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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-07

SOUTH HERo-AGhICuLTURAL MEETING
perintendent of Agriculture, Col. John Is
Mead. and Mr.. Tinkham, CT pomfret, held
meetings at South Hero, Thursday last,
afternoon aud evening. There was a fair
attendance, but not so largo as thare would
have been if our people had known what
treat was in store for them. The topics
discussed were "Fertilzers and the Care Of
Dairy Stock" Buel Landon. of our place,
gave US the result OF his experiments with
the fertilizers furnished for the purpose By
the old State board, which results was not,
to startling degree. favorable TO said
fertilizers, especially IN view OF their cost.
If | do not forget there was nothing that
paid except plaster. and our home made
fertilizers. Seth Griffith, of Grand Isle, gavo
Us an amusing piece OF irony in the shape
of advice to young farmers and ex
hibited impreSsiyely tho happy results of
shiitlessness, of which unhsppily there are
too many illustrations. l, though
granger. was not called upon to disclose
my experience in the cultivation OF
burdocks and pig weeds. |. A.
Chamberlain took part in the discussion
WIN pOOl eUect, ne DelDB one Oh our mos.
successful and intelligent agriculturIsts.
Mr.. Tinkham did his part admirably, en-
lIvening bis facts with delightful flashes of
humor. OF Col. Mead. must say that it
was a joy and pride to us that our State
had such man to FL such place. Indeed,
! cannot think Of any honorable place he
would not adorD, if occupied by him. lt
may seem extravagsnt, but have no hest
tation in making the av0wal that | know
Of no one of our public men who is his
equal in all the graces OF the orator, and
his influence must be in all directions ex-
ceedingly valuable. o. & W
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The NEW TRIBUNAL FOR THE TRIAL OF
ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEsTs.-Tho New York
Herald publishes the full text Of the special
instructions addressed last summer by tho
sacred congregation Of the propaganda at
Rome to the Roman Catholic hierarchy in
this country. IL does not establish the
canon law. but simply provides for the
constitution in each diocese OF special com
mission consisting of five priests (or three,
where five are not to be had), who are to
be chosen in diocesan synod, and whose
duty it will be to consider such cases of
criminal or disciplinary nature in regard tn
priests rs shall BIO brought to their
attention. This commission Is not to be
called in any case unless the priest
shall ask for it alter the bishop has made
"a clear and precise statement of the dis
Giplne he proposes to inilict upon him &.
Then being summoned by the bishop, their
duty is to thoroughly examine into the
charges. whatever they are, and without
this has boon done and their counsel heard
tho bishop may not pass sentence. Their
junction IL merely advisory. The right OF
appeal to the archbishop is expressly given,
and that prelGte IL to proceed 'in tho same
manner" These proceedings are tn be alb
sOlutely secret, but will of course interposs
All important check upon arbitrary and IN
Just action by bishops, which has been a
legged in many cases.
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A GOOD PLAN.

Any body can learn to make money rapidly oper-
atins in stocks by the 1.-Two unerrlng rules for
success" in Messrs. Lawrence Co.'s new circular.
The combination Method which this firm has m ade
so successful enables people with large or small
means TO reap all the benefits of largest capital and
best skill. Thousands of orders, in various sums,
are pooled into one vast amount and eo-oPER.rEp
AS MIGHTY WHOLE, thus securing to each share
holder all the advantages of the largest operator
Immense profits are divided monthly. ANY amount
from 50 to 5000 or more be used successfully
N. Y. Baptist Weekly, September 26th, 1873 says
by the combination system SIS would make SIS
or per cent; $50 pays $3.50 or per cent; 500
makes $1,000 or 10 per cent, on the stock during
the month, according to the market" Frank Lesie's
Illustrated Newspaper. June 29th, says: "rhe
combination method of operating stocks is the mos.
successful ever adopted" New York Independent
Sept. 18th, says "Ihe Combination System is
founded upon correct business principles and no
person need be without an income while i, is kept
working by Nessrs. Lawrence q Co." Brooklyn
Journal, April 29th, says: Our editor made a net
profit OF fl0l.25 from 500 IN one OF Messrs. Law
renee Co.'S combinations" New circular mailed
free explains everything Stocks and Bonds
wanted Government bonds supplied LAWRENCE
Co, Bankers and Brokers' 81 Exchange Place,
NY. Feb 7
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FREE 2 r E IS, FR1D Y

recognition Of academies and private
schools on the text book committees, but
the people will know well, both when i: is
wise to avail themselves OF the best skill and
influence of such institutions and how 10
DO it.
The purpose of the law referred to is to
furnish a remedy for great evil, namely,
the use in the same school of several text
books of one grade on one subject The
value of the provision will depend on the
proper constitution of the committees. and
the ready adoption by the people of tho
recommendations made
1t is for the interest OF Cur schools that
this law have fair trial.
The friends of the schools need sec that
the annual March meetings of this year are
properly warned for the purpose of chocs-
ing text book committees, and that the
right persons are put in nomination.
Very RESPECTFULLY,
EDWARD CoNANT.
State Superintendent of Education.
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:, F EB r U AIRY Z, 1879.

change. Receipts, 900 bushels GALES $4,000
bushels 323D 32i for mixed state, 32sa3i for
No. /; 3lt63ii for white do.
HAY steady. 40GDf5 for shipping.
HOPS = market Is quiet at lac for yearlings;
5DI2 for eastern and western; 76l5 for New York
state: Il61l6 for Californians.
C0FFEE-best grades at ll6l5i.
SUGAR-market dull 6iH6i for refining; for
prime; etGsi for standard; 81 for graduated 81
tor powdered 9 for crushed.
MOLAsSES nominal; old New Orleans at 27@
IS; 301Di5 for new
RICE is steady Carolina and Louisiana,
at 5t66!
PETROLEUM steady; crude at eia9; refined
at 81.
TALL0W- steady. Sales IS 600 at e..
POTATOES dull; Peachblows at 25a3 or;
Early Rose at ? O062 50.
EdGs-quOted frmer; IS for state and Pennsyl
vania.
PROVISI0NS-Pork- the market Is quoted hrmer
dull old mess at 0 90 new mess, 10 37i@OO 90.
Beef, dull Cut meats quiet Middles frmer long
clear at ST; short clear ut 81.
LARD, BUTTER, Erc.-Lard, the market opened
heavy at 80 a 90. Butter, quoted as steady at
6 a % for state. Cheese is firm at a 81 for
State.
LINSEED-dull at 97i62 90.
WHlSKEY- shade frmer at OF.
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Death Of Judge James 0'Grady.


az NS'potSh oPpSh.NA ASSShsip
in the Chicago journals;
HouGHroS, Mich, Dec 2i.--James O'6rady, ex-
judge of the Lake Superior circuit court of Mich
gan died at his residence at p. m, to-day, alter
short illness. Judge 0'Grady was an old resi-
dent Of tn. upper peninsula. He moot
genial gentleman and his death lie deplored by
large number o. friends.
Judge O'Grady was one Of family Of
five brothers, born and brought up at the
head Of Shelburn Bay. all of whom made
their marks in life Mrs. O'Grady, their
mother, will be well remembered by many
of our readers as woman of unusual force
of character and intelligence for one in her
station, and the saccess-.oi her boys WAS
doubtless in part due to the quail
ties they received from her, and to the
education she secured for them and
the good principles she ins,illed. Ber-
nsrd O'Grady was for time president
of the board of trade of the city of Detroit,
and at one time the Democratic candidate
for mayor Of that city. John O'Grady was
for five years popular steamboat car tain
on our lake, was subsequently proprietor OF
the Howard and other hotels in New York
city. and We believe held several city or
ward Offices in that city. William Ii.
O'GradY graduated at the University Of
Vermont and for several years before his
death held the responsible Office of superin-
tendent Of schools in the city of San Fran
cisco. James O'Grady was at one time
appointed United States consul to Edn-
burgh. and afterwards psymastor in the
United States army. He removed to Michi-
gan some twenty years ago. where he prac-
tised law. and was elected Judge of the
circuit court of the district in which he
resided. The only survivor OF the brothers
is Mr. Patrick O'Grady. formerly proprie-
tor Of the Forbes House. Of Poughkeepsie.
N. Y, and now of iioboken.
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How the National p,b,I, Paid

Few aware that several million dollars are
annually paid the uuvcTnneat for revenue stamps
by tho manufacturers of PrOpristory Medicines.
Prominent If not first on the books OF the Internal
Revenue Department at Washir gton, stands the
name OF Il. V. Pierce, NJ d., of Buffalo, N. Y. The
names "Dr. Pieroe's Golden Medical Discovery"
"rHyorite Prescription. Pleasant rurg ative Pei
II. well known in the United States Revenue Oitice
IN tho Doctors extensive Laboratory, in Buffalo,
N. Y. Although the Doctors orders Tor stamps
amount to many thousand dollars per annum yet
from this exact estimate Of the magnt ude
of the Doctors business could be formed, as tho
frequent heavy shipments to Europe and South
America. are made from his bonded warehouse.
II WASHINGTON Exchange. thur wilt
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State Superintendent of Educ


As in fro the loss greatly depends upon the timo
required for efficient aid to arrive, the result of
Catarrh greatly depends upon the speedy use OF
efficient remedies. For over a quarter of century
Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy has been the standard
remedy. The positive cures it has effected
bered by thousands. Each year has witnessed an
increased sale Its reputation is the result super
Tor merit II the disease has extended to the throat
or lung. DR.. Perce's Golden Medical Discovery
shou d be used with the Catarrh Eemedy. These
two medicines will speedily euro the most stubborn
case of Catarrh. Ses the Peoples Common Sense
Medical Adviser, work Of over 600 pages. Price,
sl.50. Address the author, r. v. Pierce, NJ. D..
Buffalo y. Y. tu-wIt
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OFFICE OF SuPT. OF EDUCATION.
RANDOLPH, January, 1879.

OFFICE OF SUPT. OF EDUCATION.
RANDOLPH, January, 1879.
To tho Editor Of the Free Press and rime,
The State Superintendent OF Education
offers word with reference u IAN act to
prevent the too frequent changes of text
books in the common Schools passed by
the Legislature OF Vermont at its last
session. The act provides
l. That in towns having the town system
of schools the board of school directors
shall be a text book committee IN any year
in which a selection of text books is to be
made.
2. That in towns having school districts
a text book committee for the town shall
be constituted IN Marsh, 1879, and in March
OF each fifth year succeeding.
3. That in towns having graded schools
each graded school district may be repre-
scented on the text book committee for tbs
town by twu members chosen by the district
1. That any vacancies in the text book
committee may be filled in the manner pro-
vOided Tor filling vacancy in the Office of
town superintendent
s. That the text book committee shall
make selection and recommendation of
text books Tor use in tho schools of the town
on or before the first day of August next
following their election.
q. Tha. the town clerk shall mako n
record OF the report of the text book com
mittee
7. That tho town superintendent shall
procure the printing and distribution Of the
report of tho committee.
8 That the hooks recommended by the
committees shall be the text books for the
schools OF the town from and after tho first
day of November next following the recon-
mendation.
g. That towns may purchase and hold
text books for use in their schools.
By this act the selection of text books is
entrusted to the towns acting through com
mittees chosen by the people, according to
what may be called the New England plan
In each OF the other Nsw Engla States,
as also in Pennsylvania and Ohio. text
books for the public schools are selected by
town committees chosen by tho people
Vermont now steps into line with states not
backward IN educational matters
The district recognition OF tho graded
schools on the committees is designed to
secure the co cooperation OF the authorities of
those schools with the town authorities to
the end that there may bea complete
uniformity of text books, for all the schools
OF the town SO far as the same subjects are
taught in them.
Tho law does not provide for a distinct
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-07

TIE WEATHERsFIELD MURDER "A DEs-
rERaTE EFFORT TO CLEAR GRAvELIa.-A
despatch to the Boston Journal from IT.
blow, Kansas. says that an investigation
has been going on there in the Weathers-
held VermonD mrrdor case, for which
Henry Gravelin is condemned. Farmer
Kern, who December | wrote Albert Pres
ton concerning John Jacobs, makes an aft
dsvit which the despatch says, proves a
former resident of Windsor county to be
Whites murderer" Letters and afidayits
OF Jacobs. his clothes, etc.. have been Sc
cured and he is to be arrested. The de-
spatch goes on lie evidently is not far
distant, AID is well-known in Windsor coun-
ty as dangerous character. lie repeatedly
stated before suddenly leaving Vermont. |
can clear Gravtiin with three words. )" All
OF which bears NJ. f, Legacy Smiths ear
marks too plainly to be received with any
cTedeDee in these parts. We submit that
this irresponsible Bohemianisu has gone
far enough.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-07

New TINE-TAsLE.-A new timetable went
into effect on the Burlington and Lsmoille
Railroad. Monday, by which trains will run
as follows: Leave Burlington, mixed, 7:45
a. m; mail. 5:l0 p. m, arriving at Cam
bridge Junction at lO:45 a. m and OF p.
m, respectively; arrive at Burlington.
mail, lO:45 u IN, mixed, SIS p. m. lesv-
ing Cambridge Junction at $50 a N. and
5:26 p. ~, respectively.
Rev. LEWIS B. HIBBARD has been to see
Hon. Bradley Barlow, and writes to the
Springfield Republican "0f his Green
backisn | think no more of importance will
be heard he most certainly does not train
with the motley crew who rally under that
banner in the State" This is rather an IN
kind cut at the motley crew" az whose
head Mr.. Barlow openly placed himself,
few months since, and whose views he pub
licly declared bis intention to carry out. 70
the best of his ability IN Congress.
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The Colossal Eronze Statue OF Victoria which
stands in the Park ut Lowell before the tomb OF the
first soldiers that fell in tho revolution is lasting
and beautiful tribute OF art 1t is one o. the first on
lects sought by Strangers visiting our sister city,
which indeed many visit purposeIy to sea this ala
CANT object Of high art. 1t was obtained from the
King OF Bavaria, by DR.. j. G. Aver, to whom his
Majesty was especially gracious in acknowledge
ment OF what his remedies reputcd TO have
done for the suffering sick. II was donatM BY the
Doctor to the CITY of Lowell, as a permanent and
and Arms Hagsrstown ma Press viii
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Burlington, Feb. lst, 1879.

Having. together with a number OF the
business men of Burlington, had an oppor-
tunity to examine with soma care the terms
of the new trait, contract alluded to by
Mr.. Linsley, we cannot that it needs any
confirmation confirE. his statement as to
its character and extent. We believe that
all of our citizens who are aware of its ma
ture and OF the facts which led to its lorna
ton, approve it as a needtul and prudent
measure. Ii will no. lessen but materially
increase the income and profits of the Bur
lington and Lamoille Road, in which every
taxpayer in Burlington and the towns
along the road has a direct pecuniary in
terest it will guard our business men
against any increase of freight and passen-
ger rates, between this points to which 1t
relates, and will secure lower rates ii any
change is made; and We are aware of no
public interest that will not be benefited
by it, except the Portland and Ogdensburg
road, Vt. Division. The managers of that
road, probably. will not DO pleased with
this arrangement yet they are. it might
be almost said. the authors of it. Ii has
been brought about a. the result OF their
course in relation to the Burlington and
Lamoile road, and by nothing else. Due
regard for the interests Of his road and of
Burlington. would not permit Mr.. Linsley
to see lake freights passing by Burlington
(if not shipped from Burlington) to Maquam
Bay and being taken thence TO ST. Johnsbury
and points East, at heavy reduction from
the rates charged by the P. & o. road to
shippers OF freight by wsy of the Burlington
and L,moille. Since tls p. u 0. road,
Vermont Division, would not give him fair
and equal terms, be turned to parties that
would and has secured the needed line. by
way of the Vermont Central, Wells River
and Passumpsic roads. The arrangement.
as We understand it, is not one of hostility
to the Vermont Division of the Portland and
Ogdensburg road butof simple protection
of the interests represented by Mr.. Linsley,
His trains will still make the best connec-
tions in his power, with the trains through
the Lamoile Valley, and the people of that
section will have no occasion to complain
of any want Of accommodations at the hand
of the Burlington and Lamoile road. To
some other aspects of this matter we may
allude hereafter.
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The LAKE CLosED-THK FIRST CRos-ING.-
Capt. Snow and Charles Dague crossed the
lake on skates, from Port Kent to this city,
Tuesday, this being the first crossing of
the season. They report the ice as about
five inches in thickness all the way and in
excellent condition. The lake will be
pushed and the Port Kent stage put on at
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IN the District Court Of the Uoitsd States for the
i District of Vermont. liz Re. Charles r. Bennett,
Bankrupt.-In Bankruptcy. No. 81. District OF
Vermont, ss
SIR Eotise is hereby gwen that petition has
boen fled in said Court, 10y Charles F. Bennett Of
Charleston said d strict. duly declared a bank
rupr under the Act Of Congress Of March I'd, 1867,
for discharge and certificate thereof from all his
debts an other claims pr1vabIe unfsr said Act,
and that the 4ih day Of March, 1873 at 9 o'clock
a. m. before the Hon. HOyt II. Wheeler, Judge o.
said Court, at the L. g. Court Rooms in Burlington
is assigned for tbs hearing Of the same, when and
where all creditors who have proved their debts.
and other persons in interest, may attend and show
if any they have why the cray Of said petit
ton She uld not he granted.
Dated at Eurl ngton on the 3lst day OF January,
1879. b. b. SIiALLsY, Clerk.
32W3y
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ROYAL PPSkK5E&
ABSOLUTELY PURE.


The Royal Baking Powder ia pure Cream Of
Tartar powder, made from pure Grape Cream Tar
tar, imported exclusively for this powder direct
from the wine district of France An old experienced
housekeeper writes that, although she has to
pay few pennies more for the "Royal," finds that
it goes much further and works much better than
saleratus soda, or cream of tartar.
g6-Most Of the Cream of Tartar OF commerce Is
adulterated with Alum, Terra Alba, etc. Doctors
pronounce Alum most dangerous to health; 1t costs
but cents pound, Cream of Tartar over 90 cents
The Royal Baking Powder s recommended for its
wholesomeness by such eminent chemists as DR..
Mott. New York; DR.. 5. Dana Hayes, Boston. Sold
emily in cans. All 6rocers.
RBAKING POWDER should never be soldin
paper packages it becomes stale and deteri crate
upon exposure to the atmosphere.
June l4-d&wly3p
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"atertown Union Live stock Market.
Feb. 4.

Watertown Union Live stock MARKET.
Feb. 4.
AMOUNT or LIVE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheep Lambs. s~inc.
This week.--..-.. 1922 1908 $50
Last weck.--.---. 500 3nih 1920
Year ago -.------ C91 2S29 500
NUMBER FROM THE sEvAL STATES.
Cattle. Sheep. Calves. Horses SWINE
Vermont..-.-- Oil 1851 .... So. -.
Prices Of Market Beef--A few choice. s. 90 az 25
extra SC 5oa6 10 first quality, So 5o9i6 o.; second
Is 4''' - :"
500, $3.50, and 500. Miich Cows and calves.
Yearlinys, s5sl5: Two Years Old, sisa2s; Three
Western Fat Swine Live CO1Il v II.
Prices of Sheep and Lamhs-In lots, 81 Is, s275
and $500 each; extra, s. 50 al so, or from 5 to
5tc n; Spring Lambs, - Y ID. Veal Calves
Prices Of Hides Tailow and Skins Brighton
Hides, ttG-c q h Tallow, "a v h; Country
Hides, -iG9c y IL, Taliow, II Di.c y ID: Shelred
Pelts 81 coal 20 each Calf Skins lOc y Ii.
Consultations Of Cattle and Sheep N. B.-Choce
grade includes nothing but Stalled lO0GI4OO tbs
Bullocks Extra and first quality includes the best,
large, fat oxen. Second and third quality includes
oxen, two and three years old steers.
theep-Extra includes Cossets and when those
OF Interior quality are thrown out,
REMARKS.
Cattle-Arrlvals over the Northern roads naar!v
twice that o. last week hut quite number OF these
were sent IN with the expectation of shipping to
foreign ports, and are waiting shipment, not know
Ing whether u start them or not. We understand
that shipments o. cattle arc prohibited by the I'm
glish Government from our ports. Prices on cattle
range steady. There il fair demand Tor good
slaughtering stock, Dow & Kimball sold Is 3-year
old steers and oxen, dress 1870 lbs. the steers $40
lbs at &c nh DIV. oxen dress l0CO lbs each, At
etc Pn; D. W; stags, dress 1900 lbs each, at sic
per h., DIV. A. G. bling sold nice oxen. home
weight 3iSl ibs,at 1c 2 h. d. ", fed by Charles
West, o: Sharon, VT.
Sheep-lt WAS generally understood that prices
were grain easier than last week, noticed moro
particularly on medium to common grades; choice
and top grades We could not really notice n change.
The arriyels we're several hundred more than last
week, and butchers took some advantage of il.
POuitry-hrrvals continue very lisht Tor live lnts
prices &c T. ih. sor Turkeys and chickens at Toe
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MIS-. HAMMOND IN MIDDLEBURY.- Mrs
Hammond still continues her ,abors in Mid
dlebuTy, and our correspondent reports the
interest as increasing At Sunday nights
meeting one hundred and eighty persons
came forward for prayers.
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The ladies have become triAs disguised
with the blekwsrdness of the gentlemen in
sleighrides and have therefore taken the
matter into their own hands, getting up
riie to Essex functions supper at Winnie's
and inviting cur bashiul youth to accom-
pany them. And it's not leap-year either.
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ITALIAN OPERA.-A letter from Mr.. Max
Strakoseh informs US that he will give two
nights of Grand Italian Opera. with Kel-
logg, Cary sEd fall troupe. in the new
Opera House, in this city. on the oath and
25:h Of this month Whether these will be
the opening nights OF the Opera House. has
not as yet been definitely decided
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IT is reported that the Howe Scales Com
pany question the legality of the bid of the
Fairbanks Company to supply the Postofice
Department with scales for nothing. The
Solieitor-Gsneral has been asked to decide
the point. In this connection the fact is
mentioned that Secretary Bristow accepted
the contract Of the Graphic Company Of
New York to print internal revenue stamps
for nothing, and on the ground that it was
legal