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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
THE ALUM BAKING POWDERS,
James of Some of the Principal Brands
Sold in This Vicinity.

The recent discussion in the papers of
the effect upon the human system of foo1
made with alum baking powders and tho
opinions that have been published from
noted scientists to the effect that such
powders render the food unwholesome.
have caused numerous inquiries for the
names of the various alum powders.
In Massachusetts, New Jersey and sew
eral other States, of such Importance DO
the food authorities deem the matter that
the names of alum powders are officially
made public, and in two States at leas
the laws provide that there shall be print
ed upon the labels of all packages of this
class of powders the statement that they
contain alum.
Information as to the list here given has
been obtained from the official reports of
the Massachusetts and New Jersey health
authorities, from the Agricultural Depart
ment chemist at Washington, and from
other equally reliable authority
kong Powders Containing Alum;
DAVIS O. X,
DAVIS DRY YEAST. ....... Contain Alum
r. e. Davis & Co., New York.
WASHINGTON ............Contains Alum
Washington Baking Powder co.
GEM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Contains Alum
Alex ]. Howell, New York.
GRAND UNION Contains Alum
Grand Union Tea Co., New York.
In addition to these. it is learned that
many sroCers are selling what they call
their own private or special brands. These
powders are put up for the grocer, and his
rame put upon the labels by manufacture
ers Of alum powders The manufacturers.
it is said, ind their efforts to market their
goods in this way greatly aided by the
ambition of the grocer to sell "a powder
with his own name upon the label. espe-
cialy as he can make an abnormal profit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
OFFICER WENT THROUGH A WINDOW


Early Tuesday morning complaint was
made against John Ross and Fhilomene
Tcbo to Officer Brothers. who communi-
Gated with Chief Smith, as result Of
which Officer Brothers went Though a
window Of u house on Marble avenue and
arrested them They were taken to Jail
where they spent the remainder Of the
night.
In court Tuesday afternoon each was
charged with intoXication and breach of
the peace, to both of which they entered
a plea Of guilty. They were fined 81 each
for the breach Of tho peace with the at
tendant costs and for a second offence
Philomenc Tebo was fined $40 and costs of
*.0l for intoXication while Ross was let
off with fine of 81 and costs OF sSJ1.
Ross disclosed on Frank BenwaCe and
his case was continued until Wednesday
Eugene Smith, for whom he works be-
coming bail 1t was claimed that Benware
got the pint of alcohol at the Winooski
agency and Phomene disclosed on the
agency to the extent Of pint of whskey
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
CHAMPLAlN TRANSPORTATION co.
W Ill Make several Changes In Their SER
vice on Lakes George aud Champaign.

The closing of the season for passenger
service on Lake Champlain and Lake
George is nearing and a number Of chang
es are soon to be made in the service. on
September TO- the Sunday trips of the
steamer Horizon on Lake George between
Caldwell and Rogers Rock were dis
continued. on the 18th the trips of the
Mohican from Caldwell at /; 80 and 20 p.
m, Pearl Point at 6:i5 a. m, and Paradise
Bay at 1925 p. m, will be discontinued. The
trips Of the Chateaugay on Lake Cham
plain between Burlington and Wcstport
will also be discontinued on this date AZ
ter the 18th tho trips of the Ticon 1eroga
from Caldwell and Baldwin will be made
by the Mohican. The Tconderoga will go
out of commission after performing her
trips Of the 18th. on October 18th the
steamers Horizon on Lake George AMI
Vermont on Lake Champlain will be with
drawn from service The Chateaugay will
continue her service between burlington
and Plattsburgh until about December 20
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
PROBATE COURT.
summary Of Business Transacted For tho
Mnek Enhing S.nt. 1 3. 1900.

Estate of Lizzie " Fay Richmond: set
Element and decree; guardian appointed
for minor heir; guardians inventory filed.
Estate of Joel Harris, Colchester; set
Element and decree.
Estate of Adna NJ. Sibley, Milton; license
to sell real estate.
Estate of Emery Defoe Westford: APP
pication for license to sell. Hearing,
October 10th.
Estate Of Ellen Moore, Burlington: all
ninistrator, commissioners and apprais-
ers appointed.
Re Minnie Joslyn. of Huntingdon guar
dian appointed.
Estate of Horace Harrington, Wilhston;
settlement and decree
Estate of Charles Lavigne Colchester:
will filed for probate.
Estate of Simeon p. Degree, Hnesbursh;
Application for settlement and decree.
Hearing the 9th day of October, 1899.
Estate of Alonzo Irish, Colchester; COM
n :Ssioners' report filed.
Estate of jeremiah Bessettte Coiches-
ter; appraisers inventory filed.
Estate of Juliette II. Clark, Williston;
commissioners report fled.
Estate of Aaron Worthcim, Hinesburgh;
commissioners report filed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
UNEXPECTED TER MINATION
SCOPE OF SPECIAL COMMISSION
LIMITED AND ADJOURNMENT TAKEN.
Had No Authority to Pass on Crossing of
Central Vermont SidetraclSs and Yard
by Rutland Canadian Road-Wil
Report to supreme Court.


/ The hearing before the commission an
pointed by the Supreme Court to adjust
the difficulty between the Rutland Cana
dian Railroad COMPANY and the Central
Vermont Railway comna,v came IN an
unexperted termination vesterdav morn
ing WHOM If was suppestad nv Ju1pe n
H. Wheeler. the chairman nf the CON mis-
sion. that IL was unnecessary, for the COM
mission TO hear. testimony ralati,,g 10 the
crossing of tho wards of The Central Yer
mont Railway nv tho Rutland-Canadian
COMPANY. il being held that The scope of
the commission coyered ,nlv the nctual
crossing of the tracks and rn,dbed Of the
Central Vermopt and did not rotate 10 Tho
,,ossire Of tbo sidoteacl,s orj 1ortto,,, az
the yard There heirp Some contention as
10 the oxact mo .ra of tho statute under
which tho ccn,mission is ,nnoInted n re
mort viii bo made h,, tba,, 70 tho S,,nror,o
Court covorinr tho situation
The haarinfr was oponed al o.oA and At
torncv Wilds of tho Central asked time
In rrep,ro tho arp,,morts ia bn made nm
on tba question - II voc i,,si.,,I that ~
tal,inp Of teetimorv should nrocae1 Tbis
was in limo with his reou,s+ for y cort,n,i.
ance mad AZ tho uansinn nr -ha hen
inr IN Monday night mis- obiortion no
offered to Withdraw if the rcnues; relating
IN arguments was granted
Jtd,.a N.bee,or e,grested that ~ am nd
io,rnmont vae to he ta,,o, /, a,o,Id bo
re.cferablo IN take II horora tho irtrnd,,c-
lion Of furtLer teetimonv and nroceedo1
nointed ia renort mon tu,," tbines whcra
tbo putlond-C,aradi1n shouid ross the
Central or how II should connect and on
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
NOTICE.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agrca to
refund the money on a % cent bottle of
Henry & Johnsons Arnica and Oil hini-
ment if it fails to cure bumps bruises.
scratches, chafes, cuts strains, blisters,
sore muscles sunburn, chapped hands or
face pimples, freckles, or any other all
ments requiring an external application.
Lady riders are especially pleased with
Arnica and Oil Liniment, it is so clean
tie; one three times as large for 80 cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
q CARD.

We the undersigned, do hereby agree
TO refund the money on a 80 cent bottle
Of Downs Elixir If it does not cure any
cough, cold, Group, whooping cough or
throat trouble. We also guarantee Downs
Elixir TO cure consumption. when used
according TO directions, or money back.
A full dose on going to bed and small
doses during the day will cure tho most
ing cough.
X. -. Stearns & Co., w VI. Zottman e.
Co., George A. Churchill, f. l.. Taft e
CO., j. O. Bellrose W. j. Henderson. f.
Henry Parker & CO., }. w. O'Sullivan, NJ.
e. Collins, Gosselin Bros, w. =. Hall.
George Loveland e. Co.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
BODY BROUGHT TO BURLINGTON

The body of John NJ. Cosgrove. who was
killed Monday night by falling fron a
lin at Juniper Island. was brought to Tn
dertaker Kelley's rooms Tuesday morn
ing at about two o'clock. The back of the
unfortunate mans head was horribly
mangled and there We're also two long
gashes on either side, showing that he
struck on his head when he fell and that
death WAS Instantaneous. After getting
the body into condition to be taken to the
bereaved family the remains were taken
To Mr.. CosgroNe's late home on South
Union street. Tho funeral will he held
This morning at o'clock from st.
Mary's cathedral.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
FIELD DAY AT HARDWICK.

The third annual field day al Prospect
Park, Hardwick, will be held on Satur-
day, September %. There will be two hi
cycle races a mile novice for prizes
valued at sli and mile, 8 go minute class,
for prizes valued at $3.50. There Will be
a mile open foot race for prizes valued nj
S42.5 80 and a two mile handicap foot race
for prizes valued at 81 80. There Will also
be a 100 yards dash. running broad jump.
three-legged race and a pursuit race for
liberal prizes. The events are under tie
direction of Ira A. Shattuck of Hand
wick
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
NATIONAL GUARD ELECTIONS
Selection of All Company ofHcers Com
pleteh by Co. BIS Election TncsdaY.

At the election for fsst lieutenant Of
Company b, St. Alhans Tuesday, Second
Lieut. Hlrrie V. Hall was elected TO the
Office Sergeant Lyman y. Bailey was
elected second lieutenant. This completes
the election of all the company officers of
tine First Vermont Regiment. The cleo
ton was presided over by col. Frank l..
Greene. The next election will be that of
colonel and such other vacancies as may
occur and will he held at Montpelier at
the armory of Co. II. this evening
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14

WILKINS-In Somerville. Mass. Sent s,
Hattie NJ wife of Edelhurt \. wilkins
and daughter of the late G. c. and Harriet
M. Dorr, aged n years,
HALL-In this city. Sept. 5, Matte
Mabel Trask, wife OF Charles p. Hall.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
HALL.-In this city, Sept. Sth Matte
Mabel Trask. wife of Charles p Hall.
WILLARD-E. L. Willard, on Sept. I,
aged SO years.
COSGRONE-Tn this city Sept. II. John
NJ. Cosgrove, aged "a years, 10 months and
seven days.
MOULTON-In this city Sept IL at the
residence of her son-in-law. O. r. Mason.
Mrs Julia A. Moulton. aged % years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
A REMARKABLE PERFORMANCE.

man from Pine Knob stood watching
performance on a slide Trombone. Sud-
denly Selling "A comparisons arm, tho
Pine Knob man excitedly exclaimed
Look thar, Lige." "Whut's the matter?'
Lock thar, he done it again. Done
what" "Wh'y. crowded mon half that
blamed hon inter his mouth. Did you see
khat?"-New York Anecdotes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
LIEUT.. ROBBINS DISCHARGED

Special orders No 10, from the a6jutant
generals office, state that Second Lieu
tenant Merton c. Robbins, adjutant first
battalion. First Regiment of Infantry
Vermont National Guard, having tender d
his resignation, by reason of removal from
the State, and the same having been ac-
cepted to take effect August 81, 1899, his
honorable discharge from the service in
accordance Herewith is hereby announc-
ed"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
FOR THE Hath TIME.
Baldwin Refrigerator Company will Sup
ply Marine Hospitals and Quarantine

The Baldwin Refrigerator company was
recently advised that ii had been award
ed the coutract for supplying the United
States Marine hospitals and quarantine
stations with refr1geCators for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1899. making the 18th
consecutive year 1t has furnished this i'm
portant branch Of the government ser
vice with its popular goods, Quite a num-
Der of refrigerators have already been
shipped during the past few weeks, under
this contract, to the various hospt1ls ard
stations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
SHORT SESSION OF CITY COURT

There was a short session Of City Court
yesterday forenoon at when a nearing
was held in the case of Frank Beuware,
who was disclosed on Monday by John
Ross. Benware was discharged.
A hearing was held in the case of the
State VS. Nelson Laramie charged with
intoNication. He was fined s. and costs Of
SOL and disclosed on the agency.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
CONSIDERABLE LYNCNERS.

An Arkansas editor discussing lynch
ing affair, says:
Tie lynchers had forgotten to bring a
rope with them, but the victim had forty
cents in his pocket, and that was just
enough to purchase a good strong rope,
which was soon procured from a store nea
by. The money, however was considered
as a loan, and was returned to the VI TIM s
family after the ceremonies were over
Atlanta Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
MEMS LIST

Bailey Bros. Rowland G. Bates, c. Z.
Borrows. Ammon Curtise, +. V. Carver.
i. G, Chevrier, Michele DAmico, f.. II.
Denniston, r. Dickinson, A. S. Fryer, Il.
p, Heath, ]. +. Johnson, n. *. Kelley,
Jean Bite, Lefcvre, George Lapointe, Or.
Melvin. Pat Price. Albert Perry, NJ. Ryan,
Thos. Storms, Oscar Tatro. Louis Tillman,
John Ward, George Wagner Geo. A. Wor-
den
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
PETITIONS IN BANK RUPTCY.

Hiram A. Martin of Swanton liabilities
s276.62. assets $751; Ranlett H. silk of St
Adams liabilities $40 assets 500: William
Pecor of Georgia; liabilities $i06 assets
Sl66.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14

DR.. A 3, Meyer, director Of the Dresden
museums is making a trip through the
United States on a commission from the
Saxon government TO inspect American
museums before the new buildings are
erected at Dresden
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14

Mrs. Rhoda Beaudry. Mary Brown Mrs
T.. A. Booth, Mrs, II. Laura Buck. Agnes
Burns, Anna A. Burke. Mrs. w j. Mitch
ell, Miss q. a. Mckeever, Mrs. j. ii
Smith, Mrs Emma Tucker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS
WOMEN'S LIST.

List of unclaimed letters in the Burling-
ton postoffice for the week ending Sept
u 1894
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14

The Grammar school, which has a seat
ing capacity of 14S, had $50 pupils Mon
day morning. and 1t has been found nee
essary to transfer the G Grammar class,
now in the Grammar annex, to the Con-
volse and pomeroy school buildings. The
overflow from the Grammar school proper
will then bo transferred to the annex.
This change may be inconvenicnt for some
but it is necessitated by the large num-
her of pupils
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14

Announcements were received in this
city yesterday of the marriage of Miss
Helen May, daughter of Mrs. Emily Cur
rier to Donald G. Wedgowogth at the
brides home in Norwich. Mr.. Wedge
worth graduated from the University in ~
aud was a member Of Company NJ First
Vermont Volunteers until transferred to
the engineers. Mr.. and Mrs. Wedgeworth
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Mower last evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14

Joseph Bissette badly cut and broke one
arm Thursday while at work breaking
stone near the Home for Destitute Chill
dren. The stone were intended for use n
the Queen City Cotton companys plant
and Bissetto was breaking them with a
big hammer when piece fell upon his
arm, cutting deeply into the aesh and
breaking the bone. He was brought to
this city and the fracture reduced. The
accident happened about 3 o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14

A demurrer was flied Saturday in the
county court case of Wortheim VS.. The
Fidelity and Casualty company of New
York. The case Is an action in the collec-
ton of the value of an insurance policy
carried by Mr.. Wortheim at the time Of
his death. The policy was taken out by
him for a trip to the west and he was
injured after his return. but before the
torn of the noliCY Ind eXnired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-14

There are now SO students at the Bur-
lingten Business college. Among those
from outside the city are Miss Nellie Wes-
ton OF Tilton, n. Y, Miss Florence 10y on
of Colchester Misses Huey and Mccarthy
of Springfield, William Dennison Of
Bridgewater, Carl Hathaway of Ausable
Forks, y. Y Rolln Williams of Bristol.
Harry Scott of Bakersfield, Charles Heath
of Massachusetts. George Corse of Under
hill and Samuel Gaboree of Milton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-26
DEATH OF MR.. ANTHONY.
His Body Brought Here From the Calcutts
OIL Field Yesterday.

His Body Brought Here From the Calcutta
Oil Field Yesterday.
The remains of David Anthony, who
died of injuries received in an accident
in the Calcutta oil field on Thursday
morning about eleven o'clock, publish
ed exclusively in yesterdays Register,
were brought to this city over the
Ohio River road yesterday afternoon,
and taken to L. Bertschy's undertake
ing establishment to be prepared for
burial. Later the body was conveyed
w. H. Palmer, of No. 4719 Jacob street,
from where the funeral will take place
this afternoon at two o'clock. The in
terment will be at the Peninsula Gem
etery.
AS chronicled in the Geographic col
umns of the Register, Mr.. Anthony
was tool dresser in the employ of G.
w. King, driller contractor, employed
by Mallory Bros. & Stewart, and at
the time mentioned was drilling at
their Barrett No. IL, when he was
struck by a falling rock and fatally
injured. He lived only short while
after the mishap. The deceased was
well known on the South Side and had
many warm friends, who will regret
to learn of his demise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-26
RUSH BID
MilligaD, Wilkin 4 Co.'S Music Store
Busy Place all Day and Evening.

Never before has there been such a
sale of musical goods as began yes
terday morning at the store of Milli-
gan, Wilkins & Co. Persons who
called out of curiosity were surprised
at the low prices for which fine pianos
were offered, and offers were so tempt
ing that number who came as sight
seers became purchasers. 1t is strictly
within bounds to say that never be-
fore were such tempting bargains in
fine instruments presented to local buy
ers. Mr.. w. A. Milligan, late head of
the firm of Mlligan. Wilkins & Co.,
said OF a Register man:
I'VE intend to sell out all the stock
just as rapidly as possible, and we
are making prices that will force the
sale"
The store room, No. 1913 Market
street, will be kept open evenings to
accommodate customers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-26

The funeral Of the late James Johnson
took place from the residence Of his sister
in-law in Alley II. on the South Side. yes
terday afternoon at two O'Clock, and was
largely attended by the condoling RELATIVES
and friends Of the deceased. The body
was borne TO Mt. Zion cemetery for burial.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Harrison
Bellville, William F. Graebe. Jacob Klein.
Christopher Baker. Oliver BellvilIe and Ja-
com Honecker.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-26

A double bill in the band music line Il
offered TO patrons of Mozart Park to-rnor-
row Mayors band viii give concert both
afternoon and evening and Director WI
liam Mayer has arranged a select pro-
gramme Of pleasing airs for each perform
ance Mozart Park is an ideal spot to es-
cape the torrid temperature OF the town
these days. ard no place in the Ohio VAL
ley affords the same charms and rest for
tired nerves The concerts viii begin at (.
and p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-26
THE Tug-of-War by six Stalwarts at
the Fair Grounds to-day.
BILL OF PARTICULARS FILED

AT the office Of the Circuit Clerk, yes
terday, ". ]. Hall. of Parkersburg. filed
his bin Of particulars In his suit against
the Ohio River Railroad Company for 81 600
damages. for having been elected from q
train on May i1th last. Mr. Hall boarded
the train ard rendered $3.50 as the fare to
Wheeling The conductor demanded $3.50,
ard stopping, put Mr.. Hall off. Hence the
suit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-26
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL.
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

The following quotations are furnish
ed by J. C. Mcmahon & Co., room s,
Hub building, who have private wires
to Parnell, Hagaman & Co.. 70 Broad
way, N. Y, and Lamson Bros. e Co.,
room 6, Board of Trade, Chicago. and
who operate directly on the New York
and Chicago exchanges:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-26
STEEL, TIN & HOOP QUOTATION
a NEW CORPORATION.

The Virginia Timber & Lumber Company
has been incorporated al Charleston, COM
posed largely of local gentlemen. 10 operate
in the redwood forest districts of Caiifor-
MIA The incorporators are ]. ]. Holloway,
n. A. Wilson. E NJ. Holiday. D. c. List.
H. K. List, Thomas Cats. of Moundsville.
and Mr.. Gray, of rhe same town. The cap
ital stock is to be s9o, 600 and . large tract
of valuable timber land has already been
secured.
A BOXING match between two color
ed 1nen, each encased il = barrel. It the
Fair Grounds to-daR
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-26
Shoe Sole.

We place on sale the best lot OF shoes.
every pair warranted to give iirst-ciass
wear.
We have an elegant line OF Tan and
Black Oxforls and high-eut shoes
500 pairs Ladies' N.2o Oxfords. ....... zoo
500 pairs Ladies 81 e Tan 0xfords.,.. Syc
300 pairs Ladies $3.50 0yfords.. $50
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-26

Is. d o Sc. Excursion to Pittsburg. 90.
Monday. August 2Sth. Special train
will leave Wheeling at $40 a. m. Re-
turning, leave Pittsburg 1900 p. m.
Grand reception of the 10th Pennsyl-
vania Regiment. President Mckinley
and other distinguished people will be
present. Fare for the round trip, $500.
Tickets good returning until August
Goth, inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-26
OIL MARKET.
vpecial to the Register.

vpecial to the Register.
OIL CITY, a., August 25.-Credit
balances s1.27. Certificates closed
s12S11 bid for cash. Shipments 1920
bills; average shipments S4,465 bbls.;
runs 96,91S bills; average runs S6,131
bbls.