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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

had a touch of buck fever when YOU
were up here last fall and fired at your
first deer. A panther is great big cat
and when one is interfered with it is
apt to make things lively unless it i.
disabled with the first shot Otherwise
it is better let alone
my first thought was to give the
panther dose of buckshot, and l tooa
quick aim and let go my left barrel
over the heads of the women. knew
by the light recoil that something was
the matter, but cou Id not understa nd
it. sent the other charge instinctivety
The pan ther was less than one hund1 cd
feet away.
"You can imagine the effect of the
bird-shot in the face of a robust and
hungry panther. 1t simply maddened
him. The beast prepared to spring
upon the women, but 1 could do nothing
with only an empty shotgun. At my
first shot Mrs. Birgin had turned and
| caught sight of the panther just above
her and fell in dead faint.
''The huge beast made the spring, bu
went wide of his mark and rolled down
the bank to the bottom of the little
ravine. Birgln had been equal to the
emergency. He sprang up instantly
when shot and drawing his Colts re-
volver sent a thirty-eight caliber slug
into the panther's right eye. A second
slug caught him in the center of the
forehead just as he sprang clear of the
ground. He just grazed the form o;
Mrs Birgin and was dead before he had
rolled down to the bottom of the glen.
"Birgin hurried up the bank to at
tend to his wife, who soon recovered
and went to look over the panther.
Its face and neck were peppQed with
the little bird shot, but the empty sock.
ct and the hole between the eyes told
the story. While I was overhauline
the panther Birgin came down anG
looked on. Now l know what I have
been practicing all this time for wa.
all he said. He told me afterward thai
he did not wait to fairly get the sights
but his long practice made it impossible
to miss his aim.
''Birgin and the girl helped Mrs
Birgin back to the cabin, half carrying
her most of the way. skinned the
panther leaving on the head and claws.
Birgin took the skin with him to But
falo when his wife's health was fully re-
stored in the fall.
For awhile the boys had a good deal
to say about cunning for panther with
bird shot, but they won't soon forget the
two shots with which Birgin brought
down the only panther ever killed il
these woods with pistol. "-Roches
IN. " Democrat.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09
Excelsior Springs.

This great health and pleasure resort is
unsurpassed by any similar watering place
on the continent. Its marvellous waters are
an absolute specific for alcoholism, Bright's
disease catarrh, diabetes, dropsy, dyspep
STA, gravel, rheumatism, sciatica, scrofula
and all kindred diseases 1.-THE Elms'' Ho
tel is one Of the finest in the world, with
every modern convenience, and very mod
crate rates. The round trip rate from st.
Paul or Minneapolis is only $27, trife
more than half what it costs to go to the
next nearest sanitarium The Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway runs a solid
vestibuled train every day in the week from
st. Paul and Minneapolis to Excelsior
Springs time 10 hours. What more could
one wish for! For further particulars ap
ply to the ticket agents of the Railway, OF
Excelsior Springs Co., Excelsior Springs
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09
HE FIRED AT THE CENTER OF THE PLANK

AAC AAsbD Al III OF' IdE FLANK.
and laid it on the ground and leveled
it up carefully with spirit level. Ten
PAGES from the plank he put a mark
about as big as = silver half-dollar on a
tree. Then he got back ten PAGES from
the plank and leveled the pistol and
fired at the centre of the plank. The
bullet glanced from the hard wood and
struck the mark on the tree. This he
did three times in succession. He said
that was one of the shots Travis had
taught him, and he had always kept it
In practice. He said that some time
his practice might be of use to him.
And he was right about that.
= was not very busy in the spring
and early summer, and I went around
with Birgin a good deal Like every
stranger, he was afraid of the woods.
md he paid we'll for any thing that
looked like work.
s.ssAfter a couple of months Mrs. Birgin's
health was SO much better that she was
able to join us in short strolls into the
timber, and she enjoyed them very
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09
AUBREY'S FAMOUS RIDE.
Feat That Has Few Parallels in Endur-
and Bravery.

A Feat That Has Few Parallels in Entlur-
ance and Bravery.
"The greatest physical achievement
ever accomplished in this country said
John f. Graham to Denver News man.
was the ride of Z. X. Aubrey from the
plaza of Santa Re, N. M, to the public
square at Independence, Mo-, distance
of nearly eight hundred miles, through
a country inhabited by warlike Indians,
large part of which was then sandy
desert"
Being urged to give an account of the
great ride Graham proceeded: 1T was
about the year 1851 that Aubrey gave his
wonderful test of human endurance be-
fore which all other attempts of the
kind pale into insignifcance He was a
short, heavy-set man thirty-eight years
of age, in the prime of manhood and
strength. His business for ten years as
Santa Fe trader had made him per-
fectly familiar with the trail and all the
stopping places. He was perfect horse
man, and although there were great
riders in those days none of them cared
to dispute the palm with Aubrey. On a
wager of $1,000 he undertook
to ride alone from Santa
Fe to Independence inside of six
days. 1t was thirty-nine years ago that
he undertook the terrible feat. 1t was
to be the supreme feat of his life, and
he sent half-dozen of the swiftest
horses ahead to be stationed at different
points for use in the ride. He left San
ia Fe in sweeping gallop, and that was
the pace he kept up during nearly every
hour of the time until he fell fainting
from his foam-covered horse in the
square at Independence. No man could
keep with the rider, and he would have
| killed every horse in the West rather
than have failed in the undertaking. 1t
took him just five days and nineteen
hours to perform the feat, and it cost
the lives Of several of the best horses.
After being carried into room at the
old hotel at Independence Aubrey Law
for forty-eight hours in dead stupor
before he came to his senses. He would
never have recovered from the shock had
it not been for his wonderful constitu-
ton. The feat was unanimously re-
garded as the greatest exhibition of
! strength and endurance ever known on
the plains"
''What became of Aubrey afterward?''
was asked.
''After his ride he became the lion of
the west, and was dined and feted at st.
Louis as though he had been conquer
ing hero He finally met his death at
the hand of friend. One day in 1854,
in an alteration with Major Richard Fl.
Weightman, the great rider was stabbed
to the heart and dropped dead ina Santa
Fe saloon, He was buried in an UNI
known grave, and all that is remember
ed OF Aubrey is his remarkable ride.
Weightman was tried upon the charge
OF murder, but was acquitted, and, join
ing the Confederate army, was shot at
Wilson s Creek while leading his brigade
| into battle. ,, -
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

Or two gold hunters" The speaker was
one of the veteran guides of the nor
thern Adirondack region, who made his
headquarters in st. Lawrence County.
THE best marksman I ever saw in
st. Lawrence County," the guide said.
twas Buffalo man named Birgin, who
came here few years ago with his wife,
who was an invalid. She was threatened
with consumption, and the doctors had
advised her to try the air of the noun
tains. Birgin had neat log cabin
built about two miles in from here early
in the spring, and when he had fur
nished it handsomely he moved in with
his wife and two servants. He seemed
to have plenty of money, and didn't
have any thing to do but take care of
his wife and sketch and write a little
and practice shooting with a revolver
He didn't seem to care much for hunt
ing. and l don't think I ever saw him
use rifle.
II never could see why he practised
so much, for he could hit every thing
within range that he could see have
known good many crack shots and
seen a deal of close shooting in my time,
but this city man beat them all. He
didn't use any of these new-fangled
pistols, but always practised with a
rather old-fashioned looking Colts re-
volver. He always said he hated to
kill any thing. He shot to kill before
he left the woods, though.
lone day asked him how he came
to be so expert He said that when he
was very young lad he had fancy for
pistol practice. When Captain Travis
opened a pistol gallery in Buffalo he
took lessons of him. The captain be-
came good deal interested in him and
took pains to instruct him. When he
went away he made him present of
the revolver he still used, and advised
him to practice with nothing else. It
was one Travis had had made on pur-
pose for sharpshooting.
''When Birgin told me about Travis
he showed me shot I would not be-
lieve could be made if hadn't seer him
make it three times in succession.
Some hard wood boards had been left
where the floor of the cabin had been
laid. Birgin took one of these boards
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09
CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED.
rHr c1Rr wHO LOVED Hru

a3f THE GIRL WHO LOVED HIN.
To the darkest Of nights comes the dawning
Through the thickest Of clouds breaks the
sun: s2.
What happiness thrills me this morning
81 My wearisome waiting is donel
told them my darling no i'll meant; -
For he made when our troubles began
A promise that's near to fulf1llment:
Now he's rich man.
sBut care not for rank and POSITION.
For the money that makes men or mars;
I'd toll without rest Or remission
To pay for his cabs and cigars;
And pass through my life without grieving
Though the road might be stony and rough
WIN MIN TO support me, believing
That love is enough"
THE GIRL WHO THOUGHT HE LOVED HER.
"Oh! motherl To think refused him!
He loved me so fondly, he said:
TILL you in your wisdom accused him
or loving your money instead.
My hopes for your future are ended;'
twas thus that your homily ran:
My daughter was never intended
To love poor man"
"You preached till did as you babe me.
Great heavens! must have been madl
And so by your scolding you made me
Refuse the best chance that I've had
wish could see my way clearly;
Oh help me to think of plan
To show that love him sincerely,
Poor dear little mani"
THE WRETCH HIMSELF.
No need now Of plotting and scheming;
Goodbye to the life that I've led
The sun of prosperity's beaming ~
Long life to my uncle that's deadl
Henceforth as my only employment
I'll drink to the dregs if can,
The cup OF all earthly enjoyment
Now I'm a rich man!
" My days Of despair are departed;
Departed the dread OF the dun.
give myself up single hearted
To the saddle, the stream and the gun;
In the smartest Of sets shall mingle
AS only bachelor can.
BY Jingol mean to keep single
Now I'm rich man."
Vanity Fair.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09
ON THE skIRMlsH LINE.

The Cedar Creek battle-ground, in
Virginia, has been bought by the G.
A. r. .s5'i 4
The Grand Army will place a statue
Of General Grant in the statuary hall of
the old House Of Representatives ut
Washington. Ten thousand dollars has
been collected for that purpose.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

THE tat,1si,sg point
in woman's life brings peculiar
weaknesses and ailments. DR..
Pierce's Favorite. Prescription
brings relief and cure. It is a
powerful, invigorating, restorative
tonic and nervine. It imparts
strength to the whole system in
general, and to the uterine organs
and appendages in particular.
"Run-down," debilitated and deli
cate women need it. It's legiti-
mate medicine purely vegetable,
perfectly harmless. It's guaranteed
to give satisfaction in every case, or
money refunded. Nothing else does
as much. You only pay for the
good you get. Can you ask more :?
AS regulator and promoter Of
functional action, at that critical
period Of change from girlhood to
womanhood, "Favorite Prescrip-
ton is a perfectly safe remedial
agent, and can produce only good
results. 1t is equally eficacious and
valuable in it's effects when taken
for those disorders and derange-
ments incident to that later and
most critical period, known as "The
Change of Life.''
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09
Though Totally Destroyed

By dyspepsia, bodily. comfort may be re-
vived again by the potent aid of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which renews the proc
esses Of digestion and assimilation, thus
furnishing the system with the elements of
vigor, the groundwork of functional regu-
larity: Fever and ague, constipation, liver
and kidney troubles, rheumatism, kre over
appetizer.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

The train service on the New York Gen.
before in the history of the Company were
there so many fine trains being run on this
line, and the business is steadily increasing.
Last year, the Company carried over 10 ,OO0,-
600 passengers, and it is expected this year
the number will be considerably larger.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

Mr.. Owen-ssYo soda fountain i.
we'll charged, Mr.. Bumpernickle. !
s'Vell, dots my pizness eff hat got do.
fountain charged; und eff you pay vol
you owe, ! pay may be cash. brook
Ign Monthly.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09
GOOD MARKSMANSHIP.
Saved His Wife's Life by Quick
Pistol Shot.
He Was a City Man, but He Knew How
to Use Revolver Pretty Well
Story Told by an Old Adiron-
daCk Guide.

ES, WE have a
large variety of
people here in
the woods during
the year. Some
come to hunt and
fish, others to
look over t h q
timber and iron
lands, others in
pursuit of health.
l h av hardly
known a season
when we did not
1hauo ot1ooct opo
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

Fond Mother" Edward, how did
your clothes get so torn? Have yop
been fighting again7" Eddie-ssNo.
ma'am, I've only been umpirin' game
between the Angels and the Root HOG
or Dies."-N. Y. Ledger.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

Do NOT suffer from sick headache q mo-
ment longer. It is Unnecessary. Carter's
Little Liver Pills will cure you Dose, one lit
tie pill. Small price. Small Dose Small pill.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

that will equal Dobbins' Electric Soap for
III household uses. It makes paint look like
new, and clothes as ,phtte as snO,D. Our wash
woman says it is pleasure to use it. Ask
your grocer for it
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09
Gratifying to All.

The high position attained and the univer-
sal acceptance and approval of the pleasant
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. as the
value of the qualities on whichits success
is based and are abundantly gratifying to
the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

HONESTY Is the best policy, but, all the
same, it isn't safe to give many people .
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

"How DO you feel nowl" asked the sledge.
hammer. "An broken up" replied the
scrap-iron.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

TIE Grand Army posts Of Bayfield,,
Washburn, Ashland and other northern
villages of Wisconsin are preparing
handsome monument. The monument
stands at point to command the en-
trance to Chequimegia bay.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

II seems quite natural that the threads Of
conversation should sometimes produce
long yarn.-Binghampto Republican.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09
HAvn you ssen the Rams Horn? n,not.
write 70 =: BROWN, 661155 North Penn. St,

THE difference between the martyr OF old
and the martyr Of to-day is that one was
burned at the stake and the other has his
steak burned for him.-Atchisou Globe.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

A PRIVATE wedding and sspat hand' are
somewhat alike; it is mo cards'' in both
cases.-Boston Commercial Bulletin.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

TIE paragrapher that was hanged said to
but hemp tie show."-N. Y. Graphic.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

=. B: WALTHA1L & Co., Druggists, Horse
every one that takes it.n By Druggists, 75c.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

RED, angry eruptions yield to the actor
Of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hill's Hair and whistler Dye, so cents.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

TIE flower of the family is usually born
to blush unseen except to the young man
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

The lazy bootblack does not improve each
shining hour. He should take lesson from
Howdoth, the little busy Bae.-N. o. Plea
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

BILIoUsNEss, dizziness, nausea, headache,
are relieved by small doses of Carter's Lit
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

.TmE match is of" remarked Squillkin,
as the newly-married pair started on their
wedding tour.-Binghamton Republican.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09
New and Elegant Train Service.

A TENNIS suit is not very loud, but a
racket nearly always goes with it.-Wash-
inRton Star. s.-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

WOULDN'T the detectives achieve better
results if they were shod with 'hunting
b0ots2''-ShOe and Leather Reporter
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-08-09

IT is stated that the daughter of Gen
2eral Lyon is living in Colorado in needy
circumstances. General Lyon was
killed in action August 10, 1861, after
performing services which probably
saved Missouri to the Union. His
daughter should not be allowed to suf-
fer now for the necessaries Of life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-11-07
Business Revival at Brook,,ille.

According to the Middlehury board Of
trade, there are Indications looking to the
Ie-opruuS of the Brooks axe and edge tool
works al Hrooksvilo. \ bill to mcorpor-
ate this company IS now before the Lcgisla-
turc and provides for the sale Of the stock
al $40 per share in order that the operators
as well a5 the capitalists may invest. The
capita! stool, is to be $50, 900 of which $50,
600 will ho used to start the works. Mr.
Norman BroOhs the present owner of the
property, proposes to deed to the company
the factory with all the apurtenance, winch
consist OF forges, grinding and finishing
mills, waterW heels, shalting and accom-
panymG machinery, also the painting and
finishing shops, four houses, outhuildngs,
the land aud water power, in short all the
present property Of the plant at Broolsville
for 5000, $4,000 in stock in the company
aud $4,000 in cash. Every thing looks
favorable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-11-07

4 Farmers Alliance Governor.

There has been n vcrtabe landslide in
knn-aa and the republican majority OF
-, 600 hn, disappeared. Returns practical
~ complete, elect Willets, Farmers alliance
governor. Only one OF the seven republi-
can congressman f. Ii. Funston is return
ei. aud the delegation will stand; ropubli-
cans J, democrats l. Farmers alliance
>. Another surprise lies in the posi-
be defeat for reelection Of Senator
ingalls,. The Farmers alliance and the
democrats waged a bitter campaign against
him and a majority of the districts con
tanned one of their candidates against the
republican candidate The result is TIE
certain election oi - Farmers alliance and
democratic legislators against 80 republi-
cans. Some of the farmers and democrats
may vote Tor lngolls, but his opposition
claim that those newly elected who oppose
him together, with the opposition hold-overs,
viii givc surely 30 votes or a ma iority Of
six against him This now looks to be u
correct statement of the ingalls, situation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-11-07

SWdllIeu DY Jne nodNy sea, or having lOSt
an oar fell overheard in his effort to recover
it. Mr. taE was widowcr, about Al
years of age.
Bernard st. John Gsby, formerly Uni
tartan Clergyman, was on Friday sentenced to
two years i'll the New York States
prison. lie was convicted few days ago
of grand larceny in the second degree in
having picked lady's pocket some weeks
ago. Gisby is an Enslishnan, who came to
this country about seven years ago lie
held a charge in Wilton, ~ H., in 1850, but
lost it through diasolute habits.
The killing Of Bud McCoy leader
of the notorious Mccoy gang at
Tennis Camp Va, Friday evening,
by one Dempsey OF the Hatfield gang,
has caused the greatest excitement IN
the county, aud it Is believed the Mccoy
crowd viii avenge his death Eighteen
bullets were found in his body. He is known
to have killed eight men, but always
escaped punishment.
The postmaster at Donaldson, Ark. after
an eyentful experience, has resigned. Some Of
his neighbors, it appears, entertain personal
objections to the postmaster, mainly it is
said on the ground that he is n republican.
The postmaster has written Il letter to
Postmaster General Wanamaker in which
he says that yesterday be was assaulted
and he has agreed TO resign The depart
ment has sent an inspector to investigate
the matter.
William O'Brien and his wife, John
Dillon, Timothy Harrington and r. d.
Sullivan and VIE arrived at New York
early Sunday morning by the La Cham
pasne. They were met down the bay by
largo delegation Of Irisinon on board the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-11-07
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY.
The Election oi oGiccr- at the Rutland
Ncetiua.

The election of officers oe the State Wo-
man, Auxiliary in connection with tine
Episcopal church Mt Rutland meeting re
suited nS fellows. President, MIR. II u.
Baxtor; vice-prr,Gents, MIR, r II. Can
hed, Burlington, Mrs. Noule, 81. Aibans,
recording secretary, MIS-. T.. l.. ellison cor
responding secretary, Mrs e. T.. Allen,
Burlington. treasurer Mrs. t. l.. Wymau,
Manchester
Tine district managers are montpelier
district Mir. john Reeve. island Pond.
Wlnduan district Mrs, Gleason and MIR,
Norman \. farr, BELOW, Fau>; St Al
bans district, Julia Bailey, Burlington,
and Mrs bostwlck Burlington district.
airs G,mout Graves and Mrs t. W
Judd Ni.d,ctury, Not,ani district, Mrs
l.. Wymar, Manchester, and Mrs. l.. ii.
Randall, rouimey.
The Offering taken mp at Trinity church
for mission work in South Dakota amount
ed to so, with - af,crward added; and
the Offering for Rev Mr. Moort amounted
to 500
The amount OF money raised and eApend
cd during the past year by the woman
auxiliary in boAe, and otherwise is Si2;S. -
20
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-11-07
ARKANSAS.


LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Nov. 3. - The
returns received at the republican head
quarters Indicate the election OF Langley
union labor in tho second district over
Breckinridge, democrat, and Featherstono,
union labor in first district over Cate, dem
ocrat The farmers alliance voted soldly
with the democrats
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-11-07

Burns or wounds should be attended to care
fully especially in cold wrathor. Wa would
recommend salvation Oil for sucn cases. All
dealers sell it Tor only 20 cents a bottle.
Lite is full of surrows and distppoutments
but tive most suu- ulUc hopes of ali those who
try Or bulls Cough syrup, are always real
iHcd. II never dlsappOints. At all dealers.
Price 20 cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-11-07
NEW tlAMPSHIRE.

CoNcoRD, n. H., Nov. 5-There is no
doubt Mckinney, dem, is elected to Con
gress in the first district Tho democrats
trict by 200 plurality, while tho republicans