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The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
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REMARKABLE MARKSMANSh|P,
Killing -Four Caribou Out of Five Mt Long
Distances.


Distances.
A party Of four Of us left here for
the upper part of the state for four
days hunting trip on Feb. -, says a
Bath (Me.) letter to the Army anG
Navy Journal. There was ono man
among us, Orderly Sergeant Richard.
son, U. S. A., at Fort Popham, Me-,
still in the service. On the third
morning three of us-the sergeant, an
other, and myself-.lcft camp together
in search Of game, the snow falling
thick, but calm; no wind. We had
not gone more than mile from camp
when we saw on the next ridge IA hill
side) five caribou standing on the hill
side in such open place that it was al.
most impossible to get nearer them
without being seen. After wait OF
some time for them to change their
position, that we might advance nearer
and get shot of more certainty, our
silence was broken by the sergeant's
remark that lie had killed deer as far
away as that, and thought ho could
kill one Of these. We all agreed to
let him take shot, aud estimated tho
distance at 500 yards. When he got
in his position, which he calls the
Texas grip, and selecting the ono on
the right, told US to look out for him,
at the crack Of his rife, to my great
surprise, down came tho animal with
his back broken. Tho others being
bcwildered, ran in circle like, stop.
ping to q standstill somewhat nearer
to us. All hands estimated 400 yards.
Again he selected the ono on the right,
and at the crack Of the gun again tho
animal dropped, shot through the
heart. The other three leaped of in
another direction, as wo estimated
GOO yards. Then the sergeant ad.
justcd his sights to that distance, and
to my greatest surprise he killed tho
third one. The Other two separated,
and one Of them camo back near the
fitet ono that was shot, when he stood
broadside 10 us aud the sergeant fired,
but shot low and broke both front legs
just above the knee. After a little
skirmishiny about in the brueh we
found him, and one more ehot from
the old Springfield rife, With the ser.
geOnt behind it, COVE rs four out OF
five caribou, and only five shots fired,
and by only one man at that. We
went into camp with flying colors, and
wcro tho centre of attraction that
evening.
One Of the party inquired Of the
sergeant where he had obtained such
proficiency in mqrksrlanship. when
he pulled his coat onel and exhibited
a splendid gold badge from the army,
distinguished marksman's medal,
won by him in 1889 in the division
competition OF tho army, Department Of
tho East. O''r poriy were on this
hunt for several days, and killed six
door, two elk, and four cAsibou, Of
which Sergeant Richardson killed four
caribou, three deer, and obe elk, and
he killed them all over 400 yards, ex.
cept one deer, which hc sh3t on the
run, and and ut150 yards distance,
breaking his neck.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
HIGH PRICES FOR LAND.
More Than $3.50 Per Square Foot Paid
for n ,Ot IN Now YOrk

More Than $3.50 Per Square Foot Paid
for Lot in New York.
The most valuable plat Of ground in
this country, at least, the one that has
commanded the highest price, is To-
Gated at the corner Of Broad and Wall
streets, New York city, in the heart Of
the great financial district. Several
years ago, says the Washington Star
Mr.. Wilkes established record for
high priced realty by paying $168, 900
for sos square feet Of ground on this
site, OF S330.70 per square foot.
The immensity Of this rate Of valua-
tion can best be appreciated by meas
uring off square foot of space and
then comparing its dimensions with
those Of $3.50 in money. Such COM
parison will show that if Mr.. Wilkes
had paid for his property in one-dol-
lar bills he would have been able to
cover his entire lot with 81 layers Of
greenbacks, OF he could have paved it
with four tiers of silver dollars placed
edge to edge as closely as they would
lie. Doubtless if the worthy Dutch
burghers Of New Amsterdam could
return to earth they would be as
founded to learn the value of the land
on which they pastured their COWS 200
years ago.
Though no other piece of ground
has commanded an equal price per
foot, there are several other plats in
New York city which are quite equal
to the Wilkes property in value. For
example, considerably larger lot on
the northwest corner Of Nassau and
Pine streets, one block above the
Wilkes property, was sold last year
for $3.50 per square foot, and the op-
posite corner Of the same streets, in
Guiding 6043 feet, was bought by the
Hanover National bank for 81, $50, 900.
The lot on the corner of Broadway
and Maiden lane, and the site of the
Commercial Cable company's build
ing in Broad street, are also properties
that could be covered fifty deep with
dollar bills out Of their purchase price.
Probably the largest amount ever
paid for the site Of q single building
was that given by the Broadway Realty
company for the lot on which the
Bowling Green building has been
erected. This sky-scraper, which is
the largest in the city, extends from
Broadway through to Greenwich street,
and covers 29,l52 feet Of ground, for
which SO, 900, 900 was paid. This is
$l02.90 per foot, and though the price
per foot is less than has been paid for
several other plats, the total represents
an enormous sum to pay merely for
the ground on which to erect one
building. One peculiar effect in real
estate values thas' has followed the
sky-scraper era is the extraordinary
price which has been put upon sites
that are suitable for very high build
ings. Spots with open surroundings,
on which other lofty structures are
not likely to be built, are, Of course,
the most desirable for this purpose,
and such places are few in the city Of
New York. The result is that many
buildings which are already very prof
liable are being torn down to make
room for the erection Of sky-scrapers.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
Trespass Notice.

From and after this date hunting
with dogs or firearms, also seiping on
the Green Oaks, Seven Pines, batter'
white, Home and the Carr plantations
is positively prohibited under penalty
of trespassing. Any one found on these
places without permission will be CON
sidered trespassing and prosecuted II
the full extent of the law.
@. B. HAMILTON
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
An Automatic Physician.

Ono Of tho most remarkable deyel-
opments of tho automatic machine is
'Doctor C1,rcat,," in Holland. tits
wooden figure Of a man, with con-
partments all over il, labelled WITH
the names Of va,ious ailments. If :o.1
have pain, find its corresponding l:.
cation on the figure, drop coin into
the slot and the proper pill or pow2.r
will come ont.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07

From and after this date all hunting
of any kind on Ambrosia and Independ
ence plantation is positively prohib-
tied under penalty of tresspassing.
Any one found on these places without
permission will be considered trespass-
ing, and prosecuted to the full extent
of the law. s. u. BARROW.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
Trespass Notices

Hunting Of any kind on Greenwood
plantation, likewise seining, Is positive
ly prohibited under penalty Of trespass.
Any permission heretofore granted 10
now revoked. No exceptions. /,
CHAs. Il. REED.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07

Hunting Of all kinds, with dog OF
gun, on tho Rosebank, Pecan and In.
dian Mound plantations, is hereby
prohibited under penalty Of trespassI
Persons found so engaged on any OF
these places will be prosecuted to the
full extent OF the law.
Mrs. n, RY1AND,
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07

From and after this date, all hunt.
ing Of any kind on the Greenwood
plantation is positively prohibited
under penalty Of trespaseing. Anyone
found on this place without permission
will be considered trespassing and
prQseonted to the full extent of tho
law MISS s. MATTHEW'S.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07

From and after this date, all hunt.
ing and fishing on the Cottage planta-
ton is positively prohibited under PEN
atty of trespsssing. Any one found on
this place without permission will be
considered trespassing, and prosecuted
to the full extent of the law.
RICHARD BUTLER,
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
- e. -.
WARMING.

Tho public is hereby warned against
buying wood, posts or timber of any
kind from tenants on ''Live Oak" plan
tation. =. L. NEwsHAn,
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07

From and after this date, all hunt.
ing Of any kind on the Pecan Grove
plantation is positively prohibited un-
der penalty Of trespassing. Anyone
found on this place without permission
will be considered trespassing and pros.
souted to the full extent of the law.
r. NJ. LEAKI.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
$fbbpols anb Gpl.qa soD ROAD ROAD
f0IIc|ana
Female Collegiate
Instlll
JACKSON, LOUISIANA,

The 18th session Of thi, 1n.t,.....sas b
viii open September l, 1904 ~,
members Of tho Faculty are lad;..5
culture. SPECIALISTS in each d.,.sI
mont. Superior advantages ara ti..
BY offered to those young ladie, ds,;..
ing . thorough and finished eduost,..'
Tho health Of tho Institution i u..ssE
passed. -
For particulars and o.t.los,. !.
dresA
MISS L. ] CATLETT, HI.
Jachsa, Il
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
WARNING.

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood, posts or timber Of any
kind from tenants on Ogden and Oak
Icy plantation.
Mrs. I. L. MATTHEWS.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
Registered Jersey Bulls.

The registered Jersey bulls, Gov.
Foster and Palona's Tamerlane, may
be found at W. L. Stirling's and at Pc.
con Grove respectively. For prices
and particulars, apply to W. L. 6tril.
ing, or r. NJ. Leake.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
Price, 800.
Price, 300.
Douglas Patent Road Race,
Weight, % to a III

Send for catalogue of the Dousl,'
Wheel, illustrating q large variety
including tandems, ladies' whesi.1
boys and girls wheels, all Of thl
highest possible grade. Make i,
your specifications from the cat.
logue, specifying wheel todt al
please you as you would order YOU
clothing. Send for Wholesale priess
and club rates.
Address all communications to 81
FRANK DOUGLASS
253-255 South Canal st., Chicaao.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
Warming.

The public is warned against buying
fire wood, posts or timber from tenants
on Rosedowr, Texas and Hazlewood
plantations. JAS. P. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07

From and after this date, all hunting
of any kind on my places, Solitude and
Swamp Tract is positively prohibited
under penalty of trespass. Any one
found on these places without permis.
sion will be considered trespassing and
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law. w. B. SMITH.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
W. W. LEAKE, JR.

All hunting or fishing on the Alton
Villa, T.ayson and Maxwell plantations
is positively prohibited under penalty
of trespass. Any one found on these
places without permission will be con.
sidered trespassing and prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
Mrs. VIRGINIA z. HOWELL
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07

From and after this date, all hunt.
ing of any kind on my place, Pinedale
formerly owned by J. S. Grif1in) is
positively prohibited under penalt' Of
trospass. Any one found on this place
without permission will be considered
trespassing and prosecuted to the full
extent of the law.
w w I,rAvE Tn
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
A Wcishty Argument.

II guess those burglars m.st have
been searching for . fishing octft."
"What makes you think So
'"They took tin Of my w,fe's bis
cults"
"What connection
''Wantel 'om for sinkers, sup
pose" cleveland Plaio Dealer.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07

INber 0U Hau
miles
N the forco
Jper cent. Of
A Of teams
yost only $55.
|be reduced ha
III more mule
pse was $175.77
/ add $40 a
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The whole CT
/. The farne
pleased ply9I' with
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pe Captain b
Rget to macad'
beens hardly v
J (eampaign TO
|Racadamized
! With a little
upward step c
khicih khi.c:i can not
improvements
|of working q
6opted by Aug
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counties in Il
to any issu
kof Superviso]
Il who agreed
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nearly q yea
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ear from the
The third "
part and th
bounty in the
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and the farm
need Of M7b{
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/ to contribute
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The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
SPIN CHEERFULLY,

Spin cheerfully,
Not tearfully,
Though YEARLY you plod.
Spin carefully
Spin prayerfully,
But leave the thread to God.
The shuttle of His purpose move
TO carry out His own design,
Seek not too soon to disapproyo
His work, nor yet assign
Dark motives, when with silent dread
You view each sombre fold;
For 10, within each darker thread,
There shines thread OF gold.
Spin cheerfully,
Not tearfully,
He knows the way you plod;
Spin carefully,
Spin prayerfully,
But leave the thread with God.
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
A Silent Partner.

A Silent Partner.
Henpock-I have troubles Of my
own.
Mrs. Peck-But you are tllo partner
Of my woes.
Henpeck Yes. silent, as in every
thing else. Cine cinnati Times atat.s
The true Democrat., 1898-05-07
PRESENTS
~FOR The
HOLIDAYS.
,s ,.int 81 S..

We have presents for Mother. Faith.
er, Daughter, Son, Sister, Brother.
Sweetheart, Lover, Uncle. Aunt, q.
Cousin. We have presents
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Around the Campfire

Six troops OF the 81 cavalry, who
came to Fort Ethan Allen from Mon
tauk Point AT the close of the Spanish
war, have gone to join Gen. Graeam's
division at Augusta, Ga. They have
been quartered in tents since their
arrival in Vermont, and were glad to
go to some warmer part Of the coun-
try.
Monday Of last week an enjoyable
reception was given by the Soldiers
Aid society OF Brattleboro at the
home OF Mrs. Gen. Estey to the MEM
bers of Co. | and their friends. Co.
ID OF st. Johnsbury was given brill
liant reception at the museum a few
nights before, at which Gov. CIR out
was one OF the speakers.
Tho Williamstown, Mass, brass
band has the snare drum that was
given to Norman NJ. Pufler of Ben
nington by the members of the Ben
nington Cornet band at the time he
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j. Kimball of Randolph. retiring
president of the society, who acted as
postmaster, made short opening adj
dress. The toasts were as follows -
1.-The President of the United States"
Hon. II. II. Powers "The Vermont
OF To-day" Gov. L. e. Smith adj
dress, Responsibility for Our Ances-
tors" DIR. Stryker of Hamilton Col
lege s'Vermont in the Revolution"
ex-Gov. Dillingham; !; 1.-THE Patriotic
Women OF Vermont" Speaker Has
kins. DIR. Stryker's address was an
oratorical effort Of the highest order.
At the afternoon business session
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:-President, Gov.
Edward G. Smith vice president,
Gen. J. J. Estey, Brattleboro secre-
tary, Col. G. S. Forbes, St. Adams
treasurer, G. L. Smith, Burlington
registrar, II. l.. Stillson, Bennington
historian, G. G. Benedict, Burlington;
chaplain, Rev. Norman Seaver, Mont
pelier board of managers, f. Stew
art Stranahan, st. Adams, Edward L.
Bates, Bennington, ii. M. Mcfarland,
Hyde Park, A. w. Ferrin, Montpe-
lier, f. ii. Wells, Burlington, Geo. III.
Cross, st. Johnsbury, Andrew N.
Adams, Fair Haven, u. S. Stanton,
Roxbury.
At the business meeting the gather
ing was RECALLED with sight OF the
fragment of Spanish flag captured by
the English at the siege of Manila in
l772, and sent to Admiral Dewey a
day or two since by Hon. William
Everett. Hon. Charles Dewey is the
custodian of the relic for his brother,
and consented to open and exhibit it
on this occasion.
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A Successful Electric Road.

Edward G. Crosby of Brattleboro,
where he was formerly engaged In
the grain and -four business, expects
hereafter to devote his time entirely
to the building of electric roads. His
partner is Marcellus A. Coolidge of
Fitchburg, Mass, who built Brattle-
boro's electric road. 1t is likely that
these two men will have charge OF the
construction of the Northampton and
Amherst electric road in Massachu-
setts which has lately been granted a
franchise. They also have several
other projects under consideration.
Mr.. Crosby and two SONS have been
in Springfield, this state, nearly all
of the past year. Mr.. Crosby is
manager OF the electric road running
to Charleston, n. H., and finds it al
ready II paying investment. The
road was completed about year ago
after repeated failures on the part OF
the people OF the town and vicinity,
who finally induced Mr.. Crosby to
take hold of the project, giving him
the prestige of large sum invested
by the town and leading citizens, who
had been trying for so years to bring
the thriving community in touch with
the centers OF traffic.
The completion of this road OF
about IL miles in the most thorough
manner of standard guage, whereby
the regular freight cars of the Boston
and Maine are hauled with ease from
the main line, demonstrates anew the
impetus which may be given to an
inland town by thoroughly equipped
electric railroads, the income from
freight alone being about three-fifths
of the total gross receipts of the road.
The road carries the mails and ex-
press and, in fact, is recognized by
the people of that vicinity as the only
speedy and reliable medium of trans
portation. Within the year many
new industries OF Importance have
started up and building boom has
been begun, which promises a large
increase in population in the near fu-
ture.
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went to war in 1863 as a drummer.
Mr.. Pufler, who is now member of
the Bennington Knitting company, is
said TO be the youngest or the second
youngest person that enlisted during
the war.
James Guilmette of st. Johnsbury,
a soldier in the regular army, has
been presented by his friends with an
elegant solid gold medal in token OF
their appreciation of his courage and
loyalty while with his regiment at
Guantanamo, Cuba. 1t is composed
of shield, crescent, with sword and
musket crossed, held by the claws OF
the American eagle surmounted by
the flag.
Seventy-eight members of Co. X
were mustered out at Bennington last
week. The men received over $4,000
in pay for three months and two days
service, as well as clothing and ration
allowance for a part OF the three
months. They also received state
pay for Ii days. Co. 3 was mustered
out at St. Adams Saturday, the men
receiving nearly $4,000 as pay for
service for three months and five
days.
News has been received of the re-
cent death at Billings, Montana, Of
Daniel Martin, aged about So. Mr..
Martin, who was prominent ranch
man out there, where he had been
located since the war, was native OF
Brattleboro. and was here few sum-
mers ago. He went out in Co. l, 8th
Vermont, and was a good soldier,
never sick and always ready for work
or for any duty at any moment. He
went West Immediately after the war
and has been there ever since.
Albert G. Bradley, who murderous-
ly assaulted and dangerously wound
ed with pistol Col. Andrew J.Smith,
governor OF the Pacific branch of the
national home for diseased volunteer
soldiers in Los Angeles county, Cali
fornia, served in Co. ii, I'd Vermont
regiment, enlisting from Jericho.
He had been a member of the home
for over three years, and had never
been punished for infraction of dis
cipline prior to the occurrence. He is
now in the hands of the civil authori-
ties, awaiting the results of the shoot
ing.
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Joseph Laundry of st. Johnsbury,
who deserted his wife and three chill
dren about two years ago, was found
last week living with another woman
at Haverhill, Mass. The trial will be
in Massachusetts, thus saving this
state at least 5000.
Burglars entered the vaults of the
Richford Savings Bank and Trust
company Sunday morning, securing
stamps valued at 5000 or $500. w.
I'll. Greene and James Taylor, who
were passing by, were brought in by
the burglars and tied to chairs. Five
explosions in the safe were effected
without entering the inner safe where
the money was deposited. There
is no clue to the identity Of the bur-
glars. The bank is insured in the New
York Fidelity and Casualty company.
Probable loss, $4,000.
A boy named James Branwell
from a boys home in Boston, living
at L. A. Estabrook's in Plymouth,
one day played truant from school.
Mr.. Estabrook heard of the boys
naughtiness and proceeded to chas-
tise him so as to cut the flesh in sever
Ial places. People became aroused and
rumors of arrest reaching Estabrook's
ears, he went to Justice Wilder and
gave himself up as guilty and was
fined $40 and costs, the limit Of the
Justices power. He paid the fine,
but the matron OF the home, who
came and took the boy away, is said
to have told Mr.. Estabrook that he
would hear from it again.
The death Of MI. Cleury OF North
field occurred at Aquascalientes,
Mexico, Oct. goth. He was taken to
the hospital at that place the day pre-
ceding his death in an unconscious
condition from malarial fever. His
body was buried the 2lst in the ceme-
terry OF the Angels at that place. He
was in Mortified a couple of years
since and made substantial improve.
ments on property he owned there.
Mortified was his birthplace and 1t
was there he learned his trade OF
machinist. 1t will not be possible to
remove his body at present as the
laws Of Mexico provide that when in
TERED body shall not be taken up
until a period Of three years has
elapsed.
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woman,s Auxiliary.

The 10th annual meeting of the
woman's auxiliary of the Episcopal
churches Of the state opened Wednes-
day evening at Trinity church in
Rutland with an address by Rev.
Charles 5. Lewis.
Thursdays program included a
communion service in the morning,
followed by business meetings, at
which Miss Julia c. Emery Of the
Church Missions house, New York,
spoke. The treasurer's report showed
S23.9 now on hand. In the evening
addresses were delivered by Bishop A.
G. A. Hall, Bishop A. r. Graves of
Laramie and Rev. Preston Barr, rec
tor Of the Episcopal church at Enos-
burg Falls.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, Mrs.
E.P. ellison. OF Rutland; vice presi-
dent of Montpelier district, Miss
Helen Dewey; vice president Of 81.
Albans district, Miss Louise Brainerd
of st. Adams; vice president of
Windsor district, Miss Helen M.
Smith Of White River Junction; vice
president of Burlington district, Mrs
j. C. Farrar of Burlington; vice presi-
dent OF Rutland district, Mrs Schuy-
Ter of Bennington; corresponding Sec
rotary, Miss Gertrude NJ. Denison of
Royalton; recording secretary, Mrs.
J. r. Pember of Woodstock; treas
urer, Mrs. E. L. Wyman of Manches-
ter Centre. Mrs. e. L. Temple of
Rutland was elected secretary Of the
Junior Auxiliary; secretary of Peri
odical club, Miss Mary Arthur Of
Burlington.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-11-10

The truely marvellous curessof asthma
which have alresdy beenilHfected by
DIR. Rudolph Schifiihan1qocertainly
call for notice. Misrepresentation
lSchiffmann's Asthma .0ure) not only
gives instant relief in the sm0st stub
born and obstinate cases, bsbkpesitive-
~ cures, in proof Of whichE hsaro what
the town clerk at Cavaliers Nsn > AIR.
w. Sererus, says: 81 was troubled
with asthma for 20 years. About
eight years ago | started TO use your
Asthma Cure and have not had an at
tack for six years.
Packages of SchiffmaDn's Asthma
Cure may be obtained Of all drug
gists for SOC. and 81 per package, or
By writing direct to DR.. r. Schiff-
mann, Box s04, st. Paul, MINI.