Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-11-26
GENERAL SUMMARY.

Sitting Bull says he doesn't intend to sur
render.
The list of dead at St Peter Mimi,
reaches thirty-two.
Seven persons were buried and one of them
killed 10y the fan Of a house at Newbern, y. c.
Grave rumoTs of another Nihilst conspira-
cy even more terrible and more carefully organized
than any Of the plots hitherto discovered, aroat
IN Paris,
An explosion Of fire damp occurred in a
coal pit near Mons, Belgium, on Friday. Twenty
seven men were III the pit al the time, Of whom
fifteen have been rescued more or less injured. 1t
IS feared that the men still in the pit are dead.
At the gambling establishment of Monte
Carlo the police have strict orders 10 search the
grounds every night for the bodies OF suicides, and
10 remove them quickly as possible that visitors
may not he shocked by discovering the remains.
Jamaica, Putnam county, Cal, was burn
ed on Friday morning. The tire Is supposed to be
of incendlary origin. The whole town Is in ashes
About forty houses, including fine hotel, three
stores and other business places were destroyed.
1t is reported that an alliance has been
formed Of the Atshison, Topeka and Santa
fe road, chicago, Burlington and Quincy,
New York Central, Lake Shore and Atlanir and
Pacific railroads, forming an opposition to the
GOu.d roads, and being one of the most gigantic
combinations ever attempted.
4 company of Jesuits expelled from France
negotiating with Monseigneur Capel for the
I'll
Manning bitterly opposes the contemplated pur-
chase. He calls their settlement invasion and
infringement of his rights as Bishop of the diocese.
He has written asking the Pope 10 forbid the exes
entering his territory.
1t is stated that there is some talk Of an
extra session of Congress- TO start Investigation
of the Congressional elections in the South, tut it
is not likely that an extra session will he held.
There is SAID 10 he a disposition 10 cOncede the
Speakership of the next House TO kasson, of
Iowa.
1t is stated to be likely that Gen. Schofield
will he transferred from West Point 1t is I'M
written rule that the term of the Commandment of
the Military Academy shall he five years. General
ell that he asked 10 be relieved from duty there be-
fore his Whitaker report was contemplated. AT
the War Department no exception was taken to the
report on grounds of pTopriety.
Recently Mrs. Emma Reinart died at
Amiiy township Reading, Pa, of consumption. 1t
is learned that her life was insured for SIC 900,
mostly in favor of Daniel shlrely. her cousin. II
is stated that policies were frauduenty obtained,
and the companies concluded TO refuse 10 pay. Sew
eral arrests viii probably be made
The ceremony of unveiling the statue of
Alexander Hamilton, the gift of John C. Hamilton
son of the statesman, to New York city, took place
Monday at Central Park. in the presence of large
number OF spectators. Secretary EvartS, ex-Gov
Benjamin Harris Brewster of Philadelphia were
among the speakers.
The rapid extension Of the railway system
AT the Wesi and Southwest, Is inparting fresh &C
tvity TO steel rail Iuauufactu one Prunsy lvana
firm has orders booked for 10000 tons, aud other
establishments reported working TO their full
capacity.