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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
AS TOLD BY HIS SON.


WASHINGToN, jan. 2n-The president
on his vlsil to the Blaine mansion WAS met
at the door by James q. Blaine, Jr., who
had been Interrupted by the call while en-
gased IL writing note to the president, in
forming aim OF his father. death. In an
sWer to questions, Mr.. Blaine, Jr. said to
the president that his iathsr's death had af-
ter ell occurred quite unexpectedly. When
the change in his condition was noted by
the attendants tho end came very quickly.
81 was preparing TO go TO the olfitc,"
said Mr.. Blaine, 'father having passed q
,sry quiet and comfortable night appar-
ntly with no change in his condition
Mother observing that the nurss was not in
the room at the time, suggested that | mad
better remain until she returned. | did So
and when the nurse came back the symp-
toms had changed so decidedly within the
past lew minutes that
Messengers We're at Once Dispatched
for the doctors. Father was conscious most
OF the time in these later days, was able to
speak occasionally to us, and near the C ose
think he recognized the several members
Of the family.n
This was the regular day for the meeting
OF the cabinet, and the memUers began to
arrive SHORTLY after the death of Mr.. Blame
peu Deeh communicated 10 the president.
Upon being informed of the fact they re-
paired to the House and left their messages
Of sympathy for Mrs. Blaine and the fami-
ly. The cabinet assembled at 1880 and
remained in session only a few minutes
during which time proclamation snnouuc-
ing The event was agreed upon anu issued.
President Harrison said that the news OF
Mr.. Blaine's death had made very pro-
found impression upon him. While recog-
nizing the fact from the statements OF the
ply eiciaus aud members of the family tha
ultimate recovery in Mr.. Blaine's case was
improba ole, he was still wholly unprspared
for it at this time, and the announcement
had been great shock TO him. He felt
unable, under the circumstances, to enter
upon the consideration OF any public bust
ness with members of the cabinet, most of
whom had been formerly associated with
Mr.. Blaine in the official family relations,
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ANNUAL CONVENTION
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Vernon ronsi noes.

WAsHINGToy Jan. 2j.-Ths following
Nermonters have been granted pensions:
Additional, William Burrou chs, Hanry
Bushy; increase, Charles w. Blake, Oal NJ.
Town; original widows, etc, minors OF
Benjamin r. Dawson, Ellen Clay
WAsHINGroN, Jan. 2L-The folowin (
Vermontors have been granted pensions:
Original, Harrison Geddng, George Bailey,
Nathan Fuller; additional, Joseph Upham,
Moses Young, Mason Howard, Carlos
Bisua; restoration and increase, Byrus II.
Smith; increase, Francis j. Stearns, Ly-
man d. Parkhucst, William VEGA !ers; orig
innl, widows, etc., Emeline Parmenter.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 2i-The following
Vermonters have bsen grantel pensions:
Original Ward G. Piper, stephen W. Pal
mer, James Knesland; additional, Mark s.
Moore, George NJ. Les.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
BARRE AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
Her Granite Manufacturers Organize to
Exhibit Thar Growing Industry.

BARRE, Jan. 3l-The Barre Msnufec-
turing company was organized last night by
eecting these directors j. D. Smith, Alec.
Gordon, Seward w. Jones, L. l.. Smith, T.
G.. Howlard, 7. w. EGau and John Nc
Donald, who will meet and choose their
president, clerk and treasurer.
The object of. this company Is to exhibit
and advertise Barre granite at the worlds
fair in Chicago, for which nearly $l5, 0O0
have already been raised The company is
composed of business men from ali branches
Of trade as we'll as the leading granite deal-
ers. Ii they have only the 800 feet OF spaoo
now allotted them for their exhibit at Chi
cago, they expect to send only one large
spirs monument and three or four smaller
designs, but an effort is being made to have
the space doubled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

. therefore after the expression of regret
: Ssorrow at tho loss sustained by them
5s aud the country in Mr.. Blaine's
. e, tho
~ing of the Cabinet was Adjourned.
p,sdent Harrison asked Senator Frye to
-t the White House to consult with
h as representative Of Mr.. Blnins's
S With regard to the arrangements for
tt 6, neral OF the deceased statesman. Seu-
at @ Frye arrived at the White House
wi rs he cabinet were in session and joined
wi esi iem in their deliberations over the
sad event. lie stated that when he received
the presidents message he was discussing
with senators at the capital the Same sub
ject and the general opinion wGs that Mr..
Blaine should have q public funeral at the
capitol. OF course there had been no op-
portuuity to consult with members of the
family on the subject, but Senator Frye
had no doubt they would interpose no OBJ
lection to this honor being paid to the mem.
ory Of Mr. Blaine.
Mr.. Blane's body will be Inferred in Oak
Hill cemetery, q beautiful resting place OF
the dead, situated on the slopes OF Rock
Creek banks in Georgetown. Although
Mr. BlGine's name and fame are inseparably
connected with the State of Maine, but one
Of his family lies under its soil. His eldest
son and daughter, Walker Blaine and Mrs.
Coppinger, are inferred in Oak Hill in
lot that the dead man himself selected end
purchased three years ago. When the body
OF Walker Blaine lay in the house awaiting
lnterment Mr.. Blaine accompanied by
fri-nd, walked over to Oak Hill aud
selected the lot in which his we'll
loved son was placed and which soon
after received the body of Mrs. Coppin ger.
1t lies in the eastern part OF the cemetery
taIf way down the terrace in the western
bank of the creek. The view rom the plot
is to the northeast, and within its range lie
Sheridan circle and kalaroma Heights the
home Of John Howard Payne, in one of the
most attractive portions of Washington.
No stone yet marks the graves of tho child
rem of the deceased ex-sscretary. The body
OF Emmons Blaine lies in one of the Chi
cago cemeteries so that aside from the ma
tional character of the deceased, which
makes the national capital The most fitting
resting place for his remains, it, more than
any other, can be called the family buryirg
place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
The HOUSE ADJOURNS.
Euiosics of tho Dead Statesman by
gIossr.. Mil ken and Holman.

Euiosics of tho Dead S,atesmau by
gIossr.. Mil ken and ii olman.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-Amd profound
silence MIR. Mlliken of Maine rose and said :
Mr.. Speaksr-It becomes my sad duty to
announce to this House the death Of James
q. Blaine.
MIR. Blaine was for IA years n prominent
aud leading me mber of this House For
SIX years he was the distinguished speaker
of the House. Every position he has held
he has gilded with the light OF genius and
he has gwen to the public service for gen.
erations such devotion and such industry
and such labor as has brought him to his
death to-day. | doubt not that every mem
bsr OF this House will be glad to pay him a
tribute Of respect by an adjournment.
MIR. Holman of Indiana said: Mr.. Speaker
The deaths which have been announced
so recently of illustrious citzens may well
bring to our minds the prophetic words of
the Hebrew king, Chow are the mighty
fallen I"
The death Of James G. Blaine will pro.
foundiy impress the sensibilities OF the
country. A great mau is dead. He laid
the foundation OF his fame In this hall.
Here were bis great and early triumphs.
How often have we heard in this hall the
tones of his ringing eloquence. Great in
statesmanship, known not only to our coun-
try, but to the statesmen of the civilized
world; aud not only great in statesmanship,
Continued on End page)
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III ever you marry" said an old Gentleman
to his son, let II be woman who has Judge
ment enough to supcrintend tho getting OF a
meal, taste enough to dress herself pride
enough 20 WASH her face, and sense enough to
use Dr. Pierce's tavOrite Prescription, when
ever she needs It," The experience OF the
aged has shown the "FsVorite Prescription" TO
be the best for the cure ot al female weak
nesos and de ange ments Good sense Is
shown by getting the remedy from your drug
Eisi, ana using it Whenever ou feel weak and
dcbiliated. 1t will invgOrate and cannot
DossiblV do harm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
COMPANY KS GRAND FESTIVAL.
Brilliant Opening OF tho ktrme's in the
Bennington Opera House.

Brilliant Opening of tho ktrmes in til Q
Bennington Opera House.
BENNINGTON, Jan. 31.-A kirmess festi-
val, under the auspices of Co. Is, Vermont
National Guard, was opened in tho opera
house this evening by Gen. Estey. Gov.
Fuller was unavoidably absent. Other
military men present were Col. L. l.. Bates,
of the governors staff and 1lajor r. J.
Coffey. Harry Estoy and ladies were seat
ed in one Of the boxes. Detechments
from the 32d separate company, Hoosick
Falls, N v, and Vermont companies were
present. The house was iammei. The
kirmess continues five evenings with a Sat
urday matinee.
Capt. Charles w. Eddy, Hoosick Falls,
is director, and Capt. Fillmore, Co. X,
manager Three hundred people take
part, The list of patronesses in
cludes Mrs. Col. Bennett, Mrs.
r. j. CoGoy, Mrs. II. d. Fillmore,
Mrs. II. 5. Bingham, Misses \. +. Clark,
Mary L. White and Mary hutchins The
reception committee consists OF Capt. Fill
more and Sorgeants Strattsn, Burnnam and
Pierce.
Tbs order for the evening included tab
lauX of the nations. an exhibition drill by
Co. X, tambourine drill and solo by Leila
Mcintyre. Every seat has already been
sold for the second night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
Hors. Race. on tho fee.

The blanket race on tho NNnoosH river
at Essex Junction, Friday Afternoon, re-
suited as follows: George Willey's br. geld
ing first; d. Teachout's bay gelding.
second; Johnson's br. horse, third;
Morse's br. geidins, fourth; Moses Law
rence's ch. selding, NTH. Is. A. Austin,
l. &. Whitcomb, }. a. Donehue and II. A.
Brigham acted as judges and large crowd
witnessed the sport.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
a Warning Lottor from DR.. David Ken
nedy of Rondout, y. Y.

>
To the Editor Oft ne Free Press;
1t has come TO my knowledge that there
is II man travelling about in the vicinity OF
Burlington, styling himself DR., David Ken
nedy of Rondout, N. Y, the discoverer Of
DR.. DLv kenl e iy's Fayorite Remedy,
promising TO cure sick people of their var
ious ills for the sum of 50 cash,
In the interest of the many friends of nv
elf and Favorite Remedy, | make this pub
lie statement, that owing to the increased
demand for Favorte Remedy, | have been
unable for the past Ave years to leave my
Office, and that the person representing
himself as DIR. David Kennedy OF Rondout,
y. Y. is fraud aud has 10 connection
with myself or Dr. David hennedy's Fa-
Yorite Remedy whatsoever
! have never in nv lie found it necessary
to resort to methods other than those prac-
ticed by regular physicians and surgeons.
DR.. DAVID KENNEDY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

savings ihstltutlon anu LfHsL CoBlpAnrs
The meeting Of tie Farmers and nechan.
les Savings Institution and Trust company
for the election of trustees was held at the
Merchants bank Wednesday morning at 10
O'Clock. The old board Of trustees was re-
elected a. follows; Charles W. Woodhouse,
Torrey Il. Wales, Lorenzo e. Woodhouss,
New York. Hemau w. Alien, Lorenzo II.
Woodhouse. The trustees reelected thess
officers; President, 7. T. Wales; treasurer,
c. W. Wcolhouse; assistant treasurer, /.
+. Woodhouse
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Fnr NNnnlnn snlgraGc.

WATFRBUEY, Nt., Jan. 3D-The state
spiritual convention continued yesterday,
when Woman Suffrage society was
formed, with Mrs. +. F. Childs Of Essex,
president; Mrs. Nichols of Dandy, sccrc-
tary; Mrs. Lmma Paul of 3lorrsville,
tNra~Ilrpr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

HANOVER, y. H., Jan. 80. BY the will
of Mrs Laura Il. Merriam, widow of Silas
Merriam, merchant of Chicago Dartmouth
college will receive sIj)J.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
THE HAWAIIAN ISSU /.
WORLD AGOG OVER THE LITTLE
PACIFIC KINGDOM.

Question OF Annexation Must Be De-
cided by tho Present or Incoming Ad-
ministrHtion.-Presid Snid to Favor
Union, and an Annexation Sentiment
Developing in Cons-o,s.
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From GRANITE CITY.
Death of Samuel On ld>-Goddard SEN
iors on the Stage.

Death of Samuel On ld>-Goddard SEN
iors on the Stage.
BARRE, Vt, Jan. 30 Samuel Childs,
aged 81, = native OF Barre, died last night
after long illness.
The first division of the senior class Of
Goddard Seminary gave it's winter oratons
in Goddard chapel tonight as follows He
man Dodge, "Whnt we owe the negro"
l.. Blanchard, "School iournalism;" Edna
Clark, 'Scme mysterious yisitants;" c.
Campbell, ''The s2nere OF the common
school," Anna Hart, "rhe school of to-
day" F. Jackson, Cooking forward"
S. Laura Oids, My visitors" II. w. Scott,
Honey bees A. E. sbipman, 1.-THE Maine
coast; Mabel Smith, "iIours with brush
and penci;" y. Wheeler, Educate the
criminal. -
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sional government as de facto government
of the Hawaiian islands.

sional government as de facto government
of the Hawaiian islands.
JOIN L. STEVENS,
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipontiary Of the United States.
Warships for Honolulu.
At the Mare island navy yard there has
been more hustle and activity, since TIE
news was received announcing the over.
throw Of tho ro1orohial government at
Hawaii, than for.months past.
Orders were given to have the flagship
Mohicau and the cruiser Ranger ready to
put to sea at once, and the Adams to be
ready within forty-eight hours Carts
were at once set to work hauling coal for
the former ships. provisions were sent
ont from the storerooms and every avail
able man set to work
The Mohican, with admiral Sierritt
aboard, left the navy yard yesterday. She
arrived off San Francisco yesterday after .
noon and proceeded direct to sea on her
way to Honolulu. The Ranger is expected
to leave the yard ut my moment, and the
Adams will leave there tomorrow morn
ing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
J,Is,y stocxutthe worlds Fair.

BARRE, VT, Jan. 80 j. j. Richardson
of Davenport, Ia, chairman of the Jersey
stocE department OF the world's fair, is in
this section securing exhibits for his de-
partment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

RUTLAND, VT, Jan. 3l-E. r. Hills
three story building in Fair Haven was
burned last night and mn adjacent building
was badly damaged. The building was oc-
cupied by MIR. Hill and two others as car
rioge, paint and blacksmith shop. Total
loss about $40, 400; total insurance hoating
Sl2, 0OO The fire is supposed to have
caught from sparks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

The Board OF Agriculture.
ThoIe will be meetings Of the Board OF
Agriculture at Addison February IA and 10
ami Shoreham February III and II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
TREATED MINISTERIAL TOPICS.


citation of Congregational Minister.
MONTPELIER, Jan. 31.-The annual meet
ing of the Montpelier Association Of Con-
eational Ministers was held to-day in
Bethany church. Rev. +. w. Cummings
of Barre was elected moderator and Rev.
J.. II. Elliot OF Waterbury scribe. These
papers were read "Preparation OF tho
preacher" Rev. W. S. Hazen, Northfeld;
"Soporiic potency in preaching" Rev. II.
A. Russell, Cabot; "Use of illustrations in
the pu pitt" Rev. j. j. Hall, South Rye
gate; "Bhle preaching and preachers" 2.
II. Carpenter, w Worcester; "RelatIon of the
pulpit to present questions" Rev. Il. c.
Howard, JeiFersonville.
The next quarterly session will be in
Montpelier on Tuesday, April 2j and the
discussion will be Symposium on the
Scriptures
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

Gov. Fuller and Large Asson1biago OF
distinguished Vermunters Present-
Election Of Officers aud spoechss by .lo
Governor nnd Others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
ear mlddle.aged people say

How often we hear middle.aged people say
regarding that re.iablU od cough remedy
y. II. Downs Elixir: why, my mother
gave It to me When was a child. sah use it
in my fam!l II always cures" IL II always
guaranteed 70 cure or uIoaey rafuHasd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria,

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castorla,
When she became Miss. she cluug TO Cas.orla.
When abe had Children, she gave them Castoris.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
BLIZZARD IN THE NORTHWEST.



MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Jan. 31.-Advices
from various points show that blizzard OF
unusual severity prevails throughout tho
Northwest Wires are down along the
Canadian Pacific. AL trains from the
south and west are delayed. Tho snow is
drifting badly on the lines west of Mime.
apols. In the Northwest the high wind
aud snow are accompanied by extreme cold.
1t was 42' below this morning at Hayre;
42' at Helena; 32' at Miles City, and 26o
at Fort Buford. 1t is raining hard here.
Business Suspended in Winnipeg.
WINNIPEG, Man., Jan. 3l.-A terrible
blizzard has been raging here since early
this morning, which paraiyze railway
traffic. Street cars are all ready tied up
by snow on several strosts and business is
generally suspended. During the storm
last night the dry goods house of Preston q
Norris, Walsh's clothing store and the
Harris block were gutted by fire.
Young VANS Fstal rail.
ST. JoHNsBURY, Jan. 30 William
Ivers, aged %, fell from a load of hay to-
day and broke his neck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

Every mother should have Arnica a Oil
Lniment always in the house 10 case OF accl
dent from burns, scalds and bruises.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

Costiveness can he perman emily cured by
the use OF Bakers Mandrake Eittcrs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
BucLIsn'. ArnIoa saIyo.

THE EEsT SALvE in the world for Cuts, Bgui-
ses, sores. Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever Sores
letter, Chapped Hands, Chiiblains. Corns. and
all skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. IL is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or moGey refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by G.. il. LaFoun-
tain ~ Co.. 10 Church ST. aud lis No. Cham.
rlnln Il
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To ;. b. Dole and others composing the
provisional government of the Hawaiis:
A provisional government having been
duly constituted in place of the recent
government Of Queen Liliuokslaui, and
the said provisional government being in
full possession Of the government build
ings, archives aud treasures, aud in CON
troll OF the capital of she Hawaiian
islands, l hereby recognize said proyi-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipontiary Of the United States.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-05
ILLINOIS soLoNs TO ADJOURN.
The Date Fixed by the >enate-Peoria to
Get the state Fair.

SPRINGFIELD, May 5.-The senate has
passed the following measures: Joint reso-
luton to adjourn the legislature sine die
May 36; bills -makingis unlawful to record
plars of additions to cities or towns with
out approval by county commissioners;
1ppropriating 5000 to live stock COM
mission: appropriating S233, 900 for the
southern peniteutiary. $4,000 for improve
ments at the soldiers home and S14, 100 to
the state library of natural history; re-
curing life and accident companies to OBJ
tain certificates of authority from the state
auditor; making the tangible property Of
| coal companies asSeSSab Die instead of capital
| stock.
| The bill appropriating 100000 to estab
| Iish an industrial home for the blind was
sent TO third reading, as was the bill to
regulate the provisions OF special assess
ments in cities. etc. which was made
| special order for next "Wednesday. y bill
was introduced to appropriate So, 900 for
| the prosecution of suits against eN-auditOrs
and ex-treasurers. BartliuC, O'Malley,
| Craig, knopf and BoCardus Were appoint
| ed committee TO investigate Lincoln
park, Chicago \ bill was introduced TO
! investigate the condition of the Lincoln
monument.
In the house the vote was taken on per
manent location of the state fair AMI
! Peoria won on the third ballot. the vote
standing: Peoria. -, Decatur. p: Spring
field, ! y bill was passed to create a
drainage district for the benefit of the
American bottoms The bill TO provide for
| the organization and management of fra
ternal beneficiary societies was made spe-
cial order for Tuesday next. The bill 10
prohibit pool selling in any city of 100, 900
population or within ten miles thereof.
was read a second time, and an amend
ment offered including East ST Louis in
its provisions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-05
TEN DOLLARS FOX A RABBIT.
offered by a Southerner who Wanted Its
Left Iiin1 Foot

Lett Kind Foot.
WASHINGTON, May "a tall, portly
gentleman, evidently of southern birth.
stood in the W hite House grounds on his
way to see the president and shouted: "Tn
give $40 for the rabbit when you catch
him. - to a half dozen or more persons who
were chasing a rabbit which had strayed
into the grounds and had been espied by
one of the mowers. The rabbit escaped,
and when the office seeker learned the fact
be shook his head regretfully and said:
"I'd willingly have given $40 for that rab-
bits left hind foot. To have caught him
right here in the White House grounds
would have been the best luck in the
world I'd have got my consulship sure"
There was a fair-sized crowd of callers
on the president. Several of the delega-
lions were after the Office of recorder of
deeds OF the District Columbia. The pres
ident assured all callers of his kindly feel
ings toward the negro race, but said with
reference to the office sought that he had
not yet decided on his policy, whether to
give it to local man or an outsider or to
break the record and give it this time to a
white man. Representative Cultivate
learned that unless grave charges were filed
he.could not get Ohio Democrats appointed
to offices filled by Republicans until the
expiration of the four years term of office.