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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
WARDS BUSINESS METHODS.
Grant Is Wards Check-books Mute Wit
nesses Against Them.

New YORK, Nov. G.-At Il hearing be-
fore Referee Cole to-day in the case of
George c. Holt, as assignee of Ferdinand
Ward, to have set aside transfers of prop
erty made by Ward to Warner, the check
books of Ward and the firm were pro-
duced. On the check stub, dated January
2, 1883, We're the words, Don't give" in
Wards writing There were stubs bear
ing the names of Mr., and Mrs. Greene.
They were Wards father and mother-in
law, and in some cases the checks were for
the division of dividends, and $4,000 and
$4,000 were for the payment in full of mort
cages on the property at 81 Monroe Place,
Brooklyn. Gen. Hubbard, counsel for
Holt, said that Ward never had any money
of his own, and that he was at all times in
solvent and that the firm of Grant &
Ward was in the Sanlc condition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
THE CHINESE TROUBLES.
NO PEACE AS YET IN TAkOMA.
Citizens Dislike the Governors Report
Quite as Much as the CeIes'iai-The Lat
ter Will go, If Reimbursed-Troops
Wanted to Prevent Outrages.

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. Ga special
from Seattle, w. H., says "Much dis
appointment exists here among law abitl-
ing citizens over Governor Swineford's re-
port. They have asked that troo ps be
sent here and think the presence of troops
absolutely necessary to preserve the
peace. The governors proclamation will
have no effect they say. A conference
was held yesterday afternoon between the
leaders of the anti-Chinese organizations,
committee of citizens, and a committee
of Chinese merchants. The latter agreed
to leave if they were paid for their proper
ty. One Chinese has $4,000 invested
Last night public meeting was held at
which the members of the peace commit
tee and anti-Chinese agitatorS spoke
References to the outrages at Tacoma
were greeted with cheers. The city is in
fever of excitement and it is feared trou-
BILE Will occur before the end of the week
1t is believed by conservative citizens
that the presence of the United States
troops alone will prevent bloodshed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
BISHOP SHARP OSTRACISED.
His Old Mormon Associates Turn Against
Him-Why He Promised to Obey.

OMAHA, Nov 5,-Bishop Sharp of Utah,
who passed through herelyesterday, bound
East, says it is true that his course in
pleading guilty and paying II fine and
promising to obey the law has gained for
him the enmity of the elders of the church
and his former friends. aFriends with
whom he has associated for n lifetime,
and men with whom he has been linked
In church work, have turned against
him. 81 am now comparatively ostra-
cised, y said he, but acted according to
the dictates of my conscience. | simply
gave up the practice of polygamy because
the United States laws forbid my indul-
gencein it any longer. The Mormons are
stubborn, but when they are threatened
with the penitentiary as | was, it is rea-
sonable to suppose they will come to their
senses. The Edmunds law is severe
law, but it does exactly what it was in
tended to do. 1t sends men to prison who
refuse allegiance to the United States in
declining to give up polygamous prac-
tees
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
Mr.. Cleveland Interviewed, and Gives
REASONS for Ills Actions.


WASHINGTON, Nov 5.--President Cleve-
land to-day expressed himself as follows
to II member of the editorial staff of the
Post in regard to the reorganization of the
civil service commission; "The reorgani-
cation of the civil service commission was
made necessary by the resignation of
members of the old board. In
such reorganization it seemed TO
me that friends could be made III
the party, to which belong, by changing
the political complexion of the commits
sion. This view | think was shared by all
the old commissioners and the charge has
thus far progressed with nothing but the
best feeling, SO far as ! know, on their
part In the selection of new commission
ers, there were SO many different qualifi-
cations which | deemed desirable that |
have found it no easy matter to fill that
position with one who would combine the
elements which | consider most useful
to honest and successful enforcement
of the law Prominent persons in
the civil service movement strongly
advised me to select one of the
commissioners from the South. This
have done and the person selected from
that locality am quite certain, possesses
all the qualifications for an efficient
officer. Mr. Edgerton never saw until
yesterday, and dom remember that ever
heard of him until Chief Justice Waite
urged him upon my attention as Il most
excellent man for the place. From my
impression of him upon II personal inter
view, and from representations made by
his friends, an. entirely satisfied that nc
mistake has been made in his appointment
| cannot rid myself of the idea that civil
service reform is something intended to dc
practical good and not mere sentiment
| obtained the consent of Mr.. Eaton to re
main temporarily in the commission and
| have today appointed him in place OF
Mr.. Thoman, II former Democratic mem
Der When Mr.. Eaton finally retres
shall appoint Il Republican whose selec
ton will hope drtract nothing from the
strength and efficiency of the new com
mi SSiOu ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL,
REPORTS SENT TO WASHINGTON.
Cbief Of the Revenue Marine Service
Makes his Eeport-An Interesting
Showing-Report OF the Alaska
Commissioner.

WAsIINGTON, Nov. 5.-The report of
the chief of revenue marine service shows
that the aggregate number of miles
cruised by its vessels during the year was
81 $50. In enforcing the provisions of the
law and the protection of revenue, "a, 4S1
merchant vessels were boarded and eX-
amined. OF this number 1425 vessels were
found violating the law in some particu-
lar, and were either seized or reported to
the proper authorities. Vessels so re-
ported or seized incurred liability to fines,
penalties and forfeits amounting to S6O4,-
5l5. about two.thirds of the cost of main
tanning the service. The relief work of
the cutters has been particularly lmpor-
tant the number of vessels assisted beng
pa, exceeding that of any former year.
These vessels had on board 25i2 passen-
gers and the value of the vessels ana
cargoes was s., Sos, 043 Sixty persons were
picked out of the water and saved from
drowning.
The report further states that the rev
enue cutters have co-operated bene1iclally
with the State and National quarantine
systems on our Atlantic and lake coasts
IN preventing the Introduction of cholera,
yellow fever and small poX. 1t is claimed
that the patrol these vessels maintain on
the coast against infected vessels is a very
important feature of the preventive
agencies which have thus far operated SO
successfully in averting the threatened
scourge of pestilence in this country. The
cost of conducting the service for the fis-
cal year was SSl9,317
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
CATHOLICS VERSUS LIQUOR SELLING
Probable Inauguration OF Crusade
Against the Grogshop.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-The pastoral letter
issued by the archbishop and bishops of
the Catholic church at the close of the
plenary council last year contained this
paragraph; There is one way of profan-
ing the Lords day which is so prolific of
evil results that we consider it our duty
to utter against it especial condemnation.
This is the practice of selling beer OF other
liquors on Sunday or frequenting places
where they are sold We implore all
Catholics for the love of God and of
country never to take part in such
trafnc, nor to cOuntenuuce it,
and we not only direct the attention of ali
pastors to the repression of this abuse,
but we also call upon them to induce all
of their flocks that may be engaged in the
sale of liquor 10 abandon as quickly as
they can the dangerous traffic" This was
sent to Rome and if the Pope gives it his
approval and endorsement, it is expected
there will soon be in this, country a cru
ceedingly effective character.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
A EIGHT IN MONTREAL.
Sanitary Officers Shot at by "A Man and His
Wife.

MONTREAL, Nov 5.-A few days ago
sanitary officers proceeded TO the residence
OF man named Gagnon to remove his
child, which was i'll with smallpox, and as
he refused to allow them to do so, the Off
GERS retired and took out warrant for his
arrest. Sanitary Officer Beaudon went to
execute it, but was met by Gagnon, car.
rylng a loaded revolver in each hand
These weapons he pointed at the officer
threatening to put u bullet through his
breast If he crossed the threshold The
officer, not being armed, retired. Ac-
cording to instructions from the City At
torneys office, second warrant was
taken out in the Recorders Court on II
charge OF threatening to shoot" Con
stable BeaudOn, with Il single companion,
again tried to serve the warrant, but this
time found Gagnon and his wife armed
both OF them carrying u revolver in each
hand. They threatened to shoot the CON
stables if they did not 90 away and the
officers once more retired. Wednesday
night Sergeants Moran and Carpenter, ac-
companied by six constables, surrounded
the house. After the men had been pro-
perly placed in front and rear, the ser
geants passed through the back door and
found themselves III a long dark passage
with another door at the end. This was
suddenly thrown open and Gagnon and his
wife appeared again armed with revol-
yer. a parley took place, but to no use,
as he threatened to shoot the first man
that advanced. The officers. not having
authority to break open the door, held a
consultation, when the inner door was
suddenly opened and II bullet whizzed in
close proximity to the sergeants' heads.
| The officers quickly got outside, and at
this moment one of the upstairs windows
was thrown open and two more shots were
| discharged at the police. Though on the
! first appearance of the constables there
was no one around,by this time there was
threats and yells, cried out they would dc
for them. Segeants Moran and Carpen-
ter, then formed their men in file, shout
ing at the same time that they would
shoot the first man attempting to dispute
their passage They then retreated with
their men from the grounds, leaving Gag
non for the time victorious.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
GOV. TRITTLE'S REPORT.
Speaks of the Noble Redman in Unro-
mantle Terms.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5,-F. A. Tritte,
governor of Arizona in his annual report
says that despite late disastrous Apache
outbreaks the progress of the territory
has been source OF qualification. The
development of Arizonas mineral re-
sources demonstrates, in the governor
opinion, that the territory affords the
grandest mineral field in the country The
estimated value of the metals exported
during the year ended December 81, 1854,
was s., 05d,O00. The governor in touching
upon the Indian question, refers III vigor-
Gus English to what he calls 'meddlesOmc
cranks and Eastern sentimentalsts" who
still believe in the mythical redmen OF
Coopers novels. The accepted conclusion
now is that the Indians are either dis
eased filthy, producing vagabonds or
cruel, treacherous beasts. The people of
the territory demand protection, and after
referring to the fact that the Apaches are
still on the war path, the governor recon-
mends the removal of the troublesome
tribes from the San Carlos reservation to
the Indian Territory or some other suita-
bic place,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
PROSECUTING THE CHINESE.
Nearly Two Hundred Persons Driven Out
of Tacoma, w. +.

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. "a despatch
from Tacoma, Wash, dat ed November 3,
says, "This being the day set for the Chi
nese to leave, at Il signal given at $3.50 IL.
m, many hundred men congregated and
marched to the Chinese houses, ordering
the occupants to pack their goods and
leave. Thee RIDER was complied with. BY
five o'clock their goods We're packed and
loaded on drays and the Chinese were
marching along by the side of loaded
wagons en- route to Lake View, nine
miles south of here The Chinese mer-
chants were given until "Wednesday morn
ing to pack their goods, each store being
allowed three assistants. One hundred
and ninety-Seven BhlneSe reached Lake
View about { p. m, and camped in vacant
houses 1t is not known whether they
will take the morning train for Portland,
put they probably will. Many of them
are walking south on the railroad track.
Citizens have sent to the Chinese provi-
sions to last till morning.
The grand jury of King comfy has just
been recOnvened to meet at Salem, by
order of the court, which fact canses much
speculation. 1t is asserted that the jury
was recOnvened in anticipation of serious
trouble should the Chinese refuse to leave
on the date fixed by the so called work
incmcu's league. The fact is that the dis
trict attorney and the grand jury have dis
covered the identity of certain leaders of the
ALLEGED labor league, and they Will be in
dicted under sections of the United States
Revised Statutes which provide for the
punishment of those who have intimidtt-
ed foreigners. Thcy will be prosecuted
under the civil rights act to the full extent
of the law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
LAUDABLE METHODIST ENTERPRISE
To Raise $3.50, 900 for Christian Educa-
tian Down south.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The board of bish-
ops of the Methodist Episcopal church
now in session in this city, approves the
appeal of the Freedmen's Aid society for Il
quarter of Il million dollars year for
Christian education in the Southern
States, among both white and colored
people. Every pastor of the church is
urged to raise his full apportionment for
this cause, and churches and members of
larger means are called upon to contrib
ute with increased liberality to this work
The Missionary society Of me Metho-
dist Episcopal church was also III session
to-day. Bishop Bowman presided and
delegates were present from all parts of
the country. A resolution was passed in
which it was voted to raise 81 900, 900 for
missionary purposes during the coming
year. The sum raised last year was over
$4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
Trouble with Cinnamon in a California
VINEYARD.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. G-Information
has been received here that NJ. l.. White,
foreman of the Mcpherson raisin ranch,
three miles east of Los Angeles county,
was attacked by sixty Cinnamon in the
vineyard while packing up raisins on
Tuesday. White knocked several of
them down and defended himself till
eight white men, working near by, came
to his rescue with shovels. All the China
men then fled to their camp, where they
fortified and armed themselves with PTS
tolls. The boss Cinnamon called on the
Mcpherson brothers and asked them to
discharge the white men, which they re
fused to do. Several of the Cinnamon
were discharged and the rest went to work.
The affair has created intense excitement
among the white people in that section,
and it is feared that trouble will ensue
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
AMERICAN DYNAMITAKDs.


ST. Louis, Nov 5,-The police last night
arrested David keenan,, w. p. Sears, p.
S, Burns, n. Wcathers and Master Work
man Pinkerton of the Knights of Labor
all street railroad men, for being engaged
in the recent explosion on street car tracks
Another man named John Shaughnessy
was arrested this afternoon and the police
think they now have the entire gang
These men are all strikers and
Knights OF Labor, and were ar
rested at 2ll9 Lucas avenue from
which place they directed their operations
and where ii quantity of dynamite and
caps was found They purchased dyna-
mite III Louisville with money furnished
by the knights Of Labor, osteusibly to
buy food for the strikers families, but the
police claim to have information that the
officers knew it was to buy explosives.
The men have all confessed their connec-
ton with the plot to destroy the railroad
property, They will be prosecuted to the
extent OF the law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

LONDON, Nov 5.-The Balkan confer
ence opens with accord among the powers
on the bases that the treaty of Berlin
be nominally maintained; that Roumelia
and Bulgaria he kept separate but be per
mitted personal union under Prince Alex
ander that an international commission
fix common code of laws for the two
states that their military budget be kept
separate that Roumelan militia he main
tanned and that Bulgarian troops he for.
hidden to cross their own frontier Queen
Victoria's influence is used TO keep Prince
Alexander in power
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

Would Change to Springfield Rifles foI
Army Use.

WAsHlNGToN, Nov. 5.-Adiutant Gen
eral Drum la his annual report says; 1t
would seem most wise measure if at the
approaching session of Congress II general
act was passed providing for the imme-
date exchange when requested of all OBJ
solete arms now in the hands of the
militia of the several States for i'm
proved Springfield rifles, calibre A.
and appropriate ammunition therefor
He favors revision of the law authoriz-
ing the details of army officers to act ms
professors OF tactics and military science
in military colleges, believing that details
are made IN II greater number than is JUS
titled and that colleges have instructors
assigned to them which are not so entitled
under the law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
:SCrofula Of Lungs
Relieved.

am now 40 years old, and have suffered for
the last fifteen years with IA lung trouble.
Several members of the family on my moth
er's side of the house had died with c'nsump-
ton, and the doctors were all agreed ia their
opinion that | had consumption also. | had
ali the distressing symptoms of that terrible
disease. | have spent thousands of dollars to
arrest the march of this disease; | have en-
ploycd all OF the usual methods, not only in
my own case, but in the treatment of other
members of my family, but temporary relief
was all that obtained. | wa, unit for any
manual labor for several years b. chance |
came into possession of Il pamphlet On blood
and Skin Disease" from the Office of -wift's
Specific -, Atlanta, Ga. i tricu recon-
mcndcd the use of Switt's specific Claiming
that he himself had been greatly benefited
10y its use in some lung troubles. resolved
to try il. About fudr years ago commenced
to take ;. = = according TO direct iout.
found il AN invigpr,tiuc tonic, and nave used
about nifty bottles. The results ar most re-
rcmurkuui". Nv rp,@h has lrn rn, my
strength has returned, and I oh sixty
pounds moro th,n Very did IN ny life. 1t
has been thrcc year, since | stopp' the use
of the Htd,tluc, % t ! hHN" mad no return OF
the disease, ANA th"lr are no pain or weak
mes, tc.t IL my IuU-~. 60 tAr h; ,!r-t KIND
of mcChaIi cal wCrN. an t'rt is ". a as ever
felt sin ~ ! was a DnN. These, ! ir W, are
wonderful atatcmrnt> (" n',le, i' an hon
est when lay hIt ow" my "A-.rncc ana
heal tu-d0t to Swi't'> ~ r'lc. 3. - the on
~ medicine that ut"t!-n, 10, ans nrlmHncnt
relic | dO not say N'tt WITS specific viii
do this in every cas-, Ut 'g.st l"-,tlNrly at
firm that 1t hls done th> mach for lnc, and
would hc rcCrcant to the uuty we Ia sui
lcrn~ Immunity if tailed to bear this cheer
full testimony to the merits of tbs WONDERFUL
medicine. am well known IN lh" city OF
Montgomery, ana can lcier To Suu" Il the
best ltiItEs in the city. I. =. HOLT.
Munt4 ,uICly, Ala, June -, So.
NwlttE cpcCihr Is entirely vegetable. treat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

PITTsFlELD, Mass, Nov. 5.-The first
case tried in Berkshire county under the
civil damage clause of the license laws,
reached II decision in the Supreme Court
here to-day Almira Phillips's husband,
living in Lee, got drunk last winter in u
saloon in that town, and on his way home
fell from load of wood, hurting himself
so that he has not been able to work since.
She sued the liquor seller, Michael Malone,
for $1,000 and the jury after four hours
deliberatiOu gave her $l2j
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

LONDON, Nov. 5.-Arch-Deucu Deni>un
of Taunton. in an election speech last
evening, said: Il have known Gladstone
forty-tye years, bur | would not trust INN
with Il turthiuG. The Wings nightly, be
fore sleeping, express Il hope that some
thing Will happen to Gladstone before
morning" somebody in the crowd at this
point cheered for Gladstone, and Arch
Deacon Denison retorted: you might
equally as well cheer for the devil"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13

WILLIAMSBURG, Pa, Nov. 5.-Patrick
Curran Il prisoner in the county jail here
on Il charge of incendiarism, has made Il
confession to the effect that when il young
man he murdered Il man named Martin
near Howard, Centre county. Both were
counterteiting, he says, and he killed his
victim during II quarrel. Curran is ST
years old and is on his death bed. He also
confessed to other crimes committed in
Ireland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
Chinatown Burned.

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 5.-Private des-
patches from Tacoma state that China
town, situated near the lower depot and
the wharf Of the Northern Pacifid railroad
has been burned by mob and that rail
road tanks, trestles and other property
have been destroyed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
BURNED CHINATOWN.
1t was Fired by Anti-Chinese Whites
Loss Only $4,000

TACOMA, W.T., Nov. 6.-The loss caused
by the destruction of Chinatown amounts
to about $25, 900. The burned buildings
were mere shanties, but large quantity
of merchandise was consumed. Buildings
were fired by anti-coolie agitators, who eX-
PEELED the Chinese, so that in case they
should ever return they would have no
habitations. There were only two China
men in the city at the time of the fire, all
others having been driven out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
HOrsrOrd's Acid Phosphate.

DR.. II. &. COMsTOCK, Physician at Good
samaritan Hospital, II. Louis, Mo, says: For
years we have used it in this hospital, in dys-
pCpsiu and nervous diseases, and as Il drink
during the decline and in the convalcsccnce of
lingering tcVers. 1t has tue unanimous APP
proVal of our medical staff"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
Catarrli

|, Il very prevalent and exceedingly Disagree
able disease, Liable, if neglected, to develop
into serious consumption. Beng II constiui-
tiunal disease, il requires II constitutional
remedy like Hoods Sarsapaulla, which, act
ing through the blood reaches every part of
the system, elccting radical and permanent
cure of Catarrh in even its most severe forms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-13
4 Wonderful Discovery.

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A Democratic Congressman.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5.-The official re-
turns of the vote for Congressman in the
18th district, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of VIM. A. Duncan, show a plu-
ralty of $50 for Swope, Dem, over Bair,
Rep