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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-12

which supplies the village with water. For
| tunately the epidemic seems to be abating
and Windsor people are prepared to adopt
some radical measures. if necessary, in order
to get good drinking water
The Winoosii journal edition of the
Clipper criticiseS a notice which appeared in
Wednesdays edition OF the FREE PRESS re-
hitting to the sudden death of a Burlington
man and in another column follows its usual
T custom in handling Burlington ncws bv
printing paragraph made up from the no
! tlco in the FREE PRESS and containing all
of the alleged inaccuracies, From his
standpoint, the local man Of the Clipper
| ought to exercise more care in the use OF the
shears.
Dr. Halves sermon at the union Fast
day services in this city yesterday. with the
| expression of opinion signed by local minis
ters and published in another column. ia
likely to start an agitation of the matter of
longer appointing "a day for fasting and
prayer similar to that which has inst re-
suited in aboli,hing the day in Massachu-
sets Whatever it'may be thought best to
do, 1t is certain that the day no longer has
the religions significance that il once Lad.
Isn't it about time that buslness-like meth
DDS We're employed in the matter of houses
for the steam fire engine and hook and lad
der truck, Not long ago the public was
assured, after the expression of an opinion
that the steamer should be kept down
town, that an arrangement had bcen
perfected whereby horses We're to be kept in
readiness AT lie of the livery sta Dies for the
steamer call At Yesterdays fire at the
Addition the steamer was needed \ call
for the horses proved unavailiny and the
chief engineer hurriedup and down the bust
ness streets in an Intellectual attempt to Dor
row pair from anyone who would loan
them. The Hooks trucl, was dragged by
hand as far as Gays Henderson 5 coal ward
where a pair of horses We're secured. Mean
while resident of Colchester avenue came
to the rescue by furnishing another pair
which drew the steamer to the scene This
IS not bu ,iness-like arrangement and the
existing state of affairs was very sharply
criticised yesterday by those who wore con
veIsanL with the facts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-12

Ralph-Suppose fellows best girl gets
mad when he asks for a kiss'
Curtis-Take 1t without asking.
Ralph-Suppose she gets mad then?
Curtis-Then he's got some other fellows
girl.-Brooklyn Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-12

This seems to be poor year for dogs
Here in Burlington only 1872 CANNES were
registered Tor the minimum fee this year. a,
against some 800 last year In Middebury
only l22 out of over 300 have legal right
to live
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-12

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-12
Immense Trade Stirring, Induce.
ments Below:

As Inch all wool Serge heavy cooing 62s Is
cents yard but Just
swivel Silks in styles aud coorng
An immense of Silks and
cents which are actually % cent less than real value
We are showing line
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-12

It's immense show products of Foreign
and Domestic Novelties The is
varied and everything marked price that
The morning call., 1894-07-11

Hansen's Hall yesterday morning and
served 10 increase the bitter feeling OF the
men for the company. To make matters
worse the grocers are shutting down on
credit to the men. Places like Walcats,
on Seventh street, where the men have
been dealing for years, have refused credit
absolutely. The strikers say that the hand
Of the Southern Pacific Company is evil
dent in this. Several men reported at yes
terdav's meeting that Walcors had re-
fused to give them credit
Salaries of engineers on the Oakland
division vary from SIT to S165 month of
twenty-eight days. Conductors salaries
run from $50 to S12O month. Brakemen
get anywhere from Sos to S75 month and
switchmen from SO to $50. Clerks at the
mole have been busily engaged in the last
few days making up the payrolls for that
division.
So well ara the strikers keeping watch
on the movements Of the authorities that
no sooner had the steamer Alameda
reached the Preside wharf than it was
known at West Oakland. 1t was well
known that four river pilots had gone
aboard the steamer, and that kitchen
had been fitted up and larder stocked for
the troops. The news was no sooner
known in West Oakland than 1t was wired
The morning call., 1894-07-11

tal law proclamation. and they read it
eagerly In the papers. The stern order
that they should HE them homeward at 4
o'clock in the afternoon had a sort of
depressing effect, and many of the leading
lights of the A. R. U. were soon in con-
clave Cd the situation.
they sat for about an hour, and when
they again appeared on the street it was
apparent that some weighty question had
been under consideration. Two minutes
later Riding Delegate Hall, mounted on
his Rosinante, was seen squirting madly
around the corner of Pine street. His
speed bafied pursuit, and the war cor
respondents of the various newspapers
were compelled to stand on the sidewalk
and gnaw their vitals II the consciousness
that something portentous was occurring
and they were not in it.
For an hour tie Paul Revere of Seventh
street was absent and matters were assum-
ing alarming proportions when his figure
was seen rounding Wood street. his steed
covered with lather. A few minutes later
the strikers assembled in camera and an
hour afterward the news of the conclave
and the wild ride was announced by the
press committee:
WHEREAS, One Grover Cleveland has or.
dered US to disperse and go to our homes at
The morning call., 1894-07-11

When their work was done, therefore. the
men were placed on board tug and sent
to San Francisco. When the engines are
ready to leave there will be enough epgl-
neers to man them. The Brotherhood has
so far resisted all efforts to make it stand In
with the strikers and the men are READY
for duty on the trains at moments
notice.
The strikers have notified the train dis
patchers at the mole that they cannot go
to work after yesterday. Kessermole, one
of the six dispatchers. was net on his way
to work yesterday afternoon and told that
he could not go to work. lie argued the
question with the strikers who finally de-
cded to let him finish the days work,
with the understanding that be would not
go to work to-day. They met the other
men as they left work and gave them the
same Information. Some of the dispatch
ers are in full sympathy with the strikers
and declare that one request will be suffl-
cient TO keep them from going to work.
"They tried to 10 owe us with the Mill
tary," said prominent striker yesterday,
''and that failed. Now they give us the
marines"
The name of this gentleman is not
diyulged for obvious reasons.
Early yesterday morning, despite the
fact that the skies were overcast and the
rain battered persistently on the tin roofs
in West Oakland, the strikers were abroad.
The rumors Of the evening before had pre-
pared them for President Cleveland's mar
The morning call., 1894-07-11
STRIKERS SENTIMENTS.
Some Are for Fight, but the Majority
Counsel Moderation.

Some feeling was manifested yesterday
by a meeting of the A. r. U. at George
Walton going over to confer with the busl-
ness men of San Francisco on the situation
and the prospects. Many men were averse
to meeting the business men at all. and
they were angry at Walton not notifying
all that he had taken such step. AT the
meeting yesterday Walton explained his
action satisfactorily to the men. Walton
is one of the hardest workers and most
modest and retiring men of the union.
He stated yesterday that the Chamber OIL
Commerce had met the committee In
kindly spirit, and that he was satisfied
they understood better now the points at
issue than ever before. President Roberts
expressed the same sentiments.
He claims that his men will not attempt
to resist the United States troops should
they land in Oakland. Notwithstanding
Mr.. Roberts pacific assurances there Is a
strong fght-element among the A. X. U.
men. The opposition, however. will not
in all probability be made in Oakland.
The men state that there are enough OBJ
structions along the main line to take
weeks to clear the tracks. Still there is an
uneasy feeling everywhere. Every one
seems to think that no one knows what
a day will bring forth.
The morning call., 1894-07-11

Each side to the controversy was repre-
sented at our meeting and heard what the
other had TO say"
A. n TowUe, as representing the rail-
road company, appeared in order to learn
officially just what proposition had been
laid before the committee by the repre-
sentatives of the American Railway Union
on Monday night, and the American Kall-
way Union delegates came to listen to
what the other side might have to say.
They submitted the terms upon which
compromise might be effected as far as they
were concerned
They were similar to the propositions
which they have "stood pat' on-that is
, at all men who went out on strike be re-
| instate6, and that they were willing to
run any and all trains for the company
with the exception OF Pullmans. 1t was
! upon these terms only that they would
agree to compromise in any way.
The committee of fifteen took no active
part in the discussion.
1.-THE strikers submitted their terms to
the railroad people," said Mr.. Jones. "and
they went away saying they would con-
slider theE.. The committee then i'd
journed, subject TO the call Of the chair.
m an, when he has been informed as TO
what action the railroad officials desire to
take regarding the proposals Of the
strikers"
The morning call., 1894-07-11

10 that extent. Then Mr.. Towne was
seen. That official just as emphaticaIly
refused TO pay the men who are out.
What is the reason?" asked the COM
mittee.
I'VE have no money until We earn it. F"
was the cold response.
Then Mr., Towne was asked il he could
not issue time card or check reading that
the bearer was entitled to so much money
frcm the Southern Pacific Company.
I'VE could negotiate that" said Mr..
Towne's visitor.
Are you an A. r. .. man."
Yes. l am" was the answer.
"Well, who would negotiate that paper
for you?" asked the magnate. curiously.
THAT Is my private business, SIT" re-
turned the striker, but | may tell you
that if you give me such paper friend
Will negotiate it for me"
why can't that friend assist you with
out?" inquired Mr.. Towne.
Can the Southern Pacific Company get
any money without good security?" de-
manded the visitor.
No" replied Mr.. Towne.
"Well, neither can l." said the striker.
well, l can't agree to any such
method" replied Mr.. Towne. quietly. ut
would put the paper of the company into
negotiation" and Mr.. Towne went on to
tell story about sheep. which he consid-
cred pertinent to the occasion.
This conversation with Mr.. Towne was
repeated 10 the meeting of the A. R. .. at
The morning call., 1894-07-11

to Sacramento. so that the people there
were very quickly in possession of the fact
that Uncle Sam was besiirriug himself.
In the meantims everything was got
in readiness al the N ole for the swift and
sudden departure Of train. Six firemen
were brought over on a tug from San
Francisco and set to work on the various
engines lying dead" at the mole. The
tenders were stocked with wood. the gear
ing cleaned and oiled. the boilers watered
and everything put in such shape that in
side of two hours Mr.. Wilder declared he
could run train out. The deadline OF
deputies kept stricter watch than ever
where these firemen were at work, and no
deputies were allowed to promenade in
the depot. A rumor reached the mole that
the strikers were going to visit the depot
just before o'clock, the time when the
Presidents proclamation went into effect
and take out the fremen who were
Strengthening things on the engines.
The morning call., 1894-07-11

o'clock on this Tuesday afternoons and
whereas, the chickens Of this county Of Ala.
media are allowed until the going down of the
sun, as per report OF Riding Delegate Hall here.
tofore submitted; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That while we are no chickens we
respectfully, but firmly, decline to emulate the
residents Of the barnyard In the first effort on
the road 10 wealth. The "early TO bed" racket
went out with the Pullman.
Yes. sir" said Mr.. Hall. latter an
hours careful study Of the inhabitants of
the various henneres in Oakland. from
the plebeian dominick to the domineering
buff cochin, came to the conclusion that
we could not begin to compete with them
On the early roosting proposition. That is
physical reason. / have another and a
better one. Should we go home early and
stay there what would prevent the South
ern Pacific from getting out train any
moment II got ready?
mot on your life will they get US in bed
early"
The morning call., 1894-07-11
IN WEST OAKL AND.
The Railroad Keeping Back Pay.
Growers Proclamation.

Growers Proclamation.
Excited groups of strikers discussed the
Presidents proclamation at Oakland yes
terday. To say that it came as thunder
clap is to say little. The general talk is
of a decidedly revolutionary character.
The strikers claim there is no ground for
declaring martial law. They POINT to the
good conduct which has marked the strike
from the beginning. and they openly de-
clare that the admins tration has sided
with Pullman in the fight. Many of the
strikers are men who voted for Cleveland
last election, but it is safe to say that they
would not do so again with their present
experience.
The railroad company has added another
and painful grievances to the strike. 1t
absolutely refuses TO pay Its men the
money which is rightfulIy due them
Every man who is out in Oakland has two
months ray Que him. The paycar was
TO have arrived on the second day of the
strike, but 1t has not appeared vet The
men live on credit. Most of them are now
in the third month of their credit with the
grocers. Many OF them are actually
pressed for the necessities of life. The
matter is becoming urgent. A committee
was sent over by the A. r. U. TO Interview
A.. n. TOwne as regards their money.
The committee first saw James ~ Han
ford. the paymaster at Fourth and Town
sepd streets. That official stated that no
Saoney would be paid until after the strike
was settled. he was asked If portion Of
the amount due could not be had. Mr..
Hanford declined to accommodate the men
The morning call., 1894-07-11
THE COAST DIVISION.
Trains Are Once More Running Reg
uIarIy on That Branch.

uIarIy on That Branch.
Once more the wheels are turning on the
coast division. The officials of the road
stated last evening that the entire train
service would be resumed to-day if no I'M
f0reseen conting ency should arise.
1t is thought that the strike is at an end
so far as this division Is concerned. The
organized effort ON the part OF the authorl-
ties in the different towns. cities and c0un-
ties along the road TO protect railroad
property and assure the movement OF trains
has had the effect Of greatly encouraging
the railroad officials, and they were In
comparatively happy frame OF mind yes
terday.
During the day all the trains which
usually 20 out of the Third and Townsend
depot, with two exceptions, were dis
patched. the first to leave being the S:15
Monterey express, which departed little
over an hour late. This morning the early
train. which carries the morning papers as
far as San j ose, will be sent ont.
1t is probable that the freight service
will be resumed tomorrow. and one train
may be sent out to-day.
The first passenger train sent out yester-
day was watched. accompanied as lar as
the county line by detail Of twenty DO
licemen, who disembarked there and came
back on the incoming train from San Jose.
A squad of United States deputy marshals.
however, went through with the train. and
at the line of each county through which
it passed sheriff's posse came on board
and remained until the territory within
their jurisdiction had been passed.
| Few passengers were on hand yesterday.
the disappointments Of the past few days
having had the effect Of creating belief
that the blockade will not be raised with.
out trouble.
The railroad officials will OF yet hazard
even guess as to when the overland serv-
| ice will be resumed either to Los Angeles
or to the East. but the proclamation Of the
The morning call., 1894-07-11
REsUMING TRAFFIC.
The Union Pacific Gives Notice 1t
viii Handle Freight.

Editor of The CaIl-DRAR SIR: The follow
Ing elegram has just been received from our
Omaha Office:
"Our train service having been resumed, we
are now prepared to receive aud promptly
handle freight of all Kinds, Including livestock
and rerIshables, for all points on the Union Pa
cIfic system excepting points on the Pacific
division west of Umatilla."
The reason which prevents US receiving busl-
ness for points located west of Umatilla to Port
land is owing to the bad condition OF track
caused by washouts, which have not as yet
been repaired. although there Is a force con-
stantly at work, and we hope very shortly to
have the line open through to Portland.
This may be of interest to the readers OF your
valuable paper is the reason why we advise YOU
OF the condition OF our service. and 1t also indl-
Gates that The general strike recently ordered
by President Debs has been raised so lar as
the Union Pacific system is concerned. Yours
truly, G. w. LUCE.
The morning call., 1894-07-11
THEIR "JOBs" AND NO PULLMANs

Two ugly Calling guns, like fierce bull
dogs, followed a force OF artillery on to the
steam boat Alameda as she was moored at
the Preside wharf yesterday morning.
The pets were the property Of the Light
Artillery, uRder command of Colonel
Graham, and they were ordered to follow
their owners to Oakland-to Ogden if need
be. The President of the United States
had proclaimed the regime of virtual mar
tial law in California, and two days pre-
viousIy had ordered General Ruger, CON-
manding the military forces in California,
to open up the railroad between San Fran
cisco and Ogden. At an early hour
Yesterday morning it was made evident by
the activity on all sides at the Preside
that both orders were to be executed.
The troops. which had been under mobi-
lizatlon for nearly ten days, at the sound
of the bugle turned in to pack knapsacks,
Turkish steel and shift the field pieces.
The steam boat Alameda crept up in a
quiet but business-like way to the wharf
at about II o'clock. Forthwith the SOL
diers detailed 10 the quartermaster's de-
partment commenced to hustle munitions
of war aboard. In boxes and cans they
carried provisions and supplies. In innO-
cent-looking cases branded ~. NJ. c."
they bore the deadly chunks of lead. 1t
was a martial scene.
The soldiers had little time or DISPOSE
ton to jest or be merry. They were
under the orders of the commander-n-
chief of the American army and they
were going out, perhaps for the first time
in the lives OF most of them. to enforce
ba lav Of bai n,
and blood.
The stores carried aboard were reck-
oned for a thirty DAYS warfare. CAVIAR
as well as artillery we're detailed with the
expedition. First light mounted bat
teries. L. q, K aud a, of artillery
took ship with all their pieces; then Troops
K and l Of cavalry led their horses aboard
and were ready to embark.
Wives, children and loved ones Of few
of the soldiers stood around before the
Alameda cast moorings, and were given
the privilege of bidding goodbye to their
bonnie good lads" Few of them I'M
doubleday had any serious expectation of
losing friends or relatives in whatever
trouble might brew, for it was felt on all
hands that the presence of the troops at
any given place would be sufficient to
quiet mobs and move trains without inter
ference. Soldiers and commanders seemed
to feel that they were going out to impress
the strikers or rioters. or whoever might
be concerned. with the dignity and actual
power of arms of the United States Gov
eminent. Serious or long-cOntinued re-
sistance was not to be expected.
just whittier the Alameda with her IRON
fnrPa ahoaYd h0uO0 Tho of4ioarc
did not see fit to confde to the public. The
last seen of the vessel she was going to-
ward Angel Island, but the broad hint had
been passed about that shs was bound for
Sacramento.
Experts said the steamer draws too
much water TO go to Sacramento in the
present low condition OF the river, and
later it was ascertaiDed that she would
transfer her troops and armament at Rio
Vista to vessels of lighter draught.
The morning call., 1894-07-11

And the strikers just hung around the
Point all the morning and inquired from
every one who came along what they
knew concerning the troops, and every
body evinced an eagerness TO know
whether or not there would be con-
thct between the troops and the a. Il. u
The general impression was that mere
would not. although some could not rec
onclle this view with the fact that large
quantity of ammunition had been pnr-
chased in West Oakland in the past ten
days. George Fonda, who keeps gun
store at 172S12 Seventh street. says he has
sold 5000 cartridges since Saturday, and
that all he has left are of the smallest
caliber.
The morning call., 1894-07-11
THE BENEFIT TOMORROW.
Manager Daley and His Talent
STUDYING Martial Law.

Studying Martial Law.
Manager w. r. Daley, who has inter
estsd himself so far in the present strike
as to arrange two benefits for the American
Railway Union-one at the Mechanics
Pavilion on Thursday evening and sec
end one for the Sacramento Unien on
Saturday evenipg-is in quandary as to
lust what action would be judicieus, and
the hundreds of performers who are in
hearty sympathy with the strikers are also
guessing whether the strict Interpretation
of martial law would lay them liable to
arrest
Immediately upon the call for assist
ance by performers in this city all respond
ed with one voice. and Manager Daley
found himself asked 10 condense pro-
gramme that would entertain steadily from
o'clock until the small hours Of the
morning. and hundreds have since prof
fersd their services. Following close upon
this comes President Cleveland's procla-
nation declaring this State under military
surveillance, which seems to cover the
case in question.
The portion Of the proclamation per-
tanning to the case reads DIS follows:
"and any one aiding or abetting It, or giving 1t
any way, Is deemed an insurgent and liable
upon conviction In the United States Court to
be imprisoned for ten years and fined $4,000.
or both such fine and Imprisonment"
Now if the enemies of the A. r. U. wish
10 keep that body in an impoverished con-
dition they would have to swear out
wholesale batch of warrants, and the
MIN ole acrobat, the serio-comic, the grace
full song and dance artist and the negro
delineator would have jolly time under
the law, for a few hours at least, in which
to study up something new.
Many of Manager Dailey's friends have
advised him to withdraw, but Billy is not
constructed on that line and moreover he
firmly believes that even the strlctest in
terpretation of the written law does not
affect the benefits. Ee will carry them to
a successful termination and place few
hundred dollars in the treasury OF this
new vet powerful organization, the men,
bers of hich were his former working
companions.
The morning call., 1894-07-11
CITIZENS COMMITTEE.
1t Will Await Railroad Action or
Strikers PrODoSitiOn.

Another secret session of the committee
OF fifteen appointed by the Merchants
Association. the Chamber of Commerce
and the Board of Trade. was held yester-
day forenoon at the rooms Of the Chamber
of Commerce.
The session lasted two hours, and re-
suited in no definite action being taken
toward the furtherance of their efforts to
bring about arbitration between the rail-
road strikers and their employers.
When asked regarding the result OF the
conference NJ. P. Jones of the press CON-
mi:tee said:
Things are simply in statu quo with US.