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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
An Elephant in the st. Lawrence
Rapids.
lFIom the Rochester Democrat.

tFIom the Rochester Democrat
"No," said the policc-staton historian and
turnkey last night, ''lhc place where Captain
Webb went down is not the same place where
the elephant swan the rapids. The elephant
swan the ST. Lawrence rapids about fifty
years ago. 1t was near the city of Cornwall.
A circus had been advertised to give an ex-
hlbitlon there, and among the other things it
was announced that an old elephant aud a
young one would swim the river. The river
is about three miles wide there. At the
stated time the elephants were driven into
the river, but the Young one soon came out.
The old one was not allowed 10 come out, but
was driven in. But soon the water became
too strong. He was carried out and dsap-
peared."
THAT was too bad, wasn't it?'
Everybody thought he was lost, you see.
but he swan like a whale. and came ND
every little while to spout and then went
down again"
What became of him finally ~"
About thirty-ivc men put out in boats
and canoes to drive him ashore. Whenever
they saw the elephant they would row for
him, and he finally came out safe on the
other side, seven miles from the place where
he started. If Captain Webb really got into
the Niagara rapids, and I'm not certain
whether he did, he's goner. No one can
the force of this whirlpool without
seeing it, l have seen log forty feet long
and two and one half feet thick forced TO
stand upright in it, aud go down out of sight.
1t probably came out miles below, for never
saw it again"
you must have been quite young at that
time ?"
Yes, was only boy, but remember il
rs well as if il happened yesterday. / re-
member when the Caroline went over the
falls during the Canadian rebellion in 1887.
She was trading with the rebels and was tied
On the American side on that night There
were six men aboard who had been drinking
and were asleep. Some men cut her loose
and set her afire, and she went over the falls
n blaze"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
He BOsIOn Series Of Failur

Boston, Aug. 1.-Charlcs ii. Ward, boot
and shoe dealer, has failed. lie has done a
business, he claims, of $4,000 year. John
Woolrcdge of Lynn is Il special purtner OF
MIR. Ward for $4,000. Wards assignee
says a statement will be made tomorrow.
Ward has found difficult to keep afloat for
some months While the Shaw failure was
not the sole cause of his suspension 1t prccip-
itaicd it. The firm employs at the Brockton
and Pennington factories between 600 and
200. Both will shut down, pending the adj
justmeut of the affairs. Ward is unable to es.
timatc the assets. lie does not believe any
other house will be crippled by his failure
w. 5. Wales, who has been the North
Arlington manufacturer for G. w. Copeland
" Co. has failed. L. H. Pond & Co., who
manufactured for Copeland Il Co. at West
Midway have also failed. The liabilities OF
John f. Mills, tanner and leather dealer, who
owned third interest in the tanuery iu New
York State run by Shaw IL Bros. are $780,
900. Those of VIM. +. Plummer, treasurer
OF the United States patent company are
about the same. lie owned third interest
in two of Shaw ~ Bros. New York tanner
les. The liabilities of the United States pat
cnt company, which is run by the Shaws, are
nominal The capital is 100000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
A SHARP SMUGGLER.
Giving Up Paste Diam o nds and Saving
the Real Gems
From the Pl'tsburg Dispa,oh.l

| From the Plttsburg Dispaich.l
A well.known diamond smuprler whom
the New York custom house detectives have
In vain tried to seize, not long since sailed
from Antwerp on the Rhynland. A Ham.
burg detective came over with him to watch
him the Whole voyage. This clever smugrler
wore thick, black beard and whiskers. and
it was suspected that he carried his precious
freight concealed in them. One morning
not long ago the authorities on this side ro
ceived despatch from their Hamburg agent.
which read: 'R. has shaved his beard. Did
not Know II until he had sailed five days. He
Is on the Rhynland. Has got seventy large
diamonds on his person" As soon ms The
khynland was sighted SIX custom house of.
ticers steamed down and intercepted her
They looked for the now beardless man. Just
as they were about TO give up the search A
stranger asked: You are custom house
oihcers and you look for Rosenberg
with the diamonds ~ 1--WE are and
we do" THAT is Rosenberg, and the dia'
monds are sewed in the lining of his neck.
Tie. In another minute a pale, smooth
raced, sallow man was struggling in their
hands' ms scarf was taken from his neck
and carefully explored with sharp pepknIfe
Twenty diamonds of various sizes were
found HIS trunk was next rummared
every neck,ie searched, and seventy.i6rrc
diamonds of great lustrc discovered. The
fellow wcpt and wrung his hands. When
the custom house officers arrived at head.
quarters, the chief who hrld a cableglam in
his hand eagerly inquired Odd YOU GET
Rosenberg Yes, sir. " Where
were the sones?" "Sewcd in the i'm.
ing of his nechtics" That's rather
strange, remarked the chief, "Ierc's
a Hamburg despatch which says. inst
learned that Rosenberg carried the dia.
monds between his back and n porous Mas.
Ter. >" Here are the diamonds, apybow
said the leader of the raid ''and we found
them in the lining of his neckties." ITO
chief looked at the gems, and said .'send
the jewel expert here" He came examined
The diamonds, shrugged his shoulders, and
said, Paste, but irsl-class" Three frantic
officers spent the afternoon tracing Mr..
Rosenberg, They discovered him at the
Metropolitan lioel, and without a word of
ceremony burst Into his apartment. "What
DO you want ~ he inquired with apprehen,
sion. They threw him on his face and made
4 frantic exploration of his back. lie had
taken his bath aud the plaster had vanished,
,ul where it had been, mixed with the i'm.
PRESTON of the plaster, were the imprints of
evenly large diamonds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
LAMOILLE COUNTY,
Worthwhile.

Work has been commenced on the camp
grounds and the whole grounds and vicinity
will be put in frst-class shape for the coming
State temperance campmeetng and st. Al
bans district NJ Z. campmecting which is to
follow. The place is one of the most pleas
ant for campmeeting purposes in the State,
and everything will be done that is necessary
10 make it complete in every arrangement.
The seats are all being rebuilt and addition.
made.
Rev. G. +. Barnes Of the Univcrsalist
church returned from his vacation on Satur-
dey. The Sunday school connected with
that church held a very interesting concert
on Sunday evening.
Morrisvlle Cornet band is TO give con-
cert in Hyde Park on Friday evening. The
entertainment is at the request Of Hyde Park
citizens.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
EASTERN VERMONT,
West Randolph.

George Mann, well known citizen dice
| "Wednesday morning at the residence of his
brother, Mica Mann. lie had been unwe
for some time being troubled with cancer
Gus disease. His age was 62 years.
1t is estimated that the largest crowd ever
In this village visited Forepaugh's show
Tuesday.
5. n. Putnam, graduate Of the Ran.
dolph Normal school, is TO take the position
OF principal of the graded school at Derby,
Conn.
Tho ladies of st. Johh's Church held fair
at Dubois and Gays hall, Thursday evening,
from which they obtained $3.50. A China
tea set was voted to the new band and several
other fine articles were disposed of in like
manner to different parties. The society is
not large one, and consequently they greatly
appreciate SO decided n success. Both bands
were in attendance and furnished fine music.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Waterbury.

Noah Robinson, aged SO years. died We'd
nesday night, after several weeks illness,
from gangrene on his foot. lie was born In
Stowe and removed TO Waterbury many
years ago Mr.. Robinson was prominent in
political circles, man of large ability and
seemed good for n hundred years, but for the
gangrenc. He leaves widow, and several
children now grown up aud with families of
their own.
Montpelier.
Mr., and Mrs. 4. w. Wood of New York
have returned to "Athenwood," their Sum.
mer residence in Berlin.
About 10000 people attended the circus on
Friday. Owing to an accident on the road the
street parade was delayed and was of low
grade, but the crowd was patient and quite
orderly, and spent the time suppressing pea
nuts, and some enjoyed rare feast OF July
oysters. Three arrests were made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
GRAND ISLE COUNTY
Albursh.

The farmers are nearly through haying, q
large amount having been secured in fine
condition the past week. The heavy rair
last Saturday caught some with considerable
cut but not secured. The rain was, however,
very welco ne, as the ground was getting
| quite dry and the late crops were beginning to
suffer for the want of rain. The hay crop
In this section is the best we have had for a
number of years, and the late rain will start
the grass on newly-cut meadows sufficient to
protect them from the hot rays of the sun.
The corn and potato crops are looking fine.
The apple crop will be light The trees
hung full OF blossoms, but as we have al
ready had three years in succession of heavy
bearing we could hardly expect full or ~
this year. The plum trees hang full Of
fruit.
The harvesting of those "blooded" peas
nave begun. These peas are some that were
sent to this country by Messrs j. Breck e
Son, of Boston, and were sown ON a contract
They are the garden pea and some farmers
sowed as high as twenty-five acres
with them. They have not generally
proved satisfactory. Some of them were
the short or Tom Thumb variety and grew
so short that they could not be harvested
without great expense, and 10 some cases
were plowed up. 1t was query TO many
why they should send their seed so far away
to be sown, but when the seed for sowing
arrived last Spring they were FOUND to be
full OF the pea weevil (Benchus Pia), and
as this section was free from this bug the
company no doubt preferred to grow them
here than in sections where the weevil pre-
vailed. This no doubt will be an advantage
to them but will be rather unfortunate TO
the farmers if it results in the spread of the
weevil. Some claim that the buggy seed
are equally good for planting as sound seed,
but experiment in planting section with
seed that were all affected with the weevl
showed but small per cent that sprouted,
and many OF these never maturcd.
Mrs Barney Of Rhode Island preached in
the NJ, f. church, at the Centre, the ED
inst, in the forenoon, and lcctured on tenn
perancc at the same place in the afternoon
and evening,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
The OMelaI Order.


STATE OF VERMONT,
ADJUrAST AND lSsPECToK GENERAL s OFFICE,
BURLINGTON, July Esd, A. d. 1881
General Orders No. 8.
The First Regiment the first separate COMPANY
infantry, and the Light Battery National Guard Of
vermont VIII hold their annual muster and parade
ioi drill discipline, Inspection, and review, al ST.
Jolnsbury on the ith, oth 9th, 18th and sth days oil
september, 1853.
Inc Commandment Of the first separate company
infantry WIN report to the Commanding officer Of
tne First Regiment for temporary duty with the
Inc Brgadler-General, or senior onicer present,
VIII assume command OF all the troops.
Inc Quartermaster-Genera will furnish trans
portatlon and will deliver to iAe proper officers on
fuel, etc
by order OF the Commander In Chief,
I. =. PECK,
AdJuiant and Inspector General
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03

A New York woman testified that her hus-
band wanted her to commit suicide SO as to
allow him to marry an actress with whom he
was infatuated, Although she had repeated.
" proclaimed that she valued her husbands
happiness better than she did her own life,
she wouldn't die to oblige him. and tbis
shows how contrary woman usually is
I'hilddelphia Chronicle Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
OTHER STRIKES.
lION Makers, Wancs

NEW YORK, Aug, 1.-The box makers,
In The shops throughout the city have de-
manded an increase of 20 per cent in wages.
A small Increase is generally granted.
Coal Miners strike.
HUMBOLDT, Mich, Aug. -Four hundred
men in the Republic mine have struck for an
advance of 124 cents. There is much excite
ment but no disorder.
railroad LabOrcrs, Strike.
PITrsBuRG, Pa, Aug -Four hundred
laborers of the Pittsburg, McKeesport and
foushiogheny railroad have struck against
reduction of wages. 1t is expected that 1000
more viii! strike tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
SOUTHERN VERMONT.

q, j. Chapman was arrested in Rutland for
being drunk, and fined, A charge of attempt
ing to kill his wife and others has been made
against him. When arrested he had a
loaded revolver and u very sharp dirk knife,
which he threatened and attempted to USE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03

A dude passed down MerIimack street the
olher afternoon aud solall boy who saw him
at once called out to friend on the other
side, Eli, Jimmie, dyer see that +" Where's
the hand organ he.belongs to- Lo,ceU CIV.
zeH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03

1t is very wrong for the newspapers to
speak OF Dorsey as the modern Ananias. 1t
is not charitable to speak slighlingly of the
dead.-BOstoa Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03

The third annual reunion of the veterans
of Windsor county is TO be held at Hartford
September 4th. 1t is expected that this will
be the largest and most successful vet held
by this organization. The reunion will close
with grand camp fire.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08
EGYPT.

Dfsord CT In Cafre-The Natives Growing
 Impudent-A Thoreugh Contempt For
 The English Policy.
 CAIRO, May 7.-Eyery day eomplicates matters here and the current complaint IS amongst officials and officers who want to % home that Lord Dufsrin's policy is only a paper policy and that only dilatory methods are employed in carrying out the long prom ised reforms by which the troops expected to have been enabled te go home two months ago. The i'll feeling of the natives on the question of what to them is a foreign oceupa- ton increases every day and ofenses of an insulting kind are growing 50 common that tbev are almost uncomfortable. While Gener- al Doruaer was out shooting few days ago he was assaulted by ssfellaheen," who ac cused him of injuring their crops and was treated with violence, although no damage has aetuallv been done This feeling grows greater with every success of the false pro- nhet and almost daily successes are aftrlou- fad to Fl Mehdi in his advances in the Sou dan. This adds greatly to the strength of the extreme Moslem party, whose adherents act in the most fanaticaI way. Officers and sol diers are as has been already reported, ln- suited with impunity in ths streets and are not in position to show resentment which
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08
the Increased bond of sa5. .ooo reouired bx

the increased bond of 1885, 1000 required by
 Judge Dillon and was released from jail yes terday afternoon.
 David Hinckley, aged two, was run over and killed by the Boston bound freight train on the Old Colony road at Fall River, Mass, yesterday. He was playing with other chil- dren on the track.
 Prof. Parker, injured at Saturdays fire at Hanover, N. H., continues to improve. The citizens have passed vote of thanks to the fire department and the students of Dart mouth college for their efforts in extinguish- ing the confagration.
 Base ball yesterday At Columbus, Colum- bus 4, St. Louis 3; at New York, Providence IA, New Yorks 2; at Chicago, Detroits 7, Chicagos 0; at Cleveland, Clevelands 5, Buff falos 4; at Baltimore, Athletics 8, Baltimores l; at Philadelphia, Bostons 20, Philadelphias 8; at Cincinnati, Louisvilles 5, Cincinnatis 2 (thirteen innings); at Alleghany City, Metro politans 8. Alleghanys 5; at Washington, De- fiance 5, Nationals O.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08
night bring results amounting to riot.

might bring results amounting to riot. To-
 day at least half dozen English ladies,
 who were venturesome enough to leave their
 homes for the most ordinary purposes were
 insulted in various ways and might have
 met with violence had they
 even dared to call for assistance from men in
 uniform Fl Mehdi is doing most success fully by his Soudan successes, precisely the
 work which Arabi Pasha failed to do. and his influence here and in Alexandria, to say nothing of the fellaheen in the outlying dis tricts, is something that cannot be overcome by an army such as Arabi's strength was. The policy of the government in raising diff ficulties in the proceedings before the Alex andria court martial creates the most unfavorable impression with the native leaders who believe that political was the one object which the English government had in interfering in the case of Arabi and the prisoners of less promi- hence may rot in jail for all the English care, 'lnce they show no inclination to push the
 rials. The appearance on the scene of lew ik Pasha's two brothers has created much interest in court circles and the improbable is made that Hissem Pasha will be made minister of war in place of Omar oasha Loufta, and Hassan Fasha will be given he ministry of the interior. They undoubt. ally have influence, but that they will be aken into influential positions is disbelieved.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08
THE WEST.
Illinois.
Two ChiIa

Two Children Earned to Death.
 CHICAGO, May Mrs Taylor, widow, locked her two boys, John and Daniel, aged two and three years respectively, in 8 room to-day while she went to the grocery store. When she returned about fifteen minutes later she found her rooms in flames She rushed in to save her babies, but was beaten back by the smoke and flames which poured forth in volumes. Her shrieks attracte d the notice of neiehbors who re- strained the frenzied woman from giving up her life for her children after she had fought the flames until her face was scerched and her hair and clothing were on fire. The flames were soon extinguished by the fire department, but the little ones were burnt to a crisp. It is supposed they fired their clothes while DIayin0 with matches
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

H. M. Ellis, the well-known theatrical manager of the firm of Anthony < Ellis, died at his residence in New Bedford, Mass, yes terday morning.
 Joseph A. Kennedy, the oarsman, who is to row Hanlan at Point of Pines May 30, has arrived at Portland, Me, where he will re- main in training until the race.
 Ex-Treasurer Polk, who WAS rearrested a few days ago at Nashville. Tsnn., executed
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08

4A THE most eligible and desirable residence,
 iis AT Trumbun street, corner of Lincoln house
 Lsl contains twelve rooms and eight open fire places. Lot 50x110 feet. Grounds well stocked with Vines and Fruit Trees in good bearing condition. House can be seen from to p. n. Information on the premises
 rna2n 163 CHAPEL STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08
BOARD AND ROOMS.

&$h pleasant suite of front rooms on second sia floor to rent with board also g single room.
 I At
 ap25 If 102 CHAPEL STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08

WANIEDs A sWEDE girl to do general housework. Apply g A my8 2t 262 GROWN STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08
EOR SALE

Ss4a THE House and Farm of the late Jason Wax
 ia ner, on the direct road from Westville to West @.I Haven, in Town of Orange. The house is near ly new and commands fine view of the city and its surroundings For particulars, inquire of H. P. HOADLEY, address
 ma15 If GCnP o. Box 1O95 City
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08
LOCAL NEWS.
A Suit in Waterbury.

"A SAAS AA " a1G0GONFS"
 On Saturday papers were served upor Mayor Kendriak by a lawyer acting for Will liam Clark in a crlm con suit to recover damages to the amount of $1O, 900, the pa- pers returnable to the June term of the Su. perior court. Concerning the matter Mir. hendrlck publishes a card stating that he looks forward to the result of the suit with perfect confidence and composure. Sch1ller's Tenth hAnniversary-Bridg
 and Hartford Visitors.
 Last evening Schiller lodge celebrated it's tenth anniversary st Germania Hall. The members of the lodge with the American band escorted the visitors from the depot to the hall Twenty-Five members of John H. Garfield lodge of Bridgeport, and seventy from Hiram lodge No. 16, of Hartford, were present. The members of the Hartford lodge. through Joseph Goebel, presented to Schil- Ter lodge a handsome framed picture 6 feet by feet containing 45 cabinet photographs M. Smidt delivered the address of welcome, and Joseph Goebel responded in behalf of the visitors; Addresses were made by Past Chancellor Heublein, of Garfield lodge, and Past Grand Chancellor Thalis. A fine supper was served, about 220 sitting down to the table. After wards dancing was indulged in to the music of the American band orchestra. There was quite 8 number of lady friends from Hartford present
 Several Moro Cases Before the Tax Conn
 mfttee.
 The tax committee had session last even ing in the selectmen's office and heard sever al cases and made recommendations.
 Stephen A. Peck appeared and asked that the interest be abated on his back taxes, amounting to about $400, and that he given until February 1, 1884, to pay the principal
 S. Calm has back taxes amounting to $399 28 and an assessment for widening Fair street to the amount of $33 S2, which he is not able to pay because of poverty. He asks to have the interest on the back taxes abated and that the assessment may be re- duced as low as possible.
 George M. Downes has tax of $52. 10 on the list of 1879 and also 8 sewer assessment of $9s. 19 on the Whalley avenue sewer. He wants till July 15 to pay the back tax and until November to pay the assessment with six per cent. interest.
 Catherine Dunning is an invalid and has a large mortgage on her place and no income. She asks that her Bradley street sewer assess ment of $221. 05 and lien of $25O. O.O6 for 8 concrete walk and curb be reduced to the lowest figure possible.
 In the case of H. G. Lewis they recom- mend that as the property holders who ap- pealed from the assessments for the Whalley avenue sewer got 8 large reduction if the principal and lien is paid by September that the interest be abated.
 John Starr's assessment of $36 which was overlooked on the former application is abated as part of the former recommenda- tion.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08
NEW ENGLAND.
Massachusetts.

The Crime of Drunken Father.
 BOSTON, May 7.-John Callahan, of Win chester, went to Woburn on Saturday night, bought gallon of liquor and started on spree. He brought his three-year-old boy with him, and after forcing him to drink all he could threw liquor in the child s face. The boy went into convulsions and died this morn iup
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-08
The Shooting ofa Tramp.

NEwBURYPoRr, May 7.-The citizens of Rowley are aroused and indignant at the late shooting of poor tramp from the Augusta sailors home by one Brown, town consta- ble, and at a mass meeting Saturday night voted to use all means to have the assailant indicted by the grand jury. Brown left town just after the affair and his whereabouts are unknown.