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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-27

Those engaged in the effort to secure sig
natures of the majority of the republican
members to II call for caucus are not sue
cceding as well as last January. Instead of
getting nearly hundred signatures, they
are having very hard work to obtain fifty.
There is plainly observable in the countc-
nauccs of the leading stalwarts an absence of
that confidence which they bore last January,
while those who were so overwhelmingly
defeated when Plat was elected are really
iuhlnnt. Efforts have been made TO learn
lust where Gov. cornell stands in the con
test, but without success. He had lengthy
interviews with Conkling and Arthur, but
will not talk TO any one else. Conk-
linz and Arthur have shown II
change Of dcmcanor since they have been
in the city. Tonight they had lengthy ar
sumcnts with members, assisted by many of
their constituents who have come here to aid
them and who are SAID to be managers OF
nominations and elections who possess
much political influence in the country dis
tricis. Some members who have been sub
jrctcd to interviews with these men, have
been strengthened in their opposition 10
Conkling, and express much indignation al
the methods adopted 10 bring them over To
his support. Others, 1t - reported, have
been materially influenced the other way
There are those who yet inquire what the
democrats will do F.; whether they will help
one faction or the other. Leading demo-
Gratis when spoken to declare unhesilatingl y
that they have their own party work to do,
and fear that they would deserve and receive
punishment if they did not vote for two OF
their best parlisans. They Indignantly deny
there has ever been the least intention or
thought OF helping either section. Those
who claim Ia know say Conkling fears he
was induced To come here on false informa-
ton, and that he was here not over half an
hour before he saw great mistake had been
male
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
The democratic caucus committees OF both
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-27

President Garfield mud Mcssrs Elaine,
Window and Kirkwood will participate in
the ceremonies in the National cemetery at
Gettysburg, Pa, Decoration day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-27
QUIET DAY AT ALBANY-ADNINIsTEAT
MEN EETlCENT.

ALBANY, May 25.-From appearances
here to-day no one would think that there
was such an important question pending as
the one before the legislature. Members
were i'll their seats in both houses, attending
even more closely than usual 10 business,
and when spoken TO regarding the Senatorial
issue answered promptly and decisively,
either for ur against Conkling, as the Csc
might be- i,okling and his associates held
A lcyee al Ia, lntel, entertaining Iiosily,
however, persons Ni.o are not members OF
the legislature All sorts of reports have
been in circulation all day, some evidently
set afoat as feclcrs, and others entire fic-
tons. Among those given out this afternoon
was one that the friends of Conkling
say if he is returned TO the Senate he will
abstain from attacking the administration,
and further, if it is demanded in the interest
of harmony, Plat will withdraw as can
didate: and the administration section may
name Senator TO take his place. 1t was also
rcportcd that President Garfield has approved
of such an arrangement and urges his friends
To accept the proposition. The proposition,
however, it was added, was received with
not little distrust, and had no effect on those
who are determined not to go into caucus.
If accepted, they say the election of their
man in the place Of Plat must first be con-
summated before they will cast a vote for
Conkling This report was industriously put
forward, but a little investigation set it at
rest. The administration men said if Prcsi-
dent Garfield should urge anything of that
kind his friends would be first notified of his
wishes in the matter, and they have not been
so notified. There is a growing anxiety to
know who the opponents of Conkling will
support, not only for his place. but for that
of Platt They have not given out any
names as yet, preferring, as one of them
said, TO wait until the ballotting commenced.
Their votes will be scattered at first and
concentrated afterwards. 1t seems settled
that nothing will be said OF done until Tues
day next, when the voting commences.
Everything indicates that
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THE BURLINGTON, VT. FREE

stricken out. Five other texts have Hccn 50
hanged as to sustain Unitarian views"
Such are the views of some of the r'!'r'-
sentative men of several of the different
denominations. As icfore stated, mention
Of the new book was III tie man favorable.
Orthodox Christians were satisfied; tniver-
salIsts were sure that their arguments were
made stronger than lefore and 50 were Tie
Cnitarians, AMI even prominent Hebrews
said some complimentary things about the
revision.
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES DIsTEICr AT
ToRHEY TENNrY, who has hccn strong
Conkling man. in conversation in New York,
on Saturday, said he did not see how il was
possible TO return Mcssrs riatt ari Conk-
ling again to The Senate, ly this or any III
ture Legislature. at vas, he said IA very
uuwisc set in thcm to resign in such way
rs 10 throw the Senate Temporarily even INTO
the LANDS of Tie Democrats, and TO remove
The ssu, from Washington To Albany II
SIMPLY .c.c,d the fighting where the admin
Istra,ior was strongest. 1t was putting mp
on his friends a pressure t!cy could rot bear
M under. They have wholly miscaicuiated
public orinen The feeling of the EepuhlI-
cans is against them strongly. They can
only hore for aid from the Democrats, and
The Democrats are either ridicGling them or
arc disguised with their action. II no cleo
linn ny This Ipuislgturc takes place before
November this quarrel will be an issue III
many Senate and Assembly districts and we
shall lose in many The Democrats may in
the next Legislature elect two Senators IN
their places II was n very unpa,r.otic, sense
L. nnt y
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rrMoKED srAiwArr Caucus.

The kilograms Albany special says the
stalwaIts Will hold a CAUCUS tomorrow night
in the assembly chamber. The aati-Conk-
ling men will, at the same hour, also hold Il
col ference
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-27

Now that Mr.. Cnnklins has removed him
self from official position why should he and
his friends he followed with insult and con
tumely? 1t is announced on apparently
good authority i'.,,i Mr. Conkling does not
desire rc-,.o.,.nn 10 the Senate, but pro-
poses TO devote himself to a professional
career in future. The Albany EEpross,
which is supposed To- be in his confidence,
says: lie does moi ask his fellow-citzens
in the Legislature To re-clect him 10 the po-
sition he has just vacated. We do not be-
lievc he would hold the position of United
States Senator even if it were to be given to
him again Thus he ceases TO be an active
factor in politics, except so far as he may
take part as a private citizen. Why not let
HIM alone-at least until he cvinces desire
to enter the political arena again? If he has
made mistakes there are other Republicans,
not in sympathy with him, who have been
equally unfortunate Certainly nothing can
be gained for the Republican party by pur-
suing him and his adhcrelts.
So talks The Troy Tins, in the interest of
harmony, and there is good sense and good
feeling in its suggestions. As soon as it is
clear that Mr. Conklne is not candidate
for reelection, and has retired to private life,
personal attacks upon him should cease
provided of course, that lie does not spend
his new leisure in attacking other people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-27

NEW IoEK, May 25.-The Brooklyn
Eagles Albany special says President
Arthur said to-day that the administration
contingent would give them some trouble
but in the end it would be beaten. "If You
can got one TO talk to you frankly" he said
you will find that they acknowledge there
will be no election at this time ami that the
whole affair mus, % to the people"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-27

THE National bank circulation steadily IN
creases. being in excess of 1859, 100000. At
no time in their history have he National
banks had in circulation so many notes. The
reason given, of course, Is that, in the pes
eut prosperous condition of business, more
money is wanted than at any time since the
war. Some sections paris of New England,
for instance, have fewer notes than are need
ed, and il is expected that the National bank
circulation. which is slcadily rising every
dav, will increase for some time To come. II
may reach @3..5, COO, coo.
Nh. CoxKliNG resigned, in order that he
mi,rht he virdca.cd by a reelection. lie
may succeed in securing the re election
but what viii Il vindication be worth, OBJ
tanned hy such methods: Having appealed
lis case TO 4 Jury, which as constituted was
LARGELY in his favor, he now takes off his coat
and goes 10 work with the jurymen. Ills
friends aidhim by cntreaty, threat and induce
ment. by the aid of every kind of personal
pressure and, perhaps by the aid of Demo
cratic votes, they may pull him through,
Ent will the yindicaiion' be worth any
fLinr
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FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 81, 1881.
yi,Elnr3IplIr ALrnrE's VIEWS.

agreed to issue call Tomorrow for Il caucus
which will hr held Monday evening in the
scnt,t. cham Ter
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06
butler County.

Ed. JOURNAL The snow drifts
are almost gone, few more sunny
days and the long, tedious winter OF
nearly half year, with its "bliz-
yards" and extreme cold, will be a
thing of the past, always to be re-
membered, and never, no never
forgotten.
Feed for stock, and even work
teams, is, and will be very scarce
this spring: some are even now
feeding straw from the piles that
have stood on the farm two winters
and one summer, and but a little
even of that remaining. There will
be but very few fat hogs to place on
the market next winter, as nearly
everything in the shape of the "por-
cine genus" has been marketed, on
account of the lack of corn to feed
them until after harvest, and even
so early Col. Roberts has commenc-
ed to ship in corn, and at least one
half the farmers will be compelled
to buy more or less. Oats and pota-
toes will also be very scarce for seed
and planting.
Invenst 4 Co. are trying to close
bout their stock of general merchan-
aise, at auction, but it is slow work.
In fact everything is getting down
to hardpan here and no doubt when
our boom comes round again it will
be all the larger and more substan-
tial. There will be some building
here this spring, but nothing very
costly.
Mrs. Allen, our P. NJ, is fixing up
nice building, in order to give us
better p. o. facilities, which is a
much needed improvement. The
Independent will also shortly build
a nice building, in which to publish
to outsiders the news, good or bad,
of west Butler.
A part of our papers are publish
ing resolutions of stern rebuke on
the acts of part of our delegation TO
Lincoln, during the late legislative
session, and the balance doctored
editorial taffy, in order TO let them
doscn as easily as possible. Such,
dear JOURNAL, has been the general
outcome of nearly all who have rep
resented Butler county at Lincoln
they have found it very BILIOUS
as well as a very hard road to travel.
WHY Nor.
Rising City, March '25th, 81.
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06

Humphrey is q busy, bustling lit
tie town for one SO young. A new
grocery is in full blast; one dwell
Ing house has just been completed,
and several more are waiting for the
assurance that blizzard" time is
past, when they will spring up like
Jonsb's gourd.
A great many men come here on
business and the most of them seem
to be thirsty, whether they are hun
CRY or not. Ninety beer kegs were
emptied here in February, and "trot-
ted out" to be re-filledl But the
consumers of the beer must be good
nstured people, or else the beer must
be gOod-nstnred stuff, for there are
few, or no rows"
The straw stacks around here have
been mostly used up this winter,
but the stock look well, considering
the amount of bad weather. A few
hogs came to an untimely end by
being buried alive, aud others had
hair-bresdth escapes.
In one of the storms, q farmer lost
five hogs, and after six days, their
whereabouts was made known to
him by their making a slight noise.
He dug them out; they were all
alive, but he said they were weak ker,
If not wiser, than before the storm
A. HUMPHREYITE.
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06

In pursuance of the spirit of tie
railroad meeting reported in JOUR
NAL extra OF last week, the commit
tee went to Omaha on Thursday last
and had q conference with Mr.. L. l..
Kimball, of the u. p, the result OF
which was reported at length Al a
called meeting at the City Hall Fri
day evening. Very briefly stated,
the committee has been informed
that the rule adopted by the Com
psny for the construction of short
lines and spurs was that those de
string them should furnish the right
of way, grading, bridging and tie
ing, when the Company would agree
to iron and operate the road. The
committee were informed that what
ever was done must be submitted to
and decided upon by Mr.. Dillon,
and Mr.. Kimball did not wish to
refer q proposition to him, unless he
was pretty sure it would be accept
ed. This, he knew, would, aud he
reckoned the expense roughly At
twenty to twenty-five thousand. a
number of other matters were re-
ported on, as to the manner in which
the committee had been received,
the importance of acting immediate
ly upon the proposition, etc.
After considerable talk upon the
general subject and upon the situa-
ton of affairs as laid before the
meeting by the committee, j. Z.
North moved that the Company be
offered a guarantee of the right OF
way, which was carried.
A committee of five, consisting of
j. E. North, L. Gerard, j. p. Beck
er, John Virgins aud NJ. X. Turner,
was appointed to secure from citi-
Zens a guarantee; confer with L. Z.
managers aud report progress.
That committee are now at work,
and we believe if the citizens Of this
precinct respond, as they may cad
lily do, the result will be that W. get
what we want. If this opportunity
which the raging waters Of the
Loup have thrown to us) is let slip,
it may be our very last in this di-
rection, and il becomes US to use
every effort for success.
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06

cents line each insertion.
Rubber goods at Kramer's.
New oranges and lemons at
Hudson's.
30 yards of crash for 81 at l..
Kramer's.
New Comb Honey at Hudson's.
Sweet Valencia Oranges al
Hudson's.
Gents new nobby hats just re-
ceived at l.. Kramer's.
If you want to buy a sewing
machine call at the singer office.
--l213 yards of gingham for 81 at
kramer's.
Sewing machines from 7 dollars
upwards, cash or OIL time at the Sim
ger office in A. j. ArnOld's jewelry
store.
BLANK notes,-bank, joint, indi-
vidual and wOrk-and-labor, neatly
bound in books of so and 100, for
sale at the Journal office.
--Dyspepsia in its worst forms will
yield to the use OF Csrter's Little
Nerve Pills aided by Carriers Little
Liver Pills. They not only relieve
present distress but strengthen the
stomach and digestive apparatus.
For sale at A. HeintZ's drug store.
New light prints at Kramer's.
Hickory nuts 5cts per quart at
Hudson's.
"A new and complete line of
Gents dress scarfs, just received al
l.. Kramer's.
Il have two dry cows, in calf.
that | will exchange for two fresh
ones. H. j. Hudson.
Remember that at A. j. Arnold's
iewelry store is the only place in
Columbus where you can get gen.
uine Singer Sewing Machine.
Please bear in mind that you
can get all kinds of Machines re-
paired as cheap as dirt at the Sin
ger office. All work warranted
Young's Plaiters, and Needles and
repairs for all kinds of Machines.
j. l. Lewis, Agent, in A. j. Ar
nolds Jewelry Store opp. Post
office.
-Carter's Little Liver Pills will
positively cure sick headache and
prevent its return. This is not talk,
but truth. One pill dose. See ad-
vertisement. For sale at A. Heintz's
drug store.
The most complete line of Mems
Youths and Bows clothing can only
be found at l.. Kramer's.
--Young's plaiters and needles,
and attachments of all kinds and for
all machines at wholesale or retail at
the Singer office, A. j. Arnold's
store, j. l.. Lewis, agent.
The rattle in aid of Mrs. J. Regan
for q cow has been postponed TO
Saturday, May 7th, when it is ex-
pected that all who have purchased
tickets will pay for the same. prior
to the above mentioned date of
drawing, which will take place at
Thos. Farrell's, this city.
Pain from indigestion, dyspep-
sis, and too hearty eating is relieved
at once by taking one OF Carriers
Little Liver Pills Immediately after
dinner. Don't forget this. For sale
at A. Heintz's drug store.
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06
FENAE. PROOF,
Land Office AT Grand Island. Net


Land Office at Grand Island. Neb.i
April 9TH, 1851.
MOTTO + j. hereby given that the fol-
~ l0wiHg-n amed settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support OF his claim, and that
said proof viii be made before clerk Of
the court Of Platte county, Nebraska, at
the county seat, on the ,th day Of May
1881, viz:
Michael DoOdy, jr, Homestead No
6i2l. for the :. +. 4. ,. W. a. :. W. =.
:. +. a, see. ~, Township - north
Range ? west. He names the following
witnesses 10 prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation Of said land
viz: stephen W. Gleason. Richard "
Perkins, Pat. DOOdy, Of Platte Center,
Platte Co., Neb.. ana Patrick HAYS. Of
Columbus, Platte Co. Neb.
j69-j NJ. Il. HOXIE, Register.
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06

George r. Nunnelly, otherwise
known here as "Antelope Dick, y
is in trouble in Columbus, Kansas.
IL seems that, by some chance, he
first obtained list of subscribers for
a new paper, which he is now having
printed at the Courier Office. He
claims that two rivals, by the names
of Edmnndson & Frye, have taken
unfair advantage OF him and that
one of them has forged a letter to S.
2. Rounds of Chicago, which was
the cause of his material being ship
ped to Columbus, Neb., instead of
that place, and that thereby Frye
hoped to get his paper started first.
ON the 9th ult. Nunnelly gave Frye
a severe tongue lashing and intimst-
ed that he had two revOlvers, one of
which Frye might have to work
with. Nunnelly threatens TO use
Frye for a street mop should he con-
tinue in his work of establishing a
democratic paper.
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06
Death of q. II. Bullard.

The Nance County Journal OF
March 3lst, says:
esterdsy morning our energetic
and respected citizen, Mr.. r. T. Bull
lard, in company with HI. Wirick,
proceeded to the sand bank near the
Loupe to get load of sand. Mr..
Bullsrd dug under the bank and
threw the sand to Mr.. w., whe in
his turn loaded it into the wagon.
They had proceeded in this manner
for some time, when, without q
moments warning, the overhanging
bank, weighing many tons, fell upon
Mr.. Billiard as he stood in a stoop-
ing posture, crushing him to the
ground. He called on Mr.. Wirick
to clear the sand from his face,
which request was complied with as
rapidly as the frozen earth would
permit. After letting air to his face,
Wirick dispatched q boy, who hap
pened TO be near at hand, with all
speed on q horse to town for help.
Mr.. Spackman, who was out hunt
ing, at this moment came upon the
scene, and the two men set vigor-
ously at work, but, with the united
efforts of two loads from town, it
was some twenty minutes before the
already lifeless body of the unfortu-
nate man could be released.
The sad news was broken as easily
as possible to the bereaved wife and
children, and then be who but an
hour before had left his home i'm
vigorous health was brought back
as lifeless as the earth which ended
his existence.
'Ah, helpless man blind fatality
sports with thy destiny"
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06

r. f. Steele of the Central City
Item, will deliver his unique lee
ture on Julius Cesar, at the Congre-
gational Church, Friday evening,
April s, for the benefit of the Hook
and Ladder Company. The lecture
is said to be go per. cent wit, &c
per. cent pathos and 10 per. cent elo-
quence." twenty-five cents ad-
mits one to any part of the corral,
quiet children under IL years Of age,
fifteen cents" so say the bills. Three
admissions, 40 cents. Doors open
at z f; eruption of volcano at 8. Those
who have heard the lecture say il is
'tip-tOp."
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06
NORMAN FRANK

TAN BE FOUND after the 2Sth Feb.
- 81, during the regular season, at
the following places:
Mondays, at Paul Faber',. Stearn>
Prairie.
Thursdays, at George Henggler's, on
Shell Creek.
Saturday,, at Paul HOppen's, COlum-
bus. The balance of the week At the
owners residence at NebO, Sherman
precinct.
Frank was sired by the well known
horse owned by Mr.. Galley. and weighs
l2hO pounds, and will be four years old
next June.
500 for the season: Single service
$3.50. Owners will be responsible for
all mares sold or traded before known To
be ia fOal.
NICHOLAS ADAMY.
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06

ID. c. Loveland returned from
Omaha Saturday. The expected
rise of the Missouri had not yet
amounted to much when he left
only a few inches. 1t seems that the
thirty feet depth of river, reported
on Thursday last at Yankton, was
caused chiefly by gorges, and that
the cold weather since, together
with the fiat tening out in the wider
valley of the lower country, has had
the effect of dispelling any fears OF
destruction that were entertained at
Omaha.
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06

Yesterday afternoon about two
o'clock, one of r. Stewards dray
teams became frightened at an en-
gine near the depot, and ran east on
1lth street. When opposite Kra-
mer's they passed buggy occupied
by Mrs. VIM. Zimmerman and her
daughter Mamie. The horse driven
by them was naturally nervous by
having the buggy tipped against
him, but used excellent horse-sense
under the circumstances. Mamie was
thrown out of the buggy and imEe-
distely rushed to the horses head,
while Mrs. Zimmerman was thrown
under the buggy, close to the horses
heels, and some say that the wound
on her head was caused by the horse
tramping upon her. Mamie was not
hurt, and Mrs. II. not seriously.
The horse they were driving was
one of those noble specimens of that
noble beast, the greatest helper OF
man had he been fractious or fool
ish or wicked, the probability is that
the lady would have been killed.
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06

From Sheriff Spielmsn we get
some particulars of the alleged bur.
glsry at Humphrey, Saturday night
In Louis Schroeder's absence, he had
left Mr.. Gabriel in charge Of his
saloon. Some time in the night
what hour we did not learn, Ga.
briel found Thos. O'Niel in the sa.
loon, having broken through lock
ed door. 1t is charged that he took
an account book, So in money,
besides what whisky was necessary
to fill him up. We are not informed
as to his preliminary trial.
The Columbus journal., 1881-04-06

Sam. Rickly and Joe. Miller
were over from the rancho (for the
first time since the food, on We'd
nesdsy last. Their hut and rancho
are situated near the confluence of
the Loup and Platte, and while the
Loup was on the rampage with
enormous cakes of ice erowding
their way down stream, the outlook
for these young men, surrounded by
water, was not very cheering. Their
stock were kept in the corral, and
on "the move" with the loss of only
three during the whole ice period of
the two rivers. The water was so
deep for most of the time lately that
they hoisted their bed to the ceiling
and for four days and nights they
lived on top of their hut and in a
tree. Sam. says that after the waters
subsided, and the stock had dry soil
under them, they would skip and
Jump about i'm wild fun, evidently
relishing the change in affairs, and
Sam. acknowledges that he was q
little tickled himself.