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Foreign Missions.

The seventy-fourth annual meeting OF the
American Board Of Commissioners for For
eign Missions was held in Detroit this week.
After the appointment OF committees on
nominations, arrangement and business, Rev.
DIR. E. X. Alden of Boston, home secretary
of the board, read the annual report Of that
department, giving general survey Of the
work OF collecting funds, administration, etc.
and also embodying the report of the pru-
dental committee touching the work OF their
deputation sent to investigate affairs in con-
nection with the missions In Turkey. This
was followed by the report of the foreign
secretary, Rev. DR.. N. g. Clark, giving a
comprehensive survey OF the work
done during the year In the var-
Gus fields occupied by this veteran
missionary organization in foreign lands.
A summary OF the results is highly
encouraging. The treasurer OF the board,
Langdon Ward of Boston, then presented his
annual report, showing the receipts during
the year to have been $500, 00G the amount
expended in carrying on the direct work OF
the missions, 1851, 245 !; the cost Of agencies,
S9007; cost of publications, $3O23 cost Of
administration, see 091; leaving a balance
| 10 the treasury at the close Of the year Of
$l22?. The appraised value OF tho securi-
ties pertaining to the Otis fund still remain
ing in hand is S3lS 406. The general per
manent fund amounts to S163,O47. The
permanent fund for the support Of the off.
GERS amounts to S59, Cos.
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AN ELECTRIC WAY.
Opening ofthe Trainway From Port.
rush to the Ginpt's Causeway.

The formal opening Of the Portrush Elec-
trio Railway, which took place on the Goth
ult., must be regarded rs an event of con-
siderable Importance, not only in the history
of ireland but in the progress of electrical in
dustry. The railway from Portrush to the
Giants Causeway is remarkable as being the
longest electric railway in the world. 1t is
over six miles long, and has cost Gas, 900.
which has been raised by company formed
in the country. The line, after passing
through the principal street of Portrush, fol-
lows the seaside road, footpath six fee.
broad being reserved for the railway. The
gauge is only three feet, and the gradients
are very steep-in places as much as one in
thirty.fyc-and in parts of its course the
curves are sharper than might have been
desirable had the route which it takes
been chosen by the engineers The force to
work it is generated by waterfall in the
River Bush, with an available head of "a
feet, the electric current being conveyed by
an underground cable to the end of the tram
way. The water power passing through tur-
bine waterwheels, which utilize the whole
force of the fall, is said to amount to 90 horse.
1t is obvious that for a light train of tram
cars there is enough and to spare. The
practicabiity of such n line is now settled
matter. The only question is whether it is
likely to pay as a commercial venture. Con-
sidering that the initial power costs nothing,
and that coal in Ireland is dear, there are
good hopes that line certain to be freely
used by the continuous stream Of tourists al
ways going between Portrush and Bushmlls,
ON their way to the Giants Causeway. will
satisfy the expectations of its projectors.
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The beef supply.


Notwithstanding the enormous advance
made in cattle raising during the past twenty
years or SO, the increased supply, even in
favorable seasons, has not been at all COM
mensurate with the increase in the demand
for beef. The ratio Of incrca C in cattle is
less than that in population, SO that even in
the change in dietetic habits the demand for
beef would tend to steadily outrun The
supply. But our appetites for beef increases
much more rapidly than our numbers
The marketmau makes his daily rounds
with fresh beef in hundreds of communities
where salt pork was eaten almost exclusively
twcntyhv years agoi AID generally
throughout the country beef has largely DIS
placed pork on the tables Of farmers, me-
chunics, and well-to.do PEOPLE. This is partly
because of the universal improvement in the
scale of popular living, due 10 genera pros
perity, hut more, perhaps, TO the iulinence
of an active school of would-bc rriorners
who have persistcnily decriei pork as an
article of food and created a widespread
and unreasonable prejudice against IL.
Leaving out OF consideration amy possible
increase in the demand for beet for cxporta-
lion, we may reasonably autcrn'c thai the
home demand for beef will continue to in-
crease Us fast, II not FASTER thau the iiupna-
ton does; and there can he 40 marked
decline from the present excessive prices
until the supply Of beef cattle IS Brought up
| 10 the level of the p pular requircmnets. 1t
| is not the prime cost ot beet cattle IN tie
| fields, o. their necessary cost in the SIAM
bles after being driven ar carried half across
the continent, tlnt chiefly I,tefmtu.s tue
price of tie meat to Tie consumer, lut lht
single Iacl that the supply is relatively ST
mcagre that cattle rasers can ask and IT ably
get prices which enable them u make 20, &c
aud even so per cent profit per annum on TIT
money invested,
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Congregational National Council.


The Congregational churches of this city
rejoice that they have been instrumental in
bringing the National council so near the
pastors of New England. They also rejoice
in being able to welcome to tlieir homes the
three or four hundred delegates appointed
by local conferences and State associations
throughout the country. They regret that
they are unable to entertain all who, though
not members, yet would like to attend the
sessions of the council. AS the coming ses-
sion of the National council October ~
will be the most important for
Congregationalism ever held, 1t will be
for the interest of. the churches to
have their pastors in attendance upon its
sessions. Tho committee of entertainment
will do all that they are able to make the
stay Of visitors to the National council pleas
ant in our city. The places formerly occupi-
ed by the New Hampshire Legislature are at
the disposal of the committee at reduced
ratcs-from one to two dollars per day.
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The Howe ScnIe Works.


lFrom the Rutland Herald OF Friday
The Howe scale company has been rcor-
ganized, John B. Page becoming president
In place of Colonel George A. Merrill. The
present directors are John b. Page, George
S. Sludwel, William W. Reynolds, George
A. Merrill, John Proul, Henry G. Gleason
and Edward d. Page. 4. ID. Page is clerk
of the company. John W. Cramton, Rock
wood Barrett and John A. Sheldon have
been constituted managers, who will carry
on the business of the company for the pres
ent. The managers yesterday took posses
sion of the works and placed w. II. Page in
immediate charge, under then, Of the maui
features md Sales. John A. Sheldon will
act MS treasurer The managers are backed
by combination of our leading business
men, who give the company sufficient iinan-
cial strength to ensure its continued prosper
ily. The pay rolls will at once he provided
for and the business OF the company will be
carried on as heretofore.
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2;l0.
PAGES a Mile In the Fastest
Time ON Record.

CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-The great event at the
driving park to-day was the beating all
previous trotting and pacing records by the
young PAGER Johnston, driven by Peter V.
Johnston. The horse got warming up in
2:22i and on the second trial paced without
break or skip in exactly 2;10.
Johnston's feat evoked the widest cnthu
slasm. He covered the first quarter in 32..,
passed the half liz 1:03t and the three.quar-
tiers in 1886. The driver then touched the
animal with the whip, when he showed an
accelerated and straining movement. He
maintained it with remarkable steadincss and
passed under the wire with Tremendous
swing but moving evenly as a locomotive.
HUrsemen claimed for him 2:09l, which was
the time one judge credited him with, but the
even figures were scored against him TO make
sure
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-12

selves" remarked The tramp, as he reached
In at the pantry window and distracted pic
and handful of doughnu,s.
A current writer thinks that poe,cal
composition is one Of the lost arts. A good
many people think they have found it, any
way.
A man who started steam laundry a,
Corpus Christi, Texas, found The COMPETE
ton Of Mexican women toj much FIR him.
Always so; when woman m,bes up her
mind to do a thing, even s'cam has to take
back seat
Emerson said, There is nlwals room iur
man OF force" He had probably met
Sullivan in crowd - TIE JUdge
A scients, says that in the moon # hickory
nut falling from bough would crash through
man like mimic ball. That settles H.
We shall never go to the moon to gather
hickory nuts.-Noi rist0en Herdid
A sixteen car.old damse 10 Newcomers
town, Ohio, died Yesterday from eating ice
cream aud oysters. If this sort of thing
goes on there is every chance that SOME OF
our young men will be able to put by little
cash. -IHts5urg Telegraph
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PROBATE COURT DIsTRICT OF
CHITTENDEN.
Business for the two Weeks Ending Oct
2,lSS3.

Daniel B. Thompson's estate, appointment
of administrator, commissioners, and ap-
praisers Henry Whitney's estate, Aliens ap-
peal from decree of court; l.. b. Englesby's
estate, settlement Of trustees account; VIM.
H.Englesbys estate, settlement of GUARDIANS
account John l.. Rockwood's estate, proof
Of will, letters OF trustees and APP
pointment OF appraisers; Warrington Kclley's
estate, appointment Of administrator, COM
missioners and appraisers Orville II. Hall
ct al, appointment OF guardian: Bertha
Mead ct al, appointment of guardian; Will
liam Ready's estate, proof of will, letters
testamentary, appointment Of commissioners
and appraisers: James Ready ct al, APP
pontment of guardian Synon Cnnningh
estate, license TO sell real estate; Elijah
Lakes estate, proof of WILL letters tesla.
mentary, appointment of commissioners and
appraisers Bryan Lavalles estate, settle
IN ent Of administrators account,
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Elaborate preparations are being made for
the officers reunion, which will be held in
Rutland, October 18th. The committee hav-
ing the arrangements in hand IS "a sufficient
guarantee of the success of the meeting.
Officers wives are especially urged to be
present. The address will be delivered by
Col. IIolbrook of New York. A bauque,
will be served by Landlord Carpenter of the
Bardwell, in Baxter music hall in the even.
ing, The Rutland cornct band has been en-
gagged to furnish music for the occasion. The
committee will spare no pains to make this
an occasion long to be remembered.
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Tho Rounion at BristOl-TwO hundred
and nifty old Vets In Line.

The weather Friday morsng was all that
could be desired for the Addison county vet
GRAMS reunion Of Bristol. At an early hour,
men wearing the G. A. Il. badges, began TO
arrive and by o'clock two hundred could be
counted. At 10 o'clock the Lincoln Cornet
band made its appearance on the street, and
shortly after Comstock Post formed in line
and headed by the band, marched to brakes
hill where they met Garfield Post of Lincoln,
and escorted them into the village, where
they were welcomed by the committee. The
members from the Weybridge and VergenDcs
Posts, together with the Lincoln and Bristol
Posts marched to Post Comstock's hall and
formed the Addison County Association Of
the G. A. r., with the following officers
George w. Sneden, Weybridge, command
or.
@. p. Phalen, Bristol, S. V. G.
Zira Elliot, Lincoln, j. V. g.
q. T. S. Pierce, Vergennes, Adg't.
The county association being completed,
the procession was reformed, (Which was
larger than when they entered the hall, fifty
strong having arrived while the business
Camp Casey. The camp derives its name
from Mr.. Thomas Casey, who kindly gave
the boys the use of the land and also gave
them large pile OF wood.
At o'clock dress parade took place
which was witnessed by large crowd Of
people.
At Z o'clock the Lincoln cornet band gave
very pleasant and entertaining concert,
which was listened to by an immense thrOng
The boys are IN high spirits and everything
is moving along like clock-work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-12

Senator Edmunds spoke few brief words
in the Episcopal convention at Philadelphia
which may have significance that thousands
will regret. No doubt he sincerely
prefers the congenial duties of United States
Senator to the uncongenial duties OF the
chief magistracy but the Republican party
and the people may make demand upon
him which he would not be at liberty to disre-
gard.
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Time 20 Stop II,

It's too had, Sir or Madame, but don't get fright
ened. Your hair Is falling r.r-lhats certain. A
glance In the mirror, or an investigating commit
lee OF fingers tell the dismal story. We won't
discuss TIE possible cause. 1t ls enough that
Parker's Hair Balsnm used now will prevent fur
thor destruction. Is your hair somewhat gray,
TOO, and crisp Alas, yes. The Balsam VIII give
back ,e original s; eOGT s9itness aud Clos NO.
ing. wed&w
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Of time to endeavor to mpannel Jury TO
try the case a. this term.
Mr.. Hall suggested that the came difficulty
would be found to exist at the next or any
subsequent term.
The court SAID that might ncccssi,n,o a
change OF venue, aud II such course was
desired 1t might be brought up before the
term OF court closes.
SO the matter ia disposed Of for the pres
ent term.
st. Adams Financial Matters.
FORBES In the Boston Journall
Nearly two months have elapsed ,incc the
failure Of Bradley Barlow and the suspension
of the Vermont National Bank and the 81.
Albans Trust Company. To characterize
the eight weeks that have passed as a season
OF anxiety and suspense to depositors in these
collapsed institutions, but mildly cx-
presses the feelings Of the major portion OF
the creditors during the interim. The various
official and semi official statements that have
been issued by the receivers and OTHER in
terested parties, from time TO time, have
failed to reassure the depostors regarding
Company. Recent events have not been OF
a character to better the outlook for deposit
tors in either institution. The transfers Of
real estate and other property by bradley
Barlow and Lawrence Drainerd for the bcne-
fit Of the bank and Trust Company, OF which
they were the respective presidents, will be
invadated in the event OF their being
adjudged insolvent debtors. Bradley Barlow
states that he will not contest the insolvency
petition of the Barton National Bank of
Orleans county, and he will doubtless be de-
clarcd insolvent. The Barton Bank claims
to he creditor of Mr. Barlow to the amount
of S11, 900, and il is set forth in the petition
that Barlow has made transfers of property
to creditors to the amount of $500, 600, and
these preferences the petitioner asks to have
set aside. The assignment OF real estate in
st. AlbaBs, which Mr.. Barlow made TO the
Vermont National Bank at the time OF his
failure, will consequently be null and VOID.
The only substantial assets, therefore, which
receiver uepdee Of the Vermont National
the NJ. S. and d. railroad. In order to real
ize sufficient funds to pay the claims of
depositors in full (S330, 000), he should dis
pose OF the bonds at G7 cents on the dollar.
The Canadian Pacific syndicate have made
an offer of some 90 cents on the dollar, and
Receiver Hendee is at present in Montreal
endeavorng to negotiate sale OF the bonds
at an advanced figure. IL he succeeds the
prospects of depositors in the Vermont
National are excellent for dividend OF 100
cents on the dollar. MIR. Barlow has moth
Ing 10 hope for IN any contingency likely to
arise. He appears to be involved beyond
redemption, and can probably save nothing
from the wreck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-12

The Young Mems Christian association
will hold their State convention in Rutland,
the 10Th, Goth and 2lst Of the present month,
From 100 to 100 delegates Of associations
and churches are expected to attend The
sessions of the convention will be morning.
aft moon and evening, and are open 10 the
public
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-12
A New Departure,

One good result Of the hard times few years ago
was the bringing into life an article in proprietary
medicine, which gave TO every purchaser a fun
equivalent for his money. The rlle OF this class Of
medicines Is from 10 10 90 doses foi 81, the best
only reaching 40. Messrs Hood Co.. took new
departure and Ia the article so well and avOra-
Oily known as lloods Sarsapirilla they gave the
ptecedented quantity Of 100 doses for O.. These
facts commend this remedy TO the consideration Of
the sick, also the well, for they are liable he sick
Oct. 10 d&wlt
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Cavalry Reunion,

Tho annual reunion of the First Vermont
Cavalry Regiment is expected to be held at
Rutland the 18th inst. This reunion comes,
as usual, the day preceding that o! the Yer
mont officers reunion.
Col. w. L. Greeneaf will deliver the al
Ireaa
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CONSUL SEYMOUR ALIVE AND
WELL.
No Basis for che Report or His Assns
SinatlOu,

WASHINGTON, D. G., Oct. s.-A despatch
was received at the department OF State to-
day from Consul General Denny saying that
quiet prevails in Canton and there is no truth
in the reported assassination OF United States
Consul Seymour, who is alive and well. This
despatch was IN reply to the one sent by the
acting secretary of State yesterday morning,
asking for Information on the subject.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-12

New York, Oct John Maxwell of
Millersburg, Ohio, was arrested to-day for
having in his possession a number of finely
executed photographs of United States notes
for which he was endeavoring to have plates
engraved. In his room was uunhisnru
letter to his wife saying he had contracted
for part OF the work which would cost $1,000.
He said he would send her some of the goods
and gave her instructions how to get rid Of
them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-12

Michael lIeffrin of Winooski, employed
on the gravel train at Charlestown, n. H.,
was run over by a train Saturday afternoon
and both legs cut off below the knee. He
had been on spree for a few days and was
walking on the track and stepped in front of
a train coming up behind him. His chances
for recovery are very slight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-12

BosToN, Oct. "a large and enthusiastic
meeting Of Independent Democrats aud 9TH
ers opposed to the reelection of Butler was
held tonight. A resolution declaring Butler
dangerous demagogue and recommending
all true Democrats and Independents to vote
against him was adopted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-12

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
OF Spirits aud General Debiilfy, Ia their various
Ague and other Intermittent Fevers, the "ferrO-
PhOsphOratcd Elixir OF Cnlisaya," made
by Caswell, Hazard h Co., New York. and sold by
all druggists, is the best tonic; and for patients re-
covering from Fever or other sickness 1t has no
e0ual.-NoyI,tul
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-12

Said Ike to Mrs. Darlington,
NOW can you tell me right
A certain soldiers name-'tls one
Who wins In every fight?'
..Of course, It's CELERY COMPosuD, Ike,r
The knowing Dame replies.
lie whips Old General Debility like
Like-si1ty when he tries"
Oct, l5,wlw.
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The thirty third annual meeting of the
Vermont Homeopathic Medical society will
be held 10 Montpelier Oct. II and 10.
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CATARRH OF THE BLADDER


SINGING irritation, Inflammation. al. Kidney and
Urinary Complaints. cured by "Buchu-paiba' 81.
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HOODS
SARSAPARILLA

Has "Qcclueu' Chains upou tiie puphS' 1hiS
Is positively proven by the immense good 1t
has done to those who have been cured OF
diseases from which they, have suffered IN
cd testimonials, every one OF Which Is a pos
Tive fact.
CHELSEA, VT, Feb. 81, 1870.
MFssRs. C. ]. Hoop q Co, Lowell, Mass:
The 9Th day of last June was taken sick
with swelling on my right foot, and with an
awful pain. The swelling went az ov i, Ms i,
flculty see eut Of my eyes, and ! broke out
over the whole surface of my body; my right
foot up TO my knee was one raw, itching
mass and my ankle and foot so lame and
sore could not step on y, and It would run
so as to wet bandage through IN an hour.
In this condition Mr.. W. L. Hood tot the hrm
Of A; Il; Hood son, drnggis,s' 9i lhls !own,
IA, and told me 10 take II. did so, and by
ihe time had taken one bottle found that
II was doing me good i have since taken
tive bottles more. After llau ,ahrm u!IeJ
have been growing better every day, 50
that to-day ! can walk without going lame,
1 have no soreness in my ankle and y mas
healed all up and does no. run II a write
this to let you know that think \ deserves
the confidence of the public, especially those
who are troubled, with humors.
JOSIAH PlTklN.
P.S Every person That saw me salu tlat
never would get over my lameness withont
having a running sore on my ankle; put
thank God have. J'F'
Mother Sarsaparilla hassuch sharpening
effect upon the appetite. No other prepa'
ration tones and strengthens the digestive
organs like HOOPS SARsArARILLA.
Price one dollar, or six bottles for Ave dol
lars. Prepared only by G. l, HOOD g. Co..
Ap0thecslies, Lowell, Mass,
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FLIES AND BUGS,

Flies. reaches, ants, bedbugs, rats, mice gop ers
chipmuuks, cleared out by though on Rats l5c
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The Indictment. against Mr. nrainerd

The first case OF State VS.. Lawrence
Brainerd was called up at 2 o'clock Mon.
day by States Attorney A. A. Hall, with
whom was Hon. L. II. Hard. 1t was stated
by Mr.. Brainerd's counsel that pleas had
been filed by the respondent when these
were handed to the States attorneys for
their examination they retired a few mo-
ments for consultation when they returned
into court States Attorney Hall said 10 sub
stance that the plea set forth that there were
only II jurors, one of the grand jury being
sick at the time of the consideration OF the
cases by that body, and that several OF said
grand Jurors were depositors in the Trust
company but TO obyiate that excuse on the
respondents part he would mol pros the in
dictment and herewith file an information
setting forth the same facts as the indict
ment. A discussion then followed upon thu
action taken by the States attorney, and II
giving decision the court said in substance
that the respondent should have proper TIM
in which TO prepare for trial on the informa
ton just filed that there was such stron.
public feeling against Mr.. Braincrd that i
might take from now until the Genera
Term, October ed, to get jury qualified I,
try the case, that it would be an idle vast