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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
THE METHODIST BOOK c ,NCERN.


Rev. Dr. Eaton of this city returned
Saturday evening from the meeting of the
look committee of the Methodist church
which was held in Cincinnati last week
The committee declared a dividend. of
$4,000 against 100000 last year and made
further Offering of $50 900, from the net
profits of the Book Concern, for the bene-
fit of the worn out preachers and preach
ers' widows of the church. The real estate
of the Book Concern at New York is
valued at S626, 1888, at Cincinnati STA OOO
al Chicago $50 OOU at St. Louis S45, $50, at
san francisco SIS 00O, at Pittsburg %, 900
making an aggregate Of over 81, goo, 900
The circulation of the sunday Scnoo
leaves for the different grades amounts to
over 100000 eacn issue. The circulation
of the Sunday School journal is about
100000, the Sunddy School AdrOcGtc
aho ut 100000 and the Sunday School
CtdSSnldtC about lis, 900. The year has
been one of unusual prosperity for the
book concern, the affairs of which have
been carefully administered by the agents
in charge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
RULES FOR LINT.
Uniform Regulations in the United states
for the First Time.

| LOT tne fIfsI Time.
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent,
falls upon February 10, this week. This
year the rules for observance by Catholics
during Lent are for the first time uniform
throughout the United States. They are
made in accordance with an order of the
Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office by
consultation OF Cardinal Gibbons of
Baltimore with all the archbishoDs of the
United States. The schedule rs submitted
by them to the Holy See was MS follows:
First-That the use of flesh meat, eggs and
white meats be above d AT every meal on sun
day us wei as the principal mcH uu a Mon
days, Tuesdays, Thu days and SouI. days
Saturdays of the Ember Day. and Holy Week
excepted.
meats and eggs lie tolerated on all the DAYS
of Lent at the evening collation. ana at he
principal meal on those days on which the
use OF meat is forbidden.
Third That in the morning a small piece
OF bread be allowed with cup of coffee. tea,
o chocolate, or some other similar drink.
fourih-lhat when the principal meal can
not be taken at noon the order may he in
vertcd, ana the collation. be taken in the
morning and the dinner i'll the evening.
F1tth-That lard or grease, commonly
called fa,, may be used in preparing he law
sixth That those Of the faithful who are
eNeh ut from the obligation Of fasting can,
on the day when the use Of flesh meat, eggs
ana white meats are permitted TO all the
faithful, he allowed to use them several
times Il day. as on Sundays of Lent, when the
obligation to fast is not bindirg
These requests were complied with, but to
the first 1t wa, also Al swercd that the use OF
Hesh meat and ilsh to, eth r at the same meal
Is FORBIDDEN curing tn Whole of Lent. The
practice or eating white meats and eggs mem
TONED IN the second request is also I .ierated,
and he I, quests IN third, fourth, fifth and
sixth are granted for 10 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
LOCAL HORSE TALK.
Preparing for Races on the Ice-A Val
liable Purchase.

Local horsemen are making arrange
ments for "A series of races on the ice be
tween horses owned by j. w. Hayes and
Joseph Bacon OF this CITY and Mr.. Harper
of Keeseville. There is clear strip of ice
about half a mile northwest OF the break
water and 1t is proposed to scrape kite
shaped track there some time next week.
When the track is ready there viii be a
blanket race between local horses, whose
owners haye Invested III blankets to 90 to
the winning horse.
Mr.. Charles G. sherman of Charlotte,
who is foreman of the extensive stock
farm owned by James Stilliman of Sing
Sing, y. Y, was in this city over Sunday
on his way from st. Adams where he
bought fine gray team from Tom Tier
ney for $1,000. He has the refusal of a bay
team with reference to which he will tele
graph on reaching Sing Sing. Mr.. j. A.
Kelley, of the firm of Jones IL Kelley, was
formerly foreman on this farm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
CHITTENDEN COUNTY FAIR.
Superintendents and Other Ntiicers Elect
ed for the Next Exhibition.

AT meeting of the directors of the
Chittenden County Agricultural society,
held on Saturday, Otis Reynolds was
elected director from South Burlington in
place of EleaZer Taft resigned. q. d..
Leonard was elected general SUI
perntendent, and H. II. Thomas
of Burlington, marshal. The follow ing
superintendent of departments were
elected George Woodwork of Unevrhill
superintendent of horses +. f. Freeman
of Richmond, superintendent of races :;
Lyman Brigham of Burlington, superln
tendent of cattle Henry Thorpe OF Char
lotte, superintendent of sheep; Heman
l.. Melaney OF Colchester, supeuntend-
eut OF swine; II. a. Brush OF Milton, SUI
periuteldent of poultry; c. Y. Green of
Essex, superintendent of butter aud
cheese o. j. Lowry of JevicdO, superin-
tendent OF honey aud maple sugar II. :.
Percival of Jericho. superintendent of
bread j. J. Colamer of Sheiburn, su
perintendeut of fruit George Mcbride
of Colchester, superintendent of vegeta
bleS Miss Lilly Weed of Shelburn, su
uerintendent of flowers ; John Patrick of
H'nesburgh superintendent of agrcultu
ra and mechanical implements Miss
Laura Macrae of Colchester, superintend-
ent of domestic manufactures. The fair
will be held on the 5th, 9th, 9TH and Sth of
September
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

The Malone Water company have pur-
chased 40 acres OF land about nine miles
south of that village through which runs
three OVERLOOKING streams of clear spring
water. They propose to get AT that point
their future supply of ater, which AT
present is velY short. lte work Of lay
ing the pip will probably begin as soon
as spring opens The reservoir will be
upon an eminence. known as the Pima
Gle, about "A third of a mile south of the
centre of the town. The amount of water
furnished by these streams will ever fur
nish Malone with an abundance of water
and with such a head that a stream can
be thrown over the highest ] uildln-,
without the aid vi a force pump or
steamer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
BURLINGTON DISTRICT PREACHERS
Program me of the Meeting to be held at
WeNbridEe, EebruarY2 q.

Program of the Meeting to be held al
Weybridge, February2i.
The Burlington dis ,rict preachers meet
ing Will convene at the Methodist church
i'll Weybridge on Monday, February 81
and close its sitting on Wednesday, Feb
ruary %. Conveyance will be furnished
connecting at Middlebury with the train
at 2;25 D. m. on Monday and at $40 a. m.
on Tuesday. Entertainment will be pro
0ided without cost. Following i, the pro
gramme of exercises;
MONDAY EVENING.
\ sermon by L. \. Biecow alterna e G. II
Robbins,
TUESDAY MORNING.
AT $50 to 10 a prayer service led by j. H.
Lincoln
Paper on THE Prodigal's Brother" NJ. H.
Smith.
Discussion opened by J. A. II cath.
Paper, Introduction Of the Sermon" G. II
Robbins.
Discussion, opened by Homer Eaton, D. D.
AFTERNOON.
Paper. The Relation of Proportionate Civ
ing to Vital Goodness" L. A. t3lgelOw.
Discussion opened by 5. J. Robinson.
Recognition in Heaven" NJ. NJ: Curry.
Discussion opened by H. l.. Kelsey.
Paper, History of First Day or sunday OBJ
servance," F. widmer.
Discussion opened 10y ID. NJ. Schen.
EVENING.
Temperance meeting addressed by Revs. NJ
II, Smith, j. G. Thompson, IL. +. AUSTIN.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Prayer service, led by j. G.. Goodng.
Paper, The Mosaic Ceremonial Law in Re-
lation to Health" r. l.. Walker.
Discussion opened by +. G.. Thomson.
Paper. spiritual state OF Infants and What
it Entities Them To-" j. W. Bennett.
Discussion opened by 7. W. Gregory.
Paper 10y C. +. Burdick.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

THE BEST SALvE IN the world for Cuts,
BRUISES, Sores, Ulcers, salt khcum, Fever
Sores, Tetter, Cnapped hands, Chilblains,
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teed TO give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Beaupre Il Lowrey,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

Hon. y. Z. Judevine of Hardwick
dropped dead in the depot there Friday
morning. During his life Mr.. Judevine
held many Offices of public trust and was
well known, not only in Caledonia coun-
ty, but throughout the State. lie had
been side judge, State senator and
several times represented Hardwick in
the House, being the author of several
important measures. He was i years of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
A Postofiice Inspector Dismissed.

Mr.. b. NJ. Adsit a special postoflce in
spectOr, who has had more or less 10 dc
with department affairs in south Vermont,
has been dismissed from the service tol
fraudulent practices and blackmail, and
for compromising with erring officials.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
STATE EDUCATIONAL COMMISSION.
An Important Meeting Held at Rutland
Its Work.

The State Educational Commission held
an interesting meeting at Rutland Satur-
day. The commission are examining into
the whole subject of Vermont schools and
the advsability OF recon- mending to the
Legislature certain changes in the laws
relating thereto. Among those who eX-
pressed their views on various subjects
before the commission were GOV. Orms-
bee, State Superindeut Dart, Col. Albert
Clay and others. The commission will
hold its next meeting in this city on sat
urday of this week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

When Baby was sick, wo gave her Castorla,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When sho became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When shs had Children, she gave them CastoriA.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
BLAINE NOT A CANDIDATE
HIS LETTER OF DECLINATIUN To
CHAIRMAN JONES.

The Unfavorable Prospects of the Party
Preceding the Campaign of 1884 Con
trastcd with the Present Omens of
Success - A ForcibIe Letter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

They make one feel as though life was
worth living. Take one OF Cartor's Little LlV-
er Pills after eating II Will relieve dJ spep.ia,
aid the digestion, give tone and vigor TO the
system.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
COMMENTS MADEBY VARIOUS PROM
INENT PUBLIC MEN.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. Ex-senator Sher-
man, who is here, said he had been ex-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS

Varying Opinions Expressed by Some of
our Contemporaries.
The New York lVOrld says This letter
has the air of sincerity. Ii is plain that
Mr. Blaine has made up his mind that he
cannot be again nominated for president,
and that if nominated he cannot be elect
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

Sunset Cox and Mr. Whitthorne of
Tennessee, the democratic chairman of the
two new committees, the eleventh census
and Indian depredations, are to be provid-
ed with luxurious quarters at the expense
of the people, the House committee on ac-
counts having allowed them 500 ii month
for the rent of committee rooms aud or
dered the clerk of the House to fit up the
same for their occupancy. No matter how
economical democratic congressman may
pretend to he, he never loses any oppor-
tunity of feathering his own nest at the
expense of Uncle Sam.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

Postmaster General Dickinson, evidently
smartng under the numerous complaints
of inefliciency in his department, is strug-
Cling hard to take public attention of
those matters by giving them something
else to talk about. In his new contract
with the Chicago, Baltimore and Quincy
railroad for a fast mail service between
Chicago and Council Bluffs, the contract
is to go into effect March l3 reXt, The
present contract Is for schedule of Is
hours six days week while the new one
is for daily train both ways on sched-
ule of AZ hours. He says that by the
new arrangement mail leaving San
Francisco IN the evening aftel business
hours and arriving at Council Bluffs the
afternoon of the third day, will make
close connection with the new train, and
will arrive in Chicago in time for the first
delivery on the morning of the fourth day
from the Pacific coast. He says further
that II is his purpose to endeavOr TO secure
fast mail from Chicago east to leave on
the arrival OF the Pacific coast train and
to make New York in about % hours.
HEATH.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-17

Cheek and democracy have long been
synonymous terms here, but that
term is hardly broad enough to fifty char
acterize the action of Mr.. Dockery of
Missouri, who unblushingly stood up in
the House and in the face of the report of
the House postoflice committee in favor of
the investigation into the complaints
against the mail service, stated it to be
his belief that, "the mail service of the
country was just as efficient now as it had
ever been, if not more So" If that Is Mr..
Dockery's real belief he should be at once
looked after by his constituents before
any damage is done by him.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-29
ABOUT SHOP LIFTING.
How n Detroit Merchant Treats Persons
Caught ut Piifering Goods.

Caught Mt Piifering Goods.
"Do you have much trouble with
shop-lifters?" asked reporter of a
Detroit dry goods merchant.
"Very little" he answered. II have
been in business great many years
and have probably had as good II
chance to know rs any one in De-
troit. We have had very little stoleI
from U.S."
''How do you account for that?"
'1n several ways. One is that wt
do not leave our goods lying round al
loose ends or thrown promiscuously
upon the counter. Then If some one
is caught stealing pair of gloves or
yard of lace or a pocket-handkerchief,
we first assure ourselves of the fact
that it is theft, and then ask for a
return OF the goods and let the parties
OFT with reprimand. have no time
TO attend police courts and can not
make myself see the necessity of ar
resting people for trivial ofrenses. l
have faith enough in human nature TO
believe that the parties themselves will
do better by me, with such treatment.
''Yes,' said one OF the partners,
''that has always been our firms policy
and | think it Is IL good one. lremem-
Der a stranger who was passing our
old store, nabbed II man and brought
him in by the collar. i caught this
man stealing he said. He had taken
some trivial thing from onsside. My
brother looked at him moment. then
he asked stcrnly:
What did you do that for?"
The man shivered and shook and ex-
pected TO be sent to Jail, but my part
ner just looked HIN over and said:
SECT out OF this! Don't let me ever
hear of your stealing again"
"How about the rich kleptomaniacs
who purloin fine goods which you
charge in your billsp"
"All nonsense. There are no such
people, or If there are, they do not
patronize Inc. All this talk about
systematic stealing and shoplifting is
There are professional shop
should probably know them
at glance. At all events l would
rather lose few do lars in that way
than to expend it in ccmvicting some
poor wretch in the cemrts. ''-DetroR
Free Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-29
To Make Farming Profitable.

Probably there never was time
when farmers realized more clearly
than they do now that they do not re-
ceive D fair share of the rewards OF
labor. While much can be hoped for
from proper legislation to free them
from unequal taxation and secure u
just distribution of profits. they can
do much more to better their con-
dition by the application OF sound
business methods TO their own business.
To be successful the farmer OF the
present day must be good business
man. He must not only know how to
grow good crops economically, but how
to sell them, and also how TO buy his
supplies and invest his savings to the
best advantage. When farming done
on thorough business principles is tho
rule and not the exception. and farm
ers are thoroughly organized, they will
have no 'ouble in securing their share
o! thu Is, Farm and Fircsiae.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-29
DEHORNiNG COWS.
The Effect as shown by Experiments at the
Wisconsin station.

The Effect as shown by Experiments at the
Wisconsin station.
The Wiscon Experiment ssStation has
been endeavoring to solve the problem
as To the effect Of dehorning on the
milk production. 1t has been held by
high authority among dairymen that
the dehorning "craze," as it is called,
would in time prove disastrous to the
dairy interest. This question can not,
of course, be settled at once, but care
fully conducted experiments can settle
the question of the Immediate effects.
The Wisconsin Station gives the follow
ing conclusions as the results Of their
experiments TO date:
We have then as the result of dehorn-
ing twelve cows: First, slight falling
off in the milk yield; second, I'm in
crease in the fat, and third, an increase
N the temperature of the animal, de-
noting slight degree of fever for
few days after the operation. While
these results are not conclusive, yet
they Indicate that dehorning Il well-ied,
healthy COW is not by any means seri-
OuS DljsIdbltls anu luElltF IN
periments show IL more marked injuri-
ols effect on the animal than the one
given above, the question Of dehorning
COWS will depend entirely on the prac-
tical advantages TO be derived from it.
If by dehorning we can insure an econ
omy in feed and storage rs has been
claimed, and if at the same time there
is no perceptible falling off in quality
and quantity Of the milk, then the OPP
GRAFTON will be one Of personal conven-
ience. One thing should, however, be
taken into account, and that is the con-
dition of the animal. a COW that is
poorly fed or out of condition is GER
tainly in no condition to undergo AN
operation of any sort, nor will there be
any benefit derived from il. The ques-
ton of injury to the constitution or
temperament Of the animal can only be
settled by experiments Oh IL large num-
Der Of animals extending over several
wears,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-29
CHEWING UP IRON.
Big Machines That Cut Scraps so That
They Can lie Used Again.


They Can lie Used Again.
How is scrap iron utilizedP In q city
where there are so many foundries and
manufacturing works as in Pittsburgh
an immense quantity Of 1t is scld. But
what do the dealers do with it9
Doubtless this question has puzzled
others besides the reporter who under-
took it's solution the other day. In his
wanderings about the city the news
paper man spicd sign on a building
indicating that the latter was occupied
by "dealers in iron and STEEL" and ut
once sought an interview with the pro-
prietor.
up and sell it to furnaces and mills.
Come out into the works and I'll show
yoa how It's done"
And the gentleman led Jno vay from
the office into n yard in which was
piled tons upon tons of old iron and
steel. There were all sorts OF utensils,
or pieces of them, from wagon springs
to engina boilers. Old axes, shovels,
hoes, cooking stoves, piles of stove
pipe, pots and kettles, and IL thousand
and one other articles made up the
miscellaneous assortment.
"The first thing to he done with the
scrap after it is received is to sort it.
separating the iron from the steel.
Castings that are too big to handle in
the bulk are broken up by big ma
chine called the drop and then the
whole is cut into convenient shape
for use in cruci6les. For cutting there
are powerful machines which | will
show you.''
A workman was seated on a bench
with big pile of wagon springs near
him. These he was feeding, one by
one, to q big machine which kept a
huge jaw working up and down, biting
off piece of steel with each move
ment. Near by was a larger machine,
which must have been many tons in
weight. Tie knife that did tho cutting
was attached to and apparently a part
Of u huge iron beam, which worked up
and down propelled by steam power.
This beam resembled in shape the
head and snout of a big black hog, and
this appearance was heightened by the
steady opening and shutting of the
ugly iron jaw, which was chewing up
the plates of what had once been II
strong engine boiler, into pieces three
or four inches square. When the iron
or steel has been cut or broken into
this shape it is ready for sale in lots of
several tons.
Where do you get your material"
''From many sources. Some OF IL
comes from cities as distant us Mil
kee and Detroit, and some has been
picked up here at home. 1t comes to
us in boat-loads, carloads and wagon
loads. The rag men OF the city gather
up iron on their rounds, and when the
junk dealers have accumulated several
tons of it they sell it to us. Then the
trading boats that ascend the Allegheny
and Monongahela bring us large quanti-
ties. They take out glassware, thu
ware and other goods, which their
owners exchange with farmers and
others for old iron, and come back
Loaded with that material. 1t comes
to us in every conceivable form from
every quarter. .n-IiHsburgh Dispatch.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-29
1sse-"Iron and steel"-1sso.

Thousands of readers who have. scanned
with eager delight the pages of Watt
Stephens. the Genius of Steam" QSS5l,
"Voltagal, the Genius of Electricity" 1850,
Petroleum and Natural Gasn qSSO,
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to know that the latest addition to the ia.
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Inclose 10 (ten) cents in coin on stamps Uor
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and Passenger Agent, Chicago, and copy
will be sent you by return mail. Copies of
previous Animals also furnished NJ same
rate.
Iron and Steel" embodes a vast deal
of useful information. In the company OF
his boy and girl visitors, "a Man" pene-
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ground workings, follows the mined prod
uct to the furnace and smelter, and de
scribes the various processes TO which 1t
is subjected and the machinery that com
pels it TO assume the multiform shapes of
rails. piping, nails, tools and other fabrics
for general use. The engravings are from
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