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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-01

emotion. "iIaudcl's Samson" SAYS Mos
chelc~, always strengthens and elevates
my soul. lhc frst time heard it was
ln rcelhsir~ Of delight. Since then have
heard every rehearsal and performance of
TINS masterpiece aud always found my
self refreshed anew This masterpiece
was presented Friday evening for the first
time in Vermont.
1t was in every respect worthy to crown
festival of rare excellence and remark
able success. The oratorio is an exceed
lngly difficult one, but magnificent and
impressive when finely rendered. as it WAS
last evening, The highest praise is due t.
Mr.. Terrain and to Mr.. Blaisdell, as well
as to the singers of the chorus themselves,
for the admirable manner in which the
choruses were rendered. The orchestra
and accompanist were equally admirable
in their parts, and the soloists fairly
surpassed themselves. The oratorio
opened with beautiful overture,
full of character and expression,
which was finely rendered by the
orchestra. The first recitative and air for
the tenor in which Samson pOurs out
his soul in mOulnful lamenting over the
loss of sight, was exceedingly tender and
beautiful, and was most alphabetically
sung by Mr. Parker. The chorus "Oh-
FIRST Created Beam" was fine, the bal
ance OF the parts being particularly no
ticeable. The bass air by Mr.. BabcOck's
Thy Glorious Deeds, was given in Mr.
Babcock's best style, and warmly APP
plauded. The finest chorus in Part First
ii not the finest in the entire oratorio-
Then round about the Starry Thronp,n
was sung by the chorus most admirably,
and in manner that would challenge
admiration from any audience Miss
Welsh's solo, Return, oh God of Hosts, "
was very sweetly sung, and won
Bravo" from Mr. Zerrahn Miss Kehew
sung the closing air Of Part First delight
fully, the pure, flute-like tones of her voice
being well brought out. Mr.. Babcock
sang the elaborate and difficult bass air at
the opening of the Second Part in a most
artistic and finished manner, winning
long applause. The duet by Mr. Parker
and Mr. .Babcock, go, Baf1ed Coward
was exceedingly well done, as was
also the tenor air by Mr. Parker
Thus when the Sun" The best
chorus in Part Second was Great Dagon
has subdued our foe, " which was magni-
ficently rendered. One of the best things
Miss kehew has given during the entire
festival was the air Let the bright
Seraphim.' The clear, sweet and sus
tanned tones of her voice were very fine,
and the selection was rendered more de
lightful by the fine cOrnet obilgato which
accompanied it, The dead march by the
orchestra was superbly rendered, ana the
closing chorus was notably fine. Too
much cannot be said in praise of the or
chestra, to which the success of the ora
torlo was largely due During the even
ing Mr. Blaisdell received a magnificent
basket of flowers. The festival was
brought to most successful close by the
Oratorlo. The audience present was large
and enthusiastic, and the excellence of
the performance was thoroughly appre-
ciated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-01
A BELLOWING SNAKE,
Facts of Interest to ZooIogists-Bull
Snakes and Ice Worms

Among the interesting investigations
made by Professor Theodore Gill, zoolo.
gist of the Smithsonian institution, was
one respecting the peculiar voice of a
large snake, which is known in New ,Jer-
sey by the name of the bull or pine snake.
Professor Gill, speaking of the snake.
said This reptile has become notorious
on account of the sound it elnits. Ii il
very much like the low below of a bull
aud to this the snake owes one of its
names. This is caused by the fact that
the epiglott, an organ absent or repre-
sented only 10y tubercle in all other ser
penis, is abnormally developed in the bull
snake. Another subject which has re-
Gently been Investigated by government
scientists, and apropos of this subject
was the possibility of animal life existing
In ice. a lump of clear ice that had been
used near Newark to cool drinking water
was melted, and the water obtained from
1t was sent from Newark here and sub
Jected To microscopic examination The
Tact was disclosed that innumerable white
worms had been liberated from their lev
home when the lump was melted This
destroys the popular belief that water OBJ
talned by melting clear ice is necessarily
pure"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-01
The Oratorio of samson.

In l'4l the great master Handel, then in
the full progress of his musical career in
England, was invited to Dublin ly the
Duke of Devonshire, who was viceroy of
Ireland, and it was in preparation for that
visit that Handel wrote the oratorio Of
Samson. 1t followed, in the order of pro
auction and presentation, the Messiah, ="
which had drawn such crowded houses
ina. the fashionable ladies even left their
hocps at home, in order to squeeze in :
ana IT'S saying all that is possible for it as
a composition, that it su, tanned Handeps
lame. 1t is said that Handel himself
could never hear some Of its airs, without
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-01
SPORTING NEWS,



NEW YORK, May 30.-The seventh an
nual field meeting of the Inter collegiate
Athletic association was held on the Man
haitian club grounds in this city yesterday.
Harvard was victorious and by the
seventh consecutive victory now perma-
nently own the championship cup. The
first event, 100 yards dash, was won by f.
II. Rogers, Harvard in 10 II seconds the
two mile bicycle race was won by Hancock.
University of Pennsylvania, in minutes,
80 seconds; in the tug of war Harvard
Outpulled all contestants easily the one
mile run was won by Randolph Harris,
University of Penn. and president of
the association, time minutes IS Is sec
onds putting the shot, won by a. b. Coke,
\ ale, IS feet "a inches running broad
jump, won by &. II. Naples, Co.
lumbla, 20 feet II INCHES 40 yards
81 40 seconds one mile walk, won by r.
G. Wright Harvard, minutes, II - sec
Qnds l2O yards hurdle race, won by w.
II. SudihgtOn, Yale, II seconds 220 yards
dash, won by Wendell Parker, Harvard
- 10 seconds pole vault, won by a.
Stevens, Columbia, 10 feet and "a
inches running high jump, won by
&; B. Page, University of Pennsylvania
> feet, II 30 inches A. B. Coke, Yale,
threw the hammer % feet, II inches,
beating the record of Chamberlain of
Harvard by ! foot, IL inches. +. II.
smith, Yale, won the one half mile run in
: minutes, 2 seconds. OF the IA events
Harvard won and was second in I, Yale
won and was second in 3, Columbia won
: ana was second once, and the University
OF Pennsylvania won g.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-01
Run Over by the Cars.

William Eddy of RoXbury, a brakeman
on IA wild train, fell between two cars and
was run over by forty cars early Monday
morning, in the cut just north of South
Royalton station. The upper part of his
body was but mass of pulp when he was
taken up. He was about 10 and bright,
lIlelligent BOY. HIS remains We're en-.
closed in a casket and sent to his friends
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-01
An Enterprising, Reliable Hons.

heaupre Lowrcy can always be re-
ied upon, not only to carry in stock
the best of everything, but to secure the
agency Tor such articles as have we'll
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secured the Agency for the celcbratnd Dr
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25
ATTEST: T.. p. tLATDON,
civ Clerk
AN ORDINANCE,
To Regulate the Construction Of Railroad Cross
ina W.ihin the City Limits.

BE il Ordainel nv the City Council of tn"
CITY of san Antonio:
SECTION /. That IL shal! he the duty OF
every railroad corporation which has track
in the City of san Antonio 10 keep its road
bed, street crossing, culNcrtS, switches ana
drainage in good repair.
SEC >. That whenever street or road
crosses the track mt any RailrOad AT grade,
within the city limi :. such crossing shall bc
extending to the ends of the ties. the planks
to be not less than three inches thick, and
said close, so as to form smooth and. even
lurface.
SEC g. That all crossings shall be M least
twO-thirCls of the width of the streets, and AT
the crossing of all streets where curb and
sidewalks have been laid the planking Is TO he
extended to the fun width of the street.
SEC 1 That whenever il is necessary to
grade approaches to the track, said grade shall
not be more than five per cent. suitable pro
drainage which otherwise would be Inped1d
10y such approaches.
SEC :. That it shall he the dutv OF the sta
ton Agent or other representative Of Rail
roads having a track in this city to see that
the requirements of this ordinance are com
Piled with. And in case OF failure 10 comply or
of any violation OF this ordinance, such agent
or other representative shall be deemed guilty
of misdemeunOr, and upon conviction in the
Recorders Court. shall he fined not less than
Five, nor more than One Hundred Dollars,
and each day shall constitute II separate "l-
fence.
Passed aud approved February Cjgh. 1856.
BRYAN CALl,l HAN.
Mayor.
IL.sl ATTEST: E.P. CLAUDON,
Cny1Clerh. 2%3-lOt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25

Proposal for Building at
San Antonio, Texas.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTT OF TEXAS.
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERNASTER,
san Antonio, Texas, February IL, lsSG.
StEALED PROPOSALS. i'm trphcate, subject
= to usual conditions, will be received at this
office until II O'Clock, noon, on the 18th day of
March, 1885, at which time and place they will
he opened in presence of attending bidders, for
the construction. at San Antonio, Texas, of
two buildings, according to plans and spcci-
hcatiOns TO be seen ut this Office.
Blank proposals, and circulars giving fun
instructions as to manner of bidding, and
terms of contract, can be had on application.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals,
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked: Proposals for Construction at san
Antonio, Texas" and addressed TO the under
signed.
J. G. e. LEE,
2-l5-6t Major and Chief Quartermastcr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25

O.. II. ~ ). A. RA iLROAD.
ONE rkAiN TO NEW ORLEANS DALI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25

MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF THE YOUNG
GENTLEMAN.
About this time Matt noticed a curl
Gus change come over her artist friend.
He was more thoughtful, and cOnse-
duently less entertaining. Often when
she appeared and began chatting to him
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25

Arrive from the East.
Arrive nom New Orleans Houston and Gal
weston. ........................7 3 p. N.
Through West.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25

NTVTNI NT' MD DEFNNIT MS.
Until further notice trains will run a. fol-
lows, Daily, except Sunday: Leave san AntO.
MO s::Al II. nj. Arrive at FlOrcSvile 1880 a. m.
Leave FlOwsvilIC2 p. IN. Arrive at San Anto-
MO p. IN. Connecting at San AntOuiO with
Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific Rail
ways, and at Flurrsvillc with stage line for all
points south.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
AN ORDINANCE
10 Amend Section g. Chapter 10 OF the Revised
City Ordinances.

BE Il ordained by the city Council Of the city
Of san Antonio, that Section 7. Of Chapter no.
of the Revised City Ordinances bc So amended
us 10 hereafter read n follows, tO-wiL:
SECTION /. That any person desiring to pur-
sue the OccupatiOn OF 0OOt-black shall pay to
he City Marshal the sum Of twenty-five cents
in advance, and the City Marshal shall then
deliver to said person "A tin plate or badge
which shall bear such stamp or design rs said
Marshal shall indicate. and shall be worn by
the person receiving the same on some con
spicuous place about his person, and said
badge shall authorize the person holding the
same to pursue such occupation only dming
good behavior and at the pleasure of the
Mayor.
Passed and approved February 18th, 1850.
BRYAN CALLAGHAN,
Mayor
ATTEST: f. p. CLATDON,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25

The books are now open for the sale
of stock in the Universal Building and
Loan Association at the Office ofthe Sec
rotary at No. East Commerce street, or
=. o. Box $50.
l-30-lm d. J. KEARNEY, Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25
Proposals for Plumbing.
HEADQU ARTERS DEPART'T OF TEXAS,
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER,
IN Amt nln IL.Nn. EIhIlInrN II lANi-

san NnIOnIO, ItNu-, ftDIWUTy u, I'M.
SiEALED PROPOSALS, in trlpliCatc, subject
- to usual conditions, will DC received at this
Office until II o'clock, noon cd the 10th day vi
March, 1885, at which time and place they will
be opened In presence OF attending bidders, for
furnishing material and doing plumbing work,
in connection with construction of two build
ings, at San Antonio, Texas. according TO plans
and specifications on file in this Office, which
will be shown, blank proposals furnished, Hnd
full information as to manner of bidding and
terms of contract given on application.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Envelopes containing proposals should ID"
marked: proposals for Plumbing and al
dressed to the undersigned.
J. G.. {. LEE.
2-l5-Gt Major and Chief QuartCrmastCr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25
Yhr Daily eight.
Thursday, February IS 1886.
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

New Time Card In Eject January 1, 1885
Z. y q n. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
FOR ST. Louis, via Mo. PHC route. 400 p. IN
For St Louis, via Iron Mountain. $3.50 a. III.
For st. 30 rs, via Miss Jur Pacific, q 30 am
For Laredo. ....,... go a. m.
ARRIVALS
From ST. Louis, Missouri Pacific. HOO a. m.
From ST. Louis, Iron Mountain. 1850 p. N.
Feum SLLJuis via Missouri Pacific. 10 JOD.m
from Laredo. .....-... .............. 3:lj p. IN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25
MUFFINS
PROPOSALS FOR FORAGE.

HENUQU ARTERS DEPARTMENT or TEXAS,
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTEH.
SAN ANTONIO. Ten. Feb. ~, lSs'i.
SEALED PROPOSALS, IN triplicatc, subject
to usual conditions, will be- received ut this
office until Il O'Clock, noon, on the End day OF
March. 1875, at which time and place they will
lie opened in prcse dee of attending bidders,
for furnishing and delivery at Fort Brown
Texas, of @O,OO0 pounds Of Corn, and iO,uO
pounds Of Oats.
Blank proposals and circular giving full in
StructiOIIS rs to manner of bidding and terms
of contract can he had on application To this
office.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Envelopes containing proposals should lie
marked: proposals for Forage AT Fort
Brown" aud addressed to the undersigned.
J. G.. e. LEE,
Major and Chief Quartcrmaster.
2-ss!4t y 3-lg2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25
ITO Be Cn;.inusSI

X. X. X. stands for Rays Kentucky Kurc
or Linimcnt, which Is made 10y an old Ken
lucky horse doctor, and Is perfect blessing
10 man and beast for all purposes u Imminent
can be put to- Sold by r. Kaltcycr y Son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-04
Suicide BY JUMPING FROM A ROOF.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3.-Mrs. Craig Alexander, the
wife Of once wealthy commission merchant, committed
,uicide this morning at oclock Dy jumping
from the roof OF her son-n-a~s house. NO.
3535 Landell-ave. Mr. Alexander failed IN busi'
No.. .oms time ago and soon afterward
b,eame insane and was sent to asylum. Mrs Alex
anaer became Respondent soon sfterward' ana oi'en
e1pressed her desire die she had notnhe more W
live for Her condition became 20 precarous ha' sho
~. pI,ced under the care OF u physician, put sho
.nn,,,uad steadiiy fail In nealth. Iester-
~ she went 20 visit her husband At
,%yy asylum. but his condition would not permit OF
her seeing him she returned home apparently hope
essly respondent Early this morning servant noticed
her walking nervously backward and forward IN her
room but else being asIr In tneh ouse. made
mention OF the fact Soon afterward milk saw Der
pear on the roof walk unhcsatngly TO the edge AMI
lump on. the tall killed her instantly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-04
REVOLT AGAINST PARNELLS RULE
THE TWENTIETH WARD BRANCH WILL GIVE NO
MORE MONEY TO TIE LEAGUE.

THE TWENTIETH WARD BRANCH WILL GIVE NO
MORE MONEY TO THE LEAGUE.
Something in the nature OF an open revolt
against the Irish National League aud Parucl took place
yesterday at O meeting Of tho Twentieth Ward Branch
held at No. 352 West Tnirtyhfth-st II arose 10 the
course OF discussion as to whether the branch should
respond to the circular issued by Mr. Parnel TO Prest
dent Fiizgerad Of tho Irish National League Of Amer
ica published exclusively at the time In The TRIs'
UNE.
Jeremiah b Murphy, secretary OF the branch said
that the time had when some determined stand
should be taken ia relation to the thousands OF evicons
threatened by the landlords and actually taking place.
Now. the League here has forwarded" continued tho
speaker ian enormous sum OF money TO
Ireland to help nyht the battle OF
the people in that country and what is the result
Not alone Home Rule beeh refused, but there no
ssu whatever that 1t will be granted; ana DOW again
there is a call for money, money. money. "here'
ask hundreds OF thousands OF dollars that nave
gone into tho treasury Of the Leagusf think this
thing should be put an end and is the time 10
begin. We see what peaceful agitation has led to-
paupersm, determination OF our people and general de-
coue when other should DO tried OF freeing Ire.
land than by sending representatives TO the Ensisa
Colonel j. p OFiynn said he entirely agreed with this
view EVERY possible form OF persuading Englsnd ia
now We are face to face condition OF things Ia
ireland than has existed for the last hundred
comue week aud hundreds have already taken place.
have wished and prayed and hoped that Ireland would
some day IN .nfuy igh for her freedom, - all strns-
Cling nationalities have dons. want and We all want
some other besides parliamentary ssitation;
for heartily sick OF policy that has brought us
a crop OF cvctlons and nothing more am Tor tue use
henceforth of any and al means to help Tree ireland
from The grasp OF Enxand.'
Tho chairman said: Not one penny more or my
money shall 20 the antievicon fluid or to any FORM
of Paamontary agitation We want Al accounting Tor
the million aud dollars that nave gone Into tLo
treasury OF League from this country before sendns
land, and | eau safely say that IN many o. tne
westeru and southwestern counties tho unfortunate
neopo who took tho aiyio, OF the League
and allowed themselves 10 be evced go' no support AZ
M from inc League, while some oi tue gang aud mem
b.rs OF Parliament from Ireland could drive about Dub
lin in STA living upon the money that We sent over.
There was resolution before the Chicago convention
to boycott English goods Well. you saw the PariA-
delegates To that convention were dressed Ia
tue latest London fashions n any more mouey 10 10 be
seut over let 1t DE entrusted Tor distribution TO the par.
sh priests the Protestant ministers IN the dnersns
parishes 40 that the unfortunate victims OF anioiim
NAV receive aid which inteuiod Tor then ZAP.
plause 80, ,,,-., -. ....h.., ..
the elect