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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS AND TIMES SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1887, FAST DAY IN BURLINGTON. THE NEWS IN VERMONT. MATTERS OF INTEREST IN OUR OWN STATE. shows that he was truly mortal and that his sufferings were veritable. Christ now having accomplished the object which he came into the world to perform confided His spirit to the Father.

Toward the words and events of that day shall turn the thoughts of mankind throughout There was displayed God's crowning exhibition of his love for man, and the extent of onr responsibility was here first manifested to us. is for the whole debt or onlvforthe excess; for this loan, whi was in the first place, was reduced to $36,000, the exact amount of the excess, December 5. 1882. It then stood in the form of drafts of Edward A. Sowles, one of $5000, on H.

8. Weeks due January 8, one of $5fl00, on B. C. Hall due January 11, one of $5000, on B. Weeks due February 8, one of $500, B.C.Hall due February 11 and one of 000, on H.

B. Lewis due January 15. 1P83. These appear to have remained of the indentical loan for which the monej was passed over to with the full knowledge and a-sent of Albert Sowlea and Burton and of the other two directors now deceased. This debt was not accord to the evidence further reduced but was wholly lost.

The damages re-ultingto the bank in consequence of this loaa are equal to the amount the sums due on these drafts with interest from the times when tnev respectively fell due. This interest to April 8, 1887, amounts to and the whoie amount of the loss or damage resulting om this loan is $32,559.33. This money waa borrowed by Edward A. Sowles to pay for stock of the bank with, for the purpose of securing harmony among the officers and stockholders, and it is said in vi-deace that the transaction was repotted' to the comptroller of the currency and received his approval. Whether his approval extended beyond the ganization of the board of directors who had lately been constituted does not appear.

It it did he could not. and probably did not attempt to vary auy liability imposed by express -tatutes. It is suggested also that tne conduct of the receiver who preceded the piaintiff has contributed to increase the loss from the poor assets. Fuch, however, does not appear to be the fact, and it did it would not affect the liability of any of the defendants on account of 'is unlawful loan, unless some part of the loss resulting from the loaa was due to it. When the directors let this turn of $36,000 of the money of the bank go into the hands of Edward A.

Sowles as money borrowed by him of the bank, they placed it outside of where the law author zed them to lace it. and became liable then and there, for the excess above the legal limit at least, and chargeable for it if, in consequence, it should be lost What occurred afterward had no effect upon the liab lity except as it may have varied the amount of the loss. The result is that the defendant Albert Sowles and Bur on are chargeable for the amount of this loss. There is no occasion for an account of it, for the amount distinctly appears. The defendants Edward A.

tfowle and Hall are not upon these considerations chargeable for any of the losses in this suit but they are so connected witn theee ma ters that they do not appear to be entitled to costs. Let a decree be entered that the defendants Albert Sowles and Bhaton are ichargeable for the amount ot the loss on the loan of $36,000 to Edward A. Sowles ascertained to and that they pay that sum to the orator, with costs to be taxed, within 20 days from the entry of the decree, and that the bill be dismissed as to Edward A. Sowles and Hall, without costs. Hoyt H.

Wheeler. Chester W. Witters, for orator. Albert P. Cross, for defendant Burton.

Edward A. Sowles. for himself. OQ S3 CQ C3 c3 i i i CO c3 55 i i PS c3 a HOW THE DAY WAS OBSERVED THE QUEEN CITY. IN Ba, Generally Suspended-Union Services the First Baptist Church- Serriees tne jspiscopai ana Catholic Churches.

Fast day was observed in the Rood old-fashioned way in this city yesterday, all classes entering heartily into the spirit of the occasion. The day was one of the most delightful that we have been favored with this spring. A crisp, bracing air was combined with general sunshine in a manner that imparted buoyancy to the feelings and rendered exercise in the open air a luxury. In the early morning the streets were unusually active, but as the time for Fast Day services approached, signs of business and traffic began to disappear, and at noon places of business were generally closed. Union Fast Day services were held at the First Baptist nnH oririr were also held at St.

Paul's and the Catholic churches, all of which were more largely attended than usual. THE UNION SERVICE. The First and Berean Baptist, First and Third Congregational aud Methodist churches united in a service at the Fiist Baptist church at 10.30 o'clock. The house was well filled. The opening services were conducted by Rev.

Mr. Gould of the Berean Baptist. Rev. Mr. Carter of the Third Congregational, Rev.

Dr. Hawes of the First Congregational and Rev. Mr. McFarlanof the First Baptist church, and the sermon was preached by Rev. Dr.

Eaton of the Methodist church. Music was furnished by the chorus of the church, with Mr. Arthur Ayres at the organ. The discourse was a thoughtful and earnest presentation of some of the evils that threaten our nation. The fol lowing is an abstract of it REV.

DR. EATON'S DISCOURSE. Isaiah 58, 1. ''Cry aloud, tpare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet and show my people their transgression and the house of Jacob their sins." On this day, set apart by our governor as a day of public humiliation and prayer, it is well to consider any reasons for such humiliation and occasion for God's pardoning mercy to us as a prople. Oar national vices, are mostly the abuse of our national virtues, and as such we must denounce them.

One of the most promi nent reasons for national humiliation is our irreligion. A large part of our people live In practical, not to say real, irre ligion. At least one third of our peeple have no religion, no Sabbath, no apparent recognition of a supreme being, and are therefore worse than the heathen, for them there is some degree of rev erence in their religious ceremonies. This irreligion may arise from the fact that we have no direct recognition of religion from the government, but nevertheless our fathers did a wise thing in not allying the two. for the church is more powerful morally than if shackled to the state, but it has not used its power as it should to elevate the people.

Our religion sits enthroned and does not go out among the people as it ought, although we have better opportunities than any other nation to make its influence felt. We worship an idol the image of the almighty dollar. We need to repent of this evil and that speedily. The church should build up a moral empire among those who are coming to us from other lands. The future peace and prosperity of our country is more closely linked with the church than many seem to believe, and its destinies are in the hands of God-loving men.

Our national irreligion aud inroads on the sanctity of the Sabbath point to the downfall and ruin of our institutions. We must bestir ourselves and counteract the iuflueaces at work in this direction. Irreverance is becoming a national evil, and children are too rapidly falling into this. Young America is one of tne saddest exhibitions of our time, and the ques tion is asked, "Have we any children Newspapers are fruitful of this evil. There are some exceptions, but many are a social and moral pestilence in our families.

Our journals try to exert more influence by sensationalism than by real worth. Irreverence is nurtured by many papers and in nothing is this fact more clearly shown than in the treatment of a candidate for a political office by papers of the opposing party. His record is searched and if nothing can be found against him something is manufactured. We should humble ourselves before God for our irreverence. The political aspect, too, shows that we are fit subjects for humiliation.

It is with difficulty that a statesman can be elected to a high office. The places are filled with wirepullers, and Congress and our Legislatures have become arenas for party strife and financial corruption. It Is said that 15,000 reputable voters in New York, city do not go to the polls. It is a sin to refuse to exercise their rights in this respect. Intemperance and the enormous traffic in intoxicating liquors in this country also furnish abundant cause for humiliation.

This is tke greatest of all evils, menacing the foundation of our government. and the only way to treat it is with open, vigorous, perpetual warfare. There are three distinct methods in which to do this by and prohibitory measures, all of which have been adopted by our State. The first should be made more stringent the second promises good results, but might be broadened as by teaching temperance in our schools; prohibition laws have been adopted, but are they enforced as thev should be and as they might beF Our church people and professed temperance advocates are asleeo. We are very active in securing the passage of laws on the subject, but then we sit down and fold our hands.

We want vigorous work outside our temperance meetings and then we shall be rid of this monster evil. AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. The usual full service was held at St. Paul's church yesterday morning, Rev.

J. Bliss officiating. The subject of his discourse was the closing scene at the cru cifixion, with especial reference to the dying words of Jesus. The speaker said that the last words of eminent men are often treasured up as having peculiar signficance, but the dying words of the Saviour have for us a great worth. He alone knew the meaning of the sacrifice which he was making.

The prayer "Father, forgive them" was offered just as it was to teach to us the importance of forgiveness. Aside from its other lessons the Lord's declaration to the malefactor at his side gives us a glimpse of the hereafter. Wherever paradise may be there can be no doubt that it is a place of blessedness. That this place was not Heaven is distinctly taught elsewhere in the Bible. His soul did not go at once to the highest reward but remained in that place where dwell the souls of the righteous while awaiting the coming of the Lord.

There is scarcely a more touching incident in the Scriptures than the address of the Son to His honored mother. It is noticeable that He did not promise her divine support after his departure. He did this evidently to snow mat sne nad claim merelv on his earthly nature If she possessed the attributes which the church of Rome ascribes to her we can hardly mceivS of her holding the former rela- tioatoHIm. His exclamation of thirst 1 c3 CO 8 CO I CQ GO 11 to Silk Departments BEE HIVE, THE PEOPLE. ROBES, Chittenden County.

ESSEX JUNCTION. The Baptist people had a sugar festival Thursday night. The entertainment consisted of singing and recitations. The proceeds netted about $12 F. A.

Sweet nas i bought of H. S. Read the house near William Willey's, and is moving into the same. He paid $550 Misses Blanche Bingham and Bertha Ferrin are spending their vacation at B. F.

Bingham's, Miss Blanche's grandfather, in Fletcher Next Sunday will be Rev. Mr. English's last Sunday before taking his trip to Eu rope, and as it will be Easter there will be services appropropriate to the occasion. remains of Alfred BTanders, who has lived in St. Johns.

P. were buried in our cemetery last Wednesday. He had been one of the engineers of the "Vermont and Canada railroad since it was built. He was about 52 years old. His wife was formerly from Essex.

CHARLOTTB. Mice have made terrible work in some orchards this winter. In places where they could make roadways from stone walls or stone piies quite large trees have been girdled. They have even eaten the bark of pear trees, an unusual thing Parties are buying force pumps to be used in spraying apple trees to destroy insect pests. It is claimed that insect poison can be used in this way to the destruction of the coddling moth and the little green lice that did such work last year.

Something must be done to check their ravages or the apple crop is doomed A young People's Society of Christian Endeavor has been recently organized and is officered as follows Nominating committee, Lyman McNeil, Alice Williams. Albert Williams president, J. Kirk Palmer vice-president, Anna Byington; secretary and treasurer, Charles D. Cook lookout committee, Burton Byington, Fannie Feiris. Charles H.

Dorr, Belle Stone, Ar thur Page social committee, Katie Smith, W.N. Newell, Mary Dorr, J. H.Jones, Anna Byington; orayer meettng committee. F. B.

Smith, Ruth Keese, John Spear, Flora Williams, James Poole committee on by-laws, Sarah Lewis, Burton Byington, Lyman McNeil; missionary committee, C. M. Byington. Etta Dorr, Bert Lewis. Clarissa Doty, Frank Spear Sabbath-school committee, J.

A. Lewis, Srella Prindle, Charles Root, Ethel Byington, Maggie Pease corresponding secretary. Rev. A. W.

Wild J. W. Swain of Swain Williams, has sold his interest in their stock of goods to George A. Foote and will act as travelling salesman for a brother in Massachusetts who manufactures childrens' nhoes. His route will be in the West with headquarters at Chicago The outlook for early sowing of gram is not very encouraging with snowdrifts 10 feet deep in places, and returns from back districts not all in yet According to the old saying of the direction of the wind Good Friday, we may look for south wind for the next 40 days.

Will eome one tell what propagates the parasite that is found on the bark of apple trees, resembling somewhat the slug found on the English ivy or a house plant The trees have to be scraped to get them off. North Ferrisburgh. There will be Easter services all day in the Methodist church Sunday. The day will also be missionary day and the pas tor expects his church will reach the "million dollar line." Medals of Honor. Of the medals of honor awarded by the United States for distinguished services during the war of the rebellion, seven were awarded to Vermonters, and three to members of the first Vermont cavalry, as iouows uorporai tjoaries w.

uoiiort. company 11th Vermont, capture of battle flag at Fetersburgn, ADril an, 1865. Sergeant Lester G. Hack, company 5rh Vermont, capture of battle nag at Petersburg, April 2d, 1865. Willie Johnson, musician, company 3d regiment, the only drummer boy of the division who kept his drum through the seven days retreat.

Corporal reMenck A. Lyons, company 1st Vermont cavalry, capture of bat tie flag and of confederate General Ram- senr at Cedar Creek, Oct, 19th. 1864 James company 1st regiment cavalry, capture battle flag at Cedar Creek, Oct. 19th, 1864. Julian A.

tecott, company E. 3d regi ment. Sergeant Eri D. Woodbury, company 1st Vermont cavalry, capture of nag at Cedar Creek. Oct.

19th. 1864. HAS USED1HEM FOR 15 YEAHS. Sing Sino, Y. May 1886 I have been us nir Allcock's Porous PlaS' tens for the last lift' cu year ii my family and can conscient ously recommend them as invasu when applied hjre pain is to be relkved Two years auro I contracted pneu monia from a hetvy cold, and dnrinsr my con valescence, and in tr winter montns since, have worn one on each lunur acrot-s my back and have experienced great benetl! therefrom, and was relieved from a threatened re turn in less than twenty-four hours.

Ira J. Griffin. Bookkeeper First National Bank. 7M Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies.

A marvel of pu rity, strength and wholesonieness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and can not. rwold in comDecition with the multitude of low test. 6hort weight alum or phosphate powders. Sola my in cans, koval jiakutg Povsbb 106 Wall N.

T. Desk Pads OF ALL SIZES -t A2VD PdR ALL PURPOSES. REE PRESS ASSOCIATION. royal fSf 0 DIRECTORS LIABLE. The Decision in the Case the First National Bank of St.

Albans. United States Circuit Court. District ef Vermont. Chester W. Witters.

Receiver First National Bank of St. Albans vs. Albert Sowles, Edward A. Sowles. Oscar A.

Burton, Bennett C. Hall, in Equity, February term, 1887. This bank was organized and continued in existence, with a oaptral stock of under the laws of the United States relating to National banks. It failed and stopied do ing business April 8, 1884, and was after filaced in the hands of a receiver. The de-endants.

except HhII, Edward A. Sowles being pret-ident, and Albert Sowles cashier, were directors, with George VV. Foster, now deceased, after February 11, 1880, nndwith H. H. Bowman until 18J, wnen he died, and with Hall since January 11.

1883. At the time of the failure there were among the assets of the bank large amounts of paper, in various forms, taken for loans and discounts to one Marshall: larire amounta ihL-mti discounts to Albert Sowles for his own use. and for others for whom he was surety and end rser: and to the amount of lor loans to Edward A. Sowles. The loans and discounts to Marshall to the amount of $35,308.75 ana all of the others made after February 11, 1880; and all were almost wholly uncollectabld and valueless hea the failure came.

No dividends re declared in 1880, or in tne first six months of 881, and the bank had. Silly 4. 1881, surplus and euiplua tunds to the amount of or thereabout. A dividend of six per cent was declared on that day, another of the same amount November 1, another December 8, one of 5 per cent July 4. 1882, one of 10 per cent December 5, 1883, one of 3 per cent May 1.

1881, and one of 5 per ceut November 6. 1883. all of which were paid. Some of these dividends were declared when there were mot sufficient assets, in view of subsequent events, to warrant making them, ihis rdl is brought to charge the defendants at directors with the losses to the bank in consequence ot these bad loans and uiscounts, and witn the amounts of these dividends taken from its assets. The directors all resided at St.

Albans, where the bank was located, except Burton, who resided at Burlington. The business of the bank was managed principally by the cash er, who was of larpe experience, able and compeient, and of good reputation, and, until near the time of the failure, of con ider-able wealth. All the loans and discounts were approved of and made by bim, and he voted for and concurren in all the dividends. The increase of the debt of Marshall appears to have been accomplished by bills of exchange drawn against existing values, and by the discount ot nusiness paper owned by him to suca an extent as uot to be in violation ot any expres law. Those who took part in it on behalf of the bank appear to have a ted, in view of the liabilities he wa already under to the bank, and of the condition ot his business as then understood t.y them, in good faith, and as they thought would be for the bet interests ot the bank.

Tuey bad no interest with him nor any apparent object to accomplish by increasing his accommodations aside Irom taking the wisest course for the interests of the bank, as these loans and discounts have resulted they were unwise and hazardous, looked back upon, but they are to be considered as they could be looked forward to, and not from the present standpoint. In this view there is no just ground upon which auv of the directors can be properly charged tor that debt. Scott vs. D. Peyster.

I edw. Ch. 513; Spering's Appeal. 71, Pa. St.

11, Thompsoa's lia ility of officers, 2 i3. The loans to Albert Sowles and some of those for which he became liable as surety or endorser appear to have been in violation of the provisions of section 5300, Rev. Stat. U. S.

by which liabilities ot any person to a national bank for money borrowed in excess of one-tenth of the capital stock are prohibited. None of the directors who are living and are defendants, is shown to have knowingly participated in or assented to anv of the loan or diccouatsleonstituting the debts against him or those lor wtneh he is liable as surety or endorser. The liability of Edwa'd A. Sowles originated in a direct loan to him soon alter February II, 1S80, of $16,000. This loan was in excess of one-temh of the capital stock, and in direct violation of the provisions of section 6200.

All those who were then directors, which includes all the defendants except Han, knew of and assented to this loan. This is not disputed. Section 5339 provides that if the directors of any national bank shall knowiogly violate, or permit any AVer, agent or Bervanr to violate, any of the provisions of that title, which include! secti 5300, the rights, privileges and franchises of the bank 6hall be for.eitf and that in cases oi sjch violation every director, who puled in or as-sentt to tne same, shnli be Id liable in his personal and individual capacii for all damages sustained in consequence of such violation. By force of these provisions the de-femijint, Albert whs and Burton, bv their pirtii'i pat ion in aud assent to loin became liabe to the hank as now represented by the rator, for all damaves in cons qu nceof it The loan was u.ade to Edward A. Sowles, he p.ooure I it in his own halt, and bec ime liable as debtor for it he would not appear to be liable as participating in or assenting to itonbehHlf of the bank.

United Slates vs. Briiton. 108 U. S. This bill is not brought to charge the defendants lor money rece.ved by tliem as stockholders for mvidends, but ie losses to the bank itself from unlawfully or wrongfully declaring dividends.

By section 5304 dividends to a greater amount, than nei profits after deducting losses and bad debts are pro hib ted: and debts on which interest is past due and unpaid for six months, unices well secured and in pro e-a of collection, are defined to be bid bebts. The aseetiof this bank oi.i not so consist of bad debts wi bin this definition, at be time when they were made, as to make the dividends improper. There weredebts ich were in fact bad in the result to an extent so great as to wipe out the profits trom which div dends could be m-tde when the later ones were declared. The de-lendant Bur. on is aotsh to hae partici pated in mak i the divi ends.

Those who did mi-jtiuged as to the value of the assets. Xhs evidence does not warrnn the conclusion that they took tni method mt v. ding the assets of tne bank among themselves when they kn that dividends coul I not properly be made. It not conhidt red, therefore, that the defendants are liable for the amount the dividends b-cause they were unlawfully or wrong uilv de hued Whether those who received the dividends are chargeable for the amount received ou the ground tnat the mom from ich they were paid was needed to pay the kabilitie of the bank is question not presented in this case Spering's appeal, before cited. Thompson on Imbilitv 351, United States vs.

Brittoo, 108 U. a. 199. It is btronglv urged that the defendants are liable at common law inattention to duty as directors, although not liible under the ex press provisions of the statutes ment ned This ground of liability is not applicable, to the Mai bhail debt, for the circumstances of the increase of thai debt are such that those who participate in it are not lound to be liable. A fnrturri those who did not participate are not liable tor that, ir there is any liability in this behalf it must arU upon the manner ot tne loans to Albert Sow I as and those for which be became liable, and for gome Bmaller loans to EowtrdA.

Sowles, and to some others of which he became liable. Tnere wre me of these latte for which the de-tenaant Burton became i.tble as urety or endorser, and irom wbich he hat become dis charged in the ot the receivership. He was and always has siuce been amply good these liabilities and ne of the directors incurred any liability for negligence in rusting to i. is Solv ncy This question is narrowed d.iwu to whether the defendants Burton and Edward A. Sowles and Hal are liable for the loans on which Albert Sowles is liable, and whi were made to him, because they did not prevent these loans.

The question as to the liability of directors of national banks mere inattention was much considered in vius. Receiver, vs. Spaulding and others, directors, the northern district of New York lately de ided. It vas tbere held that directors were not liable tor the acts of their associates in which they had no pari, and of which they had no knowledge, and toward wtiiih ihey did not connive i.ny4 manner- Upon these principles these pot able onaccouHt of the loans to Albert Sowles or or those for which because they did not par-the mmLhJn.Vnor a88ent to or connive at to appear? 80 for na8 been made There remains th lioKni .1 Edward a tor the tZZ XJL'. lher were liabilit.es Immt'S1 alODe or with other for otner loans, or for dividend, it.

Scm in to include which miti'S liability of N. E. CHAMBERLIN, Leader of Popular Prices. SPRING 1887. Opening of the Dress Goods Season.

We display in onr Dress Goods Department one of the largest stocks ever shown in Burlington. Epeci .1 attention is called te an elegant assortment of combination Dresses and. Trimming Velvets. Silk Warp Henriettas We offer ten pieces Silk Warp Henriettas at remarkably low prices. This make of goods is beyond a question be finest in the market.

The immense quantity we have sold during the past two years is itself a cuaruntee of the great popularity. In view of the reoent advance in foreign Dress Goods, this offer at these prices is most important and should be appreciated. black mm GOODS. Fifty different styles in elegant Black Dress Goods, comprising all the popular Cloths in the market Our patrons will note the fact thai no advance will be made on Black Dress Goods during the season. Immense stock of Black Silks, Rliadames, and Faille Francaise.

Twenty five pieces Black Silks, Rhadames, and Faille Franchise at quite a reduction from regular prices. Ten pi ces extra quality FAILLE FRANCAISE in Blacks and colors at $1.25. These goods are made for the OLD BEE HIVE, and will be shown by no other house In Burlington. HOUSE GOSSIP. Rev.

J. G. Gooding of Winooski may be proud of being the possessor of probably the nicest, and most valuable 21 mouths old filly in the State of Vermont. She is brown with black trimmings, 15.V hands high barefooted, yet large as she is, there is not a coarse thing about her. She was sired by Ben Franklin, her dam by Rys-dyke's Hambletonian, her grandam by Gen.

Knox, her great grandam by Elenry Clay and her great, great grandam by One Eyed Kentucky Hunter. She shows superior action. E. R. Brayton of Alburgh Centre writes "Considerable has been said relative to remarkable trotting horses in this country, which as a factor for furnishing amusement, is fast becoming general, having made withiu the past decade long strides in popular favor.

This country has produced many excellent horses, and it is not infrequent to hear of some flyer making extraordinary good time, but it seldom occurs that a trotter in campaigning makes the excellent showing of victories as recorded in the following table, which gives the races in which brown gelding Rex, owned by Mr. L. Parker, participated during 1886. In the season of 1886 this horse sired by Earthquake, trotted in 24 races, 16 of which were victories. Beside this Rex trotted double with Aarou owned by R.

Holcomb. This event occurred at Taunton, Sept. 2S, and was won easily by the New Bedford team. This record is an excellent one and we doubt if there are many animals that can accomplish as good a season's work and retain their vigor and health as this gelding has done. Mr.

Parker may well feel proud of this horse which no doubt will make a good showing the coming season. His record, which is 2:22 1-2, was made at Springfield, Sept. 8, in the second heat of a 2:27 class exhibition." C. A. C.

writes the New York Sportsman from Middleburyas follows John Holmes Son, of Charlotte, have one of the most promising breeding establishments in the State. The horses are Champlain and Andes. Champlain is a rich bay, 15i bands, coming four years old. He is by Winooski, son, of Walkill Chief. Wi-nooski's dam was by Seely's American Star.

Champlain's dam is Lady Ethan, bv Holabird's Ethan Allen 2d dam Lady Walkill, by Walkill Chief; 3d dam Lady of the Lake, by Young Rattler (Beers's), a son or Biggart'8 Hauler 4th dam Clara, by Young Mambrino, a son of Washing ton, by Mambrino Paymaster 5th dam Flora, by Washington, by Mambrino Pay master. Andes is bred almost exactly like Champlaia, being by Winooski, dam Lady Walkill, by Walkill Chief. Follow ing these pedigrees out we find that Champlain has twelve strains of imp. Messenger, and nine strains of imp. join ed.

Andes has 14 strains of imp Messen ger, and 11 or imp. uiomea. Andes is coming two years, is a bay brown, stands 15 hands high, has a powerful set of legs, long, strong quarters, wide, powerful loins, short back, high, sharp withers. shoulder sloping and very prominent. neck long and arched and cut up under the joint, which is wide and clean, without any superfluous flesh, head broad, with tapering muzEle, large nostril, and large, prominent eye.

His disposition is perfect. Mr. Charles Holmes has charge of the horse department, aud he showed ua a couple of weanlings by Champlain that were great for both beauty and speed. For brood mares we found Lady Walkill, bay, 16 hands, foaled 18T3. by Walkill Chief, dam Ldy of the Lake, by Beers's Young Rattler, as given in pedigree of Champlain.

This is a fast mare. Mr. Holmes says she can easily trot in 2:35. Kitty Clay is a game-looking bay mare, 16 hands, by Claybrino son of Mambrino Pilot out of Mollie Harrison, by Casius M. Clay.

Kitty Clay's dam is Lady Walkill above. Kitty has one foal by Winooski that is now eight years old that can trot in 2:30 at any time. He is called Ben B. Kitty Clay has trotted quarters in seconds. She can go into the 2:30 list at any time.

Lady Ethan, the dam of Champlain, is a bay mare, foaled 1880, by Holabird's Ethan Allen, dam Lady Walkill. She stands 15 bands, and can without much handling trot In 2:40. Jennie is a brown mare 15 hands, by Honest Abe, by Abraham, dam by Billy Bowlegs. We were next shown a large bay Morgan mare that they are breeding to Champlain. Of the young stock there were Jim Blaine, own brother to Champlain and Lizzie own sister to Andes.

These are coming three years and are driven together. Mr. Holmes thinks them capable of going together in 3:00 now. Stella H. is a brown filly, by Raven, a son of Milton, dam Kitty Clay.

This is a large, fine-gaited one. Fanny H. and Tinker are the two weanlings previously referred to, by Champlain, dam Jennie, and a young mare of unknown blood, which they call Young Lady. Bo Peep fo.iled 1886, by Raven, dam Lady Ethan is a pacer. Biuous, Dyspeptic, Nervous Invalids grow strong, ruddy, and healthy by the use of the Llebijr Co's Coca Beef Tonic It gives more tone than anything I have ever pre scribed, says Professor tt.

GOULLON, Du L.L. Physician to the Grand Duke of Saxo ny, etc LADIES COTTON Until April 20th we continue our great sate of COTTON UNDER WEAK; actual bargains in NICE GOODS heretofore unknown in Burlington. JTow being manufactured, 25 dozen more Madapolum SKIRTS, and will be sold at $1.00 each, last lot at this price. Sole agent in Burlington for the celebrated LA RONDEAU KID GLOVE. Daring onr sale of Cotton Underwear nee offer ISO EMBROIDERED At 113 Cents Each.

JUST THINK OP IT. A Fun Dress Willi Nine Yarfls of Mroiiery for 113 Cents. Economical buyers will find the OLD BEE HIVE the place to do business. Our connection with several large concerns in the State, enables os to buy nearly every thing from first hands, thereby saving the jobber's profit, which is In many oases from ten to twent per cent. We haue no PARTNERS to divide onr profits with, and can positively afford to sell at a smaller profit than any other retail house in ths State.

This reputation we have gained, and will continue. tSPRINO SEASON 1887, i OPENING OP OUR Dross Goods and THE OLD THE STOKE OP.