Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-25


library, and a large force of men is en-
poyed.
A. g. Stafford, Esq, has accepted an in
vtation to deliver the Memorial day address
at Bakersfield.
The management of the Central Vermont
have issued au order prohibiting employees
from smoking while On duty.
The high wind of Sunday swept the ice
ont OF the lake in hurry, and nota particle
was visible, yesterday morning.
The adj burned meeting for the formation
of Law and Order League will be held in
this city on Wednesday, April 30.
The rain and sunshine of the past few
days have brought out the arbutus but not
in any considerable quantities, as yet.
The water in the lake was feet II inches
above low water mark yesterday as register
cd by the gauge near the Central depot.
President Buckham has been engaged to
deliver an address at the coming meeting at
Marha's Vineyard of the American In
stitute of Instruction
Mrs. Wing of this city will assist at the
concert to be given in connection with the
graduating exercises of Beeman academy,
New Haven, June 9Th.
There will be an eclipse of the sun next
Iludi, buI luDsC VI Jul ICppIC NuO Wloh "
see it will have to 90 to South America or
Africa in order to do so.
The class of the Medical College now num-
bers two hundred and twenty-five students
"a much larger number then ever before in
the history OF the college.
The work of laying the foundations for the
new French Catholic church is being actively
pushed. The construction of the edifice is in
charge of Mr. Charles Parent.
Finely perfumed sealing wax and daintily
engraved seals are the latest requisites for
the fashionable writing table. They can be
found at the FREE PRES. office.
The Central Vermont railroad will sell
round trip tickets for fare one way from all
stations to Montpelier and return for the Re
publican District and State conventions,
April 30 and 30.
The Methodist conference has returned
Rev. Mr.. Jump TO this city for another year
IA fOregOne CONCLUSION, OF course, but the
announcement Of which will be received
here with much satisfaction.
Hon. c. NJ. Spauldins who has just re-
turned from business trip to Boston, re-
ports that the Edmunds sentiment is very
strong and outspoken among the Boston
BANKERS and iinanciCrs.
The steamer Williams leaves this city for
Plattsburgh at s q. m, daily, arriving here
on the return at p. m, except on Wednes-
days aud saturdays, when she runs to q and
Isle (Gordon's) and reaches here at $50.
A. B. Hunt of Greenfield, Mass, has re-
Gently been appointed superintendent of the
New England Telephone and Telegraph Co.
Mr.. Sherwin remains here as general mana
ger of the Burlington exchange
Ernest Kendall, who some time since stole
a large amount OF property at Shclburn,
and on hearing was bound over for trial,
came into City Court Tuesday and took his
scntcnce--whiCh was six years in States
prison,
The plans of the new skating rink show
handsome building 70 by 100 feet. 1t is to
be provided with waiting and dressing
rooms, etc, and along one side will be q gal
lery for spectators. Work upon the rink
will be begun forthwith.
Mr.. Taylor has fifty men at work, on DR..
Webbs farm, aud things are being put into
shape rapidly. The house will b. cOmplet-
ed about the middle Of next month, and be-
sides this, laundr,s, fstables, etc., are under
construction.
The grand square piano for Good Templars'
hall arrived aud W IS set up yesterday. l. is
from the house of ChlCkering 6 Sons and
will add much to the musical services OF the
various societies as well as to the attractive
ness Of the hail.
Mr.. George Allen, the well known and
accomplished musician, has accepted an en-.
gagemeut as violcncelist in Philip IL, Breh-
mer's orchestra for the summer season at the
Hotel Kaaterskill, Catskill Mountains, n. Y
Active preparations are being made for
The University field day sports for the Spring
term. The committees appointed respective
ly by the classical and medical students
have had Conference aud successful ath-
ietic sports are assured, The date is not
decided.
Sheriff. Barton took j. w. Daley, McGet-
trick and Caswell to the House of Correction
on Saturday. OF the other criminals SEN
fenced in County court, hysn lies in jail
suffering from deiium treRens and Pratrs
case is being investigated, I'm application
for his pardon having been made.
Capt. b. j. nolt's new steam tug is 10
feet long and 20 feet beam, apd capable of
towing 80 boats from Albsny to New York
"a forty hours. She is 10 be brought to the lake
from New York by way Of the coast, liver
81. lawrence anD W. ss.ada canals and
Capt Rushlow accompanies Capt Holt on
che trip,
The Mariquita. which was partly destroy
ed by fire TOWARD $50 Cirss OF last season,
has been thoroughly rebuD and was out 70.
her hrst trip tlOn Tue uarocr to ti'S point
Monday afternoon. Her engine was not
damaged by the fire and toe only new ma.
chinery about her !. Inc new donkey pump
and its connections. Che has been refitted
after the Old ,lodel as nearly as possible ant
is trim little craft.
The A. Williams msde her first trip Of The
season Monday, quite number going on
and returning merely for the rOvtlty of tn,
affair Superintendent Barney who wa
among this number, reports that not II par
ticle Of ice was encountered hut that The
Worcester was simply terrific. IN tn,
vicinity Uf Port Kent he never cXp lrieuctt
a stronger breeze from that ppint Of com
pass. The steamer has been OVerhauled an,
newly painted throughout and the broa,
sombre stripe around the bull has givel
place to one of blue giving her much nor
lively snd attractive appearance.
TIE Volunteers have uranim.uslf vote,
To discontinue responding 10 alarms of fir
FOR the present. We understand that one {
the leading reasons for this step is the ques
ton of finances. The Volunteers have al
ways been an active aud rni iont compau
and should big fire occur they would b
greatly missed.
The following Field day officers have bee
elected by the students of the University
President, Barber, "a vice president
jacobs, medical secretary, Flanders, med
cal treasurer Buckham, 80 directors
Andrews, medical, GARNER medical, OttC
bridge, medical Jeffords, SO, Wa crman, sc
The intentions are now to hold athletic cor
tests the first week in June.
Mr. John Crowley, living on Mort
avenue, fell from wagon bacd wards, Thurs
day noon, and sustained injuries whic
will probably prove fatal He was riding i
the back part of the wagon, and sudde
start threw him out. His arm was broke
and his back severely injured. Mr. Crowle
ISL man between 70 and 80 years old, an
his recovery can hardly Ia. In IL al Tor