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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
CAMP L. :. GRANT.
Grand Army Boys Paying Visit to
Historic Gettysburg

GETTYSBURG, Aug. AT camp L. 5.
Grant about 1900 members of the Grand
Army OF the Republic have already re
ported, and it is believed that fully 1, 900
comrades will visit the camp during the
week. At 1890 O'Clock this morning di-
vine services were held in the National
cemetery by Chaplain j. w. Savres. At
five p. m. there was a dress parade and
review, after which Grant memorial SER
vices were conducted by Chaplain Sayres
X. Chaplain Sayres and Rev. j. A.
banks of Pittsburg, delivered addresses
At the conclusion OF the latters address,
the comrades at his request joined in the
chorus of "Tramp, Tramp" The eXer-
cises closed with the doXolOgy.
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AFTER HIM FOR PERJURY.
Hubbard, the Newspaper Agency Man,
Wanted at St Joseph, Mo.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. 9.-It is re
ported here to-day that officers from St.
Joseph, Mo, are in town with requisition
papers for Harlan p. Hubbard, proprietor
of the International Newspaper agency of
this city, aud that the papers have been
presented to Governor Harrison. and II
hearing will be had Tuesday. The crime
alleged against Hubbard is perjury, and it
is said that an indictment of twenty-oue
grew out of the failure of the Richmond
Medical company of st. Joseph, against
which Hubbard presented claims in the
insolvency court for 1000 for advertis-
ing. In substantiating his claim, the St
Joseph people claim he committed perjury
of the rankeSt sort
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

NEW YORK, Aug Am audience of
over 5000 people iiIled the amphitheatre
at the Manhattan Beach hotel this after
noon, and listened with interest to Il
beautiful and exhaustive biography of
General Grant, delivered by the Rev.
Robert David Collier. During the adj
dress the vast audience several times
broke out into applause. which event the
not restrain. Gilmore's band played II
selection of sacred music, including the
Dead March from Saul. \ marked fea-
ture of the service was the great audience
rising to their feet and singing with grand
effect Nearer My God to Thee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
DEATH oFAN OLD JUDGE.
James Garland of Lynchburg, Va, Dies,
Aged 90 Years.

LYNcHBURG, Va, Aug, 9.-,Iudge
James Garland, probably the oldest Judge
in the world, and it is believed the oldest
member of the Masonic fraternity in the
United States, died at his home in this
city last night in the 95th year of his age.
Judge Garland was native of Albcmarle
county, Va. He was the greatest prose
cutting attorney in Western Virginia. He
served as volunteer in the war of 1872
and was twice elected to Congress. Dur
ing Jackson's administration he made II
notable speech in defense of the latter in
the House, for which Jackson thanked
him both in person and by let
ter. lie has been altogether at the bar
and on the bence seventy-three years,
having only retired in 1883 when
in his 9?d year, and after he had become
totally blinn. In all of his official life he
never had but two of his decisions re.
versed. He became II Mason in ISL. He
voted for James Madison for President,
and for every nominee of the Democratic
party since, having gone to the polls in II
carriage last November and cast his vote
for Cleveland and Hendricks. The bells
of the city are tolling to-day out of re
speCt to him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
THE SOUTHERN EXPOSITION.


LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aug. 9-The Southern
exposition which opens August -, is in IL
more advanced state than any great eX-
position ever was so near its opening. The
floor is already covered witt ii.r foreign
new displays from foreign countries are
arriving every day The thirteen acres III
the main building will be crowded with
interesting foreign and American exhibits
and the art gallery which will contain the
best American display ever made and
many other valuable paintings is about
completed. The opening day will be II
general celebration in Louisville and the
railroads have arranged for excursions
from all quarters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

LAKE PLEASANT, Mass; Aug 9-The
second Sunday of the conyocation of the
New England Spirtualists association
now being held here witnessed an old
time attendance, the number being esti-
mated by the thousands. Besides the
usual Sunday trains twenty-three cars
literally packed with humanity were run
on the Fitchburg and New Haven and
Northampton roads. The morning adj
dress was by J. Clegg Wright of Phlade-
phia subject, Progress from the religious
ideas of the ancient Greeks to the Spirit
ualism of the present. In the afternoon
Mrs. X. 5. 1'illie addressed the audience
on the topic woman and her Work"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
GUILTY OF TREASON FELONY.
Three Other Rebels Plead Guilty at Regi-
na-Ricl Still Tranquil.

REGINA, y. w. r., August G-Gester-
day afternoon Philip Garneau, Laborde
and Qniellctte pleaded guilty to the charge
of treason felony. The former had only
just returned from the Stoney Mountain
penitentlary when the rebellion broke out
and he Joined the rebels. 1t is said his in
generation was caused through some ir-
regularity concerning certain horse tran
saction which took place one dark night.
Laborde was Riel's Sioux interpreter. He
is II restless spirit and has been connected
with every Indian trouble that has taken
place i'll this country and the States dur
ing the last quarter of a century. He was
at one time guide and interpreter to the
American troops. 1t L. said that he es-
capped the Custer massHc'e by standing in
with the Indians and acting the part of
spy for them. He certainly looks capable
OF any daredevil adventure. All the pris-
Oners who now remain are the Indians,
and perhaps the whites who are now on
their way from Prince Albert, and also Il
few coming from Battletord Very little
interest is manifested here in the remain
ing trials.
The prisoner, Louis Riel, who still pre-
serves Il tranquil behavior, occupies his
time i'll alternately writing and praying
\ Meeting to Discuss Riel's Position.
MONTREAL, Aug. "a public meeting
to discuss the position of Riel has been
called for Sunday afternoon. The promo
tiers declare all citizens should join in the
movement as principle is at stake as well
as the life of Il citizen. The death penalty
they argue has not been enforced in Great
Britain or Ireland for political offences
and capital punishment was not inflicted
at the close of the American civil wal
upon those who had borne the most prom
inent part in tomenting and sustaining the
rebellion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
NERMONTERS AT THE FUNERAL.
Gov. Pingree and stair Assigned IA Promi-
nent Place in the Procession


Special Despatch to the Free Press and Times ::
NEW YORK, Aug. 1O.-Nermont was rep
resented at the funeral of Gen Grant by
Senator Justin 5. Morrill,, chairman of the
Senate committee, His EXcellency Gov.
Samuel f. Pingree, Adit.-Gen. 7. : Peck
Quartermaster-Genera Horace X Ide
Judge Advocate General G. L. Marsh and
Coils. w. b. Hulburt, VIM. p Fairbanks.
a. a. Hall and VIM. b. Wright, of the
Governors staff. The Vermont delegates
were assigned Il prominent position near
the funeral car. and We're among the
mourners at the tomb in Riverside park
Governor Pngree and staff during their
stay in New York, are domicled at the
Murray Hill hotel. The Governor, in an in
terview with Herald reporter, is related
as saying in reference to the dead hero ::
II always regarded General Grant as a
commander coming to assume the com
mand of the armies of the Union lust at
the right time, when it was necessary that
the army of the Potomac, that stood like
adamant between the Union and its enc
mics, should realize that there was to be
no retreating while there was man left to
stand at the guns, and that the
results of his lndomitable energy and per-
severance was the conquering of the rebel
non. lie was brave, tenacious and deter
mined and his death is universally mourn
ed in Vermont" Gov. Pngree and staff
leave for home Monday. The arrange
ments made for the care and accommodate
non OF Gov Pingree and staff in New
YORK by Gen. Peck were admirable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

From the Troy Times.l


As addenda to the curiously interesting
letter of Hermit" of Saturday last, "A cor
respondent desires us to note that Commo-
dore McDonough, who died at sea, is
memorialized by Il marble monument in
the old yard at the head of Main
street in the city of Middletown, nearly
opposite the Catholic church, on the banks
of the Connecticut while the rival com
mander, Downie, is similarly commenora-
ted in the cemetery ut Plattsburgh, in
front OF which city he was killed in the
marine engagement of September IL,
1914 On the opposite side of Lake Cham
plain the suburb of Burlington, the hun
ter and worshiper of the antique will find
the grave and monument of Ethan Allen.
the rough old hero of Ticonderoga. The
Downie memorial stone, like that of JEFF
ferson and Jane McCrea has been clipped
and badly mutilated and dsfigured by
vandal relic hunters, all of whom deserve
odium for such barbarism.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

WHEELING, w. Va, Aug. 6.-Ths after
noon Mrs. Samuel NcElroy, with her two
little boys, started from st. Clairsville
Junction, Ohio, to walk along the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad track towards
Bellalre. While they were on Il bridge
near the latter place the east bound fast
passenger train came around bend
and caught them before they could reach
the other end. Mrs. McElroy was shock
ingly mutilated and instantly killed. one
of the boys was fatally hurt and has since
died. The second boy was so badly in
jured that he cannot recover.
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HE USED A REVOLVER.


BANGOR, Me, Aug 6-Late last evening
Mrs. p. q. White called at a boarding
house in Essex street, this city, and in
quired if Miss Mccarthy, dressmaker, was
there. She was answered in the affirma-
tive, and Miss Mccarthy came into the
parlor Mrs White accused ner of being
intimate with Mr.. White, which she nei-
ther admitted nor denied, whereupon Mrs.
White drew Il revolver and fired but
missed her aim. Miss Mccarthy escaped,
and Mrs. White was allowed to depart
The latter then went to the house where
her husband was boarding they not living
togetherl, and drew Il revolver on him,
but he took it from her. No arrests were
made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

MEDINA, \. Y, Aug. 6-At Van Am
burgh's circus to-day Eddie Belmont. the
leading athlete attempted to turn double
somerSault over elephants and camels.
The spring board was wet, Belmont slip.
ped and was thrown sideways into the air.
lie would nave accomplished the feat even
then, but that the bed ON which actors
alight was not correctly placed and he
fell on the ground with terrible force, in
iuring his spine and head and receiving
internal injuries. He cannot live His
home is AT MAmChester. Y. Ii.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
The Epidemic in Indiana.

VALPARAISO, Aug. 9.-Two more per
sons have fallen victims to the Porter Sta
ton epidemic. Seven new cases were re
ported Friday. DR.. Eggleston assist
ant to DIR, n. $. Davis of Chicago after a
thorough investigation, is fully committed
of this city While not denying the prob
ability Of meat poisoning, is inclined to
think that lack of sanitary precaution
may have largely tended to produce the
epdemic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
A Missing Treasurer Supposed to be Muir
dered.

BURLINGTON, Kan, Aug 6.-D.V. Mott
the missing treasurer of this country, who
left here week ago for Topeka, was last
heard from July 20 at Kansas City. Many
believe he has been murdered others that
he has absconded. The county commits
sioners have taken charge of his books and
il is rumored that hasty examination
shows Il shortage of $4,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Aug. 9.-War-
rants were issued Friday from the Circuit
Court for the arrest of Thomas b. Ladley,
member of the Legislature from this coun-
ty, and DR.. j. f. Wetzell, charging them
with malpractice upon Miss Ellie Jeffer-
son, the daughter of Washington Jeffer-
son, one of the largest capitalists of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

SAN FRANCISCO, August 6.-The Com
mercial News tomorrow will publish the
arrival off the coast this evening of the
schooner James A. Garfield, twenty-six
days from the Arctic, with the news that
the bark Napoleon of New Bedford have
been crushed in the ice and twenty
lives lost, including w. Rogers Of
New Bedford, first officer, and Thomas
PeaSe. third officer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
The Grant Family Visit City Han.

NEW YORK, Aug 9.-About $3.50 this
evening the Grant family visited the city
hall and after examining the sur
roundings of the spot where the General
had lain in state for about an hour decided
that the many floral tributes that remain n
ed IN the governors rooms should be sent
10 the tombto-morrow morning. Mr. and
Mrs Fred Grant, L. S. Grant, and
Jesse Grant and Mrs Sartoris We're in the
party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

WAsHINGTON, Aug. 9,-Arrangements
have just been completed for "A great in
ternational handicap bicycle race, open to
professional riders, to commence at Ath-
letic park, Washington, Sept 81, for II
purse of 5000 in gold, divided into five
prizes, mile heats. The entries will be
limited to twelve men. Twelve heats will
be run each day, the winner of the great
est number of heats to receive the first
nrivn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

BosToN, Aug. "a party of Canadian
journalists, representing thirty-five news
papers of the Province of Ontario, arrived
here tonight on an excursion and are
registered at the American house. The
visitors remain here until Saturday even
ing when they 90 to New York, thence to
Suspension bridge and Niagara Falls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
An Indian Outlaw Executed.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 6.-Carpe
young Creek outlaw, was exc
cuted at Eufaula, Indian Territory, on
Tuesday last in Indian fashion, being shot
to death, while seated in his coffin, by the
Creek light horse guards. Carpie was Is
years old and had murdered an entire
family and recently murdered preacher
He was betrayed by his friends Tor re
ward
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
BLOOD ON a MANAGES HANDS.
A Crazy Doctor Cuts IA Brother VI. DIS
Throat and Commits Suicide.

ATTICA, Ind, August 6.-Dr. Grin Aborn
OF Marshtied became insane last April
and was to have been taken to the asylum
yesterday by DR.. c. r. Boyer The latter
was spending Tuesday night at Aborn's
house preparatory to their departure for
the asylum. During the night DR.. Aborn
stole into DR. BOyer's room and with a
surgeons knife cut the latter's throat
Walking out into the yard Aborn then
plunged the knife into his own throat,
divine within an hnnr. Bower is lNing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
The President at Albany.

ALBANY, Aug, 9.-President Cleveland
has spent the day quietly at the residence
of DR.. Ward on North Pearl street. lie
lie leaves tomorrow at l30 Il. M, for
Saranal lake, where he will remain few
weeks -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
Shocking Mystery at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Aug. Mrs NJ. Walsh, a
widow 60 years old, was found to-day in a
small back room of her house dead. Her
hands were tied and there were marks of
violence ON her body, leading to the sup
position that she had been dead two or
three days. The matter is Il complete
mystery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
A Negro Lashed Thirty Times.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. "a special to the
Constitution says that Richard Hindsman,
colored, in Villa Rica, who was guilty of
insulting white lady, was given thirty
lashes by indignant white citizens.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
The Grant Family to Return to the
Mountain.

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-The members of
the Grant family remained in their rooms
at the Fifth Avenue hotel all day and re-
ceived no visitors. They will return TO
Mt. MacGregor probably tomorrow or
Tuesday, Several clergymen spoke from
their pulpits on Gen. Grant to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

FREEHOLD, \. j., August Crank
Patterson, the Asbury Park opera mana
ger, who has been twice convicted of forg-
cry of endorsements on notes, was to-day
sentenced to ten years hard labor in the
State prison
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
Triple Execution at Raleigh, n, G.

RALEIGH, n. c., Aug, THE first triple
execution in the State in seven years oc-
CURED at Fayetteville to-day. Three men,
all convicted of atrocious murders, were
hanged. An immense throng of people
witnessed the execution, which was pub
lie,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
S25O,OOO Hotel Fire - Eight Person,
Perish.

DENVER, Col, Aug. "a despatch from
Las Vegas, y. NJ, to the Associated Press,
says the Montezuma hotel, at Las Vegas
Hot Springs, caught fire at 1920 o'clock
last night and burned nearly to the ground
in an hour a telephone message reports
that eight eastern guests persisted in the
flames. The hotel was owned by the \ t
Gibson. Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
company. 1t was opened in April last.
The COmpany'S hotel on the same site was
burned eighteen months ago The fire
last night was of mcendary origin. 1t
the main tower in the servants quarters.
There We're seVenty-tiVe guests in the
house. The building burned like finder,
and the heat was so great that no baggage
or furniture was saved. The loss will be
nearly S250, 600.
The fire broke out about 1l:30 on the
fourth floor near the stairway leading to
the top of the grand tower. An alarm
was sounded in the Office and the guests
We're Immediately warned of their danger
by the sounding of the electric gongs in
were about 20 rooms occupied by guests
and as the fire started far above
the occupied rooms everybody escaped
and nearly all the personal effects of the
guests were saved The fire gradually
worked its way to the ground floor and
the hotel was ii complete loss. The house
less guests were compelled to improvise
lodging on the ground and went into
camp for the night. The loss amounts to
$500, 900, and the insurance to $3.50, 600.
The origin of the fire is attributed to the
ing overheated and igniting the wood
work
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

The committee on resolutions presented
the following which were adopted by the
conventions
ResOlrCd, That under II Republican govern
mcnt like ours employment in those positions
in the civil service, the duties of which are adj
ministmtivc and not political, ought to he
open ON equal Germs TO every citizen whose
fitness shall have been asccrtaincd by upprO-
pirate cNuminntio and practical tests.
kcSOlr,d, That 10y the general course of his
executive action IN regard to appointments
and removals and Notwithstanding certain
acts of the administration, which, measured
by the principles of reform, we disapprONc,
President Cleveland has proved, amid i'm
mensc perplcNities and difficulties, his fidelity
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. o. 80 Christian
Schenck, Adolph Hegler and Martin Heg-
Ter were struck and killed by a freight
train at Englesde station on the Pennsyl-
vania railroad tonight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
Death Caused by an Explosion.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug Ga slight fire,
caused by an explosion of gasoline, occur
red in IA provision store in Germantown
yesterday afternoon. Four people were
burned by the exploding oil and three of
them have since died.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
New Eastern Complication.

BOMBAY, August 6.-The Bombay Ga
zette states that Yakoob Bey's son has,
with Russian assistance, occupied kash-
gar in Chinese Turkestan, and that with
his followers he is now menacing the
koaldja province claimed by China.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

Organic weakness or loss of power
in either sex, however induced, speedily and
permanently cured. Enclose three letter
stamps for book of particulars. Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, Buffalo, NY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14
PERlSHED IN THE FLAMES.
TERRIBLE FIRE AT MANcHESTER,N. H.
Eight Persons Cremated Alive in Tene-
mcnt Iiouse-An Hotel Horror at Las
Vegas, Hot Springs, n. N.-Eight
Eastern Guests Perish.

MANCHESTER, Aug. 0.-Thc disastrous
fire and attendant loss of lie which occur
red in Webster's block last night was the
most fearful event that has ever taken
place in the history of this community.
The building was not provided with fire
escapes. The fire was discovered at 1910
p. IN. 10y officers and an alarm was inn
mediately sounded. The fire burned very
rapidly and soon the entire struct ure was
mass of flames There were some 800
persons in the tenement apartments of the
building at the time and all were
rescued except seven, the remains of that
number being eXhumed from the debris
by the firemen. The hremen made an
heroic fight and several of them received
serious injuries. The origin of the fire is
unknown. The loss is about $4,000 in
surance $4,000
Thousands Of people have visited the
ruins of the Webster block fire to-day,
and it has required several officers to keep
them from SWarmlng over the same. The
funeral of the six victims who were cX-
humcd from the debris was attended by
an immense thrOng of people at st.
MHrie's church, the services beginning at
Q O'Clock II. IN. Rev Father u. Hevey
conducted the ceremonies, at the Conclu
sion of which the remains We're placed III
five hcarses, and the mournful procession
moved on to Mount Calvary cemetery
where the interment took place.
Mary Ann O'Brien, aged thrty-tive
years who was among the first of those
to be rescued, and whose child was found
dead by her side, died in the hospital at
II O'Clock this morning, thus .makine
eight deaths so far. Lizzie Burns re
mains in Il critical condition. Tn,
owners of the block paid the expense o
tO-day'S funerals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-14

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Aug. G.-ln
challenge race over a - mile course today
between the yachts Vixen, Stranger and
Louise the first named won bv a time
allowance Of - seconds. The Stranger
made the best actual time, coming in four
seconds ahead of the Vixen. The Louise
was only five minutes behind the leaders.