy days
~In years long past and gone,
When golden grain my acres filled
And green grass decked my lawn.
When countless friends around me stood
With arms extended wide,
And all the comforts wealth could bring
Were gathered at my side.
To fill my cup with happiness,
AS full as full could be,
a little boy with bcaming eyes
Played merrily at my knee.
But happiness was never born
For me to long enjoy
Twas soon the day of trouble came
Death took our darling boy
Twas that which broke my Lilies heart.
That heart SO true and brave,
And by our little Eddie's side
laid her i'll the grave.
So lonely now wander here
From all the world I'm free;
The birds are my companions now,
The skies my canopy"
He heaved sigh and looking up,
His eyes bedimmed with tears,
Then gazing on my little boy
He told of earlier years.
L often think of childhood too,
Those bright and happy days,
When at my mothers side sat
And sang my little lays.
All yes, the people called me then,
Sweet, curly headed boy
And mother pressed me to her heart
And said was her JOY.
Right well do l remember now,
The thrill of JOY she felt,
When for to say my evening prayer
Down by her side I knelt,
When her soft hand was gently laid
Upon my upturned brow.
wonder what would mother say
If she looked on me now?
It's little did she think those days,
She plait my curly hair,
And dressed me in the neatest things
That little boys could wear
That one day would be cast out
With beasts and birds to camp,
And people whisper as pass,
There goes an ugly tramp
But mother dear, you know it not,
Your head is hid from care
And sleeping silent in the dust
o God, if were there"
SMYRNA, DEL, Sept. 18th. r.. &. D
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

Congressman Smalls and Rainy of South
Carolina-both colored men-feel conf
dent that they will both be reelected, as
they both live in districts where the
Republicans have in one case 10000 and
the other 5000 majority. This seems Ger
tainly good reason for their faith.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

"There is a land that is hotter than
this" 1t is the planet Mercury, which
is over fifty millions of miles nearer the
sun. The Mercurial summer comes every
three months, and it is ten and one-half
times as hot as it is here, and they have no
ice water
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18
COU21IY amt State Items. 4.
Revival,

The Mcthodsts i'll Frederica under the pastoratc of
Rev. J. +. MOwbray are enjoying precious season Of
grace. Their church cannot hold all that come.
Many to be found each evening" earnestly seeking
for salvation.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

The Master of Trinity, Cambridge, lately
remarked at a Fellows meeting, at which
some over-confdent opinions were advan'
ced: Gentlemen, we are none OF us IN
fallible, not even the youngest OF us"
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

Professor Leone Levi estimates that out
of every pound of taxation contributed by
the workman in England to the National
Exchequer, lbs. sd. comes from alcoholic
LIQUORS and tobacco.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

Some of the longest.lived people start
with feeble constitution. The conscious
ness of this fact makes them live carefully.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

There are some persons whom we enjoy
more while we are getting acquainted with
them than we do afterwards.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

Butter is eight cents pound in the Wes
and even in some of the counties OF Penn
sylvania.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

The dead money in the vaults of the
banks all over the country is going into
the government per cent. bonds very
rapidly. If the hard times and the stagna-
ton in business continues for year or two
longer it is believe that all the government
loans may be funded at and Al per cent.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

William Tweed, the younger, is in New
York, settling up his affairs preparatory to
final change of the family base to Paris.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

OF all the ills that poor humanity is heir
to, the supremest is your bungling "person
of the best intentions"
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18
Change of Time.

After the week ending September 1lth, the steamer
will leave Lcwcs at o'clock p. NJ, on Wednesdays
and Saturdays, for New York on Thursdays and
Fridays, at o'clock, p NJ connecting with trains for
Harrington
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

Nothing betrays the innocence of mems
natures more than to see one feeling all
over his coat tails to find pocket which is
in his coat at home.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

Mr.. Gladstone predicts that the census
of 1880 will show the American Republic
to be the wealthiest of nations.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

Ven you vas go to see your mawder in
Shermanee, it was better you told the
offeeshal ov your native blace dot you vas
gummin back ven you vas.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

The fall fashions announce great
change in the shapes Of ladies' hats,
broader brims will be worn with much
larger crowns.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

Early to bed and early to rise, makes a
man healthy, wealthy and wise; but early
to ryes and tardy to bed, make mans
nose cardinal red.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

The earth is hattened at the poles, and
likewise the same is frequently the case
with aspiring politicians.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

If every man would reform, the worlds
reformation would be accomplished and
philosophers would be needless.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18
Mary had a little lamp,
Twas filled with kerosene,
She blew right down the chimney
And vanished from the scene.

The first conviction under the new tramp
law in New Hampshire has sent John
Roark to the State prison for fourteen
months.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

The worst thing about a mosquito is its
long soliloquy as to when and where it had
better settle down and bite.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

Dennis Kearney is making his coarse and
vulgar speeches in various parts OF the
country.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

Resumption is coming so rapidly that it
behooves the Greenback party to get off
the track, or get hurt.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

The Western Democrats all join the Ma
tionals in favor of recalling the National
Bank circulation and replacing it with
greenbacks.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

The French working classes, we are told,
spend less in proportion to their means
than any in the world.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-18

People in general look we'll enough il
they only behave well.