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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-08-24
GUILTY OF FORGERY.
Crooked Ways orc. 4. walter otst. Johnr-
bury Brought to Light.

ST. Johnsbury, Aug. 1I-At a meeting
of the directors of tho Caledonia County
Publishing company, publishers Of the daily
and weekly Republican and general job
printers, this morning, Charles t. Walter
was removed from the position OF manager,
which he has held since the paper was
started in 1885.
A few hours later Walter was arrested
by Sheriff Sulloway on the charge of for
gerry, was brought before Justice Worces-
ter for hearing, waived examination and
was bound over to the December term Of
the County Court under $1,000 bonds.
In default of payment he was committed
to the shoriif's hands. Investigation show
ed that Walter had forged the name of Col.
Truman G.. Fletcher, ono OF the most prom
nsnt men in st. Johnsbury to the amount
of 5000. The Lyndon Savings bank of
LY ndonville discounted two notes over two
years ago of $1,000 and $4,000. Last Janu-
Any Walter presented a note OF Sl1O0 to the
Citizens bank OF st. Johnsbury. This was
discounted for month and renewed seven
times, Waiter forging Fletcher's name every
month.
Walters indebtedness is not far from
$50, 900, most OF which 10 held by banks in
this community. His relatives and friends
were induced to sign these notes.
Walter is young man about 30, of pleas
ant and courteous ways, and did not spend
his borrowed money by fast living or In
speculation. He lived beyond his income
and kept borrowing to keep up.
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WESTERN TRADE CONFEDERACY.
The silly Conception oftlie State omcials
of Knnsas


New YORK, Aug. 18.-A Topeka, Kan,
)pecal to the Times says the State officials
have made move, beneath the apparent
innocence OF which turks scheme OF ON
inous import il the words OF the secretary
sighed by all the State officers, has been
sent to Gov Stone of Missouri, which calls
for commercial dlviaion between the West
and the East.
The petition says "In view OF the dis
tressing financial state of the country aud
especially its most productive part, which
will be further aggravated if Congress shall
do nothing to relieve it, or shall uncondi
tioually repeal the Sherman law, we would
ask you to call convention of all the gov
ernors of all the States west of the Missis-
pi and south of the Ohio river on par
n..e. line herewith, and also that such gov
ornors appoint an additional number of
delegates equal to the representation Of
their States in Congress.
The objects of the convention to be to
consider what shall be done for the material
relief OF the people, for the cultivation of
commercial relations between them. and
such other action as may conduce to the n a =
tional welfare and prosperity Of the COM
munites involved, looking especially to ar
ranging for such relations as may render
this section free of dependence upon tie
eastern section OF the Unteed States in bust
ness affairs
We consider the present an suspicious
time for concerted movement to bring the
people of the West and South into such
united action as will protest and foster the
Interests which are naturally allied and
free these sections from unjust and runou.
domination of section which is largely
influenced by European policies and meth
pds -
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bel i Bond, Middlebury; Mrs G S Sherman,
Castleton; l. b IIibbard, Hyde Park, form
erly Ludlow; Mrs O II Thompson, Barre; Il
Cady, st Johnsbury; Lillian Dodge, Wor-
caster, Mass, formerly Barre; Francis f.
Clarke, Naukegau, H. formerly Williams
town Mrs William j Clarke, Milford, Mass,
formerly Calais; f. b Newton, Hartford; c
L Gray, Guildhal; j c French, Chicago,
formerly st Albans; ID = Hurlburt and
party, Bennington; l. A Roleau, Bethel;
noleau, Montpelier; II 7 Gilbert, Dor
set; NJ j Crockett, Colchester; II b Hagar,
X S Hagar, Weybridge; John Conline,
captain L 3 army, retired, Detroit, former
ly Rutland, + A Shuttleworth, I'd lieuten-
ant u S a, Bellows Falls, Mrs i A
Shutteworth, Mortified; G Il Day,
New York city, formerly Jericho;
Mrs A Pepper, San Francisco, formerly
Mt Holly; A A WEIGH, Wayne, formerly
Pownal; W II Black, Minneapolis, formerly
B-llows Falls; Edwin l. Foster, Rutland; G
C Peck. Chicago, formerly Burlington Lille
Shelby, Brattleboro; Sara Holden Warner
Colorado. formerly Brook no. Mira John
Bunting, Philadelphia, formerly Proctors-
vile; Bertha Brigham, John Brigham
Duluth, MINI. formerly Townsend; Mrs X
Hale, Denver, Emma A Hale, LesdviIe,
formerly st Jobusbury; c Bunker,
Peacham Elizabeth Smith, Salisbury;
Elizabeth Brsinerd, Addie Brsinerd, Mid
dlabury; G II Hezen, Hartford;
Mrs Taber johnson, Washington c,
formerly Middebury; N f Kenyon, Hines
burg; Mrs II Kellogg, Colorado, Mrs h NJ
Hnus, Missouri, formerly Westminster; Mr.
and Mrs William McGilton, Middlebury
College; George Gordon, Swanton; Kirk
Palmer, Philadelphia, formerly Charlotte.
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A Repeal Man, but Concerned About tho
Nnlmme q Gmrrnncv.

ST. JoHNsRuRY, Vt, Aug. 20-Cou
gresham Grout is at mis- farm in Kirby for
few days and was seen yesterday by a
representative CT the FREE PRESS concern
Ing his position on the Sherman law.
Gen. Grout strongly denied that he was
In favor OF free si!vor or that he was OPP
posed to the repeal OF the Sherman law.
lie fayors the repeal, but wants some pro-
vision made for keeping up our present
volume of currency.
IL tho so-called Sherman law was repeal
sd in toto there would he nearly so, 600
OC0 withdrawn from our circulation every
year. To keep this amount in circulation
Gen. Grout strongly favors the passage OF
II law authorizing our national banks to
issue money to the full extent of their gov
eminent bonds. This would increase the cir.
culating medium of every bank in the coun
try 10 per cent
Gen. Grout returns to Washington next
week and will make short speech before
the debate closes to prove to his constituent u
that be Is all right on tho currency question
lie thinks that his position is a strong oIt
and would satisfy not ouly the East bu
he free silver men in the West.
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GALA DAY AT BENNINGTON.
Annivorsnry OF the Famous Battle Cole
brated by u General holiday.

BENNINGTON, Aug. 1G.-Every year since
the Bennington battle, the 10th Of August
has been fttingly observed. This year the
streets OF the village have been thronged all
day by people and houses and stores dis
palyed the national colors in profusion.
The observance of tho day began at y
this morning with parade aud the inspec-
ton Of the fire department. The line was
formed on East Main street. near the
Bradford hook and ladder house, and
marched through the principal streets of
the village, the entire department, preceded
by the chief engineers and City band, being
in the parade. After the parade there
were some ovolutions by the department
At 10 a. IN. came the parade of Adam
Forepaughs circus. Fully ,, 600 people at
tended the picnic of the Father Matthew.
Total Abstinence Brotherhood, in Hunt s
upper grove, in the afternoon. In the
evening there was dance in Library hall.
Forepsugh's show exhib.tedin TIE afternoon
and evening.
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TWO PRIZE FIGHTS.
Cahill and Cattanach Worsted by Suili-
van and o. Donnell.

COMFY ISLAND, n. V, Aug. 1S.-Scarce-
ly more than 5000 spectators witnessed the
two pugiistic contests at the Coney Island
Athletic club tonight.
Tue first event was a 10-round bout be-
tween Pat Cahll, the jersey City middle
weight and e1-amateur champion of tho
United States, and Jim Sullivan, for a
purse of $1,000, OF which 5000 went to the
loser. Cahil was knocked out by a right
handler on the Jaw in tue third round and
lay unconscious for five minutes.
Tho bout of tho evening was between
John Cattanach of Providence and Save
O'Donnel of Australia, 20 rounds or more,
for purse CT $500, of which the losers
end wns 500
Cattanach as kaocked out in the fourth
round, after having received fearful pun
lshment.
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Medicine forf Because you are sick and want
To get well, or because you want to prevent i'll
ness. linen remember that Hoods sarsapa
rilla CURES all diseases caused b impure blood
and debility of The system. II is not what its
proprietOrs say but what Hoods SarsRparlla
DOES. that tell the story Of its merit. Be sure
10 get Hoods, and only Hoods.
Purely vegetable pills-2jc.
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KICKED ON THE CHOWDER.
Deer Island Prisoners Get FastidIout
md Make Trouble.

BosToN, Aug. 18.-An incipient riot &C.
Cured this noon among the prisoners con-
fined at the city institution at Deer Island,
VINO found fault with the quality of the
chowder served them for dinner. The pris-
oners refused to cot it and complained 10
Superintendent Garri,h who insisted that it
was good enough.
Then tho mon began to show fight and
with water pals and whatever other ar
ticles they could obtain they threatened to
take matters in their own hands The su-
perintendent chilled his subordinates and as
a precautionary measure summoned help
from the city, about % officers responding.
Thor services were not required, however,
except in arresting a number of the ring
leaders who will be locked up and given a
chance to repent.
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But She Saved Mar Bnr.

BARRE, Aug. ia livery barn aud ell
at the Avenue house were damaged 500 by
fire this morning. Hay, furniture, straw
and the clothing of the hotel girls were
burned. An infant child of Mrs Hager
had q narrow escape and the mother. who
went into the flames to save the boy, was
severely burned.
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PUTNAM, Conn, Aug 1S.-Three sons of
Ed ward Lamondy of Pomfret this afternoon
saw dog, supposed to be mad, and the
eldest, 16 years old, went into the house
and got gun. After cooking the gun he
INST Willie, aged ID, In the kitchen, when
the weapon was accidentally discharged,
the contents entering Willie's side, killing
him instantly.
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WITH SHOVEL AND PICK
CITIZENS OF NORTH ABINGDON,
MASS, FIGHT ITALIANS.

The citizens Attempt to Garry Out n
Threat of Tearing Up Contain Electric
Road Track and Are Resisted by super
intendent Sanborn-Plate Glass and
Spectators Suffer.
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Montpelier Man Killed,

WooDsvILLE, n. H., Aug. 10. - John
Burke OF Montpelier, Vt, was killed by
train at Wells River this morning. He was
lying on the track.
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Al Price AM: S::::: u: :i
s,niny hines, I,.nrrnns organs, Hsnos. Cider hlls,
,nsh lIrs..rs rr,I ull, stn,e, kettlr Hone hill,,
Letter Presses, JAcs Screws, rNeAH hpns' S.ur,'
Press Stand, tup> ilOot Nhrs n'his' n"lu i"",'
lawn MuWcr., tanee Mills. laihe hehu'rN u!hpr"'s'
SHELTERS, Hand tnrts, forge> Ncrapere i't,
taunnc Mills NrinFets, Engines saws n,'e, N'ha''
Grain Dump Grow Bars, InlefN' loes "" VIZ 1' g
Hay Stock EesAOr, Railroad, Platform ana "nn.r S'ALs.
Send for free tatalo.ue and SEE no.. 70 $40 nuh., -,
lsl 60. Jefferson St., CHICAGO seALL w. sheAse' LIZ
The herald., 1893-05-07
Antiquity OF Ben rounding,

The art Of bell founding is undoubted-
" of great antiquity. The 6axons are
known to have used bells in their
churches, although probably but small
ones, for the Venerable Bede, writing at
the end Of the seventh century, alludes
to them in terms which seem to show
that they were not unfamiliar things.
The towers of the Saxon period have
belfries of considerable dimensions in
most cases, and at Crowland abbey, IN
South Lincolnshire, there was famous
peal of seven bells many years before
the Norman conquest.
The monks at that time and for long
after were the chief practitioners OF the
art of bell founding-whichi indeed is one
of the many things those well abused
men have handed down to US. Their bells
were rarely without inscriptions, often
in very bad Latin, containing perhaps
some obscure joke, the point Of which is
quite lost. More often they were of re-
Egious nature, sometimes, we fear, not
unrnixed with dash Of superstition, as
when the bell declares that its sound
drives away the demons Of the air who
caused pestilence and famine, lightning
and thunderstor1ns.
AS a rule, unfortunately they put no
dates on their bells, defect which has
been in some measure overcome by the
researches of many enthusiastic campa-
biologists, but which is likely to keep the
early history of bells shrouded in dark
ness for long time to come.--Gentle-
mans Magazine.
The herald., 1893-05-07
THE coRDAan COLLAPSE.
Facts Concerning It's DownfaIl Just Conn
ing to Light,

Facts Concerning It's DownfaIl just Com
ing to Light.
New YoRK, May 6.-The facts regard
ing the inside causes which led to the
downfall OF the National Cordage COM
pany are gradually leaking out and the
mystery surrounding the unloading of
the stock seems about to be unravelled.
John Good of the John Good Cordage
and Machine company was seen by a re-
porter today. He said the Cordage
company's difficulties we're brought
about by selling below cost. They were
fighting the Good company, which was
rival concern with capital OF 7,000,.
600 and machinery that could manufac.
ture at less cost than the National Cord.
age pool. ''We are ready and in posi-
tion to help them il they will agree to
our terms,' said he, "but If they want
any more medicine, we can oblige them.
The salvation of the National Oordage
company is through us, and they must
agree to our terms il they expect to con-
tinue,o
The herald., 1893-05-07
A Noted London Mission.

The other Sunday night at the Char
rington mission, which is held in long,
narrow room, double galleried all around,
the coughing (from the fog) was more
like Fourth of July with conglomerate
firecrackers, church bells and cannonad-
ing than one would conceive as possible
issuing from a merely human assembly.
Just O word about this Charrington
mission, which is feature OF the east
end. Frederick Charrington belongs to
a wealthy family Of brewers About II
years ago he began to do sort of street
missionary work in East London, near
his fathers brewery. His father threat
ened to disinherit him, but finally left
him a share, though not full share, in
the business. Once, on being tainted
on the street with wearing the blue rib
bon-''What does it cost you to wear
that ribbonr-he was able to reply
ga hundred thousand dollars"
He sold out his interest in the brewery
to his brothers and built in Mile End
road, the prolongation of Whitechapel,
the Great Assembly hall, which had been
projected but never begun by Keith
Falconer. Every Sunday night 5000 OF
more people gather at the evangeiistic
service Of the mission, and its fellowship
society, with the constant religious, edu-
cational and entertainment work center
ing at the Great Assembly hall, makes II
a power for good in district which con
tains a number Of powers for evil.-Lon
don Cor. Hartford Courant.
The herald., 1893-05-07


Ambassador Eustis Presents His Gree
dentiais TO President Carnot.
PARIS, May o. Hon. James b. Eustis,
American ambassador to France, pre-
sented his credentials to President Car
not, today, making brief address, in
the course Of which he conveyed the
expression Of President Cleveland's high
personal esteem, at the same time wish
ing to the French nation success and
prosperity. The American ambassador
had most imposing reception at
the Elysee, full military honors being
accorded him. The band in the court
yard played The Star Spsngled Banner
when Eustis arrived, and President Car
not extended to the new representative
all the Difference due to bic rank. After
his reception by President Carnot, the
American ambassador was accompanied
to the Grand hotel by an escort Of
cavalry. Eustis informed the reporters
that he was deeply impressed With the
warm cordiality oil President Carnot.
The herald., 1893-05-07
A GREAT DAY FOR THE JACK TARS
Boat Races by the Foreign
Crews at Gotham.
Americans Wsrs Barred from the Con-
tests, Henos the Success of the
Britishers-Proposed Inter-
National Regatta.

By the Associated Press.1
New YonK, May 6.--This was a great
day for the foreign jack tars now in port.
A series OF races were rowed between
the different crews. and the weather and
water being propitious glorious day 6
sport was had. The result was great
victory for Great Britain, her men win
ming two out of three races and coming
in good second in the third, which
was captured by the Russians. Picked
crews from all the foreign n1en-of-wsr,
except the Hollander Van Spejk, partic-
ipated, Americans being barred, as
their boats were lighter than the for.
eigners.
The first race was for 10 and 12-oared
cutters, doubled banked, three miles
straight away. The crew from the Brit
ish ship Australia won in rs minutes
and 30 seconds. The crew from the
Italian flagship Etna was second, with
an Italian crew from the Bansan next.
The 10-oared cutter of the British ship
Magicienne, which came in fourth got
third time by time allowance. The boats
from the Tartar, Kaiserin Augusta, Jean
Bart and Blake were together in lump,
while the others brought up the rear.
The came the galleys and whale boats
of the second race. The crew from the
Russian ship General Admiral won in
20 minutes and % seconds. The crews
of the Blake and Australia were almost
side by side, two boats length in the
rear of the Russians.
In the third race, which was only two
miles, three British crews went all the
way with first one, then another. ahead,
and with two Italian crews crowd
ing them closely. The crew from the
British ship Australia won in IL min
utes 30 seconds, with a second crew
from the same ship second, the crew
from the Blake third, and the others
behind.
The herald., 1893-05-07
THE SAMOAN aovERNMrNr.

Robert Louis Stevenson Suggested as
Premier OF the Island.
LONDON, May 5.--The National OBJ
server says the contracting powers have
decided to continue the tripartite gov
eminent in Samoa, with change OF
personnel, and suggested that Robert
Louis Stevenson be appointed premier,
instancing the American custom of ap-
pointing literary men SO diplcmatists
and consuls. The Observer adds that q
reprint of Stevenson's footnote in his
history was confscated and burned by
the German authorities and that the
publishers were fined, despite the fact
that the recent white book justified Stew.
enson's action.
The herald., 1893-05-07
THE STOCK PANIC SUBSIDED,
Speculative Excitement in Wall
Street Cooled OFF.
Business Again Quieted Down to It's
Normal State.
30 Further Failures-Facts which Led
to the Collapse of the Oordage
Trust Coming TO Light.
Financial Notes.
BY the Associated Press

ny INT Abhotthttd EEShn4l
New York, May Speculative ex-
element cooled during the night and
operators came to the stock exchange
this morning with steadier nerves. After
sleeping over the matter they saw how
the foreigners yesterday, under the
smoke Of the engagement, made way
with bagfull OF dividend payers at
bargain-counter prices. Hence it was
that active stocks, both railways and in
dustrials, opened strong, ( to 81 per
cent higher. Cordage rose "a to 2119,
then receded to 20. American sugar,
which opened up at 81, quickly fell to
TIN, checking the rising temperature.
Fifty minutes after opening, the market
was quiet and weak, but not 30 excited
ss yesterday.
Throughout the first hours bust
ness presented striking con-
trast with the panieky feeling
OF yesterday. Dealings were larger than
the average, but much smaller than for
the past two days, with fluctuations far
less violent. General Electric fell from
S016 to 20; Chicago Gas, from 741a to
M Manhattan, from l29 to 1926; Rock
Island, from 1874 to rs; Western Union,
from S514 to "a; National Cordage, from
2lH to 10; National Lead, from 81
to 20.
After 10 80 better feeling Get in and
higher prices resulted than were before
reached. Rubber preferred rose from
points to 81 General Electric, A to 83 ;
others, 4 TO 2 reduction on the posted
rates.
Sterling exchange ranged from $4.S51S
to $4.8S1a, and the absence OF failure
had q good effect on the market.
At II o'clock the market was compare
lively firm.
Stocks closed firm. The net cha nges
show advances OF 2 to IL per cent in in
dustriale, except Cordsge, which is
down. Railway stocks show decline
Of H@11a for the day,
The herald., 1893-05-07

A shrewd Cape Cod farmer descantins
lately on family quarrels said: "Tm Of
the opinion Of my wife. Go to family
party? she says. Yes, i always go, pro-
vided it isn't in my own family The
reason of them family rows is that they
live too clost and rub agin each other too
much. There was the Wings down our
way. They fought continually as long
as they lived under one roof, but when
John Wing went to ranchin in Colorado
and jim Wing to maxim nails in Penn
sylvania they grew alnazin fond of each
other"
This homely philosophy could be ap-
piled with equal force to nations
Youths COMPANION.
The herald., 1893-05-07
DID NOT OCCUR.

A Duol Between Two Memphis Editors
Nipped in the Bud.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 6.--The duel be-
tween Col. w. A. Collier. owner Of the
Appeal-Avalanche, and +. w. Carmack,
editor OF the Commercial, did not occur
today as was anticipated. Owing to
his detention here this afternoon
by officers who suspected his intentions,
Carmack did not arrive at Holly Springs,
Misc, until an hour altar the appointed
time OF the meeting. Colonel Collier
and party were on board their train,
which was about to pull out for Mem
phis. when Carmack arrived on special.
The sheriff and several deputies we're at
the depot, and fearing arrest all re-
turned to Memphis. In all probability
meeting will be arranged.
The herald., 1893-05-07
Cor. Spring & Second SITS, Los Angeles, Cal
a. Q. BILICKE & CO.. PROPRIETC
A srARTL1Ne ooxFEssIoN.
Two Hundred and Fifty Eight Men Muir
dered in Texas.

WO n uuUr8U anu F1tEJ-ElRnU U1bn
dered in Texas.
DENrsoN, Tex, May 6.-Sensational
developments are coming up in the Car
isle Luttrell murder case at Sherman.
The news has become current that Gov
ernor Hogg has written to Judge Brown
for particulars in the Charles Luttrell
case, as pardon has been applied for
and he wished to thoroughly investigate
the case. 1t is said Luttrell has divulged
information concerning the terrible
butchery of woman here last spring
that will probably secure him reprieve
or possibly pardon in full. The exact
confession cannot be had, but it is said
since 1878 James M. Brown, John Car
Isle and friends had killed 24S men in
order to kill testimony against them III
a murder case. James Brown in 1873
became involved in quarrel
with stable hand and killed
him. John Carlisle WAS in5'-as,7st s'Ifgr'
man their last victim, was an eye-wit-
ness. There were many others, besides
strong circumstantial evidence. Brown
and Carlisle, being wealthy, started IN
to kill the evidence against them, and
Luttrell's startling confession is but
glimpse of the awful reality OF this un-
PARALLEL series of crimes that cost 248
men their lives and the perpetrators
millions Of dollars. Luttrell would not
give the names of the victims he said
he did not know all, but they would be
forthcoming in every instance OF killing
by the gang. Every eye witness was
Swallowed and killed sooner or later, and
all the strong circumstantial witnesses
were killed by hired murderers, and
officers dared not interfere If they re.
garded their lives.