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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-27
BIG DOCTORS BILLS.
Rutland Doctors Bring in Their Bills, but
the Patient Refuses to Pay.

RUTLAND, Dec. 23.-Haran R. Kellogg
OF Chicago, who met with the unfor rtunate
accident while walking on the railroad track
some six weeks ago and was compelled 10
suffer the amputation Of a leg. has so far
recovered that he is making preparations,
to return to his home in Chicago He call
ed upon physicians to present their bills,
which they did in gross: Or. E. W. Pond
$500, DR.. Senton 500, Dr. j. H. Reilly
500. Mr.. Kellogg, as a practical business
man, thought them exorbtant and called
for itemized bills, which were furnished.
The charge of DR.. Pond, who has been in
practice less than year, was 5000 for the
amputaton, aud the other 5000 for care and
visits. One other of the physicians it is
alleged, made only three visits. lir. Kel-
logg declined to pay such exorbitant bills
and alleges that an effort is being made TO
overcharge him because he is a gentleman
OF means. The three physicians have com-
menced a suit, arresting Mr.. Kellogg as &,
debtor about to absoond. One OF Rut-
lands wealthiest citizens became his
bondsman He proposes TO contas. .ho
bills in court. The physicians also la ,
given prescriptions for medicines, c.i.. .t
two different drug stores. tn" i u. '.t
the same articles at one store Were p
double the charges Of the oJher. lir. e.. D..
Gilrain a young medical student, W.' 'H
been his nurse, has given him sIch Luu' .'-
tention and care that llr. Kellogg ha, IN
vited him to 20 to Chicago, AMI lie Wii pH.
the cost of hi, obtaining a medical ciN'a-
tion at the Chicago Medical college IG-
young man is o. moderate means ana via
accept Of Mr Kellog5's kind and generod,
proposition Mr.. Kellogg is brother OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-27
A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.


PIATTsBURGH, \. Y, Dec. 23.-Miss
Catherine T, Moflltt, aged about 4i years,
sister of Congressman Moilitt and of Collec-
tor of Customs Mofiitt of this district, has
been missing since Sunday night when she
left her fathers house, about two miles
from this place, after the others of the fam
lily had retired. \ large party of searchers
were out all of to-day but found no trace of
the missing lady and it is feared that she
may havo committed suicide by drowning
while suffering from mental alteration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-27
United stntos Supreme Court Centennial

The next centennial is that of the ami
versary of the first sitting of the United
States Supreme Court, which is TO be OBJ
served in New York, February t. We note
the names Of several Vermontars in the list
of the reception committee--RobertD d. Ben
edict, Horace Russell, Matthew Hale and
Everett p. Wheeler. Grover Cleveland
will preside. There will be several ad-
dresses, one of which is 10y eXMinistcr Ed
ward j. Phelps on "The relations of tha
court to the permanent administration Of
justice in enforcing the supreme law Of tLe
land, as the guarantee of civil liberty, per
sonal rights and the perpetuty Of the
Union
The responses to this will be made Wy
Chief Justice Fuller and President Benjamin
Harrison
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-27
IMPORTANT RAILROAD MOVE.
The Clarendon and Pittslord Road to be
Extended Toward Brandon.

The negotiations which have been il
progress for the past four or Ave week, in
regard To extending the new Cier Moon and
Pittsford railroad through the entire mar
DE halt in Rutland valley have been hrough
t. a successful ISSUE, says a correspondent
of the Troy Press. ii one time it was
thought impossible, even 10y Secretary of
War Proctor, who was the first to take
steps to build the road, 10 extend the road
any further than the Sh9ngraw quarry
which is alittle north of the village Of Proctor.
The new movement oil laying this rOa,l
north OF Proctor has been brought about
by DR.. c. II. Barbour, who has an interest
in the Venetian quarry north of Pittsford
from which is taken the richest blue stone
in the Union. The quarry is owned by II.
=. De Graaf of New York city. president OF
the Bowery National bank, and also of the
firm Of De Graar x Taylor. II is De
Graaf who is interested in having this new
railroad pushed through and his immense
wealth stands behind the project The ar
rangements We're made saturday for the
building Of the road from Shaugray quarry
north of Proctor, to Venetian quarry,
north of Pittsford, and to other quarries
still further north, and large gang OF men
Will be put TO work on it Immediately. Ties
and rails viii be forthcoming. The new
company intends there shall ho no further
delays in regard to the matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-27
RAILROAD MATTERS.

A despatch to the Boston journal says:
"lt is said that negotiations are in progress
looking to the building OF aroad from Mont
pelier to Burlington to connect AZ tho form
er place with the Montpelier and Wells
River, and at the latter with the Delaware
and Hudson Canal company road.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-27

WAsHINoroN. Dec 20-The following
Vermont appointments were confirmed
to-day; Wheelock G. Nea29y Of Rutlaui /.
Interstate commerce commissioner; Henry
c. Fisk of Hyde Park consul at St johns.
Postmasters, J, II. Stewart Of Middebury
f, y, Field of Rutland, j. W. Norton OF
Nergennes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-Pon,ors were
granted the following Vermonters. Orig
inal, John Ii. Miner, Jeflersonvile: David
Burns, Fairfield; William \. Elliott, Hol-
land George De Camp, QusaueD, 81. Johns
bury.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30
UNEXPECTED JOYS.
Tho Genuine Delight with Which The
Inaplro Their Recipient.

The Genuine Delight with Which They
Inspire Their Recipient.
Often the most delicious joys Of life are
those that come upon us unexpectedly.
Their value Is enhanced by their being
surprise to US. To light unexpectedly,
when we are sternly at work, down in
some rough and gloomy ravine OF daily
toll, upon lovely wild flower, where we
least thought Of ever finding any thing 50
pleasing, gives more genuine and fresh
err delight than when we at hons in our
leisure hours go out and pluck beautiful
rose from bush which we ourselves have
planted. To come incidentally upon some
unpremeditated and fresh token of friend
ship some indirect evidence OF sue
cess in our life work, some little child's
unlooked-for manifestation OF affec
ton, some unexpected disclosure Of
sympathy or appreciation on tho par
of one whose commentator has ar
exceptional value. is worth far more II
| us than much formal recognition, or an
ticipated triumph, or deliberately pre-ar
ranged scheme of enjoyment How easily
too, we can bring this joy into the hearts
of our friends by considerable use of tn
little things and unexpected opportunities
that are always presenting themselves 10
our improving! lis. S. Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30
Effect of Gas on Books.

Gas is a great destroyer OF fine
leather book bindings. Take the
sheep-bound volumes that come from
the public printing Office at Washing
ton and place them on the top shelves
of one of our bookcases and in five
wears the leather is utterly rotten and
lifeless, and the covers come OFF where
thew ioin the backs. Hence we place
all such books on low shelves, where
the hot air can not reach them. Red
morocco is the only leather we have
found that resists the action of the dry
atmosphere where gas is kept burning
constantly, and we have all our valu-
able books rebound in half red mo-
rocco when the covers come off. 1hls
keeps the lids and backs together Tor
twelve or fifteen years. Then we keep
the best books that are not so bound
in closed cases, and that saves them
some. But there is no way OF pre-
serving leather-bound books indeh'
nitely where gas is burned.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30
aI,et us 90 downstairs.

'Let us go downstairs.
When they reached the third floor
he pointed to the Experimental Cham'
Der, and said:
"You say it is occupied"
Eyes, it is occupied.
"What a pity! Well, and the stran-
ger affected to contemplate longingly
the forbidden threshold-''well, l will
wait. Let us descend.
In passing before Schopenhauer's
statue he could not help looking it
straight in the face. with sort OF de-
fiance.
At the Office he was received by Mr..
Utterex himself, who welcomed him
with gentle smile.
"lhe room that I have selected, y
began the young man, with an easy
The experimental chamber?"
Eyes"
cit is occupied" said Mr.. Utterex
still smiling, and at the same time OF
fering the visitor thin sheet OF brls
tol-board with gilt edges, on which was
written:
Mr.. x, TO RICHARD UTTEREx, DR.:
! 10 restoring lore Of Hfs..... ...$5oo
Translated from the French o
Charles MOrice.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30
Something New.

A new and very effective thing which is
taking hold on the market is valuable dis
covery made known through The Charles A:
Vogeler Co., Baltimore, Md, proprietors OF
the renowned st. Jacobs Oil, and known as
Diamond Vera-Cura, for Dyspepsia, posi-.
tive cure for Indigestion and all stomach
troubles arising therefrom. II not found !, IN n
the stock of druggist or dealer, 1t VIII be
81 0M in stamps. Sample sent on receipt OF
two-cent stamp. 1t has been found on trial
to be a specific for sour stomach, heartburn
nausea, giddiness, constipation, nervous
ness and low spirits, and it is spoken OF and
recommended by hundreds who have useo
it and have found lasting benefits
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30
HOUSEHOLD HELPS.
Knowledge Which Will Tighten Many Dill
agreeable Domestic Duties.

knowledge Which Will Tighten Many Dis
agreeable Domestic Duties.
If the cover is removed from soap
dishes the soap will not get soft.
When fat-irons become rusty, black
them with stove-polish, and rub we'll
with dry bush.
Use charcoal to broil with. The
flames close the pores very quickly
and make the meat very tender.
Silver can be kept bright for months
by being placed in an alright case
with a good-sized piece of camphor.
Use squares of dull-colored felt,
pinked at the edges, under statuary or
any heavy ornaments that are liable
to mar polished surface.
Do not keep ironed clothes on bars
in the kitchen any longer than is
necessary for thoroughly drying.
They gather unpleasant odors.
Equal parts of white shellac and al
cohol is permanent tixative for
crayon and charcoal sketches. Spray
it on evenly with an artists atomizer.
Mahogany and cherry furniture often
gets dull for want of good cleaning
with moist cloth. Polish with the
hand, rubbing we'll, and the result will
be surprising.
Windows can be cleaned in winter
and the frost entirely removed by using
gill of alcohol to pint of hot water.
Clean quickly and rub dry with warm
channels skin.
An old and reliable English cook.
book gives the following recipe as ar
oil-cloth restorer: Melt one-half of ar
ounce of beeswax in a saucer OF turpen
tine. Rub the surface all over with il
and rub in with dry cloth.
Telegraph wire of galvanized iron il
much better to hang clothes on II
winter than rope, as the clothes will
4 not freeze to it. Have it hung up by
line-man and it will never "give," NJ
matter what the weather may be.
For chapped hands, make camphor
ice of one and one-half ounces of sper
maceti tallow, four teaspoonfuls of OF
of sweet almonds and three-fourths Q
an ounce of gum-camphor pulverize
fine. Put on back of stove until dis
solved, stirring constantly, using jus
enough heat to melt the ingredient
together.
Laundry polish for shirts, collar
and cuffs, etc., is made in the follow
ing manner: Dissolve on a slow fir
one ounce of white wax and tw
ounces OF spermaceti with one larg
tablespoonful of salt. Turn into We
cup to COOL Make boiled starch 6
usual, cooking slowly for twent
minutes, and for every Tablespoonful
of dry starch used put in lump OF tt
preparation the size of a cherry. U:
no cold starch and do not sprinkl
When the starched pieces are drie'
lay them in a wet towel for two hour
and with rough polishing-iron brir
l out the gloss.-Mrs. w. d. Maher,
Good Housekeeping.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30
SAVING WOOD.

There are many kinds OF exerclSe-
Some love to play at ball,
The school-boy oft his kite high iiles'
With some it's billiards all;
There are games for each and eVry ohe'
But be It understood,
For right down solid, lasting fun'
There naught like saving WOOD;
So Insh and draw
The old buck-saw,
Thro' good hard-seasoned wood.
The ''grand old man" may SWING MS aNe'
The 'Cyclist spin his wheel
Pedestrians, on thick saw-dust tracks,
May go it, toe and heel;
Prize fighters may punch sand in bags
Such exercise is good;
But !, wheneer my spirit flags
Just tackle seasoned wood;
Ipush and draw
The old buck-saw,
Thro' seasoned maple wood.
Hove to see the saw-dust n.y.
And blocks in straight rows laid,
And If the old saw "pinches,'
Rub taller on the blade;
Gymnasiums do very well,
And dumb bells are quite good;
nIwant TO feel my biceps swell
tackle seasoned wood;
Ipush and draw
The old buCk-saw,
Thro' good hard-scasoned wood.
Thomas Burke. in Yankee blaue'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.


Harrow the wheat lands as long!
as possible; this makes firm seed-beds.,
which are abominated by chinch bugs.' !
No animal is so hardy as to re-
ouire no attention. The more an ami
NAL is exposed the less it will produce,
either OF pork, wool, mutton, beef or
milk.
A hen of large breed should not
Law less than from 10 to 12O eggs, the
small breeds from $50 to IT'S; any that
lay less eggs than that should not be
kept
The advantage in we'll tiled land
is that the surface water drains on
rapidly without washing. 1t warns
up quicker and seeding can be done
earlier.
Evergreen boughs make an excel
lent covering for young rose bushes.
| Cornstalks can be utilized in no manner
so well as for covering plants that are
to be exposed to the weather during
the winter.
If the supply of hay is short use
straw and corn fodder as part OF the
daily ration. Any deficiency in the
coarse food can be supplied with extra
grain. In fact, any ration can be
balanced by the judicious use OF
ground grain and cottonseed or linseed
meal.
Chocolate Cookies.-One and one
half cups of sugar, one cup grated
chocolate one cup butter, one scant
teaspoon soda, two eggs. Mix quite
stiff. When baked drop teaspoon OF
frosting on each cookie Frosting:
Powdered sugar mixed with small
quantity Of boiling water.-Albany
Journal.
Vines are of some service. The
potato vine contains a large amount OF
potash, and should be added to the
manure heap. The vine of the sweet
potato and pea is readily eaten by
stock, as also the tops OF many roots
that are grown. If all such material
were carefully saved and fed it would
produce many thousands OF pounds OF
} meat.
2 The common weed known as rag
, weed or bitter weed, is readily eater
t by COWS, and if abundant in pastures
l is sure to make the butter bitter. The
< only immediate remedy is to keep the
cows away from it, and then, if pos
3 sible, exterminate the weed. The
: same weed produces that distressing
form of influenza known as "hay fever
J. in many persons.
In feeding poultry, one must b
Y very careful not to use damaged graf
or sour leavings.- The latter will Of
o tentimes cause dyspepsia, and bring o
n a half-dozen other troublesome dis
q eases. Warm feed only on cold day
g should be given. When the weathe
y is warm do not rely too much upo
q the above diet. A change is desirable
IS and will work benefit to the digestiy
IL organs, which are unusually active
10 this season of the year.
Is An enthusiastic bee-keeper write
+ The preserving qualities OF honey al
III immense The best hams are cure
II with honey, and pears and apples al
. often preserved with honey. In fac
u honey has the quality of preservir
10 for a long time in fresh state ar
L thing that may be laid in it or mike
y with it, and to prevent its corruptit
y in far superior manner to suga
thus many species of fruit may be pr
:, n served by being laid in honey, and
I'LL this means obtain a pleasant taste al
Or give to the stomach healthy ton
~ One who has once tried it will not u
u sugar for preserving fruit.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30
Strangely Contorted

Are the Joints by rheumatism. Extlrpate
this atrocious disease, as well as govt and
neural gia. at the out set with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, and avoid possible, life
long agony 1t is tempting of Providence
to delay when rheumatism assalls you, as it
is not only obstinate, but dangerous. Chills
and fever, kidney complaints, nervousness,
debility, constipation and dyspepsia are
also routed by the Bitters. Use regularly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

A French doctor advised nervous
woman to sit in room with dozen
rats running about, and she tried itand
was made crazy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

81 HAVE been occasionally troubled with
Coughs. andin each case have used Browns
BRoNcHIAL TRocHEs, which have never
failed, and l must say they are second to
none in the world. "-Felir a. Nay, Cashier,
st. Paul. Num-
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

ANY one can take Carter's Little Liver
Pills, they are so very small. No trouble to
swallow. No pain or gripping after taking.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

CURE your cough with Hale's Honey Of
Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

You hardly realize that it is medicine,
when taking Carter's Little Liver Pills: they
are very small; no bad effects; all troubles
from torpid liver are relieved by their use.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

TALK is cheap but not the affectionate
talk of pretty girl; that is dear.-Bos-
ton Courier.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

In good and regular standing-the man
in the street-car full of women.-Life.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

AN unsatisfactory meal "a domestic
brOil.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

AN elevated road-the milky way
Time
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

LIVESTOCK SHIPPERS AND FEEDERS
Read ad. of G. C. Daily g. Co. other column.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

WHEN corn pops it gets CHASTITY white.
It is much the same with bashful young
men.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

''THE SAME" is said to be the most popu-
lar drink in the market.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30

BREACHES Of promise must be the ones
tailors let go on crediL-Texas Siftings.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30
Pains and Aches

In various parts Of the body more particularly In
the back, shoulders. and joints, the unwelcome
indications that rheumatism has gained foothc.a,
and you are "in for it" for longer or shorter
period. Rheumatism is caused by Tactic acid in the
blood. and is cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, winch
neutralizes the acidity, and eradicates every i'm.
purity from the blood.
II suffered from an acute attack Of rheumatism
induced by q severe sprain of a once dislocated
ankle Joint, which caused greatsweling and intense
pain. One bottle of Hoods Sarsaparla, restored
circulation. cieansed the blood and relieved the
pain" L. r. HUNT, springfield. Mo.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by oil druggists. 81; six for s.. Prepared only
BY c. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-01-30
A LIBERAL Offer.

An Artistic Twelve Page Annual Cal
endar, beautifully decorated with high
Unfinished colored pictures represent
ing the four seasons-Winter, Spring,
Summer and Fall-will be sent Free to
any person whoosends six cents for a
sample copy of the New York Ledger.
Address
ROBERT B0NNER's SONS, Publishers,
1874 WILLIAM STREET,
New York City.
This Calendar is worth fully rs cents.
Democratic messenger., 1889-05-11
Some Old Trees.

The old oak tree at Waltham, which so
excellent an authority as Professor Alex.
andcr Agassiz said was seven hundred
years of age. has been cut down. II has
been dead for some time. and stood in the
path of modern improvement Part oi
the venerable tree will bc preserved in the
library. The great oak tree at Wood.
bridge. which was cut down few weeks
ago, after anexisicncc rcckoned at from
fifteen hundred To two thousand years. is
To bc made into chairs for the members Of
the Quinnipiac club, of New Haven. This
tree was doubtless the Oldest along the
Atlantic coast, although the authorities
differ as 10 lis age. and the largest oak in
the world. Oliver Wendell Holmes said
the tree was nj least eighteen hundred
years old and Prof. Abbott. Of New York.
who male careful examination 0f the
monster eighteen years ago, said IL could
not be less than two thousand years old,
while Prof. Eaton stands with these au-
thorities by stating the age Of the tree rs
ranging from fifteen hundred TO two thou
sand years.
Democratic messenger., 1889-05-11
Burdette's True Dog Story.

My dog Chevalier was born on the 18th
Of March. 1870, aud am not at all surpris.
ed that the day has since been observed,
as you may have noticed, as sort Of holi.
day. ! noticed that at an early age he de.
veloped the most remarkable intelligence
for will not insult the dog by calling II
instinct; IL was intellect, reason. lie wss
bowling one night, when puppy, and I
went out and reprovcd him. telling hin, Il
was III bred and annoying, aud wanted
II TO occur no more. lie never howletl
again. lie learned TO run errands like a
hoy, with this difference: he never l0iter-
cd on the way as boy often does. Say
butcher" or "mker" TO him, and he never
failed TO go to the right shop. He would
carry letters TO the postoifice, and wait at
the window for the mail, which he brought
directly home.
A hen brought out brood Of eleven
chicks, for which the dog conceived u
great fondness. lie would follow them
around by the hour, and try aud cuddle
them as the hen did. lie knew when Sun.
day and prayer meeting night came as
well rs any member Of the church. When
any Of us complained of feeling lonesome
he would set of TO the ncighbor's and try
and induce some Of them to come over
and spend the day. We had red calf
the dog was very much attached TO. We
sold the calf, and the dog. heartbrokcn
over the loss of his friend, died just aftcr
he had learned TO read and write, and had
taken up the study OF Browning.-l5oh
Rur,l.fta
Democratic messenger., 1889-05-11
The Peach Crop Damaged.

4 special from Chesicrtown, Md, says
In regarl To the damage of fruit trees. the
estimates vary. One peachgr0wcr stated
that il the peach orchards Of other coun
ties have been similarly worked to those Of
Kent county. not less than 100000 trees
will lie blown up an the Peninsula, The
trees have worked and the ground thrown
from them and rendered loose and spOngy
allowing the water To settle round and
make the earth soft. at the same time the
damages To the blossoms rendered the
danger greater. Othersdo not apprchen,i
any serious damage Ia the orchards. All
concur. however, that II will bc very grca,
and one grower declared that il the storm
continues 10 increase in fury Il will he Ut
tcrly impossible TO estimate the damage