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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
ANOTHER STAR ROUTE TRIAL.

The country is, it seems to be treated
this Fall to another Star Route trial, the OBJ.
ject OF the Government this time being to re-
cover Of the swindling contractors over II
million dollars wrongfully received by them.
John w. Peck heads the list, his portion of
the loss which the Government seeks to re-
cover being nearly three hundred thousand
dollars. V. w. Parker will be sued for
$4,000 and eight other contractors for
amounts ranging from sci GOO to $4,000
in each case. A part of the evidence against
these men has been obtained within the last
six months and the cases, now measurably
complete, have been turned over by the
Postmaster-G General 10 the Department OF
Justice.
AS to the result, the outcome of the re-
cent criminal prosecution affords no encour-
aging augury. In that prosecution the evil
dcncc was sufficiently convincing, one would
think, and yet the defendants were acquit-
ted. In the cases now 10 be tried, the Star
Route people will probably follow the same
tactics as in the other ones. They can well
afford to retain the best legal talent and the
apostle OF sccpticism and his associates will
display the same zeal in defending the purses
of their clients as in defending their per-
sons. They will work that part of the
Washington press which they control for all
it is worth and create local sympathy fol
themselves 1t seems impossible to get a
jury in Washington that is other than a
mere burlesque of what jury ought to
be, and with twelve ignorant, irresponsible
men, prejudiced in favor OF the de-
PENDANTS, the Government has a mighty
slim chance OF securing verdict of guilty.
The verdict in the criminal prosecution of
the Star-routes was disgrace to American
jurisprudence and yet he is very sanguinc
man who believes in much happier issue in
the new trial.
And yet the duty Of the Government is
clear. 1t ought to leave no course untried to
secure the punishment OF these men. 1t has
failed to get them into the penitentiary it
now does well TO make an effort to compel
them to return at least portion OF their i'll
bo''eh Soiho' 40 hiottci VI puulIC HlOIh-
ity, the Government can not afford to let
these men go scot-free. The result of the
criminal prosecution was disgraceful and ex-
tremely demorallzing but if the Government
should take no steps in the direction Of
forcing restitution, the effect would be
still more demoralizing. 1t would, in fact
be putting a premium on successful rascaity
on large scale. A good deal of this sort of
thing is done in private life in late years, but
the government can not afford to do 1t. We
are glad, therefore, that the authorities are
to prosecute these civil suits, and we trust
that the prosecutions will be continued un-
til every charge shall have had judicial arbi-
trament.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
LEADERS OF THE STRIKE.
Pen Pictures of the Men Who Direct
the Present Revolt.

lfIOm the BDstOn lieThlu.I
"Who are the spirits who have arranged
and control the telegraph striker" is ques-
ton frequently asked, and one which few
people outside Of the telegraph offices can an
swer. The men who originated the brother
hood, and who first made it a chapter of the
Knights of Labor, are John Campbell and
Thomas Ii. Hughes, both of Piltsburg. Late
in the Fall of 1880 Mr.. Campbell talked the
matter over with Mr.. Hughes, and, when the
first of the year came round, their plans had
been discussed over the wire with every oper-
ator in the United States and Canada
John Campbell was born in Steubenville,
Ohio, and is 30 years old. lie is five feet,
eight inches tall, usually dresses in darl,
clothing, and wears eyeglasses. His com
plexion is dark his hair and moustache are
black. lie has prominent nose and black
eyes. He is well educated, and the tribute
paid him at the Chicago convention Of the
knights of Labor, Of "Honest John Camp.
bell, " is a sufficient description Of him. He
has been an operator for IA years, and for
six years sent press stuff from Pittsburg, lie
has the reputation Of being one of the most
rapid and accurate senders in the United
States, and never was known to have n
"break" except on "plug," as poor oper-
ator is termed
Thomas Hughes, Campbels coadjutor,
was born near Pttsburg in 1868. lie is tall
dark compexioned and youthful-looking.
He wears a small dark moustache. lie is
called the ''thinker' of the brotherhood,
and recently was entitled by his admirers
the Second Napoleon. ut was he who, seven
months ago, sent the word over the wires
that, If the companies did not acccde to the
demands of the operators strike would be
inaugurated, and lie also personally commu-
nicated with every telcgrapher in the coun-
try. 1t is TO him that the operators to-day
are accountable. He is not in New York
and viii not be, but he controls the move
mcnts of all interested. lie is finely cduca-
ted, and n capital speaker. lie, together
with Mr.. Campbell, signed the first call for
the brotherhood 10 meet at the Chicago con-
veniion Of the knights of Labor held in
1891.
John $. Mcclellan is the next most active
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whatever differences NAV exist as to minor

whatever differences may exist as to minor
political matters, he believes that Ireland Is
eager for home rule. The people talk earn
esily about their plans, and he failed TO sec
any evidences of disorder indeed, there
was no more lawlcssncss or crime than IN
other countries. The people of Ireland
,claim tho they do not reap the full fruits OF
)thei r.aoof, and that If they did they would
be as prosperous as our people arc. They
contend that under the political system by
which they are ruled the country is unable
to contain within itself the wealth which is
created by the tillers of the land; that the
growth of industry is checked by oppressive
laws that, although lrishmcn labor hard
and skilfuly, the bulk of the country's sub
stance goes into England and nothing comes
back. They seem TO think that great deal
of good has been wrought by the land act,
and that it can be altered so rs TO accomplish
much more. The people think that the
country can easily he developed if the gov
crnment will give it II fair chance. Every
where it was said that the distribution o.
taxes in Ireland was not just when com
pared with taxation in other parts OF th'
empire, and that there was much need o
reform in this direction before the country
could prosper.
As to Mr. Parnelrs leadership Senate
Jones says 81 don't believe that an
Protestant leader ever had the confidence o
the Catholic people as completely as Par
nell There are few who disagree witt
him, but the great mass of the people ar
with him, heart and soul. They like hi
moderation and conservatism. Even Incl
who dare not sympathizc with him openl.
support him secretly"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27

How much longer, in the name of all that's
good, must this country endure Frank Hat
tons antics ! Ills latest performance was to
reduce three clerks from sixteen hundred
dollar positions to places paying $1,000 and
to fill the vacancies thus created by appoint
ing his wiGes uncle TO one, lis own uncle to
another, and personal friend to third. 1t
is understood that all of the degraded clerks
were competent, and had been employed Tor
long time in bureau in which they had
risen by degrees from ten hundred dollar to
sixteen hundred dollar grades. One OF them
is described as n man skilful in many things,
a scholar, veteran of the army and most
faithful officer. Iatton is a pretty big load
for the Administration and the party to car.
ry, and the sooner the President gives us his
official head on charger or something, the
better.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27

turi,y. The apple crop will not be plenty in
this section.
The first quarterly meeting service of the
conference year, was held ut the Methodist
Episcopal church Sunday morning. preach
Ing hy the presiding elder, Rev. j. j. Noe.
A temperance meeting under the auspices
of the W. G. T. U. was held in the Congre-
gltional church Sunday evening address by
Rev. Mr.. Bruce.
Mrs. Lucius NJ. Taylor was out riding Sun
day with her son Fordyce, and was thrown
from the carriage, and sustained fracture of
the collar bone.
Cornwall.
Mrs. a. l.. Bingham, who has been i'll for
so long time with rheumatism, died quite
suddenly on Saturday morning July 2lst, in
the Goth year of her agc. She was very
cstimablc lady, beloved by all who knew
her, fond and devoted wife and mother
She leaves a husband, three sons, aud two
daughters to mourn her loss.
An unusually large number of visitors arc
In town this SIMMER, at present.
Mrs. Anna Griswold and Mrs. Burnham
Of Fitchvillc. are at +. G.. Farnham's
Mrs. DIR. Day has sister from Massachu-
sets visiting her. Miss Libbic Samson of
Topeka, Kas., and Mrs. Thompson of Him
OILS are visiting at Albert Spcrry's.
Miss Gcrtc Foo,c, of Bowling Green,
| Ohio, is At J. A. Foote'S, and Miss Alice
Woods of Boston 10 the guest OF Miss Cora
| Holcy
Winter grain is being harvested and most
OF it is very nice. Some pieces seem to have
been struck with rust within few days.
| Lincoln.
Luther Kenrs young daughter fell into a
tub of hot water Monday morning and was
badly scalded. She will probably die from
the injury.
Minnie Kent, a little daughter of Luther
Kent, two years and nine months old, tell in
to a tub of hot water Monday and scalded
her left side so badly she died in about three
hours. Mr., and Mrs. Kent have the sym.
pathy OF all their ncighbors.
Bristol.
Some of our farmers are through having
and are harvesting their rye, and winter
wheat.
There was not very large crowd r
town last Saturday. Butter bought from Ii
to IL cents, new pototatoes are selling FOL
80 cents per bushel.
Rev. b. S. Taylor started Wednesday fol
Douglass, Mass, to attend campmeeting at
that place.
The remodeling Of the NJ. Z. church i,
soon to be commenced. The cost of til,
same is estimated at $500, which include
the new pcws and carpet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
WASHINGTON COUNTY,
Montpelier.

Hon. George N. Dale of Brighton, VT, has
purchased the so.caled George jacobs prop
erty on Main street, for $4,000. MIR. Dale
will remain at Brighton until certain bust
ness is disposed of, but his family will come
here about the list of September.
David Huntington, of Marshfield became
tumutuous and offensive in his carriage, on
Saturday, and was arrested by Henry Lull,
and lodged in Jail. He was released tho
same night after paying the usual fine, and
disclosing that he got his liquor of j. Cahuc.
A spark from cigar fe | through the steps
in front of Eben Scribner's store adjoirinp
the cab factory, and hal set fire to the dry
boards and made some Roadway before dis.
covered. 1t was quickly put out, but with
a little better start it would have rendered
serious damage certain.
Margaret Fitzpatrick, or O'Gorman, was
arrested for drunkenness Monday She was
brought before Justice Clark, Tuesday, anc
a friend paid her fine and she roamed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
Austin II. Pike OF Franklin a Hopeful
Candidate.

tBy Telegraph to the Free Press and Times.I
CONCORD, N. H., July 25.-Thc second
ballot for senator stood Patterson, 90 ;
Tappan, 10 Pike, 20; Burns 81; Marston,
80 ; Chandler, 65 Bingham, III others
scattering.
There is great uncertainty regarding the
number of Republicans who will attend the
consultation to consider the senatorial situa-
ton tomorrow and also the outcome of the
gathering. 1t is stated that the leaders of the
original anti.caucus element have not been
consulten and probably will not be at pres
ent. Patterson declined to be candidate
longer. His votes will scatter tomorrow.
The Grafton county men have agreed to
vote for Pie tomorrow. 1t is reported that
Pike will gain from Marston. Authorized
parties say Chandler will not withdraw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
NORTHERN VERMONT.
SWaIltOn,

The death Of the Oldest man in Northern
Vermont was that of Joseph Grccnon of this
town, which took place july Goth. Hnd Mr..
Greenon lived until October next he would
have been 1O4 years of age. lie was born
near Montreal and has lived in Swanton for
the last so years. lie was able to converse
intelIigently up to his last days, although he
had not been able TO leave the house for the
past ID years.
There were three burials here Sunday
that of Mr.. Grecnon, Mr.. VIM. Sharon, who
was over so years OF age, and Mrs. r. b.
Rood, who died in Lowell, Mass, by acct
dental poisoning.
The contractors of the Portland and Og-
dcusburg extension railroad are now laying
the track, the grading being nearly complet-
cd. The bridgc-bullders are somewbst hind
dered in their progress across from Swanton
to Aburgh by the finding of rock bottom
FOX some distance, which prevents their driv-
ing piles as they Intended and necessitates
the sinking of piers.
Mrs. Helen Brayton, one Of our oldest and
most highly respected townswomen, has been
very sick, but we are pleased to note her grad
ual improvement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27

A family in Ctaftsbury is terribly afflicted
The father has cancer on his forehead I;
two daughters are rapidly running down
with consumption son, on whom the
family has largely depended for support Is
in very poor health, probably in consump-
ton, and the mother, worn out, with labor
and anxiety, is raving crazy.
Hon. Elijah Cleveland died at his resi-
dence in Coventry, July 18th, of cardiac apo
plcxy aged So years. lie was born in Han
over, N. H., in 1895, and had lived in Gov
entry nearly 60 years. He had been sue
ccssful merchant aud was well known in YER
mont from his connection with the Passump-
sic railroad, of which he was the secretary
2S years and one of the directors 90 years.
lie was also large stakeholder, having
amassed an ample fortune. He WAS a man
of sound judgment and great executive abil-
i,y, and his energy and resolution give u last
ing impetus to business in The town of his
adoption. He left widow and two sons
whose devoted care rendered his last days
peaceful and happy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
THE WATERING PLACES.
Notes and Gossip for the s,ay-at Home

From the New York Mail and Exprcss.l
Niagara hackmcn are away behind in their
receipts this year, and are impelled TO use
bad language in consequence. Visitors have
at last found out that it is easier and more
economical to walk than to ride.
Alleged Indians at Sharon Springs have
added the business of fortune telling 10 that
of selling beadwork and bows and arrows.
Bets are made that none Of these Indians
have seen soap and wster for a quarter of
a century.
Polo at Newport seems to some extent to
have lost its charm and attraction for the
fashionables there for recent games have not
drawn forth anything like the usual crowds.
Polo players mourn most.
"You hat ffdy cends charged on my pill
for bath" he said to the hotel cashier
Long Branch. swell, isn't that correct p
"No, sare," replied the disputer, ''dot ish
nod korrect-none off my families effer dake
u bath" The amount was scratched off.
"Ma," said Jennie Parvenu at Newport,
"they said those Smiths who have got the
Jones cottage are awful stylish and have got
u pedigree" ''Got the pedigree, have they :"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
YELLOW FEVER AT CRANEY
ISLAND.


NEWPORT News, Va., July 25.-The steam
ship Andean is at Craney Island with several
cases o! yellow fever One death occurred
to-day. The health authorities ordered the
sick removed to the hospital barge and the
to proceed further out. All persons
having had communication with the vessel
are to be isolated ten days. Previous out
breaks of yellow fever at Norfolk have always
proceeded from CraneY Island, when that
point was used for quarantine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
Conspirac TO Get Pension Money.

] tPHILADRLrnIA, Pa, July Henry
Frank and George Rankin, q professional
bail-goer, induced Lillian Briggs of Whining
ton to personate Mrs Carpenter and draw
pension Of $17S5 from the sub-treasury on
condition that she was 10 receive portion.
After the money was drawn Frank seized the
package and ran away. Both men were ar
rested and the money recovered, excepting
$3.50. The woman was held as witness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27

had been outrageous. As the families were
friendly the uacle and aunt Of the girl did
not want to believe any such story, but they
were obliged to, and on charging the man
with his base conduct he Immediately went
west for his health. He leaves wife and a
large family of children and grandchildren
to mourn the disgrace.-St. JoAnsJu1y Cale-
1nuf,u
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
The Stree Qress.

The Massachusetts House adopted the
majority report in the Tewksbury almshouse
matter, by vote Of 1l0 to GO. This OF
course was to be expected But it is very
unfortunate that the Legis'a,rr 'S'1
by party lines in .his ml..e
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27

The Western Union operators express Inc
greatest confidence in the ultimate result OF
their strike and the company remains finn.
1t is yet an open question as to which side
will eventually triumph, though the odds at
present seem 10 be rather in favor of the OPP
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27

New YoRK, July 25.-The President this
evening received General Hancock, ex-Sena-
Tor Plat, Frelinghuysen and Others. lie
goes tn Rarlan tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
Fatal smash-up Near schenectady.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, July 25.-The pas
senger train leaving at 5:20 this afternoon
on the Saratoga road collided with wild
cat freight from the north, four miles north
of Schenectady. Selvin Raymond Of North
Creek was fatally scalded and several others
seriously injured. The engines were wreck
ed and a passenger car, baggage and four
freight cars burned. 1t is said the operator
at East Glenville gave wrong directions to
the freight conductor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
Seven Passengers Killed.

Sr. JOSEPH, Mo-, July ga freight train
with passenger coach left the rails near
Lawson, on the Wabash railway last night
Seven passengers were killed and six serious
ly injured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
EASTERN VERMONT.


At meeting of the counsel in the Ely.
Cain case before Judge Rowell this week,
the Gath of August was appointed for hear
ing on the petition to file a new bond or ap.
point receiver, the present bonds not being
deemed sufficient.
Rev. w. +. Peters, formerly pastor of the
Christian church, arrived in town Friday
having nearly recovered from his recent Sc
we're illness. During his short residence
here he made many warm friends who will
be pleased to meet him.
About two weeks since Frank Becher had
his fingers quite badly cut on circular saw
at Princes shop where he was employed.
They were healing very rapidly, when Fri
day night be had au attack of lock. jaw and
now lies in very critical condition.
Frank Belcher. who had his fingers cut by
circular saw few days since, died of lock-
jaw on Monday evening
Steam heating apparatus Is being put into
the graded school building.
Samuel Bass has strawberry bed of about
an eighth of an acre from which he has pick
ed eight hundred quarts OF berries this sea-
son, all of which he has sold for Is to 20
cents per quart
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27

A wel-known citizen of st. Johnsbury for
the past 40 years, left the place last week,
under circumstances which give rise to much
talk and censure. Before he left he was
charged by a woman of the place with very
improper conversation and conduct towards
an orphan niece of hers, girl some II years
old. This gir has been in rather delicate
health for a year past, and the man, who is
distant relative, has been making her pres
ents, carrying her to ride, loaning his horse
and carriage to the girls uncle, and In other
ways showing attentions both neighborly
and friendly. A week or two ago word
came to the girls aunt that something was
crooked, and on questioning the girl she con-
fessed that the man had made improper pro-
posals to her and that otherwise his conduct
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27

1t is reported that Barre academy will soon
be discontinued.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-27
BridpOrt.

The farmers have begun their wheat har-
vest and are using the self-binding harvester.
Mrs. A. p. Skill has been stricken with
paralysis and her recovery is doubtful
1t is doubtful If the plum trees will be
able to bear the heavy burden of carrying the
quantity of fruit that they now have to ma
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1883-07-12
THE ANGORA GOAT.

less than hve rows across a 'fifty-rod field,
and would be almost an insignificant patch
on a hundred-acre farm, as regards space or
the time necessary to give to it; and yet, un-
less the fruit could be bought very low at
the door, tt would yield an amount in de-
light and health not possible to produce in
any other way. Strawberries. particularly,
are not surpassed in popularity and health
giving properties by any fruit in the world,
unless it be peaches, and peaches are more
difficult to grow. The horse work can be
done in few minutes by. man, while
women and children can pull the runners
from strawberry hills and the weeds that
the cultivator does not touch, as we'll as the
trit1e of clipping that raspberries and black
berries require when the young canes are
growing. The cutting out OF the old wood.
and the shortening in the laterals any man
OF sense, or even a stout boy or woman. can
do in little time as spring advances, so
there is no just reason why family should
be deprived of such luxuries.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1883-07-12
ATTEND TO YOUR DAILY WALK.

Farmer friend, did you ever think OF the
number OF trips you make daily from your
house to the barn, and that you make them
either on bare ground or in the snow? In
the winter you come in with your feet load
ed with snow, and in the spring with mud.
Now, why not make a good plank walk be-
tween your two abiding places, and in the
winter see to it that the snow is shoveled off
it? Just think how good natured your wife
will look when she sees you come in from
the barn. 'sdry shod''-and build that walk
without delay.-Ame7icsaa Farm and Home.