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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
A ISiel Episode,

PITTsFIELD, Mass. Nov. l6.-Apropos of
the hanging of Riel, this telegram was
sent from Pittsiield, Friday, to the Mar
quis OF LansdOwne, governOrge general of
the Dominion of Canada, at Ottawa:
We pray you may change the sentence
of death of Louis Riel We ask it AS ma
tives of Canada.
(Signeh Rev. Joseph Quevellon, Dr.
George Bedard, Rev, a. l.. Desaunier.
This letter was received yesterday IN
reply;
ONCE Of the governor generals secre-
tary, Canada. Ottawa, Nov. II, 1855.
Sir | am desired by his eXcellency,
the governor general to acknowledge the
receipt of II telegram signed by yourself,
Rev. Joseph Quevellon and DR.. George
Bedard on behalf of Il convict, Louis Riel.
have the honor to be, sir, your obedient
servant, Melgraud, lieut., colonel, gov
ernor-general's secretary
To Rev. a. l.. Desaulnier, Pittsfield,
Mass, u. :. A.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
BOwDoIN SQUARE CHURCH.


Boston, Nov. ia meeting of the
Bowdoin Square church society was held
this evening, at which the following reso-
lutions were unanimously adopted:
cent developments III the courts of the com
monwcalth and otherwise, that re w. w.
Downs has been guilty Of grossly immoral
conduct, and us his character and reputation
are such as to UNIT him r Il pastoral Office
ana to render it CXpedient that all relations
hctWccn MN and this society be dissolved.
FO cd, That by reason of such conduct
character and reputation, said Towns be. and
hereby is dismissed from the office of minis
ter OF this society, and from the employ of the
society.
voted, That Il standing committee be direct
ed TO cause the meeting house of this society
to be closed for public worship forthwith at
the close OF this meeting. until such me a.
they shall sec fit to open the same Tor such
worship. and to take all needful measures to
remove aud exclude al persons theretrom.
Notice of the above action was served
upon Rev. Mr.. Downs, who was in his
study at the church, and he shortly
afterward took his departure. He
states that the society action was illegal
and was surprise to him and that his
future course is as yet Il decided upon.
New locks have been placed upon the
church doors and Tonight several police
men are stationed about the place which
has been besieged by crowds of people
who had come tor the purpose of attend
ing the revival meetings Which have been
i'll progress there since Tuesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
THE AMERICAN TARIFF LEAGUE.
Its Progress, Its Purposes, and Its Plan of
Organization.

NEW YORK, Nov IA belief has been
created in many minds lately, through
newspaper rumors, that the American
Tariff league which was organized in
this city several months ago by Legraud
b. Cannon Cornelius n. Bliss, Edward H.
Ammdowu and others, had failed to real
ize the expectations of many and was like
ly to fall through. Investigation proves,
however, that the opposite state OF affairs
exists. One of the most prominent mem
beers of the league said tonight; 1--WE are
going ahead slowly because we want to
be on an assured basis before we make Il
start. The leaders fully appreciate the
necessity of careful and thorough orgaEi-
cation at the outset, and would rath er
spend a year or so in doing that than 90
ahead and be compelled to undo their
work atterward Then, again, the under
taking Is larger than most people
realize. We will have about $50 vice
presidents from as many counties
in the country. Every State will be
in charge of one man, who Will have to
collate the reports of the chairman in the
different counties. All of these will. of
course. be sent to the headquarters in this
city. We expect our headquarters to be IA
general agency for the distribution Of tar
i'll and Industrial literature. inst as the
Golden club Is in London. The member
ship of the league already embraces al
most DIS many Democrats as Republicans,
! aud 1t will be our purpose to keep it free
from actual political controversies. The
officers are to be elected in a month or so
Some correspondence has already been had
with Il prominent Democrat, though not
an active party man. with regard to the
presidency, and it is probable that he
will accept. In fact, we are looking for Il
| favorable reply from him almost any day
Mr.. Robert p. Porter of the Philadelphia
Press is to be secretary. A great many
names are mentioned for the other Offices
No active politician, however, will be con
nected with the league. We want mer
who will have no other interest in the or
ganization than to promote its objects anC
thereby aid in protecting Americalfindus
tries and labor We will make our head
quarters general resort for people from
all parts of the country when visiting
here, and we expect to advance rapidly
after we are oEce started, but we are moi
only satisfied, but anxious, to go slow fol
the present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
THE BELL TELEPHONE CASE.
What Washington Special Says in the
Matter.

NEW York, Nov. 19-The Evening
Posts Washington special says the oppu-
nents of the Bell Telephone company pro-
TESS to be very confident that the decision
of the interior department well be in their
favor. They admit, however, That they
have not received any limitations which
would warrant them in making any posi-
tive statement. They do not understand
that the board will enter upon considera-
ton of the case until the expiration of the
ten days limit, within which permission
has been granted to all parties to file
briefs, The briefs and the record on both
sides VIII be very long and it is not eX-
pected that the record for the petitioners
can be furnished to the department in
less than II week. A fact prominently
brought ont since the hearing is. that Prof
Elisha Gray will undoubtedly endeavOr to
secure patent for speaking telephone
on the ground that the invention is his
alone. Patent lawyers insist that he has
now no rights unless he can affirm and es-
tablish the fact that there was fraud and
collision i'll obtaining the Bell patent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
THAT EASTERN WAR.
SERVlANS SUFFER AT SLlVN|T "a
The Present situation Regarding the war
In the BaIkans-Scryian successes ana
Reyerses- sofia Safe-King 1hee-
baw's Reign Nearly Ended.

LONDON, Nov 19.-it is clear that the
Servian defeat at SliVnitza was very
serious. They lost ten guns, 1856 horses,
1000 in killed, wounded and many prison
ers. The situation now is that the Servian
advance on Widdin is Il complete success,
also the march of the southern columns on
Bresnik, but the chief centre column,
which was to have occupied sofia in few
hours, has been practically routed. Every
hours delay is an advantage to Bulgaria,
because if the war is protracted there is a
great probability of immediate interior
ence by the powers. The delay gives time
to get back the troops who have been gar
risoning the Turkish frontier.
Little interest is taken here compara-
lively in the Burmah campaign, the re-
sistance being so slight. Now that the
Minhla forts have been silenced, there Is
nothing to stop the advance till the Ava
forts, twelve miles south of Mandaay, are
reached They are not so formidable us
Minhla King Theebaw's reign Will be
over by next week.
Another Servian Victory.
BELGRADE, Nov. ia despatch from
Tzaribord says that two Bulgarian bat
talions were defeated to-day in an engage
ment with Servians on the road between
Bresnid and Pernick. The Bulgarians
lost 200 men killed and wounded. The
Servians captured sixty prisoners and Il
quantity of ammunition and provisions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
Burial of Louis Riel,

REGINA, Nov. 19--Riel's remains were
removed from the police barracks at Re
gina yesterday morning and buried in "A
vault below the church of the Immaculate
Conception. The removal of the body was
superintendent by Pere Andre. Strict pre-
cautions were used to insure the fact of the
body being removed below town a secret,
This was done to prevent any demOnstra-
ton. The remains were Inclosed in II
plain wooden coffin, painted black, and
bore in white letters The inscription, AZ.
Il 1885" The burial service was read by
Pere Andre there, and all that remained
of Louis Riel was consigned to earth.
Very few were present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
CANADIAN ANNENATION.
A Provincial Senator Says There is Ma
Desire for It,

NEW YORK, Nov. Ex-senator ID. Mac
lines of Hamilton, who is stopping at the
Victoria hotel in this city, in company
with Sir Alexander Campbell, the post
master-general of the Dominion, said to
your correspondent in response to question
"How does Canada feel in regard to anneXa-
ton ?" at has no desire forit. Its greatest
wish is to perpetuate its own institutions.
Take the case of the manufacturing in
dustries for example. We want to CON
troll them ourselves, and, under the pres
sent tariff. we think that the duties are
high enough to keep you out. American
duties average sixty per cent or more and
previous to 1879 ours We're only seventeen
and Il half per cent. In that year, how
ever, we changed our policy, and now our
duties average from twenty-five to thirty
five per cent. One point TO be remember
ed is that English goods coming to Canada
are subject to the same duties as Ameri-
can goods"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
The Danger of IL Cabinet Crisis Passed
France Pressing for Lower duties.

CITY OF MEXICO, Nov. 18,-The opposi-
ton members of Congress have agreed
upon IL bill requiring the government to
accept the lowest bid publicly made for
contracts of all descriptions, and provid-
ing that at the close of each fiscal year the
government shall dispose Of at public
sale. public debt securities to the extent
of 100000. Other operations in connec-
ton with the sale of public securities are
published in the bill. All danger of II
cabinet crisis has apparently passed. and
it is announced i'll political circles that the
cabinet will remain intact. Consultations
on tariff reform measures are frequent,
and the French chamber of commerce is
active in pressing for lower duties.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
NE DECAY OF THE HILL TOWNS.

.l..o ,,i,.. t,,,,,,. ..,..,i..1 ,t....-,. ~.
. n,rotru of Now T,.>,ioai 'i ,.,rt do ,no
0I"',.'y W t'I" i'.'5 ':'i' 'iiua' o,'ep
avs peoH STRUCK ny tne sl7ht Of u "hl'e
'i'h standing almost alone upon
'"mlt OF the great ridge. once 1T was
Inc meeting place Of some flourishing viii
ia1c but when the railroads came, max
mr. their wav THROUGH the rouph forbid.
dino country hv foIIowinr tLo ,gntor
.o,,r.os alaaot,, Ill., ill.,. J-.a,,,IeI
i, w., o1 1Iiy INC M. ',i''sel, "'.' ','Lu
,.,.aa+ Li,.tu,a,,s ,c ,.i . ,YI' i'r Iii
L,l 81 ".J' " 'l".V' INV io'V Wv Wv,
'""i'" " ilo"ih over us Io9t Si'llN7 ana
20 struggle along weakly untll 1t too had
to succumb to the new order OF things.
The clergy who built up these pillars Of
orthodoxy were strong and earnest men,
and those who have succeeded them are
not less so. Their lives are marked by
solc.sooriGoo a,,J so,.o,o ,r,,.,. m.
lan. .;aI , ~ li:rn "a
ooi' "'I ,''i' ,eu o'i u''"tI many uii'cU'-
.Ie7 ana hafushlps' ana IL Is not Surpris-
ing that many suffer from rheumatism
and neuralgia. That many Of them have
found a cure, however, for these diseases
NAV be seen from these letters. Rev.
a. =, Cooper OF W llllStOD. \ f.. SaNg.
"Twelve hours use of Athlophoros
greatly removed the pain from NV svs-
tenn and rendered the muscles so supple
that | could get up and down with ease,
which | have not done for a long time.
| called yesterday on a gentleman who
got bottle from me and who | expec-
ted would send for more through me,
but L found he had got the start of me
and ordered for himself, having been
much benefited by It,
Henry L. Hall, editor of HiUimanttc
CCt.) Journal, who is well and favorably
known for miles around, says:
"Three doses of Athlophoros relieved
me IRON very acuIe a!'acH Oh l'lilani'ila~
lcly ineuiha!lSln III nlhc hours L con
Slder IL an lhVaiuaole remedy III rheu-
Ina'ic ahecti9ns, anu esteem, IL pleaSuFe
10 ,eco1iiI N Hu A'1ioPlGlo:. A., -
MI y, ID. Weostei, VINO 10 Iiie ga l",.'t.
mantle Conn and ;s yell-known and
much respected IN mat hclghporhoou, says;
For three months l suffered with
| ;nA,nr,torv rbeupatier, and failed to
!. c ~ -
| receive any reilel from any Oh lhe ilIiheI-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
Helping New York to Build Grant Monu-
ment.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.--The amount sub
scrlbed Tor the Grant monument fund so
have been made by persons living in va
rlous parts of the country to the Grant
Monument committee to devote Thanks
giving Day to the increase of the fund.
some have suggested that at the churches
tons be taken up for this object. 1t has
also been suggested that The theatres give
Il percentage of their receipts on Thanks
giving Day, or.give special performances
Tor the benefit of the fund, and that where
games are held part of the proceeds be
sent to the Grant committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

Its Labors Concluded-The Spalding to BE
the League Ball.


NEW YORK, Nov. l0.-The tenth annual
convention of the National Base Ball
league concluded its labors at the Fifth
Avenue hotel to-day. The next annual
meeting will be held in Chicago The
meeting of the schedule committee COM
posed of G.. II. Smetz of St. Louis, j. A
Marshall of Detroit and Harry Wright of
Philadelphia, will be held in New York
on the first Wednesday in March, 1856
The Spalding ball was adopted as the
league ball for the coming three years.
Resolutions were adopted governing con-
tracts with players, etc a special com
mittee reported III favor of allowing
I5routhers, White, Row and Richardson
the "big four" to go to Detroit, and the
reported was accepted. No action was
taken on the application of Lucas of the
st. Louis club to be allowed TO play games
Sunday, and after the Washington club
had been admitted i'll place of the Buffalo
club the convention adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

EDINBURGH, Nov 19.-Lieut, Greeley
lectured here tonight before the Scotch
Geographical society on the history of the
expedition to the arctic region. He com
planned that the Encyclopedia Brilliant
ca" credited the British with the results
of his expedition and expressed his graft
tude to the British government and Vic
toria for sending the steamer Alert to
take part in the expedition, and for Queen
Nictoria's sympathy. He urged further
explorations in the direction of Franz
Josef land. At the conclusion the Earl of
RoSeberry made a brief address
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

A Rumored Armistice Between Servia
and Bulgaria.

VIENNA, Nov. 19.-Bulgaria is denuding
the Turkish frontier of troops, and send
ing all her available forces to the front to
combat the Servans. The public are
allowed to go to the depots en- route to see
their relations and friends. Many of the
villagers tramp long distances, and wait
at the depots several hours, and in some
instances whole days and nights to see
their friends and give them flowers and
presents Prince AleXander's success be.
fore Slivntza has revived the courage of
those going to the front, and they undergo
extreme hardships with remarkable forti-
tude, and in many cases they are compelled
to march long distances in bad weather,
and at night camp IN open spaces, where
they are shelterless, not having even an
ordinary tent to protect them.
LONDON, Nov. ia rumOr prevails
that an armistice has been agreed upon be
tween Servia and Bulgaria.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
The End of IA Strike.

PITTSBURG, Nov. 19.--At II conference of
coal operators and officials of the Miners
association today, a compromise was eff
fected on the basis of the operators propo-
sition, guaranteeing steady years work
at two and IL half cents per bushel for
mining. This is the rate ruling before the
strike, which was for an additional half
cent per bushel. Work will probably be
resumed in all the river mines next Mon
day. The strike was inaugurated five
months ago, and affected five thousand
men
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
Change at the University of Vermont.

WAsHINGToN, Nov. 19.-First-Leut. w.
a. Colin, Fifth infantry, has been detailed
AS professor of military science and tactics
at the University of Vermont, at Burling-
ton, relieving First-Lieut. Crosby Miller,
Fourth artillery, who has been ordered to
report for duty as adjutant of the artillery
school at Fort Monroe, Va.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
Thousands Say So.

Mr. r. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes ~
never hesitate to recommend your Electric
Bittcrs to my customers, they give entire sat
isfaction aud are rapid sellers" Electric Bit
tiers are the purcst and best medicine known
and will positively cure Kidney and Liver
complaints. Purify the blood and regulate
the bowels. No family can afford to be with
out them. They will save hundreds of dollars
in doctors bills every year. Sold AT fifty
cents n bottle by Bcaupre Lowrcy,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
Pile Tuinors

however large, speedily and panlessly cured
without knife, caustlc, powder or ointment.
Consultation free. Write for pamphlet and re-
fcrcnces, enclosing two letter stamps for reply.
Worlds Dspensary Medical Association, G63
Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
THE PRESIDENT

or the Bank of Wayely,. Iowa, says sulphur
Btters saved my life. For ten years suffer-
ed from Catarrh and Liver Complaint ! lost
forty-flve pounds and was growing worse rap
idly. | had lost all faith in medicine, but hear
ing your Bitters so well recommended, ! gave
them trial Six bottles cured me.-Smth p.
Hunt WdUGrly Iona.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
Internal Revenue Report.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23,-The annual re-
port of Joseph 5. Miller commissioner Of
internal revenue, shows the total receipts
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1853, to
be SIP ,42l ,l2l, rs compared with Sl2l 80
039 for 1854, Sl+f, SOB ,344 for 1888 and 5l+6-
523,2i3 for 1852. The largest collections,
80. O15 SG5, were made in Illinois and the
smallest, $50 $50, in Vermont The cost Of
collection was 81 455, 43O against $6O,6,-
9l4 for the previous fiscal year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
Notes from the Seats of War.

Mr.. J, NJ. Keesler Merchant Tailor, AZ Ger
man Street, I}a tmOre, Md staIes:-"l take
great pleasure in saving that in II case of neur-
algia lii my family, found Salvation Oil eff
fectual and speedy in the cure of the patient.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
HorsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.
yneuuaIed.

DIR. r. NJ, ALEXANDER, Fanncttsburgh, Pa,
SAYS: ~ think Hursford's Acid Phosphate is
not equalcd in amy other preparation of phos-
phorus.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

HOODS SarSaparlla, acting through the
plood, reaches every part of the system, and
in this way positively cures catarrh
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

KNOW THNSELF, by reading the "SCir
ence of Life" the best medical work eve
published, for young and mIdde-agcd men
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
Trying to Make Out "A Duel.

WAsHINGTON, Nov. Ex-senator Rid
dleberger and Mr.. Martin have engaged
in controversy through their respective
newspapers. Martin has asked the Sena-
tor to ''indicate some one with whom |
can confer AZ is usual in such cases. :"
But the later declined the challenge as he
adheres to his previous determination to
fight no more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
Department Circular.
The President Takes Counsel.

WAsHINGToN, Nov. 20.-Assistant Sec
rotary Farchild called at the White House
to-day and had long conference with the
President in regard to the operation of the
customs laws and the general condition of
that service. 1t is understood the Presi-
dent will make several important recon-
mendations to Congress in his forthcom-
ing message looking to a general slmpliti-
cation and improvement of the customs
service and to the prevention of many
abuses and frauds. The President sent
for Mr.. Fairchild to secure the benefit of
his experience and observation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27
The Balkan Protocol.

CoNsTANTINOPLE, Nov. %. The Balkan
conference has drafted final protocol de
claring the condition of the status quo
ante to be equally binding upon Servia
and Bulgaria. 1t is reported that if King
Milan refuses immediate peace he will be
declared an enemy to the peace of Europe
and two of the signatory bowers will en-
force his deposition,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

BELGRADE, Nov IA despatch says
six hundred wounded Servians and batch
of Bulgarian prisoners arrived here to-
day. 1t is asserted that in recent engage
ments English and Russian officers We're
seen serving on Prince AleXander's staff,
and directing the movement of the Bull
garlan troops.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-10-31
Saving Of Seed Corn.
Nashville American.

Nashville American.
1t gives but little trouble, yet re-
suits in great profit, for farmers to go
into their corn fields after the corn is
ready to gather and select the very
best ears for seed. Let the quality Sc
lected be as uniform as possible as to
the grain. Ears with grains closely
set, taken from stalks that have pro-
duced two good ears are to be pre-
ferred. These ears so selected should
be hung up in a dry place with the
shucks pulled back. By making the
selection in the fall much time is
saved when the period of planting
comes on, besides a careful selection
will result in greatly improving the
quality of the crop. A great many
crops Of corn are grown in which a
dozen varieties may be found with
every conceivable mixture. Pure
white corn, not too hard or flinty, on
large ears and small cobs, is the best
for all purposes of the farm.