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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
NEW ENGLAND AGRICULTURIsrs



At the meeting Of the New England
Agricultural society in Boston Tuesday
afternoon, Hon. G. b. Lorng read an
interesting paper on what protection
means to farmers and the effects of lower
ing or removing tariffs heretofore DR..
Loring referred to the fact that most of
the New England States have large
population employed in manufactures.
which gives an unusual value to the
farms and their products. In those States
where only 20 per cent. of the population
are engaged in farming the value of the
land per acre is about $40, while in those
States where nearly 50 per cent. of the
population are engaged in farming the
value of the land is only 3 per acre, So,
too, of the value of the products of the
farm. The speaker quoted the wool in
dustry as one which had suffered from ex-
cesslVe fluctuations under shifting tariffs
The disaster to the wOrsted cloth manu-
facturers under false construction of the
tariff of 1888, the decline of the iron indus
try in 1850 and the ruin of the quinine
industry in 1850 were recalled as other
illustrations of the fatal effect of free
trade.
The assumption that the American
farmer is taxed for the benefit of the
American, and that he is largely depen.
founded said the speaker. When he goes
into the home market with his products
and for the purchase Of his supplies, he
finds that the fostering policy government
has secured for him an advantage in each
capacity. AS a seller he can produce
nothing here which does not find market
at home. lie has no foreign market for
his perishable products, the crops of his
garden, none for his milk. none Of impor-
tance for his fruit, none for his wool and
but small one for his staples after sup
plying the wants of his own country. He
gets more for his wheat in the markets of
the manufacturing States than he gets
in Liverpool He realizes more for his
cotton in Lowell than he does in M4uches.
ter, England for his corn the foreign
market Is comparatively unimportant for
his beef and pork he reaps his profit from
the consumers at home. In America he
finds ready market for 30 per cent of all
he can produce, and he can spare but 10
per cent for foreign consumption after
feeding his own people When he enters
the market asa purchaser the competition
of mis- own country has reduced the prices
far below what he could hope for were he
turned over to the tender mercies of the
foreign producer DR.. LOring also pro-
ceeded to show the difference in wages in
favor of American farm laborers over
those in Europe.
At thelbusiness meeting which followed
new trustees We're elected, those for Yer
mont being j. b. Dinsmore of Westmin-
ster John Champion of Rutland, Henry c.
Cleveland of Coventry, A. G.. Finlen of
Bellows Falls, A. f. Perkins of Pomfret,
l., 5. Drew of Burlington, George Ham
mond of Middlebury, f. l.. Houghton of
Putney, George W. Hooker of Brattleboro,
d. >. Pratt of Brattleboro
1t was voted to have the next fair at
Worcester. At . p m. the annual dinner
of the society was held at the Parker
House
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
BURLINGTON. VT, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10. ISSS.

pneumonia in Boston, the 4th inst, was
born in Roxbury, Vt, 81 years ago and
was sergeant of company f, 1st Ma5sa-
setts infantry, HDoker's old brigade. He
participated in the battles Of Blackburn's
Ford, First Bulls Run, Yorktown, Will
liamshurg, Seven Pines, Seven Days
Eight, Bristow station and Second Bull
Run, and was severely wounded in the
latter action, receiving bullet in his
right side, passing through his body.
Among the resolutions adopted at the
state encampment are the following ::
Requesting the national encampment to
extend the time of enlistment and muster
to April 10, 1865; requesting the next
Legislature to provide for such veterans
as are unable to go to the Soldiers Home
on account of having families; authoriz-
ing the department commander oprovide
headquarters at the next national en-
campment; favoring pensions to all sol
diers who have been confined in rebel
prisons; increasing the pay of the out
going and incoming A. Q. NJ, and A. A. G.
from 1928 to $3.50 and from $3.50 to $500
respectively; favoring the holding of the
national encampment III 1890 at Washing
ton, ID. G..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
OUR STATE NORMAL SCHOOLS.
- Committee of Inquiry on the Subject
Appointed by the Governor.

Gov. Ormsbee has appointed Messrs.
Jonathan Ross of ST. Johnsbury, Henry
O. Wheeler of Burlington, Albert y.
Swain of Rockingham and Edward II.
butcher of Brandon members of the com
mittee to be appointed by him under joint
resolution No. 124 passed by the last Leg
islature, for the purpose of inquiring into
the system of normal school instruction
under the patronage of the State. The
superintendent of education, is to report
to the governor before the meeting of the
Legislature OF lSSS, its views as to the adj
visibility of discontinuing the present sys-
TEN after August, 1890 and establishing
to the practicabillty of having normal
school instruction course in one of the
graded schools in each county of the
State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
An Organization Effected At JERICHO
other Towns Heard From,

An Organization Effected At Jericho
other Towns Heard From,
The republicans Of Jericho organized q
club At the Centre Monday eveuiu- with
these officers President, l.. b. Howe
vice-presidents, b. IL. Day, q. II. Brown,
T.. c. Fay secretary, NJ. II. Alexander
treasurer, f. b. Jordan; executive COM
mittee, l.. c. stevens, L. :. Whitcomb,
jr,, NJ. V. Willard delegates, l., b. Howe,
h. :, Whitcomb, jr., NJ. V. Willard alter
mates, ID. f. Rood, Ira Hawley, +. b. Jor-
dan. The club has So members Remarks
were made by Hon. b. II. Day, f.. 5. Whit
comb, jr., NJ. III. Alexander and others.
The club adjourned TO meet at the Cor
ners Saturday evening, Feb. IS.
Thel Woodstocki republican club has
elected c. p. Marsh president, II. A.
Woodbury. secretary The delegates TO
Montpelier are c. p, Marsh, l.. o. Greene,
II. G. Phillips.
Robey secretary and Edward Bowker
treasurer The delegates are l.. 4. Viii
liams. T.. Bowker and II. W. Burbanks,
The republicans of Shelburn have or
ganized club and elected as delegates to
the meeting Hon. j. l.. Barstow, W. a.
Weed and II, w, Tracy.
The Randolph republican club has
elected Hon. John W. Rowell president,
j. ID. Denison, secretary; treasurer, Viii
liam ii. Dubois delegates, j. D. Denison,
c. H. Abbott, l.. p, Thayer.
The Morrisville club has as president
Hon. p. X. Gleed, vice president, Hon.
e.. w. Heudee secretary, IL. G, Fiske
treasurer, Maj. ID. j. Stafford, delegates,
d, j, Stafford, II. c, Fiske, P, X. Gleed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
RELIGIOUS INrELLIGESCE,

A peculiar feature of Mr.. Moody's in
creasingy successful work in Louisville is
the participation of the Episcopahans,
several OF their prominent clergy being
active coadjutors,
Rev. Is. Fay Mills's work in Philadel-
phla has enlisted the cooperation of 10
strong churches in the northern section of
the city, which represent seven denomina-
tons,
The first Congregational church at Ben
hinton Centre has given a call TO Rev NJ.
L. Severance, principal Of Burr and Bur
ton seminary Manchester to become its
pastor, and he has accepted.
Rev. Il. J, Ranslow VIII begin his labors
in SwantOn the second sabbath in Febru.
airy, the l2th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
The Twins.

Two little infants side by side
Withla one cradle bed,
Mith pretty cuTls of silken hair,
Upon each little head:
with eyes the hue of Violets,
That grow down in the dCll,
And each, such pretty little ways
impOssb e to tell
To any one, in simple rhyme;
1Nils little boy and gIri;
with names lust suited 10 themselves,
Tney call them flrl and Pearl.
In foreign lands, mn earl is one,
Who ranks with men of worth.
y 10 pleman Ot high degree;
Proud Ut mis- lFnd ami birth.
But should our darling little Earl,
Live to become man,
- May hv b itJle for the right
And do what goOd he can;
MuA he be blessed upon the earth
the iidg OF truth unfurl;
Ana prove Il noble man indeed;
Our valiant little Earl.
4 pearl, is called a gem o' worth
Numeih ny quiet tar 10 ace
Aui naughl can mar IT'S purity
Where ever IL may he.
NAV our dear Pearl. hv like thls gem
Ntll may this, ut sulicC:
iut may She seek until she hnds
The Pearl of greatest price,
Aud may the e. darling liutle tNlns,
BIih peace aud com orr btlnE;
Epil their other life begins,
As children ui kit rs.
Batavia Mich, Jan. l lSSS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The old veterans Of Fairhaven held
their ALnual dance and reception at the
opera house on Friday evening, February
3, and the receipts We're nearly $500.
Gen. Stephen Thomas addressed the
students Of Norwich University at North
field, Friday, the Sd.
The G. A r.. entertainment at North
Troy, February |, was largely attended
a large number remained at the dance
that followed.
"Bread on the Waters" for the benefit
of the Middlebury Grand Army post, was
presented "Wednesday evening, February
Col. c. II. Joyce gave his "Eulogy on
John A. Logan at the town hall in Bran
don on Wednesday evening, February s.
under the auspices of G. j. Ormsbee post
The St. Johnsbury Guards will give a
ball AT the opera mouse on Tuesday even
ing, February II,
Peter Revor a member of Stannard
post, formerly of Company c. och Yer
mont, now of Montreal, has been allowed
pension of 50 per month, with back
pension of SS2421.
Gov Ormsbee and other well-known
gentlemen attend the camp fire and public
installation of the officers OF the Roches-
ter Grand Army post Thursday evening,
February 8.
At meeting of the Kingsley Guard of
Rutland Tuesday evening, Capt. j. d.
Dominy made the following appoint
ments II. A. Davis, lst Sergt., vice j. ID
Dominy elected captain; II. n Rose. end
Sergt,, vice Peck, promoted to Gem. Sergt
of the regiment NJ, d. Hayward, 3D.
Sergt. +. NJ. Schell, 4th Sergt., vice
Harry Amsden promoted to @, NJ, of the
company; Charles Landon, lst Corp.
promoted, vice Merrill resigned from
company; A. II. Mayer, 5nd corporal, vice
West resigned from company G. S. Frost,
ID Corp, vice Rand, resigned from com
pany; w. X. Willard, 4th Corp, vice
LaudOn, promoted,
Mr.. Artemus Ward of West Rutland
has just heard from his son, Amos Ward
who was soldier III the civll war and
was supposed TO have been killed at the
battle OF Antietam 2j years ago. He lives
in Philadelphia, has grown-up family,
! and has never before corresponded with
any member of his family.
Mr.. Clifton f, Kendall, who died of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
Collecting Silver Spoons.

Froun the st. Johnsbury Republican,
Mrs. kea, wife of the national command
er of the q. A. r, during her stay in town
slipped into a i4welry store and bought ii
silver spoon. One would naturally sup
pose that she did this because the reputa
tion OF st. Johnsbury spoons had reached
Minneapolis but such is not the case
Mrs. Red is forming a unique souvenir of
her travels with her husband in the shape
of collection of silver spoons. At each
stopping place she buys a spoon and on
her return home will have them engraved
with date and place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
TWO RAILROAD ACCIDENTS
a Wheel on an Engine Breaks-The En-
gineer Jumps and is Injured.

One of the wheels of the forward trucks
OF the engine which was attached to the
Burlington and Lamoille freight was
broken Tuesday about a mile and a half
this side of Essex Junction. The engineer
and fireman, both being somewhat alarm
ed, jumped from the engine and in doing
so the clothing of Mr.. KuoX, the engineer
caught, and he was thrown on the snow
and Ice, cutting his person considerably
and breaking a small bone in Que of his
hands. There was no further damage eX-
cept lhat caused by the delay to trains
The Burlington and Lamolle train was
Obliged to return 10 this city and did not
return from the trs, trip over the road till
O clock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Que of the trucks on the tender of the
engine on train No IS, due here here at
lll0, was thrown from the track near the
oil tanks Tuesday, and the train ran
through the tunnel and for distance of
nearly mile before it was discovered by
section man, standing beside the track,
who stopped the train. No damage was
done, except an hour or two consumed in
excellent condition of the road bed max
ing it a question whether rails are needed
or not
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The 93 additional rams and ewes re-
quired to complete the lot l03 for Mr.. 5.
McCaughey Of Australia have been pur-
chased by Mr. +, \. Bissell of Shoreham
and they will he shipped in Aprit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

ALBANY, n. " Fen, S.-A special dis
patch from Worthwhile states that George
Bushier OF Bakers Mills, n. Y, an em-
ploye of the Griffin taunery, while going
Tor pail of water fell iuto the bark null
and was ground To atoms. The mill was
covered with a piece of bark and he dld
not notice il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
BOYS WHO WORE BLUE.
TO BE HELD BY THE SUR.
VlVORS OF THE FIFTH VERMONT.
The Remarkable Case of Sergt. Demars-
The Charge of Desertion Against Him
Removed-Vermont Association
of Union ex-Prisoners.

The temporary organization effected by
tn survivors of the 5th Vermont regi-
ment during the encampment at st. Johns
bury will, it is exp. cted, lead to one of the
most notable regiment reunions yet held
in Vermont. The officers are as follows
President, Comrade f.. H. Trick of Bur-
lngton secretary and treasurer Capt.
G.. II. Forbes of Brandon executive com
mittee f.. II. Trick and Hon. Henry Bal
lard of Burlington, and DR.. A. II. Ches-
more of Huntington. Arrangements have
been made for the first reunion, which
will be held in this city Friday, June 30,
when q permanent organization Will be
effected. During the day there will be
a parade among the notable features of
which will be all the battle flags of the
regiment which can be secured for the
occasion. There will be business meet
ing in G. A. h. nall, a public meeting in
The afternoon at city hall and banquet
in the evening. Hon. Henry Ballard is to
be the orator of the day. Prominent vet
erans will be present from all parts of the
State.
THE CASE OF sERGT DEMARS.
One of the most interesting cases that
has come to public notice since the war
is that of Sergt. S. j. Demars, late of
company +, 5th Vermont volunteers, who
enlisted from Manchester. His record
is as follows; He enlisted in company r.,
5th Vermont Infantry in 1861, and was
wounded and captured at Savage Station,
Va, in the Peninsula campaign After
some months he was exchanged, but was
again severely wounded in the battle of
Antietam. After his recovery he reen-
listed as a veteran volunteer in the same
regiment AT the battle of Spottsylvania
he was wounded third time and sent to
the hospital near Fairfax court house, Va.
From this time on, nothing had been
heard of him up to the time when the
regiment WAS mustered ont in 1865. After
a number of years he was heard from in
Chicago and DeS MoineS. He made an ap-
pllcation for pension and found to his
astonishmcnt that he was on the record
as deSerter. Steps were at once taken
to correct his record as no one believed
that he who had served in so many bat
ties with the old Vermont brigade could
be deserter. Senator Edmunds, Gen.
l.. A. Grant, Surgeon A. II. CheSmore,
Capt. Il. j. Coffey and Adjt. Gen. Peck Of
this State have worked for two years
to have this charge removed. Ou Febru-
AIRY &, lSoS, it was officially announced
from the adjutant general office Ht Wash
ington that oergt. j. Demurs had re-
ceived an honorable discharge from the
United STATES service 10 date from June
20, 1865. Sergt. DemarS has been an in
mate OF the soldier. Home at Bennington
for several months AID has received the
utmost care 0t Capt r. j. Coirey The
evidences goes 10 suo" that he lcft the
hospital ulconsCioas!y while suif ~,
| from the effects OF The wound in hi head
at Antetam when bullet ploughtd thl
top of his head, making a wound some
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
LXI. NEW SERIES VOL. XXXIU.

menhaden fishing within three miles of
the coast was resumed this morning be
fore the House committee on fisheries
A number of fishermen protested against
the bill, while Mr.. Phelps earnestly
defended the bill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The democratic senators, or mt least,
many of them, are mad at Senator In
gals, because he exercised the right con
ferred on him by the resolution, of using
his own discretion in the appointment
of the members Of the select Pacific
railroad committee. Mr. ingalls, says he
selected 10 business committee that he be
lieves viii attend to the matter in bus.
ness way and that's all there is to it,
HEATH.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Some of the leading seedsmen of the
country are here endeavoring to secure
the passage of Representative Grout's
bill, which reduces postage on seeds,
bulbs, cuttings, plants, etc, to four cents
a pound. The present prize is l6 cents a
pound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Mr.. Butterworth of Ohio introduced (
bill to extend the trade and commerce OF
the United States, and to provide a full
reciprocity between the United States ant
the Dominion of Canada. 1t is under
stood that this bill is the result of numer
Gus conferences between Mr.. Butterwortt
and a number of prominent business mel
of the country and Goodwin Smith and
come law-at least not just yet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The hearing on the bill to prevent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-23
A PULPIT WONDER.
Pascal Porter Eleven Years Old
Preaching to the Multitudes.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
WILLIAMsTowN, KY, Feb. H.-Great
and unhagging interest has been manifested
nightly for the past week in the eloquent
and wonderful preaching of the boy
preacher, Rev Pascal Porter, of near Mad
ison, Ind, who is only II years old.
Ministers in the prime of their ministry,
ministers grown gray in the service of their
Master, hung with rapture upon the words
that fell with burning eloquence from his
youthful lips.
Never in the history of this place have
such crowds assembled to hear the preach
ing of one person. People of every creed
and denomination and without a creed, and
men who had not entered church for fif-
teen years, attended nightly and were
thrilled with interest and filed with
wonder. He is a handsome boy with
bright brown eye and well shaped
head. Out of the pulpit there is nothing
in his manner or speech to indicate
his wonderful gift, but in the pulpit he is
veritable giant. He possesses a most won
derful memory and a great gift of language,
and his sermons were logical, doctrinal and
deep, and on each night he spoke on an en-
tirely different subject. While all here pro
claim that his preaching is wonderful and
interesting, the community are about
equally divided as to whether his sermons
are original or whether he has committed
to memory the sermon of another; but all
admit, whether they are original or not,
that the boy preacher is wonder and
prodigy.
He is never at loss for the right word in
the right place, and so thoroughly does he
seem to understand and appreciate his sub
ject that if he were not boy the originality
of his discourses would never be questioned.
The interest in them is not by any means
confined to the fact that they are delivered
by boy, and if delivered by minister of
mature years and were delivered with the
same degree of eloquence all would be no
less deeply interested.
He was born near Madison, Ind, Nov. 6,
1876, and is the youngest of a family of
seven children-three boys, and four girls.
As soon as he was old enough to talk he mani
tested a desire topreach the gospel and make
the world better, but was not permitted to
enter the ministry until he was years of age.
His education is limited, only having adj
vanced as far as the fourth grade in the
public schools.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-23

H, P. Trimhle has sold his interest in the
East Florida Courier, at Starke, to his
partner, Miss Emma Hogan. This is the
only paper in the State owned and edited by
lsty.
The fifth annual meeting of the Florida
Woman's Christian Temperance Union will
be held in Gainesville at the Methodist
church, commencing Feb ~ and continu-
ing three days. Consecrated christian
women from thirty-one Unions of the
State are expected.
Mrs. H. Prentiss died in East Gainesville
Saturday night She came here from
Evansville, Wis, a few weeks ago for the
benefit of her health, but being a victim to
consumption, the change was made too late.
her remains were accompanied by her hus-
band ana son to their Northern home.
The st. Johns river is full of pleasure
steam yachts, the property of wealthy
visitors who come to Florida each winter to
escape the rigorous climate of their native
haunts. Some of them are large and hand
some The handsomest in these waters now
is the Norman, built by Aston but owned at
present by the commodore of the New York
Yacht Club.
Gainesville Adrocate: Mr. Dougherty's
assault upon the newspapers of the country
has called forth numerous cutting remarks.
Mr.. Dougherty W. nts to see the press either
muzzled or compelled to tell the TRUTH
which shows that the gentleman has under
gone great change recently. To muzzle
the press would be a hazardous undertake
ing, but probably it can be prevailed upon
to tell the truth about certain public SER
wants when the proper time comes.
Gainesville AdUdnce: Although the time
for the city election is drawing near, there
seems to be little or no interest manifested
as to who will fill the Offices of Mayor, Mar
shall, Clerk, Collector, etc, except by cam
didates for the offices. What the people are
talking about and most need is good
Council. With good Council it makes but
little or no difference who fills the Offies, as
they are all under the direction of the Coun-
Gil to a great extent FOrty-five or fifty
years ago we knew a city council that was
SO weakened it became the laughing stock
of the town whose interests it was chosen to
represent. We hope such a comment will
never be passed on a Gainesville council.
The Palatka Herald has this to say of the
town of Ormond: The town of OrmOnd
proper is about a mile from the junction OH
the west bank of the Halifax river and con-
tains nearly 200 inhabitants. The cottages
are all new, as Ormond is only in its in
fancy, and are strung along the river for
over mile, presenting quite picturesque
appearance. A bridge over half mile in
length spans the river and IS used for both
trains or vehicles. At the east end of the
bridge stands the newly erected hotel, 1.-The
Ormond," fronting the river and half a
mile from the ocean beach. 1t is surround
ed with pleasant drives, walks and profu-
sion of shrubbery. making it quite an at
tractive place for tourists.