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Sense Medical Adviser. 1t Is
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-04
"I thought / was wearvinr vou."

81 thought l was wearying you"
She held out her finger-tips, which
he pressed so warmly that she hastily
withdrew her hand. Going TO one Of
the three large windows in the draw
ing-roon, she opened it and stepped
out upon the broad, projecting balcony,
which on the second story extended
along the whole front of the castle.
Leaning against the balustradc, both
silently watched for moment the
scene before them. The July night was
warm, and the air was etirlcss. Not II
cloud appeared on the backish-bue
sky, the stars were sparkling brightly,
and among them, almost at the zenith,
sailed the full moon. A, their feet lay
rhc park, from which rose faint odors
of unknown wild flowers and the more
pungcnt fragrance of dcwy grass and
LEAKAGE. Directly in front of the build
ing extended a lawn, with beds of flow
ers, on which the moonlight poured u
sort of filmy, glimmcring mist, which
gave the green grass and the bright
hucs of the fower-heds u light, silvcry
veil. Beyond the lawn, on all sides,
lowered the trees Of the park, inter-
sectcd by broad paths, through which
the moonbcams flowed Ike n cleaning
white stream between steep black
banks. At the end Of the central avenue
appeared the Main, flowing in bread,
calm stream, with here and there Il
poisy, troubled spot in the midst of its
peacefully-gliding waves, where Il rock
or II sand-bar interrupted the mirror
like cXpansc, and caused rushing,
foam sprinklcd whirlpool. Beyond the
river, amid the light. floating night
mists were dimly seen the houses e
Il little village, in whose window-pnprs
n moonbcam often flashed, and at the
left of the park rose the indistinct mass
of the city of Marktbr"it. whose steep,
narrow streets were illcd with snHd-
oWs, while above the stecples and high
err roofs the moon-rays rippled, Oring-
ing them out in bright relief against
the dark picture.
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Poor woman" murmured Berg
mann, go bitter an experience at the
threshold Of life But why does she
endure her fate? 1t is so easy to be
set free IN America"
y don't know. Perhaps Oh account
OF her children"
"Ah--shc has children?"
Two; and il is strange ard touch
ing to sec how she rears them. Often
she treats them Ike dolls, ard amusc,
herself for hours by dressing and un.
dressing them, dragging them around
the room, and then suddenly dropping
them in some sofa corner, head down
and feet up. Then again, she talks
gravcly and tenderly to the little crcn,
lures, and tries to instill good prn,
ciplcs--it is too comical. BIZ! she is o
delightful creature, OH delightful
creature
The banquet was over, honor was
done to the last toast from brimmina
champagne glasses, and the guests
went to the drawing-room. Several
minutes elapsed before the gentlemen
bad escorted the ladies TO their chairs
ana the arrangement appointed accord
ing to rank and precedence, which he'd
governed the seats assigned at the
table, had yielded to free gathering in
groups. Mrs. Burgess had dismissed
her lieutenant with \ somewhat curl
bow, and took her place before beauti.
full little Mcneil, which she examined
n long time. Frau Won Jagorfeld and
Bergman released themselves almost
Mt tho same moment, the former from
her old general, the latter from his
bankers wife, and again found them.
selves side by side.
'Do you want me to introduce YOU &c
Ada?" she asked, quickly.
lie bowed silently. and offered his
arm. On reaching Ada, shc lightly
touched her on the shoulder, white us
mothcr.of-pcarl, with her fan, AMI
when the lady, somewhat surprised,
turned, Frau Won Jagcvfeld smiling
pleasantly, said: "Ny dear child. let
me present to you our best friend, DR..
Bcrgmnnn. / must devote myself &c
the rest of my guests, and, unfortunate.
ly, have not time to tell you all the
good | think of him. But you will dis.
cover all that is necessary for your.
self. You know, my dear, that you
are the two most interesting people
here. II is fitting for you 80 be to-
gcthcr." With these words she rustlCd
away to address few kindly words
TO the architect of the castle who was
surrounded by numerous group.
Bcrgmnnu stool before Mrs. Bur.
CESS, gazing at her grayely and in,
tcut!y. The more at ease of the two,
she sat down on q sofa. and with gcs,
ture of the hand, inviSd him to take
the armchair in front u il.
"FraI Won Jagorfcld has talked OF
you n great deal, and very enthusiasts.
tical!y," she said, in musical, some.
what deep, resonant voice, which
thrilled his every nerve like the sound
Of bells, and as he bowed, she oddcd,
smiling mischicvously: And of me to
you; watched you AZ the table"
"Yes," he answered. and cnthusas,
tically, also"
she is n kind friend, l know" A
brief pause followed, which she abrupt.
" interrupted. "Yov IRE a physician.
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and in spite of your youth, Il famous
one-modesty is unnecessary. 1t is
strange-I like physicians, and yet /
lear them"
"Why?"
Yes, why? l like them because
they are usually earnest, talented men,
who have experienced much, know
much, and from whom new and re-
mar<ablc things can always be learned
fear them because they have no llu-
eions."
perhaps that is not always cor
rect"
"Oh, pardon me; how is physician
to preserve any illusions, when he
knows human beings thoroughly, sees
that nm emotion depends upon tho
nerve of tooth, a mood upon the de-
gree of moisture contained in the air,
an. character upon ;he healthy or
diseased stomach. You leave your H.
lusions upon your dssccting tables"
"What you say might be true if illus
siona and experiences came from the
same source. But they do not"
Il don't fully understand. Explain
yourself"
What you call illusions are ideal
images and aspirations, which origin
ate in the sphere of our impulses
and feelings, not IN our sensible rea-
soning. But the impulses and feel
,ngs are more elementary and more
deeply rooted, thought comes later and
remains more on the surface, We in
herit our illusions from the countless
generations that have preceded us, our
experiences we draw from our indi-
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might believe them transparent; Tho
mouth not very small, but exquisitely
shaped, with thin lips, curving otsti-
nately, which curlcd sometimes STERN
~, sometimes scornfully, sometimes
bitterly, but could also smile with in
luite sweetness and charm; the chin
round and statuesque, the checks
neither plump nor hollow. with de-
lightfui play of tender lights and soft,
almost imperceptible shadows over
their bright surfaces. But tho most
remarkable characteristics of this
head were the large blue eyes, deep as
the sea, beneath long lashes and nobly-
formed brows, and the Iuxuriant. al
most goldcn-red hair, whose sii&cn
wreath of naturally waving locks rest
od above the brow in the bands, like The
tropical bird, while the light of tho
candles, shining on the braids, struck
out strange, satiny metallic reflections,
and ~ powdcry. glimmering sparkle,
as though the hair was busted with
gold or ruby powder. Her sole orna-
ments were diamond star in the hair
and an antique gold circlet on one
of her bnrc arms. The white dress,
trimmed ON one side of the bosom to
the opposite side of the waist with u
garland of artificial flowers, looked
simple, yet very elegant. The eye of
the most critical woman could find
no fault in the harmony Of the toilette,
the coolest man could not avert his gaze
from the head which constantly called
forth the two comparisons to Greek
cameo, or a nike, comparisons which
the beautiful woman was compelled to
hear so often that they seemed unbear-
ably commonplace.
The young licutcnant--a count--who
sat at her left hand, was probably Whis-
pcring something of the sort into her
little ear, for her face assumed Ii re-
pcllcntly cold, bored expression. and
her eyes were fixed dreamily on va
cancy, many times farther away than
the earth from the sun, from her gal
lant ncighbor, the table, and the hall.
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with rapturous eyes, his whole being
wrought up to the highest pitch of
emotion, he said in rapid improvsa-
ton, bursting from the inmost depths
OF his soul:
In the shadowy hour when ghosts do fit,
Thou art to me a beauteous dream;
To thy lips cling. yet while love.
My happiness scarce reni doth seem"
"Thy mouth and thy fair hands do kiss,
l kiss thine eyes and thy silken hair,
And should our lives end at this hour,
SIN we should die a happy pair"
Her eyes were half closed, and her
bosom heaved.
After a short pause, he continued
slowly in n trcnulous voice:
10" oh. God. that should find thee here,
Only to cause my woe.
For thou wilt vanish from my SAFE,
Ere the rst cock doth crow"
mo, no." she murnured, almost in.
audibly, sinking into his arms, which
clasped her wildly and ardcntly, press
ing her to his heart, while his ips
showcred Kisses upon her and sudden
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the avenue and then over the noiselcss
side paths.
How blissful is the wandering of q
handsome young couple, with glowing
hearts in their breasts, through noon
lit, fragrant summer night! Their feet
do not feel the earth on which they
tread, but seem to be floating on clouds.
Nothing is left of the world save these
two and the night which materially
conccals them-he and she, naught else,
like Adam and Eve, when they were the
only human dwellers in Paradise.
damp branch of the bushes often
brushed Ada's shoulders like an affec-
tionate, caressing hand, as she slowly
passed along. Now and then n bird
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-04
WHoPPERs TOLD IN ATHENS.
The Jokes of American Athletes Published
There as Interesting Facts.

That the personalities Of tho contestants
in the recent International athletic events
in tho stadium near Athens attracted most
earnest attention Is evident from the re.
ports In Greek newspapers that have reach
cd here. Ono Of these, Tho City, in the is
sues of March 81 and April Z, has many
short paragraphs that bank president in
this city who Is proficient In modern Greek
has translated literally. The writer appar-
emily was not we'll informed of track GUS
toms in this country, and he evidently
passed some hours in collecting informa-
tlop from tho barbarians, the quality Of
the facts obtained being proportioned to
tho sense of humor in the contestant CUES.
toned. or tho custom of picking up q
contestant and carrying him to his quar-
tiers tho writer says:
"Tho feet Of ono of tho American run
ners arc most strange. They have bun
ions, small and largo, and all tho muscles
stand out most tremendously. After
run two lift him up and carry him to the
dressing room because he cannot walk"
Tho writer next chronicles this as owl
denco of Connolly's reliance on supernatu-
raj aid
"Thc American athletes, and especially
Connolly, pray before beginning tho game.
He covers his face with his hands and re-
cites some American invocations.
Credit is given to tho mechanical quali-
tics of chewing gum in this way:
"The American runners have tho foot OF
q hare, and when about to run they muir
muir something and then enter tho contest.
Two of them continually chew pitch.
This strengthens tho lungs"
Tho climax, however, was reached In
this:
"Ono of the Americans being asked
whether he had done much running re-
piled, 4 have como from America to Eng.
land on foot four times.
Tho college cries elected this comment:
"Tho shouts of tho Americans are most
extraordinary and unintelligible. Every
province and university has its own war
cry Even tho Greeks initiated this strange
custom. When the peasant Loues from
the village of Marousi was announced az
victor of the Marathon race, this shout
was raised Ma ma, mel Rou, rou, roul
81, 81, 81 Hellasl Fetal"
The Greek reporter adds:
"a German photographer who takes pio-
lures especially Of athletic events says that
though the Americans are winners tho
Greeks ara nevertheless graceful. New
York Sun.
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Old People.

Old people who require medicine to reg
ulate the bowels and kidneys will find the
true remedy in Electric Btters. This
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whiskey or other intoxicant, but acts
as a tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the organs,
thereby aiding nature in the performance
of the functions. Electric Filters Is an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it just exactly what they
need. Price 80 cents and 81 90 per bottle AZ
G. L. LaFountain & Co.'S drug store.
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PART H..

HE spell of this
moonlight night
mounted to tho
heads Of the two
silent watchers
OH the balcony like
an intoxicating
d r n Il g h t, and
sent cold chills
down their spincs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-04
Well Represented.

Doctor-Well, consider the medical
profession very badly treated. SEQ how
fow monuments there are to famous doc
tors or surgeons,
Sho-Oh, doctor Look at our cemetery
Fun
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ecstasy began to cloud her senses.
Then, just at that moment, the clock
in the Marlstbreit church steeple struck
two, the blast of the horn followed, and
the mysterious voice rose in the invisi-
bic city and sang, this time close at
hand and seemingly with significant
emphasis.
Two paths are to each mortal shown;
Lord, guide me In the narrow ono"
AS if stung by u serpent, Ada started
up, wrenched herself by sudden move
mcnt from Karrs clasping arms, and
fastened away as though pursued by
all tho ficuds of he'll. A moment aicr,
her white figure had vanished In the
castle and Karl found himself alone be-
fore the grassy bank; he might have
believed it u dream if the mantilla Lad
not still lain there eXhnling Ada's ia
voritc perfume, a faint fragrance Of
carnations.
With heavy, dullcd brain, aching
limbs, and strange sense of pain in
his heart, Karl staggered back to tho
castle and to his room. For long time
sleep fled from him. A thousand
fore his fancy, blending into witch
dance in whose mazes his own brain
seemed to whirl also, until the giddi-
ness became intolerablc. lie saw Ada
in various transformations now
seated opposite to him at the table.
then in the drswing-ro2ic anon
claspcd in his .>>',s sometimes bright
~ illuminated as the queen of the ball
sometimes faint, dark Vision
against the sombre background of the
woodland--hc inhaled Der favoritc per
fume. felt the touch of her arms and
her lirs--nc heard her voice and the
melancholy music of the night watch
men and tho notes of the dancing tune
from the ballroom. aud amid these c:;-
citing decisions Of the senses n rest
less, drcnm-haunted slumber Mt last
overlook him.
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Nou-Rol cures sick or nervous headaches
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-04
A Midsummer NIGHTS
Dream.
~
DY MAX NORDAU.

Authorized Translation by Mary j Stafford
copyright, 1896 by Bachelor, johnson and
Bachelor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-06-04
PART l.

-
HE Herr Won Jag
erfeld, n RI C h
IN a n u n C tn rcr
who had recently
been elevated to
the rank of baron
i'm the Bavarian
nobility, was celc-
brating a double
festival: his silver
4
New-York tribune., 1896-04-28
A BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

THE COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF NEw-YoRK TO Or
SERVE AN ANNIvERsARY
The Collegiate Church Of New-York viii celebrat te
the 2O0th anniversary OF the granting OF its charter
on the evening of Monday. May H. Two churches
In Ffth-ave one at Twenty-ninth-st. and the other
at Forty -eIghth-st.. owned by the church cor
poration the property OF which also includes much
valuable city property occupied for dwelling and
CONNER cal purposes Next to Trinity Church. the
city. The anniversary ceremonies will take place in
the church at Fifth-ave and Forty y-eighth-st.
- Handsomely engraved cards OF invitation to at
tend the services In the church have been Issued
The Committee on Invitations consists OF the Rev
Dr.. Edward B coe. Judge Henry w. Bookstaver
and Frederic r. Hutton
In 1896. when the charter 10 the Church was
granted the minister the Rev. Henr!cus Selyns:
Cortiandta Wilem Beeckman and Johannes Kerf-
byl and the Jeacons Isaacg de Forrest Jo-
hannes de Peyster. Jacobus Kip and Isaacg de
Rierner.
In 1896 there are two ministers Of the churches
named. the Rev Dr. Edward B. Coe and the Rev
DIR. David James Burrell. and there are two as
sistant ministers. the Rev. Henry Evertson Cobb
and the Rev John g. Fagg The elders are Gerard
Beekman. 1.ucius II. Beers Henry W. Bookstaver
Robert Buck. John s. Bussing William p. Glenney
ston, Ralph y. PerIee, Henry Talmadge and Charles
II. Woodruff. The deacons William l.. Brewer
Robert Moves Fairbanks. William c. Glifnng Henry
l. Harrison. DR., Francis l.. Ives. Francis L. Lain
mings Il Tucker. jr.. William II, Van steenbergh,
Joseph Walker IT,. and Theodore wentz Officers
or the Church corporation are: Theophus A. Brou.
wsr. treasurer. ana Charles o. Philips. clark.
New-York tribune., 1896-04-28
ELECTION FRAUDS IN ALABAMA

Washington. April IA supplementary report to
the report heretofore made by the senac Committee
on Privileges and Elections. IN favor OF inquiry
into elections In Alabama I'm 1891 was presented by
Mr. Chandler Utep.. y III to-day. and ordered
printed IT states that the new report Is made he
cause the minority report IL not forthcoming after
the lapse OF forty-eight days. The report recltes
the statement made by Senator A.len OF Nebraska,
In tho Senate February II. 1876. showing that
81 eco fraudulent votes cast for Oates in the
fifteen black belt" counties, which being deducted
would show the e.ction Of kob by about
thousand majority: that Kolb Legislature was
elected that IN four black belt counties two Kolb
Senator's and Kob Representatives
chosen. and In fourteen white counties four Kolb
Senators and twcnty-four Kob Representatives
were chosen; hut that the Democratic candidates
were fraudulently declared elected and eliminating
these frauds. there was an actual Populis and Re-
publican ma orIty OF twenty-nlne In the Legislature
making Senator Morgans lection Invalid. The re-
port says the truth Of the facts charged IL admitted
In The selma (A.aD Times" OF December g. 1896
where II Is sad that the election crimes
sary to prevent negro domination; yet that the
young men OF the black bet weary OF going
into the ballot boxes and bringing up manufa ctured
majoritles." and that y is expedient for Alabama
10 adopt the Mississippi! plan OF dlsfranchisIng the
colorcd voters by constitutional amendment.