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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
OVER 10000 MEN IDLE.
The Granite Industry of the Country
Completely Paralyzed.


New YORK, May 1G.-Lockouts and
strikes of men engaged in the stone indus.
tries in nearly 80 cities, towns and villages
in this country went into effect to-day and
over 50, 600 men arc idle in cons squence of
the fight between the Paving Block Cut
ters' National union and the Granite Manu-
facturers' association of New England,
which has refused to make contracts with
the union in May and insists that the con
tracts should DO made only at the beginning
of each year
Secretary Grant OF the national union
union said yesterday that he had received
reliable reports about the meeting OF the
Manufacturers association held at the
Quincy House, Boston, Saturday afternoon.
Several of the manufacturers were greatly
opposed to locking out the men, arguing
that it would DO bad policy to do so, but
they were overruled by the arguments of
Others who said the men had brought the
trouble upon themselves by their obduraoy
in not accepting the terms of the associa-
tion, and it was decided to lock out the
men.
Contractor Kelly, Mr.. Grant said, had
gone to tho German PAYERS and had offered
them as much as $40 day per man if they
would go to work, but they refused, In
fact, the German PAYERS union issued u
written statement yesterday declaring that
there was no truth whatever in published
reports that 1900 German PAYERS were
going 10 take the places Of the strikers in
this city. The Germans were in full sym
pathy with their English-speaking fellow
workmen among tue PAYERS and the grant e
cutters against the oppression u cohbihe,
and trusts. The German PAYERS We're ali
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
THE SUPREME COURT.
Short May Term in Washington County
"A Very Peculiar Divorce Case.

MONTPELIER, May 1.-THE May term of
the Supreme Court opened at 10 a. m, to-
day in the Washington County Court house,
with prayer by Rev. G.. W. Gallagher. The
judges were Messrs. Toft, Rowel Tyler
and Munson. The docket was read. and
nearly all Of tho - cases were continued to
the general term in October next.
Only one case was heard, the divorce case
of Laura A. Caswell VS.. James Sherman
Caswell, the latter now serving life sem
tence in the States prison for murder. 1t
will be remembered that this couple were
married at the jail while Caswell was in
custody. AS S. c. Shurtleff says in his
brief for lbelaut: 1.-THE present cause is
peculiar, in mere than one respect. 1t is
clearly sui gensris, and it is believed that
no similar case can be found" The decis-
ion was held with the court.
Timothy Lynch, for keeping a liquor
nuisance, waived exceptions and was SEN
fenced to pay fine of 5000 and costs, and
his place was sdjudged nuisance and
ordered closed.
Court adjourned without date at about
1920 q. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

affiliated with the unions OF the stone indus
try of the United States and Canada, and
regarded this fight not as a struggle OF
nationalties but as a national struggle OF
united men determined to resist the the at
temps Of the contractors to oppress thu meu.
same Of the unions in the stone industry
belong to the Knights OF Labor, Others to
the American Federation of Labor and to
the Central Labor union, and all the can
tral bodies will undoubtedly raise all the
money they can to help the strikers and
locked-out men.
Mr.. Grant went on to say that great
deal of monumental work was buried at
this season every year SO as to be ready by
Decoration day, and this was the reason
why number of the manufacturers were
opposed to the lockout. They generally pre-
ferred being locked out to striking, as they
woul1 receive more sympathy. They had
no objection to the Manufacturers associa-
tion, but thoy would prefer to see it become
a permanent body, as then the manufactur
ers could combine to keep up the prices OF
stone, which, after all, was small item in
the expense of building, and would DO able
to pay their men better wages.
Up to the present, Mr.. Grant said the
manufacturs had combined early in ths
year to fight the men, and then disbanded
and fought each other during the remainder
of the year. The present difficulty would
undoubtedly be settled before long. Either
the association will collapse or other owners
will seize the opportunity and begin work
ing their quarries.
ONLY Apprentices at Work.
Quincy, Mass, May 16.-Every granite
yard in this city was open for business this
morning, giving to any workman not rec
ognzing union labor, chance to resume
work. OF the large number OF men en-
ployed last week, not one took advantage
of this opportunity. In most Of the yards
the appren tees are working, as they do not
belong to the union.
Tho Men Expect n Short Siege.
MoNsoH, Mass, May 16.-The lockout at
w. y. Flynts granite quarry began thir
morning. The men learned of the action OF
the association yesterday, SO did not 60 to
work this morning. Both stone cutters nd
quarry men held meetings this morning to
discuss the situation. The mon say that
they are in good shape financially, and there
is money enough in he treasury to carry on
the fight for long time. They, however,
DO not expect that the lockout will be of
long duration, as the manufacturers are SC
full of orders that they cannot afford to let
their works lie idle oil summer.
Everything Quiet at Concord.
Concord, n H., May 16-There are nc
new developments in the strike situation
here. Operations are suspended in all the
city sheds and in the quarries Of the New
Eng and granite works.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
A MINISTER IN JAIL.


MONTPELIER, May l7,-Rev. j. Il. Bart
lett, editor of the Saturday Evening Times
prohibition) of Worcester, Mass, bought
the Vermont Christian Messenger, which
was published here, in 1854, for $liO0.
Business proved improbable and Bartlett:
defaulted, after having paid $23,. ?. r.
Wheeock, the former owner of the paper,
sued and secured judgment, c. 5. Richmond
of Northilcld being Bartlett's boudsmen.
Hearing nothing from Bartlett, Wheelock
again brought suit against the bondsman,
the latter producing Bartlett in court there
to-day. lie proposed to take the poor
debtors oath, but found he could not do SO
inside of 20 days, but must so TO jail until
the expiration OF that time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
A HORRIBLE DEATH.
Caught in Pulley that was Making 90
ReVolutinls u Minnie.

PROCTOR, May 17.-John Dairy was in
stantly killed this morning by being caught
in pulley that was making about 80 revo-
lutions a minute. He started to 90 over
head to screw up gang, and by some acc.-
dental manner his lamp went out,
leaving him in total darkness. In
place Of returning for another lamp he
continued along the passage way and had
nearly reached the small wndiass that is
used in raising and lowering the gangs,
when his clothing caught between belt anl
a rapidly revolving pulley. 1t is not known
how many times he was C~rred around, but
life was extinct when he was foun d, only a
few minutes afterwards.
MIR. Dairy was horn in Sweden having
worked in this country number of years,
of which the greater number were spent
here.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
UNITED STATES COURT.


Business Transacted on the Opening Day
fthe May Term Mt Windsor.
WINDSOR, May 1.-THE May term of
the United States Circuit and District
Court convened at , O'Clock this afternoon,
Judge Hoyt II. Wheeler presiding and the
following officers of the court present:
Geor2eSE. Johnson, clerk; Frank T. Plum
ley, district attorney; Rollin Amsden, mar
shall, Thomas Failey, y. s. Stearns, l.. y.
Sprague, deputy lnarshals; Norman Patrick,
crier.
Proclamation was made for the grand
jury, who after being called and sworn
were briefly charged by the court.
Hon. W. II. Nichols Of West Randolph
was appointed foreman of the grand jury.
The dockets were then called, aud on
motion OF Hon. C.. W. Writers it was
ordered that the case of c. W. Writer'S, re-
ceiver, vs.. Margaret B. Sowles, at law, be
brought forward to TO the docket OF this
term, and that the marshal have leave to
make additional return on tho execution.
The motion was approved by II. a. Burt
and +. A. Sowles.
The cases OF $. L. Sowes VS.. w. B. Wit
ters ct al and S. B and T.. \. Sowes vs.
b. +. Rugg ct al were set down for hearing
July at Brattleboro.
In the case of King, receiver, vs.. the
Bradford Savings Band and Trust company
a hearing was had on defendants motion
for continuance. After hearing the motion
was granted Hon $, f. Pingree and W,
b. c. Stickney for plaintiff, j. II. Watson
and c. a. Prouty for defendant.
1t appearing that there was no business
for the petit jury, they were discharged for
the term.
Among the many prominent attorney
present in court were the following: Hon.
c. w. Writers, Willard Harrington, L. A.
Sowles, f. W. McGettrick OF st. Albnus IL.
A. Burt of Swanton, Hon. c. \. Prouty
and +. Z. Alfred of Newport, Hon. S. L.
! Pingree of Hartford, Hon. W. b. c. Stick
ney of Bethel, Hon. j. c. Baker and f. q.
Swinngton of Rutland, c. NJ. Wilds oi
Middebury, j. II. Watson of Bradford, f.
C. SouthEate of Woodstock, and Hon. Gil
bert a. Davis OF Windsor.
Al O'Clock an adjournment was taken
until O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

a hearing was had Tuesday in the case
of IL. NJ. Hull against Euzeb Sanctuary,
both of Hiuesburgh before o. +. Ray as
special master. 1t was referred from the
last term of County Court The suit in
voved book account which, it appeared in
the evidence, was contracted while the de
foudant was doing some building for tho
plaintiff, Decision was reserved Hon l..
K. Hard and NJ, II. Alexander appeared for
Mr., Hull and Hon. Henry Ballard for the
defendant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
ofIn,erest to Republican clubs.

Tie Minneapolis Business Union desires to
TO send each republican club which has
permanent club rooms or regular meeting
places lithograph picture of the great
building in which tho republican national
convention is to be held. II. S. Peck Of
this city, Vermont member OF tho executive
committee of the national republican league,
will forward the names Of clubs deslting
the picture.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.


JERICHO, May IA notable social event
here was the marriage of Miss Jonnis, tha
accomplished and only daughter OF Hon. T.
s. McGinnis OF Jericho, to Arthur g., the
genial and popular son Of Hon. &. W. Stew.
ems of Bolton, Miss Emma Stevens, sister
of the groom, acting as bridesmaid and Mr..
Fred q. McGinnis, brother OF the bride, as
best man. Rev. Austin HaRen OF Richmond
ofiiciated. The bride was handsomely dress
ed and carried an exquisite bouquet OF flow
ers, which was presented by former pupils
For the past five years Miss McGinns
was q popular and efficient teacher in this
county, and she will be greatly missed in
tho profession she so well adorned The
presents were very numerous ana elegant,
showing the high esteem in which tho young
couple are held. Hearty congratulations
and best wishes are extended by host OF
friends, and it is hoped that their troubles
may be only little ones.
After a sumptuous dinner the happy
couple left, amid shower of rice, for
carriage drive TO Newport, where they will
visit Senator c. p. Stevens, an uncle of tie
groom.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
NO eusIhess Transacted.
The Funeral of senator barbour Held
in the Chamber of the Upper House.

WASHINGTON, May 1G.-The funeral SER
vices over Senator Barbour were held in
the Senate chamber to-day. When the SER
vices were concluded, the coffin was borne
out of the chamber by the Capitol police
men, and was followed in due order by the
members of the cabinet justices OF the
Supreme Court members of the Diplomatic
Corps and members of the House of repre-
sentatiyes, senators and others, who accom-
panied the funeral procession to the late
residence Of the dead senator; and when the
Senate ro-assembled it was only to adjourn,
which it did at 2;l5, till to morrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
VERMONT STATE FAIR.
The September Race schedule and Pre-
miums announced to be offered.


miums announced to be offered.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, May 1.-THE
following is n schedule of the races and
premiums offered by the Vermont State
Agricultural society at the fair to De held
September I, S and s.
Wednesday. Sept :.
No. /. 4-year -old-Association stake for
foals of 1888; stake $3.50, guaranteed; en-
trance $50 in instalments of Sj, IS, Sl2;
mile heats, > in ).
No. ,. $500 guaranteed purse: for horses
that have never beaten 245 prior to July ],
1892 entrance fee in instalments of $40,
$40, $50; first due July l, second August i,
final payment August 80; nominations made
with final payment
No. 8. Purse 300 for PAGERS that have
never beaten 25O.
Thursday, Sept. s.
No. 4. 3.year- -olds-Billngs Park stake,
for foals Of 1889; stake $40, guaranteed; !;
entrance $25, in instalments of So, IS and
$l2; mile heats, 3 in ); distance barred.
No. 8. Purse $500, Tor horses that have
never beaten 2l0.
No. 6. Purse $3.50, for stations and geld
ings that have never baaten 2:24.
Friday, Sept. o.
No. :. 2-year- -olds- Hotel stake, for foals
of 1890; stake Fl25, guaranteed; entrance
$50; in instaments of s., 81 ard IS; mile
heats, , in 3; distance barred.
No. $. Purse $3.50, for horses that have
never beaten minutes.
No. g. Purse $3.50 for horses that have
never beaten 2:30.
Whole amount of the entrance money to
go into the stakes and guaranteed purses
Money divided as follows: 10 per cent 10
first, % per cent to second, Is per cent to
third, 10 per cent to fourth.
Nominations in colt stakes aud the S400
guaranteed purses, close July /; second in
stalment due August /, third instalment due
August 30; straw and stabling free to all
horses entered; trotting to be governed by
tine rules of tho National Trottiug associa-
tion, except as otherwise provided.
Iody ofa Drowned Boy Recovered.
BELLOWS FALLS, May 17.-Tho body of
! Eddie Provost, eight years old, was found
to- day In the canal, lodged amidst the rocks.
| He was drowned tho 9th inst. while fishing
| and continuous efforts since then dragging
and by divers have been unsuccessful.
2he HinesburEh Caucus,
| HINESBUEGH, May 1.-THE republican
caucus tonight elected the following deie-
gates c. j. Russell, q. d. Boynton, NJ.
| Pennington, a. Ray, II. NJ. Hull, Ed. Ray,
Harley Palmer and George Patrick. They
were instructed to present c. g. Peck for
assistant judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
National League Standing,

-Four circus men were killed in train
wreck near Atchison, Kan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

WASHINGTON, May lit. Mccarthy
was to-day appointed postmaster at South
Pomfret, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
VERMONT ODD FELLOWS.
THE 22D ANNUAL GRAND ENChMP-
MENT AT MONTPELIER.

Appearance of the Oficers In New Re-
gala, Increased Mcmb srship and Elec-
Workman at Prootor-Tsrilliant Social
Event at Joricho-Other State News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

England bss accepted the Invitation of
the United States to tbs bi-metallic confer~
ence,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
THE STRIKERS DEPART.
THREE HUNDRED MEN SAID TO HAVE
LEFT BARRE ALREADY.

A Letter in Confirmation of tho Rumor
ofa settlement With tho Cuttefs in
Other Places Not Believed by the
Manufacturers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

manufacturers here paid off their union
workmen yesterday afternoon and declared
the general lockout, in accordance with the
late vote Of the New England Manufactur-
ers' association.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-21
NEAR THE GRADE CROSSING.

TIE earth and that comet may yet have
an ETHEREAL embarrassing disaster.-C CHic1go
Ne1os.
Ii the collision occurs, it seems appro-
pirate toinquire where we shall be at?-
Boston Herald.
THE tail of the comet Biela will sweep the
earth November y. Here's Il chance to get
Chicago's streets clean.-C Chicago Times.
Now the astronomers figure that the comet
will get no nearer the earth than million
OF miles. That's safe distance anyway
Bosto, Glt1e.
WHATS the good Of being afraid because
Bicla's comet is expected TO pass within
1.0)0 90 miles of the earth? II we can stand
Democratic victory. can't we stand any
thing?-Ereni,'J Wtsc nlstn.
THE comet is little late for the Columbus
celebration and trifle early for the Worlds
Fair. But if It Is to hIt this devoted planet
anywhere Chicago 10 certainly the bulls
eye it ought to strike.-NcW YorE COHlmerci u
Advertiser.
PROF. LEWIS Boss tells us that the new comet
will not strike the earth; th.lt the intersec-
tfon of the courses OF tile comet and the
earth shows that we will have narrow
escape OF eight hours. This is not u long
time; but-it is q case where u miss is as good
as million rniles.-BuG;iIo Courier.
As the earth, according to the statements
OF Pro-. Lewis Boss, of the Dudley Observa-
tory, will miss n collision with the comet
now c9vOr ing in the heavens by about
eight hours in time, those who have been in
dread of this celestial tramp may lay away
their ascension robes and breathe freely
again. -Roclies er Unfoa and Aduerttser.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-21
A VERY MATERIALIZED SPIRIT.
The Supposed Murdered DIR. Young a
Lively Corpse but Ou,te Secretiye

The Supposed Murdered DIR. Young a
Lively Corpse, but Quite secretive.
ALLIANCE, Nov. 20.-[SoeciaL There are
many Spiritualists in this city, and promi-
nent apostles of the faith are frequent visit
ors here. When an unusually gifted one
comes, meetings are held in the quarters of
the Independent Church here, and these
meetings are generally followed by seance.
"spirit' most frequently summoned on
such occasions has been that of one DR..
Isaac Young, who lived and practiced his
profession here some % years ago. One
night he left home to see q patient, and
never returned. AS he was known to have
considerable money with him at the time,
the reasonable supposition that he had been
made way with 1or purposes OF robbery
came to be the generally accepted one, as
any trace of him.
ABOUT two weeks ago q prominent lady
medium visited Alliance and the usual Sc
ances were held at the Independent Church.
Dr. Young was summoned from the spirit
word and responded with alacrity. lie gave
beautiful talk" through the medium, ex
patiating on the the happy state he was en-
1oy1ng in the spirit world. Among other
things he told how unhappy he had long
been because the men who were responsible
for his taking off were permitted to go un-
punished: but that was passed, for they had
since came to the spirit world, and he had
them now where he wanted them. The iol-
lowing news item of q recent date was sent
to q local paper:
"a few days ago DR.. Isaac Young, who dis
appeared SO mysteriously from tniS vicinity
more than % years ago is revisiting the
scenes of his boyhood in Achor, Columbiana
county. He persistently refuses to give any
account of his p;fSt lfe.'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-21
THE END AT HOMESTEAD.

The complete termination of the Home
Stead strike Ivy being declared off in the
Carnegie works both at Homestead and
Beaver Falls marks the end of labor
struggle OF unusual bitterness. 1t is also
pregnant with instruction as to the danger
and loss from that form of industrial war
fare and the necessity Of some more rea-
sonable method of settling wage disputes.
As for the action of the -Amalgamated
Association in terminating the strike, it
was the only thing 10 be done Mere
humanity will inspire the hope that the
men will be successful in obtaining en-
ployment, and that industry may now
90 on uninterrupted by struggles of this
destructive character. To give tangible
ground for this hope, however, there
should be a clear recognition of the waste
Iul and dangerous character of wage dis
putes like this conducted on the principle
cf Sc Ting the question by dint of force or
capacity Of endurance.
II is not necessary for this end to 60
over thG tragic events of the trouble or TO
discuSS the responsibility for the suffer-
ing. disorder and loss of life which have
accompanied if. Those matters are too
deeply buried into the public memory to
permit CT any dispute that struggles like
these are at their best complete loss to
industry, a source of suffering TO labor,
and q threat to social orler The case it.
self is demonstration of the need of some
reasonable resort to take its place. Vol
untary arbitration, new organization of
industry, either on the cooperative or the
prOti--sharing plan, or, as more immediate
in its results, a spirit of Cancellation and
liberation on both sides ought to be o
sought as to render impossible any more
such conflicts as that which has given
Homestead unfortunate notoriety for the
ltaSt six months
II both labor and capital cannot learn
tins lesson from the Homestead troubles
they are incapable of receiving the in
stTuction thatis necessary for the progress
Of civilization.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-21
THE AGRICULTURAL REPORT.

The Secretary of Agriculture in his an
nual report goes over a large number of
topics some of which are reduced to the
grade Of a back number by the recent
elections. Whatever may be individual
opinions as to the value of protecting our
#gr.cultural interests against the competi-
ton Of foreign products, the country has
voted in favor of another policy: and the
S,cre.ary's report tending to prove the.
good results of that idea comes some days
t10 late Tor effectiveness.
In regard 10 the measures which have
been taken to increase the sale of our
products abroad, the Treasury calls atten-
ton TO matter of continuing vitality
The work done in extending the sale in
Europe Of our pork and corn affords two
'admg examples of the returns to be Sc
ed from that policy. In these two
: alone the gair- TO this country is to
nted by millions; while the addi-
them by the inspection of pork
stamping out of pleuro-pneumonia
IcXas fever among American cattle
make the gain TO our agricultural inter-
e>ts one TO he summed up in tens of mill
ions annually.
Secretary Rusk makes out good case
for the Department Of A2riculture'S right
TO exist Ii that department can continue
to show such results, what was at first
considered a mere bait TO catch the agri-
cultural vote viii demonstrate itself to be
one Of the mOss useful agencies of the
Government in promoting the general
welfare.