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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

Tho readers Of this paper will he pleased
TO learn that there IS at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in an It's stages, and that IL Catarrh
Halls Catarrh cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity
Catarrh being constitutional disease, re-
quires a constitutional treatment, Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of TIE disease. and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. Tine proprietors have 50 much
faith in It's curative powers that they offer
one Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails to cure. Send tor list of testimonials
Address. Il. J. CHENEY y CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Zoe,
Halls Family Fills are the best
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20


Pierce's Gold c IL
Medical Discovery
makes a man hun
CRY, and really hum
cry men are usually
healthy. But that
isn't the whole bat
tie - you may fill a
stove with fuel, and
if the CRATE is clog
ged with clinkers
and the chimney
with SCOT, you will
have no FIRE. The
Golden Medical
Discovery " Sc e $
that fuel burns -
that the life giving
Tod
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
SARAH MANOR's ESTATE.

We the subscribers, having been ap,
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District OF Chittenden, com.
missioners to receive. examine and adius-
the claims and demands of all person,
against the estate of Sarah Manor, late
and also all claims and demano,
exhibited In offset thereto; and six month,
from the day Of the date hereof being "a
lowed by said Court for that purpose, va
do therefore hereby give notice that we viii
attend to the business OF our appointments
at the office of j. w. Russell in burlington
in said district on the second WednesdaS =
OF June and September next, at 10 o'clock
a. m, on each Of said days.
Dated this Sth day Of April, 1899.
b. r. SEYMOUR
b. W CARPENTER,
42w3t Commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
JOHANNA FLYNN's ESTATE.

We, the subscribers, having been ap~.
pointed by the Honorable the Prob, y
Court for the District of Chittcndo1, COM
mlss.oners TO receive, examine ami adjus.
the claims and demands OF A. perso
against the estate of Johanna Flynn lata
OF burlington, n said district deceased,
ana also all claims and demands exhibited
IN Offset thereto; and, SIX Aionths rom tnh
day of the date hereof being allowed H.
said court for that purpose, We do theI g.
fore hereby give notice that We will after <
to the business of our appointment at t. \
law office Of u. j. Foster at Burlington =
said district on the last Tuesdays of Nj e
and October next at 10 O'Clock IL M, CO
each Of said days.
Dated this 18th day of April 1890.
y, J. FOSTER,
J. 4, MCMAHON,
A. wSt Commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
DON'T WEAR FEATHERS.

A vain strutting cock his brilliant plume
He Haunted once too oft, to his direful
doom.
For a nanny goat chewed off the proud
cocks feathers,
And when sought the maid the goat at her
tethers,
With her Come Nanny, dear" and her
little tin pail,
What the goat gave down was-a milk
cocktail.
-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

a glance at the list of building licenses
81 st granted by the Board OF Aldermen IL
flicent to show that Burlington is 20
eljJy marked growth this season, and
that list is to be extended materially la
ter on. Ike y both eyes on Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
TRY ALIENS FOOT EASE,

A powder TO be shaken into the shoes.
At thie season your feet feel swollen. ner-
vous and hot. and get tired easily. II you
have smartins feet or tight shoes. try Al
makes walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet. blisters and csllous spots
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for
Zoe. Trial package FREE. Address, AL
len S. Olmstead, lie Roy, n. y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

Don't think YOU can cure that slight a..
tack OF Dyspepsia by dieting ,r that u
will cure itself Kodol Dyspepsia Gu .
Will. cure it; it "dscsts what you ca
and restores the digestive organs "a
health
J, W. OSullvan, W. p. Hall, +. Il.
Parker. L. Gosselin, L. Il. CraDdall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
Terms-s1.Oo Year, Always in Advance.
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, APRIL q
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
the new special column of this paper. Some
bargains arc offered there this week which
it will pay you to read about. See page
seven. This paper has more than $4,000
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

higher schools. l believe that only native
teachers should be employed.
The Americans do not yet apprehend
the peculiarities of the complex native
character
This educated and intelligent Filipino,
it will he noticed everywhere speaks of
the Philippines as a Colony" and 1t is a
colonial government, evidently, with ma
tives in the subordinate offices. that he
is contemplating. for the archipelago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
A CANNES HELM.

"The dog" said the pseudo scientific
boarder. steers himself with his tail to
&. consider ible degree"
Uses 1t to guide his wandering bark,
does he?" asked the Cheerful Idiot.-In-
diana polls Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
The best the World.

We believe Chamberiains Cough Rem
edy is the best in the world. \ few weeks
ago we suffered with severe cold AID a
troublesome cough, and having read their
advertisements in our own and other pa
pers we purchased a bottle to see If IL
would effect Us. 1t cured us before the
bottle was more than half used. 1t is the
best medicine out for colds and coughs
The Herald, Andersonyille, Ind, For sale
by W, j, Henderson, druggist, Burlington,
VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
WHY SHE WEPT.

"I cannot reach his heart" she ex-
claimed, passionatey.
Further, the senorita wcpt.
That is what comes" she exclaimed
some more, " Of allowing myself 10 be ca
toled into buying a stletto at Bargain
sale for 10 nts!"-Indianlpolis Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
SUD UN IITWE NINTS' tI7'
Halls Family ftlls are the best

If YOU have piles. CURE them. No use
horrible operations that simply
remove the results of the disease without
disturbing the disease itself, Place your
confidence In De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. II has never failed to cure 9TH
ERS; 1t will not fail to cure YOU.
j. W. O'Sullivan, w. +. Hall. +. II.
Parker, Il. Gosseln, Il. II. Craadall,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

&c. 1 ne WTetCneu
prisoner who listens
to the reading of
his death warrant is
not nj ore surely
doomed than the
man who is threat.
ened with DIRE ad
consumption and
fails to take the
right method to re-
pulse its attack.
The child that Is
born with a shallow,
narrow chest ; the
youth who d ally
crouches yer an
Office desk the me-
chanic who tolls in
,,, at,,, AC
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
The Death Sentence.

dust and the woman whose household
duties constantly restrict her to the close,
heated atmosphere of her home, all live
under the blighting shadow of consump-
ton. There is but one sure protection
against this wholesale murderer of men-a
sound healthy body; pure, rich, red blood /;
and clean, clear breathing organs. DR..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
A FTII, EXPLANATION.

II wonder why we don't meet oftner."
said the ball dress to the bathing suit.
Probably" replied the latter, because
you always leave just when l Begin
Brooklyn Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
Louise. could hardly sit through the

Louise, could hardly sit through the
sermon" Sleepy, Arthur" mo; but
your hat loked 20 much like q spring salad
that 1t made me hungCy.'-Chicago Rec
ord.
Last chapter of up-to-date novel-"Ard
so they were married and lived very hap
PLY together not being divorced until the
middle of the third year. "-Philadelphia
American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

Admiral Dewey has again demonstrated
his good sense by refusing to write a mag
azinc story OF the late war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

1t Is almost time for George Fred Will
liams of Massachusetts to again look after
democratic fences in the Green Mountain
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
{ Does Coffee
! Agree with
\ You ?

y If not, drink Gran-O-made from
y pure grains. A lady writes; "The
q first time / made Grain-O | did not
4 like it but after using it for one
I week nothing would induce me to
= go back to coffee" 1t nourishes
4 and feeds the system. The children
t can drink it freely with great bene-
\ fit. It Is the strengthening sub
! stance of pure grains. Get pack
age to-day from your grocer, follow
y the directions in making it and you
y will have a delicious and healthful
table beverage for old and young.
z 15c. and 25c.
J Insist that your grocer gives you GRAlN-o
z Accept no initiation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

Jimmy" said the Sunday school teacher
TO one of the star pupils. who was ii kill
ed the Philistines?" Samson" said jim
my. without hesitation. But Walter
Smiths hand was raised in an indignant
protest. =" Twas not" he declared. with
out waiting to be asked about It, "Samp-
son wasn't there at all. 1t was Schley."
Chicago Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

"A man has to die to make anything
out of life Insurance." said the citizen.
ION, no." replied the insurance agent,
Il never died ."-YonkeSs Statesman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

"Rches take unto themselves wings and
fly away" said board school teacher.
What kind of riches is meant And
the smart boy of the class SAID. THEY
must be ostriches. "-Tit-Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20

After Patrick Henry Sometime after
Give me liberty" howled the Filipino, as
he brandished his bow and arrow, "or
give me death"
Acting under the instructions from my
government" replied the American troop
err turning the crank of his Gatling II
will endeavor to give you both."-Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-20
floods Saa1abmM3

Hoods Pills cure liver ILL. the non Irritating and
emily cAthartic to take with Hood. sarsapaIllla.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07
HOME. WEDDING.


A pretty home wedding took place
last evening at the home OF Capt. and
Mrs. Joshua O. Chase on Transit
street Their daughter, Edna May.
was joined i'm mE'riage to Edmond 6.
Nickerson of Providence. Rev. Rem
nstts G. Miller of the Hope street NJ.
L.. church ohiciated The bride wore n
satin dress. pearl trimmed and the usu-
al bridal veil. Frank Thatcher was
best man and r. Clinton chase grooms-
man. Miss Lizzie NJ Kelley and Miss
Nettie NJ. Fairbanks were bridesmaids
Susie Nickerson aud Edith Ordway
were flower girls. The home was hand
somely decorated with palms. ever
greens and roses.
A large number OF costly gifts were
prese nted to the happy couple.
The couple soon after the ceremony
ESCAPED almost unobserved out of the
house through the front door and car
riage quickly took them beyond the rice
and shoes on their bridal trip. much TO
the disappointment and chsgrin OF the
guests who had planned great rice
ovation for them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07
DAMAGES NOT EXCESSIVE.
Verdict Of $500 Awarded Phsbs A. Spragus
Aralnsl Jossuh N. Brown viii Stand.

The appellate court has refused new
trial nthe case of Phebe A. Sprague
VS.. Joseph II. Brown in which the jury
awarded plaintiff $500 for gross and
indecent assault. Judge Tillinghast,
who writes the opinion of the court,
does not think the damages excessive
nor the newly discovered evidence inn
portant. AS q, the claim that two OF
the jurors from Westerly were not
properly drawn the court says 1t does
not appear that they were disqualined
to serve and Ii is fair to presume that
having been summoned 10 serve as ju-
rors and placed upo nthe list by the
clerk they possessed the necessary
qualifications that IL does not appsSr
the defendant was prejudiced by their
service. On the evidence offered this
comment IL made: THE evidnce offr-
ed by the plaintiff clearly shows that
the defendant was guilty and that he
admitted his guilt; and he did not even
take the stand as witness TO deny it,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07
The Defence Opens.

The state here rested ana Gen. VIII
son at once bowed & the court ana be-
gan his opening address This was less
than 40 minutes after the court re-
newed session this afternoon.
.eit-ff- -MfiseH-besap- w remarks by
saying ii was one Of the saddest acts
of his PROFESSIONAL life. The ctVe, Gen.
Wilson said was one of the most
strange ever heard of in a New Eng
land community Judge Wilbur caution
cd Cen. Wilson, at this point that he
must limit himself 10 what the defence
expected to prove. Gen. Wilson most
courteously bowed to the court and re-
marked it was the first time he had
ever been called to account for re-
marks to a jury
Gen. Wilson said that from the time
Amos Palmer was born he never went
To school His mother. though a wOm-
an OF culture. never sent him to school,
and lived with him in the most peculiar
relations. Gen. Wilson during his re-
marks, said that Palmer could cipher a
little and had been to,a business college
where he simply kept books. The mur-
der was a motiveless one and To seek
motive was n difficult task Counsel
found that Mr.. Palmer had given the
woman he was charged with murder
ing $40, 900. Mr.. Palmer had not been
able to give his counsel much informa-
tion about the case and from people
In the house IL was learned he had
treated his wife with chlld-like love.
Mr.. Palmer his counsel said killed his
wife, that was alas. too true, but that
he killed Mrs. Palmer as "a sant man
was not so
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07
Whlskey and Lager.

Patrick Trainor. Cranston police
officer, who accompanied the previous
witness To- fhe Palmer house, said he
could not tell until between
and o'clock that the pris-
oner was drinking At that
hour Palmer went to the closet
and vomited. Palmer said he took
whiskey and topped" II off with some
lager
Witness was asked if he testified be-
fore the coroner that when Palmer
vomited. Palmer said, II must have
had an awful Jag on" He did not re-
call II AT first. until he was shown ths
coroner's report. then he admitted his
testimony was correct as taken by the
coroner Mt Vernon whlskey. Palmer
according To this witness, said had
bad effect on him.
Gen. Wilson asked officer Trainor if
he did not know Palmer was given
coffee about o'clock. The answer was
yes and that it was after this he took
SICK. Trhinor told the attorney general
he did not know who mixed the coffee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07

called after the noon recess. lie Is
medical examiner forthe Second Provi-
dence district lie performed the au-
tOpsy and described the wounds on Mrs.
Palmer's body The cause of death was
the penetrating OF the hean by but
let In all probability any one OF the
0thrr three wOunas wouiu aaNe caused
death. Dr. LOngfelloW was not CROSSE
examined.
benjamin H. Allen one OF the Grams
ton police force, testified he visited Pal
mer house apOuI IA, ociock tne
morning after the tragedy. He did not
see Palmer when he first arrived.
Witness sta a ap the house until a. m,
and had charge of Palmer. The latter
talked about the affair and seemed to
feel very bad over IL. Halmers con-
veisation during the night wa5 as 10
how he could have done II, how he came
10 do A. Witness thought Palmer mad
been drinking lie was I'D TO think SO
by the strong smell from his breath.
She prisoner was sick about O'Clock
IN the morning and there was a smell
Of liquor from the stun he threw w.
ralintr satA ne "a, d4.A lOui -dsses oL
Mt. Vernon whlskey and also lager.
The prisoner commented on the
strength OF the whiskey. Asked IL Pal
mer said anything about r.vOlvers, ont
Ger Allen replied yes Palmer said he
had two pistols he got when he went
10 Warwick Neck. as it was lonesome
down there one of the pistols Palmer
said he kept loaded and the other not
loaded. During the night Palmer fire.
quently put his hand on witness shoul-
ders ami said How could I do it,
What made me do Il " and Did real
~ do itT" Palmer seemed very sorry
Witness thought Palmer talked ration
ally during the night
. Gen Wilson asked the witness only
a few questions but one OF these caused
considerable discussion.
Gen. Wilson wanted to know II Mr.
Palmer was looking for some reason
why he did IL. Attorney General Tan
ner obje sted to opinions, but was Will
ing that questions as 10 actions should
he considered and answered judge
Wilbur sustained the attorney
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07
A Victim Of Epilepsy.

She was the last being on the earth
he would kill. for their relations were
of the happiest. Mr.. Palmer loved his
wife and his defect was his too child
ish disposition. The defence would be
that the prisoner was subject To from
very early years. was "a victim of epi-
lepsy. "A most insidious disease Gen.
Wilson said he N,d read the writings
of the distinguished experts for the
state on the subject OF epilepsy That
on the night Of the tragedy suffering
from an attack Of homicidal mania
resulting from an organic detection
that made him irresponsible.
age naf.rf espotismhisgafilwtn daBdl
"anigslatbriN2h agfi afia AHA afkI'55
The testimony would come from
Men who were experts and had watch
cd the prisoner for hundreds of hours.
Epilepsy was the cause of his moth
er's treatment OF him.
Gen. Wilson also said il WIS be
shown that there was insanity I'm Pal
mers family on his mothers side
When Ger Wilson concluded his op-
ening address the defendant. Amos ID.
Palmer, was cale< Go the stand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07
Rational but Marcus.

Chief Bigbee testified he was sum
moned to the Palmer homestead by Dr..
Perkins and reached there between 1880
O'Clock and o'clock In the morning.
Palmer on witness first greeting him,
said he did not know how the thing
happened, IL was all blank to him.
Later witness talked To Palmer while
the latter was on sofa. but got little
information out OF him. Witness be-
leved Palmer was rational at the time
but very nervous.
Chief Bigbee said Palmer to;6 about
taking a big quantity OF Mt Vernon
whiskey which he, Palmer. said was very
strong, 100 proof or more. and also to
drinking beer. Witngss also testified
Palmer said he had a bottle " whskey
i'm the cellar and hit" that up without
the knowledge OF the visitors. AS 20
Palmer's condition at the district court
the chief was sick aud complained of a
headache.
To the best Of witness memory while
I'm the carriage going from the court 80
the Jail. Palmer remarked; MY God.
| am a murderer"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07
BULLS AND BEARS.
Opening Of the Market Was Easy
and Prices Fell CIT
Sugar Shared 10 tho Decline, but Suhse.
qaeatIy Rallied Slarply


New York, June THE opening OF
the stock market Today was easy. ana
railroad and steel stocks showed some
heaviness. the former under the in-
fuence of lower quotations from Lon
don. Sugar was moved up over point.
but reacted a iickly and Brooklyn Rap
IN Transit also ran Off, depriving the
market OF about all the support 1t had
Anaconda dropped nearly points and
steel ana wire a point.
During the first hour the small specu-
lative interest was centered in the Iron
and steel shares and other green in
dustrials. Steady offer ngs caused
them TO fall heavily, Anaconda and
An crican steel and wire losing points.
sugar was quieter than or late, out
worked steadily downward. Operators
curtailed ventures as the hour ap-
preached for the declaration OF sugar
dividends, and the market was almost
at standstill. Sugar rallied about
three points. Other stocks hardened
somewhat and those which had suf-
fered most earlier led at noon.
When the announcement OF the diVi-
dend on -echison preferred, was made,
1T lifted that stock TO IA above the low
.est, and prices generally hardened. Su-
gar vibrated over two points during the
noon hour on light dealings and with
no effect on the general list.
The announcements of the regular SUI
gar dividend was followed by many
realizing sales which forced the stock
off 2 points. Purchese by the shorts
produced "A quick rally 60 liiM. the best
figure OF the day. The general market
followed the course of sugar TO a frac-
tional extent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07
BROWN UNIVERSITY.


Prof Gardner announced this morn
ing change I'm the courses In certain
departments OF Brown University dur
ing the coming year. A single ele-
mentary course, continuing through the
year. OF social science L. political
science II. and political economy II will
be open TO sophofnores and upper class
men. Those who have taken this ele-
nentary course Will be allowed To- take
advance work In any of the depart
ments. The regular elementary
courses viii be discontinued. This
change will enable more juniors and
seniors 20 take advance work than I'm
the past I'm these departments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07
SHOT AS SPIES.


Victoria, Il. c.. June 7.--Kobe papers
of May 16. contain the news that the
fate of the party OF scientists. missing
for upwards of month past, has been
disclosed. According TO these accounts.
the scientists had landed near Tosang,
on the Lao Tung peninsula to pursue
their Investigations OF earthquake
phenomena and mountain flora, when
they were made prisoners by Russian
cavalry and shot as spies without the
semblance OF "a trial.
Their Photographic and other sclenti-
fic apparatus was destroyed. There
were eleven professors in the party.
The German savant and ten native
Japanese. whose homes were In Kobe
and Toxic. The Japanese authorities
will make a thorough investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-07
new TRIAL ORDERED.


A new trial has been granted by the
appellate court I'm the case of Minnie
NJ. smith VS.. Constable Allen h. Will
son OF Pawtucket The plaintiff was
non-suited in the common pleas court
though she testified that the defend
ant pulled her bike away from her and
in doing so pulled her arm so as to
make II red and swollen and 10 cause
her t. cry out with pain. Judge TIL
lnghast says: The only plea In the
case VS. the general issue. We think
the court erred in granting the non
suit. The evidence shows that an as
sault was committed and the burden
was 1n the defendant 20 disprove H."
The opinion hold the defendant who is
an officer was bound to plead his on
cial character N he desired 10 take ad-
vantage OF ~.