Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-02
VERMONT HAPPENINGS.
WHAT A WEEK BRINGS FORTH IN
THE WAY OF NEWS.
The Happenings of Seven Days on Our
HIS and In Our Valleys Condens
and Photographed for Busy
free Press Readers.


free Press Readers.
II will he of interest to know that the
prospects are favorable for tho revival
of tho copper mining industry in our State,
which only few years ago was a flourish
ing industry The opening UP of the ex-
ceptonally rich mines in the West and the
ease with which the ores could be smelted,
has Tor some time past diverted attention
of miners and capitalists from our Ncr-
mont mines; but now that the mines that
produced ~ and 80 per cent of copper are
now able to produce, like our Vermont
mines, only per cent copper. attention Is
once more directed toward Vermont. Ow-
ing to the newer methods of mining the
mines west are now paying larger divi-
dends than they formerly did. when the
deposits of copper were much richer.
Within the last few years the methods
of copper smelling have been greatly inn
proved. reducing the cost of smelling near
~ onc-half An item in favor OF the Ner-
mont mines *, that Notwithstanding the
fact that they are situated a few miles
from a railroad this is more than over
come by their nearness to the copper mar
ket. This we can readily see when we stop
10 consider that copper is shipped from
Wyoming. Montana and Colorado 10 New
York, consuming moro than week in
transportation. while we are only a few
hours ride from the same mastet. In the
saving in freight rates alone the Vermont
mines have "a big advantage over their
Western competitors. Recent explora-
tions have demonstrated the fact, beyond
doubt. that larger and richer ore bodies
exist than have ever been worked. One
of the best known mining engineers IN
this country has recently written regard
ing the mines in Nershirc: "lf the Ely
mines lived at all with all the drawbacks
under which II lahored and under the
awkward and costly smelling process. 1t
should pay very largely with ample capi-
al thorough underground development.
and modern smelling methods. "-Bradford
Opinion
The will OF tho late w. n. Esterbrook OF
Brattlcboro bcQueathes to the Universal
ist church $1,000 as announced by the Re-
former Just after his death. But 1t is left
as permanent fund, the interest only 10
be used to support preaching, and If the
parish ceases TO exist or becomes dormant
for two years the interest for the two
years will so to the Universalist State
convention for missionary purposes, and
at the end OF the TWO years the S2000 viii
go to tho trustees Of Tufts college to en-
dow a theological scholarship. The re-
maindcr of his estate is divided equally
between his two daughters and his grand
son.
Beaurort's Black Prince, the crack AM
erican mastiff. was sold recently by Mr..
Winchel of Fair Haven TO Norman IIiggs,
the British fancier. 1t Il unders ood that
the price was 5000 Beauforts Black
Prince Is a dog of great dignity. with a
particularly fine head and mask. Amerl-
can fanciers will watch with interest 10
see whether ne wins as many honors
abroad as he has i'm this country.
The Orleans County Medical associa-
tion will hold its annual session at New
port in February. The committee are
making every effort to have 1t the best
convention yet held.
The Central Vermont has just completed
its station to replace the one burned one
year ago at Pittsford. The station is 97ia
feet long by 22ia feet wide. with platform
eight feet wide. extending around the en-
tire building.
The 2lst annual meeting OF the Western
Vermont Masonic union will take place ut
Walingford on the 10th of January. Tho
business meeting will he, called at 1880 y.
m, the grand march at O'Clock at Peo-
pies hall. and banquet at the Walllngrord
at II o'clock.
The Vermont state Sprtualist association
will hold its annual convention at Mont
peller i'm Grand Army hall in Blanchard
Opera House block Friday. Saturday and
Sunday, January TO- II and H. 1896. The
speakers and mediums engaged and in
vited include DR.. G. W. Hidden, Newbury-
port. Mass. Joseph ID. Stiles. Weymouth,
MASS .hfS, fSHlHlu Idui, MOtrISNlle, hVS.
Sarah ~ Wiley, Rockingham; Mrs Abbie
Crossett, Waterbury: \. T.. Stanley, Lei
cester Lucius Colburn Manchester; Alon-
20 Hubbard, Tyson.
The French Canadian people of New
port have organized tho Lafayette Natu-
ralizaton club, the purpose of which is
to encourage and assist all eligible for
eigncrs to become citizens; to educate Its
members in political economy; to keep
them posted on the doings of our legisla-
tors, both State and national, and on all
other social topics of interest.
W. Henry Carter of Bradford met with
a severe accident at Bethel last week by
being run into by an express train. The
wagon was completely demolished. the
horses escaping without injury. lie was
thrown 20 feet into the air, striking on his
head and shoulders. The accident oc-
CURED on one of the worst railroad cross
irgs in Vermont, two persons being killed
and several injured at the same place
quite recently.
c. i. Pierce of South Farlce met with Il
peculiar accident about a week ago. While
attempting to throw hog preparatory
for stabbing, he was thrown back against
one Of the men who held "A knife blade eX-
tended, which entered his back three
inches from the backbone. striking Il rib
and slanting back to the backbone. II it
had gone straight it would have gone
Thirty-threc members of the party who
went to Louisville, Ky, last september
upon the Grand Army excursion, under
the care of Barney Cannon, jr, united in
presenting Mr.. Cannon with an elegant
souvenir of that pleasant trip. 1t was in
the form of gold Grand Army badge of
exquisite workmanship. which includes a
badge of the old sixth corps, of which he
was member, and black enamel
shoulder strap with the two stars of his
Office as commander, each set with small
diamond.
Rev. George Alexander Strong of Brock
ton, Mass, who was offered the rectorship
OF Trinity parish. Rutland, has declined to
accept the call.
William Nelson and sister of Ryegate
had narrow escape recently Returning
from Wells River the bride came off the
horse. The animal finding himself free
from guidance. started at mad rate.
turned completely around and made for
Wells River. Mr.. Nelson jumped and at
tempted to stop him but was unsuccessful.
His sister remained in the wagon, trying
to quiet the horse. which she so far sue
ceeded in doing as to enable her to get out
without injury.