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is moreover said to bod proof OF
Boulangist conspiracy to effect a revolution
involving the same plotters as con-
spired for the destruction of the
republic in 1888. 1t is announced that
even more vigorous measures will be taken
now than in 1888 and that President Carnot
and his ministers will show tho same on
ergy In putting down the treason OF impe-
riast and royalist potters as was shown in
putting down anarchist outrages in the
early part Of the year. II the plotters
against the republic are convicted of trea-
sonable conspiracy the guillotne will be
the next few months.
During the course Of the upheaval result
ing from the Panama scandal the army
has remained steadfast in sympathy with
the government. But suppose NJ. de Frey
cnct should by resigning his position as
secretary Of war, admit the truth of the
charges made against him, what effect
would such tncit admission have upon the
sympathies OF the army, AMI could
they be depended upon in case of
an uprising on the part of certain classes Of
the people? 1t is said that the agitation
arising from the scandal is spreading among
the rural population and the people are be-
ginning to murmur. Paris itself for the first
time since 1870 is beginning TO become
angry 1t is said that during the Boulenger
regime the French never lost their temper;
they looked upon that as vnst joke. This
Panama business, on the other hand, is a
very serious mater: for their honesty is in
question. The French have many defects
as people, but they are absolutely honest.
Under the circumstances they naturally oh
ject to being ruled by thieves and they will
not support those who have even the suspi-
con Of dishonesty attached to them II Is
evident that the agitation Of the Panama
scandal has reached point whore the dss.
TIMES not only OF &! o republican form of
government but elso of France itself, are at
stake; and only the most careful efforts on
the part of the hands at the helm can avert
serious disaster.
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STATE AGRlcULT URAL SOCIETY.


WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Dec %. Tho
Vermont State Agricultural society met at
White River Junction yesterday and was
called to order by Hon. j. w. Cramton,
president. In the absence of the secretary,
II. II. Mcintyre was elected secretary pro
tenn.
The auditors reported surplus OF about
$500 from the last fair held at White River
junction, which was ordered to be applied to
the outstanding liability OF the society, re-
ducing the floating debt of the Connecticut
River Valley association to about s3ooo.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year; Directors IL. u. Root,
Bennington; William X. Sanford, Orwell;
Henry Chase, Lyndon; Crosby Miller,
Pomtret; B. b. Sinalley, Burlington; Hem
ry Is. Kent Dorset; Lemusl >. Drew, Bur
lington; II. NJ. Arms, Springfield; George
Davis, East Montpelier; c. Horace Hut
bard, Springfield; II. c. Cleveland, Gov
entry; Charles J. Bell, East Hardwick; ID.
II. Mcintyre, West Randolph; h. c. Smith,
st. Albans; w. $. Webb, Shelburne; Z,
NJ. Winslow, Brandon; George W. Hooker,
Brattleboro; L. N Bissell, Shoreham; 1.
NJ. Chapman, Midilebury; j. c. Parker,
Quechee; j. W. Cramtop, Rutland.
The followin. officers were elected: Presi.
uSuN, a. W. " tbiHbOu, WV IiS''N0A ~ -
seph c. Parker, IL. c. Cleveland II. II.
Mcintyre, c. J. Bel; secretary, Henry
Clark: treasurer, j. G. Parker; finance
committee, Crosby Miller, Ii. G. Root, ID.
ii. Mcintyre.
A COMMITTEES of three, comprising j. W.
Cramton, }. C.. Parker and ii. Z. Cieve-
land, was appointed to meet a similar COM
mittee of the Champlain Valley association
to make full arrangements for the next an
nual fair, which II is understood will be held
at Burlington.
Ii. IL. Mcintyre was appointed the agent
OF the state society to represent it and cast
stock vots III all other associations in which
it is interested.
The committee OF arrangements for the
next fair was directed to coufer with the
railroad managers OF the State with view
to securing some mod ficatIon Of existing
rates for the transpor alton Of EXHIBITS to
tho fair, IA il is cit that unless such modi-
iicntion can be secured, the Interest of both
exhibitors aud fair wll be seriously injureJ.
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Rand Mail Facilities.

The rapid transit and delivery of mails 10
one of the most pressing demands of our
modern business interests with their sys-
tens Of discount aud methods OF operation
calling for the earliest possible sight OF mail
matter Any invention which would il
crease the speed of mail in transit and de
livery would plainly be hailed vita delight
Such inventions are already well under
way, but the trouble is that they can be
used only between the largest cities, so great
is their expense. The pneumatic tube sys
TEN is about to bo experimental with be-
tween New York aud Brooklyn and the
chances are said to he that it will prove n
gratifying success. This is an old idea but
it has never been put into actual use be-
tween these cities or any others in this
country 80 far az we know.
There is another Invention, however,
which the experts are inclined to think may
perhaps be better fl ted for tie work than
the pneumatic tube. a model of il hes Just
been completed which is soii to promise
very highly successful system. 1t doe. not
operate on the tube system but the mails
are put into cylinders and then by the urer-
oti"h VI "V''-1c' VI NI'''Hi '''9' hio '''rl'd
along with great rapidly II s salt tint
experimental demonstrations have secured
speed OF 100 miles On hour aud it is claimed
that the cylinders can be controlled 10y an
operator for many miles. The inventors
expect to be ale 10 senl mails bnck snl
forth between New York aul PhuadelpIia
in less than au hours time. II they can
/ deuonstrete tbe 7 ability to do tbig Post
naster-G General Wnnamaker viii he fully
warranted in adopting the system for use
between the large cities.
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"If I give you 4 meal" said Mrs. Barlow
to a tramp, "of course you will chop up
some kiudiiny for me?'
"Madum, replied the tramp, when
was mere child | remember that neigh
Dor Of ours, while at work on the wood pile,
was struck in the temple by flying chip
and instantly killed. Child as | was, saw
the danger Of such a practice as wood
choppuG, and | solemnly resolved never to
have anything to do with it, OF course
you would not have me break my vow after
keeping it so long. Exchange.
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The Cost of Visiting the Fair

The action of the Trunk lines in refusing
to axre, u. on round trip rate to the
worlds fair for the usunl one way fare will
undoubtedly deter many thousands OF pso-
pie from attending the exposition The inn
preston had spread through the country
that cheap rates would be given, owing n
part to the statem .nt4 OF some Of the nova
papers and cheap fares for labortr, and
their families were given especial promin-
epce. But it seems that the railroads them
selves were not taken into account, although
statements, which to all app 'arances were
semi-official, were fresy made. 1t must,
of course, be taken into account
that the railroads will be obliged
to exrend enormous sums in order
TO secure accommodation for tho vaat
crowd which will flock to the fair no matter
what the rates OF travel are; and the COM
panies profits must be very large to meet
the expenditures for new cars end new en-
gines and other equipment,
1t is announced, however, that slower
trains and excursions will doubtless be fur
nished at low rates, so that those whose
means are limtad will find an opportunity
to visit the exposition at moderate cost.
The most important thing for those whose
means are limited is to provide in advance,
if possible, for their entertainment while at
Chicago The large hotels will be crowded
throughout the entire season at any rates
their propretors see fit to establish. The
bulk of the visitors must 30 enter-
tanned as they were in Philadelphia in
1876 at private boarding houses and the
sooner intending visitors engage entertain.
ment Of this kind the better and cheaper
they will be likely to secure it. The cost OF
railway fare they can already estimate, but
cost of entertainment while at Chicago is
still in question and it will undoubtedly take
some time for tho completion of the nego-
| tiations in relation thereto.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-29
WESTERN VERMONT MASONIC UNION
Annual Meeting and Banquett be Held
at orwell january

The 18th annual meeting of the Western
Vermont Masonic union will be hold at
Orwell January |. The business meeting
will occur at 1880 p. m. At $50 Row.
Thomas Bell, rector of st. Stevens church
of Middlebury, will deliver an address,
ID. l.. Wells corresponding secretary, in
vltes all master Masons in good standing g.
be present and participate in the exercise,
1t is expected that D. N. Nicholson, grand
Junior warden Of the grand loigo OF the
State, Hon. Alfred A. Hall of st. Adams,
past grand master, and other prominent
Masons will attend. A ball will follow the
address The grand march is put down
FOR o'clock and the party will repair 10
the dining room of the Eagle Inn at
for n banquet. Special rates upon the rail
roads are secured. All Masons who expect
to attend should notify MIR. Wells.
The officers of the society are President,
Dolmer j. Vail, ORWELL vice. presidents, G.
r. Allen, Fair Haven, o. e. Adams, Ar
lington, c. F. Bixby, Rutland, and T. N.
Chapman, MIddebury; corresponding
secretary, D. L. Wells. Orwell; re-
cording secretary, G. II. shnvile,
Fair Haven; executive committee, Col.
w. B. Wright, r~ell; Ira K. Allen,
Fair Haven; q. W. Crawford, Rutland; j.
III. Whipple, Manch, ster Centre; W. f.
Scott, Brandon; P. f. Chapman, Middle
bury; Hon. f. b. TAFT, Burlington. Fol
lowing are tho gentlemen who will
try to make it pleasant for oil
in attendance: Reception committee,
G. f. Bush, Hon. c. Z. Abel, D. W. Clark
II. G. Hubbard and A. K. Busb, Orwell; j.
L. Cochran, Dorset; q. a. Guilty, Bran
don; e NJ. Bottom, Orwell; introduction
committee, E. d. Thayer, Brandon E. H.
| Armstrong, Castletou; c. Il. Hyde, Rut-
land; Col. Thad NJ Chapman, Mddlebury;
o. L. Adams Arlington; ID. II. Bennett,
Bridport; E. n. BisseII, Shoreham; Col. A.
a. II II, It. Albans II. s. Bingham Ben
niugton; q. II, Shinvile, Fair Haven; c.
f. Patten, Fergennss; j. B. Henderson,
Buriugton; c. II. Heaton. Montpelier; S.
w. Hatch, Bristol; Hon, A. L. Dick rson,
! Brandon; y. w. Foster, Whiting; 8. n.
| Allen, Ferr.ourgh; and G. L. Hack, Or
well; floor committee, p F. Chapman, Mid
dlebury; Ira Il. Allen, Far Haven; T. w.
/ Fletcher, Bridport; William o. Roberts,
Fair Haven; w. H. Vincent and Col. W.
| b. Wright, Orwell.
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Good Ni!to Men.

That morn the mango, birth transpired
The angels sang joyful lay.
The echo stiIl Though ear r,souuds
Ia merry chimes on Christmas day.
Good will to men," they sang of old
And love celestial beamed on high;
Good VIII to men," from each 10 all
The Christmas carols yet reply.
In memory of the one whose birth
Brought heavenly love to all mankind,
Doth peace on earth" this day abound
And every cloud is silver lined,
Inspired by that great fount OF love,
The rich the suffering poor relieve,
And are in giving far more best
Than by the presents they receive.
Tho miser feels he throbbing waves
Town in his ouid and So tish heart,
AS bleak DcCemb Der feels the glow
OF midday beams that soon depart.
merry time is Christmas eve;
Then little children tnrons with Glee
Where church lights burn, sweet voices blenC
And gifts adorn the Christmas tree.
Doth Santa Claus, the children's saint,
A million little hearts delight;
A million little stockings Ii
All in the SPACE OF one swift night.
How in the twinklng of an eye
HIS relndeers DER the mountain snlei
And gaily amble here and there
TO scatter gifts On every side.
o. blessed morn whom love was given,
We conscCrate to Christ this day;
Let earth with jol ful anthems ring
And love enthrOng d, each heart obey.
A merry Christmas then to all
To him. VINO doth the fainting cheer
And loves supreme his brother mnl,-
(1lTl~tuIAs ALL the NpuT
UR. W. l.. PAINE.
Thetford. Vt.
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Tho sLtnntion in Eranoe-

It may DO fortunate for France that the
holiday season should interrupt the Pana-
ma Investigation just at this point; for ex-
element had begun to run high, and since
the Chamber Of Deputies will not re-sssem-
bio until January 10, tho incendiary
influence Of tbe scandal will be
somewhat broken. Tho fact remains
that France has reached another cr-
sis in her history, and 1t will
require the most careful management on
the part Of those holding important public
positions to avert serious disaster. The
tactics employed in the Chamber of Deputies
show that the enemies Of the government
here determined to break it down through
the Panama scandal. This was indicated
by the determined effort made to involve
the name Of NJ. de Frey oinet minister of
war, in the scandal, which resulted in the
tender of his resignation.
There ara now charges of counter plots a
we'll as plots and some sensational develop
ments are expected. 1t is said that the gov
eminent is prepared to arrest certain of the
conspirators who are trying their best to
overthrow tho republic The government
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ROADS AND THE NEW ROAD LAW
Interesting Discussion By the Board of
Agriculture at Derby.
Reported for the Free Press.1

!nep'''e' ior 'ne + roo iro'''
Among other addresses at the Derby meet
ing OF the board OF agriculture heid luesuay
ana wednesday OF last week was one ny Mr.
D. " SANFORD OF the poerd on ROAD puiu-
ing lie stated that Statstlcs showed tnaU
Nermontefs as whole were making money
ana he thought that whiie ohsrity begun at
nome ana mouse ana parns ouSht 10 c'a'in
attention, that the ROADS deserved some ol
tnat money Times ana Ven'cies nave
changed anu demand pet'er roaos ON "n'on
10 make eas'er rIuIhg ana oeU'er ''he'
DissatislacVion mas oeen eApresSsu a'i ovei
'he country ac ene s'ate Vi tn' 'oous' ''suU
ing IN tne 'ormaCi"h Oh roau ie"sue' auu 'ne
enactment OF state laws
Inc speaAer thouShV .nat Vne olo o's'r'oV
system OIL "ork'ns OUT inc hlRn"ay 'aA was
gooo enough III l's ''ne' pu' was no" DC
nina the t'mes IL is wastelui system,
ana tno .inkering ana constant rtPanns
are Tor tne present on'y. cohsiuerao,e
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Torefnthers' Dny in RntInnh.

RUTLAND, Dec. 2l.-The Congrega ton al
club Of western Vermont held its first OBJ
servencs of Forefsthers' day at the parlors
Of the Congregational church hero this ar
ternoon and evening. Tho attendance was
large. At O'Clock there was banquet
followed by an address by Charles Carleton
Coffin of Boston. Greetings were sent to
the Miidlebury Historical society which
observed the day tonight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-29
ORANGE COUNTY COURT.


Opening of the December Torn at the
County seat.
Orange County Court began it's December
term Tuesday, at Chelsea. December goth,
Hon. Loveland Munson, presiding judge; and
Hons. Chester Dlckey OF Washington and
Lewis Dickermau OF Tunbridge, assistant
judges; Salmon b. Hebard clerk; George l..
Stow, Strtss attorney; Charles +. Smith,
sheriff; John II. Mimms, reporter. or the Oh
petit jurors summoned 81 answered 10 their
names and recsived short preliminary
charge by Judge Munson. A call of the
jury calendar disclosed but two of the IS
cases set as likely to be tried by jury and
in the afternoon the first case, Ezra Wiley
VS.. Nathan X. Carpenter was begun. The
parties are from Straff0rd and the action
was trespass for assault and battery. A
verdict was rendered for the plaintiff to re-
cover 500 damages and his costs. j, X
Darling and Il. Al. Harvey for plaintiff; w.
b. c. Stckney and d. C. Hyde for defend
ant The plaintiff, however, has against
him already recently affirmed judgment
for S6l9 aud costs 10 n suit for Islander
brought against him by defendants wife
and tried at June term, 1891.
The next case was begun Thursday. This
case, j. X. Darling, administrator Of Jacob
-hlliS esl"Ve, vs. CherIes MllIs, Is an actlon
OF assumpsit IN which the plaintiff seeks to
recover several payments made to defendant
within four months of Jacob Mills' death,
these payments being secured by defendant
with undue Influence, as plaintiff claims.
o. b. Boyce and s. C. Shurtletf are coun-
sol for the plaintiff estate, and h, NJ,
Harvey and j. Ill. Watson appear for the
defendant
On Tuesday, z. 7. Freeman of Fairlee,
was fined $50 and costs, having pleaded
guilty to one offence of furnishing liquor.
Some State cases will also be tried.
Goh-send ia Flvs Cream Balm. had
| catarrh for three years, Two or thres times
| week my nose would bleed. | thought the
| sores would never heal. Your Rasam ha,
cured me, Mrs. NJ A. Jackson, Portsmouth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-29

We desire to say to our citizens, that for
years we have been SO ling DIR. Kings New
III covery for Consumption, DR.. Kings New
Lir. Pills RUckIen's Arnica Salve and Electric
Bitters, AMI have never handlei remedies that
sell as wei. or that have given such univer al
eatislacti1n. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time, and we stand ready to re-
fund The purchase price, If satisfactory result ;
do not follow their use. These remedies have
won their Great popularity purely on their
merits q l.. La Fountain g. Co, Druggists,
IS church -. and 4 \o~th Champaign 81.
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UNITED STATES COURT.
l.
An Adjourned Term to be Held at Brat

An Adjourned Term to be Held at Brat
tlsbOro the 30th.
The United States Circuit Court will hold
an adjourned session at Brattleboro on the
3Oth inst. 1t is called MALAY to consider
cases growing out of the defunct St Adams
National bank. 1t is hoped compromise
will be affected. In the case of Frederick
BELOW ct al. vs. Z. a. Sowles ct al, which
was heard at Rutland on the 9th, Judge
Wheeler had handed down his decision, or
dering decree to be entered, Diminishing
the bill OF complaint as to defendant
Writers with costs; and that the residue Of
the case be remanded to the Court Of Chan
Gerry for the county OF Franklin without
costs
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DAMAGES FOR ISLANDER.


Hiss Currier Cots IA Verdict TO- $500 in
Windsor Coun Court.
Tie .uit of Hiss Lizzie J. Currier against
Joseph t. Richardson OF Chester, just tried
at the Windsor County Court az Wood
stock, was in many poets remarkable
trial. The plaintiff was woman about 81
years Old and the defendant was about 90
1t was tho second trial OF the case, the
former trial having been had two
years ago, resulting IN verdict for Miss
Currier Of 5000, which was set aside by
the Supreme Court for te hnlca errors.
There mas also been suit Tor breach OF
promise between the SANE parties and a SUIT
in favor Of Alr Richardson to recover back
money that he had let her have aud paid
out for her during their court
ship, both OK which suis terminated
IN iuyur OF Mis- Clrr!er without tria.. Tns
SANDER suit, however, has becn bitterly con-
tested by Nr. Ricbari-ol He stoutly con
tended that what he had said about her
having stolen CO ming, money and jswelry
rom MIN to the va,us Of about 300, while
sh. lived in his family was true, He
also claimed that package of jswelry that
WIS found at the house of Miss Curriers'
a'euts was part OF that which had be n
s;o.sn from his house. VI uue Mis- Cnrrler
'-h a.. l.' ~.'i'i i-i I 'I''.''4-. '-4''r 40
..li % -. "a 20 i.rr. at Der 1orse was 4
''..4' ro iYp, ~ W.. hPl u.a, pacci .. n.
~ H-. r., Arr!-yu sraolf on purpose to
yvu, @. re. ,t IL c.fu9.
Ihs rial Iat,eu three weeks
and over 50 witnesses wore cx
aminoi. There wac great intef-
est in the cae and much OF the time the
court room was crowded, eapoc ally during
the last weeH OF the tr!a. The trial result
ed IN verdict for Nj S Currier OF $ 900
damages aui costs, and was q comp eoe vim
dlcatIon of her in Respect to the alleged
charge OF stea ing. The counsel iG the case
were Hon, G.. a. Davis OF Windsor, +. H.
Clark, $50, Of Felchviiie, and Hon. Henry
Ballard OF Burlington for Miss Currier;
Hon William +. johnson of Woodstcck,
Hon T.. L. Waterman of Erat. eOoro, aai
George Fletcher esq, of Chester for Mir,
Richardson. The presiding judge was Hon.
j. Nj. Tyler. some exceptions were taken
at the trial and the case may be
taken to the Supreme Court again.
! There is also pending between the same par
ties another suit for trespaSs, growing out
| of the search FOR the allie d stolen property,
which viii stand for trial at the next May
term Of court. THIS being the fourth SUIT
between the same parties since their en-
gagement to marry, verify in their case the
course Of true love has not run very
smooth.
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RUTLAND, Dec. 23. "A fro broke out In
the Powell hotel barn at West Pawlet last
night and before the flames were extin-
guished seven horses were crematod. Tho
hotel and two other dwellings near the hotel
were destroyed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-29

The acknowledged from Gov. Patti
son was through his private secretary. lie
adds that be VIII be pleased to give the
same due and careful consideration and at
tention.
Senator Proctor also presented the three
resolutions in the Senate and each was re-
ferred to its proper committee and ordered
TO be printed in the Congress onal Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-29
NO QUARANTINE BUREAU


WAsHINGTON Dec, 2l.-The sub-com-
mittee of the House commerce committee
has under consideration the framing of a
general quarantine law comforting enlarged
powers upon the federal government so
that it will have ample authority for such
action as may be deemed necessary to keep
cholera and other dangerous diseases from
these shores. The sentiment of the com
mittee is adverse to the creation of a quar-.
antins bureau and the indications are that
a bill will be drafted enarging the powers
of the marine hospital bureau and revenue
marine service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-12-29

The year 1902 has proved to be disas-
rrous ONO for lire insurance companies. In
the United States alone the estimated losses
for the year VIII aggregate almost 1924, -
800, COO During tho week ending Friday,
December 23l the losses in fires Of $40, 900
or over, were G2,Sl1,5o0, and in small
fires $50, 800, making total Of 8, 027, 600.
Tlls Is q tremendous waste OF money that
goes up in smoke and does no good.