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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
Our plXyIE CORNER.
Something OF Interest 20 Our Young
Readers.
Hidden Bible Places.

Brother Php:-Plot has at last, by sly strata
gem, TetilheI ms BIN Ter before the master
anyone can. Yesterday the teacher dlnJ give
Elizabeth any lessen in music or in theorems |
don't hRow why the lessons were omitted. Alma
IA hears the classes Emma used 10 hear. Iou know
Emma has gOae 10 Minneapolis. \ Mara Jones.
whom she used 70 know, wrote for her to come.
She will visit awhile with this Maria, then settle
down 10 teaching. She was very sorry 10 90 from
EAglev!ew, and Mr., Mansard is stIl mourning
over losing such rne tea her hut she thought Il
would be really for the best. and she was. after
all eager % go aS she hat before been eager 10
stay. My rad cal friend, Claud, argued with her
about staying win a. much success as | antci-
plted, for when Emma Dtrty reached a decision.
as Elizabeth said any amount Of reasoning VIII
not move her.
It a lamentab.e truth that Hal, I admire so
much has 50 severely cur his leg 10 be crippled
for life He cut deeper CASH tnan was at FIRST
thought lie rIed 10 secre the fact Of MS iIjury
bur would Imp at mO.t every step, at rather
d.scoura.ng rate. lie walked mile lusslIng
brayely vim the pain but at the end of the mile
tulnblei down. and now the poor fellow Will Rave
TO Keep on 'n'Sllns with MS pain for long time.
so do make haste 70 come TO him. In his sleep
hes usually Restless and frequently calls for you
me doctors agree ctrialh'y mar ms .es VIII be
sim. We give It a I've hl'h every day; tnat treat
ment seems cruel; !, by assuring myself mat It
IS for his good, manage TO administer the bath.
The doctor has gwen him a dose Of ca omel; II
appeared TO do hun seme good. !, being au old
friend, am as customed 10 the SICK room a the
doctors. Hal can ga roast potato AMI a little
silmen every day, but his ape lie Is very poor.
Water in winch we have soaked tar su,tauf him
NUN. oscllUe between Onway Academy and
Ha's room. lie studies some; Of en- ind HIM
with his Caesar on the he'd. lie l. determined TO
be- in spite OF the present panic, polished
scholar.
saw on Old friend Timothy at Ira's yesterday.
lie is going TO mary Anna IN the ssrng. His uncle
Bige-rIch old fellow you kuOw-nas given him
II handsome house. and when hey return from
their wedding TRIP he, nice Old man mat he l., Will
have the house all ready for them. Tim, SAYS mat
Marsh. III as nc locked when he saw him. IL now
well and strong
Your brother,
PERCY RENENr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
LEGISLATION FOR TIE INSANE

III 10" appeared a small volume, private.
~ printed, entitled "Chap,crs on Scotia,
ocience In Relation TO State Charities y
Inc author, George L. Harrison, ILL., d
endeaVored to show, in this brochure how
imperfect were the laws of the yarious State
and Territories In regard to fine trea,n,on,
ana disposition of the insane. Mr.. Harrison
was ior long time President of the Board
OF fubilc Charities of PENNSYLVANIA and had
unusual opportunities for obtaining nrac
ucal knowledge of the troatmcnt y,
'ne insane in the various hospitals
ana asylums of that State. The views ov
pressed In this first small volume have hcer
reiterated and expanded in later and mara
elaborate work, entitled "Lerisla,ion an
INSANITY" also printed privately bv the
author in Philadelphia.
The subject is one of very great in,,or-
lance, as anyone must feel who takes ,bc
pains 10 glance over Mr.. Harrison's worl,
Inc book embodics vast deal of personal
inVesligatlon in this country, Great Br,iop
and on the Continent The author has modo
what may be called exhaustive study If his
SUBJECT, and the conclusions arrived
at are certainly entitled to careful considoro.
Lion for this reason, if for no othor
Legislation on insanity, in this country bo
thinks, is still in its infancy. In no Stato in
the Union has legislative wisdom vet s,o
oeeded in framing laws sufficiently CONNIE
hensive to deal with so complex and dim
cult subject. The practical results % ,bis
imperfect legislation are manifest iniustico
10 and ill-treatment of the insane in our
asylums and communities. The author do
ciares mat mot only public asylums and
hospitals, but also private houses and insti
tutions for the care OF the insane need vista
ZION and thorough inspection, both for tbo
protection OF their inmates aud for the pro-
@cuon OF the community Care must he
taken lest through malice OF relatives or
guardians, and the incompetence or collins
ION Oh (so-called) physicians, thew become
places for the hopeless incarceration or do
tention OF perfectly sane and innocent ner.
son'' VINO being forced helplessly into such
sconditlon and surrounded by such associo
lions, may after no very long time be actual
~ reduced to state of real and remediIo..
Insanity or idlocY. The degree OF MD
even though the prescribed course of stndv
mas been thoroughly mastered-wbicb ia for
from being always the case-does not of II
~n quailfy a man to decide upon the cues.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

MT Blaine, in his history, hes the follow
ing paragraph concerning an illustri1us Yer.
monter: Jacob Collamcr Of Vermont Was
a Senator of eminence, who hsd earned hon
orable fame asa member OF the House Of
Representatives, and member of the Cab.
'net in the administration of Taylor. To
describe aim in a single word he was a wise
man. Conservative in nature, lac was sure
10 ADVISE against rashncss Considerable in
principle, he always counscllcd frmn,ss.
without the power of an orator, he was lis
tened to in the Senate with profound atteu
ton as one who never offered counsel that
was not needed. He carried into the Senate
gravity and dignity of character which en-
abled him to control the attention of his op-
ponents, and he brought to a later genera
ton the wisdom and experience acquired
in long life of devotion to his State and
country"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

The New York lVOrd notices some recent
and very amusing exhibitions of the igncr.
ance of foreigners, of the geography of the
United States. 1t notes the fact that in
Paris spectacular play was greatly admired
in which craft was made to sail direct
from New York TO Chicago, in single
night in London, at another dramatic show.
New York city was represented as situated on
a high hill, and crowned with the new State
House, which is the pride and the wonder of
Albany; but the most amusing Of these
plumbers is the remark of the editor of an
English journal, which, in commenting on
the Cincinnati riots sagely Says: This
popular outbreak has for the time being,
quite removed all the fears of the ncighbur.
ing savages under Sitting Bull"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

Judge Polagd is doing excellent service in
the House, and is one Of the most useful and
influential members on the Republican side
The latest important bill he has introduced
rs one requiring all equity cases appealed &c
the Supreme court of the United States f,om
the several Circuit courts and from the Dis
irict of Columbia and the Tefrilorics TO he
heard upon report of facts to be found bv
the court below and questions OF law ari.inq
thereon, and such questions Of law raised
upon the trial and specially excepted To-.
All such cases now bring up all the evidence
an the case and the Supreme court has it all
to examine. 1t is said that in one case at this
term the evidence was so volumnous that il
cost Sl2,O to print it. II this proposed
change could be made it would greatly re-
lleve the Supreme court aud remove the
blockade of business in tina, court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
fine Population Of the spanish GOV
ernmcnt

MADRID, April lG.-The cabinet council
yesterday was lively one, The King was
In nervous condition and expressed +, ars
that the United States mi4ht refuse to take
coguzlucc # thn proteSlaton forwarded by
the spanish government. The King at first
opposed the presentation OF IL protest to the
Washington government but yielded at
length. Although the Spanish ministerial
newspaper accused the American authorities
of want OF proper vigilance they very Sc
vercly blame the Spanish minister at WASH
ington for not keeping the governments At
Madrid aud Havana properly advised of the
gravity ami real c nditlon Of Cabin revolu-
tiOuary movements.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

The Washington correspondents report
tina. the probability is that no measures rcr-
ulating the counting of the electoral vote
will be passed at this session of Congress
The bill reported by Mr.. Eaton of Connect
Icut, and which makes the two houses in
JOINT convention, with each Senator and
Representative entitled to one vote the a,hi.
ter OF any disputed points, gives the entire
control to TIE Democrats, as thew bavo nm
overwhelming majority in the House and
OF course if the House passes this bill fine
Senate will treat it just as the Uonse ie ,root
ing the Hoar bill. Tie counting of ,ho
electoral vote next winter will in all nroh.
ability have TO proceed under sucb lave and
regulations as now exist on the subject II
may turn out unfortunately, as there ia M
certain assurance that complications con.
cernlng the election of TIE President NAV
not ensue' and especially if there should be
three candidates in the field Senator Uoo,,s
Dill, which passed the Senate, not only ro-
ceived the unanimous support of the DEM
ocrats on the Judiciary Committee but olSo
thelr support on its passage. II was ra.
Rarded on all sides as fair and couitabIc
measure; but EatOn's bill is extremely NOR.
usan, placing the entire machinery in ,bo
hands of the Democrats.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
Perpetual Injunction

In the L. g. Circuit Court in Marglan II was, OIL
The ION of Ma'ch, 1894, aGju lged and detreed thai
"A perpetual injunction he Issued against Louis h.
Mclter aud eighteen Oihers, rgslralug them IRON
initiating tie iahels OF the Rumturd thenlca
Works mauufac uers of llorsiurl's Bread Prepare
ton, and also from using their old bottles.
The defendants were required TO hring into court
all fraudulent labels ard AL imitation powder, toI
destruction,
II was decreed that the Rumford Chemical Works
be entitled to receive the proats which nave been
diverted from II by reason OF the infrln gement, and
the defendan were ordered H. pay all cost.
Thus Is another victory scored for the hu uiold
Chemical Works. who not long since caused sever
nj parties 10 be heavily nned for vloalnR the IN
junction OF the supreme Court restraining a. per
sons from offering for sale "Acid Pho'pNa ~ Ga
called IN any package Wnleh snail pc NuJ' u l~'
phate. --daprl5, waplls
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

day OF the season, and although the country
roads are still in n wrctChcd condition lar 90
number OF people were in town. There was
large increase IN the quantity Of hutlpr
sold
larfe congregations attended the churches
Easter sunday. The Catholic and Frisco
pal churches were beautifully decorated with
natural lowers. Indeed the floral Gecor-
atlons AT The Episcopal church were prob
ably the most beautiful and best arranged
display OF flowers ever seen iN town on such
an occasion. Tie rector, Rev. A. f.. Car
pchleF. preached two earnest sermons, one
N, thc morning and one in the evening.
!hc amount of the Easier Offering is about
1870, considerable increase over that of
former years.
Monday was the second anniversary of
the death of Rev. J. Il. Franklin. who was
formerly rector of ST. Stephens Episcopal
church here, aud who died suddenly at Erie,
Ia. a memorial service wa- held Monday
morning at the Episcopal church, and fine
sermon which Mr.. Franklin once delivered
here was read by Rev. Mr. Carpenter. There
was large attendance and The hawthorne
Club, Of which Mr.. Franklin had been a
member, was present in body.
Since the sheep shcarng here two weeks
witnesses appointed by the Vermont asso-
citation, and the records of these three will
therefore 70 into the printed record alorg
with those sheared at the regular shearing
The rams shcGrcd, with their weights, etc,
| are as follows:
G. p. Crane, Bridport 3 year old ram,
| named Premier, sire Rip Van Wiuklc ;
weight of fleece "a pounds, live weight
l37 pounds days growth 3G7.
Same owner, ram years old, named Gold
| finder, sire Rip Van Wrinkle weight of
| fleece 33i pounds, live weight 1898 pounds
| days growth 3G6.
II. $. Brookins, Shorcham ram : years
old, name Rip Van Wrinkle, label No. 30,
weight Of fleece 80 pounds II ounces live
weight 1874 pounds, days growth 3G7. This
| is the famous sire of many splendid sheep,
and his fleece is the heaviest one taken or
| this year. In 1882 Rip Van Wrinkle shcared
| 80 pounds 10 ounces, and in 1888 his fleece
weighed IS pounds ) ounces, and thus he
has produced at the last three shearings 112
pounds and 10 ounces, or an average Of 81
pounds and s ounces to a Shcaring-a record
| unparalleled in the whole history Of merino
sheep.
The Eater collection at the Catholic
church amounted to Sl;S.j 80 to which other
| sums will be added
Gov. Stewart, who came home from
Washington to spend Fast Jay ard Easter
Sunday in town, has returned to the Capital.
The okating rak has been formally opcn-
| ed to the public.
In sDito of rainy weather there was a large
Attendance at the entertainment given in
| town hall Tuesday night for the benefit of
the Episcopal church.
|
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

Mr.. Henry Cabot Lodge, in his article on
Seward in the May atlantic, says that eat
tack on parties, under our system, simply
because they are organizations, is idle non.
sense. There is no necessary or peculiar
virtue in remaining outside of parties, or in
belonging TO third parties or small factions,
although they may be important and useful
factors in solving political problems" True
enough.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

HAPPY Thought.

IA gem OF purest ray serene from the B,,lsro
Herad.l
ahe sentiment of our own county has not
sul1clently declared itself to determine who
OF ihese candidates flor the GoveInnrsh,nI
IS inc faVorite of the majority, aud our own
purpose VIII be to discover and represent the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

For the Target list Of New Testament pieces
discovered hidden IN the above puzzle, we oler
Desirable book as a pre-. The offer Is open Two
weeks All lists Of names sent IN cumpciirion
should he marked "For Puzzle Corner in FREE
PRESS" aud addressed 10 ". II. Eastman, Eas,
been referred.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

"Why did you stop lecturing on temper
ance ?" asked the governor Of Arkansaw,
addressing a well known reformer. "Wen,
YOU see, went up into tine Dry Folk neigh
borhood and did my best. but the distiller-
les were too thick" Audience got drunk
! supposcf" ono not Particularly" "Why
RI ....n,r. 3' Well, you see, ! 20,
cr. :, ,i.Aote.4 Ira0eIter.
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Dairymen Coating Rich

Progressive darymen who are only satisfied with
the best results, are adding TO their wealth and con
terrlng n benefit on society, by the rapid improve
ments they are making In the art Of butter making.
This class use Wells Richardson a COS Improved
Butter Color, and know by actual test that II nils
every claim made for H.
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COUNTY POLITICS.
For senator, Sidney u. Weston.

To the Elitor of the Free Press aud Times.
The friends Of Mr.. 5. II. Weston of Col
chester desire to present his name as a can
didate for the Office Of Senator. Mr.. Weston
has for yeats been known throughout the
county as an energetic and successful bust
ness man. He has had experience in the
legislature, is possessed Of sound judgement
quick discrimination and would make very
capable officer NoTEEs.
Colchester. ADlil a. 1884
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NORTHERN VERMONT.
Fairfield,

Fire was discovered in II. s. Reads saw
mill Thursday evening. The alarm was
given and the fire promptly cXtiuguishcd.
Damage to the mill and machinery, $3.50
no insurance. The fire is supposed to have
originated from heated arbor, as the mill
had bccnn charge Of the help during the
daV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

On the goth day of December last a sheep
belonging to Robert Friend Of Lowell cs-
capped TO the woods, where l. remained I'M
discovered until the Sth day Of March, sub
aisting on such food as it could obtain by
digging through the snow. When found it
was in very healthy condition.
Mrs. John Simonds of Maidstone, is 50
years old; her eldest daughter wife Of
Gideon BaglcY Of Albany. is 81 her eldest
daughter, wife of John Williams Of Crafts
bury, is 40; her eldest daughter, wife Of
Armor Moody OF Crattsblry, is 49, and her
son is . years and one month old.
Albert Sawles has resigned the presidency
of the Swanton bank. lie is succeeded by
W. Y. Blake of SHunton
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StarksbOro.
sSNDJi.s.si gOsINy,
NOrrisLiIlc.

uuipn F,s, day. soryicos ware h,lI O., u,o
Nrtl,ndisi chonr M Fr, 10y, ot II ", ,,i,I
Rev. VI. p. Rell in chnrra. Nnrr Sin simr; ,,c"
an opening prayer was made by Rev. j. p.
Hall aud a portion Of Scripture read by
Rev. Mr. Bell, who also made a few vcry
appropriate remarks. il Mt being his Inlcn-
ton - deliver sermon, the remainder Of
the time was taken ND hy PRAYER. sang and
interesting remarks by Hon. p. X. Glccd.
Rev. |. p. Hale, G.. W. Gates, y. w. Tenny
and others, closing with the bcncdlction by
Rev. Mr.. Hall.
The young pcoplc of the Cniversa}igt SD.
Cictv held a ''phantom PARTY" AT town hall
on Friday evening. Music was furnishc! hv
the Merle Makers orchestra.
School ot N.rris,ii,. ,oo.io,,,,, ,.i,.o. ,l,o
G,h If NoW cias5 " "ir,', Gr ,-,,, ,.,, Wv ~
,,raL,sia ~'aN' 0' '1N "'' "
y II. aye III INC MatVerh STOCK larh
Ea'c Il suS'I parry ca tHuIy' oh SaluruHy
Iarsc huu!pt' Oh VlII!9rs accepted invita-
I W. 70 GaI SUGAR ~ l. y h' DArrou'e ana
W, w. -hcOlluVouh' =
The popular lrOttlng horse, Little For.
ItnG' Mn'cA mas Dten IN Inc lralnlng Stables
vi vac IN, Il'oh pro s. Ior some lhe,Was taken
10 boston on 9H'uTuhy.
The Mcrric Makers orchestra has been
engaged 20 furnish music lor the graduating
exercises at inc academy at me close oil the
present term oil school, May On.
Easter was appropriately Observed at the
'hrcc chuFchcs. KtV. Mt llaylord: state
missionary occupied thc d'SN III Inc Onlvrr-
salSI cHurCh III me morning. At inc Con-
sresalioh'l cnurch Deac' IN T. IA. Gleed was
~ VI ,,V a "'I'inS ~ 'is P'SI a
=, Nv '''''' "''lI ~ was II 'IlNC''
W,,i'i; t,-',i'l i'r, '''9 w." a. s''-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
Ghe 3ree prrss.

The Minneapolis Tribune thinks that
nothing can prevent the nomination of Sena
stor Edmunds for President
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
waterbury,

waterbury,
The Waterbury hotel has been sold by Mr.
Collins of Boston to BENJAMIN Barrett and
son of NlildlcscX, for $4,000. Mr.. Collins
takes Mr.. Barrets MiddcscX hotel ut $4,000
MONTPELIER.
REGULATIONS were begun at the Vermont
Methodist seminary last Wcdncs lay, but
large number of pupils have registered sin &C
and business was only fairly begun Monday.
one hundred and twcnty.scvcn students have
registered thus far and more arc expected,
making this term the most prosperous ever
experienced. The music class has attained
such proportions as to nCccssiatc g. lessons a
week and Mr.. lladlcy has Miss Matte
Osgool, of lIavclhill Mass, to
assist him. This class is 80 per cent larger
than ever before. The art department is
now under Miss Eva l.. Harrison of George
town, n. Y, and is increasing in popularity.
Mr.. II. u. Townsend of the school Of Oratory
Mt Philadelphia takes charge of the class in
cloculion this term. Many improvements
are contemplated for the college. President
}. ID. Bccman has just secured another en-
dowment Of $1,000 from Rev. Mr. Farnham
ot Batavia, n. Y. Mr.. Bccman has secured
about S2j, 600 for the institution during the
last two years.
I'N9ltI WAS u DCdulllul udV ucIp, ana near
Iyall the churches we're decked with flowers
| At Christ church the festival service in the
afternoon was particularly interesting, the
children singing carols, At Bethany church
| in the evening praise service was held, Civ
| ing some exceptionally fine music. At the
Church of the Messiah and Methodist church
there were interesting Sunday school con
| Ccrts.
The first party since Lent almost TIPPED
| its heels, being Monday night. A liberal
amount was thereby added to the library
fund in charge of Rev. Mr. Wright.
The proceeds OF the fair held at village
hall Tuesday evening by the ladies of Christ
church, were S207, which will net the soci
ETY. over $3.50. The silk bed.qult which
was awarded to Dr. II. c. Brigham brought
eG7 and the doll awarded to Miss Daisy
Lowe brought Sl7. The fair was great
| success.
L. ID. Blackwell returned from Florida
| Tuesday evening" much improved in health
and reporting delightful visit.
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m m nIeis morning IKE DR.. Thomas Eclectrc OIL
Micb by MIS- NJ Fellows Burr OAK, 81 Joseph Co..
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CnITTENpEN COUNTY.


Although inly darkness and IL protracted
April shower were prominent features of the
weather Tuesday evening quite large party
were III attendance at the Union sociablc in
the rown hall. Most Of the people belonged
IN town, but Burlington, Winooski and
ll'hcsnurGh were represented. The net pro-
cccds were about $4,000.
Mrs, Leslie Gregg has Just received the
SAD Intelligence of the death CT her brother
and our former towrsman, Elijah NJ. Phelps,
at Pierra, Dakota.
John Cosgrovc, Esq will carry on the
large farm Of Bartlett &c Smiths the coming
season. Mr. Bartlett will supcrinterd his
farm at Jericho.
Charlotte.
Mi. .. ii. Alexander, who makes a spcc.
lally ol originating new varieties of seeds
exhibits some choice specimens of wheat aud
potatoes. Among the former is the i'm.
proved black chaiI wheat, very fine spec
lmtn OF spring wheat which Mr. Alexander
has greatly improved. lie also shows ar
excellent article which came from crossing
the Cub and Defiance. Some Of tho bcs,
known potatoes are the Dakota, the Garfield
and NlcA's extra carly,
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West Milton.


The public examination of district school
teachers well be held in the school house in
North village next Saturday. The public
are cordially invited to attend.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

At the annual meeting of McDonouph
Lodge No. 26, F.and A. NJ, held at Jericho
April 10, the following officers were unani.
mpusly elected W. S. Nay, w. MT.
", ThoTp, 5, W, VI. II. Packard J NJ, +,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

The Waterbury hotel has been sold by Mr.
Collins of Boston to Benjamin Barrel aud
son Of Mi ldIcscX, for Sl3,0 600. Mr. Collins
takes Mr. Barret's Middlcscx hotel ut $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

A pleasant feature OF the tree planting pro-
iect in Wcstiord Is manifested in the nlmer.
Gus letters received by those in char-c, from
the former residents of the town, with remit.
lances, asking that trees he set and cared
Tor, Tor Tie donors. We are glad to notice
this, and hope that the example in this case
may he initiated by other towns in the coun-