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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

The Hanging OF Hilaire
Latrimouillc was hanged in the Jail at Al
bany Wednesday afternoon. He was per-
fcctly cool throughout the trying ordeal, and
with the exception Of the pallOr which over
spread his cuuntemucr, there was nothing
singular in his appearance. When asked
whether he had anything to say why the pen
atty Of death should not be executed upon
him, hc replied in almost an inaudible tone Of
voice. Il have only to say what | said be
fore | ask forgiveness as hope 10 be for
given" He struggled four minutes and
death onsurd from strangulation. Hilaire
LatrimOuille was aged p years and > months.
The murder for which he paid the penalty
was peculiarly cold FLOODED one On the
morning Of April 9Th, 1872, Miss
Catherine Dunshach, aged so years, was
murdered at her fathers house, in the
town Of Watcrvliet, about three miles
west of Cohocs. The crime was perpetrated
during the absence of both her father and
the hired man, George L. Nichols, the only
male persons residing on the premises, and
was not discovered until their return in the
afternoon, when the body of the victim was
found upon the bed in her sleeping apart
ment. The neck and the head were tightly
bound with clothes, which, when mfasten-
ed, disclosed gaping wound in the throat
extending from ear to ear. The jugular vein,
carotid artery and the windpipe was severed.
1t was at first surmised that ravishment had
preceded the capital crime, but this was dis
| PEELED by a medical examination, and search
| Of the premises showed that robbery was the
murdcrers object But S410--two 80 bills
and one 10 cent fractional nntc-was all that
| he secured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

MAsoNIC.-About twenty members OF La
fayctte Commandery of Knights Tcmplar'
of St. Adams, visited the Palestine Com
mandery of st. Johnsburv at their camp at
Maquam Bay August 2ist. They were cor
daily welcomed at Camp Dana by Right
Eminent Commander Z. S. Dana, Eminent
Commander Fletcher, and the Sir Knights of
Palestine Commandery, and were entertained
with a sumptuous repast and solemn liba-
tons About sixty members of the st.
Johnsbury Commandery are in camp at TINS
delightful spot, and the Newport Cornet
band of twenty pieces furnishes inspiring
music In the evening party OF about
sixty ladies and gentlemen, accompanied by
the Newport Cornet band, went on an eN-
cursion in the steamer Eddy 10 Pelots point.
at the Northwest extremity of Grand Isle
Here a party of distinguished citizens of Al
bany, y. Y, have been in camp since June,
and were Joined several weeks ago by Il
party of Philadelphians, headed by Gov
Hoyt, in whose honor the camp was named
The Sir Knights and their ladies were splen-
didly entertained by the distinguished resi-
dents of Camp Hoyt, and friendly greetings
were interchanged by members of the Ma
sonic fraternity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29
STATE NEWS.

Mrs. Patrick Tobin of DuNbury accident
ally smotheredher child while she was taking
it out TO ride the other day,
Luke X Noble died suddenly at his
fathers house, at Hydepark, Thursday after
noon, of internal hemorrliage. He returned
from Santa Rosa, Cal, last week, where he
had resided for the last three wears, with his
health vastly improved, rs he considered.
His age was 20 years.
According to the Brattleboro PhRhir Mr.
Oscar Dix of DummcrstOn has parrot that
sings ''Shoo-Fly," Little Brown jug, and
whistles Yankee Doodle" and has other
minor accomplishments too numerous 10
mention.
Geo. f. Fogg Of Quechee who was assault
ed and shot by Davis, is in quite u critical
condition, the wound on his back where he
was struck with club being more serious
than the gun-shot wound.
There is some excitement in Quechee be-
cause oSr. parties have made threats which
they have prepared to carry into execution of
burning the town. The case is in the hands
otthe States attorney, and will. be inyesti-
Oatpl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

AMERICAN BAR AssocIATIoS.-The Amer
lean Bar Association met at Saratoga, Aug.
Goth Hon. Luke p. Poland of Vermont
chairman of the Executive Committee, called
to order Independents on the platform;
Edward j. Phelps, Vermont; a. q. keas-
hey, New Jersey; Richard }. Cuttings
Maryland; H. II. Wells, District OF Column
bia: o. S. Seymour, Connecticut; & W
Stanley, New Hampshire Rufus hing'
Ohio: Henry Hitchcock, Missouri; Clark
son W. Potter, New York. Hon. James q.
Brodhead, president of the association, deli
vered the annual address, giving the most
noteworthy changes in statute law in States
made during the past year. After the cleo
ton of 100 new members papers were read
as follows: Calvin G. Child of Stamford,
Conn, on Shifting Uses from the Stand
point of the Nineteenth Century" Henry
Hitchcock of St. Louis, on THE lnviola-
bility of kilograms" George A. Mercer OF
Savannah, Ga, on 1.-THE Relationship OF
Law to the National Spirit"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

BErHEL.-Prof Barbour of the United
States Coast and Geodetic Survey, was here
a few DAYS since taking observations with
a view of establishing a signal station. An
eligible position was found on spur of the
Green Mountain range in Rochester about
six miles north from Bethel, where il is eX-
pected such station will be located and
occupied as soon as practicable.
A novel entertainment, for this locality at
least, is to he furnished to the visitors OF the
annual fair to be held in this place in Sep
tember to consist of a wrestling match, and
a game of lacross, played by real live In
dians" in costume from Montreal, L. q.
The White River Valley has shared large
" with other localities in the benefits Of the
prolonged wet spell, especially as to the pas
turage and the potato and corn crops. Still
the springs and streams are unusually low
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

An incident at n recent officers ball A
gentleman asked young lady, outra-
geously dccOHetcC, to dance with him.
Miss blushed, and hesitated, and appeal
ed to her mother. Il pray You will ex-
cuse my daughter, she is yeritable saw
age. | can DO nothing with her, said
the mother. THAT is true, replied the
gentleman, ''and / ought to have known
as much from her costume"
At London book sale a copy of Drew S
Essay on Souls was knocked down to a
shoemaker who, to the great amusement
of the assembly, innoeently asked the
auctioneer ii he had ANY more books on
shocmaking to sell.
'Is this the place >" she asked, as she
wandered down on the barren sands,
where a young lady-a beautiful young
laly-fell in the water last season and
was rescued by gallant young man
whom she afterward married. He look
ed Mt her carefully. estimated her at a
square forty-seven, with false teeth, and
said Yes, madam, but | don't know
how Ia swim.
Rrctors wifi, tseverely): Tommy
Robinson how is 1t You don't take oil
your hat when You meet me?' Tommy :
We'll, marin, ii take off my hat To You,
what be 10 do when | meet the parson
himself -
Most any sort Of Il clumsy thief can
steal and be found ont The real talent
ed person lis the one who can steal sys-
temntically for years and continue to
grow more popular in society.-NcT Dr.
icCms PicuyuRr.
The NO,riStOn HtraH complains that
the game laws should he amended some
more. 1t is all right to impose u fine for
shooting game ont of season, but what IS
wanted now is clause inserted Ia enable
IL man to shoot game and catch fish IN
season. We have found it easy enough
not to shoot game out of season. To Kill
il in season is what bothers us
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

skin and Scalp Diseases should be treated exter-
naly with CUTICURA, assisted BY the CUTiCURA
SOAP, and REsOLvEST taken internally. until cured
and for some time afterwards. While the Humors
are confined TO the Blood and do not show them
selves on the surface, the RESoLVEsr alone Will
speedily drive them from the system. The CUTICURA
REMEDIES infalbly cure the most lOafhsOme cases
Of srrGfnluus and skin and Scalp HumOrs. az
Is 4iesied uy h.snlfeiiS Q! unsolicited tesliE0nlai7
IN our possession.
Prepared by Weeks a Potter. Chemists and Drug
gIst7 800 W ashlngtOn st. POstOn, Mass, and for
sale by all Druggists and Dealers. Price of CUTI-
CURA. small boxes 80 GEMS; large boxes, contain
ing two and one-half times the quantity of small
81 REsDLtErT, 81 peg hottie. SET!CUEA soar. .
cents per cake by mail ID cents cakes, = cts,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

THE ENTERTAINMENT SEAsoN.--After the
long lull in the entertainment line our people
will gladly welcome the reopening OF the
Howard Opera House for the season OF
1S79-SO; and VIC can assure our readers that
the management has arranged for series OF
entertainments that would do credit 10 any
city and that will serve TO pleasantly while
away many leisure hour. The engagements
at the Opera House for Septemherare as fol-
lows The season will open on Saturday eve
ming, September 9th, with Haverly's Juvenile
Pinafore Company-an organization having
a choir of forty-two children all under fifteen
years old who are said by the press generally
to give one of the best renditions of the IA
nous opera ever given in America. The
company hasappearedin the large cities with
distinguished success and in their present
tour of the country they have thus far met
with crowded houses and received the high
est encomiums of press and public. Sep
TENDER 18th the famous and beautiful actress
Mary Anderson will play here with first
class company-and her name alone
will undoubtedly suffice TO fill the
house. Her play is as yet unde-
cided, but it will probably be either
"Ingomar" or Romeo and Julie" - in
either of which our public would he glad 10
see her September 2lst and 22d John A.
Stevens supported by one of the best com
panies on the road, will present the popular
play of Unknown; A River Mystery; ;" and
on the Goth the Joe Murphy company, from
the Grand Opera House, New York, will
give popular Irish play. These complete
the announcements for September a
splendid programme they present. Later in
the season we will have Joe Jefferson in
Rip Van Wrinkle, the Abbott Opera com
pany and other first-class entertainments and
world-famous artists; and altogether the
prospect is a very pleasant one. The Howard
Opera House will open its doors to none but
strictly first-class companies, and the mere
fact that theatrical or other organization
secures it Is sufficient guaranty of its merit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29
Huxley on Snakes.

THE GREAT SCIENTIST TTRNED SNAKE
cHARMER-A THRILLING SCENE AT ONE oF
HIS LECTURES
Grace Greenwood writes from London !:
Il lately attended one of Il series of natE-
raj history lectures, given III the picture
gallery at the geological Gardens, next
To the snake house 1t was on Snakes,
and delivered by Prof Huxley. | went,
and must confess, principally to see HIM,
though the subject has for me Il horrible
fascination. found the lecturer mar
velluusly like his pictures, the photo
graphs especially. The sun could hardly
miss fire ON 80 marked an individual
head rs his. He looks, however, more
like n close and careful student than the
bold thinker and theorist, his face having
pure and pasGlonless expression Tor all
its rugged and powerful character, and
his eyes Serious absorbed, almost M
trovcrted look. He came TN the pint
form very promptly, but quietly, and
immediately set to work On his simple
cxorlium. An attendant had brought IN
an ominous looking box. similar to those
we had once seen on the stage of Paris
theatre in the Spectacle of R"thomnSo,
in the snake charmcr scene; AMI presently
the professor sind back the ld, and gently
lifted ont IL young boa constructor, which
he said was quiet tame, having been born
or matched reared ut the Zoo
This, with occasional remandings to hs,
prison, he kept before us as mn illustm-
lion, till he came to treat Of poisonous
serpents and their peculiar construction.
The general anatomy of the snake, MS
movements. its mode Of cniling or un-
coiling, this gentle creature WIS made to
exemplify. lie handled the formidable
but sluggish reptile almoat MS though he
loved it, winding 1t about his wrists, pat
ting it, strokmg 1t, playing with nj
caressingly AMI coquettIshly, rs II young
lady during morning call IN winter time
plnys with its soft and comfortable name
sake of sable ur ermine. To some of the
audience the sight was IL trying one;
several sensitive la,lies grew faint and
went out. Ia the relief of those who re
maiaed. us the little hall was crowded to
suilocation, and hot enough to have
melted down the hTn2cn serpent of
Moses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

VAUDEVILLE. Chanccy Tillotson intends
to start the last of this week for Nlassachu-
chusetts with drove of 800 head of cattle
Several of our people attended the dedica-
ton of Brigham Academy at Bakersfield and
some of the village young men will attend
the Fall Term.
The selectmen have made some long need
ed repairs on the bridge at the Upper lllage
which may save Il serious accident
Mrs. Gilbert Dow vi Burlington made her
first visit here, last week, stopping at Dr
Corey's three days.
There have been four cases of fever at
Darius Tillotson's within the past four weeks
Two brothers named Gray from Cambridge
are among the number, and the eldest one is
dangerously. i'll.
The patent axle cutter which George Mann
lately purchased is proving Il good thing
and all having had work done are perfectly
satisfied.
Charles Child lost i chain from his cart
last week in the road not far from his house.
Neighboring children say it was picked up
hy some ladies' travelling. Charlie would
like To get the chain back and also know who
was Kind enough to carry II of. e. e.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

INIyERsAII-T t">NFNIinv The forty
sixth annual convention nf IA tnivcrsnli5is
for the State of Vermont has just closed lis
session, at Springfield. About two hundred
were in ATTENDANCE. The members were wei
coined lay Rev Mn. Tailor, and Rev. &. l..
Demarcst delivered the sermon. The report
of the State Secretary shows that there are
sixty-five parishes in the State, four new
ones having been started during the year.
The affairs generally Of the society are in
good condition. William VI. Barber of A.
stead, n. H., was orlned, and Rev W N.
Barber conducted the ordination services.
An essay on Sunday schools followed, by
Rev. 7. Thompson Of Chester The occa-
sional sermon WAS delivered ly Rcy /. Vim
cent of Barre
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

The Passump sic and Wells River railroads
have taken leaf from the Central Vermont
managers and are now getting up picnic
grounds similar in general character TO the
Queen City Park The Wells River road
has provided one called g Summit Park, F"
near Marshfield, and the Passumpslc one at
Oak Bluffs, ON the shore of Lake Mem
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29
WILLIAM HILLS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, ! To all persons con,
DISTRICT OF CHITTESDES,ss William lii. late Of
Milton in said district, deceased,
GREETING:
At probate court, holden at Burlington, WITHIN
AMI fur the district of Chttenden, on the 9Th day
of August 1873 an instrument purportng TO lie the
last VIII and Testament of William I'LL, late OF
Milton, in said district. deceased. was presented
the court aforesaid for probate and II Is ordered
by said court that the 9Th day of September ls'e al
the Probate rooms IN said Burlington, he assigned
for proving said instrument; and that notice there
of lie given all persons concerned, by Furnishing
this order three weeks successfully IN the Burlng-
ton FREE Press n newspaper printed at said Bur
lington, previous TO the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified TO appear he
fore said court at the time and place aforesaid, ann
contest the probate Of said will, If You have cause
Given under INV hand AT Burlington, IN said us
trict tins 9th day of August. 1873
.w3t r. =. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

TIE programme of the meeting of the
Clinton County Teachers meeting at Platts-
burgh. August eS and 90, includes an address
on 'Thc Method of Elementary Education, "
by Hon. Edward Conant, Vermont State
Superintendent of Education and one on
How to interest children in local natural
history" by Mr. j. d. BARLEY of our High
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

The largest and most complete stock Of Carriages
and sleighs in this part of the country will he found
al Browns Repository, Burlington VI. sales-room
on ST. Paul Street, Just below the Van Ness House,
Consisting Of two and three Spring, Canopy Top
and Eyt9ntiOn Top Phaetons, side bar and side
spring top and nO-tOp Buggies, Concord and two
seated Wagons, Jump Seats. etc, etc.
All orders promptly attended to.
They are Of every desirable variety, of the very
hest manufacture, and of the latest and most stylish
design.
do not sell on commission, neither do have my
goods consigned to me, buy for cash and sell for
cash, or its eq1rGient. My prices still lower
than ever before and shall continue to SELL quality
considered. for prices that defy all competition |
MEAN BUSINESS.
Thankful for past favors. still solicit a continu-
ance OF the same. Ii. ID. BROWN.
Burlington, April %, IS19-wtf
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AsHUEI. PEClk,s E>TATE.

We, the subscribers. having been appointed Dy
the Honorable the Probate Court for the District OF
Chlttenden Commissioners 10 receive. examine anu
adjust the claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Asahel Peck late ol Jericho, IN
said district deceased, and also all claims and de
manhs, exhibited In offset thereto; anu SIX months
from The day of the date hereof, being allowed by
said court for that purpose, We do therefore herep
give notice, that We will attend 10 the business of our
appointment. at the Richmond Hotel, in Rich
ni0nL III said district. on the first Mondays oi
November. 1873, and February, i7>0 next, Al 10
O'Clock u. H., on each of said days.
Dated this l2th day Of August, 1873
WV. q. SHAWL Commissioners
j. l.. MASON, !
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RCI.>TER IRISII'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT ! The Honorable the
Probate Court for the
DISTRICT Oh ChlllE'phH'79 J District of Chitenden.
To all persons Interested in the estate of Belaster
GREETING.
WHEREAS, SAID Court has assigned the ION day
of September. 1879, for the settlement OF
the account of the administrator and ordered
that public notice thereof he gwen 10 all
persons interested IN said estate, by furnishing ms
order three weeks successfully previous 10 Inc dlS
assl1c,I IN the Burlington FREE PRESS, printed IN
Burlington III said District: ,
Therefor ynu are hereby notified To appear at the
r.. then AMI ,l,rlr 10 contest the allowance OF
a., aeon II you rlpSe and to establish your
r,nh, mo- heirs '"qalrCs AMI lAwinl claimants oil
said residue. ,r,, ,y ~ Au,r,st
AID. lN.9. Il :
SN.M
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29
PERSONAL.

Gen H. H. Baxter Of Rutland has recent
ly donated 81 ,000to Emmanuel church OF Bel
lows Falls the annual income OF which is
to be used for the benefit of the cemetery.
The address of E. J. Phelps, Esq, before
the American Bar Association, on Thursday,
is described to us by one who listened 10 it
as a very able and interesting production
Mr.. Phelps spoke extcmporaneously and
made most admirable impression by the
case of his manner and the elegance OF his
delivery. Mr. Phelps is not of the ruling
political party in Vermont, hut in versatility
of talent and high public accomplishments
he is justly esteemed among the very first
rank of our public men lie never fails to do
us honor in all his forensic efforts al home or
abroad, and Vermont is proud OF him, as "A
man whose talents have always done large
credit To the State If his birth and residence
-RutGlnd Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

To all who are suffering from the errors aud III
Gi-trrflunS OF youth. nervous weakness, eirly
rt.iV loss vi manhood. cIr-. Will send a recipe
that viii cure yuu. FREE DF 81 ARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by Il rIlsst.nari IN south
America send a srlf-ad,iresSed envelope 10 the
REV. ,IdSE L. ISMtN. station d, New YORK cay.
Dee 20. 'tS-tlFuI-wly
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The Subscription price of the Daily FREE PRESS
4 TINES is EIGHT DOLLARS per year; Two Dollars
per quarter; Eeigllteen cents per week. single
copies. Three Cents. Entered at the Postofiice at
Burlington, VI, as second-ciass mail matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

Mr.. JouN F. IowAED is in town, having
arrived Saturday, and has for the first time
seen that splendid monument of his mu-
nificencc, the new Opera House.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

State Convention of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of Vermont will be held
at Vergenncs September 9th and 25ti, by
invitation of the Womans Christian Temper
ance Union of that place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

WmLlsroN.-Mr Smith Wright is build
ne what is undoubtedly the largest poultry
refrigerator in all this part of the country.
1t measures 30x40x16 and will hold one
hundred tons Of poultry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

THE Iamoille Baptist association, com
posed of the Baptist churches of Franklin,
Clinton and Lamoile counties, will hold its
next annual session at the Union church, in
Richford, Wednesday and Thursday, Sep
TENDER 3rd and 4th
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

KILLED BY The CAIs.-At West Rutland,
Friday afternoon, James Hanley, marble
cutter, while attempting to board train
was run over. and one hand and both of his
legs were cut of lie died in an hour and
ba1g
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

THE Waitsfield woman who committed a
murderous assault on a carpenter the other
day was Laura Anna Cutler, former inmate
of the Brattleboro Asylum, and her victim
was one Bushnell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

THREE SAFES have just been put in the
Government huilding-one each in the GUS
tom house, Judge Wheeler's room and the
postofiice The latter is the largest, being
mammoth affair weighing seven thousand
mounds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

TIE recent death of Miss Lemon at Lin
coin is attended with many suspicious cir
clImstances which indicate a premeditated
murder. and the high sheriff and States at
torney have twice visited the vicinity TO look
the matter up ON the night of her death.
three distinct cries for help were heard, and
the condition Of the corpse when found indi-
Gated death by violence More developments
may lie expected soon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

THE SECRET KEY TO HEAITH.-The Science of
Life, or Sef-freserVatiOn, ~ pages. Price, only
81. Contains My valuable prescriptions either one
Of which Is worth more than ten times the price of
the hook. Illustrated sample sent on receipt OF six
cents for postage. Address. Dr. W. II. Parker
Z Buldnch Street, Boston, Mass.
Aug l3-wed l3tSIw13w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-08-29

The next annual meeting of the Vermont
Bible Society will he held in ST. Adams, Oct.
18th \ full programme of the exercises
will he announced in due time.