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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-26

oct 10. -iAw'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-07-25
AT ALBANY,
IA LhAN n,
Immense Crowds around fh e, n emit

n Immense Cr0Wds around the. Depot.
ALBANY, July 24.-The Utica local train ar
rived on time. Men in immense numbers are
on either side of the tracks between here and
West Albany, and stop all freight trains.
A report that train with the 9th regiment on
board was thrown from the track linear; Pough-
keepsie is not believed here.
Troops Ordered Out-Strikers Enjoying
Themselves.
1t is said the Albany Burgess corps is ordered
out. The ninth brigade. Gen. Dickerman, is
also reported ready to proceed to Rochester at a
moments notice, but the strikers at West Al
bany sent in word that they would not allow
troops to pass over the road. As yet no law
less acts have been INDUCED in.
The strikers present picturesque appear
ance scattered along the road on either side of
the track, women and children carrying them
their noon meals and all sitting down to enjoy
it, while others are racing with hand cars and
singing songs. Railroad men wanted to keep
at work, but the outside element gathered here
keep them away from duty. They are without
leaders as yet. The trouble may blow over
without any violence in this vicinity.
Incendiary speeches-Men Driven from
Work and Tracks Torn Up.
At o'clock the workmen, having returned
from West Albany, again met in Capitol Park,
where incendiary speeches were made by few
while other speakers counselled forbearance
A committee was finally appointed to proceed
to the freight houses of the Central depot on
Water street and take possession. The men at
work were told to desist and some refusing were
put into the streets. On the way down State
street the Citizens Corps of Troy were met and
greeted with Kisses and derisive shouts, but no
assault was made on them. The strikers next
visited the round house and elevator, and forced
the men to desst from work. AT the latt ter
place grain was being transferred from the
ears to the boats These tue men surged across
the old railroad bridge spanning the Hudson
on the Greenbush side an attempt was made to
tear up the tracks. The bridge is one used for
freight trains exclusively, and the designs on
the track were intended to stop freight traffic.
The tracks were finally spiked on the Green
bush side, stopping the movements of freight
cars at West Albany were moved west after
the rioters left there.
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FOREIGN.
--.H
The TurcO-Russian War.
England sends nm ul.ima.um % ,he Cz.r.

England Sends an Ultimatum to tbe Czar
NEW YORK, July A-A cable special saws
that on Saturday important communications
passed between the English government and
the Russian foreign office. The British Cabi-
net, without any doubt, regard the war as an
preaching q crisis in which Great Britain
should be represented effectively on the spot.
There is firm belief ia most well informed and
trustworthy quarters that the government sent
It's ultlmatum to Russia. which If not agreed to
BY the Cars government will necess itate q
declaration OF war by England. England has
not really been excited until now and since last
night the talk everywhere is wariike.
Russian War Ships Ordered to the Per-
sian Gulf.
Kiernan's despatch from st. Petersburg saws
that the Russian war ships Mandink, Biiah and
Abrele ordered from Honolulu to the Persian
Gull.
The Turks Forced Back ON PhiIipOpoIis.
Kiernan's despatch from Tirnoya saws the
Turks after heavy fighting were forced back on
Philipopolis One column of Russians is in
trenched south OF Eski Saghra and within three
hours march of Philipopolis. Another colu mn
is at Kalafer. while the third is near Shipka.
Rnssians Retreating ON Nikopolis,
Kiernan's despatch from Widdin saws that
Osman Pacha is steadily advancing, and the
Retreating on Nicoplis.
The Russians Again Defeated Near Kars.
Kiernan's despatch from Erzeroum saws that
battle which lasted four hours was fought
east of Kars, resulting in checking the advance
OF the Russians.
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Sch Geo Walker, from Rio Janeiro, arrived at New
Yerk 22d in charge of the mate Capt Wilcox having
died at Rio Janeiro May 9th. of yellow fever.
Sch Gen Howard from Hoboken for eastern
port, went ashore on the North Brother 22d, where
she remains. Two tugs were at work on her, with
some DrOsnect of sucCesS
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AT ST. LOUIS.


u
ST. LOUIS. July 24.-(10 a. m. ALI passen-
ger and express cars for the east were stopped
this morning !by.strkers.
Strikers Allow Passenger Trains to 70
Out-A Pusilianimous Mayor.
The executive committee of the strikers have
rescinded the order to prevent passenger trains
leaving East street, and it is likely that some of
the trains will leave this evening" but several of
the companies will refuse to turn wheel. Gen.
Wilson, receiver of the ST. Louis & South East
ern Railroad, made formal request of Mayor
Bowman to arrest the strikers, which the May
or refuses to do, giving as reason his inability
Gen. Wilson is much incensed and wants Bow
man to send for the militia, which he refuses
to do unless under instructions from Gov Cul-
lom. A short time ago about 300 strikers came
across the bridge on two fiat cars and have gone
out to the machine shops. Another party Wis
tied the Plum street depot of the ST. Louis,
Iron Mountain & Southern road this afternoon
and notified the employees to quit work. The
agent at the depot telegraphed to the general
Office for instructions, and it was ordered to
close the depot. This was done and no freight
trains leave there tonight, but passenger trains
go out as usual. The men on this road have
manifested no disposition to join in the strike,
and if they do take part in it it will be under
outside pressure too strong for them to resist
The strikers who came across the river this
morning went to the Missouri Pacific railroad
shops and forced the men to quit There was
no disturbance. 1t is not known yet what &C.
tior the railroad company will take or what the
men who are compelled to stop work will do.
A train on the Missouri Pacific road with troops
was not stopped anywhere on the line.
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In THE COAL REGIONS,
A General Strike of TrainMen Impending
miners J dining in the Strike,


SCRANTON, July 24.-The fremen on the
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, Delaware
& Hudson, and Lehigh & Susquehanna Rail-
roads struck work at 6 o'clock this evening,
Their demand for the restoration of 10 per
cent. in wages was refused. The men in the
employ OF the Lackawauaa Iron and Coal
Company, to the number OF 1900, struck work
for an increase of wages at noon. Mines are
all idle and considerable uneasiness is felt
throughout the valley. Mayor McKune has is
sued an to the citizens to uphold law and Or
der.
louisville, July 24-Special coal and iron
police were sent to Reading to protect railroad
property. The 915 a. M. mail and express
train from Pottsville for Philadelphia has re-
turned The passengers state that the tracks
were torn up considerable distance from the
depot. The railroad company notified the train
men to take no trains out until the road is
clear.
EAsToN, Pa, July 24-The train hands on
the Central Railroad of New Jersey and
branches have been notified by the signal COM
mittee to do no service for the company after 4
o'clock tomorrow morning.
The fremen ON the Morris & Essex Railroad
struck at 6 o'clock this evening, closing the
road to all except mail trains 1t is reported
that the action is also general on the Delaware
Lackawanno & Western Railroad.
MAUoH CHUNK, July A.-The brakemen of
the Lehigh and Susquehanna division of the
Central krailroad Of New Jersey strike at
o'clock Wednesday morning. They demand
an increase of about Is yer cent, which is re-
tnsed. A strike has been ordered by the
Brakemen's Union. AS far as is known the
Lehlgh Valley men will not 60 out
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AT LOUISVILLE,

The Louisville, Nashville & Gre at SOUTH
ern and the LouisviIle, Cincinnati 81
Lexington Roads YieId-A Mob Driving
off WOrkin yMen.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, July PA committee of
workmen of the Louisville, Nashville & Great
Southern railroad, appointed to wait on DR..
Sandiford, President of the road, and demand
q restoration of the wages reduced on the first
OF the present month, did SO at noon. The re-
suit was that the road agreed to pay former
wages and the meu went away satisfied.
There is no fear of trouble on the Louisville,
Cincinnati & Lexington road, as the reduction
order has been rescinded.
The Jefferson, Madison & indianapolis and
Ohio & Mississippi lines terminating at Louis
ville are refusing freight and passengers.
In this city today gang of negro sewer men
stopped work, and with picks, shovels, hoes,
60, on their shoulders marched through the
streets stopping all other laborers. Before
night there were several hundred, including
some whites.
Mayor Jacobs has issued a proclamation call
ing on them to dispense. All the police are on
duty doubly armed.
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Dry Goods Market.

view OF the New York dry goods market says
Business opened fairly but became very quiet at the
end of the week, owing to difficulties attending
transportation account of railroad strikes Cotton
goods in light demand, but firm. Grain bags active
and closely sold up by agents. Dark Prints were
taken in small lots to fair amounts. Gnghams were
less active and firm. Worsted Dress Goods are more
inquired for by distant jobbers, Hosiery in good
demand. Flannels, Cassimeres, Worsted Coatings
and Overcoatngs were delivered to a fair amount in
execution of back orders, but new business was
light. Satinets, Jeans and Repellauts were in
limited request. 5000 packages Saxonvle Blankets
sold at auction and brought good average prices.
Foreign Goods remained quiet
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At ZANEsYILLE.
a VigiInuce Commi,tee 0rganizinu

b EVANSVILLE, O., July 24-Proceedings this
morning were such as to rendsr necessary the
formation of a vigilance committee. Abont
thousand of our best citizens enrolled them
selves and white ribbons, their badge, ara
growing very numerous. The street car com.
pany attempted to start their cars at II o'clock
but were stopped on reaching the court house
and compelled to turn and take the ca rs back
The committee are determined this lawess pro-
ceeding shall stop right here. All manufac-
turing establishments are lying idle and men
are ready to go.to work but have been prevent
ed. The determined spirit of law and order of
the committee had very cooling effect
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HSiika in Danger of Destruction by In
dians.

NEW YORK, July A.-A Port Townsend, W.
7. despatch dated 23d, says steamer California
from Sitka arrived last night and reports great
danger of the destruction of the entire town of
Sitka with all its inhabitants. Troops had
hardly got out of sight of the town when the
Indians came pouring inside the stockade and
entered and pillaged all government buildings
vacated. Sitka Jack. head chief of the Kotosh
tribe, told Capt Thorne that the country was
his and on return of his men from fishing he
would take possession of the town. Atevenng
entertainments among the whites in town the
Indians came boldly and refused to leave
There are 10000 Indians about Sitka. On the
return of jacks men from fishing, as the
whites only number 40, the probabilities are
that ourInext intelligence will be of their utter
destruction. The blame seems to be between
the war department and the treasury. Vessels
should be sent at once to their rescue. Collec-
tor Berry has made every effort, but in vain,
to obtain an armed vessel. He himself came
down on the California to Victoria. Berry is
very SICK
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Tracks Torn Up-Quief mt aornellsvEIIo
HoRNELLsvILLE, July 24.-The remainder
o'clock this evening. Upon reaching Corning
they found the track torn up. AS the train ad-
vanced it was relaid, but the strikers moving
forward tore up more. A squad of soldiers was
ordered to proceed ahead and they dispense
the crowd. The rails had also been removed a
mile east of here. The military now muster
1900 men. There was no disturbance today of
any kind and everything remains at a stand
still. There are no mails to or frsm town.
Engineers, conductors and shopmon hold aloof
from the strikers.
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CANADA SOUTHERN.

ST. THOMAS, Ont, July 24.-The employees of
the Canada workshops quit work at noon to-
and brakemen joined the strikers. Threats
were made that the mail train west would not
be allowed to pass, but after holding train for
half an hour the men were persuaded to allow
it to proceed. All freight trains on the road
were stopped, and it is thought this will be the
last passenger train allowed to 60 through. A
general meeting of the men is called for to-
night to decide the future course. e,
Mr.. Muir, Superintendent of the Canada
Southern is absent, and the men were asked to
take no action till his return, and meantime the
reduction circular would be suspended. The
leader of the movement refused to accept any
assurances, and accordingly the strike arranged
for tonight occurred today. Striking firemen
anc brakemen visited the workshops and order
ed the employees to quit work. Personal vio-
lence was threatened to those who hesitated,
Word was also sent along the line to the train
men to stop trains wherever they were. About
200 are on a strike here.
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THE STRIKE.
An Outbreak at San
Francisco.
ATTACK UPON THE CHI
NESE QUARTERS.
Riotous Demonstra-
tons in Chicago.
THE MAYOR OF ST. LOUIS
AFRAID OF THE MOB.
Details of the Read
ing Riot.
Freight Traffic at q Stand
still.
The Strikes Rapidly Extending.
Details of the Read
ing Riot.
Freight Traffic at a Stand
still.
The Strikes Rapidly Extending.
AT CHICAGO.

Strike on the Michigan Ceniral-The BUR-
Iington Caves in.
CHICAGO, July 24.-The men of the Michigan
Central have struck.
1t is reported that the Burlingtsn railroad
has come to terms with its employees.
2. p. m.-The strike of the railroad hands has
become general in Chicago. 1t was inaugur-
ated last night as reported by strike among
the switchmen of the Michigan Central rail-
road, and this morHing the entire force of the
road joined them. These men, who claim that
by the arrogance, unkindness and penurious-
ness OF the management they virtually have
been forced into the strike, gathered in force
this morning. melted other men in the city and
induced them all, with the exception of the
employees of the Northwestern road, to strike.
Consequently at this hour none but passenger
trains are on the road. A mob, among whom
are but few strikers. but which is largely COM
posed of disreputables, is circulating to the
number of about 500 on the west side and COM
polling all classes of workmen to quit work
Railroad offices present a deserted appearance
and the yards are quiet No depredations are
being committed. The policy of most of the
roads IS to send away as many cars as possible.
A Mob Closing Up Manufactures.
CHICAGO, July A.-The mob which closed
the work shops of the railroads this morning
continued their labors during this afternoon,
closing up the manufactures and all the shops
which lay in their way. The proprietors gem
orally offered no objections, it being generally
understood the men will return to work when
ever it is deemed advisable. The mob, which
at times numbered 1000 but often was divided
into sections, was composed largely of boys
between IA and 20. All the railroad shops, in
Guiding the North Western, have been closed
and the strikers are merely engaged now in
stopping freight trains As yet no passenger,
mail or express trains have been interfered
with. Among the establishments closed are
the following: The work shops of the Michigan
Central. Illinois Central, Chicago & Alton,
90, Burlington & Quincy, Chicago, Rock Is
land & Pacific and Lake Shore & Michigan.
All the men connected with the freight bust
ness on these roads have either quit voluntari-
ly or through compulsion. Besides these the
rabbe visited and cuased to suspend operations
in several manufactures. The mayor this eve
ming is swearing in special police in great num-
bers. 1t is rumored that all the street cars
will be compelled to stop.
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MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS.
A General Strike for Back PAY land
ARaiust Reduction.

SEDALIA, Mo-, July A-The employees of the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad struck this
morning about 10 o'clock. A stock train came
in from the south and on arriving here the men
run the engine into the round-house, took the
stock and cars down to the stock yards, un-
loaded the stock, returned the cars to the depot
and delivered them to the division superin-
tendent, saying they would work no longer till
the three months back pay is paid and the
wages returned to what they were before the
last two reductions No freight trains moved
today. Passenger trains run as usual The
men are quiet, but apparently determined.
An informal meeting was held this morning
and the men were addressed by Treasurer
Jaynes, who promised their grievances would
be seriously considered by the company. An
the men passed resolutions toibe considered by
the officers.
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MINOR TELEGRAM,S

Chas. Croker was elected president of the
Southern Pacific Railroad Co. yesterday. 1t
was decided to extend the line 200 miles into
Arizona.
There were no receipts at the Treasury yes
terday by express and no shipments.
The commission of experts which has been
examining the bureau of printing and engrav-
ing recommended that the whole business of
printing public securities be relegated to private
companies, and that the functions of the bureau
for the future be confined to sealing the issues
and authenticating their genuineness. The
discontinuanbe Of the bureau is not recon-
mended.
ExGov. Morse of South Carolina was ar.
rested yesterday on charge of having issued
White Speaker of the House fraudulent pay
certificates.
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AT KANSAS CITY.
A General Strike Imminent

KANSAS City, No., July a Last night ssv-
eral hundred laboring men, railroad men and
Others resolved that demand be made by
train men and track men on the railroad au-
thoritles for a restoration of wages, and should
the demand be refused to close work at noon.
Passenger and mail trains will not be int r
fered with The Rock Island & Pacific was
the only railroad which took shipments of live
stock for the east yesterday. 1t looks now as
if the strike woul1 extend to trades unions,
especially cooperators.
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Chicago Cattle Markes.

CHICAGO, July A.-Cattle-receipts of 2.7OO head ;
shipments 400 head there is very few sales: Texas
3973 y
Hogs-receipts 5000 head; shipments 1920 head :
no sales of shipping; packing Sc lower with down,
ward tendency; common to extra at 4 S59 Is; good
packing at 05. e
Sheep-receipts 400 head; quoted at 75@475.
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FINANCIAL AND CommERCsAI
Portland Wholesale Market.

TUESDAY,, July 24-The markets are generally
dull to-day, with but few goods selling. Sugars are
off to-day and graduated is quoted at 1lsc and
Extra C. at III. The market is quite firm at these
prices. Flour is dull and is selling in small lots at
very close prices. Corn remains unchanged with a
rather sluggish feeling. Pork and Lard are dull.
The Produce market is quite active as usual at this
season.
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Europeau Markets.

LONDON, July 24-130 P. M.-Consols at "a 5-1t
for money and account.
LONDON, July 24-1 80 P. M.-American securi-
ties-United States bonds Al per cents at 1863 new
fves 1869; 10-40s ITO. Erie IT; Erie preferred III
New York Central, SO. Illinois Central, 5i4.
LIVERPOOL, July 2i-l2: 30 P: M.-Cotton market
do Orleans at 9-16d; sales 5000 bales, including
1000 for speculation and export; receipts of 1880
bales, including 10000 American. Futures-sellers
holding for 1-32d more.
PARIS, July 24.--Rentes lO7 franc 80 confines.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
COLBY COMMENCEMENT.

COLBY COMMENCEMENT.
Ivy Day-AIumni Meeting Business of
the Boards, etc.
WATERvILLE, July 24.-The old cere monial
of Ivy Day or planting the class ivy was insti-
tuted this year for the first time in the college
history by the class of rs. For number of
years past there has been no class day exercises
by the graduating class, who feel it too much
of burden in addition to their other duties,
and the institution of Ivy Day is designed as
relief from the more formal exercises of Com
mencement which class day usually furnishes
Exercises took place on the campus in front of
Memorial Hall, the class occupying raised
platform, the audience being seated in front.
The ivy was planted at the east side of the
main entrance, and above in the wall was set a
marble tablet bearing an ivy leaf, with rs in
raised letters. The following was the order of
exercises:
Air:-"AuId Lang Syne."
We meet once more a Junior Glass,
In shade of Colby's Walls,
Who oft have met in days gone by
Within her sacred halls.
We bid you welcome here to-day,
| All who have come to take
| part with us in honoring
The day we celebrate.
| We come to plant the ivy-vine,
That shall perpetuate
The mem'ry of our college days,
And class of "Seventy-Eight."
That when the coming years unro
And we return once more,
1t still may grow, reminding us
OF friends in days Of yore
Staliou T. y. Cones
Poem -. C. Fl. Salsman
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NEW YORK. July 2i-Evening. -Money loaned up
to per cent on call, and finally closed at per cent
Foreign Exchange market unchanged; bankers
asking rates 4S6 q 4s74 business at ASH a 1851 for
mand.
Exports OF produce for the week. &c. ,505 against
s., 793, 2s6 for the corresponding week last year.
Gold opened at 1853, and closed at 105s, with all
sales OF the day ct these figures: borrowing rates 2
per diem.
Clearngs $3O,3s5,OOO; customs receipts S463, 900
treasury disbursements $4,000 for interest and
quiet.
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
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AT GLE VELAND.

CLEVELAND Dock, Ohio, July 24.-The Chi
cago & Pacific are running no trains whatever.
The Atlantic & Great Western are running as
usual. The Chicago, Colburn & Cincinnati
make concessions and are running No trains
on the Lake Shore except the local accommo-
dation. All quiet. No apprehensions of any
disturbance here.
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DIED.
In this citr. .1ulu "a. Mrs. Eliza Cooking I hOl

aged 40 years-wife of Matthias Libby.
Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclk,
at No. 81 Lincoln street.
In this CITY, July a. Willie B., son of Charles s.
and Hanna A. Pettengill, aged months and days.
Eastern and Western papers please copy.l
In this city, Mrs. Hannah c., wife OF Smitten z.
Crossman, aged IS years months and "a days.
In this city, July %, Edith infant child OF William
and Mary A. Burrows.
In this city, July "a, Mrs. Nellie M. Shannon, aged
% years.
In Augusta, July 10, Mrs. George A. Smith, aged
% years months.
In North Jay. June q, Mrs. Mary W. Wood, aged
Is years months.
In South Monmouth, July 7, Mrs. Zerniah Palmer,
aged 81 years months.
In North Vassalboro. July %, Mrs Ella, wife OF
james Crane aged % years.
In Fryeburg, July IL, Mrs Sarah Towle, aged 76
years,-widow of the late DIR. Ira Towle.