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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13
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1t is somewhat amusing to see how per
sistently the democratic papers keep up
their efforts to prove that the recent re-
publican victory in Rhode Island doesn't
disturb them in the least. But when a
person really doesn't care anything about
a thing, we have noticed that he seldom
says SO more than once.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13
DIED,

CARPENTER In Huntington, April T. Mrs.
Polly Carpenter, aged 81 years, 10 months and
20 days.
lBLIss-Suddenly, on the 3lst ult., in t he city
of New York, Mrs. Adele Godfrey Bliss of
Bennington.
SHARPLEY.-In this city, April 10, Carrie
May, only daughter of +. NJ. and Carrie J.
Sharpley.
FAY.-In Williston, April T. at the residence
of s. 5. Douglas, Ruth Fay, aged 81 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13

The elections of Hon. S. ID. Hobson and
Hon. Henry c. Ide were made unanimous,
ly and by reclamation in the Second dis,
were chosen in the persons of Major
Stearns Of Bradford and Hon. Gilbert A.
Davis Of Windsor. This completes the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13

A bill has been introduced in the New
York Legislature to abolish days of grace
for notes, drafts, bills of exchange or other
evidences of Indebtedness. AS the three
days are always taken into account by
both the giver and holder of a note, there
appears to be no good reason why they
should longer exist anywhere
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13
PROBATE COURT,
The Business Transacted Durir the Past
Week.

Week.
The following business wss transacted
in the Probate Court for the district of
Chittenden for the week ending April 10,
1SSS:
Benjamin b. Hatch's estate, Jericho, Ellen
!. Gordon's appeal from decree of court al
lowing homestead and dover to widow.
Minerva French's estate, Jericho, Warren
F. French's appeal from allowance OF will.
Laura w. Burton's estate, Henry Billiards.
appeal from commissioners.
Merritt j. Darts estate, Churlotte, settle
Element of guardians account.
W. E. Marrss estate, Milton, license to sell
real estate.
Samuel NJ. Pope's estate, Blu rlington, settle.
ment of guard ans account.
Edgar S. Morlon's estate. Milton, settlement
of administrators account and decree.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13

The fire fiend seems to have taken par
ticular spite against the newspapers this
year. Closely following the disaster to
the Springfield Union comes the burning
of the Leader and Dispatch offices at
Binghamton, n. Y. Next thing we know
Dana's cat will be prowling around with
her whiskers singed off.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13

DR.. Swift, the director of the Warner
observatory at Rochester, states that the
comet of 1913 had tail 200, ZOO, 900 miles
long. This is somewhat longer than the
average train of society woman's dress
But comets tails have one merit which
the ladies' trains do not they are up out
of the Way
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13

1.-TWO of the Burlington strikers" says
the Boston Herald, "have been elected
aldermen out in Illinois" If we mistake
not, they will soon find that they have
jumped from the frying pan into the fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13

The governor of Texas has called an eX-
ira session of the Legislature to disirb-
tie the surplus in the State treasury.
The new kentucky method obviates all
this sort of trouble.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13
FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Burlington, Vt,

The next State republican convention
to nominate a State ticket and electors
at large will be held at Montpelier the
last week in June or first week in July
Rhode Island went democratic through
republican dis sensious last year by nearly
1000 plurality. This year the state goes
republican by nearly 1000 The result is
considerable of STRAW.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13
MARRIED..

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the home of the
brides mother at Fay Corners, in Richmond,
Vt. April ., by Rev. Edward Smiley, Arthur
F. Thompson and Miss Jennie NJ. Comstock,
both OF Richmond.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13

some one telegraphed in advance of the
Vermont State convention that the dele
CATION would he "solid for Blaine" and
now all the papers which can see but one
man in the republican party are shout
ing that the Vermont delegates are "all
for Blaine" If the delegates are all for
Blaine, why did not some of them say 50 ?
We do not believe there are over one or
two men in the delegation if there are so
many, who do not accept Mr.. Blaine 5
withdrawal as final, or who will 20 to
Chicago with any expectation that he will
be the nominee Their attitude as dele
CATION was expressed by Gen. Mccullough
when he said that he should 90 unpledged
and unprecedented for or against any nan,
to select the nominee who would make the
strongest candidate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-04-13

There is one article upon which we
should like to see very heavy tariff or a
crushing revenue tax, or something of the
Sort and that is Rough on Rats" The
fact is it isn't half so rough on the rodents
as it is on the fools; and if nothing better
can be suggested, we move that its name
be changed by law to Trough on Fools"
Then let druggists require of every pur-
chaser a certificate signed by himself and
endorsed by all his creditors that
his bills are paid and his fami-
ly properly provided for Under such
restrictions people might safely be allowed
to hang around drug store without a
moral guardian or a body guard of cred
itOrS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

Comment on the Alleged Split In IndI
ana I'm New York.

Comment on the Alleged Split I'm Indl
ana In New York.
INV YORK, Nov. 20.-The report tina
1900 members of the Grand Army Of tn,
Republic had left that organization to found
arrival order, giving as their reason the al
legged Republican activity OF the body during
the recent campaign, and being under thu
lead OF Congressman Matson, has caused
much excitement in Grand Army circles il
this city. The Evening World says:
Many members OF the G.. A. r. shool
their heads when approached on the subject
and said they were slow to believe that sucl
serious ruction could happen; for, theJ
said, the rules and general orders Of the G.
A. X. organization strictly forbid any discus
sion or mention of politics in post meeting
The dispatch from indianapolis, however
was not very assuring 1t is said that Over
1900 G. A. r. veterans from different part
of the state had held meeting in the cap
ftol building in that city and resolved thai
every Democratic member of the organiza
ton should abandon the order.
A name and a constitution for the new
order was adopted, and Adjt. Gen. Koont;
then adjourned the meeting
Arrangements have been made for publ,
meetings in the city hall in Indianapolis and
Al othci pditS Oh bue SOdbe, al WHICH bn0 Ted
sons for deserving the old organization vii
be made public.
Secretary Woman, Of the Democrati,
associations of Pennsylvania, has written 4
letter promising that every Democratic G
A. r. man in his state will join the new
organization.
Ex-Commander-in:C Chief j. p Rea, of the
Indianapolis division and Gen. Dan Fish, oil
the national department, pretend not to be
lieve the reports of the trouble, for they say
nothing is to be gained by partisan organi
cation.
A we'll known member in the g. A. r. il
this city, when asked if there would be any
trouble in the eastern states, said:
Il don't think there will be, but of coursi
you can never tell until the bomb explodes
think the trouble over Gen. Palmer's with.
drawal and the ruhlored split in the organi
cation in Indiana has been overestimated."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

The South is in iminent danger.
The North, with its millions OF
money, is crowding out the old
moss backs that fer century havs +,
with a strong hand, controlled that
section of our country. Ten millions
of Northern money, to be invested
in industrial enterprises, have gene
into the South since the presidential
election. This money viii lift up to
larger manhood the working people
of that section, and give them a
standing in the community they
never before possessed. The rank
and file Of the Southern States are
on an upgrade, aud the brigadiers
are on the grade.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30
Anarchists and Turner'S.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-The Anarchist Tur
ners in Lake View who took part in the red
flag tableau Sunday night are busy denying
that the Stars and Stripes were trampleC
upon. Their back down is apparently due
to report that arrests of those guilty wer,
contemplated by the police Henry Matarn
leading member of Lincoln Turnverein
said his society viii probably bring about a
general meeting Of Illinois Turner's for til.
purpose, if possible, of expelling the ''Social
istic Turnverein. He thinks the ultimat.
result may be a movement throughout tn,
country to drive the Anarchist element out
of the Turner's society.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

THE daily newspapers are discuss
ing the probable tenor OF President
Cleyeland's next and last message
to Congress. 1t is conceded that
he will again advocate q reduction
Of the tariff, and quite probably give
parting twist to the tai OF the
British lion. Whatever in the way
of partisan legislation he may hope
to accomplish, however, must be
completed at the next session OF
Congress, for at its close the Demo
cratic party must be content to sur
render its power over the legislative
branch of the government for many
years, if not for all time to come
Equity.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30
To settle a strike.

New York, Nov. 29.-Chief Arthur. Of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Grand Master Sergeant, of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen, and George P. Bailey
chief organizer OF the Order of Switchmen
have left this city to settle the strike Of thu
engineers, firemen and switchmen on til,
Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg rail
road. General Superintendent J. NJ Tousey
of the New York Central and Hudson River
railroad, state positively today that there
was no trouble impending or any likely OF
any Of the roads owned by the Vanderbilts
lie also denied that any labor organization
had made demands on the road.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30
THE SOLDIER VOTE.
Governor Eject Hovey, Of TnaIana, sayt
That 1t Decided the Recent Election.
The Congressional Fight.

WASHINGTON, Nov 29.-Governor cleo.
Hovey, OF Indiana. who has returned Il
Washington. where he win remain until Jan
1, a fortnight before his inauguration. saw,
that it was the soldier vote that decided I'd.
election
Il have no hesitancy in saying, > said he
that in Indiana alone 10000 Democratic
soldiers voted the Republican ticket. | ds
not believe that the tariff issue changed 3O(
votes either way, and close analysis of ths
returns, believe, would show that its infiu
ence was rather against us tlaan for us.
have no doubt whatever that at least as many
Democratic soldiers in New York voted fol-
Gen. Harrison as the total Republican ma
jority in that state
II know the way the soldiers in Indiana
voted, because received personal letters and
corresponded with many of them The re-
suit shows that IL President Clevelandis adj
ministration had been such as to attract "a
1t the so6ier vote, nothing could have pre-
vented his reelection
Referring to the congressional election,
Gen. Hovey said that a contest OF the dis
trict he at present represented. the First Indi
ana, viii undoubtedly give it to the Repub
hcans
THE Democrats have majority Of twenty
ON the face of the returns" said he; ''but il
was given by the vote of the students of G
college located in the district who were non
residents and not entitled to vote A contest
will undoubtedly give the Republicans about
twenty majority in the district
What do you think Of an extra session.
Il hope" was the reply, shat the presi
dent viii call one Immediately after his In
auguration for the purpose of admitting ter
ritories that are ready for statehood
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

THE Pennsylvania Company has
set an example that is worthy o.
limitation by all railway corpora
tions in America. Instead OF i'm
porting any steel rails necessary for
its uses from England and Germa
nv, it has contracted with rolling
mills at homo for forty five thous-
and tons of rails at any average
price Of $2S a ton, a sum about
equal to the cost of the rails abroad
with the duty added. If other
companies would follow the exam
ple Of the Pennsylvania there would
be no reason to complain Of the
stagnation of our iron industry.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

TnE Frederick Daily Times, un-
der its new management comes to
us this week much improved in APP
pearanee. The Times has added
four columns to its original size aud
has made many Improvements in its
general make up. We congratulate
it on its improvement and admire it
in its new dress.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

THERE has been altogether too
much misrepresentation Of farm in
debtednesS. Facts show that farm
crs OF the South, West and East,
averaging by States are in better
financial position than they were
ten years ago. Nobody will deny
this, unless they have crankish
theory to sustain by sweeping asser-
ton.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30
a French ylllars wlned ont ID FIre

PARIS, Nov. -. The village Of Vanbe
cours, near Nancy, has been totally destroyec
by FIRE. Thousands of persons were rem.
dered homeless and absolutely without
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

FREEroRT, Ills, Nov. 29.-The Freeport
Machine company has assigned. Estimatec
liabilities, $4,000 The assets, it Is Thought
viii be more than sufficient to pay the debts
of the concern. The First National bank of
this city is the principal creditor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

DUBLIN, Nov. 29-It is learned that til,
murder of Farmer Delaney, near Kilkenny
was purely thu result Of family feud and
had no agrarian significance whatsoever.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

RANDOLPH. Mass, Nov. 29.-Ths Hon
Richard Stevens died here, aged so He rem
resented this town in the legislature in 1873.
He leaves widow
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

PITTsBURG, Nov 29.-Samuel Miller. a car
penter. unable TO obtain work and starving
assaulted policeman, SO as to 90 to til
workhouse for the winter.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30

No woman can be content,d and happy
If her skin is covered with pimples and
hlotches. These disfiguring eruptions
are easily removed by the use OF Ayers
Sarsapafilla. The medicine is perfectly
safe to take, and is thoroughly reliable
blood purifier.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30
Mrs. GouIi,s ConaIt,...

NEw YoRg, Nov. 29.-Mrs Jay Gouldl
condition shows no material change. She !
stin very feeble
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30
s1Rup or RIGS.

snature's own true laxative. II is tbs
most easily taken. and the most effective
remedy known TO cleanse the System
when Bilious or Costive, to dispel Head
aches, Colds and Fevers: to cure Habitu
al Constipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc.
Manufactured only BY the California Fis
Syrup Company, San Francisco, CalifoI-
ma. For sale by J. W Hodges. City Drne
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-30
FURNISHINGS.

This department Is a. mine of richness
and beauty. Grandest stock; gorgeous
styles. Everything for men and boys to
fit them out. For instance: Neskwear
in superb array and exquisite styles, so
cents. worth $1.00-and everything in
same ratio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-24
County Bridges.

The bids for building two iron
bridges over the Medina river were
opened before the county commits
sioners this morning. A lively time
was had with the many bridge build
ers present. The lowest bidder proved
to be Mr.. James Reid, who has been
working lately for the Cross Town
Railway company, though he is an
old bridge builder. His bid for the
two was S13, 900, and if he accepts this
will be paid for in Bexar county 20
year 5 per cent bonds. Among the
bidders were Mr.. Ed. Braden, City
Engineer Maury, r. G Nixon, Kan
sas City Iron Works Co., ST. Louis
Bridge Iron Works Co., Variety Iron
Works Co., King Bridge Co., Missouri
Valley Co., Berlin Co., Wrought Iron
Bridge Co., of Canton, Ohio, James
Reid, Smith Bridge Co., of Ohio, and
Penn Bridge Co., of Ohio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-24
"More Sense as You"

A police officer recently saw man
on the Alamo plaza driving without a
bridal. Halo, you there" cried the
officer, ';put bride on that horse,
you can't endanger peoples lifes by
driving in that way" "Vy," re-
sponded the Teuton driver, "You G.
d fool, dot horse as a more sense as
you, dere you see dot" and then a la
Bristol he took his whip, cracked it,
and cried ebay" the horse backed,
"ride" and the horse turned to the
right, cleft" and the horse turned
left. "Dere" says he "don't wants no
pridles he has more sense as you"
II don't care about that" answered
the officer. aye can't have any circus
performances in the streets, you've
got to put on that bride, or go with
me-" The German reluctantly did as
ordered and was then more than ever
impressed with the idea that the
horse has "as more sense as" tie
officer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-24
That Everlasting Chinaman.

mat Everlasting SIII1dTndns
There he sat dancing up and down
on the waves, saw him quite plainly
through the captains glass. A China
man sitting on a tea box in mid-ocean
with his que dragging behind him in
the salt water, was indeed a novel
sight. He showed signs of extreme
exhaustion. The captain ordered the
boat lowered from the davits, and in
a few moments the unfortunate cast
away was lying on his back in one Of
our pleasant rooms. An anxious
crowd gathered around with a thous-
and questions which the poor fellow
could not answer. At last one of the
sailors commenced to look through the
Chinaman's pocket and brought out a
fine gold Elgin watch in which his
name was neatly engraved as follows:
Wau Lee, San Antonio, Texas. The
poor fellow thinking they thought
him dishonest, touched his right
pocket and paper was produced
which was bill ofsale and receipted,
showing that Wau Lee, on July 3rd,
1886, had purchased one gold watch
Original cost being $lOO) for $50, from
J. NJ. Emerson, next to the court
house, San Antonio, Tex. Chinaman
said, good Mclean man.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-24

The chile stands and market will
remain on Military plaza, say the
city officials, and only the hay and
wood wagons will be relegated to
Milan square. .f. .". T.. ..
The San Antonio Home for Desti-
tute Children has filed an amendment
to its charter, changing its name to
the protestant Home for Destitute
Orphan Children"
James Albert was found asleep
on the streets and arrested for being a
vagrant. 1t was proven that he was
a respectable working man therefore
the recorder released him.
There was some excitement on
Houston steeet on Saturday over a
supposed corpse in the river. After
some effort cit" was secured and was
found to be simply drowned cat in a
bag.
"A meeting Of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, for
the purpose of reviving the society,
will be held at the county courthouse
tonight.
Architect Gordon has stopped
work on the government courthouse
building, on the ground that the con-
tractor Is not following the strict let
ter of the specifications.
MIR. John Gilbert, a member of the
San Antonio Gun club, is now in Ed
wards county, on a shooting and fish
ing trip. He reports the bass fishing
as very good. All the small streams
are full.
The San Antonio Gun club at the
Springs last Sunday, tried the expert
ment of white washing the Ligow-
sky clay birds in order to have bet
ter target. The experiment was
complete success.
The prospects for quail next sea-
son are good. Report from all around
San Antonio say the birds are very
plentiful. The season opens October
first.
"A term of the federal court will be
held in Austin next month, commence
ing on the 9Th prOximO, and several
prisoners in the Bexar county Jail will
then be tried.
The soldiers are clearing the
grounds at the new target range, and
shooting will commence there on the
7th of August.
Executive Reunion Committee to-
day located the barbecue grounds,
camp grounds, etc. at the Springs, and
work of clearing them will commence
Immediately.
Tom Scanlon. living near Medina
park, on the Southern Pacific was adj
judged insane in the county court this
morning.
"A number of the Belknap Rifles
and their ladies went out in big ON
nibus to Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Vance's
ranch, five miles northwest last night,
and enjoyed themselves with dancing
and other festivities.
The managers of hesMission Con-
cert garden have engaged a lady
violin soloist who, it is expected, will
arrive from Chicago this week and ap-
pear at the Garden concert next Sun
day evening.
"A colored woman who recently
was delivered of twins, has adopted
the colored baby that was found in a
citizens bed, as reported in the LIGHT,
rather than see it 60 to the poor house.
zone touch of nature makes the whole
world kim"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-24
To Newspaper Men.

The doorkeepers at the base ball
park say they will gladly admit all
newspaper men complimentary, but
they desire the LIGHT to say that the
proper creden tials of such gentlemen
must be presented. This is to protect
the managers of the ball grounds from
imposition Of a great many men who
represent themselves falsely as men,
bers of the press in order to gain adj
mittance free.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-24
r. w. McAIlister g. Bro,

Sell fresh staple and fancy groceries,
cedar charcoal, domestic and imported
cements, white lime, Plaster Paris,
etc., as cheap as the cheapest Try
us, please. 7-13-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-24

oHG6 - 8. Q. BALL,I8 Main plaza.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-11
Criminal Court.

George Brown, charged with assault to
murder, was given two years in the PEN
itentiary.
James Lane was acquitted OF the same
charge.
Edward Hudson was found guilty OF lar.
ceny and was sentenced to three years
imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Sidney Smith and Frank Williams were
convicted OF grand larceny and sentenced
to five years each in the penitentiary.
Henry Kelly was fined $50 for refusing
to divulge the name OF a storekeeper who
had sold him liquor contrary to law.
Calender for November l2-24 80, b. A.
Rodgers; "a, Jim Larkin; A, d. II. Myers;
40, Bertha Buchanan; 24l, Lena Trewett
For November 1894 Joe Anderson;
81, f. c. Carson; 81, VIM. Roberts and
Mrs. Williams.
For November 14--127, Thomas Jefier-
son and Alice Rodgers 1856, Tom jefferson;
rs, lsham Bailey; so, Lucy Williams; 40,
G. II, Clover; SO, John +. Wilkerson; 81,
Joe Knox.
For November 1876, viii Williams;
1871, VIM. Donnelly; l27, W. H. Black.
For November 1926, w. T.. Whitney;
w. G. Byers ct al; 81, g., NJ. G. Pearce;
l4l, LAP, John Hodges.
For November l7-l90 Robt. Maxwell
23l, 2S2 233, j. j. Arnold; "a, Josh lay
lor; 220, 2l0, 2lS, Chas. Norman; 236
| Julius Brett.
For November l0--4l, Eph Reeves ant
Wash MCGOWAN.