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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04
The Swallows Home.

School Teaoher-What little boy can tell
me where is the home Of the swallow
Bobby kin, please.
School Teacher Well, Bobby
Bobby-The home OF the swallow is the
stummick. Exchange
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04
How Grace Asked for whipped Cream.

When Grace needed Furnishing her
mother would slap her hands. Mamma
had peaches and whipped cream for des-
Sert. Grace asked for more, saying,
please give me some more slapped cream,
mamma"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04
What the Holes Are For.

"Do you know why dandelions have
holes in the stemsS" one small boy asked
another. ITO let the air through" was
the reply.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04
A uuinnc MInnesotn GirI.

Minnesota reioices in the possession Of a
unique character, Sarah Pollard, who is
one Of the most successful farmers in Polk
county, where she owns half Il section of
land which she works herself with no help
FROM men except ia the harvest season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

Little baby's name is Gladys,
And she's quite pet of ours.
Here comes Ethel, bringing baby
Such Il lovely bunch of flowers.
Brother BERTHE will not tease her,
But his toys he'll gently show
Anything he'll do to please her;
Oh, we love our Gladys so.
Sweet it is to take dear dolly
For an airing in the sun:
But our baby cousins dcarer
Than our dollies, every one!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

To poach eggs in a ball is a knack known
to all clever cooks. The water is heated
to boiling and then rapidly stirred till a
small whirlpool is produced, in the hollow
heart Of which maelstrom the egg is clev-
erly dropped. The motion of the water
crystalizes the white instantly into a cir
cular covering for the unbroken yolk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04
A BOLD BANK ROBBERY.
The Daltons secure small Fortune
Holding TIP the Presidents Wife.
L. F. WILBUR.

HOLDING p the Fresidents WIG.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 27.-The Stars
FL Reno, l. T., special says; At 1890 this
morning, Mrs. S. w. Sawyer, wife of the
president OF the bank of FL Reno, who was
alone in the bank was held up by two rob
bors, who robbed the bank of $40 $40. The
robbery is believed to be the work of the
Daltons. Hundreds of citizens on horseback
and in buggies, with ropes and fully armed,
are in pursuit. The robbers had only about
10 minutes start.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

The charm Of IA sincere, sweet voice never
fails to influence US, though we are often
unconscious as to what it is that has
touched US Nine de Maintenon is said To
have maintained her power over Louis
XIV when she was old and ugly by hrr
strong sense and exquisite voice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

Education for Girls in the Middle Ages.
Higher education was not quite dead
letter to our ancestors of the Middle Ages,
and according to some authorities boys and
girls shared equal advantages ia being
whipped along the road 10 knowledge with
equal inpartiality. Some Latin exercises
written by Mary Queen Of Scots when
only ten years old are still extant, and
Marguerite de Vaois writes in her me
moirB that she owed the excellence Of her
Latin to the bodily chastisemeut She habit
TALLY received from her tutors Queen
Isabella WA, too, Latin scholar, and
through her influence II became the fash
ion to study ancient tongues Italian
teachers were imported into Spain and the
beauties OF the Spanish court attended
academic examinations and took part in
tho public exercises of the gymnasium 1t
was not until after she was queen that
Isabella realized the necessity Of Latin In
diplomatic intercourse, and applied herself
bravely to its acquisition New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

gr-rERPRIsE IN THE MEDICAL FRorEsSIoN
OTE OF TIE GREtTEsr AND MOST VALuAni.s
OF MEDICAL d Discoveries. EXTRAORDINARY
DEMANDS FOR A WoNDERFUL REHEDT.
Boon TO SUFFERING HUMANITY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

Use a small composition paper basin for
the water for baby's face, Us these basins
are very light and gan be easily. hawiled,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

Among the comm0nest ailments that
show themselves in childhood and youth
aud are then most liable 10 gain special
Roadway are nervous diseases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

Never urge child to stand on its feet,
Nature is a true friend and keeps such
matters in her own hands. Your persis-
tence To the contrary will weaken its
ankles and bend the tender bones Of the
legs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

Paper is good and cheap material to
cleanse utensils. Knives rubbed with it
preserve their brightness stoves rubbed
hard with it every morning will remain
clean and bright and polish will be saved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

One of the most expert money handlers
in the treasury department at Washing
Jon is n woman, who has the remarkable
record of counting 5000 coins in a single
daV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04
Putin on style.

"Uh huh! Would ye look at the style
the O'Rourkes is a-puttin on, an all cause
their fat hers been made policenlan!-
Sti,NithoiaS - -, . -. ~. - -,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-04

The veil always intensifies the bang Of
the woman it adorns; if the heavy bang be
unbecoming, it is an easy matter to push
back half OF it, while the veil holds the
hair in Dlace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05
LANGDON.

The District Commissioners are laying side
walks on 22d, Cincinnati, Emporia and oath
streets northeast
The park commission have completed the
work OF planting trees in the parking Of nearly
all the streets and the tree boxes are now being
placed in position.
At the last meeting Of the Langdon Literary
League, despite the recent stormy weather. the
attendance was large, there being q number of
VISITORS from the city. The election of officers
resulted In the selection Of Mr.. A. NJ. Dewey as
president, Mrs c. A. Baker as vice president:
Miss Leonia Sherman. secretary, and Mrs Annie
L. Alderman, treasurer. The league il In a
prosperous condition and presents q monthly
entertainment Of real literary merit The pro-
gram consisted Of a patriotic tableau, ..Colum-
bla, arranged by Mr.. VIM. H. King, with Wal
ter T. Dewey. Harry Trundle and Paul Higdon
IN the principal characters; recitation from
Mother Goose for Young and Old" Mrs 1. J.
Baker Of Washington and Miss Ethel Baker of
Langdon; dialogue, The Lost Knife" Miss
Anna Stuart and three associates; song, Three
BuzZing Bundle Bees" Mrs. c. A Baker and
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ. Dewey; dialogue, ssThe
King 81 Example" by thirteen juvsnlie leaguers:
recitation, "His Guardian Angel" Master Reed
Baker OF Washington; song. The Heart That
Knows No Sorrow" Miss Alice Alderman; har-
monica solo, Harry Trundle; dialogue, The
Lost Child, Anna Stuart and friend; reading
by the president, the whole concluding with an
old-fashioned sociable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05
Black resigns.
GAME No. "A.
DOUBLE RUY LOPEZ.
SOLUTIONS AND sOLvERs.


No. 81. Tourney No. 4. This problem is impos
sbie. x urom k6l R} authors key fails after Pc:
~ Bcret haS keabpn r. Il Izdori " GEO.
He;ntz All the rest incorrect. Scores next week.
CORRESPONDENCE.
d. Davis !. You may have nine queens on
the board at one time, that is, the rules allow
it. The custom Of only claiming some piece
that has been removed is obsolete. 2. Cook
Synopsis Of the Chess Openings american edi-
ton, CHM, 1856, edited by J. II. Miller. or
Gossips Manuel (American edition, New York.
1850, edited by 5. LipschutZ. are both standard
works and recognized authorities on the game.
Staunton is. however, still an authority to some
extent.
A. v. Boatrite. The variations have been
about right as to quantity.
NOTES.
In the home tourney Capt. O'Farrel holds
first place and will retain it even though he
should lose all his remaining games. Second
place is undecided, but will probably go to
knight, though Mcfarland may overtake him
and Gwyer has still chance.
James l. Jellett has won the st. Paul cham
pionship by the fine score of "A to against
fourteen competitors.
An interesting correspondence match is pro-
crossing between Mr.. Sam. &. Durham of this
city and Mr.. Philip Albrecht, a strong player OF
northern Pennsylvania
The scheme of holding an international
tourney at Chicago during the worlds fair is
being vigorously agitated. 1t is proposed to
hold monster tournament for both profess
slonals and amateurs collected from every
country on the globe on the plan Of the great
London tournament OF 1862
Albany and Baltimore have commenced a
two-game correspondence match.
As HE STAR predicted last Saturday the
veteran Bird defeated the Dutch champion
without difficulty by score of A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05
LAWN TENNIS OUTLOOK.
Many tournaments Arranged and Ever
thing Pointing to a successful season.

Many Tournaments Arranged and Every
thing Pointing to a Successful season.
Oliver S. Campbell. America champion lawn
gin active training for the forthcoming tennis
tournament in England.
1t is expected that Slocum and Taylor will
re-enter the field next season and compete for
the championship.
The date OF the Longwood tournament has
been left in the hands Of DR.. James Dwight,
and in all probability will bs the same - last
year.
All the crack players are looking forward to
the Magnolia Springs. St. Augustine and Tampa
Bay tournaments which take place between the
18th and 29th Of March. Among those who ex-
pect to compete are v. G. Hall. Z. L. Hall, f.
II. Hovey, II. G.. Bixby. Z. A. Thomson. Ever
EFT Wrenn, q. +. Brown. jr., and NJ L. Pratt.
New York will play at the English champion
ships at Wimbledon
There are more tournaments than ever on
the slate for the coming year and everything
points to a very successful season.
W. Renshaw, who held the championship of
England Tor 50 many years. IL determined to
have another try for the honor.
Handicap tournapents are much needed in
this country and more should be held. They
are quite numerous in England and France.
but few are held in this country
Campbell will undoubtedly default the Florids
championship, as he does not intend to return
to this country until July.
Clarence Hobart will make . strong effort 70
win the championship, and II he shown any
Improvement should succeed in defestiua
Campbell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05
FORTY YEARS IN ONE CHURCH,
Rev. DR.. Sunderland's Long Service-Th
Associate Who Will Share His Labors.

Rev. DIR. Sunderland's Long Service-The
Associate Who VIII Share His Labors.
In April Rev. DR.. Sunderland, the pastor Of
the First Presbyterian Church, ~ street. will
enter upon the fortieth year of his pastoral
charge OF that congregation This will be a
notable event in the history of that old church,
which was the first congregation of the Presby-
terrain denomination organized in the city Of
Washington. Its history dates back to period
five years before the seat of government was
removed to the District The church is there.
fore older than the capital city, and the events
In its long and notable career are closely inter-
woven with those OF the community. Il is
spoken of as the mother church of the Presby-
teriah denomination at the capital, and the
rolls OF the organization show the names of
many citizens who were prominent in the So
cial and public life OF Washington from its
earliest days. As the pastor OF this church as
we'll as because OF his many attractive quail
ties both rs a preacher pastor and a citizen
DIR. Sunderland has exercised u strong and
active influence in this city. While be has
passed the allotted three score and ten wears
DIR. Sunderland still continues to discharge the
duties OF his position. Recently, however, the
members OF his congregation. who are devot-
edly attached to HIM desiring to relieve him from
some portion of the burden which such 4. pas-
torate involves. extended unanimous
call to Rev. Samuel Van Vranken Holmes as
associate pastor. This call was accepted
and he has entered upon his work. Mr.. Holmes
L. young man OF marked ability and is an
eloquent and effective preacher. He was born
in 1862 in Brooklyn, n. Y, where his father.
Rev. John Mcclellan Holmes, was serving as
pastor of the Lee Avenue Reformed Church.
In 1879 Mr.. Holmes entered Williams College.
and after graduation in 1888 he spent the fol-
lowing year at the university in Berlin He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05

contest that has taken place in this country for
the past twenty years, said the other night that
the contests at the club were az hotly battled az
any he had ever seen.
Mooney. the clever sparrer who defeated
Won Lindgren and who should have been
awarded first prize in the heavyweight class,
mas gained many friends since his encounter
with Dickinson. His hand. which was broken
during the contest, is mending slowly.
- they tell a story on Mooney when he was in
germany completing his education In his
class was young German baron who posed as
bully OF the school, Mooney stood his insults
about America and Americans for some time.
Whenever he would get mad and attempt to
resent the insults the German would imme-
dlately challenge him to duel Mooney would
invariably tell him that that was not the way
they settled difficulties in America. One day
In the school ROOM when the teacher was alb
sent. the baron insulted Mooney before the
whole class. This more than he could
stand. He calmly told the baron that he pro-
posed to lick him. and forthwith gave him q
good trouncing, which he never forgot After
that the Americans were never insulted-
ATHLETIC NOTES.
Won Lindgren. who fought such q game
battle with OLeary with one OF his hands
practically disabled, has gone out Of sparring
for the present. He is busy preparing for his
hnai medical examination, which takes place
in April.
De Saussaure. the lightweight sparrer. is
working steadily in the gymnasium and keep
ing in condition.
Webb. who made such gallant stand against
De SaussauIs and who took second prize in
hight weight boxing and wrestling, is practic-
Ing at every opportunity. He hopes to make
better showing next time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05

gots in the District, which would mean q waste
OF Potomac water through leaky spiggots
every twenty-four hours Of 1901 gallons,
an amount of water following every resi-
dent nifty gallons apiece sufficient to
supply $4,000 residents for twenty -four hours.
BY the erection Of fltering works by the gov
eminent DR.. Ames claims that the quantity Of
silica which would then appear in the water
would be reduced to q minimum, and that not
only would great waste of water be saved. but
that great sum Of money now paid to the
plumber would also be saved. Statistics show
that from to 10 per cent Of water is lost
through leaky mains and pipes. Such losses.
Dr. Ames claims, is also due to the wearing
force Of the silica contained in the water. which
loss could also be saved through the erection
OF fltering works. The officers in charge of
the museum estimate the cost Of a fltering
plant comprising lao filters. capable of filter
Ing OF. 52SO 600 gallons every twenty-four hours,
to be not over S40O, 900. Placing the popula-
ton OF the District at 230 900. this would mean
supply OF fraction more than 2s9 gallons Of
nitsred water TO each inhabitant every twenty
four hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05
CLOSING STREETS,

Unluckily for them their esculent qualities
have been appreciated from the time when the
islands first afforded landing place for YES
sells. Toward the end Of the seventeenth century
the Galapagos group was a famous rendezvous
for pirates. who were very fond of turtle meat.
During after years whalers used to go thither
for the purpose of provisioning their vessels
with tortoises, carrying them away by thousands.
In 1929 penal colony was established on Charles
island which depended largely for food upon
turtle flesh. Finally factory was established
for making tortoise oil. which produced 5000
gallons year. Reckoning that each good
that this signifed great slaughter. Besides the
wild dogs have destroyed great numbers, their
favorite method being to wait quietly for the
eggs to hatch, thereupon devouring the young
ones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05

Walter Loveless is known to every man OF
boy who exercises in or visits the Y. NJ. C. A.
gymnasium and no one has more friends. The
association members have unlimited faith in
his ability and he has not failed them in the
past, Of which his success last week is . fair
Illustration
,. NJ. DAsHIEII-
Mr.. J. NJ Dashiell is one Of the best all
around gymnasts in this city. He is exception
ally good on the trapeze, flying rings and
horizontal bar, is a good leaper from the
batteau board and, withOuta doubt the best
pole yRulter in the District of Columbia, hav-
ing vaulted in the Atlantic division champion
ship to the height Of 3 feet 8 inches and at the
C. A G. games on Analostan Island he. cleared
the bar at 10 feet. He is an assistant examiner
in the patent Office and has charge of the class
of navigation. He was born at Annapolis and
was educated at the Naval Academy
ROBERT DODGE
Mr.. Robert Dodge is one Of the Columbia
Athletic Clubs most promising athletes. having
won at the Atlantic division championship the
quarter-mile run in So seconds on q very bad
track, but later in the season at the Columbia
Athletic Clubs games he won the quarter mile
from scratch IN 80 3-5 seconds. He is good
with the 16-pound shot, having cleared a dis
lance of IS feet and as a jumper he is likely to
make marx at the running high and broad
jumps. and without q doubt will be hard man
TO beat in the quartermile championship
meeting. He is the son of Mr.. Heath Dodge
and Is studying medicine at the Georgetown
College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05
MASS ave 6Ri0ee

so constructed as to make proper connection
with intersecting streets. Besides these bridges
the company's declared intention is as stated
above, to erect a bridge along the line OF North
Capitol street.
This latter bridge will be SO long that it's
north approach will have to connect with the
west approach of the Massachusetts avenue
bridge. Some idea Of the appearance OF the
proposed bridges can be obtained from the
pictures accompanying this article made from
the plans In the possession Of the officers of the
road.
The bridge at Massachusetts avenue will be
about i, 400 feet long; that at H street about
$50 feet long.
1t is proposed to make the Massachusetts,
avenue bridge eighty feet wide. to carry a
roadway sixty feet and sidewalks ten feet wide.
On the east the approaches of the bridge will
rise from LIST and E streets well as Massachu-
sets aveEue. The grade will be on the street
approach four feet in hundred and on Massa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05

streets, but the great Boundary sewer is there
and the road could not on that account be de-
pressed more than about five feet. 1t is the
impression at the engineer Office of the District
that it is the railroads intention to have the
grades of the streets raised instead Of sinking
the tracks.
Some Of those who had objections to the
Faulkner bill at the hearing the other day sug-
gested that permanent provision should be
made now to bring the road into the city by
means OF an elevated viasuct. A general plan
OF such viaduct has been made by Capt Ros-
sells direction in the engineers Office. 1t be-
gins at the north line of lexington and runs
straight to the present depot, where its level ID
about that of the present level of street II
Is about 5000 feet long, and, estimating il at
Sl5o per foot, the cost would be about million
and quarter dollars-not much more il is
thought, than the cost OF the changes required
to carry into effect the provisions Of the Faux
ner bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05
ROWING IN MIDwINTER.
Harvard's Crew spends Half an Hour in I
Barge.

Harvard's Crew Spends Half an Hour In the
Barge.
The Harvard University crew took its first
spin of the year on Charles river on Monday
last The air was sharp and cold and occa-
sional cakes Of ice we're floating by the boat
house as the candidates for the crew stepped
into their barge, aud steered by C. F. Adams,
the coach. started for the basin below the
bridges The crew went out in the paper barge
which was bought last year. and has been used
very little. The men were arranged as follows:
Ninde, stroke; Kelton, Z; Cummings, 6; Ian
tout, 5; Acton, 4; Waters, 8; Newell, 2; Slade,
bow.
The air was so cold shat Adams wrapped him.
self in his fur coat, while the oarsmen had
extra sweaters on. and even then looked cold
The crew started of with n stroke of about
thirty. The men showed up in remarkably
good form under the circunIs tances. the time
was good and there was vey little splashing.
About half an hour was enough time for the
men TO spend on the river. and their hands
were SO stiff then that they were glad to get in.
Unless something unforeseen happens the
men will 60 on the river every day now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-05
10 DR.. Scudder InsaneS

DR.. b. N. Scudder Of Chicago, who Is
accused Of the murder Of his mother -in-law.
Mrs W. H. Dunton, and who is confined at the
detention hospital pending an inquiry into his
sanity, was called in the insane court Yesterday
morning but on application by his attorney
hearing was postponed one week in order that
an opportunity might be had to have him ex-
amined by experts on the subject
By the employment Of ruse . reporter
managed to secure admission 10 DR.. scudder's
cell in the detention hospital yesterday. His
inexpert impression a. the result Of the inter-
view was that Of "a man painfully sane and en-.
deavoring to convey the impression of in
sanity" When asked what he had to sav 20
the charge preferred against him he declared
that there was no charge. When asked n he
pretended not to know that the charge vas that
OF numbering Mrs Dunton, Murder he
screamed, ITS damnable lie. I know MOTH
ingabout Oh, yes, 1 believe they did saw .oms.
thing about murder, but was too sicf 20 nav
any steneon 70 II Such an idea ID nonsense
utter nonsense, say. 1t il preposterous IL is
tne result OF hellish plot DO You think I
wouid XII an old woman who had orily a few
months to live at best? Rot and nonsense"
ihen the doctor took on . wild look and &C.
Sused tne reporter Of being the hend who had
ieered at him through the bars of his cell an
night As soon as the reporter had left his cell
however, the prisoner became perfectly zane to
AZ outward Appearances The attendant Who
accompanied the reporter. man of experience
IN SUCH cases, gave It his positive belief that
the man was sane.
VI. d. N. Lyman, an eminent authority on
tnssnity' nad An hours interview With DIR.
Scndder. He declines TO speak for publication
eoout the case, but Scudder' attorney sava DR.
Lyman y convinced Of DR.. Scudder's insanity.
Drs Palmer and Chittenden Of Janesville,
sMis' are holding an autopsy ON the remains Of
Hrh Dunton. Mr.. Carpenter, brother Of Mrs.
Dunton, has advissd that The body b taken 70
Chicago for examination.