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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20
chittenien County Conference Of congrega
tional Churches.

iReported for the Free Press
The Chittenden County Conference met
with the Congregational church in Williston
on Tuesday June Sd. In spite of the UNI
favorable weather the attendance was good,
all the churches except one being repre-
sented.
The reports from the churches showed n
net gain for the year of about fifty members
The accounts of chief interest were from the
town of Hincsburgh, where it appeared that
the tone of spiritual life within the church
had much improved and Il considerable adj
dition had been made 10 the membership
The subjects discussed according to pre-
vious appointments were all of much prac-
teal value. They were Family Worship, -
Congregational Worship" The Prayer
Meeting. and The Holy Spirit as Gift of
Power All the topics awakened the inter
est of the Conference and occasioned discus
sion The first, on which an essay was read
by Mr.. BARLEY. and the last, presented by
Rev. c. c. Torrcy, developed the chief in
tlreSt
The discussions were kept closely to the
practical side of the questions considered and
while some diversity of opinion appeared
there was Il conspicuous absence of dog
matte tone. All speakers seemed impressed
with the fact that they were dealing with
great and many sided questions on which
much light was yet needed
In the course of discussion of the last
topic some striking facts were stated as illus
trations Of the liability TO error in an
estimate OF spiritual gifts. One of these re-
lated 10 the history of parish in this State
where a pastor had worked for many years
with little visible result. After his removal
another preacher in a few weeks gathered a
large number of converts into the church.
The pastor on a recent visit TO his old parish
was informed by many of the converts that
they attributed their conversion TO his work
as the chief among human agencies. The
other minister is at present an inmate of the
States prison.
The next meeting of the Conference will
be held at Underhll.
A large attendance upon these meetings of
the Conference and more general share in
their exercises and devotions could not but
be of great value TO the churches. y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20
SARATOGA TEAM,
Total,

The highest score of the Saratogians was
that OF Shurter, 217 and the next best that
of Weller, 2l1. In justice to Mr.. Hagerty
of the Burlington team it should be said that
he made bull's-eye on the wrong target,
thus losing five points.
There was ''flsh-tail" wind which
troubled both sides considerably, necessitating
a reimbursement of the sights at every shot !;
and in the midst of the match rain storm
came up, lasting an hour. The range was a
good one.
The trip down and back was most pleas
ant and altogether the trip was an enjoyable
one. On their return they were met at the
dock by the Sherman Band and a number Of
prominent citizens and escorted in carriages
through some of the principal streets to the
Van Ness House, where the Inequalities of
the hotel were extended.
The boys found awaiting them here it may
be added a challenge from the Ogdenshurg
team whom they defeated last year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20
VICTORIOUS RIFLEMEN.
Burlington VS.. Saratoga.
A SPLENDID VICTORY
For Our Rifle Team.
THE FULL SCORE.

The second match between the Burlington
and Saratoga rifle teams, which came off on
the range of the latter on Thursday, June
18th, resulted in magnificent victory fol
our boys, and one of which they and their
townsmen may well be proud.
AT the first match with the Sarato-
gians, in this city, October 3, 1873,
the score stood: Burlington, 1868; Saratoga,
1884. The Springs team sustained far
worse defeat this time, the score standing
Burlington, 1885, Saratoga, 1513-leaving
143 in favor of the Burlingtonians. Our
team was made up as follows: Ii. G..
Boardman, A B. Witherell, NJ. L. Kelsey,
A. NJ. Homer, NJ. Z. Montgomery, W. j.
McCaffrey, l.. &. Durham and j. Il.
Hagerty. The following is the complete
score, Mr. Joseph T. Beach scoring for our
team:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

TEXT BooKs.-The Orange county con
vention of text book committees held two
days session at Chelsea, every town being
represented, and adopted the following :
Greelears Arithmetic Geography, Swim
tons list book and IIarpers I'd book Reed
& Kellogg's Grammer Andcrson's History
including History of Vermont Town
sends Civil Government Franklin's Read
crs New American Speller Payson
Dunton X Scribners Copy Books +;
krlsis's Drawing Cow upon Good Be
harior. Every vote was unanimous except
that upon geography which had one
negative.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

THE BURLINGTON Free Press appeared
last week in a new dress of type which gives
this staunch old journal fresh and hand
some appearance. The FREE Press is a
worthy representative of the dignifcd and
conservative element in journalism, and its
columns furnish good illustration of how a
newspaper may he outspoken upon occasion
without being abusive. The sturdy fight
which it made last Fall, almost singlc-handed
and alone, during the Third District canvass,
in the advocacy of honesty and common de
cency in politics, was credit to itself ami
TO the constituency among which it c;.ciI-
latcs Brdtti,JorO Phdnir
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20
Eareral Srmmar-

Edward 5. Stokes Is said to have sold his in
terest in one of his Montana mines for So, 900.
An excursion tram was blown from the
track in Utah on Friday, killing 4 brakeman.
A New York despatch reports that two car
rier pigeons flew 2ij miles in 232 minutes Fri
day.
The eruption of Mount Etna Is diminishing
IN force, but 1t i feared that the lull i only
temporary.
The Michigan Episcopal Convention has
vacant BishOpric.
Peter Peters of Rochester. aged 50. Friday
shot his wife fatally and then shot himself
dead, because he thought his wife loved their
three boys more than she did him
Al Columbia. Ala. Moses Matthews quar-
relied with Robert Davis recenflv Davis de-
parted. saying he would have satisfaction.
Meeting Matthews soon after. Davis shot him
dead.
Eighteen thousand on hundred and nine
immigrants arrived in New York during Nav,
against 12,213 in Nav last year Ninety-two
thousand eight hundred and one immigrants
arrived during tine year ending May 81,
AGAINST 1901 the previous year.
Inc Lawrence House. at Burlington. Iowa,
was burned Friday. The guests were com
PEELED to escape from the upper stories by lad
derS. EX-COnductOr kean of the Michigan
Central, fell from the fourth story and was
fatally injured. Loss on building and contents
$4,000.
A movement has began lookin. toward the
celebration Of the twenty-ffh birthday Of the
Republican party of Massachusetts, the 10Th Of
next month at Worcester. There seems. how
ever, to be II little question whether the party
did not come into being 81 years ago, instead Of
quarter ola century ago. July 20. 1854.
convention. clllin. itself the Republican
party" WAS held al Worcester. hut il wa. in
Fact a free soil gathering The following wear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

A gentleman recently. in talking about the
election in the Third Congressional District
last fall said he had Witnessed political
campaigns IN many parts of the country, and
had seen some pretty bad cases of misuse of
the ballot, but lac had never such open and
shameless corruption by the employment of
money as in Bradley Barlow's campaign
II Mr. Barlow ever runs again he will proba-
bly, find that his record in his first campaign
will he difficult thing 10 get over iddlt-
hurN RtQisk.r
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

which the works viii bc thrown open. We
were lost in admiration Of the specimens now
for sale at the Art Rooms and thara seems.
perhaps to our inexperience. no reason why
they should not soon hold their own in COM
parison with the DoultOn and Minton
wares, and they are, we understand, to be
much less costly. As is the case with the
English tiles, much of the decoration is done
by women. know of no more fascinating
place to pass a morning i'm and the courteous
gentlemen seem ready to give any infOrma-
tion one may ask. 1t is an immense salts
faction to know that there is a growing de-
mand for such work as they offer, and that
the skill to supply it is fast becoming native
to our own country A l. H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

In the district court of the United States for the
District OF Vermont. In lie. Joseph G.. Caswell.
Bankrupt.-ln Bankruptcy. No. 96s. District OF
Vermont, ~.
been nled IN SAID Court. by Joseph G.. Gdswell. Of
RiptOn, IN said District duly declared a bankrupt
under the Act Of Congress Of March ~. 1s5s for
discharge and certificate thereof from AL his debts
and other claims pruvahle under said Act. and that
the LIST day of July. 1SI9 at O'Clock a. M, before
the Hon. Hoyt H. Wheeler, Judge Of SAIL Court AZ
the [ $. Court Rooms IN Burlington, Is assigned for
the hearing OF the same. when and whore all cred
Itors who have proved their debts. and other per
sous In interest may attend AMI show cause II any
they have why the prayer OF said petition should
not he granted.
Dated At Burlington. ih,' 99th tay Of MAY. l>.g.
iyJw II. Il. SMALLER, CLERK.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

TnE Burlington FREE Press has been
boasting Of its fine appearance in its new
dress Of type. But looks are OF less conse-
quence than behavior. The FREE Press has
always looked well and acted well, general
ly. 1t is one of the best and ablcst papers
in the State, and real credit To Vermont. -
White Rirtr Junction Observer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

In Consumption, The compound oxygen Treat
ment" has been remarkably successful How few
ever recover entirely from Pneumonia AMI all for
the want 81 a WALKING agent su,'h as -COHPoISD
OXYGEN" Will certainly furnish. Thousands might,
by its use be saved annually from the grasp Of that
great destroyer. CONSTITUTION. Some of Ne most
brilliant cures which have alrcaly beer made by
this new treatment have hcel IA consumption. The
amprst Information viii h. found IN uGr Treatise
on compound Oxygen" Il Is Sent free. Address
DrS SrAREEY 4 PtLE,, llIs Girarl street Phila-
delpha. IA 5Ewsw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

The late Gen. Alonzo Jackman left his
property for the benefit of the Episcopal
church in Vermont, and it has been decided
TO make it the beginning of fund for the
benefit of the widows and orphans of the
clergymen of the diocese.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

What a truly beautiful world We live in. Nature
gives Us grandeur of mountains. alens and oceans.
and thousands of means 81 tnjuymant. We can
desire no better when in perfect health hut how
often do the majority of people feel like giving 1t up
dsheartrued. discouraged and worried with dis
ease when there IS occasion for tins feeling. as
every sufferer easily obtain satisfactory proof
that Green's August Flower viii make them a. free
from disease rs when horn. Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint u the direct cause Of seveuty-nve per
cent Of such malasliCs, Biiousness, Indigestion,
Sick Headache CoStiveness. Nervous Prostration,
Dizziness of the Head Pilpiation Of the Heart.
ant other distressing symptoms Three doses OF
August Flower Will prove IL wonderful effect.
Sample bottles 10 cents. Try II. April l0-deoj-w to
Julyl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

DROWNING AccIDEST.-Charles Royce of
Royalton left the house of VIM. Tucker at
s O'Clock p M, on Saturday, to 60 to his
home in the village. Not returning on Mon
day morning as was expected, Mr.. Tucker
drove to the Village for him, and was sur
prised to learn he had not been home. Search
was made and his body was found in the
river. 1t appears he attempted to cross the
river to save distance of about mile, and
the current being to strong for him he was
drowned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

A TERRIBLE FALL-On Monday, as five
men were being let down in crib into the
pit of the Melbourne Slate Quarry near Der
by Line, the rope broke, letting them fail
distance of 40 feet. They were all more or
less injured and are all in a critical condition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

SHOCKING CAsUALTY-LITTLE GIRL ScALD-
ED To DEATH.-At about $50 o'clock Thurs
day morning little daughter two years and
six months old, of William Ramsay, living
on Battery street, walked backwards into
pail of boiling water on the floor, immersing
almost her whole body except the extremi-
ties The poor little thing fingered in dread
full agony until 10 O'Clock at night, when
death put an end TO her sufTerings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

rINEACHERS AND STI DENTS $50. sIoo. or 5000
i per month during vacation. For ull parilcl-
lars address, j. e. Meet RDl \ 60. PHILADELPHIA
Plume 6, 'dSw4w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

Diocesan CoNvENTroN-The annual Epis-
copal Diocesan Convention met at Bellows
Falls, wednesday. The attendance was
larger than at any similar previous Conven-
ton in the State. AT the close of the SER
vices grand reception was given in honor
of Bishop Bissell at the residence of Wyman
Flint, Senior Warden of Emmanuel church.
The grounds were finely Illuminated, and
about 300 people paid their respects to the
R;sbnn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

The st. Adams Messenger sticks to its
sea serpent story. After reciting what it
has heretofore said in regard TO the serpent
and abiding TO the probability of further
fiippant remarks, the Messenger says: Very
well; they may say what they please; but
the testimony of the witnesses we have cited
would not be disputed where they are known,
even were they 10 say that they had seen a
man walking upon the water"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

The Newport Express hints that Mr.. Stock
bridge, the fine cello player of the Blaisdell
troupe, is about to break up the Swedish lady
quartette, by marrying one of the ladies.
The other three soon return to Sweden.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

The Burlington FREE Press AND TINES
comes out in new dress Of clear and brauti-
full typography, with an admirable mike
up and editorials Ia match. Vermonters
who want daily paper can do no better
than to paironizc it Windsor Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

ADVICE To NEWSPAPER COKREsPoyD-
EMS. American editor Issues the fol-
lowing instructions as to the supplying
of manuscript by correspondents Never
write with pen or ink 1t is altogether
too plain and doesn't hold the mind Of the
editor and printers closely enough 10 their
work. If you are compelled to use ink,
never use a plotting pad Ii You drop a
blot of ink on the paper lick it off The
intelligent compOsitor loves nothing So
dearly as to read through the smear this
will make across thirty or forty words
Don't punctuate. We prefer to punctuate
all manuscript sent us. And don't use
capitals. Then We can punctuate and
capitalize to suit ourselves and your ar
ticle, when You see it in print, will aston
ish even if it doesn't please You. Donttr
TO write too plainly. 1t is a sign Of pie
beian origin and boarding school breed
ing. Poor writing is an indication Of
genius that great many men possess.
Scrawl Your article with your ewes shut,
and make every word as illegible MS YOU
can. We get the same price for 1t from
the rag man as though 1t were covered
with copperplate sentences. Avoid all
painstaking with proper names. We
KNOW tne lull name III every man, woman
and child in the United States. and the
merest hint at the name is sufficient
Always write on both sides of the paper.
and when You have filled up every page,
trail line up and down every margin,
and back to the top of the first page,
closing your article by writing the sigma
ture Just above the date How we do
love to get hold of articles written in this
style And how We should like to get
hold of the man who sends them Just
for ten minutes ! Alone In the woods.
with n revolver in our hip pocket Re-
venge is sweet Yum, yum, yum Lay
your paper on the ground when you write,
the rougher the ground the better. Coarse
brown wrapping paper is the best for
writing your article on. If Won can tear
down circus poster, and write on the
pasty side OF it with pen stick it will do
still better When your article is COM
pleted, crush your paper in your pocket,
and carry it two or three days before send
ing it. This rubs off all superiluous pen
Gil marks, and makes it lighter to handle.
If you can think of it, lose one page out,
We can easily supply what is missing,
and We love to do so. We have nothing
else to do.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

Crops DAMAGED BY FRosr-The follow
ing doleful report Comes from Richford:
Heavy frosts have done much damage to
crops in northern Vermont and Canada. At
West Farnham, p. O., the farmers have
been compelled to plough up their cornfields
and SOW TO grain. Fruit crops are greatly
impaired, and, in some places, ruined.
Ground has frozen to the depth of one inch,
and ice has formed to considerable thick
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

GREESBACK convention will be held at
the Junction House, Essex Junction, June
25, 10 consider the ACCESSIBILITY of starting a
Greenback paper in this State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

IT is said of the DR. ID. W. Putnam of Nor
risville, that during his fifty-one years resi-
dence there he only once left the town, and
that was on the occasion of Il Wing conven-
ton in this CITY,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

FIFE AT CHESTER. Cram n Smiths large
steam saw and grist mill and door manufac-
tory, situated at Chester Depot, was burned
Wednesday night. The origin of the fire is
unknown, Loss on buildings. machinery
and unfinished stock is estimated at from
Sc, 900 to so, coo. Partially insured
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

Joining IN the amuscments of others il.
in our social state, the next thing to sym
patty in their distresses, and even the
slendcrcst bond that holds society togeth-
er should rather he strengthened than
snapt-Ldndor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

In the District Court of the niiti States, for the
District OF Vermont In Re. VIM. II. Nelson. Bank
rupt. In Bankruptcy. No. ~ District of Vermont,
81.
SII-Noiice Is hereby given that petition has
been file in said Court, 10y William IL. Nelson. OF
ST. Johnsbury. in said District, duly declared u
bankrupt under the Act of Congress Of March ri.
ls6s for a discharge AMI certificate thereof from all
his debts and other claims provIble under under
said act, and thai the 9Th ay OF August lNt9, at
O'Clock H. M, before The Hon. How II. Wheeler
Judge of said court. nj The l. :. court Rooms in
Burlington, assigned for the hearing nl the same.
when and where all creditors who have proved
their debts, and other persons in interest. may attend
and show cause II any they have why the PRAYER
of said petitition should moi be granted.
Dated al Burlington. on the 9Th tlty al Iunr 1879.
50w3w Il. Il. SMAlLEN. clerk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

We learn that Forepaugh's Mammoth
Nenagerie and Circus have made arrange
ments to he through this State, in August or
September They are now travelling through
the west, and arc everywhere receiving
crowded tents. The circus performances
are first-class and the menageric of fifty -four
cages of wild animals is a sight worth far
more than the price Of admission. They
have with them twelve of the fincst-,rained
elephants in the known world For further
particulars Of their arrival here in due time,
witch our advertising columns.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

The Burlington FREE Pass, which stands
in the front rank Of newspapers, is out in II
new dress and makes a very attractive ap-
pearancc. We extend congratulations -
I|oodstock .Standird
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

Is Grand Isle, Thursday, while three men
were working on the farm Of John A. Cham
berlain, a stroke of lightning killed their two
horses and knocked the men senseless
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

IMMENSE quantities of salmon are now ar
irving at Montreal daily from the Bay of
Chaleurs and other ports Of New Brunswick.
On recent morning, no less than eleven
tons weight of this fish arrived, most of
which was forwarded 10 New Yorl. The
fish are expressed, packed in frozen snow,
all over Canada and as far west in the
States as Chicago. The price at which the
fish are sold in Montreal is at present from
10 TO 12t cents pound at wholesale.
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Travellers, Guide.

TRAINS ARRIVE AT BURLINGTON
From the North, ll:0O a. m. and 5:25 and 1855 n. m.
From the East bv Central Vt. Il. r., 525 and ll:03
j. m; and 2:ln and 5:25 p. m
From the South As and l0:05 Il. m, and 4:35 p.
From the East, by Burlington a Lamoille K. r.,
1880 and Sis y. m.
TRAINS LEAVE BURLINGTON.
Going North and West, AS and 1910 a. m and LOO
and 4:35 p. m.
Going East, by Central VI. II. r., 1910 a. m and
ABS and CSC p. m.
Going South, sl6 and Hes a. M: $50 and 1855 D. m
Going East, by Burlington a LamOille r. r. 745 a.
M, and $40 p.