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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
q. Y. NJ. L. Entertainment at Barre.

The entertainment given by the Catho-
lie Young Mems Union of this city at
Barre Thursday evening, for the bene
tit of the new Catholic church at
that place, was a grand success, the
opera house beng crowded to its utmost
capacity. The entertainment opened with
a grand minstrel overture with Rush,
Fally, Kennedy and Gleason as end-men,
who outdd themselves with some very
good jokes, and also their tambourines
ana bones. The Montcalm quartette reu-
dered some fne selections during the over
ture, as did the Hayseed quartette. Songs
WIN fuil choruses were rendered by
Messrs, r. II. Nlllemaire, w. II. GriTen,
j. W. Gleason, Il. st. Antoine, G.. +. Ken.
nedy and l.. j. Rush. The above songs
were all very creditably rendered, and
were all .encored. Part consisted of
variety which was rendered by the fol
lowing talent Song, with guitar
accompaniment, Messrs. L. Craven and
j. Dennlng; whistling solo, f. Marango
harmonlca aud banjo duet, NJ. II. Hazen
comic song Il. ii. Nillemare,; iocky clog.
NJ d. Cummings trio, Rock a y.baby,'
Messrs st. Antoine, Saltus and Robarge,
accompanied by the Hungarian band,
AFTER which the latter rendered some fine
S9electlOhs; song ana dance by c. +.
Kennedy, ended by the Soldiers Grand
Chorus, - by the Montcalm quartette,
ana singing Sleep in Peace" for an en-
core Part consisted of a comic drama
IN three acts, entitled, "Who Stole NV
Barrel of Apple Sarse.' Mr. l.. j. Rush
taking the part of Scion Single, keeping
the audience in constant laughter through
out the play. The Howard Opera House or
chestra and Mr.. George Lafountain plan
ISL, furnished the music for the OCCASION
After the entertainment the members and
Others who accompanied them were taken
TO Montpelier by special train where they
were given a grand reception by the
Young Mems Catholic Union of that
place. Speeches were made by Prof. Il. G.
O'Sulliyan and others and where three
hours OF SOLID goodtime was enjoyed by
the young ladies and gentlemen present
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
RELIGIOUS INrELLIGENCE.

During the extra meetings recently held
at Newport and Newport Centre, more
than one hundred persons presented
themselves as seekers.
The plans fer the Universalist church
at Rutland have been already drawn by
Boston architect. who promises to erect
very fine structure for the society.
Rev. f. L.. Scott of Chester, who
has been suffering from nervous prostra-
ton, has recovered, and has now become
pastor of the Baptist church in PownaI.
The Baptist church in Halifax. has
recently repaired its church, and has con.
verified its choir gallery Into a tasteful
chapel" The chapel was recently re.
dedicated free of debt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
WASHINGTON, Feb


1t Is curious in this hustling, busting
age OF electricity to be recalled to the past
as was your CORES pendent to-day, when
re was Shown by an employe of the Dis
Urict government, a copy OF the Will OF
Thomas Jefferson. which he had just dis
covered in an old bag of dusty, musty pa
pers. 1t is dated March 10, 1896 1t be
queaths to his grandson, Francis Eppes,
lands at Poplar Forest, and subj cts all
his other property first to the payment OF
the debts of deceased. In consideration OF
the insolvency of his soniu-law, Thomas
Mann Randolph, he leaves the residue OF
his property i'll trust Tor his daughter
Martha Randolph, 10 become hers abso-
lutely at the death of her husband. \
codicil attached on the following day re-
commended to his daughter the malnten-
ance and care of his well beloved sister,
Annie Scott Marks gave to his friend,
James Madison of Montpelier, his gold
mounted walking stick OF animal
horn las a token of the cordial and at1ec-
tionate friendship which for nearly
half century has united us in the same
principles and pursuits OF what we have
deemed for the greatest good OF our coun-
try" He gave to the University OF Nir-
glnia such books in his library AS they had
not copies of, and the remainder to his
lNO SIduNSOnS lll-ltN, 4NlSuOAtto iIo'
and Joseph Coolidge. TO his grandson,
Thomas jefferson Randolph he gave his
silver watch i'll preference TO his gold one
because of its superior excellence, aud also
all of his literary papers. lie provided
also for the purchase OF gold watch lor
each one of his grandsons.
81 give" continues the will, ito my
good, atfeCtionate and faithful servant,
Burwell. his freedom and the sum OF $500
to buy necessaries to commence his trade
of painter and glazier, or to use otherwise
as he pleases. also give 10 my good ser
wants, John Henning and Joe Fes,
set, their freedom at the end
OF one year after my DEATH.
and to each of them respectively all the
tools of their respective shops or calllngS,
and it is my will that comfortable log
house be built for each of the three ser
wants so emancipated on some part OF my
lands, convenient to them with respect To
the residence of their wives ana TO Char-
louisville and the University, where they
will be mostly employed, and reasonably
convenient also to the proprietor OF the
lands, of which houses, | give the use OF
one, with a curtilage OF an acre 10 each
during his life or personal occupation
thereof. give also to John Jennings the
services of his two apprentices, Madison
ana Eaton Hennings, until their respec-
tive ages of 81 years nj which period re-
spectlyely | give them their freedom:
And | humbly and earnestly request OF
the Legislature of Virginia comllrma-
ton OF these requests OF freedom with
permission to remain in this State
where their families and connec'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

form administration has been heard from
He is postmaster at a Mississippi cross
road and differed from the usual demo
cratic reformer, he wants to be removed
from Office. He explains in let
ter to the postmaster general that
his neighbors, who are wool. grow
ers, became distrustful Of his rabbit
dog, and in consequence, he states " il
turned up missing 80 / am left here. &c
pathettcally continues the sheep eat
Jug retormer, without the means OF sus-
tenance. 50 if you expect me 10 set up
nights for the malls you will have TO
forward at once some pork and beans or
some other nourshment, or a new post
master will have to be appointed at this
place The office has been discontinued
ana the sheep.owners will have TO get
their mil elsewhere.
e.
Mr.. Charles Cramp, the Philatelphia
shpbuilder, says he will apply to the
navy department for an extension of time
on the Baltimore, the Yorktown and the
Petrol. vessels which he is building under
contract The time for finishing the
Yorktown has already expired and the
Others nearly so, and none of them are
near completion. HEATH.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The followingi is a summary of the
local weather record for last month
Mean temperature, 1875 maximum tenn
perature, 4l.5 on the LIST minimum tenn
perature-lS.O' on the 22d range of tenn
perature, 59.5' prevailing wind, south
totel rainfall and melted snow, LOG
inches total snow fall, 20 inches mum
Der OF days on which 00l inch or more
snow fell, 10 there were frOsts on every
day in the month except the 18th and 10Th.
The total precipitation for the month was
nearly an inch less and the
mean temperature nearly six degrees
lower than the average for Jan
uary for five years, There were 80 inches
OF snow on the ground ut the close of the
month, making the total snowfall for the
winter thus far 60 inches as against rs
inches to The first of FEBRUARY last win.
ter. Light winds and fair skies charac.
terized the month, which may be divided
into IL clear, 10 fair and 7 cloudy days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
Shall the State Assume the Town Bonds
Issued in Aid of Railroads

Editor l'ermOnt Sentry:
| wish to call your attention to the sub
ject of the town bonds issued by great
many towns in the State in aid of railroads
which is at this time great burden for
the towns to bear and ask why those
bonds should not be assumed by the
State For many years the railroads eS-
capped all taxation and subsequently, a tax
was imposed upon their real estate or road
bed in the towns through which they pass
ed, which tax was paid into the treasury
OF those towns. Later on this law was re
pealed and a tax was laid upon the re-
celpts of the roads which was paid into the
state treasury. Probably none of these
suhsidiz d roads would have ever been
built but for the aid voted by the towns
and if they had never been built there
would have been nothing to tax For a
brief period the towns received something
In taxes on the property that their aid
created. For good reasons the State
changed the system of railroad taxation
and now taxes the earnings of the roads
which goes into the State treasury These
subsidized 'oads are of nearly as much adj
vantage TO the State as to the towns
through which they pass, and most of
them are tributary to the older roads
which received no town aid 1t seems to
me that no injustice would be done to any
one If the State should assume the nav
iheuu VI 'ueSe Town DOnuS winch can east
ly be done and paid without increasing
the rate OF taxation on railroads, but by
having somebody that does not ride on a
pass see to 1t that the railroads make hon
est returns and pay on all that they are
called on to pay by law as it now exists.
make these suggestions to bring on
discussion and thus learn what can be
said for and against the proposition and
hope others Will speak out ON the subject
as 1t Is one that interests in one WaV or
the other every
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
Excitement vim Texas

Great excitement has been caused I'm the
vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the remarkable re.
eovery of Mr.. J. 4. Corley, who was so help
less he could not turn IN bed, or raise his
head everybody said he was dying of Con-
sumption. trial bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery was sent him. Finding relief, he
bought large bottle and box of DIR. Kings
New Life Pills by the time he had taken two
boxes of Pills and two bottles of the Discovery,
he was well and had gained in flesh thrty-slx
pounds. Trial Bottle of this Great Discovery
for Consumption free at Beaupre and Low
rey'e
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
Keep yeur liver IN good, healthy

working condition, and you will then have a
headache, h artburn, costivt ness aud ali tho
Ills that flesh is heir TO. Stecle's Little Rile
Pills can be taken with the utmost coHfidence
that hey Will achieve this feat. They are
purely vegetable in composition, and are
unequalled as a cleaner of the system They
are easy TO take. and entirely free from grip.
ing. Price 20 cents per bottle ut w, H. Zots
man * Co and Beilrose & Grant,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
The Omcers' School.
The following order will explain itself
STATE OF VERMONT, ADJUTANT ASpI

The following order will explain itself
STATE OF VERMONT, ADJUTANT ANDl
INsPECTOR-G ENHRAL's OFFICE,
BURLINGTON, VI, Feb. /, 1883.
General Orders No, Ii,
Under provisions of section ], act No, 80, by
the Genera Assembly of the State of Yer
mont, at tn seventh annual biennial session
IA lbS2, the commissioned officers of the Ma,
tlonal Guard Will meet for introduction and
drlll, at -, Adams, Vt, February % and %
a. ID. 1888. BrHadier-General William l.,
breenledi, commanding brigade, is designated
10 arrange and conduct the details OF instruc
lions as provided in foregoing act. Brga
der General William II. Gilmore. quarter
Inaster general, will furnish transportation
and pay
BY command of His Excellency,
EBENEZET j .ORMSBEE,
Governor and Commander n-Chlef.
T. s. Peck.
Adlt. and Insn. General
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Mrs. Bishop OF Readsboro, apparently
died, it is said, the other day. She is 81
years Old and feeble. The body was ar
rsyed for the last rites, but in 12 hours
she returned to consciousness, and Is now
considered convalescent. She stated that
she visited the other world, and there saw
her deceased husband and other friends
who had gone before. The occurrence has
created sensation in that locality.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
UNIVERSITY NOTES.

b, c. Day, 'SS, who has been at Rich
ford for the past week teaching in the
Rlchlord graded school, returned Satur-
day night Mr.. Wheeler, whose place in
the school he took, is somewhat better. SO
that he is able to 90 on with the school.
The senior class held meeting on Fri
day and elected p. +, SWEET class histo-
Ran for the college annual. Some further
plans in regard TO class day We're made
and the matter of procuring a class plate
for the college annual was considered
very favorably.
The sophomore class have elected +. G.
Fleetwood class historian for the college
annual. They are already considering the
matter of college annual for another
year, and have appointed a committee to
propose candidates for the same, From
these early preparations it looks as though
they iutend that their annual shall eclipse
any that has hitherto been published.
Programme of the Officers school.
The following general order in relation
10 the officers school has been issued
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE
VERMONT \ ATIONAL GUARD,
BURLINGTON, VI, Feb. 3, 1888.
General orders, No. l.
/. In obedience To q q. Nc. Is A G. O..
dated February |, 1855, ali commissioned ON.
GERS Of the First Brigade, V. y. q are not-
=.
ruary - a ID %, 1883, for instruction and drill
., Headquarters will be established at the
armory OF company b. First regiment, where
officers will report for duty Wednesday, Feb
ruary ,, at ~ O'Clock m, in fatigue uni
form
3. Cot, julius }, Estey, First regiment, will
arrange suitable course OF instruction in
infantry tactics, and Capt, Levi X Fuller,
FIRST light battery, will arrange Il + prop.r in.
st uiilnn IN that branch of the service.
4. Papers on the subjects of interest to the
service are expected from officers OF the regu-
lar army
by Command of Brigadicr- & cncral
WILLIAM l.. GREENLEAp.
NJ, ID. GREENE,
Major and Asst. Adit-General.
What a Baltimore coniectiOncr says; I've
had htumali-m IN my arm tor six months,
ana salvation On made an entire cure OF it,af-
ter using less than e hottie.
WIN. SCHELLH AS, JR., Balto Md.
Or. Bulls Cough Syrup is staple article in
the market. The demand for IL was never
greater than now. The people find II indls-
pc sable, and will not be without II at any
price. Only costs rs cts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
OUR CITY G0VERNM ENT.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF ALDERMEN MONDAY EVENING.
observation-disclosures Parkes Authorized to
Purchase Piping to the amount of
$3,O0O-The Revised Ordnance
Licenses Granted:and Bills Paid.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Aldermen was held Monday,
all the members of the board being pres.
eut, with President Sutton in the chair
superintendent Parker appeared before
the board and recommended the purchase
of piping for the coming season,
whereupon Alderman EnGlesby offer
ed the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted
RcsOlrC3, that the super ntcndcnt of water
works be, and hereby is authorized to contract
tor the purchase OF $1,000 worth of pipe for
the use of the water department, OF such
siZe' as in his opinion can bc HdvuntageOuslY
used 10y the department the coming season
The claim of John Smullins for dam
ages to the amount of $3.50, caused by the
flow of water from IA break in the main,
the water running on his land and render
ing it unfit for the cultivation of celery,
was reported back from the committee on
accounts and claims with the recommends
ton that the claim he referred to the next
city government, owing to the fact that
the property claimed to be damaged is at
present covered by snow and it is impOs-
sible to judge OF the business of the claim.
The report was accepted.
Superintendent of Streets Black re-
ported that tor the month of January he
had drawn from the city treasury SS3lGJ.
He had expended for tools and stock S43j.-
SO, city teams SO, snow and general work
S32l H..
Alderman Engesby offered the follow
ing resolution, winch was unanimously
adopted
Rcsolred, That the mayors warrant be ap
proved III favor Ct George II. Morse, CX-
mayor, in the sum of $3.50 to reimh ur.c HIM
Tor expenses lncui iel IN the discharge OF has
duty as mayor in bCha OF the city,
The rnStfruutipn pf .Iobp l1VpV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

ton are as an additional instance
of the favor Of which ! have received so
many other manifestations in the course
of my life, and for which ! now give them
my last solemn and dutitul thanks"
Alta he'd to the will is a certificate
showing it was proved and ordered to be
recorded August Z, 1896 in the court of
Albemarle county, Virginia.
The survivors of the 3ith Congress held
reception in the parlors of the Republi.
can League last night, which was largely
attended by prominent republicans, who
took great pleasure in honoring the eX-
members of that historic Congress. FIX
Senator Cragih of New Hampshire has
compiled IA list of the survivor ana OF
these there were present last nigh s. 'o'm
| Cumhack of Indiana, 5. L. StranaGs. !.
f. Flayler, Guy h. Patten, Russo.
Sage and Abraham Wakeman of New
York, A. H. Cragin of New Hampshire,
John Sherman of ONO, Galu-hA A..
Grow and James II. Campbell OF Penn.
| sylvauia and Nathaniel =. Banks Of Mas
| 5aChusetts. The venerable OK speaker, the
contest over whose election was 50 bitter
requiring nine weeks time and 1873 ballots
to elect him, and then with only plural
| ity of three. The speeches delivered at the
reception were very fine. To-day the sur
viVOrs will be photographed and in the
evening they will be banqueted after
which they will effect "a permanent organ
izdtion.
The Knights of Labor won very de-
cided victory in securing the passage by
Congress of the resolution appointing a
special committee to investigate the
Reading railroad strike. The com
mittee in question may not ben
eft the striking Knights one iota
| by their investigation but the fact that a
resolution which was opposed by large
number of members-perhaps a majority
could be forced through the House by Il
seemingly unanimous VOte-all opposition
being Withdrawn on the floor of the House
on the demand of the Knights of Labor,
remains and proves very cOnClusivelY that
the House will refuse nothing that this
order may ask for.
Irish bulls are often quoted and laughed
at, but here is one perpetrated by Senator
| Voorhees, of Indiana, on the floor of the
| United States Senate. He was speaking
of letter which had been forwarded to 4
gentleman now deceased. He said, Just
! before he received the communication he
died"
A son of ex-senator Conkling has been
appointed IA page in the House.
~
Senator Kenua delivered speech in the
Senate to-day which he was pleased tc
consider a reply to the recent remarks Of
! Senator Sherman on the presidents mes
sage. If the president can find no stronger
defender than the West Virginia senator
he is to be pitIed.
-
Denis kearney and Representative Hit
of the House foreign affairs committee
had quite rumpus to-day. Mr.. Hit ques
toned some of the statements made by
the sand lot orator in his anti-Chinese
| harangue before that committee, and kear
ney very foolshly lost his temper and
threatened to go into Mr.. Hits district
in the coming campaign and induce
his constituents to pelt HIM with dead
cats and other offensive missiles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The action of the House committee on
postoflces and postroads in reporting IA
vorably bill requiring all land grant
railroads to construct and operate indie
pendent telegraph lines over their roads is
generally regarded among congressman
az long step in the direction of a govern
ment telegraph system.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Senator Kenua delivered n speech in the
Senate to-day which he was pleased to
consider reply to the recent remarks Of
Senator sherman on the presidents mes
sage. If the president can find no stronger
defender than the West Virginia senator
he is to be pited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The feeling among congressman in fa-
vor of government postal telegraph is
steadily growing and there would be eN-
cellept opportunity of passing some bill at
the present session, if the friends Of tae
measure would agree 10 get mp one hlll
that all of them could support, instead Of
dividing their strength among number
of bills e. they are now doing. 1t IS the
old story. united we stand divided we
fail"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Irish bulls are often quoted and laughed
at, but here is one perpetrated by senator
Voorhees, of Indiana, on the floor of the
United States Senate. lie was speaking
of Il letter which had been forwarded to a
gentleman now deceased. He said, Just
before he received the communication he
died"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Roscoe Conklng and Robert &. inger-
soil are arguing a telephone case before
the commissioner of patents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
Asupposed Corpse Returns to Life.

t. +. Peck,
AdJt and lnsp, General,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-26
Boys and Youths Over coats.
GENTS CLOTHING.

We have about forty Gents Fine
Suits left. Goods we sold at $40 and
S25 suit will take half for them.
Also few fine Gents over coats at
half price,.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-26
Holiday Presents

of every description. Come and see
our grand display. Crockery and
chinaware, from all parts of the
world, rich cut, Bohemian, artistic
and plain glassware, lamps, silver
plated ware, carving sets, knives and
forks, coal vases, brass fire place
goods, useful presents in household
goods, fire sets only 81 per set, COM
piete decorated dinner services 11S
pieces only $14. Inspect our stock
and learn our prices.
WAGNER & CHABOT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-26
FOR GENTLEMEN ONLY.

It's an astonishing fact that H. A. BLAIR
sold out his fue odOrs last year on small
profit and quick return sale system. He has
now received 80 new odors, finest triple eX-
tract some handsome plush cases, manicure
sets, gentemens' smoking cases., trimmed
bottles in hand painted plush and satin, a
large assortment of combs, brushes, fancy
soaps, (trusses a speciality, which he will sell
in the same way. Take good advice. whether
you are old or young, rich or poor tall or hort:
stout or thin, pale, black, red or white and call
parIV