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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
CITY Politics

liave rarely been as quiet as now, 50 short Il
time before City election. The successful
management of the finances under Mayor
Hatch's administration and his careful at
tention to his public duties, are appreciated
by our citizens of both parties, and he is
likely TO be reelected without opposition.
Judge Haselton continues to fill his Office
capably and acceptably, and will doubtless
be retained rs City Judge with substantial
unanimity
The terms of five Aldermen expire this
spring. Alderman Charles Z. Allen of the
First Ward, has made an attentive and CON-
petent City father has hadbut one term,
and there is no good reason why he should
not be reelected.
As Alderman Whittemore has removed his
residence from the Second Ward, a new man
must take his place. We hear favorable
mention of Capt. L. A. Woodbury. for the
place. 1t would be a gratifying circumstance
If for once the Republicans of this strong Re
publican ward would unite cordially on some
good man like him.
The term of Alderman Wing expires in
''the bloody Third, and whom the Demo
Gratis will put up to succeed him remains TO
be seen.
In the Fourth Ward there seems TO be a
pretty general desire all round to retain the
services of Alderman Brink He has made a
careful, iudicious and industrious Alderman,
and there is, in the view of many good Re
publicans, nothing in the situation which re-
quires that party issue be made oyer his
reelection.
In the Fifth Ward Alderman Richardson
has had single term, has justified the an
ticipations of good service from him in the
Board, is respected and popular, and will be
rc-nominated and reelected.
On the whole there seems to be small pros
pect of any excitement over the City offices,
this year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
PERSONAL.

Rev. Simeon Parmclec, ID. d., of Oswcgo,
n. Y, now in his Goth year, is said to be
the oldest Congregational minister IN the
country. He was installed in 1908 in
this county. He preached for more than
sixty years lie is still in excellent health
and spirits.
The Concord Monitor says that gentle
man, whose name is not made public, a ma
tive of New Hampshire, but not Il graduate
of Dartmouth College, has indicated his pur
pose to give that institution the sum of $50,
900, without other condition than the NAM
ing of two persons TO have charge of the gift,
one of the two being the Hon. George W.
Nesmi,h of Franklin.
Larkin G. Mead, the sculptor. is married
TO a beautiful Italian lady with whom he could
not at first acquaintance talk, neither know
ing the others language. They have a
charming home in Florence. Mr.. Mead is
one of the kindest of men and most gencr-
Gus of artists. always sympathetic and helpful
to younger artists.
Speaking of Mr.. Ralph Waldo Emerson,
the Springfield (Mass) Republican says:
ale is an old man-as most of us will be
when we reach 1.-and has that inconven-
lent infirmIty of age, an inability to recall at
once the thing he would remember. But he
still remembers more than most men, and
what comes TO his mind is always worth re-
membering, which is not the case with most.
lie has just given his one hundredth lecture
at the Concord Lyceum."
Mr.. George Walker, who has been nomi-
mated by the President 10 be United States
Consul General in Paris, is a Nice-P President
of the Western Union Telegraph Company.
acting President of the Gold and Stock Tclc-
graph Company and President of the Edison
Telephone Company. He is a native of New
Hampshire, a graduate of Dartmouth, and
was lawyer in Springfield, Mass, ten years
ago He has visited Europe several times
on financial missions from the Treasury
Department.
Bernard Devlin, cx-M P for Montreal,
Canada. died on Saturday in Colorado, where
| he went a few weeks since for the benefit Of
dis health Mr.. Devlin long occupied lead
ing position in Montreal as a lawyer and pol
tician. He was born in Rosecommon,
Ireland, was liberal in politics, and was
brought out in 1867. for the western divis-
ion of Montreal, as an opponent of Thomas
Darcy Niece. MCGEE won the election, but
narrowly escaped being shot at the close of
the poll. In 1874 Mr.. Devlin was a candidate
against VI. p Ryan, and was elected by
small majority. At the last general election
he was defeated by an overwhelming MAORI
ty by Ryan. He had been suffering for
some time with disease of the lungs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

The New York Tribune. in its market report ex-
planned why some butter is sold for such low prices
III speaking OF butter II said 'Light-coored goods
are very hard to dispose of and several lots were
thought well sold al 10 10 cents" II butter makers
would get the top price, they should the Per-
iected Butter Color. made by Wells, Richardson 4
Co.. Burlington. VI II gives a pure dandelion
color and never turns red, or rancid but tends to
Improve anu preserve the butter. wit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

HlNEsBUIG. The ice houses are being
filled with an excellent quality of ice, IL in
ches thick, from llinesburg pond
John Burlcy caught sc pickerel out Of
Shelburn pond. the other day, the largest OF
which weighed seven pounds.
Harlan f. Bostwick has gone to Burling-
ton, to work in II. NJ. Clapp's curtain roller
factory.
Mr. f. +. Lyman has bought the Cross
man farm, situated about two miles east OF
the village, and will give his attention to
farming.
Last Sunday Mrs. Elcc Rolan while walk
ing through the cemetery on her way Il
church slipped and fell, breaking "A leg
Although alone ut the time she was seer
and received aid promptly.
Thursday Justice W. J. Douglass sentenc
ed John Philips eleven years old, to th,
Reform School for the remainder of hi:
minority. lie WAS convicted of an assault
upon his step mother and of being unman
agcablc at home. Constable j. ;. Patricl
took him to Nergennes on Friday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

TIE Central Vermont Railroad carried into
Boston, last week from Chicago via the
Grand Trunk, over III, 900 bushels Of corn /;
and the terminal facilities at Boston are so
insufficient that there are fully a thousand
cars there waiting unlading. The Central
Vermont and connecting lines West have
instructed Mr. II. IIosford, the manager OF
the Lowell railroad, 10 obtain plans of u grain
elevator and estimates Of the cost of erecting
one at Boston of from 800, 900 to ,OoG,OUO
bushels capacity. An elevator of 5OO,OOO
bushels would cost 5000. 900, and one of at
least that capacity will he required.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
Things That Happened in '7e.


From the Detroit Free Press.l
During the year just buried and wept
over several things happened which will
never be mentioned in the dictionary or
encyclopedia, but should he remembered
by the public all the same. The number
Of men who pulled their guns toward
them by the muzZle was about fifty. One
trial will satisfy you that it never fails.
Eighteen hundred and seventy-nine was
good year for the fool who points I'M
loaded revolvers at his aunt and other
folks. He managed to keel over about
twenty victims. and is real sorry" for 1t.
He wouldn't have done it for nothing.
you know.
During the dead year eleven paragraph
crs got off Jokes ON the mothcr-in-law,
and then softly slipped into their last
resting place beneath the willows. 1t is
well. Nobody has missed them.
The number of orators who i'll 1873 be-
gan their speeches with ''Fellow-citizens
the number in 1879 was only eighty-four
Let us be thankful for small favors and
hive hopes Of the future.
The kerosene can showeda decided fall
ing off i'll activity. Only seventeen fe-
males hurried up the fire.
OF the 1j2 householders who borrowed
shot-guns and took dead aim at that ill
formal eat, three hit the cat and the re
mninder knocked over small boys and
other live stock, and arc now wondering
how ON earth they could possibly have
done it.
Eighteen hundred and seventy was
good year for deaf persons to 90 visit
ing Thirty-four of them took the rail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

Recent letters from Paris, in regard to tn,
health of Mr. John p. Howard, from hi.
physician, report him as steadily improving
and as having passed the point of immediate
danger from his late attack
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

The German Government offered II reward for
the discovery of cure for Brights Disease, which
had hai'ed the skill moi only of the German doc
tors. hut of doctors the world over. The cure is
found lis name Is Warmers Safe kidney and Liver
Cure. AMI II. H. Warner \ Go. claim the reward
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

ST. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET, Feb. 10
There was a very slim attendance, the re-
ceipts were light and market ruled down.
Winter-male butter sold at IS to 20 cents
per pound with some extra lots at 90 cents
fall ends 81 cents per pound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

Nh. HARPER, the veteran stage-driver.
cane over on the ice from Port Kent, We'd
resday He reports the ice as being at least
seven inches thick the entire distance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

RAILROAD SrocEs-Nermont and Canada
Railroad stock is selling in Boston at 81 /;
Rutland, 0: preferred, IS: Ogdensburg and
Lake Ghamplain, 80; Connecticut and Pas
sumpsic, 51
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

THERE is TO be 4 trot on the ice at St Al.
bans Bay next Saturday, between Star
Ethan" Island Boy" and Village Boy,
for a sweepstakes purse of $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

THE following is the calendar of the len
ten season: February 9th, St Matthias
Tuesday. March %, Thursday before
Easter and Annunciation of B. V. NJ; 81 -,
the holy week; Good Friday; q, Easter
even; 2Sth, Easter day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

CATiRRH is a poisonous infection of the mn'uS
OF the membrane, just ~ smallpox - virus OF
the blood. Catarrhal virus can be only rrarhch anu
eNterminated hy antidotal, lnOculative elements,
that are absorbed hy the purulent mucous. DIR.
WEI De MEYERS CiTiERH CURE is unquestIenahly
the most important medical discovery since vac
cinaiIon. II never fails. supplied by druggists,
or delivered by u. u. DEWEY CO., Agents. ii
Dry ST. Y. Y. :or si5n a package. Pamphlets
with full explanations mailed free.
Feb ,winl-2rn-3p
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

VESNoR is out with another weather chart.
lie says ''the second cold period in February
will reach us on the 22d, ed, a4th and a5th.
This, ii is probable, will be extremely cold
along the valley of the St. Lawrence and Otta-
wa rivers, northern United States and TO the
westward February will certainly end cold.
The second heavy snow storm of the month
should come on us about the 18th, and this
bids fair TO be heavy, with drifts and fairly
cold weather"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

The statue by Sabastano Albano of Florence,
owned by Colonel Cannon, is attracting no
little attention at TiiTuny's, in New York
1t is called ''inc Capuve, anu iepI.s~-.' =.
Young girl bound with cords about the wrists,
which she is making great effort to free her
self from The expression Of misery and
anger in the captive's face is admirably eX'
pressed As for the pose of statue, one can
not think how it could he bettercd. While
all the muscles are in state of tension, the
lines are still kept graceful and harmonious,
and the statue stands naturally and lrmly
on its feet-which feet, by the way, seemed
a trifle large and flat for figure 50 delicalely
| formed in other respects. Albano Is reckon
/ ed as one of the rising men OF the best schoo
of Florentine sculptors. One OF his early
statues, that attracted considerable attention
and helped to lay the foundation OF his fame
was called The Genius Of Michael Angelo.
1t represented boy, with n face almost di
vine in beauty and wisdom. who stood II
rant study before a half-chiseled head OF SOM
patriarch or prophet 1--WE believe 1t wa
Moses. The face was Of one inspired, and
while it had all the beauty of childhood, 1t 81
recalled the face of Michael Angelo IN ex
preston that the subject of the statue Oh,
not need the enthusiastic description whlc'
Albano was fond of giving to his visitors
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

TIE rush of trade is 50 great that the
trains on the trunk lines from the West to the
East are run at an average of only fifteen
minutes apart, day and night
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

THE cold snap of Tuesday extended
throughout the State AT Milton the Their
mometer marked IS degrees below zero; at
Bellows Falls Is; at Brattleboro Is, and at
White River Junction 90.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

SPECIAL CRY MEETING.-A special city
meeting will be held on Thursday Of
next week, February 10Th, for the purpose
of legalizing proposed refunding at five per
cent of the city's 100000 six per cent
bonds issued in aid of the Burlington and
Lamoille Railroad. The bonds can, of
course, be easily refunded at five per cent,
the credit of our city is now so good, and
81 600 on the interest charge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

AT last accounts, Gus kindt, the burglar,
was in the hospital at Sing Sing, and it was
not certain whether the wounds received in
his fight with Detective Jackson would re-
suit fatally or not. The ball which entered
his mouth had not been found
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

\ New YORKER, who seems I'd have been
there, says that to really enjoy sleigh ride
requires healthy circulation, a consci ence
void of offence. and-and somebody along
.iln
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

RICHMOND. 4 One day last week three
tramps cauc through here and asked help
from Overscer Town. lie provided enter
tainmcnt over night for them, and then asked
them to work 10 pay for their keeping.
They were moi the kind of gentlemen that
worked, and went east. Mr.. Town sent
Sheriff Ferguson after them and he brought
! them back to Richmond, where they were
tried before Justice Salmon Green, and sent
to the State work house for 30 days They
were the same tranps that jumped from the
| cars at Newhavcn. One of them has been
there before, under another name. lie was
recognized by the Superintendent OF III,
| House Of Correction MS one Of their inmates
! for five months.
Z About $50 was realized by the ladies al
/ the lecture of Mr. Ware.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

Tue legal vOIcfs 0I IhllIcnIcn COUNTY, WIN arc m
favor nf The state ProhbIiorv Law, notified f.
send delegates tu meet IN Convention. To br held M
the TuOIh- of the Dung Mems Christian Association
IN liowa3d Opera House Block, IN The city ul
Burlington, al II O'clock m, on "Wednesday, The
18th day of February, INsU, To nominate candidate
tor County COMMISSIONER, Tor the year ensuing
and 10 transact any other business that may prop
erly come before said convention. The towns AZ,
entitled to delegates as follows:
Bolton, ); Burlington, LIST Ward. 3. n Ward
Srd Ward, ;; an Ward, s; 9Th Ward. :; Charlotte
I; Colchester. II ; Essex, 8 iIlnrshurgh 3; Hunt
ingion, !; jericho. 5; Milton, Richmond.
Shelhurn, 1 So. Burlington, ,; st George, l 4; Tn
derhiil, - WestIord, s; Willi-iom, :.
Ia, W. SANLls.l ,,uut,
&. I. tuERIEH, ,,,,,,,i,,o.,
AISEy SroSr, 'o"''''''e''
Feb. lU-tu thT ,satSw1t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCH
MARKET.


For the week ending Tuesday, Feb TO- l>S3
AI0UST or LIVE STOCK At Market
cattle. Sheep and Lambs. Swine
Tins week. 81 2a>S 1878
Last week. 253 1864 o5,,
Prices of Market Beef-A few choice, Z. 5O,.1 - :
extra ID '5, - irst quality a. - IA 30; second
quality - 90 IA so: third quality 81 "a a..
Prices IF store taitlc-WOrking Oxen, r pair
from sloo. l3O 100. Mich Cows and Calves from
$50 80. "a 80: FarrOw Cows $40 81. Yearlings s;
q II two years Old .l2 IA - three years old $50 "a
SIS.
Swine Western fat, live, 81 "a 51.cFn. North
ern dressed Hogs e., e r n.
Prices of Sheep and Lambs In lots. = So ;. /.
and ~ each extra = 80 or from "a "a G.. u
N: Lambs 80 tic = n.
Veal Calves la &C. 2 H..
Prices Of HIDES. 1alluw aud Standardization
Hides 50 81; Brighton TallOw td5t c q II, :
Country Hides =. SC = n: Country Tanow 81
+t.c N. Sheep PcltS. 81 5oa2 % each Cali skins
liza l2i.c L h.
HENAEKS
Caitir-Norilurn iruinI with the exception of the
Ruioni. were early at market. and We found very
decent trade. Price hell steady, far as we could
learn. on all grades. Some choice cattle noticed
Sheep and llmh-Wc lind the market very flrnl
and full prices Obtained. Many of the nocks were
sold between : aad g 5ih. Choice Lambs rang,
up 10 nc IN.
,,ntfT MA If ,.ttN LIT -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
NI.NEN NTVNFt
Feb. lU.-tu, ;hr, satSwli

LISGIBER, the botanical name tpr ginger, hl rs
sound, su 1g"lts H. use proper brVcrle" inI The
heats of sunni, NJ the rhl4 of winter. III 81
foHI's JAMAICA Gi''GER lis delicious aud InNigpi'
a'lns pro 'crties NAV he found In perfection.
Feb lived, saiSNlN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
RErl BL.lCAS.


CoLCHEsrER.-Th following are The
officers of the Colchester Lodge No. 81
|. o. ofG. r. for the ensuing quarter: W. C.
T.. \. S. Barton; W. V. r., Miss Emm,
Blakely; w. s, Irving l.. Thompson; W.
A. $. Miss Carrie A. Wolcott; W. +. S,
Eber ID. Coon w. f., Miss Azuba Cary
W. Chaplain, Rev. John Chase; W. NJ,
Luchen NJ. Mead W. d. NJ, Miss Morie
Gilmore; W. |. c.. Miss Addie Morse; W
o. G., Wesley Cary; W. X. ii. s., Mrs
Lizzie A. Langford; W. l.. II. S, Mrs
Sarah NJ. Huntress p. W. c. T.. John &
Langford; Choristcr, Irving l.. Thompson
Organist, Miss Carrie A. Wolcott.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
The Presidential Question in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Feb. 9th, 1Ss

BURLINGTON, feD. 9.n, lSSu
To the Editor Of the Free Press and Times
Wishing to ascertain for myself how much
there was 10 the Grant boom in Burlington,
and who were Its prime movers, made a
little tour, on my own hook, to look the mat
ter up. found several of our leading and
best Republicans opposed to Grants nomina-
ton; | say best Republicans, and by that |
mean those who are Republican all
the while. not found here to-day and
gone tomorrow. And while they all
unite in saying that they throw
their hats as high and hurrah as loud as any
one for Grant, for what he is and what he has
done. they do not want him for n Presiden-
tial candidate in 1880. | also examined
them in regard to your cldimed difference
between nominating him now for third
term and running him for a continuous third
term, and they all arrived at the same con-
clusion that it would be third term any
way, pat i'll any light you plcase,-a thing
not 10 be desired from their standpoint.
Then again. believe you have said in your
paper that ii was not the politicians or Office
holders who are running the campaign, but
the people; but find that in Burlington the
loudest-mouthed supporters Grant has got
ARE tltlitI OlilCt-lblltTS Ut prominent IlsiUip-
ulating politicians, and a good many of these
men held Office under him once and if he is
elected, hope to again. There is but one
contingency in my opinion where Grant
would he desirable. -and that would be
in case Of close vote and 4 Democratic
Senate and House taking advantage of Il
Republican precedent and throwing ont 4
State, or rather its electoral vote thereby
seating a Democratic President Then in
the event Of y revolution Grant would be
desirable. But as things are now, with peace
and quiet reignins every where, honestly
believe that Grant is the weakest candidate
named and great many Republicans agree
with me. think that with Hancock or
Bayard opposed to him as the Democratic
candidates, as things are now they would
have u comparative walk-over Do not
misunderstood me. Something may arise in Il
month that may, change the whole political
complexion of things, but as things are now,
Blaine, Sherman, Washburne or Garfield
would in my opinion be stronger candidates
than Grant
REPUBIICAS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13
Burlington and Vicinity.

Mn. r. J. CoFrEY has retired from the
management of the Bishop House, Mont
pelier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

CESrAuR LISIMESTs appear TO bc the worlds
great Pain-rellryIng agent for all fesh bone aud
muscle ailments Of of Man and Beast. Their I'M
mcnsc sale is because they always relieve and
never dsappulnt. Feb Nv -2rui-.h
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

If vour son has no bruins don't send
linn +, college. Yen cannot make a pal
NO.. , ant of ii shanty 10y putting II French
ronf on Whitehall Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

COLCHESTER CENTRE.-Rev. r. Mott, OF
Addison, will preach in the Baptist church,
next Sabbath, Feb. 18th, at the usual hour.
in exchange with Rev II. C. Robbins.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

The ST. ALBANs BANK TgouBLE.-Thc
difficulty in the affairs of the First National
bank of St. Adams is in fair way TO be
speedily settled the basis of settlement
being as follows: Messrs E. A. Sowles,
Burton and Foster purchase the stock held
by Messrs. Bowman, Seymour, Hoyt and
Adams (the price paid being 1900 and thus
get control of the situation. Mr.. Albert
Sowles is retained as cashier of the bank
under the new board. The taking of testi-
mony was adjourned, and the settlement will
no doubt be speedily consummated on the
foregoing basis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-13

OVER THE LAKE-The Irish Catholic
church in Keesevillc has contributed $50
for the suffering poor in Ireland.
Hon. A. Williams estimates the number
of men employed by the Iron Company OF
which he is president, at all points at about
/, 600. and their daily output is two hundred
tons of ore