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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
POLICE COURT.



The trial of Peter Lorraine on the charge
of burning the house of Jerry Benoit was
begun before Justice Davis Wednesday.
Three witnesses we're examined
Eugene Carpenter, who was arrested on
circus day for disturbance, plead guilty to
breach of the peace and was fined $40 and
costs
Mrs Bridget Haley was brought before
Justice Davis 10y Officer Mckenzie on the
charge of intoxication, and was remanded
tor not making a disclosure.
young man named Fitzgerald claimed
the liquor seized ut Johu j. Suliivan's and
was fined $50 and costs
The trial of Peter Lorraine for arson was
continued through Thursday, the time being
occupied by testimony for the State.
The sheriff searched the ice house on Main
street, back of Crosby's blacksmith shop
finding ~ kegs of beer
The saloon at the corner OF Elmwood
avenue and North street was also searched,
with result OF two barrels of beer.
Next came search on the premises of
John 6. Bacon on Rose street at the corner
of Cedar but nothing was secured
The . kegs of beer captured in the ice
house near the corner of Main and Cham
plain streets, was claimed the next morning
by Peter Nonter, young man who appear
ed and claimed the beer as the property of
the Hinck!e Brewing company of Albany.
a bearing was held, the liquor adjudged
forfeited and 500 fine and costs imposed,
after which tho sewers were flushed with
the beer,
Justice Davis and States Attorney Cush-
man went Saturday to Shelburae to take
evidence in a case of State against James
IA ards MI lTr
stealing $50 from Felix Morrissette an EN-.
ploye of DR.. Webb. The case was continued.
A young man named Frank Ritchio was
arraigned before Justice Davis for breach
of the peace. Case continued SIX weeks r.
L. brown appeared for the tate.
George Wilkins was convicted on Satur.
day evening 0! being tramp, as no visible
means of bis subsistence could be detected
and he lad unawfully entered the residence
OF Zone Thomas Reeves" residing at tue
county Jail in Burlington. Tho aggressor
was fined - ana costs with alternate of
going to the workhouse. Probabilities
strong for an outing at Rutland.
The drug store of Nelson Bacon, corner of
Pearl and Champlain streets, was searched
and one bottle of whiskey secured
Oliver Broddy. who stole $500 from T.
S. b. Wood at Ibervie, Z. O., in July, and
who was arrested here came in Monday
on information filed by the States attorney
and plead guilty. He was sentenced to two
years Imprisonment at Windsor.
Edwards and Shelley, vino were arr ested
at Sbelburne on charge of stealing $50 from
laborer, We're acquitted.
Joseph SIENNA came across the lake from
Pittsburgh Tuesday morning with a
wagon load of huckleberres and a bottle.
When he reached Burlington he was intoxi-
Gated SO as to be unable to keep his seat. He
was arrested and fined - and costs, amount
ing to SllUl.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
THE OPENING GUN.
TIE STARS AND STRIPES THROWN
TO THE BREEZE.
The First Local Republican Rally of the
Campaign Hold Wednesday-A Hand
some Flag UufurIed-spee by n
Number of Leading Republicans.

The first local republican rally and flag
raising OF the campaign was held Wednes
day at the intersection of Elmwood and In
terval avenues and North street. A stand
large enough to hold the speakers of the
evening and the band had been erected and
by O'Clock, the appointed hour, it was
completely surrounded by a dense mass of
humanity. The number included good
many republicans and some democrats
who paid respectful attention to the
remarks OF the speakers, some others who
were not so well-bred and a number Of small
boys who could not or at least would not
behave themselves and who should have re-
NAMED at home. The rally was held under
the direction of the French Lafayette club
and Leon ii. Beaup re, acting president of
the club, presided. Aftor selection by the
Sherman band, Mr. Beaupre announced
that Col U. "A. Woodbury. would raise the
lag "A handsome piece of bunting, 30 by
30 feet in size, was then unfurled to the
strains of ''Hail to the Chief by the band
The flag bears the names Of the repub-
lican standard bearers. Three rousing
cheers were given for the flag and ticket
The speakers Of the evening were Cola
Woodbury., Mr.. Beaupre, w. T.. Burnap,
Robert Roberts, ID, j. Foster, H. W. Hall
and j. f. Paincheud. Messrs. Beeuprc and
Painchaud spoke in French. Tho several
speakers discussed the principles of the re-
publican party and gave excellent reasons
why the laborng man should vote for IIar-
rison and Reid. The following letter was
read from Judge Peck:
JUDGE PECKs LETTER.
Fellow Republicans am very sorry can
not be with you at the flag rnsing this even
ing, wv my Acaltn is not yet good enough to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
PERSONAL.

Ex-senator Edmund- and family are
spending the midsummer months in Switzer-
lanl Mr.. and Mrs. Edmunds vera well at
last advces, and Miss Edmnnds in improved
health.
President Buckham is spending August in
Oxford, England where many of the most
eminent scholars and educators ia England
are gathered at this time.
Congressman Grout left Washington on
Sunday for Vermont and his private score
tary, Mr.. Tracy /. Jetrords of Williams
town, will follow him soon.
w. X. Sheldon of Rutland has been APP
pointed receiver for the Fort Payne ,khy
Coal and Iron company.
Mr.. John +. Henry has been appointed
an appraiser in the New York custom house
with a snIary OF 5000. .Ir Henry is Il
son Of Hon. John +. Henry of brooklyn,
n. y, md nephew of Con. W. W. Henry.
lie married burlington girl, Miss Alics
Smith
Ex-President Adams, lately OF Cornell
university, has announced MS acceptance Of
e cali to the presidency of Wisconsin uni
versitv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11

A beautifully illus,""'.d nnt charnngly
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the most popular long poem ever published
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
HACkMEN'S CHARGES.

Complaints Being Made-What the Or
dinnnce Says on the subject
Within few days there have been COM
plants of a surprising nature from people
who patroni2ed certain Burlington hackmen
on account of eXtortionate charges. Recent
ly one person was charged 81 to be carried
to point within the business part OF tho
city; and party of three were charged
81. 10 to be conveyed to a point on the hill.
The city ordinances fix haclfares, be-
tween 6 a. m. and II p. m, at - cents for
each person carried within the territory
bounded by North street, University Place.
Howard street and the lake.
Outside of these hours or for other dis
tances the fare shall be 50 cents for each
person.
No charge can be made for children of
five years and under. The penalty for the
violation of this ordinance is Il fine OF not
less than 81 or more than $50.
The FREE PRESS proposes to see that
this ordinance is enforced FOR our merchants
and business men in general cannot afford
TO have visitors become Disguised with
Burlington. Cases Of extortionate charges
should be reported
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
The Father Of History.

Every book lover knows something of
Herodotus, the Father of History" and
most people would like to know more. The
old sage has few equals, even in modern
times in telling an interesting story. There
are few romances SO captivating as his sto.
ries of Crpsus, Cyrus, Scythin, Marathon
and Salamis. OF course few readers ever
expect to own Herodotuss completo works,
or would even care to read them entire.
But here is a handsome little volume, pub.
lshed by John b. Alden, New York, in his
series of "Ancient Classics for English
Readers, book of lGi pages, choice type,
paper, printing and fine cloth binding, which
gives tho ''gist' of Herodotus by a classical
scholur of tho highest standing, and which
every lover of the classics will delight in.
by special arrangement with Mr.. Alden, wa
are able to offer
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not Paid you can at once make
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this handsome little volume in cloth binding
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pdid. These terms are on condition that
orders are received by us not later than Oct.
/, 1892.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11

Miss Gertrude Conant, who died Monday
was graduate of the University of Yer.
mont class Of 30 and well known in the
college. She was a granddaughter OF the
late Hon. Chauncey ". Conant of Brandon.
Miss Conant is remembered by large
number Of acquaintances rs good student
and bright, capable young lady After
graduation she rasoIu's!y took up the work
OF life as Il teacher and close work in this
capacity undoubtedly made it harder to re-
ist her l,ua. maialy. The bereaved mother
and sister have the deepest sympathy of
Ger,rulo's classmates, friends and fraternity
sisters,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
YACHT CLUB REGATTA.


Arrangements have now been completed
with the Canoe association in regard to tho
annual regatta of the Lake Champlain
} acLt club, which will take place Tuesday
August 20 at u. NJ, weather permitting
The following races are announced to take
place:
First race, open to ali sailing yachts of SO
feet and upwards, over the regular club
course with club measurements and time
allowances. This course commences on a
line inside the break water and parpendicu-
lar TO the club house. round the north end
! of breakwater north Of Appetree buoy,
west and south Of Rock Dunder, south end
of breakwater to starting line. Tho course
to he covered twice in four hours and three
yachts to start or no race. First prize,
silver cup. Second prize, silver cup
Second race open to ali yachts of 30 feet,
and less than SO. Same rules. Course
from club house, round north end Of break
water, round a buoy opposite to and about
one mile west Of the center of brealSwater,
round south end OF breaiwater to starting
line. The course to be covered twice in
three hours and three yachts to start or no
race. First prize, silver cup. Second
prize, silver cup.
Third race, open TO all yachts under %
feet. Same rules and course First prize,
silver cup. SacoIl pvI2s, silver cup.
Fourth race, for the Ladies' Cup, -
value, 5000; open to all yachts whose
owners are members Of the club, with club
measurements and time allowances, and sub
| ject to the rules regarding the cup in deed
OF gift. Course from club house round
north end Of breaiUater, north of Apple
tree buoy, west and south of Rock Duuder,
round south end Of breakwater to starting
line. The course to be covered twice in
four hours, and three yachts t. start or no
race.
Canoe sailing race. To be sailed under
the rules, regulations aud supervision of the
American Canoe association. First prize,
silver cup. Second prize, silver cup.
Canoe padding race. To be contested
under the rules, regulations and supervision
OF the American Canoe association. First
prize, silver cup. Second prize, silver cup.
Seventh race. Open to all steam yachts
and naptha launches under 30 feet water
line, to be steamed for under the Isherwood
rules. Course from club house round north
end OF breakwater, north of Appetree
bnoy, south OF Proctor's shoal buoy, and
south end of break water to starting line.
Distance & and IA knots, about : is miles
The course to be covered in l-2 hours and
three launches to start or no race. First
prize, silver cup Second prize, silver cup.
Rowing race. Single scull or rowing
hoats-no outrggers allowed. First prize,
Tj. Second prize 50.
Tub race. First prize, So, Second prize,
50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11

Business transacted at the Probate Court
for tho week ending Aug 9, 1892, i: as fol-
lows:
KEEL Blair's estate, Burlington, assign
ment of homestead TO estate OF widow.
Horace w. Holiness estate Milton. will
proved, appointment OF Sylvia Holmes,
Milton, executrix, and decree of estate to
her as residuary legatee.
Ezra NJ. Horizons estate, Burlington,
settlement of guardians account.
Anna Davis's estate, Jericho, license to
sell real estate.
Sarah lsham's estate, Burlington, settle
mcnt Of trustees account; resignation Of
James Cowles as trustee filed aud accepted
by the court, and appointment of Charles
b. Fiske of Palmer, Mass, trustee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
Series of Popular ENour.ion.

The present month will be enlivened with
more excursions through burlington than
ever before. The schedule Of those which
are to go either the whole or part way on
the Reindeer to Providence Island, is Us fol-
lows: August TO- from Rutland TO Shell
burne inclusive, via Burlington; August
II, from Bellows Falls to North Clarendon
inclusive via Burlington; August II, from
Brattleboro to Claremont Junction, inclu-
sive, via Burlington; August -, Windsor
to Sharon, including Woodstock railroad.
via Burlington; August is, from Patts-
burgh; August II, Barre to Williston iu-
elusive, via Burlington; August 10, Water
loo to Highgate Springs, including NJ. +.
& b. K. r., via Burlington; August go,
from Montreal to the island, via ST. Johns.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
Has Had Ills Lesson.

S. r. Bell Of Fort Edward n y, who
was prosecuted and paid sos hard money
for i've steers which the owner, S. Y. Fell
ton of Orwell, claimed were stolen from tho
pasture, has fully viadicated his innocence
from any wrong on crooked dealing by the
arrest OF one &. l.. Hatch, sort of travel.
ling wolf, who sold tho steers to Mr.. Bell.
Hatch was apprehended recently and mad,
to appear before Poultney magistrat,
charged with larceny in the second degree,
and the outcome OF the whole bushes, is
that Hatch wl4giei out of the scrape by
paying the complainant $3.50, Mr.. Bell is
made wiser by his experience and hereafter
will look out little sharper when dealing
with entire strangers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11

The funeral OF Mr. y ". Powers was
held Tuesday afternoon at o'clock from
his late residence on King street The ser.
vices were conducted by Rev. H. l.. Wheeler
and the music WIS rendered by a uuartettc,
consisting of Misses Lulu Mayo and Ger.
trude Woodbury. and Mes5rs. f.. NJ. Knights
and &. j. Sherman. Inc remains wera
laid to rest in the family lot at Lake View
cemetery by The following bearers: d. c,
barber, \. l.. har' ows, II. K. Wing,
George W. Styles, George A. Hall and A,
&. Inttle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11

KENYoN.- TrrrGR.-August Sd, by Rev. R.
Mott at AI- residence, south Burlins ton, Mr..
ALL. \. Kenyon, Of lliuesbur-h, anu Miss
Jenaie iapucr Of south burlington.
HA1F-. PrHHY.-ln sturksboro, July 25th
at ia" r.. Baptist parsonage by Rev L. b.
VI Ter. larlc- c. Hayes to Emma Il. Terry,
both Oil Waterbury.
III, IL'gp} .hrnnANN. A. Newton, Mass,
Wilium IL. Hardy OF Concord, y. H., to Miss
Louise y, burbank, Of Newton, Mass.
DIED.
PERRv.-At Stockbrdge Mass. July Esd,
Geo, W. Icrry. son Of the late DAME Perry OF
burlington. aged s. years.
HAUpY. suddenly ut Concord, y. H., Aug.
!, -,r. William H. Hardy.
Io"EnS.- In Burlington, August =, Alansog
w. Powers, aged -.
NALA>Er.- In this CITY, August :, George
Nu.aHcy. ugr. ., ears and = months.
CoNANG- Entered into rest. Monday. Aug.
$, Gertrude Conan,, IN the 18th year Of her
age.
~rocKwrrL.-Eut, into rest Aug.
Gibson otOchwc.., aged Is years, months,
da $.
SHAW Entered into rest on his 6lst birth
day Aut.2, William Goo.hue shaw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
The Ballot Law Again
To the Editor of tho Free Press:

To the Editor Of the Free Press:
In regard TO the now ballot law, is not
the officer whose duty it is to designate tho
polling places, the constable He IS the
officer who posts the warA IS for freemon.'
meeting, and thcre is no section of the re-
viscd laws which gives authority to any
other individual or officer unless ne is alb
sent. Ii more than one box is used some
member Of the board of civil authority is
called upou to take charge of them, but this
and the counting of the votes, and the pass
ing upon the qualification OF voters is the
extent of their authority. Is not This all
the law contemplates or its wording implies ?
OF course If it is fully understood by ali the
towns in the State the result will ba the
same whether it shall DO the constable or the
board of civil authority who appoints the
ballot clerks and secs to the construction OF
the booths. F.
North Wlllston, Aug 8, 1892.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
Y. p. 5. c. E. CONVENTION.


Rev. z. Marten Of Benning on. president
of the State Christian Endeavor union, met
Revs. H. NJ. Douglas of Poultncv, c. II.
Peck Of North bennington and Il. w. Cum
mings of Barre with Mrs Z. S. Peters of
West Randolph, f.. b. Jordan Of jericho
and f. +. Towner of Montpnlier Tuesday
afternoon in the y. NJ. {. A. rooms to ar
range for the State convention. It was
decided to hold the opsnug session at Ben
nington Monday evening, October "a, con
tinuing October IS and %. An interesting
and holpfu' programme with IN attractive
list of speakers, was laid out and will short
be made public.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
4 Heavy Lumber DcHl.

j. X. Booth has bought the Perley & Pat.
teo sawmil in Ottawa, which has n capaci-
" OF GO, O00, 900 feet a year, together with
all the piling ground wharves, etc. Perey
a Pattee will retire from business at the
end OF the year. Mr.. Booth is cutting in
his present mills COO, 600 feat day, or 1000
feet minute.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
Vermont and EOston Telegraph Com.

The Vermont and Boston Telegraph com
pany organized 40 years ago by the late
George W. Benedict, and of which G. G..
Benedict was president in 1861, keeps mp its
organization, though it has been for many
years owned and controlled by the great West
ern | Mon company. The stockholders met
at Essex Junction, Vt, last week and the
following directors were elected: Noryin
Green, Thomas T, Eckert, Charles 4.
Tinker r. H. Rochester of New York:
Thomas C. Roche and Henry C. Sherman
of Boston; Il, j, Kunball of West Randolph
Vt, and George w. Smith and Henry f.
Tinker Of White River junction. Vt. The
directors subsequently elected Norvin Green,
president; Thomas L. Eckert and Charles
A. Tnker executive committee, aud Ros-
well Ii. Rochester, secretary and treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
IS IT A DROWNING :
Mysterious Disappearance of james
stephenson of Peru-UIs Boat Found.

James Stephenson of Peru, n. y, went
out fishing July 30 from the mouth OF the
Ausable river and has not since been heard
from. The following Sunday night his
boat with fishing tackle dritted ashore at
Grand Isle. 1t is supposed that he has
been drowned and it is very uncertain
whore the body can be found. Mr.. Stephen
son was about 60 years old and had lived on
a farm near the mouth of the Ausable river.
lie had been familiar with the lake for tho
past 20 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
CAMP MEETING AT QUEEN CITY PARK


a large audience convened In the paw .lon
on the camp ground at 1920 Sunday morn =
ing. The services were opened by song from
the chors under the leadership of Charles
w. sullivan of Boston, after which an
original poem entitled The Vision" was
read by DR.. George A. Fuller of Is orcester,
Mass, Then followed a song by Mcssrs. Y.
Frank Baxter and Charles ". sullivan.
After which the address of the morning was
given by Mr.. y. L. Tisdalo of New London,
Conn, upon "Spiritualism its uses, and
what it has accomplished. -
In the afternoon the meeting was held at
the natural auditorium In the grove. After
a selection rendered by the choir, Mr.. Y.
Frank Baxter of Boston, Mass, addressed
the people upon 'Spiritualism and moral
ity." After the lecture Mr.. Baxter gave
descriptive test of spirits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11

The attention of our readers is called to the
adv, Of the Troy Business College which ap
pears in this issue for the first time This
school is one of tho best institutions of the
kind in the country and consequently one of
the most prospectus. The past ear, they have
had an attendance of over 600 students,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
ELECTRICITY AT THE GORGE.



Burlington will soon be lighted by cleo
tricity generated by means of water at the
gorge, aud then it will be only step to the
use of electric motors by the various kinds
of factories in this city and Winooski. The
directors of the company at recent meet
ing voted to begin work at once and ordered
the preliminary operations which included
the building of roads from the highway to
the site, the clearing Of the bluffs for the
erection Of steam derrcks, hoi-;s and drills,
and also the construction Of Golfer dams, to
enable the contractors to intellgently con
struct tina buildings and dams. This
has all been done and the construc-
ton work will commence in earnest
the present week. The operations are to be
pushed with all possible despatch and in
order that there may be no interruption to
the work, electric lights are to be erected,
which will enable the construction Of the
masonry and other work to continue
through the "a hours. This is made neces-
sary by tho fact that in a few months high
water is probable, which would retari the
work in no small degree. The steam hoists
and the boilers arrived Saturday and they
were put in position Monday. Manager
Vincent is an enthusiastic d rector of the
work aud he says he proposes to push
things.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-11
REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.
The Rooms at % Church street Opened
Saturday Evening.

Tho Rooms at % Church Street Opened
saturday Evoning.
The new republican rooms were thrown
open Saturday evening and were found in
good shape Tor use to lie made of them. The
National Sign company have furnished for
the four walls decorations Of bunting with
the names of the republican candidates on
the national and state tickets. The room
will hold over 200 people and will be of
great use to the party before the presiden-
tial election. There are to be on file in the
rooms copies OF the daily papers. The
rooms will be open every night, and repub
licans are invited TO drop in freely, discuss
republican principles and prospects aud keep
posted as to campaign plans.