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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11
Secretary Manning's Letter.

Secretary Manning's unaccepted letter
of resignation reads good deal like one
of Mr. Clcveland's messages to Congress,
condensed. 1t is, in fact, a sort of party
manifesto, stating very succinctly the sec
retary's views on the finances Of the coun-
try and on our present tariff policy. The
views therein expressed are understood to
be those of the administration and Of Il
certain portion of the "glt-edged" De
mocracy which is in sympathy with the
president and his cabinet When he touches
the subject of the tariff, Mr.. Manning
shows the devotion to the falacy of free
trade which has been exhibited by the
Democratic party for so long and with so
little success. Mr.. Manning's idea is that
"all our needful customs revenue might
be collected by strictly revenue duties
upon few score articles, instead of by
eXtravagant or prohibitory duties upon
more than 1000 articles" SO far as the
revenue is concerned, all this may be true
but Mr.. Manning entirely ignores the
fact that our prohbitory duties are i'm
posed, not for the purpose of making rev.
enue for the government, but for the pur-
pose of protecting American industries
When this factor is left out, it is useless
to discuss the problem.
In what he has to say upon the currency
question, however, Secretary Manning dis
plays no little sagacity. Yet he says ex-
actly what has been reiterated by large
portion Of the press of the country from
the opening of the present session of Con
grcss until now. 1t is his way of puttin..
the matter, and his influence and authori
ty by virtue of the position he holds, which
make Secretary Manning's utterances of
especial consequence. After reminding
his own party of its unfuliilled currency
pledges, he says:
Our currency is II chaos, into
which we pour from forced purchases one
of the precious metals, u mechanical in
crcment, under coinage law so i'll Judged
and untimely that it hnders the opening
of our minis to the natural and unlimited
coinage of both metals and the free eXpan-
sion of gold and silver coin along with the
growing needs of a mighty people,
This is well put; and it states exactly
the effect of the compulsory coinage of
silver upon our national currency. In an
other place Mr.. Manning forcibly allud,s
to the burdcned industries Of our coun-
try under the operation Of the present
currency laws, as 'plunging heavily along
a miry road toward foreeeen danger"
These are sensible and pertinent words ;
and no amount of anplitication can make
their meaning more clear. We wish we
could hope that Mr.. Manning's views on
this most'important question were likely to
be adopted by Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11
FIRST GUN FOR EDMUNDS.
THE RUTLAND COUNTY REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION.
Four Edinunds Men Nominated for Sena-
tors and Instructed to support Him
for Re election-The Convention for
Edmunds Three to One.


RUTLAND, June 9.-The Rutland county
Republican convention was called to
order at y IN. aud organized by
the election of Hon. G. A. Ram
of Poultney, president, and +. w.
Redfeld of Fairhaven, secretary Imme-
diately after organization, Hon. X. G..
Abel of West Haven offered the follow
ing resolution
Res0trcd, That it is the sentiment OF Rutland
county as represented in this convention that
the honor and interest of Vermont and of the
Republican party and through it of the ma
tloh lairiy demand that the persons accepting
shall 40 so with intent in good faith to pro-
mote the reelection of our distinguished
united states senator, the Hon. George f. Ed
mundS.
The resolution was opposed by Albert
f. Davis of Rutland Arima ID. Smith of
Clarendon, George r.. Lawrence of Rut.
land and DR.. Charles w. Peck of Bran
don. and was favored by Mr.. Abel and
A. h.. Baker of Dandy. Mr.. Lawrence
moved an amendment 50 as to express the
sentiment of the convention in favor of
Senator Edmunds, but not lnstructng the
senators nominated to support Mr. Ed.
munds. After some discussion Mr.. Davis
moved to table the resolution and pro-
posed amendment. The motion was lost.
Mr.. lHWfence's amendment was then lost
and the resolution as introduced adopted
by a vote of "a to r.
MT Lawrence then presented the name
of John a. Sheldon of Rutland and Mr.
Howe of CastletOn presented the name of
Joel {. Baker of Rutland for first sena-
tor.
Mr.. Baker received the nomination by
vote of 81 to II
Mr.. Howe then nominated Henry l..
Clark of CastletOn for second senator and
ne received the nomination by acclama-
ton.
Philip f. Chase of Mt Holly was also
nominated by reclamation for third seua-
tor.
For fourth senator Mr.. Albert y. GRAY
OF MlddletOwn Springs and Mr.. Simon l..
Peck of Ira were nominated upon ballot,
Mr.. Gray received the nomination by a
vote of ~ to IS.
The following nominations were then
made by acclamatiOn: Hon. -. r. Mich
olson OF Rutland and Hon. Barnes Frisbie
OF POultney for side judges of The County
Coulu f. ;. Plat of Poultney for States
attorney, Dan p Peabody of Rutland for
Sherln, Eben > Cotton of Sherburne for
nigh balllh, 7. G. Robbins for Judge of
probate, Rutland district and Hon. j. b.
Bromley for judge of probate Fairhaven
district The old county committee were
reelected and the convention adjourned
The chief contest was over the nomina-
tlon OF Sheldon for senator. Sheldon is
generally understood TO he an anti-Ed-
munds man, but has refused to commit
himself, or to express his views. He has
very many warm personal friends who
are anti Edmunds and threats were freely
made before the convention that
he VIII be run on an independent ticket if
he did not receive the nomination, and the
speakers who opposed the Edmunds reso-
luton in the convention stated that there
would probably be IL division of the party
lnto an EdmundS and anti fdmunds fac
ton II the resolution was adopted.
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An Unnatural Mother.

CHELSEA, Vt, June S.-Mrs. Williams
OF the town of Stratford murdered her
four-years-old son yesterday and hid the
body under culyert in the highway near
her house. The inquest is being held to-
day. She has confessed the deed
CHELSEA, Vt, June 9.-The facts con
corning the Sloan child murder at Straf
ford Monday are no longer in doubt The
SlOans are very poor. The husband is -
and wife %. They had three children, one
of whom is reported to have been frozen
to death last winter, but some thought II
was smothered by the mother A girl
Il few months old is now living The hus-
band and wife had an alteration sunday
and it is believed that the mother Killed
the child out of revenge upon her nus
band. The confession of Mrs. Sloan
is somewhat contradictory. To differ
ent persons she has made different
admissions She has admitted she killed
the child, but did not intend to do so.
She was frightened at what she had done,
took the body to small culvert near the
house and hid il. Again she SAID she did
ii as revenge upon her husband, with
whom she had trouble before. 1t appears
that the mother put the body in the sluice
way, as far as she could, then took a piece
of rail four feet long and pointed, and
pushed it several feet further in the cul-
vert, where there was HUT one
diameter of the child's head. The lower
part of the body showed that great force
was used in the operation. Mrs. sloan Is
under arrest and shows great fear, The
grand jury adjourned Saturday and she
will not be indicted until December, when
a special session will be called for that
purpose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11
CHITTENDEN COUNTY INSTITUTE.
The Closing Exsrcises--Resolution Passed


The closing exercises of the Chttenden
County Teachers Institute, Friday, OPEN
ed III the afternoon with music, after
which Prof. VIM \. Deerng of Buring-
ton opened the discussion OF "The SCHOOL,
followed by Principal Conant. The ques-
ton box was then taken up, and large
number Of teachers had an opportunity
to be heard
The evening exercises Of Friday con
sisted of II lecture on THE Norman Con-
quest and English Speech" by Hon. Wal
ter f. Howard of Fair Haven, which was
very scholarly, and interesting discourse
and was listened to by a crowded audi
ence. Giving in most vivid story of the
history of the foundation OF the Ameri-
can kingdom, then the conflict between
William the COnqueror and Harold of
Normandy, with very minute descrip-
ton OF the battle and the coronation of
William the cOnqueror. The speaker
went on to prove how this conquest had
much to do with the power and elegance
OF our language and in what a wonder
ful way this Anglo Saxon tongue had
been preserved.
After the lecture the following resolu-
tions were adopted by the Institute
Resclued. That we. the teachers of this con-
vention tender our sincere and hearty thanks
to Superintendent Justus Dart for holding
and so ably conducting this convention.
RESOLVED. That we, without intending to
make distinctions, especially tender our
thanks to Principal J. NJ. Hit of Mortified,
Mrs Mary Mayo of Burlington. Prof. N. II.
Thompson of burlington and DR.. j. s. How
ard Of burlington for their class exercises.
Rcsolped, That we tender our thanks to the
Central Vermont railroad and Burlington and
Lamoilie railroad for extending to us the
courtesy of half fare rates.
Resolred, That We tender our thanks to Prn-
cipal Hayden and all the good people of ESSEX
for their cordial efforts TO make our stay here
pleasant, and for the use of their church.
Resolved, That If spared We will keep the
memory of these three days fresh and bright
and hold like convention in our county dur
ing the next school year.
The Institute just closed was considered
the most interesting which has been held
for many years, nearly $50 teachers being
present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

Rutland county speaks first ON the Scna-
toriu question, and with no uncertain
voice The county convention held at
Rutland Wednesday, was for Mr.. Ed
munds, three to one. 1t nominated four
square Edmunds men for senators, aud
Instructed them to support Mr.. Edmunds
Tor reelection. Captain John sheldon, n
gentleman who under any other circum-
stances would have hosts of friends and
been nominated by reclamation, was re-
Jected for the Rutland senator, because he
would not commit himself on the ques-
ton, and Captain j. c. Baker of Rutland,
"A good lawyer and t-and-out Edmunds
man was put on the ticket in his place.
Mr.. Sheldon it is reported will now run
as an independent candi date, expecting
TO receive the support of the Democrats,
as well as that of the anti Edmunds fac
ton. There is, however, no possibility
that he can be elected. The vote of Rut-
land. county, for governor at the last cleo
ton, stood Pingree $3.50, RediDgton 217l.
In order to succeed, then, Mr.. Sheldon
would have to receive the votes of over
1850 Republicans. That any such num-
Der can be induced to bolt the regular
ticket. on the senatorial issue, must be
simply impossible. If he were to be
elected by the Democrats and few bolt
ing Republicans, however, it would help
Mr.. Edmunds, more than it would hurt
him, in the legislature.
Rutland county has done nobly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11
Rutland county has done nobly.
Anarchism and Anti.Chi,ese

Anarchism and Anti-Chinese Riots.
The report Of the United States grand
jury at Seattle, accompanying indict-
ments against certain leaders of the re-
cent riots at that place. asserts that the
disturbances in the Northwest during the
past year, purporting to have been occa,
stoned by the presence of Cinnamon, were
really the outcome Of plots laid by All Or
gained association OF anarchist and So
callstlc agitatOrs, with the ultimate pur-
pose OF overthrowing the government of
this country. This association, accord
ing to the report, is not confined to
Washington Territory or even to the
Pacific coast but is said to have rami-
iicatiOns throughout the whole coun
try and Washington Territory was
selected as the scene of Its first outbreak
as affording a convenient field of intro
ductory operations, owing to its compare
tive isolation and the character OF It's pop
ulaton.
This dangerous organization, according
to the grand jury, is called the Red
American International Workingmen's
Association" and "the main articles of its
creed are arson, robbery and murder. "
us proclaimed purpose, says the report,
lis the overthrow OF our government, and
the erection upon its ruins of a so-called
socialistic commonwealth. 1t proposes
to accomplish its purposes, according to
the report, by obtaining control of all the
labor organizations in the country and
then converting them into nurseries of
anarchy. The further statement is made
| that the alleged anti Chinese riots in
Seattle, Tacoma and other places were
mere blinds to conceal the true aims of
the revolutionary party.
The Seattle grand jury could not be
much more sensational, if it were com
posed of correspondents of the New York
and Chicago papers Anarchist clubs
exist, no doubt, in several cities but there
is no immediate danger Of their getting
control of all the labor organizations and
trades unions, and the clubs themselves
may have something of II struggle for eX-
| istence after few more of their leaders
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11
Chittenden County Pomona
Grange.
James Terry's Estate.

We, the subscribers having been appointed
by the Honorable the Probate Court for the
District of Chittcnden, Commissioners to re-
ccive, examine and adjust the claims and
demands of all persons against the estate OF
James Terry late of hluesburgh, in said
district, deceased and also all claims and de-
mands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
months from the day of the date hereof being
allowed 10y said court for that purpose, we do
therefore hereby give notice that we Will
attend TO the business of our appointment, at
the late residence ct james Terry in Hines
burgh, in said district, on the last Wednes-
days of June ana December next, ut 10 O'Clock
D. m, on each Of said days
Dated this 9Th day of June, 1886.
;: y. plEtGE,, Commissioners.
50w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

1t may occur to some OF our readers that
II Is not an altogether easy matter to OBJ
tain from the war department the detail
OF the entire garrison of a post for service
as a funeral escort in another State. For
this important feature of Saturdays pa.
rade the committee Of arrangements were
indebted to the influence at the war de-
partment of Senator Edmunds, who, in
this as in everything connected with Gen.
Stannard's sickness and death, spared
neither time nor pains to be of service.
The old soldiers, who were deeply graft
ned to have the United States army repre-
scented upon the occasion, will thank the
senator in their hearts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

Herr Most, the anarchist, was sentenced
on wednesday to n year imprisonment
and 5000 fine. Schenck was sent to the
island for nine months, and Braunschweig
for the same term, with fine of $500
Recorder Smyth, in sentencing Most, ex.
pressed deep regret that the law did not
permit him to impose a heavier sentence
lie also told him he was the greatest
scoundrel he had ever seen at the bar
Braunschweig, the recorder said, was al
most equally guilty Schenck. he thought,
was dupe of his companions, but he de-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

Some of the workingmen are evidently
disposed to keep common sense on their
side At the meeting of the Illinois State
Labor association yesterday the report of
Chairman Cameron of the State executive
committee recommended that working
men vote for the constitutional amend
ment abolishing the prison contract sys-
tenn, and continued The comparative
failure of the recent demand for the re-
ception of the eight hour system must
nave convinced the most skeptical that it
Is II virtual impossibility for any city or
State to adopt it successfully and perma-
nently compete with other sections of the
country where 10 hours are considered a
day 8 work, and contracts are entered into
on that basis"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

The report of Mr.. Beechers sudden
death originated in telegraphic message,
"Bleecker strike is dead" This was seen
by some prying person with an obliquity
of vision who read it "Beecher is dead"
and then the rumor flew on the nine
league boots OF fiction. The worst of such
canards is that thousands of persons
are unnecessarily shocked, whose feelings
should be entitled to some sort of respect
on the part of the vendors and Cos
sip mongers, who are commonly unwill.
ing to wait the confirmation of a doubt.
full piece OF news, lest they should lose
the chance for sensation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

The recent national convention of the
Knights Of Labor at Cleveland appears to
have done more harm than good to that
order. The conservative portion of the
organization appears to have been quite
overslaughed by the radical elevent The
result is that the Knights of Labor are
likely to receive less Of sympathy from
the mass OF the people than they have had
hitherto The platform adopted by the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

The prevailing feeling on the east side
of the Stete south of Caledonia county is
reported to be in favor of the nomination
of Hon Hugh Henry of Chester for lieu
tenant-governor. The nomination would
be good one, and doubtless acceptable
to Republicans in all parts of the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

Chief Justice Dorion, of the queens
bench, in charging the grand jury in Mon
treal on Tuesday last, alluded to the in
sutliciency of the eXtradition laws between
Canada and the United States, in view of
the immense increase of cases of defalca-
ton and fraud and robbery of trust funds,
in which the criminals escaped punish
ment by crossing the line He thought Il
broader eXtradltion law to be greatly
needed by both countries. This is of
course so.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

Secretary Whitney has ordered the
North Atlantic squadron to the Canadian
fishing grounds, and the rather unusual
spectacle Of an American man. Of war
steaming up and down the fishing banks
and frightening the fish, will soon be seen
If the effect is as distinct on the Canadian
cruisers as on the fish, however, the
Yankees will be satisfied.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

Columbia college now takes its place in
line with the colleges that admit young
women, Co-education in the colleges makes
steady progress, and there are lots of
young ladies left who would much rather
be bachelors Of art than partners in house
keeping
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

Attorney General Garland explains that
his absence from the presidents wedding
was not due to his alleged aversion to
claw-hammer coat, but toa vow he took
by his wife's death-bed, "never to take
part in gaiety again" Marriage is some
times "gaiety" and sometimes not. Now
and then certainly it is a very solemn
thing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

Arthur Orion, the English butcher, 9TH
erwise known as "the claimant" TO the
famous Tichborne estate, arrived at New
York on Wednesday accompanied by a
young lady, and intends to lecture in this
country. He will find much less interest
In his case on this side the water, than he
has abroad
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

Deer Park, Md, where the president
and his bride are spending the first week
OF their honeymoon, is pleasant summer
resort in the Allegheny mountains, on
the line Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road. Mr.. Bayard goes there summers,
and probably recommended it as good
place for quiet and retiring couple to
spend "A few days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

The cities and towns in America which
have arrived at the dignity of celebrating
their 2OOth anniversary are not very nu-
merous Albany's bi-centennial comes
the 18th of next July, and the ancient
Dutch borough proposes to paint the Eud-
son red upon that occasion. Tublic exer-
clses, speeches. poems, games, exhibitions
and the like will be the order of the day,
and fireworks the order of the evening.
Albany believes that 200 years do not make
city too old to be frisky.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

The Canadian minister of customs ha.
been asked by representatives of lumber
interests to place the export duty on logs
the same as the United States import duty,
e. g., ~ per 1000 feet board measure, in
stead of s. as proposed. The minister has
promised consideration of the matter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

The Dominion Parliament at its late SEES
sion passed law prohibiting the manu-
facture, importation and sale of bogus
butter. The bill was introduced by the
government as being demanded by the
public interest, and comparatively little
opposition was offered to it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

President Cleveland has received pres
ent of a string of trout, and has been a
fishing and is otherwise devoting consid-
able time to the fisheries question.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

The Albany Ercning journal an
nounces that Vermont Republicans are
beginning to talk politics. The fact had
begun to be suspected up this way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

The Knights of Labor are calling for
CHEAP money" They don't seem to re-
fleet that we have about the cheapest
money in the world now. Our standard
dollar is worth only 50 cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

convention is offensive to the enlightened
American citizen There is little doubt
that the days of the order as Il power in
the land are numbered-and the numbers
do not run very high, either.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

The Providence journal announces that
1t will not support Mr.. Blaine if nomina-
ted for president in lSss. The journal is
one of the foremost Republican papers in
New ENGLAND.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

General Stannard loved and hOnored
Vermont His name will forever stand
high on the list of her heroes. He suffer
ed loss of property, of blood, of a good
right arm in sustaining the government
of the land and the name and fame of the
Green Mountain boys. The citizens of
Vermont have showed that they honor
loyalty, patriotism, courage truth, by the
tribute of respect which they paid to his
memory.