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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26

The veterans of the Department of Yer
mont q. a. r.. so far as heard from, made
their departure for Portland in an aus
picious manner and to the number, it is
estimated, of 1000. Most of the Depart
ment officers and staff accompanied the
Chittenden county battalion. Stannard
Post formed ut their headquarters prompt
ly at the appointed hour and marched tC
the depot to time beaten by two drummer
boys. The greatest enthusiasm was mani
Tested by the veterans from the time OF
forming until the train pulled out. Tn,
cars presented an extremely fine appear
ance, The following is the roster of De
partment officers and delegates:
Commander, w. l.. Greenleaf, Burling
ton senior vice-cOmmander, +. G.. Graves
bennington junior vice-cOmmander, II
X. Ide, st. Johnsbury
Department Staff-Assistant Adiutant
General, James Is. Scully, Burlington
Assistant Quartermaster General, f.. f.
Greenleaf, Burlington; Inspector, ID. l..
Morgan, Rutland Chief Mastering OF
ficer X. j. Coffey, Windsor; Medica
Director, a, II. Chesmore Huntington
Judge Advocate, Levant NJ Read, Below
Falls; Chaplain, Eiihu Snow, Ludlow
Ade-de Camp and Acting Assistant AID
jutant General, William c. Schroeder, Bur
lington.
Delegates to National Encampment--
II. +. Taylor, Brattleboro G. ID. Gates
Cambridge; j. G.. Stearns, Bradford u
T. Woodland, Rutland.
Alternate Deegates-Hugh Henry
Chester; j. g. Morse, Cambridge; II. f
Perkins, st. Adams; l.. &, Kingsley, Rut
land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26
The Fruits OF Their Labors.

a Washington despatch to the Boston
journal says: In the few days that Mr.
Hiram Atkins and Mr.. b. b. Smalley have
been here they have succeeded in securing
the following appointments in Vermont :
The boards of medical pension examiners
are to be reOrganiZcd as follows Dr. +.
K. Campbell of Bellows Falls will succeed
Dr. i. Whitman as president of the board
at Bellows Falls. This will leave the
board two Democrats and one Republican.
DR. q. A. POttle, of Island Pond will sue
coed DR.. b. X. Cutting of Lunenburg. DR..
a. IL; l.. Rodman of Bridgewater will sue
coed DR.. SherWln of Woodstock on the
board at White River Junction. Dr.
Brown of st. Johnsbury- DR.. J. Carter
of LyndOnville and DR.. Gates b. Bullard
of st. .Johnsbury will constitute the St
Johnsbury board. All of them are new
men-two Democrats and one Republican,
a, b. Naudry of White River junction
will probably be appointed railway pos
tai clerk between that place and Spring
field, Mass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26
RAILROAD MATTERS.

The New York Central Sleeping Car
company, of which DR.. w. ;. Webb is
president, has assumed control of all the
dining-room cars on the Central road.
The summer time table on the ID. & II .
road went into effect Monday.
The Readsboro and Hoosac tunnel rail
road is nearing completion. About one
hundred and fifty hands are at work on
the road. and It is rumOred that cars will
run over the road from Readsboro to the
tunnel July 1.
The annual report of the directors of
/ the Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain com
pany for the fiscal year ending March 3
1855, shows earnings of S6l6,Sl5 and eX-
penseS of S39S, 30, leaving net earnings
| S2ls PA. or in excess of last year, s., 531 30
/ The company are considering the project
of securing Il number of steamboats, on
the great lakes The condition of the
/ railroad property is much improved and
many new facilities have been acquired.
The Northern Adirondack railroad, is
about extending its line some eighteen
miles. to within five miles of the famous
| Paul Smiths. This will enable it to Sc
cure a large portion of the travel going
to that locality via MORA instead of as
now by stage from Pittsburgh or Reese
vile.
Sir Henry Tyler of the Grand Trunk
says he thinks comprehensive pool COW
ering all outlets to the east the only rene
dy for railroad troubles. The Grand
Trunk would like to possess West Shore,
but no one seems to be in position to
negotiate on the part of West Shore.
sa ppears that the Old board of direct
30 of the Montreal, Portland and
castor railway, who are controlled by
IN madam Pacific and Passumpsic intlu-
ces still hold out against the wishes of
the stockholders to call an annual meet
ing. Colonel Gilmour of StOnbridge has
now petitiOned for writ of mandamus to
compel them to call Il meeting, the supe-
rior court and the court of appeals in the
/ Province of Quebec having decided that
the stockholders are entitled to have one.
\ majority of the stock is held by the
Hon. Bradley Barlow, or by the receiver
of the Vermont National bank at st. AL
/ bans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26
How to SaNo Timr

"Why" said the widow o. Dea. A2ariah IIig-
gins as she united the corner of her hundkcr-
chief producing one quarter dollar seven ten
cent pieces and II nickel which She handed the
willing druggist, Why" said she, II don't
know nothn' what should do without it.. |
don't know nothn' what should do without
it, ! used to spend putty near all summer a
grubhn' up yeler dock, an agethcrin' arbs
Then in winter twas Il CONTINENTAL bile an
stew maxim hop tea an ginger tea an dande-
lion coffee, to'say nOthin' of the trouble had
II gcttin chAmomilc blows. But now | list
give the hull family their Salary Compound
rcgular,-l know the 'arbs are all in il some
Wherein they're all ms bright as buttons
I've made six braided rugs am a Jacobs lad
der quit in the time I've saved, besides maxi
in crazy quilt that beats anythin' for cruZi-
ness that ever see" And the good woman
asked what they were giving for spruce gum
now. and taking her CelerU COmpOiiHd in her
mana ana roll OF almunacs under her arm
turned her footsteps toward home 52wlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26
Vermont at Portland.

The Boston CLONE, with its accustomed
enterprise, publishes in yesterdays issue
extended accounts of the different organ
izations represented at the Grand Army
reunion in Portland, and gives the por-
traits of the different department COM
manders. An excellent likeness of Com
mander Greenlaaf of the Vermont Depart
ment is given The Globe says of our Yer
mont boys The survivors of the late war
from the Green Mountain State, proud
of their record on the field, and Jealous
of the reputation of their comradeship.
early inclined toward soldier organize
tion which should embody the principles
for which they fought They formed Il
department organization October %, 1868
Since that time they have labored faith
fully in the good work, and as depart
ment are credit to the order. Vermont
had III 1854 seventy-one posts and 2656
comrades. The department has been rep
resented in TEN national encampments,
and has had the following post comman-
ders: George p. Foster, w. G.. Veazey,
w, w. Henry, j. II. Goulding, Stephen
Thomas, Theodore 5. Peck, George w.
Hooker \, b. Valentine, G.. G. Knsman.
Much of the success of the department in
later years is due to the faithful services
of Post Commander A. b. Valentine of
bennington, The present commander is
COmrade Grcenleaf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26
PERSONAL.

Hon. 6. \. Davis. in his sketch of the
late George NJ. Clark, read at the funeral,
said: "Mr. Clark wrote some tWcnty-siX
songs both words and music many of
which have been published, and become
wei known and popular. Among these
perhaps the most widely known are An
MES Grave. Meet me Josie at the Gate"
Drifting with the Tide" and Give me
the Man that is true to his Neighbor. F"
Mr.. Clark has written much church
music, some of which has been published
and nearly all of which has been rendered
by the Union choir of Felchville, of which
Mr.. Clark was for many years the leader,
giving much time and ability to this
branch of Gods worship. Stepping upon
the lecture platform Mr.. Clark has won
popularity and done much good. He has
given public lectures in the most promi-
nent places in the state upon "The West, "
The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky and
later upon Temperance. These have
drawn large and intelligent audiences,
and have been highly commended Ivy per-
sons of culture aud by the press. His libcr-
ality has added hundreds of volumes of
choice literatur to the Reading library of
which he was an active founder
Letters from Senator Edmunds written
as they were about to leave the steamer,
say that they had "A comfortable and pleas
ant voyage going over, and were all well
and in good spirits. They will visit num-
Der of cathedral towns in England to see
the cathedralS in which Mrs. Edmunds is
especially interested, and will see Glasgow
and Edinburgh before they return.
The following degrees were conferred
in course at the recent commencement of
Norwich University, Mortified: On Fred
r. Belknap, b. :; Myron l.. Chandler, A.
b.; honorary, J. Edward Simmons of New
York city, IID ID.
United States Marshal Joel b. Erhardt
of New York, who has resigned his office
was captain of Company "A,' list Yer
mont cavalry, in the service. He has been
one of the most efficient officers in New
York, and his resignation is to be regret
ted He is an Offensive PARTISAN" nc
doubt.-St. IibdnS Messenger.
Rev. Samuel w. Dixie of Royalton, VT.
is announced as one of the lecturers at the
summer school of the American Institute
of Christian Philosophy at Asbury Park
y. J. His subject is. "rhe Family in tn,
History of Christianity
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26

Gen. Wells has received a circular from
the Secretary of the Treasury giving no
tice that under Il joint resolution passed
March 3, 1883, and the proclamation OF
the President, certain articles of the
Washington treaty, 1871, including article
XXI terminate on the first day of July
1885, In view Of such termination of ar
ticle XXI collectors of customs are in,
structed that fish oil and fish of all
kinds" the products of the fisheries OF
Canada, Prince Edward Island, and New
foundland, which may be imported into
the United States after July first, will bt
liable to duty under existing tariff laws
without regard to their origin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26

\ party of six railroad men took an
outing on the lake Saturday, the main OBJ
lect being to catch all the fish possible,
and as one was heard to remark "all the
lake contained" Tho party started off in
high spirits, but i'll luck awaited them.
The great catch proved to be an eel which
was taken by Conductor Hesselton. When
he pulled it into the boat a more surprised
man was perhaps never seen upon the
lake. Sore hands, tanned faces and il
very tired expression We're the main
points exhibited by each of the party up
on their return. '"No more fishing for
me it is worse than collecting tickets, ~
said one of them, AMI his companions
adopted the motion without amendment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26

y Bristol firm has shipped 81 900
pounds of maple sugar to Western Iowa
The New Haven Central creamery re
ccives over 5000 pounds of milk daily.
Rev. James l.. Burton will be ordained
pastor of the New Haven Congregational
church June26.
The Newport artillery will participate
in the Fourth of July celebration at st.
Adams.
Several hundred thousand slate pencils
have been sent from the Castleton mill to
market since June /.
Rev. {. NJ. Lamson of Worcester, Mass,
has been called to the North Congrega-
tional church at st, Johnsbury.
The farm buildings of Clarence Fuller
of East RoXbury, with contents, were
burned recently. Insured for $3.50.
st. Johnsbury Granite company has re-
celved an order for Il 5000 soldiers monu-
ment at Smithport, Pa.
Prof Tourjee, with about forty of his
students takes possession of the Lyndon
institute July LIST and will remain till Sep
TENDER |.
The farm buildings of Clarence Fuller
OF East ROXbury, with contents We're
burned Wednesday afternoon. Insured
for $3.50.
Governor Pingree's name is mentioned
among the distinguished guests present
at the graduating exercises of Smith col
lege, Wednesday.
Gov. Pingree leaves home with Mrs
Piugree for the seaside in Il day or two to
recruit his health, which is suffering from
overwork
In the Caledonia comfy court ot 81
Johnsbury Friday The iurv in the De
Paris case disagreed and the criminal
docket was closed.
Rev, j. W. Less of Lisbon, n. H., has
I"ii ~, ~ me rIrSI oohSre-
9"''o'"' c"'''o' vi pI"uioru'
invitations to the centennial celebra-
NJ lhmrc ,,V nf nrn, W .'I
| If is tn Inc hald INV 10 and % 7'"' o"''
~. KIM
~ H. - a. a,n Inl,liH' isn collniSsloner
wiz pun WV" Hcliic salmon INTO the fas-
SHliil,slc rlSe er 2oop near ~ Johhspury
| Oc'I''c anu 'o'o III ~ HuohNllle'
Mr. ana Mrs. f. =. PERKINS OF Factory
l oIiit h"Hea 'No-Sear-oiu daughter VINO
mas aiN l.ylng Grandm9therS anu great
S'aloiIo heIS' the HtsI pellG seFehIy-hlhe
years oiO.
an ~ ne %,''C o i RtI -! nLiS,ta i,isn
- ~ w., q, t',,vt"'i' was oolu a. a.'c.ioll
bronrht NV BntInnd ~ tho
| G,U, ~ i''''''''' ViiiPioJe' vi the
-
r. rtu husST,l, einpioyel Ill saw mn AT
! ittSioru Mills was oaulN cut IN the side
away from the saw Friday Ar last me-
I Connts he seemed To- he doing wall w
! M, ,,oroi.o,, 80 ~, C,,I,,;,,,-c,,
t1,o W ono T ao"ueLlS
aio"a VA I" to J,l il"dN mt?nt
MI 10 - ".,a Do9 pa iP"liIiE
5 20 NE Fan ~ oi'nS 'i'' mas ever
Mrs Green Trimmer dind from ,non1exv
| Tuesday afternoon at North pownnJ
death beinr instantaneous She was in
her SEVENTEEN wear. Mrs. Brimmer was
con yprsinT with her family and nnnarent-
! ly in GOOD health when her death 0ccur-
red
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26

Trout-fshing in Lake George has been
attended this season with great sport.
There is trout fishing at Lake George at
all seasons, but for eleven months in the
year the fish remain 300 to 800 feet under
water, the lake being deep For about
thirty days, usually beginning about the
LIST of May, they come up nearer the sur
face so that "A trolling hook with heavy
sinker attracts them. Trolling for trout
is only eXcelled as sport by trolling for
black bass, which are n gamier fish. One
party from Troy recently brought in sew
enty-fve pounds of trout, the smallest
being five and the largest seventeen pounds
in weight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26

Frances f. Willard, president of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
has issued circular to young women,
opening up new field of usefulness for
them, which she hopes may be developed
into il new profession for the sex. Our
attention has been called to the circular
by Mrs. NJ p, Moore, superintendent of
the press department w c. r. L. for
Vermont, and we gladly make this men
ton of it, The circulars may be obtained
from Miss Jennie Smith, Mount Lake
Dhrk Md
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26

Edward shepard, Of Harrisburg, ILL.,, says !;
Having received so much benefit from Flee
trio Bttcrs, feel il my duty to let suffering
humanity know it, Have had II running sore
ON my leg for eight years; my doctors told
me would have to have the bone scrapcd or
leg amputated. | used, instead, three bottles
of Electric Bttcrs and seven boxes of Buck
lens Arnicu Salvc ut 25c, per by Druggists
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26

Don't lnger in the busy pathway of life a
living libel, miserable yourself and bringing
misery TO all around you, by using the old
fashioned sewing machine, when you can buy
at reasonable price, one of the new Davis
Vertical Feed" the easiest and lightcSt-run-
ming sewing machine in the world. II is the
easiest running, and most durable, because
being the most simple in construction, and
having the least numberOf parts to move there
is less friction and wear. The machine is "A
perfect model of ncatncsS, and is modern
idea throughout. Don't fail To examine the
Davis. 1t will prove an inspiration. new life
sold by f. w. II. Lake, Sheburn Vt, and T.
j. COrsc, UnIerhill, Vt 52wlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26
An Incendiary Fire at Shciburn.

y large barn, the property of Henry
Thorp, Esq, was burned in Shelburn at
about one O'Clock Saturday morning The
barn was occupied as cooper shop by
Alphonse Darveau, Esq, who had about
fifty thousand slaves in the rough stored
in the building,and few finished barrels
Everything was burned, including all
Mr.. Darveau's tools. 1t is thought the
fire was incendiary, as there had been no
work done in the barn for week or
more.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26
Wired Languid DnII

Exactly expresses thc'cOndition of thousands
of people nj this season. The Oppressive eff
fccts of warm weather, and the weak cOndit
ion OF the body, can only he corrected by the
use of II reliable tonic and blood purifier like
lluods Sarsaparilla. why suffer longer when
n remedy is so close mt hhndr Take Hoods
SarSaparilu now, II viii give you untold
wealth in health, strength, and energy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26
Chittenden County sunday school Associa-
tiOu.


The twenty-second annual meeting of
the Sunday School Association of Chitten-
den county was held in the Method
list church at Williston, Tuesday
and Wednesday of last week, and
was we'll attended. The programme
included an address of welcome,
reports from Sunday schools a service of
song, and papers on various topics of in
terest in Sunday school work Among
those who read papefs or conduct
ed discussions were Rev and Mrs.
f. p. Gould, Mr. w. A. Deering, Mr.
l.. b. Lord and Mr.. George T.. Davis
of this city. The service of song was con-
Quoted by Mr.. w. Arthur Shaw. Rev
Edward Halves, d. d., of the Winooski
avenue Congregational church, delivered
an address Tuesday evening. Wednesday
was the day of chief interest, and large
numbers were present Great interest
was taken in the various papers and dis
cussons. Mrs. Could and Prof. j. ;. Cilley
discussed the subject, Parental obliga-
tions not transferable - Prof. Deering
spoke on "Indvidualism in Teach
ing" The sessions We're among the
most profitable and enjoyable ever held
by the association, and all who attended
received great benefit. The good people
OF Williston entertained their guests with
a cordial hospitality which added greatly
to the success of the meeting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-26
Successful ministry.

| The New York Observer gives an inter
cstng notice of the celebration of the
thirty-seventh anniversary of the church
at Green Point, l.. J., of which Rev Lewis
Francis, who is well known to many of
our Burlington readers. is pastor Among
the exercises were the reading of letters
from Rev. Goyn Tamage, and Rev.
George II. Peeke, former pastor of the
church, and addresses by Rev. a. p Van
Gieson, ID. d., of Poughkeepsie, pastor
from 1866 to 1868, and Rev. Alex. Nickel
vey, pastor from 1868 to 1872. The fol-
lowing particulars of Mr.. Francis's min
istry are added in the Observer and it
certainly is worthy of record
June Is next will be the twelfth ami
versary of the present PASTORS entrance
upon the work there. In the twelve years
there have been received into membership
on confession poo, and by certificate 10 !;
total, 32l. There has been raised for pay
ing debt, building and ordinary expenses
Sl05. 0s9.3S and for benevolence SS,lO9.4l ;
total, Sll3 1873 The church debt of
/ Slf,5OO has been paid and II beautiful
| Sunday school building has been erected
and furnished, costing 1000. The sun
| day-school room and chapel built in 1880,
has an infant department with large at
| tendance, and intermediate and adult
departments There are seven large
class rooms, which can be shut off from
each other by sliding doors, and eight
others in the gallery, divided by screens
and movable windows, so that each class
| in the adult department is entirely by it
self after opening services. II is II model
for beauty and utility. There are 500 on
the roll-GO officers and teachers, and i4O
scholars 5SS of the scholars are under
and l52 are over twenty-one years of age.
| y mission school WAS started in \DNpIl-
Der, lSSl, in II populous but religiously
destitute part of the ward Its work has
been crippled by lack of accommodation.
There is great need of a building adapted
for the work, and building fund has
been started. The present rooms are
crowded, there are Us on the roll, and
the average attendance is good. An in
dustrial school and kitchen garden, where
the young girls are taught to sew and the
simple but important duties of house
| keeping, numbers over 100 scholars, and
is doing an exceedingly valuable work.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-03-28
Sledge Hamer Blows

The present depression in money
matters makes it necessary, for ev-
cry one to 60 where their dollars
reaches the farthest. We spent
three weeks in New York hunting for
bargains and have heen more sue.
cessful, than ever before. And now
we offer one Lot Remnants Sea Is.
land Domestic at SC per lyard, worth
twice the money.
100 pieces New Spring Calico at
4c per yard.
rs pieces Of White India at 6Jc per
yard.
25 pieces Checked Nainsook Zine
quality 1Oc per yard.
100 pieces good yard wide Domes-
tics. no Dressing warranted as good
as Lonsdale, at TIC yard.
New Bargains received daily at
HERsTE1N & LowENrHALs
Leaders of Low Prices.
And sole agents for the celebrated
"Centemere" Kid Gloves and Lyons
Silks.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-03-28
The Municipal Election.

The following are officers appointed
to hold the city election Tuesday,
April 7th:
Said election will be held at the follow.
ing places. to-wit:
LIST Ward-McGee's Ice House.
End Ward-Rear of Engine House.
3rd Ward-County Court House.
4th Ward-Solon Bowen's Shop, at Spring.
Sheriff McGehee has appointed the fo,.
lowing persons, to act as officers for the
purpose of holding said election.
FIRST WARD.
eso. M%. haDdnan. Mysls Inspectors.
VIM. Brock,
j. N. Vaughan, M. B. Neece, Clorks.
SECOND WARD.
Geo. H. Warwick,
Fred Bennett, Inspectors.
A. F. Hall,
THIRD WARD.
Bentley H. Brooks.
James r. Boyd, Inspectors.
Martin Seat,
A. r. Campbell, B. P. Hunt, Clerks.
FOURTH WARD.
j. W. Scruggs,
Henderson Brandon Jr., Inspectors
Gus Pryor,
VIM. Usher, Lee Fearn, Clerks.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-03-28
DIED..

HARRrs-At Triana Saturday Feb.
Y, 1885, Prrks Harris, Elder Of the
Triana G. P. Church. Funeral SER
vices conducted by Rev. H. ]. R.
Williams.
WHLIAMs-Near Triana Feb. Ito,
1885, Charlie Williams, grandson of
Mr.. ChAs. Sampson. He leaves .
wife and 9 children to mourn his loss,
with large circle Of friend and &C
quaintances.
OwENs-In this city Wednesday
March %, 1885, of consumpti on,
VIM. Owens. Funeral services at
tended from the Baptist church
Thursday afternoon by Revs. w. H.
CASTOR and Byrd Chapman.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-03-28
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Zeb Gordon has returned from
Arkansas
Ed. A. J. Brakes, Of Soddy, Tenn,
has been visiting friends in this city.
Mr.. Milton Carroll who was re-
Gently very sew erely injured by an
accidental fall from a dray, is slowly
recovering.
Miss Christine Shoecraft returned
last Sunday from her nome in Indi-
ana, whittier she was called by sick
ness of her grandmother.
Mrs. Kate Peery, of Park Place,
Ark, after short visit am ong old
friends and relatives, left for her new
home Monday night last.
Corporal Jas. W. Petty. our gallant
young friend of Scottsboro, has re-
Joined his post at F"rt Sill, Indian
Territory, after enjoying his furlough
at home.
P. F. Hill, Esq, Of Union City.
Tenn, National G. Grand Master A.
F. & A. M. Of that State, is in the
city.
DR.. L. r. Fearn was called to Mem
phis last night on account Of the Sc
rious illness Of his niece, Mrs Mary
Carter.