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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
SENATOR PROCTOR.

Gov. Pages OfHcial Notice of tho APP
pointment of Senator Edmund's Sue
cessor.
Gov. Pages letter to Secretary Proctor
with the official announcement OF the lat
ler's appointment as United States senator
follows:
HYDE PARK, Nov. 2, 1891.
Hon. Reddcld Proctor Proctor, Vt:
Dear Sir-In accordance with my previously
expressed purpose, l have this day appon ted
you United States senator to NIL the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Hon. George f.
The ONCE Of United States senator. as crc-
atted by the constitution, Is the most honora-
ble within the gift of the State; and, important
as it is ordinarily. it seems to be clothed with
additional honor and responsibility when we
consider the signal ability with which it has
been filed during the last half century by such
men az Phelps. Cpham, toote. Coilamer, Nor
rill and Edmunds
May the magnitude Of the. responsibilities
which you to-day assume, and the inspirat ion
Of the long and honorab BILE line OF distinguished
statesman VINO nave preceded you, strength
en- you in your every effort and may those ef-
holde tn nations as in the hollow of His hand
to tho end that purity and wisdom may char
acterize all your actions.
With assurance OF sincere respect, am,
Yours truly,
CARROLL S. PAGE.
The following is the proclamation:
STATE OF VERMONT, HYDE PARK.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER Nov. 2, 1891.
WHEREAS, A vacancy has occurred In the
re representation OF tho State Of Vermont in tn.
senate of the United states, caused by the
resignation of senator George \. hdmunds;
and, Whereas, the legislature of said state is
not in session, but in recess; Therefore, be it
known that, pursuant to the power vested in
me by the constitution OF the United states, /,
Carroll $. Page, the governor Of said State, do
hereby appoint Redfcld Proctor, citizen and
| in babitant of said State to be member OF tho
senate OF the Uni, I'd States. to fill the vacancy
SO caused and existing as aforesaid, to have
| and to hold the said office and mem bership
until the next meeting OF the Legislature OF
! this State.
| In witness whereof | have here
unto signed my name and affixed
| [sEAL1 the Great Seal OF the state at Hyde
! Park the day and year above
written.
| CARROLL s. PAGE,
| BY His Excellency the Governor.
H. NJ. MCrARLAND,
Secretary Of C!vI and Military Affairs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh thai
Contain Mercury

mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering 1t through tho mucous
surfaces. such articles should never lie used
except on prescriptions from reputobe physi-
clans, as the damage they W ii do is ten fold
10 the good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Cutarrh Cure. manufactured by +. j
Cheney a. Co. Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry, and Is taken internally, and acts direct
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get tho genuine. IL is taken internally
and made IN Toledo, Ohio, by f. j. Cheney
& Co.
~ Sold by Druggists. price Zoe. per bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
MORE CONVlCTS RELEASED.
Tennessee Miners strike Another Blow at
the ObuoXio us system.

the Obnoxious system.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Nov. AT o'clock
this morning 200 mounted men came in
from the mountains and liberated 200 con-
victs who worked in the mines at Oliver
Springs. 1t was quickly done that the
people IF the town knew nothing of the af-
fair until 6 O'Clock this morning. Then
they saw the stockade wat a mass OF smoking
ruins. This makes 800 convicts turned
loose in that vicinity since Friday evening
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 2.-Later adj
vices from Oliver confirm the statement
that 1876 convicts have been released. But
10 guards were in tho stockade and they
} ded to the inevitable. The miners num-
oored 200 and all were mounted. Many
were masks. Sledses and hammers accom-
plished what fire would not, and one hour
after the arrival of the miners the costly
stockade was in ruins. Only 10 convicts
ont of 4oO released by the miners havo been
captured again. 4 heavy guard left here
this afternoon for Tracy City, accompanied
by Superintendent OF Prisons Wade. 1t is
said the miners are also releasing recap
tured convicts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
NORWICH UNIVERSITY NOTES.

Capt. De Witt c. Webb las been APP
pointed adjutant Of the corps in place OF
Capt l.. IL. Ryan, who is relieved.
The first entertainment of the college
lecture course will be tho Walter Emerson
Concert company November .. The COM
mittee having charge OF this course is COM
posed of Sergt. H. W. Clark, Lieut.. c. W.
Pierce and Sergt L. y. Manuel.
a college quartette has boon organized
composel OF tho following members: f. A.
Manuel, first tenor and teacher; H. A. Gel
lette, second tenor; J. $. Crasue, first bass
Dewitt 9. Webb, second bass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
FLEEING FROM THE FLAMES.
a Train Runs for Miles Through Raging
Prairie Fire.

WICHITA, Kans., Oct. 30.-'Lawyer"
Willard Bone, who has just arrived from
the western part of the State reports terri
fc prairie fires in Gray and Ford counties.
For miles the Santa Fe train, on which lie
was passenger, travelled at its utmost
speed through a sea OF flame, with every
window and veutilLtor closed.
From the train could be seen burning
farm buildings and stalks OF hay and grain,
and people and stock fleeing before the
flames MIR. Bone says there must be a
number Of human lives and many head of
stock lost In the vicinity of beaumont
Butler county, thousands of acres OF graz.
ing land were burned over last night fences
destroyed and stock burned or scattered in
all directions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
TO RELEASE ALL CONNECTS.
Plot to Strike IA Wholesale Blow at tho
system in Tennessee Mines.

u
system in Tenesseo Mines.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. lit is
rumored that a sacret understanding exists
between the miners throughout the State
to liberate all convicts working in tho
mines. 1t is thought that the next move
will be on Oliver Springs, Tracy City and
Inman, where convicts are employed.
a special says that no further outbreaks
have occurred at Bricevile and the miners
resumed work yesterday morning.
The convicts are scattered, the majorty
fleeing to the mountains Of Kentucky. The
number OF convicts released exceeds 300. The
militia are waiting orders from Governor
Buchanan, but the officers do not think
they will be called out. The matter has
created great excitement here. The failure
of the Legislature to ad just the difficulty is
the foundation OF the present lawlessness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
Rapid Transit for New York.

Nlw YORK, Oct. 29.--The board of
aldermen this afternoon adopted The report
of the rapid transit commission, which was
submitted to the board one week ago a
resolution was adopted giving the consent
of the common council to the construction
OF the Underground railways, in accordance
with the plans and specifications submitted
in the report OF the commission.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
PASTORS AND CHURCHES

Evangelist Richard banks OF Troy, N. Y,
has been lnboring over two weeks with the
people in South SALISBURY, holding meet
ings twice Il day.
Rev f. l.. Walbridge will begin evauge-
listic services in the Congre gatioual church
at East Hardwick, Sunday, November 8,
and continue them - days
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

MONTPELIER, Nov. 2.-Supreme Court
assembled at p. m. day after n recess
since Saturday noon, and began hearing
this Franklin county case, exrs., Catherine
Fosters estate, ap'ees., VS.. Jo,eph d.
Shoffsr and Della s. Dickinson, apt. The
Caledonia county cases were finished on
Saturday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
Fighting Flames in Indian Territory.

GUTHRIE, O. T., Oct. 30.-Reports from
the Pottawatomie reservation state that
prairies fires are raging there and doing
great damage. Many settlers have lost
their homes and hundreds Of men, women
and children are fighting the flames
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
A BOSTON BANK CLOSED,


FosToN, Nov. 1.-The Maverick National
bank VIII suspend payment tomorrow
morning. The decision 20 close its doors
was reached after protracted conference
OF the clearing house committee of the Bos-
ton National banks at one O'Clock Sunday
morning. 1t is stated positively that the
failure will not entail any widespread
financial evils.
The immediate cause OF the banks sus-
pension was the suicide of Irving Evans and
the talk which followed it. The loss caused
to the bank by its dealings with Evans
arc not large enough to seriously injurs
it, being not more than $780, 900, but thu
talk of the street made the banks loss far
greater.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

A Request to Vermont's Insane Asylum.
NORWICH, Conn, Oct. 2S.-The will of
the late Edward Chappel, among other pub
lished requests, leaves $4,000 to the Vermont
asylum of BrattleDoro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05


time its suffering was
simply untold, then |
began the use OF the
CUTICURA REMEDIES. In
two months the awful
disease had ceased its
vengence. and my dar-
ling boy had rest, and 10
all appeara nce the dis
ease Lad yielded, nut |
continued the medicine
for several months after
no trace could be seen OF
1t on any part of his
body. The doctors here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

II your baby is well. Mellin's Food will keep
him so, If he is woak, il will make him strong;
Il he lie irritable and restless, it will make him
gofd natured; II he is Ill 1t will make him we'll
and happy again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

zone touch OF Nature makes the world
kin" Diseases common to the race compel the
searct for a common remedy. 1t Ia found in
Ayers sarsaparilla, the reputation Of which Is
world wide, having lorgely superseded every
other blood medicine in use.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
The Offciais Arrested,

BosToN, Nov. ASA P. Potter, presi-
dent Col. Jonas H. French and Thomas
Dana, directors of the Maverick National
bank were arrested by United States mar
sfals tonight. The warrants upon which
the arrests were made charge ''embezze-
men. and transportation OF funds of the
Maverick National bank" Although sums
mentioned in tho warrants are nominal and
comparatively small it Is understood that
the amount inyolyei will reach 81, 500, 600
In the case OF Potter, 5000, 600 in that of
French and $500, 900 in that OF Dana.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

MANDAN, N. D., Nov. 1.-Persons from
Oliver county tell Of the severe experiences
ihaU farmers and ranchmen had in the re-
cent prairie fire. More damage was done
than was at first supposed. Several thou
sand tons of hay were lost, large ranches
were burned and it Is estimated that 20 set
tiers had their houses aad stables burned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

at leads them al" is the general reply of
druggists when asked about the merit or sal es
of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
Fire Montgomery Centr.

HARDwICK, Nov. 2.-The farm house be-
longing to Ransom Wells at Montgomery
Centre was burned this morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
WORST FORM ECZEMA
Bahied Best Medical Skill for Eight
Months, Cured in Two Months
by Cutioura Remedies.

This Is to certify that n child had Eczema in
Its worse form, and which bafiied the best
medical skill that could be employed here.
The little sufferer was wrapped In agony for
at least eight months SIX months OF that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

II you have salt rheum don't take on and
make yourself and family miserable. LADY
POOR'S OINTMENT will cheer you up and
cure you.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
CONVIOTS RELEASED.
TENNESSEE MINERS TURN 800 OF
THEM LOOSE UPON THE COUNTRY.

Exploded-Citizens Clothing Provided
for the Escaping Prisoners-A Plot to
Release all Convicts Empl Dyed in tho
Mines.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

Did you know LADY POOR'S OINTMENT
would cure salt Rheum, Ask for it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

watched the disease with much interest and
could only say We'll done :" Tho cnse was
kncwn far and wide and everybody was much
surprised. But thanks to IUviCUHA REMED-
les. Could there be anything on earth that
would cause n father to rejoice IL surely would
be when the little innocent ono could have
such remedy at hand. tsee portrait here
with j. a. NICOLfS, Bunker Hill, Ind.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

A Child was brought to rue with chronic
eczema that had defled splendid treatment
from many good doctors. A regular IL D.,
should have c ntinued similar treatment, but
thought It useless. SO pat it on CUrICURAs.
The child is we'll.
G. l.. GURNEY, NJ, D., Doom, Ia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05

At Drug or Medicine Stores or by mail
for 20 cents JAMES W. FOSTER 81 Co,
Prop'rs and M'frs, Bath, y. H.
Ask your dealers for it.
AT wholesale by WELLS & RICHARDSON
Co. Burlington, VT. l3,w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-05
| Told You So.

WEST RANDOLPH, VT, Aug, l, 1891.
Mr.. j. W. Foster
1 wish to say TO you that | think your
Lady Poor's Ontment one OF the best re-
NEEDLES for burns. My vito burnt her
hand severely, and with one application OF
the Ointment il was entirely cured, She slf-
fering no pam from j., We had II friend
that mad been troubled with Salt Rhoum for
years The Ointment cured it. Shall al
ways keep it in the house.
Yours truly, \. +. KENDRIcK.
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-07-25
VALUE OF THE THERMOMETER.

Although the thermometer has its
widest sphere of application in
fevers, yet it renders valuable aid in
diagnosing other forms OF disease.
1t aids us in ditferentiating func-
tional from organic troubles and real
from feigned diseases. Ittells whether
the increased heart action is due to
fever or exhaustion that sweating,
not preceded by fever, IS the result
of exhaustion and not the cause of
it. In many instances it would be
difficult to tell hysterical troubles
Stimulating organic disease from true
organic trouble, without the aid of
the thermometer. 1t may be worthy
OF note that the deposition Of
tLbercle, whether in the lungs or in
other organs, is always accompanied
by an elevation of temperature In
CanCerOuS lnhltrat on, on the con-
trary, there is no increase in the
temperature.
The thermometer is the only re-
liable means of determining the
presence or absence of fever. Often
the hands and feet will feel cold, the
nose pinched, and at the same time
a high grade OF fever be present.
Ignorance of this fact may lead one
into the mistake an old physician of
my acquaintance - ade in case. He
claims to be able to tell all about his
cases without the aid OF instruments.
He came to the case in question,
seized the patients hand, and said
Temperature normal. Not bit OF
lever" | took the temperature with
my thermo meter, and found it
nearly one hundred and four de-
grees. Such mistakes are unneces-
sary and reprehensible, and when
instruments of precision are obtain
able neglect to use them should not
be olerated.-HouSeheeber' Weekly.
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WHOLE No. 1892

the fire had burned through the thin
redwood shingle roof.
1t was most wonderful illustration
Of the fire resisting qualities of red
wood. Had the whole bu lding been
as combustlble as the laths nothing
could have saved the city. The roof
was old and as thoroughly ready for
the flames as redwood ever becomes.
yet the fact remains that it resisted
ignition, and bystanders could see
seething furnace OF flames through the
apertures under the caves, while moth
ing but smoke issued through the roof.
The peculiar manner in which redwood
smothers flames and prevents it fash
ing forth is an important fact in sup
pressing configratlons, as fires are CON-
munlcated to neighboring buildings by
means of the external flames and sparks
which they send up.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-07-25

such a cousin-with any attention.
He did not seem annoyed or tven
amused with her shy msnncrs and
questionable dress. Emma's anx-
iety about her cousin gradually di-
minished as she SAW that it did not
prevent Col. Landis' frequent calls.
The unfortunate sequel was that
these frequent calls were not in spite
of, but in consequence of, the
country cousin. whom the colonel
now proudly introduces as Mrs.
Landis Harry Lawson is married
- but not to Emma. There is
Mrs. William Markham, but not
she that was" Miss Wilson. That
quondam favorite is drifting on to
the lone shores of old majdenhood,
and nc doubt would like to change
ere 1t be too late. SO much for one
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-07-25
WOOD THAT RESISTS FIRE.

In the recent fire 1t was again de
monstrated in the clearest manner
possible, that California redwood as a
building material, comes nearer being
fireproof than almost any other ma
terial Of which buildings are construct
ed. In this instance fire broke out
in the upper part OF a onestory build
ing, while the wind was blowing a
gale that was recorded at the United
States signal station here as moving at
the average rate of thirty miles an
hour. But Notwithstanding this and
the fact that it was several minutes be.
fore water was got to the building, the
fire laths under the plaster were burn
ed downward nearly to the floor, and
whole squares of the sideplastering
were thus loosened and fell in before
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-07-25
RINGS IN IHE AGES.
EmbIems of Authority, Used for Ornament
and As Charms.

The first historical mention of rings
is in the Book OF Genesis, and then
ring was not mark OF seridom, nor
mere ornament, but badge of author
ity. We read how when Pharaoh
confded the charge of all Egypt to
Joseph he took his ring from his finger
and gave it to the youth as token of
the authority he bestowed upon him.
From pre- historic times signet rings
OF silver, gold and bronze were part of
the apparel of the wealthier Egyptians,
and even the lower orders wore rings
of ivory and blue porcelain. Rings are
not mentioned in Homer, and do not
appear to have been introduced into
Greece until later age, says the
Illustrated american. Herodotus tells
US all the BaEylonians used to wear
rings, and the fashion soon spread
from the East into Europe. In the
time of Solon every freeman in Greece
wore signet rlng, either of gold, silver
or bronze. To prevent counterfeits,
law was passed forbidding any seal
engrayer to keep the impression of any
seal ring that he had cut for custo-
mer.
Rings soon became fashionable, how
ever, as ornaments, precious stones
were engraved IN them, and dandle5
wore two or three at the same time.
Their use gradually extended to women,
who wore them of amber and ivory.
The Spartan rings were of iron, as
consorted with the stern simplicity
they affected.
The use of talsmanic rings appears
to have been general among the an.
clients as charms against disease, per.
sonal danger, witchcraft, &c. Medi-
Gated rings were also believed to cure
divers complaints and to counteract
the effects of poisons, &c.
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BISHOP PHILLIPS BROOKS.
The Spirit of His Teachings just What Is
Needed.

We believe everybody but few con-
scientions ultra conservatives in doc
trine and Episcopal tradition will be
glad 10 hear the report that Bishop.
elect Phillips Brooks OF Massachusetts,
has safely run the gauntlet of contrma-
ton by the House of Bishops as we'll
as the diocesan standing committees.
This completes the process OF appoint
ing him, and leaves nothing to b.
done to make him full fedged bishop
but the ceremony Of consecration ac-
cordlng to the form prescribed in the
Book of Common Prayer.
The technical or legal right OF the
diocesan committees and the bishops
to reject the choice of diocese for
bishop is very clear, and it is argued
with much force that it is necessary
for the protection OF the church as a
whole against unworthy men whose
neighbor might not be capable of pass
ing upon their qualification IN a jldlci-
ally impartial frame and mind. 1t is,
however, very seldom exercised, and
the Difference felt towards the right Of
local self-government is such that the
decided wish of diocese for a certain
man is very likely to be consented to,
unless that man be clearly unsuitable,
by reason of his practices or his opin-
ions. for the sacred office.
There have been a few attempts to
show that DR.. Brooks's doctrinal belief
were too broad, and that he was known
to countenance non Episcopal ordina-
tion, but none whatever against either
his intellectual or his moral fitness for
the office OF bishop. On the contrary
the mere hint of possibility that ne
ight be rejected has called out
storm of protests against the injury
which his church and the cause of
Christianity would have been expected
to suffer, in that event, IN the eyes Of
the world for which he translates truth
into the language OF its own thoughts.
"Secular" newspapers, as the religious
press calls them, have taken a lively
part IN the debate, and nave been &C
tive in producing evidence that the
technical charges against Or. Brooks
were only the result of the confusion
existing in minds of a small ca'iber be-
tween to!erating certain beliefs in others
and accepting them ones self.
1t seem to the Press eminently fit
ting that 50 eloquent, SO able, SO de
voted preacher as Dr.. Brooks should
receive the highest honor that
his church can give. The spirit
is of his teaching and preaching is just
what is needed to commend religion
to an ever increasing number of people
and to win their hearts and lives to it..
~ Y. Press.