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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

OTTAWA, Oct. 1.-One of the most credi-
table acts performed by Cardinal Tasche-
reau since his elevation is the fiat he has
issued 10 the Roman Catholic clergy. for
bidding them to take any part or exercise
any influence over their parlshlOnerS dur
ing the coming elections Hearing that
Bishop Gravel of Nicoet had been taking
an active part in thciinterest of IA conserVa-
tive candidate, he sent Bishop Racine,
with his secretary, to hold an inquiry into
the conduct of Bishop Gravel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
An Fnterprising, Reliable House

Beaupre 4 Lowrey can always be re-
lied upon, not only to carry in STOCK
the best of everything, but TO secure the
Agency for such articles rs have we'll
known merit, and are popular with the people
thereby sustaining the reputation OF pelhg al
way. cnterprising, and ever reliable. Having
secured the Agency for the celebrated DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Will
sell it ON a positive guarantee. II will surely
cure any and every affection of Throat, Lungs,
and Chest, and to show our confidence, we IN
yite you to call and get Il Trial bottlefree'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
why Is 1t

That the sale of Hoods Sarsaparllla continues
nj such RAPIDLY increasing rate II is
LIST Because of the positive curative value
of Hoods Sarsaparilla itself.
pa: Because oil the conclusive evidence of
renarkahle cures effected 10y IL, unsurpassed
and seldom equaled by any other medicine
Send to {. l. flood \ Co, Lowell, Mass, Tor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

New YORK, Oct. 3-At the annual bene-
fit games of the Pastime Athletic club, to-
day, William Finnerty, featherweight
champion amateur wrestler Of England
and Thomas Flynn, amatuer feather
weight champion wrestler of America,
had IA wrestling match for the champion
ship and gold medal. After contest
lasting over an hour the match was de
clared draw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

BoSToN, Oct. 1.-At Lynn this afternoon
five boys, Michael O'NeIl, Henry Sears,
Darby Green, George Robinson and John
COkely, each about l2 years old, were sail
ing in an open boat near Lamper's wharf,
when the boat capsized and O'Neil, Sears,
and Green were drowned. The other
two We're nearly exhausted when recov-
cred and were taken home in Il police
am bulanrp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

NEW YORK, Oct. Joseph II. Real,
president of the American Agricultural
and Dairy Association, has issudd circu-
ar to 5000 farmers in New Jersey, call
ing their attention to the fact that Judge
Green, the democratic nominee for GOV
ernor, said in the House of representatives,
June I, that had he been present when
the veto on the Olemargarine bill was taken
in Congress, he would have voted again It
e
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

NEWPORT, n. H., Sept. 30.-In the SUI
preme Court today Christopher Carter,
alias Chris Carter, alias Texas Jack,
alias Albert Stone Of Boston, the notorious
horse thief, WAS sentenced to three years
Imprisonment and costs, for stealing two
horses Il harness and carriage from
George W. Stanley of Langdon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
Blessing ~ New Church.

WAsHlNGToN, Oct. 3.-The ceremony of
laying the corner stone and blessing the
new st. Paul's, Roman Catholic church,
was performed to-day By Cardinal Glib
bons in the presence of large assemb-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
After tho War "Cotton TIA. ="

VICKsBuRG, Miss, Oct. 3,-The presi-
dent of the National Cotton Planters asso-
citation has addressed circular letter to
the governors of the cotton States asking
their cooperation in efforts to secure the
return of 900, 200, 900 collected illegally, di-
rsctly after the war and known as the
cotton tax"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill.
dren teethng, is the prescription of one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the
United States, and has been used for forty
mothers for their children. During the pro-
cess of teething its value is incalculsblc Ii re-
lieves the child from pain, cures dysentery
wind-colic. by giving health to the child il
Iests the mother. Price roc, bottle.
Aprlmws-wly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

SOFIA, oct. 3.-Gen. Kaulbars having
again asked for reply to Russia's ulti-
matum, the ministry to-day Sunday af-
ter Il long discussion drafted reply to the
effect that the Bulgarian government
would comply with the demand of Russia
to the extent that the constitution and
laws would permit. 1t is expected when
this reply Is delivered tomorrow Gen.
kaulbars VIII demand more precise ans
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
Saving Cattle from IA Wreck.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-The wreck of the
steamer Suffolk which went ashore four
days ago at Lizard Point has disappeared
from view. Gangs of men are kept busy
saving live cattle from dangerous places
among the rocks. Some of the cattle are
kept alive by fodder and water lowered
from the cliffs above.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

LOUISVILLE, Ky, oct. 3.-The Courier
Journals specials report frostS all over
the State. About half the tobacco crop
is uncut and SO much injured that one
half to three-quarterS of ii Will make
only frosted Tugs. Tobacco in the low
lands is much damaged, while that on the
uplands is little hurt. Estimates as to
the extent of the loss vary widely, but all
agree that the damage is serious.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

NEWPORT, X. l., Oct. 3,-GeOrge Ban
croft, the historian, celebrated, very
quietly, his seth birthday to-day. He re-
ceiyed numerous callers and innumerable
messages of congratulation from All parts
of the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
The Ling Chi" Execution.

CANTON, China, Sept. 30.-In this city,
on August p, Il Chinese girl aged IS years
underwent the Ling Chi" execution,
which is that one piece after another of
the victims body is cut away until the
body is divided up into exactly 1000 pieces.
The victim. as in This case, always dies
from loss of blood before he horror is com
pleted The woman here mentioned was
charged with having poisoned her hus-
band and three relatives. Although it
was shown on examination that she was
innocent of the crime, the people of the
district insisted on her execution, which
the viceroy finally ordered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
Terrible Colliery Explosion.

LONDON Oct "a terrible explosion
occurred saturday at.Altoft's colliery near
Wakefield, Yorkshire. Seven men have
been found dead, eight have been rescued
and II are missing. In all probability the
missing II lost their lives
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 3O.-The fol-
lowing officers were nominated at the
Democratic State convention here to-day
Governor John Andrew; lieutenant-gov-
ernor, Frank X. Foster; secretary of
State, John X. Thayer; treasurer, Lewis
Warner, auditor, William +. Lord at
torney general, John w. Corcoran.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
EC/It VI 4.

some five months ago | had the pleasure to
inform you Of my Improvement in the use
ol the Cu11CURA RRMEDGES in my case of
severe Chrome Eczema Erythcmatosa, and
to-day chccriully confirm all then said.
consider my cure perfect and complete. and
attribute Il entirely 10 your remedies, having
used no others
FERNAN ESENCIARDO.
1866 Pcnna Avenue, st. Louis, Mo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

Mrs. Jones. how is your health this morn,
ing Thank you, madam, much mproNSd,
bought a bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough syrup
Int night and after the hrst dose, my couSh
was checked, | slept well, and have not cough
ed once this morning.
Accidents will occur not only IN the nes.
regulated families" but every where ana ut
ali times. Therefore keep Salvation OIL con-
NcnlCnt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
E(ZtN MA.

! gratefully acknowledge a cure Of Eoz.rna
or salt Rhcum, on head, neck face, arms and
legs Tor seventeen cars; not able TO walk
except on hands ana knees tor one year; nor
able to help myself for eight years tried
hundreds of remedies doctors pronounced
my case hopeless; permanently cured by the
tUTlCURA REMEDIES
WILL MCDONALD.
!jt2 DearbUu Street, Ch Cago, III.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
CUTICINAKE REMEDIES

Are sold by all druggists. Price: CUTICURA,
Scots. REsOLVENT, Sl.00; SOAP, - ct. Pre-
pared 10y the POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL
Co, Boston, Mass. send for Chow to Cure
skin Diseases"
z ~ a TTTGFY the complexion and Skin
1'AIEA ~ 10y using the CCTICURA SOAP.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

ONE OF THE BEST of the many inventions
me, of which II is SAID that II is the best
washing compound yet introduced and al
most perfect dis saving in labor, time and
sOap.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
| CAN'T BREAl HE.

Chest Pains. Numt ness, Soreness. Hacking
Cough, Asthma. PlcurIsy and Inflammation
relieved in one minute by the Cuticura
Anti Pain Plaster. Nothing Ike 1t. AT
druggists, - cents. Potter Drug and Chemi-
CuI Co. Hlstnn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

Weak lungs, splitting Of blood, consumption
and kindred affections, cured without physi-
cian. Address for treatise, with two stamps,
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL AssoCIA-
TION, Buffalo, n. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. "a fire this even
ing at the terra Gotta works of Harvey
Mohler & Co., at 9TH and York streets,
caused Il loss OF f25, 900 on stock and s25OC
on the building. Fully insured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

WAsHlNGToN, Oct. THE monthly
public debt statement issued to-day shows
a reduction in the public debt during Sep
TENDER of 81 ,O62, 1Ol 81
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

PARIS, oct. premier DeFreycinet
has arrived at Bordeaux. Replying to "A
deputatiou from the Bordeaux chamber
of commerce, which prayed that the I'M
portation of American salt meats into
France be prohibited, the premier SAID
the government would consider the mat
for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
WASHINGTON MATTERS.
NAVY YARD TO BE TRANSFORMED IN
TO AN ORDNANCE FOUNDRY.
Appropriation to Allow Certain Indian
Tri oes to Rent their Lands for Grazing
Features of the Last Bond Can
The Presidents Family.


NAslllN"IoN' sept oo' NC oi'''
the secretary oil the nav! cn'"Si'ih '"o
washington navy !aru 'h.o an oi''i'' ,r'e
FOUNDRY. goes INTO elec. altc' 'o-u'S, ue
heads of the bureaus affected are instruct
ed to make the best arrangements possible
for the transfer of such buildings, ma
hi. ,,,,l ,ools a.. ara uaodad hv tI..
'n,iei9 gu" WIS Nj, ,,,,. t,,. ,,'.,
ordnance bureau ne oi"ei mas iI''
been modified further IMAM that the
yards aud docks department will
not II. mnlested. and Civil En-
--,,oor ,to,,nc,1 u,bo IL I'm ch,rya of
- d,artn1,,,t ,viii ratniu his residence
nc Wv Ptt,,,, , ditv S,nn n,.r.ss,t.\.
,,I a - ti ''',,D l., H., ta,,,, n,,t,,n.nruy
Itait,io,,t ,,,,u H., connintnd All ON
ployes in the other bureaus numbering
about POO, are to be discharged from this
evening. Dountiess' lhe iilaJosl'y ol llose
nt1,,,,,rr,,, ,,.,',il, ~ ,veil ii,iJe; ,vav
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II Is lilposSlole " Seu all eNtilIillllS po'tlu
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cities where examinations are he'd, that
will no, no nnr.onallv acouointad with IN.
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every applicant VINO COMES before thelH'
III Is very easy Tor them 10 StEu-
late thelr iuarklhg TO SUIT Ihelr
preferences Moreover inherent loCdl
boards marx diiferently, SO tnat
man VINO would pass win .hlRh
percentage before one Ooaru, Wouiu lall
go. i IL, i f tha danrtn,antai dn,,d
IF "A hpra To- have a hnard of siy mr. spvpu
whose duty it Will be to mark all the pa
pers ior the Whole country WlIhouI KNOW
.i,U ~ Va P,,' ,,
feet fairness
Indiana f., n. C,y.hovs-rbe Rrc.pt q Per
Cent Bond Call.
The secratarv Of the interior * con
eidering tho nronosition tn .Iln,v certain
Indian trihas i'm tho w..rtha nriviI..,,,. nf
ntilizing tine grass nnon the snrnIns lands f
.
Inell IeserN".lon9'o ny alioM lhs 'neil W '"Ne
cattle IRON the nelghDorlnS cattlemen to
pasture, the Indians to herd aud care for
cattle and TO receive a fair and lust COM
,,onsat,n,, tharofnr No urb,ro r,s,, viii ha
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08
FOREIGN NEWS.
Military Pickets Again Placed on Duty /
in Belfast

BELFAST, Sept. 30-The military picket~
who were recently withdrawn from the
disturbed districts in this city have again
been placed on duty to prevent another
out break.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

ROME, Sept. 3O.-The vatican circular to
the papal nuncios at foreign courts por-
trays the dangers TO which the pope is en-
posed, owing to fresh prosecutions which
are preparing and to the countenance
which the government gives to agitatiOns
HpninSt the hnlN see.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-06-02

hay, and when big rain could be seen com
ing up we stacked it. Its weight showed 1t
to be far from dry, and several buckets OF
salt were used. The stack acted very strange
ly settling down to less than half its origi-
nal size, and we feared it was spoiled. But
it kept frst-rate, and packed as solid as plug
tobacco, though it was very salt We put 1T
before the cattle, and they ate what they
wanted OF it, having plenty of other feed all
the while. 1t supplied them with salt as
well as with part of their food. But prefer
to give salt by itself, and feed by ITSELF when
possible.
We tried the plan, so often recommended
of putting strata of dry straw in the NOW of
green clover, only We used some very poor
blue grass hay, several years old. 1t is ap-
paIently a success; and 1 think also the
claim that the dry material absorbs some OF
the flavor of the green hay, and so becomes
palatable, has something of truth. At any
rate, it was all eaten up close, which L think
would hardly have been the case had the
blue grass hay been fed before its use in the
clever. Yet the clover was in places slightly
musty; probably to small a proportion OF
dry material was used.
In making clover hay be not deceived by
an apparent dryness when the stems may
contain moisture enough to iniure the hay.
There is more danger of this while the sun
is very hot, when the hay may be dry enough
to rustic, and yet if put in cock while will
appear as ii is-damp.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-06-02
How The Vassar Girl Did 1t.

Travellers Club in st. Paul Globe
II came through Poughkeepsie once" re-
marked New York drummer. ut must
have been some vacation time, for about
fifty girls got on. They came into the car
where / was, and one of the prettiest OF the
whole lot took part of my seat. while her
companions all stood around her within
hearing distance. She seemed to know that
l was travelling man, for said she, referring
to the window:
Cant open that for you@
Il thanked her, being so surprised that
could not quite comprehend the situation.
the car. became interested, and they all
directed their attention to US.
= Are you on your way homer she asked.
Il told her was out on business "trip.
." Have you travelled much aloneT
"'Quite a good deal, replied, not at all
pleased with the unenviable position ] was
forced to occupy. Without giving me a
chance to ask any questions, she continued
Cant l buy you some fruit or oranges? p
= i don't care about any, replied.
Wouldn't you like book or pamphlet
to read? | have some in my travelling bag.
No? Well, l know you'll let me turn the
next seat, so as TO give you more ROOM
II left the seat and told her there was alb
solutely nothing that l wanted. AS | made
my way out to the smoking car nearly every
body laughed, including the Vsssar girls.
One of the latter took my place. To this day
/ never see a woman coming toward my seat
that l don't think of that experience. I've
heard men say they would like to have it
tried on them, but no man likes to be made
a fool of, and he certainly appears in that
light when lot of school girls start in to
make him appear ridiculous"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-06-02
When to Plant Celery.
Prairie Farmer.

Il
Celery, for general crop and for winter, is
usually planted after the first crop of cab
bages, peas and other early vegetables comes
off. If the early crop can be cleared off soon
enough to plant, then the folisge OF the
growirc crop is thinned out between the
rows ahe young celery plants at once set
out. : me regard the partial shade rs ad
vantagtoLs To the young plants, the early
crop beng 1eady for removal long before the
celery makes much growth. Before setting
the celery plants it is well to strip off half
the folisge; otherwise, in very hot suns, the
evaporation from the leaves is so much great
er than the mutilated roots can pump up 10
supply that there is danger of loss. If the
leaf surface is reduced no bad effects from
tTaDsplsntiDg need follow.
Those who have market for early celery,
or like it for home use out of its ordinary
season, may set out the plants as soon as
large enough. Thus a crop is sometimes
ready for use by the time the late planting
needs to be done. August is soon enough
for the latest planting. Celery will not
grow on dry soils in very hot weather with
out artificial watering. II delights in cool
September and October to grow freely in.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-06-02
4 Yankee Postmistress.
Isl. Louis GIobe-Democrat.l

The town of Somerset, which lies on the
back borders of Windham County, and teens
with a population of sixty-seven souls, sew
enteen of whom are voters is trying TO make
trouble for too spulky new postmistress,
Mrs. Sutton, who has planted the post-office
in a box by the kitchen stove, and insists on
locking the house and going visiting just
when she plesses. In short, she has made
the proclamation that the post Office will be
open only on two days of the week. Post
Office Inspector, l. Il. Samson, has Just been
over TO persuade the woman that nothing
but ten hours day would do for the service,
but she simply told him that two days in the
week was enough, and that she didn't pro-
pose to tie herself up TO that post-ofiice or
stay at home if she wanted to go a visiting
not for Mr. Chase nor for Mr.. Samson nor for
the United States Post. Office Department.
Mrs. Sutton thus defies the United Safes
Government and all its agents in Windham
County; aud not only that but she bids def
ance to all classes of society in Somerset, the
rich as well as the poor the seventeen voters
well as the fifty other people about her.
But she has little to fear, as Somerset is in a
wild, mountainous region. about thirty miles
from good road, and not likely again to be
visited for some time by Government in
spector. The sixty-seven souls of that town
have got to fight it out alone with the plucky
postmistress.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-06-02
MUSHROOM Culture.
TPural Now NOrkar I

To start and keep up a mushroom bed,
take fresh horse manure, free from rough
straw, and pile il loosely to heat" When
it heats. and before it burns any, turn it
over, and repeat this turning just as often as
ii heats again and before its begins to burn,
till it begins to mellow" say in fourteen to
make the bed in dry shed, a cellar a pit
under a greenhouse bench, or anywhere else
that is convenient where steady temper.
allure of 500 to Coz may be maintained, the
atmosphere is steadilytmoist and there are no
undue or exciting or drying influences. Dark
ness is beneficial, but not at all absolutely
needed. Make the bed nine to ten inches deep
and very solidly packed. After a few
days the heat may rise to 1902 but wait till
it declines to 1000 before you spawn it. Get
fresh brick spawn (costs about ten cents a
pound) and break it into Jumps about the
size of a hens egg, and insert these three
inches deep into the bed and some six TO
nine inches apart. In ten days time from
spawning, cover the bed with good common
field loan about two inches deep, and make
all very firm. In four TO five weeks mash
rooms should appear, and in six to seven
good crop. On an average, fresh manure
needs three weeks work Ur ten DAYS in the
bed before spawning; mushrooms appear six
weeks after spawning, and beds continue in
good bearing about four weeks. Mushrooms
are a most uncertain crop. Maggots in Nav
and hot weather in summer render their ar
tifcial cultivation during summer Inn practi-
cable or, at any rate, unsatisfactory.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-06-02
Poultry i'm France,

An industrial paper published in Paris
gives the following statistics relating TO pOul-
ny in France: it appears from these that the
poultry-yards in that country represent
very large capital: The number of fowls is
estimated at 100000, which, valued at 2l5
francs each on the average, would amount TO
I2, SOC, 600 francs. The number of layiag
hens is taken at 81 100000, and taking the
number of eggs laid by each at an average OF
ninety yearly, the total production of eggs
in France would not fall short of 3,0O0.000,-
600, which at an average eff . cents each,
would amount to $50, 000,0 600 francs. OF that
number it is calculated that 1OO, OO0, 900 eggs
are Matched, of which 100000 die as young
chickens, 100000 serve for repro
duction, while 100000 chickens
serve for food, which, valued
at IL francs each, would represent
100 c0O,0O francs To these figures must be
added an extra value of s 000, 600 for capons.
Altogether, the value of poultry and eggs
produced in France may be taken at 800, 600
600 francs or $50, 600, 900. In France, where
poultry culture is carried on scientifically,
they have way Of fattening their fowls
which seems strange to Americans. Instead
OF feeding their fattening poultry as we do.
and letting them eat in a natural way, sys-
tenn OF examining is resorted TO. Each fowl
is fed separately by hand. composition of
one half BARLEY meal, One-quarter cornmeal.
and onequarter buckwheat is mixed With
milk into thick paste. and then made into
pellets as large as the fowl can be made to
swallow They are then forced to eat them
in just such quantities are thought to be
proper allowance. AT the time of feeding,
each pellet is dipped in milk. BY this prac-
tice the French secure wonderful results in
the weight of fowls