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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-05

SourH RoYArroN, VT, Oct. 2.-Fire de
,troyed eight buildings and a large amount
of other property in this village early this
morning. The first blaze was discovered at
about o'clock in "A barn near the residence
Of and belonging to Mrs Hannah Wallace.
shortly afterwaId another blaze was dis
covered in the upper part of l.. c. DECKER
mans horse barn, about 90 rods south.
John B. Durkce's large residence and the
large residence and other buildings belong
ing to- the estate of Charles NJ. Lamb,
deceased. interviewed but these were saved.
DiCkerman's residence and store, c. E..
Hewitt 5 residence, a shop owned by John
Mudgett, a house owned by Mrs, a. {.
Waterman and occupied by Charles H. Alb
bolt and the residence of George Tenney,
with connecting barn were burned. T. +,
Reynolds had the Wallace barn filled with
hay, which, with a COW. calf. sleigh and his
agricultural implements were burned.
l.. c. Dickerman saved none of his goods
in the store and but small part of his fur
ntuIe. George Tenuey lost his household
goods.
The los, is estimated at $40, 900, distrib-
uted a. follows; Dickerman's store. house,
goods and barn, $1,000; Emma Gordon
house and barn, $500. Mrs. a. c. Water
man and George Tenney, house and furni-
turo 1890: c. Hewitt furniture. $500; C..
II Abbott furniture $1,000: John Mudgett,
shop. tools and new farm machinery, SlOOO;
W. f. Martin. store and tenement, dam
aged 10y fire and water DI u. L. Burnett,
damaged by water: Mrs. Hannah Wallace
nj Mrs Laura Smttleworth. loss ON fur
iture. $500: Edgar Reynolds. loss of hay
| and animals S4OU Several houses caught
fire ON the roofs but the flames were put out.
~ there was heavy wind blowing from
the north. many buildings i'll the southern
part of the village caught fire and at one
time it seemed as though the greater part OF
| the village would be wiped out. Only The
good work done by the tiremen assisted by
the citizens, generally, prevented this. Hell
was summoned from Northfeld and Ran.
| dolpb. The latter town responded witt
! some 30 men and after three hours of hare
fighting the fire was under control.
Many families moved out and sustained
niture.
That the fires in both the Wallace anc
nickHmau barns had an inceudiary origin
is the expressed belief of nearly every per
son met and suspicion has been directed
toward crazy person who lives in an ad
Joining town.
This is the fourth heavy fire in this village
in the past - years, each Of which is be
iieved TO have had an incendiary origin and
the people are disposed to put forth theil
efforts to discover the supposed fire bug.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-05

GRAND Isle, Oct 1.-The State Board
of Agriculture will hold a two days meeting
in Grand Isle the 18th and 18TH which
should be of great value to that section, on
account especially of the effort the board
have made i'll securing speakers on fruit
culture.
They have engaged Hon. J. II. Dale of
the Connecticut State Board of Agriculture
who is an authority on fruit culture in all
its branches and is also a successful fruit
grower, and will give the people of Grand
Isle the benefit of bis knowledge
Following i, the fun programme:
Wednesday, October II, aftelnoon--2
O'Clock address of welcome; 2:30. the out
look for Vermont farmers, V. l. Spear,
Brautree; 1915, the dairy future of Vermont
H W. Vail, Pomfret 3: 10, discussion
Evening", music; 7;l5, the require
meats for profitable farming, j. o. Sanford
Stamford; s. small fruit culture. J. H.
Hale. Connecticut State Board of Agricul-
ture; S:i5. discussion
Thursday. October -, forenoon-10,
music; 1890 poultry raising, c. NJ. Wins
low Brandon; 11:30. discussion.
Aftenoon-2, music: 2:l5, hvbredization
of fruit. i. T. Macomber Adams; ,. the
culture of winter apples. j. II. Hale, Con
necticut State Board Of Agriculture.
Evening-1 music: 7:15 experiment sta
ton work. Prof. j. l.. Hills, Burlington;
S:11. question box.
Tapey's "Bread Winner outwears all other
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j. Richard Deans Estate.

We, the subscribers having been appointed
by the Honorable the Probate Court for tn @
District of Chittenden, Commissioners to re
Ceivc. examine and adJ ust the claims AMI de-
tnte OF j. Richard Dean, late OF Charlotte
in said district. deceased, and also all
claims and demands exhibited in OIL
set therefor and six months from
/ he day OF the date hereof, being allowed by
said Court for that purpose, We do therefore
hereby give notice that we will attend to tue
business of our appointment. at the dwelling
house of the late j. richard Dean, in said Dis
trict, on tho third days OF October ant March
next, at O'c ock y. m, on each OF said days,
Dated this 18th dav ~ September. 1895
HENNl X. BALDN IN, ro,,,,,,a.i..
GUY WllAOUGhBI, commissioners
II w3t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-05

Kickapoo Indian Sagwa will cure all
troubles originating in impure blood, safely
speedily, permanently, and with economy.
Impure blood IL manifest in Pimplcs,
Blotches, Boils, Carbuncles, Eruptions or
Sores Sallow skin, Salt Rheum, Etc.
The only way in which to alter this state OF
things is to Cleanse the Blood from all I'm.
purtties and allow Free, Unobstructed Cir
culation Through Every Vein and Artery of
the Body.
Kickapoo Indian Sngwa ns Blood making,
Biood cleansing and LVe.s"Stdining medicine
has eclipscd any blood purifier yet produced.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-05

St'ver Star, 2:l6il, was sold for 500 two
years ago
The Spirit Of the Times I'll 900 purse at
Chicago was won by Arion.
Steel Prince, 2;l0t[, is the only Instance
in which a twin has achieved distinction as
a racehorse.
Alix's o;97e. at Chicago recently is the
fastest heat ever trotted in a race. Alix
looks like a futtwe turf queen,
Doble thinks Nancy Hanks 2;06 at Chi
cage sugurs well for her beating her record
when she is ready for he effort.
Cora, the dam of Gonzales McGrcgor,
9:l6lf, was raised by the Sac and Fox In
dams in the territory and was an ordinary
Indian pony,
William Bowman, owner of OntOniau,
20i,a, har devised a shoe Of aluminium
with ground bearing of steel which is said
to DE success.
George H Ketcham holds the single har-
ness record for millionaire drivers and
William II. Vanderbilt the record for mil
lionairc team drivers.
Australians are liberal when it comes to
spending money on their race courses. Since
1883 $3.50, 900 has been expended on the
course IT Pennington.
The Princeton college scientific cxpedi-
ton to the Bed Lands Of Dakota found
several skulls of the meaoPhippus, the an
cestor Of the modern horse,
Lawson y. Fuller is after the four-n-
hand trotting record, 1881, made by Carry
Berryhill and mates several years ago The
Fuller candidates are four handsome young
black .irpI l,v IFullpF's w likes
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DON'T READ THIS

Unless you want u ttrst-clsss farm cheap, very
pleasantly located in Peacham, Caledon
County, one mile from churcnes academy,
pa bile library, stores, mills, ETC. l3U acres
csllont land in high cultivation, rich muck bed,
plenty of fruit, nice water, twos story modern
house large yard with shade trees, two large
harms with cellars. Fine chance for uairyman.
b til separator aud creamery near. just the
place for ST. miner boarders. Old age and poor
health reason for selling. Inquire Of V. ID.
MOULT0N, Peacham, Vt, i,w3m
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ROBINSON CRUSOE.
One Volume. 256 Pages Illustrated

ms story OF Robinson Crusoe and his man Fstdsy
may be ranked ~ the most popular standa I'd 1--we.
uile book ever printed The story wns written bv
IAN pam9 DGf9e. snd fIst published in az The
tho real ndN cntures of Alexander Selkjtk Scotch.
man wilson, the bto-rapher OF Def'oe, gir.s the
ioM"Wlng account of Setkirk and his adventures .
- iie was born at Largo, In the equity Of File, in
~ ana after a comnon school -duce ffotl vas pns
10 MS i"thsr = business, which was that of "A shoe
maker Being spoiled child, he soon discovered a
WAN"Ardhess ot ten per that gave much uneusnps,
10 his parents whilst carly propensity TO The sea
rendered his employment irksupe. At length ho
suddenly LEFT home md DOT heard from for six
pcars IN lHa whiie on voyage ezten ding into tho
facltic ocean, Solktrk engaged in q violent ouarrel
w tn bis commander. and rsolvctupon es,,u., ,he
ship ct The fret opportunity. which occurred when
the ship stopped ut the upiniabited ishnd OF Junn
FerrtndsS, for repairs Upon This island he liyAd
ny, nlmscit tor four yeArs and four months +"
whether the story is founded unon the ADVENTURES az
Selkirk or not il IL one that every body lads with
great interest," Our edition has recently Leen greatly
improved by the addition of Illustrations nd a
hnndsoin" new cover. in briEht colors This i'm
proved edition was especially prepared for this
ecasOn.
By mail, postpaid, IS cents.
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Harriet c. Shattucll's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT. To all persons
DISTRICT OF CHI1TENDEN, concerned in the
estate of Harriet G.. ShattuCk late of BurlinG-
ton in said District deceased.
GRErTING:
Alta Probate Court. holden at Burlington,
within and for the District ci Chtt.Eden, on
the 18th day of September 1873, an instrument
purporting to be the last will and testament Of
Harriet c. Shattuck late of burlington in said
District. deceased, was presented To the Court
aforesaid, tor probate; And it is ordered by
The Probate Court Rooms ia said Burington
he assigned for approving said Instrument and
that notice thereof he given to ali persons con-
cerned. by publishing This order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press. Il
newspaper printed AZ said Burlington previous
to the time appointed.
Therefore. You are hereby notified to appear
before said court, AT the time and place atorc-
said. and contest the probate of said will. If
You have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington. in said
District this 18th day of September ISIS.
JENNIE STACY, Register.
13tV.iw
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Allen SarSapariN4 Company,
Woodfords, Maine.


We. the Subscribers, having been appointed
by the Honorable the Probate Court for the
ceve. examine and adjust the claims and de
mands of all persons against the estate of John
w. Palmer late of Richmond in said District
deceased. aud also all claims and demands eX-
hibitcd in offset thereto: and six months from
the day of the date hereof. being allowed by
said Court for That purpose, we do therefore
hereby give notice that we will attend to the
business of our appointment. at the JoneNvile
House, .Tonesville. VI. in said District. on the
at 10 O'Clock a. m ON each of said days
Dated this Eth day of September, 1875
T. w. TONERS! commissioners.
:. +. CUTTER COMMISSIONERS
L.. why
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-05

Of all races in tine world the Indians stand
pre.cmineut for their longevity ana health
Whv is it? Listeul II perchance sickness
attacks them, no Poisonous Drugs re resort.
ed TO, nothing but nature is consulted and
natures gifts appropriated TO the1r cure
banks and gums constitute their medicines
hence the Indians noble physique, pure
blood, high muscular development, strong
frame, and sound lungs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-05
Scrofula Cured BY SasWa.

WINCHESTER, =. H. March Il; 1892.
For the past - wears have been terribly
afflicted with Scrofaia and have tried every.
thIn!. there was in the market, but could get
no relief. 4 year ago purchased six bottles
If the Kicknpoo Indian Sngwa, and by its
nse was completely cured, and the entire
poison was eliminated from my system. !
ALWAYS keep it in the house, and my WE ana
TnIsnlr both tnlie il whenever we feel the
q enst nit ''rrn down" | would rather pay s.
a bottle for Kickapoo Indian Sagwa than to
be without it. rrsr sY.,rp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-05
PURE BLOOD.
Long Life and Good Health"
In Kickapoo Sagwa.
Take Natures Remedy Now.

All Persons suffering from tho Impurities
of the Blood are Eeady Prey of Epidem-
ical Malarjal Fcvers and all Forms of
Observation-Disclosures Indian Sagwa is
the Safest, Best and Most Reliable Blood
Remedy Made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-05
SURPRISING
Results Of an Experiment.
Doctors could do Nothing,
Friends Discourag ed.
Yet She is Now Well.
Constipation, Indigestion.
Bladder Disease.
Cured by
Aliens Sarsaparilla,
Bladder Disease.
Cured by
Aliens Sarsaparilla,

The following letter from Mr.. j. d.
Eastman, of Danville, ~ H., tells OF an ex-
perieuce which many people are passing
through, but which does not terminate SO
happily for ell Those who follow his
example however, noed have none but a
happy termination.
DANV1LLE N. H.
My wife has suffered for many years
from constipation and Indigestion, until at
last it resulted in nervous prostration. She
has suffered great deal for over two
years, the greater part of which time she
has been con fined to her bed. She would
tion of the b7wels and went thirteen days
without passing water. She was treated
by two of the best doctors, and had taken
about every kind of Sarsapsrila, but con-
tlnually grew worse. Her friends had given
her up to die, and my courage about failed
me. In some way got hold OF a sample
bottle of Allsu's Sarsaparlia aud deter
mined to try it. | did so with surprising
results She continued to tske 1t and grew
rapidly better. Two bottles have cured her
OF all her old troubles. She is now In good
bodily health aud is rapidly recovering fr om
her nervous troubles.
Yours gratefully,
j. d. EASTMAN.
This grand remedy is within the reach OF
all, and is sold by all dealers for soc per
bottle.
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suffered from a severe cold in my head for
months and could get no relief Was advised
to use Ely's Cream Balm. IL has worked like
magic in its cure. | am free from NV cold af-
Ter using tie BALM one week, rnd fbelieve il
is the best remedy known. Samuel j. Harris
Wholesale Grocer, ll9 Trout St, NcW IvIk.
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1t is not


G. NJ, Delaney of this city who contract
ed last spring t. build a half-mie trotting
course at Brandon on the farm of II. c. r.
Watson of Westminster. v Y. has com
ploted the task To FREE Press man
yesterday he talked about the track
which he asserted. with much con-
hdence. wa, the hest half uile
trotting course in this State In
every way it j, regulation track. 1t is
20 feet in width twice its circumference is
two feet and seven inches over one mile it
is slightly slopmg from the last quarter
to the wire, being one foot and four inches
lower at the latter point; there is an eleva-
tion of 80 inches ON the turns. Ten inches
of the surface Of the track is built of the
finest loan ohtanable. making il a very fast
course and when its other advantageous con-
litions for speed are also considered it may
safely be called an extremely fast track. Its
cost was upward Of $4,000.
The Judges stand is octagonal in shape
and of Queen Anne style. Surrounding the
track is a nice fence. painted red, except the
top railing. which has a covering of white.
and the red and white colors set the fence Off
very prettily.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-05

There can br no health for eitLer mind or
body so long as the blood is Yitintrd. Cleanse.
Tie vital current from all inpulitie, blythe use
of Aver, Sar-aparilla. This medicine recruits
the wasted cuergieS, strengthen, the nerves
and restores health to the debilitatcd system
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-05
Zig Turbines at Niagara.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct l.-rhree Of the
turbine water wheels, with their
auxiliary mechanism which We're built in
this city, at a cost of 800, 900 each for the
OF utilizing the stupendous power OF
Niagara Falls for industrial purposes, will
shortly be placed in position. Each wheel
Is expected To- develop 1000 horse power.
Tlr plant will be erected some distance
above the falls.
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BUILDINGS on THE FARM.

At present Mr.. Watson ha, on the farm
stable 30 by 100 feet designed for brood
mares and colts: one 80 by - feet designed
for stallions and building 40 by 100 feet,
for carriages and the like. These buildings
are all substantially constructed, having
costly appointments and interior arrange
ments which afford every convenience
There are two water tanks of a capacity
of 80 600 and 50. 600 gallons. respectively.
into which will he carried the Weld of a
never-failing spring on the farm. and from
which pipes will supply running water to
each building.
20 Nh Watson is rcputcd to be a millionaire
He is modest unasoulning young man and
has always possessed a keen fancy for "A good
horse. Now he has bought this large farm
and proposes to safe his desire. He already
owns several animals whose breeding is of
the gilt-cdged kind, aud more viii be bought
1t is Sife to say that, in a few years. Mr..
Watson will possess one of the best breeding
establishments in tho old Green Mountain
State and Just as good horses collectively, if
not individually, as are to be found ON any
one farm within her borders.
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SOUTH ROYALTON SUFFERS A $40,
600 BLAZE THEREBY.

Fire Discovered in Two Barns Almost
simultaneously and In Spite of Hard
whole village Threatened with Ruin
without Doubt an Inccndiary's Work.
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THE WIDDER boobies
COURTSHIP.
by Josiah Aliens WIFE" Illustrated.

by "Josiah Aliens WIFE," Illustrated.
TO simply mention the authors name is equal to
saving that there is end Of good clean spark
nun III the BOOK, not u page OF which be col cd
dali or unntcresting. No other writer hits OF tho
every day Occurrences Of life in tho Keen, witty
md laushnblc style Of Josiah Aliens Wife. "
The book is n collection Of fifteen sketches, all
written in the most iuimitahle sl Of the author
on variety Of subjects, and every Of them fun
cf al
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CHARGED WITH lNCENOIARISM.


awaiting PROCESS OF Law.
BENNIHGToN, Oct. William Shaw was
arrested yesterday 10y officer John Nash,
.hargol with setting fire to NJ. T. Burgess
livery stable the night Of September r.
shaw had been in the employ of Burgess
some time, and it j, said that after being
discharge he made threats that he would
get even with him. He has been under slls-
,irion while the officers have been imvcst-
eating the ease. He was taken before the
court, and as the State was not
'eady to go ON with the case it was continued
lntil October >.
The state was represented by Special
Prosecutor F. i. Bates; W. b Sheldon ap-
pcared as counsel for Shaw. Bail in the
rm of $1,000 was demanded for his appear
snce Thursday, and in default he was com
mitted to Jail.
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HORSE GOSSIP.
A Few Mares at Highland stock Farm.

A Few Mares ut Highland stock Farm.
Appended are the names and breeding of
some of the mares at Highland stock farm
in Derby: Artesia, oh. m, by William j.,
sire of Axtell. PIP: dam, Astria by Nut
wood; second dam. Patchen Maid by NAM
brine Patchen; third dam, Lady Eleanor by
Mambrino Chief; Almnid, by Almont dam
by Mambrino Patchen second dam, Queen
Vie, by Mn1ubrno Chief, etc: Almedn. by
Onward: dam. Almad, by Almont Trusty
Girl bv Alert; dam, Trusty, dam of
Scotland Maid 2;2St, and Deuralon;
May Forrest. by Nutwood; dam Grace For
rest, by Mambrino Patchen; second dam of
Edwin Forrest. 40; Black Princess, dam Of
Fred Wilkes, 2:26i, by Manlbrino Patchen;
Nellie c.. dam of Navarro, 2:239, and New
port, 2:29t. by Erctioncer, dam by Prince
of Orange Misctte. dam of Nidalia. 2:234,
by Noltaire: dam by Idol; second dam by
Ethan Allen: Grace Forrest 10y Mambrino
Patchen; dam by Edwin Forrest 40; Kath-
crime by Redwood; dam, Camptown, dam
of Egbelt; Strnbo, dam Of Nutmont. 2:244,
by Knickerhocker: dam Sunbeam by Vol
nnteer, are few of those to be seen
there. and are sufficient to indicate the
high character of the brood mares at High
land stock farm.
\ Blunder of the Judges at Niddlebury-
other notes.
MIDDLEBrRY, Vt, Sept. 20, 1893.
10 the Editor OF Horse Gossip, Free Press:
AT our County fair. held here recently.
Mr. f. Bowman of Rutland acted as starter
In one race Hazel won the first heat Sciota
the second, Hazel the third and Maggie II.
the fourth. The judges claimed Hazel was
not driven to- win this heat and called it mo
heat. Is this according to rules?
SPECTATOR
1t is not
Judges have no right to call any hut a
deciding heat of a race no heat If they
thought Hazel was not being driven TO win
they should have given Maggie II. the heat
She won and then put up "A new driver be
hind Hazel if they were not satisfied that
her driver would 20 on and win. but under
no circumstances had they the right TO dc
prive Maggie h of the heat she Won