Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
CIrY NOT EN.
Cool and comfortable weather.

SOOl anu CpIhlultdDle WSu,hVl'
Hon. j. ID. Hatch and his family have r,
turned from Newport.
President Buckham has gone to Chicago
for a visit Of several weeks.
Prof. Barbour is, with his party of but
ding scientists, encamped on Nit. Equino,
Vennor warns the country to look oil
for thunder, lightning and rain about thes
days.
Two telegraph operators from the BurlDs
ton and Lamoille road went to Boston MOI
day.
The street authorities are busly at wor
on Winooski avenue, with large force Q
men.
The water in Lake Champlan has been IN
usually high this Spring but is now rapidl
reccdng.
For some mysterious reason concealed
from the general public, Summit street ha
been macadamzcd
A big arrival Tuesday was that of fou
boatloa,ls Give hundred tons Of meichandis,
for .. j. Walker Il Bros.
The head Of Washington will adorn lht
new two-Ccnt postage stamp, and that u
Jefferson HE iUur-ccnt stamp.
The lower pant OF College street has looked
all Summer mere like the dry bed of noun
tain torrent than anything else.
Senator Edmunds will remain here for the
rest of the Summer. Ills health has been
greatly benefited by his long trip.
Tie Ethans are talking Of going to Boston
and Providence for their excursion this year.
The Shcrmans will so with them,
In the case of the Rutland railroad com
pany VS.. Clements, the defendants have until
Monday TO file exceptions TO Mr.. Burnap's ie-
port.
Barney Daley, who has been confined in
Jail since last March on the charge of at
tempted rape, was released wednesday on
$4,000 bail.
Another consignment Of steel rails Give
hundred tons) for the Rutland road has been
received Only about ten miles of track now
remain to be relaid.
The insane man Burnham whose deten-
ton in jail we have heretofore cbron.cled,
still remains in that cool retreat, his relatives
not having been heard from.
Mr.. Robert McCollum, Jr., died Tuesday
morning, OF dropsy. Mr.. McCollum served in
New York regiment in the early part of the
war, and was member Of Post Sannard,
G. A. II.
The fastest run yet made between Rut-
land aud this city, g. miles, was made last
Thursday by the Morrill,, Moses Pratt en-
ginecr. in one hour and 30 minutes, includ-
ing seven stops.
The desk and partition that have for thirty
years ornamented the Western Union tele-
graph Office have been replaced by very
handsome and elegantly finished counter of
ash and black walnut.
Mrs. Margaret Russell, whose death we
have announced. was the mother of our
townsman, Mr.. j. L. Russell, and was an es-
timable anu well liked woman. Her remains
were followed 10 the grave on Monday by
one of tn longest funeral professions seen
here for long time.
Wise men tell us that the whole face OF
the sun shows evidence of b,i IL convulsed
with terrific magnetic storms, aud that we
may expect to feel the results on this little
globe in tOrnadots floods, thundelbolts, and
Other great disturbances.
Mr.. Benjamin d. Stevens of this city has
taken out patent for a safety casing for
railway car stoves, said to be very mer-
torious invention. 1t is owned by SIR Ste
vens, G. 5. Appleton and Ii. 5. Peck, who
are now having model made.
The leading church in New York city is
moving in the matter Of the transfer Of our
former townsman Rev. Merritt lIulburd
from Bennington TO that city. They ask
that the change take place September 1st,
and it is understood that the bishop has the
matter under adviscment.
In the fruit season eat literally of fruit,
avoid meats and rich food, because in sum-
mer the system does not need them. Do not
indulge in stimulating drinks, because they
are particularly harmful in no, weather.
EnlIntv thn.n Siupln riilns pingnlu
board bills regularly, keep clear conscience
and your summer will be II new experience.
The Suns cholera remedy (Which has
stood the test of forty years experience" Is
again going the rounds. Here it is. Take
equal parts OF tinctu:e of cayenne, tine ture
of opium, tincture Of rhubarb, essence Of pep
permint and spirits Of camphor. Mix well.
Dose, 10 TO ~ drops in wine glass OF water,
according to age and violence of the attack.
Repeat every 10 or 20 minutes until relief is
obtained"
Gus,ave Carlson, Swede hired by Col.
Cannon, was robbed Of $50 Sunday night
while drunk at the Golfers house, not very
reputable place down among the lumber
piles near King street. Carlson ended the
night behind the bars The thief is supposed
to have been man who joined scow bound
for this city before it reached Whitehall.
The boatmeu Claim they do lot know his
name or where he has gone.
There was an athletic contest on North
avenue, Tuesday night between Alberto
Forant and William Lalibertc, which was
witnessed by II large crowd. The match
was the "hop, skip and jump" On the
first trial Foiant cleared 80 feet inches and
LalibeIte 40 feet 6 inches Forant then
cleared 40 feet 10 inches-a record which his
competitor could not equal, and Forant took
the cake.
A circular has been issued from the post
Office department at Washington, officially
notifying the pOstmasters of the reduction in
postage rates to take effect on the first of
October, and directing them to make prepa-
rations and call the attention of the public, so
that purchasers of stamps will not accumu-
late supply of three cent stamps, as no ur-
rangement will he made for their redemption.
The two cent stamps will be ready on the
18th Of September.
AT the semi-annual election of officers OF
the Burlington Reformed Mems Club, the
following were unanimously elected Presi.
dent, Durham Seaver; vice-prcsidents
Rob. McCollom, ST., Edwin III. Trick, DavC
Crane secretary, VIM. &. Schroeder
treasurer, Samuel Huntington chaplain
Rev, j. +. Ferguson executive committee
the president, lex oiiicio), chairman, Samue
Huntington, Rob. McCollom, Chas, +.
Knight, j. W. johnson, L. A. Towsley.
A somewhat curious case is that of youns
man named BLrnham, who was brought
down from Essex Junction and lodged her
in Jail Friday morning charged with steal
ing articles from an express truck. Burn
ham is dressed in the height of fashion and i
an unusually good looking young man. IL
had not a cent of money, and his earthly pos
sessions appear TO be limited to railroad
ticket from Chicago to Boston. lie talk
very wildly and it is believed that he is in
sane.
Mr.. S. b. Pettengil, not unknown t
many Of our people, has written and publish
ed book called somewhat aifectedly) 9TH
College Cavaliers" and consisting of sketc