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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30

1t gives us great pleasure t, stats that the merchant
who was reported 70 be at the point OF death from an
attack of Pneumonia has entirely recovered by the
use Of DR.. WM. HALLS BALSAM O THE LUNGS.
Naturally he feels grateful for the benefits derived
from using this remedy for the lungs and throat and
in giving publicity TO this state ment we are actusted
by motives Of public beneflction, trusting that others
may be benefited In a flni ar manner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30

PILES, Itching or Bleeding, relieved and
permanently cured by Coles Carbolisalve.
Get the Genuine. Is cents and 80 cents AT
druggists or by mail. }. w. COLE l. Co,
ProYs, Black River Falls, Wis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30
There :. scarcely "a disease o,

There Is scarcely 81 disease of
the human system, acute or chronic, which
VINEGAR BiTrERS will not retard and lesset,,
and nincty-nlne cases ont OF a hundred it
Will cure. In large doses the Bitters is ca
thartic and tonic; in moderate doses il is u
tonic, a gentle purgative, myIgorator, and
corrector of the blood.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30

THE Howe Scales have all the latest improve
ments. 1t is true economy to buy the best.
Borden, Selleck 4 Co., Agents, Chicago, III.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30

The bowels may beregulated, and the stomach
strengthened with Ayers Pills.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30

SASKATCHEWAN FIFE WHEAT. In car lots.
Send for samples and price list. WI.
Abernethy, sole originator, Minneapolis, MINI.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30
A Quick

Prso's Remedy for Catarrh is agreeable to
use. 1t is not a liquid or a snuff. soc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30

MEN are like w~agons-they rattle
prodigiously when there is nothing IN
tAsn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30

To break up c6ids aud fevers, nse early DR.
Pferce's Extract OF Smart-Nxecd.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30
He Thought It Was Time to Go.

Every one is perfectly satisfied who uses
B~uckingham's Dye for the hiskers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
4 Political Forgery,

II is well known that many so-called
newspapers do not hesitate to publish
what they know to be gross eXaggerations
of fact, if not pure fabricatons of fancy,
in the name of news, for the sake of being
sensational and getting ahead "of their
competitors" But it is only in rare in
stances that Il political journal ventures
upon the same tactics for partisan pur-
poses. The New York sun and the
Brooklyn EdglC, however, have commit
ted this indiscretion by publishing what
purported to be a genuine interview with
Roscoe Conkling, but was really forged
document gotten up by some fertle-wit-
ted bohemian of the press and intended
to create political capital for the approach
ing contest in New York State, by making
it appear that the Hon. Mr.. Conkling was
disgLsted with the Republican party. The
interview in question Immediately excited
suspicion on account of its extreme bit
terness and the expression of sentiments
so entirely unlike all of Mr.. Conklng's
former utterances. The suspicion, that
the interview was not II genuine one has
been confirmed by letter from Mr.. Conk
ling himself, who pronounces it "a pre-
posterous ana wicked fabrication." a
man, he says, "who would prepare and
utter such II forgery is worse than one
who turns rattlesnakes and mad dogs into
the streets to poison innocent people with
their venom"
In this fraudulent interview Mr.. Conk-
ling is made to say some exceedingly bit
ter things about Messrs Davenport and
Morton rs also about Mr. Blaine and
Senator Evarts. His denial of these per
sonates is straight to the point and unre-
served. CAS- to the language attributed
to me regarding Mr.. Blaine" he says, 81
never said one word of that. Ihave never
mentioned the name of Mr. Blaine to any
one for at least a year. There are special
reasons why could not be placed in the
/ position of crticsng Mr.. Blaine. If there
were no other reasons than the fact that
he is citizen in private life, running for
no Office that would be sufficient"
The interview makes Mr.. Conklng al
| lude to Senator EvH;s as "a venerable
icicle." In his reply, IIr. Conking says,
81 never have used any such expression
concerning him. 1t is enough for me to
say in as sweeping terms as language will
| permit, that all of the pl rsonalities i'm that
| article are manufactured, and without
any foundation, 50 far lam concerned"
! The prompt exposure If this contempti-
Die piece of political tlickery will more
| Jhan neutralize any favorable effect which
| it may have been calculated to have upon
| the Democratic canvas in New York
State. such low and unIerhand means of
influencing public opinion must harm far
more than they can benefit any political
party resorting to them. The reputable
Democratic and independent press should
cry shame upon such miserable pothouse
tricks as have been resolted to in this in
stance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

[St. Alhans Letter to Boston Advertisers.
Said Lawyer Writers to me, one of the
railroad attorneys and just now receiver
of the defunct Sowles bank The gov
ernor wants to he Senator, but it is not
certain what he will do. If the outlook Is
favorable and the chances are bright he
will 90 in, but it will depend a good deal
upon what the general political situation
is next year. If the Republican party is
strong and the administration weak, and
Edmunds does well in the Senate this win
ter. he is likely to he returned. If John
Sherman is sent back that will help him.
But there is good deal of opposition To
him. Mr.. +. A. Smith, the governors
cousin and formerly representatives. thinks
the latter will make Il decided push for
Edmundss seat, while Treasurer Strana-
han of the National Car company, the
governors brother-in-law and present
town representative, said very frankly
that while the opposition t@ Ednunds Is
strong, yet it is unorgani2Sd, and in his
opinion the Senator will be Returned
State Auditor Powell tells me that he
thinks, rs does every one else here, that
Smith will not 90 to work through legis-
lative reunions, but by a quiet canvass by
means of the railroad people throughout
the State. 1t will be emphatically Il still
hunt for if an open fight Is made Ed
munds is sure to come out ahead,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
CERTAINLY; EXAMINE THEM.
That Ballot-box Opened, But Democrats
Want tho Ballots Examined.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 2i.-This morn
ing the court having failed to make any
order regarding the Democratic claim for
a re-eXamination of the ballots in the al
dermanic court, and the Republican com
missioner protesting and refusing to give
up the key to the box, the Democrats
took a Ratchet and broke the box open, 1t
is reported that they found what was re-
CURED to give Ripley the Democratic can
didate two majority. The Republicans
looked on but took no part in the proceed
ings. Judge Ayres is out of the city and
what action he will take is not known.
Last night the recount was compiled Civ
ing the Republican one majority, but the
Democratic commissioners demanded the
right for further examination of certain
ballots.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
GOV. PAGES FUNERAL.
An Impressive Event-Many Prominent
Persons Present.

RUTLAND, VT, oct 27.-The funeral cf
ex-Gov. Page was held at the Congrcgn-
tional church this afternoon and was the
largest funeral ever seen in this town.
The services opened with prayer at the
house in presence of the family and the
personal friends of the deceased. The
body was then taken to the COngrega-
tlonal church where services were held in
presence of an audience that crowded the
church in every part while hundreds re-
manned outside or went away unabl0 to
get IN. The church was heavily Graped
in mourning and there were several
choice and appropriate floral gifts. The
services at the church included fvusic,
reading of appropriate Scripture telec-
tiOnS and an address by Rev Dr. johnson
of New London, Conn, formerly pastor
of the Rutland Congregational church,
who was assisted in conducting the ser
wees 10y Rev. G. G. Mcintyre Of Pittsfo,r2
in his address DR. johnson paid a worry
just and appropriate tribute to the
deceased, describing him ~ having beenia
true citizen of the State in the higheS t
meaning of that term, assisting at alh
times, unseIiishlY, in bearing his full
share of the burdens and responsibilities
OF citizenship Another Characteristic Gf
the man that DR.. johnson spoke Of was
his liberality. His deeds of charity we're
numerous and wholly unostentatiOus, and
his purse was always opened freely to a'nv
/ deserving and needy cause. His liberaliity
and devotion to the church and to missions
were particularly marked, At tue close
OF the services an opportunity was glVen
to view the remains and throngs passed.
by to see the once familiar face, which
looked almost as natural as in life
The funeral was attended by many
prominent people Of Vermont and other
States. Among those present were Gov.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30


Within few days past, and while the
Democratic and Independent press are
harping upon the revival of the old
"bloody shirt" issue several cases of dis
tinct and outrageous terrorism on the
part of lawless gangs in the South toward
inoffensive and respectable negroes, have
been reported. Only few night ago, as
a correspondent of the Charleston, :. c.,
NClys ana courier writes 1t is reported
that party of white men surrounded II
cabif1hear Martins Depot, Laurens coun-
ty, South Carolina, in which were five or
six negroes The latter were ordered to
come out, and when they refused to obey,
were dragged from the cabin by the gang
and "shamefully and barbarously whip
ped" Two of the colorcd men were treat
ed with especial severity, the reason being
that they were the best educated and most
intelligent of the colored people in that
vicinity, and the ruilinns who assaulted
them declared that they "hadn't any use
for educated niggers in that part of the
Country" One of these negroes, after
the logging was over, was held securely,
with Il pistol at his head, while the leader
of the gang deliberately cut off his right
ear. Then, after announcing their nten-
ton Of killing anyone who should swear
out Il warrant against them, any constable
attempting to serve 1t, and any lawyer
venturing to take the case, these repreSen-
tatives of Southern chvalry rode away
We are glad to be able to add that in
spite of their threats the ringleadcrs of the
gang have been arrested The feeling of
this class of southern whites against the
negroes, is shown by their assertion in Il
published card: 1--WE do, and shall al
ways, claim the right, and shall most Ger
tainly exercise it, of suppressing negro
mobs in this immediate vicinity, let 9TH
ers think and do rs they may please"
A negro mob, in the eyes of these
valiant defenders of law and order, occurs
whenever three or four intelligent col
ored people get together, to talk upon
political subjects. And with them the
distinctive feature of the so-called
mob" is intelligence in 50 far
as colored person is educated he
comes under the ban of these social regu-
lators. There is mo use for him. in that
part of the country.
The correspondent of the Nc'rS ami
courier SdSS lIltll lltSc Iulllttl~ 20 llnHOb
to one of the best red-shirt cDmgal.as il
South Carolina in that memorl Ie cam
paign Of 1876, which made Wade Hampton
governor and that they "couat much on
their record in that parJculdr' They
propose to take the case to the courts, and
have retained the professional services OF
one Col. J. l.. NJ. lrby, Il gentleman of
about the same stamp, who, when he
imagines that he has an enemy, takes
down his shotgun and goes cunning" for
him in approved Bourbon fashion.
These facts are well authenticated, and
furnish one example among many of the
state of affairs existing in some parts OF
the South. When the South reforms, in
this respect, Republican stump speakers
will stop talking about intimidation of
colored Republicans. But so long as the
facts continue to be what they are, it
would be reproach to the Republican
marty to keen silent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
JUDGE SWINGS LETTER.
He Speaks as ii Personal Friend of the
Grant Family.

CGNCGNNATI, Oct. 21.-Judge james B.
Swing wrote letter, March oath last, to
the Clermont Country Courier of Batavia,
o., in regard to the statements which have
been made from time to time about the
political and personal relations which ex-
listed between President Andrew johnson
and Gen. Grant. The Courier publication
has been reproduced and practically agrees
with the statements in letter written by
Depew. The facts were givet to Swing
and to his father, Judge Phillip b. Swing
of the United States Court,by Gen. Grant,
who was personal friend of the family
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

into the world alone to earn the means to
enable him TO take them from the hateful
aims house, but the agent, by little
strategy, leads him in another direction,
and when he is introduced into q comfort
able little paradise Gas it seems TO him.
just from years of u prison celD. and finds
his wife and children there, and comes to
realize that it is his home, and learns how
the miracle was wrought, there is II scene
In real life which the lockers on are not
likely to forget
The association also eXerts itself to pro-
cure honest employment for such men.
Mr.. Taylor says that he is sometimes
met by persons who object to this, on the
ground that it is ''too good for the rascal 4"
but he always answers them by asking
the question:" it any better than the
innocent wife and little children deserve 2
Is it not the best experiment that can be
made, considering everything :"
OF all the prisoners discharged from the
Connecticut state prison Mr.. Taylor says
he feels justified in asserting, from TWEEN
ty-five to thirty-three per cent never return
to prison. This is certainly good show
ing for the influence exertcd by the Con-
necticut Prison association, and we heart
/ lily wish the same plan, or one equally
good, could be introduced in every State.
The chief excellence of the plan is that It
/ does not cease with the discharge of the
convict from confinement, and any elTec-
tive system of reforming influence will
probably have toeXtend beyond the prison
term, and have in view the protection of
the reformed man from depraving influ-
ences, after his release from the peniten
. tiary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

While the Bland silver dollar is on every
mans hands, every mans hand is against
1t. 1t is reported that Treasurer Jordan
intends 10 make very severe attack up
on this unfortunate coin, Ill his annual
report. He has about half IL dozen clerks
hard at work collecting matter for the re-
port, and he is himself at work night and
day. He is going over all the old records,
and is having document compiled show
ing how much it has cost the government
annually for the transportation of silver,
the figures of which amount up astonish-
ingly. He is accommodating many other
facts detrimental to the daddy" dollar
with which he expects to surprise Con
gress, and he will sum up the whole with
an exhaustive argument to prove 1t inn
practicable as a currency and detrimental
to the financial welfare of the country.
The more said upon this subject, the bet
ter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

reyoG humanity since true happiness was first
lost in the garden of Eden. How shall
dress? is the question that troubles the NO
a great hig 'How" standing in the way of all
our aims and aspirations. If you want TO
know "how" to bring peace and happiness TO
yyour wife and daughters labor of love, just
gct Il New II gh Arm Davis Sewing Machine"
and the question will qe, solved, una as you
Won only wonder will be how" you could
have been so stupid rs 10 allow them to be so
long ysNed with the old under-feed machine
before replacing it with The Davis"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Coon, whose resignation has been called
for by Secretary Manning, has been the
real working chief of the Treasury De
partment under several Secretaries, and
no man has ever held the position who has
evinced greater familiarity with his du-
ties or more painstaking fidelity in their
discharge. His case has been often point
ed to by those who believe in the civil ser
vice reform professions of the Cleveland
administration as resembling that of the
under secretaries in the English govern
ment, who remain through all changes of
the Cabinet heads for their respective de-
partments. But he has got to walk, and
there is not chance in a thousand that as
good a man will take his place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

New York Republicans are pushing the
canvass in that State with great vigor
and success. The appeals to voters to
register are so effective that there is said
to be an increase of 10000 over the regis
tration in 1852, when Cleveland was elect
ed governor. OF course this means de-
cided gain for the Republican party, as
the great difficulty has always been to get
Republican voters in New York to regis
ter in season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

The Rutland HCrdld seems to enjoy re-
citing the things which are to the discredit
of Vermont, rather than those that are to
its credit. Everyone to his taste. But
the old adage about an ill bird" re-
mains true.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

A sufficient reply to the croakers who
have been predicting great falling off in
the foreign demand for our beef, pork and
dairy prod1cts is found in comparison
of the value of exports of this class during
nine months of this year with that of the
same period last year-S12, 020,066 in 1885
and 70,456,52l in 1SS4-an increase of
nearly two millions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

The report that the condition of John
Mccullough, the famous actor, is much
improved, and that there is a possibility
of his recovering, to Il certain extent, his
reason, will be grateful news to the great
actors friends in all parts of the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

BY decree of Il general convention of the
Young Mems Christian associations of the
world, held in 1866, one week in each year
is set apart as time of special prayer for
young men, the week designated being the
second in November, and beginning, this
year, Nov. O.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

The St Adams Messenger remarks that
the FREE PRESS pulls well when it has
only the Messenger to pull-or words to
that effect. The FREE PRESS would be
glad to return the compliment, if it could
with truth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

Church congresses should be careful
about invading the domain of secular con-
ventions. The Episcopalians tried it at
New Haven, last week, and got into hot
water at once The tariff question makes
quite too vigorous a side issue for an &C.
clssiastical congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

If the rotten-egging of Lord Lorne, or
similar outrage, had occurred in this
country, it would doubtless have been
cited as an instance of provincial bar
barism."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

Mr. Langtry is in a very embarrassing
position. Certain English creditors of the
Jersey Lilly''-amOng them number of
taken their accounts
to law for settlement. Mrs. Langtry
claims that the bills were contracted
while she was living with her husband,
and that therefore he is responsible for
them. AS Mr.. Langtry has testified that
he is dependent for the necessities of life
upon an annuity allowed him by his wife
on condition that he does not modest her,
her creditors do not find the situation
very comforting, especially as it is very
likely that the court will sustain her
claim. AS Mrs. Langtry Is understood to
have hundred thousand dollars or more
well invested she should pay her old
dressmakers' bills even if she is not legal
ly responsible for them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30
WISHED WAS DEAD A,

After suffering several years with the Leu
corrhWa and no doubt | would have been, only
n lady induce me to try sulphur Bittcrs Now
l am well. Three bottles cured me. Mrs.
COppS, Newport, Il. l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

Ger. Samuel j. Anderson. who has
been appointed collector of customs for
Portland, after prolonged contest, is the
president and receiver of the Portland and
Ogdensburg railroad, and Il man of good
executive ability. He is lifelong Demo
crat; but was not the choice of most of the
Democrats who urged another man on the
president. If Mr.. Clcvelands selections
were always as good as this, there would
be less complaint about them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-10-30

The woman suffragists have some "big
guns" on their side now. At the recent
convention in Massachusetts Ex-Governor
Long and Rev. DR.. Duryea made speeches
in favor Of female suffrage. Senator Hoar
and Rev. DR. Phillips Brooks are also on
that side of the question, The cause, how
ever, makes very slow Roadway among the
people at large and the last of all to be
converted to the practice of woman suf-
irage-let alone the theory-will be the
good wives and mothers Of our American
homes, who believe that the best way to
influence the ballot box is through the
cradle.
The New York WOrld frantically calls
upon President Cleveland to "speak out"
and relieve the Democratic party of its
embarrassment, as regards the attitude of
the administration toward the New York
State Democratic ticket. The managers
of the Democratic canvass say that II let
ter from Mr.. Cleveland would be worth
twenty thousand votes to Hill and yet
President Cleveland persists in maintain
ing silence. Mr., Cleveland probably
knows what he is about and if he had felt
that as an honest man he could help Mr.
Hill out of his scrape, ne would have
spoken before this, Silence in such case
as this, can hardly be construed as con
sent to Hll's election