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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

spect, merited by so distinguished sol
der and citizen.
The Joint committee met at the close of
the meeting of the City Council, and APP
pointed the following committees
Committee Of ArrdngGm T. >.
Committee nInuitdtionS-Mayor Wood
bury, Gen VIM. Wells, Gen. L. 5. Peck
Reception Committcc-G. G.. Benedict,
f.. b. johnson, l.. f. Englesby.
The arrangements for the obsequies are
in Il good state of forwardness. We are
glad TO say that in default of any pro
vision for military escort on the part of
the State n suitable escort will be prOvd-
ed by the United States government and
by volunteer organizations. On being no.
titled that the governor considered that he
had no authority to order out any of the
State militia, Mr.. Edmunds, with the will
ing interest and effective Kindness which
has characterized all his action in relation
to Gen. STANDARDS sickness and death, at
once waited on the secretary of war and
procured an order to have the company OF
United States regulars stationed at Platts-
hurgh report here on Saturday for duty
as escort. These, with the Barlow Grays
of st. Adams, who have signited their
Willingness to come for the same purpose,
the University battalion and tle Rock
Point Cadets will make sufficient mil
itary escort under arms. In addition to
Templar of the order of Masons and citi-
zens will form large and imposing pro
cessiOn. MaiOr-General William Wells.
will be the marshal of the occasion, as
sisted by several aids.
The bearers have been selected from of
ficers who served with and under Stan
nard, members of his staff, and dis
tinguished veterans, as follows: Gen.
Stephen Thomas, Gen. w. y. w. Ripley,
eX-Governors Proctor. Farnham and Bar
stow, Gen. =. =. Pitkin, Col. w. &.
Neazey Gen. T. 5. Peck, Major John &.
Stearns, Col. A. 5, Tracy, Surgeon b. w.
Carpenter and Lieut.. q. G. Benedict
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS.
At 1o'clo ok Thursday evening, Stannard
Post, G.. A. r., turned out with full ranks
and marched to the railroad station. The
public interest already aroused and the de
sire to show respect to Gen. Stannard was
shown 10y the presence of large concourse
of citizens, filling the station. On arrival
of the train the casket was taken from the
box which encased it, and was covered by
the handsome silk colors of Stannard Post,
on which was laid the generals sword,
cap and belt, a floral cross placed upon the
coffin in Washington, and wreath
of flowers, the gift of the members of
Gen. STANDARDS old regiment, the 9th
VT, living in Burlington, and bearing the
words "Our Colonel" The casket was
borne to the hearse by Comrades X. B..
Arms, c. A. Hlbbard, j. b. Scully, Will
liam Smith, T. ). Peck and q. &. Bene-
dict-and was escorted by the post to the
house. The casket was opened at the
house, and the remains were found to be
in excellent preservation, no signs of decay
being perceptible. The face, though some
what wasted by his illness, was quite ma
tural and the expression peaceful.
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The following delegates We're elected at
Rutland To the county convention (:
George +. Lawrence, a. f. Davis, +. d.
Proctor. The delegatian is in favor OF
Col. John a. Sheldon for senator from
Rutland. Delegates to State convention {:
Redfield Proctor, Henry F. Field, John a.
Sheldon, A. F., Walker II. c. futile,
Joel c. Baker d. L. Morgan, Levi &.
Kingsley, II. II. smith, Il. {. nderhiii,
w. c. Landon, w. Il. Page, W Il. Gill
more, ID. F. Peabody, II. G. sheldon. The
delegations favors f. J. Ormsbee for gov
ernor. Fifteen delegates were also chosen
to the first district convention. They
favor the denomination of Congressman
John w. Stewart of MiddleburY.
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GEN. Y. s. PECK,
Burlington, VT.

2lTH STREFT, 5TH AVkNUE,
NEW YORK, June I'd, 80.

21TH STREET, 9TH AVENUE,
NEW YORK, June I'd, 50.
My Dear Thcodorc:-l am here for II few
gricved AT the most unexpected death of
Stannard, and greatly disappointed that can
get no relief from my affairs here to enable me
10 show my respect to his memory as one of
our greatest soldiers and my affection for him
as a friend by attending his funeral.
| cannot possibly do ii, but ! have sent up
to you to be used for the occasion tribute of
admiration and esteem, as well as of affection,
from the Ninth Regiment, in the belief that
every man of the regiment will feel that II
expresses his personal sense of grief Mt the
loss of a gallant commander and dear friend.
| have chosen immOrtelles instead of fresh
flowers, because ! wish you TO present II
afterward to your q. A. II. Post, and ask them
TO place IL in their hall. where it will keep foI
years an abiding tribute to his memory and an
ornament To your room.
HIS death was II great shock to me, ms ! saw
him only last week, and talked with him about
his greater strength of physique and his
better health. | have seen much of him this
spring
| consider Stunnurd about the nearest re-
production OF the Ethan Allen type of II man
that our war brought out, except that he was
Il man of higher moral character and greater
ability as soldier, and better than Allen in
his wonderful freedom from jealousy and
self-sceking; but in his intensity, his Vehc-
mence, his lndominabc WILL his GOODNESS
combined with II, he was the Ethan Allen of
the war. He was an ideal soldier in all these
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WALTHAM, Vt, June T. Two fatal
cases of diphtheria occurred here last
week. Leonard Thorn was stricken
down, and he died within few days.
His widowed mother was attacked, and
she died in n few DAYS and was buried
without a funeral. The daughter has be
come crazy and is to be transferred to the
insane retreat in Burlington.
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GEN. STANDARDS FUNERAL.
Impressive Parade and Services-Soldiers
and Citizens j DIN in Paying Honor
to the Dead General.


The funeral of Major General George j.
Stannard on Saturday was the occasion of
one of the most noticeable demOnstra-
tons of respect and sorrow ever witnessed
in Vermont.
For nearly an hour before the process
sion formed hundreds We're gathering in
the City Park and on all sides of the
square, awaiting the time when the
funeral cortege should take up the line of
march, The scene was one of deep inter
est,-the great multitude waiting in
hushed expectation, flags dropping from
their stats at half-mast, public and pri-
vate buildings draped in black, stores and
places of business all closed, and all ordi-
nary avocations laid aside for the time.
AS the troops forming the military escort
began to assemble, the measured tramp
of many feet, the tap of the mufiled drum,
the low command, the reverent bearing of
the troops, all conspired to enhance the
deep solemnity of the occasion. At one
O'Clock, the hour set for the forming of the
line, companies composing the military
escort, marched into the City Park and were
formed in two lines fronting the City Hall.
The Grand Army posts and veterans fell
the procession were formed near by.
Promptly at half past one, the hour set,
the casket, still draped with the national
colors, and covered with flowers, which
scarcely left room for the sword and cap
of the dead, were lifted from the dais by
the bearers and borne from the western
front of the City Hall, in front of which
stood an army calSSOn-brOught from
Pittsburgh by the United States regulars
for the occasion-which, in accordance
with military usage, took the place of "A
hearse. 1t was draped with the national
flag and drawn by four black horses, each
led by veteran of Post Stannard. AS the
bearers began to move with their burden,
the band played the sacred strain of
Bethany" and rs the remains appeared
at the entrance, the troops saluted, by
| presenting arms, while thousands among
| the spectators reverently raised their hats.
! The casket was placed upon the caisson {;
and the column was formed, the organiza-
| tons drawing out on Main street, and
! passing to the west side of the City Park
| III the following order:
Platoon of Police.
Marshal, Maj or- General William Wells.
Aides, Col. William l.. GrccnlcHf, Capt II. Is.
Arms Capt. II. o. Wheeler, Lieut.. b.
j. Derby, Lieut.. j. b. Sculy.
Sherman Band.
MILITARY ESCORT.
Co. c, 18th I. 5. Infantry, Capt. John L.
Niven commanding.
students Battalion, v. NJ; aud s. A. c.,
lery Commanding.
Barlow Grayss, Co. b. n. G. OF VI, Capt. w
T.. Congcr Commanding.
Rock Point Cadets, Col. W. II. c. Lylhurn
Commanding.
| Burlington COmmuudcry, No, >, knights
Icmpar, Sir knight II. n. Phelps,
Eminent Commander.
Grand Army Posts and Veterans, Col. George
T. Chlids, Dept. Commander OF VT.
q A. r. Commanding,
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FROM col. WILLIAM G. HOLBROOK.
Nos. 81 AND 81 BROADWAY,

Nos. 81 AND 80 BROADWAY.
NEW YORK, June 2. 1886. {
Gen. r. s. Peck, My Dear General ! was
gricved to see by last nights papers that Gen.
Stannord had passed to that silent bivouac
where foes no more modest
Nor scntrcs shot alarms"
No soldier from Vermont has Il better record
for services during the war than Gen. Stan
nard, and have the highest appreciation for
what he accomplished, as well as the most
friendly feeling for him. ! do not know the
address of his widow or family. If / did |
should surely send them my sincere condo
lenccs in this their great bereavement. If
Gen. Stannurd's funeral is to hc at Burling-
ton the last OF this week please wire me, for
if it is possible thing | should like to be
present to assist in paying the last rites to
this gallant soldier. Faithfully yours.
WIN. &. Holm OOK,
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EDWARD II. RIPLEY.
FROM GEN. STEPHEN THOMAS.

MONTPELIER, June 2, 1886.
My Dear General II learn this morning
with sorrow that our comradc, Gen. George
j. STANDARD, has been called by our Great
Commander Cwho dOeth all things weld to that
bourne where there shall be no wars or ru-
mOrs of wars and where there shall be no sOr-
row or signing, and write to learn when the
funeral services will be holden at Burlington
as | wish to attend and to give notice to our
comrades here. Truly yours,
STEPHEN THOMAS.
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qualities; what he would have been with
professional education and training no man
can tell.
IT is sad to think he is gone, and | should
esteem II a sad privilege TO help bear him to
his eternal rest If could leave here.
Ever yours,
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General STANDARDS Horse in Mourning Ca
parsOn, led by Veteran OF the
9th Vermont.
Two PlatOons, Stannard Post.
Citizens on Foot.
Family and Friends in Carriages
Citizens Ia Carriages.
1t was a noticeable collection of men.
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Ninth Vermont Veterans.
Stannard Post, q. A. H., +. II. Trick Com
mander-Two PlatOons.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-01
6ll,e Ea,,faster 1ntelliqer,fe..
LAHCAsrER. MAY l, 1856.
Gen. Grant Corrected.

In one page Of Memoranda on the Civil
War" in the current number Of the Cen
turn, Gen. William Farrar Smith defends
himself most effectually against what he
makes out plainly to have been an unjust
and vicious assault contained in paper by
Gen. Grant, published after his death. Gen.
Smith says that when an assertion of fact
is made by one Of worldwide reputation it
is generally accepted as true. He here
points out popular habit which certainly
prevails very widely; and which very often
Injuries good men and gives undeserved cred
ibility TO those who write loosely or malici-
ously. That Gen. Grant did one or the other
of these is very manifest from Gen. Smiths
reply. Grant wrote in his Century article
that Gen. Smiths promotion to the rank
of major general shortly after the battle of
Chattanooga was confirmed on his
(Grant's) recommendation he found
decided prejudice " against it by a ma
jority Of the Senate and he soon afterwards
found out for himself that these prejudices
were " well founded"
Such statement as this, unsupported by
any evidence OF reasons, Gen. Smith may
well say it was calculated to injure him if
not met ; and he replies to it with dignity
bat with prompt and proper emphasis. He
shows that instead of bis promotion short
ly following the Chattanooga battle, that
event occurred November 25, 1868, and his
name was not sent to the Senate until
March 10, 1864; it was returned to the
president on March IS, with the request
that the date of rank should conform to
the date of nomination instead of any
delay to confirmation being interposed or
any prejudice manifested, it was confirmed
the very day it came back to the Senate,
and during all this time Grant was not in
Washington at all, and could have had
nothing to do with overcoming the senato-
rial prejudice he alleges against Smith.
Gen. Smith furnishes extracts from let
tiers written by Grant so late as July, 1864,
testifying to his efficiency in service, readi-
ness in expedient and skill of management
in action. He was removed from command
during an absence of ten days, with leave,
for reasons which nothing connected with
the exercise of his military duties could
have inspired, and for twenty-one years
Gen. Smith has had to remain in ignorance
of these reasons. This was certainly an act of
gross injustice to an officer whom Grant had
so lately highly commended, and it is ag-
gravated by the posthumous publication
which has called out Gen. Smiths reply.
1t goes toshow that the memoirs" and eX-
periences of individuals with which the
country is being flooded may be of interest
as personal experiences, but they are not
to be taken without great allowance for
real history.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-01
The Early Strawberry.

From the New York Herald.
Strawberries are "a variable as human ma.
ture. They have their family peculiarties,
Just like people some being as sweet and
rosy aud altogether delicious as the girl
whom the wrong man always marries whild
others are as hard and sour "a the medita-
tions OF one of Jacob Sharps aldermen
The grocer generally accounts for the acidu-
lous berry by reminding the purchaser how
cold and wet the season has been, but this
excuse is becoming stale, for nowadays
We may get berries from the sunny South
Florida is as near the torrd zone as il IA
safe to plant Strawberries, yet the Atlanta
Constitution says " Florida straw wberrics
that taste as If they had been picked have
made their appearance in market If they
really have been picked, too much vinegar
has been used" If the CONSTRUCTORS edi-
tor insists upon having his straw berries
sweet he will have to follow the plan of his
Northern fellow craftsmen, and purchase
from the nearest market gardener in his own
town. No berry that is not both sour and
hard would dare to make railroad trip
from Florida to Atlanta The travelled straw
berry is generally a gay deceiver. Sugar
will not reform it.
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Hold On. Mr.. President -

Representative Sowden escorted five fine
looking gentlemen into the presence OF the
president Friday morning and proudly in
troduced them as a sample of his constituents.
The gentlemen were: J. NJ. Shellen berger,
and Levi James, of Doylestown; J. Wright
Apple, of \ Norristown ex-Repre sentatives II.
c: Moore, of Sellersville, and c. NJ Anstett,
OF Easton.
These gentlemen, not being in quest OF
Office, were very pleasantly welcomed by the
president One of the callers had known a
former friend OF Mr.. Cleveland. Let NE
see," observed the president, tnoughtiully,
''didn't our old friend have some trouble
with his wife ?" II believe he did, was the
answer. eyes, the old man married a Young
woman, If | am not mistaken" continued
the president, .and trouble is apt to follow
such matches" Hold on, Mr.. President, "
exclaimed the visitor, ''be careful what you
are saying; be very careful" and the Peun-
sylvanian looked the president squarelv in
the eye. Cleveland looked surprised for the
moment, and then, perceiving the not too
delicate allusion to his own approaching
marriage, laughed heartily and turned the
conversation into other channels.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-01

& To show how the arbitration theory
works in practice, the success OF the system
at Nottingham in England, where prior to
1850 all was discomfort and strife is worth
noting. In 1860 in the hosiery and glove
trade of that town, at the initiative of the
employers, a permanent board of arbtrators
was established, and rules for its guidance
formulated, the working OF which has been
to heal differences and prevent strikes and
lockouts The board consisted of 81 mem
bers, half operators and half manufacturers,
elected for one year, each class electing its
own representatives. These have fun pow ers,
and the decisions OF the board are binding <
upon all. 1t is an invariable condition OF
any arbitration that work shall continue
pending the trial of the matter III dispute.
The proceedings are very simple. When a
difference arises between employers and
employed the secretaries of the board first
endeavor to arrange it. In the event Of their
failure ii is brought before the committee ofin-
quiry, who try TO settleiL They have no power
10 make an award, acting only as conciliators
Should cancellation fail, arbitration before
the entire board is at length resorted to.
Should a tie occur in voting, the services of
an umpire are invoked. Changes in the
rate of wages can be considered only after
months notice. The principle ON which
changes are at present made is that of the
sliding SCALE the prices of several staple
articles of manufacture being taken as the
standard by which wages shall vary. In
good times when prices go up wages go up
propor,ionately, and in bad times wages fail
with The market for goods. The arrange
ment is so just in itself as to command the
aCquescence of the workingmen
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-01
A Cloud On the Horizon.

The blast Of Wolfe's bugle horn iseehoed
in the defiant challenge of Tom Marshall.
He givts notice that the denomination of
Beaver and Davies win lie an Insult to the
Independent Republicans of 1882, which
they will not ineekly bear. The programme
of Quay, Cooper x Co., to force their pro-
posed combination on the party and to es-
tablish their dynasty more firmly and OF
fensively in command of the Republicans
of the state than was the old machine, has
already called out opposition. stewart
Wolfe and Marshall have successiyely
sounded notes of alarm. 1t is not hard to
see that just when the party felt strongest
1t is weakest the election OF Quay, a
proposition 30 impudent that it staggered
his own friends when first broached, h S
flushed his faction with insolent pride,
that they are ready to undertake anything.
1t is apparent that they may yet find them
selves overloaded
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-01

large three-story frame and stone dwell
ing on the Bristol turnpike, near Longshore
street, Philadelphia, was totally destroyed by
fire at an early hour Friday morning. The
house was occupied by Mrs. Isabella HotI.
man, who moved into it only two days pre-
vlous. When the occupants were awakened
by the smoke all succeeded in getting out
but Mrs. Hoffman Finding her progress
toward the staircase stopped by the flames she
stepped upon the balcony, and from there
leaped to the ground. When picked up she
was found to be insensib,e. She sustained a
serious injury OF the spine, aud was other
wise injured by the leap. Mis-. Hoffman
and $500 in money were included in this
amount. The building was owned by W.
Reese, and his loss will be about 81 coo
The fire originated from an overheated range
in the Kitchen
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-01
Eastern People In the West

A great many Eastern people have been Wis
iting San Francisco lately and the local papers
think that their appearance is very different
from San FrancIscans. $50 far as their at.
tire.is concerned" says The Report, sit is
not, all other things equal, as good as ours
That il, taking into consideration the wear
er's station in life, the clothes OF the Eastern
man or woman are not OF as good quality or
As we'll made as the Caliiornians'. There In
a noticeable earelessness also as to head gear,
tootgear aud neckwear a. compared with
the old residents. The step IL not so quick
the motion of the head is slower, and the
newcomers don't look as we'll fed. But after
all the most strik ing difference Is the look of
effort and struggle on the faces OF our
visitors Heat and cold, hard work, hard
unes, and oittimes hunger are stamped
thefe, ana make one feel, comparing them
MIN the bright and sturdy San Franciscan,
that our lines have been after Ali east IN
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-01
Good Signs OF Better Times.

We are pleased to see and hasten to note
the improved position of our esteemed con-
temporary, the Neac Era, upon the great
question of enforcing the Fundamental
law of Pennsylvania against the impudent
pretensions of railway and other corpora
tions to be above it. For more than ten
years The INTELLIGENCER has labored dill
igently in this field. 1t has had the salts.
faction Of hearing most of the Demo-
cratic state conventions in this time
and many of the leaders of its
party-a constantly increasing number
by the way-declare themselves in like man.
ner for the law. 1t has seen the
number of esteemed contemporaries of its
own political faith who adopted this view
grow larger year by year. 1t has been
panied to see the question made partisan
issue by the constant refusal of the Penn
sylvania Republicans to even admit in
their state conventions that the constitu-
tion of the commonwealth ought to be re-
spected and among the Republican news
papers of the state there has been an almost
uniform Withholding of support for any
movement looking to its enforcement. The
Ne'o Era plants itself on safe ground when
it says:
Railroads in many instances consider
their own interests solely, caring little for
those OF private citizens. By means of un-
just and unreasonable freight determinations
they hurt the very people from whom they
draw much OF their support Even lepis.
latures are yenal enough to support these
glaring wrongs. A year ago that of our
own state was unpatriotic enough to aid
the roads in discriminating against our
own citizens. Here is labor's opportunity.
Let 1t look after this matter. No strike, no
loss OF time, no sacrifice of wages is required
nut let them inquire carefully into the ante
cedents of those who ask for their suffra0es.
Le. mem carefully canvass the merits and
Views ot the various candidates who desire
occ.lon. Let them ask for a declaration OF
fepiss. Let them ascertain who have
tsSar on .ne sile OF the people and who have
1891 %. Nlce with the monopolists and dis
criminating corporations. A man r. known
ny the company he keeps. If he is not On
tne side OF the people, against uninst dis
cinauon, ne must be- ranked as und esery
labor. 'ppo''uhiy OF
We are also gratified to observe that in
the canvass for state senator in the North.
ern district of this comfy, Senator steh-
man, who is candidate for denomination
is being raked fore and aft for drawing q
great deal of pay for days and hours when
he was performing no real service to tn,
state. OF course, this warfare upon hin
is made chiefly In the interest of compel
itor, who we doubt not would do the sam,
thing, and who proved himself in publ
Office quite as thrifty o person, capable o
drawing all the salary he could get. Blu
the disposition to scrutinize the waste o
public moneys by ofiiceholders is sign O
healthful Iublic sentiment; and the more
yigilantly it is done the letter.
We hail these good signs of better times