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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

There are about 1900 or $4,000 buildings
in the city. TO replace Il fourth of the
number will cost certainly $4,000, 600 or
$4,000, 600
The most devastation is toward the
water front, especially on East and SOut Ia
Battery, where live the fashion and the
wealth of the city. There are not three
houses of sixty magnificent mansions in
this locality whose front and rear walls
will not have to be rebuilt or the entire
buildings reconstructed.
a severe gale would throw down per
haps hundreds of houses a severe rain
would materially damage buildings and
furniture. There are very few roofs in
Charleston that would hold water to day.
The situation may be summed as fol
lows: Total deaths, 80; wounded, over
100, of whom 10 are likely to die. The
value of the residences which have been
damaged is 81 500, 0O6-the wooden resi-
dence, $l,0000OO; the public buildings,
$500, 600 the churches, 800, 900 the bust
ness houses, 100000 OF the total, 81, 900.
600 Will be an entire loss.
A gentleman said 1T would have been
better If every house in the city had been
destroyed by fire. With the insurance
money we could have rebuilt ana the
margin between insurance and loss would
have been vastly less than what we have
suffered. Il is remarkable that the finest
l
notable residence except George Will
liams's, which is built in modern style
that is not seriously injured"
At the Charleston Hotel, the most mas
sive hotel in the city, only II rooms out of
10 are considered tenable. The Mills
House is abandoned and the Pavilion
Hotel is empty.
When the first terrible shock came it
wreuched and twisted all brick buildings
from ton to bottom. ana each one IN "A WAY
to indicate that the force eXerted passed
generally from south to north. The com
monest sight is that of walls thrown out
from directly under the roof down two
or three feet, but added to this are entire
fronts and sides of buildings bulged.
cracked, and lettering; plazZas of one.
two, and three stories broken away and
piled in ruined masses; widow cornices
crushed out of shape and use, seams open
ing through heavy brick walls, and thick
paving stones beaten to fragments by the
terrible rain of brick that Tor Il few mo
ments fell upon them.
Mr.. :. y. Upper, Tor many years presi
dent of the Charleston chamber of com
merce, thinks the city's trade greatly in
jured. He places the damage to property
at IS, 600, 900. "But" he continued,
"CharestJn recovered from the great fire
of 1883, recovered from the disaster of
1861, recovered from subsequent disasters
of the war, recovered from the cyclone OF
"A year ago, and believe she will recover
from the great calamity which has just
betallen her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
CHARLESION'S MAYOR.
lie Arrives from Europe and Takes Active
Measures at Once.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-William A. Courte-
nay, mayor Of Charleston, SC, arrived
this morning from Liverpool, and pro
ceeded by the first train to Charleston.
lie authorized the statement that he will
be responsible for all tents forwarded by
the National guard to Charleston, where
they are imperatlvely needed. lie has APP
pointed as committee of arrangements
VIM. ii. lIasIie, w. II, Rhett and j. b..
Ionneau, with headquarters here at 81
broadway, Tents will be forwarded by
the steamer Delaware Of the Charleston
line, free Of charge on Wednesday,
Sept. $. In an interview Mayor COurte-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE.
Distinct Premonitions of its Coming-Felt
Over 900, 900 square Miles.

WAsHNGroN, Sept. 3-Replying to a
request from the secretary to the British
association for the advancement of science
at Birmingham, Eng, Prof Powell sent
the following in regard to the earthquake
to-day The earthquake is the most severe
On record in the United States and af-
fected the greatest area. The origin is
along the line of the post quarternary
formation on the eastern TANKS of the APP
palachians. Slight premontory shocks
were felt in the Carolinas for several days,
moderately severe shock occurring near
Charleston, Aug % and 2S. The princi-
pal shock, causing great destruction in
Charleston, originated in Central North
Corolina, Aug, 81, at $50 p. IN. Thence
the shocks spread with great rapidly
at from 25 to IS miles minute, over an
area of 100000 square miles, one-quarter
Of the United States embracing 2S States
from the gulf to the great lakes and
South New England, and from the Allan
tic to the Central Mississippi Valley. In
the Carolinas it was accompanied by land
slides, creyasses, and great destruction OF
property. Half of Charleston Is in ruins
and more than 40 lives are lost
Col. II. NJ. Batchelder, department
quartermaster, has been ordered to
Charleston TO distribute tents and render
such aid ~ may be within the power of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
THE light that lies,

is Il ray of heavens own brightness hut it is,
alas often dimmed or quenchcd by some
wearing disease, perhaps silently borne, but
taking all comfort and enjoyment out of life.
I hat light OF the household can hc rekindled
ana made to glow with its natural brightness.
DR.. X. V. Piercc's FaVorite Pr, scripuou" is II
potent specific for most of the chronic weak
ne scs and diseases pc cular To women.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

TUE BET SALvE N the world Tor cuts
BRUISES, sores. Cheers, Salt Rheum, Fever sores
letter, Chappcd Hands, Chiibains Corns, and
all Skin Eruptilus, ana positively cures Plies,
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perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents pec box. For sale 10, ncaupn
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
High Authorities Disagree.

WASHINGTON, Sept, 3-Prof. Gill of the
fish commission, an authority on sea ser
penis, ancient and modern, does not put
any faith in the Hudson rivers alleged
snake. On the other hand Prof. Goode,
also of the fish commission, does not dis
credit the existence of such monster
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

VAUDEVILLE, Me-, Sept. 3.-Senator
Frye spoke to large audience here this
evening. At the close of Mr.. Frye's
speech the band with several hundred
people proceeded to the hotel where Mr..
Blaine was delayed over night owing to
Il railroad accident, and IA serenade was
given him. \ ud much enthusiasm he
and acknowledged the uneXpect-
ed compliment in il brief speech.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
COUNTING TIE CASUA TIES
lAMENTABLE CONDITION OF THE
STRICKEN SOUTHERN CITY.
A List of 1hirty-three Niciims-People
Sleep out of Doors-In Terrible state
of Terror business Suspended En-
tiieIy-An Immense Loss.

CHARLESTON. =. c., Sept. 2.-More light
shocks were felt last night, but none since
| o'clock this morning The people slept
out In parks. Not one quarter of the
houses are habitable and none are occupi-
ed. \ few rude tents were improvised
from awnings and bedsteads, but no good
ones have beeh formed. The war depart
ment will send some Immediately from
Wilmington by revenue cutter. The
streets are badly blockaded by ruins of
buildings, telegraph poles, etc. The work
of search and repairs has been delayed by
the panic. No one would 90 to work lest
more houses came down about their ears
The printers would not work last night
and no papers were issued. Only Two
wires are working, and these are overbur.
dened with work The operators are too
frightened to work. Messages to Charles
ton cannot he delivered as the recipients
are not in their homes. Business is en-
tirely suspended The following is an Off
cial list Of those killed or who have since
died from injuries;
WHITE.
Peter Powers.
Mrs. G.. Barber.
A :. Robson.
Robert Alexander.
6 13i AIotccht'
Patric 81 vncb
Annie Tarck
Mrs. Rachel Ahrcns.
Gold Ahrens.
cotoRrn
,r,.. ,,-.,-.
W ipii,nS W ,iSon'
Anna Slower
z. sawyer.
William Grant.
Alexander Miller
Joseph Rod3f.
Iia,inu t,i, S,nalis'
Wmii, PtnK"cv
James brown.
Angelic Davids.
Eugenic Roberts.
Hopcrt hou9n
11rhcc fluuihS'
n f,EI" Tinti,Ah,v
Jobn COOK
Clarence Smonds.
Hannah Harris.
Sarah Middleton.
Rebecca ward.
There may be few more.
The people are gradually taking ac-
count of the details of their injury. The
property damage is startling. Standing
at the pOstuf1ice and looking west an al
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Panic in the tate Penitentiary.

COLUMBIA, SC, Sept. G.-The convict-
in the state penitentiary have been under
terrible excitement since Tuesday night
last, and their howlings have been awful.
Saturday evening, when the hour arrived
for putting them in their cells, those who
were to be confined in the second story
were startled by cries from below. Come
down, come down ~ a panic seized the
crowd and they rushed down the stairs to
the prison yard. The officers forced them
back, and, Selling the leaders, shackled
and logged them, after which quiet was
restored. 1t was evidently Il combination
Of fright and effort at an uprising and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

nay said "knowing the endurance of
our people as | do their GOODNESS and
bravery, am satisfied from the news
found on my arrival, that the sufferers
require immediate and substantial relief.
Many thousands must he provided with
shelter, and hundreds of houses must he
rebuilt 1t is case of urgency and if
fully understood will, | am sure, be fully
met"
StilI Another Shock.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 5.-There was an
other shock at | .05 tonight. 1t was not
very severe and the duration was about
two seconds.
Another Quake at Savannah.
SAVANNAH Ga, Sept. 5.-At 1915 to-
night another shock, equal in severity to
thai. last night was felt here Hundreds of
people are still camped in the squares
rhe continued shocks are very severe on
the buildings which are greatly strained
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
Aid for Charleston Sufferers.

BosrON, Sept. 6.-Supreme dictator, L.
a. Gratz of the knights of Honor of the
United States, recently telegraphed to
Charleston, asking if aid was needed for
suffering members of the order in that
city. Reply was made that assistance
was sorely required. The supreme dicta
tor has now issued an appeal to the
brotherhood throughout the United
states to appropriate of their lodge funds
such amounts rs their benevoleuce
dictates, and send the same at once to the
joint order OF j. l.. Moses and J. ). BUST,
NJ. d., Charleston, >. G..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

Do not complain of coated tongues, bad
taste IN the mouth, and pains in StOu Hth and
side, VIII, II CELERY COMPOUND is Il certain
cure furall suCh troubles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10

St. Lakes rot seriously injured, but need
ing repairs Calvary church, n free church
for colored people, seriously hurt; st.
rimothy's chapel needs rebuilding. The
bishop thinks that at least 81 900, 600 is
needed. Relief committees are hard at
work Additional tents are placed in the
public squares and for the colOred people
comfortable wooden shelters are erected on
Marion square. A subsistence committee
meets regularly ana supplies provisions to
all who are unable to support themselves.
Women and children are generally re
moved from the city, all railroads giving
free transportation. About 800 passes
were issued to white and colored people
yesterday. All is perfectly quiet and the
work of clearing up has begun. The first
thought however is to prop up
The walls which are deemed insecure
The Knights of Labor of the city applied
to the relief committee for Il transfer of "A
portion of the funds received to them to
relieve the distress in their ranks This
the committee refused, saying they would
relieve all cases of distress as fast as pos
slble, but could not transfer funds to any
organization.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
Buckien's arnica salve.

DR.. Soulc's Pills will be found Il blessing to
such as suffer with piles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-09-10
S6e OnlaS

medicine I ever found that helped me at all is
Aru,oPHoRos and have not had the Eheuma-
tisrn since | took it"-EDwlS SEARS, Province
town, Mas,
A professor in a medical college once said to his
class put your hand IN vice, turn the screw
until the pain il all You can bear and that's rheti.
matism. turn tho screw once more AID that's
neuralgia aud gentlemen, the medical pro fes.iou
knows no cure for either" That b. re- the
e ers Of HL0PH0R0S S SSh g0sr and n vii
rheumatism and neuralgia, and many ihy.ician
use it reeularly-franky admitting that they can
prescriibc nothing else effective
Many persons have tried so many socallcl rom.
edies without benefit, that they have a. Faith To-
try slorc, but 1t is worth your while t. try Ath-
lOphoros, if you have any doubts a. To- it, value
write for names of parties in your own state who
have bccn cured by it, use.
Ask your druggist for Athiophoroe. If you
cannot get it OF him will send it e1pre.s pa on
receipt Of regulpr pr,ce-Si.oo per bottle Wa
prefer that you buy 1t from your druggist. but if
he hasn't II do not be persuaded to try something
else. but order at once from directed,
ATM0Ph0RUS CO.. ~ WALL ST., NEW YORK.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-17
Gospel Banner
Harriet Livermore.
BY REV. PHEBE A. HANFoRD.

Through the kindness of our widely
known sister, Mrs. NJ. Louise Thomas.
copy of small volume entitled "Harriet
Livermore, the Pilgrim Stranger" published
by Case, Brainard & Co., Hartford. came
into my possession, and have read it with
sympathetic interest. The engraved por-
trait Of the subject Of the memoir faces the
title-page, and renews the memory of Whit
tiers lines -
"Another guest that winter night
Flashed back from lustrous eyes the light.
Since then what old cathedral town
Has missed her pilgrim staff and gowar'
''She was great woman" Mrs. Thomas
says, and "hers was a wonderfully eventful
life" as all will acknowledge who read these
pages. Her theology was Of character to
cast gloom upon the sunniest path. In
spite Of it she sought to help humanity, and
with much of eloquence and great earnest
ness of soul she preached the Gospel of
Christ, as she understood it. She was an
enthusiast upon ;he subject Of the second
advent of her Master, and felt herself to be
a sort Of herald to prepare his way. She
was the grandchild Of United States SEN
ator. and her father was that Judge and
Senator s.. Loe Lvermore whose tomb is
in the Granary burying- ground. near the
fremont House in Boston, tomb which
has a costly bronze coat-of-arms set in the
wall separating the grounds from the street.
And, vet. though wel-born and well -educat-
ed. she died in the almshouse Of West
Philadelphia, at the age Of 81, having been
placed there by nephew one year before.
! feel righteous Indignation at the thought
of such woman diving in an almshouse
while there are so many comfortable Old
Ladies Homes IN the land She wrote
poems and prose articles for many period
calls. several books, some Of which were pub
lished BY LYDIA r. Bailey, the woman print
er Of Philadelphia.
In her interesting letter, published in the
volume. Mrs. Thomas saws, .'She was al
lowed to speak in the halls Of Congress in
Washington. She also spoke IN several leg
lslatIye halls, notably in Massachusetts and
in Harrisburg Pa, which in that day was a
very unusual favor TO be granted to A wom-
an"
The author Of this biographical volume,
Rev. 5. t. LIycrmore, evidently thinks the
'Snow- Bound" picture Of this eccentric
woman was too sharply drawn. but the facts
of her life Justify the conclusion that her
idiosyncrasles we're such as TO make the
least, charitable one Anger is short
madness" saws the Bible, and she was often
stirred 10 angry speech and desperate act.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-17

National News.

Patrick Crowley of Peabody, Mass,
while engaged in quarrel murdered his
wife the 3lst ult.
The courts will interfere in the Peters
burg, Va, election.
The corner stone of soldiers memorial
building was laid at Lebanon, n H., May 81.
What is claimed to be an original
wa,er-color portrait of Washington, painted
on ivory in 1856 by J. Lacon, owned in
Springfield, Mass, is offered TO the govern
ment for S250,OO0.
DR.. Seward Webb, one of VanderbiIt's
sons law, has stock farm Of 400 acres
on Lake Chaplain. 4
Mary +. Coons has been duly licensed
As captain OF steam yacht, with authority
to navigate the craft on the waters of New
York bay and East river. Her husband is
engineer Of the craft.
Mr.. Powderly says he would like to
have Martin lroLs attena the Knights OF
Labor convention so that he might be able
to hear what Irons has 10 say for himself
Senator Culom introduced ia the SEN
ate the lst, an amendment to the eonstitu-
ton, prohibiting polygamy throughout the
United States aud Territories.
Over 800 dispatches cougratu!atlng Mr..
and Mrs. Cleveland were received at the
White House June ). Ine value Of the
wedding presents already received Is said to
exceed Slo0000.
-lhe general assemDl! OF the kusnis OF
LABOR, alter a ten days session al C,eye-
land, ONO, adjourned June >, Sae lie.
Hon. Robert NJ. McLaue, ntJcu States
minister to France, has arrived IN " ashins
ton on .eale OF aOseuce.
-Generui Sluuualu OF \tlmont, wAo
died IN Washington, June |, Is credited wlth
having saved the day at GetJy sDurg, wueu
PIckett's uIIlsIou was hurled against Han
cock. stannalQ's men, WHO were llIng be-
hind u stone wa.l, were LuioWu upon f.lA-
ett's flank. In, }, said to have saved Tie
day. PIcketts meu were moved Gown by
the Nermouteg, on their flank, while Har.-
cock was lepv.Lug tuc assault IN mont. \
monument uo" uAtN> t.e place De.u BY
StauuatG.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-17
The Coral Grove.
JAMES g. PERCIvAL.

Deep In the wave Is a coral grove.
Where the purple mullet and goldfish rove,
Where the sca-fower spreads It's leaves OF blue.
That never are wet with falling dew,
But In bright and chsngeful beauty shine,
Far down In the green and CLASSY brine.
The floor Is of sand like the mountain-driff
And the pearl-shells spangle the finty snow
From corsl-rocks the sea-plznts lift
Their boughs, where the tides and bilow
flow;
The water Is calm and still below.
For the winds and waves are absent there,
And the sands are bright as the stars that glow
In the motioniess fields of upper air.
There with its waving blade of green.
The ses-fag streams through the silent water.
And the crimson leaf OF the dulse il seen
To blush like banner bsthed in slaughter:
There with slight and easy motion.
The fan-corsl sweeps through the clear deep
sea:
And the yellow and scarlet tufts Of ocean
Arc bending like corn on the upland lea:
And life, in rare and beautiful forms,
l. sporting amid those bowers Of stone,
And Is safe. when the wrathful spirit Of
storms.
Has made the top Of the waves his own:
And when the ship from his fury flies.
Where the myriad voices of ocean roar,
When the wind-god frowns In the murky
skies.
And the demons are waiting the wreck on
shore;
Then far below In the peaceful sea.
The purple mule; and goldfish rove.
Where the waters murmur TRANQUILITY.
Through the bending twigs OF the coral grove.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-17
State News.

The schools at WateFslile had a half ho.!-
day The other afternoon, 10 allow the Young
sters to improve their mind, BY observing
the base bali game between Bates and
Colby.
Capt. lothian Bradbury, veteran of the
war Of 1872, has received a salute from the
Pennington &. a. X. Post each year as il
marched by his home returning from the
cemetery. This year, though unable ID be
outdoors, he received the salute from the
window. and, as heretofore, courieou-ly re
sponded. Capt. Bradbury is the Oldest sur
viying Maine legislator He Is now in his
96th year
A barn at Greenvi.le vas struck by
lightning, Sunday afternoon, and young
son Of Oliver MansiIl who was in the barn
al the time, was instantly killed.
The sixty-sevenih anniversary exer-
cises of the Bangor Theological Seminary
commenced in that city the lst.
The next annual meeting Of the Maine
Homeopathic Medical society will be held in
Augusta, in June 1857.
The Calais schooner. Ernest T. Lee
sank III the SchuI IihII river June l.
Mr. Blaine has written a letter to the
Renaebec Journal, disclaiming any intention
in his speech Of tuesday evening, Of assail-
ing Lord Salisbury personally He says his
words "impudent," "insulent," and brutal, '
referred to a declaration Of Lord Salisbury
and not TO the man himself.
The graduating exercises Of the Bangor
Theological Seminary were held the lth
Frank Hanscom, postmaster at Spring
field, in Penobscot county, disappeared from
his home the lst and has not been seen
since No cause for his disappearance is as
signed.
The Governor and Council made brief
stop in Augusta, Wednesday morning. and
confirmed the nomination of ID. n. Mortland,
ESQ.,, of Rockland, as Railroad Commission
er, after which they departed on an official
visit to the State prison, taking the 10
o'clock a. m, train. The visit to the State
prison will last two days during which time
all who wish will be given a hearing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-17

IVY hat j. 10 rare Jay IN June:
Then. II ever, come perfect 'lay-
Then Heaven tries the earth. il it BE- in tune
And over it softly her warm ear lay.
Whether We look or whether W. listen
We hear hf,'~ murmur, see it ciI~tcn.
Every cod fccI> -tir II might;
An instinct within II reaches and towers
And .raspin- blindly above it for ligh,
Climbs 10 . soul in ,ras- and flowers
Lovely June is here, waiting to be
rowned with her garland Of rose, 50 fair
and the beautiful buds are almost ready to
burs, into rich fragrance on the gentle sum-
mer air.
Flies, mosquitoes, bees and summer visi
tors are gathering thick and fast 10 enjoy
our sea and woodland breeze-.
Mr. Thomas Clark leaves here for Angus
ia. on Monday, where he has obtained a
position which promises to be both lucra-
tive aud permanent, and will probably in
duce him TO settle his family there. He
will be greatly missed in 5. ". Harbor, hay
ing been for 50 many year, an active public
citizen As deacon of the Congregational
church here, he has worked long and faith
fully in its interests, cheerfuly performing
the duties of janitor, sexton, Sunday School
superintendent and general agent, and the
query naturally arises, who will take his
place?
The school at Norwood's Cove is under
the instruction of Miss NJ. W. II. Collins of
Pembroke, who by her ability and pleasant
ways has won the favor of all.
A young Methodist minister, Mr.. Conley.
has taken up his abode at 5. W. Harbor,
and will act as assistant TO Rev. U. H.
Fernald. whose circuit Of preaching is very
extensive.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society of dis
trct No. 2, South West Harbor, are making
arrangements for public dinner on the 4th
of July, further notice Of which will be Civ
en- in due season.
A large amount Of house painting is be-
ing done here at present. Ames Smith Of
East Surry, proficient IN that line, is en-
gagged with A. W. Richardson on the in
terror work of J. A. Freeman's new cottage.
| Two vessels laden with coal are at the
wharves, so no one need suffer for fuel while
Freeman and Holmes can supply the de-
mand. SPRAY.
| June 6.