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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
Jnnnn,s Constitutional Govcrnmcnt.

Japan'S Constitutional Government
The new constitution proclaimed in Japan
is the outcome of promise made 10y the
emperor some years ago that before the
year 1880 thu people should have more voice
i'm the government of the empire The ar
rival at San Francisco of the first steamship
to leave Japan after the PRONUNCIATION OF
the nov constitution brings advices respect
ing that event rs well rs further particulars
of the changes in the form Of government
that will follow. These state that the emperor,
having sworn "A solemn oath to maintain
the ancient form of government and never
at TIM time nor in the future TO fail he an
example to his subjects in observation OF
law, hereby established. ' in the presence of
all the highest functonaIios of the empire,
as well rs Of the chosen representatives of
the people. handed TO the minister president
Of state ;hc five laws forming the new sys-
tenn. These arc The constitution OF the
empire Of Japan, the imperial ordinance
concerning lhc House of Peers. the law of
The House. the law of election Of members
of the House Of Representatives and the
law of finance. They comprise in all 3J2
articles.
Tho main feature, Of the new government
are described as follows:
Nhc emperor remains. a. before. the source
of all law. hut hI~ .E- alive function Us hence
. forth tu pr exercised with the sanction "I tu"
. i1i"D Only iu tine presence ul UEcnt necessity
tp a1iutuiu IA" public safety or 10 avert Il
public calamity can he issue ordinances in llcl
ui i.,,-. and I'D is expressly provided thJt such
rr0inaucc must Zoe luid before the Diet at it,
roy, -r--gn when, if not approved by that
N.s.. ia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
VALUABLE FARM SOLD.
Fancy Horse and Cattle Breeding to he
Undertaken ia Guiiford.

Bailey 4 Simonds sold recently the Charles
Squires farm in Guiltord, to Perry & John
son of Danvcrs. Mass. for $1,000. This is
one of the most cxlen,iy" farmsj in Wndham
county, containing upwa ds of 600 acres, ali
joined Last year if cut 100 tons Of hay.
besides yielding 1000 bushels OF corn. 1900
bushels of oats and a large crops of potatoes.
MIR. Squires has been one Of the largest pa
irons of the Bratt!eboro creamery, his net
sales last year Of cream taken from his door
amounting TO Sl6SO Thirty-four years ago
he bought 100 acres of land and stocked it
with from - to - head of cattle lie al
dcd to his original purchase from time to
time until lac owned about ulO acres. 1906
acres Of which, or what is known as the
Mclendy place he will reserve for home.
He has for several years kept from so to 100
head Of stock. Hi, farm buildings are
among the largest and hest in that section.
The new pruprietors viii use the farm Tor
the breeding Of fancy horses and cattle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
PERSONAL.

Judge II. H. Powers delivered lecture
at Hardwick Tuesday upon The industries
OF Hardwicli.
A message was sent to Congressman Grout
informing him of the death OF Mrs. l. b.
Smith of Glover mother of his deceased
wife, and he returned in season to attend
the funeral on Saturday.
The statement in the obituary sketch of
the late Deacon Simeon Gilbert which is go
ing the rounds to the effect that he raised
$50, 600 apiece for the University and Mid
dlebury college, is, we think, an error, at
least so far as the University is concerned
1t is worthy OF note that Deacon Gilbert S
seven sons, George, Nathaniel, James
Dwight. Simeon. John and Frank, all en-
tered the University of Vermont and all but
one graduated here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
AN EXPENSIVE MISTAKE.

The County Judges Obliged TO Prepare
Jury Lists for Bolton and st. George.
Owing to the neglect of the town clerks of
Bolton and St. George to return the lists of
grand and petit jurors from their respective
towns, as required by Law. the county judges
were obliged to meet at the county clerk IS
office yesterday and make up jury lists for
each of those towns for the ensuing year
copies of which are 10 he made and certified
to 10y the county clerk for the legal list of
jurors for the ensuing year, from said towns.
AS Il consequence the jurors elected in thoS e
towns will not be called upon to serve unless
their names are in the list prepared by the
county judges. The town clerks were fur
nished blanks by the county clerk, which
they are obliged by law to fill out with the
names of jurors within five days from tine
date Of the March meeting and their neg
lect to perform that duty costs the State
81 and the county also a small sum.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
DUFUR CHALLENGES MCMAHON.
The Latter win not Accept Unless the
stakes are Increased to $1,000.

H. N. Dufur writes that IF Mem ahon
viii make the stakes $500 a side he can be
accommodated Immediately, and am will
ing To meet him in Burlington, Rutland,
Marlboro, Mass, or Boston, and | will give
or take $50 for expenses Match to be
wrestled strictly in accordance with Ed.
James, rules If Mr.. Mcmahon viii set
time and place for meeting ! viii be there if
properly notified.
cur st. Adams correspondent writes as
follows concerning the challenge; Nc
Mahon viii not compete with Dufur again
for such an insignificant sun. lie would
gain nothing 10y training for six weeks and
run the risk Of an accident Tor that sum
with The chance of losing the belt be ha, let
Duiur try to gain 50 many times, NJ
wrestler John has defeated can wrestle with
him again unless at least $1,000 is put up
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
Resigned to obtain Rest.

Mr.. David Mackenzie of the city of Mexi-
60, but formerly of St. Adams, and assist
ant general passenger agent Of the Central
Vermont railroad has resigned his position
as general superintendent Of the Mexican
Central railway, to take effect March H.
Mr.. Mackenzie gives as a reason for resign
ing that he is worn out and needs rest Iii,
family will soon start for Vermont and he
viii make tour of California. Mr.. Mac
kcnAe entered the railway service in 1850
as a brakeman on the Central Vermont road
and gradually rose to the position of assist
ant general passenger agent The Tlco Re-
puLticS in speaking OF his resignation SAYS:
AS a railroad man Mr. Mackenzie stands
prominent among the best on the American
continent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
THE NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
a Handsome showing for this Sterling
Vermont Institution.

We publish the annual statement Of Jan. [.
OF Montpelier. which shows:
Insurance written i'm ls,s ..........sll. a,63S- pI
insurance written in lSs7..... .... sl1LOWu0
Gain................ ..............s 3sOj.3-.. 30
Insurance in force, Dec. 3D. ISIS s32 2:4l3Oo
Insurance in force, Dec. u, l,o1 M 2i.o.33 24.uO
CAIN. ........ ....... .......S 1.3,pptaol
Gross assets at par Dec 81. lssS IS 5lail122o
Gross assets a. par Dec 81 losr 4425N422
TLi. uopuIai. Vermont .nr,nqn,. t.. noted for,
irving its iu-il.cr. as much far +Loir none, ~
any lie fu-tir n co;rpan- dafn.- by-ine-- I'm
the United states. The policy contract, are
simple and liberal. and Give oi,arantce cash
surrender. and uaid-up values not only upon
tho ;r.+,ftr-.,+ l,,.l'- f..,. .- 49,. ~ So.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
ILLEGAL JURY ELECTIONS.
How the Law is violated in various
Towns.

A leading lawyer of this city calls atten-
ton TO the manner in which the jury lists
are evidently made up in some Of the towns.
in some instances men who are disqualified
by reason of having been drawn within two
years previous as petit jurors are returned
as grand jurors and vice versa The evil
dent purpose Of the law was TO disqualifv
each person whether drawn as petit or Grand
jurors from serving again in any capacity
as juror within two years from the date on
which they were drawn; otherwise a grand
juror finding an indictment against crimi-
nal might be drawn upon petit juror 10
try the very Indictment that he voted 70
present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

\ car load of red granite has lately been
received at the shops of the Ryegate gran
ite works, which is being put into monument
form by the skilled workmen. 1t costs less
than the Scotch granite, but is said TO be
quite as good
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

y young man named Joseph Stay had his
left forearm seriously injured ON a buzz saw
at Mathews q IIickok's mill Wednesday be
tween and ) o'clock, the flesh being torn
in "a bad manner about four inches below the
elbow Dr. j. b. Wheeler was summoned
to attend to the wound. The physician
found that amputation would not be neces-
sary and after the injured arm was dressed
the unfortunate man was taken to the Mary
Fletcher hospital. II will probably be
about two months before he will be able Ia
nSe his ann y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

John ID. Wood was elected oyerseer of the
poor at the town of Fairhaven. Vt The
same night he was SO besiegod by tramps
and other poor people that he resigned his
office The next day Wellington Ketchum
was appontod in his place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

The treasury department ha, directed "A
di,continuauce of the practice at Burlington,
and other ports of exacting a fee OF 20 cents
for certificate of copies of invoices trans
mitted under the provisions of article 81 of
the general regulations with triplicate copy
of IT., usportation entries,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

meeting of the listers of Orleans county
has been called at the American house, in
Barton, on saturday. March rs, 1889, for
the purpose Of fixing uniform appraisal Of
personal property. The Importance of the
movement is evident on account Of our State
IN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
The New York Life.

The 44th annual report of the New York Life
Insurance company noted in our columns to-
day. ads more like the balance sheet Of the
government, 80 great are the tlury- This
great company has large array OF patrons
in Vermont, who lcru-c the annual exhibits Of
this vast mutual corporation with pride ana
satisfaction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.


The first examination by the United States
civil service commission for positions in the
railway mail service in Vermont was held
at ;hi, place Thursday There We're but
two applicants present The examination
a., conducted by the local customs board Of
examiners for Vermont, consisting of
Deputy Collectors j. \. Arthur and w l..
Greenleaf Of Burlington, and G. W. Burle-
son OF st. Adams. This board does not pas,
report upon the applications, but transmits
the results of the examinations to the exam
iners for the eastern division who are locat-
ed in Boston, Under this examination the
political preferences Of the applicants ar,
not made the subject of inquiry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

Six merino bucks arrived from California
on Saturday morning FOR }. y. Dimick.
valued at $1,000 each The express charges
alone amounted TO 5000 The bucks were
much larger than the ordinary size and the
wool was much longer and heavier One OF
the bucks weighed 23O pounds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
FOR SALE.

\ good farm team, cheap Also Holstcin
calves, both sex, by registered Holstciu bull
"lhNy' out of Durham COWS, -iu s., according
to az and quality of COWS. +. \. WEED,
JoM,2t Shelburn, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

rcmr- Year 1.vas, in Aa,oncc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

The -f,u,8 oad Nary Jourad says Of
Gen, lImri-on's cabinet: I'VE have never
hada cabinet within ourrcollection, that was
better organized for di-tiucUycly executive
action. AS the jorrn"i is entirely out Of
politics, tui, may be considered candid and
unbiased opinion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

rJNINoT1( IWU1Y.1NHCu 5.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-28
met with while distributing Food among

met with while distributing food among
the miners.
A HOPELESS OUTLOOK.
Judge Gould, of Moline, and DIR.
Wines, who were appointed by Gov.
Fifer to investigate and report upon the
northern Illinois miners troubles, have
made voluminous report to the govern
or. They find it impossible for the min>
ers to subsist upon the wages offered by
operators. but decline to state any cons
vlction that the present market and con-
trolling conditions will justify operators
in offering any higher rate of wages.
They state that the facilities with which
coal can be mined in southern Illinois
places northern Illinois miners under a
decided disadvantage in the matter of
output and wages In the report of
$4,000 words the commission fails to
recommend any panacea for existing
troubles, and concludes with the refiec-
ton that the situation is as hopeless as it
is distressing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-28
THE PAVING PROGRESS
A New Idea at the Intersection OF
Eighteenth street Talks OF Extern
siOn-Sioping Cutters

A New Idea at the Intersection of
sion-sioping Cutters.
When the PAYERS reached Eighteenth
street a new plan was introduced in cons
pliance with Mayor NcConochie's sug-
gestion and the bricks turned about and
laid with ends the other way-north and
south-up to the inside rom the property
line. When asked this morning as to his
idea in doing this, the n ayor stated that
it was more than probable that u petition
would be received at the next council
meeting for the extension OF the
brick pavement by special ASSESS
ment to Eighteenth street and to provide
for the paving of three tlocks. from First
avenue to Fourth avenue this fall yet, and
that where there was an immediate pros
pect of paving intersetting streets he
thought the plan of laying the bricks the
other way at such functions would look
better.
A new plan has been adopted in laying
the cutters between Eighteenth avenue
and Seventeenth street, Il two inch slope
being put in for the curt. in response to
petition from the property holders in
that district. The plan does not improve
the appearance of the pavement and
there is no reason to believe it is any
thing of practical advantage--though it
NAV be-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-28
collections Yesterday afternoon
THE MOLINE MEETING.

IRE MOLlNE MEETING.
The meeting called last evening in Mo
line by Mayor Vessel for the purpose of
enlightening the citizens of that place on
the work of assisting the starving miners
WAS held at Armory hall and q committee
of one from each ward appointed to So
licit aid for the miners. An adjournment
was had to the postoffice corner, where
the Moline Light Guard band played a
few selections, drawing an immense
crowd to listen to the speakers. Con-
gresham VIM. H. Gest spoke in behalf
of the miners and said he would not now
condition of the miners; that there were
forty thousand people in need of bread,
and it was the duty of every citizen of
the state of Illinois to contribute so much
as he felt he could spare towards reliev-
ing the sufferings of these poor people.
He spoke at some length upon the ihves-
tigation of their condition by the COM
mittee appointed by the governor. of
which Judge Gould was q member.
VIM. McEnry in response to a tele-
gram sent him yesterday afternoon by
the secretary of the relief committee, also
spoke at the meeting. He said he did
not know the condition of the miners.
except what he had read in the newspa-
pers and what was told him by those who
visited the famine stricken district. 1t is
quite impossible for US here in the center
of happiness and plenty to conceive of
human beings within a neighboring coun-
ty starving and filling premature grave
for the want of the necessaries of life.
Something must tie wrong in
Americas affairs to bring about this
sad condition of things. Whether the
mine owners, Plum or Scott, are to blame
or the laws of our country, this is not
the time to ask. We have within our
midst, within the limits of the most
fertile state of the union, forty thousand
mouths asking for bread An appeal
has been made to the people of this To-
cality for assistance by the poor people
through their committees. These peo-
pie have been out of employment since
the first of May, and are today in much
more need of assistance than the first
month they were out of the mine Their
homes partly paid for, are now taken
from them q notice of eviction hereto,
fore only known in Ireland--has crept
among them, and become a part of our
American system, a means used by ty-
rants to force poor people to submit to
their wishes without any regard to their
rights. Let every man contribute what
he feels he can afford. One dollar will
go great distance in appessing the hun
ger of poor family. There is not one
man working in these shops who cannot
afford one dollar from his income to be
sent to this distressed people.
Mr.. Isaac Brooks, one of the relief
committee. told Of many sad sights he had
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-28

agreed upon as umpire, that the latter
ordered him from the field. His manager
refused to recall him and Fitzgerald
called the game, declaring the score to
O in Davenport's favor-the score then
standing 10 to to the advantage of the
locals. The same teams play their regu-
lar series today, tomorrow and Friday.
The Davenport association has signed
LAYER, catcher. who was signed by the
Pittsburg club at the beginning Of the
present season.
Col. Clendenin has letter from As
sistant Secretary F. II. Burt. who had
charge of the Y. NJ. G. A. at Camp Lin
coin, giving some details of the work of
the association during the stay of the
Sixth regiment at Camp Lincoln: Let
tiers written. 459; names left on the vis-
itors' register, 1913; one Gospel song SER
vice held. Mr.. Burt says that the Sixth's
attendance on the association was per>
hsps the most satisfactory of that Of any
of the regiments which were at camp.
The Sixth regiment attendance was large
and continual, and the men spent much
of their leisure time with the associa-
ton.
Mr.. Samuel Goode. of Andalusia, ar
rived in the city last evening on his re-
turn from his trip to old England,
whittier he went last May. He reports a
pleasant voyage each way, though the
ship, the City of Berlin, was too much
crowded for absolute enjoyment on the
return. He encountered rough seas, but
personally experienced no uneasiness of
any kind. He brought with him sous
venir to the editor of the ARGUS pair
of plates-on which are nicely executed
views of Shakespeare's birthplace at the
time of the great poets death, and as it
looks today, which though slightly re-
modelled. stills retains much of its orig
inal appearance. Mr.. Goode says that
foreign tourists flock to the historic
house, and none leave the country with
out seeing it. but that English people do
not regard it with so much interest, be-
cause they have become accustomed to
IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-28
A CHALLENGE.
John Gibson, OF this city, Offers TO
Match }. w. Cowden Against ThOm-
as Robinson for $500 or Upwards.

Rock ISLAND, Aug. 2S.-Repeated
boasts having reached my ears from
Thomas Robinson. of Moline. and his
friends, that he could defeat j. w. Cow.
den in q second race robinson having
been beaten by Cowden two weeks ago
last Sunday hereby. In behalf of j. w.
Cowden, challenge the sail Thomps Rob-
inson to race for $500 Or upwards. The
conditions the same as Inst match: s79
yards, pistol shot start, the race to be run
six weeks from signing articles.
have today deposited 800 with the
Daily ARGUS, to be covertd in week. l
mean business, and if Robinson actually
wants to race he will have no trouble in
arranging a match. JOHN GIBSON.
Mr.. Gibson deposited the amount of
the above deposit-s100--with the AR
GUS this afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-28
CSC a Yard.

20 pieces new robe negligee 10c per
yard.
A complete line of surah silks. GOOD
quality at 44c yard.
Large additions to our line of India
silk ut 33c.
A big Job OF new fancy stripe curtain
scrims at &c a yard, worth more than
double.
The new gobelin TAPESTRY for portieres
curtains. draperies and general up>
holstery at only csc. and many other new
goods just arriving from the east
Notice-After the remodeling of the
Plummer building is completed we are to
occupy the entire building, including the
old Turner shoe store. giving us clean
sweep Of 10 feet frontage Our plans
are being perfected for new lines of goods.
and we intend to make this new addition
embrace many articles not before carried
by US. We trust the public will so APP
preciate the bargains we shall offer from
day to day. while the improvements are
going forward, rs to be oblivious 10 our
cramped quarters during the interval.
The extra discount from the
days only.
MN n ID
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-28
We Open

On Monday. Aug. Goth. 30 pieces mohair
lusters, all newest colorings Of fall dress
fabrics nj
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-28
Notice to Water Con sumsrs &.

All water consumers entitled to use
sprinklers by having paid for said privi-
lege, are hereby notified to govern them>
selves strictly to the hours specified by
the ordinance, i. e., from o'clock to 8
O'Clock g. m, and from 6 o'clock to 8
u. m. Parties found moi obeying said
ordinance will have their water supply
cut off at once. JOHN A.. MURKIN,
Supt. of Waterworks.