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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

The board is not exactly what the peo-
pie had right to expect, hut they have
no disposition To prejudice the governors
selections y full and honest adminiStra-
ton of the spirit as well as the letter of
the law will win for the commissioners
the heartiest public commentator.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

Farmers" last communication to the
RWdt ICrmOntCr, contains nothing new
except the fresh invention that the eff
forts of President l.abaree of Middlebury
college, in lobbying to attach the Agri-
cultural fund to the University of Yer
mont, cost him his life This idea is so
absurd as to be ridiculous. President
Labaree opposcd the union of the Univer-
slty and the Agricultural college, to the
best of his ability, and he lived for over
ten years after they We're united. But
this Is as true as most of Farmers state
ments. His communications betray the
hand of an old enemy Of the University,
whose falsehoods have been so often eX-
posed and refuted, that we must be eX-
cused from following them further. There
Is the less need to do so, because their OBJ
vlous malice must destroy their influence
with every tair-mlnded man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

AS Mr.. Edmunds would not speak for
Mr.. Blaine, Mr.. Blaine will not speak to
Mr.. Edmunds. The senator will probably
survive the deprivation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

Senator Morrills letter, to which refer
ence was made in yesterdays FREE PRESS,
is printed in another column.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

The letter from Senator Edmunds writ
ten two years ago, is similar III
manner and matter to several other
letters on the same subject, some of
which were printed during the canvass.
All were written by the senator in re
Spouse to letters or inquiries from private
individuals. Though it tells nothing new,
this last letter is fresh and interesting
expression of Mr.. Edmunds's views and
feelings at that time and like the others it
embodies square and manly declaration,
that what he did or omitted to do, was
from regard to the best interest of the re-
publican party. 1t will raise Mr. Ed
munds in the estimation of all but the
bitter partisans of Mr.. Blaine; and even
they can see that it betrays no animosty
toward that gentleman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

The Rural TermOntCr affects to con-
slider Farmers" word as good as that of
the FREE PRESS. AS long as our state
ments are backed by those of gentlemen
as honorable and truthful as Justin s.
Morrill, and +. p. Walton, the public will
believe them and 1t will be of small CON
sequence what the "Montpelier msnom-
er" believes or disbeleves
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

Inc Washington correspondent of the
Boston JOUritUl says that the advocates of
the redemption of the trade dollar will
make another effort this winter to secure
the passage of the bill, which already has
the Endorsement of the coinage committee.
This authorizes the treasury to exchange
AT par standard silver dollars which may
be presented for redemption within SIX
months from the passage of the bill. The
objection which has been urged most
strongly to the bill is contained in the
charge that the trade dollars in this coun-
try were long since purchased at large
discount by a syndicate, which has since
held them for speculative purposes, and
that this bin will only inure to the benefit
OF this syndicate. The Senate. it is be-
heNed' would favor the bill at least such
an inference is drawn from the fact that
1t approved the amendment to the surplus
resolution last summer which made pro
VISION for the redemption of the trade
dollar.
PROCTOR 5 success against the opposition
OF the ola town and Judge Poland, who
mas been supposed to represent the rail
road, Indicates that there is a new and
formidable boss in Vermont politics. His
reign opens with display of arbitrary
power that ought to satisfy the most am
blllous.-SpriHWcid RGpUbiicaH.
rms Is simply silly. Governor Proctor
made the most of IA strong case, by fair
ana honorable means A strong and I'M
purchasable committee satisfied them
selves by personal examination and in
formation gathered ON the spot that the
L al a taHt.
ana wise The great majority of the
House and the entire Senate were neither
leased bought, overawed or cheated into
the Incorporation of Proctor and West
Rutland. The methods used by the
friends of the measure We're information
and square argument methods which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

The Legislature did well to kill the
Valued Policy" bill. 1t should have
been entitled The Questionable Policy
/;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

The Knights of Labor of Brooklyn de
serve commentator for procuring the
prosecution and conviction of IA foreman
who has been shametully treating young
girls in the factory of which he had
charge. The Knights can vindicate the
existence of their organization better in
such ways, than in some others that they
have tried.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

We do not share the apprehensions APP
parently felt by respected correspond
ent in regard to the efficiency of the rail
road commission bill, which has now be
come law. With commission consist
ing of three clear-headed, independent,
just and able men, such as we know Gov
Ormsbee will endeavor to select, we be
lieve that much service to the people can
be done, under this statute, and that the
commission will be worth its cost to the
State. If such commissioners find in the
two years to come that they need more
power, it will be given them by the next
Legislature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

Reports from Ottawa state that the
Dominion government has done about
enough of bounding American fishing
vessels, for this season, and will soon send
its cruisers into winter quarters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

The value of eX-President Arthur's es
tate will not exceed 500, 900: and he I'M
doubtedly would have died a compare
lively poor man had it not been for sue
cessful investments in real estate which,
- years ago, was almost worthless. No
recent president has entertained as liber
ally as he did and it is said that he did
not save any of the salary he received as
president.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

Those who have occasion to send postal
cards by foreign mails should be reminded
of the international postal agreement for
bidding the attachment of any substance
to the card itself. a lot of postal cards
sent to England has recently been re-
turned for the reason that the addresses
were printed on little slips and pasted on
the cards in the same manner that news
papers are addressed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

The confidence reposed by the present
Legislature in its standing committees
has been quite noticeable, We do not
know when we had Legislature before
this that would have been willing to ac-
cept without question Il bill of the i'm
portance of the railroad commission bill
containing provisions about which there
has been so much difference of opinion
rs both houses accepted the bill of the
railroad committee, and pass it without
debate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26
Close of the Session.

The Legislature closed its labors Tues
day night, and the members hurried to
their homes Wednesday. The charac-
teristics of the body and the course of
business have been sketched from day to
day in our columns, and little need be
added. The adjournment of the Legisla-
ture is often cause for THANKSGIVING
though not mentioned in tie governors
proclamation. There is commonly, and
with reason, more fear lest the Legislature
may make needless or harmful changes
in the laws than assurance that it will
make useful addition to the statute law of
the State and there is consequent feel
ing of relief when the Legislature dis
perses. In the present case there is less
cause than usual for this feeling 1t has
been not Il great talking but an excellent
working Legislature. No serious innova-
tons or mlschlevous changes or additions
to the laws have been made, and some
such changes heretofore made have been
rectified. The appropriations of public
money have been fairly liberal and to
worthy objects. If in the matter of educa-
ton the Legislature has not come up to
expectations, it has at least paved the way
for future useful legislation to promote
the efficiency of the schools and the educa-
ton of the people. 1t has met in a cautious
way the demand for a railroad commits
sion, and without reciting mistakes or
specifying other matters to be set down to
its credit, it can be said that it entitled
itself to very general approval, and that
the Legislature of $50 will be kindly re-
membered by the great mass of the peo-
pie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26

rerms-$a.OO year, always. in advance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27
NIB. BLAINE SPEAKS AGAIN.

A Few Words acknowledgements
and the Labor Troubles.
SouTH PARIS, Me-. Aug Mr. Blaine spoke
here this evening to a large assemblage. His
address was, in large part repetition Of the
arguments which he has elaborated in his two
previous speeches in the campaign. In touching
upon the prohibition question, Mr.. Blaine
said it was ridiculous to suppose that
the Democratic party would make any
genuine effort to promote the cause of tenn
perance. He declared that the Prohibitionists
were inconsistent in opposing the Republican
party They would be obliged to acknowledge
that it was under Republican administration
that Maine had outstripped. by quarter of a
century, all her sister States on the tenn
perance question. and from being one
of the poorest, had grown to be among the most
prosperous States in the Union. The Republic
an party had never failed to support prohibition
Mr.. Blaine prophesied that within half year
Neal Dow and other third party" leaders would
be sorry for their present course. and would be
willing to acknowledge their mistake.
The speaker did rot wish to be understood as
saying that the recent labor troubles were the
result of Democratic administration, but there
was q suspicious contemporaneousness about the
two which the Democrats should be called upon
to explain. He said: why was 1t that, as soon
gan to agitate the tariff question,
there were labor dsordersT For fifty years the
Democrats had fought against protection. and
were still fighting it. and as long they had
chance of success, there would be labor troubles
He referred to the dangers that menaced Amer
can labor in the South, and then, speaking of the
benefits of protective tariff. took as an ilustra-
ton the growth of the steel-rail industry.
Discussing the surplus resolution. Mr.. Blaine
said the Republicans were accused of something
heinous during the last presidential campaign.
in that they had $500. O0O, 900 locked up in the
Treasury, and there was great hue and cry
over it, The speaker was not sure that the State
of Indiana was not lost to the Republicans on
that issue
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27
THE NATION LOTTERY.
Grand Chief Arthur Explains the Relations
of the Brotherhood to the Scheme.
Akaoial to the Indianapolis journal.

Akaciai to the Indianapolis Journal.
PERU, Ind, Aug. 26-P. NJ Arthur chief Of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, was
In the city to-day, to ADJUST if possible, the diff
ferences between the l., P. & C. engineers and
the company.
Until he was told by your correspondent, Mr..
Arthur had not heard of the arrest of NJ C. Nix
on and WILDER Mitten for violation of the law in
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers lot
terry enterprise Concerning that enterprise he
said:
IT was invited to Mattoon, Ill, last winter by
Division 81 heard about this lottery then for
the first time, at q dinner given me. / was
driven out TO the farm offered as one of the
prizes, by Mr.. Nixon | was shown the indorss-
ments of prominent business men and bankers
OF MAttoon IL there was anything in it con-
krary to law, did rot then aud do not now un-
derstand why il should be Endorsed by them.
Churches and business mon have these gift con
certs, and the money of this one was to 60 to
saw nothing wrong in it. /
think the Brotherhood were to have
20 per cent of the proceeds. After the sales of
tickets were made there we're number Of tickets
left and the managers proposed to give them to
the grand officers told them we would have
nothing to do with them. After the drawing
was made was notified, at Cleveland, to send
some one tc Indianapolis to receive the deed to the
farm that was drawn by one OF the tickets held
for the benefit of grand officers. / wrote them
we would have nothing to do with it. and that
they might make report OF the thing to the
convention, and the convention might do as it
pleased. AS far the grand officers are con-
cerned, that is how the matter rests. We value
our good name and if there has been anything
wrong in the conduct Of this affair do not know
st. and the responsibility rests with the Mattoon
division, and not with the grand officers or the
Brotherhood at large. propose that this whole
business shall be fully explained to the public
how the drawing made and who got the
prizes. We don't lack for money, and we would
rather that the entire sum be given some char
table institution in Nation, or distributed to
the discontented, than take it with particle of
wrong in it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27

GALVESTON, Aug. ga special to the News
from Eagle Pass says Robert B. Allen, superin-
tendent of the Coahuila mines syndicate, makes
complaint to Consul Lynn of the constant and
persistent annoyances inflicted upon the mining
company by Mexican officers at Cuatro Cienegas
and San Pablo, imposing unjust fines for floating
the American flag on American property with
out first obtaining permission from the authori-
ties at San Pablo for which offense the company
was 6ned 500. and stopping mining operations
for trivial causes. Mr.. Allen states that since
the Cutting and Arrasures affairs the annoyance
has been more constant and the ill-treatment of
Americans in his locality more persistent Mr..
Allen represents Philadelphia company
that has spent large amounts of money at Cuatro
Cienegas and San Pablo. His statements are
sorroborated by Eve other Americans
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27

ested in He stated his case and the President
replied: ssWell, II seems to me that you have .
GOOD deal of assurance to come here asking for
m appointment when you voted against my man
Matthews" The Senator got hot in n seconds
ssIIl have you know. Mr.. President he said,
sthat IL is none OF your business what do or do
aos do in the Senate. 1 am the master, sir, Of
my own actions there as you are here By -.
SIR, didn't come here asking any favors Of you
on any personal grounds. The people OF the
State Of Tennessee, whom represent, asked me
20 do this, and that 10 why / came here. You
may do as you - please, sir, about the matter;
but, sir, / want 1t distinctly understood that
what do as Senator is beyond your jurisdo-
tisSss and the irate Senator bounced out. He
had voted for Matthews, bat the President had
made him angry, and he did not choose to make
any explanations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27
Racing at BrookIyn.

NEW YORK, Aug 26.-The new race track Of
the Brooklyn Jockey Club, which is the old
Prospect Park fair ground course, remodeled.
was opened to-day with considerable eclat and
with good card
First Race-For all ages; six furlongs Little
Minch won by length and half; barefoot sec
ond, Pearl Jennings third. Time 1l6a Gar
rson, the successful jockey in the first race, was
presented with beautiful floral piece.
Second Race--One mile and an eighth. Swift
won by two lengths; Jim Douglas second, Oil
vette third. Time, 158.
Third Race-For all ages; one mile and quar-
ter Barnum won by two lengths: Burch sec
ond. Housatonic third Time. 2:l2aa.
Fourth Race-For three-year- olds; one mile
and q half Dew drop won by twenty lengths;
Ben Ali second Time, 2:4l
Fifth Race--Seven furlongs Ferenzi won by
ten lengths; Ititala second, Maggie Mitchell
third. Time. 1:314
Sixth Race-For all ages: one mile. Delilah
won by length frankie B. second, Whizgig
third. Time, 1:451
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27

BUFFALO. Aug. 26-The second days session
of the German Evangelical Synod was we'll at
tended. Rev. G. L. Schill read the report of the
seminary committee An additional theological
professor is urged for the 81. Louis seminary
A change in che seminary course is also suggest
ed, requiring five years course in the seminary
Mt Chisago before the graduate can teach, and
three years more at the st Louis seminary be-
fore he can preach.
The afternoon session WAS devoted 20 routine
business Of uninteresting nature Special
religious services will be held each evening at
which sermons viii he delivered by prominent
delegates At the service tonight Rev. E.
Henckell, OF Rochester preached.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27

The Board Of Pension Appeals Reorganized
and the Force Increased
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 Assistant Secretary
Hawkins, Of the Interior Department, has about
completed the reorganization Of the Board Of
Pension Appeals, so as to conform to the pro-
visions of the appropriation act, passed at the
Last session Of Congress. Instead of three. the
reorganized board will consist Of nine members,
whe will be formed into three divisions each of
which will consider and pass upon one or more
of the several classes of claims. Thus increased,
is Is expected that the work Of the board, which
is about one year behind, viii very soon be
brought up to date.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27
For Congress.

DELAWARE. o., Aug 26-J. G. lowering, of
Knox county. was to-day nominated for Congress
on the second ballot by the Democrats of the
Ninth district in convention here.
OCEAN Cry, Nd, Aug 26.-The Democrats
Of the First congressional district met here to-
day and renominated Hon. Charles FL. Gibson
for Congress by rising vote.
PEORIA. Ill. Aug 26-The Republicans of
the Tenth congressional district to-day nomi-
mated Gen. Philip Sidney Post
CLEVELAND. o., Aug. 26-The Democrats of
.he Ninth Ohio district to-day nominated j. G.
lowering for Congress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27
Adjourned In Despair.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Aug. 26..-The Democratic
congressional convention. after an all-day and
all-night session, adjourned at c o'clock this
morning nfter taking 205 ballots without result
All efforts to make. Hon. J. S. Barbour the can
didate failed. as did also all efforts to effect
compromise. The candidates held conferences
but could come to no agreement, and In despair
an adjournment sine die was carried by q close
vote, after the adoption of resolutions indorsing
the administration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27

Says the illustrious Pope. If he had included
woman in the list. he would have been nearer
the truth, if not so poetical. DR.. r. v. Piercs
has made them both life study, especially wom-
Az and the peculiar arrangements TO which her
delicate system is liable. Many women in the
land who are acquainted with DIR. Pierce only
through his "Fasorits Prescription bless him
with all their hearts, for he has brought them
the panacsa for all those chronic ailments peeu-
liar 60 their sex, such as leucorrhosa. p-oiapsus
and other displacements. liberation internal
leyer." bloatiug, tendency to internal cancer, and
Dthcr ailments Price reduced to 81. By drug
xists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27
POLITICAL NOTES.

Increased Interest in the Prohibition Camp
Meeting at Danville, III.
sHecisl to the Indianapolis journal
DANvILLE, Ill, Aug. 26.--The feature Of the
temperance camp meeting to-day was an address
by Rev. w. A. Smith, OF North street Methodist
Church. he pronounced in favor of suppression
of the rum traffic, but denounced the third
party movement, even going 10 the extent of re-
peating the campaign SANDERS of 1884, He was
overwhelmingly answered by A. F. Smith. of
Decatur, 60 the immense satisfaction of the audi
ence. and tonight Rev. j. F. Stout of Kimber
Church, delivered an address and pronounced in
YVES the most able and eloquent yet delivered at
the meeting. The interest In the meeting is
largely increasing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-27

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
FoRT WAYNE Ind, Aug &c. NJ. Dawson,
at present circuit prosecutor prominent Dem
ocrat, and till now candidate for reorganization,
with every prospect of success, will publish a
card in the Gazette of tomorrow retiring from
the race. Various motives are suggested for
this action ON the part of Mr.. Dawson. The
true reason probably is that Mr.. D.. having re-
Gently looked over the county pretty carefully
is in serious doubt whether the regular Demo
cratic ticket can be elected next November In
deed, it is known that the prosecutor is not at
all sanguine of Democratic success this year