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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17

Q yearlng heifers, 1 heifer, 9 bull calves OF
the milking strain, and like the other stock
are good animals.
A. c. and j. Bemis, f. Burke, show 10
head, bull, 2 cows, 9 two years old hefers,
2 yearlings, heifer, and | bull calf, of
the milking strain. One COW made nv
lbs of butter in week.
So far the character of the stock exhibit
has been exceptionally excellent. Not u
scrub animal was shown in any line,
which is saying good deal.
HORSES.
The exhibit of horses excites universal
admiration both for its extent and excel
lence of quality OF mares with foals by
their sides the exhibit betokens
increasing interest in horse breed
ing and Vermont bids fair to regain
her former reputation for raising
fine horses In stations the exhibit was
very full especially in young horses, and
we predict that five years hence this
branch of the fair will show very great
increase both in numbers and excellence.
f. Burge g. Son, Shoreham, show u ma
hogany bay stallion 10 years old, 10 hands,
cheron, sired by Mr.. Woodbridge's
Favori. +. A. Woodbridge, Vergennes
shows six Percherons, two. stations
and four brood mares with foals.
Romulus, years old, imported by the
owner, stands II hands high, weighs 1850
pounds. Favori, imported, + years old, 16l4
| hands, weighs 100 pounds. Both are
dappled gray, with light names and tails.
Lisette, years old, stands 1917, weight
| 1860, with her foal by Favori by her side,
as perfect in shape as mature horse, and
is broken to harness. Charmante is Is
hands, weighs 1925, with foal by Romu-
lus, all dapple gray and all imported ex-
cept the foals. OF grade colts one weighs
565, the other not quite AS heavy, both
show in form but take their color from
! their dams.
l.. ID. Mute, Marshfield, shows 2-years-
old stallion by Engineer, he by Auc-
tioneer, fine bay colt, standing 1913,
weight $50, and has shown a half mile in
1888
H. A. Post, Hinesburgh, shows two
brood mares with foals by their sides,
sired by his Clydesdale horse Sir Robert,
also yearliHg mare 10 l-2 hands, dark
brown, handsome. Sir Robert is six years
old imported, stands II hands high and
weighs 100 pounds, his sire was Royal
Exchange, 1920 Scotch Stud Book, his
dame Fairfield Nelly, q. He is hand
some horse, blood bay and black points
NJ. ID. Whitney, Williston, shows a
handsome black colt, half blood Perche-
Potter of Shelburn. The colt is two years
old and weighs 1850 pounds.
j. X Weed, Sheldon. shows the Morgan
mare, Kate Spencer, with foal sired by
Gilroy.
George d. Jackman, Charlotte, a hand
some black stallion.
Ed l.. Kennedy lacolle, p. O., a fine
chestnut stallion English draft horse,
10 IL hands and weighing $50 pounds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17

notices. w. B. Coe of Madison, Conn,
displays a complete line of art novelties
and the Madison Art company Of the same
place exhibits fine stock OF paper flow
erS.
Nicholson the halter and furrier occu-
pies the entire north end of floral hall
with display valued at over $1,000, and it
is not too much to say that 1t is the finest
exhibition of furs and fur garments ever
seen in Vermont, II not in any exposition
in New England. 1t includes, for the ladies'
seal sacques, newmarkets, dolmans, Eng
lish walking jackets, seal riding hats and
hats with plumes, bonnets and gloves
All the novelties in fancy furs can be
found here, such rs beaver, African mon
KEY, opossum, lynx, martin and raccoon
muffs. There is a fine array of hamster
squirrel and mink lined circulars, squirrel
lined dolmans, Russian circulars, foot
muffs mats, rugs, fur trimming of all
kinds. In the line of mems furs are coats in
eastern mink, beaver coats, lined with satin
throughout. Persian lamblined with silk
serge reversible cloth coats, lined with
fur to be worn either side out also coats
in seal, raccoon, Roman lamb, black ge-
net, black and gray Japanese wolf and
buffalo. TO speak of all the sleigh robes
in the display would be impossible, but
the most noticeable are black bear, beaver
gray and red fox Hudson Bay wolf and
raccoon. This exhibit is the finest he ever
made, but having received from the asso-
citation the highest awards in the gift of
the Judges, in 1884 and 1885, he has cons-
derately entered his goods for exhibition
only. w. d. Lane of Mddlebury, VT,
florist and scotsman, makes large and
attractive exhibit of potted plants with
foliage and towering cut flowers loose
and in designs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17

the others do the trotting Ballard got
the pole, but VIM. G.. took it from the
black by running in ahead On the
stretch Ballard again lead off, but after
changing positions once or twice, passing
the half abreast, the brown came in half
length ahead. In the fifth heat Clara was
again in the fore holding her place well
until the last, when she went down sec
ond for VIM, who took the heat and the
race Ballard making good third. Fol
lowing is the summary
SUMMARY.
VIM. G, br X, G. II. Baldwin, III
~, cond,erQga, n. ~ -. 3 3 / /
CARA NJ. b. m, luton Bros, Nor
rsvile. BE-. ....... .............. 2 / p
Chazy Maid, BIN, Abare " Rich
ards. ChaZy, N. Y. ...........
Gen. Geo a. Ballard bl. 8. p. II.
Ryan, Fairfax ............. 49, . 1
Time, 2;3l, 2:3OM, 2:30, 2;3011, 23O1l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17
VERMONTS STATE FAIR,
FIRST DAY OF THE ANNUAL EXHlBl-
TON Ar HOWARD PARK.

The annual Joint exhibition of the Yer
imont State Agricultural society and the
Champlaiu Valley association opened at
Howard Park Monday, Sept. 10, under the
most favorable auspices
AS was predicted the arrival of exhibits
Monday was the largest that has yet APP
pesred on the first day. While the air
" was cool for visitors, the atmospheric con-
dltions were perfect for the Transports
lion of stock and breeders say that their
exhibits reached the grounds in unusually
line condition, A crowd OF visitors Is not
expected on the first day which is always
devoted to the unloading and arrange
nent of exhibits. The number present
Monday, however, was encouragingly
large and they were amply repaid for
their expense, for the best time to
{ critically examine stock which has
mo- come from a great distance,
rs when it is first brought upon the
grounds The scene about the landing at
Howard Park was a busy one. Two lines
of cars were waiting opposite the landing
ut one time, twenty carloads of exhibits
having arrived in addition to those that
came TIE day previous.
An uncommonly large proportion of the
entries in the cattle, horse sheep and
swine departments for the first day put in
an appearance Monday, and were ar
ranged for exhibition. All parts of the
State are represented by fine stock, in
cluding the G0O0 pound cattle of Mr..
Hazen of st. Johns bury: A sight
Of this wonderful pair of oxen is
worth the price of admission. The
list of thoroughbred stock is unusually
extensive and makes one of the finest
shows in this line that can be seen any
where in New England. The exhibition
Of farming implements and machinery is
also large containing much that is new
and valuable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17

for the time being the centre of attraction.
In fact the exhibits in all classes were so
large and excellent that 1t would he i'm
possible to mention individual exhibits.
The examination of cattle took place in
the open space in front of their quarters
and was witnessed by a large number,
considering the fact that it began at 8
o'clock in the morning. The individual
exhibits of cattle are elsewhere described
so that special mention is unnecessary, it
suflices to say that nothing like it was
ever before seen in Vermont il indeed in
all New England
In the afternoon two close and exciting
races were trotted, special exhibits OF
horses were made and the day closed in a
thoroughly satisfactory manner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17
SECOND DAY.
The Exhibition of stock the Largest Ever
Seen in Nermont-Other Departments
Wei FilIed-EXciting Races.

Tuesday was the second day of the
Joint exhibition at Howard Park and TAX
ing into consideration the many unfavor-
able circumstances it was successful to an
encouraging degree. In the early morn
ing dark and threatening clouds obscured
the sun and later a smart shower of rain
fell This in addition to temperature
which made overcoats a necessity, I'M
ioubtedly prevented many from starting
out for the fair in the forenoon. In the
afternoon the weather was more favorable
and the attendance was good from
he city and vicinity, and fair from
NOTE distant points
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17
FLORAL AND MECHANICS HALLS.


The first thing that the average visitor
to the park does is to inspect floral and
mechanics halls. This fact is known and
appreciated by the business men who
patronize these departments and as usual
every conceivable article in this line is to
be seen here. On passing through the
main entrance on the first floor into me
chanics hall the visitor is confronted
by the extensive and handsome eX-
hibit of G. ). Blodgett q Co. of this
city, Their display contains 20 stoves, III
Guiding coal and wood, surface and base
burners, parlor and cooking stoves,
ranges, fire places, oil and gasolene stoves.
They make speciality of the Paris
Range" which is well arranged, compact
and economical. In this exhibit are also
to be seen the prizes offered for the hand,
soonest babies, which will be awarded
Friday at 10 O'Clock. \ handsome list of
entries has already been made, and the
baby show will be one OF the leading
features OF the fair.
Next to the foregoing exhibit is that of
Fuller x Warren Of Troy, \. w. who
through their agents, Nash X Roche Of
this city, display au unusually fine lot of
stoves. The eN hibIt Includes - different
stoves, including from The Ia. 5est range
and stove heater to the most elaborate
purlUr stove
To the left OF the stove exhibit is the
attractive display Of the Bay state Fer
ulizer. This exhibit contains large
number OF glass jars neatly arranged and
containing the different terlliIel- sold by
thai company. IL attracts general ajten.
ton.
To the right OF the stove exhibit is the
large and neatly arranged exhibit Of the
Wells X Richardson CO.. butter color
This color which has become great faV-
urite with dalrymeu is put up i'm handsome
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17
1t Hardly Could be Worse-A Moan from
nm Lmnnil AnldiNr.

w. Il. Junction Laudmark,A. A. Earle dtor'
1t all over and thank heaven that it
is no worse. We hardly see how il could
be worse for we chaps who nave been en-
Gagged i'm the slaughterlug EdmunGs bust
ness. That he was To have a majority of
from thirty TO forty senators and repre-
sentative, az 2 result of a cuuut we had no
doubt. aud i'm conversions from these we
had expected his defeat in October, but
We did mot look for any such avalanche Rs
has taken place.
The opposition to Mir Edmuul- has ig-
ANONYMOUSLY fniled. Without head, with
out bowels, without backbone, without
LEGS or feet toWtlk, or even tail To WhlSk,
how could it have been otherwise II was
"a squad tnat talked like an army II went
to the war without "a general, CAPT am or
commlssuy; no hospital even, FOR me
wounded Capture was iueNiapie. heE
were all brave soldiers, who, when they
make another invasion into AN enemy
county, viii see 90 10 that there Is Il lead-
err, and NOT Gully that but That ihe troops
suUl. hc ptld.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17
ONE CASE OF MANY,
How Things are Done Under Reform
Administration.

How Things are Done Under Reform
Administration.
That the changes in the occupancy of
federal Offices in Vermont and the whole
matter of the disposition of the patronage
of the administration in Vermont, have
thus far been in absolute disregard and
defiance of all the principles of civil ser
vice reform, is no news to our readers. To
the cases of distinct violations of those
principles, heretofore cited, may be added
that of Mr.. a. NJ. Kendall, pOstofIice route
agent between Boston and Burlington.
who was removed from that position last
July, in order to make place for demo
crat. Mr.. Kendall was one of the most
experienced and faithful route agents in
New England, having been II years in
the service, and earned the cordial ap-
proval of his superiors, as shown among
other things, by Il note addressed to him
by the chief clerk of the railway mail ser
vice in Boston, Mr. Horace Merrill. In
this, under date of July 10, 1856, Mr.. Mer-
rill says; Il am rCry sorry to learn of
your removal, for consider you one of
my rcrY best clerks" AS Mr.. kendall's
place was wanted for democrat, and as
no excuse could he found for a change
on the score of any failure in the perform
ance of his duty, it was necessary to
trump up some charges against him.
lheSe were obtained on the shape of
aflidavits made by four good democrats, two
being conductors, one baggage master
and the fourth Il brakeman, on the rail
/ road, 10 the effect that they heard Mr..
Kendall apply an opprobrious epithet to
Mr.. Grover Cleveland, when the latter
was a candidate for the pres idency, and
that he Kendall said he would resign if
Cleveland was elected. Learning OF the
character of these charges, Mr.. Kendall
wrote letter to the. superintendent of
the railway mail service at Boston
squarely denying that he had applied any
such epithet to Mr.. Cleveland or made
any such statement in the hearing of the
witnesses above alluded to. The supern-
! tendent forwarded MI kendalps letter
to the postmaster general, who despatch
ed special agent BOynton, also a good
democrat, to Investigate the case. Boyn-
ton, came on, saw the volunteer witnesses
in the case, investigated" the matter
/ while Mr. Kendall was close at hand, and
some OF the time on the same train in which
BoyntOn was conducting his inquiry
but never allowed Mr. Kendall an oppor-
tunity to meet his accusers face to face.
/ He subsequently saw Mir. Kendall
ut his home in Ludlow informed him of
the nature of the alleged " charges
against him, and asked him what he had
to say. Mr.. kendall's answer was de-
NAL OF the truth of the charges in toto,
and statement that they originated in
partisan malice, his accusers beng all
democrats while he was Il republican.
and that some Of them were men of dis
reputable character. The special agent
/ then left, saying that he would see some
other parties. Mr.. Kendall heard nothing
further from him, aud in due time his re-
mOVal was made. The agent could have
obtained ample testimony as u me
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17
ERE CATTLE DEPARTMENT
Further Descripti IN of the Cattle Show
The Jerseys and other Breeds.

The show of cattle is very large and of
exceptional excellence. The exhibits
lave overlooked the cattle pens, filled the
III sheep barn, and are coraled in pens
Jd.side.
THE HOLSTEINS
eetl TO be the breed most popular this
rear largely outnumbering any other va
-iety on the grounds This breed are
strii0g in appearan CO, being coal black
and milk white in color, of large size,
great capacity for storing feed, remark
able for their enormous yield of mink,
sometimes so large as to almost challenge
belief and carcass which will make Il
good quantity of beef. This report viii
aim to give the individual excellence of
he animals, and something Of the iami-
les they represent, and the most notable
If their performances.
The herd of Fred. l.. lIOughton of Put
lcy consists Of about 81 head, of which he
shows here IT, headed by the fine two
years cid buu Teeth NethellHnd, v hch
yook the first prize at the New England
fair az Bangor (trom whence the nerd
came herel over eight competitors All
This bull get ], in number, have been
helters-a remarkable record, Nsdell, Il
years old COW Is q fine animal OF GREAT
apparent mi hiug capacity. Her udd"r at
the TINE Of coming IN mea~ urcI - inches
u leuGn Marie NJ j. "A line COW, bred
by A. {. Becker, Nouh Holland, made q
record 1T Is l-3 lbs of milk rs Il 3 years Old,
- lbs as a + years old. Kitty "a, a 3 ycar-
did Of the Alexander family, is one OF the
most perfect types OF the breed.
DOcNr- Scott, 4 yeHrluG heiicr, i, by 'hc
tamur> UerirC ION ball Walter scott, on.
Of UJ.E.~ "a, with tine record vi 81 lbs OF
milk ia ore day n Il two years old on or
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17

The show of cattle is very large and of
exceptional excellence. The exhibits
lave overlooked the cattle pens, filled the
III sheep barn, and are coralled in pens
Jd.side
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17
SUNNI AIRY

Lady 5ya wlm,a!p' +. ~ Frank Clark I'll,
Bcl -, b. r., Paul Robinson Burhng-,
John -. h. r.. +. ii. Winch, Mid iicbury.6 )
Fannie H., 10. m, d. W. Hayes, burng-
Che,'crA j.. IA, =, ia. Hasor, r,aus-, ~ .
Oed ".' t. T. y; H. 'Wcitr. burlington t. :
Anna knowltou, ,h. m, \. Friend,
Chdmplaiu, y. Y ....,,.,.... ........1
Billie, 10. e., i. y. oliver, Essex, " Y....9 Is
llnc 80, -.1l.
The four horses entered in the 2:3J elias,
gave one OF the finest races ever troIted on
the grounds, and every horse was sent 10
win. In the first heat CARA NJ. quickly
took her place IN the lead at the first turn
holding II till on the last quarter when
she was crowded too mucn 10y the Maid
and She left her feet, but at once steaded
down again till ON the stretch almost
home she again broke, going under the
wire on run and the heat was given to
ChaZy. I'm the second heat the horses got
OH the first time with Clara III her old place
She repeated her work of the llrol neat
leading tor the first three quarters, closely
pushed 10y the brown ana black VINO
made a line contest All around the course,
but uu tne last stretch William forged
ahead OF the bay taking the heat amidst
the applause OF the Spectators. Al lhe
close Dl this heat Golden and Thought,
DO. former with record of DIS, both SONS
ui Daniel Lambert, trut,cd am exhibition
heat presenting very Zine appearances
Ina the Third neat Clara again came 10
the front, and unlike the other heats she
STAYED there to the Wire, trOtuug "a perfect
hr0t uS did Ballard; hat the
third place, although coming i'm slightly
ahead ul the lidcN These three horses
CalurIu we'll tu-c.u her, making by far the
prcrlicSl heat vet rOtted. In the fourth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-17
THE RACES.
Spirited Contests A Good Track and
Much Enthusiasm.

The track was never in better condition
than Tuesday afternoon and never In the
history OF this association did a better
field of horses in this class present itself
Tor a race. The purse was for $l75 and was
open for competition by all stations that
never beat three minutes. The judges
were Col. George w. Hooker of Brattle.
boro, Wayne Bailey, Esq, of Rutland
and DR.. w. b. Gibson of this city, and
Mr.. Henry w. Davis of New York city
served as timer.
For the first heat Richmond drew the
pole and after scoring seven times, the
word was gwen, and they Immediately
were strung out with Blackstone an easy
leader. Nearly all took turns at leaving
their feet and changing positions, with
the exception of Blackstone, who came
under the wire an easy winner
The second heat was much better CON
tested, and after three trials they got the
word. Blackstone again led off closely
pushed by King Fisher who on the half
stretch caught the lead and on the turn
crowded INTO the pole, cutting off Black
stone, but on the back stretch the bay
Crawled up and on the last turn easily
went to the head of the string coming in
an easy winner. King Fisher was the
next horse under the wire. but was given
sixth place. Sir Arthur was assigned sec
p'i'A anu iSttliIbNIb tIll'is l. 0ll'l vi ~ tl
e en- more uHIairilesS IN cutting
i'm a horse race and Tho Gnai jnciuion ot
the Judges giving him the last position
was criticized only because the horse was
not sent to the barn.
hnrse en1 cored he ne% 'or M 10y ttG tn'
nnd in,n1odiot,i,, pIonI,, 80, 49,,
tn rho fora hoIdinC, IL 70 H. tmish
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ria ioSt tLroa ,,.n, alec ti,,i, L,,
,itih Cf &c oi9o "Vins ',.eli 80
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iOilo" l''S - summary
SUMMARY.
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ter: ;............ ...... .-.... o.. ....3
King Fisher, en-. $, Jas. Dun'nEham,
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mort - VI - - -' 2
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nngto. ....... '............ }
Young +, han Allen, b. -, G.. NJ. De-
ldncy, Burlington a.. ....-.....G
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WEDNESDAYS RACES.
The track was AGAIN i'm fine conditio,
,n1 conld NOR hoy, haa,, Lattar MA ,.o.ao,
- ny '1,' 'eo'i i"' i"0
were Vi uuusuaI interest ana the crowd o
spectators were quite generous with thei
applause. Col. G.. W. Hooker of Brattle
boro Wavn4 Railev Fso of Rntland am,
DR. \V n C;ihsnn ~ nix civ V.ere ~,
/ iudpes ana thnir o4risior. Woo a,ninanti,
| lust and fnir Uenrv X DAVIS '' If Zcv
. Norl. bolJ tLo ,,n,,,E ''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-03-13
THE MENDON SUICIDE.
Farther Particulars of the Strange
Affair.

Our special correspondent. ]. B., at
Mendon, furnishes US the following par
ticulars of the lamentable suicide which
occurred at that place on March 10TH
About six o'clock in The morn
ing the deceased, John P. K. Bird
got up as usual and went to the
barn to feed his horses and cattle.
He took off his coat and hung it
up in the barn and then went to the
hay stack and discarded his shoes. The
day before he borrowed from his brother
Spencer caTbine and two cartridges
for tue purpose, he said, of killing some
dogs that were in the habit of worrying
his cattle. He went on to the stack,
and placing the muzzle of the gun 10
his left breast, pulled The trigger. The
ball passed through his left lung, and
ranging downward, came out at the
second rib, near the backbone. Death
must have been instantaneous. He was
found by his son Hyrum about thirty
minutes after the fatal deed was COM
mitted.
From the evidence adduced at the in
quest it appears that Bird had Teen
lneditating suicide for some time past
On making the awful discovery the boy
Hyrum raised the alarm and soon
relatives and friends were on the spot
The deceased was lying on his back and
the gun was resting at his feet. a YER
dict of suicide was returned.
John 2. K. Bird was son of Charles
Bird, Sr.. and was about 10 years OF
age. He leaves wife and eleven chill
dren, mostly grown up, to mourn his
untimely end. From all that can be
learned, domestic troubles appear to
have been the cause of the commission
of the rash act. The sad affair has cast
a gloom over the quiet little settlement
of Mendon, this being the first case of
the kind that has occurred there.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-03-13
Tho Fight.

New YoRK, March 1.-THE best in
formation obtainabie tonight is that
Dempsey ard Iab'anche did not fight
The sporting men WHO have returned,
among them Mike Donovan, say they
did not. \ purse was subscribed by
some club men. who insisted that 1t
should be select affair, but the meet
ing place leaked out and a lot OF
roughs congregaied there. The club
men declined to pay the money
subscribed, ii The toughs were
allowed to witness the mill,
and stormy tine ensured, in which re
volyers were drawn The sheriff and
his posse had been hUr ting for them
all over Westchester County and in the
midst OF the row an slarm was given
that the officers of the law were ap-
preaching and the gang scattered. The
fight is said to he off indefinitely.
Efforts are being made for contest be
tween the men with gloves. Mr.. Rich
ard 4. Fox 10 offer beet to the repre-
sentative OF the niiddie-weight chzm-
pionship.