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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-06-05

In the Senate on the 18th a memorial for
a navy yard at New Orleans was presen ted
and referred. A bill was reported for an
additional adjutant general for the army.
The bill forfeiting the Atlantic and Pacific
land grant passed. Sewell's bill 10 amend
the pension law was taken up, and lengthy
and at times quite animated debate eDsued,
in which Commissioner Black came in for "A
great deal CT abuse. In the House con-
appointed. The Arthur Kill bridge bill was
fayOrably reported. An adverse report was
made on the Dakota Dill. Conference re-
port on the urgent deficiency bill was agreed
to. After some wrangiIng as to the order of
business the OleOmargarine bill was taken
up and debated during the rest OF the day
and evening sessions.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-06-05
Chaan DlslnfRctant.

Now that the season has arrived when
disinfectants are often wanted it is well to
remember that chloride of sodium or COM
mon salt is one of the cheapest, most effec-
tual and harmless. Ii can be used IN strong
or weak solution about the person or the
premises. DIR. Foote'S Health Monthly.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-06-05
Eriptiop Of Mt. Etna.

The eruption of Mt. Etna is increasing in
proportions and there is serious danger TO
the town of Monte ROsso from the flow OF
lava. Measures are being taken for the
rescue of inhabitants. Vast volumes Of
flames are issuing from the crater OF the
volcano and present most imposing specta-
Gle. Torrents OF lava are issuing from
eleven craters. A stream in some places 200
metres broad. is flowing toward the town OF
NicolOsi.
HISTORICAL.
II was in 476 b. G. that the first explosion
Of Mt. Etna, Of which there is any record,
occurred. But what was then compare
lively small heap has been increased by the
elected material OF the intervening ages 10
the immense Etna Of TO day. The mountain
now rises TO height of 10,s74 feet and has
a circular base nearly ninety miles In cir
conference. 1t ordinarily pOurs forth the
matter from one central crater, and this
elected ashes, dust, lafilli and m0ulten lava
running down the sides of the accumulated
heap destroy or rather prevent the accum-
ulation of nourishment for vegetable life fol-
a long distance from the summit of the
mountain. But when there is no eruption
a deep silence prevails on the mountain
J top and thousand smokestacks cOntribut
TO great volume Of white yspor that passe
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-06-05
Shot From Ambush.

information has been received that Mr..
Anderson, prominent farmer living near
Mountain Grove, Wright county, No., was
shot and instantly killed while returning
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-06-05

In the Senate on the 18th. after considera-
tion OF private pension bills, the bankruptcy
bill was taken up, but it was laid aside to
allow the bill taxing railroad land grants TO
be considered. This in turn was crowded
aside and the Chinese indemnity bill was
taken up and debated until the days ses-
sion ended. In the House the free ship bill
which was a special order was crowded
aside by the OleOmargarine bill The debate
took a very wide range and at times was de-
cidedly animated. Several amendments
were voted down and some adopted. but
consideration of the bill was not concluded.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-06-05
Expelllng Cattle.

EVANSVILLE, Tex, May 10. Considerable
bitterness is expressed against GaipesviIIs
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-06-05

Let us remember that justice must also be
to interiors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16
Y W. PREE FRESS FRIDAY APRIL l6, PAGES

we have to contend is the disposition of
many to think that those prominent in
the association are able and willing to do
all that is necessary, and to show their
confidence in them by leaving them to do
it. This isl great mistake. We need
the help of all and in many directions.
Fathers and brothers. come to our rooms
and meetings and bring your sons and
comrades, any young man, any youth you
can persuade to come with you. Perhaps
by so doing you will win a star in four
immortal crowny. Mothers commend
our association to your boy and make him
feel that it is II badge OF honor to belong
to the Young Mems Christian association.
Sisters, fail not to show to your brothers
and friends that you set the highest value
upon those principles in a young man
that are founded on the Truth as revealed
in the Holy Word and upon the character
which manlfests a desire to realize the
highest ends, and willingness to help
others to better lives and firmer faith.
Finally let each Christian heart COM
mend us to Him from whom alone cometh
all our help and in whose hand are bless
ngs forever more.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16

prohtably employing one hour each Sat
urday evening.
During the latter part of the year a few
young men enjoyed II walk, on Tuesday
night, to South Burlington to conduct "A
cottage meeting. Good results have been
attained in the strengthening of some and
one, 1t is hoped has been born into the
Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. On
Friday evening the younger members
meet in the parlor for half hour prayer
meeting which is resulting in good, one at
least who had grown Indifferent has been
aroused to activity. The week of prayer
was observed in the holding of two daily
meetings conducted by the pastors and
Rev. John l.. Sewall, of Milton. The
spirit of the meetings was excellent, and
rs result one young man was led to ac-
cept the Saviour and since than has be-
come a promising member of one of our
churches. In association work he takes
foremost rank because of his devotion and
fidelity. Young men of the Bible class are
to be seen on the street each sabbath af-
ternoon presenting to all they meet II
printed invitation to the Gospel Service.
Finally we must report the one chief
and almost startling necessity of the as
ISOLATION viz, young men who have gen
uine earnestness and conservation to the
work of the Lord Jesus Christ The work
is in the hands of our young men: they
are the association, the general secretary
is not, and until they become cOnsecrated
to the work and love it rs Jonathan did
David we cannot realize the full pleasure
which comes from Christian living. But,
brethren, we need not be discouraged.
The work is of God. BY faith all must be
done we can see only IA fragment of the
results we attain Who can estimate the
number that have been made wiser, hap
pier and better because OF the restraining
influences eXerted here because of the
purer and nobler pursuits i'll which they
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16

The secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary
submits the following report The regu-
lar meetings of the Auxiliary have been
held as usual, also many special ones
Mostly well attended. During the year
there have been several entertainments
given by the Y. NJ. c. a. at each of which
refreshments We're provided by the
Womans Auxiliary. Among others a re-
ceptlon and supper was given the Grand
Army on Decoration Day. One was given
University students in October One was
given thanksgiving evening, and one
was given March 20, 1856, for the medical
students. The ladies gave an entertain
ment at the rink November and 1, for
the purpose OF raising "a fund for the
lecture course, the net result of which
was s31659 New Year sIevening they
gave a reception at the y. NJ. c. A. hall,
which was very fully attended and appar
emily much enjoyed. In this way the
ladies have tried to do their part in max
ing the association rooms pleasant resort
Tor young men particularly those who
nave come among us rs strangers to pur
sue an educational or business life. We
trust the influence has been such as to
interest," them in the Association and its
work.
We have membership of 250, II names
having been added this last year, showing
an Increased interest in the Association.
We have s2il ,62 in the the treasury. An
other year we hope to show that we have
also been OF assistance to the Y. NJ. &. A.,
in other branches of its good work
Respectfully,
NJ. +, l.. DREW, Secretary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16

BURLINGTON, VT, April o. 1880


Tohe Young Men Christian Association
Your executive committee would report
that they have attended to the various duties
pertaining to their Office during the year.
The per iOdicals for the reading room have
been provided as usual, and the various circi-
lars, topic cards, etc, have been printed as re-
CURED.
In their care for the rooms, the committee
became convinced that an enlargement of the
reading room was desirable, and therefore, by
consento of our landlord, Mr. Strong, the small
room formerly occupied as the secrctary's Of
nee, was thrown into the reading room by re-
moving the Partitions and the room formerly
used Tor committee meetings was taken for
the secretary's Office. BY this change. the
reading room was enlarged and made more
pleasant.
The landlord proposed, last fall, tO.paint the
WOOD work OF the lower rooms, but although
we nave seen him several times in regard to
the matter, il has not yet been attended to-
We nope to nave it done without further de-
delay.
The executive committee had the matter of
procuring Il general secretary and an assist
ant secretary, in their charge under direction
oil the board of trustees. After considerable
correspondence they recommended to the
board the calling Of Mr.. c. +. Daniels us gene
raj secretary, which was done. Mr.. Stratton
served Tor II time rs assistant secretary but
desiring to accept another position, resign d .
ana Mr.. stafford has acted as assistant spCre-
tary Tor the last few months.
Respectfully submitted.
W. j. VAN PATTFE, Chairman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16
Report of Reception Committees.

The reception committee would re
spectfully submit the following as their
report for the past year The require
ments of the committee are that one
member shall be present at the rooms
each evening to help entertain strangers,
to make the rooms homelke and attrac-
tive and to extend to all who may call the
hospitality the rooms afford, also to try
and get hold of young men, and, when OPP
portunity offers to seek to benefit them
spiritually.
The first quarter of the year the mem
berS responded fairly we'll When Secre-
tary Daniels came among us he endeav-
Ored to reoI ganiZe the committee and get
better work Accordingly. Il meeting of
the committee was held and it was
thought best to have two members pres
ent at the rooms each evening instead OF
one, The usual number of social gather
ings have been held as in previous years
and have been greatly enjoyed by those
attending. 1t may readily be seen that
the work of this committee is an impOr-
tant one for in this social way the young
men of our city are brought under the
Christian influence of the association, and
therefore this committee should be select
ed from the most active members and
not with the idea of making up the num-
Der but of getting those who will do the
most effective work. 1t is hoped the com
ing committee will be able to do still bet
ter work than those of the past year, ana
thus it may be Il year of progress in this
department of the work,
G.. l.. SMITH, Chairman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16

comes the roll-call, secretary's report,
and then the meeting is open to general
business. Last, but not least, on our
programme comes a reading from some
instructive book or paper by one OF the
members or little social talk to the boys
ny an interested outsider. | need not add
that these talks are Of great interest and
benefit to our Branch.
At the social gatherings OF the parent
association, the members of the Branch
are Always RlVena most cordial and hearty
welcome. And am sure that not few
OF our ,members have participated in
many OF the pleasant gatherings of the
ASSOCIATION. Many delightful games form
a pleasant attraction in our reading room,
Among the best there are chess, checkers,
back- CANNON, and knockinole, a new and
very interesting game, which forms an
important addition to our amusements
Upon our tables will be found all the
best ana most interesting papers and mag
azines for boys. Foremost in the ranks
are found the YOuth's Compnnion, 81.
NichotdS and HnrpCr's Young People.
we are hopefully wishing that the day
may be not far distant when our society
may become the happy possessor of a
handsome and valuable library, an addi-
ton much needed in our rooms.
The Friday evening meeting is made
one especially for the boys and young men
and we hope to have many good results
from its influence. Let us earnestly pray
and trust that the Lord, our God will
shower down upon us those mercies and
benefits of which we stand most in need
*. Z. WELLS, eX-president.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16

During the past six months the Boys
Branch of the Young Mems Christian
Association has been in most prosperous
and hourishing condition. Since Sep
TENDER last there have been twelve reg
ular meetings with an average attendance
of 10. Our membership has greatly in
creased, until there are at the present
time So names on our roll and we sincerely
hope that we may have double that mum
Der by the tin 'other six months rolls
around.
The aim of our little society is to devel-
op the social, intellectual and spiritual
character of its members.
Our meetings are opened with prayer
and a reading from the scripture. Next
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16
Report of Membership Committee.


In reviewing the work of the wear lust
past the members of the committee feel
but little satisfaction with the efforts
made by themselves in the noble work of
increasing membership and thus extend
ing the usefulness of the association. The
inducements offered by the lecture course.
the more or less earnest and faithful eff
forts of individual members, and espeo-
tally the worth and power of the associa-
ton itself are the agencies which rend er
"A favorable report at this time possible.
The membership is now larger than ever
before. being 80. OF these ls3 are active,
and l2S associate members, showing a de-
crease in the latter class, but a more than
corresponding increase in the former
The Ladies' Auxiliary has increased from
10 IN 50 to 21O at the present time, and
the Boys Branch has grown in the first
year of its existence to 81. This gives in
the three organizations or rather, in the
branches of the same organization total
of GIL.
Forty-six names have been added during
the year. Some have withdrawn from the
association for necessary reasons, while IA
few have apparently drlfted Carelessly
away from its influence.
In closing this report the committee
would offer one suggestion. Without any
fear of intruding upon the ground of the
membership committee, let every mem
Der of this association, representing as it
does, nearly all denominations, profess
sons, and conditions of life, in the coming
year constitutes himself a committee to
labor for an increase of membership. The
field is wide, the power, if consecrated,
Is sufficient, and the results Of faithful
work here would be great
respectfully submitted,
- W 1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16

TO the OMcCrS AMI NCmbCrS Of the iOuHJ
Mems christian dissertation
Gentlemen In presenting their report,
the lecture committee beg leave to state
after considerable correspondence with
the Redpath Lyceum Bureau of Boston and
others, that they submitted the following
list of entertainments for the lecture
course during the fall and winter, which
received the cordial approval of the board
of directors, viz:
First. A concert by the English Ballad
Concert Company of Boston. Price, 800
and expenses.
Second. A selection by DR.. James He'd
ley, The Sunny Side of Life Price, $50
and locals.
Third A lecture by Prof. George p.
Gilman, THE Land of the Nile" illus
trdted. Price, $50 and locals.
Fourth. Hon. George X. Weddings
lecture saul of Tarsus" Price 500
Fifth. A Recital by Lieutenant Fred
erick Schwatka of his adventures and eX-
perience in his search for the Sir John
Franklin Party. Price, $50 and locals.
Sixth. A Scientific Lecture by Prof w
c. Richards, entitled The Fairy Realm
Of Science" Price, 800 and locals.
The expense of this course was estima-
ted at the following figures:
lOUttfI ana Lectures Si!l1lhl
Howard Opera House 6eveningsJ.... 5000
Advertising and other expenses about 1890
Making total of Observation-Disclosures. Ss9j.O0
Your committee supposed from the
large number of season tickets sold, with
the SO remaining in the treasury from
last years lecture fund, there would he
ample means to meet the expense of this
course, and we hoped a small balance
would remain in the treasury at the end
of the season.
At the request of members of the Ladies
Auxiliary you deemed it an act of cour-
tesy, to substitute Miss Kate Field, with
her Mormon lecture, in place of Dr.
lanes Hedley This change caused an
increase in the expenses of So.
In an effort to arrange the dates for the
several entertainments, with the Redpath
Bureau, we were obliged TO accept the as
signment of the scientific lecture by Prof
Richards, for the evening of December
1, 1883.
w hen the announcement OF the GOun :
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
appeared, that DR.. Bolles of Salem Mass
would deliver a Scientific Lecture on the
evening of December I'd, your committee
felt it would cause dissatisfaction and un-
favorable remark among our patrons, to
have two illustrated scientific lectures
with only one night between them, and
they cancelled the engagement of Prof
richards for the evening of Dec. /.
The lecture course has been given rs
follows
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16

tickets to constitute portion of the lee
ture fund.
o. p. RAY,
G.. II. PERKINS, Y. NJ. G.. A,
JAMES BUCKHAM.
April o, 1886
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16
Attend to it Now.

Many suffering people drag themselves
about with failing strength, feeling that they
are steadily sinking into the grave, wnen by
using Parkers Tonic they would lind cure
commencing with the first dose, and vitality
and strength surely coming back to them.
81 am 6j years old have been sick nearly all
my life, and ought To know something about
medicine 10y this time. | have used Parker's
Tonic freely for more than year, and con-
slder il the best remedy | have ever known.
In fact, now find no other medicine uecess-
AIRY. For weakness, debility. rheumatism,an
that distressing all -goncuess and pain from
which suffered so long, il has no equal. | do
not see how any one can afford 10 do without
so valuable Il medicine "-MRS. HATTIE y.
GRAVES, cor East and Front streets, Provi-
dcnCc. X. l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16


tainments SSH IS. Averaging Sl1235.
Soon after Feb. 18th negotiations were
commenced for the purpose of securing
Mr. George ii. Hartwell to deliver an il
Illustrated scientific lecture in the fore part
OF March. Pending these negotiations your
committee learned the lecture fund had
been exhausted, and negotiations were
discontinued.
The causes which led to the lack Of
funds to complete the course the present
season, were those over which your COM
mlttee had no control.
OF the character of the several enter
tainments, your committee do not deem it
necessary for them to speak further than
to say, that they were attended by large
and appreciatiVe audiences and received
very complimentary notices from our city
press.
Your committee are gratihed to state in
conclusion that the way appears to have
opened for an illustrated lecture by Mr.
q. w, leitch, at a small expense of views
and scenes in India and Ceylon which we
hope to have given early in May, fulfilling
the promise of six entertainments.
Recommendations.
Your committee would recommend that
In the future the lecture committee early
in the season open correspondence with
several associations and other lecture
committees in the State, with Il view of
securing lecturers, etc, upon some CO-Ope-
ratlye plan and saving OF expense
We would further recommend that, be
fore another lecture season the directors
cause to be issued in addition to the mem
Dershlp ticket, ticket admitting the hold
er to the lectures and entertainments, the
price of which shall be fixed yearly by
the directors in view of the number and
character of the entertainments to he
given, and that members of the Asso-
citation may purchase such tickets at re
duced rates. The avails of the sale OF said
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16
&. II. PERKINS.
cnn,nnitt,
THE "T, c. X Co " clothing Is made for SER
vice as well as style. See the advertisement.

Il have sold and am selling Athlophoros.
In several cases have recommended it tor
rheumatism and have found il to be "A good
nard, Mass No remedy can be recommended
more cOnsCicntiOuSlY.
Your system il now more susceptible to the
benefits of Il reliable medicine than at any
other season. Take Hoods Sarsaparila.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16
PARKER,S TONIC

Prepared by HiscoX n CO., n. Y
Sold by all Druggists in large bottles at one
Dollar. 14,M,IhAwlm, nrm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-04-16
Y. NJ. e, A.
ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
AND COMMITTEES.
Interesting and Suggestive Statements
and Recommendations Work
of the Organ ization and Its
Progress.

The Young Mems Christian Association
of burlington has just closed another year
of successful and gratifying work, and the
celebration of its twentieth anniversary is
an occasion of more than usual congratu-
lation for the present and hopes for the
future. We present to our readers to-day
complete reports of the work of the Asso-
citation during the past year. including the
reports of the Association officers read at
the annual meeting Sunday night, and re-
ports of the standing committees for the
year,