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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

The friends of Gen. William Wells have
all along insisted, and we believe the gen
eral himself has insisted with them, that
he is still de inre collector of customs
that the president had illegally suspended
him. But his accepting the nomination
knocks that claim higher than Gilroy's
kite, for If he takes the oath of Il senator
he Will have to swear, among other things
that he did not when he was elected hold
any Office of emolument or trust under
act OF Congress. -MOHtpCiicr argus.
We never knew that any friends of Gen.
Wells insisted that his suspension was
illegal Certainly the general himself
never maintained any such proposition,
The president, of course, has the legal
right to suspend collectors, for cause.
What Gen, Weiss friends maintain,
| is that the president has no right
to pretend that he suspends for cause,
when he has no cause. They think that
if the cause" simply is that the man is a
Republican, the president should say so.
They think, too, that if the Senate should
happen to decline to confirm the suspend
ed collectors successor in the Office, the
suspended collector could resume the
office. But no one supposes that he could
hold it for any length of time, as the presi-
dent would, of course, at once again sus-
pend him and make fresh appointment
AS to the oath, Gen. Wells could take il
to-day. He does not "hold" the Office OF
collector of customs. He does not sigr
his name to papers as collector; nor re
Ceive any of the emoluments of the Office
Another man holds the Office, signs the
papers and has the salary and emoluments
Gen. Weiss nomination as county sena
tor affects none of the legal questions
raised by his suspension. 1t is, however
pretty distinct proof that his townsmer
and fellow citizens of Chittenden count,
take no stock in any alleged Charges
affecting the conduct of his late office
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

tainer that is corrupt and demoralizing as
corrupt and demoralizing,a as it is for news
papers to accept secret brides to advocate
public measures or to support public cnn-
didates
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

The first through train over the Cana
dian Pacific railway, which left Montreal,
Monday, June Is, arrived at Vancouver
on the Pacific, on the Fourth, only three
hours behind time. The distance is 2906
miles and it was accomplished in l39
hours, or at the rate of 81 miles an hour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

Editor George II. Blake of the Barton
Monitor, who was honored by the Or
leans county convention with a nomina-
ton for senator from that county, is q
square and true man, and will represent
his county with honor and credit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

The United States just now is exporting
a greater value IN gold than in any other
commodity The shipments for single
week in the month OF June are said to
have been 100000. Meanwhile we are
in need of more vaults to store our silver.
These facts carry their own comment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

Some people begin to fear that the Chi
cago anarchists might get off without n
trial after all. Only four jurors have
been obtained for the case, and these look
upon themselves as exceedingly uncom-
Portable martyrs But Chicago has a large
body of resoute as well as intelligent citi-
zens, and justice will be executed, in time
though the courts may grind it out slowly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

County Nominations.
For Senators,
WIN. WELLS of Burlington,
A. J. STEVENS of Colchester,
SMITH WRIGHT of Wlllston.
For Assistant Judges,
J. +. SMITH of South Burlington,
T. W. X. NICHOLS of Essex.
For Judge of Probate,
TORREY +. WALES Of burlington.
For States Attorney,
D. J. FOSTER of Burlington.
For Sheriff.
JOSEPH BARTON of Charlotte.
For High Railiff,
J. II. MACOMBER of Westford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

When John Bright, leading liberal and
personal friend and admirer of Mr.. Glad
stone not only declined to support him,
but began by voice and pen to actively OPP
pose him. the result of the English cleo
tions of course became exceedingly doubt
full. London advces say that the follow
ers of Mr.. Gladstone do not yet propose to
throw up the sponge, but they cannot dis
guise the fact that the battle is going
against them. Whether Mr.. Gladstone
may finally have small majority or not,
and the indications are now that he will
not, there is little doubt that satsfac-
tory solution of the Irish question is in
definitely postponed. Rumors are in cir
culation that Mr.. Gladstone will retire
from politics if decisively beaten, but they
do not seem to have any foundation.
Other knowing ones believe that Mr..
Gladstone will change the home rule bill
so as to make it acceptable to Mr.. Cham
berlain and Lord Harrington and by con
ceding much to his present opponents re-
tam his hold on the helm. 1t is too soon,
however, to predict his course. He alone
knows what he will do, if any one knows,
and his own announcement of his course
will be awaited with the utmost inter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09
Republican state Nominations.

For Governor,
f. J. ORMSBEE, of Brandon.
For Leutenant-G overnor,
LEVI X. FULLER, of.Brattleboro.
For Treasurer,
VIM. II. DU BOTS, of Randolph.
For Auditor of Accounts,
f. Fl. POWE ELL, Of RichfOrd
For Secretary of state,
CHARLES w. PORTER, of Montpelier.
For Member of Congress, First District,
JOHN w. STEWART of Middlebury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

The convention of Chittenden county
(NtD republicans at Burlington was rem
dered noteworthy by the fact that one of
the delegates offered IA resolution endors-
ing Senator Edmunds's course in the preSi-
dental campaign of lSS4-a course which
the Blaine men have always claimed elect
ed Mr. Cleveland. The resolution was
smothered by the committee which re-
ported instead Il resolution simply in
structing the nominees for the legislature
to support the senator's re-election,-N,
J. EreHing Post.
simply" is good but there was moth.
ing more simple about the county con
ventlon than the POSTS innocence. The
resolution ironically approving Mr.. Ed
mundss course in the campaign of 1854
was offered by one of his bitterest oppo
nents, who expected to get out of 1t "A vir
tual rebuke to the senator. The commit
tee and the convention did not see fit tC
oblige him. That was all there was o
the matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

The Republican convention of this Con-
gressional district was a brief, uneXciting
and formal affair. Enough delegates as
sembled to conduct the business in a regu-
lar and proper manner Mr.. Eldredge
presided with dignity. The convention
registered the wishes of the Republican
voters of the district in the unanimous re
nomination of Mr.. Stewart. a district
committee was appointed which will be
able to get the call for the next district
convention before the voters in some sort
of season and resolutions We're adopted
not only commencing the nominee OF the
convention to the cordial support of the
party, but endorsing the character and
official action of the Vermont delegation
in Congress. AZ each senator and repre-
sentative, though the latter are elected by
districts, represents the entire State of
Vermont there was no improperly in this
expression. The convention completed its
work within an hour and adjourned.
There are not many States or districts in
which the people would 50 implicitly
trust the practical election of congress
man to Il third of the delegates entitled to
be present, or in which such absolute
agreement on all pOints-and that without
manipulation or would be
possible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

The Canadians are rejoicing over the
despatch Of the first through Train via the
Canadian Pacific railway, which LETT Mon
treal last Monday. The schedule time is
1856 hours.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

The Washington celebration of the
Fourth seems to have been as sensible as
any. The government offices were closed
and few fireworks touched off in the
evening
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

After Mr.. Becks railroad attorneys bill
had been surrendered to Senate's judiciary
committee, Mr.. Edmunds, the chairman
Of that committee, in burst of geueros-
ity, assured the friends of the bill that
they should have "the pleasure of hay
~ the bill back again within eight days"
That promise was made on the 23d ult
but the bill has not been released. IN. Y.
Times.
AS usual, the Times misquotes Mr..
Edmunds. What he SAID was that 50 far
as dnY cfOrt Of his cOuld accomplish il,
the bill should be back within eight days.
If he has used his best endeavo: to get
the bill reported back-and there is no
reason to doubt that he has-he has re-
deemed his promise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

bath, or to encourage innovations calcula-
ted to change the day into the Partisan or
New Orleans holiday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

on it a substantial structure with bath
rooms, gymnasium and bowling alleys in
the basement reading room, library, room
for games and Offices on the first floor Il
large hall for general meetings and rooms
for classes on the second floor, and rooms
for janitor's family and sleeping rooms for
men coming in late or detained in the city
over night, in the upper story. In view of
the spirit shown by this gift to them, it is
not hard to understand why the employees
of the Vanderbilt lines are so loyal to
their employers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

Harvard has given President Cleveland
an LII. ID. The title would fit Congress
better. Mr.. Cleveland doesn't doctor the
laws
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

The New York Herdld makes the eX-
cellent suggestion that President Cleve-
land stop vetoing pension bills long enough
to get him new attorney general.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

Serious drouth prevails in Illinois,
Iowa, Wisconsin and other parts of the
Northwest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

Mr.. Randall's tariff bill seems to be
much like Mr.. Morrison's, only more SO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

The barbarous and inhuman practice of
suspendng prisoners by the wrists for in
fractions of prison discipline, is still prac-
ticed in Sing Sing prison, n. Y. Warden
Brush attempts to justify the practice by
asserting that some criminals are of so
hardened Il kind that dark cell with Il
diet of bread and water would not be suf-
iicient to keep them in subsection to dis
cipline. This is no excuse, however, for
torturing human beings. lineage has adj
vanccd beyond such methods of punish
ment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

The "Parnell Parliamentary Fund Com
mitttee' OF New York has sent great
deal Of money to England to influence the
elections in that country. From a certain
point Of view this may be commendable,
but how is it from the standpoint of the
British government Suppose that an
association of Englishmen should send 4
lot of money to this country for campaign
use-would there not be just cause for OBJ
lection, on the part of the American gov
eminent? The IRISH Americans and theil
friends are treadiug on dangerous ground
in such direct interference with the Eng
lish elections.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09

PUBLISHED BY
THE FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION,
G. G. BENEDICT,rEditor
ferms-S2.OO IA year, always In advance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-09
'Mht Eyre ress.

BURLINGTON. FRIDAY. JULY ., 1886
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
PIEDMONT AIR LINE.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DEC. 10, 1886.
Trains leave b. & p. station. Sixth and b sts /:
0 a.. m. daily for Warrenton, Gordonsvile,
Lynchburg, Rocky. Mount, Danvllle,
Ralegh, Charlotte, Atlanta and all points
South: Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping
Car Washington to Atlanta and Washing
ton to Montgomery.
2:35 p. m: daily, except Sunday, for Manassas,
Strasburg and intermediate stations.
$50 p. m. daily for Warrenton, Gordonsvllle,
Charlottesville Staunton, Louisville, Gin
cinnati and Points on the Chesapeake and
Ohio route. Pullman Sleepers Washing
ten to Louisville.
II p. m. daily for Lynchburg, Raleigh, Ashe-
vile, Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken, Augusta,
Atlanta, Montgomery, New Orleans and
points Southwest. Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers Washington to Aiken. S. O., Washing
ton to Montgomery, connecting with Par
lor Cars to New Orleans.
TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND OHIO
DIVISION
Leave Washington Q;l6 a. m daily except
Sunday and fA5 p. m daily, arriving at
Round llil 11:f5 n. IN. and 7.lJ p. M. return
turning, leave Round Hill G0S a. IN. daily aud
l1s p. M, except sunday, arriving Washing
ton $40 a. m and $3.50 p. IN.
Through trains from the South arrive WASH
ton $50 u. m. and S;23 p. IN. and from Louis
vile $40 p. m. Strasburg local 1905 Il. IN,
Tickets, sleepingcar reservations and in
formation furnished and baggage checked at
Office COL Pennsylvania avenue and at Pas
ssenger station, Pennsylvania r. r., sixth and
b streets. JAS, l.. TAYLOR,
General Passenger Agent.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
THE LONG BRIDGE SUICIDE.

Speculation as to the Identity of the
Drowned Man.
The efforts to recover the body of the man
who jumped from the Long Bridge yester-
day were continued for hours, without sue
cess. On the strap of the overcoat left
lying on the floor of the bridge were the
words, "Keep, tailor" Mr.. Keen went
TO the South Washington Station-house last
night, but could not remember for whom he
made the coat. Mr.. Joseph N. Whitney,
chief clerk Of the Bureau OF Statistics, when
he heard OF the suicide, thought the de-
scription answered very closely to that OF
Mr. Walter NJ. Lawrence, clerk in the
Third Auditors office, living at 1875
street. Mr.. Lawrence has been much de-
pressed in spirits Of late, and has been
missing for two days. Others think the un-
fortunate man may be II Scotchman named
Douglass Ceiunan, living at Kendall Green,
and who has been missing for five days.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
violent Husbunds Committed.

Two husbands, who threatened to kill
their wives, were sent to jail by Judge Smell
to-day. Victor Archidet, well.dressed
Frenchmau Of Gil | street, was In the tolls
on warrant sworn out by his wife, Louise,
last night, before Justice Walter. She
swore that her husband threatened to take
her life. Lieutenant Amiss testified that he
threatened after lie was under arrest to kill
her when he got out. In default of $500
bonds he was sentenced to Elk months in
jail.
Robert johnson, q young man Of Tenth
street southeast, was charged by Ieta Win
tiers Of ia Maryland avenue southwest,
with threatening to kill her. The young
man went to her house looking for his wife.
Miss Winters said he had knife In his
hand, and said he was looking for his vile
to kill her. He went through every room,
but did succeed in his search for his wife,
and then made threats to the proprietress.
He was sent to jail for six months in default
of $500 bail.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
BALTIMORE g. OHIO RAILROAD
Schedule In effect SUNDAY, NOVEMBER
z, 1885, until further notice.

z, 1885, until further notice.
Leaye Washington from Station, corner OF
New Jersey avenue and street.
For Chicago 1000, 1l:40 a m and 1910 D m
10 gSaShfs Tast isd ana sEeepng
for Pittsburg and Chicago, arriving In Pitts
burg a. 1895 m; Chicago next morning at
s:55; the i1;4o G. m arriving In. Chicago 1O:35
these trains for fast time.
For Cincinnati, Louisville and st. Louis daily
ats;sQ m and 1910 p m, with through
points without change: $3.50 p m is a fast
limited train to Cincinnati and st. Louis,
ARRIVING In Cincinnati next morning at 7:45,
on this train for fast time. '''' - ''''' ''N
For Plttsburg at 10 m and s;55 m daily, TO
Pittsburg, Cleveland and Detroit. with Mon
For Lexington ana Local Stations, sTuakt $40 a m
daily, except Sunday.
and and philadelphia. 7;ao m, les p m and
For Wilmington, DEL, and intermediate points
between Baltimore and Wilmington, 315
m daily, except Sunday.
For Baltimore on week DAYS s. $50, $40, 7:30,
$3.50 and 1905 m, 1910, 125, 1915 45-minute
train, $50, 4so, 4ao, $40, $40, z. s:25 and
For Baltimore on Sundays C:so. 7;so, $40
and 1908 m, LES, 1:S0, $3.50, 4:40, $40, $40,
z, 8:25, 1880 m.
For Shenandoah Valley Railroad and points
0 train n has sa Sleeper from WaShneton Ths iG 10
New Orleans; $3.50 p m sleeper to Little Rock
For Annapolis $40 a m and 1910, 4:S0 and
$40 pm; on sunday $3.50 a m: 4:4o p m.
For way stations between Washington and
Baltimore 8, $40, $3.50 m, 1910 p M, $3.50,
4ao, and 1880 m. On Sundays 1880 m
and 1G0. 3:30 d:4o, 2, 1880 p M For stations
on Metropolitan Branch 6.l5 m daily except
Sunday and 5:3l p m daily; $40 p m daily
except Sunday for principal stations on
Metropolitan Branch, $40 9 N daily; on Sun
and intermediate points, $3.50 m. 1880 and
11:?l m daily except Sunday. For Freder-
lex $40 N and 4:io In daily except Sun
day.
For iIagerstown 10 M and 5;si p m daily ez.
Trains arrive from the West daily e:eo, 7:ao
m, 1il5, G.3O and li?l p m. Q.ittle Rock ex-
From philadelphia, Chester, Wilmington.
and Hayre, de Grace, ll:iO IN, $40 D nj
and 10 p m daily.
From Wilmington, Dol, and intermediate
points, north Of Baltimore, HIS am.
From Annapolis, $3.50 a IN and l:5o, 52s and
From larpers Ferry and Valley Railroad,
$50 p m daily, except Sunday
From Frederick and intermediate points, 8.25
- m and S:l5 p m daily except Sunday.
$50, 7:20, 300, 905 and 1890 m, la:i5, $50,
3, 4, 4:20, 8, G;3O, T:45, 0 and II IN; on sun
days $50, 7:20. 300 and 9:o5 q m, 1870, 1870,
4:go, g.. $50, 7:45, 9and II pm.
All trains from Washington stop at Relay
For further Information apply at the Balti-
more & Ohio Ticket Ohice-Washingto sta
tion, 619 and 1851 Pennsylvania avenue, corner
Of Fourteenth street, whcre orders will be
taken for baggage to be checked and received
Gen. Manager, BALTIC. Q.P.A.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
Christmas Festivals,

The Christmas celebrations are continu-
ing through the present week.
The morning Sunday-school of Epiphany
Church held its Christmas festival yester-
day afternoon In the Sunday-school room
and 200 children gathered around Christ
mas tree and were entertained by Santa
Claus and q little band of juvenile carol
singers. After the customary exercises
candies, were distributed.
The Christmas celebration of st. Paul's
English Lutheran Sunday-school was novel
and successful.
The Germania MGnnerchor held their
Christmas festival at Abner's Hall last
evening, the families Of nearly all the mem
bers being present. An excellent musical
and dancing indulged in
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
K0hhcrics Ifennrirl.

johnson Bros, 1902 + street northwest
report that Sunday afternoon their Office
was entered and robbed of two coats, worth
IS, and 81 In money; j. N. Smith, 1898 Yer.
mont avenue, reports that his house was
entered early Christmas morning and
robbed OF Sl5 worth Of clothing; William
II. Keser, G3i B street southwest, reports
stolen work box worth S.; Matthews &
McKnow, 1909 b street, report that their
stable was entered Friday night aud robbed
of two blankets and other articles worth
s.; George Housan reports the larceny of
a quantity Of small articles.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
Holiday Goods ut Ruddcn's INSTALL
ment Houses.

AS the holidays are fast approaching,
thousands of people are contemplating buy
ing goods for this special occasion. Mr.
John RuddeD, the prominent installnent
merchant, $50 and 032 Seventh street north
west (west side), has an elegant assortment
of furniture, carpets, heating and cooking
stoves, cane and willow ware and many
other useful and ornamental articles suit
able for the holidays at the lowest rates for
cash, or on easy terms on the installment
plan at the lowest possible prices.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
Holiday Goods at Rudden's INSTALL
ment Houses.

thousands Of people are contemplating buy
ing goods for this special occasion. Mr..
John Ridden, the prominent installment
merchant, $50 and 932 Seventh street north
west (west side), has an elegant assortment
of furniture, carpets, heating and cooking
stoves, cane and willow ware and many
other useful and ornamental articles suit
able for the holidays at the lowest rates for
cash, or on easy terms on the installment
plan at the lowest possible prices.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28

In addition to complete stock OF heat
Ing and cooking stoves, ranges, carpets,
blankets, comforters and parlor and dining
room furniture, have just received a full
line Of silver table ware, all to be sold on
as can be bought elsewhere at strictly cash
prices. Smiths reliable installment house,
f52 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
WASHINGTON CRITIC
CfTY SPECIALS,
Grand Holiday Excursion Rates
over Pennsylvania Railroad.

ONNI NhhNg
The usual general excursion covering the
New Years holidays has been ordered over
the entire system OF the PENNSYLVANIA Rail
road cast Of Pittsburg and Erie. Under
this arrangement excursion tickets az
greatly reduced rates will be Issued to all
prominent points on the Pennsylvania sys-
tenn from Washington. These excursion
tickets will be sold December 30 and 81,
1885, and January /, 1887, and will he
valid for return trip untll January 4, 1887,
inclusive. The rate between Washing
ton and Baltimore for occasion named will
be S1GO These excursion tickets will not
permit stop-o1 privileges except at Phlla.
tlelphia within limit; tickets being good
Cnly for passage on continuous connecting
trains. For Information concerning rates
apply to the offices Of the company cor
uer Thirteenth street aud Pennsylvania
avenue, or the Baltimore and Potomac Rail
road station.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
oysters, corner 14th and I SITS.
At This Time of the Year

we have a great many goods of the highest
class, being such goods as we cannot dupli-
cate, which we Will offer at a discount OF
fIom 20 to 80 per cent, Including chamber
and parlor furniture, chenille portieres, etc.
w. II. lloUGHToS & Co,
1914 Il street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
Home Rule Pure RYE WHISKY.

Godfrey IL Holden are the sole agents for
this District. This whisky is not only pa
triotic, but the finest In the land. Convince
yourself by calling at the establishment Of
the sole agents. For sale by the bottle and
case. All connoisseurs are invited.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28
Toys! Toys! 4
TnYHi

A full line OF toys, such as Wagons, Doll
Carriages, Dolls, and smaller toys, fancy
china, colored glassware, beque figures,
cheap Tea Sets. Toilet Sets, with colored
band, s2S5; nicely decorated sets, SO.
Chandelier lamps at low prices, with full
line of other goods too numerous to men
tion, at S. X. BRowN's,
Goth ST and pn ave n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28

FOR THE accommodation of the largo
travel to Chicago and the West, via the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the manage
ment has arranged for an additional train,
leaving Washington at lao a. M, arriving
in Chicago 1895 next morning.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28

Do NOT fall to leave your plates at
Kervand's, 1912 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, and get your visiting cards printed
for the HOLIDAYS.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-28

AN unknown Italian was struck by q
train on the Metropolitan Branch of the B.
sud o. Railroad yesterday, near Takoma
Park, and seriously injured. He was
brought to Providence Hospital aud one o I,
Ills arms had 10 be amputated.