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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07


PLANETS IL NOVEMBER. Mars is evening
star after the 12th, and holds the place of
honor AMONG the members of ihf. solar family
,I,ro,.,,,o,, a., ,,,o,,,h r.,, .,...,,, ,,l,o,
'''' '''"i'''' s''"' ''e''' ''N''
place on his records His opposition occurs
on the l2th, and never was this celestial
nberom.po, ,u,icin,,ed with e,cI, oo,,or
i"''''''' Hi 'ii' oil"'N''i'n VI 1919 WAS t'ic
epoch of one # the greatest astronomical
discoveries of the present century. Two
,;,,- 90, .,l;,os ,,,,.,, c..,,,,.l ,ii
''HS ST. '''.' o"'''' ANN" 'i'' '"f'"
course WITHIN The glare oil light surrounding
this ruddy planet and who knows if closer
observation max. M. reveal &c mann. mar,
II -.
anu sum- n'" "is'o'ci'i sn'''' 'i'c hoiioi
with Prof. Hall. The Marian moons, though
late IN the fleid, are now members OF the SOLAR
system in full standing. They are named
iron, ,,,, h,.,,, ,,.,, Jr..,,. ,h, ,hario, ,.,
=, nv "
Mars pers"hiied ny Homer III the llili as
his sons or attendants. On the first of the
month. the planet rises ai Lnlf-past five. ON
h,o,. -, 49,, a., L.. ,,a
INT '' az H'''''''' anu va nv '"'' VI 'i''
month about three O'Clock. Mars is now IN
oI,,re tho oos,or,, I,ri,o,, sl,r,l,. affair ,b,,
."" Sims peio" tiir "'at'!ii' anu i''ohi
.ne my i''iin e"oh 'ii''i iiiiiS"' at an anu
,uue VI no,'tS se'Ti'S u' h"oNc mn,
pct'iiS 'iic iv.'t Ilu9t'i "a tn, l pi''icS anu
ocio" MN siiiheS pIlsIl Aihenaian' prom
iIeiil reu S'hr anu 'ile ieaihS piii'iat "i tiie
iitaues'
saturn IS evening STAR put ms Paie iusire
Is DIMINISHING hs ne approaches tile sun anu
Increases hiS uIs'ah.c from US. ne Is sun ah
oDJect OF interest, however, IN the evening
SKY, as he rises Slowly toward the zenith,
between Jupiter ana Mars, ms dull tlnt beng
overshadoWcd by the golden glow OF the one
ana Inc rudy nue. OF the other saturn now
rises ABOUT Tour anu SETS about Tour IN the
morning; Al the cl"st Oh the hohlh ne VIII
rise nearly NJ TWO, ana sci at TWO The next
morning.
JupueI Is evening STAR ana thoC8h lovely
To behold, his glory Is waning but those
who have watched his brighter course III the
eastern heavens Tor the last two months will
he interested to trace his waning glory, as
during tins month he tracks his course in
The west On The 10Th he is IN quadrature.
or hall way between opposition and cOnlunc-
tlon with the sun lie sets now about at
Inc END oil the month, about II.
Mercury is evening star, reaching us
greatest eastern elongation On the 10Th. As
this is one of the four periods during the
year when he Is iavorably situated Tor OBJ
servation as an evening star. very bright |
eyes may POSSIBLY catch Il SIGHT oi nm about
tiai Time, soon after sunset anu not lar from
inc point where inc sun went uoWh- Inc
atmosphere must liz exceptionally clear ana |
the SKY clouuless 10 give II chance OF sue
cess Mercury sets now AT ABOUT hail-past |
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

Poor relations never allow Themselves
to he forgotten. They are ~ happy that
you have made fortune that they all
want to help You enjoy it. \ gentleman
who was keeping II boarding house Of this
kind complained Of the administrative nf-
fiction of his country friends "Why. -
said II visitor, II thought you told me
they unly came to see yOu twice II year.
''And 50 did, wus the reply, but the
trouble - thmt they stny aiN months each
time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07
BURY THE DEAD.

Here here drpops the whitening rose.
Place the ny that iicklrl our NOSE.
Under the earth ten flihum9 deep,
Plant the mosquito " ho murdered sleep
Down IN = grave both deep aud WIDE
Linen dus,rT and straw hat hldr
STICK slab AZ foot AMI head
Mitts: Here lies uuT Summer ,lclI'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

The WEST JAY MYsTERY.-A despatch
from Richford says; Although nearly two
weeks have elapsed since the sudden and
mysterious disappearance of Mitchell Ploofs
little girl from within sight of her home, the
affair is still wrapped in mystery. lntelli-
gence was received here from Hardwick re-
lativc to the clue discovered at that place
last wednesday. 1t seems that a day or two
previous a man and a woman accompanied
by child passed through Hardwick village
going south. About mile and half be
yond they stopped at..Mr. Paine's house and
asked to be allowed TO sit at the fire a little
while, as the child was suffering from the
whooping cough The action of the man
and woman while in the house, and their
treatment of the child and its non-resem-
blancc to them, led Mr.. Paine TO believe
that the child had been stolen. After they
went away, which was in short time. Mr..
Paine drove TO the village and made
inquiries as to whether child was missing
As no one knew of any such occurrence the
matter rested until Wednesday, when news
of the child being lost in West Jay reached
Hardwick kilograms were sent TO this
place, and parties went there 10 investigate
the matter with the above result. The child
which stopped at Painc's answers the de-
scriptIon Of the Ploof child fully, even TO the
whooping cough. In connection with this,
another clue which was accidentally dis
covered last Friday, may be of interest.
The next day after Ploofs child disappear
ed wOrkmen at Buck & Stevens's saw mill,
between this place and East Richford, OBJ
served a man, woman and child passing on
foot. The actions vi the child first attracted
the attention of the men. The man wanted
to carry the child, little girl, but upon his
approaching her she would scream with ap-
parent terror, and gave every indication of
being very much afraid of the man and
woman. The men informed Mr.. Stevens of
the circumstance, and suggested that he
stop them and inquire into the matter. AT
that time il was generally supposed the Ploof
child was in the woods of West Jay, and
Mr. Stevens refused to interfere. The child
and her companions have been traced 10
Eden, small place between here and Hard
wick, and there they disappeared and no
further trace can be found.
A Salem, Mass, correspondent of the Bos-
ton Journal says:
A man and woman who were in town beg
gIng on one day last week had Il young girl
with them who answered the description of
the girl reported missing from town in
Vermont. The man said they had walked
from New Hampshire and were on the way
to Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

Az AGED SuIcIDE.-A man by the name
of Caleb Woodcock, from Sandgate, COM
mitted suicide by hanging in the Jail at Ben
nington Sunday night. He tied hishandker-
chief and a towel together, and putting his
head in Il moose his body was within two or
three inches of the floor. He was IL years
old and was committed to Jail for stealing
chickens
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

THE premium list of the Champlain Valley
Poultry Associations coming display has
Just been printed and may be obtained of
any of the officers of the organization. The
premiums are liberal and numerous and the
show will be notable affair
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

ST. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET, Nov. A.
The attendance was good, receipts light, and
market firm. Winter made butter sold at %
to IS cents per pound; Fall ends, 20 TO 80
cents, with a few lots of extra Fall butter at
a biUbar nrica
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

WATERvILLE.-John A. Kelley has bought
of \. Il. Page the village lot and buildings
near the Union church, now occupied by W.
&. Leach. The land runs to the branch and
Mr.. Kelley intends to build tanncry.
Nathan W. Leach and family are soon to
leave the village and move 10 Belvidcre near
the tub factory of J. c. lIodgkins.
Arnold Chaffec and son Frank have left
the rear farm Of 5. G. Hunt in Cambridge,
and gone TO the Bank farm in Belyiderc.
Rev. \. Scribncr of IIardwick favored us
with a short visit on Monday last lie owns
Il small farm in North Belvidcrc
The Fall school in District Ne. 4, taught
by Miss Alice j. llulburd closed ON Friday
evening, with an entertainment consisting of
music, dialogues, recitations. etc. Twenty
three scholars have attended the school. No
Winter term will be taught.
The following are the officers Of the Wa
terville Lodge, No. A., |. o. &. r.. for the
ensuing quarter ID. f. Maurice, W. C. r.;
Mary Wilbur, W. V. r: Laura Wilbur, W
Secretary Mrs DR. Corey, W f. s :;
Frank Beard, w. Treasurer John A. KEEL
ley, w. C.; Tolncy Witherrll, ". VI. ; Mrs
Henry Wilbur, W. l. C.; Phihndcr With
crcll, ". .. c.; +. y. Withcrcll, l.. ". &.
+; Luke Potter, ID. g. W &. r.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

RICHMOND MARKET Nov. 3.-The market
to-day was active and attendance fair. But
ter sold at % to 33i cents, 30 beingthe ruling
price. Fair TO good sold at p to % cents :;
choice 80 10 80 cents fine 80 to 35l cents.
Cheese, farm made, sold at Il to III cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

WINTER has dropped suddenly on to Il
considerable part of the country. There
was good sleighing Tuesday over all the
southern portion of Vermont; over most of
New Hampshire, in Northern New York, in
Canada and as far West as Michigan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

WATERvILLE.-On Saturday last, +. W.
Prior was taken violently sick at his tin
shop in Cambridge Centre, but at night had
improved enough TO come home.
On Sunday evening last, Rev. Mr.. kidder
of Fairfield preached here, and he is also en-
gagged for next Sunday in the forenoon.
$. L. Locke has raised the present season
30 bushels of wheat from one acre of ground.
Nothing hut his fertilizer was used as man
ure
r. q. Lowater is making extensive repairs
upon his dwelling house. He intends 10 have
the building completed by the 1st Of De
cember.
The Ladies Aid Society hold their next
meeting ON Wednesday afternoon next AT
5. q. x o. F. Taylor's.
Mrs. Norman Taylor and her aged mother
Mrs. Carpenter have gone 10 FitZwIlliam,
n. H., 10 spent the Winter.
The fellowship meetings of the Congrcga-
tional church of this county were held here
on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.
The meetings commenced ON Tuesday even
ing with a sermon from Rev. +. Wheelock
OF Cambridge Wednesday forenoon was
spent in discussions of Bible questions and
question drawer. At Up. m, Rev. A. A.
Smith of johnson preached an excellent ser
mon which was followed 10y the Sacrament
of the Lords Supper Owing 10 the stormy
weather but few people from ont Of town al
tended the meetings. q.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

Famous the world over, Joseph Jeifer-
sons personation of Rip Van Wrinkle in Bou-
cicaut's dramatization of Irving's legend is
as fascinating to-day as it has been these
many wears age cannot wither or Gus
tom stale" its charm. The announcement of
this actor in the play which he has so identi-
fled with his name, is sure to attract crowd
ed house wherever he may go and in the
great cities he can play Rip Van Wrinkle
night after night for weeks and TO the end
draw eager and sympathetic houses. AT the
Howard Opera House, Saturday evening,
Mr.. jefferson had the largest audience ever
gathered in the building, beyond doubt, and
the largest ever drawn by any indoor enter
tainment in this city. No less than fifteen
hundred people were present, great num-
Der of extra chairs being brought in, while
many remained standing throughout the eve
ming. 1t was an audience of the best citi-
zens of Burlington, Montpelier, st. Adams
and other neighboring towns, and 1t may he
said generally that all expectations OF the
lllllouS aClOT WERE ICailLtup HiSh 10 my
were. To write a formal criticism of Jefler-
sons Rip Van Wrinkle is hardly necessary.
1t may be briefly said that it is specimen OF
fine art rarely seen upon the stage. In its
humor and pathos, its poetry and power, its
natualness and finish, it is a matches
piece of acting. In voice, expression
and gesture, whether as the reck-
less. easy-going scapegrace of the
first Of the play, or the broken old man
of the last, Mr.. jefferson is perfect, and taken
rs a whole his Rip Van Wrinkle gives
finished, magnificent idyl, of unapproachablc
interest and charm. His make up" par
ticularly in the last act, is marvellous; and IN
this respect as in all others is seen the result
of long and careful study, and of the innu- |
merable repetitions of the piece which seem
TO have had the effect of making the charac-
ter kind of second nature TO the actor.
He PLAYS nothing else as well, and no one |
else can begin to play the part. There is,
and has been, but one Rip Van Wrinkle on |
the stage; and when jefferson ceases TO |
play II, the part VIII hVe only III memory.
From the first Mr.. jefferson commanded the |
eager attention and sympathies of the great
audience; and for every one present the
closing scene came all too soon. In response
to rapturous applause Mr.. jefferson, at the
close of the first act, appeared before the
curtain. accompan MED by Gretchen and the
and bowed his Acknowledgements
Throughout he had the need, more signifi-
cant than the loudest applause, of breathless
attention. and of smiles or tears at his will.
As for the supporting company, Miss
Vadcrs made sufficiently aggressive
Gretchen and the two children who play
ed the parts Of Meenic and Hendricll Nedder
went through them very creditably. The
other members OF the company also did fair
", the cast, as a whole. answering well
enough for the setting, while Jeffersons act
ing was the gem.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07
STATE NEWS.

A woollen mill to have six sets Of ma
chinery is to be shortly built at North Hart
land.
The Orange County Agricultural Society
will pay only 20 per cent of the premiums
that were awarded at the late fair, for the
want of funds to pay more.
James Stewart and John Hogan of Ben
nington got into an alteration, Sunday and
after disputing awhile came to blows, when
Stewart, it is alleged, stabbed Hogan in the
throat with large-bladed knife, iniiicting
serious but not fatal wound The controver-
sy was over two dogs owned by the boys,
After the stabbing, Stewards father took him
out of town. Stewart and son had been up
on East Mountain after cattle, and this OF
currencr transpired during their return.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07
Afgal Nutirfs.
IN RANNRIPTCY.

In the District Court of the United States for the
District OF vermont:
In the matter 81 George Ashley, bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
The undersigned, Assignee of said bank
rupts hereby gives notice that II has been
ordered hy the District Court OF said District that
the third general meeting Of the creditors oil
said Bankrupts he held at the city OF burning
ton In said District, On the 2.d ay OF November A
d. ls19 al O'Clock the forenoon AT the Office OF
L. l.. Lawrence Esq, one OF the Registers IN BANK
ruptcy. Tor said District. Tor the purposes named
in the zsth and 18th sections of the Bankrupt Act
of March 2d, 1861, and that / have MED my hnGl
account as Assignee OF said bankrupt. and AT SAID
time and place shall apply to >did Court Tor the
settlement of said account, AMI Tor a discharge
from all liability as Assignee Of SAID estate, III az
corlance with the PROVISIONS uf sad 18th section O
said act. 80. -, -
of November, \. ID. 1,l9.
l9w3W JOHN J. III I''ES'' AS>ish''-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

Mr. Walter Hastings of Boston, recently
deceased, has left the bulk of his fortune to
Harvard College after the decease of his wife.
1t is estimated that it will..amount to $780,
900, which is the largest donation ever made
10 the college.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

RIoTING At ANN ARBoR.-The studentsof
Michigan University, who recently got into
the papers by mobbing disreputable house,
created more serious disturbance, one eve
ming last week. About 500 of them raised
row at the postoffice, stoning the windows
and defying the police who were called upon
TO restore order. The leader of the gang
was taken into custody, when his friends
tried to rescue him at the jail, and only de
sisted after half dozen more had been pro-
vided with cells. The local militia turned
ont and armed citizens patrolled the streets
that night The students renewed the con-
fiict the next evening, the village alarm bell
was rung, the fire department and citizens
hurried to the assistance of the police, and
an affray followed, resulting in a number of
broken heads and of ten students arrested
The students finally rctreated to the univer
sty grounds. Much excitement prevails,
both in the town and in the university.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

ALBuRGH.-T The farmers are anxiously
waiting for the fall rains to commence their
blowing. The ground is 50 dry that but
very little has been done and unless We get
rain soon, but very little can be done.
An educational meeting is to he held at
the Springs, commencing Friday evening,
and closing Saturday evening. Prof Conant
and other speakers are expected to be pres
,ent.
A circulating library has been established
IN this town. About fifty names have been
secured spd the books selected. The mem
Irrs of the association met at the Town Hall,
Monday evening, oct. eth, and organized.
The following officers were elected Presi-
dent. Rev. W. c. Oliver; Vice President;
John Q. McGregor Secretary, II. L. Sowles,
Treasurer, IT, W. Marvin; Library Commit
tee, Rev. ". c. Oliver, Rev. ID. Marvin,
Hon. Jed p. Ledd Librarian, J. :. Gordon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

Miss Rosa Roberts of Elmira, n. Y, had
lost her front teeth and could not get a hus-
band. A dentist fitted her out with 50 GOOD
a set Of false teeth that she soon had a lover,
who entered into an engagement to marry
her But she had forgotten to pay the den
fist. lie called on Miss Rosa one evening
and while conversing with her inquired how
the teeth fitted, and asked her to let him see
them The girl took out the teeth and hand
ed them TO him, when lac put them in his
pocket and said lac should keep them until
paid for. Promises, cOaXing and tears were
alike unavailing, and the cruel man went
away with the teeth in his possession. Prct-
ty soon the lover came, but she was not to
be seen. An explanation was made, when
he took his hat and with the declaration that
he would never marry woman who had lost
her teeth, he left the house Three days
later, Miss Roberts recovered from her hys-
terics and consulted lawyer, who is to bring
suit against her eX-lover for breach of
promise, and another against the dentist for
causing her the loss Of husband
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

The jury in the trial of Mrs. Barnes for
poisoning her husband, at Sandy Hill, NY,
rendered verdict of not guilty, and she was
DISCHARGED
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

SPUErS or DISGUSTING MUCoUS, SnufllrS, Deaf
ness Cracking Sensations IN The Head. FGtl
Breath, Nasal twang AMI tickling IN the throat
signs OF Caiarrh. DR. WEI DE MEYERS recent
discovery OF Il CONSTITUTIONAL treatment lay
ABSORPTION Is the only remedy WHICH has ever YET
really cured this dreadful maiady. Wei DE Meyers
CATtREH CURE Is sold by druggists, or delivered
by u. Is. DEWEY Co, IL hey ST. y. V. AT 81 50 II
package. Descriptive pamphlets mailed free.
ast.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

The change in the official name from Wi
nooski Falls to Winooski, does not take eff
feet until January 1, 1880
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07

ANoTHERtw twenty seven-hour walking match
comes off at Winooski next week, commenc-
ing at $50 Wednesday evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07


NEHGENXEs. insurance on the Cata-
ract House recently burned, has been prompt
~ adjusted by the Vermont Mutual and
Phoenix companies.
Some 50 tickets to the 10 Jcfiorsons Rip
Van Wrinkle were purchased by residents Of
this city.
The streets were filled with teams on Sat
urday last, there being larger Attendance
and more trading done than at any previous
Saturday for several weeks Butter was
quick at so cents per pound, cheese
1lt cents, and eggs II cents per dozen and
hay IS per ton. The average farmer thinks
things are beginning TO boom and rs a
consequence trade improves all around.
The store of F. K Ravens is receiving
additional improvements. Two large show
windows, one on the Main street side and
one on the Elbow street, have been placed,
where the blank walls were opened for this
purpose, and the interior of the store will he
somewhat enlarged.
George W Grandey, Jr., has been home
upon short visit. He enjoys excellent
health.
The new telegraph company have their
office in the Stevens House, with Charles
smith us operator.
o. G.. Bacon of Waltham died on Friday
and was buried on Sunday last. A post
norton revealed the cause Of death as cancer
Of the liver and abdominal organs lie was
IS, and leaves wife and son to mourn his
loss.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-11-07
" tbEitBON UNION 1--we SsSs u.
MNft1NI.l.

For the week ending Tuesday. Nov. / 80.
ANoCSr ~ LIVE srCK At MAEEEr
cattle. Sheep and lhm''s swine
THIS week. 1855 oslo ili~9
Last week go S6g $50 lll,s
rrces ui Market Beef A few choice !; 5ac,i - /;
extra - .''' - INST quiliy 81 ~ "a Il 80 second
quality = ~ Dr : 81; third quality - @i1I
Prices ot store thile-NnTking oxen. q par.
from slu1, lj0 ct lGA. Mllch Cows and Calves from
50 -. 90 fIrtoN CONS tlo Ia -. leailinps :.
u two wears old an ID IS three years OH -.
IS.
Swine Western fat, lrr,f' e.. 41,c IN. Nutth-
EN- dressed Hogs ., e q ~.
Prices nf Sheep aud Lambs lois. = 81. -.
AMI ~ each extra 80 jh" : - ~ nam a".i. e. 4
D.; Spring Lambs = g. 5tsc b o..
Veal calves ~ IT. sc b n.
Prizes ct lines, fllipW Hnd Skins Brighton
Hides y ta ell; Brighton GilloM 3. G5c = ~ :.
Country HIDES 10 ,i.c = n: Inunir, raloN ui
- T. H. Sheep Pets sl.a "'c each. Gail Stn,
lns lie T. n.
CIAS>IFICATIuS ~ CAIIIE ASp snEEr.
Y. a. Chnicr grade includes nothing hui Stalled
lluu To iInp y. lauchs. Extra Ind Inst qualify
clu,lr- the hest large lat oxen. Second AMI third
Steers.
Sheep. Extra includes Cnssri4. and when those uf
Inferior qualify are thrnwn"ut
KEM.ESs.
Cattle w. nnd the market iairiy stocLci with
improved Trans are wAN bchIud. We suppose
account Of SNOW Storm u ear laIi' OF cattle due
tom Canada Iud vermont.
Sheep and l;tmhF supply very much the same
a. last week. The market "rrh"d 'luli. rrlrrs
rang, from 5..5 e Tor lnuh- and g. "5tic b tor
sheep.
poultry -Rerruis nv. tons The Prices range
from : ~ lie Fowl Turkeys and chickens.