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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-01-18

The Merchants Ma inl bank of St,Johns
bury has elected these otlic rs Directors
II. Z. Folsom, c, +, y, Humphrey, Fred
erioll Fletcher, l.. d. lIaz2u, W. /. Pearl,
|. NJ. Smith, +. L, Fletcher, W. E. Peck
and w. S. Strecter; president, Frederick
Fletcher; vice-president, F. f. Fletcher
cashier w. :. Strcetcr. The bank has cap
ital Of S400, coo, surplus aud undivided profits
Of S50,S23 and deposits of 9lG2, 43l.
At lis annual meeting Tuesday, the First
National bank of Chelsea, reelected John i.
Bacon, story n. Goss, +. o, Tracy, Aaron
King aud Geo. G, Cooke, directors. John
b. Bacon was again chosen president and
Aaron n. King vce-prcsidcnt John l. Ba-
con WAS elccted CA:her.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-01-18
CsltYGt.HOhN uttNry.


TIC Milton band will open fair Feb 5,
to raise funds for uniform. M society or
individual has ever called on Our band when
they failed TO respond and for the limited
opportunity, no county band can beat them.
Fhcy are always ready, willing, cheerful in
supplying our demands, and we have done
nothing for them. Now is our chance let
us all turn ont
Luther Fulam, aged 90, died at his resi-
dcncC, in Milton, the 10th inst. lie was the
oldest man, save one, in town, James Fuller
bcirg his senior by one year. He was for
merly distilcr, tanner, and after farmer.
ksuntington-Scvcro Gale.
Tuesday of last week at about o'clock the
wind from the Southeast began to blow and
continued TO iisc until it became the most
terrific gale that has swept over this vicinity
for many years, blowing down buildings
trees, fences, etc. G. w. Saylcs had a barn
blown down on his hill farm, with eight head
oil cows in ii. On the farm of Widow Eddy
were blown down barn aud blacksmith
shop. b. L. O'Brinc had n barn blown
down. Others in the south part of the town
have not been heard from at the present
writing, whcr1 the storm was probably the
most terrific. The roads on Wednesday in
many places were impossible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-01-18
u EliistOn.

Rev. j, Clarence Lee of St. Adams, will
occupy the pulpit in the Uuivcrsalist church
sunday, january cob, preaching on ex-
chang Win lis pastor Rev. Myra Kings,
bury. Hour Of service 1870 r m.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-12-15

meant nothing-nothing at all-and
YOU take advantage and think-oh-!n
She broke down, covering her face
with her hands.
"Bc reasonable, Helen-do be rea-
sonablc, dear" entreated Langton
gently.
leave me! Go! / hate you!" she
sobbed impetuOusly.
"And love you and will not 90 till
you confess that you love me too" he
replied, seating himself determinedly.
81 will never say sO-neverH' en-
phatically.
Captain nangton sat listening to her
vehement sobs till they grew less and
less VIOLENT. and became at length
helpless, long drawn sighs; then he
drew nearer and put an a. VI around
the listless dropping figure.
''Helen, darling" softly, love you
and have always loved you, l think
don't move, dear-I swear I have.
DO you remember the night we walked
the deck together and talked of Col
Inns? had nearly told you then. At
ter that Duff seemed to be carrying all
before him and | thought it was his
money and position you were aiming
at, and tried hard to persuade myself
that you were nothing to me. ;"
"How could you think SO vilely of
me?" sighed Helen, with feminine in
consistency.
1T is all right now," said the Cap
tain, cheerily. "We'll have no more
misunderstanding, for you do love
me, don't you, Helen?'
And Helen could only whisper:
Yes"
$50 Ihave won my wager, after all. "
observed Captain Langton, triumph
antly, smiling down up her later on,
when there had been mutual admis-
sions and explanations. "And you are
not sorry, are you, dear, that you
came on the voyage in quest of hus-
bandp"
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-12-15
Sympathy Uncalled For

Maybe a man feels happy and proud
and tattered and envied and blessed
among men when he sees Il pretty
girl trying to raise a window of a rail-
way car and jumps up and gets ahead
Of the other boys, and says, "allOw
mep' oh!so cOurteOusly, and she says,
"Oh! if you please; would be so glad"
and the other male passengers turn
green with envy, and he leans over on
the back of the seat and tackles the
window in knowing way with one
hand, if peradventure he may toss it
airily with simple turn of the wrist;
but it kind of holds on, and he takes
hold with both hands, but it sort of
doesn't 90 to any alarming extent,
and he pounds it with his fist, but it
only seems to settle "a leetle closer
into place" and then he comes around
and she gets out of the seat to give
him a fair chance, and he grapples
that window and bows up his back and
tugs and pulls, and sweats and grunts,
and strains, and his hat falls off, and his
suspender buttons fetch loose, and his
vest-buckle parts, and his face gets red,
and his feet slip, and people laugh,
and an lrreverent young man in a re-
mote seat grunts and groans every
time he lifts, and cries out: Now
then, altogethern as if in mockery,
and he bursts his collar-button, and the
pretty young lady, vexed at being
made so conspicuous, says in her iciest
manner: "Oh! never mind, thank you,
it doesn't make any difference" and
calmly goes and sits down in another
seat, and that wearied man gathers
himself together and reads book up
side dOwn-oh! doesn't he feel just
good. Maybe, but don't be fool enough
to extend any of your sympathy. He
doesn't need BurIinQtOn HdUkHe.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-12-15
THE LIGHT THAT Is FELT.

A tender child Of summers three
Seeking her little bed at night,
Paused on the dark stair timidly
ooh, Mother! Take my hand" said she,
"And then the dark will all be light"
We older children grope our way
From dark behind to dark before;
And only when our hands we lay,
Dear Lord, i'm Thine, the night is day
And there is darkness nevcrmore.
Reach downward to the sunless days
Wherein our guides are blind as We,
And faith is small and hope delays;
Take Thou the hands of prayer We raise,
And let us feel the light of Thee!
-Jolut J. Whittier, in Christmas 81. NichOOld,
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-12-15
HELEN'S QUEST.

Captain LaDgton looked across at
the proud, handso face of Helen
Stanley. His blue eyes were full of
again in her direction.
Poor old Helen! 1t is hard lir es. ="
These two had known each other
well in the "better days when Helen
had been surrounded by the luXuries
that it seemed natural to suppose
would always belong to the only child
of the wealthy Robert Stanley.
II had such hunt for YOU OBJ
served the Captain. "Were you sur
prised to see meP'
mot very. saw by the paper that
your ship had come in"
The tones OF her voice told nothing
of the eager search she was in the
habit of making respecting the YES.
sci.
81 wish you had saved me this
trouble by letting me know where YOU
were to be found" said the Captain.
what pity you are so proud,
Helen! always told you it spoiled
YOU"
Il have so much to be proud of,
haven't I?" with an ironical sweep of
her hand around the dingy room.
Captain Langton was silent He felt
annoyed, He had come so full of pity
for her, and she seemed SO determined
to resist his advances.
you are changed, Helen"
"How?"
Il cannot define how: but YOU are
awfully changed. What has become
of ali the sparkle and dash?'
IL have had it all rubbed out of me.
suppose.
Poor Helen!' Then, as if i'm
pressed with the force of a sudden
conviction-'I cannot think how it is
that you have not married"
She looked up quickly. "Men don't
marry penniless governesses.
You are clever" he continued,
with brotherly frankness, land most
men would call you handsome.
(Which means that YOU don't?n
II never did, you know. | don't
admire dark women"
"You are candid, at all events"
1--WE two never did waste much SEN
timent upon each other" said he.
but have it," he cried, his face full
OF the energy and mischief that Helen
remembered so well. "Look here
Helen! What is the use of your mud
ding on like this? Suppose we two
lay our heads together and 90 to work
Systematically in search of husband
for youp"
She looked at him for a moment in
bewildered surprise, then burst into
laughter.
81 am not joking. There will really
be no difficulty about it if you will
obey my directions. You must act the
part of wdow-you used to be good
hand at acting and before we reach
Melbourne | wager you anything you
like the thing will be done"
What nonsense!" but her eyes from
some unknown cause were kindling
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-12-15
Perseverance,,

The other day down in the country,
after marriage ceremony had been
performed, the bridegroom and sever
al friends walked down to the spring.
"ls he outen' hearin'?" asked the
bride.
Yes, some one replied.
"Wall, thank the Lord, it's over.
I've been er trying to hem that feller
up for more than ten years, an have
jest succeeded. | wanter say to YOU
wimmen folks Don't give up. Recol-
leck whut the bible says: If you don't
git what you air airter at fust, keep
peggin' away till you git thar" ."-Ar-
kdaSdU TrdUeler.
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FROST TIME.

Upon the meadows, far and wide,
silvcry frozen mantle lay;
And on the upland mountain side,
Frost glistencd In the dawn OF day.
Winter was nigh.
The former paused in early light,
His rugged face was marked by care;
Amid his locks were lines Of white,
For Nature, too, had frosted there
Winter was nigh.
-ChdS. Il. L,tsh, ia The Current
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-12-15

The laws of Alabama are enacted TO en-
courage agriculture and suppress the bearing
of arms, exempting the implements of agri-
culture on ole hand and taxing firearms
heavily. .-4nobHe Register.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-12-15

catching some of the life and energy
of his.
at isn't nonsnese! All, / could put
YOU up to no end of wrinkles, Helen.
Go on board as my sister, you see. d"
mot wishing yourself back, i hope,
HelenP"
Captain Laugton asked the question
little anxiously; there was something
so spiritless in his companions atti-
tude, as she watched the long, dim
line of land growing more vague and
shadowy as the fresh breeze filled the
sails of the Edinbro' Castle.
"No. 1t is too late to wish for any
thing"
"What is il you have to say to me?'
she asked.
1--WE must arrange our plan of ac-
ton. Let me give you an idea of the
material YOU will have to work upon.
fellows sailing with us any of whom
would answer our purpose"
"And where am | to bcstow my at
tentionsP" she asked, ironically.
"Oh. that will be a matter for you
to decide"
But you will give me the benefit of
your advice?"
"Of course. There's young fellow
named Collins going out to try sheep
farming. He is of good family and
has iirst-rate prospects,"
"And the othersP
"Well, there's Doctor Dufl-been
home for a visit-has one of the best
practices in Melbourne and capital
position; and there is old David Nc
Brier, one of the biggest men in the
colony-a justice of the peace and l
don't know what besides"
"WellPn
"Suppose YOU try Duff"
"How shall beginp" and she could
not help smiling at the earnest, busi-
ness-lIko tone of his voice and manner.
"Well, let me see. There is the mel
ancholy, sentimental widow-but |
don't think that would suit your style;
there is the sprightly, dashing widow.
and there is the gentle, helpless widow
that is the most effective If YOU
could manage it. Ask advice about
every mortal thing, from how to make
PiOhtoplO W lic dllGt-
ment OF your headgear. Affect help
lessness Systematically, and throw
into your conversation few pathetic
remarks concerning the dear de-
parted.
81 will tell no untruths," she said
shortly.
Captain Langton's suggestions were
religiOusly carried out, and for three
days Mrs. Stanley remained pris-
oner in her cabin. At the end of that
time she appeared in the saloon just as
the passengers had settled down to
breakfast. Her face was exceedingly
pale and there were dark rings round
her eyes, which wore a sOftened mel
ancholy expression, infinitely touching,
young Bollins' thought. Indeed, SO
altered was her whole appearance that
Langton,' rising to meet her, whisper
ed In tone SO concerned as to bring
the truant blood to her cheeks:
"Have you been really i'll, Helenp"
mo-" raising eyes, in which he
thought he saw traces of tears.
What has been the matter then?n
Nothing, except that I've been
following your advice, and it wasn't
very lively
"We'l soon put that all right"
cheerfully; THAT is your place, Helen,
allow me to Introduce you to your
neighbor. My sister, Mrs. Stanley
DR.. Duff"
And she found herself seated be-
tween that gentleman and Captain
Langton, while the ''long- headed
Scot whose every faculty seemed at
present to be concentrated upon his
making Il satisfactory meal, and the
embryo shepherd, who employed all
his time in gazing, sat opposite. 1t
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Patriotic OfIiee-Seek FRS.

CINCINNATI, April 1.-The munich
pal reform association, composed of
citizens of all parties, have issued a
manifesto to the voters Of the city,
stating that they believe the occur
rences of the past few days more than
ever demand a severance of party
politics in the municipal government,
and also stating that they place in
nomination for various offices, to be
filled at the approaching municipal
election, men of irreproachable
integrity and undoubted qualifi-
cations for position, who have
consented to accept nominations,
merely from consideration of public
duty. They are selected without re-
gard to their political views, and all
good citizens are called upon to unite
with the association in their efforts to
place pure and reliable men in charge
of the city government. The associa-
ton is determined to call a mass meet
ing at Music hall soon, to ratify their
ticket, which is as follows:
For Judge of superior court, Law
renee Maxwell; board of public
works, Jacob Lowery; clerk of police
court, Emil Hoffman; director of in
Urinary, A. S. Frank; wharf master,
John Baker; school board, J. P. Car
berry, Chris. II. Vonsegger, VIM. P.
Anderson and Dudley Rhode; board
of aldermen, Nicholas Wolff, A. How
ard Hinkle, J. F. Cote and Samuel
Barley, jr. These are composed of
men of both parties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
SAN SABA.
Want the Normal SchOOl-The County
Seat. Etc.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN SABA, April Ia petition has
been forwarded to the board of educa-
ton, asking that the normal school
for this district be LOCATED at San Saba
for the present summer. The petition
was numerously signed. and set forth
several good reasons why this place
should have the school this year.
Among them were the facts that a
large building has been secured for
the use of said school without charge,
and that good board could
be had at from $12 to SIS per month,
/ have since learned there will be no
trouble to get board at $12 so per
month. Advices have been received
from many points in the district ia
voring the establishment of the school
at this place, and think we ought to
have the school and that our chances
for it are the best. San Saba has many
facilities for maintaining school OF
this kind, and has location undoubt.
edly superior to any town in western
Texas.
The commissioners court meet one
week from to-day to consider the bids
for erecting a new jail. There will
be lively competition, and it is like.
ly we will get good building at 6
reasonable cost.
The election called for the 18TH
April to determine the location of the
county seat has been postponed, anG
will be held on the 18th of May.
Ourscounty has been quiet and or.
derby for year, and every interest is
now progressive,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03

come, and bunting and floods of fire.
works lighted them to their quarters.
A heavy rain held the troops at
the depot for more than an hour.
TRIAL OF CRIMINAL CASES.
The members of the bar have ap-
pointed committee to ascertain and
report what legislation is necessary to
cure the loss of the records and legal
papers destroyed by the fire. One
plan suggested is the establishment of
a record court commission to hear and
determine proofs of lost records, and
to record the result, such records to be
held by all courts as prima facie evil
dence of title or other facts involved.
Several suggestions have been made
looking to the better administration
of the criminal law. A committee of
one hundred has been appointed by
the mayor to assist him, and organized
permanently by the election of Hon.
VIM. s. Groesbeck as chairman, and
Julius Dexter as secretary.
Israel Gatz, of the Governors
guards, Columbus, died to-day at the
hospital from the effects of the wound
received by the accidental discharge
of gun.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
STEAMERS ASHORE.
One on Galveston Beach, the Other
NaDbed by Mexican AuthOriTjes.

One ON Galveston Beach, the Other
Nabbed by Mexican Authorities.
GALVESTON, April 1.-The Mallory
steamship, San Marcos, from New
York for Galveston, reported yester-
day on the beach, is ashore on the
west side of st. Luis pass, twenty
eight miles from Galveston. Captain
Sawyer, agent of the line, returned
from the scene this evening. and reports
the vessel as in thirteen feet
of water with both anchors
out and resting easily, although there
is some sea on. The steamers Mad
dox and Buckthorn, are by the ship,
and the Bessie, this afternoon, after
bringing up all the San Marcos pas
sengers, including 1856 German 1mmi-
grants, returned, accompanied by a
tow boat. The ships cargo has not
yet begun to be taken out, but it will
commence as soon as the sea permits.
The steamer Panuco, Capt. Marlin,
owned by the Mexican-National Rail
way Company, which has been used as
lighter at Tampico the past year, ar
rived to-day, bound for New Orleans,
and reports the schooner Rebecca "a
well-knoWn craft on the COAST as hay
ing been seized by the Mexican au-
thorities for alleged violation of the
custom laws of that country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
SAN ANTONIO.
A Chinaman's Wife ElOpes-COl. Plato
VindToofod Go

a Cninanlan vile ElOpes-COl. PlaL'
INDICATED, sc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, April Judge
Turner heard the argument in ares
of judgement in the Plato case to
day, and threw the indictment out Of
court. This virtually clears Col
Plato and is a source OF great gratifi
cation to his friends here.
Tony Platter, running barber shop
left here to-day, leaving large mum
Der of bills unpaid.
Tony Mesmer, another barber, was
closed out by the sheriff.
Land andcommercialc corporations fC i
the colored people are being organized
here.
The general commission and provi.
sion firm of Beekman Bros. made an
assignment to-day, and rendered all
their real estate, including their home,
stead, as assets.
Captain J. NJ. Campbell, a wealthy
stockman of McMullen county, who
with his son Duncan, and Caleb
Young, have had murder charge
hanging over them some years, have
been acquitted.
Two murderers received life SEN
tence at Tilden this term.
Sam Choi Rollois, Chinaman wash.
erman, returning from trip to Fort
Worth, found Eluterio Hernandez had
prevailed on Sans Mexican wife to
desert her husband and live with him.
She took hel child with her, which
Hernandez legally adopted. Sam
seeks redress and restitution of the
child by the courts, and applied for
naturalization papers which, under the
late law, were denied him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03

in this community, good stands have
been obtained.
Capt. Kyle is busy Kidding his pond
of sun perch, and is fast stocking it
with German carp.
To give some idea of the immensely
of the business done in Kyle, one firm
alone sold to one ranchman last year,
sixteen thousand dollars worth of
goods.
Prayer meeting at the Baptist
Church tomorrow night.
Rf1ci rr001
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Educating the Indians.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April LIN
the house to-day the bill providing for
the establishment of national bank
in the Indian territory was taken up,
and Buckner, from the subcommittee,
reported there were great objections
to the proposition owing to the fact
that the United States have no juris-
diction In the Indian territory. There
fore the committee agreed to recon-
mend to the subcommittee that a bill
be framed giving the United States
court jurisdiction over civil as well as
criminal cases in the Indian terri
tory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
KYLE.
Chlt CHAT From Our suhurh.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
KYLE, April 1.-Wehad splendid
"April Fool last night in the shape of
a rip-roaring norther, but the sun
came out clear to-day, much to the
surprise of everybody.
Mrs. Aofheins, the lady who was
injured by the cars at this place a
short time since, is more seriously
hurt than was at first ascertained.
Her ankle was broken, and yesterday
the attending physician found it nee
essary to encase it in coat of plaster
of paris.
Mrs. Chas. WelZel returned to-day
from visit to relatives in San Mar
cos.
From the number of freight trains
that meet at this point, one would
imagine Kyle to be real, live rail
road town.
Vegetables are beginning to come
in.
Wherever cotton has been PLANTED
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Ont of Bondage.

CINCINNATI, April 1.-The Ohio
and Mississippi railroad to-day passed
into the hands of the stock holders,
having been freed from its supervision
of the United States court by the re-
moval of receiver Douglas according
to plan previously arranged.
President W. w. Peabody, who now
assumes the management of the road,
states there will be no change in en-
ployes. There Will be Immediately
several additions to the rolling stock,
especially in engines and freight cars
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Gone to Join the Gang.

CINCINNATI, O., April Another
murderer is in custody. Noah Light
foot (coloredD yesterday, during a
quarrel with Hugh Toomly, driver of
a cart, employed on the dump of the
Cincinnati Northern railway, struck
Toomly on the head with shovel.
from the effects of which Toomly
died this evening. Lightfoot was ar
rested, and it is said the act was I'M
provoked except by words. Light
foot was also employed on the same
dumD
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
MARSHALL.
City ElectiOn--PrOnlinent Arrests.

City ElectiOn--PrOminen Arrests.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
MARSHALL, April Henry B.
Pitts was elected mayor to-day. The
election passed off very quietly.
VIM. Umbenstock, United States
internal revenue collector, and Hon
w. T. Scott were arrested to-day and
taken before United States Commits.
sioner Singleton, at Jefferson, charged
with bribing Guthrldge. whilehe was
United States district attorney fol
this district. Indictments were found
against them at the late sitting of thu
United States grand jury at Galveston
1t is alleged that Guthridge received
a bride of $500 for bringing about ;
compromise settlement of larg'
claim of the government against thes
DartieS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
WASHINGTON NofpS

WASHINGTON, D. c., April LIN
the house to-day, Reagan, on the COM
mittee on commerce, Gas a substitute
for a number of bills) introduced a
measure to provide for the inspection
of live stock, hog products, and dress
ed meats, and reported adversely to
establishing system of international
commerce. Same was placed on the
house calendar.
James, from the committee on Ia.
Dor, offered bill to prohibit any of.
ficer OF servant or agent Of the gov
eminent to hire or contract out labor
of prisoners incarcerated for violating
laws of the United States.