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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
NO TANGIBLE ASSETS.

The following story is told at the ex-
pense Of Silas Skillln trial justice of Fall
mouth. A colored fellow was brought into
court charged with the larceny of two
chickens The evidence was so over
whelmngly against the defendant that he
promptly entered plea OF guilty, at the
same time mploring the lenIency of the
court.
How much money have you got?" in
quired the court.
"Wel'" replied the defendant. Il amt
what you'd call well hXed in this world $
goods. I've got sl.6S with me and some
prospects "
IAN right" replied his honor. give mo
the $l.6S and you may keep the pros
poets
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DEATH OF w. G.. BIXBY.
Respected citizen of Vergennes Sue
cuInbed to Paralysis.

Vergennes, Feb 26.-william G. Blk
by died here this morning Mt his home
on Main street In the 18TH year of his
age About two months ago Mr.. BiSby
SUSTAINED a paralytic shock from which
1t was hoped he might rally, but Sat
urday evening he sustained another
shock which caused his death. No
nearer relatives than an uncle Dwight
Bixby OF Kalamazoo Mich, and sew
eral cousins In different parts Of this
country survive the deceased.
william G. Bixby was born in YER
gennes in 1929 and was the son of
Deacon william r. Bixby. who came
here from Boston about 1923 and was
for many years very prominent bust
ness man of this city In 1853 Mr.
Bixby was taken into partnership
with his father under the firm name
of w. r. Bixby & Son, dealers I'm hard
ware In 1877 Mr.. Bixby sold the bust
ness to G. a. Booth q Son and some
time after went to Fort Collins, Colo,
near where he with the Bristol broth
ers Of this city, engaged in the sheep
raising industry for about four years.
with the exception OF the time spent
in Colorado and several winters passed
in Florida and California, Mr.. Bixby
had always resided In this city. Quite
u number Of years ago he gave up ac-
tive business, contenting himself in
overseeing the property he had &C
qured, which he had safely Invested.
and devoting himself to congenial pur-
suits, among wb'"b was spending
every summer at his cottage on an
island in Lake Champlain, near Long
Point, North Ferrisbugh. lie was Of
retiring disposition. possessing a fine
intellectual mind, and a just man. 1t
is evident that his pure and upright
life had great moral value and in
huence upon all classes.
Mr.. Blxby had always been interested
| in the morals and business training of
youn & men, and had given literally of
vancement of his purpose. Though a
man Of correct life and strict integrity
| himself. he was not harsh IN his judgment
Of others, but threw the broad mantle Of
charity over their failngs. 1t Is also
known that he was exceedingly generous
to the poor but how great his benefac-
tons were will never be known because
he dsliked any mention of them.
For a number of years Mr.. Bixby had
been a member OF the library COMMITTEES
and trustee OF the Prospect Cemetery
interested in, and in connection with
these institutions he was generous in his
donations especially to the latter.
| The funeral is expected to be held at
the Congregational Church Thursday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
DANDRUFF KILLS HAIR
Cuticura Soap Kills Dandruff

II was troubled with dandruff on
my head ever since l was twelve years
old. l had beautiful hair up to that
time. The dandruff destroyed my
hair. l tried everything l could hear
of. l had no doctor, but l went into
a drug store where | was well acquain-
ted and asked the druggist If he knew
of anything that would be good for
me. He said: OF course ] do. just
get cake of Cuticura Soap. ! got
it, and it id my hair good the first
time l used il. My sister in law
couldn't keep the dandruff of the top
Of her baby's head, and the hair
wouldn't grow. I was there, had g
cake Of Cuticura Soap with me.
told her about it, and gave her the
Cuticura Soap, and in about three
months I went there again, the child's
head was covered with hair and not
a sign Of dandruff. My sister said it
was the Cuticura Soap. The child is
not past three years old and has
lovely head Of hair. Mrs. +. w. Shigley,
Columbus, Kan, Oct. IS, 1906"
Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every
Soap (c to Clesnse the shin Cuticura Ointment (50e)
Heal the Skin, and Cuticurn Rssolvsnt (50c ~ (n thu
form Of Chocolate Cos,ed Ps Csc vial OF Purify
the Blood Sold throushou the world. Potter Drug
Chem. Corp, Soils Props, Boston, Mass.
~ Mailed Free. New ~ page skin Book
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csTER GOING TO PANAMA.
I'M Inspect Work on Canal with Other
COngrepAmCn.

Feb. 24-Representative d.
Foster will not return to Burlington
hnediately after the close of the present
EGion Of Congress, but will go with a
kty of members of the House to the
|hmus of Panama to examine the work
|eady done on the great canal and oh
In reliable information as to the situa-
ks also expects to make the trip but his
ms are not yet entirely completed. Mrs
|ster and her daughters will return to
Ellington soon after rne fourth Of
rch Mrs. Haskins expects to remain
Washington until the return Of the
|ty should Mr.. Haskins make the trip.
WASHINGTON NOTES.
the Hon. W. h C. Stickney of Bethel
IS Stickney and DIR. Suckney are
Fsing a short time in Washington.
fhe Hon. and Mrs. C. w. Brownell of
rlington have arrived in Washington
remain for several days.
cnator Proctor will not return to Yer
int at present and after a rest from
work of the session may take "A trim
18th before returning to Vermont for
! summer.
r. Harris. one of the doorkeepers of
Senate, has announced his intention
return to Vermont March 8 and con-
lplates turning his energies to the
king of maple sugar,
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JOB GOES TO
NEW HAMPSHIRE FIRM

Montpelier, Feb. H.-The revision com
|sslon on Saturday awarded the con-
ct for printing the public statutes to
\ Rumford Printing company OF Con-
hd, y. H.. the lowest bidder The bid
this concern was So o63.SS, the State to
Frnish the paper. The commission has
the contract for the paper to the
prs & Bement Co, of Boston. The
fnmissioners last week visited the
|mford printing plant and in their OPP
on 1t Is equipped for doing the job in
|od shape. The next lowest bidder was
r opinion Publishing company of Brad
IA. The bid of this concern was about
~ more than that OF the Rumford
fnpany.
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BADLY AFFLICTED
WITH ECZEMA
For More Than Two Years Tries
Physicians, Patent Remedies, Old
Women and Quack Cures and
Found No Relief.
USES CUTICURA AND IS
SOON SOUND AND WELL

IT was very badly afflicted with 90.
zema for more than two years. Tho
parts affected we're my limbs below
the knees. / tried all the physicians
in the town and some in the surround
ing towns, ard | elso tried all the pa
tent remedies that heard Of, besides
all the cures advised by old women
and uuacks, and found no relief what
ever until | commenced using the Gu
ticura Soap. Cuticura Ointment, and
Cuticura Hcsolvent. In the Cuticura
Remedies l found immediate relief,
and was soon sound and well. c. V.
Beitz, Tippecanoe, Ind, Nov. is, '05."
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FIFTY WERE INJURED
IN WRECK OF FLYER.
Broken Brake Hanger Threw Cars
down Embank ment-Thentrical Men
Iniured-Emil Paur Escaped.

Johnstown, Pa, Feb. 24-About so of
the "a passengers on the 1S-hour New
York Chicago flyer. which was wrecked
early yesterday morning near this city,
were injured, but only one seriously. John
F. Kline of Joliet, Ill
The train left Altoona 40 minutes late
and was making D miles an hour as it
was running down the western slope of
the Allegheny mountains About six miles
west of here the brake hanger on the rear
truck of the tender broke while the train
was near the middle OF the curve at
Black Diamond, derailng tho four cars
Two sleepers and the observation car
slipped down the 60-foot embankment
until they lay on their sides at the edge
of the Connomaugh river, which at this
point is very shallow. Had it not been
for this it Is probable many of the pas
sengers would have been drown before as
sistance could have reached them. AS 1t
was, their escape from death was very
narrow.
The passengers were thrown. about
many of them from their berths Most
Of them escaped from the wreck with
very little clothing. Many got out
through the broken windows.
The Chicago and New York special,
eastbound, arrived on the scene soon
after the accident, and the crew and
passengers helped care for the injured.
Eleven of the more seriously injured
were taken to the Altoona hospital a
few We're taken to thu, Memorial hos
pital. Johnstown, but the greater num-
Der, whose injuries were slight, con-
tinued their journey westward on a
special train made up and sent out OF
Pittsburg to take the place Of the
wrecked flyer.
SUFFERED FROM THE COLD.
without clothing and exposed to ore
of the coolest nights of the year, the
sufferings of the passengers for time
were extreme. The arrival OF the train
from the West and the prompt response
OF the doctors from Johnstown and South
Fork saved them from suffering serious
consequences from the extreme cold
weather.
There were only four women on the
train, ard only one of them escaped In
jury.
Emil Paur. conductor OF the Pittsburs
orchestra, and william NJ. Hail. we'll
known Pittsburg attorney, who were
travelling together, escaped without In
jury.
Felix Isman, n well-known real estate
I operator. and Samuel #. Nixon, the
| theatrical manager, both OF Philadel'
phia, were thrown from their berths and
were painfully but not seriously hurt
The passengers told many stories OF
miraculous escapes, Rev. Edgar Cope
rector of st, Simeon's Episcopal Church
at Philadelphia, escaped without a
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FAMILY'S NARROW ESCAPE.
Residence of George King Burned at
Eipton--Iitt!c saved.

Middlebury, Feb. 24.-Fire destroyed tho
residence of George King at Ripton early
yesterday morning. The family were
asleep at the time and had narrow
escape. Scarcely any furniture or per-
sonal effects were saved and the loss is
much greater than the insurance. which
is understood to he about 5000 The
house was valued at 400.
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500 Reward 300.

Tho readers of this paper will be pleased 70
learn that there il at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all Its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catsrrh
Cure is the only positive cure known to the med
zeal fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional
Hisease, requires constitutional treatment.
Iall's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
rcctly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
system, thereby destroying the foundation
I the disease, and giving the patient strength
Y building up the constitution and assisting
Azure in doing its work. The proprietors have
+, much faith In its curative powers, that they
Ger One Hundred Dollars for any case that it
ills to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, Y. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o,
~ Sold nv Druggists, TIC.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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GLISTENING POSTCARDS
BARRED FROM MAILS

Washington. Feb, A-F II. Hitchcock.
acting postmaster-general,h has Issued the
following order: Post cards ornamented
with particles of glass mica or other
similar substances, liable to inJure the
persons OF those handling the mails are
hereby excluded from the mails except
when enclosed In envelopes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
'USY DAY FILING PAPERS.
|sistratiOn and Articles of ASsOcin-
ton Flock Together.

Montpelier, Feb. 24.-Deputy Secre-
Fterday filing registration and cor
patton papers The Wallingford
sh store company, with capital
Pck of $4,000. organized for the pur-
Sc of conducting a general mercan-
+ business in Wallingford, filed ar
les of association. A notice of dis
luton Of the Rupert Dairy associa-
n was placed on file.
rhe International Toothpick COM
by chartered under the laws of
ssachusetts, with a capital stock Of
900 was given certificate of regis
ltion to do business in Vermont, It's
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28

Believe In others II you would have
others believe in you.
Music even has charms for the savage
who is pounding the piano,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28

Many mans nervousness is due to his
lack of nerve.
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WENT DOWN WITH WRECK
Thrilling Experience OF BrattIeboro
Man on Central America.

Brattleboro, Feb. N-The 18th birthday
anniversary of Francis a. Wells which
occurred yesterday serves to recall some
Incidents In his career which are OF an
extra ordiray nature.
Mr.. Wells was one OF moro than COO
passengers on the steamer Central
America which filled with water and sank
off the coast Of Cuba on the night Of
September 10, 1857, when more than 800
lives were lost together with about So 0oO,-
600 in gold which miners were taking
home from California via the Isthmus of
Panama.
Strong winds caused the ship to reel
so that every thing on deck slid to the
lower side. 1t was impossible to right
the ship and water began flowing into
the hold. Despair seized the passengers
but it gave way to shrieking, crying and
weeping when the brig marine of Boston
was sighted. only to return when 1t was
found that less thar. 100 Of the passengers
could be taken on board.
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the hold Despair seized the passengers
but it gave way to shriekinE, crying and
weeping when the brig marine of Boston
was sighted only to return when it was
found that less thar 100 OF the passengers
could be taken on board
THREW GOLD INTO SEA.
Mr.. Wells had satchel of gold. and
the pockets Of a chamosskin waistcoat
which he wore were filed with the vel
low metal. Consigning his satchel to the
sea he lay down upon one OF the cabin
doors which he had removed, thinking
that when the ship sank he would float
on the door, He was caught by chain
which held the smokestack and was
drawn under to great depth, but ex-
treated himself and rose to the surface
with the cabin door.
It was dark, save for incessant fash
ing Of lightning from storm which
had come up, and for an hour he was
tossed about by the waves. the lightning
revealing dead bodies on all sides Final
~ he swan to a piece OF the wrecked
wheel house, on which were FIVE men.
Repeatedly the men were swept into the
sea, and three OF them were drowned
Mr.. Wells and the two others were pick
ed up next morning by a steamer and
were taken to Norfolk Va.
MEETS ANOTHER SURVIVOR.
Some time after arriving home in
Brattleboro Mr.. Wells began working
for the Estey Organ company. Two years
passed and a stranger named Adolph
Friedrich entered the employ Of the same
firm. In the course OF conversation 4,
was discovered that Mr.. Wells and Mr.
Friedrich had beer passengers on the i'll.
fated Central America and We're two OF
o three survivors of the wrecked wheel
house incident. Later Mr. Friedrich was
drowned in a freshet in Brattleboro and
the other companion whose name Mr.
Wells does not recall. was burned &c
death in his cabin. having returned te
the mires in California.
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MEETS ANOTHER SURVIVOR.

man may walk right without walk
Ing upright.
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ENJOYS WINTER SCENE.

The day was fine. cold New Eng
land country day with snow In abund-
ance everywhere, and the President
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-23
FARM Frs.

Fairfield Ledger.-The dispatches
tell us that 81 head of Iowa steers sold
at cents a pound, or $95 head, in
Chicago. few days ago. Getting the
matter nearer home. the Keosauqua
Republican says that John A. Fergu-
son of Van Buren, county recently
marketed IL head of streers in Chicago
which brought him s1O7S0 per head
at 81 per hundred, while another punch
of II brought $3.50 per hundred. VIII
liam Fritz, another farmer of the
same county. recently sold single
wagon load of wool for $728.OS There
was time about Ii years ago when
cattle and wool were doing pretty
nearly as good as that. Along came a
lot of fellows who were going to give
the country something better If they
could only get "a change" Enough
Of the people were fooled by their talk
to bring about the change. The cattle
fell to So and 81 hundred wool from
rs cents pound to 10 and sheep
from So and 81 a head to 81. And it
took long time for prices to get back
to those Of the good old time. Now
there Is another lot OF fellows in these
days Of good prices for the farmer and
general prosperity. telling how they
are going to make matters better II
they can cut down the tariff and give
away home markets to the foreigner.
How many of the people are going to
be fooled this time?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-23
4 Charlton Man
Drops Dead at Work

Chariton.-James Rhodes, a teamst
of this city, dropped dead at the cleo
tric light house yesterday afternoon
about O'Clock, probably from heart
trouble or sun stroke. Mr.. Rhodes was
at work hauling cinders and stopped to
get drink Of water and while talk
Ing with fellow workman he fell
over dead. He was taken to his home
from where funeral services will prob
ably be held Sunday Mr.. Rhodes
was a hard working man and his de-
mise falls heavy on his wife and chill
dren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Wildly went
to Galesburg Friday where they will
make their future home.
Mrs. Lee Singletary and son George
of Russell were in the city Friday for
visit
The barn of Edes spiker in English
township was badly demolished by
wind Friday morning.
Mrs. Lizzie Hedges came UP from
st. Joe last evening for a visit with
relatives.
Miss lola Boyles went to ottumwa
last evening for months visit with
relatives.
James Wishart is among those that
are on the siclsa list
George Johns and Norman Baker
Of Lucas were in the city Friday
Robert Waynick returned Thursday
from a visit in Chicago.
II. G. Larimer returned last evening
from a trip to Keokuk.
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BoNAPARTE.

Bonaparte.-The Guild will give a
patriotic social Saturday evening at
William Williamson of Primrose
the e. G. Smith home.
Roy Smith has gone to Canton. ILL.,,
for visit with his sister, Mrs. Chas.
Sanford and family.
was a business visitor here this week.
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas King of Fonda
are guests at the home of Mrs. Mar
tin King north of town.
George Schmidt left Wednesday for
Newport. Idaho where he has en-
ployment
Mrs William Sawdon and son Harry
and Misses Ollie Macklin and Linnie
Noske and Joe Troutman were in TT.
Madison yesterday attending Ring
lings circus.
A. G. Roberts and ]. A. Johnson
We're business visitors in Burlington
yesterday.
Jeff Cresap Of Selma has recently
been visiting his brother, J. H Cresap
and other relatives.
r. s. Whitley and Charles Collins
were Stockport visitors Wednesday.
Stanley Meek Of Keosauqua is spend
ing few days here with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Brown are the
guests Of relatives in Pennington.
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ELDoN.

Eldon.-Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lam
mean Of Billings, Mont, are visiting
relatives in this city.
Glen Box, Rexall Finney and Harvey
Miller have been camping the last
three or four days in Tenders pas
ture.
Mrs. Rella Erskin of Ottumwa is
visiting relatives here for a few days.
Mrs. w. H. Snowden who has been
nursing her aged father near Green
castle, Mo-, for some time returned to
her home Thursday, accompanied by
her daughter. Mrs. NJ J. Nelson and
son.
The Willing Workers Of the Metho-
dist church here will give an ice cream
social on East Elm street at the home
OF r. L. Marshall
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rogers and Mr..
Rowles Of this city will leave today to
yfsit friends in Keosauqua
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Price after a
pleasant visit at the home Of DIR. g. e.
Price, returned to their home in De-
troit, Mich, Wednesday.
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Old Soldier Dies Suddenly.

lakesburg-samuel Sarver, an old
soldier, so years Of age, dropped dead
Of heart failure while sitting In his
buggy, having just arrived home He
lived six miles west of Blakesburg in
Urbana township.
Mrs. John LaFollette and children
are visiting at the home Of her sister
Mrs j. Buedell near Ottumwa.
Mrs. Chedister and children came
home from Ottumwa Wednesday
where they have been visiting rela-
tives.
DR.. Hurst and family went to Ottum-
wa Tuesday where they will reside
permanently.
Goldie Allen and Grace Koontz who
have been staying in Ottumwa for
a few weeks returned Wednesday
morning.
Rev. j. E. ward went to Hedrick
Tuesday on business.
Verne Wilson visited relatives in
town Saturday.
Mr.. Citizen and family visited at the
Doty home here recently
Mrs. Ina Vancleave has been quite
sick the past few days.
DR.. Snarely of Coachville, Mo-, is
In town today on business.
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TAPS WILL SOUND FOR sARvER.
Another Veteran Of the Civil War
Answers the Final
Suporons

Tyrone.-Sampson Sarver. q FARM
err who formerly resided four miles
east OF this place, but who later re-
moved to farm near Abba, died
suddenly at his home there yesterday
morning from what Is supposed to
be heart failure. It Is said that he
wes on his way to work In the fields
when he died. Mr.. Saryer was a YETI
Gran Of the civil war and was held IN
high esteem by his comrades. The
funeral services will be held at his
late home this morning after which
the remains will be laid to rest In Oak
View cemetery in Abba. He leaves q
grown family and widow to mourn for
him.
Monroe County Man Dles In California
Relatives of Jacob Wteiman
day announcing the death Of Mr.
Wtelman in California, to witch state,
he removed from this county three on,
four years ago. Mr. Wietman was for
many years prominent In the coal
prospecaing industry, and has host
Of friends In this county who will
learn Of his death with sorrow. The,
the cause Of his death.
}. =. Myres resumed his duties az
station agent here this morning, and
q. e. Tallman who has been ho1dfn9d
down the Tyrone station during Mr..
Myers vacation will return this aft
ernoon on No. 8 to WOODBURY. w.,ers
he will be married Sunday
Mrs. M. T. Sullivan of Cuuncsb
Bluffs is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Sullivan in Georgetown.
Henry Ford Of Melrose will visit the
Jam estown exposition in the near flu.
ture.
The recent heavy rains are retardina
the harvesting Of wheat and oats crop
in this neighborhood, but with ten
days Of dry weather the crop win be-
safely in the stack The crops ara
every much heavier than was expected
earlier in the year.