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The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25

Ants eau be kept out Of sugar b4rrcls bv
drawing white chalk mark around the ton,
near tfe edge.
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ure for child, for there is no saying when
and where it mayibloom forth.
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CRAYoN PORTRAIT and FRAME with the
d' zen CABINET PHoroGRAPHs at CUMMINGS
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Nowhere does sloveIliuess SO qpickly tell
OF itself a in the shabb5 wrinkles and
crumi led folds and drapery of a lady's
ward ODE.
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KID, LK AND Isle GLOVES
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
KILLED BY THE CARS.
Felix Barrie of Spencer, Mass. Run
Over BY A Freight Train

Word was sent to Chief of Police Bar
ton about Z o'clock yesterday morning
that the body Of an unknown man, horri.
bly, mangled, was lying beside the track
opposite the Burlington and Lamoille
railroad depot. Mayor Henry was mott
fed and Mr.. Barton, with Officer Dumas
and Dr. Tinkham, repaired to the spot,
None of the party could identify the
man, and the body was carried into
the building where DR., Tinkham made an
examination. The left side of the body
was terribly mutilated, every rib and the
man 5 back were broken, there was deep
scalp wound and his left hand, on which
there was part of a mitten, was ground
INTO shapeiess mass, Officer Dumas
stating that the hand was frozen to the
rall when he attempted to remove the
Dody. The unfortunate man, who was at
once recognized as a laborer was COM
fortably dressed but the only articles
found IN his pockets We're razor and an
old.fas hloned cent. The track from the
Collier place just north of King street, to
the spot where the body was found was
covered with blood, showing that the
man must have been dragged that
was stealing ride on the freight train
That left this city at o'clock and from
some cause fell off. During the morning
two shoemakers employed by c. A Hib,
bard viewed the remains and identified
them rs those of a man named Felix
Barrie of Spencer, Mass, shoemaker by
trade, who worked five or six months last
year at weaving in the woollen mills and
VINO applied at Mr.. Hibbard's sume two
weeks ago for work. They state that he
was % years of age and has mother liv-
ing IN Spencer, where it is supposed he
was tryingIto 60 and being without money,
was stealing his passage. One of the
shoemakers has known him for IS years.
ne was about five feet and six inches in
height and looked to be nearer 30 years uf
age than % Overseer Of the poor Rum
sey took charge of the body and placed it
in the vault at Lake View cemetery. The
unfortunate mans mother is understood
TO be IN destitute circumstances.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

Government land may he taken up hy set
tiers under three laws-the homestead, the
presumption and the tree claim law. One
hundred and sixty acres may be taken by the
settler under each law. Homestead lands
cost nothing except the registry fee. Pre-
emption lands cost from Sl25 to s. 80 per
acre. Homesteads are only taken up on sur
veyed lands, but pre-emption can be taken
on surveyed lands, and after survey the pre-
emption may be changed into homestead
claim if desired. The laws in both the above
cases require residence and cultivation to Sc
cure title. The tree land claims lands are
free, except entry fees, but the claimant
binds himself to set out, every year after the
third, certain part of the land annually in
trees or cuttings Lands taken up unde the
tree claim are prairie land or land nat
urally devoid of trees. Citizens, or those
contemplating citizenship, may have the
benefit Of the homestead law. The United
States land commissioner at Washington, D.
C., will mail pamphlets relative to the above
laws.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
OUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN.

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PRESS indicates its popularity and value
good many of our subscribers have al
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The FREE PRESS, at its reduced price, is
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
HE CURIOSITY SHOP.
volnpuk-A Language for All the World.
How 1t Can lie Learned.

The new language is made up fundament-
ally from all the European languages. but 10
nevertheless resembles none of them. Eng
fish contributes moro largely TO the new
tongue than any other language. the "a
eral principle followed in the selection Of
words from the various languages was 10 use
monosyllables as far as possible. From the
monosyllabe as the root is built up q class of
words akin to it in meaning. For instance:
The English word "penn was transferred to
Nolapuk without change of form or mean
ing; from it is made the verb penon to write;
the noun penot, written word; the noun
pened, letter. and SO on. Now the forma-
tlon OF the derived words from the original
root proceeds according to iron rules, so that
one needs to know few original words to be-
able to speak or write great many. For
instance, knowing that puk means language,
the student may Immediately decide that
pukon must mean to speak, as indeed it does.
In the same way he would know that pukat
means thing spoken, discourse. Volapuk
is language without any exceptions. At
tempts to make literary language Of it are
discouraged by the leading Voapukists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

OF late years Il good deal has been said
about the evils resulting from a too short
second session of Congress, in the way of
hastlly considered bills and jobs rushed
through at the last moment At present
the life of a Congress begins on the 4th of
March and ends on the 4th of March. two
years later. But the Congress elected in
November, 1856, while its term began
March 4, 1887, did not meet and could not
have met unless called in special session
by the president, till the first Monday in
December, 1887, thirteen months after the
election. 1t was not organized for bust
ness TIL the FIRST week in January, 1SsS
fourteen months after its election. The
present session is the long session. but the
history of previous Congresses shows that
IN presidential years little in the way of
legislation can be expected from
1t; and many bills will doubtless
go over to the second session That
session nominally meets in Decem-
Der but on account of the holidays, but
little Is done till January, and then the
two months remaining before the eXpira-
ton of its term are only about long enough
for the passage of the regular appropria-
have been matured andreported upon ia
Vorably are never reached and acted upon.
The Senate las passed resolution which
proposes an amendment to the consti-
tuition changing inauguration day and the
expiration of the term of future Congresses
from March TO April 80, and providing
for the meeting of Congress on the third
Monday in October BY thus frightening
the short session at both ends its working
value would be greatly increased. The
House committee on the election OF pres
ident favors an amendment to the consti.
tuition providing that Congress shall meet
on the LIST of January following its election
and adjourn sine die Oh the 3lst of Deem
Der in the second year Under this ar
rangement Congress would get to work
fresh from the people, could sit all the
year or for two years if necessary, and
those members who failed of reelection
would have less than two months in which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
VERMONT SOLDIERS HOME.



A meeting of the finance committee of
the trustees of the Vermont Soldiers
home was held Wednesday at Montpelier,
with reference to the enlargement OF the
home. Plaus were suhmitt9d which VIII
be presented 10 the full board Of trustee
at their n"At meeting. The plans con
TEN platte a wing TO extend to The east, a
continuation OF the old ell part, which W
be raised and mAdc two stories high.
The addition will he GOX33 feeU,
making the wing 100 feet long.
On the lower floor of the addi-
ton there will be dining room 35 X
81 feet, reception and smoking room 81
10 feet with water closet adjoining.
On the second floor of the entire wing
there Will be l3 sleeping rooms, each Xl2
feet for the inmates, and large hospital
room 20 81 feet, which will accommo-
date II single beds. There will also be on
closets, and medicine room will open Off
from the, hospital. The latter will
be located at the end of the wing
directly over the reception room,
and spacious fire places will open off from
each into large chimney. The addition
Will provide accommodations for 40 in
mates making the total capacity of the
Home about 20. The main part is 36x46
feet and three stories high including the
attic, which is finished Off The attic of
the addition can be equipped with dor
mer windows and finished off when
ever 1t is desirable, which will
make the total capacity of the Home
about 100. The proposed enlargement has
been rendered necessary by the present
crowded condition of the Home. The
plans have been submitted 70 Mr.. =. Ii.
Kim, the architect of the Bennington bat
tie monument, and he prononnces them
feasible and says that the erection of the
addition is the best thing that; could be
done under the circumstances. 1t will
be better than the erection of sepa-
rate building as it Will increase
the nome like appearance of the structure
which effect will be still further augment
ed by the erection of a broad piazza on the
south side of the wing for distance of 60
feet. The expense of the addition will be
about $4,000, exclusive of the heating and
furnishing which will probably cost $1,000
more The full board of trustees will
hold meeting at Bennington Thursday,
February 49, for action in the matter Of
the enlargement
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

More than century ago the best tobacco
and the best rum came from Aux Caves fpro-
nounced o r., and the best of anything was
designated as Aux Cages, or O. X. This
meaning of the phrase is still retained In
the Jackson campaign every lie that could be
invented was invented to blacken the CEN
erals character, and an Endorsement that he
had made, this is O. K" meaning the best,
was taken by Seba Smith, and declared by
him to he but an abbrcviation of the gen
erals customary Endorsement of papers as
'oll kerrect." The Democrats took up this
statement and fastened The mystic letters
upon their banners, The meaning of all
correct stuck to the letters, and since then
they have been used in the two meanings of
''the best and AL right"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
HOME MATTERS.
CITY AND VICINITY.

The mercury fell Al in the 80 hours be-
tween p. M Tuesday and D. m. We'd
nesday, from 49, to to 81.
City Clerk Allen is preparing the city
voting list which it is expected will he
posted the first OF next week.
Work is progressing rapidly,upon the
new steamer Chateaugay and the trunk
deck will be com pleted now within few
days.
Rev. DR.. Atwood, who has OBLIGATED at
the Unitarian church the past two Sun
days, has been engaged to fill the pulpit
until Rev. Mr.. Ware is able to resume his
duties.
A prohibition convention for Chittenden
county has been called to meet in the City
Hall Thursday, February 90 at II a. m,
for the purpose of nominating county
commissioner.
Sheriff Barton went to Essex Junction
Friday and turned over to the town
agent the large amount of liquor seized at
the two hotels in that place Thursday af
ternoon.
The district committee for the First
Congressional district have called con-
venti0n to meet in this city April II, the
day before the State convention for the
election of district delegates.
The members of the Cedar Beach asso-
citation are considering the matter of
constructing small chapel at Cedar
Beach where religious services may be
held during the camping season.
The party at Dunbar's Monday even
n hn Of
Mary's Benevolent society, although a
few of the members of that organization
were among those making up the party.
DR.. Grinnell states that there is an en-
couraging outlook for the regular term at
the medical college which opens Thursday,
March |, the indications pointing to u
larger class at the opening than ever
before.
As soon AS the weather will permit the
docks of the Champlain Transportation
company will be repaired and the com
pany Will erect . large store house which
has been made necessary by their increas-
ing business.
The Overseers of the Burlington cotton
mill met at the residence of II. w. Barrett
the evening Of the 5 h and presented him
with an elegant gold headed cane. The
presentation was made by 5. 5. Watson
and Mr.. Barrett replied in feeling man
ner.
The campfire and banquet that was to
have been given in City Hall on Friday
evening, 17lh, by Gen. William Wells
camp, in honor of Gen. G. B. Abbott, com
mander-in chief, is postponed until the
last of the month on account of the receipt
of a telegram to the effect that Gen. Alb
bolt would not be able to be here at the
former time.
In the Court of Insolvency Friday
j. w. Thorp. the assignee of Lyman w.
Irish of Westford. insolvent, appeared and
objected to several small claims presented
by creditors on which d hearing was had
Decision was reserved. w. II. Parker of
appeared for the creditors and
W. L. Burnap and j. j. Monahan appear
ed for the assignee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
A STATE BOARD OF TRADE.
Vermont Butter and Cheese Men to Or
ganize at u Meeting in This CITY.

A meeting OF the butter and cheese man.
utacturers of the State will be held in this
city at the Van Ness House Saturday, Feb.
IS, at a. M, for the purpose of forming
a State board Of trade of butter and cheese.
1t is proposed by the projectors of the en-
terprse to hire room where quotations
can be posted aud where any dealer hav-
ing butter or cheese for sale can receive
bids. A secretary will be hired and deal
ers in any part of the State can place their
products on the market by being present
personally or by telegraphing to the
secretary the amount that he has
for sale each week, together with the low
est price at which 1t is to be sold, if he so
desires. This will enable Vermont butter
and cheese men to keep the market under
their own control instead of leaving it TO
commission men in New York and Bos-
ton. 1t will also tend to prevent the flood
ing the commission men and the conse-
quent decline of prices. Butter so sold
Will be shipped directly from the cream
cry or factory to the purchaser and drafts
Will be drawn at once instead of waiting
several weeks forsremittances When the
quality of an article is disputed the in.
spector Is to be called in to ascertain the
value of the article.
Boards of trade similar to that prOposed
are in successful operation in many dairy
ing districts and are giving excellent sat
lsfactlon Every argument seems to be in
favor of the organization of such board
and the presence of all interested in the
manufacture of butter and cheese is de-
sired at the meeting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

Professor Huxley has given table, in
which is set forth what full grown man
should weigh, and how the weight should be
divided. The arrangement is as follows:
Weight, 15i pounds, made up thus-Nuscles
and their appurtenances, IS pounds; skele-
ton, "a pounds; skin, 10 IL pounds; fat, 2S
pounds; brain, 3 pounds thoracic viscera,
l-2 pounds; abdominal viscera, II pounds:
blood, which would drain from the body, Z
pounds. This man ought to consume per
diem-lean beefstcak, 5000 grains; bread.
5000 grains; milk, 1000 grains: potatoes,
5000 grains; butter, 800 grains. and water
2!,OOO grains. His heart should beat - times
a minute, and he should breathe Is times a
minute. In twenty -four hours lie would
vitlate $50 cubic feet of pure air to the OK
tent OF l per cent; a man, therefore. Of the
weight mentioned ought to have 500 cubic
feet of well ventilated Spacn. lie would
throw off by the skin Is ounce, of water. 800
grains of solid matter and 400 grains or car
bonlc acid every twenty -iour hours. and his
total loss during the twenty-four hour, would
be q pounds of water and little above 2
pounds of other matter
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The Convention ofRepublican Clubs.

The Convention ofRepuhlican Clubs.
The convention at Montpel was in all
respects notable gathering. Some seven
ty-seven republicans clubs were on the
roll and almost all of them were fully rep
resented by earnest and enthusiastic re-
pubicans. Beside the delegates at least a
hundred active republicans, outside of the
roll of delegates, were in. attendance. The
gathering thus numbered about 800 men,
and the number comprised many of the
| foremost men in the party i'll this State.
That so many men, of such character and
standing, should have assembled in the
dead of winter and so long before the
usual opening of the State campaign as
| representatives of purely voluntary bodies
to organize for political work, is certain
ly a remarkable circumstance. We re.
member nothing like it, in any
previous canvass. sweet are the uses of
adversity" one use" of the enforced
exclusion of the party from its old place
of national dominance, has evidently been
to stimulate the interest and earnestness
and resolution of the Vermont republicans.
The party has not lost a particle of life,
in this State, by its defeat in the national
contest. 1t has gained an additional in
centive to eXertion. The convention
meant business. The spirit of harmony
and union was marked. The State league
was organized with absolute unanimity.
AT its head is an hunored citizen, wise
and sagacious leader, a staunch and
trusted republican. in the person
of Ex-Governor Proctor. No better choice
He has accepted the position, and backed,
as he is, by an able executive committee,
and an active and efficient secretary, we
maybe sure that the work of the league will
be well done. That work, as has been eX
planned, will not supersede, or conflict in
the slightest with the work aud duties of
the republican Sta,e, district and county
committees The league will work in alb
solute harmony with the regular organiza-
ton of the party, and it will render impOr
tant aid in giving spirit and vigor to the
coming canvass.
The constitution of the league forbids
any expression of preference for any can
didate, before he has been presented by
the proper nominating convention. In
the spirit of this clause the convention did
candidates. for State officers any more
than for national. Doubtless there was
some comparison of views and prefer
ences but no apparent effort to forestall
the customary public canvass and the
proper work of the nominating conyen-
tons. The convention, however, by its |
spirit and action, afforded cheering au- |
curry that harmonious and satisfactory re.
suits will be reached in regard to the |
various questions of candidates. The pur |
pose Was unmistakable to close up the
ranks, to permit no divisions on account
OF any personal ambitions, and to subor-
dinate all minor questions to the progress
and welfare of the republican party of
Vermont, as the exponent of the best
aims and truest principles. The conven-
ion betokens a heavily increased repub-
lean majority in "the star that never
sets"
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OUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
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There Will be those, no doubt, who will
| treat Mr.. Blaine's letter, declining to be
| again candidate for the presidency, as a
! fresh bid for the nomination but it can
not be that. When he says, without quail
lfication or condition, that his name will
not be presented to the convention, he
must be taken at his word and he will be
so taken beyond doubt by the party in gen
eral. Mr.. Blaine will hereafter be out
OIL the canvass; but he will not be out
OF mind, or occupy any lower place than
before IN the regard of the masses. He
Will, undoubtedly, stand higher than ever
with most of MS friends, by reason Of his
conclusion. Many of them will be bitter.
~ disappointed by his decision, for what
they have wanted most was to try it on
once more, with him as the standard bear
er. Many others, however, of his best
friends, Will consider his decision Il wise
one. With the various elements arrayed
against him, within the republican party,
they have not been able to see how he
could possibly be re elected, and they have
not wanted him set up to be again knock
ed down Mr.. Blaine has taken the course
which will cOnduce most to his own peace
OF mind and health and lasting reputation,
as well as to the good of the great party of
which he is such distinguished member,
ana whose success he predicts with such
confidence. The party has half dozen
statesmen and generals on any one of
whom 1t can thoroughly unite, and 90 into
the coming contest with unbroken front
and the prospect of final success in the
campaign, was never better than it is to-
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