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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
LAMOlLLe BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
Tho IO2nd Anniversary Hold at Essex
Centre-An Interesting Programmc.


The 1o9d anniversary of the Lamoile
Baptist Association met in the Baptist
church al Essex Centre Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept. 18th and 18th. The as
ISOLATION is composed of the churches in
chittenden, Lamoille and Franklin coun-
ties 1t organized Tuesday morning by
elccting Rev. W. S. Roberts of Burling-
ton moderator and Rev. G. w. Scoheld
clerk The annual sermon was preached
Tuesday morning by Rev c. Aver, ID. D..
of linesburgh, after which letters were
read from the different churches. The af-
ternoon was given to remarks and dis
cussion of general topics. Tuesday even
ing was given up to the young people of
the association. Reports We're given of
the E. Y. T.. u, and the Christian En-
deavor societies, all OF which were quite
encouraging. Also addresses were made
in behalf of the benevolent organizations
of their respective denominations Echoes
from the Buffalo Baptist Convention"
held last August, were quite fully given.
A Mrs. Coleman of Virginia gave an
interesting account Of her struggles TO
get an education that she might become
II teacher among the colored people, and
of her work afterwards among them.
Wednesday was given to discussions of
subjects pertaining 10 the work of the as
ISOLATION, benevolent organizations and
unfinished business. A young peoples So
ciety of the association was organized and
A. NJ. Stafford of burlington was elected
president and II. u. Galusha of Jericho
secretary. The programme throughout
was interspersed with devotional exer-
ciscs and singing. The association was
well attended during its entire session.
Some of the churches were largely repre-
sented Dinner and supper was spread
upon tables set in Memorial hall An adj
journment was made about p m. We'd
nesday
The entire meeting was very interest
ing and profitable, Among those of note
present from away were Rev. c. F. Me-
serve. d. d., president of Shaw Univer.
sIty, Raleigh, n. c., and Rev. w. Z. Wit
tiers. NJ d.. of Boston, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
SECOND ASSISTANT CLERK.

Mr.. Perley o. Ray, son OF County Clerk
Ray of this city, Is a candidate for the
position of second assistant clerk OF the
House. at the coming session OF the Leg.
islature. 1t gives us pleasure to say that
no better appointment could be made for
the place than that of Mr.. Ray. He is a
recent graduate OF the University; was
president of the j. 8. Morrill, Republican
club; has been deputy county clerk; In a
ter and capacity has every qualification
for the position. He is very strongly
backed and his appointment will crafty
a large number of influential gentlemen
not only at his home. where he Is best
known, but all over the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
PROBATE COURT.
Business Transacted for the Week End
Ing Sept. IA, 1893.

Mary Ann Williams estate, Jericho, H.
ccnse to sell personal estate.
Agnes A. Hudson. Burlington. appoint
ment of Edward n. Porter, Burlington
guardian.
Edward C. Ladoux Colchester, APP
pointment of Ellen LadouX. Colchester
guardian.
Lilah May Dutton, Burlington. appoint
ment of l.. f. Paige, Burlington, guard
ian.
ment Of Almon ID. Rood, administrators
and S, A. Brownell and ]. A, Donahue
appraisers, all of Essex.
Bridget Burns estate, Charlotte, license
to sell real and personal estate.
Henry NJ. Rice's estate, Westford, H.
cense to sell personal estate.
Abel N. BARRIERS estate, Charlotte. H.
cense to sell real and personal estate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
Ten rliIIiOn Wheelmen.

1t is stated by competent authority that
there are ten million people in America
who are bicycle riders. Probably each
one gets ali average Of one hurt in a sea-
son, and that is just when Henry &c
Johnson's Arnlca & Oil Liniment gets in
its good work. Nothing has ever been
made that will cure a bruiso. out or sprain
SO quickly. Also removes pimples. sun
burn, tan, OF frecklcs. Clean and nice to
use. Take 1t with you. Costs % cents per
bottle. Three times as much In a 20 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, 1898-09-15
RAILROAD HEARING AT BRATTLE-
BORO.

Clerk Of the United States Court George
Il. Johnson returned yesterday morning
from Brattleboro, where he had been to
attend hearing before Judge Wheeler.
At this hearing an order was passed for
the payment of an additional Is per cent.
upon the preferred supply claims of the
Central Vermont railroad within a short
time. In the hearing of the objections of
the American Loan and Trust company
against the payment of 25 per cent. upon
the notes for supplies prior to the receiv-
ership Judge Wheeler thought all holding
notes upon which % per cent. had already
been paid should not at present receive
70 per cent IL there were others having
similar claims who had not received that
amount.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
THE oR-sHAUNEssEy WE'D
DING

Thomas O'Connor OF this city and Miss
Mary Shaunessey of Keesevile. n. Y,
were made man and wife at st. Mary
cathedral Tuesday morning at $3.50
o'clock, the Rev. Father p. j. Barrett Of
floating. j. w. O'Connor, a brother of
the groom. acted as best man. and Miss
Bridget Il. Pickett was the bridesmaid.
After the ceremony the happy couple were
they left for weeks honeymoon, amid
showers of rice and old Shoes They re-
ceived many valuable presents. On their
return the couple will begin housekeeping
in their new house on LOOMS street
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
DIED.

GLEASON-In this city Sept. l. j, w.
Gleason.
HENDERSON-Tn this city, Wcdno sday,
Sept. I, 1895 William Henderson, aged 20
years.
MILLS-In burlington, September 10Th.
Frances G., Mills. daughter of the late
Samuel Mills, esq, aged rs
BVCKHAM.-At Atlantic, Mass. Sept
ember ., Barbara, infant daughter OF
James and Mary Brigham Buckham.
BROWN.-Tueslay, Sept. IS, AT Under
hill Centre, Harriet Wires Brown, wife
of /. J. Brown of Hyde Park Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15

Paint, mostly pure, but a little adulterated, may
last pretty we'll, but when you get away from abso-
lutte purity you cannot tell how far toward absolute
worthlessness you may go.
strictly pure white lead, zinc and linseed oil
paint cannot be sold for less than nonarch Is Sold
Neither need you pay more.
GEORGE l. HAOAR Burlington.
Our color card shows attractive combinations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
THE ODD FELLOWS PILGRIMAGE

The official route of the odd Fellows Of
Vermont going TO Boston, Tuesday, Sept.
20. Is via the Rutland and Ftchburgh
railroads. The Burlington delegation and
those from the north will leave Burlins-
ton on the regular train at $50 a. m. and
will be joined at Rutland by the cantous
from that city and Whitehall, y. Y. From
Rutland they will proceed to Boston by
special train arriving about . p. m. Wag-
ner buffet parlor cars will be attached.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
Price 25 Cents a Bottle.
FOR SALE.

Farm of four hundred acres, situated in
the town Of Sharon. VT: good buildings;
will cut nearly or quite one hundred tons
OF hay yearly; Judged to he two million
feet of lumber on the farm; one and ono
half miles from White River; 20 minutes
drive to railroad station, churches, stores,
postofice and creamery, Terms easy. Ad-
dress l.. l.. WATKINS,
S,w6t Sharon. VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
COUPON MAN IN JAIL.


O""Vs Fr"tecttvs CUmpHny'
The pure bracing air Of the Green Noun
tain State does not appear to contain the
elements required to produce thrifty mon
ey-making institutions from the prize
schemes known as merchants coupons
and trading stamps. In some towns Of
other States this method OF coining mon
ey has proved very successful but In Bur-
ington the business has never been very
popular.
The last institution Of a coupon prise
character to come to this city was the
Merchants Protective Coupon company
which arrived something like month
ago and rented quarters In the store oc-
cupied by p. Il. 6toneon Church street. The
local manager OF the business was Il. d.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
DOG RIVER yALLEY FAIR.

For the Dog River Valley fair at North
field Sept. 20. n and 20 the Central ver-
mont railroad will sell round trip tickets
from stations between Waterbury and
run frequent trains between Mortified
and the fair grounds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
A RECORD FOR DAT THREsHING

Edward Calkins of Essex broke the rec
ord for threshing oats last week. He was
threshing for ]. l.. Thompson OF Colches-
ter. and ran out 100 bushels in four hours
without making a stop.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
WONIEN'S LIST.

Mrs. T.. W. Ball, Mrs. Lottie +. Ballard.
Miss A. Brunette. Anna Fitzgerald, Miss
c. =. Hunter. Mrs. Hardie N. Lamb, Mrs
John Lamache. Miss Anna Mahar, Cyrille
Nalo. Miss Loretta Marble. Miss Marion
OKeeffe, C. n. Stockwell Shirt Co.. Enie
Shepard. Miss Charlotte Spear. Miss Eli
zaheth Stewart, Miss Katie Sullivan. Kate
Shay, Eta Vancelette, Mrs. H. n. Sheldon.
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MEMS LIST.

A. ]. Brooks. L. c. Brigham, Frank ].
Bailey, @. A. Buring. John Bisonnett,
Corporal w. H. Buel, Aunon Curtice j.
w. Campbell II. NJ Dow. j. w. Dawson
60, Herbert F.. Fuller. Joe Fischer (O,
Philip Farr, p. Il. Fargo, William Foley.
c. L. Gleason, Private Hardwick, John
Hurley C0. o. IL, Henderson, Samuel
Hamilton. T. A. Ingalls,. Joseph Labrie,
]. II. Mcintyre. ]. w. Mason, John Pope.
Arthur Richmond, Walter Raymond, w.
c. Wclch, William West,
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Burlington postoffice for the week
ending Sept. Is. 1885,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15

For burns ana scalds uaA Crystalina,
SOLD everywhere.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
Keeps Folks Well.

IT is better to KEEP well than to GET
well, although when one is sick it is de-
sirable to GET we'll When we consider
that elght-tenths OF the ailments that af-
fiict the American people are caused by
constipation. we shall realize why it is
that Baxter's Mandrake Bitters KEEPS
folks we'll" or If sick. enables them to
GET we'll. Mandrake's Bitters cures con-
stipation. All druggists guarantee 1t, or
money refunded.
Price 25 Cents Bottle.
why not step into the nearest drug
store and get a bottle and by using It be
assured OF good health through tho try
ing spring months
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-20
See Our Shoe "Ad." on Page Fl.

eucidean and non-euclidean.' The latter
part, the nsn-euclidean. is unique in the
history OF the world. His thinking In
mathematics Is remarkably vigorous"
His under graduate course being largely
prescribed has rendered impossible special
ization in any other department than that
OF mathematics; this. Notwithstanding the
fact that he Is equally fond OF and is great
ly interested In philosophy and political
science. After his graduation next June
with the degree of bachelor Of letters. Mr..
Dchmen and his mother will sail imme-
diately for Germany. where he expects 10
enter for his electorate In some one OF the
great German universities. While there he
will devote his time TO mathematics. polit-
ical society and philosophy. He expects
after graduation to return to Texas ana
engage in teaching bis faycrite studies.
Mr. Dohmen's aptitude in learning Ian
guages Is hardly less than his power OF
mastering abstrrse mathematical demon
STATIONS. He writes and speaks English.
German and French and is thorough
Latin scholar In preparing lesson IN
msthematlcs his remarkable memory at
fcrds an illustration which Is nothing less
fhen wonderful AS a rule. he studies
with fome one nf his classmates. When
complicated hgure IL under consideration
his companion explains the general form
OF the hEure and then takes Mr. Dohmen's
hand, and. holding the index anger. traces
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Ladies' Wrappers.

to the rapidty with which he desires 10
write. All OF his lecture notes or essays
he writes for himself on an ordinary type
writer without the use OF raised letters.
He writes very rapidly aud his mistakes
are very rare In this work he requires
the assistance OF no one. except when he
is writing French exercises OF essays; then,
AT his direction. some one looks over the
work, and places the accents wherever d.
rected. II any typewrlung machine wero
made containing these keys. even here no
assistance would be required.
Mr.. DOhmen has written and Published
an article on "Fscial Perception" This
article was called Facial Perception" be-
cause that Is the name that II has been
known by. but in his statement ne con-
tends that the feeling entertained by blind
persons OF the presence OF any objects 10
due to the sensitiveness OF tho nerve fibers
OF the face. This feeling, common to all
the blind Mr. Dohmen characterizes ~
"Asral Perception" rather than Facial
Perception. In passing post tree, or
house. he is MS cognizant Of the fact ~
person who can see. He says when he
passes large tree Il fairly obtrudes It.
self on him.
Those who know Mr.. pohmen best are
confident In predicting that vide deld
OF work and usefulness await him In the
future. Shut away from the sishts Of the
world, his clear, strong, and Vigorous
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out the different lines OF the figure and
names the letters at the extremities and
Intersections OF the ,;ncs Then he reads
aloud the description of the figure. or
where the demonstrations Is required OF
the student. forms the equations and pro-
portions necessary for the solution OF the
problem. Should mistake occur In the
statement OF any proportion, no one Is
quicker to observe 1t than Mr.. Dohmen.
He is equally as alert in perceiying any err
ror in aitribuiing the wrong letters to any
line involved In the figure.
His versatility Is again illustrated by
his mastery and practice OF all the sys-
TENS OF writing for the blind He has fully
mastered and is able TO do rapid reading
and writing In the New York point sys-
ten, tho Braille system, the Moon sys-
TEN. and the modified Braille system. He
also reads the few desirable books that
are 10 be obtained that are written In the
raised letter system. but In the realm Of
thought in which his mind Is usually en-
gagged there are few books printed for the
tlind OF the character he enjoys. Ordi-
narily he takes his notes OF university lec-
turee in the New York point system His
mother copies many books for him with
machine which writes the Braille system.
In taking notes on lectures he uses
fhort-hand system OF his own invention.
This. as re says. 10 a phonetic system. ana
he shortens II or lengthens II according
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-20

physics, political science. philosophy and
Latin. a careful comparison OF the grades,
as shown upon the record books OF the
University shows that young Dohmen
ranks clearly above any OF his classmates
In d graduating class Of more than 100
students from all departments He Is
thorough In everything he does, seemingly
from Instinct as well as from habit In
preparing lesson he keeps constantly by
his side an encyclopedia and an unabridged
dictionary, to which he refers when q word
or phrase occurs with which be Is not
perfectly familiar. The bent OF his mind
is towards the abstract realms OF thought,
and, as might be expected, he Is naturally
most fond Of the problems OF the theoreti-
cal world OF science, Dr. George Bruce
Halsteao. head professor of mathematics
ln the University OF Texas. and ubques-
tionably the leading mind OF the South In
this branch CT science, says OF him; MT,
Dohmen has not only finished the regular
coure CT mathematics, including diheren-
tial and integral calculus and the theory
az complex variablea. but as post graduate
in mathematics Re has taken protective
geometry and Is now finishing an EXTENDED
course in non -euclidean geometry. being
TIE only blind person that ever studied
ncn-euciidean geometry. II Is this TACT
trat makes so Interesting the thesis that
he tas submitted as his graduating essay,
"A tactils conception Of geometricai ngurss
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TO this country he had high rank as
physician and oculist He was educated az
the universities OF Bonn and Berlin ana
was for tina the co-worker OF Ut.
Hooren of Deussedorf. DR.. Dohmen was
compelled 10 leave Germany and trayei on
account of consumptive tendencies. lie
first located In Milwaukee. ana from 'hele
came to New Braunfels, Texas His dis-
tineuished ability soon won recosni,ioh'
and. at the time OF his death, he Was staie
oculist. Mrs. Dohmen, the mother, Is
natiye Texan. She is constapt compan-
ion OF her son, with whom she STUDIES,
At an early age young Dohmen was placed
in the state institute for the blind, Inere
his naturally quick and bright inteilec'
found opportunity for rapid expansion
Opportunity was also afforded for the cur
tly,ltion OF his musical taste. He became
q good performer on the plano, pipe organ
ana yioiinceIlo He also bscame very pro-
ficient in the New York system OF wri'ips
for the blind.
In 1892, when is years Of age ne MSs
admitted TO the freshmen class OF the uhi-
versity o. Texas. passing an examinauon
m the necessary entrance requirement.
Wis delicate physique has forbidden MN
- take fun work while in the university.
and therefore. his university course nss
covered 4 period Of ave years IN iha'
time Re has completed courses ~ Lns.sa
history. German. French matneAu's'
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lNDSTuDENT'S RECORD
uoamen, Who Viii Graduate
'''ae Texas University.
SUCCESS IN MATHEMATICS.
.oanx Man Has Developed
'rk and His Plans for
the Future.

.as' March is.--Among more
.auates from the different de-
= ne University OF Texas for
"a, VI % 1898. there is one stu
record is attracting widespread
sas student is Mr.. Franz JOS
sno has been blind since his
y = years old and was born
- Of German parents. His
"a Dohpen. was : native
- sseh before hs came
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Ladies' Belts.

Ladies' Scotch plaid Belts purse attached worth 4oc OK
Ladies' leather Belts in black purple TAM red and green Jewel
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mind. with Its philosophical bent viii
surely evolve conceptions and father ideas
that Will make him famous In ali prob-
ability he Will thus become great writer.
AZ q teacher. his remarkable power Of az.
scribing accurately what he feels and
knows already renders him an assured suc-l
cess In his profession. n
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Wash Fabrics,
Organizes, Etc.

Is pieces 80 inch Grenadne Lawns II t-2c values, OF
special price, per yard
80 pieces 80 inch fancy high colored Organizes, l5c o.
values, prize, per yard
q pieces yard wide Batiste, paids and stripes 15c a.
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Our present stock Of Embroderies mus 60. Room must
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Hamburg Nainsook and Swiss Edging, to inches wide,
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Hamburg, Cambria and Swiss Embroidery, 70 inches o.
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500 yards Nainsook, Swiss and cambria Erbroderies re
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Grenadines, Gauzes and
la TOsCa Nets.
.CobWeb Bell Skirts.

The prets novelty being shown this season is the Cobweb
Bell Skirt black net in bell skirt with four Bayadere
stripes up TO knee, scooped around bottom ready to wear
by adjusting waist band; they are being shown in the city
at So. so and $780, our special price, III 10
1898 and northumberland. I7.TO
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White Goods.

One case yard wide India Lawn, SC quality, Fo
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Is pieces white corded Dimy, En
special price, per yard
pieces yard wide India Linen sheer quality, worth i'm
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Aneh Apron Lawn seven inch lappet border, worth I'M
iSc. special price, per yard
4onch white apron India Linen, appet border, 25c 1Fn
quality, special price, per yard '01
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Ladies' Handkerchief.

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Silk Fringed Sashes and Ties.

IS dozen all silk fringe Ties, CSC values, TX
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