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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29
How samoans Wnstc Time.

1t seems that tho Samoans have dcvcl-
opcd a passion for the possession Of large
rowing boats built in European fashion.
These have entirely taken the place Of
the canoes. Instead of cultivating their
land they now waste their time travel
ing about in their vessels from vii
lHre to village and from island to is
land "discussing politics. Some of these
boats pull as many as so oars and are be-
tween 70 and so feet long, whilo one is be-
ing built on the island of ~avaii to meas
urc 100 feet in length Our consul men
lions the case Of Village owning two or
three Of these boats for which they have
doubtless paid dearly, and where most of
the young men are also owners of a wecdy
pony or equally useless horse. The land
on wLliCh their village stands is mortgagcd
and is advertised for sale. Yet, instead of
making any attempt to raise money to pay
off the trilling sum required, they havo for
the last four months been playing, almost
weekly, cricket matches with 80 or 40
players side for stakes consisting of pigs
and kegs of salt beef TO the accompaniment
of u band of savage music, The consul be-
licvcs the amount of money expended on
cricket in this village since February
would have paid off not only the interest,
but a largo part Of the principal Of the
mort gago.-London World.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29
TRehion's Storm Mandate.

1t makes but little difference whether
the weather is hot or cold, whether the
times are hard or easy, fashion drives rough
shod along the great highway Of life, and
she has a great procession following at her
heels. The young and the old are there
and the lords of creation are as anxious to
hear her mandate as the weaker sex. 1t is
amusing to hear men laugh at women for
following so closely the latest styles, when
in reality new way of tyingsa ncckscarf
will give them as much cohccrn Us the
chang of skirt does the dainty little
lady who wants to look just right. We are
alike; we all want to look our best and be
up to date. 1t is a duty we owe to our
selves and our friends that we make as
pleasing an appearance rs possible, and wo
all make a desperate effort to do it, al
though we may not acknowledge it even
to ourselves. "My tailor" and my dress
maker" colrld tell tales if they chosc about
the vanity of the world philadelphia
Times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29
Grand Fraternity.

An important amendment enacted at tn
tenth biennial session Of the governing
council WAS to provide for u full paid Ger
tiilcatc to member after Is years pay
ment into the annuity fund
1t was enacted by the governing counci
that state and district departments be or,
ated; also representatives to the same.
The reports Of the general officers sho
a very satisfactory progress since the Ia
session. The increase in membership
over 90 per cent, while the increase in 4
reserve fund is over go per cent The tot
amount paid out in yearly annuities to L
widows of deceased members is $25, 32S
and the surplus in the reserve fund is s.
576. So, which is invested in frs! mortga
ioans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29
How yyhecImen Look In Gotham.

The new rider is content to go out on
the Boulevard in long trousers frightened
at the ankles with steel bands, but prof
cheney usually brings an adherence of this
inappropriate costume. Many skilled bicy-
clists would rather stay at home than be
seen riding on Riverside drive in ordinary
trousers. Thus the appearance of the world
on wheels tends to become moro and more
agreeable But many queer combinations
in clothing are still to he seen. Some Of
those who wear tho long trousers choose
an old pair. Occasionally this garment Is
so far gone that the fringes at the bottom
are almost rut,les. Perhaps scarlet jersey
shirt and scarlet cap are worn with the
trousers New York Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29
A WOMAN'S QUERIES.

What's tho reason that you can never
save up IS without having some hateful
bill come iii that takes every cent?
How is 1t that when you really haven t
a bit Of change for your car fare you never
meet the friend who says ooh, let mc:'
Why is it that when you have refused O.
partner and SO arc obliged to sit out th
dance the only man you care to dance wit
comes and asks you?
Why is it that just when the man yo
like best is settling down to make a nic
long call the only girl you are bit afra
OF is sure to drop inS
Why is that when you really want yoU
slipper to come off by accident you feel in
as If you had hole in the toe of you
stocking and don't carer
What's the reason you always get an in
vitation to some lovely affair the very da,
after you made mistake and cut YOU
bangs too short and look like fright
How is it that II you dare wash you
hair he is sure to come that very afternoon
to take you for drive and you with it al
down your back soaking wet and obliso,
to sond word you are out or sick in bedy
Why is it that the average man is al
ways wanting to make love to girl Il
front of an open window, or within plail
view Of somebody, and is too stupid to know
that that's the reason she won't let himy
Why is it that the average aamirer is al
ways making declarations over the lunc'
table when the very things you like be
arc being served, and you have to refrai
from taking anything for fear of being I'm
sympathetic and discouragingY
What's tho reason that just after yo
! posted letter TO him discarding him -
not writing you get just the dearest letto
In the world, all full of lovely reasons, an
| then before you can get another to him h
gets yours and writes, casting you OFF,
Philadelphia Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29
Hunting wild with Tame Turkeys.

"Tame turkeys can be trained to hunt
wild ones, said Major A. 3. Willis.
~ owned one called Dick down i'll Polk
county, Tenn, that obtained state repu-
,ation | was Offered 500 for him at one
time, but then | thought he was phe-
uomenal bird. Since his death, however,
have discovered that the talent forahunt
ing wild turkeys is not uncommon among
tame ones. The call of the wild fowl diff
lers from that of the domestic one, but the
latter can easily learn the former calls II
tho hunter is patient enough 10 teach
him. The tame turkey can be taught
so that he can be taken to the
woods and will then send forth the chal-
lenge call If turkey cock Is wlthln
nearing, an answering note OF defiance Is
invariably made. This is replied to, ana
finally the wild turkey Will come very
cautiously until he secs the tame one, as
30 is suspicious creature. but when he
sees the turkey his fears are gone, and he
,tarts at once TO do battle. Then the
rained turkey runs, and the hunter
huots.
"'rhe advantages Of this method OF
uniting are very great While LNhtel
an e.litate II turkey call very closely
here is an accompaniment made by strlk'
ng The ground with the wings which can
lot be reproduced, and without this the
anne is suspicious. The hunting turkey
must be taken in hand when very young
nd constantly drilled, but beyond thu
atience required very little skull need II
Nist upon the part of the trainer ST
-ouia sNohe- Democrat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29

the millions of touches it has received for
probably 1000 years or mo-o, for it was
vcncratcd before the time of Mohammed-
1t seems to be all irregular oval, about 7
inches in diameter, with an undulating
surface composed of about dozen small
stones Of different sizes and shapes well
joined together with a small quantity Of
cement and perfectly smooth 1t is sur
rounded by a massive arch of gold or silver
gilt.
According to Moslem writer's, it came
down from paradise and was at the time
of its descent whittier than milk. But in
process of ages ii has become black from
the sins of those who have touched and
kissed It, On the day of resurrection it
will have two eyes by which it will sec
and know all those who have touched and
kissed it. And it will have II tongue to
speak and bear evidence in favor of those
pilgrims who visited the sacred shrine
Popular Science News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29
UNITED WORKMEN.


Ordcr--Chips FROM the Workshop.
Eureka lodge, No. o. st. Paul, has de
cided to meet weekly and to devote the
first meeting night of each month to social
entertainments such as lectures, essays
debates, etc. The social meetings are to
bo free for friends of the members. y pro
grammc comprising the meetings up to
Jan. l. 1896, has been prepared.
Notwithstanding that the grand lodge
of Oklahoma is in conflict with the SUI
preme lodge the order is prosperous and
growing. 1t has paid |l0, 900 in death
losses and is out of debt.
The grand recorder of Missouri issued
over 100 certificates to new mcmhcrs in
July and paid out to the heirs of deceased
members $40, 000
A new lodge has been instituted in Sher
man, Me, and another AT Clarcmont, n. II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29

According to Sir Robert Ball atelcgram
sent at the usual rate would require IS
years to reach the most distant tcicscofic
stars. But the camera has revealed stars
far more distant than these some OF which,
if message had been sent in the year y.
ID. THAT is to say, /, 800 years ago-the
message would only just have reached
some of them and would be still on the
way to others
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29
LONGEST American Tunnel.

Tho longest American railroad tunnel is
said to the Hoosac tunnel on the Fitch
burg railroad, ~, miles. The St. Gothard
tunnel, in Europe, is over nine miles long.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29

That we are closing our stock
of Russell Shoes at great reduction.
Now is the time to buy. All Rus
set Shoes must so. Can YOU use
them at the following prices
Mems S Russet Shoes at s.. ST..
Mems S.. SO Russell Shoes at s.. 9S.
Mems s., so and s. Russell Shoes
at 81. 81. Boys Russet Shoes at
at SI,4S, former price SIS and
81. Youths Russell Shoes, sizes
IN to >, 9Sc, former price 81 IS.
Children's Russell Shoes, sizes SIS
to II, csc, were SI.25. a large
line of Russell OXtords to close at
SIC.
We also have some broken lots
of Ladies', Gents, Misses and
Children's Russet Shoes at your
own price. See if we have your
size. These prices are for to-day
and tomorrow. Maybe a week,
we can't tell,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29
Nervous
X Prostitution

yields to a perfectly nourishcd body.
No nerve or brain trouble will at
tend a system where every organ
acts properly, and the blood is en-
riched by
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29
Splendors of Heaven.

I remark further that we can In this
world get no just idea Of the splendor Of
heaven. ST. John tries to describe it, He
says, 1.-THE IL gates arc IL pearls" and
that "the foundations of tho wall are gar
nshed with all manner of precious stones"
AS We stand looking through the telescope
OF st. John we sec a blaze of amethyst and
peal and emarald and sardonyx and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-29

40-in. Fine Germa-Hen-
rietta, silk finish, extra
quality, regular price 75c,
our price
sec,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1895-04-20

these Journeys were marked by Driya-
tiOns, hardships and fatigue, she never
uttered a word Of complaint. Her en-
thuSiHsm in the cause she had espoused
overshadoWcd every obstacle, and she
laborcd unrcmittjngy in the cause in
which she had enlisted. Her voman1y
traits were developed during these Try
ing orleals, her courage arose to every
emergency, and tie approval Of her
work by her husband WAS recompensc
enough for any social sacrifices she
may have endured.
About Il year after Dr. and MIS-.
Eastman had entered upon their life
at Pine Ridge Agency q difference
arose between them and Agent Brown,
OF Pine Ridge The trouble dated back
to the battle Of Wounded Knee. The
precise character Of these differences
were explained in the news dispatches
at the time. and since the charges
have been preferred by DR.. Eastman
against some of the Indian agents.
The most important outcome Of the
differences was the resignation Of his
government position by DR.. Eastman.
Early in the following year, February,
1891, Mrs. Eastman withdrew from the
Indian Rights association. Her with
draval was due to the conflict between
herself and husband and Agent Brown.
In letter to President Phillip c. Gar
rett, of the association in Philadelphia,
Mrs. Eastman said, among other things:
"It seems to me that it would be moth
ing less than ridiculous for me to con-
tillue to aid with my name and money
any association whose representative is
making public attacks upon me to
which I cannot reply in print (as [ n
derstand) without costing my husband
his position as agency physician here,
and who is, as believe, actively work
ing against the cause of the Indian and
the cause of. TRUTH"
DR. Eastman's Position in st. Paul.
The residence of Elaine at Pine
Ridge continued for about a year and
half. During this time she wrote oc-
casionally for the. magazines poems or
prose sketches, and her letters 20 the
s'old folks at home" told of her peace
full, and comparatively uneventfu life.
There were no words of regret, nothing
to indicate unhappiness or discomfort.
It was during this period that Elaine's
only child, a girl, was born. This,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1895-04-20

ner as a welcome guest in their h8ines.
Society smiled upon her, but did not
spoil her; she accepted the homage
with becoming grace, and, althou III she
knew when the words had Decn spoken
IN Ascension church that transferred
her into a bride that many Of the cor
glatufations were not sincerely spoken,
she accepted them as if they had been
as sincere as were the wishes ex-
pressed for a happy time which accom-
panied them. The honeymoon was
passed in the famous old homestead,
My farm, among tie Berkshire Hills,
Where the soul of the young authoress
had first been inspired by her poetic
muse. These were nappy days! Lif9's
Dnttle had not yet been begun. The
literary tastes of the young couple
nadc them true comrades
But the time Tor energetic action in
the Work-a-day world soon arrived,
and they made preparations to meet
1t. Dr. Eastman at the time Of his
marriage was holding the position of
physician to the Sioux at Pine Ridge
Agency, in South Dakota, and it was
to this remote place that he proudly
bore his bride after their holiday in the
massachusetts mountains. His posi-
ton entitled him to comfortable quar-
tcrs, 4 few Dcrquisites in the way Of
horses, supplies, etc, and a salary suf-
jlcirnJ to enable them to live in mod
crate comfort The life on the plains
Was not i new one to Elaine. Her
sympajhics with the Indian race,
which had been developed by the
teaching Of some Indian pupils at Car
Isle and Hampton institutes in tho
East, had induced hcr in 1855 to ac-
company Senator Dawes on u tr.:
through tho Indian reservation. She
had Eccn particularly interested in her
observations aU Pine Ridge Agency,
md it WAS there that she determined
to devote her life to the improvement
OF the Indians Of the West. She soon
after became Il government teacher in
Dakota, and in 1890 she WAS appointed
supc crintenG>nt Of Ill the Indian
schools in South Dakota, being sta
toned at Pine Ridge Agency. 1t was
Wl;le attending to her official duties
at this agency. it will bc Remembered
that she first met her future husband
lie had only short time before been
graduated from DQrtmouth college and
! secured his appointment as govern,
ment physician.
Thus as a former resident Of Pine
Ridge, tho young wife found herself
surrounded by familiar objects and by
the friendly faces Of the people Of hel
adoption. Her interest in the welfare
OF the Indians, always keen, was now
intensified. and she labOred earnestly
in their behalf. DR.. Eastman's duties
frequently compelled him to be absent
from home for several weeks at a time
On many of these journeys his. wife
was his companion, and, although
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1895-04-20

Judging from the tons Of her personal
correspondence at the time, heightened
her happiness.
When it was decided to abandon the
agency work DR.. and Mrs. Eastman
determined to make their home, for
awhile at least, in st. Paul, to which
city they removed about a year and
q hilH ago. Soon after taking up their
residence in that city DR.. Eastman was
requested to prepare articles for st.
Nicholas, the Youths Companion of
Boston and other publications, which
he promptly did, finding his literary
work pleasant as well rs profitable.
Soon after his arrival in St. Paul Dr.
Eastman was appointed secretary Of
the Young Mems Christian association
OF the Northwest at a salary of $1,000
year. lie also devOtes such leisure
as the duties Of his practice afford him
to lecture and to visit among the In
dams. The Eastmans find their home
life in st. Paul delightful. They have
been cordially received by society peo-
PIE in St. Paul and Minneapolis, and
they nave made many friends among
the cultivated families Of those cities
Dr. Eastman's practice has increased
steadily. He is a hard student, devot-
ed husband, q proud father and worthy
! citizen. Elaine is happy and so busy
with domestic affairs and literary work
that she has not yet found time to ac-
! coDt any Of the invitations to visit her
Old friends in the East.
/ 1t may be interesting in this cOnncc-
ton to mention that Miss Dora Rcade
! Goolale, the younger and equally tai
ented sister. Of Elainc who still makes
her home at Sky Cottage among the
. Berkshire hills with MIS-. Goodale. her
mother. is engaged to be married to
Prof. Thomas Sanford of the uniycrs-
ity at Berkeley, Cal The time for the
wedding ceremony has not yet been aT-
! pointed. Mrs. EaStman'S baby girl has
! been named Dora Rcude, for this be
| loved sister.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1895-04-20
Willing" to Prove It.

The coach was being driven up
steep mountain road, and to one side
the cliff ran straight down for hun
dred feet. \ youth seated on the back
seat next TO u loQuacious damsel Of IN
certain age WuS i'll a state of misery.
The one being he loved most in all the
world was in the front with his hated
rival and nothing could dispel his
gloom.
oh, Mr. Foster Uttered the young
woman next to him, breaking in upon
his meditations suppose the coach
should upset. or [ should fall out
would YOU try to sage me-
why. Of course was the reply Ger
tainl!--tO be sure"
"Would YOU rcalIy:" she asked Now
tell mo exactly how.
"Oh -I-eh-' began thr young man,
intent upon other things. 'Nhy, l.
"Nh. Mr. Foster" Si2Iipu the fair one,
YOU don't lno" really what you'd
do
"Erll." he answered. thoroughly
aroused, IF you doubt ne, why. I'll
show you Just what"
How can you Show me- she Whis-
Dercd. Can You truly give me some
DrOrf:'
Yes" he returned, All You have to
do is TO Dro'rrN TO tumbl" uut-aud
I'll prove III" resi- to everybody 5 sat
iSfHrtion. -Il:rn'r's H;l1Ar.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1895-04-20
TEN EMENT HOUSE EVILS
Nathan straus on the Practical Re-
forms Most Needed.

Mr.. Nathan Straus said to Il reporter
regarding the tenement house problem:
"Ihe new Tenement House Commits
sion has 4 long work before it, There
are many evils that it must look into.
and the greatest Of these are over
croWding, the poor sanitary condition
of the souscs. and in addition to this,
the practice Of eNtortion that the DOOR
people have to combat with. They are
fceced on every side. Their landlords;
charge them cNOrbitlnt rents. UNDER
takers OVerchlrgc them, and often they
nave to pay more than they ought for
the necessaries Of life.
1t is not cOntendcd that the tcnc-
ment house district Of our city is not
oyercroWded. People are living in
thfongse IN Yerysclose quarters, gaI2d. he
first thing the Tenement House Com
mission SHOULD consider is how to rem
edy this. Ny idea is that the Dop'll;o-
ton should be scattered over an area
Which is equal to tho amount of pOnll-
atlOn 1t is to accommodate. How this
IS to be done is 4 question that Will re-
Quirc great deal of study. and one
which am not prepared to answer Just
now
The sanitary condition Of the tcnc-
mont houses is appalling. III my OBJ
scrVatlon of the poor Of this city and in
the various investigations I have made
on my own account. I have found L
condition of things that should be rcmc-
died at once. III most of these houses
the plumbing should be completely rip
ped out and replaced with new. All of
the plumbing needs repairs, but most
OF It needs total destruction and re-
placement with plumbing that is health
1Ul. Give tho people pure air and good
plumbing and the question Of food. in
Which I am particularly Interested. will
take care Of itself.
Most of the women who live in the
tenement houses who are foreigners.
are very good cocks as Il rule They
know how to cook food in wholesome
way provided they can get the food
Inc question sometimes is. how are
they going to got the food? For young
clllltlren barley is prOcurable during the
summer from my depots, together with
milk. The food for the older DeOnle is
not such question of moment. as their
health is not so much affected by Door
food rs the health of young children.
"What the Tenement House COmmis-
sion should investigate very minutcly
is the very high rents these people have
to pay for their very poor accommodate
1ons. They are paying rents for mis-
erlDle rooms and accommodations that
are moro in proportion than people who
live on Fifth avenue have to pay. The
landlords can not be made to reduce
the rents. but they should be reduced
to give the tenants accommodations
that will provide them with the worth
Of their money.-NeW York Mail ano
Express.