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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
BLACK DEATH RAVAGES.
A REMARKABLE EPIDEMIC IN A WEST
ERN KENTUCKY DISTRICT.
Citizens Flee for Their Lives-A Peculiar
Malady that Puzzles the Physicians and
Leaves Death and Destruction
Families wiped out ofExistcnce

DIXON, KY, March 1l.-This little town
the center of one Of the most prosperous agri-
cultural regions of Western Kentucky, is in
a state of terror fl n the ravages of a mys
FERROUS and extrao - airy fatal epidemic in
neighboring localities. So general is the
alarm that business has been entirely sus-
pended here, and a mass meeting was held to
devise measures of relief. No cases have APP
peared here a. yet, but the terror of the
plague has gradually seized upon all. Many
citizens have left their homes already, and
the first appearance of the epidemic here
would depopulate the town. as has happened
h the affected localities, although the physi-
clans declare strange 20 say, that the cpl
dcmic is not contagious. This town is in
state of practical quarantine. Piles of to-
bacco stems are burned every day on the
streets rs diSintectant, prayers arc offered
daily for the sick and subscription lists for
relief of the suffering are in circulation.
large number of people have already left the
town. and others arc going daily.
The local physicians are not agreed as &C.
fine precise nature of the disease. They unito
in saying. however. that it is identical with
the disease which swept through the New
England states a few years ago, killing sl
many People that it was called "thc black
death. 1t appears To b. an "Nc'c liuliy
vruont form OF cercbro-,pMal menin, gifts,
and Is accompanied with most remarkable
characteristics None of its victims have
survived lis attacks though itw, blind tul
helpless, are still lingering ON the edge OF the
grave.
Inc epidemic showed itself irst IN rs
present form on JON u, when the young So II
of Harvey Ascher, farmer living near the
town of free Union, -four miles from Dixon,
was attacked lie first had slight chli,
followed in very short time 10y high fever
his subsidized somewhat IN about sixteen
hours, when the muscles of the boy, neck he
came alarmngly rigid, contracting and draw
Ing back the mead into an agOnizmg position.
An eruption broke OH; Oh his body, giving II
peculiar notified appearance. Thirty
hours after the disease had begun the boy
died of collapse and heart failure his neck
drawn backward and the muscles so tense
and rigid that II was with great dIih'eity
that the body could be strengthened out su;i
GENTLY to be placed IN collin.
a te" hours al1er"ard little sister WIS
taken i'll with the same disease. Her sylnp-
toms were almost similar to those Of her
brother. There was great irritation of the
stomach. The spine became extremely rigid
and was bent so far backward As TO form a
complete bow in thirty hours The little girl
was dead. \ day or two later another child
also died from the disease.
Nh. Ascher lives near the Crab Orchurd
Flats, Il body of lowlands lying in Crab Or
chard creek There are l3S families in the
neighbornOOd. The following week seven
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

During the month Of February there We're
according TO the health officers report, :
marriages, 20 births and /, deaths in
Burlington. The births were divided among
the various wards rs follows Ward !, , ;
ward ,, j ward 3, : ward /, ward ,,
O. The deaths were distributed as follows:
Ward /, o ward ,, ,; ward 3, :; ward t.
): ward D. g.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
VERMONT MAPLE SUGAR.
The State Exchange at BrattIeboro and
How II Is Conducted.

The object of the Vermont maple sugar
exchange at Brattleboro is to furnish con
sumcrs in all parts of the country pure sug
ar and syrup direct from the producers in
the Green Mountain State The universal
adulteration of this product by dishonest
middlcmen outside of the State, and the
flooding of the markets with this adultera-
ton. falsely termed pure Vermont sugar,
induced the Vermont State grange and bus
mess men of the State to organize in this
way on q sound financial basis that both
producer and consumer may be protected
The delicious flavor and aroma of Vermont
suga is not equaled by the sugar product
of any other State in the Union and it justly
has worldwide reputation. A the season
for suSar-making approaches, interest in the
exchange increases
Work for this season will be carried for
ward upon nm enlarged plan. Besides tax
lng consi gnments from sugar makers and
putting them upon the market in the origi-
nal packages, sugar and syrup will be re
ceived in bulk and put up in smaller pack
ages than those used heretofore. Pint and
quart bottles viii be used to some extent.
Every pound of sugar and gallon of syrup
will he handled in such n way that if any
complaint come to the exchange the respon-
sibilty can be traced directly to the maker
The organization now has 49, members.
extending into - towns Among the direc.
tors are Col. G. w. Hooker. Hon. j. l..
Martin, A. Me-ser master OF Vermont State
grange, Cen. William Wells, W. l.. Park,
e. Chandler and j. G.. Newton The So
cietv's officers are: President A. Messor
vicc-qre>ident, Col Hooker; secretary, Mr..
Flint: treasurer, G.. $. Dowley; manager.
/ H. W Harlow. auditor. Col h Haesin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

IMPORTANT FOREIGN APPOINTMENTS
SAID TO BE SLATED.

Reid to England, New TO Austria and ror-
ter to- Italy- Important Promotion in
the Treasury Department \ short
Session of the sCurtc Probable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
rhe mnnd.omest Indy in nurliugton

Remarked to a friend the other day that she
knew komp'S Balsum for the Throat and Lungs
was superior remedy, ~ il stopped her cough
instantly when other cough remedies had no
effect whatever. so TO prove thI, and convince
YOU of its merit any druggist will give YOU a
sample Bottle Free. Large size 5Dc and 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

at the last session have been filled as fol
lows: Agricultural, 4. $. Paddock; en-
crossed bills, Wilkinson Call; enrolled bills,
Charles h. Farwcll; manufacturers, James
$. McMillan; railroads, John II. Mitchell.
Senator Washburn takes Senator Palmer's
place ON the committee of commerce and for
the first time in many years Michigan has
no representative on the committee.
SECRETARY rRoCToR's MILITARY sECRE-
TARY
CHICAGO. March 21.-Secretary of War
Proctor to-day telcgraphed an order to
Lieut. Col Thomas f. Barr. U. S. A., of
TIM, city to report Immediately in Washing
ton for service rs military secretary. He
Gllcd the position of military sccre-
tary under Alexander Rumscy, Robert 4.
Lincoln and for time under Judge Endicott.
The army regulations have twice been codi-
fed 10y him and he has occupied confidential
positions rs legal adviser to Gems Terry and
Cook Cot Barr bore an important part in
the prosecution of the ku-kluX cases in Mis-
s's-ippi and Louisiana during the rcconstruc-
ton period.
THE NEW WAR VESSELS.
Mess unforeseen obstacles are encounter
"d within tow months after the beginning
OF tho nest fiscal year July /. the contracts
will have been let fort the construction of new
war vessels which viii in the aggregate in
oroa-' the tonnage of the navy by nearly
200 tons
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

Bad blood causes dyspepsia and dyspepsia
react, by causing bad blood. So both 90 on,
growing worse, until the whole system il
poisoned. The sureat means of rehot for the
victim is a thorough and pers stent course OF
AyeIss Sarsaparilla.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
Liabilities as to policy-hold.ro ... 3t3,3.?-'

surplus by Vermont, New York and
Massachusetts standard IS $50, s.
surplus by PENNSYLVANIA and Mary
land standard ...................... l,lOj,83
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

',Nt +.tnF.l1
Total interest received ...... ... 2.N},. ~l.2S
Total amount paid to policy holders 5,lj,, l41.32
5UlS policies issued and received in ...-..
i.ss in.urirr ll,915.3sSO9
II. 50 policies in force, insuring &.3l2,53U
Increase in number of policies I'D
force. 2ii2.
Tor force ....,....... 7,3S9,970O1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

Total death Losses paid S2,67t'si.ii
Total Endowments paid @',o'i.dl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

Spurs Drive Tobacco increased in weight
Every dealer has 1t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
EXPENSES


-alarlc- Of OIL
cer- " cierltsS 2}GfE9}
NCdica, exam
ere fees . 1oo'ST3
TaNo-. ........ -i,i,3..J
General EX-
pen-c account
agencies adj
NtTtisiu 2,
po>tagr.print-
in, vents, fur
Dituuc and
travelling ez-
expenses ..... : 21j,ltS. - S}-2.i5iOi S42,0 o.
Balance net assets, Dec 81, 1873 5.SoJ,43l2
Add interest
due ami ac-
orlct s6.2u.l3
once. qualier-
n and syui-
annual prcm-
lrm-. net. l0i692.ji
Market value
OF stocks and
and bonds
above par 1cot4f0S e37, 0.67
Gross Assets, Dec. b, l>SS, Sj,I2IIl!..9
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
THE GREAT STRIKES.
Serious Trouble Expected in the
City of Churches.
AN EARLY MORNING FIGHT
street Blockaaed and New Man
iscaten Into Insensibuity = IL
Looks RIae for the Men
In New York City.

BRooi LyN, Feb, 5--The aspect of affairs
in Brooklyn has materially changed, and it is
extremely probable that serious trouble win
occur before many hours have passed,
Saturday morning and until , o'clock in the
afternoon it looked as il the strike was bro
ken, and as if all trouble was at an end, but
with the outbreak of that afternoon matters
assumed different phase The riot that oc-
CURED st O'clock Saturday win in all prob
ability he repeated with additions
The executive committee OF the strikers was
in session twice during the morning, and new
pickets were sent to the various parts OF the
city where the larger number of men were con-
gregatei, and these piclSets conveyed infor-
nation of some secret nature TO the men,
Police Inspector Mclaughlin, who is in
charge of the central division OF the police
forces at the Atlantic avenue stables, is on
the lookout for trouble and says he win not
be surprised 10 hear of serious outbreak nt
any moment The police force Is diminished
TO less than 800 men, reaching along the line
of road from Greenwood cemetery to the
bridge, and there are no mounted police ON
duty this morning. Cars are being run on
about ten minutes headway, with guard of
three officers to each car, but only few pas
sengers are being carried
The strikers congregated in large force in
Fifth avenue, and the tracks We're barricaded
There were several encounters between the
strikers and scabs and the police made mat
ters merry.
Anew driver, named Mccarthy, was beaten
into insensibility, and it is said has been taken
to an hospital
New YORK, Feb At no time since the
great horse ear strike was inaugurated has
the outlook appeared so blue for the men as il
has all day. Their various assemblies held
poorly attended meetings, but it was officially
stated that the strikers were still firm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
Two Sunday Suicides.

HARTFORD, Feb. 5.--A woman who has
been living with Douglass Campbell, formerly
a veterinary surgeon, but lately employed in
the New England railrbad shops, and whom
he had deserted, committed suicide Sunday
by taking laudanum She was about 35 years
of age, had been here only about two months
and her antecedents are not known. Harvey
f. Pryor, for the past ten years station agent
and toll taker at the Enfield bridge station
of the New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad, committed suicide Sunday morning
by shooting himself through the head The
cause for the act is not known. He was 45
years old and leaves a widow and two chill
drpn
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
COT BOWMAN DENIES 1T.
lie Brands the Death Bed Confession of n
Woman As Lie.


Woman As Lie.
CHICAGO, Feb. 5-The death bed confession
Ella Schwartz, wife OF Harry Schwartz, the
brakeman now serving sentence in Joliet
prison for completely in the great Rock Island
train robbery and the murder of Express
Messenger Nichols, is made public here. Ac-
cording to her statement her husband gave
her S13,500 of the stolen money concealed in
cartridge shells. This money was, after
Swartz's arrest, delivered to lawyer W. i.
Bowman, of Philadelphia, who came here TO
defend Schwartz. No trace of this money
has ever been secured.
1t is also stated that Pinkertons detectives
some time ago accused Mr. Bowman of having
received this money, and that Mr.. Bowman
denied all knowledge Of it,
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4-Col. Wendell p.
Bowman denies that he has ever received any
of the money stolen by Schwartz, the Rock
Island express robber Mr.. Bowman Gays he
was engaged by Schwartz's father, who re-
sides in this city, to go to Chicago to defend
the young man. he never received a penny
outside of his fee, and he did not get all of
this
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
Terrible nestitntinn.

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, NJ t., Feb. 5-W S.
Webster, Dominion agent at Devils Lake,
d. t., in a report to the Canadian minister OF
agriculture regarding the condition of affairs
in that portion of Dakota, gives a narrowing
account of the suffering endured by settlers,
owing to the failure of crops in various sec
tons of the territory Destitution in many
sections is widespread, and many farmers see
ruin staring them in the face The few dis
contented individuals who left Manitoba have
assured Agent Webster of their intention to
return
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
Threatening White Cans.

MASON CRY, Ia, Feb. 5.--White Caps are
apparently becoming very numerous in this
portion of the state. They have appeared al
Manley, Spencer, Usage and several other
points, and while no outrages have taken
place threats have been made in great mum
Der. Constables in Manly and Spencer have
been warned to refrain from making certain
arrests, and have needed the warning. Many
residents of these towns have become alarmed
and have purchased fire arms with which tc
greet the regulators.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
They Object to a Reduction.

BUFFALO, N, Y, Feb. 5.-The freight train
crews of the Buffalo, Rochester and Pitts
burg road are in rebellion against reduction
of wages. They We're notified short time
ago that wages would be reduced on Feb l.
The wages of the conductors were to be cut
75 cents per day, the brakemen the same, and
the engineers 40 cents and firemen 20 cents
About twenty-five men refused Saturday to
submit to the cut and struck Grievance
committees win wait ON the general officers
of the road, and ifno compromise is arranged
general strike viii probably follow
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
Tie Eight Hour Arltation.

chicago. Feb. 5.-The various. carpenters
unions of Chicago are now actively CONSOLE
dating and are preparing to repeat their de-
mands of year ago for the eight hour day
ana b cents per hodr as the minimum rate Of
wages. Their efforts in this direction last
year were .hnsuccessful The painters, the
gasfitters, the derrick handlers. the brick
layers, tile layers and pIasterers have, it is
said, announced their intention of joining the
carpenters, and vigorous effort viii be made
70 cs4fy fe day. I
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05

LoSDoS, Feb. 5.-The steamer Nereid coli
liaed with the. British ship KiIIochan, Capt
Manson, from Lyttleton via Queenstown, OF
Dungeness Sunday night, and both vessels
went to the bottom in very short time
Twenty-fohr persons were drowned, including
the captain of the Killochaf Nine members
Of themrekN wers.1Tsaued. 0ne Of whom after
wards died The weather was clear at the
time Of the collision.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
The nxnamlte Thamed ont.

BUTTE, NJ T., Feb 5-A Swede named
Dalkin, engaged in mining work in this city,
attempted to thaw out two sticks of dyna-
mite by placing them ON a stove He was
blown up with three comrades and the furni-
ture in the room. No one was killed, but
all were seriously injured
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
Two FIsl,ermen nrorred-

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. 5.-The schooner
John g. Whittier, from Grand Banks, re-
ports Jan. IL, Andrew Munroe, of White
head, N. Y, and John Buffet, of Port
Aubusque, Newfoundland, were drowned by
the capsizing of a dory in which they were
tending travis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05

WAsHINGToS, Feb 5-The navy depart
ment is informed that the United States
steamer Mohican, fitting out at the Mare
Island navy yard, will be ready for sea Tues
day She win proceed direct to Panama,
where it is expected she win receive orders to
join Admiral Kinberly's fleet at Samoa
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05

IsHPEmNe, Mich, Feb. 5-During tie pa
rade of thesalvation Army a policeman ar
rested a noisy Salvationist The man was
rescued, whereupon the chief Of police, with
several officers, appeared and made several
arrests. On the way to the Jail the mob res
cued all but one of the prisoners An attempt
to arrest the ringleaders win be made.
Trouble is feared between the police and the
many adherents of the Army here
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
AWAY Down below Zero.

WATERBURY, vt, Feb. 5--This morning
the Thermometer i 80 below zero here and 40
below at Stowe
ST. JQHKsBURY, Vt, Feb. 4-The ther-
mometer here was 81 below zero at o'clock
Monday morning.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
Seven Blocks Burned.

WATERTowN, n. Y, Feb. 5.-Fire at Ant
werp, this county, caused about SO, 200 loss
to business property in that village. Seven
blocks were burned The fire was discovered
shortly before midnight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
Heavr SNOW in BerlIn.

BERLIN, Feb. 5.-Berlin was visited on
Saturday by snow storm accompanied by
thunder. So much rain has fallen in the
mountain district that further floods are
feared Three pilots of Heligoland were
drowned in the North sea during a heavy
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
xYarned hr White cans.

KEYPoRT, \. j., Feb. 5.-Seyeral prominent
men,-young ladies and others have received
warning notices signed by White Caps. The
warnings have caused much excitement in the
own.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
The Minister Fell Down the Church stairs.

EVANSVILLE, o., Feb. 5.-The Rev. Mr.
Nash Of the Protestant Episcopal church fell
down stairway at st. James church here,
and sustained probably fatal injuries to his
spine. Mr.. Nash is resident of Newark, o.,
and came here TO ill the pulpit temporarily.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
Fears for the Bav Of Cadix.

GLASGOW, Feb. 5.--It is feared that the
British ship Bay Of Cadiz, which left Sydney,
n. S. w, Oct 20, is lost. She was bound for
San Francisco and has not been heard from.
A large premiunhas been offered to reinsrire
the vessel
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
4 Gale swept Through EngIand.

LONDON, Feb. 5.--The gale of Sunday did
much damage throughout England and Ire
land to buildings and telegraph wires
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05

81. LOUIS, Feb. 5.-The big malt house at
tached to the Anheuser-Busch brewery has
burned Los, sSOo,UOo.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
ANNAPOLIS. MD. TUESDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 5. 1ss9
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We will Insert I'm this column advertis'
ments Of Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost
Found, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. or less. for 25 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05
Dolls and Toys.
= BOESSEL,
"'aIa Vaishaak,' md isVsIsG,
- Main Street. Annapolis. Nd

n sss constantly IN stock large and
Silver M ~ assortment of Fine Gold aud
Eare r"aaenes, Clocks. Silverplated
Ftama.SS SSSS~elry, : Gold. Silver ana Steel
CLASSES 0pecsaclea. Fa0cy Articles Eve
QaassS &c, all of the best Grades ana
ksDsi,s, rartieniar attention naid to the
cd a.. q Watches, Clocks Jewa1-v IL
lA q Fessonable rates.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-05

EoR SALE.-A Hall TYPE-WRIT-
i Err. complete, in good condition, for
$2s. 90, cost $40 90. Reason for selling
want higher priced machine Apply at
CAPITAL Office, or at store of G. w. Jones,
Main Street jaw
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-03-22
TO MONTANA, OREGON AND
WASHINGTON.

Ii you ere going west bear III .:,ind the fol
lowing facts: The Northern Pacific Railroad
owns and operates a%i miles, or II per cent oi
the entire railroad mileage of Montana; spans
the Territory with its main line from east to
west; is the short line to Helena: the only Pull
man and dining-c;tr line 10 Butte and is the
only line that reaches Miles City, Billings, Boze-
man, Missoula, the Yellowstone National Pari,
and, in fact. nine tenlls OF the cities and points
OF interest in the Territory.
The Northern Paciiic owns and operates G21
miles or 5G per cent OF tbe railroad mileage of
washington It's main line extending from the
Idaho line via Spokane Fails. Cheney, Sprague,
Yakima and ElensbUrg, through the center of
the Territory to Tacoma and Seattle and from
Tacoma to Portland. No other trans continen-
tai through rall line reaches any portion of
Washington Territory. Ten days stop over
pvllegeS are given on Northern Pac;ic second
class tickets at Spokane Fails and all points
west. thus afoc'.ing intending settlers an ey-
cellent opportunity to sec the entire Territory
without lncurrlng the expense OF paving local
fares from point to point.
The northern Pacific is the shortest route
from Sf.Pail TO Tacoma by 2o7 miles: TO Seattle
by Ii, miles. and 10 Portland by 3s4 miles
time correspondingiy shorter varying from ore
to two days. according TO destination No ork
er line from st. Paul or Minneapolis runs
through passenger cars of any kind into Idaho
Oregon or Washington.
In addition to being the only rail line to Spo.
kane Falls. Tacoma and Seattle, the Northern
Pacific reaches all the principal points in Nor
thern Minnesota and Dakota, Montana. Idaho.
Oregon and Washington. Bear in mind that
the Northern Pacific and Shasta line is the IA
nous scenic route to all points in California.
Send for Illustrated pamphlets, maps aid
books giving you valuable Information in refer
ence to the country 1raversel by this CREST line
from st: Paul, minneapolis. Duluth and ASH
land TO i.9Ft!anG, oregon, and Tacoma and Sc
stamps for the new 1889 Rand McNally County
Map cf Washington Territory, printed IN COZ
OrS, " ~
Address your nearest ticilet agent or c1.As
:; 8 FEE , General Passenger and Ticket agent,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-03-22
Attention. Tree Growers.

! have a. order ior q barrel Of wild
silk coeoons, TO Ja iang to The Paris Ex-
position for eEan2inalion and test by
The silk grower Of the Eo.Id. Large,
heavy cocoons only are wanted no-.
but hope we may socn utilize all We
can obva. Thos who will aid in
making tnls collectlo Wl1l please leave
their best samples, just as they come
from the trees, at this office, or send at
once tc l., G. Wilson, Parsons. Haly