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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
HE IS JACK THE RIPPER.
DEFINING, THE SUSPECTED WHITE
CHAPEL FIEND, CONFEsSEs.
Killed His Wife and Children at Rain
uiII, Near Liverpool, and Acknowledg COS
That He Murdered and MutiIated the
Last Two whitechapel o utensils.

MELBOURNE March ss Considerable
excitement was caused here Saturday by a
statement published by The Argus, which
declared that DEFINING. the.murderer, had
made q confession. There has been a
strong suspicion entertained here and in
England that Deeming is none other than
the notorious Jack the Ripper" the
slayer of the Whitechapel, London, out
casts, and this suspicion is borne out in n
measure not only by Deeming's appear
ance, which closely italics with the
description given of the Whitechapel
fiend, but by his alleged confession. The
Argus is reliable newspaper and there is
no reason to doubt the truthfulness OF the
statement it makes that Deeming has
acknowledged that he killed his wife and
four children at Dinham villa, at Rain
Hill, near Liverpool, and that he muir
dered and mutilated the last two women
whose bodies ware found in the purlieus
Of Whitecbapel
Although lie has confessed that these
two women fell victims to his mania for
murder, he, while not denying, does not
admit that he killed the other White
chapel woman whose murders al Ine Time
attracted the attention of the whole world.
1t is believed, however, that when he finds
all hope of escape from the clutches of the
law cut off he will confess, not only these
murders. buk others of which the police
know nothing. In his confession, The
Argus says Deeming makes no mention
of his object of mutilating the bodies of
his Whitechapel victims and removing
certain of the organs, but. it adds, there
is scarcely doubt that the man is af-
ficted with disease similar in some re-
spects to nymphomania. The case is a
most peculiar one in all it's aspects and
public curiosity here is excited to the high
est pitch to learn all the details of Deem
inp'S many crimes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31

SEATTLE, Wash, March 27.-The United
States district judge here yesterday handed
down a decision in the case OF the United
States VS. the schooner James q. swan,
which was seized July 20, 1889, and con-
demued TO be forfeited to the United States
for being engaged in killing fur seals in the
waters OF Alaska. Judge Hanford ordered
q decree OF forfeiture entered.
In his decision the Judge said there is
some question as to the validity of tao
statues. On the one hand it is claimed that
the Grimm al laws OF the United States have
no force upou the sea beyond the limits of
national jurisdiction, which by the law OF
nations cannot extend beyond cannon
shot from shore and therefore the govern
mept has no power to prohibit the killing
or taking of animals in the open sen, which
IL common to the inhabitants OF all ma
tions.
On the other hand, Wharton says the
national dominion may extend over the sea
ae we'll as over the land. 1t is not for
courts TO discuss questions relative to the
extension and maintenance of the national
government. This is for Congress and the
president to determine. The Swan was not
specially privileged because her crew were
lnIisns. They have only the same rights
as other citizens of the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31

WeH-Known Legal Lights Say Yes.
Judge Does Blundcr.

CONCORD, \. H., March ZS-The nun.
derer of Christie Warden, George Fl.
Abbott, alias Frank G. Almy, is likely DC
escape the gallows. The fact that be was
not in court Nov 49, when the jury rem.
dered its verdict and when sentence was
pronounced, was regarded with apprehen-
sion. Now prominent lawyers are con
WINGED that it was a defect in procedure
that annuls the conviction. A New York
criminal lawyer has been retained by the
criminals unknown helpers, and will soon
petition Cor Il writ of habeas corpus
When the recent decision was rendered
by the United States supreme court i'll the
cases Of the Chicago anarchists Justice
Doe awoke to the fact that the posi- ton he
had taken was untenable, and il has been
decided to resentence Almy at the first OPP
pOrtunity. which will not occur until the
next regular term of the court for the east
eru judicial district of Grafton county
some weeks hence. This, then, affords thC
desired loop-hole for escape. If the writ is
granted. Almy must be released. Can h,
then be rearrested and sentenced again?
The majority opinion is against it. II
the course of an interview leadinl
lawyer said Charley Army must be dis
charged, and ! would not be surprised il
Senator Chambers name would be founC
at the bottom Of the petition for the wri
of habeas corpus. He has all along hel'
that there was grave error ut the trial. |
released Amy cannot br resentenced. Ii
has a constitutional guarantee that IN
life and liberty shall be bat once endan
gered for the same ofTense. He has beei
tried and sentenced and is now Servin.
part of that sentence. He cannot be mad
to undergo another term. No clearl,
there is no remedy, and while it seem
like an outrage, yet there is no way on
Of it, and instead of hanging in November
the chances are much better that Franl
Amy will be "A free man
There i considerable feeling here that j
released the murderer would not live +
get out side of the state. 1t is hard DO sa
TO what pitch the citizens might b
aroused.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
THE OCEAN BLAZE.
Hnrbor of Barcelonda "a Sheet of Roar
Ing Flames

BARCELONA, March 27.-During the
transfer Of an American cargo of petroleum
to lighter to-day one Of the lightermen
accidently dropped match on a barrel Of
OIL Almost instantly the lighter was ablaze
from stem to stern and the men aboard
barely had time to escape with their lives
before the vessel alongside was in flames.
The matches were open and the flames
were soon issuing from every port hole and
crevice of the vessel The timbers of the
hull broke away and soon blazing petro-
leum converted the waters OF the harbor in
to sea Of fire.
Vessels FASTENED from every direction to
leave the harbor and many escaped, but six
were encircled by the flames and were de-
stroyed. The corvette Ehyra was the first
to catch fire, followed by the steamers Cas-
silla, Abono Waller and Pisoon. Then the
man-of-wa Lepante which was lying at
anchor was enveloped, with the launch Cal
man. All seven were destroyed.
The spectacle from the shore was one OF
terrible grandeur. The blazing vessels re-
sembled columns of flame under a canopy of
dense brown smoke The loss is enormous
No personal injury is reported
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
Cleveland boom in Indiana.

INpIANAPoLIs, March 27.-The Indiana
polls Seminal which has heretofore support
ed Gov. Gray, will tomorrow demand tina;
be withdraw from the presidential race il
favor of Cleveland.
The Sentinel will say that it has taken
especial pains to ascertain the drift of dem
ocratic opinion throughout Indiana on the
presidential question. 1t will assert that in
many counties the democrats are unpracti.
cally unanimous for Cleveland and that tax
ing the State throughout it is an exceeding
ly modest estimate that 70 per cent are in
favor of Cleveland as against the field and
that 80 per cent are for hin as against any
body but ex- Governor Gray.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
WALT WHITMAN DEAD.
The Poet Passed Peacefully Away Early
Saturday Evening


PHrLADELpHIA, March 27---Calmly and
peacefully Walt Whitman passed away
Saturday evening. He had been weaker
than usual for some days past. The knowl-
odge of his condition had not become public.
AT 4;0C he began to sink. Twenty minutes
before death he said to his attendant;
WARY shift These were tue last words
uttered by Mr.. Whitman. His breathing
became fainter and fainter and at exacsly
6:43 p m, he passed away.
No arrangements have been made for the
funeral. Walt Whitman left carefully
drawn viii, its contents not to be made
public until after the funeral ceremony.
The remains of the poet will be placed in a
recently completed tomb in Harleigh ceme-
terry on the out3kirts of the city of Cam
den, a spot selected by MIR. Whitman when
lie was enjoying his usual health, and where
he visited many times during the constr NC
ton Of the tomb.
The idea of the tomb was his own. The
tomb is built on the side Of a hill in grove.
| 1t is "a substantial structure built of massive
rough granite blocks. The door is Of granite
| six inches thick. No rods bolts or other
fastenings are used in the structure, the
four corners being held together by the in
tcrlooking or morticiug blocks of granite
| The only metal usel are tue heavy hinges
on which the door swings and the massive
brass lock which secures it.
The tomb contains rcceptucles for eight
| baskets or coflius constructed OF marble to
DO sealed with polished marble slabs. The
roof is of granite the top piece containing
simply the name "Walt Whitman
The poets wish that the remains Of his
mother buried in Evergreen cemetery and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
HORSE GOSSIP.


Spicy and Pithy Squibs on Some of vor-
monps Equines.
Homer Brewster of Summerville starts
for Philadelphia April /, and he will cam
paign Dawson, Leland and Diamond in the
nine weeks spring circuit. Diamond is the
fastest trotter ever wintered in Vermont.
He has q record of 2:1i4, and is capable OF
reducing that a couple OF seconds.
c. b. Ballard Of White River Junction
was in the city Saturday. He said that it
was possible that Factory Boy would be
seen at Howard Park at the summer meet.
W. II. belong of West Cornwall has gone
to Licking county, Ohio, with mis- three stat
lions, Claremont, Pegasus and Redmont, all
excellent types Of the modern Vermont Nor
gan. Pegasus is black five-yenr-old by
Lambertus, son of Daniel Lambert, ana
Redmont is four year old son Of Clare
mont
M. r. Gray of Royalton has had the mis-
fortune to lose his standard Patchen brood
mare. She was valued at $500.
Henry Chase sold his famous Jennie G.
last week to George II. Hicks Of Boston, the
proprietor Of Beacon Park, for q good price.
She was bought for Mr.. Hail. proprietor OF
the Adams House, Boston. 1t is expected
that Mr.. Hall will make gentleman's
driver of her, in which capacity she has few
superiors. She has for the past year or two
been much admired by horsemen In this
State. and many hattering offers made for
her by those who want good driver, and
it is safe to say that the price paid by Mr..
Hicks may be denoted by at least four Or
ders of figures BY this sale horse rnisers
may see how profitable it is to raise ''dry-
ers"
Tom Goodwin recently sold a oneyear
old colt for 1925. The colt was sired by
Adwood owned by C. F. Whitney Of this
town. The colts dam is not known, but
its sire, Atwood, is a horse with a lengthy
pedigree and a magnificent beast and one
which its owner may we'll feel prond of.
He has won several first premiums at North
Adams and Pittsfield.
c. w. Williams will try and transfer
the double team record to the credit OF
the Jay Bird family, with Allerton, 1904
| and Canary Bird, 2:19|.
The ice races between Gen. Grant and
Young Columbus last week Thursday in
which six heats were trotted and the latter
horse won has stirred up the horsemen and
gossip is at fever heat. Some Of the I'M
reasonable boosters of Gen. Grant, 1854,
say that he can shut Young Columbus out,
but it is understood that the owner of the
latter horse, Paul Robinson, stands ready
to back his animal for 500 or more.
There is some talk Of having a State trot-
ting circuit formed which will include Bur-
lington White River Junction, Rutland
and Barre. All Of these towns have good
race tracks and some fine races would be
had.
HYDE Park Lambert stock is selling well.
Several yearlngs have sold at SO and 500
a piece: one colt has brought S40O and an
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
SALlSBURY'S LATEST
Received at Washington Yest erday-Con-
tents not Made Public.

WASHINGTON, March 27.--A reply from
Lord Salisbury in answer to Acting Secre-
tary Wharton's note of the 22d inst, ex-
pressing the hope of the president that Lord
Salisbury would give prompt and friendly
assent to renew the modus vivendi of last
year for the protection of seal life in Boring
sea, was laid before the president this after
noon. 1t bears date of the 26th and was
received by MIR. Wharton to-day through
Sir Julian Pauncefate.
When Mr.. Wharton laid it before the
president he had brief talk with him in
regard to its contents.
Neither the president nor the secretary
would indicate to the press the nature of the
communication.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31

The Swauton Courier says; "The Cana
dian government receives goodly sum OF
money this year by issuing licenses for net
fishing in Mssisquoi bay. The bay is lined
with nets and two ars in operation just OPP
posite the Missisquoi river and but few
rods from its mouth. Vermont and New
York protect the fish and the Canadians
scoop 'em in. Vermont is by nature pretty
green but we dislike to see her worked for
a big sucker"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 27.-Claus
Spreckels's sugar refinery was formally
turned over yesterday to the sugar trust
in consideration of 1000, 900 in trust GER
ticates The transaction was conducted
between Treasurer Searles Of the trust and
Claus Spreckels personally. Some time
during the coming week MIR. Spreokels will
leave Philadelphia for San Francisco, whore
he will remain,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
WILL NOT BE RETIRED.



port in the Case of Captain Beach
WAsHINGToN, March Ex-senator Proc
tor has submitted to the Senate the adverse
report of the committee on military affairs
upon the bill to place Captain Warren c.
Beach Of New York city, on the retired list
of the army. Some years ago Captain
Beach resigned from the army because his
superior officers refused to rant him a
leave of absence. The resignation was &C
copied, but almost Immediately strenuous
efforts were made to have it revoked
The committee reported against the bill,
with apparent reluctance, on the groun =,
among others. that the military record of
Capt. Beach did not include brilliant SER
vice in the war of the rebellion At that
time he was a cadet at West Point. 1t is
urged also that he is not in Strengthened
circumstances and that, at the time he re-
signed, he was not eligible for retirement
by reason of physical disability. These
three conditions have been uniformly OBJ
served by the committee in acting fayorably
upon other applications for restoration and
retirement
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31

Been Living Like a Wild Animal for
the Past Six Years. -peolared Insane.

Been living Like a Wild Animal Tor
the Past Six Years. -Deolared Insane.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 2S.-A most
remarkable case came before Judge Nc
Allster here in the examination of Mary
Haywood. The young woman has been
living in the woods near St. Heding like "A
wild animal for the last six years, and
during all that time has never slept under
a roof She wore dress made of reeds
and leaves, and has lived for the most
part on the pecan nut, although she would
make nocturnal raids on farm houses and
steal meat, which she deveured raw. She
would never permit any one to come near
her, and the people of that section tole-
rated her presence until her thieving
operations became so active that they cap
tured her through strategy. She was pro
nounCed insane by the jury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
HERE Is A BEGINNING.
A UNITED STATES SCHOONER FOR
FElTED FOR KILLING SEALS,

Tho United states District Court Judge
Defines tho Points ut Issue--Lord Sails
bury's Reply to the Residents Last
Note Received at Washington,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
Field Leaves Ludlow street Jail

NEW YORK, March 25-Edward NJ.
Field, the insane banker, left Ludlow street
Jail this evening in charge of three officers
for Buffalo where he will be placed in the
State insane asylum.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31

II our teeth were renewed our nails, they
might not need constant care, But teeth don t
!thing to dois to use SOZODONT. which pre-
serves thelr'healLh and beauty, 1t never falls
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
The Rumored Trouble in venezupIa

WASHINGTON, March 21-The state de.
partmcnt is still without any information
from Minister Scruggs at Caracas, con-
corning the reported trouble in Venezuela.
The same condition of affairs exists at the
Venezuelan legation here. Minister Peraza
says, however, that he expects news from
ais country at any time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31

Don't tool with Indigestion. Take BEECH
ANS PILLS,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31
CONSUMPTION

Ihave positive remedy for the above disease by ta
use thousands of of the kld and of long
standing have been cured. Indeed strong is my faith
in Is efficacy that will ssud TWO LES FREE with
GYALUARLE TREATISE on this diaesse TO any - O.
forer WHO will send me their Expires and p o. adjr,a.
Z, !. sIncun, VI. G.. IS Pearl 81. \, :.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-31

ing bay mare, 49, hands and three years
old in June. She is sired by AlcanIer, dam
by Cassius II. Clay, fifth, and was bred and
raised by the Messrs. Chapman. Mr.. Austin
is now handling her.
Sylvester Sails of this city has bought a
quite valuable horse from Clarenceville, l..
O.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-26
THE BASEBALL WORLD.

Tommy Mccarthy has been made
captain Of the Bostons-
The Louisvilles received q, 457 for
their burned grand stand
Infielder Cargo viii be reserved by the
Pittsburghs for next year.
Harry Wright will again manage tina
Philadeiphias next season
President Day, of the New York club,
denies that he wants John Ward back
The eastern leagues champion club,
Binghamton, lost e., 600 on the season
Dan Brouthers is booked TO 90 from
Brooklyn aud Dare Foutz will cover
first base.
Pitcher John Ewing has recovered
his health and viii be seen in the box
next year.
Smiling Mickey WEIGH viii be pitch
ing in the eastern league mex. year, IL
he plays ball at all
The hitch in the trade Of shugart and
Glasscock Is a financial one. Won der
Abe wants 81 900 bonus
The St Louis club has shifted mnre
players and had more captains this
year than anT team in the league.
The Brooklyn magnates sag they
have been 200 good 20 their men IL the
past and Will put down Tie screws mex:
season
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-26
FOUND HIS HOB,ES.

Postmaster Jewett has found his team
OF horses which he thought were stolen
from him night before last. He Is conse-
Quently happy for he hid not relish the
idea OF walking to and from the postoff1ce
this winter. The boys at the postofiice told
a story ia connection with The loss Of his
horsos night before last which involves "a
presentmsnt." They say that Mr.. Jewstt
has "a presentment" when anything is
about to 20 wrong. Some six mo nths ago
he was ut the Presby teriau church and in
the middle of the services he had a
presentment that something was the mat
ter with his team that was hitched direo thy
in front Of tho church. He went out aud
found the tongue Of the wagon broken
into smithereens. Monday night he was
at the Presbyterian church again and in
the middle of DR.. Winters lecture be had
presentiment that something was again
wrong with his team. that WAS httched In
the same place. He thought he would pay
no attention to it this time. but when the
lecture was over he went out and found
his horses gone. Now he has q PRESENT.
ment that Harrison, Smith and Long will
be elected. and he has SO much faith in it
that he feels quite happy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-26
MRS. EvEREs rs FUNERAL

The following account OF the funeral
services over the remains Of Mrs. Chancel-
lor Everest, late of the Garfield university
OF this city, and which is taken from the
Hutchinson News of yesterday, will be OF
interest to the many friends of the de-
ceased in this city.
terday were conducted by Rev. Monroe Of
Wichita. and were very beautiful and i'm
pressive. At 3 o'clock the procession re-
paired to the Christian church. where the
funeral sermon was preached and services
conducted by Rev. Monroe, assisted by
Revs. Somerville aud Irwin.
The church had been very neatly and
appropriately decorated. while the ser
vices were very impressive. The text
used upon tho occasion WAS one which
had been selected by the deceased u
short time before her death. Another in-
teresting and touching feature of the SER
vices was the reading OF some statements
made by Mrs. Everest y few hours before
her DEATH
that she was going home to meet her
friends that had gone before, and that she
was glad to be free from pain and sorrow.
She expressed her firm belief that she was
going to the arms of he Savior. and made
many other statements which are gratify-
Ing to the christian who hopes for life
eternal beyond. She selected the scripture
reading and passage of scripture which
she desired used at her funeral, and then
she sank into the arms of her Savior, with
full faith that she was going home.
The floral offerings were very pretty,
comprising not only those from the church
and friends of this lady. but from friends
and churches where she was formerly
known. The audience was very large, and
the many virtues of Mrs. Everest were
uppermost in the minds of many.
She was model, Christian lady; al
ways sympathetic. she was loved aud re-
spected by the poor and suffering. Her
reward is eternal life, and she is now en-
ioying that reward The husband aud
family Of the deceased have the deepest
sympathy of a large concourse of friends,
and ali join in hoping that ours may be
Christians life, and that death may
come as terrorless to Us as it did to her.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-26
sUPERsTITloN In POLITICS.

Everybody decries superstition and
laughs at it, but few if any are free from
its influences. 1t exists even in the politi-
cal arena and it is certainly very strange
to find how many Of the men having the
great affairs of the state in their minds,
who indulge in its Iancies. This was finely
illustrated Sunday evening at the Carey
hotel. A well known gentleman and q
man of some prominence, not only local
but state was in the Office when number
of Jewish citizens entered the hotel in a
bunch. In this way they attracted at
tention, and inquiry was naturally made
rs to their mission. 1t was to meet Hon.
Chester !. Long, candidate for congress,
and pretty soon that fact Was circulated
around through the multitude who were
waiting for their supper When the gen.
tleman in question heard this, he hastily
turned around to the reporter and said:
well, wouldn't give three straws for
Jerry Simpsons chances now. although
ten minutes ago l would wager all / had
on his election" Upon inquiry. he
stated that he had been close
student of human nature for forty years
and that he never in his life saw man
beat on whose side the Hebrews were. II
don't know why it is" said he, "but you
notice and you will observe the very same
thing" Now. then. this was superstition
in one sense but in another sense it is not.
The Hebrews are exclusively business
people and the reason they flock to the
standard of a man is because his election
will better subserve business interests.
That is the reason they visited Mr.. Long
at the Carey Sunday evening. 1t was
essentially natural thing to do in this
crisis,