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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
BRIDGE JUMPER NO. IA.
Dennis Mccarthy Leaps FROM brooklyn
Bridge and Still Lives.

NEW YORK, July 4 Dennis Mccarthy
with quantity of mixed ale courage and a
Steve Brodie ambition, jumped from the
Brooklyn bridge and may live to tell the
tule. He was dshod up by a passing tug
boat and sent to Chambers street hospital
with severe contusions" His right side,
in other words, is all one bruise where he
struck the water, and he has been vomiting
a good deal Of blood.
McCerthy's jump was several feet high er
than Brodio's, for ne made 1t ust abo ut
half way between the Brooklyn aud New
York piers. Mccarthy is a muscular young
Irishman only 22 years ngo, and frequently
boosted that he had made high jumps in
Iceland. The police say he was bartender
at Brooklyn for time.
Mccarthy spent Sunday at Coney Island
and he told his friends that he was going
to boat Brodis's jump on the first oppor-
tunity. More or less mixed ale worked his
nerve up, and at O'Clock lie hailed an
empty furniture van at the bridge entrance
on tie Brooklyn side. On the bridge Nc
Csrthy slid down from the wagon, climbed
the parapet with whoop, sprang off, and
went down feet first lie turned over half
q dozen times and struck the wator on his
right side and shoulder.
to float until the deck hands on the tugboat
Myers, which was passing with a tow,
pulled him aboard. His jump was seen by
the tower police, and they had policeman
at the pier almost soon as the jumper was
landed McCarthy's courage was gone, aud
he was groaning and vomiting blood
When tho policeman asked him why he had
jumped he said; 'For fun, oh, for fun.
I'm dying at the hospital the physician
thought no would get over it. When his
friends heard of his jump, they
were worry angry at first. Then they
learned that McCarthy's name would be
printed in the newspapers, and their bosoms
sweed with pride. Mrs O'Bren with
whom until month ago Mccarthy board
ed, said that he was not given to jumping
bridges, and was considered by all the
neighbors n sober young man, and that he
came to town, intending to enjoy the Fourth
OF July.
If Dennis recovsrs he will be arraigned
in police court, for he is now under arrest.
lie is the 18th man who has jumped from
| the Brooklyn bridge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
HAIL STONES LIKE WALNUTS
Hammer window Glass Out of Biddeford
and Ssco BuiidingI

BIDDEFoRD, Ne, July A section of
Biddeford and Saco, about half mile in
width, was visited by a disastrous hail
storm this afternoon. Hail stones as large
as walnuts and some measuring two in ches
in diameter fell in great quantity. Win
dows were broken in nearly every building
in the business section of Bidieford and 10
many dwellings.
About 1900 panes of glass in the Pepper
ell and Laconia mills were broken and the
stained glass windows on the end and sides
of st. Joseph's church were damaged. The
other churches also suffered. The total
damage is estimated at $4,000 to $4,000
Crops suffered in some sections OF the coup-
try.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
ST. JOHNsBURYs CELEBRATION.


Parade and Address by Congressman
Powers-Soldiers' Monument dedicated.
ST. JouNsBUnY, July 4.-There was a
large crowd OF people at the celebration
here to-day. The weather fine aud
everything successful. The grand process
sion, led by the Cornet band, comprised a
large load OK little girls in white represent
ing the States. seven fire companies, drum
corps, long line of horribes and trade
representations.
Congressman II. H. Powers delivered an
excellent address to e large audience in
Music hail. followed by Rev. Dr. c. II.
Ldmsor,
The base ball game between st. Johns
bury and Lyndouvills was won by the
former by scors of to l. The bicycle
race was won by Guy Caswell Orange
race by Carries Cassidy; shoe race by Am
mill Ronilc; potato race by Nj. Wiley of
Lyndonville.
The rew soldiers monument was deii-
Gated al the cemetery by Grand Army vet
erans and citizens. All the fire companies
were called out by a general alcrm and an
exhibition given. There was a big display
of fireworks this evening on Harris hill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
CANADA'S RIGHT QUESTIONED.
She Has Been OBTAINING American But
ter and Cheese En- Route.

OTTAWA, Ont, July A short time
since the customs department issued in
structions to their collectors to brand all
cheese and butter passing through Canada
in bond from the United States with the
mark, "Product of the United States OF
America An important question has no W
arisen as TO the power of the government to
temper with or brand any article the prod
uct OF a foreign country passing through
the Dominion.
The assistant commissioner of customs
says the department is acting under the au-
thority given by an act of last session, al
though those equally Gs high in the govern
ment service contend that no such power
ie conferred, and that trouble is likely to
ensue, as the United States government
will certainly demand an explanation as to
the right OF the Canadian government to
interfere with, mutilate or attach to, marks
or brands on United States goods passing
through Canada in bond for q foreign coun
try.
Over 10, 900, 900 pounds OF United States
cheese passed through Canada in bond last
year for export to British and European
ports.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
FALCON EN- ROUTE TO BOSTON.
Lieut.. PeGry's Craft and Somo of Her
Seamen-ArctIo CuriositIes.

Lieut.. Peary's Craft and Somo of Her
Seamen-ArctIo Curiositles.
BosTON, July 4. - Lieut.. Peary's Arctic
expedition ship, tue Falcon, lett her slip in
Brooklyn Sunday night, about s O'clock
Ga her arrival here she will lie moored at
Constitution wharf, and Wednesday and
Thursday the ship will be open to the in
spoction of sightseers interested in Arctic
exploration.
Lieut.. Peary was in Washington last
nignt, but will arrive in Boston perhaps to
morrow night or Thursday.
On board the ship are eight Mexican
burros, from Santa Fe, which will scale the
heights OF Redclif with the packs of pro-
visions destined for transportation into
the far interior, where they will be cached
far use next summer. Five of tho fsqui-
maux dogs-the survivors of the original
Is an mails that hauled Lieut.. Peary and
his companion over the 130Omile trip
across Greenland and back-are also on the
boat
A deer's head from RedcliT, tho last
years winter quarters OF the Peary party :;
Esquimaux weapons and clothing reindeer
garments and sleeping bags are among the
ctner interesting articles Of exhibit.
The Falcon is staunch little steam
whaler, capable of about nine knots an
hour; she IS bark rieged about 160 feet
long and 26 beam. She is of s. tons gross
tonnage.
Capt. Henry Bartlett, who commands
her, is n nephew OF the captain who picked
up the Tysen party from the wrecked Po-
laris expedition commanded by Hail. This
little baud had noated 1900 miles On an ice
cake, from Smiths sound TO Newfoundland
waters.
MIR. "A. J. Eutrekin Of West Chester, Pa.
one of the little band which Will sail under
Lieut. Peary in the Falcon for Greenland
this month, arrived from New York yester-
dao. He was ono Of the members of the re-
lief party sent out under Prof Angelo
Heilprein to find Peary last year. He says
that one journey to the wilds of Greenland
makes the traveller only more desirous for
second, and that only day or two ago A..
Bousell, one of .he two survivors of the
Kane county, came to the Falcon and said
that only white bar and the infrmities OF
| age prevented him from attempting another
journey to the ice foes and glaciers of the
far north.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06

Judge Page was born in this town May
21, 1913, aud with the exception of a fow
years residence in Westfed and Swanton,
VT, when young man, he has always
lived in his native town. For upward of 40
years he has been prominent figure in
Lomoilie county. He was active and
successful business man, and for many years
prior to 1890 was the judge Of probate for
Lamoille county.
His wife and three children, ex-Gov.
Page, the wife Of l.. II. LOWS, editor of the
News and Citizen, and tho wife Of Hon. II.
c. Fisk, United States consul OF ST. Johns
survive him.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The public debt statements shows re-
duction of 81, ll6, 25S during June.
The summer meeting OF the Philadelphia
Driving Park association ended Friday. In
the 2:15 mixed race Alhambra won tns
sixth heat and race in 2:144.
In the House OF Commons Friday even
ing Mr.. Gladstone's resolution taat ths
home rule bill shall be reported by July 81
and shall be closursd in four sections, was
carried by vote of 299 to 267.
The British cruisers Edgar and Phsetou
arrived at Valetta, Malta. Friday, having
on board the surveying officers and crew OF
the wership Victoria, sunk Off Tripoli,
Syria, June %.
The president left Washington at 4:30
Friday afternoon for Buzzards Bay, Mass,
to be absent probably three or four weeks.
At the Old Orchard kite track Friday
afternoon the Maine stallion Nelson trotted
an exhibition mile in 2;l5t. He made the
half mile in l:06t.
J. p. Prentiss, secretary of the Fall River
board of trade, denies that Misses Lizzie and
Emma Borden have purchased the Butter.
worth homestead or that they propose to re-
move from the scene OF the murders to that
house within a short time.
The Missouri valley smelters representing
OF the United States, have decided 10 cease
purchasing silver ores and go cut o. busi.
ness.
The total treasury receipts for the year 1893
SO have aggregated $3.50. 600 600 while tns
expenditures will foot up $3SS. coo. 600,
leaving a surplus of receipts above expendi.
lures of s.. 000 600.
The annual tennis event ct West Newton ID
over for 1893, aud the first honors ara
equally divided between the two old rivals,
Fred Hovey and Clarence Hobart.
T. A. Edge, the English bicyolist, finished
Saturday thousand mile road race in five
days five hours and 40 minutes, better tina
time than was ever before made.
At Frseport ILL.,, lightning struck the
stable containing the famous PAGER Wilkes
Russell, killing the horse, who was valued
at $50, 900.
Seventy six persons reported to have
died of cholera in Jeddah Saturday and
4i0 in Mecca,
The opinion is held by congressman that
the extraordinary session called Friday
bv the president will not be a lengthy one
and that financial matters alone will engage
its attention.
The oampmeetiug season at Old Orchard
opened Sunday with the New England sd-
vent meeting, which will continue over
next Sunday. Ths attendance was fair.
Many prominent representatives OF the de-
nomination will be presen, during the week.
soME REMNR6ABLE CURES of deafness sra
rec rded OF Dr, Thomas Electric Oh. Neyer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06

WAsHIyGToy, June 2S.-Pensions have
been granted the following Vermonters.
Original, James N. Sanford; Reissue,
Harley Sheldon.
WASHINGTON, June 29.-The following
Nermonters have been granted pensions:
Original, Hiram Russell, William Walker,
Charles Ranney, Albert Slack; reissue, W.
c, Fifeld; original, widows, ETC., Kuldah
Stayton.
WAsHIYGToN, July 2.-The following
Original, widows, ETC., minor Of Calvin Q,
hiIs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
New Barnet Industry.

BARNET, Vt, June 2S.-The Crystal
Spring company has been organized as a
stock company md will soon be inoorpo-
rated. The majority Of the stock is held
here, but 20 St. Johnsbury men are also in
terestsd ia the concern. The officers are.
President c. II. Henderson, st. Johnsbury;
vice-presdeut, L. II. Blossom, St. Johns
bury; secretary, J. X. Abbott, Barnet;
treasurer, f. Z. McGeTey, Barnet; direc-
tors, the officers and H. W. Allea Of 81.
Johnsbury. G. H. Gilfllan of Barnet haI
been chosen general manager. The COM
pany are way behind in their orders and
the prospects for success future are good.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
Pittsford Justly Rrinices.

RUTLAND, July 1.-The town of Pitts.
ford eight miles above here, to-day colo.
brated tho completion of a water system to
its village, with general exercises consisting
OF speeches etc, and sports, The water
system which has just been completed is one
of the best in thls section.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
Or. GRAVES BAIL


The Barnaby Jewels.
DENVER, COL, July 4. Attorney W. P.
Macon says that before the end of this
week the bond for DR.. Graves bail will have
been raised. Several names had already
been secured to the document, but num-
Der OF others would have TO be secured be-
fore the requisite amount can BE- made up.
Mr.. Macon also stated that il the press
dispatch from Providence regarding the dis
covery that the precious stones of the Barn
aby estate were spurious was correct, then
1t meant quite point for DR.. Graves. He
said that Mrs. Barnaby had her jewels with
Lor when upon the Denver visit, and that
they were in the safe keeping OF Mr. Scher-
merhorn OF the Schermer horn " orril In
vestment company. If there was any change
made in the stones Mr.. Macon is OF the
opinion that the change was effected in Den
YER
Mrs. Conrad, he says, took the jewels
with her when she went to Providence and
turned them ever to the administrator of
the estate. She is not an expert upon pre-
cious stones, and would not be likely to
examine them for the purpose Of ascertain
ing whether they were genuine. All she
knew was they wore the jewels supposed to
be Mrs. Barnaby's and valued by her at
or parties who changed these stones COM
mitted the murder, and he has reason to
believe that they were changed iu Denver,
If the despatch Is authentic. Mr. Macon
said the matter would bs looked into thor
oughly.
"Dr. Graves will probably return to
Providence and adjust his own matters be
fore returning to Denver said Mr.. Macon
in conclusion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06

CHICAGO, July 4.-Two games vero
played to-day in the second series of inter-
collegiate base ball contests for the worlds
championship. In the morning Amherst
defeated Wesleyan by a score Of 3 to 7.
In the afternoon y ale and the University
OF Vermont were pitted against each other,
the game resulting in q victory fer the lat
ter. The contest opened with run-making
on both sides. In the sixth Yale run IN
four scores and overcame Vermont's lead,
but the latter turned about two innings
later and pounded out i've runs which won
thesgame.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
PEOPLES PARTY CONFERENCE.


Populist Platform Adopted and state
Committee Chosen In RutIand.
RUTLAND, July A. The conference Of the
Peoples party met at the Bard well house at
2 O'Clock this afternoon. Nearly every
county in the State was represented in per-
son or by letter.
platform was adopted favoring the free
coinage OF both gold and silver on the pres
ent basis OF 16 to /; giving the full right Of
suffrage to women; favorlng the extension
Of the free delivery system of the postal SER
vice to tho rural districts, and containing
other panks in line with the populist move
ment OF the West.
A State committee was elected who were
Instructed to call mass convention next
year at some suitable place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06

PARIS. July A. 4-Riotous demonstrations
were made by students to-day at st. Ger
main des Pres, and in the Rue Jacob, near
the Hospital de la Charlie. The police were
unable to disperse the mobs. Eventually a
large detachment of troops Gu arged and
scattered the students.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
Two Missionaries Murdered In China.

LONDON, July "A despatch from Hong
Kong reports another fanatical outbreak
against missionaries in China. The despatch
says that mob of natives attacked two
Swedish missionaries named Wickhom and
Johannsen, at Macheng 90 miles from Han
kow, and killed them. No details are
given, but the murders are supposed to
have been due to the anti-foreign placards
that have heretofore caused much trouble
for the foreign missionaries in China
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06

THE BEST SALyE in the world for Cuts. Prui-
ses Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever Sores
letter, CLspped hauds, ChilDlains, Corns and
all skin Erupllons, and positively curas Piles
or no pay required. II la suurauteed To give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded. rice
- cents per box. For salc by q. l.. la Foun-
tain 4 Co., " Church ST., and IiS No. Cham
plan st.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06

BENNINGTON, July 4. ALI tho barns and
outbuildings ou tho stock farm Grasslauds,
located in Sandy Hill, IL. I, and the prop
erty of George Conklin, were burned last
night, together with the contents. The
fire occurred about o o'clock o. m, and
is supposed to have taken from telephone
wire. Sixteen horses were burned, among
thom the stallion Onset, valued at $40, 600.
The total loss is estimated at SO 900, aud
but small insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
AT RUTLAND DRIVING PARK.
Ten Thousand PUorle witness the Open
ing july Races,

Ton Ihousnhd FuorIe Wltnoss The Opcn-
ing July Racos.
RUTLAND, Vt, July A. - The opening
day of the July meeting OF the Rutland
Driving park was the most successful in the
history Of the association. The weather
was perfect and the track fast. Fully 10,
600 people were in attendance.
Foals OF lS9l--Caddie Stout first, Let
ties Colt second, Greenhorn third; best time
2;44.
2:50 class, trotting - Robert H. first,
Lark second, senorita third; best time
2:295.
Open race-Trot and pace-Mack first,
Charlas L. second, Hustler third; best time
2:22i.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06

WASHINGTON, July 1 Gen A. ]. War
ner says: "a thorough poll OF the silver
forces established the fact that the Sherman
law cannot be repealed without a substitute
which will be satisfactory to the slyerites. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
New England College Graduates.

BosroN, June %. S.-Commencemsnt exer-
cises were held in many OF the leading New
England colleges to-day, including Har-
ward, whose graduating class numbered $50:
Yale with graduating class OF AIS, the
largest in tina history of the college; Brown
6l, Colby, lWaterville, Me.D 81; Amherst
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
BusIue.. Failures for tho week.

New YORK, June 30.-Ths business fall
ures for the seven days as reported by tele-
graph to r. &. Dun u Co., and Z. Rus
sell q Co., number for the United States
301. For the corresponding week of last
year there were III failures in the United
States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
REICHSTAG OPENED.
IMPERIAL SPEECH OUTLINES A NEW
ARMY BILL,

The Kaiser Says the New Bill 5Gust be
Tassed with Ctmo,t Dispatch, conse-
quentIY no Other Government Bills
will be Allowed to Interfere with Its
Consid er ation-Emperor a Applauded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
HON. RUSSELL S. PAGE
or Hyde Park Dead-prominent Citizen
for Half Century

HYDE PARK, June 29.-Hon. Russell S.
Page died at his residence here this morn
ing. The funeral will be held at the Union
church Sunday at II O'clock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
N, w. THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1898
BARRE'S HOLIDAY RACES.
Yankee Luck, Rodney y. aud Goodwin
j. Win the Ihroe Events.

BARRE, July 4.-Fine weather and the
national holiday brought out an attendance
Of 5000 at the July races OF the Green
Mountain Trotting Park Association this
afternoon. The track was in fine condition
but fast time was mado in the 273S class
only. The 300 class was an easy one for
Yankee Luck, who cut out so fast pace as
to badly disturb the other horses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
1870 MINERS ENT0MBED.
AWFUL DISASTER IN A YORKSHIRE E
COLLleRY.

An Explosion Buries Workmen Benea II
fallsn Rook and Timbers Rescuers
Driven Back from the Fit by Feul Gas
One Hundred and Ton Miners Prob.
ably Killed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06

9:3S Clns.. Purse SI5O.

The 2:3S class was something of a fight,
but Spider, VINO won second money, would
not stay on her feet though she pushed
Rodney j. hard in the last heat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-06
VERMONT Il, YALE l2
RAT LING CAMPAIGN OPENED eY
THE GREEN AND GOLD.

In stsgg's Inter-Collegiate Tournament
Amher't Wins over Wesleyan and thu
U. V. SI. Follows Suit by Defeating XaI'
In 3 Contest Full of Nun-Naking.
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would vote to DO SO. No one knows how
the senate stands regarding it.
1.-THE repeal of the Sherman law is the
first thing to be done, In my opinion. Wheth-
or or not this would bring about the desired
| improvement In business Is another Ques-
tion. Anyhow, l think it is the first dose
to be given the patient, and undoubtedly
it would effect cure in time"
"Probably, when congress convenes, SUI
| fcent pressure will be brought to bear on
| the senators to secure the repeal OF the Sher-
man law but there is so much uncertainty
that, until it is decided, this depression is
going to continue. 1t is very likely that
money will be easier in week or two, but
it will result more from the liquidation now
going among business men and the conso-
quent stagnation in business than from any
changed conditions.
col. SMALLEY THlNEs MONEY WILL RE
EASIER SOON.
Col. b. B. Smaley, ice-president Of the
Burlington Trust company, said: ~ am
not financier and can only speak from
general principles. think it will compel
the silver men to give up their theory and
aid in repeating the Sherman bill. How
ever, the repeal of the Sherman act would
not do all that is anticipated; it would tend
to restore confidence. There is more money
in the United States to-day than there was
a year ago when money was easy.
"More confidence, not more money, is
what is wanted.
my opinion is that by July 10 money
will be comparatively eusy.
Zone thing which makes money 30 tight
is that all financial institutions are ac-
cumulating money es to be prepared for
what may occur, or in other words, all
financial institutions are carrying a great
deal more money ON hand than thoy would
in ordinary times
MR.. c. p. SMITH TALKS.
Mr.. Charles P. Smith, president Of ths
Savings bauk, said: 81 have not had time
to give the matter sufficient thought to ex-
press an intelligent opinion, except that
agree with the preving impression OF
bankers that this stringency in the money
market will be the means of securing the re-
peal of the Sherman act and put an end TO
the theory Of free silver coinage in this
country, for the present, at least.
Here are the facts in the case: The in
formation obtained from the treasury de-
partment shows that tho worlds product of
silver during the last fiscal year was 1852, =
600, 600 ounces of which the United States
purchased 1900. 900 ounces outside of tho
amount used for tho Grts, which is estimated
Mt about 7, 900, 600 ounces. The consump-
tion of India was As, 000 600 ounces which
coined. 1t appears then that the United
States and India used LOG, coo, 600 ounces of
silver purchased Inst year. leaving 46, 900, =
600 ounces for use in tho arts and in other
countries in the world. So, silver would
necessarily decline in value by the closing
of India's mints; the United States cannot
buy all that is produced