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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

WASHINGTON June 4.-The treasury ex-
aiming commission submitted its report on
the reorganization of the internal revenue
service to Secretary Manning. The report
recommends cutting down the expenses Of
the bureau in Washington twenty five per
cent. by the dismissal of clo"iS and n r.
arrangement of the duties OF III, >" retained
The number of the divisions III the bureau
will not he changed, and no official above the
1880 grade dispensed with. In tie colec-
ton service throughout the country it is
proposed to save over thirty per cent. by the
consolidation of districts reassgnment of
duties, etc The main features Of the report
ore approved by Secretary Manning, and the
changes proposed will occur about July l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12
POOR GLADSTONE.
NOTHING BUT TROUBLE FOR THE
PREMIER.
The Latest Drop In His Cup is the Per
sistent Way i'm which Sir Peter Lums-
den Exposes His Diplomacy in
Afghanstan.

LONDON, June G-The government is in
despair over the fiery an1 outspoEcn denun-
Citations of the Afghan back down which Sir
Peter LumSden has scattered along his path
from COnstantinOple to Paris. Sir Peter is
thoroughly cxaspcrato1, and he does not
care who knows it, or rather he is deter
mined that every one shall know his feelings.
He arrived at Paris tired, hot AMI angry.
He said that The trip from Vienna to Paris
had been the hottest stage of his long jour
ney. Almost the first greeting which Sir
Peter received on arriving at Paris was
telegram from the war Office imperatively
ordering him to see no more inter
viewers. A similar dispatch was sent
to him at Constantnople last Monday
Immediately upon the publication of his
interview in The Times. That mes sage was
in the form of request from the foreign
Office, and it was calmly ignored by Sir
Peter, who took the ground that while his
services and his life, if needed, belonged to
the government, his opinions belonged to
himself. He continued to talk and has let
OIt two or three important facts which have
been studiously concealed by the govern
ment, and which put the British retreat in a
more Illuminating light than has yet been
admitted by the officials. He has made no
secret of his hostility to the government
policy, and has plainly intimated that he con-
sidered it one of imbecility and disgrace.
The government determined that something
must be done to close Sir Peters mouth,
and hence the second dispatch, in which he
is plainly told that as ma jOr general in her
majesty's army he is subject to the order
issued last March by the communicated chief
forbid ing all army officers to discuss with
civilians the relations between England and
Russia or the phases Of the Afghan question.
The ministry and the Liberals generally are
raving over Sir Peters loquacty and many
are demanding that he be cashiered They
argue that he has done mischief enough al
ready, and that if he continues his impudent
utterances after his arrival in London he
will prove a veritable fire brand. There is,
however, not the slightest danger of any
such action being taken by the govern
ment. To cashier Gen. Lumsdeu now
would be to make martyr of HIM, and
would emphasize the contrast between his
treatment and the hOnors heapel by Russia
upon Gen. komaroR to such an extent as to
convict the government of abject serviiity
toward Russia. Sir Peter Is also a faVOrite
with her majesty the queen, and this fact
alone would save him from the vongeful
wrath OF tie Liberal, even if there were no
such potent political reason as that above
mentioned. The Tories have already ar
ranged to give Sir Peter a rou,ing public re-
ceptlon on his arrival here, and it is certain
that he will find some way of expressing his
Indignation in vigorous and picturesque Ian
guage, even at the risk of disobeying the
Duke of Cambridge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12
NEARLY OVER THE FALLS.


BUFFALO, June 5.-An excursion to Ma
CARA Falls was made by the members of the
supreme council of the Royal Arcanum, now
holding its annual session in this city. The
party took carriages for a drive. In one of
the carriages were Col. anu Mrs William,
Capt. Frank Bloomer, OF Buffalo, and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles l.. LOr,ng, of Boston.
The route was over the new suspension
bridge and down the Canadian side to the
new cantllever bridge. The road led di-
rectly under the latter, and when near it, an
approa ching locomotive let out a shrill
screeoh. Quick as a flash, the horses turned
short around and threw the driver to the
ground. They started in mad career for the
falls. Mrs. Loring jumped and was slammed
with great force against the iron railing
which guarded the precipice. Almost faint
ing, she crawled away from the edge of the
abyss which yawned $50 feet below. The
colonel and his wife jumped, but Mrs.
Boomer was knocked down, and the wheels
of the carriage passed over her ankle, injur-
ing it severely.
When Mr.. Loring jumped, he was thrown
against the stone abutment of the bridge at
the verge Of the precipice. lie was knocked
insensible, and had to be carried to the no.
tel. 1t was supposed that he had sustained
fatal injuries, so violent was the shock, but
the doctor thinks, with skilful treatment, he
will come around all right.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

BALTIMORE, June 6.-This city was visited
by the heaviest wind storm that has been
known for years Many houses were I'M
rooted, and several buildings in course of
erection were demolished The storm was
most severely felt in the eastern section of
the city, where it ragged for hat an hour
with the force of tornado. Patterson park
was badly demoralizei. Handsome shade
trees were blown down by the dozen, and a
massive iron fountain was struck 10y one of
them and smashed. AT Highlandtown, on
the out skirts of the city, Christian Bauern-
feind was struck on the head by a piece Of
flying scantng and killed instantly. The
damage will probably reach $20, 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12
ROBERT TooMBs ON THE NEGRO.
Scrub Racc, He Says, which Must
Die Out.

ATLANTA, Ca, June 4.--The Evenin,
Journal publishes an interview with ex-Sen.
ator Robert Toombs on the future of the
negro They are his views, as they would
have been given in The North American
Review, had not bad health prevented the
preparation of an article for that period
ical. He says his speech on slavery in Ire
mont temple Boston, is as true to-day as it
was then, and will be for all time. The
negro race is an inie ior race. He was 80
created, and if God had not intended to
make him in erior to the white man he
would never have created him black. All
history shows him to be incapable of gov
ernng himself. He cannot, therefore, gov
ern countries nor anything else. Speaking
of him as a race, Mr.. Toombs says the posi-
ton of Rev. DR.. Haygood, that the two
races must rise or tall together, is very
foolish.
The negro race is dependent on the white
for everything. He does not think they can
be educated. 1t will be found in the end
that the negro as race, is uneducation-
able. He says education is increasing crime
among them. A negro is out of his element
at the blacliboard his natural home is the
cotton catch and the plow. There he has
always done BEST there he will always do
best.
As to the future of the negro race in the
South, he said: at is the plainest thing in
the world he will die out. He is dying out
now. l think | ought to understand the
census. have studied enough. tell you
that it is being falsely interpreted by GER
tain people in this country. The negro is
dying out as a race; he is bound to die out
That is what will become Of him. 1t is the
history of all inferior races, and here is the
broad distinction: The negro race is a stub
race; the white race is a thoroughbred race.
In time the scrubs are bound to die ont, but
the thoroughbreds live on to procreate the
species. 1t is law of God and cannot
change
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

WASHINGTON, June First Assistant
Postmaster General Hay is annoyed at the
numerous publications that he is not long
for this world, and that he is killing himself
by work. He says that he has not censump-
ton. He went south on account of stomach
troubles ana returned greatly improved in
health. He does not propose to allow him
self to be bothered to death, and for this
reason has limited his hours for receiving
general callers. He has commenced to sign
all his mail himself, and vii! also know what
is contained in his letters before signing
them. He takes a great deal of work home
with him at nj hit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12
Paradeof Connecticut Odd Fellows.

HARTFORD, June 5.-The annual parade
and drill of the uniformed degree camps of
Odd Fellows, of Connecticut, was held in
this city. Ten camps reported "a follows:
Capitol city, of Hartford; Ridgeley bat
talon, New Haven; Excelsior, Middletown
Stamford of Stamford; ives, Waterbury
Meriden, of Merilen; Totoket, Ansona;
Oneco, of Norwich; Bridgeport, of Bridge
port, and Norwich, of Norwich.
At 10 o'clock the camps were exercised in
company and battalion drill at the grounds
of the Retreat for the Insane, $50 men TAX
ing part. After the drill simmer was served,
and at 3 o'clock parade was made through
the principal streets, closing with a dress
parade at the park under command of Col.
.. G. Hendrick, OF New Haven.
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Stage Robbery in Washington Territory

PORTLAND, Ore. June 1.-THE stage run.
ming between Montezuma and Olympia,
Washington territory, was stopped by ten
masked highwaymcn. They took the mails
and express treasure box the latter contain
ing a large amount of money. Four men
have been arrested on suspicion. The stage
driver was also arrested, as several sus-
picious circumstances point to him as an ac-
cessory. As yet neither mails nor money
have been recovered. The robbery was a
very daring one, and was committed neal a
station on the public highway, which is
much Travelled at this time, There were ~
passengers in the stage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12
TWO NEGROES HUNG.
Both Come to Grief Account OF
Women-1heir Crimes.

WOlnen-lnelr GRIMES.
NEW ORLEANS, June 6-The Parish
prison was the scene Of ub,e hanging,
the victims being Robert " liams, alias
Blinky Bob, coal-blaclx negro, and Foster
Chase, bright mulatto, aged "a. The last
Legislature limited the number of witnesses
to a hanging to fifteen, and consequently no
one was present but the necessary officials,
newspaper reporters and those the sheriff
had summoned on corOner's jury. Out
side the prison, however, large crowd as
sembled, brought out by that unaccount-
able curiosity which prevails among the
lower classes. The execution t,ol place in
/ the open court of the prison. The trap was
about fifteen feet from the ground, the aI-
preach being from the gallery extending
around the second tier of cells.
Tie crimes for which the two were exc
cutcd wore as follows: On Apr!! -, lss2,
Charles D,az was walking on Rampant street
with "A colorcd woman, with whom Biinky
Bobwas in love. This excited Bob's jealousy,
and approaching Diaz from behind lie
plunged a large knife into his body twelve
times. Death was instantaneous. Bob made
his escape and remained at large two years,
when he was captured in St. Louis. He was
brought back, tried and convicted. An APP
peal to the supreme court was Intellectual,
and the governor signed the death warrant.
Bob wa, Il dangerous man, and gave the off
GERS Of the prison a great deal of trouble.
After his conviction lie expressed himself as
not believing in a God, and attempted to in
duce other condemned men to abandon their
habit Of attending church. Toward the lasts
however, Bob experienced n chan of heart,
became very religious, and announced that
he had made ms peace with God.
The haslS of tue crime O. Foster Cha e
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12
Deadly Work of the Poisoner.

CIRCLEvILLE, o., June A fatal case of
poisoning occurred at the residence of Sam
ue Bowman. While eating dinner Mr. and
Mrs. Bowman partook of some coffee which
afterward proved to contain arsenic, Mrs.
Bowman died at 3 H. m. in commissions and
great agony Mr.. Bowman still fingers, but
his case is pronounced hopeless. What mo-
tive actuated any one to commit so foul a
deed is not known and cannot be con ectured
Suspicion points to a certain person employed
on the promises who has always taken his
dinner with the family, but on this occasion
WA nbennt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12
Thai ST. LOUIS MURDER.
Horrible Confession by One of the China.


men who Committed tho Crime.
ST. LOUIS, June 5.-The Chinaman ar
reste at Murphysboro Ills, is Chung Sing
instead of Cnyo Pock. He made sworn
confession to the details of the murder of
Lou johnson. The arch conspirator, Joe
Gong, the Chinese gambler, WHO perfected
all the deta Is, first knew of the capture of
the murderer when he came into court.
Gong made u quick exclamation, which In
terprcter Baptlste said was an attempt to
warn Tuns Sing to keep his mouth shut"
But he was prevented from saying more. In
his confession, Tung Sing stated that,
month before the murder, he, Chyo Pock
and two of the Cinnamon under arrest,
agreed with Joe Gong TO kill Lou johnson
and Baptiste for 81 POO They tracked the
pair constantly, but were unable TO find
Blptiste in any place whore it would be safe
to kill him. About II o clock Sunday night
he crept into the cellar of Johnsons house
and laid there all night. He had n satchel
with him, SO as to be ready to leave the city
when the murder was committed. PNtween
5 and o'clock in the morning, Chyo Pock
and two other Cinnamon joined him in the
cellar, and stayed there until the Chinese
cigar-maser had left the house, and Lou
Johnson was alone and asleep. They then
crawlol up stairs with knives in their hands.
When tiny entered the room, the others, he
says, rushed to the bed and stabbed johnson
until their fiendishness was satisfied lie
claims that ne did not do any of the stab
bling, but had his fingers cut by one of the
knives handed him. He claims he only re-
ceived SIS, but was to get more money down
south, where it was to be sent by Joe Gong.
He acknowledged that he moppei the hoor,
wrapped the corpse in some bed clothing,
carried it to the attic, and placed it standing
on its hnoI in n buclpt of rice
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

HARRISBURG, June & In the senate, dur
ing the discussion OF the appropr alton bills,
Senator Humcs, in speaking against the APP
preparation for the geological survey SAID
that Professor Ashburner, Of the survey,
was neglecting his Business in order TO lobby
for the bill ON the floor of the senate.
Thereupon Senator King became very angry
and said that Senator Hume stated what he
knew to be false. This caused n sensation,
but the matter droppe there, only to be
resumed afterwards in the cloak-room. where
the senators had long war of words.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

New YORK, June 5 Col 7. n. Ospira, Of
the Colombian army, arrived in this city Cd
the Acapulco. He stated to reporter that
his errand is to purchase arms and ammuni-
ton for the Colombian government. The
revolution he said, has been quelcd in eight
out of the nine states composing the union,
but in Bolivar the chief rebel, Gen. Guitan,
holds Baranquilla, with 1000 mon. Gen.
Villa, with 5000 men, will soon attack him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12
THE ENGLISH DERBY.
Magnificent and Closely Contested Race
Won by Archer.

Won by Archer.
LONDON, June 4.-Sporting experts agree
that the crowds at the Derby have never
been equaled in former years, and certainly
a more superb race was never run on EPSON
Downs. 1t was neck and neck between Mel
ton AM Paradox for fully 100 yards before
the finish. Archer and Webb were riding
the two favorites for oil they were worth.
Both horses were apparently at their top
notch of speed. They were running SO
closely together that it seemed impossible
that either jockey could force out the few
extra inches that would give him the race,
and the breathless thousands Watching the
struggle with intensest interest, began to
conclude it would be a dead heat like last
years rae, when st. Gatien and Harvester
divided the honors. But Melton's gamencss
and Archer's terrific energy conquered in
the last few strides with Paradox only a
head behind. The spectators went mad with
enthusiasm. LORD Hastings colt had
not only been the favorite in the
betting, but with the ladies and
the transporting visitors, and his owner,
who had never before won a Derby, is
young, handsome and popular. 1t was Fred.
Archer's fourth Derby victory, the Others
being in 1877 with Silvio in 1880 with Bend
Or, and in 1881 with the American, Iro-
quois.
The report of the Derby race was tele-
graphed in every direction with wonderful
promptness. The cable news wired the re-
suit to Suakiln and Dongo a, and The Don
COLA News, edited and printed by soldiers OF
Gen. Wolseley's expedition, published q
special edition within an hour of the finish
after making allowance for the difference in
time between the two places.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12
Smallpox Epidemic in Montreal.

MONTREAL, June eleven new cases of
smallpox have been reported here. The
health department says il is becoming cpl
demic, and have called Il special meeting to
discuss the matter. All the cases up to yes
terday could be traced to Pullman car con.
ductor, who came from Chicago III April last
suffering from the disease, anl who was sent
to the Hotel Dieu. The cases reported this
morning, however, cannot be traced, and
consequently it is feared the disease is be
coming epidemic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

New York, June 5.-The body of a man
about 45 years old, ) feet inches in height
dressed in blue coat and trousers and a
gray mixed vest, to which was attached a
Knight Of Pythias badge, was found floating
in the sound, off Barretts Point A piece of
stout cloth had been forced into the mouth
as a gag and tied back of the head, indicat-
ing that the man had been the victim of foul
play. The general appearance of the body
indicates that the deceased was in well-to-do
circumstances. Tho coroner will make O
thorough investigation of the case
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

ST. LOUIS, June 4.-Secretary Bayard
was met at East st. Louis 10y committee
who escorted him over the great bridge to
the Southern hotel. The secretary was
rendered public reception at the Nor
chants exchange, which was crowded to is
utmost capacity. He expressed hi tAUuS.
for the warm reception given him,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

WASHINGTON, juno 4.-Commissioner of
Pensions Black has decided adversely in the
case Of "A pension claimant who entered the
service as substitute and deserted on his
way to his regiment, He was captured and
a court martial sentenced him to- make good
the time lost by de5ertion 1t was during
his service under this sentence that disease
attacked and disabled him, resulting in a
disability for which he asked FOR a pension.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

BosToN, June Ga special fir m Concord,
n. H., to The Journal announces the failule
of the Hon. 5. W. Hale, who has just quilted
the gubernatorial chair Of the state, which
he had held for two years. by great eXer-
tions Governor Hale succeeded in tiding over
his financial embarrassments until his term
as governor had expired He was heao lily
interested in various railroad and manufac-
turing enterpi Uses, ami his liabilities arc
said to be very large
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

LONDON, June 5.-Very serious accounts
ing through 9. LoliJn b. mercantile and
private correspondence and other channels
beyond me control ct the Spanish censor8.
There ia much alarm in tine southern AMI
saaboard departments OF France end it is
feared thl. foaiou, Mar7aile- aud even arts
viii not escape tie llasua.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

LONDON, Juo 4.-Twelye ua are stll en-
tumbud in the Margaret pit, near Durham,
where the explosion and fire imperilcd the
lives OF over 300 miners. Ihe.c is hardly a
possibility of their rescue. Ten bodies have
been taken out, and the total number o,
lives lost may therefore be placed at twenty
two.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

NEW YORK, June 4.-Ex- President Ar
thur said 70 Il reporter, concerning the re-
ports of his i'll health: There is simply no
truth in the reports" A member of Mr..
ArJhurs family said subsequently,; Mr..
Arthur is in fairly good health. | don't
mean that he Is absolutely well, but he
Gu-s n't complain. He is active
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

WASHINGTON, June S.-The Star says that
among the removals from the sixth auditor
Office is IA clerk whose ofIense is that he LETT
his desk and hurrahed in the corridor for
Blaine last November when q also report
came IN that the plunel knight was elected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

VNcENNEs, Ind, June 6,-The coroner
has Just ben notified of the horrible murder
tf Fred Grandyout and bis family near Ell
MQfdsport this county. Tl.oe persons aIe
Mpposei 20 have been murdered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

NEW YuHe, june Glue N.-, ooou,s Of
Scott tra uot.u,ms paying teller of the
Mania lpu bank, Is Unknown. Inc various
theories oil the detectives have not material
izcd, and no clueopointing to his where
abouts has been found.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-06-12

ES None genuine without bunch of green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile,
poisonous stun with Hop" Hops" in their
name.
Mayo, d&wlm tc
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NARROW ESCAPE.

ROCHESTER, June |, 1882. "Tcn
Years ago was attacked with the most
Intense and dcathly pains in my back and
-k,dUrUS.
Extending to the end of my toes and to my
BRAIN
(which made me dcrious
"F1Om agony III.
alt took three men to hold me on my bed at
times
The Doctors tried in vain to relieve me, but
to no purIOSc.
Anphinc ami 0ihcr Opistes!
Had no eject
After two months was given upto'dic!!!!
"WhCn my wife
heard Il ncighhOr tell what Hop Bttcrs had
done Tor her, she 1T once got and gave me
some. The first dose sHSod my BRAIN and SEEM
ed TO go hunting through my system Tor the
pain
The second dose cascd me so much that I
slept two hours, something had not done for
two months. Before had used I'VE bottles, |
was well and at work as hard as any man
could, for over three weeks : but worked too
hard for my strength, and tukug hard cold,
was taken with the most acute and painful
rheumatism all through my ~ stem that ever
was known.
81 called the doctuls again. and after several
weeks they left me II cripple On clutches for
ic, us they said. met friend ami told him
my case and he said Hop littCrs had cured him
and would cure me. puuhcd at him, but he
was earnest | was induced to use them
again.
In less than four weeks | threw away my
clutches ana went to work ligl tly and kept
on using the bittcrs for I'VE weeks. un il be-
came rs well as any man living, ana have been
so for six years since.
1t has also cured my wife, who had been sick
for years and has Kept her and my children
well and healthy with from tive to three bot
ties per year. There is no need to be sick at
ali if these bittCrs are used.
j. BrRK, Ex-Supervisor.