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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-12-05

.GaN. H. IL. BAXTEs .--lhe na~t pr,.uI-
nent man 10 Rutland and probably tt'r 'ii'~t
wealthy IS General Baxter. the uWacr 90 tAe
Baxter National Bank IA beautiful rdiiite.
built Of granite and Handsomely finished in
natural hard wood }. an eX president oi the
New York Gentra, Railroad. .ormer owner
OF marble uuarrie- ami chic, sinner with
T ". PARK. of Bennington. IN he Lizzie
Emma silver mirs affair. ten Baxter has
the finest residence in Rutland The grounds
are large and Spariau~. beautifully laid aat
in terrace and walk. with csn~srEltprir~.
stables. carriage house. csc. Years ago
when zen Baxter a. 4 h.s resided ai Bel
lows Fail and parSaei ..- daily toll in Il
Boston store. @; ~l3 per month. - ght
his iir-I -uit ni store clothes lie tells the
story Of that suit u day wiki relish that
only a Seli-maie man ts.u have. IL took
the garments home. carried theil .lp o. h.
room ani sat down 60 think how hest 20 car
for them tie had threr-dra wrred bureau
a. the principal article ai furniture IN his
apartment and, after due ieliherat.au. care
flliy slowed his coat in the tnp-dEawrr. hi,
vest in drawer number two, and hi~ pant,
in number three. and this vas the way in
which he proudly hlled his hareaa and. at
the samr time, took cars at his drst suit
ten Baxter got his first lift IN lie " lrn he
took contract IN the Western Vermont
Railroad (iiariem Exten-ionl lie invested,
Sub=eq qaenily. in marble quarrie- n West
Rutland. They proved Jo hr exceedingly
valuable and Melted handsome figure tC
the t,eneral. This was hi. start in life. but
it was not go1i luck that made him the mil
lianaire he i To-day It was rather his econ
omy. his ,arefulneSs. perseverance. energy
his application in all that he dit. This VII
man in America # he lives 10 the age 0
fifty in good health.-C,r. Troy Pr.s,.
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Al 9rIa and ast there nI-s!-
What think yOu ai iLIf tsra <rtL
here would horcu!cs he. - -asn-s..
IL III either rous.attrts.
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/ The ORANGES. Those who speak with con-
tempt of the political power Of the farmers'
oranges, know but little of the strength and
the influence of frthe organizations. Their VIC
tory in Illinois, where they overcame party
majority of 10000 votes and defeated the NOM
inee of the Republicans, was an earnest of
their power, which came upon the Western
politicians like d thunder-bolt from clear sky.
The eagerness with which the party hacks have
since courted their cause, and the warmth with
which they assert and maintain their doctrines,
is another and a stronger evidence of power,
as were the immense mass meetings held in
Western towns ON the Fourth of July, monster
gatherings of the SONS of toll, where the ami
versary of nations birthday was celebrated
by the reading of new declarations of inde-
pendence and che taking of pledges to free
themselves front the tyranny of monopolies.
The farmers have formed party, and they
threaten to sweep the West in the next elec-
tions. The convention held in Des Moines,
on Saturday, adopted what may be truly termed
q square-out planters platform. The resolu-
tions declare that no man will be supported for
Office who is not the friend of the producers
and the enemy of monopolies; that railroads
haze no vested rights which free them from
legislative control; they denounce the salary
grab and the President for approving the bill.
If the Iowans win on this platform, the old
party leaders may we'll tremble at the uncer-
tainties of the future.-AugustG Chronicle and
Sentinel
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DEATH OF A DISTINGUISHED SOUTH CARO-
L1NIAN.-Col. Simeon Fair, a distinguished
citizen and eminent lawyer, departed this life,
OH the 18th instant, at Glenn Springs, from an
attack of diarrhea. His remains were carried
to Newberry yesterday, where they will be in
tered to-day. Col. Fair was truly an eminent
South Carolinian, and had filled many impor-
tant official positions; was for many years a
member of the Legislature; also, of the Sc
cession Convention, of the Baltimore Conven-
tion of 1872, and other important positions.
He was elected Solicitor of the Middle Circuit
in 1916, which position he occupied until
1S6S-nearly a quarter of century. Col.
Fair was in his seventy third year, having
been born in Newberry District in April, 1901.
He leaves three SONS, one daughter and host
of relatives, friends and admirers-faeuia,
17th inst.
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BALD HEADs.-Women are never bald, that
is, with round, white, shiny top, like men,
because they never wear close hats or caps, and
men never lose hair below where the hat
touches the head, not if they have been bald
for fifty years. 1t is the close hat or cap that
does the mischief The heat and moisture
thus retained upon the scalp weaken and final
ly destroy the hair glands. The remedy is
sufficiently obvious. It is to wear perfectly
ventilated hat and wash the top of the head
frequently with cold water, rubbing itshard
with the flats of your hands. Every one of
the hair dyes is poisonous and should be
Stunned.
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girl was great, still she possessed sufficient
selfcontrol to comfort and assist her mother.
A short while after. they embraced each other,
and wept team of genuine grief for the noble
man, who had been killed so murderously by
the poisoned arrow of a savage.
I did not venture to remain any longer in
the river, as feared the tribe of savages might
follow us, and in that case, we all would have
fallen prey to their brutality and cruelty.
Fortunately for us, most of the deer killed and
fruits gathered were deposited in the boat be-
fore the natives attacked US; and as we were
now sufficiently supplied with victuals, l re-
solved to steer northeastward, feeling certain
of being able to reach Labuan.
Before leaving the river, fortune favored us
still more in, showing us little spring in q
rock, where. We stopped to refill our water
kegs. We were now prepared to stand jour
ney of several weeks. Itis known thatseamen
are very supelstitious, and fear some misfor-
tune when dead body is on board. My men
began to grunlble, and was obliged to obtain
the consentof Grace and her mother to give
the deceased q tomb on the bottom of the sea.
It war. done with all the ceremony usual on
such occasions, and with solemnity on the part
of the whole crew. 49,.
Five more Gays we were yet exposed to the
burning rays Of the sun, and as we had to do
hard work, our strength was nearly exhausted,
when at last NE reached Port Labuan on the
sixth morning after we had left the river, and
an end was made to our triels. We rested
here several days, and the steamer "Sterling,. !. ;
belonging to the Borneo company, brought us
Ito Hong Konss from where Mrs. GordQn, her
daughter and I returned to Australia.
One year after thedeath of the old gentle
man, I was married to my beloved Grace in
Melbourne. We lived here until after the
birth of our second child, when the desire to
return to my native country became SO strcng
that I persuaded my wife to risk the dangers
of the ocean once more, and this time thepow-
erful waves carried us safe and without any
accident to ou. destination.
My eldest sen is now nearly grown, but the
tie that unites our hearts is still as strong as
/ itwas when, ficing death, | first declared my
love to her. s.s<ssg-. .e5..-.s.-si5f
The poisoned arrow, which was intended to
bring death, brought US rich and happy life.
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Giant Intellects at a Queer Dinner.

."Oliyia," !" tie Washington correspondent of
/ the Philadelphia Press, writes as follows:
Another aaIleedote" has unfortunately been
left ont of Colonel Forney's delightful book.
Once upon time one of those giant intellects
Of past generation gave q large dinner party
at one of the fashionable hotels at the capital.
La private tabls had been set in one of the par
lors,S the hous of the feast had arrived, the
guests were assembled, j the: dinner was perfect,
but astonishml,nt reigned supreme, for the host
himself was 1owhere TO be- found. Among
the guests might have been seen the majestic
forms of Cass and Benton: Massachusetts, was
represented bY the immortal Webster whilst
the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania had
contributed her most distinguished son in the
person of james Buchanan. Forrestwas there
.enyeloped in the rosy rays of his dawning
fame, whilst Che author of the Anecdotes of
Public Men" might have been mistaken for q
youthful Apollo. or some other equally fault
less heathen god. a vessel with crowded sails
at sea without; commander, a balloon in the
upper stratum without Professor Wise in the
basket, the political ring in Pennsylvania
without Simon Cameron" could only represent
the situation but James Buchanan, with his
superb grace and inimitable tact, managed the
social ship whilst it was in the midst of the
breakers. Gentlemen said the lordly Buc-
hanan, 1--WE were hidden here to partake of this
/ fine dinner. The wine is cool all things seem
ready. It's true the host is absent, but that is
no reason Why 80 good q feast should spoil.
Be seated, friendsl Life is briefi Let Us en-
10y ourselyesp The hours few away on nim-
Bile table. The honest wines of those Apician
days bubbled, sparkled and disappeared. The
air was heavily charged with electricity of
genius; yet in The absence of the host;all was
serene. ;At1ast the hour of departure came.
\ It was II O'clock. Tie door opened, and there
stood the host. Angels and ministers of grace
defend usl His battered hat sat jauntily on
one side of his handsome head. His sharp,
white teeth still clupg to the fragments of q
fast disappearing cigar. Gentlemen he be-
gan, aTYe been to Georgetown, hic." Said Mr..
Buchanan to some Of the more youthful of
the company:t Take this man to his room |;
he might say something he would regret," and
SO the host .wis led without opposition away.
Next day, whn explanations and apologies
were duly sent forth, they were received in the
kindest spirit, because Mr.. Buchanan had
paved the way for them the night before, by
saying to the company aOur host has been
unfortunate. The same misfortune might have
overtaken us. We have been spared. Let us
be mercifnl to ourselves and avoid George
town." In those days the duels were fought
in Bladensburg, But the "larks" were caught
\ in Georgetown. How fortunate for the men
in those days that the telegraph was still un-
born, and the New York and Philadelphia
dailies uncreated nothings,
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I "Do You LOVE CHICKENS ?"-Some bashful
young men have strange ways of engaging the
company of the adored of their affections. On
Sunday night one of these remarkably modest
chaps took the "dilapidated linen off the in
fantile tree" in rather lndicrous way. He
"shyed" up to his sweetness, as she left the
church door, and propounded to her this singu-
lar question: "Do you love chickens, Miss X?"
Certainly do" she replied; "why do you ask
such question as thatw Because, thought
if you did, you wouldn't. object to taking a
wing" and thereupon he crooked his arm in an
irresistible manner. Sweetness took wing.
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ALSO,

ALSO,
The Contract for building New Bridge across
the Three-and-Twentv, on the road from
Earle's Bridge to Centreville, will be let to the
lowest bidder on SATURDAY, the 9th day of
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faithful performance of the Contract.
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w. W.. HUMPHREYS,
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STEAM ENGINES !!

A LII persons wishing Steam Engines, will
n find it to their interest to call on the UNI
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for the best Steam Engines built in the Uni
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Notice of Final Settlement.

THE undersigned hereby gives notice that
he will m mabeapnilcastion i s to Wv w: W. humphreys,
Monday, the 2Sth day of July next, for FL
nal Settlement of the Estate of w. II. Watkins,
deceased, and a Final Discharge therefrom.
JEPH'rIlAII WhTK ms, Admir-.
Junc III; Is11II II ~
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To Contractors.

TIME CONTRACT for rebuilding BRIDGE
across Big Beaverdam, near Fair Play, on
road from Earle's Bridge to Fair Play, Will be
let to tho lowest bidder on the spot, on MON
DAY, 18th day of August next.
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DIR. w. G.. BROWNE,
Surgeon Dentist,
ANDERSON G. H.. s. @.

VoUR ARTIFICIAL TEETH, will be made
The price of Gold Plates reduced; also, Rub
ber work. Attention given to restoring the
contour of the features. Satisfaction guaran-
tccd, and the cash required when the work is
completed.
All you who wear--or try to wcar-bad fit
ting Plates, come and get one chat will fit.
isss- A reliable Tooth Powder for sale.
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An undertaking rule Is TO require rive DOL
lars in udvdnce Tor the announcement OF every
candidate for Office.
For the fAndsrson latsllsg sgsnoers
THE POISONED ARROW.
TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN.
gsssS------:-.SS sss~~s
II always prefer travelling gin American ships.
They sail faster than the sessels Of sother ma
tions, and are arranged more comfortable.
This is my reason for making the journey on
your beautiful steamer, as my family will be
going with me-" declared to me Mr.. Gordon,
am amiable old gentleman, when he paid me e
his first visit in my cabin on board of the
svibilia." She had anchored in Sandridge,
Hobson's Bay, and was going to sail for Hong
Kong. It had not been long since / had arose
to the rank of Captain Of the VibiIia, whose
former Captain had fallen Q victim to an epi-
aemie in Melbourne. TMas well pleased with
MP Gordon's proposition, as I had been afraid
tomake the trip to China without passengers,
asI would have felt rather lonesome. Ialso
knew that his wife and daughter were to &C.
company him. The dag; before our departure,
Mr.. Gordon sent his baggage aboard, and the
next morning, just befose we heayed anchor,
he appeared himself With the 1atties, and did
all Fcould to make their stay on my swimming
kingdom as agreeable and comfortable as pos
sible. Mls Gordon was.a lively and amiable
old lady Her fsce, aitneugn NOW f1li OF WITH
kles showed plainly that she must have been
9 perfect beauty in her younger days. Her !. =
daugnteI ene e ssAA's - S,'s
Mother, Md advanced 30 hfar tnat sne coui0
maat The most exsraordinary demands Of the
ss,,.,. - a.aof;,g, u, ojthonob aha Had hardly
a;1tssn anin;ness behind hef, II, regard tome,
mvsy,oar bpart. was taken nv storm. Although
Inoasesaed q liyely temperament; and was very
ant ,to %. into ilrusion. have toconfsss, for
the honor Of nv sound sound mind, that The love
baf, for t,e cca,l make fool
ish as to baiieya that could ever possess her.
I fully corsprehended the large difference that
,,as Setxeen ma and this lesseneds nv hopes
conss;derahly and 8 tried to .banisf1 all such
thoaeht. she was the only, beautiful and tai
ented daughter of rich parents. L WAS only 8
simple seaman. who had nothing id his person
nor his manners to attract the attention and
noreof such q lovely baing. Mr.. Gordon Was
q we'll educated, man, and q yery agreeable
companion provided he could Keep awake.
Ha - we'll u His wife. seemed to snffar With
a. a;ssasas sof .Ieainiine long a we had
been at sea, I had never passed Eve minutes in
the COMPANY of this worthy couple without
observing them fast asleep in the sixth one.
This circumstance, however. if. I.must be hon.
sst.was not altogether snWelcouaey 10 me- as il
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MEDICAL CARD.

DIR. R. FURMAN OLIVIER
OFFERS his professional services to the cit
" izens Of Anderson and surrounding coun-
try. He may bo found, when not profession
ally engaged, at his rooms over the Drug Store
of Simpson, Hill II Co., on the north side of
tho public square.
Anderson S. c.. Feb. 4. 1873. 81
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= There are some people who cannot make
their conversation forcible enough without
,interlarding it with oaths. To one of these
individuals, Sidney Smith once quietly remark
ed, "Let US assume that everybody and every
thing are damned, and proceed with the sub
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-S"Unless you give me aid" said a beggar
to a benevolent lady, 81 am afraid / shall have
to resort to something which l greatly dislike
to do" The lady handed him dollar, and
tcompassionately asked, aWhat is it, poor man,
that I have saved You from?" 'Work," ," was
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/ had hardly slepta couple of hours when l
was awakened by the cry of "Fire! Fire !" the
most dreadful that can be heard on vessel.
In aninstant Iwas on deek; the flames were
bursting out Of the poop of the ship The
pumps were worked with as much dispatch and
energy as possible, and all means were used to.
master the fire.. but our trouble and labor
proved to be.ia vain. When the morning sun
spread her golden rays over the green waves,
only two overloaded boats were all that was
left of the tavibilia."
: After: I saw that the vessel was lost, had
given orders to put out the.long-boat and fur
nish it with provisions and water. / also or
dered my gig down, and put blankets, compass
and my astronomical instruments in it, together
with good supply of biscuits and water. The
.sloop was manned with the first mate and eight
sailors, and the rest, consisting Of the ladies,
Mr.. Gordon, myself and four sailors, occupied
the gig. The ladies; conducted themselves
sbrayely, and Mr.. Gordon took the misfortune
with such stoical ease, that he was asleep half
Jan hour after We had left the burning vessel.
My intention was to,steer towards the Isle
of Labnan, q British colony, situated on the
coast cf Borneo, which was about $50 miles
east Of us Although Singapore was nearer,
we had hopes, on account Of the prevailing
west winds, to reach Labuan sooner. We got
along without any further misfortune for four
days ard nights, and entertained good hopes
of finishing our journey and reaching our des-
tinatiofL but on the evening Of the fifth day
we had . collision with q boat, and before !
was able to bring help, the same was turned
over and the occupants, whether fishermen or
ssayages, were drowned. Thisaccident depress-
ed our spirits considerably, much more as my
compass was broke at the collision, and rem
|dered me unable tostell our course with GER
Itainty. We only had q small quantity of pro-.