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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21
FOURTEEN NEW INSURANCE COM
PANJk,S.

tOl RTEEN NEW lENSOhANCE Ot)M-
PANIkS.
According to the records OF the insur-
ance comm issioncrs, fourteen insurance
companies have been admitted to trans
act business in Vermont during the year
lust past. OF this number i've are for
fire. one for life. FIVE for fidelity and
casualty and thrce for assessment acct
dent insurance. One company. tho Union
Casualty & Surety company Of st. Louis
ha. withdrawn from doing business In
the State OF the Ave fire insurance com
panies four have headquarters in Eng
land while all of the other companies
Of any kind of insurance havA their
Headquarters in the United States OF tho
fourteen companies only one has head
quarters in New England, that being the
Peerless Casualty company Of Kccnc
N. n.
DIED ALONE ON FLOOR OF HIS
HOUSE.
Henry Lsrlant was found dead on the
floor OF hi. home at Briegcwater Center
last Thursday evening For several day,
previous he had been visiting In Shrr-
burre. ard It Is said that he drank heavi-
~ during this vacation from work. Vol
nAsAay night he hsd returned home badly
intoxicated and berarss abusive to his
wffe, finally telling her 10 get her tesla
h
The woman Ne1 for protection "a the IL .er
part OF tho house. occupied by Frank
Sawyer and wife. and no one entered
Laplants room until tho next night,
whom he vas found d~ad on the floor.
Iaplsnt and his wifs lived in part OF
Frank Sswyers house, formerly owned
by the late Asa Gatss. near tho Oak Chap
81 At the center. lie was about 80 years
old and leaves two children.
CUT AN IMMENSE PINE TREE.
FRA Preston and Charles Newell cut r
pine tree on c. A. Marshs mountain in
Sharon last week. making six twelve foot
logs. and two ten foot ones The frvt
inches in diameter. Tho next ones wero
respectively x. a. &, q and IA inches in
diameter, the two ten foot logs were
10 and IA in diameter, the three making
1, 10 feet OF lumber.
ASBESTOS CURTAIN FOR BENN1NG-
TON.
Letters from Henry W. Putnam. dated
January g. have been received giving in
structions that especial care be taken
ct the Pennington theatre to avoid sc-
cidsnt in case Of sre ar panic and that
trained m.n be stationed at all FIRE es-
cape. 80 they may direct people to them,
and also that an asbestos curtain b..
hung 6. the proceniurn arch and all other
precautions taken so that all possible pro-
lection may b. given to patrons OF the
theatre. There are ample fire escapes
which ere never locked. that together
with the main exit. easily provide esc apes
70 the ground 70 large number OF peoplH
in q short space ot time If they would
know which way to g..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21

torney senter and Of burglary. The last
two charsre resulted from the respondent
takins bush hammers from tho sheds Of
Ellis Brothcrs OF Nerrhneld ana from the
sheds OF Lynch Mcmahon in Mont
pelier. TO adj these additional infcrma-
tons Backus pleaded guilty. Sentence
was suspended and If the conduct Of
Backus in the House OF Correction TO
which he was sentenced Friday afternoon
Is exemplary II Is probable that the latter
charges against him will not he pressed
The bush hammers have been returned to
LII
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21
IN ZTLELAND.

fhe Zulu's content with his bamboo tree
Though he has no money or houses
Nappy because there's no BAGS at All.
knee.
For he doesn't wear any trousers
Chicago News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21

Monarch over pain. Burns cuts, snrans,
stMEs Instant relief. Dr. Thomas Ecec.
tric Oil. AT any drug store
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21
'''R|}E! vK|Bl' EE|iI,,

EaSAa1isi To.Yl fss, sf WindSam, ~,
says II will ten you Whist hss maAs ne
feel ten years ysuASw, II WIS Csl-eura Sol
vent, Or. HeAnsdy's nsss medicine. For
years was troubled with my kidneys, but
] an VII right now"
Dr. Kennedy regarded his asW medicine
a. ths elaas.HStang acLisvsSpelt Of Lis life
u ssnshes the blood, sids digestion, rssu
lates the bowels and sets the liver At work
II is mild, but thorough. It's effects are
lasting. AL druggists, Sl.0O.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21

The Masonic Fraternity hold their an
nusl meeting Of tho 18th district In ~
Jobn.buTy Thursday, January 7 II Is
ssid by the oldcr kasoHs that 1t wac
undoubtedly the most successful meet
Ing OF is kind ever hold in the 18th dis
uict Many different lodses were repre-
,ented among them being tho lodges at
Dsnvill-. burke, LyndonVille, Hardwick,
and Vest Concord. Passumpsc Lodge.
No, q worked the first degree In the at
ternoon and Caspian Lake Lodge, No.
n. worked the ard degree in the even
ing, At the banquet held in the evening
s r. Atwood catered and over two hun
dred snd .eventy-tve were served A. tho
table. with . bounteous repast, Others
came in later in the nisht and the total
attendance was estimated 10 be ev>r
three hundred and atty. Among the grand
officers present were: @. ". Daley, grand
master; e. A. CalAsrwood. G. =, w, ". II,
Ross. grand secretary; George ,. Furgs-
son, Q =. n; ana l.. =. Tillotson, grand
lecturer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21
THIRTEEN LARGE HOGS.

One does not reckon the weight Of hogs
by the ton very often, but Manager Spsal-
Ger Of the Fsirba nks grocery stora In St
Johnsbury had q chance to do ~ last
week when !. dressed hogs arrived whose
total weight wa. s0sl pounds. They were
bought " Sherb. Moore for T.. u T.
Fairbanks a. co. Of b. Nj. Fuller Of Rye
gate ana we're the tineat lot ever seen
at the Fairbanks store. The aversGs
weight OF the lot was nearly 800 pounds
ard the Individual weight was as follows;
$50 Az, 366, 40o 40, AS AZ, 3i5 372, 4l0, SAG
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21
GUILTY OF MORE STEALING.

Carl Backus OF Northncld, who was sem
fenced Friday afternoon in Montpelier
city court 10 not lees than two and one
half nor more Than four years At hard
labor in the IioE.. ~ Correction at Rut-
land was again in city court SATURDAY
morning To answer to two charges ~ petit
larceny made against him by States At
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21

The police raided the fruit store ~ Barr
4 Iianfetti and Pages tobacco etor- in
Hsrdvick. Thursday, finding quantity
o. Liquor in ssch p!sce.
TWELFTH MASONIC DISTRICT
MEETING.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21

Wen send you n sample free upon request.
SCOTIA BOVINE, 400 resrl Street, New Vort
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21

Mrs. Jack Gardner, early in Febru-
airy, viii give vaudeville show in her
Venetian palace in the suburbs of Dos
ton Two performances VIII be given
by amateurs, and the audience Is to be
composed solely of society people,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21

Royal Fgseston OF East Burke met with
. severe accident Sunday. Jan. 10, while
trying TO Ax some water pipes on the mill
dam near his house. In soma way he
stepped ana fell backward over the dam,
Z distance OF - feet, striking on his head
and shoulders. He was rendered uncon-
sc.ous, ana 1t was some time before ne
could mske his neighbOre hear him.
He was taken to the house and found
to be very badly cut on the face and
head ana neck. lie was also badly bruis
ed on his back and shoulders 1t was
q narrow escape from instant death.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21

The handsome steam yacht of cxMayor
Low, of New York. is to be sold, as Mr..
Low is going abroad for an extensive
trip next season and will not need it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21

Horace C. Burt. the retiring president
OF the Union Pacific railway. has sold his
Omaha residence and will, it is stated
move 10 Chicago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21

Lord Frederick Wolvcrton is expect
ed to arrive in this country next spring
with a party of friends all bound for a
trip in the Far West His lordship is a
great traveller and finds recreation in
anthropoloeical research.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
Request For Bids,

Notice is hereby given by the board
of local improvements OF the city OF
Rock Island that bids will be received
at the Office of the city clerk of Rock
Island up and until 8 o'clock a. m, Of
the sixth day of September, A. d.
1904, at which date, said bids will be
opened, for the following work. to-wit
The Improvement of Third (3rd)
avenue by paving, from the east line
of Twenty-fourth street, east to the
west line of Twenty-sixth street
The cost of the same will be paid in
bonds, which bonds will draw interest
at the rate of per cent.
All proposals or bids must be ac
companied by a check payable to the
order of the president of the board OF
local improvements, certified by a
responsible bank, in the sum of si2
hundred and fifty $CG5O) dollars.
The board reserves the right to re.
iect any and all bids.
WILLIAM M'CONOCHIE.
President Board of Local Improve
ments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
Increase OF the NAVY.

The Monroe doctrine is just as strone
as the American navy and no stronger
and for that reason a larger and more
powerful navy is recommended Then
the other powers will have to respect
it. When the system is in a weak.
ened condition you are always Sus-
ceptible to attacks of Indigestion, dys.
pepsia, constipation, nervousness, in.
somnia. sick headache or malaria
fever and ague. Strengthen the sys-
TEN with Hostetters Stomach Bitters
and prevent these ailments. 1t has an
unequaled record of cures back of it,
and thousands of grateful people who
have been benefited by it have volun-
tarfly praised it. If you are sickly or
delicate or suffer from the effects of a
weak stomach the Bitters will do you
a lot of good. A fair trial will con.
vince you of its value
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
Lies About the inside Inn

We don't believe in knocking. hence
were not going to say n word about the
other fellows; but in simple defense
we propose to absolutely refute the ma =
liCiOuS statements circulated by the St
Louis hotel and boarding house frater-
nifty regarding the ability of the Inside
Inn to care for the crowds who daily
seek its hospitable roof. We. Therefore,
make the following statements In all
honesty and good faith, and are pre-
pared to make good on each and
every one of them:
!. The Inside Inn is able, at all times.
to comfortably accommodate all who
come, at whatever rates they wish TO
pay.
>. The enormous size and wonderful
equipment of the Inside iHn--WIth It's
2.257 bedrooms. and its immense dining
halls seating over $500 people at sin
gle meal-absolutely precludes over
crowding or discomfort
3. The fact that the Inside Inn Is
situated upon beautiful eminenCe and
surrounded by natural forest ma kes'
1T the coolest and most delightful spot
in all St. Louis
economy of staying right inside the
grounds has been appreciated by all.
and the management spares no pains
10 make the sOjourn of each and every
guest thoroughly enjoyable in every
way. and one of the pleasantest mem
ories OF the great worlds fair.
> The rates are very reasona BILE.
European. and So to 81 American plan
including daily admission 20 the
For further details or reservations
apply The Inside Inn. Worlds Fair
Grounds, st. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
Epvorth LcaGue Service.

The Epworth League service was
held by Rev. Arthur Wood. of Erie
who took for his topic: Power" The
evening song service was exceptionally
good Rev. 4. r. Brown. Of Kewanee
led. After the song service, Rev. j
w Frizzelle. presiding elder. made a
few remarks, after which the Milan
ladies quartet gave n selection. then
Rev. Aten. Of Buda. preached a ser
mon from Matt. G:33: Seek We first
the kingdom of God and all else shall
be added unto YOU
Among the many familiar faces visit
ing during the season were: II. X.
Walker and family, s. J. Ferguson and
wife, Charles Jones and family. c.
Peterson and family, F. w. Wilson
and family. J. Collins and family. J.
E. Bridgeford and family. f. Crawford
and family. DR.. Crissman, NJ. CoZad
Misses Minnie Martin, Dessa Caldwell
Mary Dixon. Mary Crawford, Emma
Robertson; Mesdames Bromley. Coyne
Zahn, O'Neal. Johnston, Mattison
Taylor: Rev. G.. c. Schaffer, Geneseo
F. f. Shultz. Woodruff; A r. Brown
Kewanee; S. p. Archer. Viola; Vincent
Aten. Buda; Rev. Craine, Millersburg
Rev. Ioder; Moline; Rev. J. B. Rutter
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
A Perfect Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the system,
set the liver to action, remove the bile,
clear the complexion, cure headache
and leave a good taste in the mouth.
The famous little pills for doing SO
much work pleasantly and effectually
are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Bob
Moore. of Lafayette, Ind, says: "All
other pills have used grippe and sick.
en-, while DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are simply. perfect" Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
End of Bitter Eioht.

1.-Two physicians had n long and
stubborn fight with an abcess on my
right lung" writes ]. F. Hughes OF
Du Pont, Ga, and gave me up. Ev
erybody thought my time had come
AS a last resort l tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. The
benefit l received was striking and
was on my feet in a few days. Now
I've entirely regained my health" Ii
conquers all coughs, colds and throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed by
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store. Price
soc, and S1.00. Trial bottles free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
A Summer Cold.

A summer cold is not only annoy
ing but if not relieved pneumonia will
be the probable result by fall. One
Minute Cough Cure clears the phlegm,
draws out the inflammation, heals.
soothes and strengthens the lungs and
bronchial tubes. One Minute Cough
Cure is an ideal remedy for the chill
dren. 1t is pleasant to the taste aud
perfectly hairless. A certain cure for
Group. cough and cold. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
AN OFFICIAL FEUD
NJ aSistrate Arrested by Marshal
Breaks-Out 9TH, Village Ba.-
vile at Atkinson.
FRIENDS FURNISH WRENC H
With Which He Removes Door-ciaiTn
That tie Officer is Without Al
thority-Town is Excited.

The little town of Atkinson is in the
fervor of q peculiar excitement. Thorn
as Mason. who yields the club that
maintains law and order, and George
Perkins. who. at required times, deais
out the justice of the town. are the two
who have been doing a few stunts the
past fortnight to the amusement of
some and alarm of many.
AS a matter of, fact, the two have n
cold, clammy feeling for one another.
Perkins has contempt for Mason 5
qualities as a policeman and had init
mated that he hadn't the nerve to ar
rest i ''skceter." 1t is said that Ma
son had retaliatcd by saying Perkins
would make a better dealer behind Il
bar than in his present capacity.
Perkins on Wnrpath.
During the day it is said Perkins
would go to the edge of town and
watch the growing corn and in the ev-
eniug he would inundate with the
flowing corn" and make the quiet of
Atkinson unseemly boisterous until a
late hour each night. Perkins would
jeer at Mason and defy him to arrest
him, and for several nights Mason put
| up with his taunts.
Friday night brought Il climax TO
the feud, for the present at least Ear
| ly that evening Perkins struck the main
lthoroughfare of the city with voice
strong" of onions and other quench-
able things and began TO hurl taunts
at Policeman Mason.
Mason on this night was in no mood
to stand the gait and in true Chicago
policeman style, he HE'D the squire To
the village bastile. During the night
friends worked a monkey wrench
through the iron door to Perkins. and
the latter made his escape by loosen
ing the nuts and taking the door from
its hinges, and in the morning Mason
found his prisoner had flown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
FOrty-EIEht Thousand Dollars Paid

FOrfy-EiEht Thousand Dollars Paid
For a Fancy Lot Of Tobacco.
The biggest purchase of high grade
tobacco ever made in the west by a
cigar manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank p. Lewis, Peoria,
H., for his celebrated Single Binder
cigar A written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to be fancy
selected tobacco. This no doubt
makes the Lewis factory the largest
holder in the United States OF tobacco
OF so high a grading.-PeOria Tran.
script, Dec. 81, 1902
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
Violent Attack Of Diarrhoea Cured by
ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and Per-
hans life Saved

"A short time ago l was taken with
a violent attack of diarrhoea and be-
lieve | would have died If I had not
gotten relief says John ]. Patton, a
leading citizen of Patton. Ala. "a
friend recommended Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
I bought a twenty-five cent bottle and
after taking three doses of it was en-
tirely cured. I consider it the best
remedy in the world for bowel COM
plants. For sale by all leading drug.
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
Mason IL DcHed.

Perkins did not leave town, but Sat
urday defied Mason to rearrest him.
stating that he had no authority, as a
policeman, for the reason that he had
not lived up to the letter of the village
laws by giving bonds for the faithful
performance of the duties of his office
Last year Mason had been appointed
by the village board to fill the uneX-
pired term of his predecessor and the
formers bondsmen went his bonds.
This spring, with his reelection. Ma
son failed to give new bonds. and as
a direct result of his neglect Justice
is tearing about like mad.
The likely outcome of the matter
will be that Mason will give new bonds
and bondsmen, whereupon Justice
will be battered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30

is shut away with the worst types of
criminals, and with these he communi-
Gates secretly. He is made to feel that
society hates him and does not mean
to give him a chance. 1t is not diff
cult for the most vicious criminals in
the prison with him to make him be-
lieve that his only hope lies in becom-
ing an ADLER criminal, a more thor
oughgoing villain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-30
LAST DAY IN CAMP
HeIpfnI Sermons Heard by MeIh"-
disIs OF District at Tin
daii's Grove.
AN ADDRESS ON TEMPERANe E
Given by Rev. j. j. Evans-ReV. Joe
Bell Tells the Story of
Cnrfst.

Tindall's Grove. Aug 27.-Rey. J. j.
Evans made an address on temperance.
He spoke of the history of slavery with
the early church-the history of the
church in the temperance question
and he advocated prayer for those in
authority, and spoke of the cause of
!awlessness, disregard for parental
law, disregard for moral law. Rev. A.
f. Brown preached in the evening.
EDworth League day was uShered in
with the sun shining exceedingly
bright. the song of birds, and all ma
ture rejoicing. The tabernacle was
tastefuily decorated with oak leaves,
ferns and an abundance of flowers.
From the pillars on the opposite side
| of the altar was the motto, Peace, on
earth. good will to men" made i'll red
and white, the league cOlors. At $3.50
the conservation service was conduct
ed by Rev j. b. Bartle, of Neponset
| The song service at 1890 under the
leadership of y. r. Brown was a good
| beginning for things following. After
lprayer by Rev 3. Rutter, Rev. S. p.
Archer preached from Exodus 3. IS
! He said: Years have wrought a
change since the IsraeliteS first began
their journey. Seasons of great pros
perity and uplifting blessings are fol
lowed by seasons of trial, distress and
difficulty. The ancient Egyptians were
great builders. They had a monopoly
of the brick trade and they had the
Hebrew to do the work. We are
builders, each one of us, each raising a
superstructure of mind. integrity, in
fuence, character We need more
heart power, more unfolding of the
spiritual in our soul to reach man."
Responsibilities of Life.
| The afternoon was occupied by Rev
| j. Bell, of Galesburg. He addressed
the young people on the 'Responsi
bilities of Life" paying great trib
ute to the brave men at the battle
of Chickamauga.
| The meetings of the last Sabbath
day were as announced: Love feast
at o'clock. At 1890 Rev. r. b. vii
Hams preached; at 2:30 Rev. Joe Bell
preached from John 1:12. He made
a great contrast between the words OF
Christ and His declaration to men. He
said Christ never had a parallel in this
world. He died on the cross. The
cross is everywhere honored by hu.
lmanity, any place any one may go one
will see the cross used as an emblem.
When Christ came TO develop the hui
manity of God. the love of God. He
had compassion. sympathy with those
with whom He walked and with those
whom He worked: He reached out to
| help the lame, the manned. the blind
and those in distress. He touched
them with His great sympathy and
helped them. Our hearts go out &c
Him and we feel His hand, and in our
desperation God will fill us with light
and it will shine and dispel the dark
ness found round about. Christ went
along the shores of CalHlee and chose
for His disciples tie fishermen on this
lcOaSt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
POPULAR EDUCATION
Sc
BILL SUBMITTED REQUIRING
CHILDREN, TO ATTEND SCHOOL.
sts@W
@.tf
Corporation Counsel to Pass Upon It's
Legal Appetite Penalties
II Ifss for Violations.

The board or education today forwarded
to the Commissioners the draft of bill
to provide for compulsory education in the
District. The proposed bill has been re-
ferred to the corporation counsel for re-
port as to the legal points involved, after
which the Commissioners will transmit 1t
to Congress with recommendation that
It receive favorable consideration
The bill provides in substance that every
parent or guardian In the District having
under his or her control child between
the ages of eight and fourteen years shall
cause the child TO be regularly instructed
in the usual branches taught in the graded
public schools of the District. and pursu-
ant to this end every parent or guardian
shall cause any child under his or her
charge to attend some public or parochial
or private school during the customary Pc
Rod the public day schools are in session
or else provide such instruction for the
child at home or. elsewhere. Exception to
this provision Is made in cases where the