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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-04-03
The Indians Hold Powwow-Calling Out
the Queens Own and Grenadiers In
dinns Threaten Barracks and Set
tleIs-A Movement on Foot to
Capture kiel Dead ~ Alive.


WINNIPEG, March 30.-A Medicine Hat
despatch says that the Indians are report
ed on the war path. The citizens are pre-
pairing for an attack. The local Indians
held il powwow yesterday and excluded
the government interpreter. Only six of
the police are at the post, under Captain
Mcdonald. The people have applied to
the government forarms, ammunition and
reinforcements. The citizens are deter
mined to defend their homes and families
rs long rs their ammunition holds out, and
depend on the government for sending
arms. There is intense excitement, The
immigrant sheds will be barrcaded and
prepared for the reception of the women
and children. Mounted scouts are patrol
ling and the bridge is guarded by sentinels.
No further news has been received regard
ing Riel or the mounted police ut Prince
Albert. Fort Carlton was burned because
it was unfavorably situated, the rebels be
ing able to fire into the fort from the high
bluffs which surrounded it, A new bat
TALON is being formed here by Lieut.. Col
Osborne Smith, c. NJ. G., and large num-
bers have enlisted, Drilling is proceeding
this morning. Arms, ammunition and
uniforms will arrive tonight.
A Battleford despatch says: All the
Indians of this district gathered at Pound
Makers reserve Saturday. They are now
about 800 strong and are encamped with
attack the barracks and settlers and fami-
lies in the barracks Every man is en-
rolled for service. The Indians also
threaten to burn the town.
The Hudson Bay company has received
despatch from their agent at Battle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-04-03
a Guest at the Yale Alumni Dinner in
New YORK;.

New YORK, March 26.-Edwards Pierre
pont presided at the dinner of the Yale
alumni at Delmonicos tonight. Among
the eminent guests were Edward j.
Phelps, minister to England President
Noah Porter of Yale college, VIM. Walter
Phelps and others. There were addresses
by President Porter, Minister Phelps and
many others and the new minister was
heartily congratulated on all sides. In
the course of his remarks Minister Phelps
said that no man appreciated better than
he the untried difficulties of his new posi-
tion and he hoped TO discharge his duties
as successfully as his predecessor, who
had honOred Yale's great sister institu-
ton us she had honored him, and who had
met the trials of the position with perfect
satisfaction on both sides of the water.
The greater part of Minister Phelps S
speech was devoted to Yale and the splen-
dor of her sons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-04-03

This is the best season in which to purify
the blood, and Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best
blood purifier 100 Doses One Dollar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-04-03

The towns in each county having the
largest grand list in proportion to popu-
latlon with amount of list per individual
are ms follows
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
a snpcruntpraI visiln,,on.

CoHoFs, N. V, August ELLA few weeks
ago a baby was born to Mrs:Thomns Wood.
Of Summit street Tuesday Mrs. Wood
sent for Rev. MIR. Wagner, pastor OF the
81. James VI. +, Church, 10 baptizc the
child, as she noticed il was dying. The
pastor was out OF town, and as no other
wns near at hand, excepting Father Low
ry, OF the st. Agnes Catholic Church, she
whs advised 10 send for MIN. This she did,
and the office OF baptism was per-
formed. Yesterday afternoon the child
died, aud when covered with sheet tho
figures OF cheruh and lamp and the
form Of q cross and ehalice appeared on
that prt Of the cover which was over the
face, The news soon spread, and hundreds
visited the house. A policeman was sent
for to keep the crowds back. Toward ev-
cning the figures faded. Nearly all who
saw the pictures were deeply impressed,
and expressed their belief that the figures
were drawn by Divine artist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
SOME SNAKE.
a Monster Twenty Feet Long and Ten
Inches In Diameter Discovered
bya Farmer.

PHRcEvILLE, IND, August 20.--The state
OF fear and dread OF impending evil with
which at present every man. woman and
child In this little hamlet and surrounding
country Is endowed, eliminated last night
in a condition Of terror both laughable and
renl, when James Wright, n highly connect
ed and prominent farmer, living one mile
from here, came 10 town with the lntelli-
gsnce that he had seon tho monster reptile.
Wednesday Mr.. Wright was plowing
for -ttwhaat In field which
wns bonded on the north and south
sides by dense woods. llo had made sew
eral circuits OF the land when finally,
while going seronely along the south side,
he struck the trail Of some animal which
had boen made since his previous furrow'
II Immediately flashed into bis mind that
this was the track Of the snake, and quick
ly unhitchlng his team he mounted n horse
and started on tho trail across tho field.
lie was successful In coming up
with tho monster at the edge Of
the north wood previously spoken
OF. He describes the serpent as
bolng twenty feet in length and ten inches
In diameter. IL emitted sound Of hiss
ing and blowing character, and wns pos
sessed of n dark, sllmy skin, covered with
dirty. yeliowish spots. A few defiant darts
OF bis tongue and an attitude Of attack on
the part of his snakeship caused Mr.
Wright 20 beat hnsty retrent In terror,
but finding he was not pursued he quieted
his now terrified horse and returned
for nnothor view. The snake on his
second appronch lazny glidcd into the
dense underground and disappeared.
A rndius Of one mile would confnc the
boundaries Of his travels since first seen.
All who have seen him In motion, describe
him as being very slow, and 70 this fact is
probably duehis unwelcome presence In this
loealIty so long. From his description he
probably belongs 10 the ''nmphibiocs" or
der Of reptiles-the most loathiome and
disgusting Of all the animal kingdom.
There is a called meeting If the citizens at
the town hall o-night for fnt purpose q
deyising means for efectlnl hi eapto.a
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
FEARFUL STRUGGLE.
Farmer tIodgson's Terrible Expert.
ence.
a MRdman Gains Aoeess TO the Bedroom
Of Two Young Ladies'. and k Over
como With DIFFICULTY.

OXFORD, PA, August 2I.-Robert II.
Hodgson, a well.to-do farmer residing
near here, hasl two grown-up daughters,
who live with the family. Last night, at
about midnight, William Pierce, q lunntic,
living near 10y, escaped from bis keeper
and went b. the Hodgson mansion. lie
climbed upon the portico. and entered the
bed d-chaEbcr Of tho young ladies through
the window. Tho girls were sleeping at
the time. Pierce seiSed one of them by-the
arms aud dragged her TO the 1or. She
gave aloud Acrehn. and IN a moment her
sister, who 1vns lying in tho same room,
hwoke and shriekod loudly for help. Mr.
Hodgson, who occupied an adjoining room,
heard the cries Of his daughters, and hest
ened 20 their assistance. The maniac, how
over, bolted the door on the inside, and for
Time prevented his entering. iMr. HodgsoD
quickly forced open tho door and entered
the room. No sooner had he done 20 than
the mailman sprang at aim like - tiger,
and terrible struggle ensucd. The terror
stricken girls In the meantime escaped
through the hallway into the street and
gave the alarm. The uoighbors quickly
responded, nnd after "A severe struggle the
insane mau was securely bound. Mr..
Hodgson wns severely cut and bruised In
the ehoounter, aud when rescued was
about bclngpitched out OF the seoond-story
window. Pierce wns taken % the asylum
4day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
Colorado'. CROWN.

WASHINGTON, August 81. The last Com
gress appropriated s1,0oo,O0o to assist the
States III { desired 10 tako an interdecen-
NAL census. Many Of tho States and Ter
rtorles, especially in the West, have boon
quietly engaged IN this work Tor tho past
yeuT. The nrst return 70 tho Secretary or
tho lntorior,ns required by law, was made
to-day by the State Of Colorado. Il shows
tho population Of Colorado 10 10 2l3,1i0
as against l0i,aa1 IN 1850, or an
increase OF nearly - per cent.
The manufacturing industries have In.
creased from 800 In 1850 10 / .00i In 1885; the
number Of farms from 4,JNa 70 s.474. All
other branchesof Industry show a material
increase. Tho number OF schools have
largely increased. or the cost OF taking
the ccnsns Of Colorado the United States
pays S20,673, Returns from other States
will soon be In, when compilation will be
mndc showing the total population OF the
United States on january !, 1885. The
States have until September in which to
fila rattirua
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
A Wbisl,y barrel Explodes.

CANTON, o., August i9.--Peter Clemens
and Ed. Wonderly, two young saloon
keepers. were badly used up this afternoon
by the explosion of ON empty whisky bar
rel, The barrel had been standing in the
sun, and small quantityof whisky which
had been left in the barrel was converted
into gas, completely filing the barrel.
wonderly held lighted match at
the bung-hole, while Clemens looked
in to see whether or not the
inside was charred. The gas ignited, and
one head of the barrel was blown out with
the report of a boiler explosion, while a
mass OF flames enveloped both men. A
piece of the barrel struck Clemens, break
ing the bones OF his foot and cutting two
deep gnshes in his leg Wonderly had his
mustache, eyebrows and hair singed off
and was badly burned about the head and
face. The head OF the barrel penetrated
the wall of the saloon, frame building.
The report was heard mile of The In
side of the barrel was found to be charred.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
Bat,Ie Between Miners.

SHENASDoAH, PA, August 20.-On Tues
day Hungarians and Polanders were put
TO work about the mines of Lents, Lilly &
Co. Late in the evening the foreigners
were uttacked. The excitement brought
tothe scene crowds of persons, and in less
than ten minutes the fight became general
and was participated in by one hundred
men and boys. An sorts Of missiles were
used, stones, clubs and fence rails. From
fifteen to twenty-five persons were seri-
ously, and several Hungarians fatally in
jured. Another encounter is expected.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
Old ycssels Rnrned.

PoRT WASHINGTON, l.. l., August 21.--
Stannard q Co, some time ago purchased
the naval vessels Minnesota, 6usquchaunn,
Compress, South Carolina and Iowa from
the Government To-day while engaged
In breal,ing up the vessels for the old iron
and planks they could get from them, the
men were at work on tho Colorado, ard
while burning some timber to get tho spih es
and iron the vessel caught fire, and soon
the flames communicated to the other YES
sells. The vessels burned like finder and
soon all that was left of these old defenders
Of the United States were the tlackened
huls Two schooners lying in close prox-
unity took fire and were also consumed.
Loss about $i2h,000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
ABroyc son.

LOUISVILLE, KY, August l9.--The story
Of frightful tragedy reached this city to-
day through tho officers OF the Kentucky
River steamer Blue Wing. The particulars
hre very meager. as little could be learned
by them al the place where the affair oc-
cured. The report is that a picnic was
given at Stony Greek, little place on the
river twelve miles below Frankfort. An
old man by the name Of Roach went to the
picnic to collect some money from
the men having IL in charge.
They paid IL, and the money being noticed
by four ronghs, they waylaid him on his
return, demanding that he give it up. He
refused, and they Immediately assailed
him. The old lHan was plucky, and a furi-
Gus struggle at once ensued. OF course
they we're getting the advantage of R5bch,
and he would have probably Been killed,
had it not been for the opportune arrival
OF his son, Willie Roach. The latter, a
youth of.eighteen, ,appened TO be armed,
aud at once openod'firo on the men. He ran
up so close that the powder almost burned
their faces, and discharged his revolver
with the most deadly effect. He shot
two dead almost Instantly. and, II is said
fatally wounded third, The other made
his escape. The little community of Stony
Creek is greatly stirred up over the matter,
10th Roach and his son being considered
perfectly blameless in the matter. No ar
rests have vet been made. The elder Roach
is still suffering from his bruises, which
were very severe. He is well-known
farmer and man Of family. His standing
in the community is good, though he is not
possessed Of much property.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
FRleHTFuL CRASH.
-Four Men Instantly Killed and Three
Probably Fatally Injured.

AiVbHDAg AAJuifNs
WHEELING, w. Va, August 19.--A spe-
cial from Charleston reports fearful acci-
dent that occurred near that city this
afternoon, resulting in the instant death of
four men and the severe and probably fatal
injury OF three others. The accident took
place on the private line OF railroad owned
by the White Cabin Creek Mining Com
pauy, and connecting its mines with
tho Chesapeake aud Ohio Railroad.
A long train of loaded cars had
bern started from the mines TO the
rnilroad. In some manner not now known
the rear half Of the train broke loose at the
top Of tho long incline, and uncontrolled,
dashed down and into the other cars. The
wreck was frightfnl one, Layton Oak
ford, the Superintendent was killed; also
Amos Mitchell, Joseph Hall and Thomas
Peacock, all employees Of the mining COM
pany. Superintendent Teman, Of
the Coal Valley Coal Com
pany, who was on the train, was
very badly injured internally, and II is
thought can not recover. Two laborers,
names unknown, were injured about the
head and spine. The break I'm the train
was not noticed until the runaway cars
were Just about 10 crush into the forward
portion. Oakford's remains were forward
ed 10 his family in Scranton, Pa. The
bodies Of the dead men were mangled in q
sickeDing manner.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
CoaI Production DIscussIon.

NEW YoRk, August 2O.@-The anthracite
coal trade is emoralized lay overproduc.
tion, and tho delaware and Hudson has In
consequence sreduced It's schedule from ten
TO fifteen cents per ton. The official report
Of the anthracite coal companies shows
that they have mined for the first seven
months Of the current year n little over
10000 tons In excess Of tho allotments
agreed upon at the time the combination
was formed last winter In the face of
this fact. at a meeting OF the Lackawauna
Company to-day, It was decided 10 con
tinue the policy determined upon some
weeks ago Of ignoring the allotment, and
TO mine and ship all tho coal the com
pany could produce.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
EIoctrioIty on The Rampage.

ERrE, PA, August 9i.-A fearful electric
storm burst over Erie to-day. Lightning
struck the Erie City Boiler Works and fired
the enormous structure, but prompt meas
ures succeeded in quenching the flames be-
fore much damage was done. The Loomis
tenoment-house wns struck and partly de,
molished. Mrs. Rev. Mayer was hurled
with fearful violence through door into
an adjoining room. She was dashed with
such force as to deprive her OF conscious
ness. Ten houses and seven barns were
struck In the suburbs,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27

The sack is drawn over the body as a
stocking would be over foot, through the
opening A. b., and lies in the case or sack
X. w. w, Thereis is glass case for the
face at &C." il desired. When the body is
in the opening, "a. B."is rolled up one
turn and sealed, another turn and sealed,
and third turn and sealed and laced. II
is said that gas can be injected into the
case that will embalm body perfectly
during twenty -four hours journey.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
Died From Lockiaw.

vINcENNEs, IND, August 23.-A horrible
case Of lockiaw has just been recorded in
this city. Last Saturday morning Miss
Amy Phillips, fourteen year-old daugh,
CT of Mr.. Henry Phillips, of the Ohio &
Mississippi Railroad shops, stepped on a
rusty nail. which ran completely through
her foot. In day or two lockiaw set in,
and for several days the unfortunate girl
suffered living death. No medical nid
could be secured to relieve her. Her suf
fering was dreadful, and in her speechless
agony the young girl finally died and was
buriod to-day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
What Users of Tobacco May Come to

CHICAGO, August 2O.- Henry md George
Flechmann, two brothers, aged nineteen
and twenty two, who have been carrying
on commission business ON South Canal
street, several weeks ago showed symptoms
OF insanity. Henry's symptoms manifest
ing themselves in his disposition to fling
hat-irons at people. Both were melan-
choly, and could not sleep. The County
Physician thought their derangement was
owing to their excessive use of tobacco
They were adjudged insane to-day, and
sent TO the County Insene Asvlnm.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
An Engineers Daring.

EMINENcE, KY, August 20. Engineer
Miller, running an excursion train from
Cincinnati o., to Frankfort. this State,
performed a brave act to-day as his train
crossed the Kentucky River Bridge at
Worthwhile. A tramp had laid down on
the bridge track with his baggage. The
train was under full headway and could
not be stopped. The engine was reversed,
and the engineer jumped upon the cow
catcher and drew the tramp up, saving his
life at the risk of his own.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
An Airy FAIRY.

wEamSOroS, August 9l.-A citizen Of
Philadelphia has writton letter 20 tho
Secretary of the Navy IN which he offers
suggestions concerning ncrinl navigation,
aud offers 10 The Government n new aerial
screw propeller ho has invented, and thinks
u win apply equally well 10 aerial ma
chimes aud vessels that san upon the sea.
Iie-says that the Trouble experienced by
aeronnuts IN sailing through the air i that
they have no screw propeller which will
draw we'll with few revolutions. Such a
propeller he claims 10 have invented, He
says no tried IL on row-boat
=. - having an
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
Mysteries ofParis.

PARIS. August 2O,A rich maiden lady
named Menctray, recently disappeared. A
female servant named Mcrcier told the
neighhors that the lady had entered aeon
vent leaving her to manage the property.
Tho servant brought her own relatives to
the house to live. Suspicion being aroused,
ftpolice entered the premises and dis
vere' tn hply's body, huriediin quick
lnio IN gefden. The servantand her
tompapi6,; ttied to escape, but were ar
rested
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
FamiIv NIvs,criousIy Poisoned

PITTSBURGH, Pa, August %. = Seven
members of James Patterson's family, re-
siding at wyliea and Francis streets, were
mysteriously poisoned to-day. Two Of
them. Hattie, aged eighteen, and Hattie
Foster, a niece, aged five, may die. 1t was
at first supposed that the trouble originated
from some ham, of which the entire family
had partaken. An analysis proved this
incorrect.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27

Az air balloon railway Is about 10 bc
constructed on the Gaisberg. near Sale.
burg. mountain Of no great height,
but offering magnificent view over tho
beautiful enyirons " the town. The
balloon, which willhavc groovcd wheels
on one side Of its car. win ascend por-
pendicular line Of rails, constructed on
the principle of the wirc-ppe railway
invented years ago for the Rghi, but
never realized
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27

OWING to the extraordinary expenses
Incurred in the late war, tho Govern
mcnt ot Guatemala has suspended the
payment Of Interest on It's foreign and
Interior debt for ono year, commencing
August /, TO pay on all arrears in the
army and civil service accounts.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27

THt new code Of rules of practice of
the General Land Office. which goes into
effect next month. cxtcnd the right 10
ihitiate contests to any one, and does
no, coniine i 10 the party 10 interest as
under the old rules The power Of local
land pflirns TO order hearings is extended
10 all cases wherein entry has not been
perfected and no certificate has been
issued.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27

MuRDERERs should fight shy of
Z. Mnks. Caruso has baan condemned
TO death. his New Jersey prototype has
already met his death upon the gallows,
and a strong chain oficircumstantial
evidence is being woven about Maxwell,
the man who has just Saeen brought
sback TO answer for tho lmurderS of
Charles Preller in St. Loais Fotel
There Is a fatality about trunks kyhen
used insconnection with capital of 7nces
that shotftHlead all well regulated nur--
dercrs to find some better coyd for
their crimes than the cover Of So toga
trunk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27

PmLAprLrIIA deems Il wiser TO be
too previous than too late, and accord
ipgly has provided a hospital for chol-
ora victims.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27

TIN Wtst,rn chrIsiian advocate makes
the solemn announcement, forthe benefit
Of pastors who desert their noeks during
dog,days THE devil never takes va
cation Temptation and death are as
busy In summer hs In winter
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
The Dcad Comes to Lifo

DETROIT, August 2l.-Tuesday morning
the infant child of Charles Sullivan, OF this
city, died and was prepared for turial.
Fifteen hours after death. while the family
and friends were sathared akrst ii
casket, the baby began 70 cry. irsgfienlas
nearly everyone from tn hes 81 Fhe
father retained his SENSES a. 80 $ug
child from the coffin, audit b ee
In better health than fcsssnr e w.. :.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-08-27
CARRYING THE DEAD.
Rules Adopted by the General Bag
gage Agents Convention.
Absolute Inonensiyepess and AutoH'.-
Embalmcnt En- Route Assured :

81. PAUL, MISs,, August 23-At the re-; !
cent General Baggage Agents Convention,
held at the Hotel Ryan, this city,
the following reportof the COMMITTEES APP
pointed TO consider the subject Of trans
porting corpses was read:
Your committee, approaching the import
ance OF this subject, have investigated 1t
very thoroughly An extensive corre-
spondence has been had with State
Boards OF Health regarding their rules,
and it has been found that there Is the.
greatest diversity in the relations in force
on this subject, and in many cases there
are no State laws, but only local ordi-
nances In force In the particular locality
from which the body may be forwarded.
In some cases the restrictions are simple,
n others more rigid, and this applies both
to cases In which death was caused by or
dinary diseases, and those in which Il was
caused by diseases of contagious or in
fectious character. Under this want Of
uniformity the transportation Of dead
bodies must necessarily be accompanied by
great danger and annoyance. Even rigid
| restrictions are at best only partially ef-
| fected, as ii is well known that collins can
not be made absolutely air tight. Your
| committee, however, have discovered a
simple appliance by which this purpose
| can be secured as effectively as
the preservation OF an article in 0
tightly corked bottle. This device consists
of an antiseptic sack, made Of rubber, pro-
vided with an extension at one side and
end, which, after the body is incioEed, is
rolled up and laced, making the sack abso-
Iutely air tight. This sack has found in
spontaneous favor in theeyes Of allboar'isl
of health and medical officers, where att Il
tionhas been drawn to it-aIGl