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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27

heroic deeds are honored TAppausc. That
Army rever faltered till it attained the goal
OF its ambition. 1t never wavered till il
reached its hour of browning triumph, and
fired its last shot on the hill tops of Appomat
tox.
You who stood upon those heights that
day, flushed with the pride of success, when
you gather together in the after years as you
gather here tonight, seem never to grow
weary OF gazing once more upon the familiar
faces of the heroic men who led you, of lis.
tening to the voices you once so willingly
obeyed, seem never to grow tired of looking
upon the well known, the historic face OF
the great chief who while commanding al
the Armies of the Republic, chose to march
with the Army of the Potomac, and on Ap
pomaltox day led it to final and triumphant
victory. | know you honor as you should
honor every commander of that Army, the
living and the dead, from him who sowed
the first sound seeds of discipline which led
to after trumphs to him who had command
when the bugles sounded the notes of final
victory. Applause. Heroes all who fair
ly won their spurs. No man can lessen the
measure of their fame no one can pluck the
laurel from their brows. 1t was the 9th of
April. The last gun had been fired, the
charges were withdrawn from the cannon,
the tents were struck, the standards were ten
derby folded-those standards, battle stained,
bullet riddled, many a one mere remnant
OF its former self, with not enough left of it
on which to imprint the names of the battles
it had seen. The camp fires were left To
shoulder in their embers aud for the first
time in four years the soldiers of the Army
OF the Potomac turned their backs upon the
soldiers of the Army of Northern Virginia.
Burke once said no war ever left nation
where it found 1t. 1t was eminently 80 with
our war. 1t found slavery it left freedom. Ii
found treason; it left loyalty. 1t found the lep.
rosy of secession; it left alrcdeemed and re.
generated Union 1t found the name of Amer.
lean citizen byword ard a reproach in the
world; it left the name American citizen the
proudest passport that man can carry through
out the nations of the earth. The great les
sons Of Tie war are ever present with us.
The record Of its battles has passed into his
tory, and til scroll on which that history is
written has been securely lodged in the high
est niche of the temple of Fame.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27
Sprinu Without Blossoms.
Late in Life to Look for Joy-Yet
Never too Late to Mend.

Readers Of "ITawhorne's "House Of Seven
Cables Will recall the patho3 with which poor
clifford Pyncheon, who had been unjustly lmpris-
one since his early manhood, said, after his
release: "My life Is gone, and where is my
happiness? On! give me my happiness" But
that could he done only in part, CLEANS of.warm
sunshine occasionally fall across the gloom OF
New England autumn day.
In letter to Messrs. 1Iiscox Co., Mr.. L. II.
Titus Of Pennington, " j., says: 81 have suffered
untold misery from childhood from chronic
disease Of the bowels and diarrhpa accompanied
by great pam. / sought relief at the hands Of
physicians Of every school and used every patent
and domestic remedy under the sun. have at
last found in PARKER'5 TONIC a complete
specific, preventive and cure As your invaluable
medicine, which did for me which nothing else
could do, is entitled to the credits OF nay
getting back my happy days, I cheerfully and
gratefully acknowledge the fact
Mr.. t. $. Wells. who needs no Introduction 10
the people Of Jersey City, adds: "The testimonial
OF Mr.. Titus is genuine and voluntary emily he
does not adequately portray the suilerings he has
endured for many years. lie - my brOther-in-aw.
and know the case well. lie is now perfectly
free from the old troubles, and enjoys health and
life. ascribiug it alto PARKERS TONIC.
Unequacd as an ityIgOraut; stimulates all the
organs cures ailments of the liver, kidneys and
all diseases Of the blood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27
HON. LUKE POLAND'S DECISION,
His Letter Declining IL Ke-nOmina,iou
to Congress

RUTLAND, VT, June 90. Congressman
Luke Poland's letter declining re nomina.
ton to Congress from the Second Vermont
district has been given to the public lie
considers that he has worked hard during his
public service and has earned tie right to
now devote his attention to his own affairs.
lie expresses his deep gratitude to
his own constituents and states that
he does not believe they will find a
successor who will be more faithful and di
lgent, or more walchful of their interests
than be has. 81 have delayed" he says,
this announcement until the holding ~ The
Republican National convention. If the
result of that had been exactly what was
desired by the Republicans If Vermont |
might have felt it my duty, subject to your
approval, to have remained in Congress for
another term"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27

The second largest source Of revenue to the H. 5
Government from any one branch of business. IL
derived from the production and manufacturer 9f
tobacco Bl3ckwels Durham Tobacco Co., OF Dur.
ham, n. c claims to be the largest manufacturer
of smoking Tobacco in the world. The reputation
of Blackwell's Genuine Bull Durham smoking To-
bacco is too firmly established to need any COmmcn-
daton at eur hands la another column our real
interest to all lovers OF the weed. The company
are perfectly responsible, and When they announce
that they viii give away 1850 in cash, it is an as
surcd fact that they mean just what they say.
Smokers will find an opportunity OF combining bus
mess with pleasure by reading their announcement.
ic22.lNMl1
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REGARDING THE PURCHASE q;
CUBA.
Mr.. Blaine Reported to consider the
Island Worth 100000 900.

HAVANA, June 20-Capt, General Cas-.
tillo is about to send to New York, by the
next steamer, one Of the five commissioners
who came here from Madrid fortnight ago.
lie is prompted to do this by the reception
OF dispatches from the Spanish minister at
Washington AMI the Spanish consul at
New York, These gentlemen have appar
emily been very much alarmed by the
nomirat!on of Blaine and especially the
statement of Wicker Of Key West, who is
said to have declared he had it from Blainc's
own mouth that Cuba was worth $500, 900,
900 to the United States, They say Ia their
dispatches that public opinion ia America
Ia absolutely in favor Of purchasing
and anneXng Cuba, an event for v hich
they believe the government is plcpar d, but
from which they would like to sec the
greatest possible benefit for they say
| Americans will not find the price TO high.
| The minister adds that after the ridiculous
| failure of the judicial inquiries undertaken
| against Agucro kubera it will be very df-
| icult to make the government at Washington
| take any action against the Cuban
conspirators. The Captain General there
fore sends this commissioner to New York
where he will report to the Spanish minis
Ter aud ait-r coulerring with him the consul
will furnish precise information respecting
the future neutrality of the American gov
eminent and respecting the chances OF
obtaining for the island the 800, 0O0, coo OF
Blainc's alleged programme. After having
received this information the commissioner
will return to his place and with his four
colleagues will prepare definite report
which was to have been sent TO Madrid the
latter part of this month, but which will be
delay some days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27

MRS. WIEsLows SOOTHING SYRUP, should al
ways he used when children are cutting teeth. IL
relieves the little sufferer at once 1t produces nat
ural quiet sleep 10y relieving the child from pain,
and the little cherub awakcs as Upright as but
ton" II IL very pleasant to taste. II soothes the
child softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves
wind regulates the bowels, and Is the best known
remedy Tor dlarrh9a, whether arising from teeth
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Mar2smws-wly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27
VERMONT NEWS.
Lieutenant Governor Pingree Con-
graduated by an Enthusiastic
Meeting,

graduated by an Enthusiastic
Meeting,
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, June 49,
A large number of citizens of Hartford,
irrespective of party, assembled at the resi-
dcnce of Lieutenant Governor Pingree this
evening to congratulate him on his nomna-
ton for Governor. An address on behalf Of
the citizens was made by Rev. S. l. Bryant,
to which Lieutenant Governor Pingree re-
sponded. A salute of IA guns was fired.
The Temperance Mass Convention at
~ Jobnsbury II Failure.
ST. JonNsBURY, VT, June 21.-The county
temperance mass convention called to meet
here to-day was complete fzzle. Less
than forty voters were present and the meet
ing adjourned without making any nomna-
tons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27

A GOOD INvEsTMENT.-One OF our prominent
business meu said to us the other day: "1n the
Spring my wife got all run down and could not eat
anything; passing your store saw pile OF Hoods
Sarsapara in the window, and got a bottle. Az
ter she had taken II a week she had rOusing ap.
petite, and did hel everything. She took three bot
lies, AMI it was the best three dollars ever invest.
ell. G.. l. Hood Il Co., Lowell, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27

THE SECRET ART or BEAUTY lies not in cosmetics
but is only in pure blood, and a healthy perfor n
ance of the vital functions, TO be obtained by using
BurdOck Blood Btters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27

VIM, Nldi, We'll came, saw, ] conquered-Is
adaptable To Aliens Bilious Physic II quickly re-
leves Constipation, Piles, Sick Headache, &C., %
Cents At all Druggists.
pOl-w1w
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| cOnsler BArES' CONSUMPTION PILLS great
blessing 10 all consumptives as | can personally
testify. Rev. Chase Taylor, East Pembroke Mass.
unn1 &. eOlH WI IL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27

FOUND I. At wcl-knOwn druggists a porous
plaster that not only relieves, but cures. 1t is
kEAN'S KIDNEY AND BACK PLASTER. Absoiuieiy the
best porous plaster known.
iunell .lN win
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27

Henry Schoenhas, foreman Henry Krug Packing
Co., St. Joseph. Mo uses DR.. Thomas Electric OH
with his men for sprains, cuts bruises, chapped
hands, etc, II Is the hest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27
Maryland, Ny Maryland"



Lovely daughters
"My farm lies IN rather low and miasmatlc
situation, AMI
'My wifc!'
"Who?'
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Twenty years ago became
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"withered and agcdw
Before her time, from
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"A short time ago I purchased your remedy for
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nd have only Hop Bitters to thank for it.
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as have DONE
Hoping youm ling be spera, to do soo', I
thankfully remain,
Most truly yours,
c. l.. JANIS.
BEITsvTtLF, Prince George Co.., Nd, |
May 2Gh, iSs3.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27

II you suffer with Sick Headache, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, or Bilious attacks, EMOry's Lit
tie Cathartic pills will relieve you-l5 cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-27

Castorla,
When Baby was sick, we gave her Casoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for CastOrla,
When she was Miss, she clRng TO CastOria,
When shehad Children, she gave them Casoria
35Wly
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az None genuine without punch Of green Hop
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-09-03

was great when l found that 1 could
exert an influence over nearly everybody
on whom practiced. Have ever illus
trated this power in public2 No. I'm a
journalist, not a Snowman, and that sort
of publicity is repugnant to me. Now
and then l amuse my friends by a little
display; but find that It absorbs my
nervous vitality and leaves me in de-
biltated state l don't know where the
power comes from, or why l should pos
sess it more than other people. Perhaps
it is will force, or maybe it is personal
magnetism. really cannot explain it.
The Star reporter, on consulting with the
two physicians who had witnessed the
experiments with the boys. was unable
to extract from either of them even a
theoretical explanation of the matter.
Like him, they were completely mysti-
fed, ,-- Ne2o York Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-09-03
When Conventions we're Unknown.

An exchange says that the first seven
presidents of the United States, covering
a period of forty-four years in the history
of the country, were elected without the
intervention of either a State or national
convention. The system. or rather the
lack of system, which would bring Wash
ington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Mon
roe, John Quincy Adams and Jackson to
the front cannot be called wholly bad in
spite of the fact that the conventions
have now become no less important than
the popular elections, for which, in
theory, they are only preliminary prep
aration.
Washington became a candidate by
universal consent and demand. On his
first election he had every electoral vote
but four and on his second all but
three, these exceptions representing
blank ballots in both cases. At the first
election votes were cast for eleven other
men, the highest number becoming vice
president, under the system in vogue
until 1904. John Adams, by two terms
of service in this Office, was supposed to
have natural claim on the first place,
and became a candidate of the Federal
party, which had sprung into life as the
dominant wing during Washington's
eight years of service. He was, there
fore, elected president in 1896, having
seventy-one votes, or one more than a
majority, to cast sixty-eight for Thomas
Jefferson, who became vice president.
| Again eleven other candidates received
votes in the electoral college, varying
one to fifty-nine each. Among these
were Thomas Pinckney, Aaron Burr,
Samuel Adams, Oliver Ellsworth, George
Clinton and John jay, thus showing
that there was no lack of talent in the
candidates or aspirants.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-09-03
RattIesnake Poison.

The death Of the snake-tamer Reilly
from the bite Of rattesnake appears TO
be regarded by some people as discredit-
ing the remedial use Of alcohol in similar
cases. This conclusion is, however, not
justiiiable; the fact being that crotaline,
the active principle Of rattlesnake poison,
operates as a narcotic, more or less para
lying the erve-centres, besides devital-
izing the blood; and the natural antidote
TO such a toxic agent is powerful stimu.
liant. If, therefore, Reilly died, notwith-
standing the free exhibition of whisky,
it should rather be concluded that the
venom was exceptionally powerful, or
that the antidote was not applied soon
enough. That the poison was exception
ally strong is rendered probable from the
facts, first, that the snake had recently
cast its skin IAN operation during and
Immediately after which the venom is
more virulent than usuaD, and second,
that it had not bitten anything for a long
time. Reilly is said to have been a man
of sound constitution, and, therefore,
offered more than ordinary resistance to
the poison. He drank large quantity
of whiskey without being intoxicated,
and this shows that q considerable por-
ton of the poison was neutralized by the
spirit; was engaged, that is to say, in
overcoming the influence of the alcohol.
In this case, however, the poison was
introduced into the circulation in so large
a quantity that its effect upon the blood
outstripped the power of the antidote, and
the shock to the nerve system could not be
overcome. 1t is possible that the employ
ment of a still more powerful stimulant
than whisky might have produced good
effects in this case. A correspondent has
suggested the use of ammonia hypoder-
mically, stating that this remedy is freely
and SUCCESSFULLY exhibited in cases of
poisoning by venomous snakes. When
gangrene has been allowed to involve an
entire limb, however, it is doubtful if
any antidote would prove effective, for
the vitality is then so depressed that it
can scarcely be rallied by any means
The old remedies will for all this no
doubt continue to be employed with con
siderable success wherever they can be
promptly and freely applied. Could
Reilly have had the wound sucked at the
same time that he took siimulants, the
local Inflammation would probably have
been much less, and the other remedy
might then have saved him. -Ne,o York
Tribune
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-09-03

1t is asserted on eminent engineering
authority that the best wood yet discov.
cred for railway sleepers is zapots, used
for this purpose in Mexico. 1t is essen
TALLY tropical timber, and is exceed
ingly durable for outdoor or indoor works
above or below ground. Samples of this
wood taken out of buildings said to have
been erected more than two centuries ago
did not show the slightest indications Of
decay, the wood being as sound as on
the day it was put into the building. In
color the wood is nearly as dark as log
wood, is very heavy. and sinks in water,
and so hard that the boring of holes for
the spikes and forming the grooves for
the rails is very laborious work. 1t ap-
pears to be almost almost impervious to
decay, but has tendency to split if ex-
posed to the heat of tropical sun for a
few months; for which reason the zapote
sleepers have to be kept equally covered
with ballast.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-09-03
A People who Cannot Make Fire.

The Papuans of the Maclay coast of
New Guiana are represented by the Rus
sian explorer, Doctor Miklucho Mac.ay,
as being in the most primitive stage.
They are wholly unacquainted with
metals, and make their weapons of stone,
bones and wood. They do not know
how to start fire, though fire is used
among them. When the traveller asked
them how they made fire, they could
not understand his question, but they
regarded it as very amusing, and an
swered that when "a persons fire went
out he got some of neighbor, and, if
all the fires in the village should 90 out,
they would get it from the next village.
Some of the natives represented that
their fathers and grandfathers had told
them that they remembered a time, or
had heard from their ancestors that there
vas a time, when fire was not known,
and everything was eaten raw. The ma
lives of the southern coast of New
Guiana, having no iron, shave themselves
now with a piece of glass. Formerly
they shaved with flint, which they could
sharpen quite we'll, and used with con.
siderable dexterity. -- Popular Scieac,
Monthly.