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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11
COULDN'T FOOL HIM.
A Humorous Incident of Camp Life ir
War Times.

A Humorous Incident of Camp Life Ia
War Times.
ITO the soldier on the march tho
fryingpan in which to cook his rations
was rare luxury" says the Old Vet
eran, $50 he learned to broil his pork
or fresh beef on stick or a ramrod
held over his camp fire, an occasional
fall in the ashes only making the meat
more easily digestible, if not more
palatable.
but the tin pot to boil the coffee in
was an absolute necessity. The army
surgeons ordered the soldiers to drink
coffee early and often in order to keep
off the malaria, command the boys
were willing to obey, even though milk
or sugar was not often to be had.
There was an Irishman in the COM
pany with me, illiterate, jolly and
gooI-natured, though not averse to a
scrimmage at times, thoroughly honest
among his own comrades, but good
hand at foraging in enemys country.
Moreover, he had strong prejudice
against the 'Dutchers,' as he called
Pennsylvania regiment that marched
with us.
ohC hioIiiuB udCh llu upper was
missing, and you may be sure there
was fine row, until at last he de-
clared the butchers had stolen it.
But Re said, i shall know it again If
l see it, and l will have it. too.
Sure enough, the next morning
Jack came to the fire with his dipper
all right, but the tin was almost new
and untarnished. instead of being
blaclkened by the smoke of thousand
camp fires. The thief had scratched
his initials on the handle, but as Jack
could neither read nor write, he had to
! go to the sergeant of the company to
have the strange signs interpreted.
The sergeant generously responded
and Jack felt both wise and content.
That morning he was on hand bright
and early. Where did you steal the
new dipper, jack asked some one.
"'Sure, it's me same old dipper," re-
piled Jack, but the butcher bright
ened it up bit, thinking he would
fool me. Don't you see me letters on
the handle? c. L.-that stands for
| John Kelly.'-Boston Budget
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11
SECTION OF A sELF-cLEANINe cIsrERN.

SECTION OF A sELF-CLEANING CIsTERN.
eighteen inches apart. Then lay two
other stones across the ends of these,
and man-hole eighteen inches square
will be left. 1t is now ready for plas-
tering. Use Portland cement, one part
of cement to two of fine clean sand,
giving the sides good layer clean up
to the cover, the leader from the roof
having been inserted in or near the
top. Now dig drain from some con-
venient point of discharge, and lay the
overflow pipe by beginning at the bot
tom of the cistern, passing it out near
the top. 1t may be made of common
round two-inch drain tile, having that
part which is in the cistern we'll COW
cred with cement. When all is COM
plete place a crib of plank over the
man-hole, through which it may be en-
tered by means of small ladder; then
cover with earth, rounding it well up.
If pump is used the suction pipe
should be furnished with strainer,
and should reach to within foot of
the bottom of cistern. Where cis-
tern can be built directly under the
kitchen it is very convenient to con-
meet it with a pump over the kitchen
sink. The capacity of a cistern may
be approximately ascertained by al
lowing seven gallons to the cubic foot.
Or. if tits round, multiply the diameter
by the average depth, in feet, and the
product by five and one-half. The re-
suit will be the capacity in gallons
American Agriculturist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.
Season of 1894,


OFFICE OF NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
CoMpANY.-We wish to call attention to
the fact that during the months of Au-
gust and September is the most favorable
time to make the tour of the Yellowstone
National Park-the Worlds Wonderland.
The Hotel and Transportation Companies
in the Yellowstone National Park are fully
prepared to take care of all business offered
and tits hoped that some of those who have
abandoned their trip on account of the
labor troubles may be induced to take it
now.
Our through train service between st.
Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth, and Port
land, Tacoma and Seattlehas been complete
ly resumed, so that no one need fear any
material delays en- route. The usual equip
ment consisting of Pullman tourist sleepers
and Pullman vestibuled standard sleepers,
together with vestibuled first and second
class coaches and palace dining cars, is car
ried on all through trains.
Illustrated pamphlets and detailed in
formation will be promptly furnished upon
application. CHAs. s. FEE,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
st. Paul, Mimi, July 25, 1894.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
AN INCIDENT OF ANTIETAM.
Tho Scheme to Substitute Hooker for the
Little Napoleon.

Tho Scheme to Substitute Hooker for the
Little Napoleon.
During the lull in the battle, which
nobody could believe to be the end Of
1t, occurred an incident which even at
this present distance of time / narrate
with some hesitation.
When 1t became evident that the at
tack on the confederate left had been
repulsed, and that the fighting in that
part of the field was over for the time,
] rode back across the creek In the d.
rection of Gen. McClellan's headquar-
ters. 1t was expected he would order
forward his reserves under Gen. Fitz
John Porter, but he did not. Precious
minutes and priceless hours ebbed
away, and nothing was done. l was
looking about for remount, as my
horse had couple of bullets In him
and could not be depended on, when
an officer of Gen. McClellan's staff
whom knew detached himself from
the group at a little distance and came
over to me. He said:
81 hear you were with Hooker when
he was wounded?"
"Yes."
"Do you know whether he Is dis
abled?"
said that he had been hit hard,
could not sit his horse, and had been
carried off on an ambulance; since
then had not seen him.
"Do you know where he is?"
"Yes; at a red farmhouse in an open
field on the right, this side of the
creek"
"Will you take message to him?"
BY this time l began to think the
interrogatory both curious and serious,
and / answered.:
THAT depends on what the message
is."
My friend and were by ourselves,
we'll out of ear-shot of the staff, but
within view, and saw that the staff,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11
SAVED BY A SIGN.
How n Masonic Signal Secured the Relei
of Prisoner from the Confederates.

How n Masonic Signal Secured the Release
of n Prisoner from the Confederates.
During the civil war Rev. DIR. How
ard Henderson was confederate COM
missioner for the exchange of prison
ers of war. Passing through prison
at Cahala, Ala, a prisoner gave him
the masonic sign of distress, which he
recognized.
A Mr.. st. John had come south to
obtain the body of a soldier slain in
battle. He had recovered it and was
en- route home when the train was cap
tured by Gen. Forest and st. John sent
to prison. DIR. Henderson told him if
he would give his masonic word that
he would go north and secure the ex-
change of an old friend of his-a Mr..
Sharp, captain in the Georgia militia,
or, failing, return and report himself q
prisoner, he would parole him for for
ty days for this purpose. Gen. G. G.
Washburn, at Memphis, concurred.
St. John found Capt. Sharp at Camp
Chase, o., but the officer in command
had no authority to exchange. He saw
Secretary of War Stanton and failed
Finally Mr.. Lincoln heard him and
wrote, ordering an exchange. Capt
Sharp was released and returned
home.
When DR.. Henderson was stationed
at Trinity church, Cincinnati, he in
quired fruitlessly for Mr.. st. John,
VINO had lived there. Being invited to
preach to the masons, he complied. St.
John, seeing that masonic sermon
was to be preached, went to the church,
not suspecting he had even seen tho
preacher. During the discourse DIR.
Henderson told of st. Johns hail OF
distress and what came of it. At the
close st. John arose and said: ~ am
the mani Y. Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11
Free from Dust.

The Great Northern Railway has rock
ballasted track, free from dust. The line
Palace Sleeping and Dining Cars, Buffet
Cars, Family Tourist Sleepers, High-back
Seated Day Coaches and Smoking Cars. The
famous BuffetLibrary-O Observation Car
runs ON through trains between ST. Paul,
Minneapolis and the Pacific Coast. Write
Mimi, for publications and information
about routes, rates, etc.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11
. We're You Ever South in summer

It is no hotter in Tennessee, Alabama,
or Georgia than here, and it is posit-
sissippi and West Florida. If you are look
ing for location in the South go down now
and see for yourself. The Louisville &
Nashville Railroad and connections will sell
tickets to all points South for trains of Au-
ticket agent about it, and if he cannot sell
you excursion tickets write to c. p. Atmore,
General Passenger Agent, Louisville, Ky.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11
Disaster Follows

When liver trouble is neglected. Uneasi-
ness below the right ribs and shoulder blade,
dyspepsia, nausea, constipation, sick head
ache, furred tongue Do you want 'emi
Bitters and you won't be bothered with
them, or any other symptoms of liver dis
turbance. Make haste when the first signs
show themselves.
LAWYERS may be poets; they write lots of
UVurSus.n
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11

A CHICAGO man has discovered wonder
full force that is going to supplant the steam
engine. 1t is probably motive power
caused by confining boarding house butter
IN strong iron boX.-TeXas Siftings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11

along busy thoroughfare and read sign
over the door of q manufacturing estab-
lishment: "Cast-Iron Sinks" 1t made him
mad. He said that any fool ought to know
that-Christian Word.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11

A LADY who performs with lions was re-
Gently severely bitten by one that she was
about to kiss. AS we have repeatedly SAID,
this miscellaneous osculation must be
stopped. Judge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11

FLANNEL next the skin often produces
rash, removable with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and WhiskerDye, 50 cents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11

THE most distant relatives are not always
those who live furthest away.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11

CAN electricians explain why decided
negative is always positivei
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11

@. s. BUSHNELL, of Connecticut. who
furnished the money necessary for the
building of the Monitor, and carried
out In full the ideas OF it's inventor,
John Ericsson, is still living aud en-
joying good health.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-08-11

Halrs Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
STOCKBRIDGE
WINDHAM COZ NTY.
BELLOWS FALLS.

Mrs Frank b. Tracey is i'll with scarlet
fcver.-Mr,. Louisa .Iennison of Ware,
Mas. was guest of her mother. Mrs. j.
T. Brochway, last week DR. Knight is re
covering from severe attack of crysipelas.
f.. W. Cove, who suspended recently
has resumed business and is running
"A cash meat market --,Iould y kidder have
opened a cash fish and oyster market in
Frost's block. B. \. Putney has returned
from Mexico. The Baptist society contem-
plate giving grand concert at an early
date.-Rey. \. j. Hough Of Brattleboro
lectured at the Methodist church We'd
nesday evening. Subject, How to get
there. "A. j. Pullen will present his illus
trated lecture on Alaska in town in the near
future w. T. Iiobson is employed as fore
man of the finishing room at WYman Flint
4 Sons, paper manufacturers. The Baptist
society held well attended and profitable
fair and supper at Banquet hail last week
Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
MONTPELIER.

About O'Clock Feb, - fire was discov-
cred in the Walton block and for a short
time it seemed that the total destruction of
the block was imminent, but the prompt ar
rival OF the fire companies soon put check
on the flames. With the exception of the
office where the fire originated very little
damage was done except 10y water The
blaze was caused by n kerosene stove in the
Office of Drs. Lance and Fisk On the second
floor. This room and contents were badly
damaged Considerable damage was done
by water in the book and stationery store
of l.. G. Towksbury, local correspondent for
the FREE Press The room, occupied by
G. y. Arms and Mrs. Lillian Baker ON the
third floor were slightly damaged, All par
ties We're fully insured
\ meeting was held in the Methodist
church vestry Sunday at ) p. Ill. to con
slider the adySablity of organizing n branch
of the y. NJ. G.. A. in town \ paper has
been circulated among the young men of the
town and about 30 signatures We're attached
After the meeting had been called to order
by Rev H. A. Spencer, Mr.. jackson was
elected chairman and Bruce Mcdonald Sec
rotary pro tenn Remarks We're made bv
Rev. DR.. Scaver, Rev. {. 5. Smith and
others. after which it was thought best to
appoint committee, including pastor,
from each church, to further look
into the matter. and call il meeting at such
time rs they thought best. The following
committee were elected: Baptist, +. T..
lowner and Dell Carr; Bethany, T.. T..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
THE ELECTRlCS FROM STOWE.


The first train passing over the Stowe and
Waterbury electric railroad arrived in Wa
tcrhury at O'Clock Thursday. 1t consisted
of four cars, "A palace car. "A smoker com
bnation express and baggage and n coach,
and had about 20 passengers on board Ten
large horses were used as propelling power
and no reports have been received of the
cars leaving the iron, not even "a slip of
the trolley marring the pleasure Of the
trip, The train stopped for refreshments at
the wel-appointed hoStelry of Benjamin Bar
rett a Son This large patronage proves
the imperative demand for electric travelling
accommodations.
BY way of explanation it may be said
that a. result of the talk concerning the
electric road over this route some one con
ceived the idea of fitting up four large trav-
erse slods in the form of electric cars, which
are connected TO make up the train, and
forming parties which go to neighborng
towns for supper and dance. This ha
proven SO popular that parties at Hyd
Park and Morrsvlle have engaged the TRAN
to take them to Stowe and return.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
CHlNAMEN LIKE VERMONT.
There are Ten Less in the state Now Than
Last Year.


Mr. \. l.. Weeks of st. Albans deputy
collector of internal revenue for this State,
was in the city Friday, officially calling
on Cinnamon. There are seven coestals
now in the city, but two of these are new
arrivals and cannot register in this State.
The other five expressed their willingness to
comply with the law. In Winooski there
are two Cinnamon. They, too, say
they will register and give their photo
graphs, which is what Uncle Sam wants
them 20 do or leave his country. There are
30 Chinaman in the State IA decrease of 10
in the last year. Mr. Weeks has seen all
of them and thinks all will comply with the
law, Charley A. Chum of Fair Haven is
not included in this number He is a citizen
of the United States is American in his
dress, and has married a Vermont girl Mr.
Weeks stated also that two of the China
men living in St Adams came to him re
Gently and inquired what steps they would
need to take to become citizens of this
country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
BOARDS LAST MEETING.


The meeting at Fairfax of the Board
of Agriculture on Friday, March
= was held in the old Institute hall. and
opened with IA good attendance of intelli-
gent farmers Mr.. L. b. Hunt was elected
chairman.
Mr.. Winslow, secretary of the board.
gave a lecture on Helps in selecting dairy
cows. in which he described tine different
characteristics of the different breeds of
COWS, showing how a COW may be a mser
and appropriate TO herself whatever was
given her to eat. instead of giving yield of
milk to the owner, while another COW, bred
for milking COW, will actually rob herself
and take from her own system to make rich
the owner.
The afternoon session was opened by Mr.
Spear with lecture on Farm manage
ment and sheep husbandry' The time is
past and gone when the greatest success can
be attained by manual labor alone. Brain
must take the place of muscle and the two
must go hand in hand. with the brain lead
ing. The more we simplify our farming
operations the more successful we will be.
Mr.. Towle of st. Adams gave his expert
ence in feeding COWS and showed that grain
paid him most richly for its cost
The evening session was opened 10y an al
dress on Seed grains and conditions of the
soil for producing good results in the crop.
Music was furnished by the Fairfax cornet
band
Mr.. Arms spoke on the corn crop and silo,
urging on farmers the growing of corn more
extensively and the more general use of
sloS.
Mr.. Spear spoke at the close Of the meet
ing ON the subject of Road building. Thi,
was the last meeting of the board in its reg
ular circuit of work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
ORANGE COUNTY.
WEST RANDOLPH.

George II. Raymond AMI wife of White
River Junction are visiting Mrs Young
Rev. George W. Morrow went to White
River Junction Thursday to preach Il sermon
at the cVangeliStic meetings being conduct
ed by Rev Ehhu Snow. -Editor l.. t.
Thayer of the Herald and News went to
Boston Thursday.-L u. Litchtield has
purchased Frank Wadleigh's meat bust
ness. There was a union meeting at
the Baptist church Sunday evening". II.
Talbot. W. f.. Russell and D. H. circuit of
Northtield, j. O'Bricn of Hinsdale. y. H.,
VI. b. Spooner of New York and f. H. Bag
ley of White River Junction were in town
Thursday. From here they went to the
Centre to look over the Normal school build
ng.
Mrs. W. A. Mcintosh died Friday morn
ing after Il very short illness of pneumonia.
DR.. II. Fl. Mcintyre, commissioner from
Vermont at the worlds fair, has very
nicely illustrated article in the New Eng
land Magazine for March. The article is
entitled Vermont at the World Fair" 1t
is well written and very interesting and
gives anyone Il good idea of Vermont ) ex-
hibit from the commissioners standpoint -
Il. NJ. Mcintosh Of Mortified was in town
Thursday -Andrew Burnham of Williams
town was i'll town Friday. -Mrs Brown of
Lebanon, y. H., is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs John Hatch,
WEST RANDOLPH.
Samuel Wheeler of Barre has been visit
| ing friends in town.-ReV. r. {. Kinney
| and Vife have zone to Rutland Mr.. r. f.
Stimson of Tivcrton, r. J., is visiting in
to"h'-MrS' "eorEe II hlnball OF Bethel
spent sunday with MIS- T. II. Montgomery.
/ n
d f'ead itnlpeE' clerN Oh " hdsor county
| court WIN ms "lie' was III town over sun
! uaY'-l' W. Allen went To canaan y. H.,
SATURDAY re expects 10 move there IN IA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
NJ Van SickIen's Es
tate

We the subscribers having been appointed
by the Honorable til" Probate Court 1ur the
District of Chittcndcu. Commissioners 10 re-
Cclvc. examine and adjust the claims and de-
muud~ of all persons against the estate of
Frederick VI. Van Sicklen, late of Bur
linEtou. VI, in said District deceased.
and also all claims and demands
exhibited in offset thereto: 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 at
tend to the business of our appointment. at the
office of iienry Greene, 1914 College ST. in said
District, %. the Fifth Thursdays of March
and August next, at 10 O'Clock a. NJ on each
of said day..
Dated this Gthday of March. 1894.
HENRY GREENE. 1,.,,.,.,i i..
w. 3. NCklLLlP. '"''iIi' '9'"'lcTS'
n;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
ORLEANS COUNTY.

Coolidge & Gates have sold their marble
and granite shop to the NOR Granite com
pany. Frank II. Clark of Windsor has a
position as deputy collector in the custom
office here. Arthur Story of Manchester,
y. H.. is visiting at n. l.. Foster s.-Miss
Margaret Gotham of st. Johnsbury has
been engaged as organist at the Congrega-
tional church, William Daverson is in Bos
ton, where he is studying music. sherman
Campbell has been to Sutton to attend the
funeral of his aunt. Orleans County Court
is to convene again March I, and it is ex-
pected it will take two weeks to attend to
the criminal cases. Edward Cotton has
closed his labors as night man in the Cen
trail Pacific railroad office and gone home to
IraSburgh. Jessie Cotton of lrasburgh is
visiting friends in town.-W II. Clement
was struck by log while unloading IA car
AT Proutv & Milers mill last Wednesday,
which bruised him quite badly and opened
one finger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
WHY and WHERE

Why should you advertise
Because that is the only way to get people
to come to you to buy your goods.
Where should you advertise
Iu the paper which is read by the read
ing and thinking people who live here
abouts. Those who read aud think and
have the cash to buy with all read the Free
Press. Those who can get the DAILY read
that. Those who live away from the post
office read the WEEKLY FREE PRESS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
11nticc.

\ OTICE-Just at this season of the year eve
y ry one is thinking about new shoes for
fall wear. j. c. tiriggs, q Stowe ST., Water
bury. VT, has a fine line of new goods, ecial-
~ adapted to fall trade. Look them over.
iou will he sure to find lust what suits you
no matter how difficult you are to fit. Aud
say Are you thinking of buying a sewing
m &c hine this falll II SO remember Griggs sells
The White. II Is ;be best machine in the
world. everybody says Call and examine
them swift
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
Four Negroes Sentenced for Lynching.

LITTLE Rock. Ark. Feb. 2S.,ln the
Lincoln county court yesterday four negroes
pleaded guilty to lynchng Nelson, an in
mate of the Jail at Warner. last November,
Ike Taylor and Nancy Hawkins were given
sentences Of five years each aud Tom Tins
ley and Abe Washington of year each
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
fesson of faith and Mrs. c. Z. Hitchcock by
letter
ENDEN.

fesson of faith and Mrs. c. Z. Hitchcock by
letter.
CHlTTENDEN.
G.. l.. Perry and Charles Dodge gave
party at the I.andoh House Saturday even
ing III honor OF some friends from Iiconder-
oga, n. y. Dancing was INDUCED i'll and IA
fine repast served. The article in the Rutland
Herald of March in regard to citizen
starving his cattle causes considerable com
ment here 1t is an unjust attack.
PlTTSFlELD.
Roswell Ranuey died March /, aged 80.
The funeral services were held at his home
Sunday, Rev. g. T.. Emery officiating. -
Prof. Ober's singing class gave a concert
Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George
Davis have gone bacli on to their farm to
live-Mrs. Harris Banncy has returned
from Newton. ~ H.Maud Bcckwith has
returned from Burlington hospital much inn
proved in health. Henry Wilson and fam
ily have moved into their new home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-08
Loss of Thousands in Manchester.

MANCHESTER March 4.-fire FRIDAY
night destroyed the Perkins hardware store
and carpenter shop and 5000 feet Of valuable
lumber; and damaged the court house
slightly. Perkins loss is 5000 TO $40 coo;
insurance, $1,000 pr McNerney, dentist,
and the Masonic lodge We're also burned out;
insured