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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-20
monrAL.rY DURING JULY.
Abstract From the Report ef the Stat
 Board of Health.

Board of Health.
 The monthly bulletin of the state board of health, for July, shows that there were 1.151 deaths, representing an annual death ness and mortality was very decidedly greater in July than in the month before, yet when compared with July of the pre- vious ysar, it will be found to present a very favorable showing. Danbury shows the highest death rate during the month with one average of 2S.6 per 1000. There was one case of smallpox. Eleven fatal cases of scarlet fever were reported from seven,towns Diphtheria was reported from twenty two towns as against fourteen last month, and there were thirty deaths from the disease Typhoid fever was mentioned as present in e!evea towns, with fourteen deaths.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-20
PROSPERISG IN THE WEST

William K. Shew, of Norwich, who el- oped with Mrs Roath, and whose exploits were printed at length recently, has written from Sioux Falls, Dakota, to friends in Norwich that he is prospering and grow ing rich rapidly. He wants to start n soap factory there
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-20
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
A Canoeing Party Is Fired On with Fatal
 Results.

FORT FAIRFIELD, Me, Aug. 2O.-Major Howes and family of Boston, with Indian guides and boatmen have been on a trip up the Tabique river, New Brunswick, in three canoes. Yesterday morning, when the party was thirtysix miles above An dover, N. B., they were fired on by parties ambushed in the bushes on the opposite side of the river Mir. Howes was instant ly killed. There is at present no clue to the murderers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-20
EXCITING ELECTIONS IN FRANCE.

Inc MlI1tAry ChhrSe IhrOUkh the CfOWW-
 ed Streets With Fixed Bayonets.
 PARIS, Aug 20.-The elections yesterday were attended with scenes of excitement almost approaching riot, Amiens being the center of confusion. The streets were thronged and the military was called out to clear them with fixed bayonets. There was also much disorder in Lille where the entire police force was on duty forty-eight hours and fourteen arrests were made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-20
B. Shoninger & Co.,.

Some of the things GO for the improvement of Trade; keep only First Class Pianos and Or gar5, known everywhere as Standard Goods. We sell them ut the lowest possible prices and most favorable terms. Weber, Shoninger, Emerson < Wheelock ara our leaders any one of which will in every way give satisfaction and prove source of joy in any family. Among the things do not do is this Never annoy people, who are not ready to buy, or lie about our neighbors goods, but are willing to accord all fair valuation in the market. Neither do we havs one price to of fer and another to sell by, as in the of the Shoninger Piano offered for $15o by JIM. Kellogg, who, when the sum was rendered him refused it on the plea that some one i'll the country had promised to look at it iR the future. Shoninger Pianos being iR such demand, and his supply linn ited, with poor chances of duplication, we sus- gest, may have been the reason; although the fact remains that one minute it was for sale and the next it was otThe public are left to judge of the business integrity of such dealings Lastly, we manage our own business honestly, fairly and le- gitimately: pay dollar for dollar promptly; fur nish own Bank Vaults for Leases taken from Installment Customers without the aid of Sher- ifs to collect the same. Thirty years standing before the people Company, is sufficient guarantee oF our stability. Those Shoninger New Style Upright Planes elegant in design and finish. We make them and get the price way down. Warrant them tirst-class. All the rest of the dealers are blowing about them, which proves that they are No l. otherwise no abuse would be necessary. Remember agent nev- down Piano to you unless it is a source of sharp competition. Examine our Shon- finger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-20
Weather.

Nor COnnecticut-Light local rains slightly Ooler, winds becoming generally uortheasterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-20
Card of Thanks.

'l'IIE Family of the late Patrick McMahon ten \ der their most sincere thanks to the friends who have done their best to tighten their late great affliction the death of their husband and father. -
 PATRICK J. MMAHON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-20
Haruyari's Delegates,

About p delegates representing the diff ferent lodges of the Harugari society of New Haven, Ansonia, this city, Torring- ton, New Britain, Rockville and Boston convened at Turn hall, New Haven, yes terday, and selected exGrand Master George J. Faulhaber of that city as dele gate to represent the New England en- campment of the Harugari at the grand encampment in Chicago September 30. The delegates spent a pleasant evening in the Harugari hall on Crown street.
 For full line of peaches and fruits go to w. N. Ladds.
 We need few more names Cor on No $50. .00 Watch Club.
 D. c. Calender x Go. See Rubey's adv, 2nd page
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17
THE HARTFORD BRIDGE DISASTER.
The Suits Pending for Damages Against
the Railroad.

The suits Pendtng fOr Damages against
the Railroad.
To the Editor of the Free Press
The nine cases now pending in the
courts of Vermont and Massachusetts
against the Central Vermont Railroad
company for death losses, personal jur-
les and loss of property in the above
named disaster the courts in which said
cases are to be tried, and the counsel for
the plaintiffs are as follows
Chittenden County Court, Hard & Cush-
man, counsel j. Il. Lavell, administra-
tor, for death and almost total cremation
of James A. Stone, late of Burlington,
VT. ; Addie G. Wescott, administrators, for
death of plaintiffs husband, Samuel S.
Wescott, late of Burlington, Vt. William
Devino, for death and almost total crema-
ton of plaintiffs wife, Mary Emma
Devino, late of Winooski, Vt.
Washington County Court, w. p. Dill
ingham, counsel. Lydia S. Woodward,
administrators, for death of plaintiffs
husband, Daniel d. Woodward, late of
Waterbury, VT.
Grand Island County Court, Wilson &,
Hall counsel. Henry Mott of A burgh,
VT, for personal injuries, and loss of
money, clothing and watch
Windsor County Court, Lawrence &;
Meldon counsel. William Dillon, admin
lSbTdJOT, lOI utdln vi pltlutlu D sun, Eu-
ward Dillon, late of Springfield, Vt.
Franklin County Court, harrington &
Post counsel w. harrington admins
TRAITOR, for death of Pierre Browillette who
| lefta widow and children who reside near
| st. Hyacinthe, z. q. Case TO be entered
at September term of COURT
Suffolk County Court, Boston, Hon. b.
f. Butler counsel Henry W. Tewksbury
of West Randolph, Vt, for personal in
juries.
Suffolk County Court. Hon. Samuel
Hoar and f. G. Manchester, counsel
Mary j. Graham of Bedford, Mass, for
personal injuries.
Among few of the cases reported as
settled are the following: Annie Murphy
of Boston, who was settled with before
she left Peases hotel in Hartford for $50,
and gave a receipt, afterward sued the
company in Boston and received $500 more
in March last.
Marion E. Saddler, who settled for 800
the Wednesday after the disaster. She is
now at her home in Canada, and probably
will never recover from the injuries she
sustained.
Persis II. Follett, of Sharon, VT, settled
with some months after the disaster for
$500, or whereabouts.
supplementary testimony in favor of the
plaintiffs in some of the above named
suits was taken before Edward Dana,
ford on Tuesday and Wednesday, August
{ and S. Counsel for plaintiffs, K. II. Hard:
tor defendant company, Z. W. Writers.
A large number OF important dispositions
have already been taken in Vermont, New
Hampshire and Massachusetts,, and some
will be taken in other States -
Hartford, VT, August 8, 1SSS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17
The Principal of Bishop Hopkins Hall.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
HAVERHILL, MASS,
SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE. Aug. S, 1855.
To the Editor of the Free Press
By your courtesy | shall be glad TO speak
Il word of tribute to the exceptionally ligh
standing as an educator OF Miss Mary f..
Magrath, whom the trustees of Bishop Hop
kins Hall have invited to be its lady prnci-
pal The ability and scholarship displayed
by her during her several years of connec
ton with the famed Bradford academygave
her high rank among the scholars OF easter n
Massachusetts. OF wide reading. OF ready
sympathy, of quick discrimination and
ready judgment, she has made her IN
tueuce work toward deeper scholarship
and the higher living IN all who have come
under her care. All these mental endow-
meuts added to her high social position
and her knowledge OF the usages of the
best society especially tt her Tor the hon
CRADLE position to which she has been
called. Because she goes to Burlington
as IA stranger, | trust it may be consider
ed no undue boldness i'll one who has
known the excellence of her fdr-reaching
work to speak this little word of eucJm-
ium, and to commend to parents and
Others interested in schools the institution
of which she is one OF the principals,
Respectfully,
ALBERT l.. BARTLETT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17
1T LOOKED LIKE A GHOST.
How Two Burlington Fishermen Dema-
terialize AN Apparition.
August 4.

A good story is told at the expense Of
Messrs j. q. BellrCse AMI w. l.. stone
They went out on a yacht for a fishing
tour "a few days since and night found
them at Shelburn point, becalmed in the
midst of a soaking rain. They decided to
seek lodging at house near the point,
and although it was quite late, they were
accommodated. Some time after mid
night Mr.. BellrOse was suddenly awaken
ed and in the darkness he beheld white
figure entering the room. His flesh crept
with horror, but he managed 10 cry out,
wi hat are you coming mere for" when
the ghost fell in heap on The floor. A
light showed the PROSTATE form of the
hired girl, VINO not knowing that they
were there, had entered the room for
match, and at the sound of mans voice
had falleu in dead swoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17
TRAINING SCHOOLS FOR NURSES.


The October Session 1S8S-Course of In
struction-Regui cations.
The eighth session of the Mary Fletcher
Hospital training school for nurses will
open at the hospital on Tuesday, October
2, 1883, and continue four weeks. The OBJ
ject is primarily to educate and train
women for intelligent and effective ser
vice rs nurses to the sick and helpless,
and by so doing, to select and provide
class of skilled nurses, whether for eStab-
lishments or private families; and, sec
ondarly, to extend and cultivate this
needful Knowledge among women gener
ally. 1t is to be understood that the pupils
are not, in any sense, to be fitted here to
take the place of the educated physician,
but solely to become his enlightened aud
ready auxiliary.
The course of instruction is divided into
five departments, namely Obstetrical
nursing, anatomy and physiology, hygiene,
surgical nursing and medical nursing.
The corps of instructors is as follows; W.
B. Luud, A. NJ, Nj. D., obstetrical nurs-
ing A. p. Grinnell, NJ. d., anatomy and
physiology l.. NJ. Bingham, NJ. D., surg
cal nursing; John b. Wheeler NJ. d., by
giene; james b. Gibson, NJ. D., G. NJ,
| medical nursing.
Pupils must be between 90 and 40 years
Of age must bring certificates OF sound
health and good moral character; must
possess Il proficiency in reading, penman-
! ship, simple arithmetic and grammatical
expression of the English language. salts
| factory to the managing committee, and
must pay, in advance, Il fee of SO, for the
session.
| A limited number of pupils will be Sc
| lected to render assistance in the hospital,
and such pels will receive $40 per
month and board and lodging III the hos
pital, and will be required to wear when
on duty the uniform recently adopted for
! them by the directors.
At the close OF each session, pupils will
be examined in all the branches taught,
and Il record OF their proficiency will be
kept for reference.
Candidates for graduation will be exam
ined at the termination OF attendance
upon two sessions of the school, ana two
years pracl zeal experience either IN hos
| pital or i'll private nursing, and Will re-
celve diploma, if all the requirements
tor graduation are fulfilled.
Any woman who may desire to get the
| benefit Of the instruction given III the
school, without intending to follow the
vocation OF n nurse, may attend the course
| by paying the usual fee and such person
| shall not be required TO pass the eXanlna-
ton.
Board may be obtained in the vicinity
of the hospital at from - to 50 per week.
Those who choose to board themselves
may find good accommodations at low
rates.
Those who intend to join the school are
requested to make early application &c
the undersigned, who VIII give all further
information needed.
DR.. JAMES b. GIBSON.
Supt. NJ. +. Hospital,
Burlington, VT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17

We are proud to notice in western ex-
change that Julian Phelps, esq, formerly
of Milton, is the republican candidate for
district Judge in Cass county, Iowa, Wi h
more than even chances OF an election.
Mr.. Phelps is a son of William +. Phelps,
esq, of Milton, where he resided until he
went west about twenty years ago and en-
gagged in the practice of law in Atlantic,
Iowa Mr.. Phelps sprung from good
stock, received thorough preparation and
entered the University OF Vermont aud
was there pursuing his studies when the
war broke out. He enlisted in the llth
Vermont Volunteers, and served until
seriously wounded in 1864. While at
nome in 1864, on furlough on account of
his wound, he graduated with his class in
the University. We recall the enthusiasm
with which the student soldier WAS greet
ed as he appeared in uniform upon thee M
mencement stage supported by his crutch,
a. be was still suffering from his wound.
He graduated with honor and his charac-
teristic pluck aud ability have won for
him due recognition IN the West,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17
GRAND ISLE REPUBLICANS.
Their County Conyention-List of Nomi-
nations Effected.

1ne1r VI
nations Effected.
The Grand Isle county republicans held
their convention at the court house in
North Hero Saturday. There was a good
attendance and considerable enthusiasm
was manifested. The convention was call
ed to order by 7. l.. Kinney, chairman of
the county committee. The roll of dele
gates was as follows Alburgh, A. W.
Marvin, H. l.. Sowles, H. S. Mott, w. T..
Sowles, H. H, Reynolds, f. g. kinsley, NJ.
p. Niles and +. l.. Ladue; Isle La Motto,
B. E. Lengfeld, L. r. Goodsell, H. g.,
Holcomb, H. H. Hill, L. S. Fleury ; North
Hero, r. r. Hathaway, o. p. Knight, r.
l.. Clark, G. ID. Petit, +. q HaZen Grand
Isle, Hon. j. A. Chamberin, Abner Nc
Comber Juan Robinson, Horatio Donald
son, S. 7. Kinney, Wyman Gordon south
Hero, G. l.. Kinney, Hon. j, p. Hall. DR..
+. w. Sears, Edward Phelps, Horace Ian
don.
Hon. II. H. Hill of Isle La Motto was
elected chairman and DR.. f. l.. LaDue of
Alburgh secretary. DR.. b. E. Lengtield of
Isle La Motto presented the name of NV
Fisk OF that town for senator. MIR. Fisk
was heartily seconded by several delegaJ es
from the different towns, and he was
unanimously nominated by reclamation
There was some friendly discussion over
the selection of assistant judges, and pend
ing the discussion the convention adjourn
ed TO O'Clock p M.
When the convention reassembled after
dinner the present assistant judges,
Stephen Hoag of Grand Isle and Seneca
H. Pike, of Isle ! IA Motto, We're nominated
by reclamation. H. w. Allen, of North
Hero, was nominated for Judge of Pro
bate and K. K. Goodsell, of Isle La Motto,
for States Attorney. The only contest
was for sheriff, Mr.. II. l.. SOwles present.
ing the name of H. w, Marvin, of AL.
burgh Mr. Herbert 5. Mott the name of
H. H. Adams, of Alburgh, Mr.. r. X.
Hathaway that of O. p knight, of North
Hero Mr.. Marvin was elected upon the
second ballot. Juan Robinson, of Grand
Isle was nominated for high ballitf, and
j. 5 Gordon, OF Alburgh, for county com
missioner.
The following county committee was
elected: L. l.. Kinney, of South Hero, H.
II. Reynolds Of Alburgh, b. +. Lengtield,
of Isle La Note, O. 2, knight, of North
Hero, and Juan Robinson, of South Hero,
as this completed the business, the con
ventlon listened to some stirring speeches
from Hon. Jed p LHdd, of Alburgh Hob.
c. p. Hogan, of Sheldon, Hon. +. p. Ad
ans, of Swauton, and his brother, Dr.
Adams, OF California, formerly a Yer
mOnter.
Alta meeting of the county committee
and others interested held at the close OF
the convention it was decided to have 3
grand rally at North Hero. The day was
not definitely decided upon, but will be
some day between the 10Th and 25th inst
with several out of town speakers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17
THE COUNTY TICKET.
Look Out for split Tickets.


To the Editor of the Free Press:
1t is reported that the democratic nomi-
nee for senator from the south side pro-
poses to again employ the tactics adopted
on former occasion, and attempt to gain
votes by making still hunt with split
tickets, in which his own name is to take
the place of the regular republican nomi-
nee, w. W. Higbee. OF course this Will
not prevail unless the republicans of the
county are asleep, rs there is no earthly
reason why there should be a bolt on Il
single name of the ticket nominated at
the county convention of the republican
party The warm canvass in Charlotte
between Mr.. Higbee and Mr.. Thorp over
the delegates to the convention may have
elected considerable feeling, and perhaps
the democratic nominee hopes to take adj
vantage of this, by drawing to himself
some who opposed Mr.. Higbee in the eau
Gus. But the friends of Mr.. Thorp can
hardly do him more of an unkindness
than by adopting such course. After
his withdrawal in the convention lin the
interest of peace and harmony" any knit
ing of the regular nominee by his sup
porters will he exceedingly compromising
to himself. Mr.. rhorp, i'll fairness To him
self and his party, should discourage any
movement of this kind if indeed such
thing is contemplated, and there is no
doubt he will do SO. Every republican
should read his ticket carefully before he
deposits it. REPUBLICANS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17

Hooker of Brattleboro, Vermont member
of the national committee Gen. j. G.
Mccullough of Bennington, Col. NJ. 5.
Colburn of Manchester, Col, Joel G.
Baker of Rutland, Hon. Frank Plumley
of Mortified and others. President Big
Glow of the republican club presided The
Morrill, club, the Harrison and Morton
club, the Young Mems republican club,
the Irish Anti-Free Trade club and the
First Voters club of Rutland and repre-
sentatives of the republican clubs of Bran
don, Pittsford, West Rutland, Manchester
and Bennington were present STIRRING
campaign songs were sung by A. j. Max
ham of Brattleboro, and music was fur
nished by the Proctor band. The speak
ers were Hon. William p. Dillingham;.
| Col. L. A. Woodbury., Col George w
| Hooker, Hon. Frank Plumley and Gen. j.
q. Mccullough. The presence at the
meeting of hundreds of marble workers
and the close attention paid the speakers
| by their auditors demonstrates the great
| interest taken in the issue of protection
by the wage-earners of this section.
Other Republican Meetings.
| John ID. Spellman, Rutland's young
| lawyer, who left the democratic party, has
organized an anti.frae trade Irish club of
25 members at Rutland. The republicans
have also organized club Of first voters
with about 80 members.
The republicans of Georgia formed a
Harrison and Morton club the 9th, with
100 members. Hiram Cushman was elect
ed president of the club, Orrice Ballard
vice president, and L. A. Post secretary
and treasurer. They will soon have flag
raising and rally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17
REPUBLICAN MEETING
Where they will be Held in the State
the Coming Week

Following is list of republican rallies
to be held next week, together with the
names OF the speakers:
Wells River, Friday, August II, Hon. J.
K. &. Pltkin OF Louisiana, A. J. Markham,
Hon. w. p. Dillingham;.
Bakersfield, August II, Hon. Frank
Plumley, Col. g. II. Childs of st. Adams
Franklin, August II, Hon. p, X. Gleed,
Rev, f. j. Ranslow.
Chelsea, Saturday, August IS, Hon. J.
r. q, Pitkin, Hon w. p, Dillingham;, A
j. Markham.
East Haven, August IS. Col. z. NJ, Man
sur.
West Berkshire, August IS, Hon. Frank
Plumley, Hon. p. X. Gleed,
Fairhaven, Monday, August 70, Hon. A.
L. Morrison of New York city.
Highgate Centre, August 90 Hon, Frank
Plumley, Rev, f. j. Ranslow.
Ludlow, Tuesday, August 81, Hon. A.
W. Tenney, Hon. W. p, Dillingham;, A. j.
Markham.
Burlington, August 81, Hon. A l., Nor
rison.
Morrisville, Wednesday, August %,
Hon. George VI. Dewey, Hon. p. X Gleed,
A. j. Markham.
Enosourgu Falls, August 90, Hon. A. l..
Morrison, Hon, w. Z. Dillingham;
White River Junction, Thursday, Au-
gust 23, Hon. q. NJ. Dewey, Hon. X II as-
kins, Hon. a. l.. Morrison, A. j. Max
ham.
Waterville, August 23, Hon. p X. Gleed
w. ii. Parker.
Manchester Centre, August 90, Hon. W
=. Dillingham;.
Windsor, Monday, August 81, Hon. w
p Dillingham;, A. j. Markham,
An Enthusiastic Rally at Proctor-Prom
inent Republicans Present.
The republicans of Proctor held theil
opening rally of the campaign in Tia,
square opposite the Village hall Friday
night. Seated on the platform were tE'
following prominent republicans; Gov +
j. Ormsbee of Brandon, eX-Gov. RedfelC
Proctor of Proctor, Hon, William p
Dillingham; of Waterbury, Col. T. A
Woodbury. of Burlington, Col, George w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-08-17
COUNTY CONVENTIONS.
Grand Isle County Republican Nomina-
lions Effected on saturday.


The Grand Isle county republicans held
their convention at the court house in
North Hero Saturday. There was good
attendance and considerable enthusiasm
was man tested. The national and State
tickets were endorsed. The following
nominations were made Senator, n. w.
Fisk of Isle La Motto assistant Judges,
5. H. Pike of Isle La Motto and Wyman
Hoag of Grand Isle judge of probate, ii.
w. Allen of North Hero States attorney,
+ X. Goodsell of Isle La Motto sheriff,
II. w. Marvin of Alburgh county com
missioner. j. 5. Gordon of Alhurgh. The
convention was addressed by Hon. G. p.
Hogan of Sheldon and h. Z. Adams OF
Swanton on the issues of the campaign.
A Fusion Ticket In Franklin County.
A fusion convention of boiling republi
cans and democrats was held at Sheldon
Saturday when the following ticket was
nominated: Senators, j. b. Sanderson of
Highgate, j. X. Curtis of Georgia, A. H.
Royce of Swanton assistant judges,
Jude Fairman, Fairfax, Enos Asseltyne
of Swanton probate judge, NJ. w. Bailey
OF st. Adams; sheriff. T. B. Kennedy of
st. Adams States attorney, Eugene
Ayers of Swanton high bailiff, j. 2. God
dard of Richford county commissioner,
S II. Dow. The county committee are
~. a
of Richford. p. j. Farnsworth of Fairfax.
windham County Democratic Nomina-
tions.
The Windham county democrats held
their convention at Newfane Wednesday
and nominated this ticket Senators, Asa
Winchester of Marlboro and L. w. Davis
OF Grafton high sheriff, II. w. Bellows of
Marlboro States attorney, H. L. Daven-
port of Wilmington high bailitf, Nj. A.
Wilder of Saxton's River; county COM
missioner H. II. Norcross of Dummers
ton assistant judges, Franklin Moore of
Newtane and Fred Campbell of West
minister judges of probate, DR.. o. M.
George of Rockingham and George Porter
of Jacksonville. The county committee
are w. II. Childs of Brattleboro, f. H.
Porter of Wilmington, w. X. Woodland of
Londonderry, f. X. Campbell of Rocking
nam and +. w. Robbins of Athens.