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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22

The just-issued second volume of the Reg
lister of the Vermont Merino Sheep-breed-
ers association is stately octave of 4GS
pages, every one of them of interest and
value to sheep-breeders. The book has por-
traits of five of the leading original importers
and breeders OF Merino shcep-Wiliam
Jarvis, David Humphreys, Edwin Ham
mond, Charles Rich aud Tyler Stickney
and is further illustrated by seventy Elales
representing notable sheep. The literary
contents of the volume includes biographies Of
the gentlemen named above papers upon
the introduction of Merino sheep into the
United States, the early ilocks of Connect
cut, the improvement of Merino sheep
all from the urtir'ng pen of the Secre-
tary of the association, Albert Chap
man, ESQ.,, of Middlcbury, on whose
perseverance, industry, and thorough knowl-
edge of all subjects connected with the Me
rino sheep industry the book reflects the
highest credit. The bulk of the volume is
occupied with the register, which fills 25l
pages and following this is list of changes
in pedigree, list of stock rams, and othel
matters of interest to Merino breeders
Careful indexes of ilocks and of stock rams
and general index, close the volume.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22
DRAMATIC NOTES.

Edwin Rooih Inns rcrolvod MANI oprI;oa
lions for second soason ~ I'ony, "lr, ,'or
formancos in Gnrn,onw - ''''''''''"' r'''-
~ W ,,. .-,.
,ol ino,l'us W. hcGhe, the ttascdian' lew
nJa.'c nlilsncu ms SEASON ia.ely III Mlnhe-
apo, - winch cUniinGhced IN september last
III SnicaSo' Mr; heehc resarus IL as the
nus nus Suc.cess," III ms career, snort as II mas
9ger, Us u sur III tue oeakespeateah urains;
nc IccePts uurihg lhe season nave reached
q MI 'oss .n im .-oo'ooo, or heenes
,o''t se"sJn VIII op.n III lineage III sep
Iei,ipc'' iic eAi,ccls " aug l.ollco ana one
=" wv o'"'' Nc" i''ts " MS iepeI.o'e'
MT. Fred Schwab denies that Mrs. Lang
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22
The Late Hon. Edward Seymour.

Mr.. Seymouts death occurred at his rooms
in the National Bank building, Vergennes
June 18th, after painful illness OF several
months, in the I'D year of his age. lie was
the son of Bcldeu Seymour, Esq, and born
in Vergennes, 1911, and has resided here the
most of his life He graduated in the class
of 1881 at Burlington college. He studied
law in the office of Amos Dean, l.. l.. D., of
Albany, N. y, one Of the leading lawyers
Of the State, and was admitted to the bar in
Albany. lie pIaC.iccd law in Vcrgeunes
for about three years. Ills fathers illness
and death turned his attention in another di-
rection, and he never resumed the legal pro-
fession after Mr.. Seymour was man of &C.
knowledged ability among men. and early
impressed his fellow-citizens with degree
of confidence that led them to choose him
as their representative in the Legislatures of
1S47, 1913, 1850 and 1861. Mr.. Seymour
made his mark in the House as one of the
clear-thinking minds of that body and his
influence as n legislator made strong I'M
preston upon the public, generally, as evil
dencc of the confidence he had inspired he
| was chosen State Senator for the years 1850,
| 1851, 1852 and again in 1876. lie was hon
ored in 1870 by being chosen II member
of the constitutional convention, which
was Eeld that year. lie was chosen as
one Of the earliest officers of the State
Agricultural Society, and for many years was
its treasurer Many local official positions he
was induced to accept by his fellow citizens.
lie was mentioned prominently in connection
with the govcrnorship of his native State
but he had no political aspirations and &C,
ceptcd public office 10 please others, not tc
Crafty personal ambition. In all the posi-
tons to which the Partially of the people
elevated him, Mr.. Seymour acquitted him
self with 50 much modesiy, ability and con.
scientiousness that even his opponents were
convinced that he was one to whose keeping
vital public interests might be safely inrust.
ed. Socially, he was charming companion.
Thoroughly read in the English classics, a
great admrer OF the early poets, his fneness
of mind appreciation of the beautiful and
easy command of language made Inn en-.
inently I'll to adorn The social circle His re.
firing modcsty, unfortunately restricted to a
limited circle OF confidential friends the man.
ifesla!ions of this rare trait of character.
His death takes from this community the
last member of the Seymour family, his
mother, Mrs. Abigail Seymour, having died
April 2, 1870, aged 90 years, 10 months ant
IL days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22
Two Girls Accused of Arson.

The dwelling house of Wesley Woodward
at South Londonderry was burned with its
contents the other evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodward had gone 10 visit friends, leaving
the house in charge of two daughters, aged
about % and 10. About II o'clock p. m. the
alarm of fire was given to neighbors, who on
their arrival, found the fire had made consid-
cradle progress and were unable 10 save
much from the flames. The daughters of
Mr. Woodward gave an account OF the fire
by stating that the fire was occasioned by
the ovcriurning of a lamp. Subsequently
there were suspicious circumstances that led
to an in 5estigation of the cause of the fire
Enough was discovered to cause the arrest of
the Misses Woodward, who arc now held I'M
der arrest awaiting an inquiry.
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GENERAL SUMMARY.
News and Notes From all Quarter

United States Shipping Commissioner
Duncan has sued the New York Times for
500, 900 damages Tor libel.
Mr.. James Gordon Bennett has given
$4,000 toward the expenses of the American
Rifle Team in England.
Brooklyn's new directory contains 1872
$50 names. Last years contained lag, 81.
Portland, Maine. has just taken census
which shows its population TO be 30, 800, an
| increase OF 20O0 in three years.
Mrs. Catharine Jennings of New York city
obtained verdict for $4,000 damages
against Henry Van Schaick for injuries caus-
ed by falling the coal hole in front Of the de-
| PENDANTS house.
On Thursday night down train from
Monterey, Mexico, ran over the body of a
Mexican lying on the track. An armed force
of Mexicans arrested and lodged in Jail all
| the hands of the next train that passed.
From Marseilles, France, Aeronaut Jovis,
accompanied by an actress and merchant,
departed in balloon Friday evening to cross
a part OF the Mediterranean. The balloon and
| its occupants were picked up at sea.
Dr. j. NJ. Schlcy, nephew of Congressman
| Flower, went 10 Il private insane asylum at
| Amityvilc, l.. l., to See II patient, and on
protesting against the treatment he had re-
cciycd, was terribly assaulted by John Low
den, the superintendent of the asylum, and
six of his men. DIR. Schlcy has been laid up
for Il week
An explosion occurred Friday in the tor
| pelo factory in StlplctOn 5. |. Several girls
| were at work in the building ut the time, aud
Emma Myers and Amelia Bousc were seri-
ously burned about the face and hands. Their
| clothing took fire and the hair was burned
| ficm their heads. The gils were removed
to their homes in precarious condition.
A Philadelphia despatch says; The gar
rison of Fort Milin has gone to Washington
under the express orders of the President to
receive commission and be placed on the
retired list of army officers. 1t is and has
been for many years, composed of one man,
bu, he has, since his enlistment ON March
30, 1855, seen enough service for dozen
men. His name and rank are George w.
| Bromley, ordnance sergeant. He was in the
Seminole war from 1871 to 1916. In the
Mexican war he was one of those who
| plunged through the surf and planted SCOTS
siege batteries on the beach before the walls
at Vera Cruz. After fighting at Palo Alto,
Resacl de Ia Palma and Carmargo, he fell
with ball through his leg while leading his
company in the charge on the Queens
bridge at Monterey, after his captain and
licuenants had been SHOT down. lie has
refused a commission three times before. lie
has been in charge of Fort Mfllin for many
years, and among his visitors have been many
officers of rank, including Gen. Sherman. lie
has served the longest and is the oldest soldier
in the active service of the country. lie was
born in Norwich, Conn, on August B. 1917
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22

The Troy Times of Saturday contained
the following The yacht Ilcbe, due nj
Rouses Point Tuesday, sank off Colchester
Point on Lake Champlain. Two men were
aboard, the captain and mate, and both were
probably drowned, as no tidings have since
been heard from them. The vessel was struck
by squall and lost in water ahont TO fee.
deep" The facts are, rs heretofore stated
in the FLEE pEEss, that the llcbc was struck
by gale on Monday and somewhat injured,
and was brought into port by the steamer
Reindeer. No one was drowned or incurred
any great danger and'the llcbe has laid at
this pori ever since Tuesday, undergoing re-
pairs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22
TIE DIOCESAN CONVENTION.
Missionary Meeting, Wednesday

The missionary meeting at 81. Adams Wed
nesday evening was large and enthusiastic
gathering. Ii may be said to be the most 10.
teresting of all the business meetings held by
the convention. 1t pledged $4,000 to the mis-
sion work for the year. The reception at the
rectory by Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Burgess
was delightful social gathering attended by
about $50 guests. The reverend gentleman
and his lady more than sustained their high
reputation for their happy way of entertain
ing.
second Day.
Theehorning service at $3.50 was well at
tended and the convention opened with in
creased members and many new faces.
The convention was called to order at 8 a.
m. by the bishop and the roll was called
again for correction, many delegates having
arrived on the first train after yesterdays
roll call
The first unfinished business in order was
the completion of the delegation TO general
convention.
Judge Rcdfeld felt obliged to decline re-
election, owing to a session of supreme court
occurring at thesame time as the general con-
vention. DIR. George Nichols was then elect
cd as the fourth lay delegate aud Rev. A. b.
Flanders as the fourth clerical delegate. The
following supplemental delegates were then
elected Clerical delegates, Rev. W. G.
Dawson, Rev. II. f. Hill, Rev ii. NJ. Dens-
low, Rev. Thomas Burgess; lay delegates,
G. l.. Parker, +. +. Smith, A. p. Cross and
L. III. Garfield.
The report of the trustees of Vermont
Episcopal Institute was presented by Hon.
I. ii. Garfield. From this report for which
we have not room) it appears that the insti-
tute is in hcalthfu condition. During the
past year $4,000 has been expended in such
valuable improvements as steam heat, water,
baths and closets. Under Mr.. II. ii. Ross
it has had a harmonious, profitable year. The
report deprecated the fact that the good
work of the institute seemed to be more
appreciated by those at distance
than by those at home. With one
Of the best schools and experienced teach
ers it has not had such patronage
from Vermont as it had right TO expect,
but draws largely for its students from other
States. The report says the trustees are de-
termincd to maintain the high character of
the school and asks Ncrnonters to patronize
an institution that has so many advantages
to offer The report was adopted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22

An Essay In NOvcl-Writiiig II la Chicn-
20 Tribune.
"Leonora, do you love me Z"

"Leonorn, do you love me Z"
The rich bass notes came rolling up from
John llenry's arytcnoid muscles, passed be-
meath the arches of the fauccs, over the dor
sal surface of the tongue, and emerged through
the orbicularis oris in the form of the above
words.
1t was the witching hour of $50 p. m. and
the dim light of the parlor combined with n
temperature Of Sit, caused gct-your-arm
around-me-tighte feeling to pcrmeate
the parictal convolutions of the fond low
ers.
john llcnry's words coming in contact
with the terminal filamcnts of the fair Leo
nora's auditory nerves, transmitted TO her
cerebrum so pleasant an impression that. by
a reflex action, the tleXOr muscles of her arms
contracted, drawing his manly form still
closer to her thoraN, and placing his auburn
moustache within reach OF the vcrmlion bor-
der of her lips.
She was about to tell him that her love
was 50 great that it completely filed both
hemisphcres of her ctrebclum, when her
countenance fell, her diaphragm contracted
and she heaved sigh us long as Brooklyn
bridge.
whats the matter, dearest = he fondly
asked.
She paused moment let her optic nerves
receive the impression OF II cObweb in the
corner by the melodion, then gazing on his
corrugat on superclii, she said
Eyes, John Henry, love you dearly,
truly, but | am afraid we can never mar.
ry."
"Oh, my darling. Why z" he exclaimed
| while his sympathetic system sent message
to his heart that caused that organ to beat
Ike trip hammer.
because, DEAR" she whispered, smooth
Ing out the folds of her new potato-bug
stripe polonuse, because you are sc
| cross eyed that | never could tell wheth
| er you were winkins at me or,he hired girl.
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Fast Time by Mr. Vanderbilt. Tenn.

William H. Vanderbilt drove his famous
mares Maud 5. and Adinc against time Fri
day afternoon on the track in Fleetwood
Park. About 100 spectators were present
The mares were harnessci to top road
wagon weighing 2l2 pounds, and Mr.. VAN
deibilt himself weighs 2l0 pounds. The
quarter was made in - seconds, the half in
l:Oj!, three-quarters in 1:il, and the mile in
215t. The mile was made without a break
on the part of either Of the mares. Cheers
greeted the result, The best previous records
made by double teams were 2:lGl, made
at Hartford last Fall by Aldinc and Early
Rose, and 2;l6l made by Frank Works eel.
cbrated team, Edward and Dick Swiveler,
at Fleetwood Park
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22
Reported Sale OF the Southeastern Rail
way.

1t is reported in railway circles that the
Southeastern railway of Canada has been
purchased by the Canadian Pacific railway,
and that the road will % into the hands of
the new owners July /. Hon. Bradley Bar
low, president of the Southeastern railway
and its main owner, returned TO st. Adams,
Saturday, from tour Of inspection of his
road with General Manager VIC. Van Horne
and Director Angus of the Canadian Pacific
company, these gentlemen having carefully
looked over the property before closing the
trade for the road. If the bargain for the
road is not already closed it seems pretty GER
tain that it will he shortly. The Southeast
cru system is 800 miles long, and the acquisi-
ton OF the road by the Canadian Pacific rail-
way gives them New England outlet via
New Oort VI
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The following circular, which explain
self, has lust been issued:

GRAND loDGE or VERMONT, L, \ \. MI
GKAND SECHETARN's OFFICE.
BURLINGTON June 18TH 1883 !
NY BROTHER The Grand Lodge, upon invita-.
ilOn of the President Of the University of Vermont
and State Agricultural College, to RELAY the corner
stone OF the University buildings, on the 2Gh day
OF June $50, voted to accept the invitation.
therefore invite you to participate In The inter-
estng exercises, and authorize you TO summon u
special meeting oil your Lodge, for the purpose OF
considering whether they Will attend,
As this Will be the nrst public appearance of the
Grand Lodge IN many years, and as the occasion
Will be OF great neresl, 1t X hoped That large
tendance Of Masons Will he had upon that day.
The exercises Will consist OF the re-aylug of the
corner stone of the new unversary buildings by
the Grand Lodge at the city OF Burlington. June
26h lsS5. Our distinguished brother aud Grand
Master OF Masons in France General Lafayette,
laid The corner stone Of the original buildings IN
1896 and upon the conclusion Of The ceremonies OF
rc-llying the same corner stone, nne statue OF
Lafayette will he unveiled near the place attended
with very interesting ceremonies
Excursion rates viii bn announced very soon. 1t
IL my Will aud pleasure that MasOns appear $50 far
AZ is possible III dark cl0hcs,N IN white gloves aud
aprons; Onlccrs Of LOigeB wIiI their Jewels and
aprons Of Oncc.
Lodges voting TO accept this invitation will conf
muDcute their acceptance 10 the grand secretary,
and all marshals OF Lodges on arrival at Burllng-
ton will port 10 The grand marshal, Brother TheO.
s. Peck, at room .. Van Ness House.
The detailed order VI exercises Will be sent to
you In q few days As The time Is short yOl Will
call your special meeting as 500 ! as possible.
Uzr0 MEACHAM, Grand Master.
WIN. II. Roof, Grand Secretary.
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Veg,etine.
Superior to any Family Medicine.
Purifes the Blood, Renovates and
Invigorates the Whole System.
ms MEDICINAL PROPERTIES ARE
Alternative, Tonic, Solvent and
Diuretic.

yrGrTlss IS ma lie exclusively from the Juices OF
carelully-selccted harks, roots md herbs, ant 50
strongly con cenirat ID that It Will entrually eri-
cate from The system every faint OF Scrotulus
ScromIous IiumOr, TumOrs, Cancers,
Cnucerous NumOr, Erystpcias, >nis
IIheunl, Syphilitic Diseases, Cankers
Faintness NJ thr stomach, ahd al diseases
that ARISE from impure blood. SCiaucn IN.
runuatory and Chronic Rhcumatt SIN,
Neuralgia, GOut and spinal tompiain's
can only he cnectually cured through the blood.
For Ulcer. and Eruptivc Diseases of the
skin, PustuIcs, plmplcs, klotehes.
BoiIs. Tcttcr.Sc uIdhcad aud tsingworm,
VEdETISE has never failed to effect permanent
cure,
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Conn
plants, propsy, temnie Nehnn ness
IcucDrrhTa, arising from internal nlcrratloh,
and uterine diseases and General Dcbinty,
NIGETISE acts directly upon the causes OF these
complaints. II invigorates and strengthens me
whole system, acts upon the secretlve organs,
al avs inhammatons cures ulceralons and regulates
| the bowels.
| For Catarrh, Dyspepsia. tiabhunI Cos
| tiyencss. PaIpitatton of the Heart,
| Headache plies, Nervousness and Gem
cral ProstratiOn Of The Nervous system,
| no medicine has ever gwen such perfect satlsiac-
ton as the NEGETISE. II purlhes tine blood clealses
all OF the organs, and possesses controlling power
| over the nervous system.
| The remarkable cures effected by NEGsTlSK have
| induced many physicians and apothccarcs whom
we Know TO prescribe and use II IN their own ian-
lilies.
| In fact VHGETINE is the be It remedy yet dscov-
cred for the above diseases, and the only relaDle
BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed before the
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Was IL the serpent,


IFIUnI VHv TIutrsDU1BH IeItgFHHI'I
Capt. Will Conn says that last Thursday
as he was sailing in the "Gut' the Phan.
toms bow struck something and upon ex.
animation it proved to be large white eel.
With considerable effort he succeeded in
landing it on deck, and proceeded to dress it.
by some carelessncss the head was lost over
board, but the skin and body were brought
home. The boardeis at the Lake House say
they have had fish every meal since. The
skin can be seen at the Lake House. 1t
measures over twelve feet in length and
thirteen inches in BREADTH 1t is believed to
be the longest ever caught in these waters.
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The Grand List a bstract.


Secretary of State Nichols writes the
FREE PRESS that notwithstanding the
repeal of the statute requiring the re-
turn to his office of the grand list
abstracts he will proceed to collect them,
requesting the proper officers in each town
TO assist him in the work. 1t is very desr-
able that these statistics should be collected
and the Secretary is to be commended for
volunteering to perform the service,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22

At the annual meeting of this corporation,
held at st. Albans on Wednesday, June 18Th,
the following directors were elected Lansing
Mills, James X. Langdon, 10 d. Hatch, NJ.
Hall Stanton, Gilman Cheney, Herbert Brain
crd, l.. Curtis Smith. AT subsequent meet
ing of the directors, Mr.. Mills was elected
president +. S. Stranahan of st. Adams Sec
rotary and treasurer, and Hon. 10 d. Hatch
of this city auditor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22

A dreadful accident occurred at Minevlle
Port Henry Tuesday. Three carpenters
at work in PIT 81, belonging to the Port
Henry iron ore company we're on staging
100 feet from the bottom of the pit, when the
staging gave way, precipitating them to the
bottom. One named Winslow was instantly
killed, and another, Ed. Lyon, lived only
fifteen minutes. The third man was also IA
tally hurt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22

Considerable excitement 1t said to exist in
the vicinity of Isle La Note just now over
the discovery of silver on farm owned by
Brainerd and IIolcomb. The specimens
gathered are reported as promising well, and
good judges think that more or less extern
sivc bonanza has been struck
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-22
The Next President.


II Chairman Barnum of the national Dem
ocratic committee is ON the right track, New
England is TO have the distinction of furnish
ing the next President. lie prophcsiCs that
the Republicans will nominate either Blaine
or Edmunds. Though he does not say So
yet Mr.. Barnum is too wise man not to
believe that, so far as fitness goes, the Yer
mont Senator ia long way ahead of the
other man. Blaire's popularity, he says, is
not confined TO the East, but extends both
into New York and Pennsylvania. In COM
mcnting on the possibilities of the Demo-
cratic nomination, the chairman of the
party's national committee squints signin-
cantly towards Governor Butler. Though
Mr. Barnum is not himself very
strong Butler man, yet he says the
fact can not he disguised that he is n very
strong candidate. The Connecticut gentle
man rather overdocs the business, however,
when he goes on 10 say that in New England
ii is II iolegone conclusion tina, Ben Butler
will be the next President of the United
States, and That he would carry all the New
England States except Vermont and Rhode
Island.
~ a
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Drowning Accident.

Harley, only son of Edison Aser, aged
sixteen, was drowned Sunday afternoon at
Rchford while bathing in the river near A.
o. Brainerd's mill. All efforts to rcsuscitate
him were useless, as he had been in the
water about one hour before his body was
recovered