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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25
INSANE MANS TERRIBLE TRAGEDY

" worcester Mass, Jan. 19-Martiu Hor.
gen of North Brooktleld, member Of j
boston ball team, killed his wifi AM l., .
wi III an axe and cut the throat OF his IT,
tie girl and himself with razor. Tie uD-
ton was due to insanity. 1t has been $ -
pected for some time that Bergen was u
victim of some mental deranecmcut. u
actions during the last year with 'he
team lead to this superstition. TIL crime
was discovered this noon by ut!ghhov-
bergen and the body of his rirl lay al
the Kitchen floor with the bloody RACER
near His wife and boy were on bed ~
the chamber with their ads crushed AID
an axe beside them The wounds W
terrible Bergen was % years old and y
wife the same age. The girl was nine ~ ID
the boy seven. He joined the Boston
club in 1882 and was one of its most f.
nous catchers. He was always errAtic
and 1t required diplomat TO handle him
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25
FIRE ENDED HIS DEBAUCH
M. J. Smith O East Richford Burned to
Death-Believed That He Acct
dentally Set the Fire

Richford. Vt, Jan. 19.-Murlay ]. Smith
OF East Rchford. who, it is believed SET
fire accidentally to his house while iutoX.
Gated last night, persisted in the fam
After the fire Smith was missed and BE-
search of the ruins reveal cd his BODY
An investigation of the affair was ma -
to-day by l.. NJ Mills. first selectma,
William Durgee of East Richsord So!ec--
man; DIR. r. NJ Pelton, health Office.
James G. Powell. justice Of the peace: al /
ID. +. Dow. town grand juror. and. ar =
having examined several witnesses uuo,'
oath, have concluded that Smith came -
his death by an accident and that there
is no probability of foul play.
1t was learned that Smith was a widow
cr and lived with A housckc"per who.
name is Mary Ellen Mead They KEEP: fo,r
hoarders, all lumbermen. and they W .
all absent at the tlno Of The accident on.
had gone TO get some whiskey. one IA 4
changed his clothes and starred to lind l
new boarding place. and two were in tie
woods. 1t was shown that tho party f1.l
been holding moro or less Of a dehauD 30
since Christmas and had procured he r
liquor ut the cline house" toward q. %
Sutton Smith had been drinking heavi y
right along and was also under the intu-
ence of morphine, to which drug he w
addicted.
The las. seen Of Smith he was sitting on
a sofa with his head in his hands. only a
little while before he had remarked
There is something dreedful going 20
happen and | am going up in a cloud
The theory IS that. in rising to go aft,
more morphine or in some way he over
turned the lamp and was too far stupeiie /
to eXtinCuish the flames or give an alarm.
| The house and contents were destroyed
! even the property of tho boarders gOir
up in smoke There was $500 Insurance Ga
the place in the Vermont Mutual COM
ii
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25
Exchange Block in the Centre of
the City's Business Por-
ton Ruined.
HARD FIGHT FOR FIREMEN
High Wind Threatened to Spread the
Flames Building Will be Total
Loss Man Drowned at Bristol
Dam of the Electric Company
Carried Away.

Rutland Jan o1.-The Exchange block.
a large throc-story wooden structure on
Merchants Row was completely Quilted by
ire this morning at GIL. Passers by saw
the flames coming out of the root and
IHng an alarm from box i3. The bell on
the Congregational church sounded a us
tAl, hut lack of steam at the electric light
works prevented the whistle from being
blown. Consequently but few call men
responded, a high wind preventing tire
alarm from being heard A little later a
second alarm brought out the crowd. The
ire had boon burning for some time when
the tiremen arrived. II caught On the top
floor and worked up through the cupola be-
fore it was discovered. The wind blow
almost 4 gale from the north and the
wooden building on tho south in which
were Ndliquctte's shoe store and Parish :
J welry store were saved with tho greatest
difficulty.
At 7:i5 the steamer was brought out and
threw streams into the top of the building
checking the flames II being too hot TO get
near the south part on ladders. Ky 3
o'clock the danger was passed and soon
the fire was under control, The release
vas not sounded until 1890 as the business
part of the city was in serious danger
from the wind for a time. The fire de-
ldrtment lid excellent work preventing
the spread of the flames
The Exchange block was built about Is q
by Clark Bros, and White, and was ore
OF the first blocks constructed in the pre-
sent business section 1t was owned by j.
w Stcarns. who had large stock of fur
niture on the second and third floors val
ucd at 5000. The loss is very heavy the
building being worth sl2. 000 and is total
loss. Tho stock and building were lnsur-
rd for sll 500 on the first floor there were
three stores occupied by Mcclellan e
Farmer, druggists; Miss Slattery. fancy
Goods ga r.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25
A FORGER SENT TO PRISON.
THIEVES IN RAILROAD STATION
Take the Money From the Gum Machine
and Ruin the Clock.

Remington, VT, Jan. 1S.--The Fitchburg
railroad station at Pownal was entered ly
burglars early this morning. Entrance
was effected through the south office viii
dow by breaking the glass and forcing
the catch The gum machine was smash
ell and what money 1t contained was tax
en- There was no evidence of any tam
pering with the ticket case The Office
clock was taken down and ruined. Some
exyrcss packages In the office were opcne d
but as there was nothing of value in
them they were not taken. There is no
clew to the miscreants, who, II is be-
leved, were tramps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25
Manchester, y. H., 1855.

DR.. s. A. futile This is to certify that !
have used your Elixir several times with
great benefit to my horse in every cnse
In various cuts and bruises 1t works adj
mirahly During the icy season last win
ter my horse strained the cords Of che
forceg. and was quite lame. | applied the
Elixir a few times before driving the
horse. The first application relieved the
laneness. and once or twice more remov-
ed all soreness and swelling | keep ii in
my stable all the time, and reeard 1t the
most useful of anything of this kind
have ever seen.
DIR CJAS e FLANDERS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25

Washington, Jan. 22,-Henry A. Hazen.
professor OF meteorology. and one of the
chief forecasters OF weather conditions at
the weather bureau in this city, was prob
able fatally injured tonight by being
thrown from his bicycle. The accident oC-
CURED while the professor was on his
way to the bureau. He ran into a color
ed man, the force of the contact throw
ing him from the wheel and pitching him
forward on his head. Prof. Hazen's skull
was cracked from over tho nose to the
back Of the head and hemorrhage of the
brain has occurred. Physicians after
wards trepanned the skull and removed a
large clot Of blood from the right side.
They say his injury is one of the most
severe on record and the chances for re-
covery are very remote. Prof. Hazen IS
So years old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25
Made Young Again.

"O0e OF DIR. Kings New Life Pills eact
night for Two weeks has out me in my
teens again" writes n. II. Turner ot
Dempscytown, Pa. They're thu best in
the world for Liver, Stomach and Bowels.
Purely vegetable. Never grippe. Only %.
al j. W. O'SulivaU's.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores. letters. Chapped Hands. CHI
blains. Corns and all Skin Eruptions. In
fnllble for Piles. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction. Price 25c. per box.
For sale by j. W. O'Sullivan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25

In view of the fact that two of this
City's livoCYmen rejoice in the ever popu-
lar namo of Smith the following story is
in point:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25

Hoods Pills cure liver Ills; the nonirritatng and
only cathartic to take With Hoods sarsaparilla.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25

DIR. CHAs. F. FLANDERS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
TcIerrapbic Hrerities.

SALISBURY, N. c.. April 17.-AIr. J. ].
Newman was blown up this morning about
O'Clock while in his office at Dutch
Creek mine, five miles north of this place.
He left some letters SAYING that he was
tired of living. The body was badly
mangsed.
WASHINGTON. April 17.-Governor
Taylor, of Kentucky, called at the White
House this afternoon and had an inter-
view with President Mckinley. He said
his call was a social one. He remained
half an hour. He refused to discuss to-
days indictments at Frankfort
ROME. April 1.-THE Trubina says the
forthcoming meeting of Emperor William
and Emperor Fancis Joseph, in Berlin,
has in view arrangements for the occu-
patton of Albania, European Turkey, by
Austro-Hunsarian trooDs.
This statement caused a sensation in
Italy.
LEXINGTON, NO. April 17.-F'ive per-
sons were injured. one fatally, and con-
siderable property was damaged by a
tornado that passed just west of Con-
cordia, Lafayette County, last evening.
CRoTCN LANDING, N. Y, April IL
The strike of the Italian laborers on the
new Cornell Dam in the Croton Valley is
still on, but the contractors claim that Il
viii soon be over.
AUSTIN, TEN. April 17.-Announce-
ment of Senator Chilton's withdrawal from
the United States senatorial race was
made to-day by his campaign manager
This leaves Congressman Joseph Bailey a
clear field.
BELFAST, April 17.-At Castle Caul-
field. county of Tyrone, a Nationalist
band, while passing through the Protest
ant village, was Kissed. Late III the even
ing an armed mob invaded the village,
firing shots and smashing windows. Police
We're summoned and made several ar
rests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
Democratic Delegates.

Prince Edward county Democrats Mon
day endorsed the constitutional conven-
ton and nominated these delesates TO
the Norfolk convention: a. d. Watkins
]. NJ. Cruto, f. l.. Dupuy, j. j. owens
and G.. S. Wing.
Washington county Democrats met at
Abingdon and adopted resolutions favor
ing the nomina ton of Bryan tor Presi-
dent and Judge w. f. Rhea for Congress
AS to the constitutional convention the
delegates were left uninstructed
The following were elected: Abingdon
District-Judge w. B. Hutton, j. b.
Hamilton and Hon. c. IL Jennings.
Glade Springs District-W. H. Aston and
e NJ Atkins. Saltville District-R. G-
Buchanan. North Fork DiStrict-Captain
John Stanfeld. Goodson District-Jchn N
Johnson, f. G. Miller and John K
Rogers.
southampton county Democrats met at
CORTLAND Monday and elected these dele
gates: Judge j. 3. Prince, at large. and
A. NJ. Brownly, William Stands, j. S.
,MusSrave, DR.. William II. Daughtrey b.
r. Bryant and R. NJ. Edwards; alter
mates, DIR. Benjamin r. Bryant, at large
and +. P. Pulley, j. w. Williams, r. N.
Musgrave, R. F. Barham and W. II.
Jenkins Instructions were passed i'll
favor of constitutional convention. and
favoring Hon. William j. Bryan for
President
Resolutions were adopted endorsing the
course OF. William Stands in the Senate,
and j. s. Musgrave in the House of Dele
gates, and thanking Hon. Carter Glass
and others for their earnest fight for the
admission OF William Stands to the
caucus in vindication of the Democrats
who elected him. The delegation was in
structed to present the name of j. c.
Parker to the Norfolk convention as
presidential elector from this congress
sional district.
Amherst county delegates met at the
courthouse and elected delegates. Most
of them are instructed for the consutu-
tional amendment.
Carroll county Democrats elected these
delegates Monday: Captain w II. Suth-
erin, j. c. Carter. e. w. Early, S. S.
Dobyns, d. w. Boen, Floyd Gardner,
w. D. Worrell and ]. NJ. Brown. No in
structous We're offered on the question
OF a constitutional convention
York county Democrats chose B. H.
Evan. ]. S. HUBBARD. W..E. Gassigan and
Thomas Phillips delegates to the Norfolk
convention. While the delegates were not
instructed, it is pretty well understood
that they are opposed to making the con-
stitutional convention d party ISSUE.
In Lee county the delegates were not
instructed, but are about evenly divided
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
IIL|EIIIGH TOOK
ANOTHER E: GAME L.
Won From Richmond College With
Apparent Ease.
so1H TEAMS PLAYED g: BETTER.
white. OF tho Locals, is a Wonderful
Player and always Works
Hard for sncccss-In
Farmyilic To-day.
BOTH TEAMS PLAYED BETTER

Richmond College played better bah yes
.erday than on the previous day. and Lee
= high followed UP accordingly. Errors
were fewer ON either size, and were con-
centratcd and confined 10 one man on
each team, Boyd carrying the PAIN lor
The College and Parsons for the onsSe1-
si,y.
Not only was the game clean one, put
Il was faster. and both teams dispiayeo d
aasge amount of ginger.
1.ehtrh clearly demonstrated the TACT
Of a stronger team, while the College
showed that 1t can wallop almost any
team in dts class. White. the stocky cap
tain, Is a great college player, and IN the
difficult place that he occupied in the IN
field he proved wonder In the manner In
(which he handled the hot ones and Inc
stick. Runaway, also. put up stif game
in Ieft-field. and, in fact, the whole team
played bail rs they should.
ENJOYED THEIR TRIP
The visitors, during their stay. created
good impression. and they were Pleased
With the trip. They left last
nigh. for home, South Bethlehem, Pa.
where they will meet the New York City
College team to-day.
OF the six games played on the southern
trip Lehieh won four. having lost 10
Georgetown and Trinity College. Later
in the season they will play Yale and
Princeton.
James. the captain of the team. played
nj tackle on the football eleven against
the University here last fall.
Richmond College team Will play tne
Hanpden-Sidney club at FarmTiiie To-
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
REPLY GIVEN TO
HOUSE RESOLUTION.
Continued from First Page.

Consul Macrurn on March Is, 1899, approx
Ding a demand for the immediate return
of property taken from A1r. Nelson
Thompson, but directed that no further
decisive action be taken Until the facts
were learned and reported
On April 1st Mr.. Macrum wrote that
Certainly a halt had been called on such
action, especially to american c1tizens.
A letter from Thompson. the claimant. to
Mr.. Macrum, states that he vii! appeal
to the South African League for assistance
If no other redress is given.
APOLOGY MADE.
On July 9th, last. MIR. CIacrum wrote OF
spirited controversy with the Acting
Foreign Secretary, in which the latter
apologized for the action of a field cornet
against an American citizen, Jos. r. GeZ-
Fam. The latter, on seeking to register.
was told that he must state his choice
beween serving the South African Repub-
lie or Great Britain in case Of war. He
declined, and the tield cornet attempted
to coerce him, finally putting Gezzam
down as unwilling to serve the Republic
and notifying him that lin case OF war
all neutrals would be driven ralt OF the
country.
Foreign Secretary Gro5ler later wrote
an apology and condemnation OF tleio
Cornet Fouries' course. Mr.. Macrum
of the erring field cornet that in the ~
ture men in that Office will 'oe decidedly
more careful in their actions, and espe-
cially toward Americans.
A late letter from Foreign Secretary
Grobler is given, explaining the affair in
detail and expressing regret.
On August 2lst last Mr. Macrum cabled
Secretary Hay that "over one thousand
Americans liable to be impressed into
service in case of war, which appears
imminent Communication will be de-
stroyed Strong representations should be
made this government Immediately to pro-
tect life. property and dignity of American
citizens
On August 2sd Acting Secretary Adee
replied by cable as follows: .If it be-
comes necessary protest against Impress
ment of American citizens found in Trans
vaat territory into military service. de-
fensive or offensive. against any civilized
power until such citizens have exercised
political privileges and assumed political
obligations toward the government i'm
pressing them"
This appears to have borne good re-
suits as a decree soon followed forb!dding
the Communicating of aliens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
anueslnct Races.

NEW YORK, April 17.-Four out OF six
fayorites won at Aqueduct to-day ana
all the winners had an easy thing OF 1t.
except Gracious in the sixth race, wthcn
had to be driven out to the last ounce to
beat Connie. Summary:
First receive and a half furen-s-
Brisk q to q first. Sparrow Wing 90 to
y second. Robert Metcalf 6 to u third.
Time, LOS Is.
Second race-four and a half furlongs-
Ashes Oh to 81 first. William Ack a to
u second, Remson GO to u third Time.
:5s
Third race-about seven furlongs-Ffrst
Whip "a to % first, Gold Lack e to D sec
ond, Lndnla Q2 to u third Time,
LES 2-5.
Fourth race-one mile and seventy
yards-Hold-Up a to - first. Trumpet &c
to u second Tony Honing a to y third.
Time, LAG As.
Fifth race-ssix fur4ongs. selling-cupid-
sty t3 to 5, first, Jamaica "a to u second,
Insurrecton az to y third. Time, LIZ
Sixth race-four and a half furlongs-
Gracious a to u first, Connie 90 to y
second, Horsa q to u third. Time, :5s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
MAY CHANGE COMMANDERS
Publication Of Lord Roberts Ccns"re
May Indicate This.

LONDON. April 1S-4 a. M.-The gov
eminent has chosen this as the moment 70
publish dispatch from Lord Ropefts
pronouncing censure upon Sir ReoVeis
Butler and Sir Charles Warren, Two OF
his most important subordinate COM
rlanders. This dispatch, which is dated
February 18th, has been in the hands OF
the War Office for five weeks Just why
ii is published now in the middle of the
campaign is not understood, unless II IS
expected General Butler and General war;
rem will ask to be relieved OF their com
mands The revelation of their incapacity
must tend TO undermine the confidence OF
the troops in their leadership.
Lord Roberts dispatch. with the enclo-
sures. is the great feature of the London
press this morning.
The Standard, which is supposed to be
in the confidence of the government says:
at is scarcely likely that the pubica ton
of Lord Roberts dispatch is without a
purpose. 1t suggests whether it is not TO
be followed by further important changes
in the South African commands.
Whether the government has any spec
ial purpose or not in publishing the dis
patch the way in which it has been re-
ceiyed will make it most difficult to re-
tain the censured commanders in active
service.
Lord Roberts long wait and the Boer
activity have seriously disturbed PUBIC
equaninity. He is5sstll 800 miles from
Pretoria. No one doubts the ultimate
success of British arms, but behind the
British army that faces the Boer armies
an army of occupation will have to be
installed. From various sources come
hints that more men than are already
provided for Will have to be sent out.
Lord Roberts indicates that at least
ten thousand mer aFe advancing to cut
off the Beers who are investing WeDe-
ner-
las there are reports from the Basuto
border that firing has been heard in the
direction Of the hills near DeWetsdorp, it
is possible General lChermside's advance
troops are already in contact with the
Beers. Lord Roberts wired that he eX-
pected, to clear the southeastern section
of the Free State, east of the railway,
and then to swing round to the north and
to turn one after another the positions held
by the Beers north of Bloemfontein.
General Buffers prohibition of all press
kilograms in Natal until further notice is
taken to indicate that movement is
about to begin there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Goochland Delegates Are Instructed
toVotc Against It.

=
SANDY HOOK. VA, April 17-Special-
a Democratic mass-meeting was held at
Goochland Courthouse on yesterday
court day.. D. III. Leake, chairman of the
County Democratic Committee. was made
permanent chairman of the meeting.
a resolution endorsing the Chicago plat
form, anti-imperiaism and w. ]. Bryan
was spoken to by Mr.. D. B. Harris. and
adopted.
The following delegates were elected to
the Norfolk Conventions:
b. r. Cowherd, F. NJ. Parish, d. II.
Leake, J. NJ. Hodges, w. M. Crouch and
Hal. ,3owles.
The delegates were instructed to vote
against any proposition which will COM
nit the party to favor the call of a
Constitutional Convention. and in the
event OF it's being so endorsed. the dele
CATION was further instructed to favor a
resolution to have the constitution, when
revised. submitted to the people for
ratification or rejection.
The Constitutional Convention question
was discussed at length by Hon. A. K.
Leake and Messrs. ]. NJ. Hodges. D. Is.
Harris and P. A. L. Smith.
Congressman Lamb was present, but as
so much time was consumed by the local
politicians. declined to speak Captain
Lamb is very popular in Goochland. and
his friends are anxious that he be his
own successor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
Park Boys Win.

There was very interesting game OF
rnaseball played on the chimborazo Park PARK
field between the Park boys. Of which zen
Wright whitehead is captain. and the
marlboro Club. of which kennetS tGhickl
,1Noodtin is captain, resulting in victory
for the former by the score OF ~ 10 10.
The battery for the Marlboro Slup Was
I.sckers and Cook and for the Park boys
g3nwers and Bushel. The features OF the
game were the pitching of Bowers and
the batting of Bowers and #. Moore for
the Park team, while for the Marlboro
team Cook. B!clsers and Turner carried
Off the honors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
Houses and Churches collapse,

LONDON, April 1.-THE Vienna GORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says the
mountain which overlooks the town of
Rlappi, where the landslide recently oc-
CURED, has undergone disturbance
which is spreading throughout the entire
province of Bohemia. between the rivers
Elbe and Eyer.
range are moving, with the result that
houses and churches have collapsed in
some thirty villages. Railway embank-
ments have been moved, streams diverted
and roads sunk. Loss of life is not yet
reported.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
RANDOLPH-MACoN WINS
The Game was Exciting and the Score
Close


ASHLAND, VA, April 17.-special.-
The game between Randolph Macon and
Yale" yesterday resulted in a victory
for the former bv a score of to 4. In
the first inning the visitors scored three
runs, but it was on account of the loose
work of the home team. Payne was in
the box for the visitors. but the yellow
Jackets hit him for good gains. Humph
reys pitched for Randolph Macon. and
only seven hits We're secured off him.
With three runs in the first inning. it
looked as if Randolph-Macon would go
down, but at the end of the fourth inning
the score was tied, and the game became
exciting. In the sixth the home team
had six runs to its credit, and won out
easily.
Several very costly errors were made
by the visitors. and for the want OF
coaching the home team lost several
runs. Malone's long throws. Watts fine
batting, Green's fine work, and Laynian
and Hines double plays We're the fea-
lures of the game.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-18
Championship Changes Hands.

NDw YORK, April 17.-At the Broad
way Athletic Club tonight. the weiter-
weight championship of the world changed
from ..Mysterious Billy" Smith to Matty
Matthews. of New York. A right-hand
punch on the jaw in the nineteenth round
sen. Smith TO the land of dreams Mat
thews won from the first sound of the
gong.
The fight was fast all the way. and was
witnessed by fully four thousand specta-
tors, who cheered Matthews wildly at the
dinish. Betting favored Smith 100 TO 90.