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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-27

ST. JoHNsBURY, Vt, Aug. 25.-The Uni
versaist State convention opened at : a.
m. with conference meeting. At Q
O'Clock communion services were admin
istered 10y Rev. :. Il. Smiley and j. p.
Eastman. The report of the secretary
and treasurer followed. At the afternoon
business meeting lattering report of the
Goddard seminary at Barre was given.
The discussions for the afternoon were
Morrisyille and b. NJ. TiNotson of Wood
stock "What Constitutes a call to Minis
try by Rev. |. NJ, Atwood, ID. d., presi-
dent of the theological department of the
st. Lawrence University, Canton, y. y.
A meeting of the Woman's Centenary
Association was then held. The evening
addresses were made by Rev. j. +. Rhodes
OF Barre. Rev. II. VI. Atwood, ID. d., and
Rev r.. w. Whitney of lattleboro
Lawn Tennis Tournament at st. Johns
bury.
ST. JOHNsBURY, Vt, Aug pa lawn
tennis tournament began here to day with
prizes of gold and silver medals offered TO
the winners. The score up to tonight stood
rs follows; f. A. Battome beat j. c.
Ross, 90, 6-3, 70; Charles d. IIazen beat
Phil Stone, o. 6-3 J. NJ. Allen beat e..
II. Frost, 6-l, 6-3; p. $ Ide beat q. f.
Miner, 80, Ga, 4-6 W. W, Blodgett beat
f. q. Willard, 6-3, Sc |. +. Sanborn beat
\. b. Noyes, "a, 90 6-3; W. {. Tyler
beat c. II. Horton, G-3, 6-l G. Bliss beat
+. \. Dakin, G-l,6-2. There are % con
testauts and much interest was shown by
the citizens,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-27

George w. Warner, aged "a years, died
of cancer on his neck after several years
illness and having the cancer cut out
twice. Hiram Boyce's slaughter house
is one of the finest buildings in the place.
II is on the bank of the river near the new
bridge and has an acqueduct of spring
water from the south side of the river. ~.
Charles Couant is now doing business in
the store lately occupied by Xeuas Watts.
Mr.. Watts is not able to leave his house.
ID. r. Pierce and wife are visiting
friends in Canada. Henry Brown OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-27

This information may tend to break mp
the apple buying monopoly that has long
obtained in this section by which farmers
have often been forced to part with their
fruit atfrom 30 cents to Sl25 per barrel
more thorough knowledge OF markets and
prices, or more simple honesty on the part
of buYers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-27

Hon. 5. c. Shurtleff of Montpelier, the
democratic nominee for governor, will de
liver the address at the Franklin county
fair September2, .,
Judge Walker of Rutland as chancellor
has appointed Mr. f.. p. ellison receiver
for the Dorset Marble company on the pc
tition of some of Its creditors.
/" Steps are being taken to form com
pany in Rutland to manufacture force
pumps with the GeneSee valve, The
pumps are being made in Buffalo now,
but ii Rutland company is formed, 1t
will have territory confined to the New
England states and Is counties in North
ern New York.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02
Fall Fashions.

A bewildering array of new fabrics and
new styles appear in all the fall and winter
novelties which are as yet set forth for ex-
animation by our leading dry-goods men
and modistes.
Summer costumes have not altogether
disappeared from the street, and indeed.
the early autumn fabrics are not much
heavier than those worn last month
Large importations are being made Of
costumes for wear during the fall and win
ter months, and some of the new modes
are extremely pretty. At the same time,
some of the importations show features
which are not altogether desirable. For
instance, do not believe that our ladies'.
after knowing the comfort, and. more es-
pecially, the beauty of the close fitting
sleeves now Ill vogue, will like the wide
sleeves which are shown on many of the
new jackets and bodices of Partisan make.
In the manufacture and EXPORT of all the
various articles of mems clothing. this
country leads the world, but il is astonish
ing to see what a vast quantity of womens
clothing is imported, not alone from Paris.
the emporium from which fashion has for
so many years drawn its choicest habili-
ments, but also from London. The Eng
hsh modes and the English materials are
beginning to find favor here very rapidly.
There Is now variety of very soft fancy
patterned and many hued surah made.
which is used almost exclusively for the
boutfant plastrons or vests so popular at
present. This material is made in many
different designs stripes Of ecru alternat-
ing with lavender, canary and ruby, green
and corn color, bright blue and maroon.
and thousand and one other pretty COM
bnatons are shown. The stripes being
arranged lengthwIse, the plastron is some
tunes plated IN very fine plaits, confined
at the edges with small loops of cord. the
same color as the bodice, and disposed in
arabesques. In the center, the plastron is
boutfant, and the collar of the dress is in
closed IN rolling collar attached to the
plastron.
neat street dress is evolved from brown
WOODEN material. The Jacket bodice is
open to show plain waistcoat fastened
with large metal buttons, and having q
military collar; vest, collar and cuffs simply
ornamented III brown cord1ng. The skirt
Is plain, but is made with wide border of
the same material in chess-boa pattern,
and the oversklrt, which falls in a simple
point IN front looped up at the side, and
with scant back drapery has a border in
front of the same kind
An extremely popular and, indeed, uni
versal form for basque is made pointed
IN front, the back in position shane, and
having scarcely any length over the hips.
\ line wooden material forms the basis of
a new promenade costume. The front
breadth of the basque is made of plain ma
terlal, arranged in three wide box plaits.
On each side of this wide revers of velvet
appear. The basque is belted, and the
skirt perfectly plain, with scant over
drapery.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02

cooking breakfast. the men, dozen or
more, rolled about on the grass smoking
their pipes.
The girl in whom Luke was most inter
ested, wearied with her long ride, had
eurled herself up in blanket and gone to
sleep.
The hours passed slowly, but at last
Luke perceived signs which indicated they
contemplated resuming their journey.
The horses were soon ready and mounted,
and the little party started southward, the
young girl riding easily and pleasantly
among them.
Good friends they be, but what thet gals
drivin at I'd like to know. Hi, she's max
in back toward the mountains alone. III
probably git TO the young cattle king
quicker by follerin' her than any other way.
All, thunderation. IF l don't believe one
of them red skins has got glass. Eff he
has I'm in fur it. hotter'n is comfortable
And old Luke sank down to the ground in
stantly.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02
Remedies for the Worm,

As a large share of the fruit, with
the worm still within it, falls to the
ground, the picking up of these wind
falls and feeding, or otherwise destroy
ing them, or allowing them to be
gathered by swine, will naturally sug-
gest itself as an efficient method.
Manufacturers OF vinegar find it profit
able to pick up and press all
windfalls; they yield juice
which will make vinegar. The
fact that mature worms search
for crevices in the bark Of the trunk,
in which to spin and undergo their
transformations, has suggested pro-
yiding them with artificial shelters for
this purpose. Pieces of old carpet, or
other wooden fabric, about five inches
wide, and long enough to go around
the trunk and lap, are fastened with a
stout tack. These bands should be
applied the last week III June and ex-
amined the first week in July, and
every ten days thereafter. Any worms
or cocoons that may be found under
them can be killed by running the
bands through clothes wringer, or
by crushing them otherwise.
ltllllI IL lew yetlSJ INC HOSOOl IL
orchardists have treated the apple
worm upon the principal OF chipping
in the bud" As soon as the young
fruit is set, the tree is sprayed with q
mixture of Paris green and water-one
pound OF the poison to fifty gallons OF
water. This is thrown into the tree
by means of a spraying or sprinkling
engine, in the hope that De drop
OF the poisoned water will lodge
in the eyes OF the young apples.
The newly Matched apple-worm,
in eating its way into the
interior OF the young apple, will be so
effectively poisoned, that it must give
up it's task. Should the small amount
OF Paris green remain upon the fruit,
it would be too minute to be harm
full, but acknowledgements rains thorough
ly wash it away, so that there cannot
be the least danger in using the poison
in this manner. The chief remedies
used in England are barriers, to pre-
vent the worms from ascending the
trees to spin, Heavy paper is fastened
around the trunks and smeared with
tar; this and other means are EN-.
ployed as representatives.
| A grjcIJltUrjst.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02

when did you lose it?"
"That drunken fellow was pick pocket. ?"
"Or a detective"
Heavens! you don't think"
81 was only guessing-the ivory box IL
slfe at least"
How heartlessly cruel you are. begged
you to destroy those papers long ago. l
have offered you any pr1ce for them and
now this brooch is lost-we will be ruined. "
Il keep the papers for my own satisfac-
ton. How do l know you would be so lib
eral if l did not have you in V power"
"Yeu wretch Harki what is that"
only the wind against the window. What
a nervous thing You have become since your
acquisition of this fortune"
Il wish We had poisoned the girl too;
then l would feel safer"
The man. laughed maliciously.
you go in for wholesale cleaning out.
For my part l preferred to let poor little
Lora possess her life, at least"
Yes, and you know well enough she has
left New York; but where she is or how
much she guessed we cannot tell. There
don't you hear that sound again? what can
it be?h
A sound, soft, low, and yet as if coming
from some great distance, fell upon their
ears, resembling wall of poignant sorrow
or distress.
'The house is haunted. I hate it."
"Nonsensei You hear only the noun
tain winds among the pine trees aud the
canyons. | must return to my den Good
night, fair charmer and beloved sister.
And with a hooking bow the man de-
parted.
On his way to his hotel he glanced keen
| ly about him, as if expecting to meet some
/ one.
| Suddenly an individual wearing long
ulster and low SLOUGH hat approached him.
Have you learned anything?"
"Yes, boss, little"
"Come to my room in a quarter of an
hour. | wish to question you.
/ A quarter of an hour later the man wear
| ing the ulster was ushered into the room.
Have you discovered the missing jew
els?7
mo, but think we are on the track OF
| them. Rick, it appears, desiring to keep
! them all himself. fled, as you know, to the
far West. By some strange adventure he
| got captured by the Indians. When Dave
and Nelse Flayall went to hunt for him,
according to your orders, they ventured
into the Indian country. l have just learned
that they are both dead"
Dead how"
| pIiot Slud" up III tlS iiouh'diLo, OotL
were killed on their way home; one was
shot by some robber or mountain road
agents, and the other fell over the noun
tain's side III a canyon, where he was found
scalped. SO it appears Indians and rob-
bers are in league together"
Il did not care particularly for the jew
| els, but | wanted Rick silenced. He knew
! too much What deviliah luckl"
Il fancy Rick is silenced," said his WIS.,
itor, meauingly.
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THE MYSTIC SIGN D.,
Or
The King of the
Mountain.
BY ABBIE c. MKEEVER.

CONTINUED
The captain was seated upon the raised
platform, and motioned for Jasper to ad-
vance in front of him.
How passed the night"
Il did not know it was day."
The captain glanced at his watch.
Broad noon. Sun is shining upon these
snow-c capped hills and the verdant plains
in his old accustomed way. Did you sleep
well?"
Quite we'll"
81 suppose You would like some break
fast. You shall be served presently.
have few questions to ask first, which
must be truthfully answered.
when you were In Denver a month
hence you became acquainted with beau
tiful woman-a widow"
Jasper started; what was the bandit cap
tain driving at, and how did he know any
thing about a beautiful woman! He re-
manned stubbornly silent.
Did you not?"
Il decline to- answer"
mo matter, we know as much. This
beautiful, bewitching creature is very
wealthy. lives in elegant style, and you were
more than half in love with her"
Jasper maintained contemptuous ST
lence.
Look behind you, young man!
He glanced around A dozen revolvers
cooked in steady hands covered him.
Now / desire truthful answers to some
plain questions. If you refuse to answer,
YOU die"
voice, soft, sweet, at once recognizable,
breathed:
Comply"
This beautiful widow only recently re-
moved to Denver, but you soon became
fast friends. She made you present of a
diamond pin and a beautiful finger ring,
did she not?'
Yes, but"
NO questions, Answers are all we
want"
Did you ever see in her parlors a man
tall aud dark save for his pale blue eyes,
who professed TO be her brother?"
Yes, often"
We're you intimate with this MANI"
Somewhat.
Did you ever see in his possession a
small ivory box with a jeweled lid?"
Yes, once"
DO you have any idea what that box
coptains?'
Il do; the lid flew open once, and saw
some folded papers in it"
How did this happen?"
The lid coming open? Oh, easy enough.
The man had drank too much wine, and
seemed to have some strange fascination
for this box, which be was twirling in his
fingers"
Excellent! When does this charming
widow contemplate returning to New
York;"
Never, / think"
"She dislikes New York, then. I thought
as much. You paid well for your nights
lodging, and are entitled to a good break
fast, Ho, lackeysm
But even as they came forward to drag
him off to his breakfast, Jasper felt that
the Black Jack Of the previous night and
the Black Jack of that instant were differ
ent men.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02
CHAPTER VIII

THE DAsHING WIDOW AND her BROTHER.
Ten years ago Denver was one of the
gayest cities in the Union. There, having
grown weary of San Francisco, Mrs. Co
rhine Martin made her nome, surrounded
by Gh the elegancies of wealth.
She purchased splendid house, kept a
retinue of servants, and endeavored to
mingle with the Uppertendom of the eX-
ceedingly mixed population. She sue
ceeded we'll, owing TO n very beautiful face
and much money lavishly expended. She
was soon surrounded by host of fortune
hunters.
Her brother, Doctor Marliug, boarded
near. He was swarthy and rather peculiar
looking, having intensely black hair and
pale blue eyes.
One night at the opera they occupied the
widows private box together. 1t was a
night when some foreign star was warbling
to an audience splendidly dressed. The
flash of Jewels GlIttered everywhere.
The curtain had fallen after a storm of
applause, when suddenly the widow opened
her languid ewes rather widely.
Seated opposite, in another box, was a
man of probably fifty years, gray haired
stalwart, whose good clothes seemed to
render him uneasy. BY his side sat a girl
Che most beautiful girl she had ever beheld.
black haired, black-eyed, with scarlet
poutipg lips, and q certain dainty air of
careless grace.
Why were they watching her. Had she
ever met them before? Something in the
girls black, dauutless eyes made her
shrink back in her seat.
Why did she swing her fan in that pecul-
lar way. All, could she be signaling any
onei
"A Spanish senorita. evidently. What
beauty" exclaimed DR.. Marllng at her
side.
what makes her watch us so closely,
and who are they2'
don't know. You've found a rival at
last rather dangerous one, too, out
wardly.n
The widows eyes blazed.
The forward mink What's she doing
with her FAM"
All drawing his breath hard.
its the signals of a secret order, grow
ing slightly pale. i learned them once;
cannot make them out.
Nv no are they to- Nou?H
Her companion had glanced hurTiedly
about them.
Yes, l think SO. ! feel pretty sure of
ons word. Beware She's a witch, though,
to hpye gained such knowledge. l learned
II IN New York. 1t was used among a
number Of counterfeiters.
IL, sh, Let rs depart before the cur
tam rises again. l feel nervous: what eyes
that girl has,
On their way to The carriage some one
stumbled heavily against the widow, almost
knocking her down
~You careless loutl Wha. do ycI mean
by such conduct?' sayagely exclaimed the
Doctor.
1 beg Ihiccupl your pardon" said
the rough-looking follow, as he went
stumbling away.
a drunken wretch, that * all. Come.
the carriage waits.
but when they arrived home the widow
gave cry of surprise and alarm.
What Is il, Corinue."
Ny gold brooch; it is sone.'
Not the one that t."
The woman no led, her face growing
white
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02

AS many women wear their hair
dressed very high, pins to keep their
bonnets in place are required besides
the strings, and many fancy devices
are designed for this purpose. Tri-
dents, daggers, shepherds crooks,
and even now the bishops crosier
have been initiated. 1t is always we'll
to have a number OF these pretty pins
at hand to fasten sprays OF flowers,
so that different varieties can occa-
sionally be substituted to suit other
dresses. This is an economical idea,
especially useful when a lady is from
home, and does not wish to be cum
bered with extra luggage. A black
lace bonnet or hat, with removable
ornaments, would almost DEFY recog-
milton
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02
Care of Fo wis.

Ii birds are mOulting and you wish
to hurry the process separate them
| and feed well on stimulating food.
| Begin with 81 moderate allowance and
gradually increase It and then the
| birds will not suffer from overlooking.
Give meat or milk to supply material
to counterfeit the waste that goes on
! while the feathers are coming out.
The drain on the system is exces.
sive at that time, and generous living
will do the birds more good than con.
dition powders. Good food in plenty
and warm, agreeable, clean quarters
must be provided to insure quick and
successful moulting. By Fastening the
! process the fowls are more vigorous,
and will give better result in eggs in
winter and be in prime condition by
| the exhibition season.
Hempseed is q great help in feather
| formation, also q little sulphur. How
ever, sulphur, after the month oil
August, must be used with great eau
| ton, as the evenings and mornings
are often cold with heavy dews, and
sulphur, by its action on the skin,
predisposes the birds to feel keenly
such changes of weather.
Good oats, peas and wheat are a
better food for fowls during moulting
than corn, as they contain more OF
the elements needed for the produc-
ton OF feathers. Again oats are
splendid food for keeping up the ami
NAL vigor.
Do not neglect the growing chickens,
for the pullets of the early maturing
class will soon be laying. Those that
have liberty need but two or three full
meals day as they can pick up myr-
lads OF insects and seeds for some time
TO come. Ripe vegetables ana fallen
fruits are also good for them.
The approved breeding house has Its
nest boxes made with closed fronts,
only a small opening being LETT at each
end for fowls to get in and out, thus
making the nests quite dark, which
prevents egg eating. The twenty inch
space from nest to floor Is ofopen slat
work, Stats three inches apart. Along
this slat work in the hall is galvan-
| ized-iron water-trouGh eight inches
from the floor extending entire length
OF hall from which fowls drink by
reaching through slat work.
The buildings are ceiled on the out
side with siding, under which Is lining
of tarred felt. They are also ceiled IN
side with matched ceiling. The roofs
are laid OF matched lumber, which is
covered with tarred felt and then
shingled, thus making them warm and
proof az ainst vermin. The floors OF
the pens are always kept covered with
several inches OF dry straw and chatf,
into which grain is throw, thus max
ing the hens scratch for a living. Each
flock has dust tub also trough dl-
vided into three compartments, IN
which is kept constant supply OF
crushed oyster shells, bone meal, and
charcoal. -Poultry Monthly.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02
Why the Youth BIushed.
From the Danyllle Breeze.I

Charley" said q fond lister,
"there's a batch of white powder on
your coat collar. How did it get
there?"
white powder, where?"
"Why, there, and here's some more
on your sleeve"
"Oh, yes, | know. Tjust came from
the barber shop, and he must have
done it."
"But here's long yellow hair. Do
BARRIERS have such long hair as that,
Charley ?"
"Pshaw, no, OF course they don't.
Probably some young lady had been
getting her bangs clipped, and sat in
the same chair that | did"
"Well, but Charley" continued his
tormentor, ''there's the corner OF a
handkerchief sticking out OF your
pocket, and some writing on it. Let
me see. it says, Ella SIM"
ooh, git out, you pest, that's only
one that Jim Floyd gave me TO carry
back to the owner"
There's q hairpin sticking out OF
your vest pocket, Charley; does that
belong to Jim Floyd or the barber
And there's
But the enemy had reiterated.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02
In was moonlight at Bar Harbor.

IT was moonlight at Bar Harbor,
and they were all on the beach.
smash, smash, oh sea, and" "Par-
don me, said the Boston woman, IN
terrupting the Chicago girl who was
quoting. Pardon me, that is a mis-
citation" 'Is IL ?" said the other,
"well, you can wrap it up and take it
home with. youl" These are the az
fairs that lead to formal bows.-New
York Mail.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02
THE RURAL HOME.
I.nss and Gain.


Do not count, when day is DER,
Daily loss from LIES rich store;
But the gains, however small,
Count them duly, one and ALL
Every sweet and gracious word,
Every pleasant truth you've heard;
Every tender glance and tone,
Every kindly deed you We known;
Every duty Iiobly done,
Every righttul victory won
Treasure all, and count them Ger
As a miser counts his store.
But If bitter word or thought
Have bitter harvest brought;
III some foeman hath assailed you
Or the friend most trusted failed you;
Ii unkindness and untruth
Have TO you brought saddest ruth,
Blot the score without delay
Keep no record OF the day.
Keep no record of the care,
Loss and cross we all must bear;
On the page of memory write
Only what is fair and bright.
Let all evil things go by;
Still, with brave endeaver, try
Simple Joys to multiply.
Thus you'll learn how large a sum
VIII with faithful reckoning come.
Long as after cloud and rain
Blessed sunshine smiles again,
Long as after winters gloom
Summer roses bud and bloom,
Long as we have with us here
One sad heart that we may cheer,
Long as love gilds sorrows cross,
Lies rich gain o'erpays the loss.
-EmeHne s. Smith in Home JOUrHa
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02

WHAT we learn with pleasure we never
lorget. Alfred MERCER. The following is
q case in point: Il paid OUT hundreds of
dollars without receiving any benefit, p"
says Mrs. Emily Rhoads, of McBrides,
Mich. Il had female complaints, especially
'dragging-down,' for over six years. DR.. r.
Y. Pierce's 'Fayorite Prescription did me
more good than any medicine | ever took.
advise every sick lady to take it, And so
do we. 1t never disappoints its patrons.
Druggists sell it,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-02
An EDITORS Testimonial.

A. NJ. Vaughan, Editor OF the Greenwich
Review" Greenwich, O., writes: Last
January I met with very severe accident,
caused by a runaway horse. l used almost
every kind of salve to heal the wounds,
which turned to running sores, but found
nothing to do me any good till | was
recommended HENRY'S CARBOL1C
SALVE. l bought box, and it helped me
at once, and at the end of two months
was completely well. 1t is the best satve
in the market, and 1 never fail OF telling
my friends about it, and urge them to use
it whenever in need