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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-06-18
How To MAKE Hay CAPS.

Procure common brown sheeting - inches
wide This Is torn into squares, the edges
are turned over a stout cord and sown down.
AT each corner loop, about 81. inches long
is made in the cord which hangs down. The
caps are thrown over the tops of the cocks.
which should be large and brought to q mar
row top; they may be or feet high and
feet wide at the bottom, and hold $50 to
800 pounds of hay If the sides are raked
down the cap will shed water at the top and
the whole will be safe from heavy or long
continued shower. The cloth may have q
coat of boiled linseed oil. made number
j. years ago, aud used them several years,
and some are now doing service as hay caps.
and some as a carriage sheet. The cloth
cost me 225 cents yard by the piece then
it is cheaper now. The best fastening is thin.
hickory pins or wire skewers These caps
ought to be part of every laying outfit
Cor. CottHtry Gentlemen,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-06-18
ron ALL FEMALE COMPLAINT

nothing equals DR. Pierces Favorite Prescrip-
ton. 1t is a most powerful restorative tonic,
also combining the most valuable nervine
properties, especially adapting it to the wants
of debiitated ladies suffering from weak back,
inward fever, congestion, Inflammation, or Ill
ceration, or from nervousness, OF neuralgia
pains Mr.. G. W. Seymour, druggist of
Canton, N. Y, writes DR. Pierce as follows ;
''Ihe demand for your Favorite Prescription
is wonderful, and one man stated to me that
his wife had not done a days work in five
months, when she commenced taking your
Favorite Prescription, took two bottles and is
now on the third bottle, and is able to do her
housework alone and milk fourteen cows twice
day" DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
sold by all dealers in medicines
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-06-18
Fancy Farming for Pleasure, Not for


Fancy farming IN the usual sense OF the
term, whether it applies to the enrichment Of
the land by costly uauures or to the i'm
proyement Of stock by higl-bred cattle, is
almost always thu sure road to financial dis
aster. Fancy farming" is only safe when
accompanied with Il fat purse and no care for
profits. At the same time it is true that
where man has plenty Of money. he may do
a great deal OF good 10y turning has attention
to agricultural pursuits. The improvement
Of farming methods is an entirely worthy OBJ
iect Of attention for IL man Of wealth He
can afford to make experiments which other
wise would not be made and his smaller and
less wealthy negLbors undoubtedly obtain
many valuable suggestions from his way of
doing things what he counts as his mistake
even serving them Us sign-p posts of danger.
The more wealth and the more intelligence
that can be turned toward the working of
land and the improvement Of stock, the bet
ter for the country. and it is a good sign that
this noble occupation-the most serene and
wholesome of all the thousand and one &C
tivities Of mans constantly engaging more
and more the attention Of our well-to. do citi-
zens -Netr York EreHjHq Post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-06-18
VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD.

Ess.5ss5Ssss5R 4 -lO trains Oh tins road vii
kssssissssssss.. - leave BBATTLEBOHOto Tor all
North at 1850 a. NJ,
5.i5 7. M, and 10 80 ,. N.
The 1O:3U j. m. train is express for Montreal lVs
White River Junction. Withsleepiur car attached.
The 10: 30a M. train be- mail train for Montpelier
St. Adams Rutland Burlington, Montreal, the ltf'
sumpsic road and the White Mountains.
The J:45 ,. N. train is mail train for White River
junction and Rutland.
TrausIeaye BELLOWS FALLS for the south con
Meeting with the Connecticut River line at Brattlebo-
TO- as follows: Montreal express train At $50 a. m.
mail aud accommodation, y rs M. mail anu accom-
mediation, :35 ..
The $50 d N. train arrives IN New Nort at Il 200
III. the p:l5 a. n. train At 40 J.. m; the 1888 D. m
train at 10 80.
Anthese traius make cloe come ctiou with Boston
Albany L. r. both east aud west OF Springfield.
20 J. MULLIGAN, Superintendent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-06-18

As i: the seourge of the drought in New
Jersey were not enough, it il reinforced by
the army worm, which is making fearful
havoc in the fields of grass and small grain
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-06-18
SALEM LEAD COMPANY.
SALEM, MASS.

Warranted PURE WHITE LRAD-Weu known
and BRST.
LEAD PIPE, of any size or thickness
LkAD TAPE, SIS in. wide, on reeds for Curtain
Sticks.
LEAD RIBBON, from 10 to inches wide, on
reels for Builders
AT lowest market price for goods Of equal quality
CT. THOMPSON u CO., Agents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-06-18
Railroads.
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD


TRAtNsIEAvF BRATTLEBoRO AS FOLLOWS
Going south.
A:2O a. nj. for south vernon, Springfield Miller ?
Pals. Titchburg, Boston, aud al stations On the
New London Northern railroad. sundayf, only
connects for Springfield. Monduys, starts IRON
Millers Pals leaving there at & 800 a nj.
1000 A. M. for Conn. River X. H., Millerf fans,
Fitchburg, Boston, HoOsac Tunnel &C.
4:25 J. m. steamboat train for New London and also
for Conn. River l.. r.
Going North.
Traiusarrivciu Bratteboro-
10 rs d. M. from New London and New York.
n 23 D. M. from Millers Falls HOotac Tunnel Bos-
ton, Fitchburg &C.
5:43 y. M. from Springfield, New YORK, sc.
1u:25 g. m. from Boston, Worcester. Huusac Tunnel,
and all stations on New London Northern road and
from Springfield New York, &C
G. ". BENTLEY, Gen. supt.
Nov London, Conu. May ID, 1850.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-06-18
Manhood How Lost, How Restored.

- Just published, new edition Of Dr.. Culver
Wells celebrated essay on the radical cure with
out mcdicinel Of spermatOrrhua or Seminal
Weakness, Involuntary Seminal Losses, IniFoteney,
Mental and Physical lncapacity lmpeainarrte 70 Mar
rage etc; also, Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits, in
dueed by sef-indulgenee or sexual extravaganza, &c
The celebrated author, in this admirable essay,
clearly demonstrates, from thirty years successful
practlce that the alarming consequences Of seabuse
may be radically cured without the dangerous use of
internal medicine OF the application Of the knife
pointing out mode Of cure at once simple, certain
and ehectual, by means OF which every sufferer no
matter what his condition may be, may cure himself
cheaply, privately and radically.
az This lecture should in the Aandr Of every
youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under seal, in plain envelope 10 any ad-
dress postpaid on receipt Of six cent? or two post
age stamps.
Address the publishers,
THE CuLVERWELL MEDICAL CO.,
Al Ann New York Post Once Boa 45s6
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18
State Politics.

There seems to be as little question in re-
gard to the head of the ticket, as is possible,
in advance Of the actual action of the State
convention. No name but that OF Colonel
Farnham is seriously talked of for Governor,
or is likely 10 be presented in the convention.
The State feels perfectly safe with MIR. Page
as State Treasurer; and the convention will
probably be disposed to let well enough
alone, and continue him another term In that
responsible office. The Lieutenant Govern
orshIp is as yet afoat. 1t is now reported
that Hon. Loyeland Munson of Manchester,
towards whom attention was turning per-
haps as strongly as to any one for that Office,
will not be candidate No better name for
the place, certainly, has thus far been men
toned than that of Gen. John L. Barstow OF
this county Gen. Barstow has every
qualification for the place. He is a sound
and square Republican. He is man OF
the highest character for integrity and
fidelity to every trust. A practical and ex-
tensive farmer, and thus representing the
most important material interest of our State,
he is also gentleman of high intelligence
and wide acquaintance with public affairs
His experience as State Senator, and his
capacity as presiding officer, fit him 10
take the chair of the Senate and to fill it
with dignity and ability. He is known and
respected throughout the State. We under
stand that his name will be presented to the
convention by the delegates of Chittenden
county. And while he is not seeking the
nomination, we submit to the Republicans of
Vermont whether they can do better than to
fill the seond place on the ticket with so
popular, respected and excellent name.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18

SENATOR EDMUNDs said 20 a reporter: 81
am very well pleased with the nomination.
Gen Garfield is an accomplished man in
various ways, and would make an excellent
President" why" said the reporter, did
you not seek the nomination yourself, Sena-
tori Il really did not care for it. have
been long enough in public life and long
enough in Washington TO know that the posi-
ton of President is not an cnviable one. 3"
but, Senator, there is the honor and glory"
'Ohl what is the honor and glory Where
Is the happiness that n man can call his own
beyond what the day gives him | am IA
philosopher in this regard, and | am really
happy that the lightning has not struck me
My people (meanng his wife aud danghters)
are as delighted as am myself that the nom
ination has escaped me" Your constitu-
"Yes, they were eager for il, and it would
be a pleasure to crafty them. hut they are
fully aware Of my feelings on This question,
and they are indulgcnt." What do you
think Of the combination that beat Grant ?"
well, | look upon il Just lot of men
playing game of one kind or another, or
boys playing checkers There is nothing
staked on the game, but there is an ambition
to win, and people will oftentimes struggle
very hard to accomplish an end that actually
brings them no tangible benefit" Then
F.. IL.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18

A SUFFICIENT reply 10 the Democratic
charge thst Gen. Garfield was corruptly con
cerned in the operations of the Credit Mobil
ier is found in the report of the Poland com
mittee which investigated the matter, and
which reported the resolution expelling
Oakes Ames and James Brooks from Con
gress-and this unanimously says he wa,
not The part Of the report which relates ID
Mr. Garfield and other Congressman is as
follows The committee do not find thai
either of the above named gentlemen, in con
tracing with Amcs, had any corrupt motive
or purpose or was aware that Mr. Ames had
any nor did either of them suppose that lie
WAS guilty of any improperly or even in
delicacy ia becoming a purchaser of this
stock The committee have
not been able 10 find that any Of these men,
bers of Congress have been affected in their
official action in consequence Of their interest
in Credit Mobilcr stock. The
committee find nothing in the conduct Of
either of these members in taking this stock
that calls for any recommendation by the
committee"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18

GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS regards the noml-
nation of General Garfield as a most excel
lent choice, and thinks there is no doubt that
he will be the next President Of the United
States. Mr. Curtis further says: General
Garfield, although 4 practical politician, has
always kept in view the better aims OF the
party TO which lie belongs. He will bring
out its entire strength al the polls. 81 do
not see that there is any man whom the
Democrats can name who can seriously COM
pete with Garfield. lie is a very sagaciols,
self-res,raining, high-minded public man,
and, so far as know, his record will bear
the closest inspection. No nomination could
have been made which would have more GER
tainly united the party Hell an able and
intelligent defender Of the soundest financial
policy, and there is nothing of the demagogue
about linn \ nomination so dignifed, ad-
nirable and satisfactory cannot fail TO unite
the party and be ratified by the country at
the polls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18

Two years ago Gen. Garfield while stump
ing New England, put himself on the follow
ing platform: The Republican party OF
this country has said, and it says to-day,
that, forgetting all the animOsities OF the war,
forgetting all the ficrceness and passion OF it,
it reaches out both its hands to the gallant
men who fought us, and offers all fellowship,
all comradeship, all feelings of brotherhood,
Oh this sole condition, and this condition We
will insist on forever: That in the war for
the Union We Were light, forever right and
that ia their war against the Union they were
wrong, forever wrong. We never made
terms, we neser viii make terms, with any
man who denies the everlasting righteous
ness of our cagsr That would be treason &c
the dead and iaiI~lic to the living; and Oh
that basis alone oar pacilicaiion is complete.
We ask that ii he realized, and we shall con
slider il fully realized when it is Just as safe
and Just as honorable for a good citizen Of
South Carolina 10 b. a Republican there as ii
is for a zoo cilil-n Of Massachusetts TO he
Democrat here"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18

TnE responsibility for the disappointing re-
suit to the friends of our able Senator should
be placed where il belongs, upon the social
ed Edmunds men from Massachusetts,, who,
after pledging themselves to stick by Yer
mont, suddenly broke away to the number
Of 10 in wild goose flight after John Sher-
man. Of course, this surprising perform
ance broke the integrity OF the Edmunds
column 81 completely that it ceased 10 be of
any further significance. Had Massachu-
setts stuck by Vermont the result might very
likely have been victory, for the men from
Wisconsin were tempted by this detection of
Massachusetts 10 withhold their votes Just
when they had expected 10 carry them over
to Edmunds. Massachusetts, AS usual of
late years, gained no laurcls at the conven-
ton. She left Edmunds Just when his most
suspicious hour Wac al hand.-Rutldnd
Herald.
The Massachusetts gentlemen went 10
Chicago profe.sedly equally opposed TO
both Grant and Blaine, and professedly cor
dial in their support Of Mr.. Edmunds That
these professions were wholly hypocri,ical,
We do not charge or believe. But the fact
exists that the course of the Massachusetts
delegation practically Knocked the Edmands
movement in the head, at the moment when
it was nearest 10 success; and it seems
difficult 10 explain this course, except upon
the theory that the Massachusetts men were
On much m,re onnosed In Gran, than IN
Blaine that they were willing to he used to
nreveni n transfer of the Gran, force IN Ed
muuds in order that the Blaine men might
be in posi,iop 10 claim that thew rather than
the former determined the final choice, This
is plainly the view taken by Mr. VIM. L.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18

The Vermonters presented at Chicago the
one candidate against whom there was alb
solutely no objection that did not amount
TO saying that his was too good name to
win with. Though the issue of the long con-
test was not exactly what they wanted, every
son of the Green Mountains has reason to be
proud of the reception everywhere given TO
the mention of Mr. Edmunds's name. The
Chicago correspondent of the New York
Tribune, writing in the interest of the crowd
least favorable TO Edmunds, told the simple
truth when he said: while the adhcrents
of either Blaine, Grant or Sherman seem to
be almost as diligent in assailing the charac-
ter of the other two as in praising that of
their own favorite, any mention of Yer
mont's favorite draws kindly expressions
from all"
The Chicago papers, of all stripes, treated
Mr.. Edmunds and his Vermont supporters
with the utmost respect. The Chicago Inter
Ocean spoke of the Vermont delegation as
"the men who bear the white banner Of Ed
munds'-in allusion to the absolute clean
ness Of their candidate. The Chicago Trio
une admitted the concealed strength of the
Edmunds movement. The Ishmaelite Times
expected the nomination Of Edmunds, and
had no fault to find with such a result. And
the independent Chicago Nens after say
ing that the friends of Gen. Grant were like
ly to be In a position to name the nominee,
added:
THE man they will name is a citizen who
has the respect and confidence not only of
his party, but of all parties and all classes
in the United States. He is man whose
private and public record is as pure as the
snow that caps the mountains Of his native
State. He is a man who would honor the
American people by becoming their Presi-
dent. His name is George +. Edlnunds of
Vermont"
There were even Democrats, including
men Of prominence, who said they would
vote for Edmunds if he should be nominated.
And all this was no triumph of any arts Of
popularity, but tribute TO character, extort-
ed by the ability, integrity and craftsmanship
of our Vermont Senator.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18
TREASURER.
= NJ
THE BoATRIDE.

The pressure on our space leaves us little
room to describe what was one of the pleas
ATTEST features of the rcunion-the boatridI
on the lake The members of the Society
and other guests made company of about
600, which was accommodated without
crowding on the spacious decks of the good
steamer Vermont. The route was northward
to the historic waters on which the naval en-
gagement of Plattsburgh was fought. Round
ingin front of Plattsburgh, the boat kept down
the West side of the lake to Willsborough
Bay and then back to making a
ride of about three hours. An elegant COLA
ton was served in the lower cabin, the tables
being kept loaded with choice cold meats,
game and every delicacy, to which ample
justice was done by the hungry crowd
The weather was perfection, air, sky
and water in its setting of wood
land. rocks and mountains being at their
best The ride was greatly enjoyed by the
guests, who gave unstinted praise to the
handsome proportions and elegant appoint
ments of the boat, and to the beauty of the
scenery.
Returning to the dock at $50, the Society
and guests were taken up to the hotels in
carriages, TO make ready for
THE BANQUET.
This was served in the City Hall, which
never before looked 50 well on such an &C.
casion. The elaborate decorations of the
Hall have been already described by us.
To them were added the adornments of the
tables, which were exceedingly elaborate and
tasteful Banks and beds of beautiful
flowers, at intervals on the tables, bore
the names of the important battles fought
by the Army of the Potomac These were
interspersed with military designs of forts,
caissons eagles, etc, in confectionery A
buttonhole bouquet lay at every plate. AT
the table on the platform sat the president OF
the society, flanked ON either hand by the
orator and poet of the day, Senator
Edmunds, Gov. Proctor, Generals Sheri-
dan, Miles, Slocum, Mcmahon and Mer-
rift. Mayor Hatch, Chaplain Brastow, Hon.
Henry Ballard. and the gentlemen of
the Governors staff. Six long tables, at
right angles with the platform, were filled
with soldiers and citizens to the number of
about 400. The tables groaned under load
of good things, in ample and appetizing
variety. Grace was said by Chaplain Bras
tow.
After full and substantial justice had been
done the substantials, Gen. Sickles raped the
tables 10 order and announced as the first
regular toast "The United States" Com
pare our country now, said Gen. Sickles,
with the beginning of our National existence.
Look over its history down to the war of
the rebellion. See the increasing power and
growing advancement of the United States
am now to call on gentleman of long ser
vice in the counsels of the Nation and Of
large experience in its affairs-Senator Ed
munds of Vermont. Loud and long-con-
tinued applause.
Senator Edmunds said: am to respond
to the toast "The United States To begin
with, it would be better if the good angels
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18

the following officers for the year ensuing;
PRESIDENT.
Gen Horatio G. Wright
vIcK-pRKsIDENTs.
First Corps-Gen. j. C. Robinson.
Second Corps-Gen. James b. Colt.
Third Corps-Col. W. A. Rafferty,.
Fifth Corps-Col ]. Stewart Lowry.
Sixth Coips-Oeu. James II WarncI.
Ninth Corps-Gen. McKibbin.
Twelfth Corps-Gen. VIM. Cogswell.
Cavalry Corps-Gen. VIM. Wells.
Signal Corps-Gen. Albert ]. Myer.
TREASURER.
Gen NJ T. Mcmahon.
RECORDING SECRETARY.
Col. C. King.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.
Gen. Geo. II. Sharpe.
On motion of Gen McMahon it was voted
that the treasurer be authorized to remit the
past dues of members in arrear of their an
nual fees, on payment of the dues of the cur
rent year.
The city of Hartford, Conn, was unani-
mously selected for the place of the next
meeting.
William Winter, Luther r. Marsh and
Joaquin Miller were elected honorary men,
bers of the society
Resolutions of respect TO the memory of
the late Gen. Ieintzleman were adopted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18

The body Of James Williams (colorcd) was
found in the woods near Lawrence Ind, SATURDAY,
mis- head crushed into shapeless mass. At hrs
cabin his wife WAS found lying on the moor unrof
srious and her skull crushed, but still alive Her
recovery Is doubtful. There Ia clue to the mur-
dster.