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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

The trial which last week resulted in
the conviction of Charles II. Pitcher "fur
bringing stolen money into Canada" has
been watched from this country with
more interest than our people have de
voted to any case that has come before
the Canadian courts in many years. 1t
will be remembered that Pitcher took
from the Union bank of Providence, II.
l., and carried to Montreal property which
amounted in value to more than $4,000
His trial was the first attempt
that has been made in recent
years to bring to justice a
member of .thLt long procession of de-
faulters and embezzlers which has deem
ed it best to leave the republic Tor the
dominion. But while proof of this en-
beZzler's guilt has not been for an instant
wanting, his conviction has been almost
too much to hope for and even now it is
said that his counsel intend to leave no
stone unturned to secure the release OF
their client by means of some legal tech
nicalty. OF the twenty three members
of the grand jury twelve voted
for "a true bill" and eleven in
favor of finding ono bill" Chief
-
dictment, but refused to do so, intimating
however, that the point raised in regard
to the proper description of United States
currency might have to go before the full
bench. On his cross examination, the
cashier of the bank was unable to swear
positively that any of the money found on
Pitcher was the identical coin or currency
that was taken from the vault in Provi-
dence and the trial would have come to au
end at this point had not the
court ruled on the motion to
dismiss, that there bad been some evi.
dence" that the prisoner had brought
'some stolen money" into Canada. On
the question whether United States gold
coin is money, within the meaning of the
Dominion statutes, the chief justice held
"for the present" that whatever has cur
rency in that country is money. Again.
the governments case would have broken
down without the testimony of Detective
! Kellert and his testimony would proba-
bly, have been excluded but for the fact
that Pitcher asked kellert to open nego-
| tiations with the bank for compromise.
1t will thus be seen that it was only by
accident, as 1t were, that a conviction was
secured and the result, If the defaulter is
| finally sentenced to penal servitude, does
not necessarily mean that justice will get
| her deserts in any similar case which may
hereafter occur But it is pertinent to
ask why the Canadian laws should re-
main so favorable to criminals from this
country We do not believe that the
people of Montreal class as desirable citi-
zens those who come among them to
spend their ill-gotten gains. Unless they
wish to see additions to the horde of ras
Gals, who make that city their home let
them petition the Parliament at Ottawa tC
enact this winter a law making it penal
offense to bring into the Dominion any
property acquired by theft. forgery OIL
other criminal practice, or to have in pos
session property so obtained and brought
in. The present law on the subject indi
Gates that the intentions of our Canadian
neighbors are good, but experience h9,
saown that something more stringent i:
sadly needed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

1t is doubtless cause for surprise TO
many people that the Grand Army of
the Republic should be still growing in
stead of decreasing in membership as the
years 90 by. The explanation is found in
the fact that there are still many old cold
ers who have never entered its ranks. Its
membership is now about 400 600 and as
recruits will continue to take the place of
the dying members for some years to
come the number is not likely to decrease
at present. But otter all the survivors of
the war have been enrolled the breakup,
when it comes, will probably be very
rapid
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

While the Argus and Patriot undertakes
to sustain the fainting heart Of its readers
by talking about democratic gains of
twelve to fifteen per cent in towns where
the republican gain was from twenty to
thirty per cent, the Brattleboro RefOrmer
Is manly enough to admit that the "repub-
licans have won a great victory in Yer
mont" The republican campaign. it says,
was one OF "magnificent thoroughness
the democrats never made so shiftless and
neryeles a canvass, so complete funk. "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

The Marriage, Wednesday, of Mr. Il. w.
Breckenridge and NJ IS Harriet Allen.

One # the pleasantest social events of
the season was the marriage Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. NJ. l. Allen, 10G Col
chester avenue, of r lighter, VI iss Har
riet A. Allen, tt w. X. Breckenridge
Of Omaha, Neb. lie ceremony was a
very quiet affair, Oh ly a very few
of he immediate friends of the contracting
parties eiDg present Rev. DR.. Edward
Halves, pastor of the First Congregational
church, officiated very happily. M. H.
j. Davis of Omaha, Neb., acted az grooms.
man and Miss Matte ierrick of Milton
was bridesmaid. DUNG the ceremony
the bridal party stood under festoous of
evergreen, from the centre OF which WAS
sus pended large ball OF pink and white
flowers. The house WAS beautifully
trimmed with evergreen, mountaiu ash
berries and flowers. Mr.. and Mrs. Bre OK
enridge left amid showers of rice and old
shoes on the 1l:l0 train via Boston and
New York for their home in Omaha wht h
they expect to reach about October |.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21
The County Election Returns.

No return has been made to the county
clerk for the votes for senator and county
commissioner from st. George, which fact
was ascertained at the official canvas. In
place of these returns, which are required
by law, the returns of the votes for those
Offices which the law requires to be sent
mond, Underhll and Williston also failed
to return any votes for county commits
sioner The returns of senatorial votes
for Shelburn showed l49 for A. f. Terrill
and none for l.. f. Terrill, the regular
candidate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21
PROBATE COURT.
summary Of the Business Transacted
Since the Last RepOrt

Summary Of the Business Transacted
Since the Last Report.
The following business was transacted
in the Probate Court for the district of
Chttenden for the week ending Septem-
Der 10, lSSS:
Albert N. Percy's estate, Burlington, license
to sell real estate.
Patrick Furong's estate. Hinesburgh License
to sell real estate.
Frank E. Etgell's estate, Newnansville, Fla,
settlement OF guardians account.
Charles +. Warren's estate, Williston, will
proved. Appointment OF Charles ID. Warren,
Wilist0n, executor, and of Horace Isham anu
J..H. Bushnell. Williston. appellants.
Brittsnia Bacon's tstate, Burlington, ap-
pointment of Juius w. Russell and U. p. Ray,
Burlington, commissioners.
Hattie +. Warmers estate, Wheaton, H.. ap-
pointment of Henry f. Nichos, OF Essex, as
ad min stratOr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

The argus and Patriot says it is au-
thorized to say that Dr. l. II. Fiske, the
representative-elect from Roxbury, (who
has been represented by his neighbors as
belug "a democrat only in town politics"
and MS in favor of Harrison and Norton
is heartily in favor of Cleveland and
tariff reform" DIR. Fiske is classed IN our
tables of the election as democrat, and
if he votes for Cleveland as he has a per
feet right to do, his vote will count one.
Bnt it will not lessen much the majority
of 1900 which Vermont will give for Har-
rison and Morton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21
The Political Landslide Continues.

A Clinton, n. Y, letter to the Boston
journal says there are hundreds of Irish
voters in that town who have turned
republican and they are all working for
Harrison and Morton. A recent demo
cratic meeting was a failure for want of
an audience. A recent republican meet
ing was addressed by Hamilton college
professor, who said he was trying to de-
wise some way to atone for voting for
Cleveland four years ago. So it goes, all
over New York
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

Secretary Villas has been making cam
paign speeches in Wisconsin. aud the Mil
waukee Sentinel call his attention to the
fact that when he was postmaster general
he issued a confidential circular to demo
cratic members of Congress concerning
The removal of republican officials. In
that circular he defined offensive parti-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

President Cleveland in his letter of &C
ceptsnce speaks of "a strict and steadfast
adherence to the principles of civil service
reform" This is not quite as funny as it
would have been if he had said a strict
and steadfast adherence to the practice
of civil service reform. Mr.. Cleveland
devotion to civil service reform is like
Ensign Stebbin's advocacy of prohibition.
He is "for the law and agin it's enforce
ment"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

The youthful emperor of Germany is
showing his bravery by ordering that no
more French words shall appear on his
bill of fare. This chip on the shoulder
may precipitate the war between these
two nations, which so many people think
Is inevitable
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

Rain has been so constant in England
This summer that amusements as well a.
business duties are carried on under UNI
brellas. This climatic condition has eX
fenced n measure over all Europe sc
that all crops i'll be short This is bad
for Europe, but it means prosperity fol
American farmers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

When all other Efforts to dispose of our
troublesome surplus fails King Kalakaua
of the Hawaiian islands might be called
upon to help us out. At the recent
funeral of royal princess the items of
expense as reported by the kings finance
committee included S13 suits for men and
boys, 45S shirts, 740 bats, SS7 dresses and a
vast quantity of underwear, the whole
costing about SD 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

A correspondent of the New York Sun
suggests that believers in the "mind cure"
and christian science" should try their
powers In behalf of the yellow fever suf-
ferers, These "mind cure" believers de.
clare their powers can be exerted at a
distance as well as near at hand, and the
opportunity would seem to have arrived
for them to do great good and to prove
to the satisfaction of skeptical world
that there is something in their theory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

Gen. Fisk, the prohibition candidate for
president, has returned to his home suf-
fering from severe cold. This is, per-
haps, not so very strange after the very
chilly news from Vermont and Maine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

The Reformer believes that Cleveland
will be elected, but coufesses "that the
Vermont election doesn't indicate any
thing of the sort" The RctOrmfr evil
IDENTIFY considers itself under some obliea-
ton to keep faith with the readers who
ook to it for intelligence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21
Lost His PoCketbook.

Rev. j. w. Bennett. pastor of the Trim.
ity Methodist church, Troy, formerly
presiding elder of the Burlington district,
lost his pocketbook, containing about 800
in money and paper worth $1,000, on his
way to a meeting of clergymen in Troy,
Monday morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

At least two of the New York papers
are not devoting their whole attention to
politics. One is trying to answer, by
means OF correspondents, the conundrum
"Why don't men marry ~ and the other
fills its columns with solemn discuss ons
of the question whether or no marriage is
q failure
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

The news comes from Utah that the
Mormons are leaving that Territory for
Mexico. Mexico is also to have splendid
American Monaco, just oyer the line from
California, and with her other questiona-
BILE forms of amusement bids fair to be-
come anything butla moral neighbcr for us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

The proposed constitutional amendment
providing for annual instead of biennial
sessions of the Legislature in Maine was
defeated in the election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

HENDERSON c. WILSON. North Troy.
HENRY X. START, Bakersfield.
DARIUS j. Stafford, Morristown.
HENRY c. McDUFFEE, Bradford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

The Vermont House of Representatives
when divided on a party vote will stand
220 republicans to IS democrats. On joint
ballot the Legislature will be republican
ID to l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

E. j. Brown, a we'll known hotel keeper,
has retired from the Bomoseen House
Castleton, and is succeeded by A. n. w.
Smith, late of the Poultney House, Mr..
Brown having taken charge of that house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

1--WE have entered" says Mr.. Cleveland
ION no crusade of free trade" And yet
the Mills bill puts one-sirth of all i'm
ported dutiable merchandise on the free
list, and cuts down the duty on the re-
mainder from % to 40 per cent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

Chief Justice Fuller's new gown has
been finished by a Chicago tailoring es-
tablishment and it is said to be very ex-
pensive garment No less than 800 of
gros-grain silk was employed IN its con-
struction
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21
RECENT DEATHS.

Mr.. Joseph n. Balestier of Brattleboro,
formerly a prominent lawyer in Chicago
and New York, died Saturday, leaving q
widow ard several children. He was born
in the West Indies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21
Brattleboro, Sept. l5 1883.

Colonel Hooker is mistaken. The Her.
aid never accused Mr.. Parker of doctor
ing" his report He is a gentleman in
whom the public deservedly has the high
est confidence.
The Herald rejoices in the success OF
the fair and thinks it quite remarkable,
considering the untavora Die weather The
reflections of the reporter upon the man
agement and locality are disapproved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21
THE SUCCESS OF THE STATE FAIR.


The following extracts from the Rut-
land Herdld explain themselves
To the Editor of the RutL0nd Herald
| have asked Mr.. J. G. Parker of Que
chez to furnish you under oath the re-
ceipts of the joint exhibition held at Bur
lington, of which you have made so many
false statements. The State fair is an in
stitution that all should unite in cordial
support of, no matter where held. The
officers of the society feel your efforts to
place before the people an untevorable re-
port, uncalled for, unjust and rejecting
upon all who had the exhibition in hand.
You can ascertain by looking in the FREE
PRESS or Boston journal of to days is
sue the amount of money taken by the
treasurer Mr. Parker, who ''doctored," as
you term it, the report last evening in the
presence of Mr. Root, Mr.. Kent, Mr..
Chase, Mr.. SpaIlding, Mr.. Derby and 9th
ers, and yours very truly.
GEORGE w, HOOKER.
prnttlahnro
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21
BURLINGTON, FRIDAY. SEPT. 81.

PUBLISHED BY
THE FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION,
&C. BENEDICT, Editor.
rsrms-S1.OO year, always i'm advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21
Republican National Nominations.
FOR PRESIDENT,

FOR PRESIDENT,
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
OF INDIANA.
FOR vICE-PRESIDENT,
LEVI P. MORTON,
OF NEW YORK.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-21

which aQOrnS tnlS Dill, Is somewhat
rougher and less evenly executed than on
the genuine bill In the 81 counterteits
the paper is more nearly like the genuine
paper, but the same defect exists in the
head of Gen. Grant
Mr. Patrick Collins, manager of the
Burton conservatory and grounds, has in
full flower superb specimen of the new
coral plant, which Is well worth seeing.
This plant is a native of Florida, and
bears magnificent spoon'shaped and
spiked flowers Of dark crimson color.
1t can he grown in the open air of this sec
ton during the summer, but must be re-
moved to the conservatory during the win
ter. Mr.. Collins specimen has now some
80 blossoms, and is in fine condition.
The special excursion train which left
this station at SIT yesterday consisting
of 10 passenger coaches and baggage
car, was one of the handsomest trains that
ever left the road, the cars all being new
and Just alike. The train ran through to
New York without change. Conductor
Wyman was in charge rs far as Rutland
There were about $50 eXcursionists from
points north of here and about $50 board
ed the train here, leaving about 100 more
from points between here and Rutland.
The harvest moon of 1888 is the full
moon due Wednesday. The harvest moon
is 80 called because it rises from night to
night after the full more nearly after sun
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-11-09

F. Bayard, the present Secretary of State.
and his father, James Ashton Bayard. The
first Bayard, James Ashton, Senior, in pub
lie life from 1897 to 1915, was Federalist,
but his son and grandson early joined the
Democratic party, Delaware being slave
State and dominated largely by the senti-
ments of the Southern aristocracy. In the
war Delaware was loyal; but the social ties
of its leading families have kept it to GER
tain extent under Southern influence. This
influence has been especially potent in polit-
ical affairs; and has resulted in the importa-
ton of Southern political methods to North
ern soil. The Bayards have maintained their
hold on Delaware by system Of monopoly
to the success of which laws sanctioned by
an antiquated constitution have contributed
effective aid. The laws of Delaware have
been such that it has been almost impossible
to shake the influence of the dormant party.
even though that party might be in minor
ity. In order to vote in Delaware man
must be assessed and must pay tax. So
the first prerequisite to the right Of suffrage
is to have the voters name on the assessors
tax list. The assessor completes his return
In February OF each year. Then levy-couri
meets in the first Tuesday in March, as
court of appeal, to scrutinize the assessment
list and place on 1t such names as the asses
sor has omitted. The ordinary practice is
Tor the assessors to drop from the lists as
many Republican names as possible, prac-
tically disqualifying those voters for two
years; and at the same time to keep as many
names of delinquent Democrats as they
chose upon the list so as to enable party
managers before an election to pay the dues
and bring out full vote. Generally this is
done under cover of law, but sometimes, in
times of necessity, the Democratic managers
have not hesitated to break even this parti-
san law. By such means the Republican
vote of Delaware, which is Of course largely
colored vote has been kept down and the
State assured TO the Democrats. This year
year the Republicans have broken their
bonds, and it is to be hoped that they will
succeed in amending the obnoxious and un
just statutes which have kept them down.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-11-09
srIce Gives II up.

On Wednesday Chairman Brce, of the
Democratic National Committee, thought it
would require at least three days for him to
make up his mind that Harrison was elected.
Under the powerful stimulus of the returns
from California, Indiana and the northern
counties of New York. however, his intel
lect worked more rapidly than he antici-
pated, and he was able yesterday morning to
declare that it was his firm conviction that
Harrison was elected and Cleveland defeat
ed. As the intellects of Democrats general
ly will be powerfully affected by the opera
tons of Chairman Brice's, it will be safe to
assume that we shall hear no more claims of
Cleveland's election. No more errors will be
discovered in Brooklyn, neither will there
any longer be clamor for the official count.
In the subsequent proceedings the Demo-
crazy will take very languid interest. Our
neighbor, the Argus, will withdraw Ohio
from the list Of doubtful States this morn
ing, and very likely will advise those of its
constituents who have been foolish enough
to risk their money on the Democracy to step
up and settle like little men.
1t is settled. There is no longer the shad-
ow of doubt that General Harrison is to be
cur next President. He is certain of 239
votes in the electoral college and he may get
the vote of West Virginia which will swell
the grand total to 239. This is the way the
States stand at the time of writing