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The morning call., 1894-03-09
PROTRERO AVENUE.
Three Commissioners Appointed by
the Street Committee.

The chief business transacted at yesterdays
session OF the Street Committee was The hear
Ing of the protest OF certain street contra ctors
against the resolution adopted by the board
providing that no PERMITS for private contracts
would be issued after the Supervisors had cer-
tilted their intention OK having the work done.
The fight between the public and the "pri-
vate" contract men is a very bitter one. The
first named accused the latter with robbng The
prOpeTty-Owners, while the "pTivate" contract
men say The 'public" contract men desire to
hog all The business. There were about fifty of
the leading street contractors OF The city, and
most of them had something TO say on The sub
ject.
The committee appointed T. j. WEIGH,
Robert Mercer and Jasper Mcdonald as Com
mission IS 10 report the benefits and damages
which will arise from the opening and extension
OF POtIero avenue from the sOntherly line of
Serpentine avenue 10 the nOrtherly line of
Army street. Tie salaries OF The Commission
ers Will De So DAY.
The morning call., 1894-03-09
A PUZZLED CHINESE.
He Claimed Right TO Land, but Did
Not Want to Go to .IaiI.

There arrived here on the ship Rio de Janeiro
day or two ago from China one Chia boy, a
Chinese merchant who desired to land. but the
customs officers refused to accent his papers
and Chin HOy's friends at once took out writ
of habeas corpus The officers went down to
the ship 10 bring Chin ashore when 10 their
SURPRISE he declined TO avail himself OF the writ
OF habeas corpus, saying he preferred 10 return
TO China on the Rio, which sailed yesterday
afternoon, to coming ashore and going TO jail
while awaiting trial. The officers returned the
writ OF babeas corpus Will their renoTt, but
later IN the day 1t was feissued by Judge Nor
row upon representations made TO him that
Chin Hoy had misunderstood the nature of the
process and had been frightened. He was then
landed and promptly jailed TO await aIhearIng.
The morning call., 1894-03-09
MOONLIGHT REVEALED.

Matters progress slowly in the trial of
John Tyrrell for the murder of Edward
Murphy on the night of September % last.
The prosecution has yet several witnesses
TO call in its efforts to connect the one-eyed
sailor with the dynamite explosion that
occurred in front Of Curtin's boarding
house on Main street, whereby four men
lost their lives and TWO were badly in-
jured.
The cross-examination of John Curtin
Jr., which was resumed yesterday morn
ing, did not bring forth any new facts, and
Mrs Curtin. wife of the proprietor of the
boarding house, was the next witness
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PAID FOR A STAR.
{. w. BandIe Prosecutes Politician
COrcOrau for Grand Larceuy

Police Judge Campbell tried Joseph Corcoran
for grand larceny yesterday. The defendant
is practical politician, and his friends and ac-
quaintances thrOnged The courtroom. He was
charged by Charles W. Bandle with having
taken 500 from him three months ago as pay
ment for position on the police force.
Bandle waited what he thought was reason
able Time for the star that was To adorn his
willing breast, but IL came not. He first had
CorcOran arrested for obtaining money under
false pretenses. The charge was tried and dis
missed in Police Court 3. hen be charged the
politician with grand larceny. Judge Campbell
took the case under Amusement
The morning call., 1894-03-09

DR.. John w. Gibbs of New York has made
arrangements to make an examination OF Peter
Jackson, the pugilisr, and to-day will take ali
Jack sons measurements and estimate The
force of bis blow, besides passing upon has gen.
eral physical condition: The same process
was undergone by CoTbett before his fights
with Sullivan ana Mitchell, and while the test
IN the latter instance served 10 convey Cerbetps
physical superiority over the EngIishman, Sui
livan's powers were clearly demonstrated to be
far superior TO those OF The Californian, who
whipped John L. Sullivan with ease. JACKSON
never has been put under this method of an
alysis, and much interest is expressed in the
way he Will show up.
The morning call., 1894-03-09
Professor Andrews RESIGNS.

SAN BERNARDINo, March s.-Professor
c. n. Andrews. who has had charge of
San Bernardino County's Midwinter Fair
exhibit, yesterday rendered his resjpna-
ton to the Board of Supervisors, and S.
L. Grow. who had charge Of the county's
Worlds Fair exhibit. was elected ia his
place.
The morning call., 1894-03-09
City Junk SnId

Fisher & Co. sold yesterday, at the instance Of
the Mayor, the old bituminOus plant that was
going 10 ruin in The Corporation Yard. The
price obtained was $3.50. The same firm also
sold The two gas engines at the City and County
hospital and the Almshonse. for both OF which
The morning call., 1894-03-09
SPORTING NEWS.
Canadian Night at the Pavilion.
Jackson and Corbeft.

Jackson and Corbeft.
The managers of the Ice skating rink at the
Pavilion must have felt exceedingly good last
evening when their eyes Toasted upon the large
gathering of ladies and gentlemen that was
present TO witness the fancy skating and polo
contest between the Canadian and San Fran
cisco teams. 1t was gala night, no doubt,
ana the thousands OF people who had awaited
themselves Of The opportunity of being present
on Canadian night" were more than pleased
with the entertainment. The fancy skating by
Professor w. T. Carey was worth going many
miles TO see, and the polo match was treat IN
Itself. Neither team scored, although the bali
was frequently sent dangerously close to the
nets. This evening The Stanford ParlOr n. 5.
q. W., will be represented and on tomorrow
The morning call., 1894-03-09

$3.50 was obtained. The cost OF the bltumin-
Gus plant was about S14o0, but no use has ever
been MADE of it by the city. The cost of the
gas engines was $1,000 each. Both the engines
and tie plant were losing investments for the
city.
The morning call., 1894-03-09
CpOSSDlal'S Specific Mixture

With this remedy persons eau cure themselves
without the least exposure. change of diet or
change in application to business. The medicine
contains nothing that Is of the least Injury 60 the
constitution. Ask your druggist for it. Price 81
bottle. aol0 FrTu ly
The morning call., 1894-03-09
CITRUs-GRoWERs COMPETE.
An Old Pioneer Run Over at the
Gate.
MANY SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS.
The Students of the University of the
Pacific VIII Take the Grounds
To-Day.
THE PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.

Through Turmstaes .76o5
The morning call., 1894-03-09

Another Lane Lecture.
DIR. c. n. ElinwoOd will deliver one OF the
Lane lectures this evening at Cooper Medical
College on Curious Animals"
The morning call., 1894-03-09
RED TAG
SI4.oo

For an Eastern Hard Wood
Bedroom Set of 3 pieces-a
rare bargain, worthy of
"Red Letter Days"
The morning call., 1894-03-09
RED TAG
$500

On an Eastern Hard Wood
ChiffOnier-neVer sold at
such a price. Others with
mirrors low as Sl4.00.
The morning call., 1894-03-09
HE SMOKED OPIUM.

Confession of a Witness
Against TyrreII.
ENJOYED HIS "DRAW" DAILY
his Midnight Walk to Get Rid
of the Effects.
WHAT MOONLIGHT REVEALED.
Witnesses Who Connect TyrreII
With the Explosion at Curtin's
Boarding House.
The morning call., 1894-03-09
RED TAG
$6.75

For a solid oak 6-foot Ped
estal Extension Dining Ta-
bic. Scores of others, every
one bearing a Red Reduc-
ti0n Tag.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19
IN THE LAND OF GOLD.
Panoramic Views of the California Mid
winter ENnositiOn.

Not before, since the excitement follow
ing the discovery Of gold by John Marshall,
at Suffers Mil in 1SdS, has there been such
a rush of people to California: not in pur-
SUIT of gold, however, but by persons who
desire to see the magnificent, the world sur
prlslng displays at the mid-winter fuir.
but while thousands are visiting the fair
hundreds of thousands are unable, for var
lous reasons, to crafty their longings to at
tend that splendid exposition. This COM
mendable, but unappeased ambition may,
nevertheless, be gratified by all the readers
of the FREE PRESS, who will take the trou-
bic to secure parts and IS of Magic City,
which we are now distributing. These two
concluding parts of our splendid Worlds
Exposition Portfolios contain no less than
forty views Of tho fine buildings and at
fractions of the mid-wintor fair, includin5
among the collection also pictures of the
reproduced life in California, during the
days of the gold excitement. as it was shown
at the fair Among these characteristic
views are photographs of gambling places,
saloons, theatres, mining camp, washing
and panning for gold, Mount Shasta, FREQ
and -eaSies, dance houses, the fandango, toll
house, stage drivers, and indeed all the
wonderful life on the coast in 1Si9 30
This is the greatest feature of the mid
winter fair, and photographs in parts Il
and Is of Magic City will show them almost
as satisfactorily as the reality. But besides
these there are pictures of all the other
leading attractions and displays, enabling
those who secure these parts to see the fair
with degree Of satisfaction almost equal
to personal attendance
Our distribution of the "Magic City,
series has been q inaunjficont Succpss NOT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19

Zebuon B. Vance was born in Bun
oombe county North Carolina, May 13,
1880; was educated at Washington college,
Tenn, and at the University Of North
Carolina; was a representative from North
Carolina in the Both and 36th Congresses
entered the Confederate army as captain in
May, 1861; was elected governor of North
Carolina in 1862 and reelected in 1864 was
elected to the United States Senate in 1870
but was refused admission and resigned i'll
January, 1872; was the democratic nominee
for the United States Senate in 1879, but
was defeated; was elected governor Of
North Carolina for the third time in 1916;
was elected to the United States Senate as a
democrat in place of a. S. Merrimon, dem
ocrat, took his seat March Is, 1919 and
was reelected in 1884 and 1890
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19
REEDS RULES
Adopted by the Democratic House in Or
der to obtain n Quorum.

In the Senate on Wednesday Of last week
Mr.. Hale spoke against the tariff bill. After
brief session of filibustering the House adj
journed for want of a quorum.
Mr.. PETER spoke on the tariff in the SEN
ate Thursday. The House spent another
day in filibustering
In the Senate Friday Mr.. PETER finished
bis speech and Mr. Mitchell spoke in opposi
ton to the tariff bill. Filibustering and no
quorum mado up the record of the House.
In the Senate Saturday Mr.. Quay spoke
against the tariff bill and the urgent dofici-
ency bill was passed. The House was unable
to do any business for want of quorum.
Monday i'll the Senate and House was
given up to the funeral of Senator Vance,
as reported in detail elsewhere.
After general discussion of some features
of the tariff bill, Mr.. McLaurin of Missis-
sippi made his first speech in the Senate
Tuesday in favor of the measure The
House, by vote of 2l2 to A., adopted the
hated quorum-counting rule, for which
Speaker Reed was bitterly denounced dur
ing the DIST Congress. Mr. Reed congratu-
lated the House on its wise action.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19
GENERAL VERMONT NEWS.


At Bellows Falls William E. Hineman
gave himself up to Officer Thompson the
other day as dcserter from the regular army,
and asked to he handed over to the military
authorities. He claimed to have deserted
from Il company in the State of Washing
ton four years ago, and had been at work
most of the time since, but had recently
been thrown out of employment. He was
taken to Fort Warren.
Tho Rutland Herald says that in six
months there have been 3il proceedings or
raids on liquor sellers III Rutland, which
cost the State S3jS4.
Robert Ftton, famous so long before the
courts of Wmdham and Windsor counties in
cases of inceudarism, robbery and litigation
of multitudinous kinds, was ON board the
kearsarge when it was wrecked. Ile has
been in Proctorsville the past week visiting
his mother and sisters.
The Boston Society Daughters of Yer
mont celebrated the anniversary of the
Concord fight with n reception and enter
tainment at the Hotel Nendome April 49,
The honorary guests OF the evening were
Gov. and Mrs, Fuller Lieut.. GOV. and Mrs
Stranahan, Col, and Mrs. T. c. Smith, Col.
c. s. Forbes and others.
A despatch from New York says that
Col. LeGrand b. Cannon sailed Saturday
for Europe. Col. Cannon j. the leader of
the minority in the stock issue controversy
of the Delaware aud hudson, and his de-
parture is regarded as an indication that he
has given up the contest and is satisfied TO
accept the plan OF the Delaware and Hudson
managers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19
TYPH'Ss ! Us DEAD
VICTIMS OF WlNDSOR'S EPIDEMIC
NOW NUMBER 12.
Prof Guy George Among the Last to Sue
cumb--Heroic Efforts by the Relief Com
mittee to Minister to the Sick-Hoped
that the Worst is Past.

WINDSOR, April 1.-THE typhoid epi-
temic cannot bo said to show any abate-
ment as vet except so far as 1t can be shown
In the appearance of no new cases. The
general condition of the sick is changed only
es it brings the crisis in most cases ono day
nearer, which IS anxiollsly awaited not by
individuals alone but by the entire commu-
nifty. Two more deaths are reported this
morning, making the whole number to date
II, OF about 10 per cent of all attacked by
the fever thus far.
The latest fatalities include Mrs. John
Oahes wife of the brother of Superintend-
ent Oakes of the prison. and Principal Guy
George of our graded schools and examiner
for Windsor county Prof George died
this morning in the hospital at Hanover, y.
H., where lie was sent by his local ply
sician when first taken sick about ten days
ago. He had been principal of our schools
for several years, was eminently successful
in his profession and most popu-
lar among his pupils. He was
graduate of Kimball Union academy
nt Meriden, n. H., and Of Dartmouth col
lege. He was about 30 years of age, and
was held in the highest esteem by all. He
was appointed county examiner by Gov.
Fuller two years ago, and had proved him
self most faithful and able. The flag of the
school was placed at half by sorrowng
pupils on receipt of the intelligence of his,
to them, sudden death.
The work of the rclief committee during
the trying ordeal of the past few weeks can
not be spoken of in too high terms of praise.
Thoroughly organized, with Mr.. W. ID. Tux
bury, son of Dwight Tuxbury, esq. and
Mrs Gilbert a. Davis at their head, its
members have been indefatigable in reliev
ing the burdens of the people and physicians.
Nurses, watchers, food, clothes and medi
cines have been procured by them for the
INDECENT, and valuable assistance rendered
TO all others. Contributions have been Judi
riously distributed by their organized efforts
md gloom dispolled SO far possible by
human agency. Their latest receipts include
a check for 500 from c. G. Beaman, esq,
of New York city, son-in-aw of Hon Viii
liam NJ. Evarts, and another for $50 from
q daughter of AR Evarts.
The work of cleansing the water supply is
progressing rapidly: the services of widely
known sanitary engineer have been secured
to thoroughly investigate the present situa
tOn, and to recommend a course of action
for the future. \ representative of the
Massachusetts State Board of Health has
been here. and our State board is here again
to-day All is being done that can possibly
be done under the circumstances, and hopes
are entertained that the worst is past.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19
METHODlSTS AT BRADFORD.
of the Vermont Annual
Conference Opens With Examinations.

BRADFORD, April 1.-THE semi-centen-
nial session OF the Vermont Methodist Epis-
copal annual conference opened this morn
Ing with the examination of candidates for
admission on trial William NJ Newton of
Wesleyan university. Seymour ii. Smith of
Franklin, Adelbert a. Estabrook of West
Dover took an examination in studies of the
first year: William j. Mcneil of Greensboro
James NarTamOre of Union'Village, James H.
Willis of Ehnore, Samuel l.. Lewis of New
port Centre, John y. DiSson of Sheffield
and George II. Rogers took first and second
year examinations; second year studies,
Hilas Van de Car Of Worcester, Milo S
Eddy of Coventry, John l.. Wesley Of
Canaan; studies of the third year, Horace
g. Mclaughlin of Thetford, George H.
Wright of Barton Landing; studies of the
fourth year, Rubert j. Christy of Water
bury Centre, Hordce e. McGlaughlin of
Thettord.
Among the prominent ministers present
We're A. Il. Webb of Montpelier, w. S.
Smithers of st. Johnsbury, Sylvester Don
aldson of Northtield. A. l.. Twoyor, d. d.
of Newport, W X. Davenport of Barre, J.
o. Sherburne of Cabot, George O. Howe of
Island Pond.
Three members of the class of admission
on trial were absent About : ministers
were in attendance.
Bradford was organized as a town in
liI4. Margaret Appleton Pickett, house
keeper in England for John Wesley, with
her husband and family, enigrated 20
Bradford in 1880, there being at that time
no preaching of any kind in town. Mrs.
Pickett from the first taught the Wesleyan
doctrine and established Methodsm in Brad
ford.
In September 1896, Nicholas Snthers de-
livered the first Methodist sermon in Brad
ford in Mrs. Pickett house. In December
1898, Margaret Pickett, Laban and Joseph
Clark, William Pickett and Elizabeth War
ren formed the First Methodist class. In
1881 the first chapel was built and the pres
ent church, seating $50 in the auditorium
and 500 in the house altogether, was erect
ed 1t has had "A ministers since 1886
Rev. l.. p. Tucker, assistant secretary of
the conference, is the present efficient pas
tor. The society has 800 members and
church property valued at $l2, 900, and has
Jent out 10 travelling ministers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19

PITTsBuRG, Pa, April 1G.-The national
officers of the United Nine workers are now
IN Pittsburg 10 remain Until after the in
auguration Of the wage hattie authorized
by the recent convention at Columbus, Ohio.
there will be no conference held with the
operators of the Pittsburg district unless
the request for such conference comes from
the mine owners 1t is now beloved GER
tain that three-fourths of the miners in this
district will promptly obsy the strike order.
The presence Of the officials Of the miners
organization in this city is taken TO indicate
that the Pittsburg district is to be made the
centre OF the contest There was also tali
to-day Of the dissolution of the PittsburG
coal agency. This agency has been in ex-
istence about seven years and includes all Of
the railroad coal operators in western Penn
sylvania Internal dssension, caused by
rate cutting, etc, are said TO have caused
the supporters Of the agency to become dis
united
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19
NOT GUILTY THE VERDICT,
Defendant IL. II. Pitlsin Acquitted End
of Famous Trial.

RUTLAND, April 14.-The jury in the IT
II. Pitlin trial returned verdict of not
guilty at 1850 o'clock this morning The
trial has been one Of the most famous
criminal trials in tho history of the state
States attorney Joseph c. Jones, with c.
a. Prouty Of Newport, 2. NJ. Melden and
F ID. White of Rutland appeared for the
state. PitSin was defended by r. W.
Moloney and J. c. Baker of Rutland W. H
Preston af Fair Haven and Judge Lilly of
Whitehall, y. y. The trial began Tuesday
ami the case was given the jury Yesterday
afternoon. Mr. Pithin is nephew of State
Senator John G. Pitkin of Fair Haven and
has stood high IN social circles in Rutland
county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19
A PATIENT HUNT.
Sherin Kelley and Marshall Failey Cap
ture "A Crook After Several Years
Chase.

SheriT Kelley and Marshall Failey Cap
ture Crook After a Several Years
Chase.
Sheriff Kelley of st. Albans and Deputy
United States Marshall Failey of this city ar
rested Louis Goddett in Plattsburgh Thurs
day. Goddett, with other prisoners, es-
capped from the Franklin county Jail several
years ago. Sheriff Kelley escorted him to
st. Albans aud will have him prosecuted on
the charges of breaking ioil and stealing
horse. Goddett is only % years of age but
he is a very slick thief He was
working for farmer in Franklin county
and one night he hitched up the farmer s
team and drove it into Canada. Sheriff
Kelley caught Goddett, however, brought
him back into Uncle Sans territory and,
awaiting trial, put him in Jail at st. Al
bans, but shortly afterward he escaped lie
then wandered into Canada, to Champlain,
y. Y, whero his people live and then TO
Bennington, where with two other crooks,
he burglarized house, obtaining some $3.50.
He was arrested there aud lodged in
Jail but repeated bis st. Albans
performance, escaping again and fleeing to
Canada Thence he came back to Cham
plain, n. Y, to see his people and Sheriff
Kelley and Deputy Failey, who had been
on his trail during the intervening five or
six years, had him arrested and jailed at
Plattshurgh. where they found him Thurs
day 1t was clever Job and the officers
deserve much praise for their patient hunt
Goddett pays them quite a compliment. He
says no other men would ever have caught
him
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19
ON SHELDON FAIR GROUNDS.


SHELDON, April ll.--Fire on the Sheldon
fair grounds destroyed 40 horse stalls, A.
cattle stalls, one hay barn and 40 rods of
fence to-day. The grand stand caught sew
eral times, but the arrival of the fire com
pany from st. Albans saved that and floral
hall and the other buildings. The fire caught
from sparks from the engine of the early
morning train going up. The loss is esti
mated at 5000 and is Insured in the Vermont
Mutual of Montpelier,
George H. Thomas has purchased the
Portland House; consideration $1,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19

The Chicago Post OF April says; evil
liam s. Hall of this city died at st. Angus
tine, kia., where it has been his custom to
spend the winter season of late years. He
came to Chicago in 1867, He was promin-
ent here socially and was a favorite at the
Union club, of which he was prominent
meaiber. be graduated at the University
of Vermont with l.. L. Coburn, John NJ.
Thaeher and h. II, Talcott of this city. He
leaves widow but no children"
Other members Of Mr.. Halls class, that
of 1859, We're &, Il. Allen aud W. Z. Stacy
:. this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19

WAsHlNGroN, April l5.-Seustor Nor.
rill of Vermont yesterday reached his S4ta
year and was congratulated by number Of
senator's from both sides of the chamber.
Messrs. Hill, New York, Walsh, Georgia
and Gibson, Maryland crossed over together
from the democratic side and presented their
congratulations, and at the same time Mr.,
Walsh was introduced to Senators Morrill,
and Sherman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-19
GODDARD SEMINARY '94.
students to Whose Lot Commencement
Honors HaNo Fallen - Williamstown
Burglary.

BARRE, April 11.--The following are
commencement honors at Goddard semtna-
ry: Grafton, Dwight Ball of Reading; salu-
tatory. Frank H. Benedict of Willianstown;
valedictory, Emma j, Foster of East Mont
pelier; prophecies, Olivia Dudley of Bry-
ants Pond, Me; presentations, Rodney +.
Willard of North Montpelier: history, l.. i.
Perkins of Woodstock; poem, Frank II.
Benedict class hymn, Foronce Sturtevant.
The house Of William Young of Williams
town was entered Monday and 500 worth
of goods and cash stolen. The robber is
known and officers are after him.