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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
AGRICULTURAL LECTURES.
Winter Course to be given at tho
University.


University.
Three years ago the University of Yer.
mont and State Agricultural College in.
augurated winter course of lectures to
farmers, to meet the wants of young men
who are unable to take full college
course, but who realize that knowledge
of the principles of scientific agriculture
ia indispensable to intelligent farming.
These have been we'll and increasingly
attended, and as such instruction is
equally interesting and valuable to the
man of many years experience in practi-
cal farming the class has numbered many
gray-headed men among its most active
members
The fourth course of lectures will BEGIN
Friday, January 20, in the lecture rooms
of the old medical college, which has now
been changed TO the State Agricultural
Experiment station. The lectures will
begin at two O'Clock each Tuesday and
Friday afternoon. All the lectures are
free, and no entrance examination is re-
quired. The fullest freedom of discus
sion will be granted at all meetings, and
questions on subjects not mentioned in
the printed course can be presented
for answers at the close of each session.
cordial invitation is extended to all
not only to farmers, their wives, sons and
daughters, but to all who feel an interest
in the subjects treated.
The Central Vermont and Burlington
and Lamoille railroads, will give the
usual half-fare rates to those attending
the lectures.
PROGRAMME.
Friday, January 20 Opening address, Presi-
dent Buckham of The II. V. NJ.
Address DR.. H. Lewis Sturtevant, late direc.
tor New York Experiment Station.
Tuesday, January "a Laboratory farming. Is
np, foii,,g1se w w. Cooke professor
Friday, January % The philosophy of farm
Improvement, Hon. L. d. Douglas of
Whiting, Vt.
Tuesday. January 3l-Fertuizcrs, G. II.
Whitcher, professor agriculture, New
49,, Hampshire Agricultural college.
Friday February 3-The dairy, ana ddairynR,
q. NJ. Tinkham, president Vermont
Dairymens associations.
Tuesday February 7-Fertilzing by feeding,
Friday, February 1O-Laws of plant growth.
G. H. Perkins' Professor Natural His
Tuesday, February l4-Road making, J. w.
Votey, instructor civil engineering, U.
Friday. February 1.-THE Eastern and the
Western farmer compared, Prof. w. A.
Deering of the U. V. NJ.
animals, F. II. Miller, veterinary sur
geOn
Friday, February 24-The differences in dairy
products, II. Z. Alvord, professor agri-
culture, Massachusetts Agricultural col
lege.
Tu, sday, February 2s-The work of the agri-
cultural experiment station, W. w.
Cooke.
Friday, March 2-Lecture, President II. Fl.
Buckham.
Pot ExperiDents-W. w. Cooke.
Communications concerning these lee
lures may be addressed to Prof. w. W.
Cooke, Burlington, VT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
MEKINO SHEEP BREEDERS.


MIDDLEBURY, Jan. l2.-At the meeting
of the Merino Sheep breeders association
held here yesterday resolutions were
adopted reafilrming sympathy with the
National Wool Growers association and
with the manufacturers, declaring the
presidents message not the production of
wise, ripe and patriotic American citi
zen, but the effusion of one just attaining
the sophomore degree in the Golden
school Of British politics, and declaring
the illogical reasoning in the message in
sulting to every intelligent wool grower
and laborer in the nation. 1t was declared
that if his recommendations were adopted
they would ruin the wool growing indus
tries of the Cnited States
In conclusion, the resolutions call at
tenUion of congressman to the decline of
wool growing under the operation of the
recent tariff laws as executed, and urge
them to take such action rs Will remedy
the defects of these laws.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
United states Court.

At the adjourned term of the United
States Court Saturday at Brattleboro, de-
cisions on rehearing were handed down in
the two cases of c. w. Writer'S, receiver.
vs.. Albert Sowles and assignees. In the
case involving the real estate the opinion
orders another decree of foreclosure with
10 days for redemption, and in that in
volving the personal property reaffirms the
former decision decreeiug the Wright con.
tract and Swanton bank stock to the as
signees, and further decreeing other Sc
curities in controversy, to the assignees,
All the other business done was the allow
ance of the clerks, district attorneys and
marshal's account. The Circuit Court
then adjourned without day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
Orange County Court

The Orange County Court reassembled
at Chelsea and disposed of the unfinished
business Jan. II. The case of State vs.
Asa and Silas Magoon, in which the re-
spondents were convicted of petty larceny
goes to Supreme Court on exceptions The
case of Susie Hull vs.. Henry Hull. petit
ton for divorce, was heard. but the court
was not satisfied from the evidence that
they ought to grant divorce for intoler-
able severity. But one other witness case
was tried, Craig tucker vs. J. p. Cleve-
land, jr., an action of trespass against an
officer for attaching as the property of f.
j. McWain, new safe which plaintiffs
claimed belonged to them Judgment
was rendered tor defendant. In the case
of John A. Worthen & Son vs. John g.
Prescott, appellant, which was ScirC fdcidS
on bail for defendants appearance be-
fore justice, the principal, Morey, was
surrendered in court and the main suit
against Prescott discontinued on payment
of S25 costs to the plaintiff. The PLAINTIFFS
judgment against Morey was Sl3955 rem
dered Feb. ~, 1886. This case has been In
court since June term, 1856, and passed
through Supreme Court. After disposing
of several other cases on reports and de-
murrers court adjourned Jan. -.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
THE PROGRAMME OF 1883.


when Holidays, Church Festivals and
other Events y i'll FAN Due.
Washington's birthday falls on We'd
nesday. Memorial day also falls on Wed.
nesday. The Fourth of July is Wednes-
day. Thanksgiving will be appointed on
the Goth of November, if the old custom
Is followed. Christmas will fall on Tues
day.
Lent begins early, as Ash Wednesday
falls on February 16 The first day Of
April will be Easter Sunday. Trinity
Sunday falls on May 27.
The morning stars will be: Venus un.
til July If, Mars until April II, Jupiter
until May - and from December to
close of year, Saturn from August |.
The evening stars will he, Saturn from
January 90 to August 1, Venus from July
II, Mars from April II, Jupiter from May
12 to December 8.
IT person is anxious to obtain view
of Mercury the best time for him TO sue.
coed is in the early morning before the
sun Is up, viz VI arch so, July 20, No
vember II, or just after the sun has set on
February II, Juue IL, October 8, in the
West.
The presidential election will take place
on Tuesday, November &.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
THE VERMONT COPPER MIME.
Some Inside Points of the sale-T g Con
dition of the Property,

Our Bradford correspondent writes as
follows The Associated Press report of
the sale of the Vermont copper mine as
published Saturday makes n curious mis-
take. 1t says that those mines once pro-
duced 1000, 0O0. pounds of copper per acre.
Very evidently it should be per annum, rs
that was the former product of the prop
erty Now, Mr.. .Casin who bid off the prop
erty does not profess to be capitalist,
but claims to be backed by men who have
money enough. If the first payment of
| $4,000 is not made when the deed Is ready
it will be no sale and the property will be
| in market again. There are parties who
would be glad to see it for sale again, hop
| ing to get it for u smaller price than Casin
bid for it. At the auction Gen. Stephen
| Thomas made the first bid of $1,000 when
Mr.. Casin at once bid S36, 600. This was
| at 10 O'Clock a. IN. and the sale vas kept
open for further bids until 1870 p. m, but
there were no other bids. At first Casin
| protested against the $1,000 required us
| forfeit, declaring that he did not come
prepared for any such emergency, but in
the course of the day parties who had
| formerly worked in and about the mines
aud farmers near by managed to help
| Casin to a check for the required amount,
and when at last the property was
struck off, the funds were handed over
to the receiver 1t now remains to
be seen whether Casin has some one to
back him, or whether he bid off the prop
erty as Il speculation hoping to get some
one to come to his assistance. The proper
ty is worth much more than the amount
bid for it, and with copper at 10 cents and
| upward will turn out 4 good dividend,
| The mine is partly filed with water, but
that can be removed in short time at Il
comparatively small expense. In few
months, with good management, 400 men
can be put TO work prOfitaDlY upon the
premises. The whole vicinity will profit
by the successful working of the mine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
An Important Decree.

At the Orange County Court just closed
Judge Ross signed decree for 81 ,9s5. SO
in favor of Preston S. Smith of Washing
ton, d. c., and Daniel f. Colby of New
Lor doa, n. H., against the Vermont Cop
per Mining company for damages to a
farm near the mines in Vershire by the
smoke from the furnaces. George w.
Kennedy of Waterbury for Smith and
Colby and eX-Gov. Farnham of Bradford
for defendants. The case has been to the
Supreme Court and back to the County
and is the first case ever tried in Vermont
for smoke damage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
One DOU6r q year for the
WeeHIy Free Press.
The Postodice at St. Adams Bay.

From the st. Adams Messenger.
There were no complaints made against
the republican postmaster by any one,
and everybody seemed to be satisfied I'M
til his office was visited by IAN inspector,
sworn officer" 1t was upon the inspec-
tors report, as the Argus says, that Mr..
Younger was removed. He was an old
officer in the service, an upright and
straightforward business man, and had
attended to his duties and given entire
satisfaction. But the truth is, his place
was wanted, if not by his neighbors, then
by the administration. The Office is a
small one and the business light, so linn
tied that no man or woman could afford
to devote his or her whole time to it.
The office was wanted, however, as are all
the postoffices, large or small, if for nc
other reason than for local headquarters
But 1t seems that the Office has gone a beg.
ging for Il democratic master. Mr.. Eugene
l.. Bordo was appointed to succeed Mr.
Younger, but has declined. 1t is said that
The same inspector made a trip of in.
spection to the island county and was not
we'll pleased with the manner of his recep'
ton, and it is believed that heads Wlll
come off there. 1t is alleged that a dis
pute arose between him and one of the
carriers or the mail over free ride the
Inspector claiming that he should ride
dead head by virtue of his office, anC
the driver the reverse The driver was
not in politics, thinking only OF collecting
his passenger rates and claimed that the
man with good paying office should pay
the sams fare for the same ride, as
| farmer or fisherman without one. AnC
many people are now waiting to hear from
North Hero,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
THE NEW HARTFORD BRIDGE.
A Satisfactory Test Made Sunday of Its
Safety and Strength.

HARTFORD, Jan. 15.-The new bridge
across White river, the scene of the Hart
ford accident, was put to a crucial test
to-day which resulted satisfactorily.
Twelve locomotives extending the entire
length of the bridge, representing COM
bined weight of 4S0 tons, were run on it
and stopped, causing no appreciable de-
preston. Next three heavier moguls,
weighing 26O tons, were joined and run
across at different rates of speed. The
quickest crossing being in 10 seconds and
the highest speed 40 miles an hour, the
greatest depression was on the $50 feet
span, nine-siXteenths of an inch on the
30 feet spans it was one-fourth of an inch.
The bridge is iron riveted lattice with
modern safeguards, built by the Vermont
Construction company of st. Adams and
cost about $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
An End to Bone scraping.

Edward Shepard, of Harrisburg, H., says
Having received so much benefit from Flee
trc Bitters, feel it my duty to let suffering
humanity know it, Have had "A running sore
on my leg for eight years my doctors told
me / would have to have the bone scraped OF
leg amputated. | used, instead, three bottles
of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Buck
lens Arnica Salye at Poe. FER box Beaupre
x Lowrey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
CHITTENDEN COUNTY FAIR.
Annual Meeting of the Society at ESSEX
Junction-The New Officers.

Annual Meeting of the Society at Essex
Junction-The New Officers.
The second annual meeting of the Chit
tenden County Agricultural society was
held at Essex Junction Saturday forenoon
with about 30 of the members present, and
with President NJ V. Willard of Jericho
in the chair. The reports of the treasurer
and auditors were presented and adopted
The reports showed small indebtedness,
which will! undoubtedly be paid up by an
other fall. Officers were elected as fol
lows President, NJ. V. Willard of Jeri-
cho; LIST yice,president, A. b. Ashley of
Milton 2d vice-president, w. B. Macrae
of Colchester. treasurer, F. r. Hart of
Shelburn secretary, II. 5. White Of Shell
George, G. H: Ransom of Essex, H. b.
Percival of Jericho directors, H. b. Per-
cival of Jericho, w. r. Patrick of Hines
burgh. A, b. Caswell of Milton,
g. N. Roberts of Shelburn, Geo, Wood,
worth of Underhill, Perry TowersIof Bos-
ton, S II. Edison of Colchester, Eleazer
Taft of South Burlington, George Beach
of Westford, r. O. Castle of st. George, +.
+. Freeman of Richmond, j. b. Ellis of
Huntington, H. A. Brigham of Buring-
ton, q H. Ransom of Essex, Frank Will
Wilkins OF Williston, George Foote Of
Charlotte.
1t was decided to hold fair next fall at
the Burlington and Winooski Driving
Park, at Dunbar's, the date to be decided
upon at a meeting of the directors to be
held at Dunbar's hotel Saturday, Jan. IS.
Those present reported good feeling
among the farmers throughout the county
and the outlook for the success of the fair
is most encouraging,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
The Societies of Christian Endeavor at
St. Adams.

The societies of Christian Endeavor of
Franklin and Grand Isle counties met at
st. Adams r. 1rsday and formed local
unionlwith these officers; President, H,
f. Bentley of st. Adams, vice presidents,
W. W. Jennison and l.. A. Curtis of St.
Alhans, P. NJ. Jones of Swanton, H. F,
Comings of East Berkshire, DR.. O. G..
Stickney of Georgia, +. w. Foster of East
Swanton, Miss Anna Randall of Bakers.
field, G. A kelton of Montgomery Cen
tire E. 7. Davis of Montgomery, and II.
l.. Reynolds of Alburgh treasurer, Cor
nelius l.. Sault of st. Adams secretary
j. w Sault of St, Adams The
board of vice-presidents were constituted
an executive committee to arrange time,
place and programme for future meet
ings,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

Egeryne knows that cocoa is an excellent
tonic. Taken IN the morning ut breakfast, It
has no equal for nutrition, and strengthen
ing qualities, but it can be taken at any time.
1t Is especially recommended for nursing
mothers, to whom its benefits are invaluable.
Unfortunately, cocoa is sometimes mixed
with starch, arrowroOt, or sugar, and thus
loses great part of its special propert les (;
hence, great care should be taken to procure
the best in the market. Bakers Break asst
Cocoa and Chocolate preparations have long
been the standard of excellence, and are
guaranteed absolutely pure.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders of Lamoille County National
bank, held last week the following direct
ors were chosen: c. S. Moves, George
wilkins, II. H, Powers, c. :. Page, Henry
Smile p. X. Gleed, H. NJ Mcfarland
The directors organized by electing C. s
Noyes. president c. S Page, vice presi-
dent +. l.. Noyes, cashier. A seminar
nual dividend of three per cent has been
declared
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
Mark Twain once said that when

women were permitted to vote, vote were
entitled to make our laws. they would among
other things enact.
First: every man must be at home M
ten L. NJ, without fail.
Second. That married men should hestow
some attention to their own wives, &c, Nc
He might have added also that they would
enact that man be compelled To keep his NV.
AT case. And for this purpose there is moth
ing so eficaciuus as Steeles Little Bile Pulls
20 cents per bottle, of w. II, Iottman Co
and BellroSe Grant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
Escape of House OF Correction Prisoner,
Frustrated.

A number of prisoners in the House of
Correction planned an attempt to escape
the other night. After dark the prisoners
were to make rush for the upper corner
of the work room, and, aided by convcts
up stairs for lumber, were to force open
the ventilator, and risk the jump from the
roof, hoping in the darkness and confusion
to evade the guards. Deputy Superin
tendent Richmond got wind of the scheme
and nipped it in the bnd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20
A Clever AID sertising Trick,

Advertisers resort to all sorts of tricks to
to interest people. No one would suppose
this was an advertisement for Little Hop Pills,
but that is Just what it is. They always cure
conrtipation and kindred ills. All druggists,
% cents. Buy. Try. Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptons, and positively
cures Piles or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box. For sale by
Beaupre & Lowrey,
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this date Is reduced one haIt-it
is now only ONE DOLLAR a



The chorus was increased by about 50
persons Thursday morning. The prone
made concert Wednesday evening was a
grand success, about 300 being present
The arrival of Misses Smith and Gleason
from Boston, added much to the enter.
tanment Thursday evening. Miss Bald
win the piano soloist, was present and
sang the obligato solos most acceptably,
also taking the part of Fair Ellen in the
operatta of that name, Mr. Harry MAY of
II Johnsbury, taking the part of Lord
Edward In the farewell solo by Lord
Edward the richness and sympathetic
qualities of Mr.. May voice were brought
oui most effectively, and in the final duet
Miss Baldwin's and Mr.. Nays voices
blended most tremendously and the eli
max was simply perfect" to quote Dr.
y liners criticism. Mr.. Clement sang
sailing" very finely at the matinee, be-
iu0 encored twice. Mrs. r. Newland
~ Newport, sang very acceptably. Mr.. 6.
y Prouty of Newport, chairman of the
executive committee, very kindly sup
Piled the deficiency in the programme with
song, and there were several excellent
selections by home talent Miss Gleason,
u graduate from the Boston school of Ora
tory, branch of the New England Con-
servatory OF Music, captivated her audi
elce by the little story "a Connubial Epi-
sUde" bringing down the house with 81
forgive you, but | can't call corkscrew a
gimlet." She responded to the hearty en-
core with "The way to get cake" One al
most saw the characters of the dialogues
while listening to her laughable limitations.
Friday at the matinee all the artists ap-
peared, also at the closing concert Friday
evening. The success of the convention
is due in great measure to the untiring
efforts Of Dr. Palmer and Mrs. Shepard,
who spared no pains to make it a most
profitable as well as enjoyable occasion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

No one knows better than those who have
used Carriers Little Liver Pills what RELIEF
they have given when taken for dyspepsia,
dizziness, pain in the side, constipation, and
disordered stomach
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

From Philadelphia, Pal am selling more
of DR., Bulls Cough Syrup than any other
cough remedies combined, and the demand is
still increasing. B. j. TOBOLDT,
Druggist, 257 s. Second st.
There's such divinity doth hedge Il king
that treason" fears to touch him. But rheu-
| ty would do well to patronize Salvato Oil,
| the great pain cure,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

Ponds Extract, for every Pain or Soreness
\ history without parallel with but little
advertising its sale has extended all over the
country. Try it For forty years II has stood
Ill tllc tfstS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-20

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria
When she WAS Child. she cried for CastosiA
When she became Miss, she chung to Castosia,
When she had Children, she gave thsm CastoriA,
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The Weekly Free Press from
this date is reduced one half-it
is now only ONE DOLLAR a
year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-19
FUNERAL OF ASA STEVENS.

The funeral Of Asa Stevens who died week ago TUGS
day at Jacksonville Florida took place yesterday morn
ing as St. Thomas's Church. Many Of Mr.. Sevenss as
soctes OF tho Produce Exchange were present. among
them Charles H. Benedict his business partner xPres
dent f. II. Parker his sonn-law H. o. Armour Q. EMst
lage R. H. Laimbeer. Alfred Churchman, d. B. Moses b.
G. Coles A. S. Roe w. G. Stahnecker, George G. Stone
and T. W. Davis There large representation nom
Continental Lodge OF FreeM asons md from Company
and the Veteran Association Of tho 9TH Regiment among
tho latter being W. Atwood French Colonel Kemp Colonel
Treman and Mr. Ware Twenty-Five employees OF Stevens
Benedict also present in body The service was
read by Morgan, assisted By the Rev Messrs
Starr and Treat and BY Rev. DR.. Guber rector Of
the Church Of the Holy Spirit Tho burial was At Wood
awn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-19
COLONEL JOHN Fl. BERGFN.

Colonel John II. Bergen, a well known Brooklyn
lawyer died early yesterday morning at his homo in
West Clarlson-st, Flatbush, L. l. He was descended
from the old Lors Island family Of Dergens but when
he was born, in 1887. his father lived in Batavia N Y
lie studied Law in Poughkoepse and Brooklyn, and
began his practice IN the latter city In 1850. In
1888 he married the oldest daughter OF General Philip
e. Crooks, OF Flatbush and entered into partnership
with his fatherinaw In the firm of Crooke, Bergen &
Clement, In Brooklyn. In 1873 no was elected a
member Of the Assembly by the Democrats In what
was then tho 18th District Of Kings County
He was leader Of the Brooklyn bar a few yoars
ago and was counsel In many important cases As a
railroad lawyer he had much ability and he was
sci OF the Prospect Park and Ooney Island Railroad
Company for several years Strong efforts wcre made
to secure his appointment as United States District
Attorney In Brooklyn by President Cleveland three
years ago, but Mark d. WILDER was chosen instead.
Colonel Bergen then moved his law Office 10 this city
lie was appointed Judge Advocate on the STAFF OF
Oenenal 7. s. l'akin whsn he commanded tbs Second
Division, n q. S. n. y Colonel Bergen was man
OF distinguished presence and his hair snow wbIto
long beior, he was hity years old. HIS health had
been poor for two years, ann he suffered from soften
Ing OF the brain iIo leaves q wifs and two children