Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
The Cholera in Spain.
SERVICES TO THE MEMORY OF GRAN
The Memorial Services at PariS-The
Crawford Dixie Scandal-The Lib
erals Circulate IA Report in
Dilke's Favor.

LONDON, Aug. 9-The American lcga-
ton and officers of the American consul
general were closed Saturday out of re-
spect to the memory of Gen. Grent. The
American exchange building was draped
in black. Americans resident in London
Wore Grape on their left arm, and general
ly observing the day.
PARIS, Aug. 9.-The memorial services
in honor of Gen Grant We're held in the
American chapel Saturday Many French
officials and representatives of the foreign
powers attended the cere monies. All the
members of the American legation were
present. AS were also those of the consul
ate. Many members of the American
colony were Ill attendance During the
services message from President Cleve-
and was read.
The CrawfordDilke scandal
LONDON, Aug. 9.-In order to mitigate
the disastrous effects of the Crawford
Dixie scandal, Liberals are circulating a
statement that Sir Charles Dixie denies
that he had criminal intercourse with
Mrs. Crawford, and that the lady herself
has withdrawn the confession made to
her husband, and when in the witness
box viii declare that the confession was
not true and was made under hysterical
delusiOns. Mr.. Crawford's friends insist
that he has evidence apart from his wife :
confession, but say that he will not per
severe i'll the action unless convinced that
it is perfectly iustitiable and absolutely
necessary. The trial will be the last of Il
heavy list to be heard in the divorce
courts in December. The name of Sil
Charles Dixie has been eXpunged from the
list Of speakers for the coming electoral
campaign. Sir Charles will pass the
l., II,
Sir Charles Dixie has written tC
his constituents denying the truth
of the accusation brought against
him, and asking their torbearance unit
the trial of the divorce case, which, h,
says, he awaits with confidence.
Bishop Hurst at the Wesleyan Conference
LONDON, Aug. 6.-Bishop Hurst of tn,
United States was this afternoon introduc
ed to the Wesleyan conference now being
held at New Castle by the president of TIN
conference and he delivered an admirable
address which was well received.
A Bishop Wants Free Masonry Abolished
LIMA, Aug. 6.-The bishop of Topaz il
letter to the president declared that tn
progress of freemasonry was an evidenc
of shameless neglect of duty on the par
of the government and he called upon tn
president to suppress the order. In repl
the president said that freedom of though
should be supported.
Spain Must Keep Her Rags.
LONDON, Aug 6.-The government ha
prohibited the importation of rags froI
Spain, and are considering the advisabilit
of prohibiting their importation frol
France. Stringent local measures hav
also been ordered and enforced for I'll
prevention of cholera.
French Senator Dead.
PARIS, Aug. Gabriel Adam, memb
of the senate is dead.
French General Elections.
PARIS, Aug. THE general election
will be held on Oct. 4.
A banquet to Mr.. ParneII.
LONDON, Aug. IA banquet will
given Mr. Parnell in Dublin, on the LIT
by members of the irish party. 1t HI
two objects. The close of the present Sc
sion'of Parliament marks the dlssolutiC
of the party which conducted the bitt
fight for Ireland. The banquet will be
recognition by the party of Mr.. Parnel
success and will afford him an opp0rtu
ity to announce Il plan of his electOr
campaign.
Strong War Feeling in Russia.
LONDON, Aug. 7.-Despatches from
Petersburg say that there Is IA strong W
feeling in Russia and that military pre-
arations are in progress in Finland.
Emperor Joseph and Empress Eiilabe
Arrive at Gastein.
GAsTEIN, Aug. 6-Emperor Francis
seph and Empress Elizabeth arrived he
this evening Emperor William receiv
them ut the entrance to the BadeschlC
with greetings of affection, kissing {
Austrian emperor thrice. The town
Illuminated, and is thrOnged with peOl
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