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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
HELIOGRAPH FLASHED 1873 MILES.

The heliograph under present condi-
tons, can be used only during hours Of
sunshine. but on bright days its trans
mitted signals are so quickly display ed
and promptly read at any reasonable dis
tancc that it replaces the flag on all pos
sible service, says Gen. A. W. Greeley in
Ainslees for August. Dust and smoke
which would completely obscure the
largest flag are readily penetrated by the
flash of the heliograph. Under ordinary
conditions, this fash is visible to the naked
eye at distances of thirty miles, but with
telescope Of thirty powers can be seen
nearly two hundred miles The military
value of the heliograph was strikingly IL
Illustrated In tho successful campaign OF
general ~ A. Miles against Geronimo. a
campaign that put an end to the Indian
Outbreaks that for twenty years dsvasted
Arizona with its horrible accompaniment
OF murder and rapine. To and from bar
rem mountain peaks, across and down into
the arid valleys the sun-fash messages OF
the Signal Corps directing our cavalry
marked the fitting OF marauding Indian
bands, whose war trails were marked with
blood from theg home Businesses of
Arizona to the MEXICAN frontier. General
Miles said: The hostilcs found troops IN
every valley. AMI when they saw hello
graph communication flashing across
every mountain range, Geronmo and
others, who had already surrendered, sent
word to NatcheZ that he had better come
IN at once" and he did. The distance tc
which photographs could be worked was
tested under the supervision of Major w
j, Volkmar In Arizona ia 1890. when nc
established system aggregatng 2,OOl
miles in Tenth. Ranges OF IS, SO, SIS and ~
miles were successfully worked oveC. Pre-
Iyiously the worlds record was that he
tween Nautilus and Reunion where mir
rors of 200 inches Of rejecting surface
costing over $4,000 transmitted MESA ge.
III miles, This was now surpassed by Q
signal corps mirror of barely twenty
inches surface, costing $40, These opera
tions indicate the mechanical skill ane
dizziness Of manipulation Of American in
struments and by American operators
The most astonishing feat OF long dis
lance heliographing by the Signal Corpl
was that accomplished by Captain w. A
Glassford. September Z, 1895. With a stan
dard instrument Of the Signal Corps,
station heliograph eight inches square
messages were sent and received between
Mount Ellen. Utah and Mount In
compahgre. Colorado, an airline distanc,
of no less than enc hundred and eighty
three miles. This exceeded by fifty-eigh
miles the worlds record. The great dim
Guilty In establishing very long ranges con
sists in selecting points Of such elevation
as Is necessary to overcome the convexit,
of the earth. Captain 9iassford says
"When we caught the first glimner OF thu
Mount Ellen fash, II appea red through TIT
Telescope deep reddish hue. II was abou
as bright az the plant Venus, ami with III,
s0ne apparent disk as presented by tina
planet In our glasses."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
ORR TRADE POSSIBILITIES.

1.-THE United States, as nation" writes
w. r. Corwine in Ainslees Magazine,
has only of late years awakened to the
fact that IL is one of the great manufact-
uring nations Of the world. with possibili-
ties which are really staggering when
one looks at them In the course of the de-
velopment that is natural to ensue unless
some untoward circumstance intervene.
The government, however, has never done
anything in any special way toward find
ing means whereby the surplus products
of the country might be placed advan-
tageously. The nation as a body has been
too busy with politics and the men who
run the ma chimes have been too busy con-
corning themselves and their own future
TO have given to this subject upon which
the prosperity of the nation largely re-
ponds. any more than the most cursory
sort of attention. Other nations which
have become largely populated have done
everything possible to the mind of mas,
to relieve the countries of the burden of
overproduction, and the flags of nearly all
nations of the world, except of the United
States, may be found floating at the stern
of vessels in almos. every known port.
The American flag. however, is rare
sight, If one goes on the beaten paths of
travel, and the Merchants Association OF
New York Is doing what it can in con-
ncction with other bodies of like nature
throughout the country, and by itself
where necessary, to awaken a sentiment
throughout the trade centres OF the coun-
try which will have the effect of forcing
those who are at the head of political az
fairs, and who are entrusted with the
management of the nation, to consider
these questions more earnestly than they
have been considered in the past to de.
wise ways and means for the relief of the
country and it's export trade, and to bring
to bear the powerful machinery OF the
government throughout the entire world
for the benefit OF the manufactured pro.
ducts OF this country
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
A DARING BURGLARY.
Four Robbers Enter the Passenger Depot
at Wilmington-Held up the Watch
man-Got Small Sum.

Wilmington, July 20.-Four burglars
committed daring robbery at the Hoosac
Tunnel and Wilmington Railroad COM
pany's passenger depot this morning be-.
tween the hours of l and 2 o'clock. Pre-
vious to entering the depot they seized the
night Waterman. Frank f.. Ray, and
hound him to a chair in the engine house
near by. While one of the gang guarded
the Waterman and covered him with a re-
volver the other three blew the door com
ple.ely of the big safe in the depot and
looted the contests. They escaped with
only $19Sj in currency, leaving about $50
behind in their haste to get away.
All four of the men carried ugly looking
revolvers and were closely masked. This
is believed to be the same gang which
operated at Griswoldville a few weeks
ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
KIDNEY TROUBLE.
The Most Prevalent, Dangerous
and Deceptive Disease.
Thousands Have it And Don't Know It.

Pains and aches come fran excess OF uric
acid in the blood due to neglected kidney
trouble. Kidney trouble causes quick or
unsteady heart beats, and makes one feel
as though they had heart trouble, because
the heart is working to pump the
thick, kidney poisoned blood through the
veins and arteries.
Soreness or uncomfortable feeling In the
back indicates kidney trouble of no small
importance ...
The passing Of scanty or profuse guam
tities Of urine Is warning Of kidney
trouble. II You want TO feel well you can
make no mistake by first doctoring your
kidneys.
The famous new discovery. DR.. Kilmer' 5
6wamp-Root, is the true specific for kid
ney bladder and urinary troubles. 1t has
cured thousands of apparently hopeless
cases after all other efforts have failed.
Sold on It's merits by all druggists in
ffty-cent and ono dollar sizes. A sample
bottle sent free by mail to any address.
Also a book telling all about Swamp Root
and Its wonderful cures. When writing
address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton,
n. " and mention that you read this
generous offer in the Burlington Weekly
Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

for these troubles and felt relieved in a
week Of the distressing pains and des-
pondency. can now do work that l
could not do at all before taking Peru
ma. began to improve at once, felt
more cheerful and animated, stronger
and boyant, flrmer nerves, freedom from
pain in the bowels and stomach, and
quiet sleep. I thank you for your kind
advice in my case. might add that
Pe-ru-na cured me so that I stayed
cured. This is an important thing.
Many medicines help temporarily, but
the disease returns. Not SO with Peru
ma. Its effect continues" Pe-ru-na is
sure and reliable cure for catarrh in
any form whatever.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
A SUICIDE IN PLATTSBURGH.

Pattsburgh, n. Y, July 23,-About noon
Yesterday the body of Dad Augner was
found in tent in the rear of a house
near Plattsburgh Barracks. Augner was
formerly a member of the 2lst infantry hut
has for some time been drinking hard and
gambling heavily Friday night near mid
night he went into a saloon near the bar
racks and, calling for a drink, said 1t
would be the last he would ever take.
When the body was discovered there was
"a small bottle about half full OF morphine
tablets in ONE of his pockets and 1t Is gen.
orally thought he committed suicide.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

have increased from $1 SO, 1913 to si2Oi2.-
a67 while the amount OF stocks and sccur-
tiles held have increased from 81 23l, 3S3 %
y, 33s, 323 The total of gold coin held by
the Vermont National banks has increas-
ed from $500, $50 to $3.50 Oh and the total
specie held by these banks has increased
from SOS 157 to $3.50, go, lawful money re-
serve from 1922 s76 TO 5000 81; and irdivid-
ual deposits from 80, SO 305 TO SO 225 1886 All,
these increases are based on the showing
made April 9Th last 1t is regarded as a
very favorable one for the banks and for
the people of the Green Mountain State.
Alfred f. Stoddard OF West Burke, VI,
has been appointed railway mail clerk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
VERMONT NATIONAL BANKS.
An Abstract of Their Condition on juno
3O--Inorease In Loans and Discounts
and In Coin on Deposits.

Washington, d. c., July H.-The comp
II oller of the currency, Mr.. Dawes has
Just made public an abstract of the con-
dition of National banks in the State Of
Vermont. The abstract applies to the con-
dition at the close of business on June
80 but the intervening time has been re-
quired for collecting and digestng the in
dividual reports from the different banks.
The abstract shows that the average
reserve held on June 30 was S2S6 per cent
as against 1895 per cent. held on April
&. when the last report from the State of
Vermont was made. Loans and discounts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
RECENT DEATHS.

DR.. Cyrus n. Chamberlain Of Andover.
Mass, formerly a wel-known physician In
Lawrence, Mass. died suddenly on Tues
day at a sanitarum in Jamaica Plain,
Mass. He was graduated from the YER
mont Medical College at Woodstock in
1870. He enlisted in the Tenth Massachu-
sets regiment as surgeon in June 1851
and was in charge of the hospital estah-
lshed at Gettys burg after the battle. He
was transferred to Philadelphia In 1868 and
in 1864 he was ordered to the field a med-
cal inspector of the First army corps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
is IT RIGHT
For an Editor to Recommend Patent
Medicines7

From Sylvan Valley News Brevrad, " c.
1t may be a question whether the editor
of a newspaper has the right TO publicly
recommend any of the various proprietary
medicines which flood the market, yet a.
a preventive of suffering we feel it duty
to say a good word for Chamberlain's Coll
&c, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. We
have known and used this medicine in our
family for twenty years ana have always
found it reliable. In many caseJ dose
of this remedy would save hours Of suffer-
ing while a physician is awaited. We do
not believe in depending implicitly on any
medicine for cure but we do believe that
If bottle OF Chamberlains Diarrhoed.
Remedy were kept on hand and adfnn-
istered at the inception of an attack MUCH
suffering might be avoided and in very
many ceses the presence of a physician
would not be required. At least this has
been our experience during the past twen-
ty years. For sale by W. J. Henderson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
NAVY DEPARTMENT SELLING SHIPS.
Some Used In the Spanish War and Not
Longer Needed.

Washington July 25.--Tha secretary OF
the navy has disposed Of 10 bidders several
vessels purchased by the government Tor
naval purposes during the Spanish war,
no longer needed by the navy ~ follows:
The repair ship Vulcan. at the navy
yWd, League sland, appra ised al 100000
sod to Michael Jenkins OF the Merchants
and Miners Transportation company for
Sl75.75O.
Tie collier Scipio, at the New York navy
yard appraised at s25, go, sold to Louis
Luchenbach of New York, $50 125.
The feCry boat, East Boston, at the Key
stCh2 navy yard, appraised at $50 600, sold
to Phillips. Wood II Watson Of Ports
mouth, Va, S3S,
The collier Niagara at the New York
navy yard alGraised at $50 900 was sold 10
Henry =. Booth of New York for y75563
OF the other vessels offered for sale the
yacht Enquirer, appraised at $4,000, was
Withdrawn at the REQUEST of the war de-
YartmeCt and transferred to that depart
ment and the bids for the ferry boat Gov.
Russell, appraised at sS5. 600 were rejected
as the highest, that of the city OF Boston,
which is $4,000 less than the appra Used
value of the vessel, $4,000.
The Gov. Russell which is now at the
Norfolk navy yard will be reappraised
and offered for sale again.
BATTERIES DESIGNATED.
Washington, July 25.-By direction Of the
President a number of batteries along the
sea coast have been designated. Among
them are: Marrowstone Point, Puget
Sound, Fort F'lagler, In honor of the late
Gen. d. W. Flagler, chief of ordnance
Great Gull Point, opposite New London
Conn, Fort Niche, In honor Of Lieut.. Den,
mis- Niche 18th Infantry killed at Sar
Juan Hill, Santiago.
Fort Caswel, N. c., Battery Bagley, in
honor Of Ensign Worth Bagley. y. S. N.
killed at Cardenas Cuba.
Lond Island Head Boston Harbor, Mass
Fort Strong, in honor Of the late Major
General Geo. c. Strong, u. S. ". war oil
1881 -65.
Growers Cliff, Boston, Harbor Mass.
Fort Banks, in honor of the late Major
General Nathaniel p Banks, Y. 8. ", wal
of H6165.
Plum Island, Long Island, N. Y, Fort
Terry, in honor Of the late Major General
Alfred H. Terry, u. $. A.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
PERIODS or
SUFFERING
Owe piAO OF
TO PERIOD S
or JOY

died. The doctor even gave me up and
wonders how / ever lived.
~ wrote for Mrs Pinkhams advice
at Lynn, Mass, and took her medicine
and began TO get we'll. I took several
bottles Of the Compound and used the
Sanative Wash, and can truly say that
l am cured. You would hardly know
me, I am feeling and looking so we'll.
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound made me what I am. "-MRs.
J. F. STRETCH, 46l MECHANIC ST.,
CAMDEN, N. j.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
TO TAKE CHARGE AT THE FORT.
Detail Of Men Ordered From the Platts-
burRh Barracks-BAmd Leader rriXes.

Plattsburgh, N. Y, July 25.-Orders were
received at the Barracks to-day from Gen.
Merritt that about 40 men of Company c,
7th United States infantry, in charge Of
Second Lieut.. G. W. Stewart, would pro-
coed to Fort Ethan Allen on the depart
uCe OF the Sd cavalry and LAX charge of
the post. The other members Of the COM
pany will remain here. where they have
been since the departure y The G1st infan-
try for the Philippines.
The leader of the 18th infantry band has
reported for duty at Plat sburgh Barracks
AMI the members of the hand most Of
whcrn are from Boston are expected with
IN few days. There are now 35 officers
aud $40 enlisted men on the rolls of the
regiment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

Mr.. T. F.. Miller, Grand Prairie, Dali
las County, Texas, was also cured of ca
tarrh OF the bowels by Pe-ru-na. He
says: ~. ''e>.-s
al had chronic diarrh9a for fifteen
mended by friend and I procured a
few bottles. 1t relieved me at once, and
at the present time am perfectly well.
I keep Pe-ru-na as my family medicine
now" .~ssr."s
Congressman George II. White, from
Tarboro, N. c., says: az am more than
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL.
PARTY.
'PLATTSBURGH NEWS NOTES.

Parrot and William Laford of Danne-
mora. who created disturbance on the
steamer Vermont Friday evening while
coming here from Burlington, We're before
Justice Glliland yesterday, charged with
being drunk and disorderly cn the boat
They pleaded guilty and were sentenced
to jail for 30 days.
Hon. G. S. Weed. ex-collector OF customs
for the Champlain district. was on Friday
presented with loving cup by the depu-
ties who served under him, as token OF
their esteem.
During Friday mornings thunder storm
the barn of Michael Leguere in Altoona was
struck by lightning and FIVE cows killed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

ter time. This George IL. White.
form of catarrh might be appropriately
classcd as summer catarrh; catarrh Of
the upper bowels, diarrhGa; Of tho
lower bowels, dysentery. Acute ca
tarrh Of the upper bowels in children Ia
called cholera infantum; in grown
people it is called cholera morbus. All
these are exactly alike in their pathol-
ogy. The remedy which will cure ca.
tarrh of the stomach, will cure catarrh
of the bowels. Pe-ru-na will cure ca
tarrh wherever located. In summer
complaints it has won well deserved
renown. Pe.ru-na will cure any case
Of diarrhGa, acute or chronic. Pe-ru-na
is an absolute specific for dysentery.
Address Tho Pc-ru-na Drug Manufac-
turing Company, Columbus, Ohio, for 4
free book on catarrh, written by Dr.
Hartman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

IL must tell you that Lydia K. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
more for me than any doctor.
~ was troubled with irregular
menstruatiop. Last summer l began
the use Of your Vegetable Compound,
aud after taking two bottles, 1 have
been regular every month since. 1
recommend your Medicine to all. -
MRS. MAeers A. BsowN, WEST Pr.
PLEAsANr, N. j.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
CATARRH OF THE BOWELS IN SUMMER

Mr.. Charles Belts writes; al had
been troubled for . long time with
chronic diarrh@a, which produced great
dependency, sickness at the stomach,
pain between the hips and in the back,
and increasing weakness of tho whole
system. I commenced taking Pe-ru-na
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
INJUNCTION AGAINST BARRE OFF,
GERS.

Earre, July 2h.--Judgc Thompson of the
Supreme Court to-day issued an injunction
against the city officials ri Barre, restrain
1ns them from interfering with the Spring
Water and FOUNTAIN company. which is to
lay its pipes through the streets of the
city. This is another factor in the famous
controversy between the city and the wa
ter Company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

in uterus, ovaries
were affected and
had leucorrhea.
/ had my children
very fast and it
left me very weak.
A year ago l was
taken with flood
iu0 and almost
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
A VERMONT POSTMASTER.

Washington, D. c., July "A. Leslie II.
Thornton has been commissioned postmas-
ter at West Barnet.
| The following Vermonters have been
granted pensions: Original widows, Caro-
line Manley of Pittsford Sl2
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

satisfied with Pc
ru-na. ! have used
it in my family
and they all join
me in recommend
ing it as an excel
lent remedy"
Catarrh OF the
abdominal organs
is very much more
common in sum-
mer than in win
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
A Young Child Horribly
Mangled by Moving Ma
chine at Middlebury.
THE OTHER LEG BADLY CUT
Montpelier and Bsrro-Railroad Com.
Disagree in the Assault Case
Against barre Italian

Mddlebury, July 25.--The young three
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
1iier, who live at Huntington Falls, in
some way, got in front of moving ma
chine to-day about noon and rad one leg
cut Off and the other nearly cut off. DR..
u. c. Noble was summoned and nc was ac-
companied by DR.. 49, NJ. Marshall who
were soon there and dressed the leg. The
child Is doing as we'll as could be expect
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

Remember morbus bilious
collie, drh9a and
the
which
copy Address,
umbus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
PATIENTS TO THERMOMETERS

Washing ton, July 25.-The following YER
monters have taken out letters patent
Samuel G.. Bush, Charlotte, snow plow
Charles Westall, assignor or one half to
T. Henckels. Middlebury. bicycle driving
gear
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
PREPARING FOR M'KINLEY
will Occupy His Old Suite Of Rooms at
Hotel Champla in-Several Members
of the Cabinet VIII Visit Him.

Pittsburgh, N. Y, July 23.-Prepara-
tons are being made at Hotel Champlain
in anticipation of the arrival of President
Wednesday and Thursday of this week,
In view OF Mrs. McKinley's i'll health the
President hopes to be able to spend his
time while here in absolute rest and quiet.
lie has asked that no newspaper cores
pondents he allowed on the special train
which will convey himself and party to
the shores of Lake Champlain.
The suite of rooms facing the lake on
the main floor of the hotel annex, which
the President occupied during his stay at
the hotel ia the summer OF 1897, are being
especially furnished and made ready for
his occupancy.
Many prominent people are expected at
the hotel during the Presidents visit,
among them being Secretary of the Treas
ury Gage, Attorney General Griggs, Vice.
President Hobart and family, and Hon
Elhu Root, recently appointed secretary
of war.
MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL
PARTY.
Washington, July 3.-Postmaster Gener-
al Charles Emory Smith and Mrs. Smith
probably will accompany the presidential
party, who leave here Wednesday after
noon for an indefinite stay at Lake Cham
plain. They will reach their destina ton
Thursday morning. Others who will be
in the party are Miss Duncan, the Presi-
deslt's niece; DR.. and Mrs. RiXey; Acting
Secretary Cortelyou, several clerks and
servants.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

The receipts for the Dewey home fund,
for a house for Admiral Dewey UP to Sat-
nrdsy amounted to ~. IN In all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
RECENT DEATHS.

Herman ID. Odds late of Co II, 3rd Vt,
and OF Co, c.. 5th VT. died recently at
Cedar Rapids. Iowa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
tlsrrra TO ms. srsxaAr no. ,s.aSs1

az was a sufferer from female weak
ness. Every month regularly as the
tnenses came, / suffered dreadful pains
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-04

to thirty-fve pounds, or in boxes (the
proper size for box is thirty-six inch
es long, thirty inches wide and thirty
deep. 1t should then go to the hands
of good packer as soon as possible,
ais it is easily damaged. &
Norris, in DeFuniak Breeze.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-04

Keep the tobacco moving on in thd
cure day and night. Don't let it stoN
and hang fire, ais it often does in tn !
barn, waiting for some change Oh
weather to send it along again. ]
would not go through single seasol|
without supply of kerosene lanterns
to change the air in the barn during
bad weather. AS to fermentation
while in the case, we have begun OF
the study of this complex problem
but can offer nothing positive a
ent.-American Agriculturist
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-04
A QUESTION OF LOCALITY.

9TH tell you one thing" said Madpol
to his long suffering wife, eff Willy doe
not behave himself I'll give him It'd
worst spanking he ever had. He'll get
in the neck"
''Do be serious, my DEAR replied Mr.,
Madpop. ''The neck is no place on whit
to spank a child. ''-Harper's Bazaar.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-04

Mr.. Emile I'll. Mu,der, who wrote til
Bulletin recently issued by the De-
partme MT of Agriculture, offers Sui
matra tobacco seed. See advertise,
ment elsewhere in this paper.