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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-13


tice that in the different towns throughout
the State lees interest is felt in the proper
observance of Decoration Day than hereto
fore. The memorial is on many accounts
worthy of commemoration, and the day
ought, in fact, to be made great National
holiday. OF the two hundred and forty
towns in the State less than score, from
present appearances, will observe the day ;
and of these only eleven have thus far en-
gagged speakers for the occasion. These are
as follows: Burlington, Rev. Merritt Hub
burd North Troy, Gov. Roswell Farnham
Brandon, Col A. F. Walker; South Royal
ton, Col. John ID. Mead Bradford, Col. F.
V. Randall Newport, Col. kittredge Has
kins Brattleboro Rev. j. u. Green; Mont
pelier, Major George T. Childs of st. Al
bans; Ludlow, Col. W. G. Veazey; Ben
nington, Rev. NJ. ID. Jump; Manchester,
Rev Henry Gordon of Cola, n. Y.
RAILROAD CONTROVERSY. - some excite
ment has prevailed in railroad and other CIR
cles a, Swanton and st. Adams, for day or
two, in consequence of an attempt of the
St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain road to
construct crossing of their road across the
track o. the Central, in Swanton, and of re
sistance to the proce eding on the part of Tho
Central. As reported to us the facts are
that the st. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain
suddenly and without any notice 10 the Cen
trial, on Tuesday, disturbed portion of thu
Central track, by placing in it switch for ,
new CROSSING of the st. Johnsbury road
| The officers of the Central roa,
do not deny the right Of the other road unde
its charter to cross their track but claim
that it can OILY be done upon due notice an
with proper regard to the rights and con
venience Of all concerned. They according
ly took out the switch, and replaced thei
track. Yesterday, as We understand, the 81
Johnsbury officials obtained from Judge RIOS
an injunction forbidding resistance to III
construction of the crossing, on the part {
the Central.
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MILToN-Thc address ON Decoration day,
will be delivered by A. A. Allen, Esq
Capt. A. C. Fay is to be the marshal Of The
ceremonies.
Butter only 10 cents for best
On the 9th the wild passenger tram going
south, nm into the hand car on Mclntire's
section, the men barely escaping with thciI
lives.
E.S. Holbrook and Judge Lincoln have
appealed from the appraisal Of the listers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-13

The Brooklyn Eagles Washington special
SAYS the movement to make Chandler col
lcctor and Robertson solicitor general IS not
meeting with much favor, although Presl-
dent Garfield and Secretary Blaine were
willing to acquiescc in ii as a means OF solving
the difficulty. On consultation, however,
Robertson pcrcmptorily declined to be used
for such purposes. Senator Edmnnds JOIN
Ing with Senator Conkling ad'A very mate
rally To the complications.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-13
HOSEA BIdLow On MAY.-Apropos Of the
season are these lines of Hosea Biglow's:

season are these lines Of Hosea Biglow's:
For half our Nays so awfuly like May nt
~ would rifle "A Shaker er All evridgr saint
Though ! own up like our BACKYARD Springs.
1het Kind o. maggie with their green's an
things.
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AT the regular meeting of Colcheste
kfhN
the ensuing quarter :

AT INC feSuIHr HIeetInS Ut N"1oHeSts
Lodge, No. So, l. o. of G. T.. May 4, 1881
the following officers were duly installed TO
the ensuing quarter:
W. C. Tt. G. Langford.
W. w. T.-Ellen A. Mead.
W. Sc. C. Gale.
w. A S.-Dels NJ. Cook
W. F. 81. N. Mead.
W. T.-Etta NJ. Cook.
W. CT Ii. Morse.
W. NC. W. Severance.
w. ID. M.-Luna E. Wright.
W. l. G.-Jennie White.
W. V. Ct. d. Lyon.
W. X. II. S.--Lsura Hine. =
W. l.. II. May Proper.
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WArERvuLr-Rcv.G l.. Story and iaml
w moved here this week from Montpelier
and are TO live in Mark Stevcnss house, al
the south part of the village.
Charles Danvcr, who has lived in Boston
for the past five years, came here on Monday
last and will stop at his rncle's during
the summer He leaves the city for the
benefit of his health
Mrs. Cyrus Wells came here last week
from Michigan, where she has lived forthree
years past She is now stopping with her
daughter, Mrs. l.. W. Adams.
The following are the officers of Waterville
Lodge No. As |. q. &. T. for the ensuing
quarter: Daniel F. Maurice, W. c. I. ;
Nettie Stevens, w. V. 7; Homer l..
Beard, W. S; Mrs. DIR. Corey, W; +. :
Mrs. F. ii. Shattuck, W. T John a.
Kelly, w. c; Willie Smith, W NJ; Ida
Leach, W. l. q; Charles Il. Corey, W. ..
q; Laura Wilbur, w. X II. $; Mrs. +. w.
Smith, w. l.. II. s. Z. W. Prior, p. W. {.
r..
Tuesday the 10th inst, was the fifth ami
versary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elias Wood A very large company. mostly
relations, were present both afternoon and
evening and numerous presents were given
Fisko Shuttuck died on Friday last after t
| long and painful illness of several weeks
His disease commenced in the form of al
sbscess and continued until his death, on
after another running his life away. Ills re
mains were carried TO Belviderc for burial
the services at the church being conducte,
BY Rev. u. II. Watkins of Cambridge.
Mrs. J. Z. Atwcll is slowly recoverin;
from severe and painful rheumatic attac'
and Miss Susie Chaifee is also convalcscen
from rheumatic carditls which has trouble'
her for over a year past. a.
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-05-12
Published April 10, 1S81.1
CHAPTER 0QT

AN ACT to amend section two thousand three
hundred and ifty-six of the revised statutes,
relating to divorce from the bond Of matri-
mony.
The people of the State Of Wisconsin, represented
IN senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. Section two thousand three hundred
and ffty-six sf the revised statutes is hereby
amended by adding thereto at the end thereof, as
the same now reads, the following: .. When the
husband or wife shall have been insane for the
space of five years Immediately preceding the
commencement Of the actien, and the court shall
be satisfied that such insanity is incurable.
Section 2. No divorce shall be granted for the
cause specified in section one Of this act unless
the plaintiff in such action for divorce shall have
been resident Of this state for i've years I'M
mediatey preceding tie commencement OF
such action nor unless it shall appear Affirmative
~ that the plaintiff has not, by reason OF neglect,
abuse or otherwise, contributed in any manner
to the cause Of such insanity, nor unless such in
durable insanity shall clearly be ascertained by
the said husband or wife being an inmate Of
state insane hospital asylum for at least two
years, OF shall have been discharged from such
hospital or asylum after such residence therein.
as incurable unless il shall be clearly estab-
lIshed by the testimony Of al least two pracuclng
physicians in good standing, who are informed Of
the facts and are competant to testify as to the
mental condition Of the defendant in the action
provided that when such alleged insane husband
or wife Is an inmate Of any such asylum or hospital
for the insane the testimony Of the superintendent
thereof may be in lieu Of that of one of such prac-
ticing physicians. Provided further that the
court in which such action Is pending, may, at
any stage thereof before final Judgment, in al
dition to the proof hereinbefore specified, appoint
4 commission Of not less than two respectable
practicing physicians to be selected by the court
on account Of their learning and fitness Tor this
duty, who shall carefully examine snch alleged
incurabe insane person. and report under oath,
10 the court. their 0DuiUu resDeeElng the fncura-
bEty Of such alleged insane person, and such
report shall be and become part Of the record n
the cause AMI the court shall, upon the reception
Of such report, give such weight thereto as may
seem right and proper.
Section 5. In every action for divorce il pur-
saaBca o. the provisions Of this act the court may
at any time after rendering judgment therein re
wise and alter such Judgment, far as the eusto-
dy, support snI maintenance Of said insane per
son is concerned and may provide for such main
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-05-12

CHICAGO, May Flour Nominally I'M
| changed. Wheat Active, firm and higher, No.
rtd winter l.67al.0Sa; No. . Chicago spring,
1862. q l.ol for seller May; LOjAglO57s for
sci or June: l.0Ja4 for seller July, l0Oii for
seller 4 teust; No. Chicago spring 93a9S&;
rejected 7GGss. Corn Fairly active and a
single higher; ASK tor seller cash and May
AZ for seller Jne I3A"I3zs for seller
Juy; 49,. for seller August; rejected, 40ls
OaLs-f'arly active and a shade higher; Is for
seller cash; 377s for seller June; 367s for seller
july, 2g for seller August. Sales SIS G3s7s for
sellsr NAV and June. Rye-Fairly active and a
sha.le higher at l6a lis. Barley-Steady and
unchanged. Pork Fairly active and shsde
higher. irregular l7i5a l7.50 tor seller cash
Il " for seller May; 1888 for seller June;
l756t "a eli 40 for seller July; ;25a for seller
August Lard nsettled aud generally lower;
l25 for seller cash; iil71aaIi 20 for seller
June, l22l5 a l.2j Tor seller July; ll.223l for
seller Auu>l Sale -ll.l5Gli.2j for seller
july. lhe "Dfoycr- Journal" reports. Hogs
Receipts % 00O shipments, 200; packers and
shippers buying freely but at lower rates; mixed
packing, j70a605. light $50 d6l0. choice heavy
pacang aud shipping, G.lja6.j0j calls, J.2OG
5.It. Cattle Receipts 400; shipments 3, loo;
/ yerf strong best market Of the year; brisk and
acts trade Zoe higher; fair to good shipping
5.3cG 5Sj. exports. 5.9jaGlj; " extra Gne
her., distilIery steers jlOaj 10, still COWS $40;
:cap.ine Ind buyers strong, 2.75d 800, stockers
and feeders, fairly active and strong; $50 $50.
Shctp- Receipts, 800. shipments 300; slow
] } 429c lower common shornl 40; fair 70 good
washed 525a $50 choice to extra, $500 $40;
lattsr far .xtra heayy wn0Ied.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-05-12
Published April 10, ls8l.l
rTr nTED o9o

AN ACT to amend sections three thousand three
hundred and fourteen, three thousand three
hundred and twenty-one, three thous three
hundred and twenty-five, and three thousand
three hundred and twenty-four Of the revised
statutes, entitled Of liens, and relating to liens
Tor cisterns.
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly. do enact as follows
Section l. Section three thousand three hun
dred and fourteen Of the revised statutes Of 1878
is hereby amended by adding after the word
fountain. . in lines nine, twelve, nineteen and
twenty-four Of said section, the word iclstern
so that Sid section, when so amended, shall read
as follows: Every person who, as principal CON
tractor performs any work or labor, or furnishes
any materials in or about the erection, construc-
ton, repairs, protection, or removal OF any dwell
ling house or other building, or Of any machinery
erected or constructed, so as to be or become
part Of the freehold upon which it Is situated or
Of any bridge, or in the filing up Of any water
lot or the construction thereon Of any wharf or
permanent erection. or in the dredging Of the
channel in front Of such water lot, or in digging
or constructing any well fountain or cistern or
in building or repairing any fences upon land or
doing manual labor thereon shall have lien
thereupsn and upon the interests Of owner OF sucn
dwelling house building machinery, bridge wharf,
erection thereon, well, fountain, cistern or fence
in and to the land upon which the same Is STU
atei Or Of the person causing such manual laocr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-05-12
sOREIGh

The revolt in Albania is now said TO
have been a small affair, and tranquility is
now restored.
TIE cotton crop OF Behera, in lower
Egypt is threatened with destruction by
the Hoods.
sDviCE> from St Petersburg intimate
that the atmosphere is thick with omens
Of another approaching storm.
THE funeral Of Emile de Girardin, in
Paris, was attended by large number of
frienis, among whom was Gambetta.
LORD LoNsDALE has purchased in Lon
don steamer of one thousand tons and
will attempt to reach the north pole.
ElGHrY persons were drowned by the
wreck of the British steamer Tavarna off
the coast of New Zealand.
TUE Spanish counsel Of education has
finally decided to admit women to lectures
and degrees Of the universities.
THE arrest OF Dillon is said to have had
a chilling effect upon the Irish Land
League, and the proceedings at the week
IL meeting in Dublin were tame.
REFERRING to the proposed information
al action in regard to political conspira-
tors, the London Daily NejgS says England
will not participate in any conference de-
signed 10 shield unpopular governments
from the consequences of their unpopular
ity.
TIE Loyalty Of one OF the Russian regi-
ments, which has been hitherto considered
above suspicion, is now called in question.
FROM the ravages Of an epidemic among
horses. one omnibus company in Paris has
suffered the loss of 1000 900 francs.
GENERAL BoErr, former aide-de-camp
to Don Carlos, has been arrested in Mad
rid in connection with legal proceedings
taken against him in Cuba.
RrcHo> \ ST. member Of the Swiss fed
eral council, has received . letter threat
ening him with death unless his course
toward the Catholics shall be moderate.
Tug condition Of affairs in the west OF
Ireland is becoming serious. Bands Of
armed men roam through the country,
and terrori1e the inhabitants unchecked.
THE earl of Shrewsbury eloped to Stras-
burg Germany, with Mrs. Miller Mundy,
The lady's relatives found the fugitives,
gave the earl Il horsewhipping and
brought back his companion.
FRENCH troops at AlgierS have captured
messenger sent to the sultan bv the
murderers OF Colonel Fatters surveying
expedition. He was bearing letter an
noun6lng the massacre ana ASKING re-
ward.
\ DESPERATE battle took place al Pris-
rend, where six thousa nd Albanians at
tackled the Turks The arrival oil Der
visch Pa-ha turned the tide Of victory in
favor of the Turks The combined loss
vas eighteen hundred.
As . compromise, the English attorney
general introduced in the house Of com
mons a bill allowing members Of both
houses to affirm instead Of taking the oath
Of ofhce. This. il carried, will permit
Bradlaugh to qualify.
THIS arrest Of Dillon causes great indig-
nation in Ireland 4 meeting Of the elec-
tors Of Tipperary Is to be held within
few DAYS. at hich Archbishop CrOke will
preside, and al which resolutions denounc-
ing the Government will be proposed.
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Parnell will speak at the meeting. The
Parnellite members of Parliament have
resolved to vote against the second reading
ofthe land bill.
MAsPERo, the Egyptian explorer, has
opened some more of the Sakkara pyra-
mids, and claims to have discovered texts
which completely upset the Masonic theo-
ry of the religious belief in the days Of the
kings of the fifth dynasty.
THE retreat of the brigands who cap
tured Sutor, the Englishman, and demand
cd an enormous ransom for him, has been
cut off by the Turkish troops and gun
boats a bark manned bv brigands was
recently sunk by gunboat, and il is feared
Sutor was on board.
RUCHoNNkT, a radical member OF the
federal council of Switzerland, has re-
ceived an anonymous letter threatening
him with death unless he speaks and acts
more leniently in reference to the Swiss
Catholics. 1t is not likely that the letter
will charge the policy of Nj. Ruchonnet.
VIOLENT resistance to landlord oppres-
sion and government measures to enforce
the new coercion law is reported on the
increase in the west and south of Ireland.
The London Times says ''the record of
agrarian crime is more serious than at
any time since parliament met in Janu-
airy"
A BERLIN dispatch says there is land
agitation among the peasants in the Baltic
provinces of Russia. They desire to own,
instead of lease, their farms, and refuse to
swear allegiance to the ear until he shall
have granted them laws and land rights
equal to those possessed by the Russian
people.
LORD REAY will represent India in the
international monetary conference at
Paris. He has been selected because OF
his knowledge Of the working of the dou-
BILE standard in the Island of Java, where
he resided for some time. 1t is thought
that he will be very valuable accession
to the conference.
A RUPTURE has occurred in ParnelPs
party. At a meeting In London after a
stormy discussion resolution TO abstain
from voting on the second reading of the
land bill and to leave the house when a
division was called was adopted by a vote
os II 20 y. Parnell threatened to resign
the leadership unless il was passed, while
Sullivan has written a letter declining
longer TO acknowledge Parnell's authority.
THE French are beginning TO admit that
their progress in Tunis is not quite so
easy as at first reported. The kroumir
have contested every fhch Of the ground
fighting with considerable skill and I'M
questionable bravery, and inficting as Sc
we're loss on the French as the French in
flicted on them. And now the French are
threatened with fire in the rear. The
Algerians are become FESTIVE, and Add
Ell Kader, son of the great rebel, but who
is himself loyal to the French connection,
advises the French that rising" may be
expected at any time.
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CRIME

NIGEL, bootmaker in Vienna. killed
his wife and four Ct ildren and cut them
in pieces.
IsApoRE LEvI, crockery merchant Of
New Orleans, was tried on charge Of arson,
and acquitted.
AT FL Paso, H., Walter Bullock. an
old citizen. was shot dead by F. {. Ran
som, the defeated candidate for mayor, for
commenting ON the recent election.
ToURNIE, the tenor of the Beauplan
French Opera Company, eloped from New
York with Nine. Amhre. wife Of the
manager, and Beauplan has also disap-
peared.
WILLIAM BoNNEY, who killed two dep
uty sherifs and esca ped from Jail at Lin
coin, New Mexico, has threatened TO kill
governor Wallace Tor signing his death
warrant.
H. T. CALAIS, alias Henry A. Challis,
yardmaster of the INDIANAPOLIS, Bloom
ington and Western Railway, in Indian
apolis, IS under arrest for bigamy. He
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-05-12

TuE detective camera is a new pho
tographic feat 1t enables photographs
to be taken in the street, or anywh re
else. without the person or persons
photographed being aware Of the fact,
and is calculated to inspire lively ter
ror among that class of celebrities who
object to having their portraits taken.
Externally it Is made to look like a
book or small box. Several excellent
street scenes have been secured by this
device
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why DO We Dr00p /!

The viesstudes Of climate. the wear and tear
Hf business the grieis cares and anXieties that
beset Us ia every walk of life sufficiently account
for the premature debility aad decay "a common
among I'll CLASSES in this country. Strange very
strange H. that with that potent vegetable in
5igorant Hostetters Stomach Btters, within
~cac.t Of all any one Of u should forego the
aeaeh, vigor and vital activity which it, regular
use iinparts. lt- effect upon the weakened stom-
ach The relaxed nerves the torpid liver, the cor,
zuPud blood the depressed spirits j. more salu-
sary5 refreshing and cheering Than words can
txpr}ss 1t Is q medicine alike for the body and
Lhe mind pure and wholesome in its composition
saunless IN its operations, and permanent in ~
restorative results
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-05-12

Mn. HIRAM PBICF, the newly-appoint-
ed commissioner of Indian affairs, Is
reported rs saying that he accepted the
post because he wanted to win for him
self page in the history Of the coun-
try rs a wise friend Of the Indians, and
an honest, efficient administrator OF
Indian affairs. Had l taken twenty
four hours longer for consideration,
though. he added, II should have re
iected Ii
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-05-12

Tar New York landlords have driven
their tenants to Brooklyn. Two hun
dred wagou-Ioads Of furniture crossed
Fulton Ferry in one day. When the ell
eyated railroads were built there was a
large emigration from Brooklyn to the
cheap quarters that could he obtained
five and seven miles up town in New
York. and which were placed within
thirty or forty minutes ride Of the bust
mes. centres. Bat the rise in rents this
spring has depopulated some portions
of New York. and the people have
moved back to Brooklyn.
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Published March "A, ISL

AN ACT relating TO the settlement of estates Of de-
ceased persons.
The people the state Of Wisconsin represented in SEN
ate and assembly, do enact as follows;
Section l. The surviving partner or partners OF any
deceased person. whose estate is being administered IN
the county court shall whenever required by order OF
the county judge Of the county in which such admins
raton is pending render said court true and COM
pete inventory Of tho partnership property ana estate
OF the FIRM and its outstanding liabilities
section . ANY person who shall refuse neglect to
comply with any order made in accordance Win sec
ton Of this act for twenty days after the service OF
copy Of said order by filing such inventory, verified
hy ms oath to be true and perfect account OF the al
fairs Of the firm u which the deceased was member
shall BE deemed 10 have committed contempt Of court
and may by order be brought before said court or the
judge thereof, and punished as for contempt IN tAg
manner provided by law and may be imprisoned until
be s1aIl comply with such order.
section g. Tins saau take effect and be n force
fTaH and after is passage and publication.
Approved Aa3Ca II. ISL.
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TuE bomb that killed the ear pos
sessed 40 times the explosive force OF
gunpowder, fact ascertaincd from
Kibaltschitch, one of the executed nj
hilists. 1t contained dynamite, nitro
glycerine, carbon, concentrated sui
phuic acid, and illuminate of mercury,
which were separated by glass tubes
and other contrivances, 50 arranged as
inevitably to break when the bomb fell.
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SECRETARY WINDOW has transmitted
to Captain Hooper, Of the revenue cut
ter Thomas Corwin, the orders which
are to govern him in his arctic cruise.
Nominally, he goes to prevent frauds
on the revenue, but, as a matter Of fact,
he is to search for the Jeanette He
will sail in a few days.
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ArAND Of disguised men, reported
Is represent the Land League, at Gal
way, ireland, roasted a baiiti' named
King over 4 fire until he promised to
resign his office. Death will probably
relieve him Of the trouble, as Il fatal
result viii follow the nhuman torture
such barbarities as this must be de
nounced, or the Land Lea que will lose
the sympathy of civilized people.
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IT IS proposed to call Washington
the City Of Statues, instead of the
City of Magnificent Distances, , given
it by Dickens There are already
eleven statues there, six of them eques-
trian, quite large proportion of the
less than 100 equestrian statues in
tho world .