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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28
The Nature of an Oath.


At recent trial growing out Of a rail
road strike up in the center of New York
state an Irish boy Of fourteen was one Of
the witnesses called for the prosecution,
and although, for reasons that will be OBJ
vious, bis evidence was not taken, 1t was
generally felt that he was m atch for some
of the lawyers.
AS he was small for his age, the judge
decided to learn for himself II the boy
knew the nature of an oath; so assuming
manper never seen off the BENCH and never
necessary on it, the judge said;
"Datrel Koran, do you know the nature
of an oath"
"Do you name swearnP" asked the boy.
81 do"
Faith do Shure no man could be
drivin mules on dump for two years and
not know all about swearin. Would yer
honor loike to hear meg"
''No, STRIP said the judge angrily. DO
you know why men are brought in here
and sworn on the Bible"
"Bekase they can't help themsels."
Perhaps that; but do you know what
lie ISL"
"Do know what lies isl"
Yes Come, answer Well, what are
lies?"
Things that amt thrue."
"And what will happen to you if you tell
lief'
"Nothin, if it amt found out. II l was
to lie to the boss about licken a mule and
he found it out he might give me the grand
bounce"
At this juncture the audience laughed
the Judge raped and the officers shouted;
"Silence in the courtl'
"Whnt is your religionP" asked the judge
when he could get his breath.
II believe Pm Catholic" replied Dan
iel Koran.
Are you not sure"
NO"
DO you ever go to mass'"
mo"
did you never see priest?"
ooh, yis."
Ever speak to one?"
"No"
"Did priest ever speak to your"
"Yes."
"What did he say?"
Gle said Come here, you little raskil,
and hould my horse; and if you let him
get away II lick blazes out av YOU"
Remove tho witness' shouted the
Judge. He is not At to be sworn"
And Daniel Koran stepped down, with
his left eye shua and his tongue in his
cheek, and there was general feeling that
the case for the prosecution had not been
strengthened.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28

'Pitck hr' over and stop his talking"
yelled tee officer
Try it and take the consequences" was
the spirited response.
The guide leaped forward with drawn
sword, and the merchant, a stalwart young
man, raised his staff and stood on the de-
fensve
After fencing for few seconds the
Jews staff was cut in two, but before his
assailant could strike him with the sword
he leaped forward caught him IN his arms,
and the two fell over the cliff and dashed
in a bleeding mass ON the rocks below
The second Russian sent the Jews bur
dened mule after his master and then stood
face to face with another resolute man
armed only with a stout stick.
The Russian lost a precious second OF
time in trying to draw lis pistol, for the
staff whistled above his head, and uncon-
sciOus and never to be conscious again, he
tumbied into the depths. Then the Jew
sent the Russians horse after him and
came face to face with a second man.
Seeing the fate Of his companion, the
third Russian leaped forward. like an en-
ragged animal, and caught his opponent in
his arms. The struggle was brief and
fierce. The issue would have been doubt
full had not the Cossack' S horse plunged
forward in its fright and dashed against
the men, hurting them and itself into the
awful abyss.
Both parties were now wrought up to a
frenzy that blinded them to all considera-
tons Of life.
The Russians were like bloodthirsty saw
ages who find their slaves rising against
them i'll revolt.
The Jews lost their habitua prudence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28
TtNRAN'TrS S1'RA'rEEY.
NOW THE GREAT COMNANCER IN
! VESTED VlCKSDURG.

Five Iiatt,es Fought I,crure The Siege BE
Can--His First Hattie Order in That
Campagn Was Issued ON Ills Birth
day, April -.
April - Is the anniversary of General
Grants birthday. It is also the ami
sersary Cd his first battle order in the
Wioksburg campaign Of 1868. That day,
twenty-n;ne years ago lie gave The in
etructions for u combined army and
navy at5acl: upon GRAND Gulf and for
Shermans demonstration at Haynes
Bluff, on the Yazoo above Vicksburg, as
"a diversion in favor of the blow at
Grand Gulf. Success crowned both eff
forts.
In order to make clear the campaign
ega inst Viclpsburg, brief description
Of the topography of the region is neces-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28
GRANTS CHANCE.
How His Reappointment to tho Army
Came About In 1891.


Came About In 1891.
Grants advent ss a Union volunteer
was made in a very humble manner, &C
cording to the following story by an old
coinrade:
I'm 1861 Captain -, of the Eighth
infantry, was directed to repair to
Springfield, Ills. and begin tho duties
of mastering officer. This was some
time in April, toward the latter part,
think. Now this officer had just come
in with his regiment from Texas. He
had not been east before for many years.
But he had no time for visiting. lie at
once obeyed his orders, and three days
after their receipt found himself at the
state capital of Illinois.
at was in the earliest days of the war.
The adjutant general Of Illinois was n
young lawyer named Mather, who died
only II few days ago.
Gone warm morning toward the last
of May, Captain was wrestling with
a particularly obstreperous muster roll
when the adjutant general came in and
said, Captain -, do you know any
body named Grant?
Ono; think not was the answer.
L haven't been east for an age, and
was never here before
"'Well' observed the other, there
was man here this morning to see you,
who said his name wa9 Grant, and that
he used to know you at West Point and
in Mexico
"'Why, it can't be Sam Grant, was
the reply. 4 knew he was out of the
army, but | haven't seen him since we
parted in Mexico
ale said he would be back said the
adjutant general, as he closed the door.
can hour thereafter Captain - saw
a shadow between himself and the win
dow in front of him.
"a man stood there, plainly clad, his
face covered with heavy brown beard,
and he wore a not very new soft felt hat.
why, don't you know me, Tom?' he
asked.
"'It's Sam Grant, isn't it" said Cap
tain -, as her up and warmly shook
hands with his comrade of old West
Point and Mexican war days. He hastily
ran his eye over Grant. 1t was clear
that he was not prosperous.
"'Ive come here to get something tC
do, but I've no influence said Grant
and am becoming discouraged. Can't
you give me something to do?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28

WHEN GRANT WAS A LIEUTENANT.
"'Why, yes the captain replied, Il
need some one to help me with these
muster rolls and you know all about
them, don't your
The other man nodded.
"'Well then, take that desk over
there. III give you hundred dollars
per month. which l am allowed for a
clerk, and perhaps l can help you to a
commission Grant nodded again, hung
up his hat, and SO began his service to
his country in the great civil war.
"He told Captain - his story, and
said he blamed no ono but himself for
his troubles. IF can but get a chance,
Tom, I'll vindicate myself. I'll redeem
the pastH Ana the captain, looking at
Grant It's swelling veins as his face flushed
up, said TO himself, If | can help Sam
Grant | will
$50 they worked on together, these
two old comrades, till Grants chance
finally came.
Zone hot sunmer day dispatches that
set Springfield simply wild came to hand.
General Polk was on his way 10 Cairo,
his, with 10000 men. The war depart
ment directed that every available man
should at once be sent to the front.
There We're ., 1000 men in camp. Cap
tain - reported to Governor Yates
that afternoon that he was ready to
muster into the United States service
the Nineteenth, Twentieth and Twenty
first Illinois regiments of volunteers.
VT nj u oil Il,
the men that morning. Nothing but the
muster in and making ont of the field
officers commissions remained to be
done.
"'Who are you going to appoint col
Onels and lieutenant colonies of these
new regiments, governor inquired the
captain. Il ask because if the news he
true these officers will have to lead their
men in fight in forty-eisht hours.
The room was full Of candidates for
the places mentioned. They knew the
captain had been in every fight in Mexico.
SO they listened uuea-ily 10 the next
words cf two ,.tara4.
Have you any suggestions to make?
the governor slowly said. by Jovsl
don't want my troops destroyed because
their officers are unframed
81 have in my office said tho mus
tering officer, IAN old soldier. He was at
West Point with me, and we served to-
gether all through Mexico. He knows
his business, recommend him for a
commission Us colonel OF lieutenant col
oncl for one of these regiments
There was Il hurried consultation
among the candidates.
81 will give your friend the commits
sion Of colonel of the Twenty-irst regi-
nlent mon yOur recommendation. Make
out lii commission, General Mathers
! What is his lIame.
"'Ulys-es -. Grant said the captain.
Half AZ hour thereafter Captain -
handed the col0Ilis commission to Sam
Grant, So. ing, Here's your chance
| SAM!
AND 30 it waa. The rest is history
IN .sA4lR9tap Rass .,-,us..-- 90
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28

city homo in St. Louis. 10 lived there
three or four years, working around us
he pleased on the farm, and from there
went straight up 10 Galcna, think, and
went into business. But the old settlers
around that section who are yet alive
well remember tho times when Grant
was among them, and he remembered
them too TO his last days as among tho
happiest OF his life. Grant always had
a great love for that place. While no
was president he fixed up tho old Dent
farm in fine condition, and used to take
some pride i'll having the stock exhibited
ut the st. Louis fair.
"Just how Grant happened to go to
that part OF the country | never knew
for certain continued Mr.. Hornsby.
He had just been in the army out in Cali,
fornia and left for some reason or other.
One of the Don't brothers was d sutler in
the army at that time and that may have
had something TO do with it. Any way,
hcSOrt Of wandered in there and lived on
tho Dent { % almost as one of the fam
iIy qnl mJ"ina ono If tho girls, Then
they Luilt this log cabin aud moved Owe
keSLp .....-,--.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28
rs Cents
CbeYiot Shlrtings,

% pieces finest English
Cheviots, made tor Shirt
ings, just the thing for Shirt
Waists, Blouses, Dresses,
Children's Wear, Boys
Suits, Boys Waists, Boys
Shirts, Mems Shirts, etc.
We have tried many times
to buy these goods but have
never been able to buy them
to sell at less than 81 or
40 cents. At this price
they will surely 60 quickly,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28

s. II. Clifford, New Casse Wis, was troub-
led with Neuralgia and Rheumatism, his
Stomach was disordereN, his Liver was affect
ed to an alarming degree, appetite fell away,
and he was terribly reduced in flesh and
strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters
cured him.
Edward Shepard, Harrisburg. ILL.,, had a
T'sed tfros bottles Of y Esctro Bit.rs and
seven boxes Of Bucklen's Arnlca Salve, and
his leg is sound and well. John Speaker. Cat
awba, o., had FIVE large Fever sores on his leg,
doctors said he was incurable. One bottle
Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Arni-
ca Salve cured him entirely. Sold by Beaupre
& Lowrey's Drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28
FLANNEL DEPT.

We have secured Is pieces
of dne Twilled WASH SILKS,
with cotton warp, warranted
to wash perfectly. Handsome
styles-stripes and checks,
For Children's Dresses, Rus
sian blouses and house dresses.
These are especially attractive.
These goods sold at Sl.2j per yard when they
were first imported. The styles are beautiful,
Send for samples,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28

When you are troubled with dizziness. your
appetite all gone. and you feel bad generally
take few doses of Dir. Henery Bakers Man
drake Bitters and you twill be surprised at
the improvement in your feelings. Every bot
tie warranted TO give satisfaction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28
% cents,
DRESS GOODS


To-day we put on sale
100 pieces, 80 and 40 inch
Dress Goods at so cents a
yard. Some of them worth
much more. The lot in
cludes Novelties, Fancies,
Cheviots, Serges, Bedfords,
Cashmeres, Plaids, Stripes,
etc, Seven yards of these
goods is a full dress pattern.
Good serviceable goods tor
ladies', misses and chil-
dren's wear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28

6uoklens
Tho Best Salve in the world for Cuts Bruise.
Eores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands. Chilbains Corns q d all
Sk in Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t Is uaranteed TO i've per.
feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
70 csnts Per box. For Sale by BsnupSs b Low
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28

they were safe leaving behind them a
name and memory that will last as long
as the mountains
1.-THE Jews Leap"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28

Said a noted man OF 60 years, my mother
gave mo Downs's Elixir for coughs and colds
when was q boy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28

rheumatism is quickly cured by using
ArnieR d Oil Liniment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28
WE HAVE

not instructed our literary man
and historian to dig up" and pre-
sent to you some dead issues, the
doings of some supposed great
men, of heroic deeds and battles
fought In the dusky past. We
rather strive to present you with
living issues, events of today
that concern you and everybody.
We might continue in this Jour
literary mcr's) eioquence to
some indefinite length, but for
bear, knowing that this is the
time when you are looking for
Spring Overcoats,
'Spring Suits,
Spring Underaoear,
Spring Hats
.SDring Nechaoear,
And please allow US to assure
you that we are headquarters for
all the above. We keep
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-04-28

1t strikes us as remarkable to here OF tho
wonderful record for curing enjoyed by Bet
tons InfalIble Pile Salve; 1T cures every form
of this troublesome ailment. It not to be had
of your druggist send 80 cents to the Winkel-
man 81 Brown Drug Co.. Baltimore Nd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-05
FATHER AND SON DROWNED.
The Parent Lesped From a Boat to
Save His Boy.

The Parent Leeped From Boat to
Save His Boy.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, July A special
from Pensacola to the Times Union says:
Nv. A. Hightower and his son James, aged
II years, were both drowned In Perdido
bay late yesterday afternoon. Hightower
and James, two young daughters of J. D.
Gray and a daughter and son of Mr..
Young, al! of Millview, had been down
the bay In a sailboat on a pleasure
trip. They were returning about
o'clock aud James was endeavoring 10 raise
the jib, when the boom swung around and
knocked him overheard. His father leaped
out after him calling at the same time for
the young ladies to bring the boat about.
Unfortunately they knew nothing about
the management of sailboat
and 1t kept steadily ahead. Hightower
picked up his son and swan
after the boat for about quarter of mile,
and finally becoming exhausted he at
tempted to make for the shore, but both he
and his son were so fatigued that they sank
and were drowned. The boat with the young
ladies aboard ran aground on the Florida
side of the bay and they were saved. The
bodies of Mr.. Hightower and James were
recovered -
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CLOTHING.
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HE7BJp(15
cHH 1892.

On july 9Th, 1901, David
Glascoe Farragut was born near
Knoxville, Tenn.
No American naval history
would be complete without his
biography. He was ten years
old when he became midship-
man. For his services in the
Gulf region he received, in De-
cember, 1864, the thanks of con-
gress, and the rank of vice-ad-
miral was created on his account.
Two years later he was made
Admiral, a rank which no longer
exists.
All declarations are in favor
of our fair and square system
of doing business; one price to
all and that the very lowest.
APPEL & SCHAUL, One Price
Clothiers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-05
GEoRGIA's TEACHERS.
Proceedings of Their Annual Conven-
ton at Atlanta

lion at AJlhuba
ATLANTA, Ga, July 4.-The Georgia
Teachers Association met this evening in
the hall of the House Of Representatives in
their annual convention. After prayer and
music the association was called to order
and addresses made. Maj. r. j. Quinn, for
the educational department, welcomed the
teachers to the Gate City. His remarks were
timely and appropriate. E. B. Smith, the
president, took the speakers stand next In
response 80 Maj. Quinn. Mr.. Smith said
that Atlanta had once been invaded by an
army, but the army that now had entered
her gates was Of q peaoeable character, and
on behalf of the teachers he would promise
that this army would not do as Sherman's
had-carry away the city for the citizens.
". ?. Hill spoke few appropriate welcom-
ing words aud was followed by the score
tary of the association, j. w. Frederick.
Mr. Frederick began by speaking OF the in-
novations the goddess Of fashion had made
in almost every subject, and said that the
innovation had grown so that now 80 per
cent. of the educators of our youth we're
women, and, thank God, it was an lnnova-
ton he heartily commended.
TEACHERS NO LONGER DULL.
ut used to be" said the speaker, THAT
years ago, when a boy was thought too dull
for the ministry, the law or any of the pro-
fessions he was made a school teacher These
days are past" concluded the speaker, "and
today the pedagogue ranks at the head OF
all the vocations."
Supt. w. F. Stations remarks
were the feature of the evening. awhile the
Gate City extends an open welcome, said
he, 81 am glad that unlike the preachers,
the engineers and other societies, you have
not accepted our private hospitality, but
are met by our reception committee, whose
duties are to show you to your rooms
and places of interest am
glad that the teacher pays
his way" In illustration Of his idea OF hos
pitality, he told story of how he was re-
oeived as a guest when he went to make
commencement speech at certain univer-
sity when | was shown to my room."
Mr.. Slaton said. ''chairs Of extra comfort
were brought in. although the ones there
already were comfortable enough. At table,
like Sancho Psnza in his island government,
the dishes were whisked away before | got
enough. In the end l took my hat and
went TO the hotel" said the speaker, as he
sat down amid wild applause.
Edgar Orr, the treasurer, next said q few
words, which were heartily received by the
large number Of visitors and teachers
present.
A poem by that sweet singer William T..
Dumas, was excellently rendered and well
received.
The exercises were concluded by lecture
on Confederate Soldiers" by Prof. J. I.
Derry of Macon, illustrated by Stereoptioon
views.
The association will assemble tomorrow
at 9 O'Clock, when the business OF the con-
vention will begin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-05
GLADsroNR's HOME RULE FIGHT.
Unionist Editors Accuse the Liberals
Of Kaaninz IL in TIA Rankarnund-

Unionist Editors Accuse the Liberals
Of Keeping 1t in the Background.
LONDON, July 4.-The unionist press con-
tinues to accuse the liberal party and their
candidates, especially in the metropolis, Of
keeping the home rule question in the back
ground. 1t is, however, compelled to ad
nit though it does so reluctantly, that Mr..
Gladstone has not adopted this course, and
that, on the contrary. he rather facilitates
the task OF the unionists by stating all the
difficulties which stand in the way OF OBJ
tanning home rule without giving his fol-
lowers the slightest idea how to meet them.
The Chronicle echoes the panegyric Of the
NelCS upon Mr.. GladstOne's speech at elias
gov on Saturday, and accuses the landlords
and employers Of labor all over London of
intimidating voters by ordering the removal
Of all radical election bills from the win
dpws OF their houses, aud Of supplying lists
Of their employees to election agents for the
purpose of marking and thus making known
those who support the radical cause. The
Chronicle expresses regret at the adoption
of such tactics, which it says,
throw discredit upon the conservative
cause, and 1t warns those who adopt them
that their actions are illegal and render
them liable to the infection of heavy pen
alties.
Rev. Newman Hall publishes in the Lon
don Times to-day the records contained in
his diary Of two conversations which he
had with John Bright in May, 1887. in
which Mr.. Bright denounced Mr.. Glad
stones espousal of home rule
Eighteen members Of the House of Com
mons were to-day returned without opposi-
ton. Thus far nineteen conservatives, six
liberal unionists and eight liberals have
been elected. The pollings proceed quietly
but vigorously. unionist meeting which
was beng held ct Peterborough to-day was
broken up by political opponents of the
party and free 6ght ensued, during which
benches and chairs were mashed, and the
hall in which the meeting was being held
was much damaged. A number of ladies
who were present sought refuge on the plat
form when the disturbances began aud
finally fed to the streets. Several persons
were injured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-05
SPREAD OF THE CHOLERA

Twenty New Cases and Eight Deaths
at Ssratov.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 4.-Oflcial ad-
vices from Saratov state that in the past
two days twenty new cases OF cholera have
been reported there and eight deaths from
cholera have occurred. Only one of the
persons attacked by cholera had been known
to have had any communication with
places where the disease existed or with per-
sons suffering from 1t. The disease is
spreading at Astrakhan. On Sunday there
were nineteen cases IN the town and forty
five In the roadstead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-05

OF last Saturday to Mr.. Orr, which
the doctor said he had read. The judge also
told the doctor that he had nothing to add
to that dispatch, aud that he had not
changed his mind since sending il. He did
net tell the doctor that he would accept
under any circumstances.
The dispatch co Mr. Orr above referred to
was sent Saturday from NewAlbany in reply
TO one from Mr.. Orr asking Judge Gresham
If he would accept the nomination. 1t was
as follows:
Hon. Jackson Orr, Omaha, Neb:
In view of the friendly manner In which my
name appears still to be considered at Omaha,
it is due you aud your fellow delegates that
should say that do not desire TO be the stand
ard-bearer of the Peoples party, and could
not accept the nomination If unanimously
rendered. W. Q. GRESHAM.
Mr.. Orr is an old schoolmate and friend
of Judge Gresham.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-05
WARES THIRD PARTY.
Delegates Elected to the Compression
md Qniharn atnrial Canaan tinna

Delegates Elected to the Congressional
and Gubernstorial Conventions.
WAYoRoss. GA, July A third party
mass meeting was held here to-day, and
elected delegates to the congressional oon-
vention at Jesup, Aug. 3, and to the state
convention, at Atlanta July 20.
A. B. Finley was chairman and 8. L..
Bishop, secretary. The meeting was at
tended by thirty-five persona Everything
was done by reclamation.
The delegates elected to the state con-
vention were H. W. Reed and 7. II. Morton
The delegates to the congressional CON-
vention are s. L. Bishop and NJ. J. Mock.
Delegates were elected to the senatorial
convention as follows: A Wood ward, ].
B. joiner, ". H. Boothe, W. W. Cason, W.
D. Murray, Charles Cowart, f. R. O.
Johns, A. B. Finley David Kirkland aud
J. R. Thigpen.
The time and place of the senatorial con-
vention have not been decided upon