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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
PASSED WORTHLESS CHECKS.
Six Charges Against Vermont Farmer
who Tried For an Easy Living.

Tuesdays Boston papers tell Of the ar
rest in that city Monday of James l.. Bat
ties, who the police claim is the man who
has flooded the Hub with worthless
checks during the past two months.
Battles. prior to April, is spoken of as
a farmer in Vermont. Country life was
too slow and he decided to come to Bos-
ton. In his case the old story Of the in
nOcent farmer and the city sharp is re-
versed, for Battles Immediately set in OPP
Grafton a scheme whereby he was to earn
an easy living. All that was necessary
apparently was a number of blank checks
on Boston banks and little nerve.
His method was to fill In the blank
check, forging the name of some repu-
table business house and then 20 to soma
storekeepor and order Il bill of goods. lie
made point always to make a purchase
Of about s. and he would then present a
check for 80 or SIS. Being of good APP
pear1nce and a glib talker he impressed
the merchants with his honesty and the
, check was generally accepted the change
being returned to him. When the goods
were sent to the residence given by the
man it was found he did not live there
and later the checks would be returned
from the bank as worthless
Monday afternoon Battles tried his
scheme on George ]. McElroy, a coal
dealer at III fremont street lie order
cd a ton OF coal sent to a house on Co.
I
check for SO drawn on the Faneuil Hall
National bank, and with the firm name OF
Rand, Avery & Co. appended. Mr.. McEl-
roy quickly remembered that several spu-
rious checks bearing that signature had
been foatcd in the city, and refused to
| accept 1t. saying that he would collect
payment for the coal when it was deliv-
| cred.
| Battles then left Mr. McElroy's Office.
and started down fremont street. As
/ soon as he had gone MIR. McEroy tole-
| phoned to station 10. and Capt. Hoffman
| Immediately detailed Patrolmen O'Day
and Rhoades 10 search for him. The Of
| hcers walked down fremont street and
! turned up Station street. At the junction
! Of Columbus avenue a man answering tho
| description tclephOned by Mr.. McElroy
| was seen coming down the avenue and
was placed under arrest.
| lie was taken to station 10, where he
gave the name of James l.. Battles, 30
years of age. and said he hailed from
/ Vermont. He is about feet . inches
small mustache prominent nose, dark
! complex!oned and wore dark clothes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06

hospital at Chiclsamauga taking care Of
him and they are taking him home. 1t
IS feared that one of the two brothers
who have been there with him may be
taken sick with the fever
Aware Adsit received Saturday morning
the cup won by his yacht the Sandalphon
at the Essex, n. Y, races July 49, The
cup is u handsome one OF silver with
three buck horn handles. 1t is inscribed
with the words "In memory of George Il.
Wltherbee. Presented by friends who
sailed with him" Upon the other side is
the inscription "Pollywog 1885, indicating
tho yacht which previously held the cup.
MIR. Adsit has won five cups and Il yacht
ensign this season, all of which are the
first prizes in the six races in which he
has sailed.
The annual excursion of the Central
Vermont and Rutland railroads to New
York at the rate of s. took place Tues
day. The Central Vermont excursion went
by special train from this city TO Essex
Junction, where the people from this city
boarded the through vestibule excursion
train for New London There were "a peo-
pie taking this trip from this city and n
large number were taken from the route
of the Central Vermont after leaving Es-
sex junction. About rs came from the
Burlington and Lamolle road. The Rut-
land railroads excursion left upon the
flyer in special cars. They carried IS eN-
cursionists from this city.
Justice Il. w. ]. Hawkins tried his first
jury case since having been made JUS
tice in 1891 Tuesday afternoon in the Of
flee of V A. Bullard. The case was an ac-
ton OF assumpsit brought by Edwards,
Stevens e Co. of Winooski to recover $3.50
and interest for n new smoke stack placed
upon the WinooslSi steam laundry for Mrs.
Isabella Barrows. The following jury
tried the case. W. Il. Craven, foreman,
n. w. Jones. w. S. Phelps. James Dolan.
Michael Mckenzie and Horace Pierce.
After working nearly all the afternoon
the jury rendered a verdict at o'clock
which was for the plaintiffs to recover
S7.C0 and costs of the suit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
The new HIGH SCHOOL.
PRESCOTT, BUCKLEY g. CALLAHAN
WILL BE THE BUILDERS.
Contract VIII Probab' y be Signed To-day
and Work Will be Begun at Once
The Lowest of Five Bidders-Build-
ing VIII Cost $50, 900.

The contract for the construction of
Burnngtons new High school building
was let last evening at a special meet
ing OF the board of school commissioners
to- Prescott, Buckley & Callahan of Reese
willie, N. Y. The work will begin at once
and bc pushed as fast as possible.
The decision of the school board to give
the contract to Prescott, Buckley IL Gala
nan was not arrived at without due con-
Sideration of the other five bids. The
meeting for the opening of the proposals
was held Saturday evening and the board
held a late meeting without coming to any
decision except to throw out the bid OF
w. i. Young & Co. of Rutland, who fall
cd to comply with some of the conditions
imposed upon bidders. on Monday an
other meeting was held and Tuesday there
were three more sessions without direct
result, The decision giving the contract
to the Keeseville firm was reached short
ly before ii o'clock last evening.
Messrs. Prescott and Buckley are now
in the city and 1t is probable that the
contract will be executed to-day. Their
bid was So, 400, and the lowest offer after
that of Young K Co. had been excluded.
'"he firm state that II is their intention
to procure nearly If not all of their help
in this section and to follow Ike course
IN as much of the material as possible.
rhcy are prepared to open the work at
once ana expect 10 nave roof upon tHe
building before winter arrives.
The firm have their main office in AL
bany y. y, and executed n 100000 con-
tract upon the Albany State Capitol. They
are now at work upon n postofiice In
Pottsvlle, Pa, for which they receive $50,
900. AS an Indication that local labor Will
be given the preference they state that
they have upon the Pottsville job but
three of their own men. The firm have
a mandatory In Keeseville.
The bids were as follows, and some
slight notifications in the bid of the firm
to whom the contract has been awarded
will make 1t u little less than the pres
ent hgures:
Prescott, Buckley & Callahan, Reese
vile, n. y, sS2 400.
I ID. e J. Belts. $4,000.
/ Mason g. Co., Wnoosk $4,000.
! Chdmplain Manufacturing Co., Burlng-
| ton, 500, 934.Sj.
! Spear Brothers. Burlington, sl22, 500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
Ten r1ilIion WheeImen,

1t Is stated by competent authority that
there are ten million people in America
who are bicycle riders. Probably each
one gets an average of one hurt in a sea-
son, and that is just when Henry &c
Johnson's Arnica e. Oil Linlmcnt gets in
It's good work. Nothing has ever been
made that will cure a bruse, cut or spra!n
so quickly. Also removes pimples, sun
burn, tan, or freckles. Clean and nice 10
use. Take It with you. Costs % cents per
bottle Three times as much in so cent
bottle. All druggists sell it and guarantee
1t to give satisfaction or money re-
funded
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
PROBATE COURT.
Bnsinsss Transacted for tho Week End
ing Oct. 3. 1893.

Florilla f. Johnson's estate, Burlington,
will proved. appointment of Il. b. John
son, executor and Il. b. Taft and Il. S.
Pease, commissioners and appraisers, all
Of burlington.
Joseph Beams estate, Milton, will prov
cd, appointment of Oscar b. Ladd,
Georgia, VT, executor and w. C. Blake
of Milton and K. L. Ladd OF Georgia, VT,
commissioners and appraisers,
Charles l.. Brooks estate, Bethel, VT,
appointment of l.. j. Paige, Burlington.
guardian.
c. Mcrancy Ferguson's estate, Burling-
ton, settlement of executors account.
Leon ID. Fitzgerald's estate, Burlington,
license to sell real estate,
Aonzo w. Aliens estate, Colchester,
appointment of e. p. Taft, Burlington,
guardian.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
STATE CASES ON TRIAL.
Jerry Les Acquitted and Cubby Mitchell
Convicted ON Charges of Liquor Selling.


The criminal cases held the boards in
County Court all day and we'll into the
evening yesterday and IL good number of
cases were disposed of before adjourn
ment.
The first case was that of the State vs.
Jerry Lee for selling liquor, an appeal
from City Court. One witness was used
by the State and the defense introduced
three The jury brought in a verdict of
not guilty and Mr.. Lee was acquitted.
Another liquor case was that of the
State rs. Jacob Mitchell, known upon the
"BUwcry" as "Cubby." Mitchell was ar
raignod for selling liquor and after short
trial the jury found him guilty. There
were two proofs Of former convictions.
Mitchell was again arraigned for sec
ond case of selling and the trial of this
case lasted into the evening. Several wit
ncsses were introduced from the Battery
and neighboriny thoroGBhfares and their
testimony gave a tartness to the proceed
ings. A former conviction was alleged in
this case. Officer John j. Brothers acted
as court interpreter for those witnesses
who were unable to speak good English.
j. l.. Cushman acted for the State In the
afternoon and evening cases, States At
torney Brown being absent upon official
business.
The divorce case of Carrie l.. Carson VS..
Royal Carson, which was heard several
days ago, was decided in favor of the
plaintiff on the ground that the husband
had been three years in prison. Tho plain
tiff was allowed to resume hor maiden
name.
In the second case of the State VS.. Nit
chc,l for selling intoxicating liquor, the
respondent was found guilty of second
offence In the first case he was found
guilty of a third offence and the aspect
of the cases from Mitchclls standpoint Is
a shady one. The jury returned their ver-
dict at o'clock and were excused until
2 o'clock this afternoon.
The case in which trial will begin this
morning is that of State versus William
Maple, for alleged rape.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
Unfortunate tYon en-.

Women pale and nerveless, all dragged
out, victims OF headache, backache, low
spirits, and incapable of taking the least
enjoyment in life-such are hundreds oil
beautiful and interesting females in our
country to-day. Now there is no need of
this. These women can be cured; lie can
be made enjoyable for them and happi-
ness their possession Or. Greene, "a Tenn
pie Place, Boston, Mass, the eminent
specialist, is constantly curing such cases
as these. Get his advice. You can con-
suit DIR. Greene Ivy mail, free of expense
He can cure you, weak woman and weak
man. Write to him at once. Don't delay
a day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
HlNESBURGA DRIVING CLUB.
Three Races Next Saturday, Closing tho
Seasons sport

The Hlnesburgh Driving club will hold
their last race meet for this season on
October Sth. There Will be three races as
follows:
No l-Farmors' race. for all horses that
have never won "A first prize in n race.
No. 2-Three minute class. far all horses
that have never beaten three minutes.
No. 3-RunninG race, open to all horses
Sing Song barred.
The conditions are as follows: Nos /
and p trot or pace mile heats, best three
in five No. 3, one-half mile heats, best
three in five. Entrance, 81 each horse.
and positively close name and pay to Or.
II. l.. Hunt on or before Tuesday. Octo-
Der 4, at O'Clock. There are four prizes
in each race.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
A DISCONTINUED SHIT.

1t will be remembered that a suit was
brought several weeks ago against Con-
dLctor Holland of the Rutland road by Mr..
]. S, Hickok to recover the value of mile
age book, which had been taken up by
the conductor The case never came to
trial. and as we now learn, was dlscon-
tinued upon Mr.. Hickok's application, his
attorney admitting that the mileage book
was offered TO the conductor, for the pas
sage of person not in fact, entitled to
travel upon ii. Conductor Holland simply
cbeyed his instructions in taking up the
book, and in justice to him the fact should
he stated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
AN 1NvEsTIGATIoN REQUESTED.

A request has been made to the States
attorney that an investigation be made as
to the circumstances of the accident by
which Paul Buckley, the % months old
son of MIR. and Mrs. John Buckley OF
Clymer street, was killed last Friday
evening.
The child it will be remembered, was
run over by trolley car while at play on
Shelburne street. The investigation Will
not DO opened until after this week, as
States Attorney Brown is engaged in
County Court. The request for the tnves-
tigation comes from parties interested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
Distressing stomach Disease.

Permanently cured by the masterl,
power of South American Nervine Tonic
Invaids need suffer no longer becaus,
this great remedy can cure them all. II
is a, cure for the whole world of stomach
gins with the nrst dose. The relief Il
brings is marvellous and surprising. Il
makes no failure; never disappoints. NJ
matter how long you have suffered, your
cure is certain under the use OF this great
health-giving force. Pleasant and aiway.
safe. Sold by r. b. Stearns s. Co., drug
glsts. Burlington. VT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
VERMONT soLDIERs' HOME.

The following changes have occurred in
the Vermont Soldiers Home for the quar-
ter ending Sept. 80. 1885, Admitted, 10;
discharged. 0; died. 4: furloughed, 10; re-
turned from furlough. Is; present mem
bership oS: beds occupied In hospital, IS.
Applications on hand and being made
show that the Home will have larger
number to care for the coming winter
than any time since Its organisation,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
WOMEN'S LIST

List of unclaimed letters remaining in
tho Burlington postoitlce for the week
ending oct. I, lS9S:
WOMEN'S LIST
Miss Bessie Adams. Mrs Minnie II.
Buck, Carrie T.. harrington, Maria Dow,
Mrs. Mary y Grant, Mary Hcbert, Mrs.
Jennie Howard, Josie johnson. Mrs. Char
les Morrison. Miss NJ. Il. OHara. Miss
Ida Plant, Nellie Rogers. Mrs Martin ".
Reynolds. Mrs, Carrie Smith, Mrs. Edward
Young, Ella Wilson, Mrs. Hayes.
MEMS LIST.
Joe Barber. Earl Bronson, Frank Ball
ey. Sam II. Dow. Fred j. Dickinson. DEM
mis- Fountain, a. Gleason, Delphne Howe,
Nelson Jana, James Kimble. Frank La
moth, Louis Leduck, j. w. Mason. Rev.
L, A. Slack, William Manning, Lewis
Loveley.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
VERMONT ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY

An adjourned meeting of the Vermont
Antiquarian society was held at the rooms
of the society in the Y. NJ. c. A. building
last evening at 1880 o'clock. A good num-
Der of members were present. The follow
ing were elected honorary members: En-
Senator George f.. Edmunds of Philadel-
phia, Col. Albert Clarke OF Boston. Gen.
Rush C. Hawkins of New York and John
II. Converse of Philadelphia,
Charles T.. Allen read an interesting
paper entitled sketch of the Burlington
Academy and High School,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
RUTLAND RAILROAD ANNUAL EX
CURSION TO BOSTON

railroad will run its third annual popu-
lar excursion from all station to Boston
via Bellows Falls and Fitchburg railroad,
Tickets will DO good going Oct. 18th, and
good returning, to leave Boston until Sat
urday 22d, inclusive. Fare for round trip
from Burlington only IS,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
Keeps Folks Well.

It is better to KEEP well than to GET
well, although when one is sick ii IS de-
sirable to GET well. When we consider
that eight-tenths OF the ailments that az
fct the American people are caused by
constipation. we shall realize why II is
that Baxter's Mandrake Bitters KEEPS
folks we'll" or II sick, enables them TO
GET well. Mardrakc's RitteIs cures con-
stipation. All druggists guarantee it, or
money refunlo0.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
ANOTHER EXCURSION TO NEW
YORK

The Central Vermont railroad will run
another excursion to New York next Mon
day via New London and the steamer city
of Lowell through the Sound. The excur-
sion will include the roads stations in
Canada, Highgate Springs and East Swan
ton and the fare will be from $3.50 to s..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
Price % Cents a Bottle.

why not step into the nearest drug
store and get bottle and by using II be
assured of good health through the try
ing spring months,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06

There are no changes In prices In the
local markets, quotations being the same
| a. last week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06
DIED.

GOODSPEED-At Malletts Pay Oct, 8,
Mildred. only child of Edison T. and Belle
A. Goodspeed
Keeseville and Saranac Lake papers
please copy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06

hospital at Chickamauga taking care of
him and they are taking him home. 1t
IS feared that one of the two brothers
who have been there with him may be
taken sick with the fever
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

SPEAKER REED is the first Of the
Congressman to feel the resentment of
the comrades. There have been several
things in that distinguished gentleman 5
recent course which have given grave
dissatisfaction to his people. The vet
Grams. particularly, have felt hurt at his
opposition to National expansion, and
his going out of his way to strike at
them in the matter of pension legisla-
ton, and legislation in favor of prefer
ence to veterans in public office and EN-
ployment. They therefore either did not
go to the polls or voted against him to such
an extent that his majority was reduced
about 1000. AS he has normally a
majority Of about 1900, this did not
endanger his reelection, but it has given
him sharp lesson, by which some can
didates who are yet to be passed upon by
the people may we'll profit.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15
An Erranti of Cheer.

Last Saturday Mrs. Lisbeth Turner, Past
National President, W.R. c., and member
OF the Volunteer Aid Association of Massa-
chusetts; Col. VIM. NJ. DIN, Secretary OF
State; j. Il. Adams, Past Senior Vice
Commander in Chief, and Sergeant at
Arms. Massachusetts House of Repre-
sentatives; Col. Ben S. Lowell, of the
Governors Council; Eli Hall Past Depart
ment Commander of Massachusetts, and
wife; John NJ. Deane, Past Department
Commander of Massachusetts, and wife
John f. Gilman, Past Senior Vice De-
partment Commander, and wife; Mrs.
Elizabeth DA. Kline, Past National
President. WR.C., and wife Of a Massa-
chusetts soldier; Mrs. Harriette l.. Reed
and Mrs. Eleanore Ii. Wheeler Past Ma
tionaI Secretaries, W.R.C.; Geo S. Evans
Past Department Commander of Massa-
chusctts; f. B. Stiiiings, Past National
Aid and some Is or 20 other comrades
and members OF the W.R.C. from Massa-
chusetts, who were in attendance upon
the National Encampment, left Cincinnati
for Lexington, Ky.f tppisit the 9Th Mass.
now at Camp Hamilton, near that city. II
was a most kindly conception, and will
doubtless do the boys; q great deal more
good than "a car iostdsof medicines.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15
A GRACEFUL ACT.

The WRC. handed over check for
$4,000 to COMMANDMENTS Chief Sexton,
to be used by him solely at his discre-
ton, for any purpose " for the good Of
the Order" This was an exceedingly
kindly, graceful act. The GAR
Headquarters is in strong need of funds
Last year it was only able to show q
small balance on the right side by the
most rigid economy in Gen. Goblin.
administration and the generous dona.
ton Of their services as Adjutant- Gen.
eral and Quartermaster-General by
Comrades Stewart and Burrows. The
W.RC.'s $4,000 will do world o.
good.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

LoCHREN's Order 225 was the be-
ginning of the persecution Of the vet
Grams. 1t discontinued the just rules
adopted by the Harrison regime for the
construction of the pension laws, and sub
stituted a much harsher Interpretation,
which virtually nullifed the intention
of Congress in passing those laws. Now,
the veterans want an end made to Cleve-
landism by the revokal of this obnoxious
order, and a return to the rule under
Order 164 of Harrison's time.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15
Reunions toSbe Held.

the Illinois State Fair, This year Sept
q has been set apart for the veterans
Reunions will be held on Sept &c, q
and % by the 10th III. Cav, Co. +, 18th III
Cav, 18th H. Cav, 7th, 9Th, 2Oth 39th
47th, 5ith, 59th, 9th, 9th, 10th, I'D, 9th
Mo, Illinois Army and Navy Association
Illinois ex PrisoneysNaf War, and Second
Brigade, Secondly bivision, Seventh
Corps. These meetings will be in either
the State Capitol or Courthouse. John G
Springer, Springfield, Ill, is Secretary.
Indiana Old Soldiers Association, Head
quarters at Courthouse, Public Square
where bureau of information will be estab-
iished. All Indiana soldiers are requested
to report here. Place and time of meeting
will be given at Courthouse ii. IL. Biggs
Secretary Springfield, Ill.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

OF course, it is a cheap and easy
way of attempting to answer THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE's arguments in favor
of the veterans by asserting that it is
2 controlled by pension attorneys"
This is the most utter falsehood. Not
one of the owners or employees of THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE has cents worth
of interest in any pension claim. Not
one is pension attorney in any shape
OF form. The only relation the paper
has with pension attorneys is that some
of them advertise in it, but the amount
Of their patronage is small compared to
that of other advertisers, who find THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE a most desirable
medium through which to reach large
mass of intelligent buyers. The paper
is controlled only by an intense desire
for right and justice toward the mel
Tho saved the Nation at fearful expense
to themselves
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15

GEN. BLANco has 100000 sub
scribed by the Habanese to build a
Spanish battleship. Better apply the
money to build school 10 teach Span
iards to manage the ships that remain to
them. They have more ships now than
naval skill.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-15
PAST COMMANDER-TN-CH GOBLIN.

PAST CONMANDER-TN-CH GOBLIN.
As Ccmmander-in-C Chief Goblin re-
tires again 30 the ranks over which he
has held sway for the past year, he will
be followed by the loving esteem OF
every comrade in the grand Order
He has made us a superb Commander
in Chief. His career as a soldier had
been such as every comrade could point
to with pride. He is a man in the
prime of life, with great intellect and
executive ability, and he has acquitted
himself with the highest credit in many
responsible positions. So true, strong
and capable has he been in all things
that it is believed that his career is but
little more than fairly begun, for the
people will not willingly lose from their
service a man of such demonstrated
capacity. The comrades will follow
his future course with eager, loving in
terest and sanguine hopes as to the
steady rising of his star.