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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
1ErQaI Motifs.
Uhnrlcs IInmilton's Estate.

STATE og VERMONT ; ,.Tac Honorable 'r i ,ic
DISTRICT or cuItrESpES bIrict Of Chuenden.
otle heirs aud all persons interested IN the c5,
faictf CHAR cs Hamilton. li'' pI buluhhV'' ''
'''" "'S''''' ''''" GRgErtSG:
WHEREAS Application hath been made 70 ihls
court i'm writing. by the administrator OF salu esldc
nrnyinp Ior license ana authority 10
sill the real estate OF said deceased, lhGluu,ng
the rcycrslon OF tie widow dover therein, Tor INC
naymcnt of debts and charges Of administration,
ana setting forth therein the amount OF depS uuc
trom the said deceased, the charges ol alhlhlslld
ton, the amount of Pc sonal STATE ana 'h' S'u''
ton " the real estate. ,.., al
signed the ISM lay OF IGly, l~7l, at lhe ITO
bate Court rooms ~ -ltd district. 10 near ana ue-
eide upon said application ana petition, ana oIuelcu
pubt' notice thereof TO Toe given 10 HIl persons
Interested therein, by publishing sad Oldel TO-
prthcr win the time and place Of nearing, three
weeks succcssiycly. in IN" Burlington trer lIcS';
A ucwspapcr which clrculAtcs m the nclghborloo'l
of those persons interested in saul estate, az
which publications shall br previous 'p we nay
a. -ipncd for hpatiug
Therefore. yOu ar" hereby notified 10 appeal N'-
fore sau1 court. ~ the tine ami place H'SlRhcl'
then and there in sId court, 10 give opsi ~ ING
law directs. f3r 'Ic payment ot inc d'H7 auH
charges OF admin ration, aud make your ulJ''-
lions to the gra 'ug of su'h license, u you see
cause. ..
Gwen under INV mul, AZ iho Problc Govt
rooms this la.n day Of June. y. y. lo~
GEO, ". WALES, Register.
.orsv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
The Panama Slaughter Pen.

Mr.. Thomas Norton is reported by the
Philadelphia Press as saying 81 am just
back from one year of engineering work on
the Panama canal, and left it because |
was afraid to stay there any longer. No, |
haven't been sick down there, but the way
the men are dying frightened me of. |
didn't wait to catch the fever and be chucked
into mud grave on the Chagres river, where
l was last at work. You would hardly be-
lieve me if gave you straight narrative OF
the slaughter. At my station seven men out
of gang of one hundred and ten died on the
10th and 18th Of May, and things are quite
as bad in other places along
the line. The places of the dead
are filled up by new aborers, anc
the company is paying so well that they arc
never without all the hands they want. Thai
very payment of COOL wages is one of the
worst things that can happen to the men.
They swlll-swill is exactly the word-thC
vile rum that is sold at the boarding houses
and no man who drinks such liquor can live
in that climate. The Americans, Scotch anC
English who have been there for two years
and are keeping sober and have got acclima
ted, are doing well, but when you reach tho
natives or the South American and Wes
Indian Mosquitoes, who never made So day
until they struck the canal work, they are
dying off in drovcs.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
The study of the Classics

Charles Dudley Warner, in his recent ora.
ton at Dartmouth College said "Nine per.
sons out of ten make the object of life to get
money, holding bookssof the least value.
1t is not surprising that society talk is vapid,
lacking seriousness and ambition. If the
object of education is to fit men and women
for this purpose, then the position taken by
many high authorities is the right one, but it
is not the direction pointed out by the phlos
ophers of the past Purely scientific
education is only half an education. Ono
would think that scholars would make q
stand against the drifts of the age by insist
ing upon ethical culture, upon those studies
that broaden the mind and enlarge conccr-
ton. There is a great need of supplem ~
ing practical education with ethical culture.
The common objection against studying
Greek because it is dead language is the
strongest reason for retaining it. 1t is the
mirror of wonderful people. Classical
study is the best basis for scientific study.
The strongest pleas for it are from the lips
| of the greatest scientists
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
MoOdy's English Mission.
From the Springfield Republican,

Moody returns to this country the middle
of next month, having conducte work
without it's parallel since the days of Yves
ley. He has spoken to over 1900, 600 ipeo
Pile and not all of them of the lower classes
either That peers of the realm and persons
of quality have mingled with the clergy of
nearly every evangelical denomination in his
congregations, and that money has been
literally subscribed for the cause, bcspea ak
for the movement an English favor of
more than passing significance. The state
endowed Formally of the established church
has brought forth its fruits of cold conformi-
ty in the congregation, and thus the Moody
meetings In England mean more than they
did in this country, as they may be consid-
cred in sense long delayed protest against
grouse shooting curates and even the pri-
vate confessional aud the altar candle
Scotland is already ON the highway 10 discs
tablishment, and England is drifting in the
same direction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
Frastu5 Fields Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT The Honorable the
DISTRICT OF cnlrrENpES, Dis,ric, OF Cn.'tcnden.
To all persons interested IN the estate Of Er39tH'
Fic,d uf jericho in aald district.
Whereas. application in writing hath been iuair
to this court hy the guardian OF sad Wlrl log
license to sell "A portion OF the real estate OF saIl
ward. setting forth therein that MS ward owns 1t
piece of land n Cambridge. VI. OF about '' acres"
bounded south ny lana ot Antoine Gravc.In, M'7'
aud North nv land OF Henry CavoIy and highway
and east 10y highway: also the west nalt oil ,n'
,lwellng house now occupied by said Gravehh'
and that II would he conducive 10 the interest oil
sad ward to sell and convert the same INTO money
for the purpose OF putting me proceeds iuerc"t a.
interest.
And 1ereupon the said court appointed and as
signed the 2lsi day Of July, y. u. ISL al me
Pro hat Court Epums in said district to near ana
decide upon said appliCatiuu: and ordered lud'
pubic notice thereof bn gwen 10 all persons inter
cs,el tn rem, 10y pI Sung his order three weeks
succc-Sivcly, IA nj" burlington Free Pres a news
papcr which CI Guilt > utEv nCIgnhornooiu OF those
persons Interested therein. all OF which punHca-
lions shall be previous - the time appointed Tor
hearing
Therefore. you are hereby notified 10 appear he
fore said court al the time and place aiorc>lhl'
then an there to Dbirr' To the granting OF such
license. If YOU see 'auSc.
Given under my hand. at the Probate Court
rooms his 2fh ,lay OF June. \. y. ISL
52iySw GEO. W. WALES Register
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
AnNstricll Ranch.

There is an ostrich ranch at Annaheim,
near Los Angeles California. A recent
visitor writes
These birds are indeed curiosity from
their height, which is from to 10 feet
when in an erect position. They have most
beautiful eyes, large and soft of expression,
hut their feet are homely enough, large, i'll
shaped and ugly Remote as they now arc
from their native wilds, they seem to
flourish well, and the venture begun at first
under somewhat doubtful circumstances, is
turning out a successful undertaking.
These immense birds are kept in
corrals, the Spanish word for yards
or Enclosures, one male and two
females occupying place together. a
common board fence, higher than the ordln'
airy, surrounds each corral, and divides them
There is space or open lane between the
pens-a driveway for teams, and to carry
food to the birds.
They eat a wagon load of shells in one day
besides a large amount o. coarse food, vegc
tables, Alfalfa or clover grass, etc. The cost
of each if $1,000 and their weight is from BOZ
to 400 pounds. They lay "a eggs
each year, each egg valued at 300. Their
feathers are plucked twice year they are
on the tail and wings of the birds, the body
being nearly bare. Each plucking averages
$4,000. The eggs weigh % pounds. Tie male
is black, the tail and wing feathers being
white, and the female a grayish-whlte. 1t
REQUIRES four strong men to hold one or these
pets while plucking their plumes., 1t seems
a cruel process, and no wonder the birds re-
sist so hard They are savage and danger,
Gus il attacked, and can only be handled
after sack or stocking leg has been drawn
over the head They drive them into a cor
ner, and slip quietly as possible behind them
to draw the covering rapidly on-some
feathers are pulled out easily, others are cut
vnd one has to understand his business to
prevent the bird from bleeding to death.
They cannot fly or jump, but can keep
pace with the fieetest horses When the
eggs are to he gathered Chinaman is called
into the arena. The ostrich seems to have
taken fierce dislike to the smile OF the
heather Chinee, and is so taken up with his
efforts to attack him that men slip in unno-
tcpd and take possession Of III" eIgs. The
! ie nf mn ostrich extend- heNond that 81 hr.
man heii Us, aud averages 100 yeas The
piumes can he purchased singly by visitors,
The price depending upon the l"nglh and
thickness of them. They have to be alter
ward cleaned and dyed. No dogs or horses
are allowed inside the inclosure, as the bids
go wild at the sight of either. The China
men carry their food TO them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04

IRON rue ". !. Mail anu EXPRESS.
A shooting and suicide. committed within
few days OF each other by two well.known
citizens of New York. IN a way which, in
both cases, raised doubt as to the sanity of
the perpetrators, help to bripg again into
prominence terrible fact tina. is demanding
the earnest attention Of thinkers and public
ists-thc rapid increase of insanity in this
country. The increase in the number of
reported cases is apparent to every one and
statistics prove that this is due to real
growth of the disease and not only to the
greater ncwsgetuug facilities of the
daily papers. The census reports for the
last thirty years show hat the rate
OF increase in insanity is much
greater than that in population. In
Massachusetts, for Instance. he former rate
is 200 per cent, and the latter 70 per cent ,
and the average for the whole country shows
that insanity is growing on population about
at the rate of two to one.
The Providence JoUHal has taken the
trouble to look up and compare statistics
and ueduces the following conclusions:
l. There has been very great increase
during thirty years in The number of in
sane persons IN proportion to the popula-
ton.
=. Inc rate OF increase Of the insane of
iofeiSn pirth is three times as great as that Of
the insane born in the United States.
3. Inc rate OF increase of all glasses Of
the insane was greater in the last decade
than in the two previous.
4. The actual increase of insane persons
IN Massachusetts at the present time is at
least $50 per year, and proporionately great
er IN States OF larger population, like New
York and Pennsylvania,
These are sterling facts. Iu our own State
The Increase in the number of insane persons
is great enough to fill a goousized hosp l
every year. No single theory yet,propo7 a.
ed will account for this state II affairs. The
rush and hurry and worry in which Ameri-
cans proveIbially live is tho most plausible
method OF acc )untng for it, but there are
more insane farmers than stock brokers,
more laborcrs than business ler. The case
requires careful study and investigation be-
lore correct diagnosis can be made and a
remedy prescribed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
from a Milwaukee Paper,

Alvin Joslyn DAVIS had hard time with
a party of drummers at an Oshkosh hotel
recently. The elegant and refined Mr.. Davis
had become endeared to the guests in the
hotel TO such an extent that they all agreed
to cut him dead. A party of the commercial
gentry were seated in the hotel office when
Alvin sailed in and began conversation In
his usual vivacious style. Nobody paid any
attention to hlm, and the great comedian
was both mystihed aud dismayed. AT
the dinner table Mr.. Davis was seat
ed with group OF gentlemen. lie
drew up his coat sleeves, displaying
his brunette cuffs and diamond sleeve
buttons to the waiter whom he enlightened
as to their cost. lie took out his watch and
placed il in a conspicuous place on tn" table
and flashed his diamond tugs "a \ rD dog
which happ ned to stroll IN IN dog II Il,
blinded and terror slrok'u MI DiV-
glanced Iur appreciation AT 'lc aSsemb ed
drummers, ami each had placed st.qp ! II
a vinegar cruet IN his scarf, aud iisht d
back at him detanlly. Mr.. DAVIS list his
appetite 30 far as 10 he unable Ia eat any
thing but all The hi. e in the house,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
IA X.EHE.SEE
Hi. Owner Challenges MIR. Wander biIt
to Try n Race.

In connection with the reports that the
owner of the famous trotter Jay-Eye-Sce
was afraid to match his animal, either
against CIiugstone or Maud S., the Turt
Field and Farm says: "On Wednesday
the 25tb, a check came to this office drawn
by j. |. Case to the order Of Hamilton Busbv
tor $4,000, which We are authorized to hold
as a forfeit. The proposition forwarded
with the checks is this Mr.. Case is willing
to match Jay Eye-see for race or an exhi-
bition heat against any horse for $4,000 a
side, half forfeit, to be trotted either at
Hartford, Providence or Chicago as may be
mutually agreed upon, each party to choose
one judge aud they third, the TurJ, Field
and Farm to be stakeholder. The exhibit
ton heat clause is to be put in to meet any
objection Mr. Vanderbilt may raise to trot-
ting three in five race according to rule.
If neither OF the tracks named is satisfactory
to Mr. Vanderbilt or Mr.. Gordon, Mr. Case
will allow the choice to be determined by
lott
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
Planets In July.
tFrom the Providence journal.

v,rrs 10 cunning s,or u,,n uo I'M
~, ''', wv ''"'
ihough she ceases 10 shlhc In the western
sky after that time, and even disappears
from sight before and after the advent of one
~ bor ,,roo, oroc,,s sh, =, L,.,,.. u.a
Nv So Npo' '"0 10 u"i' "H VIZ
wholc month inc most interesting mem
Der OF the planetary group with
which the earth is indissolubly bound,
bouud, at least for millions of years to conc.
Mercury is morning star until the 12tb and
| then becomes evening star. Neptune is
morning star throughout the month. Saturn
IS morning star. lie is far enough from the
sun to be seen by carly risers, and will soon
give promise of the radiant object he will
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
uBOthered the Doctor.
From the Troy Press

Or. AlcCosh is celebrated for egotism, and
the best of it he is never conscious OF il.
lie has broad Scotch accent, aud the
habit OF gnawing at the joint OF his thumt
when busily thinking.
Some years ago he was ecturing before
the senior class in Princeton College. lie
had been discussing Lebnitz's view of the
reason of evil, to the effect that mankind
was put upon the earth because there was
less evil here than elsewhere.
One of The seniors inquired, well, doc
tor, why was evil introduced into the
world 2"
''Ah !" said the DOCTOR holding up both
hands, "ye have asked the hardest question
in all Philosophy. Suckkrates tried to an
swer it and failed Plato tried 1t, and he
failed Kahnt attimpted it and made bad
work of it Leibnilz tiled it, and ne begged
the whole question as I've been leiiln We
lc) 81 cnrf e. don't kn1w-what-to make
ui II tuAscf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04

Two loves | have of comfort and despair
Which like two spirits do suggest me still
The bet er angel is man right fair,
The wOrser spirit woman colOred i'll.
To win me soon to hell, my female evil
rempteth my better angel from my side.
And would corrupt my saint to be a devil
Waong his purity with her foul pride.
And whether that my angel he turned 1end
Suspect may, not yet directly tell;
But being both from me, both to each friend.
! guess one angel in anOther's he'll
Yet this shall | ne'cr know, but live in doubt
TIL my bad angel ilrc my good one out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BURLINGTON.
Four Sonnet. from Shakespeare.

From you have been absent in the spring.
When pl oud-plcd April, dressed In oil his Trim,
Hlh put a srilit of youth in everything,
That heavy Saturn laughed and leaned with hllr,
Yet nor the Law OF BIRDS nor the sweet smcllb
or different flowers in odOr and in hue,
could make me any summers story tell,
Or from their proud Lap pluck them where TIC J
grew
Nor did wonder at the lilv's white.
Nor praise the deep vermllion In the rose
They were hut sweC', but figures OF delight,
Drawn after Won, you pattern OF all those
Yet seemed ii winter still, and, you away,
Us with your shadow with tucse did play
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
The FataIIst's Terrible Test.
From the San Francisco NEWSLETTER

The world is full of fatalists. 1t is an
easy and comfortable belief. / have been
told a peculiar anccdote ON the subject. AT
a frontier post the officers mess was engaged
in an ardent discussion. Wine had been
freely partaken Of, and, with one of the
strange caprices OF intoXlcatlon, there was
philosophy at the bottom OF the glasses
The Mahomctan religion was the subject of
argument. Mussulmans believe in fate ;
for them mans destiny is written above,
the time of his death is set, and nothing can
! advance it, Every one had something to
advance or relate in pro or con argument.
| la answer TO one of the officers who de-
handed to know of what use and to what
purpose was reason and its controlling
, power, if we were born with the tag of our
destiny attached, anOther-a new conner
arose and said, "Gentlemen, what is the use
. of discussion? Make a practical test of the
I question. Take me as the subject. Can a
man wilfully dispose of his life, or is the
= fatal moment chosen by higher power
r TRY the question on me. Who will conduct
the experiment." No one answered. Then
some one proposed wager. Done, was
the answer. The subject drew pistol,
. showed that it was loaded and held it to
: his temple. Twenty dollars, | believe
. Who will pay if lose p He pulled the
trigger, and the pistol missed fire. "a
ioke." cried the crowd. The fatallst
l smiled. He recocked the pistol, and with
7 a steady hand aimed at a clock on the wall.
= He fired and the bullet went right through
the centre of the dial. Apologize now,
said he; ~ have won the bet. always die
believe in fate"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04

When forty winters shall besegc thy brow
h1d dig deep trenches in thy Deauty's field,
Tly youths proud livery, SO gazed on now.
VIII he a tattered weed, of small worth held /;
Then being asked where all Thy beauty lies
Where all The treasure of thy lusty days,
10 say, within thine own uecp-sunken eyes,
Were an all-cating shame and thriftess praise.
How much more praise deserved thy beautys use,
II thou Couldst answer "1his fair child OF mine
snail sum my count and make thy Old excuse
Proving his beauty by succession thine
This were TO be ncw-made when thou art Old,
And see Thy blood warm when thsu fecest cold
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04

How heavy 10 journey on the way,
When What seek my weary travol's end,
10 teach that ease ana tina repesc 10 say
Thus far the miles are measured from thy friend !.
The beast that bears me, tired with NV woe,
Plods duly on, to bear that weight in me,
n I II 10y some instinct the wretch did know
III rider loved not speed, being made from thee
q lie bloody spur cannot provoke hun on
y at sometimes anger thrusts into his hide;
w itch heavily he answers with grOan,
Mlre sharp TO me than snurllng to his side;
For that same groan doth put this in my mind :
Nv grief lies onward, a1d my joy behind
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04

On account Of the sudden changes in the temper
AZURE at this season and in this climate, it Is almost
impossible to keep free from colds and coughs hut
a prompt u'c of n. IL. Downs Vegetable Basamlc
Elixir will prevent any serious result from sud
den cold and effect a speedy cure. If you are
bilious, or have the jaunlice, sick headache or
dizzincss, Try Bakers Mandrake Bitters.
juncl3 DAWN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04

ra remarkable results in disease so universal
and w.tl such a variety of characteristics as
ca'arr1, prove how eGectually Hoods Sarsaparlla
aclag Rough the blood reaches every part of the
huns .ystein. \ medicine, like anything else can
be fairy Judged only by lts results We point with
p...g % 'ae glorious record Hoods Sarsapara has
e. .e.e upo4 re heart, of thousands Of people it
has cured OIL Ca'a.rA.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04

Rheumatism IL the most subtle aud ext ruciatnp
disease nesh il heir to. Neuralgia sharper ana
more erra'c, Is as much fan enigIn science has
proved very noncommittal when asked 10 eVea
specific Tor them. Hut al last she has consented
Alhlopho Os Ia the tOuchstpne she hds proviue1
III. s. Chandler, OF The Independent, new York
says that zone bottle OF AthlophorIs enttely cured
him of rheumatism. fr( m which ne nat snhersl
for yeal and half
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04

The Hop PidSters have a wonderful SALE and why.
Because they cure Ache, sun Joints Pains In
the Side and all Soreness IN any part People aI-
preciate them. Any druggist, - cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04

m a1AIE Agents wanted for authentic
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Better send 40 cents for postage, ETC., on lIte
OUTFIT, now ready, including large prosp'r'u' DOOM
and save valuable time. . ,,t
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
C,uuty ExamiuatiJn of Teachers.

In accordance Wi Il tie law public elimination
of tea, hers will tIkc .ce a. Essex Center ON TT
day and SATURDAY.. Julv II aud -, commencing At
O'Clock 4. m There VIII h' sN written eN NINA
tons besides an ora which WEI include al, the
bIancnc3 required hy Jaw 70 be taught III the COM
mon schools Of the STA e.
by order of the Board, ..
l.. L. Bj-rLER, CLERK.
Essex " June -. ISL. 52wSw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was child, she cried for Castorla,
When she was Miss, she chung to tastOria,
when shehad Children, she gave Them Casorla
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-07-04
:Skccp This in Win Il .

?s-Kecp This in Mind. In the Diamond
Dyes more colorinG is gwen than in any other
known dyes, and they give faster and more
brilliant col0rs. Toe at all druggists. Wells
Richardson n Co., Burlington, VT. sample card,
thirty-two colors, ard book OF directions for 2c
stamp.