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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13
THE CUTTING WAR CLOUD.
To Fight or Not to Fight-An Awkward
Predicament.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-The Cutting
case, is beginning to develop into quite a
war cloud, and there are those who even
think an extra session of Congress may be
called ere long to declare war against
Mexico. The Mexican government pro
misses to release Cutting, but it is either
guilty of duplicity or it is powerless to
control the action of the State of Chihua-
hua. In either case the United States
must soon act for itself with energy and
dignity. a sufficient force could probably
be gathered in few days to make foray
across the border and capture Cutting,
but such foray would have consequences
winch demand serious consideration. The
United States would have no difficulty in
Furnishing Mexico as severely as she wish
ed for her foolish violation of the law of
nations, but Mexico conquered would be
an elephant which the administration
would find it hard to dispose of. The peo.
pie would not make good citizens of
American States, and the payment of in
demnity would only be assured while
American troops were in the country to
collect it, A war would be popular in
Texas, but probably no more popular in
the rest of the country than the contest
into which the Polk administration en-
trapped the people
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13
ABINGToN'S GOLD FEVER.


ABINGDON, Mass, Aug. 6-The interest
in the discovery of gold and silver in this
place was renewed during the past few
days, by the statement of Prof. Hervey,
that he had discovered indications of gold
III ledge about Il quarter of a mile from
where 1t was originally found. He has
been in the place to-day, and plans are
nearly consummated for the formation of
a company. a meeting was to have been
held TINS evening, but was postponed till
august Is, when company will be form
ed.
John f. Simmons, who was recently
appointed receiver of the Abingdon Ma
tlonal bank will assume his duties in
few days. DepositOrs will probably re-
celNe 90 per cent at once.
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A TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE.


PORTLAND, Me, Aug. "a merry party
lcll the smelling works wharf for IA days
sail among the islands about yester.
day morning. They occupied two small
open sdllhoats, with Is persons and pro
ceeded iii the direction Of Great Diamond
island. Wellington Masters had charge
OF one boat Mrs. Masters was in this
boat with her husband and with them
were Jamie Masters, Emma and Harry
Cleveland. Maud Written, BENJAMIN
Written and his older brother James.
The remainder of the party were in the
boat under the charge of Mr.. Cleveland.
Al went well until about half past .
when the two boats were some distance
beyond the wharf of Diamond island, both
OF them being near the shore. The boat
III charge of Masters sailed by some dis
lance ahead of the other. Cleveland look
ing AT the other boat saw her roll from
SIDE to side and suddenly, right before the
eyes OF the Mortified Watchers turn
completely over. Cleveland at once made
Tor the shore, but before he could render
assistance to the occupants of the other
OOat all but one were beyond help. This
was James Masters. who swan ashore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13
SI.OtlrS,
MAYFLOWER WINS.
Good Race of the Yachts Saturday Gay
Newport Harbor.

NEWPORT X. l., Aug. s.-The weather
yesterday for the great yacht race was
emnently satisfactory, for the rain and
fog, which had threatened to place an EN-
barge over all sailing operations was
blown away by a breeze, which, although
a light one, freshened during the morn
ing. The following boats were entered :
Mayflower, Atlantic, Puritan, Priscilla,
Bedouln, Oracle, Fanny, Stranger, Hide
gard, Athlon, Cinderella, Gaviota, Clara,
Regina, ndia, Dauntless, Gitana For
tuna, Norma, MOntauk, Ruth, Sachem,
Grayling, Halcyon, Cythera.
n good start was made at l0:4O the At
lantc crossing first, followed closely by
the Puritan. The wind was good and the
Mayt1OWer crossed, a winner at 3:l6:l6 D..
m, amid enthusiastic applause.
The harbor presented Il beautiful sight
to-day Yachts were in gala dress with
all sails spread. Lines of steamers eN-
tended from peak to peak of the schoon-
ers, and from peak to hull in double lines
on every yacht Thousands of excursion
lists and many towuspeople viewed the
pretty sight from the deck of the eXcur-
sion steamers, wharfs, cat boats and tow
boats. At 3 y. m. the decorations were
lowered and flags set at half mast, in re
opect for the former secretary, Charles \.
Minton, who died this morning. several
yachts left the harbOr to-day, including
The day was spent idly on board the
yachts IN talking over the race. To-mor-
row the yachts leave for New Bedford at
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OFFERS TO SURRENDER.
James Wilson. Defaulter, Says He is Will
ing to Turn State's Evidence

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. 5.-The pres-
dent of the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal company has been notified that
James A. Wilson, the defaultng secre-
tary, II. V. Leslie, his accomplice, who
robbed the company of 5000, 900, are in
New York city, and that Wilson desires to
return to Philadelphia and turn States
evidence. The report that they went to
Brazil proves untrue, but they fed, in.
stead, to Canada, where their money gave
out, and they quarreled and returned to
New York. The board of directors held
their regular meeting yesterday. Wilson
offered to surrender himself and Henry
V. Leslie to the proper authorities here
provided the prosecution against him is
withdrawn. The communication request
ed President Dillingham;, in case the board
of directors accept the proposition, to in
sert in New York paper personal ad-
dress TO SANDY" 1t was decided to open
negotiations with Wilson through the
medium of the newspapers. Pinkerton
detectives who have been on the case
from the beginning, think that Wilson is
still out of the country, and the dispatches
were sent as feeler by one of his friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13
YACIITS AHLALE.
Festivities of the New York Yacht sarao
rOn-Brilliant Fire " orIS,.


NEWPORT, r. /, Aug. Ga zig rae,
came off this afternoon and the ganc-cyei
colors were won by the crew of the
Dauntless over four competitors in I'll,
double side race for an owl prize which
was won by the Fannc's crew. The race.
were each one mile with turn, and the
time was not taken. At the meeting uf
yacht owners tonight it was decided to
remain here over sunday, ard Monday 70
TO New Bedford Lieut. Hem Of the
Galatea writes he will Join the neet at
New Bedford The Danish minister and
the Brazilian charge d'aiIairs visited the
winning schooner, Sachem, this after
noon. Many yachtsmen entertained to-
night and the commodore gave "A large
dinner party Almost every yacht had
guests.
About 1913 p. m. Il surprise demonstra-
ton took place, wnen ten small boat,
from the Brazilian man ofwar entered
the harbor in line, handsomely decorated
with rainbow spans of Chinese lanterns
accompanied by Brazilian band which
played American airs. \ fleet Of
boats saluted the cOmmodore's yacht
thence passing through the entire fleet
The boats were Illuminated 10y red fire and
discharged rockets Hnd fireworks in album
dance. THIS unexpected demonstration
found a quick response from the yachts
which Illuminated and fired their cannon
III heavy salvos of complimentary ~alutes
Special illuminatiOn~ were made by Vixen.
Dread Naught and Dauntle-s The seen,
was novel and beautiful in the extreme
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13
THE e, A, R, AT FRISCO.
THEY RESOLVE STRONGLY AGAINST
PLURAL MARRIAGES.
DO Not stand for Indiscriminate Pension.
ing Address by Gen. sherman ST.
Louis Next-Lucien Fairchild to be
the Next Commau erin. Chief

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6.-The commit
tee on resolutions at the national Grand
Army enCampmeut to-day submitted "A re.
port denouncing poIygamy, and asking
for its abolition by Congress. In tie af-
ternoon services pension bills were dis
cussed, and Il Massachusetts representa-
tive offered a resolution favoriug the pas
sage by Congress of the Lowering bill,
which provides for Il pension of - Il
mrnth to every surviving soldier and
sailor of the war. whether disabled or not
The committee on resolutions to
whom the matter was referred
reported adversely. Mr. Bennett of
Indiana submitted minority re
port favoring the measure. 4 vote was
first taken on the latter, and it was de
feaied by 3!i to 81. \ majority report
was adopted. During the proceedings
cen sherman read an address speaking
of the origin of the ORDER and the part
taken by its members in the civil war st
Louis wa, selected as the place of the
next national encampment by vote of
2l3 TO III for Nashville. Lucen Fairchild
of Wisconsin was elected commander-in-
chief.
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UNCLE SANS MONEY.
The Amounts Voted for Various Purposes
by the Present Congress.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. 5.-Representative
McComas of Maryland, "a member of the
House appropriations committee has pre-
pared "A statement OF the appropriation
bills during the present session of Con-
gress, which is here submitted: Agricul-
tural, 1862, 7l5 army, S23, 057 consular
and diplomatic, 1854 ,O65 District
Of Columbia, 1921 ,047; Indian, So
546,262 legislative, s2O,65 1886 mill
tary academy 1921, sO5 navy, sl2, 9ss, 9O7 !;
PENSIONS S76,075, 200; postoflice, s54, 1866, 1858;
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RACES ON THE WATER,
REGATTA OF THE NEW YORK YACHT
CLUB SQUADRON.
Start from New London-A Light wind
Makes Slow start Close Race Be
tween the Giant SloopS-The
Priscilla Wins.

NEWPORT. X. l., Aug. 5.-The New York
Yacht Club squadron reached here this at
ternoon on race from New London. The
fleet left New London promptly at 10
o'clock this morning, Sachem, HalcSon
and Gitana leading the schooners, the
sloops Mayhower, Priscilla and Puritan
being close behind in the order named.
The wind was very light at the start and
very slow time was made. After arriving
off Watch hill the wind freshened and
better time was made to the finish, which
was very close among the leaders. The
Atlantic was left 80 minutes behind
the other big sloops. The following
shows the actual sailing time of the fleet :
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13

PARIS, Aug. 5.-The Due d'Aumale's
business agent at Limbourg haughtily de
clines to accept Gen. Boulanger's letter as
a challenge. He says he prefers to sub
nit to the appreciation of men of honor
and good sense. The journals which sup
port NJ. Ferry are bitterly attacking Gen.
Boulanger. The Universe says, NJ. De
Freyclnet has decided that it will be i'm
possible for Gen. Boulanger to retain his
post as minister of war.
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WAS 1T A SUICIDE?
Speculations Concerning Hubert q
Thompson's Sudden Death.

NEW YORK, Aug 6.-Since the sudden
death of Hubert o. Thompson, a week ago
last Monday, vague rumors have been
afoat that he did not die natural death,
but committed suicide. Within the last
few days the rumors gave place to the open
assertion that such was the case. So sew
eral of his friends have taken counsel in
regard to the best course TO pursue in the
matter. The assertion is based principal
ly on the suddenness of his death and the
fact that he had lost a great deal of money
in speculations and was deeply III debt
His income was scarcely $1,000 year,
while he was living at the rate of about
$1,000, Coroner Messmer discredits the
suicide theory, and says he is positive
Mr.. Thompson died of apopleXy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13

TORONTO, Ont, Aug. 5.-The Woodbine
hotel, near Woodbine track, owned by
Joseph Duggan and occupied by Joseph
Braun, was burned to the ground early
this morning. A bOarder named AleXan-
der Brown a base and football manutac-
turer, fell victim to the flames. His
charred remains We're found among the
debris. Two servant girls had to jump
from the second story windows to save
their lives. They were uuinjdred. The
horses in the stables were saved but the
buildings were consumed. T. Campbell,
whose race horses were in the stables, mar
rowly escaped with his life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13

BosTON, Aug. A secret meeting to
form county Democracy organization
was held here to-day. President +. J.
Jenkins of the common council presided
Hon. Thomas j. Murgan presented "A FLAT
form for Il democratic reform league, ="
which states the object is L. secure
good nominations for offices believing
that - public office is a public trust, 4"
The league pledged themselves to care
fully scrutinlze all appropriations of pub
lie moneys. delegate to their true positions
the bosses who mistake conceit and AFRO
gance for ability, and pledge themselves
to other municipal reforms. To this end
the members agree to accept no
nominations or hold any municipal
Office for three years, the league at the
proper time to call the ward caucuses, to
elect delegates to a general convention to
nominate candidates for mayor street
commissioner and school commissioner,
leaving it to the districts to nominate
their aldermen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13
THE CUTTING DIFFICULTY.


CITY or MEXICO, August THE As
ISOLATED Press CORES pondent yesterday in
tervewed American residents with refer
ence to the Cutting case Their opinions
seem to be reflected in the following state
ment of the case made by Mr.. Charles J
Seeger publisher of the Mexican Finan-
cier, the organ of the commercial, railway
and mining interests - do not think
our Government and people at home re
alize the disagreeabe and even dangerous
position in which the business interests of
Americans living here are placed by the
conduct of an adventurer on the border
who tries to use the American flag to pro
tect him in order to obtain little motor.
iety. am convinced that an international
conflict based on this pretended outrage
would be an act OF folly. In the case o.
Rasures, u naturaliZed American citizen
who was brought to Pledra- Negra- ana
shot by order of the Chief OF Police Mon
dragon, the opinion Is expressed in Govern
ment circle here that NOndragon will he
con 'icted Of murder and suffer the high
est penaliC, and it is also thought that the
Texas officials who gave up Rasures with
out preliminary examination will receive
COndign punishment
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A Marvellous EsCape.

st. Louis, Aug. 5.-last evening the
boiler of "A sX.horse power engine, located
in the rear of the cellar at 1914 North
Broadway, exploded and was blown
through the floors and roof high into the
air. In descending it alighted upon the
roof of the front of the same building and
crashed through to the second story. The
building was occupied by three families,
was struck in the back and neck by a
piece of the boiler. The building was al
most demolished
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13
The Presidents Marriage Certificate.

Mrs. Clevelands marriage certificate
will, when it is finished, says the Wash
ington critic, be a very interesting docu-
ment 1t rests on bed of blue velvet in
an alligator portfolio about - inches long
and inches wide In the upper left hand
corner of the certificate is very pretty
picture of the White House, drawn by
that eminent artist, Mr.. o. l.. Pruden, the
presidents assistant secretary The GER
iificate issued by DR.. Sunderland in the
portfolio is now being sent around to all
who were present at the wedding that
they may sign it as witnesses. Several of
the members of the cabinet and the mem
berS of their families who saw the we'd
ding have already signed. Postmaster
General Vilas's signature went on it to-
daV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13
An End to Bone scrapinc.

Edward Shepard, of Harrisburg, H., says
Having received so much benefit from Elec-
trio Bitters, feel it my duty TO let suffering
humanity know it, Have had running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doctors told
me would have TO have the bone scraped or
leg amputated | used, instead, three bottles
of Electric Bltters and seven boxes OF Buck
lens Arnica Salye at 25c Ter box by Beaupre
AZ IOWrpV
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GLOUCESTER, Mass, Aug. 6.-Harvey
Dolly and Jerry smith, two of the crew of
the schooner Frederick Gerring. who got
astray from their vessel on Grand banks,
July Ii, arrived here to-day, after five
days terrible suffering. They were taken
on board Il French schooner. After re-
gaining their strength they started for st.
Pierre, 20 miles distant, and landed at
South Maline five days later.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13
Socialists Sentenced.

FREYBuRG, Aug, 5.-The court has pro-
nounced sentence on the socialist depu-
ties charged with being members of Sc
cret society. Bebel, Auer, Valonar,
Frohme and Vierck have been sentenced
to nine months Imprisonment and Dez
Mudler and Hunzel to six months i'm
prisonment All are TO pay the costs of
the trial
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13

river and harbor. $14.473.9O0; sundry civil,
SD Gi7, $40 LIST deficiency, 1868. 055 2d de
iceucy, s., 43l,500, 81 deficiency, 81, s5O,-
325 Alabama awards, 81, 1G90l5; increase
of navy, S3.jOO0OO; miscellaneous, 5000, e.
900; total, S2Gi M ,512 Add to this the
fertilization bill, still III conference, and
the amount will exceed S2G5 WO,O 600 against
$2lg. 5g5, 600 last year, $40. 10000 in 1sS4
aud S23l 1913, 600 in 1883. The permanent
appropriations added to the above total
makes the total appropriations for the
current year about 1919 900, 900.
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We Caution all Against Them.

me unprecedented success and merit
OF Eiy's Cream Balm-a real cure for
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Price SOC -
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4 New Military Posi-.

OMAHA, Aug. S.-Orders have been re-
ceived at military headquarters here from
the war department to Immediately des-
patch troops from Wyoming to northern
Utah and establish new military post, to
be called Fort Duquesne located at the
junction of Fort Ashley and the Duquesne
river, 10 take the place of old Fort Thorn
burg as cantonment among the Utah In
dams. The post will be but a short dis
lance from Salt Lake City.
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ADvICE.TO MOTHERS.

MRS. WIrsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething is the prescription of one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the
United States, and has been used for forty
years with neyer-faling success by millions OF
mothers for their children. During the pro
cess OF teething its value is incalculable IL re-
and diarrhea, gripping in the bowels. and
by giving health to the child il
Tests the mother. Price roc, Il bottle.
Aprlmws-wly
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BosToN, Aug. 5.-All has been quiet to-
day in the neighborhoOd of John p. Squire
& Co. S pork packing establishment, in
Cambridge and Somerville, the workmen
making no further demonstration. About
25 special officers of the Knights of Labor
have assisted the police in preserving or
der. Mayor Russell of Cambridge to-day
issued an order directing all saloons in the
vicinity of the works to close during the
rest of the week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13
The Lawn Tennis Tourney.

NEW CASTLE, \. H., Aug. 5.-To-day's
results IN the lawn tennis tournament at
Hotel Wentworth were as follows Sin
giles, third round, Clark beat Brimley 20
90; 6-3; Taylor beat Mansfield, G3. OF.
Doubles, second round, Sears brothers
beat Brimley and Chase, 6-S 63; - In
the match game, Clark and Taylor beat
Mansfield and Prisley easily, 81 6-3 The
championship match in the doubles be
tween Clark and Taylor and the Sears
brothers, after an intensely interesting and
hard fought battle was won by Clark and
YAYlOr
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MEDICAL TESTIMONY.
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New YORK, June 9, 1855
Having in the course of a large practice ex-
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HALE's HONEY is the best Cough cure, -, 50c., al
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Shocking TricycIe Cnsnnltr.

Boston, Aug S.-A hackman yesterday
near Chestnut Hill reservoir discovered az
overturned tricycle. and the PROSTATE
forms of a man and woman. The mat
was dead and the woman lnsensible. The
bodies We're taken to Woodlawp parlt
hotel, at Auburndale. The body OF the
man was ldeatlted as that of Rufus f..
StickneY, and the lady as his wife. Boil
had been guests of at the hOtel The
tricycle. was overturned by one of the driy
INC wheels going into a rat. Stickney's
head struck on stone, tractUiug his
skull. Mrs. IStickuey is much pros'rated
but her condition j, not thought to BE-
serious. Mr.. Suckuey was - years of aye
and "a member of the Massachusetts BIcy-
Gle club. He was well khown in b' ~luess
circles
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The Colored Knce Sill Oppressed.

Mr.. Frederick Douglas has accepted the
presidency of the National Emigrant Aid
association. In his letter of acceptance he
declared the South to he the natural home
of the cOlOred race, and that any whole
sale exodus would be unwisc. He thinks,
in some localities, the Negroes are so OPP
pressed as to justify emigration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-13

CINCINNATI, Aug. "a large number
of brick-layers here are locked out because
they demanded the contractors should
employ none but Union hod carriers. They
propose "A novel revenge by taking con
tracts themselves TO put up buildings