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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-17
RUSSIA AND ENGLAND.
THE SITUATION UNCHANGED.
Komaroa Makes Another -wariike
Utsersnces OF the London " Ttmes"-Aus-
lBy cable to the Dispatch.l

Kemaron Makes AyeiAer Report-wariike
Uuersnees Of the London T,mes"-Aus-
TRAN sestimeas.
tBy cable TO the Dispatch.l
ST.. PETERSBURG, April 16.--The
Official Messenger publishes this morn
ing the following dispatch from General
Komarof:
" Dashkepri, April Is, l8S5.-Ths
remnant Of the Afghan detachment de-
feated by the Russian forces at the en-
gagement on Kushk river fed TO Herat
after the battle. The losses Of the AT
ghans were largely in excess Of the first
estimate. In addition to those who
fell on the field Of battle or died Of
their wounds. many persisted du-
ring their forced retreat from
cold and hunger. The weather
has been unusually severe and cold /;
rain or snow has been falling almost
without intermission for the last twelve
days. The Afghans on their retreat
burned the camp at Bala Murghab,
which Sir Peter Lumsdsn had lately
abandoned. l am engaged in organ
izing provisional administration Of
Penjdeh and the surrounding districts
in order to prevent anarchy. The Rus
sian detachment remains at Dashkepri."
The dispatch says in conclusion that
there is no necessity of an immediate
forward movement on the part of the
Russians.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, April
16.-The Frankfort Zeitung states that
a private telegram received in this city
from st. Petersburg alleges that a re-
volt has occurred in Herat against
the authority of Abdurrahman Khan,
Amer OF Afghanistan.
LONDON, April ia St. Peters
burg correspondent of the Times says
that alarming rumors are circulating,
and there is a strong impression that
further conflicts will soon be reported
from the Afghan frontier, as it is
thought unlikely that the Afghans will
allow their recent defeat to pass with
out seeking revenge. He continues :
- Russia makes no secret of her inten-
ton of invading Afghanistan if the
Afghans compel her to do So"
The general opinion here is that Eng
land is committing herself to danger
Gus policy in forming an alliance with
the Ameer without securing absolute
control.
An order has been sent to the Cron-
stadt to get ready within a fortnight
forty war-ships, including the torpedo
boats. Two divisions are about to
leave Odessa for the Caucasus to take
the place of those removed to the trans
Caspian Territory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-17

Ott W Jun e4iN ~ iNNiNANA AZ
WHAT RIEL MEANS TO DO.
John Brown, of Prince Albert, ar
rived here to-day. He said Riel did
not intend TO fight at the commence
ment Of the rebellion, although he was
fully prepared for war, as he was under
the impression that the Government
would bow to the wishes Of the half
breeds. Now that the first shot was
fired, Mr.. Brown is of the opinion that
there will bc some hot work before the
war is ended. The rebels vow that they
will fight TO the last, and are fully
equipped for the occasion. At the time
Mr.. Brown left his home Riel had over
six hundred half-breed and Indian fol-
lowers, and anticipated help from the
Sioux and other bands of Indians who
have since joined him.
"Riel told me HIMSELF" said Mr..
Brown, THAT he expected help from
nearly all the Indians, and have no
doubt that he will get it, as they are
greatly dissatisfied with the manner III
which the Government has allowed
them to starve. Riel has runners all
over the country, and news is carried
back aud forth among the different
camps almost as quick as you get mes-
sages by wire" Besides the help al
ready mentioned, Mr.. Brown said that
Riel counted on one hundred cowboys
aud hali-breeds from Montana. In
reference TO the present condition Of
Prince Albert, Mr. Brown said that the
besieged settlers must be half starved
ere taiS, as their -four had almost run
out before he left.
A Calgary dispatch tonight says
Father I.aeombe reports that the Black
feet informed him that several lodges Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13
il PERFECT bAAlNyii Eo0WUEEl

The great of the Royal Baking Powder is due to
the exercised by the manufacturers make
entirely pure uniform in quality and of the highest eaven
ing power All the scientific KNOWLEDGE, care and skill
attained by twenty years practical experience
rbuted toward this end and pharmaceutical prepare
ton be dispensed with a greater accuracy, precision
and exactness Every article used is absolutely pure
number Of chemists employed to test the strength of
each Ingredient so that its exact power and effect in
combination with its coingredents is definitely known
Nothing is trusted chance and person is employed in
the preparation of the materials who expert in
his particular branch of the business As consequences
the Royal Baking Powder is of the highest grade Of
cellence always pure, wholesome and uniform quality
Each box is exactly like every other, and will retain it's
powers and produce the and the highest leavenng
effect in any climate, any time The Government Chem,
lists after having analysed all the principal brands in the
market in their reports placed the Royal Baking Powder
the head of the list for strength purity and wholesome
ness and thousands of all over the country have
further demonstrated the fact that its qualities are every
respect, unrivaled
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13
respect, unrivaled.


STATE OF VERMONT, ! To all persons
DISTRICT or CTuTrENDEN.N concerned in the
estate of Lcandcr h. Coleman, lat ~ Shclburn
III said district, deceased. GREE ING:
At II Probate Court, holden al harrington,
within and for the District of Chittcndcn, on
the 9Th day of March, 1888, AN instrument,
purportiug to be the last will and tcsta-
mcnt of ieHndcr -. Coleman, late of Shclburn
in said district deceased, was presented to the
court aforesaid, for probate; and it is or
dcrcd by said court that the 3d day of
April. lSN5, at the Probate Court rooms IN
said Burlington. hc assigned for proving sud
inst rrlmcnt; and that notice thereof he given
to all persons concerned, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the l3urlnL
ton Free Press, a newspaper printed at
sand Burlington, previous to the time APP
pointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to apr
pear before said court, at the time and place
aforesaid, and contest the probate OF suiu
will. ii You have cause.
Given under my hand at burlington, in said
district. this 9TH day Of March, lS.j.
3,w}w GrO. W. WALES, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13
lr. Cases Singular Success.

Last week Dr Gage wa again in Montpelier
ANA liur!lHLtun atui Il still greater thrOuE of
patients consulted hun than AT any preceding
visit. His practice i among urr best families
who already realizing the efficacy OF tnc Doc
tors peculiar herbal treatment, send their
friends to HIM IN great numbers, one we'll
known Montpelier resident who bad spared
neither time normOncy and who had tray He'd
thousands Of mites in quest Of health already
reports most remarkable results from DR..
Cages treatment ana 4 lady on Church ST.,
iurlingtun reports her cure after having been
the rounds OF the local physlcinns Of that and
OthCr cities. Certainly Or. Gage has abundant
reason to he proud of his achievements lie
came 10 Vermont an entire stranger and by
ms cnndur, honest dealings and skill has built
up practice second to none in the state. 1t
Is not strange that people were little slow
ut first to accept his treatment, for the cuun-
Try mas Dccn oIcrrun with unprlnciplcd char
ldtans VINO nave imposed upon and GisguStcd
the community. 1t speaks we'll for the doctor
that he has visited the leading cities in New
hampshire every month for years where he
publishes hundreds OF sworn testimonials from
well known citizens like the following:
Ira ;, Applcton lii!Ishoro Bridge, n. H.,
makes oath MY wife was helpless with spina'
ana other diSeuscs; weight, 80 pounds DR..
Gage cured her and meyer saw her. weight,
1853 pounds"
G. l.. Bufum, No. Monroe, n. H., total less
OF power IN lowcrrNtrcmItirS also kidney dis
case cured and the Doctor did not see him.
Edmund Brown, kCcnc, n. H., child could
mot walk; spna disease and nearly blind with
Scr0tu!a: cured and can run and play.
Alice TITUS, Winchester, n. H., Scrofula IA
! eyes; 10 weeks in a dark room cured.
OllNcr Pclrcn, Concord, y. H., wife cured OF
ovarian dllllcuity and general female weak
ness.
Mary Smith, East Gambia, N. H., dropsyand
| ovarian umur large II, II PERSONS head cured.
| Isaac huttrlCk, Londonderry, n. H., wife
! cured OF Hcruiula, and SON of deafness and
catarrh.
A. l.. Celley, West Andoyer, N. H., makes
oath-"My wifo had been given mp with con-
/ sumption; DIR. Gage cured her radically"
| Ora Bishop, Post master u, NclndOcS. VT.
says; My wife was very lam" used clutches
| DR.. Gage cured her,
Frank Wheelock, Newport, VT, stomach
| liver and kidney troubles and nervous pros
| tration; gained los. in first - days.
Lew Burt, llttlctun, y. H., nervous prostra-
! ton &c, cured.
c. c. Hall, Boscawcn, n. H., cancer on liz
| cured.
Miss II. J. Barnet, Walpoe n. H., cured of
| deafness and Catarrh.
Amos Young, Derry Depot, n. H., catarrh
and scruiuia, so bad that an orihce was eaten
| through roof OF mouth cured.
| See "tcrHld of HEALTH" containing sworn
| testimonials TO all manners of diseases cured.
DR.. Cages Appointments.
Burlington, Van Ness, Wednesday, April /.
Montpelier, Pavilion, Thursday, April 2.
Barre Hotel, Friday, April, 3,
Mortified Saturday, until IL o'clock only.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13
PERSON AL.

The st. Alhaus Messenger says of DR.
JOnn Is. W heeicr WHO delivered the ad
dress at The opening of the course of mru
icNi lectures in this city, last week: "Dr
Wheeler Is fine classical schOior, thor
ouGhly cducttrd IN his pruics ipu, hdViu-
spent 4 number of year, abroad to perfect
his stulics.'
The marriage Engagement of Miss Mary
NOplScy, daughter Of cN-'reSideut Wool
scy of Yale college and New Haven. and
Alfred l. Bacon, ron of the rate Or Leon
ard Bacon al New Haven, l., announced.
MIR, Bacon is secretary Of the New EHg-
land Lave Stock company and lives at
Greeley, Col.
EN-Presdent Arthur was elected an
honorary member of the New York Chun,-
DER OF Commerce Thursday.
Mr.. ;. :. Conant, the missing editor of
HufpCrS " cth}U, is said to have been
heard from at last. Ii has been definitely
ascertain2d that he left Jersey City OH
FEB. -, and bought ticket for Pitts
hurs, Pa. lie arrived in that city on the
following morning, and engaged rooms at
the st, james hotel. From there he start
ed for the suburban village of Ed.ewuoh,
which is about miles distant. 1t is further
stated that there is positive information
That he started for san Francisco Il day or
Two ago.
Mr.. Gladstonc's heath is so far restored
that he i,tS resumed his place in the
House of Commons.
No more fitting monument to memory
has ever been raised in this commonwealth
than the Mary Fletcher Hospital, erected
II Burlington, by the lady who died in Il
room within The building which bore ner
name, last week Her total fortune,
100000, with the exception of Sli, 900, has
been given to the hospital that the ,llrec-
tors of the institution might carry ont the
wishes Of the kind heart which will for.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13
A GOOD PROCLAMATION.
Let all Observe it.

We hereby issue proclamation that all
persons having good conscience and Il
nope Of heaven will, on the llih day of
March, 1855, make a careful survey Of
their premises, ana find all borrowed
books in their possession, and return them
to their lawful owners. Those who wan
tonly refuse to comply with tins order,
and insist on retaining in their hands
what does not belong to them, VIII there
after withdraw all claims to any reputa-
ton for personal integrity.
(IuJ Religions HeTuId
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13
ALLOTMENTG OF CHAlRMANSHlPS.
The Work of Appuin tnentS Enhcd--TEe
senators Who viii succeed Their
Predecessors at the Head Of Com
ruittces sherman Relieved from
the Finance Committee.

A-,s,,1>.,..r,.>. ,Ior,h # T,ho c.,,,o,,., ,r
hep"'Iicah senators ana l'S caucus com
mittceS watch have been engaged upon
the allotment Of places on majority sides
of tlr Spnnte c,m,uittee, finished tl,nir
t,,,I..I.. ,-.,...,,,. I,,,..,... ...,,,.,',.,I.
'''' '!'1' ''r.'''', o''i'''' H"cC''''H l"
lhe NAd'tIl'tiINhlp o' III" committee on
pOstOIiin.S made vacant by the retirement
of Senator IjU senator Pike takes the
,l,;,.,f tl., o,.,,,,,.tt,., o,, cl,i,,., l,ld l-
'''' v, ,.'0 ~" '''''' "l
senator Nalhc.pH q " I9c"hS'h' 9e"aI'i
SeWall takes Senator LOgan'S place at the
head Of the committee on military affairs.
senator Eyarf. il m,dn - mnmh4r If th.
committee on Judiciary and Of that uuon
foreign relations Senator Teller is made
chairman Of The committee on mines and
mining and member Of the committee
on public lands. The judiciary commit
tee is Increased by one and the commerce
aud public buildings committees by two
members each. Many other changes were
made and the task OF the caucus
committee was found TO be one of cunsd-
eraht" difficulty. Its members are unus-
uatly retcent about their proceedings, but
1t Is understood that the feature of their
work which proved most perpieXing, was
related 10 the lndnce committee. Senator
sherman II IS sad asked to be re-
this committee unless It's compost
ton was changed in some respects,
lie j. credited with an impression that
New England ideas We're dominant in the
committee and Is said to have given this
aS his reason for wishing to withdraw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13
Mad River Valley

There is very choice piece OF real estate
offered for sale in this excellent DAIRY and
STOCK DISTRICT. Good buildings, good
strong soil; broad smooth fields, good for
any Vermont crops; orchard of choice grated
fruit large sugar place anA good sugar house;
trees mostly second growth pure air, good
water, beautiful scenery and sunny outlook
will be sold very reasonable. Hail the pur'
chase can lay on mortgage and balance ii
good notes ON other property. Possession Civ
en- at once if desired. Address,
G. +. RAMSAY,
W,TSFIrrp. VT, March, Is, 1885. Gl,wi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13
Daniel Clark's Estate.

STATE OF NEltNbNIl To an persons con-
District of thittrudcu. ccrurt in the estate
of Daniel Clark, late OF Richmond: III SAID
district, deceased.
GREETING:
Alta Probate Court, holden mt burlington,
within and for the District of tmltcndtr' ON
the nth day of March, 1851, an Instrument,
purporting to Toe IL copy of the last viii and
testament of Daniel Clark, late OF Rrnnpnd
in said district deceased, WAS presented 10
the Court aforesaid for probate, duly au-
thcnticatcd under the laws Of the Province OF
thai the Sd day of April, lSsi, at the Pro
bate Court Rooms in said bullngton' he
assigned for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all persons
concerned, by, publishing this order tire free
Press. n newspaper printed at said Burhug-
ton, previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place a!0rc-
said, and contest the probate OF sihd WILL II
you have cause. -. Ia ,.,i,
Given under my hand at Burlington, in SAID
District this llth day of March, lSN5.
GEO. W. WALES, Register.
yy3IW3
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13

made noted chemists show that tA'
itusN Baking Powder Co condemns,
found in baking l'"N"r,
a follows:
O. line found in Hoyi Baking Powder Per Cent
WIN. NJ. IADiySlIAEI ,. {. ~, 800
Chemitm tine N.
PROF. JAMES T. RtBC0GN, i5%
hssayeo Mas
SvIIIWEiL & GlADDsNti. 800
. " Nr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13

!. II. Goulding at the headquarters, as
Commissioner of the state, who will tai"
pleasure in furnishing them with all noe
csSdty information relating to the inter
C,ts of his state.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13
NOTICE.

whereas my wife, Lila Cary mas lelt my
VOCATION, this is to forbid all persons from har-
boring or trusting her on my account, from
this date, JoNAlhAN '" Nh 80.
Colchester, March 3, 1888. 3o'w2t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13

ate and attractive of the exhibits in the
Government hlildinr is the imposing arch
=, , r .,,,.,,,,t, ti,n N-,,,,,,,t
'l", '''I9 t,'e ui,''''.'OJ u? .,'o r,,.
state cNnblL rms jVPh Is IhoIeied ailcr
the celebrated arCn Ol lltUS, al ROinc,
with such notifications us were necessary
or, account of thn tuntnrinls usnd and tla
VII ''''I''"' W Wv ''''''N M ,i..
lheJhou Oh lVS Coh'ui t'c,'o'l' ne "''!'r,
sions OF the arch are, hei%At IL leo'' W'dlh
Is feet depth t feet, cubic feet of marble
800 cubit feet of Granite 100 weight about
toon,, rn,rds Tbn hnses ara of Yer.
i-''''' A., r,.. ,.;,
mont granite sh""luS "'l t'.r ''9' ,"i
| ties produced in the state at barrc So'lth
/ Rycgate, st. Juhusbury and BrattlcbOro.
| The uulishpd columns are of Vermont
.,.,,ii anal i,oI,,,l, fo,,, l,iud. ,iy. Ev-
i H. ii p'ti,I SiIthnrl,nJ EolIs
n,t t'i ~ N >.,,t t+'Iiu aid ,,nuutnin d,rt
| ~. ,,tiro otrrrfurn above tl,n ,rnnit,
NV ,'tri,,,tad ~, mo prndurnrs TiniI,ln
o,r,r,I,,v Of Ruti1uj Nnrm,,nt and ak
GjI;tf ~ dig'rn,t ,.a,a, los thnvnra uuur
,'i,,.
'Iih5 iu,no.i,,,r ,rch ,ud the housc s4,n
~ i'i' III H., ,,o,tIs ,,,,onT tn
uSo HtSn," "r"" !'n ~ III tIn in, ,,
~ H., Mint Inndn nv Nrrmnni mis-
0i,tiiJ, inv Iviii hn tnund entirely mis-
l"o,1in,, nft'r tnur Of iusnprtion. me
,o,, ,,,.,,,,ird il ro,nnor,tjvplv snall Int
, vi ~ r,.,,,3,, ~ arr noin ,unrtrI
Ill demands
LILLY ''.'" III! Tho .t,,,v hrintiv nt
,,,,ti,,,,oJ nrU.n,ritv Of - stan 81 in.
di,f.'r",,,i,, In,.,taI ,yhrn rnnnnrrd with
,in rih I.si,.;~ lands nf thr more fortu-
,,'t, h,it rr,,,,,or ,S,otos IF tbn Vast
1n,,'t y tiim vail. Of yn,icnIurpd marble.
r, ,',,' l,, >f.sr. l,nn II T. iinrnnl, <,
/ ~ ~ ,sv.,,,,+nn tLr it,n,n1rh is made ia
;,, t,,.,,iG L,i.a v,hirh i.
ne Vnin'nnt hn3I,nartars The entranrr
Gnnr thn fr,,nn 81 ,vhich is snved from
% ny i,t',I' ,jn i,ft h,. " Mi .,,,'i
IL,l, i,,,I f., tin ,i,,ht VIII a nantLn,
,I f t,,,' In'iin., JfouInrt r, NOT
iyi,uit,T ~. ~, prld'ct. If Vrrn,ont hIIt
bn,.i',s ,,..,,1,,6 ;ntn tI1i,t Stnln frnn
ft, .iti, ~ ti,,, ,,,,
"i"Iti' KY ~, Tamil,
Tnn Jpnr .tHnn ,vh;rh isn very l,r,,e
nc w. ifG,,L.I r,, i3,' 80, ~
Stap' - -, SlWr pnItn,,,0 Ava %n,f
,iiI hn rnni The G%,,-
V."' .vla +" WHY" ~ =; I,irt - tit.,,
iuiipl9 u, i'r 2,,,' ~ 'd ,,.it
MW"' PIN aul NP,tt'ii "! .,,. nr ,r
H!"!r. ne s.'SoS u, ,,''' ,,. NAV.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-13
The senate Committees.

In the Massachusetts, Senate yesterday,
by "a vote of 2G to 8, passed to u third reading
the bill prohibiting the sale of intoXicat-
ing liquors between the hours of II o'clock
p, IN. and O'Clock u m except by inn
holders.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-03-19
DIRECTORY.
FIRST M. E. CHURCH.

FIRST NJ. E. CHURCH.
Cor. Huron and Pine streets. Rev. II. y.
Northrup, pastor. Preaching l019 A. M, p. M.
Sabbath school, II IN. Prayer meeting Thurs
day, at 716 p. M.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Preaching 1890 A. NJ, P: NJ. Sabbath
school, IL M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 1:Sc
Pm. A. w. Westgate, Pastor.
ST. MARY's CHURCH.
Cor. 9Th and Church streets. Low mass A,
M, daily. High mass 1917 A. M. Sunday: YES
pers $3.50 P. NJ. Sunday. ev. Peter j. De Smedt,
Rector.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Division street. near Dresser. Preaching lO1
AM, M. Sunday school IL M. Prayer
meeting Tuesday evening at o:Oo. D. W. 'aark'
pastor.
S JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Huron street. Services every Sunday morn
ing at 1890; evening at . O'Clock; SUNDAY
school IL M. j. NJ. Curtis, Rector.
CHEBoYGAN LODGE, NO. 1888 F. AND A. M.
Regular meeting, at Masonic Hall, Wednes-
day evening. on or before the full of the moon.
e. o. Penney. w, M. j. P. Sutton, Secy
TEMPLE LODGE NO. 331, 7. o. o. F.
| Meet every Tuesday evening, at Odd Fellows
Hall. A. G. Boggs, N. G. John Mclaughlin
r. S.
| BENTON LODGE, NO. 108, A. o. U. w..
Meet first and third Monday evenings OF the
month at s o'clock. n. w. Lyon, M w. Geo.
N. Case, Recorder.
CHEBoYGAN CHAPTER, No. 100, OF R. A. M.
Meets in Masonic Hall, on the Friday on OF
after the full Of the moon. A. j. Paddock H.
| p. &c Wooster, Sec'y. \
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY.
Judge of PrObate-E Perkins.
Sheriff-Luke Cross. ~.
Prosecuting Attorney-George Il. Frost.
Clerk-Chas. j. Hunt
Register-H. w. Macarthur.
Treasurer-GeO. w. Bell.
Circuit Court Com.-Frank Shepherd.
CHEBoYGAN VILLAGE.
President George K Frost. A..
rustees-H A Blake, r Robinson, D NC
, Arthur, VIM Hayes, Chas j Kitchen, Geo
Wharton.
Clerk-CJ Hunt.
Treasurer X Cueny.
AttOrney-GeO w Bell.
Marshal-HOward Lynn.
BENTON TOWNSHIP.
, 'Supervisor-C A Gallagher.
Clerk-N Lyons,
Treasurer-A G Boggs.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Arrive-From south at 1925 NJ. From I'll
North at 9'a5 AM.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-03-19
An Engineers story of Brakeman.

The Chicago Herald gives the 'fol
lowing graphic account OF the expe-
rience Of an engineer on one OF our
western railroads as related by HIM
self.
"Several years ago was running
a fast express. One night we were
three hours behind time, and If there's
anything in the world l hate It's to
finish run behind schedule. These
grade crossings of one horse roads
are nuisances to the trunk lines, and
we had habit Of failing to stop,
merely Stacking up for 'em. AT one
crossing / had never seen train at
that time Of night, and SO l rounded
the curve out of the cut at full tilt.
| was astonished to see that freight
train was standing right over the
crossing, evidently intending to put
a few cars on our switch. gave the
danger whistle, and tried to stop my
train, but had seven sleepers on, and
we lust slid down that grade, spite OF
everything could do. Quicker than
| I can tell you, the brakeman OF that
freight train uncoupled q car JUS,
back of our crossing, and signaled
his engineer to go ahead which nc he
did sharply, but barely in time to lei
us through. In fact the pilot of my
engine took the buffer off the rear car
through that little hole we slipped
and lives and property were saved
Now, that brakeman was only com
! mon railroader, yet he saw the situa
, ton at a glance. There wasn't TIM
to run his whole train off the crossing
: nor even half Of it-barely time t.
, pull up one car length by prompt
] quick work. He kept his wits abou
! him as, venture to say, not one ma
). in thousand would have done, an
( saved my reputation, if not my lite
r He is now division superintendent
v of one of the best roads in this cour
try"
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-03-19
THE POET-scoRNER.
The, Dreadful Creature That Scared
Timid Little POetess.

The, Dreadful Creature That Scared .
Timid Little POetess.
A blue-eyed girl with dimple tripped
timidly into the room. Every man on
the staff but one gasped at the beautifW
vision.
..Please," she said, in a sweet ans
melting little voice that went right "a
your boots, "does your paper have .
poets cornerp"
Unfortunately she had spoken to the
Oldest and crustiest bachelor on the
force. n creature Who cooked his own
meals and had dyspepsia the worst
way.
up. while every young man on the stan
tore his hair in rage; yes am the
poet-scorner. !,
And then he looked at her so dread
fuljv that she OWNED his cruel mean
~ and went softly crying out the door
lille the young men on the stan panae'
,emselyes together and swore a grea
ath that they would kill the crusty
,achelor if they dared.
But they didn't dare,-Rock'an'
Courier Gazette.
-Superintendent Walling, of Ne'
York. is offered a pension of $l,oO
-..ould he choose to retire. He ma
becu member Of the police force 10
thirty-eight years. Y. Iy7oune.