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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-05
FARMER LOST $500.
Got to Playing Cards With Two Bun coers
, and WAS Given p Worthless BOX

Franklin, n. H., Sept. John f. Leigh
ton prosperous and wealthy farmer of
this city, was buncocd out of $500 by two
confidence men here yesterday. The place
is all excitement over the matter. and on
every corner and i'm the stores nothing else
is discussed. It is a surprise to every
one
Two men called at Jack Lovcrin's stable
in Titon this forenoon quite carly and
hired two buggics to take a ride, inform
ing the hostlcr that they would return
some time during the day and telling him
that they would pay for the teams then.
The parties said they wanted good hitch
up, and the best in the stable was given
them.
AT about 10 o'clock a man Weighing
about 200 pounds, and apparently about
10 years of age, called at Mir Leighton $
mile east of Franklin village. After
milo east of Frankling village. After
passing the time of day. he told Mr. Leigh
ton that he wanted to buy farm, as he
had got sick of living in city.
Mr.. Leighton did not desire TO sell. hut
at the request Of the confidence man they
walked over part of the farm out into
the highway. After going short distance
Mir. Leighton and his farm buyer We're
mot by another man who spoke to them.
\ conversation was entered into by the
three, After short time one of the con-
Hdcnco men said that he would Ike to play
cards, but Mr. Leighton and the man he
met first did not take kindly TO the idea.
He then offered TO bet a dollar at which
stranger No. / said that ne would wager
one. The party took the cushion from the
buggy and laid it on the ground and be
gan the three card monte game.
The man who wanted to buy the farm
from Leighton won. Again the cards were
thrown ann he won SO or moro.
The stcorcr. who held the cards said
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-05
short Intervals Peace

only arc vouchsafcd to nerves weak and
unstrung, but when it is braced up and
soothed by Hostetter's stomach Bitters,
perfect tranquility reigns night and day
throughout the nervous system. Nervous
ness is usually manifestation of chronic
dyspepsia, a disorder TO the relief of
which the Bitters is peculiarly adapted,
In the general Vigor begotten of complete
digestion and assimilation, two functions
aided by this auxiliary of health, the
nerves Of course share. Nervous people
should use it steadily, not at uncertain
intervals. The bilious and conslipat@d,
and those troubled with malaria, rheuma-
tism and kidney trouble, also derive UNI
speakable benefit from it. The aged and
intirm liud that il tends greatly to lessen
their physical troublcs ana persons slowly
recovering strength after an eXhausting
illness conValesce more rapidly when II IL
resorted to. 1t is. moreover a capital APP
petizer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-05
HOW TO EAT GREEN CORN.

A physician says that it should be eaten
from the cob, or if cut off, to be cut with a
duh knife. If the knife be sharp enough
to make a clean cut of the grain, it will
also cut with it the ligneous substance
in which the grain is imbed led and this
IS as indegestible as sawdust, and irritat-
ing to the lining Of the stomach and
bowels, In biting the grain from the
cob the woody substance is left on the cob.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-05
Becoming Famous the World Over.

NREEpfohT, Orange Free State, South
Africa, Jan. ~, lS95.-For over six years was
constant sufferer from chronic diarrhoea
trlcd aFreht many remedies yet found no
felleI. by chance, | noticed an advertise
lneht III u newspaper calling attention to
nhamberain's Collie, Cholera and Dinrrhoea
remedy. AS last resort / sent for a bottle
ana before half OF II Ind been taken was
completely cured, take great pleasure i'm
recommending this remedy to all who suffer
from bowel complaints or darrhoea of any
klnd. Il; Z. kRIEL. For sale by Beaupro l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-05
A NERMONT pnsTNIAsrER

wash, u. C., Sept. 1.-The commission
of Carlos Q. Grimes to be postmaster at
West Derby, vice, d. NJ. Bisbee resigned,
has been signed and issued by the postof-
flee department.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-05
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

, When troubled with cough or cold Give
thls remedy a trial. You will be more thnn
ple1sed with the result. 1t will cure n severe
1olu IN less time than any other treatmcnt.
IL relieves the lungs, opens the sccrctions
AIDS eXpectol1tion and effects a prompt md
PEI haihGnt cure, Therei is no danger in giving
gists. "i'' brus-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-05
NATIONAL MILITARY PARK.
VERMONT TO BE WELL REPRESENT
ED AT ITS DEDICATION.
National Dedication of the Chlcltamauga
and Chattanooga National Military
Park Sept. 10 and 30 Gov. Wood
bury and Party to Attend.

Vermont and burlington in partic-
ular are to be well represented
al the coming dedication of the
Chckamauga and Chattanooga Ma
tional Military Park the 18th and goth Of
this month. Following is a list of those
who will attend: Gov L. y. Woodbury.,
Burlington; Licut.-Gov. Il. NJ. Mansur,
Island Pond; Brev-Maj w. H. Gilmore
G. NJ. c., Fairlcc; Brie. -Gon. f. l.. Bates.
Judge advocate general, Bennington; Brig
Gen. j. n. Jenne, surgeon general, ST.
Adams: Coils II. w. Allen, l. X. T., Bur
lington; s. w. Cummings. 4. u. c., -.
Adams, @. w. Doty A. u. c., Morrisvlle;
Fl. W. Hail, a. D. c., Burinst on X. j.
COftcy, \. y. G., Bennington; j. j. Warden,
a. u. c.. Boston Mass: \. T.. Chandler,
A. u. c.; Brooklyn, n. Y; NJ NJ Parker
a. u. c.. Washington. u. c.; Capt. II. T..
Tutherly, T.. ). A.; assistant adiutant
general, Burlington, Brig. Gen. j. j. Estey,
brigade commander Brattlcboro Major
c. l. Woodbury., engineer staff of Gen.
Istey, Burlington Corporal +. p. Wood
bury, V. \. c., CO. VI, BurlinEton Hon.
W. W. circuit NJ. c., Barton; Major A. r..
Valentine, l.. s Y. Bennington Hon.
Elias Lyman, state senator, Burlington;
a. G. Pierce. esq, burlington; and y /.
Bailey, esq, of ST. Iohnsbury.
The party viii leave here Saturday,
Sept. IT, ana will leave New York by the
Pennsylvania railroad at p. m. Sunday.
the 18th; Washington by the Southern rail-
road at 1O43 p. M; Greensboro. y. e., at
G:i a. m, the 10th; Ashvillc AZ p. m; ar
rive Knoxville a 4:I5 p. m. Here they will
attend the national encampment of the
Battlefield association Of the Sons of Vet
Grams, and VIII also visit the various other
points of interest around the city. Tues
day. the 18th, thoy Will leave Knoxville
for Chattanooga, arriving there in the eve
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-05

l.. N. FRANKLIN BROKE HIS NECK.
Rutland, Sept 2.-Leonard y. Franklin
a prominent citizen, fell from a ladder at
noon to-day and broke his neck. Mr.,
Franklin was prominently identified with
the State society for the prevention OF
cruelty to animals, I'm his capacity as an
officer of that association he was wen
known throughout the state.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-05
Vermont Academy.

Twentieth year opens September TO-
Location unsurpassed for beauty and
healNlfulness A hrst-ciass preparatory
and academic school for both sexes. Pre-
pares for any college. Admission TO col
lege on certificate. Fine buildings. Lab
oratores, Library, Gymnasium, Military
Drill.
Thirteen teachers.
Training for character and citizenship.
For catalogue or other information APP
ply to Vermont academy.
6w,5t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-05

Quartermasters office, Burlington,
Vt, August u, 1895. Sealed pro-
posals in duplicate will be received
here until II o'clock, noon, Sep
TENDER II, 1895, and then opened, for Is
cavalry horses. color bay. Information
furnished ON application. Right reserved
to reject any or all bids. Envelopes con
tanning proposals shold he marked
proposals for cavalry horses" and adj
dressed to Captain Guy Howard, n. q NJ,
u. 5. y. 1,Nit
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-02-08
LIKE A MIRACLE.
Salt Rhenm, Impure Blood and a Rack
ing Cough That Baffed Physicians,
Finally Cured.
[springdeld (Mass,) Republican,

[Springfeld (Mass.) Republican,
In the town of Amherst, Mass, Mr..
Geo, B. Pierce and his mother are the
proprietors of the Amherst Creamery AS
ISOLATION. Mrs. Pierce has suffered for a
long time with Salt Rheum and a cough
that forboded Consumption, but they
have given away to health and vigor.
Hearing of this a reporter called on Mrs.
Pierce, and the following experience was
related
For long time suffered from Salt
Rheum," said Mrs Pierce, but about
two years ago | slipped and hurt my
knee, which made it worse. Ican't begin
to tell the agony was in, my limbs be-
came a mass of raw flesh covered with
running sores. My friends would say
could not live long, and thought so too.
Well, | heard Of DR.. David Kennedy's
Favorite Remedy and DR.. David Ken
nedy's Salt Rheum Cream; commenced
using them, and in three weeks | walked
out of doors. Last night walked a mile,
and | am sixty-three years of age. 1t
shows that DR.. Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy and Salt Rheum Cream can do more
than the physicians, tor they made me
well after my doctor told me | was incur
able. | must also tell you of another
preparation DR.. Kennedy advised me to
use, which did as much for me. 1t was
DR.. David Kennedy's Cherry Balsam. l
have had a wretched cough for the past
| fifteen years, the best doctors in the state
united in saying that it was incurable,
and that it was only matter of time
before my lungs would give out-my
sleep was restless, would lie awake for
hours. | we'll recoect the first time |
used Dr. Kennedy's Cherry Balsam. 1t
relieved my throat at once, and slept all
through that night, the hrst full nights
rest / had in several years. 1t seemed
like a miracle, took but two bottles and
was cured.
DR.. David Kennedy's Cherry Balsam
cures asthma, bronchitis, coughs, colds,
incipent consumption, whooping cough
or Group. Taken with Favorite Remedy,
it never fails. Price csc, soc, and $1.00,
a bottle. DR.. David Kennedy's Salt
Rheum Cream is sold at soc package.
DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
costs $100 a bottle or six bottles for
$500.
Favorite Remedy ranks with the med
ical profession as the most perfect of all
blood and nerve medicines. 1t restores
theliver to healthy condition, and cures
constipation. 1t is certain cure for all
diseases peculiar to women, and affords
protection from attacks that originate in
change of life. 1t cures scrofula, salt
rheum, tumors, rheuma tsm, dyspepsia,
all kidney, bladder and urinary diseases,
gravel, diabetes and Bright's disease. In
this last disease it has cured where all
else failed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-02-08

which, as the sun struck on it, sent
out rays of vivid light. He took up
the stone, and, believing it to be of
great value, took it to the ambassa-
dor.
When the nobleman examined the
stone he admired it greatly, and de-
sired its owner to be sent for in order
to learn all particulars about it,
please, your exceIlency," said the
poor man, "it is of no use to us and
if it pleases you, take it, for it only
cost me a small coin" and he pro-
ceeded to relate how it came into his
possession.
The ambassador drew forth
heavy bag Of money, and taking out
handful OF gold pieces, gave them
to the man.
my good man." he said since
you offer me the stone | accept it
gladly; but as | am leaving the king
dom and my expenses are very heavy
! cannot give you all it is worth. If
it peases heaven | will return this
way, and | will pay you then"
The poor man did not like to ac-
cept so much gold for what he
judged to be worthless stone, but
on the nobleman's entreaty he took
the money and ran back to his wife,
full ofjoy at his good fortune. Both
husband and wife then went at once
to the hermit to recount to him all
that had taken place, and offer him
tenth OF the money. This he refused
to take, but bade them return to the
village and distribute it in aims TO
the poor. They returned to the vii
lage accordingly, and did as the
monk had hidden them. They also
gave part of the money to the par
ents of the lads who had fought so
desperately for the possession OF the
stone. The rest the man spent in
purchasing piece OF land.
This little plot OF ground proved
very fertile and whatever be planted
produced a hundred fold. His trees
were borne down by the weight oil
the fruit, which always fetched a
good price.
Years passed ere the ambassador
returned from the foreign country
where he had gained high honors and
wealth. On passing the village
again where he had obtained the
stone he inquired for the good man
and was told how he had prospered
with the money he had given him
and was now person OF impor
lance
On arriving at the court OF his SOW
ereign he recounted to the king al
that had taken place. The king was
greatly pleased with the history o
the honestly earned coin, and hac
the stone valued by the first jeweler,
of the kingdom, who all pronounced
it to be a singularly valuable gem
A large sum was given to the ambas
sador for it, and he was loaded with
distinctions and honors. The noble
man, wishing to show his gratitude
for the honors conferred upon him
sent handsome presents to the goo,
man and his wife.
And so it came to pass that the,
who had been honest were prosper
Gus as WE'LL From the Colder
Fairy Book.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-02-08
Legal Notices.
Presentation of Account.
WILLIAM HALLS ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District SIS.
In Probate court, held at the probate office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the 18th
day Of January, A. d. 1895.
L. d. Hazen, administrator upon, the
estate of William Hall. late OF st.
Johnsbury, in said district, deceased.
presents his administration account for ex-
animation and allowance. and makes appli-
cation for decree Of distribution and parti-
ton of the estate Of said deceased.
Whereppon, It is ordered by ; said t,o court r
referred to a session thereof, to be held at
the probate office in said ST. Johnsbury, on
the I'd day of February, a. d. 1895. for
hearing and decision thereon And it is
further ordered that notice hereof be given
to all persons interested, by publication OF
the same three weeks successfully in the
Caledonian, a newspaper published at st:
Johnsbury previous to said time appointed
for hearing. that they may appear at said
time and place, and show cause If any they
may have. why said account should not be
allowed and such decree made.
By the Court Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-02-08
Commissioners Notice.

CHARLES W. HOKTON'S ESTATE,
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the honorable probate court for the district
of Caledonia commissioners to receive, ex-
anime, and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Charles ".
Horton, late of Barnet, in said dis
from the 18th day of January, 1895, being
allowed by said court to the creditors of
said deceased, to exhibit and prove their re-
spective claims before us Give notice that
we will attend to the duties of our appoint
Horton, in Barnet. in said district. on the
18th day of February and the 18th day of
July next, at / O'Clock in the afternoon,
on each of said days.
A. II. GAMMELL,
ALEX BLAIR,
Commissioners.
Barnet. VT, Jan. u. A. D. 1895.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-02-08

MNLU No pain, knife or plaster.
ia VQINn Purely vegetable. Cures
VAAANVAAAA'c cancer, tumor and scrofula
Send for testimonials. c. II. Mason, M. d
Chatham, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-02-08
Matured Endowment
is being settled by the
EQUITABLE AGENCY

At the sum OF ............ ............. $2491.0
The premiums were ...................... 1392.54
Net profit .............,.............. $109S.46
You see this man did not have to die to win
zone fact is worth a thousand theories"
ANY one desiring Life or Endowment AS
surance can get statement of what such
policies are being settled at this year by
writing the General Agent at Burlington,V VT,
giving date OF birth of person desiring policy.
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Insurance in force................... $932,53257
1o9,Ooo,OoS
Surplus. ............................ 32,366,75o
AGENTS WANTED.
w. n. S. WHITcoMR,
GENERAL AGENT,
BURLINGTON. VERMONT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

would be if they belonged to one troop
OF cavalry-bays, or sorrels, or grays?''
''Well, they were good way off,
colonel, and I can't be certain. Mr..
Long, here, saw two men riding up
along the north bank not more than
twenty minutes after No. pulled
OUT
''Yes. What colored horses were
those two riding. Mr.. Long?"
''Roans, sir. I could see plainly in
the slanting sunshine. Clean-limbed
little fellows, too. They were no plugs
or bronchos. They were genuine cav
airy horses"
Rand compressed his bearded lips as
he turned away, signaling the con-
ductor: go ahead"
That evening a little party pushed
away northward from the quartermas-
ter's field depot, established close to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

them mules were pricking up their ears
and looking out across that stretch of
prairie yonder like as though they'd
seen or smelt something"
The captain waited no longer. Turn
ing away from the sentry he walked
rapidly out upon the bench which over
looked the river bottom Up here the
moon i11umined his way, while under
meath the low crest there were fallen
cottonwoods and more or less jungle
and tangle to trip over. A camp SEN
try, well hidden under the bank,
waited until his senior was close at
hand, then challenged in muffied tone.
''Have you heard anything unusual
off yonder?' asked the officer of the day
as soon as he had been formally ad-
vanced and recognized.
There's voices out there, sir. and
horses Raferty's party has got 'em,
whoever it isl
Presently two horsemen, piloted by
a soldier afoot, came slowly through
the timber towards them.
Don't challenge" said Capt. Fenton.
''I'll hail. What have you there, cor
pora1?" he sharply asked, when the
party had come within a dozen yards.
ITO BE CONTINUED
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14

stream watering their horses, and all
had on army overcOats. These two
fellows who met the paymaster were
the ones that first came in; I'm certain
as to that
Are you? Well, why? What was
there to make you certain?"
Because the fellow that did the
talking used good English-better than
most soldiers-and he ordered the
other fellow around. The other called
him sergeant the time he spoke
''Good English, eh? Out-and-out
Yankee, do you mean? or plain Eng
lish, or Boston English? At all events,
it sounded like a Yankee talking, not a
foreigner, didn't it-a German, for in
stance?" said Rand, cycling him lzeenly.
''We1, now you speak of it, colonel,
the fellow called sergeant had just a
little accent-German-li But I mean
he didn't use slang nor cuss words. He
talked what we call book English
''And you thought him only thirty?''
Certainly not more than that. He
looked SO light and spry. But he had a
pretty heavy beard. 1t covered all his
face"
''No sprinkle of gray in it?'
''Well, sir, not that I noticed in that
light
Where did they leave their horses,
and what were the horses like-bays,
sorrels, chestnuts?'
ST didn't see their mounts at all, sir,
except in a c1ump at a distance. They
seemed mixed colors then
Exactly. Not all one color, as they
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14
Not a Success as an Artist.

A little Yankee schoolmarm down in
Georgia, teaching young colOred ideas
how to shoot, says she had a class of
dozen or more black-skinned urchins
out on the floor, whom for several days
she had been teaching the words ''dog"
and cat She had written the words
on the board and had used them in
connection with the picture of house,
and had had the children write the
words and draw houses. This day. to
vary the exercise, she drew the picture
of tree. In the top of the tree she
placed the cat, and at the foot the dog
Then at the bottom she wrote: 1.-The
dog has run the cat up a tree" Now"
she said, lean any one tell me any
word what they know bere?" Up
went a little black hand, shaking with
excitement, in the air. well, Sid
ney." said the teacher, you may tell
me- At the top of his voice the little
fellow shouted out: THE dogs dun
freed possum-"-New Orleans Plea
yune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-02-14
SETTLING DOWN."

Across the shadows OF the woods
Quivers the first faint gold,
Above the distant meadows broods
"A glory manifold.
From breezy sunsets on the heights,
From clear dawns by the shore,
From summers magical delights
We turn US back once more.
oh, for the airy, wi1lful ways
OF winds and wings and fiowersi
oh, for unending holidays,
Pure, restful, careless hours!
How shall we take again the cares
OF sitting mart and town:
Fate frets US, even in our prayers,
TITS hard to ''scttle down"
Yet duty has an ANGELS eyes,
However stern its rnien,
And laws almighty wear the guise
OF everyday routine;
And faith fares best on common needs,
And prayer on daily trust,
And charity'S tranScendent deeds
Have birth 10 moil and dust
o mountains answering to the skiesl
o vast, yet tide-bOund, seal
Within your grand obedience lies
Revealed, our destiny.
One with creation, shall we chafe
Beneath its noblest crown?
Thank God! the world is strong and safe
Because we settle down"
Ellen H. Butler, in Congregationalist.