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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
GENERALIZATION OF PARCELS.
A Piece of Information of Some Impor-
lance to "a Certain Glass of People.
Chicago News.

a reporter was standing at the receiving
clerks desk in the office of the Adams en-
press company, when a pompus little man
dashed III with a parcel about as big as a
bandboX and noisily asked to have it sent
to Philadelphia
"Value it at 800: what are the charges?"
he ordered and inquired in the same breath
"Forty-five cents" the clerk replied
briskly.
"Never paid but p for a package like that
BEFORE the pompous little fellow objected.
"The extra charge is because of the valu-
alton you put ON it, the clerk explained.
"Strike of the valuation, then; I'll save
that extra, 1t isn't worth more than -,
but | thought | might MS well put up the
figures in case of an accident"
He paid his quarter and went out with a
more subdued air. The clerk received the
confession in such a matter-offact way that
the reporter asked him if he had become ac-
customed to that sort of thing
THAT is a very common experience" he
said. I'VE have cases like that every day
with the exception that the people who in
dulge in fictitious values usually pay the
extra charges without a mulmur They
think they are fixing things to get tho best
of the express company if their shipments
are lost or damaged, but they fool them
selves every time, Iii a majority of cases
we are not responsible for what is boxed up
so that we can not see what it is when
it is brought to u.s. and, in cases
when we are, nothing is paid until the real
value is certainly ascertained and honestly
fixed. People who indulge in these freaks
only help themselves to spend more money
than there is any necessity for, but that is
an amusement that the company does not
specially object to. There is another class
who box up damaged goods, value them ex-
travagantiy, and ship them to people who,
of course, refuse to receive them. Then they
sue us for the full amount"
The clerk turned to his accounts as if that
ended the story.
"Do such suitors get from the company
the money they claimf' asked the reporter.
Ono. They get left" he replied with a
wink, which seemed to imply that the COM
pany was not finding this world cold enough
to wear furs in midsummer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
Prize Fight in Chicayo,

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Probably the most
exciting glove contest ever witnessed in
Chicago occurred here to night in which
Jack Burke of Chicago in three rounds
knocked out Mike Cleary of New York,
Fully 1000 persons witnessed the fight.
Burke and Cleary We're received with
vociferous cheering. They spared for a
while until Burke planted sledge ham
mer blow under and back OF Cleary's ear
knocking him senseless and giving the
fight to Burke.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01

1t Is beautltul ana Stylish dress. The
material is pink satin, with brocade down
the side of the square train The bodice is
cut V shape in front. Short sleeves, front
of bodice and drapel overskirt of lace. The
overdreSs is trimmed at the point where the
draping is gathered high on the side with
bunch of pink feathers and bow of pale
pink ribbon Upon the head is an agrette
of pink feathers, with little dash of Grim
son and pink ribbon bow. Long cream
colored undressed kid gloves, reaching above
the elbows, trimmed with lace A pink fan
covered with lace will be suitable Any lady
in this costume may feel pleasing conscious
ness TINT she is well dressed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01

Remember that Allcock's are the only gem
uine Porous PMstcrs. They act quickly and
with certainty, and can he worn for weeks
without causing pain o. Inconvenience. They
kidney and pulmonary difficulties. malaria
aguc cake, liver complaint, dyspepsia, strains,
rhcumatisIn sciatica and nervous debility.
that the pores are closed ana often cause SER
iOus injury. DO not risk health and waste
time and money by buying inferior articles
made to sell ON the reputation of the genuine.
When purchasing plasters ask for and see that
you get Allcock's Porous Plastcrs. Each gem
uinc plaster bears the registered trade mark
stamp. nrm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
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" SUGAR
CATHART|C
~> II \
Gu r e

Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, and Drowsi-
ness. They stimulate the Stomach, Liver,
and Bowels, to healthy action, assist diges-
ton, and increase the appetite. They
combine cathartic, diuretlc, and tonic
properties of the greatest value, are q
purely vegetable compound, and may DO
taken with perfect safety, either by chill
dren or adults. +. J.. Thomas, Framing
ham, Mass, writes: "For q number of
years I was subject to violent Headaches,
arising from disordered condition Of the
stomach and bowels. About a year ago 1
commenced the use Of Ayers Pills, and
have not had headache SINCE" W. P.
Hannah, Gormley =. o., York Co., Ont,
writes: 81 have used Ayers Pills for the
last thirty years, and can safely say that
have never found their equal as a cathartic
medicine. / am never without them In
my house." c. d. Moore, Elgin, H.,
writes: "Indigestion, Headache, and Loss
of Appetite, had so weakened and debill-
tated my system, that was obliged to give
up work. After being under the doctors
care for two weeks, without getting any
relief, 1 began taking Ayers Pills. My
appetite and strength returned, and I was
soon enabled to resume my work, in per-
feet health"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
Removing the Debris at Nanticoke.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 2S.-The Sus-
quehanna Coal company will make fur
Their attempt to find the bodies of the
twentysiX victims of the Nanticoke dis
aster. The work of opening up the main
gangway will be vigorouslo prosecuted.
Three extra shifts We're put on again yes
terday, each working eight hours and they
expect To reach the fatal spot in five
weeks. The debris is being removed at
the rate of 100 cars per day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01


The lady secretary of the Administration
league of England, argues, in letter to NJ.
Pasteur, that cauterizrtion removes all dan
ger of hydrophobia. Her son once, and she
herself five or six times have thus escaped
the malady, and both offer to be bitten by
any mad animal in NJ. Pasteur's laboratory,
on condition that they be allowed TO treat
the wounds themselves
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
Eclectic in Its Dealings.

The japanese government is showing its
self very eclectic in its dealings with Euro
peans, 1t is about to order three men of
war of English ship-builders, and three
from French, while two German officers are
to DO employed to teach naval tactics
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01

These handy and picturesque little caps
are much worn. They are made often of
cloth or cashmere, crinklcd and gathered
over the crown. The crinkles are fastened
by invisible stitches TO the stiff foundation
upon which the turban is made \ band of
aotrakhan cloth or krimmer CLOTH rs it is
called in Europe edges the hat nicely, while
birds breast and wing form a jaunty
finish. Turban, krinmer cloth and feathers
should be all of a color
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
THE FASHIONS,


The gay season begins again, and our read
ers will be Interested to know what is pretty
and fashionable for evening wear. We shall
give several designs of party dresses suitable
for all purses, from rich to poor They will
range from the simplest to the most elabo-
rate, being alike only in one Respectively
will he pretty We commence the series
with handsome trained costume suitable
for the most dressy occasions in any COM
pany
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
An lnhuman Retribution.

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 2s.-Yesterday after
noon at Gainstown, Ala, Alexander Reed,
negro who brutally murdered Miss Car
RE Boyer, was chained to tree on the
spot of the murder and slowly burned to
death by crowd of indignant whites and
blacks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01

TOLEDO Ohio, Dec. 2S.-Albert Painter,
proprietor of the hotel Windsor, was shot
about o'clock this afternoon by II. A.
Miller, Il bartender. The wound is seri-
Gus. Miller worked for Painter last sum
mer and the shooting is the result of dis
agreement concerning the bill for services
Miller has not been arrested rs yet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
Killed by Escaping Gas.

KINGSTON, Ont, Dec. 2S.-Gas from the
main pipe gained access to the cellars on
Princess street last night, through an old
drain and many persons were seriously af
tected. a man named Sharpe and wife
We're unconscious all day and one man
died tonight and n woman is in II critical
condition,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
An Imminent War Between Austria and
Kussih.

LONDON, Dec. 2s-Fresh rumors say
that Russia and Austria are arming for Il
deadly conflict. Ia the recent ten days
war Bulgaria really represented tine form
er and SerVla was backed by the latter.
1t Is believed that though this contest is
apparently ended, it was only prelmin-
AIRY skirmish Of II greater struggle between
the real principals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01

LAS VEGAS, y. NJ, Dec. 2S.-Ranchmen
in New Mexico and Eastern Arizona have
despaired of protection from the murder
Gus Apache Indians, and are organizing
rangers to clean out the redskins Gov
ernor Zulick of Arizona favors this
scheme; meantime two troops of federal
cavalry have been sent thither to protect
the Indians.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
A Walking Skeleton,

ME-. Springer, of MechancshuTg, Pa,
writes II was afflicted with lung lever and
abscess on lungs, and reduced to Il Walking
Skeleton. Got II free trial bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, which did
me so much good that bought dollar bot
tie. After using three bottles, found myself
once more man, completely restored to
health, with II hearty appetite, and II gain in
flesh of As lbs" Call at Beaupre Lowrey's
Drug store and get free trial bottle of this
certain cure for all Lung Diseases. Large
bottles Sl.00.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
Skating Dress,

a plain round skirt, with no hustle and no
bunched-up draping would be vastly more
comfortable, as well as more really artistic
than the one here given, but this one is ex-
tremely fashionable. 1t has that in its
favor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01

Geo. Andrews, oversecr of the Lowell Car
pet Corporation, was, for over twenty years,
before his removal to Lowell, afflicted with
salt rheum in its worst form. Its ulccrations
covered more than half the surface of his
body and limbs. He was entirely cured by
Ayers Sarsaparlla.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
A Denial of the Detective story.

WASHINGTON, Dec. est is said at the
White House that there is no foundation
for the story published by the Pittsburg
Penny Press that il number of detectives
are coming to Washington To look after
the personal safety of the President.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-01
Detectives for the White House.

PIrTsBCEG, Pa, Dec. ?S.-An afternoon
paper to-day published Il story to the eff
feet that five Fullerton detectives passed
through here last night from Chicago on
the way to Washington for the purpose of
looking after the personal safety of presi-
dent Cleveland. One of the party named
Mcclure stated that they We're ordered to
Washington by way of Philadelphia,
where they were to be joined by five men
from the branch agency there, then to
proceed to Washington for special duty at
the White House. On arriving ut the
capitol they were to receive full instruc-
tiOns as to their duties Mcclure further
stated that the detectives had concluded
among themselves that Il plot of some
kind had been discovered, but whether
against the Presidents life or not he was
not prepared to state. He expected to re-
main in washington some time.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23
Letter from Zekc YOCuHn.
STRING Town, KY, 1886.

DEAR NEPHEW: This leaves me and
your aunt well. Suppose your heard that
your aunt was a mother. The birth was
not as previous as your uncle would have
liked, but so it is, it was a rare ripe case.
1t gives me some consolation to know that
I'm not the only man that has rare ripe
baby. His name is Uncivl Service. You
know we Democrats have SIT down on
Grover and James Beck, in the Louisville
district. Pardon me for referring to politi-
cal matters, knowing your valuable paper
is neutral in politics.
Will you please make an apology for me,
through the columns OF your paper, for not
making the speech promised at the Gen.
tennial. My excuse is that on my road
from Sandrifie at night l came in con-
tact with the blossom end ofa pole cat, and
soled my clothes so that could not come.
My heart was with you in the Cen. Ten.
was at IIatton, on the 5th Of October.
There was some fifty or sixty tickets sold
for the Centennial. went to lIat,on on
the 9th of October, just after o'clock, a.
m, and found forty or fifty waiting for the
agent to get up. Some three hundred
bought tickets. It's safe to say that, out Of
the three hundred who bought tickets for
the Centennial at Hatton, one hundred Of
that number were church membership.
fist, Methodist, Complexities and Catho.
lics-all Of whom went away nice and
civil, and would have remained so but for a
vicious dog Of Tom Ballou's, who bit a
number of poor unsuspecting predetermined
Christians, who had their pockets picked Of
what money they had. Dog hites make
people very sick. Some threw up, some
were crcss-eyed, some were sleepy. There
was enough burgoo and sheep hash left at
Hatton to fatten all of the dogs in three
miles Of the station. Bell had to take his
shotgun with him in going to and from the
depot
500 REWARD!
To any one who will kill Ballou's dog,
descliption-he is a slit nose bulldog,
with bob tail. You will know him on
sight by his sneaking qualities.
Please say to my nephew, at HarPer's
Ferry, that his aunt has baby, and that
the birth was not previous enough, which
caused his uncle great deal of trouble.
II you know anything about Stone
Kitchen or Buck Run school district, let
me hear from you. I'm SO afraid that the
poor children will get in the school. What
has become of the young lady of the Mid.
way Orphan School, al d the good trustees
who tried so hard to defeat her for the
school in the Kitchen district. News came
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23
Friedrich Warde at the
Opera House.

What promises to prove the most
notable event of the dramatic season
is announced for the first three nights
of next week in the engagement OF
the distinguished tragedian Friedrich
Warde and his celebrated company.
Mr.. Warde has by former engage
ments in this city established himself
as a favOrite here. 1t is four years
since he was last seen here, and dur
ing the intervening time he has
steadily advanced in his profession
and in popular favor, until now he is
recognized as the foremost representa-
tive of robust tragedy on the Amcrl-
can stage. His recent engagements
in New York were perfect OvatiOns
to his brilliancy and genius, and he
returns to that city in November for
an extended re-engagement OF six
weeks. In Washington, Baltimore
and Pittsburg the theaters have been
too limited in capacity to seat the
multitudes who have desired to wit
ness his performances, and standing
room was at a premium during his
visits there.
The company supporting Mr..
Warde has shared largely in the hon
Ors won this season. Each individu-
al member having been specially Sc
lected for his or her peculiar fitness
for the various roles assumed.
The Warde management carries
historically correct scenery for the
different plays in the repertoire. and
costumes designed from the original
plates representing the historic char
acters portrayed in the tragedies per-
formed.
The plays selected for production
here are as follows: Monday night,
Oct. 18th, Sheridan Knowles grand
tragedy Viginius. Tuesday night
Shakespeare's most popular play
Richard III or the Battle of BOs-
worth Field. Wednesday night the
new play recently added to Mr..
Warde's list, an adoption from the
French of Saumet, entitled Galba the
Gladiator, which is declared by the
press of the cities, in which 1t has
been represented, to be one OF the
strongest tragedies ever brought out.
Reserved seats for the entire en-
gagement are on sale at Barrett's.
The prices are one dollar in the Par
quette, 70 cents in the Circle, 90 cents
in the Balcony and % in the Gallery.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23
Proceedings of the Frank.
lin County Teachers
Institute.

FRIDAY I4th, 1886.
Institute called to order. Prayer by
Prof. r. II. Carothers.
Roll called.
The subject Of grammar was then dis.
cussed. Prof. Carothers opening the dis
cussion and was followed by Prof. Browder,
7. 3. Ford and Others. The discussion
lasted until after IL NJ, and all present
seemed to be deeply interested.
Committee on resolutions reported.
Printed last issue.) The name Of !. w.
Forbes was ordered to be placed on the
resolutions with Mr.. Davis but was over
looked in some way.
Query box opened and questions assigned.
AFTERNOON.
Queries answered.
The subject of fractions was introduced
by Thos. B. Ford.
Theory and practice of teaching arthme-
tic was demonstrated by Prof. Car ,thers to
the benefit Of all present.
The non-payment of the teachers by the
month was explained by the Superinten-
dent.
The duties Of teachers came next. Dis.
cusson opened by J. w. Douglass.
The President notified the teachers that
the County Association would meet at Col.
T. B. Ford's Office the and Saturday
in November.
NIGHT SESSION.
A lecture on Physiology was delivered
by T. E. Utterback. We regret that there
were not all the teachers present to hear Mr..
u upon this subject.
An educational address by Col. T. B.
Ford was next in order. The Col. fully
sustained the reputation he has heretofore
earned as an educational speaker.
Miss Katie Shipp next read an essay en-.
titled "Our Work." in which she showed
the great need Of the day.
Judge w. NJ. Beckner then took the
stand, and for three quarters of an hour
held the audience intensely interested
while he spoke on popular Education"
This speech was said to be the best Of all
that he has made upon this subject.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

The following infamous SANDER
upon ladies who attended the Cen
tennial Hop in this city, appeared in
the Louisville Truth of October 10th.
If the author of the same would only
show up in this city we think we can
safely promise him first-class coat
of tar and feathers or a sound thrash
ing:
Ladies in search of startling novel
ties in dresses for evening wear
would have prOfited by visit to the
Centennial hop given at the Capitol
Hotel, Frankfort, on the evening of
the 9th. One of the most noticeable
costumes was made of a thin, loose
ly-wOven material, which showed up
form divine every time the fair
wearer would get between you and
the light. 1t was Smother Hub
bard" of the purest stripe, without
the faintest suggestion of a belt, and
was suspended by small straps over
the shoulders. Had it been worn so as
to cover the upper portion of the
body the lower limbs would have
been exposed to the cold gaze of a
critical public; and had it on the
other hand reached to the shOe-tOps
the wearer would have been minus
any covering above her waist. 1t
looked more like satin cOtfee-sack
with arm-hOles cut through it and
hung at half-mast for some lost love.
Another much-nOticed imitation Of a
dress was worn by visitor, and the
best description can make Of it is
the one given by lady, who said:
miss - did have on a piece Of a
dress when she came in, but do be-
lieve she has danced it all off,"
Another belle wore winding-sheet
Of white, draped: in true japanese
fashion, and amused herself by cast
ing shy glances at her feet through
the inner folds of her garment. The
chestnut-bells might have been rung
with much prOpriety on some OF the
chestnut bellies who not being able
to dance insisted upon mOnOpOlizing
the floor, thus barring those who
could the opportunity and pleasure.
The ball was great success, but
there was such jam that dancing
ing Was impossible until quite late.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

to Harpers that they had gone to Row;
county, and had taken command of com.
pany of regulators.
| will leave Hatton soon, my next letter
will be from Sandriffle.
Church news.-Mrs. John Sargent united
with the Christian Church at this place last
Lords day. l predict that she will be a
shining ornament TO the church.
Yours truly,
ZEKE YoCUM.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

The LeestOwn Stars went to Tiger
to shoot the Tiger Club Saturday,
but were most wOefully disappointed,
as the Tigers gobbled them up to the
tune of d to t.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

A negro male child about twelve
hours old was left in the yard of Mr..
Chas. S. Green, on Conway street,
Friday night. When it was discover
ed the police were promptly sent for
and the little waif turned over to the
city authorities.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

Mr.. Charlie Jenkins, of Bridgeport,
seeing our announcement of big
sweet potato, in our last, has brought
us one that goes half pound better,
weighing 81 pounds. 1t is yellow
Bermuda.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

A young man named Vardeman,
from Bagdad, was tried, on Saturday,
before Esq. Mcdonald, for striking
Mr.. Sam Luscher. Centennial Day,
and fined $50.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

An elastic step, buOyant spirits,
and clear complexion, are the results
of pure blood. The pOssessOr of
healthy blood enjoys a clearness of
perception, impossible when the
blood is heavy with impurities.
Take Ayers Sarsaparilla, the best
blood purifier and vitaiizer.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

Though numerous causes may
operate to turn the hair gray, all
that is needed to restore the natural
color is Halls Vegetable Sicilian
Hair Remover. For more than twen-
ty years its sales have been enormous,
but we have yet to learn of its first
failure.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

Mrs. Bartlett Crutcher has placed
on our table a sweet potato of the
Red Bermuda variety which weighs
four pounds. 1t is splendid one, and
we return our thanks.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

Some fifty to seventy-tive persons
went down to Louisville to see the
Fireworks and Exposition on Thurs
day morning.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1886-10-23

The third trial of James Jenkins
for the murder of JnO. Lewis Daily
has been going on this week.