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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
NEW ODD FELLOWS LODGE.


Evening Star Lodge No. 81 |. O. o. F.
was instituted at Newport Thursday even
ing with five charter me mbers and 81 new
members, II taking the various degrees
The degrees were eXemplified as follow S ::
lniiatory, Oriental l. DE of Derby Line :;
first degree, Caledonia Lodge of St. Johns
bury the second and third degrees, Essex
Lodge of Island Pond A banquet was
served by the new lodge at the Memphre-
mapog, at which over $50 covers We're laid
Among those present We're Grand Master
II. w. Hall, Grt Il Marshal J. w. Goodell
of Burlington, Deputy Grand Master o H.
Henderson OF st. Johusbury, Grand Sec
retary H. f. Parker of Bradford, Grand
Warden c. +. Eddy of BtlDows Falls, and
Grand Conductor ID. G. Fuss OF Island
Pond. There We're delegations present
from lodges throughout Northern Yer
mont and Canada. The lodge starts out
under most favorable auspices, including
some of the best men of Newport.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
LAMoILLE COUNTY CONFERENCE.


The annual meeting of the Lamolle
vile, Tuesday and Wednesday, May and
2, 1883. The programme will include the
first day, morning; Reports from
churches, Jeff rsonvile church, topic,
What Is it Worth ?" an address by Rev
Stewart Sheldon, Mass, field secretary of
the American Congregational union, on
missionary Work in Dakota" and an
address by Rev. G. II. Merrill, State sec
rotary Domestic Missionary society on
The needs and prospects of the feeble
churches and destitute fields in Vermont"
At p m. a prayer meeting will be led by
Prof. j. w. Redmond and 7:30 p. M. the
annual sermon Will be delivered by Rev.
Il. j. Ward.
On Wednesday, at $50 a. m, prayer
meeting will be led by Rev. d. f. Croft :;
at 9 a. m, Stowe church, topic, SIS it
practicable for more of our church mem
bers to be actively engaged in the work of
the church :" at 10 Il. M, Morrisville
churc1, topic, The Christian Sabbath or
Lords Day." its privileges, p. *. Geed ::
its Obligations, d. j, Stafford Responsible
tiles of Christians as to Sunday trade,
L. Munson, d. Tenney at II a. m, john
son church, topic, The majority of the
people are not with the churches IN divine
worship" Why l.. NJ. Fulllngton Duty
OF the church to those not found III assem-
blies for worship; Duty to them fer their
own sake, and for the Masters sake, Rev.
A. A. Smith; Duty OF church members to
themselves on account of these many alb
sent ones from worship, b. l. Austin (;
How engage them in worship A. H.
Campell; 80 p. m, business meeting: 2
p. m, Cambridge church, topic THE pull
pit for the people" p, M, Communion
service, conducted by Revs. f. Wneelock
and W. l.. Anderson.
Each church is entitled to four delegates,
one of whom should bring a written re
port of his church..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
CANADA's DUTY SCHEME.
She VIII Not Remove Tariffs Till Uncle
Sam Leads the Way.

The customs department at Ottawa has
revoked the proclamation of the 9TH inst.
by which certain articles admitted free into
the United States were also admitted free
into Canada, and substituted proclama-
ton by which the following articles when
imported from any part of the world are
made free of duty, dating from April 4,
lSsS:
Green fruit and eatable berries in the
natural condition, viz, apples apricOts
bananas, cherries, olives, peaches, pine
apples, plantalns, plumS, pomegranates,
ounces and shaddOcks, blackberries,
gooseberries, raspberries and strawber-
ries.
Seeds, viz, clover, grand and flower,
canary, chia cotton, jute, mustard Drown
and white, sesame, sugar beet sugar cane
seed and seeds of fruit and forest trees not
eatable; aromatic seeds. which are not
eatahle and are in crude state and not
advanced in value or condition by rein
Ing or grinding, or by any other process or
manufacture lin addition to those already
on the free lisD, viz, anise, star, caraway,
cinnamon seed, tOnquin beans.
Trees, shrubs ana plants, viz. Apple,
cherry, peach, pear, plum, ounce and all
other fruit trees, and the Seeding stock of
the same, blackberry, currant, gOOseberry,
raspberry and rose bushes, grape and
straw Derry vines, Slldue, lawn ana Orna-
mental trees, shrubs and plants.
getables-Citrons, mangoes, melons
and yams.
1t will be noticed that the making free
of duty on natural products" AS the
government said its action would be, is
confined almost exclusively to fruits. In
other words, reciprocity VIII be practiced
by the Canadians reciprocal y-that is,
potatoes and such products viii be made
free into Canada when they are made free
of duty into the United States, and not
before
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
FATAL ACCIDENT AT snELBuRN.
A Brakemanshas Both Legs Cut Off by IA
1rain-His Injuries Fatal.


While the freight train which left Bur.
lington at O'Clock Monday morning was
shiitlngon .a side track at Shelburn, j Joseph
;. German, d brakeman, slipped under
the cars and had both legs cut off JUS
above the knee. Part OF the tain was he
ing backed, and two cars ard the tender
passed over The unfortunate man, hut his
cries were heard aud the engine was stop
ped just before its hind wheels resC he'd
HIM. He was taken into the depot a ID
DIR. Stoddard was summoned. 1t was de
clded TO bring HIM to the Mary Fletcher
hospital, and the train accordingly backed
to this city, arriving about 4:30 O'Clock.
A consultation Of physicians WIS had
and ii was found that he had not rallied
sufficiently from the shock to warrant
amputation. His mind was clear. how
ever, in spite of the fact that II wheels
passed over him, and he was able to tell
how the accident occurred, where he was
from, and all about himself His making
misstep while trying to couple the cars
was the way in which the accident occur
red. He said that he felt the first truck
pass over him but he was so benumbed
that he did not feel the remainder of the
wheels. His legs were almost completely
severed, only a few shreds of flesh re
tanning connection. He continued to fail
and died at 10 O'Clock.
MIR. German was 30 years old and I'M
married. He had been braklng but about
two weeks. His father, John German,
who lives in Brandon, came to this city
on the Halo train and the remains were
taken to Brandon on the 1920 p. H., train.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27

LAUNDERING the past winter has been
very active in Groton. The gross amount
delivered at the various mills foots up u,
$50 900, divided as follows Baldwin &
Hsz-n, 900, 600; i. r. Darling & Son, L.
6Q0,0u0 Warren WeIch, l,2OOOOO; Z. b.
Han, 10000; |. NJ Kicker, 0,OU0 w. Il
a ). ID. Goodwin, 500 00J H. A. Kicker u
Son, 100000 Carlos WEIGH, 100000; Hall
Il Harvey, 100000. L. b. Hall has about
300 cords Of wood to manufacture INTO
coal. Other parties have furnished the
railroad with 900 cords.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
MR.. BLAINE ROME.
Received by the Pope-He Looks Pale and
.Careworn,

NEW YORK, April 21.-A despatch from
Rome says; Mr. Blaine arrived here near
ly three weeks ago ON his return from an
extended tourin southern Italy. After
stopping fortnight in Naples and the
vicinity the party made a carriage tour
still further south. The stay here, which
ended Thursday, has been full of interest
and activity. Mr.. Blaine has explored
the city and its Surroundings from the
mouth OF the Tlher TO the Alban noun
tains. From the day of his arrival in
Rome Mr.. Blaine was the object Of mark
eG attention and hospitality, not only
from the Americans sOiourning here, but
also from eminent Italians. He has had
the honor Of being invited to private
audience with the king at the Qurnal
palace, and on the succeeding day with
the ladies of his party to private receipt.
ion by the queen. He was also received
by the pope, and was present at two cere
monies Vt the vatican. He looked very
pale and csreworu.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
YACHTING INTEKES is.
Progress of the Burgess Yacht-Another
New Yacht started,

Mr.. l.. II. CLARK aud two assistants are
now engaged in "layiug down" the Bur.
CESS yacht, or, in every day languag, en-
larVing the plans from the model made by
Mr.. Burgess to the full size Of the yacht.
The work is being done on the second floor
of the yacht club house, which IS covered
with all sorts of lines and hiereIlyphics
whose significance is known only to the
craft Mr. Clark was interrupted IN his
work Saturday 10y a representative of the
FREE PRESS long enough to furnish the
public with a few facts relating to the
yacht and the progress that is being made
toward her construction. Taking the re-
porter to one side Of the room, Mr. Clark
pointed out the lines OF the yacht which
extend nearly the entire length of the room
nearly 90 feet long, fulni hiugan excellent
idea OF the dimensions Of the Yacht. In
another part Of the room the vertical plan
of the yacht was in process of enlarge
mcut a line being drawn to represent ev
cry RIB. Mr. Clark explained that given
points on EACH line are determined by
measurements in Il number of directions
after the general plan has been laid out
a liable strip OF wood IS then laid down
edgewlse and bent SO that it passes through
all the determining points, being kept in
place bJ scratch avis on either side. The
curves of one side Of the yacht from he
ran TO ne Keel are tbus Obtained. After
the siilp mas oten arranged so as to give
the curve OF the greatest beauty cores
pondihg line Is drawn on the floor, to
when ph't tern or mould IS fashioned for
the I'D al mat particular point.
Ia relation 10 the present stage of prepar-
all ms, Mr. Clark sdld we have com
pleted the hail breadth and sheer plans,
the frame lines are laht down aud mods
lor the tlmuers are nearly hulshed. We
VIII ne ready TO wolk on the tlmbers just
as soon rs the keel luck ar ives. 1t was
hect ssdl y 10 SEM 10 brouklyu Tor that, a.
welt as Tor tue yellow he planklng for
the sldes ana locust tilnher, tie rest being
easily obtained hele III bullip%ton. Inc
keel suck is OF NhIte ohk anu Is "a inches
Wlue, IolhcheS thick ara 50 leet long 1t
NdN 70 Ne lOHlti tt-il' anu VIII PROBABLY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
How the Late Emperor Bequeathed His
Property

BERLIN, April 23-The National Zeltung
gives the details of the late Emperor vii
liam's will. the emperor's fortune was
estimated at 24,OO0,OO) marks, Three mil.
lions are bequeathed to the Empress Au-
gusta, GOO 900 each to theGrand Duchess of
Baden, crown prince, crown princess and
Prince Henry. Prince Henry also receives
an estate purchased for him for ,0OO,O
marks by the late emperor. A clause
Inserted In the will in the emperOr's GOtn
year gives to the Emperor Frederick 375.-
OOO,marks, to the Grand Duchess of Baden
10000 marks the crown treasury receive.
l2,OO0 coo marks. The remainder is alb
sorb6d In various requests
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
Conductors Organize at Bellows Fall

At meeting of railway conductors,
held Sunday in Bellows Falls, division
of the Order of Railway Conductors, to be
known as Bellows Falls Division, No. 233,
was organized, with the following named
officers: j. H. Goodwin, chief conductor
=. Il. Dawley, assistant chief conductor
W. ii. klniry, secretary and treasurer
NJ. severance, senior conductor; Theodore
Allen, junior conductor Il l.. Grover,
inside sentinel; :. NJ. Whitney, outside
sentinel. 1t was the largest gathering OF
railway conductors ever held IN the vi in
iy, those in at endauc- going from Bos.
ton, st. Adams, Springfield and Rutland.
Alfred Dow was elected delegate to the
grand division, the session of which is 10
be held at Toronto, May 5.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
Found Guilty of4j Offences.

The trial of Seward J. Ainsworth,
charged with violating the prohibitory
law of the State took place at Walhng
ford Friday. About 30 witnesses were
examined, and their collective testimony
showed A. offences, which, together wit h
the costs, make a fine OF $5l5. The case
was appealed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
Buoklou's Arnlca save.

THE BEST SALyE IN the wCriA Tor cute,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. salt Rneum, i'v",
Sores, letter, Chappod hands, ChiblMus
Corns and all Skin Eruptons, and positively
cures Piles or no pay required. 10 Is gug IL
teed TO give perfect satisfaction. or money
refunded. Price 2j centsper box. For sale bJ
Beaupre & Lowrey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
LOCAL FIRE RECORD.

All the ont buildings of Emery Il. Clark
q well equipped farmer of Cabot, were
burned recently with their contents, in
GLIDING seven head OF cattle. one hog and
lot of farming tools. Insured for $500.
The Office Of the Mssisquoi Record at
East Stanbridge was destroyed by fire on
the l7th, with all its cOuteutS-presses
type, material and accounts. Loss about
5000 fully insured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
Death of the Great Dexter.

NEW YORK, April 2l.-Dexter, the ia
nous trotter, died this morning at the
stable of Robert Bonner in this city. He
was just 30 years old, having been foale 4
in April, 1888. He died of old age and ex-
haustIon. The body will be taken to Mr..
Bonner's farm at Tarrytown where it will
be buried. Dexter was the greatest trot-
ter of his day. He was the first horse to
$50, 900 for him in 1867.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27

From the Troy Tlmt 3,
One OF The oldest persons in Essex coun-
ty, and the Oldest in Willsboro and two or
three surrounding towns, Nathaniel Gar
land, recently died Mt Willsboro Point be-
ing 96 years old. He WAS British sub
Ject in the war of 1872 and drafted into ser
vice IN Canada, but was soon taken prison
err and held at Greenbush, n. Y, until the
close OF the war. He removed to Essex
county SO years ago, and had been an ar
dent republican.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
Mail Contraction Vermont E.


Y TUIII IHC NTVosUTBVT'J
The following contracts for carrying
mail over Vermont routes are announced
as awarded From Adams to Grand Isle,
daily, S. Nichols, SlGO from Belvidere
Corners to Belvidere, daily. w. l.. Ar
CUR, $780, from South Reading to Felch-
vile, daily, Alfred Watkins, sll9; from
Westmore TO West Burke, daily, Harvey
Silsby $40
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
FRIEND, ARE YOU SICK Z?

Do you have pains about the sides, chest and
back? Does your mouth have bad taste, es-
pecislly in the morning? Do you feel dun
and SIS cpy? Is there sort OF sticky slime
abont the teeth? Is your appetite poor? ls
there feeling like g heavy load on the stom-
ach-sometImes faint, all-gone sensation at
the pit of the stomach, which food does n0t
satisfy? Do our hands and feet become cold
ard cl4mmy? Have you dry cough? Are
your eyes sunken Do you eXpectorate green
ish-cOlOred matter: Are you hawking and
splitting a | or part of the time? Do you feel
tired all the while? Are you nervous, irritable
ana gloomy? Do you have evil forebOdings?
Is there IA giddineSS-H sort of whirling sensa-
ton in the head-when rising up suddenly?
Do your bow Is become cOstiveY Is your skin
not and dry at times Is your blood thick and
stagnant? Are the whites OF your eyes tlnged
with yellow Is your urine scanty and highly
colured? Does IT deposit II sediment after
standing? Do you frequently spit up your
food. sometimes with a sour taste and some"
mes with Il sweet? Is this treque y attend
ed with pal pitatiOn of the heart? Has your
vision become impaired? Are there spots be-
fore the eyes? Is there feeling of great
prost alton and weakness If you suffer from
any OF these symptoms, call at your drug store
and get bottle of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27

when Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria,
When she was Child. sho cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When shs had Children. she gave them Cas.oriA.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP should
always be used for children tcothlng. IL
soothes the child, s0ttens the gums ellays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the pest remedy
for diarrhoa. Twenty-Five cents a bottle
.lH,m,w.f&wIy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
TAINTED.

'omething to cure DundruG' and prevent
bar from falling cut. 1t can he found at
any Drug Store. Cal for YUCCA and you
will get just what you have been Wishing for
so long contains no injurious chemicals, and
is aspendid dressing tor the hair. Large bot
lies 81, or six bottles for S., 9}.d&wtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
BALLoTING FOR PRESIDENT.
How the Last Three Republican Nomina-
tions were Made.

The following tables of the ballots for
president at the last three republican ma
tional conventions will be of interest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
Mark Twain once said that when

women were permitted 10 vote, vote were
entitled to make our laws they would among
other things enact.
First.-That every man must be at home at
ten NJ, without fail.
Second.-That married men should hestow
some attention To their own wiVes, &c, &c.
lie might have added also that they would
enact that man be compelled TO keep his Nv
er in good shape, and consequently his mind
al ease. Ana for TINS purpose there is moth
ing so eihcaclnus as Stcele's Little Bile Pills
and BellrOsc Il Grant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27

*. Fellows, NJ. d., of Hlll, N H., saws that
ne mas made use OF WIsTAR's BALSAM OF
WILD CHERRY for several years, and It has
proved 10 he very reliable and eflicaoiOus in
the treai mont OF severe and long standing
coughs. He says that it has saved the life OF
at least one OF his patients.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27

-Rewardedare those who read
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not needed we start you. Everything new.
No SPECIAL ability required you, reader, can
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for fun particulars. which we mail free. Adj
dress Stinson X Co., Portland. Maine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
The Objects of tns Grand Army.

Comrade j. VI. Carpenter of Jericho re
quests US to publish the following extract
from the rules and regulations of the
Grand Army of the republic, in order that
the public may better understand the OBJ
jects of that most worthy organization.
We do so with pleas ure
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-27
Wholesale Agents :
IHu " HUIVeNIV UVuCVINt UthINTs HcNtTdIIy.
T.. w. ROYCE, Nj. D.,

may he consulted by letter ut his address,
Care OF Crawford House, Boston, Mass. OF
hco and Laboratory at sprins field. Mas, af-
ter March |, 1855 His large Illustrated Jour
nal sent Jiee on appllca A. d&~6m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-10

militia of the several States, which in
1885 aggregated "a, 739, reach ed go, 734 in
1886, increased to 100, 1897 in the follow,
ing year, and July 6, 1888, represented
an available force of 100, 9l9 men. Gen.
Drum speaks in high terms of praise OF
the personnel of the militia organizations
inspected by the Army officers this year.
The equipment in general is very good,
although the arms are not of uniform
pattern, serious defect which it is con-
idently expected will be remedied in the
near future, consequent on the largely
increased appropriation of Congress.
The Adjutant- General makes many valu-
able suggestions regarding the institu-
tons of the militia. The report recon-
mends a reduction of The term of service
in the army from five to three years,
which will operate to discourage deser-
ton. The Adjutant-General renews his
that the pay of nom
officers be increased SO as
to range between $25 and sos, according
to rank
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-10
GOT THE BEST OF HIM.
No More t.Balan cling BOOks,s In Il
Nffice af NiRh fnr Imhn


office at Night for John.
''It must be very lonesome sitting all
by yourself in our Office balancing your
books at night, john" said an affection
ate wife.
at is, my darling"
81 have been thinking about it for
some time, and now have got delight
full surprise for you"
ga delightful surprise ?"
eyes, dear. l sent for mother yester-
day, and expect her every minute. l
mean to have her stay with us quite a
while. She will take care of the house
at night and look after the children, and
l can 60 down town and sit in your office
With you while you work."
"The dev-- that is to cay, couldn't
think of your going down town.
''lt is my duty, dear John, ought to
have thought of it before, but it never
came to my mind till yesterday. Oh,
John, forgive mel Forgive me for not
thinking of your comfort sooner. But l
will 60 with you tonight"
"To-night? Why-I-I the fact is l
got through with my books last night"
"Oh, you did! How delightful! And
you can now stay at home every even
ing? Pm so glad!"
And the delightful wife ran off to make
preparation for the reception of her
mother, while her husband with sombel
brows sat staring at the Goals in the
CRATE, in which he could see the picture
Of mother-in-law's reproving face and
poker party with vacant chair.-[Bos
ton Courier.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-10
Saiisbury,s Speech.

LONDON, November 9.-The usual ban
quet to the Cabinet Ministers was given
at Guild Hall this evening. Lord Sails
bury delivered long speech. He de-
med that the Government had yielded to
their opponents on the question of policy.
England had perhaps noticed that popu-
lar institutions existed to the westward.
Laughter.] If this we're in America it
would add more to the history of cleo
pioneering than to the history Of politics.
Laughter and applause If there was
any complaint against Washington
statesmen it didn't involve the two ma
tons. [Cheers The Washington
statesmen had not apparently COM
mended themselves to the approval OF
Americans. In regard to the peace OF
Europe it appeared that all of the rulers
had an earnest and intense desire tc
maintain peace.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-10
A HOLOCAUST.
Disastrous Fire at R0chester-A
Score of Killed and Wounded.


Score of Killed and wounded.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, November 0.-Tbe
most disastrous fire ever experienced in
this city occurred this evening at the
works of the Steam Gauge and Lantern
Company. 1t was located in building
OF seven stories with two Easements. 1t
was situated near Genesee Falls. The
fire broke out at 1885 o'clock. About
forty people were &C work, mostly on the
third floor. The smoke was very dense
and the men could not reach the FIRE
escapes and were forced to jump from
the third story. Fourteen jumped on
the west side of the building, six of
them dying within an hour; four others
will die before morning. The names Of
the dead are: Joseph Darner, John
Gremour, Joseph Weber, Harry
Schneider and John Gall, The fatally
wounded are: Richard Pasep, Frank
Siddons, Don Watkins and John Geerin.
1t is thought five or more bodies are in
the ruins, including one or more girls.
The loss on the building is So, 200; on
the lantern plant, $175 900.