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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-13

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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
 AFTER MAIL ROBBERS
New Charge Formulated Against John Knyaston and He Will
 Probably Be Extra dited

NEW YORK. Aug. 19.-A new charge was formulated to-day against John Ky naston, before United States Commits sioner Roumaine in Jersey City, by di- rection of the British Premier, Lord Sal isbury.
 Kynaston was the third officer of the White Star line steamer Britannic He was arrested in Jersey City some time ago for connection with extensive mali robberies on the Britannia. He is held as the principal.
 Chief Officer Jago of the same ship was arrested at Queenstown several days ago on the same charge. The new complaint was made by A. Percy Bennett the act ing British Consul General in New York It charges kynaston with the larceny of S6500 in railroad bonds and of $500 in cash from an envelope addressed to HeideI- bach, 1ckelheimer & Co.,, bankers of this city.
 Evidence was given by the employees of the bankers to prove the mailing of the $500 from Antwerp and by Postoffice Inspector Jacobs to show that 1t was ta- ken from the envelope on the steamship. Jacobs exhibited the ships manifest in evidence. When the envelope reached the bankers 1t was stuffed with Lon don newspaper published two days after the envelope left Antwerp. The news paper was substituted to give the envel- ope the same appearance 1t had when filled with paper money.
 has been notified from Washington that a charge against Kynaston would be made by the British Consul The United States authorities consider 1t a case for extradition. A hearing will be given the accused on September s.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
POSED IN CHINA AS AN
 ENVOY OF GERMANY
Berlin Correspondent Charged With Liberating Thirteen Murderers
 of German Missionaries.

BERLIN, Aug 19.-Herr Eugene 8. Wolff, the well-known German explorer, who has just returned from China, where he acted as correspondent of the Tage- blatt, is being prosecuted upon a charge of having, without authority, assumed the role of Judge, and with having liber- ated thirteen Chinese murderers of Ger man missionaries.
 According to the evidence of Bishop Anzer, on which the accusation is based, Herr Wolff, having heard of the trial, ap- peared in court with a dog named Schus- ter. Four vacant chairs stood in the hall in which the trial was to be held
 Wolff seated himself in the most im- posing of these, saying: "I'll take the highest, and you, Herr Schuster (address- ing the dogl. will take the second highest to my right
 Then he ordered the clerk of the court into the next chair on his right, and lastly with gesture bade the wondering man. darin to take the fourth and lowest chair
 The mandarin questioned Wolff's au- thority, whereupon the latter draw a roll of papers from his pocket and f1ourished 1t as his authority and the prisoners be- ing introduced and declaring their inno- cence Herr Wolff solemnly acquitted them and declared the proceedings ended. He then saddled his horse and departed. The story caused the utmost astonish- ment. Bishop Anger was In Germany at sulting the Government in regard to the murders. which ultimately led to the oc- cupation of Kiaochou, and only learned of what had happened on returning to China. It appears that Herr Wolff often posed in China as German Envoy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
HI BORN WILL
 NOT CO BEFORE
 THE CONVENTION Neither Will He Run as an Independent. WILL NOMINATE TOMORROW NUsBAUMER TO PRESENT THE NAME OF METCALF. As a Matter of Courtesy Four of the Delegates From the Fiftieth
 Are From the Hilborn
 Ticket.
WILL NOMINATE TOMORROW
NUSBAUMER TO PRESENT THE
 NAME OF METCALF.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

BrOdQWdy, Aug. It,
 MT. Hilborn does not intend that his name shan be presented to the Third Dis trict Congressional convention, which meets tomorrow in Germania Hall. It Is possible that some of the delegations from the small counties in the district, which are solid for him, may insist on placing the Congressman in nominatlon, but if they do so 1t will be In direct op- position to the wishes Of MT. HllDorn and his Oakland manager,
 There has been some talk regarding the possibility of MT. Hilborn making an Tn, dependent campaign, and 1t has been said that his reason for not permitting ms name to go before to-morrow's conven- tion is to keep the way clear for an mae. pendent move, as under the purity or elections law he could not run independ- ent after being turned down in con-
 'Thele is not particle of foundation E2l for all this independent talk, saia w; H. Friend, chairman of the Gonoresslonai ,sa idea of doing any such thing, an ana a1 the story was started Uy some of his over zealous but not very diplomatic 1rlehds' hmS Mr Hilborn is taking his defeat pnlioS- sophically and bears nobouv any III Will while all the Repubncans who were max ing his fight are now in line TOT MT. Mel- calf"
 The Congressional convention will be devoid of any special interest. US pusl- ness will consist of electing congress man, framing a platform, passing lew resolutions and electing a new Congres- sionaI committee The whole business will probably not occupy couple or hours.
 Judge Emil Midsummer, who has been the leading factor in MT. Metcalf's cam paign. will place that gentleman's name before the convention. and with the Judges well known oratorical powers there is no doubt that ms speech Will pc powerful and to the point. It will prob ably be seconded by one delegate from every county in the district, and will, or course, be made unanimous. .
 The little difficulty in the Fiftieth As, sembly District has been straightened out to the satisfa ction of both parties, Hilborn ticket and six who were on the Metcalf ticket having been acknowledged as the successful ones.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
STOCKING COALING STATIONS. England Places Unlimited Contracts
 in This Country

NORFOLK, Aug. 19-here has been shipped from Norfolk. in British bot toms, seventeen cargoes of Pocahontas coal, aggregatinr 0,12O tons. They have gone to eleven different coalinga stations belonging to England and 1t has been believed that England was stocking coal stations in the event of possible war
 To-day 1t leaked out that this view Is undoubtedly correct, as the Pocahontas Coal Company is asserted by one of its employees to have practically admitted that an unlimited contract from the British Government for coaling her sta tions all over the world has been secured, and the work has just fairly commenced
 The stations to which cargoes have thus far been sent are: Montevideo, in Uru- quay; St. Michaels, in the Azores; King ston, Jamaica; Singapore, India; Cape Town, Africa St. Vincent and Porto Praya Cape de Verdes; St. Lucia, B. w. l.; Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic; St. Paul de Loando; Africa. and London: One vessel alone, the Indra, carried 9150 tons to Singapore. .ysassS
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
ARRANGING
 FOR COUNTY
 PRIMARIES Alameda Republicans
 Fix Dates. HILB0RN GAINS TWO VOTES REJOICING OVER SUCCESSES OF PARDEE AND METCALF. Delegation of Five Hundred Citizens Going to Sacramento to
 Work for the
 Doctor.
HILBORN GAINS TWO VOTES
REJOICING OVER SUCCESSES OF
 PARDEE AND METCALF.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 

90S Broadway, Aug. 19.
 The Republican County Central Com mittee held an important meeting this evening. The returns from the Con gressional primary were canvassed, and the four disputed votes in the Eff tieth District were allowed to Hilborn. This, of course, in no way affects the large majority for Metcalf.
 It was decided to hold the county primaries on September + and the convention on September 19. The place of holding the county convention VIII be determined at a future meeting. A discussion arose as to whether the primaries should be held by Assembly districts or by wards and townships, and the sentiment seemed to be in favor of the latter. The question IS one of great interest, as it materially af- fleets the chances of certain candidates for office. The State and Congressional primaries were held by Assembly dis tricts, but 1t will be far more difficult to forecast results in a county conVen- tion of Assembly districts, and it Is very probable that the ward and town ship plan will be ordered. The matter will be settled at a meeting of the committee to be held September 3. The Young Mems Republican League held big rally tonight to ratify the success at the primaries of pr. Pardee and Victor H. Metcalf Speeches were made by Mayor Thomas, Hon. John A. Britton, pr. Mehrmann, A. c. Henry, Professor L. G. Inskeep, Professor George c. Edwards, P. M. Fisher and others.
 The chief business of the meeting was that of insuring a large attendance of active workers at Sacramento next Monday and Tuesday to help along the cause of pr. Pardee. Many prominent citizens pledged their presence and sup port at the capital, and it was decided to send twenty-five members of the league and to pay their transportation from its treasury. It is expected that a delegation of 500 will leave this coun- ty on Sunday and Monday for Sacra-
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
DEFINITE BASE FOR
 4 TREATY OF PEACE
Questions to Be Discussed by a Com mission Appointed by
 Spain.

HAVANA, Aug. 19.-The Government has appointed a Spanish commission to consider a definite base for a treaty or peace The personnel of the commis- sion, however, is not announced. It is reported that the questions to be dis cussed are as follows:
 1. Cession of territory and the de- termination of conditions and indemni- f1cation by the United States against damage to public buildings, courts and the states lands.
 3. Indemnity for war and navy ma terial mutually agreed on to come into possession of the United States.
 3. Conditions of, and time for, the evacuation by the troops and volun- teers with the war material agreed on.
 f. Commercial and customh house ad- vantages to be conceded.
 5. The recognition of property of all kinds of all Spanish citizens and guar antees to be offered them during their stay In the island.
 g. The form of government to be es- tablished in Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
HERO OF CLIPPERToN ISLAND.
Substituted the American Flag for
 That of Mexico.

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 19.-The steamer Alice Blanchard Captain Broderick Warner, arrived to-day from Clipperton Island, after a passage of eleven days, with $50 tons of phosphate rock. The Blanchard brings as passengers Nolan Baldwin. aged 15, a son of Barry Baldwin, formerly United States Marshal at San Francisco. and Theodore Gusmann, who has been on the desolate island for nearly thirteen months.
 MT. Gusmann figured in a somewhat heroic light on Clipperton a few months ago. when he refused to haul down the American flag when ordered to do so by the Mexican man-of-war Democrata. The crew of the Mexican ship raised their flag over the island in place of the stars and stripes, but was taken down as soon as they left. MT. Gusmann says that since thai time the United States flag has been f1yfnC over the island.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
The Enormous Gold Product of 1898

This will be the greatest gold year In his tory From South Africa, the Klondke and Australia the precious metal Is being shipped In large quantities. It is believed that this years output will be nearly double that of any previous twelve months. The sales of Hostet- ter's Stomach Bitters also increasing very fast and this year that famous remedy will cure more people of dyspepsia indigestion. ever before.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
cALKINs' BODY FOUND.
Remains of the Lad Who Jumped From the Ferry Boat Float
 ed Ashore.

TIBURON, Aug. 19.-The body of a man was discovered floating in the bay near here to-day. Deputy Coroner Eden was summoned from San Rafael, and the remains were taken to the morgue An investigation of the clothing and personal effects showed the mans name to be Cal kine he having committed suicide about three weeks ago by Jumping from an Oak land ferry-boat. The Chief of Police of that city was notified and acquainted the dead mans relatives with the fact of the discovery of the body. Later Coroner Eden received telegram that a relative would come to take possession of the body to-morrow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
MAIL EMBARGO WITHDRAWN
Communication May Now Be Had
 With Persons in Spain.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-Postmaster General Smith to-day suspended his order. issued at the beginning of the war, that during hostilities all mail communication with Spain and her colonies was to be dis continued According to the terms of this order mail addressed to persons connect cd with the United States forces at the Philippine Islands, Cuba and Porto Rico shall continue to be subject to United States domestic postage rates. All other mail addressed to these places shall be subject to the postage rates heretofore announced.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
SAN JOSE ATHLETIC
 CLUB OPENING

SAN JOSE, Aug. 19.-Ed Hennessey and Joe Reay, welter-weights, furnished the main sport at the opening of the San Jose Athletic Club tonight. No pools were sold. It was a ten-round fight, and though Reay clearly outpointed Hennes- sey, the referee, Louis Hobbs, declared 1t a draw There were no knock-downs, but good many stiff punches and clever dodges. The preliminaries consisted of a four-round go between Frank Purcell and three-round contest between Jack Mo Manus and Charles Johnson, light weights Decision, a draw in each event. The attendance was about 800.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
Loyal Union Republicans.

A meeting of the Union" Republican Club was held last evening at their head quarters, 335 McAllister street, John Q. Adams in the chair and Walter A. Coffee acting as secretary. Addresses were made by Dr. B. F. Fleming. T. R. Riding. H. H. Adams, Maurice L. Asher and oth- CTS. and the committee on entertainment presented a very enjoyable programme. The secretary reported membership of 160 The club decided to meet on the Both inst. to ratifv the nominations of the State Convention.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
COACHES FOR ALASKA.
First Shipment for the White Pass
 and Yukon Railroad.

SEATTLE, Aug. 19.-The first railway coaches to be used in Alaska were shipped to-day. The shipment consisted of a passenger car, a baggage car and combination passenger and baggage car. Pass and Yukon Railroad. which is now in operation for distance of twelve miles from SkaPuay.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
British Interests Favorable to Spain

LONDON, Aug. 20.-A Daily Tele- graph correspondent who has arrived in Borneo after prolonged tour of the Philippine Islands telegraphs that Brit ish interests there prefer that the islands should remain Spanish.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
Count Xiouana Dead.

MADRID, Aug. 19.-The death Is an- nounced of Count Xiquana, Minister of Agriculture and Commerce and of Pub lie Works in the Cabinet of Senor Sa- gasta which resigned in May last.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
SLAUGHTER OF REBELS
 IN SOUTHERN CHINA
General Mawho Kills One Hundred
 in Battle and There Are Daily
Executions.

LONDON. Aug. 19.-The Hongkong cor slaughter in Southern China continues. Corpses float past Wuchau daily. Two hundred rebels who had entered Tai wongkong were defeated by General Mawho, who killed 100 of the rebels and in the districts of Paklan and Wu-gun daily send to the magistrates between ten and twenty rebels for execution.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
Turfman James Bradley Dead.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Aug. 19.-James Bradley, the well l-known turfman, aged 32 died at his home last night.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
HAVERLY A BANKRUPT. Failure of the Well-Known Manager
 of Negro Minstrels.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-John H. Hav- erly, who was well known several years ago as a theatrical manager, and espe- filed a petition in bankruptcy to-day, with liabilities of $327.749 and assets nom inaNy s16,l00.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
Seek Pardon for a Murderer.

SALINAS, Aug. 19.-A petition Is being circulated here for the pardon of mur- derer Shaw, @ life-termer from here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
Risks and Premiums

Net amount of risks written during the year Net amount of risks ex-
 pired during the year. Net amount in force De
 cember 31, 1S97....-..-.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-20
WESTERN
 ASSURANCE COMPANY

nF TORONTO, CANADA, ON THE 31sT V day of December, 4. D. 1897. and for the year ending on that day. as made to the In surance Commissioner of the State of Cali fornia, pursuant to the provisions of sections 610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed as
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-11-11

some convenient point where trans
portation facilities are good and be
made profitable. There Is a great field
for investment in electric railroads in
this state. The possibilities in this
field have Just become apparent to
capitalists. Every one of the electric
roads In Vermont is earning and paying
satisfactory returns to its stockholders.
The men who first put their money
into these electric roads put all they can
raise now into new enterprises of this
kind, which is conclusive evidence that
they know they pay. These roads can
be built for a fraction of the cost of a
steam railroad and operated at a profit
where natural conditions are such as to
render it impossible to build or operate
the latter successfully.
The establishment of creamerIes has
revolutionized the dairy business of the
country and offers a field to farmers and
small investors in most of the towns of
the state. These are of positive adj
vantage, when rightly mansged, to
the people of every town. The farmers
get a better price for their butter than
they could have done by the old method.
The product is improved, and better than
all else the farmers are paid in cash every
month, and have the money to buy what
ever they wish to purchase at the lowest
cash price. The creameries aud the
grange have done much to kill the
credit system, which has been one of the
greatest curses to the farming interests
of the state and has done more to retard
their progress han any other single
cause.
The development of the granite, marble
and slate quarries of the state has only
just commenced. Here is a great field
for investment. The quality of the pro-
duct produced by these Industries is the
best in the world. The market for Yer
mont granite, marble and slate is unlim .
tied and the demand is Increasing. More
capital, more brains and more energy is
wanted to develop these great and
growing industries.
There is a good field in this state for
canneries. Vermont sweet corn is adj
mitted to be the sweetest In the world.
1t can be grown here to better advantage
than anywhere else in the country.
What is true of corn is equally true of
cucumbers, apples and many small fruits
that are now extensively canned for the
market. The demand for these goods is
enormous and is increasing rapidly.
There are hundreds of other attractive
fields for home investments in Vermont
that we have not space to even name.
The state wisely encourages the forma-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-11-11

ton of companies for home investment
by Offering, through the towns, exemp-
ton from taxation for a sufficient period
to place these Industries on a paying
base.
Place your money In Vermont and you
will have the certainty of being able TO
look after 1t, that it will benefit your
other property, and that you will not be
trusting it to men of whose Integrity
you know little or nothing, and where,
Judging by the experience of the past,
you are far more likely to lose than to
win.
There Is an element of chance that
cannot be eliminated from any business
or any Investment, therefore put your
money into home enterprises where it
will help develop the esources of your
town or state and not some far-away
place that you care nothing about.
Great as may be the possibilities of the
new possessions this nation has secured
as the fruits of the war with Spain, none
of them will ever equal for certainty and
sure results the field right here at home.
Adopt the motto "All in Vermont
and ten years hence you will not be
mourning, as are many today. over the
golden but disappointing vision of some
far-away colorado in which has disap-
peared much of your hard earned
money.-St. Adams Messenger.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-11-11

The Northern Indiana Normal college
and Business Institute at Valparaiso.
Ind, has a department of journalism. I'M
der the direction of l.. d. Sampson.
formerly of the editorial stan of the Gin
cinnatl Commercial Tribune. The bust
ness men of Valparaiso have induced Mr..
Sampson to give them a recitation hour
of an evening and organize a class among
them and teach them how to write adver-
tisements. The work is carried on very
much like the work in the classes in
journalism-by practice and example.
Mr.. Sampson requires each member of
the class to write advertisements of diff
ferent lines to occupy certain space, and
they are expected to indicate the display
which would be most advantageous for
the printer TO make, and then these efforts
are taken by the instructor and some
times written on the board and discussed
by the whole class and criticised and
studied and improved. 1t is interesting
work, particularly when done under the
direction of an experienced ADVERTISE
ment writer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-11-11
SOLDIERS LIFE EASIER
Protection, Weapons and Food Much L.
proved of Late Years.

AAO'Ootiohs weapons ana rood Much -
proved of Late Years.
Although soldering would seem to
be a more perilous business than it
ever was before, in consequence of the
greater force, rapidity and range of
weapons, and the higher power of ex-
plosives, the result may show that
modern battles are not more deadly
than were those in the Civil War, since
an attempt has been made to counter
act the destructive forces by stouter
projections in forts and by a system
OF tactics that replaces the old solid
formations with something like the
skirmish order of former times. It
may be, also, that the troops will fight
at further distance, allowing for the
longer carriage of bullets and shells.
But of n thing we are certain. II
the perils of war have been multi
piled the comforts of the camp have
been increased until they are a partial
offset. Clothing is s%touter, if the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-11-11

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