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The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-08-02
We haven't
Much stock

lust at present compared to
the large stock we usually
carry. What is the use ?
Everybody is eating vege-
tables and fruit and don't
need as much groceries as
in the winter.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-08-02
But we are
Stocked I'D

On everything onr custom
ers are using. We have
meat for vegetables, sugar
for preserving fruits, spices
and vinegar for pickles, and
all sorts Of thipgs Of this
kind. MI Of fine quality
and you know we always
sell cheap,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
THE STATE EAR.
Joint Exhibition Mt Howard Park Sept. :
to O-Specinl Fremims OfrArcd.

The joint exhibition Of the Vermont
state Agricultural Society and Champlan
Valley Fair .ssociation will be held at
Howard Park on Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, September 3, 4, >
and 6.
This promises TO he the most successful
fair in the history Of the associations, as
unusual pains have been taken to make
caCn department as complete as possible.
The sum of $4,000 in premiums Is in itself
sufficient to insure great success. The
Sherman band Will be in attendance each
day and furnish enhvening music. There
viii be three races each day, in which tho
best horses in ;his part of the country Will
be entered.
Liberal premiums have been offered, and
in the poultry dcpa Il radical change
has been made Instead Of Offering Ger
tain amount OF money to bc divided up an
heretofore, this year special premiums,
first and second, are offered for each va
ricty. The aggregate amount offered is
about SIG
Among the special premiums offered, the
Aermotor company Of Chicago offers an
all steel, galvanized aermotor worth $50,
delivered free on board the cars at chi
caEo, as IA premium for the finest husnel
Of potatoes raised Ivy Vermont farmer.
The American Berkshire association offers
the following special premium: The first
five or tho second five volumes of the
Record of the American Berkshire asco-
citation necessary to complete the set Of
volumes of the successful competitor and
valued at s. per volume, for the best
breeding pen of Berkshires registered in
the American Berkshire Record, to con-
sst OF IA boar and four sows over one year
of age owned by resident of the state
Of Vermont and also the Same premium
for the best breeding pen OF BerkshireS
registered IN the American Berkshire Rec
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
OTHER STATE SPECIALS.


Bennington, July 2S.-Railroad Commis-
sioner Smith was in town Saturday iuves-
teatiug the railroad crossing accident
which occurred near PownLl last Sun
day MIR. Smith mad Engineer Warner,
Engineer Slayin Of the freight train and
the two flremen, and Edward White, who
saw the accident, in the railroad yard
Office ana questioned them very closely
concerning the disaster. The stories
which he received correspondcd to those
told in the papers.
The Pownal authorities have .ome TO
the conclusion that the only way 10 do
away with the crossing is 10 build a road
about the foot of the hill along The side
Of the railroad so that the track VIII not
be crossed. high fence will be built
between the road and the track so that
horses win not be frightened.
Friday night when n party of city poo
PIE from Williamstown were passing here
they nearly met with another disaster
The driver started to cross the track. but
before he got 70 it an express train dashed
by just in the nick Of time.
a. w Gilsiman of North Adams. who is
the interests Of tho party whose relatives
were killed, says that a suit would be
brought against the railroad sooner later
TO recover damages for the parents or
relatives Of the four who were killed.
The parents Of Oliver Dudley, one Of tho
killed, received from the St. Jean BAPTIST
society $500, which win cover tho entire
loss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
COL. MYRON N. PARKER HoNOREC
He is Appointed speoia! Aide-do-Csmp n
Gov. Woodbury's STAFF.

Myron NJ. Parker Of Washington. u. c.,
has been appointed special aide -de-Camr
upon the stat. Of Gov. Woodbury.. Col.
Parker was born in Fairfax, Franklin
county. Vt. Nov T, 1873, and was educated
at the Fort Edward collegiate institute
and Columbian university, graduating
from the law department thereof and is
now an ovcrseer of the university. When
hut a boy he enlisted in co. Nj, LIST Vermont
cavalry in which regiment Gov. Wood
h,lry's brother Charles A. Woodbury..
also served as l-t lieutenant of CO. r and
was killed in action April l. 1869. Myron
NJ. Parker had an honor which many sol
diers covct. and but few receive, OF seiN-
Ing as orderly 10 that brilliant cavalry
general. Major General George A. Custer;
the beau sabre Of the late war, where
he was noted for his gallant deeds and
personal daring following his young
commander where only brave men dared
10 go. at the close of the war he was APP
pointed to a c!erkship in the war depart
ment. which he resigned in 1850 to accept
the appointment of assistant city post
MASTER Was grand master of masons in
1881 and 1855. oficiating as such at the
dedication Of the Washington monument
Ia 1889 was made chairman of tho commit
tee having in charge the ceremonies in
.ridrut TO tho .4th triennial conclaVe
+ nights Tcmplar of the United states
Was vice chairman OF the centennial i'll
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
MISPLACED CONFIDENCE.
Serious Charges Against "A Former Bur
linRton Boy-Short In Ris Acc cunts.

Montreal, July 25.-Frank II. LanSdon,
formerly of Burlington, W. manager OF
the Wagner Palace Car company for the
Dominion, has been missing since last
Wednesday. Superintendent Wager of the
eastern division of the company arrived IL.
town Tuesday, accompanied by an auditor
for the purpose Of examining Langdon $
accounts. Superintendent Wager said:
"On the 18th Of this month he went out,
as was his custom, to make short tour
Of inspection, which as n rule was from Is
to 20 hours duration. no further point be-
Ing covered than Plattsburgh, N. Y. On
this occasion, however, ne extended his
trip to Troy, n. e.. and telegraphed his
clerk Mr. Connors. that he would be back
the next day.
con the following day, however, Mrs,
l.angdon received a note from her husband
10 the effect that he was in deep financial
troubles, and was going to put an end to
himself.
I'VE heard OF it on the 18th, and it being
In my district ! came down here to inves-
ngate the matter thoroughly.
He had the entire confidence of the
officials until the 18th inst, He was then
in charge Of the ticket office and took all
the receipts up to the departure of the
train at 10 o'clock. These compose his
Indebtedness OF theft from the company"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
new VERMONT CHURCHES
CORNER STONE OF THE NEW MID
DLEBURY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAID.
The Advents Dedicate New Church In
interchangeable white River june
tion Mystery Still Unsolved-
other state News.

Niddlebdry. July 2S.-A crowd OF about
eO0O people from Middlcbury and surround
ing towns representing all denominations
gathered at o'clock this afternoon TO
witness the laying of the corner stone OF
the new catholic church. The stone was
blessed by Coadjutor Bishop Michauu'
bishop DeGucabriand not being prcsoh' {.
After the stone had been lowered ana
set in place which was easily ana quick
~ accomplished. Rev Father Barrett oil
Fair Haven deievercd an eloquent ser
mon from a stand erected in the college
park nearly opposite the site of the new
church. Father Barrett gave hIatorl-
cal summary of the attempts to overthrow
the church and tho address was well re-
ccivcd by all without regard to religious
references Bishop Mchaud followed
with an admirable 10 minute address
which closed the exercises.
The weather was perfect for the oc-
casion. a large collection was taken ~
high mass this morning and many Of
feriugs we're made this afternoon Tow
ards helping pay the cost of the erection
of the now church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
A. c. INMAN STILL MISSING.


O7V'V 7" III " '' -,
White River Junction, july 2N.--N' =
Inman, who mystcriously nsappeare,
from this place Friday morning ~ sun
missing. Several hundred mon htai'o
By Capt. \. ". Davis, commander Of
Abraham Lincoln post, q. a. X" no
Deputy Sheriff II. II. Peck, have 80
the woods for miles around since So,
morning Lily pond near which III
was last seen, has been sounded.
sheriff Peck Tonight mailed circulars tC
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
ApveNTs IN COLBYVlLLE


Waterbury. July 2S.--A large company
of rcople gathered at Colbyvlle SATURDAY
nattend the dedication service OF the new
Advent church. The weather was unta-
vorable for the occasion as it rained a
part Of the day. The church is pleasantly
situated on tho right side of the road 10
stowe. tho spot having been generously
gwen by tho late Francis Joslyu. II Is
i'm n thriving community and in its al
ready short life, has proven a tower OF
strength. The structure is OF wood 80 ny
~ feet neatly finished in ash and VIII
seat 200 4 business session was held at
1o.2o a. m. and the chairman Of the build
ing committee. r. T. Farrell. reported inc
total cost OF the building to be SlINN, p ,s-
ont Indebtedness SPAS. The call upon TN"
ucople to dodicate the church free from
debt was generously responded to, 80 over
thc amount being raised, all thon ad-
iournod to the surrounding homes, where
dinner had been provided.
1t p. m, the church was well hIlcu 10
hear the dedication sermon 10y ,lu'r
Drown. Rev. Elder Harry -. Selby' VINO
was expected being unable to be present
~. Drown delivered vcy able discourse
X short history of the church was SlN0n
by Elder Tabcr and the presentation OF
solid silver communion SGT, in memory
Of the late Francis Joslyn- one or the
founders Of the church, followed. Ser
vices viii be held throughout the week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
THE CHlNAMAN GOT IN.
Hearing Before Conmissioner Mimm.
Concerning Cue Wong Identity.

st. Adams, July ga hearing was had
Saturday evening at tho office of John r.
Mimms, United States commissioners In
the matter Of Cue Wong, Chinamar
aged 10, who claimed the right Of admis-
sion othe States by reason of the fact
that he was born in this country, Cue Ding
father OF the claimant, stated that the lat
ter was born in San Francisco, but mt
back to China with his mother when he
was two years old. Cling had sent money
TO China 10 enable the young man to come
10 this country. lie claimed to identity
ms Offspring from picture sent to him
from China, and the boy identified his
parent from picture that had been in
the house where he lived in China. Wing
Tong Chinese merchant of Boston, who
has resided in this country 81 years. and
spoke very good English, corroborated
the story Of Cling and acted as Interpreter.
United states District Attorney J. H..
Senter appeared for the United States and
j. a, Brown Of Burlington for the an
plicant, who on the showing made was
discharged from arrest, and the Celestial
proceeded 10 Boston on the night train.
Wong was arrested at Richford Satlr-
day morning and brought here for ex-
animation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
HERRICK STEVENS DEAD.
OUR HAVERSACK.

! Notes From Go. !, V. \. G.. Brattlaboro
/ The company have been drilling regularly
twice each week for some time and dcVot-
ing ono evening to guard duty, A1it. j
Harry Est'y being present.
Privates Perley Holmes and G. Fred
Childs have returned from an outing spent
rs Spahorl lake, Chesterfield, n. II.
1t is expected that this year more atten-
ton will he paid to guard duty than ever
before and it is probable that the men on
guard win be required to remain at the
guard house during tue entire tour of
duty and have their meals sent to them.
Lieut. W. j. Haigh was recently mar
red to Miss Fanny Delana, eldest daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. \. Il. Cobb. Co. u
went in a body TO the reception.
LIGHT BATTERY, V. y. G.
Tho election July % or second reu-
tenant to fill the vacancy caused by tho
resignation OF Lieut.. p. +. CIapp was ver-.
cioso and exciting. First Scrst. Waterman
and Strst. o. F. Barry and Private Crosby
were candidates. Gen. ]. ]. Estoy presided
and on the fourth ballot Sergt Waterman
was elected.
capt. Shedd has made the following
appointments: Sergt. Banley to be first
sergeant, and Corporals Cushnlan and
Dion to be scrsenats also Private r. W.
crosby TO be guidon, vice c. II. Clark.
resigned.
Lieuts. p. +. Connors and f. G. pIatts
20 to South birmingham to attend the
cncampment of the 2d brigade NJ. V. N.
NINTH VERMONT REUNION.
Tho Ninth Vermont Veteran Associa-
uon Will hold its eighth annual reunion
at Fairlce, August 18th and l6,h. 1875.
business meeting at p. n. August 18th.
the tent Of Gen. r. 5. Peck on the
muster ground of tho NorpoDt Notior,1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01

Distressing Kidney and Bladder diseases re-
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" Thi,
new remedy is q great surprise on account Of
It's exceeding promptness in relieving pain in
the bladder. kidneys, back and every part Of
the urinary passages In male or female. 1t re-
lleves retention Of water and pain in passing it
almost immediately. II you want quick reliet
and cure this Ia your remedy Sold by Il. 4
Etearns Co. Druggists. Burlington. W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
STORE
So and IS Church Street.

In connection with our
summer reduction sale we
offer a special line of Black
Dress Goods we have Just
secured at a greatly res
duced price.
so inch India Twill, extra
fine quality, regular 81. 90
goods, now 6oc.
40 inch English Serge, fine
finish, never sold for less
than 75c. 5oc.
SO inch fine French Serge,
extra quality, regular s1.25
KIND. 75c.
81 inch India Twill, greatest
bargain of the season, reg
uIar $1.5o goods. S1.oo.
10 inch Henrietta, silk finish,
regular price $1.oo. 69c.
10 inch Henrietta, in blue
black and jet black, 75c
kind, 5oc.
All our colored Dress Goods
are included in this sale.
WASH SILKS, a5cper yard.
Great bargains are still
to be found in Ladies
Capes, Jackets, Suits and
Wrappers, as we'll as La
dies, Gentlemen's and Chill
dren's Underwear ano Ho,
siery.
You will find it decided |
ly to your advantage to
inspect these goods.
III MchucIon 2 n
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01

John Dateman, who died at West Milton.
Penn, recently, aged So years, had been
postmaster of his town from 1875 10 1898.
period of IS years, consecutvely. He was
originally appointed under President Jack
son.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01
FIRES IN THE STATE

The Record for tho Past Three Months
, Number and Causes.
, Bellows Falls, July 2s.--A carefully gath.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01

cred record Of the fires in Vermont for tho
three months between April and July show
- occurring with property loss Of 1897.
600. Among them are seven steam saw
mills - other manufacturers; 81 farm
buildings; 10 village dwellings and five
other buildings. The St. Albans con1ag.
ration caused a loss OF 100000
Causes ore defective chimncys and pipcs
l6; kerosene and lanterns, five; boys ana
matches i've; sparks on roof four; boilers
tour; not boxes on machinery, three
hghtnins' three; tramss, two; and q
unreported and unknown.
LIQUOR DEALERS TO BE TRIED
bennington, July 2S.-Tho trial of six
liquor sellers that has been continued tive
or three times is announced to come off
tomorrow at o'clock a. m in the NUM-
cinal Court The prosecutors mean bust
ness, and over 80 witnesses have been sub.
pocnaed to appear. a delegation from the
Citi2cns' league will be present to watch
the proceedings
Another st. Johnsbury Liquor Dealer
Heavily Finod.
st. Johnsbury, July 29-At a special ses-
sion of the County Court before Chief
Justice Ross to-day, John Norton, pro-
prietor of the Union House, pleaded guilty
was fined $3.50 and costs
No NEWS FROM INMAN.
White River junction, July 29.--Thc
search for a. G. Inman. conducted by
sheriff Peck and posse Of citizens was
unsuccessful Today The circumstan" es
connected wiz the case are so diversified
and conflicting that no reasonable infer
cncc can he drawn as to the cause of In
mans disappearance nor of his probable
fate. The theory that he abscondcd ON
account of financial troubles rests on the
fact Of his appropriation " 800 belonging
TO the G. \. r. post and his Indebtedness
amounting to about 5000 \ rumor pre-
walls that his monay went for liquor and
was squandered on fnst women. II is his
right arm that is missing, not his left as
previously reported. The search will he
continued.
GlERR1CK STEVENS DEAD.
NorEcnnes, July a9.-Hcrrick stevens,
esq, died sndd My this morning at 6:30 a.
m, aged "A years. Mr.. stevens was
prominent citizen and the last Of tho three
Stevens brothers so long identified with
Norgenncs in it's growth and prosperity.
Mir stevens leaves one sister, Mrs. Z. G.
Strong, and a family of four daughters.
two married. the eldest, Mrs. Charles l..
Hammond Of Chicago and Mrs. II. j.
Parker OF New York. The funeral SER
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-01

LADDER CONTEST
The Defiance Hook and Ladder COM
pany of Ticonderoga did not appear for
tho ladder contest, leaving only two COM
panies to compete. or the Hooks of Bur
lington j. W. Polworth graspcd the top
round of 30 foot ladder after running
so feet in II seconds, Martin Garvey in 10
seconds and r. r. Donahuc in seconds
The Otter Greeks of Vergennes had two
men, Scott Yattaw went to the top in
Sa seconds and William Crosby in ~.
seconds Crosby accordingly got first
prize Of sl5, while tho second Of so went to
Yattaw ana the third of S. to Donahuc
This ended the contests and brought to a
close a successful convention.
NOTES.
In addition TO their money prize, the
Boxers become CUstodians of i silver
trumpet given 10y the Boston Woven Hose
company to the Vermont company making
the best throw at three tournaments the
contest to-day the first one. The Boxers
row claim the championship of the State.
They won first prize at the Middlebury
tournament made the best throw of any
Vermont company al the tournament in
Bennington last year and to-day their
banner tlnats at the top
The Eureka Fire Hose company of New
York, g. ". Wales Of Concord n. H.
agent, have given silver trumpet to
become the property Of the Vermont hose
company making the best record at three
tournaments. The Volunteers are now
custodians Of this trumpet for year.
The happy Boxers bought brooms and
paraded tho streets until their train left
Two Of gang of sharpers, who are
supposed to have switched OFF from the
wake of Buffalo Bill's Wild West, and
were playing a shell game here to-day
were locked up
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-08
WISCONSIN TRAGEDY.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Feb. 8, 1885,
Three men, employees of the Intake Tun-
mel. were lost on Lake Michigan last
night The boat Foley, which cruised
about in search of the unfortInatas for
several hours, has returned without lav-
ing seen trace of them, ana there is
managed to reach a point of safety.
The names OF ;te naen lost are a. fol-
lows
sTAYNER. CTS of Chicago.
ANDERSON. TOM. of Milwaukee.
BROWN. Johl. OF Port Huecn, Mich
Although the fireboat cruised about for
a distance of twelve miles, not n trace of
the men was diseoveIed and there is not
one chance in thousand that they are
living. The three occupants of the voun-
teer yawl wf1ic? went in search of the
missing men landed at the CRIB and went
loss of the ydWI y K pathetic Gnc Tho
provisions, which they had come TO shore
to. procure, had been unloaded the oars
taken ont and eli the men wcra landed
except Gus stayncr, when the oain..r
accidentally became detached and Stey-
ner drifted off q short distance before
those ON the crib could do anything to
save him. He was. thrown an oar. but
could not GO anything to help himself.
Anderson and Brown, seeing that their
companion would drift away unless they
doors OF the ari5, and hoated them on
the lake, eacn one getting or a door,
expecting TO rescue Stayner. But they
were all three quickly carried away by
second yawl reached the crib nothing
could be seen of them, and the search
of the fireboat for them was futile.
All the men We're connected with the
TDfa kp Tunnel
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-02-08
In NEW YORK.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 1895.-Shortly
after one O'Clock this morning fire was
discovered in the big five-story factory
building at Ganzevoort and West streets.
"a binding snowstorm was falling, and
the wind was blowing a hurricane at
the time. Next door to the factory is
the Manhattan lodging house, in which
200 dodgers had taken refuge from the
Blizzard All escaped from the hotel
very scantily clad and made their way
through the storm to the Helena lodg-
ing house. two blocks away. The hotel
was not even scorched by the fire, but
tbs foss no the occupants and on the
five-story building was about $4,000.
Two firemen were slightly injured dur
ing the fire
Al the mails ~. 70 ,nis city tolay
are reported lase,.ths trl ns rom vaii-
ufis sections of the s-onntry being 'l.lay-
ed ly the snoWs.,.n.. m rails fran
Stsw England ssa.ass Que here at { A.
thls morning, are reported stalled N '-oa-
aecrieut. The Western mails are re-
parted six hours late at Pittsburgh. AMI
lse maAs fre;n %aaniii.son ana Narr-
eptitiaental NEIL d here IL 81 A. NJ.
from San Francisco. is reported 9 hours
late. The mails from the North and
The mail rom the South, due at 10 v'ciCck
iast night. arrivel here at 3 clock this
n1ofning.
The Beerbohm Tree Company, which
left for for Washington early this morn
ing to give performance in that city
this afternoon for the benefit of the Ma
ttonal Press Club. havetelegraphed Man
ager Horace McVicker of Abbeys Thea
ire, that the entire company have beer
snow bound near Baltimore, and that it
viii be impossible for them to return
to New ! oril for this evening" s perform.
ance. Consequently there. will be no
performance at Apbey's Theatre.
This morning the drifts had almost put
an end to car traffic, though the cars
staggered along at irregular intervels
with double teams attached to them.
The storm also delayed traffic on the al"
roads considerably, and the ferries on
the Fest and North Rivers found much
difficulty in making their slips, owing
to the high wind and ice.
In many of the large fat houses up
town the gas was frozen, and in many
houses all over the city people were
unable to obtain water this morning
owing to the frozen condition of the wa
Foreeaster Dunn said this morning.
The storm predicted day before yester-
day has been raging all along the At
iantic coast and far into the, interior
during the night. The storm centre pass
ed directly over this city at one o'clock
this morning, and is now located between
Portland. Me-. and Boston. Some fea-
tres of the storm are worse than the
March blizzard of 1885.