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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02
Fighting with Wolves.
FArNEr's DESPERATE STRUGGLE.

During the present Winter, farmers living
in sparsely settled portions of Bradford
County, Penn, have suffered much loss by
the invasions of wolves Valentine White,
one of the oldest settlers of that County, re-
sides - few miles south of Clermont. He has
cleared n good-sized farm, around which
is dense forest, almost untouched by the
pioneers. Bears. deer and wolves are abun-
dant. and are seldom disturbed by hunters.
In the rear Of MIR. Whites house is huge
frame barn A few mornings ago White
went out to the barn to feed his stock. As
he reached the barn he heard an unusual
commotion inside. Thinking some of the
animals had broken loose, he did not open
the front door lest they should escape. but
squeezed himself through large aperture
left by broken board and saw in the mid
die of the barn floor a heifer which had torn
herself from the stanchon by main force,
and broken one horn in the act. Clingins to
her muzzle was large grey wolf, with its
teeth fastened in the animals nose with u
bulldog grip, while another was trying to
hamstring the poor creature.
The believing of the heifer, the snarlng
of the wolves, and the Tattlng of the loose
barn floor made a deafening racket, and
the human intruder was unnoiiced. The
COW shook the wolf like limp rag, and
pounded the sides of the stable with il, but
in vain, Old Whites anger at the attack on
his stock overmastered all feelings of pru-
dence, and. seizing pi,chfork, lie prepared
himself for an attack. No sooner did the
wolves perceive him, than, maddened by the
taste of blood, they turned from the heifer
and attacked him. As one of the infuriatcd
animals sprang toward the old man. he dealt
it a mighty blow with the fork, sending it
into @ corner. But the other animal caught
its teeth in the old mans right coat sleeve.
and in such close quarters that the weapon
was OF no avail. After kicking uselessly at
the animal he grasped lis throat with his
left hand and choked the wolf until it let 90.
Then seZing again the pitchfork. he dealt
well-directcd blow, and broke The leg of one
Of the animals, which then lodged through
the hole behind him, andimpcd off, bowling
dismally. The other wolf held its ground,
and whenever opportunity was offered
sprang at the old man, now and then iastcn-
ing its teeth into his arms. Though bleed
ing profusely, White continued the fight, and
finally, with Il well-directed thrust of the
pitchfork, sent the tines through the animals
heart. killing it almost instantly. The dead
wolf was of large size, gaunt with hunger,
ard with shaggy coat of Light gray.
Whites clothes were torn into shreds and
his face, neck, and breast were SCARED
deeply by the claws Of the animal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02

Is the social world (of London) perhaps
nothing has been much more talked about
than the scandals connected with the name
of Roman Catholic clergyman who was a
great power in the church, and who won for
it the richest of its modern prizes the Mar
quis of Butte. refer to Mgr. Capel, the
Mgr Catesby of ''Lothair." His house, and
and all that was in it, has been sold for the
benefit of his creditors, and well would il
have been for him if an endless series of
debts were the only discreditable incidents
in his strange and eventful career But
there are darker stains upon his character
far too dark TO admit of the ''hushing- up
process which all good Catholics earnestly
wished might be put in force for his benefit.
The Catholic Church, in England at any
rate, will know him no more, for the day is
past when pre- Reformation scandals can Lc
revived with impunity. l.. j. Jtnniags,
IN Neto York World
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02

TIE Philadelphia Ltdgfrsays, and Harpers
Weekly repeats the statement, that recent
birth of yong elephant, in tha, city, was
''the first known instance Of elephant breed
ing while in captivity in any country, and
the first on record in which the period OF
CESSATION has been accurately determined
That is not the fact. If the Lt}ger will turn
to the article Elephant" in the E,!inburg
Encyclopedia, 1t will find minute discrip-
tion of clephant-breedins in captivity in
India, observed and described by Mr.. John
Corse Scott, F. II. :, in 1874, with an ac-
curate statement of the period of gcstaiion,
and with measurements of the young elc
phant AT birth and at subsequent periods Of
his growth. The same article contains quo
tations, from two Roman historians who
mention cases Of the elephants breeding in
captivity; and ailusions TO other similar
cases. Such instances are quite rare; but
by no means hitherto unknown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02

"Yon gorgeously attircd dame Is the
Duchess of what !? asked Yankee spec
tntor at n royal reception at buckingham
Palace ''She hlsnt n Duchess hat all, -
said the gold stick in waiting, ''but ear
as 'ow she bc the wife Of han Hamcrican
plumber
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02

SENATOR EpMuNps's friends say he con-
templates expressing in some public manner
his unwllingncss 10 hc Il Presidential clndI-
date. or to bc considered one. MIR. Edmunis
states that the office of President IS one
which has NJ aluring attraction Tor him. and
he is disinclinrd to give any sanction Ia any
serious effort To secure his nomination
Washington DeSPath 10 ProJjd,Hce J"0H"l
Mr.. Edmunds's attitude in this matter is
already perfectly well understood by all and
we do not see how any public declaration
from him could make il any palmer. We
doubt if any such expression will he made
by him at present
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02

1t must now be evident 10 all thai Tic call OF sat.
conventions in Pennsylvania and New York PIE
maturely was speaking mildly, mistake
double mistake. indeed because II d!lniSheS ten
Grants chances for a nomination. AMI u. after a
struggle, he should be nominated. II rcntirr- his
election doubtful. The public mind. when M extra
session of Congress revealed revolutionary designs,
turned instinctively 10 Gen. Grant. II, when oa'
National Convention meets. similar apprehenSlOns
exist, Gen. Grants nomination VIII he Nindicdted
hy his electon.-and under such circumstances
only should his nomination be- urged or desired
Hence delegates to the National Convention should
be left free TO respond 10 tine public sentiment ~
they ind 1t when they assemble. IL Is not Inc man
so much as the cause that should he considered IN
the selection OF candidate for President Inc
party ought not To he demorallZed 10y eNcillng and
acrimonious conflicts about candidates The wei
fare of country requires the election OF Re
publican President. The duty of Republicans and
their delegates to the National Convention Is 10
reach nomination by methods and ma spirit that
will secure united, jealous and hearty support Of
their nominee. whether II he Grant Blaine. Sher-
man, Washburne, EdInunds, Fish, EvarI', Wiltom
Dot
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02

The cx- Empress Eugcnie, travelling in cOq,
as the Countess PcireiUtd, accompanied bv Cob
Sir Henry Evelyn and Ladk Wood aud a small SUITE
has sailed for South Africa 10 visit The place where
her son was Killed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02
AGRICULTURAL.
APPLICATION OF MANURE.

In no department of farm operations
have greater mistakes been made than in
the value Of manure and the manner of
applying it. For many years it was the
universal custom to bury it as deeply as
possible but during the last few years the
folly of this course has become apparent.
A correspondent of the Country Gentle
man says:
1t is through a slow process that farmers
are led to give up old time customs and
adopt better ones Those III the van of
| Improvement, experiment and enterprise
mnst keep constantly urging their views
and plans in order to win over tho slow
ones. 1t was through this Instrumental
ty that was induced to change my mind
in regard to the application of manure,
and also radically to change my mode Of
making and increasing the quantity.
Some twelve or thirteen years ago, some
writer induced ME to abandon the prac
tice of plowing manure under, and no one
thing has been of so much value to me in
farming, and 1 now cling to the new the
ory and practice it more strongly than L
did tine old. Some two years ago Twas in
strumental in organizing a farmers club
in this town, which has done good duty
ever since. For year or more l tried to
gain converts to my plan of making and
applying manure. Last fall the most ex
tensive farmer in our club gave in, and |
have one more TO aid ME when tho battle
comes up on the manure question. At
one of our recent club meetings, Il MEM
ber claimed very earnestly that the
strength of manure plowed under always
reaches the surface, and that the teaching
process is upward Such extreme igno-
rance can hardly he overcome by argu-
ment, as 1t is nearly impossible to induce
such men to experiment Mt all. In con-
versing lately with 4 neighboring farmer,
whose meadows are spotted from an irreg
ular catch of grass, | asked him to try
top dressing. He replied that he could
not afford TO waste his manure he must
have it all to pillow down for grain. He
said the manure might as well he dumped
into the brook as to put it on the surface.
/ asked him if he ever top-dressed any as
an experiment, and his answer was an
emphatic No am not fool.
Il write these things to show how per-
sistent We can be in wrong or right, and
that continuous repetition in writing arti-
cles on such subjects is absolutely neces-
sary." "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02
CAP AND BELLS.

Come out into The garden, love,
where the perfume Nils the air
III gather the falrest blossoms, love,
To deck your sunny hair"
oh no, dear George" she sadly slgne,
Il can't enjoy such blisses
Ma says must stay IN The house
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02

We have received review of the Protest
lately sent ont by th1 members Of the g,ne--
al Convention of Congregational ministers
and churches af Vcrmont.-hy Rev. Alfred
Stevens ID. d. of Westminster West"
printed in pamphlet form at the chronicle
office Dr. Stevens has been pastor of the
church at Westminster West for about forty
years-a longer time than any other Cunsre-
gational clergyman in Vermont. with
single exception, and has ions been held in
high respect and esteem in the denomination.
We judge that his mental powers are failing
to some extent under the weight of years.
In this Review" his views are Sd awk-
wardly and often biindly expressed. as to
make it often difficult to understand him;
and his division Of the last clause of Mr.
Brastow's clear and consistent amendment
into two distinct and possibly contradictory
provisos, seems to show that he Is ~ unable
to understand rs to usc the English Ian
guage. OF course there can bc no argument
with such dis2utant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-04-02

--Children, You Will soon lay me in the ground
Then you be cheerful, and drink some of this
wine: for have lived joyful life before God all
nv days" I.ife of Ernst Maurice Arndt. London,
1872. p. 3sJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-16
THE COTTON CROP.
Reports from Eight States.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct 16.-Tne Democrat to day
publishes reports from fifty-nine principal
Joints in louisiana Mississippi, Alabama.
Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee and
Florida, showing tie condition OF the cotton
crop up to and including the 18th. instant.
Louisiana-Reports have been received from i
points, II OF which are OF a more encouraging
atule, while four show continued bad whether
for picking. CaterpillarS have appeared in one
locality without doing much harm. Labor Is
scarce in four. An increase la Yield Is estimated
IN four; about the same as last year In two, aud
in the remainder an average or half
bale to the acre is expected isSippl-Of j.
reports received IL show fair weather and i'm
proved prospects over last reports. The weather
still further lowering the estimates. Labor Is
scarce ia two. A falling or In yield OF from 10
to 80 per cent is reported from the rainy sec
tionS. Alabama-Tcn reports have been re-
ceived. five OF which show rainy weather
and damage, reducing the estimates from
one-fcurth to one-third. The weather has
been fair In five and the prospects are
equal to last years. TeXa5-Eleven reports are
received which Indicate fair weather, better
Labor is scarce in two, but has generally i'm
proved Georg1a-Three reports have been re-
ceived, all OF an encouraging nature. The in
crease in the yield viii be considerable over last
year. FlOr1da-Two reports are received, one
showing an increase over last year OF one
third the other no change since
last week, when 1t was favorable. There
port is received, showing bad weather and dam
age to crop, which is picked slowly, with yield
OF one-half estimated. ArkansaS-One report is
received, according to which the weather is
rainy and very little picking has been done
The crop Is Is per cent less than last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-16
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
u. s. Bonds Higher-A EIuctuating
stock Market-lsOId from EurOpe.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-The Posts financial ar
ticle says: L. S. bonds to-day are I. higher for
AIS and 5s and unchanged for the Is. Railroad
bonds continue strong at an advance ranging
from 4 TO 2k per cent-the latter Decatur iu-
comes. The stock market opened az an ad-
vance OF lsalx over yesterdays closing. The
Northwestern preferred, which closed az 13S,
and reccded TO 13I, bring 1879 as we write.
After the opening, the general list declined
Ioa7s. This was followed by an ADVANCE OF
lazy per cent, leo by Canada Southern; and
then there was another decline or l al per
cent-tLe latter Erie preferred, Lake Shore and
Canada Southern: which brings the market UP
to 1850 O'Clock. Since that time there has been
an advance of ); al s., led by Lake Shore, which
is selling at ll4k. The special features are the
Wander bit stocks and Erie In this connection,
William u. Vanderbilt arrived from Europe this
morning. IL is an open secret that for sew
eTal weeks before sailing, when prices were
TO IS per cent below present .igures. he was
a large buyer ol bis own stocks and this Is usual
on the figures, showing the business OF the sew
eTal companies In which he is respectively In
teTested. Money oD call continues In abundant
supply at 2a3 per cent; 3a4 per cent on time and
4a5 per cent on prime mercantile paper The
steamer Britannia from Europe brought in ad-
dition to Mr.. Vanderbilts s244, $50 gold coin.
The receipts OF foreign gold this week are
smaller than late. Unless, however. common
report errs there is a large amount afoat on the
way here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-16
CRIME IN TI1XAs,

GALVESTON, Oct. 16.-A special dispatch to
the Netcs from Dallas says: Tony Jones. OF
Denton county, after dfsposing OF his cotton,
down and robbed The police had gone In pur-
suit OF the robbers, and returning Unsuccessful
Jones disappeared from the city, having heffec-
tually searched for the missing parties
Cow Wardly Murder Of q US. soldier.
A horrible murder was perfected on the green
In front OF the theater last night. James Kin
ney, OF Company B, 10th Us. infantry. had a
difficulty with James Horap, and Horan wa,
elected Kinney, with his friends, stepped Ia
the bar, when Horan struck Kinney from b.
hind with billet OF wood, crushing his skull.
Horan escaped, and Kinney died to day.
A Negro Robbed and Murdered.
A special dispatch to the Netcs dated 0ranrr-,
Texas, says: The body OF a murdered negro wa
found near the track of the Texas & New Or
leans railroad. He had been robbed and the
oooy was evidently put In a position TO convey
an impression that the man had been killed b;
a train
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-16
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.
The General Convention on PO.
lygaRsys

NEW YORK, Oct 16.-In the house of deputies
OF the Protestant Episcopal general convention
to-day the committee on the state OF church
presented the following preamble aud reSolu-
lion, which were recommended for adoption and
ordered placed on the calendar: Whereas, the
work Of tie church OF Christ aud the best inter-
ests of Christian civilization are seriously i'm
peded In one Of the territories OF the United
States by the existence OF poIygamy, rec lg-
nized by large proportion or the community
as a religious institution; and, whereas, po-
but is also forbidden, under severe pen
alities, in the territories OF the United
States by an act OF Congress. which
has been declared constitutional by the supreme
court Of the United States: therefore be iE IT.
solved, the house OF bishops concurr1ng, that
while there are peculiar difficulties 1n the exc
cut1on Of this law. owing TO religious fanaticism
doubtless often times sincere, by which the In
stitution OF polygamy Is upheld. and especially
to the fact that the interests OF many innocent
persons are unhappily involved, it Is still the
duty OF every christian and citizen OF this re
public to use his influence to aid the United
States government 10 bringing about as speedily
as posSlble merciful but firm enforcement OF the
law in regard TO polygamy or bigany In the
territories OF the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-16
Political Notes.

Mr.. w. A. Mcdonald, Independent candidate
for Congress in the 1st Georgia district, has
Withdrawn, thus tnsuring the election OF the
regular democrat.
A New York evening paper says that United
States Supervisor Of Elections John /. Daven-
port now proposes to accept all 1865 papers that
may be surrendered to him, and give in return
therefor first papers. With the first papers In
his possession, the holder can Immediately take
out his second papers, and thus be relieved
from all further trouble In relation to the ques-
uon OF citizenship.
An excursion party, filing thirteen cars,
went to Mentor. Olio, vest erday, under the
auspices OF the Cleveland Republican Business
Mems club, TO congratulate Gen. Garfield on the
result OF the october elections. George Fl. Ely,
president of the club, made a speech, to whi;h
Gen. Garfield responded, taking the ground that
the business interests Of tie country required
his election In November.
Colonel Forney thinks Hancock Will carry
Pennsylvania as the hero of Gettysburg, and
that he win be elected.
"Gath" says that the man who Is going about
hotels saying he predicted the exact result In
the west. has been arrested BY the police and
found 10 be the author OF Beautiful Snow"
The torch-light procession arranged for to-
night promises to be an imposing affair. Those
VINO have charge OF 1t want iJ to eclipse the
mammoth demonstration the democrats had
some weeks ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-16
SPORTS OE THE TURF.
Races at 'rnrNy,tn-

TORONTO ONT., Oct. 16.-Yesterday was th )
secoDd day Of the Woodbine park races. The
first event was the conclusion OF the unfinished
2:35 trot. Mr.. Otis (of Waterloo) Que City Boy,
first; Mr. Gilis (of st. CatherInes) Fulton, sec
ord; Mr.. M1tchell'S (of TorontO) Welland Girl
third. Best time, 2:32%.
The second race was for purse OF $50, three
minute class, best In in harness. Mr.. Reads,
(of Trenton) Bob r. won three straight heats
Mr.. Sulivan's (Of TorontO) Byron Colt, second
Messrs- Atwood & Co.'S (of Tor0ntO) Lillian,
third. Best time, 2:411i.
The third race was an open trot for purse OF
$3.50, mile heats, best In 5 in harness Mr..
Hodg1ns' (of Brantford) Little Billy, first; Mr.
Kennedy's (of TorontO) Russian Spy. second +;
formerly Hargor-third. Best time, 2:43h4.
The fourth race was for purse OF $50, all
ages, heavy weights, gentlemen riders, mile
and distance dash. Mr.. Smiths {Of Toronto)
Lady Darcy. first Mr.. Gates (of Toronto) Maui
NEE, second; Mr.. Forbes (of Woodstock)
Bailey, third. Time, 1;55H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-16
IsepIenis.aiug the Barrel.

ANOTHER ASSESSMENT UPON THE CBERKS-THB
SINEWS OF WAR FOR BIG FIGHT.
The republican congressional committee Is TO-
day sending out circular making an add
tional assessment Of per cent upon the salaIie
OF the employees Of the government. The Cir
cular reads as follows:
''SIR. The splendid achievements of the 18Th
Of October show what republicans can do when
their blood is up. This committee has yet muc,i
to do to meet the energy OF democratic deSpera-
tion and make our coming victory complete. 10
make assurance doubly sure, its hands shoulss
be Strengthened. 1t therefore appeals to you to
promptly contribute to it's funds an additional
one per cent OF your salary. 1t makes this ap-
peal to your patrtotism-to the patriotism of {.
republican who desires not alone the election
OF Garfield, but also that OF a working majority
In both houses OF COngress-in the full expecta
tion OF hearty and prompt response. You have
hitherto sustained 1t nobly. and assurances
doing. Remit as before, to Gen. Francis Daw.
son. treasurer, P. o. Lock Box 723, Washington
D. c."
The circular Is signed by Jay A. Hubbell,
chairman, and attested by Edward Mcpherson,
secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-16
THE EVENING STAR.
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR.

AMUsEMrNTs-lst page.
AUCTION SALEs-5tA page.
BALLS, PARIIEs, SC.-Sth page.
BoARDTS6-4th PAGE.
BUSINESS CHASCEs-4th page.
BOOKS, SC.-4th page.
BooTs AsD SBoEs-7th page.
CITY IrEMs-Sth page.
COAL AND WooD-Gth page.
DEATHs-5th page
Day GOODs-4th page.
EpCCATIoN-sth page.
FAMILY SUPPLIEs-1st page.
FoR RENT AND SALE-4th PAGE.
FoR SALE (Misce1aneousSith pare.
GEoRGETOwS ADvERTISEMEyTS-Sth page.
HOTELs4th page
HoUsEFURNIsHINGs-3th page.
LADIES GooDs-5th page,
LIST OF LETTgRs-2d page.
LOST AND FoUND-4th page.
MEDICAL. &S-6th page.
MIscFLLANEoUs-3d pare.
MONEY TO IOAN-4th page
PERsoSAL-4th page.
PRoYEssIoNAL.@th pare
PIANOS AND ORsANs-6th page.
RAILRoADs-fth page
RELIGIOUS NoTICEs-1st page
SPECIAL NoTICEs-lst page.
STEAMERS. &C.-6th page.
The TRADES-6th page.
UNDERTAKERs, &C.-5th page
WAETS-4th page.
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virginia Politics.

QUARREL BETWEEN THE DEMOCRATIC SECTIONS
AT FALLS CHURCH-THE HANCOCK AND ENG
LIsH CLUB BURSTS UP. AND NEW ONE Is OR-
CANNED ON FUNDER PRINCIPLES.
Correspondence of The Evening Sef.I
FALLS CHURCH, Va. Oct. 16, 1850.
The course of politics in the Hancock ami
English club here does not run smoothly. 1t
was rent as,lnder this week from It's numerous
"unpieasantnesses, }" according to common re-
port. Joseph Birch, esq.,, it is said, got up on
his ear" again. He interrupted speakers op-
posed to him. and " ould not be called to order.
The club died. On Thursday evening last q
new club was organized. Mr.. Birch, Joseph
Riley, Mr.. Throckmorton, Gate republican,
and some others were left out and alone The
new club compels every applicant for admission
70 agree In writing to support tne electoral
uckettof the funders. II Is said.
The echoes were awakened In our village last
evening with the cannon celebrating the repuo-
hcan Victories in Indiana and Ohio. LIS. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-16
The Chicago cutting Of railway passenge:

The Chicago cutting OF railway passenge:
fares to ST. Louis continues
MIS-. Martha Cooper, q widow, drowned her,
SELF in Warwick. r. l.. Thursday, TO avoid re-
moyal TO the poOr-house.
Thirteen Jesutts have been expelled from
the college at Toulouse by the police.
A gentleman dropped into Murphys saloon,
No g.. Exchange pla,e yesterday' n sna Ho,n 10 40
M faFe mans last cent for a cigar, would
you;n s.Certainly would, y remarked the pro-
prietor. "Well, here Il Is then passing over
over the cicar. but he says It win be q cold day
for the next man who tries the same dodge
Wal.street Netrs.