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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26
In the Day. of Long Ago.

Miss Passfefgh has had exceptional
social advantages said one young
woman 'She has been presented to the
queen"
Its strange that I never heard Of
it," replied the other.
~Oh. she never mentions it You see,
II occurred so soon after her majesty s
coronation" Boston Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26
why Owl. Look VIC.

The owl looks wise because his eyes
are fixed immoFably in their sockets.
and so when he looks from one obieet
TO another he must move his head
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26

OF i the mddle
cuff if bt s used the
we'd to keepi from pufin
nb
and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26

If you want thing known quickly
Telephone.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-05-26

a strong smell OF TOBACCO ana TAR
rose from the interior. but nothing
was to be seen on the top except suit
of very good clothes, carefully brushed
and folded. They had never been worn,
my mother said. Under that, the mis-
cellany began-a quadrant, tin can't
kin, several sticks of tobacco, two brace
of very handsome pistols, a piece of
bar silver, an old Spanish watch and
some other trinkets of little value and
mostly of foreign make, pair of COM
passes mounted with brass, and five or
six curious West Indian shells. Tt has
often set me thinking since that he
should have carried about these shells
with him in his wandering, guilty,
hunted life.
In the meantime, we had found moth
ing of any value but the silver and the
trinkets, and neither of these were in
| our way. Underneath there was an old
boat-cloak whitened with sea-salt on
many harbor-bar. My mother pulled
| 1T up with impotence, and there Law
before US, the last things in the chest,
a bundle tied up in oil-cloth, and look
| ing like papers. and canvas bag, that
| gave forth. at touch, the Jingle of
gold.
/ ''I'n show those rogues that Pmsan
honest woman" said my mother. "PIl
have my dues, and not farthing over.
Hold Mrs. Crossley's bag" And she be-
] gan to count over the amount of the
captains score from the sailors bag
into the one that was holding.
/ It was a long, difficult business. for
the coins were OF all countries and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
VETERANS AT DEWEY PARK.
Washington aud Orange Counties Hold
Their Ecunions.

Montpelier, Sept. 2LThe mostinE of the
veterans of Washington and Orange coun-
t!cs was held at Dewey Park to-day. The
chillness OF the weather prevented "A large
attendance and those who were present
shuddered through a brief meeting. during
which the following officers were elected
for one year:
Presidcnt-licorgc T. Cunnor.
First vicc-pr, sdcnt-F Nj. Hutchinson.
Second viCe-prcsidcnt-C. c. Wilder.
Ireasurcr-J. II. Lucia.
Sccrctary-J. Il. Wilson.
Executive committcc-Gcorge NJ Felt,
W. Z. Bliss, Edward Baker.
Committee Of two for each town Barre,
Eli Holden. +. p. Wiley; Berlin, George
NJ Felt, II. Il. Wedge; Cabot, H. l.. Rus
sell, Z. l.. Knapp; Calais, j. +. c. Ham
mond, W. $. Gillette; Duxbury, John 4.
Durkee. Edward Atkins; East Montpel-
Ter. Gilbert Short, i. r. Clifford: Fayston,
stephen johnson, James II. Somerville
Marshhcld. r. 5. Hudson. A. i. Boutwell,
MiddleseN, G.. II. Herrici A. r. Leonard,
Montpelier, j. o. Livingston. l.. NJ. Hutch.
inson; Mcrctown. J. 5. Andrews, Syivanus
Keys. Northiield II. W. Thresher. c. c.
thkey; Plainiield. Ezekiel Skine. George
Whitcher; Roxbury, Charles w. Williams,
l.. j. Wiley; Wakefield. II. w. Bushnell,
q. {. Wilder; Warren, George a. Atkins,
James T. Cass; Waterbury. Charles II.
Stone, Jesse Colby: Woodbury., s. ID.
Blake. Oliver Clapp; Worcester. c. G.
Tcwksbury, Warren Ellis; Brookne'd. Ira
Carpenter, Josiah Smith: Washington. \.
II. Pepper, Willard Clough: Williams
town, George Savery, Jason johnson. Or
angc. J. Cave Mason Curtis
There was much disappointment because
the governor or the govcrnor-elcct could
rot address the assembly as had been ar
ranged
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR
Want to Mako Soldiers In the spanish
American War Members Of the &. a. Il.

Montpelier, VT, Sept. 2S,--The members
of the @. A. Il. OF Washington and Or.
ange counties, after encountering "a seri-
ously cold day at Dewey Park Tuesday,
renewed their attempt this morning after
holding their camp tre IN the q. A. r..
rooms In this city last evening An at
tempt to get Gov. Grout or Gov. -clcct
Smith to attend the camp fire proved
fru!tless.
This morning the veterans assembled
under an atmosphere that was materially
reduced and the spirit of enthusiasm ran
high. George T. Connor presided at the
meeting and expressions were called for
regarding the time and place of holding
the next meeting. The matter was finally
left with the officers of the organizato
to select. 1t Is probable that Dewey Park
Will be the place and that the date will
be August 10 This was the general senti-
ment Before the meeting closed a state
ment was expressed and adopted that
those who enlisted in the Spanish Ameri-
can war should be made members of
Grand Army posts to perpetuate the eX-
isiing spirit Of American freedom.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29

the last of October or in November.
w. q. Bullard has been rc-engaged to
assist in the mathematic instruction.
Lieut.. George c. Martin, 92, was about
college yesterday.
Coach Mclaughlin had the foot ball
candidates out on the campus for prac-
tice yesterday.
At the Billings Library Miss Edith
Clark has succeeded II. j. Smith as Ii
brarian. In the faculty also there have
been several changes. A. D.. Butterneld.
n graduate of Worcester Polytechnic In
sttute will act as instructor in
mathematics for the engineers, and
A. l.. Emo has been engaged as instruc-
tor in English. Mr. Emo is a graduate
of Brown university and for the last two
years has been professor of Latin at Ner-
mont academy in Saxton's River. Prof.
Daniels and II. II. Chittonden will divide
tho work in freshmen mathematics OK
cept that which Mr. Butterhcd takes, be-
tween them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
The Next Body Before Which
Murderer Manning Must
Appear.
HEARING THURSDAY


st. Adams Sept. 22-Thc hearing IN tho
case of Napoleon Manning, charged with
the murder of Buzzcll lie Doux was held
at the police station this morning, before
Justice II. f. Wheeler. f. McFccters APP
pcared for the State, and +. w. McGet-
trick for the prisoner
DR. r.. p. Lunderville was the first witt
ness called and he stated that the bullet
was found near the surface of the back
about two inches to the right OF the spine,
The body he found lying by the roadside
near the ditch. He was lying on his back
and the bullet had entered the body be-
tween the fifth and sixth ribs near the
heart and had passed out of the chest
I'm tho the back between the ninth and
tenth ribs. The bullet was Of 80 Calbre.
William J. LuPan of Georgia was an
important though unwilling witness. Ha
witE mis- father Ernest LaPan, were the
only eye witnesses, the several men at
work being in tho loft. where they must
have heard the talking but could not see.
LaPan says that when LcDoux left the
barn and met Manning he said: What
are you doing" without any offensive epi-
thcts but that he spoke in an angry loud
voice. After this remark LeDoux began
calling the prisoner vile names and ths
next thing the witness could remember
the two men clinched, as far as
he could see at the time
and Manning was thrown and
held down by lie DouX. Manning then
spoke for the first time saying, Let me
up, let me up" Lo DouX agreed to do so
but said he must leave the promises for
ever within two hours or he would put
him of Manning promised to do this and
started off, going across the ditch. The
remainder of the witness story was as
reported yesterday.
" hen Mr.. McGett-ick asked the wit
ness ii Mr.. lie DouX had said anything
to him about Manning the day of tho
murder he at first said he had not. hut
being pressed further 10y the attorney he
remembered that he G.c poux) had COM
planned of both Manning and Mrs. MackIe
because they allowed their calves to get
~ his grain. and said he thought they
did not treat him as they should.
These were the only witnesses called
and on the evidence submitted tho priS-
oncr was bound over to the grand jury.
| only few questions were asked tho
! prisoner. who answered them in a COM
/ else, straightforward manner. He said he
was born in New York and was - years
old As to his occupation. II was farm
ing or getting ready to be a farmer he
having bought somc choice calves on spcC-
ulation. At first he said he had no oc-
/ Cupation. II is not known whether ha
will he tried at the present term of court
or not.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
THE RUTLAND RAILROAD SUED.
Fight YerGennes Men Seek Damages FOR
being rut on Train.

Ncrgcnncs, Sept. T.--Eight suits for dam
ages against the Rutland railroad have
been brought by the persons who were
put of the train below the Burlington std
ton on the evening of the Fourth Of July.
1t Will be remembered that these men
bought special tickets to Burlington on
that day and boarded the evening train
for home. When just out Of tho Burling-
ton yard. so 1t is claimed. Conductor Iiol-
land came along to collect tickets. When
shown these tickets he became euragcd,
stopped the train and threw these fellows
on without demanding pay. one of them
was seriously injured and Is under doc
tors care. The names of the parties arc
George Barrows. Frank Smith, Grant
Danyaw, George and Dan LaBargc, Frank
Bora. Joseph Lcahy and Matthew j. Con-
molly. Tho amount of damages claimed
by Connolly Is 5000 Tho otner suits are
for $1,000 each. The cases come up for trial
in Addison County Court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
ST. ALBANS LANDLORDS WILL CLOSE
BUSINESS SATURDAY,.
Have Notified Their Board-rs to Seek
Ncw Accommodate lions Hotels May bc
Set up at Auctlon-Eight Suits
Against Rutland Railroad.

St Adams, Sept. 27.-At melting held
by the hotel ana restaurant Keepers in
tbs city this morning it was decided that
thoy should close all their establishments
at midnight next Saturday, and the
boardors in these places yesterday noon
were notified to seek new quarters before
that time.
=. W. Reagan. proprietor of the Elm
Tree House and j. j. Thompson, proprie-
tor OF the American House expect to leave
town just a. soon as they dispose OF their
property mere. MIR Reagan said last night
tnat If he could not get rid OF his prop
crty any other way he would sell 1t al
auction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
WOMAN's MISSIONARY SOCIETY
Opens The Sessions of the Vermont Bap-
tist Societies ut vergeunes.

Nergenncs, VT, Sept. 2T.-The 7ith an
nual meeting of the Vermont Baptist So
cietics opened here this afternoon with
Il very large attendance, This afternoon
was taken up with a meeting of the Wo-
mans Missionary society, as follows
Praise service led by Mrs. +. NJ. Fuller
OF Barre; singing; devotional meeainS, led
by Mrs. c. IA. Stafford of Fairfax and
prayer by Rev. W. A. knzie of Bristol !;
address of welcome by Mrs. Il. NJ. Bart
lett of this city, This was responded to
Ivy Mrs W. 5. Roberts of Burlington
After singing came II report of junior for
eiCn missions in the State by Miss Mary
Brown of IroctorsVile, who also read tho
report of Mrs, -. n. owen on foreign
missions in the State. Mrs, NJ. G. Rcy-
nods of Boston, secretary for New Eng
land of home missions, gave n very in
tcrcsting address on Home Missions"
After singing, Mrs G. Fl, Stafford OF Fair
fax made "A report on home missions in
the State, Mrs. Stafford of Boston then
addressed the meeting upon Foreign Mis-
sions." The meeting closed with prayer
and benediction by Rev. Il. NJ Bartlett
pastor OF the local Baptist church.
The board of trustees held a meeting at
4 o'clock. Gen. Julius j. Estey of Brat
tleboro is president of the board and Rev.
S, Henry Archibald of Wallingford is the
secretary,
CONVENTION PROPER,
The convention proper was called to or
der this evening by the president, Rev.
w. $, Roberts, ID. D., of Burlington
Prayer was offered by Rev. T. IL. Archi-
bald, ID. d., OF Rutland, Rev, E, NJ. Bart.
lett of the local church extended greet
inss which were responded to by Rev. DR..
Roberts.
! NJ committee on arrangements then
offered a report and named the commit
tees. Rev Il. c. Mabe, ID. d.. of Boston
gave an address on foreign missions. Rev.
{, II. Spaulding. ID. D., of Boston, made
an address for the American Publication
society, The meeting was then closed
with Il prayer by Rev, Dr.. Townsend OF
Brandon,
TheIe VAS a large attendance at the
meeting There Is good Attendance ci
the clergy and delegates about one hun
drcd being present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
ANNUAL W. C. T. U. CONVENTION.
Interesting Sessions Mt Manchester Con-


Manchester Centre. Sept. 9S.-In this
gem of a village the preliminary meet
ingS of tn, 2ith annual convention OF the
Womdn's Christian Temperance Union of
Vermont opened in the Baptist church.
At the evening session, after most inspir-
ing singing by II double Quartcttc and
hearty words of welcome by the pastor
of .hc church, Rev. J. y. Lattmcr, ard
others, Mrs Ida II. Read, the State pres
ldent, introduced Rcv. Howard II. Russell
VINO save a most nCissiVe address ON the
work OF the Anti-Saloon League.
Wednesday morning-At $3.50 the morn
ing session opened ~ n devotional mcct-
ing led by l.. +. KcZer of Rochester. The
roll call of officers showed that seven
general and IL county officers were pres
ent, beside eight supcrintendcnts and IA
Soodly number Of delegates from different
parts of the State. After the appointment
ot committees by the chair tho State oor-
responding secretary, Mrs. G.. Il. David
son, gave her report and the county sec
rotarios gave glimpse of the special
work Of their respective counties, some of
which were most encouraging. The con-
vcntioa sang the Vermont song enthus-
iastically. The presidents address gave
special prominence to the value OF prohi-
tion, the value of temperance lectures and
the press. Seven thousand newspapers in
this country now publish our news. She
called the l.. T. LIS the sunrise of tho
future, and extolled the Curfew bell. The
morning session closed by "a Bible read
ing by Mrs. l.. ID. Dyer of Middchury,
State evangelist.
Among tho pleasant incidents of the
morning was the introduction of Il baby
boy. Noble Shaw, of Burlington, who was
brought to the platform in the arms of
his mother and made a member of the
convention The little face fairly laugh
cd outright as Mrs. Read tied upon his
arm the badge of white ribbon and the
audience sang Homo Sweet Home"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
DEATH OF QUEEN LOUISE ENPECT-
ED

London, Sept. 29.-A despatch from Co.
penhaScn says the death of Queen Louise
OF Denmark is momentarily expected, Her
Majesty is unconscious and her pulse and
respiration are almost imperceptiblc, Her
physicians are employing oxygen to IA
cilitate her respiration The whole royal
family are at her bedside.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
BURGLARY AT SWANTON.

Swanton, Sept. 2S-The Wead Hardware
Co.'S store was burgarized last evening
and lot of revolvers and jaclnhes ta-
ken, The entrance was by the back door,
behind Merchants Row. The only clew is
the fact that Il tramp was around town
during the afternoon but has not been
seen since, A man of his description was
secn in Rouscs Point, n. Y, pcddlng
lnivcs to-1ay, Tho back door of tine store
wns only fastened with small spring
lock, and tho lock WAS pricd open by a
chisel or Il jimmy,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
PENSIONS TO VERMoNTERs.

Washington, Sept. 25.-Pensons have
been allowed Vermonters as follows: Or.
iginal, Gilbert Pairadoe, Richmond. Sc
Deiano f. Goodrich, Brandon, Sc; reissue
Loren S. Axtell, Windham, sl2 Melvin
Stowe, Salisbury, sl2; Eliza s. Fran
Morrisvlle, $l2; increase, Ward II. Howes
Northhcld, $12 to sl4; original, widows
Julia Mason, South Royalton. s..
The following postmasters have beer
Wilfred Cleesby. Water.
ford, Ralph w. Putnam, Putnamville
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
A GIFT FROM HON. cHAs. DEWEY.

Montpelier Sept. 2S,-IIon, Charles Dew
cy has presented to the State life size
picture OF his brother, Admiral George
Dewey and the same has been placed Mt
the left of the State House entrance. 1t
Is expected that during the coming ses sion
the Legislature will recognize the gift.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
FAIR A GRAND SUCCESS.
A Day of sport at Franklin County Fair
Tho Encrs.

Malone. n. V. Sept. 2S-The Franklin
county fair has been u great success. The
features to-day were the racing, balloon
ascension and trick bicycling. A ball
game Malone vs.. Fotsdam, resulted in
score of Malone .. Potsdam 10. Batter
les, Malone, Boire and King; Potsdam,
Duquettc and Gotta.
summary of races:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29
1880.
COACHING PARADE AT WOODSTOCK.

Woodstock. Sept. 2S-The coaching pa
at to-day's fair. The weather was per-
feet and the attendance very large, being
one OF the biggest days in the history OF
Windsor county fair. There were about
j. teams in the parade and they made 4
handsome show if not great in numbers.
The business mems floats were one OF
the features and there were a number Of
artistically gotten up rigs in line.
The principal race was the 2.90 class.
purse $3.50. with four starters. all fast
steppers. Sailor Boy and jim Corbett
fought for The first heat which was won
by the former. Corbett took the next
three heats and the race, The best tims
was 1;e2is, Alternating with this was the
Bradiaugh race, purse $40, won by Susie
b., Montpelier horse. Beulah second
and Bradmont thir. Best time. 2:37&..
RACES AT lGNOSBURGH FALLS.
Enosburgh Falls. VI. Sept. 9S.-The
races At the Marsh Driving Park to-day
were poorly patronized, The 2;22 class
waited TO MI and owing to the lack Of en-
tries for to-morrows races they We're de-
clarcd of. Summary OF to-day's races
800 class, purse SO seven starters. Bill
ly Prime took first money, Henry j, Sec
ond, Rob Roy third time. 2:S5'4, 2:S3,i.
80 2;S1 24l, 2;+Si2, 2;s9,
| 2:3S class, purse S75, Freda took first
money. Cinderella second. Curfetta third.
Ruth fourth; time, 232's, 2:Sl 2;Si.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29

The future Is uncertain, but II You keen
your blood pure with Hoods Sarsaparllla
you may be sure of good health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-29

Az the Iaculty meeting, held Monday
evening, II was decided to grant the usual
senior privileges to the present senior
class, except that they will not be ex-
cused from the final examinations in June.
By this all seniors who have no conditions
and who are not under censure are allow
ed to absent themselves from recitations
without rendering excuses to the absence
committee. II, however, the privileges
are abused they may be taken away in
individual cases.
AS was announced last spring. there will
be no Thanksgiving recess this year. 1t
is hoped by the students that this arrange
ment will allow u few days to be added
to the Christmas vacation so that they
may have moro time before Christms
Day
At the invitation of the faculty the New
ENGLAND Association of Colleges and Pre-
SAratory schools will meet in Burlington
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
NUMBER %.

ana so stand. content, there amid the
dark signing pine trees and the molder-
ing headstones, under the distant stars
She caught her breath with surprise,
then stopped dlscrcetly.
They don't need NE think they
would rather should efface myself
Pbewl Liza might have told me if there
were any snakes or things here hope
they won't spend the evening at it. ="
But IL was not Of themselves nor OF
their hopes and fears that Randall Cham
bliss and the overseer's daughter were
talking in those first full moments IL
was Of Adricn, who had taken note Of
Liza's coming by rising suddenly 10 his
feet and doffing his visorless cap with
grace pitifully in contrast with his "a.
cant stare and his mendicant's garb.
Bringing his dusty trcdden shoes heel
10 heel, he rem ined standing rigidly
erect, with military disposition OF
his long. brGnI hands.
Liza buried her face in her hands
81 cannot look at him. | cannot en-.
dure it, oh, it is horrible.
1T is pretty rough. Rougher ON you
because so un, xpected. suppose I'm
hardened to it, P1lr old chap, I've seen
him coming To 1t gradually. They We
given him his dis harge and granted mo
furlough to bring the wreck home. Ii
was too much for him, the long march
es and the beastly fed and the tentless
nights. IL would have been better If he
could have found friendly bullet and
been picked of entirely. The surgeons
said if there was any hope for him it
was TO be found in giving him his old
surroundings don't believe there is
any myself. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
IL. wouldn't.

Fact and Fiction prlnts--under the
head Of fact, We may assume-what
purports to be the application of man
who wanted 10 be- an army chaplain
during the administration ot President
Lincoln:
Attached To 1t are number OF IN
dorsements which are not only interest
ing in themselves, but a. disclosing tho
characters Of the two men wnosy intlu.
ence largely nodded the poliy Of the
government IN those turbulcn, times.
The Endorsements read as follew,:
Dear Stanton-Appoint this man
chaplain in the army. A. Lincoln
Dear Mr.. Lincoln-He Is not preach
er.-E. NJ. Stanton.
The following Endorsements are dated
q few months later, but come just be
low:
Dear StantoE-He is nova. Lin
coin.
Dear Mr. Lincoln-But there Is no
vacancy NJ. Stanton.
Dear Stanton-Appoint him chaplain
1T large. A. Lincoln.
Dear Mr.. Lincoln-There Is no war
rant Of law for that E. NJ. Stanton.
Dear Stanton-Appoint him anyhow
"A. Lincoln.
Dear Mr.. Lincoln-I will not.
NJ. Stanton.
The appointment was not made Int
the papers were filed in the war depart
ment, where they remain as evidence q
Lincoln's friendship and Stanton oh
stinate nerve.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07

She subsidized IN graceful tistlessncss.
crept into her voice. but il was exas-
pcrating TO see that milliner's daughter
riding rough shod over everything and
everybody. Just because she had come
on the scene at time when the madam
was that dazed and miserable about the
war and the niggers and Adrien and
everything that she wouldn't a-turned
q dog Of Adrien : out OF the house-nc,
not even if it had took possession Of the
best bed in the spare room Not thai
the spare room looked any too good now,
with the carpet sent of for soldiers
blankets and the moreen curtains cut
up into soldiers pants. Oh, Lord. what
times! There she goes now.
This in reference to querulous call
that floated through the open windows
Of the big parlor:
"Adrienp'
Here ! am, mamma
In the long aperture q delicate face
was framed, and Adrien Strong's wife
glided through it toward the cane set.
tee that stood winter and summer ON the
front gallery of Sans Souci.
"Adrien, go ask Grandma Strong
please not to have the chicken fried for
dinner today am SO tired Of grease, "
she said languidly.
II want it fried" said Adrien, com.
posedly preparing to mount his hobby
horse again.
"You bad, bad boy Go instantly
She subsidized in graceful listlessness
upon the settee, arranging her long
draperies in graceful folds. Mrs. Mar.