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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
THE HEALER and A CRANK,
SOME AMUSING FEATURES OF NEW
ELLIS LAST DAY HERE.
Continued His Work of Healing Until
Train Time Several Helped and Many
DIsnppointed-"A whito Ribbon
cr" Gets Free shook,

Bradley Ncwell's reception to "the lame,
the halt and the blind" at the Van Ness
continued to be well attended Thursday
up to the time which the healer had set for
his departure for Rutland Some were
benefited by the treatment and many
were not helped and went away disap-
pointed. Some highly colored reports
which have appeared, though wholly
without Mr.. Newells sanction, have led
the diseased to expect instant and thor
ough relief from all diseases. This is of
course not the case, the instantaneous
cures being Very rare.
During the morning Mrs. Homer Ring
OF Essex Junction called on Mr.. Newell
Mrs. Ring. received the treatment at Con-
cord, N. H., her trouble being rheuma-
tism in one arm, which she was unable to
use. She is now much better and able to
use 1t considerably, and used 1t in shak-
ing hands with Mr.. Newell. a rather
amusing incident is connected with Mrs.
Rings receiving the treatment at Con-
cord There were several patients in the
room at the time, and she stood 10 re-
ceive the treatment, just in front of a
young man who was sitting. on taking
hold of the healers hands she was much
aHected by his power and sat down in the
young mans lap, he in his surprise
promptly jumping up and sliding her on
to the floor. As Mrs. Ring tips the scales
at ABOUT 200 pounds, the young mans sur
prise Is explained
MIR. Newell has decided to accent the in
v1tation of the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery of Boston on their trip to Eu-
rope this summer and teegraphed them
his acceptance Thursday. He will be I'm
Rutland until Saturday night going from
there to bennington and after a few DAYS
there goes to his homo in Jacksonville
Tor few days rest. Later q trip through
Massachusetts and Connecticut has been
arranged for and the healer will not be in
Northern New England again this spring
Tho mornings work began at $3.50 and
lasted until after IL O'Clock, about 30 peo-
pie being treated Rheumatism was the
complaint of the largest number. about
one half of the so being affected with
that trouble. OF the others four were
treated for deafness; three each for heart
trouble, curvature of the spine and pnraIy-
Sis; four for nervous prostration and one
each for spinal trouble injury of tho knee
and drawn cords.
In the afternoon Mr.. Newell treated IL
cases. The patients were mostly women
and the majority of the cases were heart
trouble, rheumatism, and deafness. Two
or three of the patients were very sus-
ceptible to Mr.. Ncwcll's power, saying
that they felt a queer sensation all over
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
FEiGENBAUM WAS A FlEND.
his Lawyer Believes He Was tho Ficnd at
white Chnpel.

Sing Sing, April 2s.-William 8. Lawton.
counsel for Carl Ferdinand Fiegenbaum,
or properly speaking, Carl Zahm who was
killed by electricity yesterday, makes a
statement to the effect that Fiegenbaum
was a murderer of the Jack the Ripper
type II, indeed he was not the author of
many of the Whitechapel murders.
Mr.. Lawton revealed many secrets of
Fiegenbaum's life. and said he did so In
the interest of science and public well
fare. Now that the man was dead and
there was no longer any necessity for re-
naming silent, he said that Fiegenbaum
told him he had got into trouble solely
because he was the victim of n mania
which was beyond his control which led
him to mutilate women. Yet the murder
er never directly admitted he killed Mrs.
Hoffman.
The lawyer was the only man whom
Fiegenbaum trusted. Mr.. Lawton said.
after seeing him go calmly to his death
II will stake my professional reputation
that, II the police Will trace this mans
movements carefully for the last four
years their investigations will lead then,
to Whitechapel.
Fiegenbaum, or Zahm, who never work.
ed except, as the lawyer thinks, long
enough to afford a cloak for his real pur-
pose had been all over Europe and much
of this country. He seemed on first ac-
quaintance to be simple minded. almost
imbecile. yet the man was crafty beyond
measure. He had means of his own, as
was proved by a will he made before his
death, yet he always professed extreme
poverty.
Mrs. Hoffman, who lived in two miser-
able rooms with her son Michael, was very
poor Feigenbaum hired one of the rooms
for the merest pittance, promising to pay
when he had secured work. He lived there
for two days.
During the following night Michael Hoff-
man awoke to find the boarder in the act
of cutting his mothers throat. 1t was done
before he could attack the murderer. Eel
genbaum ran at him, knife in hand, and
tho boy sprang out on window ledge.
Feigenbaum stabbed the woman again,
jumped from n rear window into the area,
threw away the knife, and escaped.
Mr.. Lawton's idea Is that he had planned
q murder of the Ripper order, and that
the boys cries prevented him from carry
Ing out his intentions. In a burst of con-
fdence, Feigenbaum told the lawyer that
he was victim of the mania for killing
women, and that it was beyond his control
at times. and that 1t was that which had
got him into trouble. He said that in the
sight of heaven he was innocent, and
added: God will not let me die"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
THREATENED WITH ARREST.
Experiences Of BurIingtonIsa While
Surveying In Canada.

surveying In Canada.
F. NJ. Barstow returned Saturday from
a four weeks reconnaissance along the
northern frontier of the st. Lawrence
river, to locate the most feasible route
preparatory to a survey for a deep water
way from tho Great Lakes to New York
city via Lake Champlain. The work was
done under the direction of the United
States deep waterways commission, which
consists OF President ]. B. Angel of Ann
Arbor, j. f. Russell of Massac husetts
and l.. r. Cooley of Chicago. The com.
mission also has engineers surveying on
the Erie and Oswesp routes. Mr.. Bar
stow covered about 400 miles and his 70
connaissance showed, II any further proof
were needed, that the Lake ChaInpIain
route is entirely feasible.
His trip had some amusing though
at the time annoying, features. The work
was done quietly and some of the Cana
dams were OF the opinion that he was en-
gagged In making maps OF the frontier, to
be used by the United States in case of n
war with England over the Venezuelan
question At Hemmtngford he was threat
ened with arrest. from which he was
saved by the kindly Offices of a college So
ciety friend, who assured the authoritie.
that II was all right.
Mr.. Barstow will submit his report 10
the commission, who will In turn submit
the report to Congress, with a probable
request for an appropriation for a final
survey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
RIVERS AND HARBORS,
Work In This District Last Year aud Plans
For tho Future.

Through the courtesy of Cant. Smith
S. Leach, United States engineer. the
Free Press is able to publish an accoun,
OF the work done in this district the pas,
season and also the plans for the COMING
season.
The appropriations, amounting to 500.
600, of the last river and harbor bill for
Ogdensburg and Chazy river we're all ex-
pended last season, and resulted in car
ry1ng rhe five foot camel in the Chazy
river UP as far as Champlain village, and
IN widening some places in the Ogdens-
burg harbor
The appropriation for the removal OF
shoals In the st. Lawrence river, of which
about $1,000 was available, was partially
expended during tho past season, In re.
moving two small shoals and blasting an
other. The contractors have notified Capt
Leach that the work will be resumed to-
day and 1t will last about a month. Most
OF the time will be used in removing some
rock shoals about 80 miles above Ogdens-
burg.
The appropriation OF the last bill for
burlington amounted TO $4,000 and in ad-
dition to this there was a balance on hand
of about $4,000. This has been only part
ly expended and the work remains unfin-
fshed, and on account of the high water
1t will not be resumed for several weeks
Last years appropriation for Otter
Creek, amounting to $4,000 has not been
expended, but contract has been made
and the work will be done by July /. The
work is principally rock excavation al
Vergennes.
In the bill that has just passed the
House and is now pending in the Senate
there are appropriations for this district
l'as follows: Burlington. $4,000; Ogdens.
burg, $4,000; Otter Creek 5000; and the
st. Lawrence FLYER. $4,000. There is also
an appropriation for the survey of the
Misssquoi River from Swanton to the
lake. which, L is estimated, will cos,
about 500. II the bill passes. which 1t un.
doubleday will, contracts win be made al
once for the expenditure of these sums.
Advertisements are now out calling for
bids to be opened May 10 for the dredging
and taking out logs and stumps In the
narrows below Whitehall, to the extent
OF about $4,000. and this is under the bal
ance of tine old appropriation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
A NEW VERMONT INDUSTRY.
Valuable Tale Deposits TO be Developed
Near Bethel.

Bethel, VT, April A.-Negotiations have
just been cbnsummated that will ensure
the working of the tale mines in Stock
bridge and Pittsheld. A syndicate of Bos-
ton capitalists, represented by Messrs. e.
p. White and Samuel A.. Fowle of Airing
ton, and Thomas Watson and George r..
Seward Of Boston, has bought the mines
for large price. and also bought the
Jaquith mills at Stockbridge to grind the
tale. This mineral Is used in q thousand
different ways In modern manufacturing,
including the making of paper, cloth.
nails, mechanical rubber for lubr1cating
purposes, and Is coming into favor for
face powder.
Prof Wood OF Harvard college has made
chemical analysis OF the product of
these mines and highly recommends 1T
Tor curing irritations Of the skin-~It con-
tains So per cent SILICA, 80 TIC per cent
masnesia, per cent water and $40 per
cent of lime, etc. The very best mines
hltherto worked have produced only 80
per cent Of magnesia.
The tale will be ground at both Stock
pridse Common, and Arlington mills, Ar
ilnston. The finished product sells at from
sD TO $l20 per ton, according to grade.
sl1 cents pound Is paid for the very best
USED IN glaze for magazine paper. Papers
nave been drawn for the organization of a
STOCK company with 100000 capital to de-
80 eNsSoo' AHe company ALREADY
has large orders on hand
MANUFACTURING COMPANY AT
FAIR HAVEN.
FAR Haven, April A.-The citizens OF
this town tonight celebrated by fire.
works and bell ringing the news that the
Busby Bell and Tool Manufacturing CON-
pany OF Boston has decided to locate here
the company's capital stock is $4,000 OF
when t2o'oOo Is subscribed In this village
About 125 men will be employed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
II W. ALLEN DC 90.
Edmund w. Hurlburt's Estate.

We, the subscribers, having been app
pointed by the Honorable Court for tho
District of Chlttenden, Commissioners I'd
receive, examine and adjust the GLAZING
and demands of all persons against tho
estate of Edmund w. Hurlburt late OF
Underhill In said district deceased, and
also all claims and demands exhibited in
Offset thereto; and six months from the
said Court for that PURPOSE, we do there,
fore hereby give notice that we will ats
tend to the business of our appointment
at the office OF ID. j. Foster, in the City OF
Burlington, in said District on the second
Saturdays of May and September next. al
10 o'clock a. M, on each Of said days.
Dated this 2Sth day of March. 1896.
d. j. FOSTER
!. f. HOBART Commissioners.
IRA HAWLEY
wAsSw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
Fanny H. Titus Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, Tho Honorable
DISTRICT OF oHITTENDEN. the Probate Court
for tho District of Chittenden.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Fanny, H. Titus, late of Richmond, In said dis
trict. deceased. Greetings;
Whereas, said Court has assigned tho I'd day
Of May, 1893 next for the settlement OF
the account Of the administrator Of sail estate,
and for decree Of the residue of said estate
dered that public notice thereof be given
70 all persons interested In said estate BY pub
fishing this order three weeks suoce9eively,
Free Press, = newspaper printed in Burlington
ThSsrsforA yog are hereby, notified 70 appear
the day assigned. then and tnere to contest the
allowance q eNd accoupt;otf you see cause,
lawful claimant 81 ssid "a dle. 80
Sr,I ,s Y sS my hand this Ntn say q
~. afffid,i JENNIE STACY, Register
~ t1WG8 q 9 n.itDF y. Nfu' Now So
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
Did You Ever Sac . ohost9

Probably not. But you are lucky if-you
have never been face to face with the foul
fiend. indigestion. That imp from the
nethermost hades SUBJECTS his victims to
numberless horrors. among them heart
burn, fiatulence. heart palpitations, head
aches, biliousness, broken rest and others
that we will not enumehnte. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters will driveway this mis-
chief breeding sprite. Tackle him with
the great corrective ct once. Malaria,
constipation. kidney troubles, debility all
yield to this leading remedy, which Ii no
mere palliative. but achieves decisive re-
suits For overwrought nerves and weary
brains this nne nedicipal recuperant IL
ituous basis v nodded by botanic samples
OF first rate remedial efncacy. =.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
Hexekiah Geers' Estate.

We, the subscribers. having been appointed
by the Honorable the Probate Court FOR the
District OF Chittenden Commissioners to re-
mands OF all persons against the estate OF
Hezskiah Geer, late of Shelburne, In
said District, deceased, md also all claims and
demands exhibited 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 viii ct
tend to the business of our appointment, At the
residence of the late II. Geer In Sh6burno
village In said District on the second Tues
days of May and November next, 1T 70
O'Clock q. M, on each Of aaid days.
Dated this nth day Of April, 1870.
&. Il Il. s kMt5sssEELI. oomnissionsra
Rwsw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
STATE PROHIBITION CONVENTION

Fair Haven, Vt, April PA mass con-
vention of the prohibition party OF Yer
mont will meet at Capitol hall, Montpel-
Ter. Thursday, May Z. at 2 O'Clock p. M,
for the purpose OF nominating a State
ticket, presidential electors, and nine dele
gates and alternates to the national con-
vention to be held at Pittsburg, Pa, May
a. 1896 The successful progress OF any
party depends on the earnestness and en-
thusiasm of It's adherepts In view of this
let there be a large gathering at Mont
pelier this year. f. II. Shepard, chairman
State committee; Rev. George l.. Story,
secretary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
A PANTHER AT PoWNAL.
Chased Joseph Barber . Half Mile
Hunting Party After It.

Bennington. April A.-Joseph Barber
Of Pownal. a young man, who works for
G. H. Dunnwas In the field at work when
he saw strange wild beast In distant
feeld coming In his direction. He at once
started for barn about half mile dis
tant from where he was working. AS
the animal was chasing him he could see
It was a panther and with his hair stand
ing on end Barber reached the barn in
safety, the howiing animal close behind.
After wandering around few minutes
the panther strolled on into the nearby
woods. A hunting party have been after
the animal all day but had not seen 1t at
dark
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
MANUFACTURING COMPANY AT
FAIR HAVEN,
POSTMASTER AT ST. ALBANs BAY

Washington, April A.--James Mc0inr
has been commissioned postmaster A. A.
Adams Bay. vice Peter Little, removed.
The following Vsrmonters have been
granted pensions: Original, George r.
Thurston. Royalton; increase, Dustin
Barrows. VerSenras; John M. Brown
Randolph; George Whittemere, Bread
Loaf. Ripton; original widows, stc., 80.
phronia Rowllen. Newport Centre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
stgus OF Trouble.

.sS.1s y sosi Ssscs X sy:sweTs g u:
T.: 'G st:. tn: e. sass ~: ssSs
0niy TO return after the s61sctS Of III:
ssS 8 GBssS a'fS: .2a.ass .nSth:r aoss
sniss I ~ psin, but 81 so1ssctihsG e fSe
Srsla. ~ Il Fncs q ssntS For = s s1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
WOULD ADMIT OKLAHOMA

Washington, April 23.-By a vote of 9
to the House committee on Territories
to-day agreed to report favorably the bill
admitting OklahomaFto Statehood. Those
voting In the Affirmative were Scranton.
Perkins, Every. Harris, Hadiey and Coop
err (Texas), negative votes were cast by
Taft and Knox.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30

THE GRIPPE has again made its ap-
psarancs IN town. but the Adamson's Boz
tantc Cough Balsam sign In the drug
ftsts' window dtspels I'll fears Of Grippe.
4 onSs. and leaves the system In .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
SUGAR BURNED UP.

Brattioboro. w., April 2.-One of the
sugar houses belonging to the Forest and
etream club Of Wilmington, WIS burned
there Sunday evening, together with it's
contents and q not Of maple syrup. 1t was
insured In tho New England Of Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
w. B. HALVES HONORED,

Amherst, Mass. April 2S.-At the Am
herst college Glee club election tonight,
w. B. Halves, 81, OF Burlington. VT. was
elected assistant leader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
- Cents.

Another large lot of newes
Fancies at IS cents, all higl
cost at this low price.
2opieces Changeable Taffe
ia Glaze Silks at IS cents
sold everywhere at $I.oo
splendid for Innings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
VERMONT PENSIONS.

Washington, April 23.-The following
vermonters have been granted pensions,
Original, Henry J. johnson of Westford
increase John Durkee OF North Tun.
bridge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
Pure

Blood means sound health. With pure,
rich, healthy blood, the stomach and di-
gestive organs will be vigorous, and there
will be no dyspepsia. Rheumatism and
Neuralgia will be unknown. Scrofula and
Salt Rheum will disappear. With pure
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
Nerves on Edge.

was nervous. tired irritable and cross
Karls Clover Root Tea has made me well
and happy. Mrs. Il. B. Wordcn.
For sale by O'Sull!van, the druggist,
Church Street
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30

4 Dsby's Lifs Bavsd.
shlck's Car;.S writes Mrs.. J. B. s Msrt n
LOT Hpntsville, Ala.
For sals 81 oasulilvan. the Druggist.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
WA N T e p

Men. women, boys, girls to send for our
circular; how to save and make money
100 useful articles used every day of the
year for 81. To buy at retail cost not less
than $3.50 Madison Novelty Co. 100 King
ston ST., Boston, Manufacturers and
Wholesale Dealers. 43,wit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30

Headaches should DO cured. not relieved.
Neu-Rol eures
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
Il. ". ALLEN & co.,
S1-S3 Church St.-10i Bank st.
So Cents.

~ OOHH Use
SO pieces Rich Fancy Silk
opened to-day. PURCHASED
specially for this great sale
Formerly ST.. per yard and
upward would have been thl
price. Now the price is 81
cents, why Too many fanc]
Silks in the market. Thu
best values in splendid Fancl
Silks we ever saw. Suitabl,
for Waists, Skirts, Dresses
Innings and Trimmings
These are mostly handsom,
Taffetas in the latest anc
newest designs.
Fancy stripes and ever
checks in changeable effect
are largely shown.
There are some handsom
MORE Stripes and Black, jus
right for skirts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-30
Blood

Your nerves will be strong, and your
sleep sound, sweet and refreshing.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure blood.
That is why it cures SO many diseases.
That is why so many thousands take Ii
to cure disease, retain good health, pre-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-04
CHICAGO BY 1888.
Mckinley Has a Big Leg
islature is Republican.

Chicago. Nov. 4-Returns from the
state indicate that the Republicans will
have large majority in both houses of
the legisla ture, which viii elect a United
States senator this winter TO succeed
John AI. Palmer. The entire Republican
state ticket is elected by majOrities rang
ing from 100000 to 125000. John r. Tan
ner. for governor viii get about 25 900
votes less than Mckinley The indica-
tiOnS at noon point to the election of Re
publican congressman in all districts in
the state except the Sixteenth Eighteenth.
twentieth and Nineteenth The last
named district is still doubtful both par
ties claiming it, The Chicago congress
sional delegation viii be sOlidlv Republic
can In this city out of a total of 343 Jos
votes William Mckinley received 20l -434
and w J. Bryan 1921. giving Mckinley
a plurality Of 1888 votes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-04

which he has taken an active-you could
almost say a viOlent-part during his
long parliamentary servioel As Glad
stones lieutenant he bore his full share
Of fighting both for and against home
rule, for he changed sides with his
leader.
But his personal characteristics arc
more interesting to us than his politics.
He used to have the reputation Of being
the most disagreeable man in public
life, and his keen sarcasm was more
feared than would have been his big fist
had he used it as freely. In this con-
nection it would not do to omit the
stock anecdOte about Harcourt. It is
probably untrue or at least is the wick
ed exaggeration OF an enemy.
Six men. so the story runs, had ar
ranged to give a dinner at Brooke's, and
to make it q novel affair had agreed
that each should invite the most dis
agreeable person of his acquaintance.
Twelve covers were laid. but when the
hour for the dinner came only seven
persons sat down. Each of the six had
invited Vernon Harcourt.
Americans will take further interest
IN Sir Williams prominence when it is
recalled that Lady Harcourt is a native
of this country. She is the daughter Of
John Lothrop Motley. the historian Of
the Netherlands, who died several years
ago. New York society of today hardly
remembers 1.-THE Motley girls, it was
so long ago that they lived in that city.
The eldest daughter, now Lady Har-
court, first married J. P. Ives of Provi-
dence. who died a year later, leaving
her fortune of $1,000. 600. For more
than 20 years she was widow when
she married Sir William, whom she had
met while her father was minister to
England. This union, which was one
of the earliest of those international
marriages IN which American heiresses
have attained rank and title abroad,
was celebrated with impressive cere-
monies in Westminster abbey. Both of
her sisters, Mary and Susan, also mar
ried titled EDglishmeu and gained en-
viable social positions in London. Mary
became the wife Of AIgernon Sheridan,
a grandson Of Richard Brinsley Butler
Sheridan, and Susan married Herbert
St. John MlIdmay.
In later years i6 has been a matter Of
comment that Sir William has lost
much Of his crustiuess of manner. Pos