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The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-18

This space of one-fourth page belongs
to Messrs. SCHLOSS BROS, the One
Price Clothiers, on Plum street near
Main. One Of the firm has just re-
turned from the East, where he pur-
chased an extensive stock of Spring and
Summer Clothing, which they are now
busy receiving. Look out for their ad-
vertisement next week.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-18

deal fairly by all. We can heartily
recommend the establishment to our
readers who want anything in their line.
Cur THIS OUr-Ir MAY SAVE Your
L1FE.-There is no person living but
what suffers more or less with Lung
Disease, Coughs, Colds or Consump-
ton, yet some would die rather than
pay IS cents for bottle of medicine
that would cure them. DR.. A. Bos-
chee's German Syrup has lately been
introduced in this country from Ger
many, and its wondrous cures aston.
ish every one that trys it. If you
doubt what we say in print, cut this
out and take it to your druggists, John
son Bros. and get a sample bottle for 10
cents and try it, or regular size for
IS cents. l5w4O
Science has accomplished no more
wonderful or gratifying result than the
perfection of an antidote to the chilling
signs of approaching age, something to
obliterate the tell-tale tracks of time,
and preserve the natural adornments
OF youth to ripe old age. Halls Hair
Remover does all this, and its praise
resounds in cottage and palace. The
dwellers among the SHOWS of Norway
and the peasants of sunny France and
Spain. find use for it, and find means to
get it, and it does not disappoint them.
The whitening locks again resume their
youthful color, the thin, dry, and faded
hair becomes bright and glossy. The
whole appearance is changed as if by
magic, and the man OF woman, who, be-
fore was called aged, now appears as
one in the prime of life. Such wonder
GUS changes cannot pass unnoticed, and
they have produced the unprecedented
demand that now exists for the first and
only article ever compounded that can
produce them in pleasing and salts
factory manncr.-New Era, Woodstock,
W. 49,. .. ,.
-Messrs. I. E. & H. E. Perkins are
doing a good thing for the farmers of
this county by introducing the Norman
breed of horses. These are healthy,
strong, durable and kindly dispositioned
description Of stock, and, when crossed
with the mixed breeds common to this
country, the progeny is likely to be the
very best sort for all work required by
farmers. The Messrs. Perkins have
the imported horse called "French EN-
Iperor,' a pure Norman, 9 years old and
and an weighing 1873 lbs, and the "Nor-,
man Prince" a three.quarter blood
Norman and onequarter, Clyde, 6iyears
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LOCAL MATTERS.
RED WING, APRIL IS, 1877.

@ChOlce Pertumery at Poole's.
-Poole's Cough Syrup is the best.
Remember that VIC have no agent.
homeopathic medicines at Poole's.
-Colgates Toilet Soaps at Poole's.
Hamburg Edging at the Dubuque
Store.
-Croquets, cheap, at Noesen 4
Funk's.
Fine Papelerics at Noesen g.
Funk's.
--Graining and Frescoeing by
Youngdahl.
If you have a cough go to- Poole's
drug store.
-Youngdahl does carriage painting
in best style.
Timothy and garden seeds at Noe.
sen & Funk's.
Paper Hanging and kalsomin;ng
by Youngdahl.
Picture frames made to order at
Lawrence & Co.
Go to the Dubuque Store to buy
Dry Goods cheap.
Ostrich and turkey feather busters
ut Lawrence g. Co.
Leave your orders for Sheet Music
at Lawrence & Co.'S. 25tf
"A few Mark Twain's Scrap Book
at Lawrence & Co.
Farmers, buy your Machine Oils
at Poole's Drug Store.
Hand, flower and knife and fork
. baskets at Noesen & Funk's.
The best assortment Of perfumery
and soap at Noesen & Funk's.
The best place to buy Patent Med
icines, is at Poole's drug store.
Fishing tackle, the best assortment
in the city, at Noesen e. Funk's.
Wall paper the latest styles and
lowest prices. at Lawrence g. Co,
Toy carts and express wagons, a
fine assortment at Noesen g. Funk's.
Wall Paper, Picture Frames and
Children's Carriages at Lawrence g.
Co.'S. 25tf
Mr.. David Taylor aud family fin.
ished their removal to River Falls last
week.
Wall paper and window curtains
of very latest patterns at Noesen g.
Funk's.
The ''Forest Tar Soap is the pur-
est, softest and best for the toilet and
nusery.
10000 Rolls Wall Paper, new styles
just received from manufacturers by F.
A. Poole.
Lakeside Library consisting of
standard works only ten cents each, at
Lawrence g. Co
COOP BOARD by the week, day
meal, at Opera Hall Restaurant.
Boarders wanted. r
The sidewalks on several of our
principal streets are in sad way and
need repairs badly.
BLANK books, account books, pass
books, note books, receipt books and
draft books at Noesen g. Funk's.
B. B. Herbert displays a new hang
ing sign in black, red and gold in front
of our new Office, of which he is part &C.
cupant.
The rooms recently occupied by B.
B. Herbert and the GRANGE ADVANCE
are for rent. Inquire of Hawley e.
Kellogg.
-Four or. five boarders wanted for
the season. Location within a block
and half of the post Office. Apply to
W. s. Grow.
AT the Dubuque Store is where
you can get both bleached and unbleach-
ed 2A and q. Sheeting and Pillow
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Mr.. Putnam is fitting up man.
moth hen house in the South Addition
and intends stocking it with about one
thousand chickens this summer. He
has utilized the large old barn on what
used to be known as the Brownson
farm, which has been raised several
feet and is being placed on stone foun-
dation. The lot on which the barn
stands is to be surrounded with a paling
fence, within which the fowls will have
private play ground. 49,. ..... 4.
East India Tree Pea. A new and
most valuable pea just introduced from
East India, is attracting great attention
wherever introduced, and is pronounced
by all who have grown it to be superior
to any other. It is most valuable &C.
QUESTION, as it can be used green or ripe.
The pea-bug never infests this pea. 1t
will yield 100 bushels per acre. Tho
stalk grows very branchy, like bush or
shrub, and is covered with mass Of
pods from top to bottom, often produce
ing over 200 pods per stem. Grows 8
feet high; requires no sticks. Price
per packet, by mail, Is cents; 5 packa-
ges 81. Address j. N. Berry, Carthage,
Mo. h y t3tItaa f,i
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

The fifth volume OF the "Governor and
Council. the series of early historical rec
Ords which Hon. +. p. Walton has been
compiling for the State,-has been out Tor
several weeks. This volume contains the
transactions from 1904 to 1872. and en-
braces that Interesting period just before
the war of 1872, when public interest was
much excited. and brings US down to IL time
within the memory OF those now living. In
the Legislature OF 1906. an address tic jeff
erson was adopted, expressive of their con
fience in him. but mainly remarkable As an
effort TO induce Jefferson to stand as can
didate for third term, and the Federalist'
do not appear to have made any opposition.
Tho next year, 1907, the Legislature again
adopted an address to President Jeficr-
son, condemning the British cruisers
in the most vigorous language. and
cordially commencing the President Tor his
cOurse against the Government of Great
Britain. Jt Persons replies arc given, and
a usual with his State papers are models oil
English. These documents, with many
Others, are in the appendix. which, with
the notes by Mr.. Walton. makes tins portion
of the book Sery interesting tn the student
of the history of Vermont. The volume
contains fine engraving OF Gov Jonas
Galnsha, very fine and beautiful steel en-
craving of the second State house. also one
of it after the fire. and another of the
present State house. 1t j. handsomely
printed. like the Others, by Messrs. Poland.
Those who would obtain it should address II.
A llu>e, State Librarian, Montpelier. Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

The town of Manchester offers reward
OF $500 Tor tho apprehension and convic-
ton ct incendiaries setting fires within its
limits.
Rutland widow, upon being asked by
the directory canvasser, if there were any
gentlemen in the house replied sarcastically,
None. but a very large dog which takes
the place of man, and reflects credit
upon the house"
The best apples fall and winter are
selling in Grand Isle at So so to So per
barrel. The crop is large.
Two women were arrested for drunken
ness. IN Bennington, last week, and taken
to Jail in wheelbarrOws.
A. McDonald's house, in Bloomington,
was struck by lightning and considerably
damaged, on the 26th ult.
The drOuth is SO severe in Wilmingt ton,
that many farmers have been sinking their
wells deeper for supply of water
The barns on the place known AZ Almira
Smiths at Derby Line, owned by Briggs
Tryon, were burned Monday night. Loss
800.
Messrs. Pee and McGnn, OF Fairfield,
last year reared II lambs from grade
ewes. and sold the same tor SO 50 per head.
This year they raised IA lambs which were
sold for S5i; and sheared from the ewes
this season GO pounds of washed wool, the
growth of one year only.
Hon. NJ. Ii. Cook. of Castleton, has re-
ceiyed an autograph letter from Queen
Victoria. acknowledging the receipt of a
letter from him in regard to the war in the
East.
The plans of the now North Church, at
ST. JOhnsbury, contemplate brick or stone
ediffce, $50 feet long by so wide. accommo-
datin5 about l 200 persons, and containing
all the modern improvements, at cost of
nearly S50, 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

The ANNUAL MEETING oil the Vermont
Sunday school Association and Teachers
Institute will be held in the Congregational
church, at Bennington, October. %. 81 and
~, 1877, commencing Tuesday at 2:30 p.
m. and closing Thursday at ll:i0 a. IN.
The annual meeting of the Association iO-
the transaction OF business will be held on
Thursday at IA m. Prof. W. f. Sherwn.
Of New Jersey has been secured "a conduc-
tor Of the institute. Rev. Lyman Abbott,
ID. D.. of New York will be present and
assist in the exercises Each Sunday school
in the State is entitled to send two delegates.
In order to meet the expenses incurred
during the year, the Executive Committee
have directed the treasurer to ask the
schools in the State to take up a collection
on or before the second Sunday in October.
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REhARhs.
BOSTON MARIE Ts.


FLOUR. There T. Il dull feeling In the Flour
market, and there IS large stock on hand The
sales OF Western superine have been at 81 uhdS N,
a. - a i ~ Tor common extras, Wisconsin extras
at 81 uuaiT ~ ard Minnesota extras also $50 >.
Is a ; "a tor winter wheat ONO. tntiana and
Michigan; s. Oods III Tor Illinois, s. wa = for
St Louis includin. favOrte brands nj sS..hdS -
per hbl. Corn Meal at s. gh0 ~ " hhl Rye Flour
at 81 81 a. ~ v hhl Oat Meal at ST. . al o. hhl.
GRAIN Corn is firm with tai demand Sales
at 6l4T &c " hushcl for mixed and yellow Oats AT
.aIi7c " bushel Rye. ~ a sc n hushol. Shorts
At 81 10 ar l. ~, Pine Feed and mi'd si' 81"
dp2t.Oo v ton.
PROVISIONS Fork is in air demand anu the
market is frmcr. The sales have been at 81 otd
u 90 for prime; al 5nGl5 Tor mess and u "d ~
" phl aior clear. In Eeci Is higher. The
sales Mt 81 Cl0SI5 ~ Tor mess and extra mess, and
fI5 ~ az I6 M Tor family. Lard at ~ a nc T. h.
Smoked Hams Mt II az lie q n
PRODUCE.-There is "A good demand Tor chnicH
GRADES Of Butter other grades dull. Choice New
Y ork and Vermont daiTirs have been at Il a 'alc
including fancy lots and creameTics and common To
good range from 10 "a -, v n. Cheese at ~ a.
10 u H. White Beans at s. ~ az , - v hushcl
for medium; extra pea at - H. a ~. and
yellow ey % at s. ON0l ~ bush. Eggs at 2n4D q
" dor Potatoes at lsd0 so v her bush.
WOOL.-The market tor Wool is quiet There
has been n moderate demand The sales include
IsUuI ms Ohio and pcuusy lvaula heeces nj a 10
i5c " II I.iHa rs Michigan aud VISIONS II,
and New lIamp shire At lnG ilc y n, AUtpl rs
combing aud 1iclaine ueeccs At IT, a SIC Y 10
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

CONDENSED from the ST. Adams Messenger
There was an interesting discussion on
Juvenile Work. which was opened by an
essay BY Mrs G. &. Walker, of Mddlebury.
Remarks were made by Mrs. 5. {. Cole, of
Burling ton, Mrs. NJ. IL. Warren. of St. AL
bans. Mrs +. c. Partridge. of Bennington,
Mrs. Mary W. Foster, of Montpelier, Mrs.
F. A. Sturtevant and Mrs. NJ. d. Twitch-
ell, of Middlssex. and Mrs. d. l.. Fuller
and Miss Addie Clark, OF Montpelier.
A committee on this subject was appoint
ed, consisting of Mrs. j. A. Childs, Mrs. L..
&. Partridge and Miss l.. J. Bradshaw.
At the evening meeting, \. {. Dixon,
ESD, of J. nderhill, made an address, speak
ing as reformed man, and urging that the
only sale reformation is the complete one,
which is the acceptance of Christ and his
salvation.
lie was followed by l.. L. Durant, Esq e.,
OF Montpelier. who opened and closed by
inviting all present to attend the New
England reformed Mems Convention to he
held at Montpelier. next week.
Mrs. Joel Foster, of Montpelier. believed
in prayer, and would not under-rate its
power Tor good. hut she felt as though for
long time God had been praying to us to
help do the work for which We appealed
to him.
Maud, the little daughter of Enoch Kemp,
Of St. Adams, recited a temperance poem.
and was warmly applanded.
Rev. DR. LOOMS, OF Brooklyn, briefly re-
lated some experiences in the work in that
city, which were of much interest.
There was a report and discussion on a
plan for the distribution OF temperance
literature, and a committee was appointed
as follows: Mrs. \. f. Fuller. North
Bcnnine ION ; Mrs. II. j. Potter. Benning
ton; Mrs. Alden, Whiting Mrs j. A.
Barney. Rutland Mrs. W. W. Thomas,
Mlddlebury; Miss Mary j. Strong, Yer
genncs; Mrs. +. Woodwork, Burlington {;
Mrs ID. l.. Fuller, Montpelier Mrs. S.
Howard. Randolph; Mrs. f. Stephens,
Barnet Mrs. +. e. Green. st. Adams
Mr.. h. IT, Greene, of st. Adams, Miss
Anna Park, OF Bennington, and Mrs. ). C.
Cole, OF Burlington, were appointed COM
mittce to propose an amendment to the con-
stitution to secure the payment of dues
prior to the assembling of the convention.
The subject of the best method OF aiding
reform clubs was then discussed. Remarks
were made by Mrs f. Kemp and Mrs. NJ.
II. Warren, of ST. Albans, the president,
Mrs Haven, Mrs. Twitchell, of Middebury.
Mis- Fuller, of Montpelier, Mrs. Cray, OF
st. Alhans. Mrs. DIR. Kent and Mr.. Cole,
of Burlington.
Miss Anna Park, OF bennington, read an
essay On the use of iermented communion
wine. The convention voted to publish this
essay in pamphlet form and distribute it
1t was ascertained on inquiry that there are
sixteen churches in the State which are
using unicrmented wine.
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>. ,
The following appeal to the evangelical
churches OF Vermont has been issued
Dear brethren The Providence of God
;, po,
o"''S W. 'oi'seu-ioi 'p'o''"n'S
assured Of our hearty corporation, several
brethren. whose eyapgelistic labors else
- b. ...aooo,,hr, 60 f,,don1
""'''' law .p''',' -,
approved OF men, among them Messrs'
Moody, Sankey, White and Needham
mill ,,o,J ,ba month or octobor !, lilo
'fe"' -.
iahors' IT. cur own Hta'e. oeiee'ihS GER
tain strategic points, after the apostolic
ex.mnI. tbov will reach from these. ne
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

No. winter red / a. for amber kentucky; / 80
for amber Michigan; j39l s. for white state; I 81
for No Minnesota. Receipts l3O,4sO bushels sales
3i4 900 bushels.
KYE-arm sales 500 bushels Of No. western
at ~.
BARLEY heavy at 7Oas2 FOR 6-rowed state 80
avs for Cadada.
BARLEY MALT dull and unchanged.
HAY-heavy 5Oia6O for shipping
HOPS-market unchanged lar for yeariinysi
Sails for new crop eastern l0zrl4 for New YORK
state; I21l5 for state.
COFFEE-Rio, more active. firm and unchanged,
gold.
sUGAR-frm: sIasi for fair to good refining
S!Gst Tor prime refined fair demand and steady /;
lO0lOG for standard A; 1O!aIOl for granulsted;
l0;HlOf for powdered l0i for crushed.
MOLASS ES-grOcery grades, steady and fair in
quiry refining stock quiet and steady, 3sa5o for
new Orleans.
RICE market steady at GIa7 for louisiana :
GGc1i for Carolina.
PETROLEUM-dull. crude at s. refined at Is
bid, Isl asked united crude No. . at ,:lIa3j.
closing at 33a.
TALLow- is firm and steady sales 5000 lbs
at 7iD?E.
EGGS-heavy, 2OidD22 for State and Pennsy lvania;
PROVISIONS Pork easier ; new mess at II N
a u 80. Beef quiet. Cut meats western quiet.
Middles firm at 81 for western long clear; = for
city do y for short clear.
LARD, BUTTER, ErC-Lard lower at . "a Tor
prime; Butter steady at l2G p western 10 a 81
for state. Cheese firm at a l25 for common to
prime.
LINSEED-better demand.
WHlSkEY-steadya at l3i.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

SHooEGNC CASUALLY At READING. - Pas
cal Merrill. of Reading, came to his death
the other day, under the following some
what singular circumstances In falling, n
small tree near the roadside lodged against
the tops Of some other trees. In order to
bring it dOwn-thc tree being comparative
~ small-szed- Mr. Merrill placed his shout
der underneath to dislodge it from the
stump, and, in doing 50. the butt immedi
ately shot backwards, carrying Mr.. Mer
rll's head on to the stump. where it was
caught between the body of the tree and the
stump, and there held until life became ex
tinct. How long he lived in tins terrible
situation can never he learned. ~ the body
was not discovered until late in the alter
noon of the day on which the accident oc-
CURED
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

A CAVERN in the Dresden mountain, near
Hulett's landing. is new Lake George at
traction. 1t was partially explored. last
week. by party. 1t is not in the usual
limestone formation in which caverns are
generally found. but in the hard gneiss rock
which forms that spur Of the Adirondack
chain. Three large rooms, connected by
hall-like apertures. were discovered, ending
about seventy feet from the entrance. No
stalactite or stalagmte formations were
noticed, and the floor was covered with
loose sand Further explorations will be
made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

TnE POSTAGE STAMP FRAuD.-As an illus
tration of the extent to which this business
has been carried in New England says the
Boston Journal, We are informed by one
who has the best right TO know tie facts,
that little postchicc in Vermont. where the
annual salary could not exceed 800, was
by the energy of the postmaster in selling
stamps, made an office of Presidential ap
pointment with salary of 81. 100. The
fraud was detected. the official removed. and
a suit brought against him by the Govern
ment to recover the amount of the salaries
drawn by such sale OF stamps. The Govern
ment had prepared its case with care and
intended to make it test, but before the
time Of the trial the ex-oficial's bondsmen
came forward and paid the amount claim
ed, and rs the law does not provide any
punishment for this offence, no further ac
tion could be taken.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

WINooskI.-The annual meeting OF Trim
ity Church, Winooski, was held on Monday
evening. the first inst. The Missionary was
chosen secretary and treasurer for the en-
suing year, and with him Mr.. Hugo ).
Wallmuller, a. sacrstan, until April next.
A subscription was begun for current OK
penses. including salary, the same to be
paid in weekly installments at the Sunday
otfertOry. through the envelope system.
Pledges were also made for Diocesan Mis-
sions. An appropriate vote Of thanks was
heartily and unanimously passed, and or
dered to be sent to Miss Cannon. of Bur
lington. for her recent great gilt. lt is the
earnest prayer of the Missionary and his
people that God will abundantly bless all
their kind benelactors
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

IHE MAILs.-Be careful what you send
through the mails An attempt to mail any
articles of the following description subjects
the offender to fine of $50: " Packages
containing liquids. poisons. glass, explosive
chemicals. live animals, sharp pointed IN
struments. sugar, or other matter liable TO
deface or destroy the contents of the mail.
or injurc the person of any connected with
the service"
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DIED.,

ScorT.-Inthis -ity. Oct 3rl. If dphtheria, airy
daughter Of WIN. and Margaret Scott, aged ten
years.
Fuuera! from residence Union stIret, Friday
forenoon, Oct. jth, at 10 O'Clock.
CONAN = In this city. Tuesday, Oct 2nd, Asnes
E., infant dau srter OF John and Winnie Gorman,
aged year and months.
DECELI Elm this city, October - 1877, Mary
daughter Of Henry aud Odle Decellc, aged ears.
kssNgDY.-In this city, Sept. 2sth, 1877, Mary
Jane, youngest daughter OF j. S. and Mary C..
Kennedy, aged YEARS aud ~ days.
Brownsville this city, September IS, 1871.
Geo. f., son of +. Il. and n. r. frownell, aged
years.
BROwSELL In this city, Oct. /, 49,, Jennie,
daughter of F. Il. and NJ. h. BrowErll aged u years
and months.
O'MARA.--In this city, on saturday. Sept 29;h,
Hnnora, daughter Of John and NJ. II. U'biara.
OMARA In this city, Sept 29tr. 1877, Annie,
youngest daughter OF John and Mary O'Mara.
DOWN. Hin,sburgh Sept. 18th. Mrs LanrI A.
Munger Dow. in her SD year.
She was the widow Of Deacon Moses Dow. Until
about ten days before she died shs had never re
CURED the services Of lhy scian. In early Lie
she became disciple Of CHRIST, aud Ia her last sick
ness she was supported by the chr STAINS hope.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT
Court The regular term opened at Rut
land, Tuesday, Judge IIoyt II. Wheeler
presiding There was a large attendance
of lawyers from all parts of tho state, the
Burlington bar being represented by Mc7srs.
Daniel Roberts. W. l.. Burnap. A. e..
whittemore, K. H. Start. John T. brew
and others. Alter the charge to the grand
Jury, the calling of tho docket, and the
hearing of several motions, Judge Wheeler
rendered several decisions among Others
one on the petition OF joel II. Gates, a.
signee Of the Burlington cotton mill com
pany, for special allowance a. assignee ;
IN which the Court made an allowance of
81 500 The case of II. N Allen vs.
Charles f. Benton and Others is the only
case for trial before the Jury in either
court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

BRIsroL.-SaD AND FATAL ACCIDENT
Cornelius Alternately was instantly killed.
Monday morning, by being thrown under
the wheels OF load Of lumber he was on
lie was going down the hill by the red
grist mill, when some part of the harness
gave away, letting the load partly against
the hips Of the horse he was driving. At
this, the horse took fright and started
down the hill upon a run, and a he passed
over one of the bars Mr.. Alternately was
thrown over forward and both wheels pass
ed over his head and neck Medical aid
was quickly summoned, but his neck was
found broken and his jaw and head was
terribly mangled and fractured. lie leaves
vile and several children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-05

F. A. SAWYER, ex-Assistant Secretary Of
the U. 5. Treasury; W. F. llaines, ex-COm-
missioner of Customs; and Frank W. Brooks,
formerly of Memphis. but now of New York,
have been found guilty Of conspiracy in
presenting and obtaining payment OF false
and fraudulent claim from the United States
CONNECTED with cotton transactions). The
amount was So. 900. The jury recommend
ed Mr.. Sawyer to the mercy OF the Court. As
it did not appear that he received any of the
Toney. The penalty for the offence Is from
one to five years imprisonment at hard
labor. or fine of not less than 1000 nor
more than 5000.