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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

George +. Otis, who was sent to inves-
tgate the opportunities offered by the
Klondike for the San Francisco Chamber
OF Commerce. has written letter 20 his
employers stating that all the claims
worth working have already been bought
up
Mrs. Il. A. Bennett of Lamore, y. D.,
has an Angora cat farm and says she
cannot raise enough cats to supply the
demand. which is principally from the
East
Ruskin's sixty-four books bring him in
so 600 a year. Swnburne. who writes very
little, makes 5000 a year by his poems.
Senator James II, Kyle of South Dakota
was stricken with paralysis in Cleveland
o. At last accounts he was improving,
with every chance for full recovery.
Emperor William of Germany had re-
Gently i'm one week forty photographs TAX
en- of himself in the various costumes
which he will wear during his Eastern
tour.
Ex-secretary Carlisle has consented to
make n speech at the Chicago Peace Ju-
bilee.
Bishop Satterlee of Washington, has Sc
cured s245 900 for an Episcopal Cathedral,
near which Mrs. Hearst is to erect a
diocesan school for girls.
General Maxine Gomez, the Cuban, has
grown u beard, which he now wears IN
the style of Napoleon III
Carl Smith who was recently drowned
while canoeing In the st. Lawrence, was
the successor of Eugene Field on the sta II
of the Chicago Record"
Dr. Edward Breck, the only secret
agent OF our Government of American
birth who was working in spain during
the war. has Just reached Washington
from Cadiz.
Sir Herbert Kitchener's success in the
Soudan adds another name to the list OF
Irish commanders who have won victories
for England for this general was born in
| County Kerry.
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RUTLAND COUNTY.
RUTLAND.


Private a. J. Haynes of Co. A is i'll
with measles and pneumonia at his home
In Clarendon.
Miss Helen Julia Wheeler, daughter of
MI and Mrs. NJ. +. Wheeler of this city
was married to Charles Francis Hutch
ms Of Worcester, Mass, Wednesday even
Ing at the Congregational church The
ceremony was performed by Rev. George
w. Phillips. The bride and groom left ON
the sleeper for Il three weeks trip through
the South after which they will reside in
Worcester,
Emmett G. Mcclure died of Bright's dis
ease at his home on South Main street
Thursday evening. Mr.. Mcclure was edu-
Gated in the Perkins Institute for the
blind and had lived in Rutland for %
years. He was IA well known musician
and was Il piano tuner for several years.
He leaves Il wife and one child.
County Court Is at present occupied
with the case of Anthony S. John
son against the estate of n. L. Johnson
This is case TO contest the will of Mr.
johnson, who was thrown from Il wagon
and killed in August, 1887. 1t is claimed
that he was mentally incapacitated and
unduly Influenced IN making his Will. This
County C,ourt il M nrcsenI occunied with
the Johnson will case which win continue
two or three DAYS.
Harriet c. Sheldon. widow of Charles
sheldon. died at her home ON Centre street
Sunday morning after an iuness ~ sev'
cral months. Mrs. sheldon was a nron,i.
nert member Of tho Rutland N,,,sinnar,
societv and the Doughters or Ne Ar,a,i.
can Revolution. she was also a nrnn,i.
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WHAT GEN. MILES SUGGESTS



yet [ may say that have no reason
to change my opinion that the United
states ought TO have a regularly-enlisted
ana equipped standing army of at least
seventy thousand men. / believe. indeed,
That had we had such an army on the OUT
break of hostlites with Spain, much mis-
cry might have been prevented great
htrdships rendered unnecessary and long
ana painful delays avoided. At the same
time, the results accomplished by our
combined army of regulars and volunteers
would have been achieved with more cell
erity and equal certainty
Nor do | mean to be understood as
dispar1ging the volunteers. They saw
some service, and acquitted themselves
admirably under the most trying sur
roundinSs. There were two regiments OF
volunteers under fire at Santiago, and
eight have been engaged in Porto Rico,
all TO the honor of their country and
themselves. But it is to it's regulars that
this nation and every nation must look
when the call to arms sounds-and we
know not ut what moment IT may sound
again. When the war with Spain broke
out our regular troops, equipped, armed,
trained were ready for instant service.
Had there been seventy thousand of them
only one to every thousand Of our popu-
lation, they would have suGiccd to got
tie conclusions. and settle them speedily
and satisfactory. Twenty thousand reg
ulars for the Philippines, fifteen thousand
each for Cuba and Porto Rico, and twenty
| thousand in reserve would have answer
ed every purpose.
| The armies Of the continent arc COM
manded by tho sovereign, who Is in most
cases Il trained soldier himself The en-
pero's Of Russia and Of Germany. for eX-
ample, have been soldiers since they
! learned to walk. Every officer Of their
armies is directly responsible not only to
! immediate
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WINDSOR COUNTY.

Elmer T.. Brownell of Worcester. Mass,
is the guest of his mother, Mrs. ElvirI
Brownell. Mrs. Chamberlain of Worces-
ter Mass, who was Il guest at Geo. Nye's
has returned. Misses Winifred and Susan
Briggs who have spent vacation of two
weeks in town, returned to their home in
Somerviie Mass. last week.-Mrs.. Nellie
Skinner went last week to Bethel. where
she has engaged board at the Bascop
Housc.-M Frank Morse Is in SPRING
field, Mass. this week.-Elmcr II. Hapgood
goes to visit his parents in New iIamp-
shire this week. Miss Charlotte Hackett
has returned from Broad Brook, where
she has been dressmaking. George Dewey
is in Chelsea. Mrs. Stone. Mrs Brown
and Miss Brown are guests at X. II.
Mather's.
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TEA CHEERS STATE CONVENTION.

(From the st. Adams Messenger
'rhe annual convention of the Vermont
State Teachers Association will be held
at Montpelier beginning Thursday even
ing of next week and continuing until
Saturday afternoon. Among the speak
ers already secured are Supt c. W. Cox
of Bellows Falls, Principal Isaac Thomas
OF Burlington High school, Craven Lay
rock OF Dartmouth college, Robert S. Met
calf supervisor of the Boston schools
Miss = T.. Brazil, supervisor of science,
Cambridge, Mass. Walter Sargent of
Boston, who has been connected with the
Massachusetts State board of education
William Dewitt Hyde, ID. d., president
of Bowdoin college; Superintendent S. T.
button, Brookline, Mass; Hon. Charles
r. Skinner, superintendent of public in
ktruction, State of New York. The pres
Ont officers of the association are: Prof
w. w. McGilton, Middlebury college, act
Ing PRESIDENT s. II. Erskine. Rutland, Sec
betary; Il. I'll. Whitehill, Montpelier, treas
hrer; c. Z. Davis, White River Junction
r.. A. Baanall Sc, Adams, and D. Y Com
Ftock, St. Johnsbury. executive commit.
Tee.
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NEW WOMAN DENTIST.
Experiences with Her Of II Man who
Thought He Was smart.
Grom the Chicago Rocord)


Evcritt told this at meeting of the
Things We Done Club
she was dentist and had opened an
office on the eighth floor. Nearly every
impressionable young man in the building
was her slave, but she didn't seem to
know IL.
zone day picked up her gloves in tho
elevator and she thanked me so sweetly
that | went i've floors beyond where 1
wanted to get off. Next day she froze
me when tipped my hat and the glove
was evidently a closed incident Finally |
decided 10 fc!gn Il toOthaChe-- something
never had in my life-and become ac-
quainted with her as patron. Accord
mgly entered her office. and sitting down
in the waiting room. griplcd my jaw in
both hands. emitted several bloOd-curd-
ling groans. and tried to look like Richard
Mansfield.
Soon was IN the chair of torture and
the dentist was endeavoring to lind the
toothache. which | had described with
Steve Cransh Ella Doration of detail Every
time ! endeaVored to start up couversa-
tion. however she would open my mouth
and try another test. She used alrguus
hydraulic machines, buyers, jab.ers.
grinders, hammers and harrows, ana wnen
/ cndeavored to explain that the sche was
gone she stuffed enough rubber in my
mouth to make a poncho for a soldier and
/ couldn't even bark.
Finally she slipped wedge between
two teeth and ;hen touched 81 sort of
an electrical apparatus yhat te,' ID the
molars at least half am inch. / -.'Nst have
grown pale AT this as she took the rubber
out of my mouth and gave me a drink of
water after GLOWING me 10 climb out OF
the chair
I'VE tried every test known 20 DENTS
try, said she, swcetly, but ! can't find
the ache. / guess the trouble in your
head Is not with your teeth. You should
consult a brain specialist
"Wcll, at this shot ! couldn't even apo,o'
gize. | simply sneakeu. and next week
moved my office to n building four blocks
distant | don't believe in women enter
ing the professions. anyWaN."
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ORANGE COZ NTY.
RANDOLPH,

Vernon Brown, member of Co. F, and
Miss Wilson were married last week Mr..
Prown is here on a furlough.
Mrs. Wiswell son and daughter, Car
lotta, who have spent the summer at
Pleasant View Farm, returned Friday to
their home in Boston.
Louis r. Booth of Morrlsvile has pur-
chased the photograph business Of w. II.
Pierce and will take possession this
month";
Mrs Catherine NJ. Emery OF Emporla,
Kan. has returned home after an extend
cd stay here with relatives and friends.
Mrs. James Thompson OF South Roy
alton Is visiting her parents, Mr.. ami
Mrs. A. j. Foster.
Mrs. Bullock died Friday night of con-
sumption and the funeral occurred at her
late home on South Pleasant street Mon
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II. Howard returned to Concord, n. H.,
Monday to resume his duties as Instructor
in st. Paul's schoo.-George Deyette and
wife returned Friday from a carriage
drive TO Rochester.-MrS. Cyrus Beldcn
returned Sunday from visiting relatives
in Orwell-Mr. A. Young of Fair Haven
was In town Saturday. His daughter
Mrs. II. +. Mcdonald, returned with him.
The second mines of Benson and ilor-
tonvillc played here Saturday, the score
being Benson 40, Iiortonville 1i-Miss
Hattie Ladd has returned to Bellows Falls
after two weeks vacation.
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tcrnoon The funeral was held Friday and
the burial was in the West Branch
cemetery.-rne noon trip on Sunday of the
electric cars has been discontinued for
the prcscnt.-lrwin Adams and children
were in Montpelier Monday
Postmaster and Mrs. Cheney are nav
ing few days vacution.ln company with
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Chaplin they are taxi
ing IL carriage drive in Chtteudcn coun-
tY.--O. f.. Gerry and Mrs. Ecnor Wells
Of East Calais were married at that place
September 1lth by Rev. Elizabeth H.
Goldthwaite. 1t is understood that Ca
lais will he their future homc.-Mrs. Julia
\. Cakes returned from Montpelier Tues
day, whore she has been visiting for a
weck.--C. j. Shepard met with n painful
accident last week. In tearing down an
old fence ut the toy of a bank he lost
his balance and fell to the foot of the
hank. a distance of about II feet strik-
ing on u pile of stones and breaking three
rihs.-rhc stowe High school cadets were
invited to Washington county fair at Wa
terbury last week and were entertained
by the managers. In return the young
fellows showed their skill In the use of
arms.
JEFFERSONVtLLE.
Mrs. Fred t. Smith who has been sick
the past week is able to resume 1er
duties in school-Three brothers who mad
not met IN many years, recently had a
family gathering at the home of j. +.
Wilcox. They are c. b. Wilcox of Mil
ford. Mass. H. G. Wilcox of West Con-
cord and j. y. Wilcox of this place. They
nave another brother who resides in Kan
sas city, KANT. 4. Raymore who has
been very sick Is slowly improving
Prior. widow of the late Charles Prior.
is seriously il.-Cornelius Grswold who
is nome on furloush till next month is
improving i'm hcath-Mrs. Thompson from
Burlington and Mrs. Gardner from Pots
dam, y. y, are spending several days at
j. NJ. Wilcoxs
We have discovered that good goods end
low prices can be found at the Allen Shoe
Co.. Burlington.
WATERV1LLE.
Miss Eth,l Brown is in town the guest
Of Or. Forhurgh.-Mrs j. NJ. Hufburd Is
visiting her son, Or HurlbuId at Jericho
Mr.. T.. II. Parker has returned to his
lahors in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Brown is
making extensive repairs on his house -
Miss May f;ldrcd of Burlington is the
guest Of Miss Estclla Kirby.-Mr. and
Mn. II. \. Jackson and his mother visit
cd in Enusburgh last week.-Mrs.. e. H.
Shattuck mas returned from Burlington
where she has been for the last few
n.ohths.--Mr Elmer j. Leach has gone to
West Newton, Mass, to join his family
who returned to that place several weeks
ago.-ilugh Tobin of Co NJ. list. VT. Rec
ana MIR. Elmer Potter of the Sth Mass
Reg. are spending a few days with
friends In town.
WOLCOTT.
Miss Edith Burkum of Hyde Park was
at Lewis Charettes over Sunday.-Nellit
Whccock visited friends in Hardwick last
wock.-Karl Scribncr went to Burlington
l.ut M l.. 70. fnr 1,f
West where he has a position. Mrs. Hub
hcl Peck, who has been ill., is improving
Mrs. Alvira Spiler of Morrisvilc has
been caring for her.-Mrs \. w Fostei
expects to start Saturday for New Hamp
shire to visit her mother and friends.
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READING.

Rev. T.. W. Evans closed his labors
with the Cniversalist church here last
Sunday and has returned to Massa-
chusetts. --Rev. j. f. Simmons of Wood
stock Will preach in the Union church at
Felchville next Sunday, Sept. 18th ut six
O'Clock p. m.--The land purchased Of Mrs
Lucinda Clark by Hon. q. a. Davis of
Windsor is being prepared for the erection
of the public library building. Mr., Beck
with Of Claremont has taken the contract
for building and it is said the work will
commence at once.-Mr. Purinton and
wife of Bristol have been visiting their
daughter. Mrs Knowles.-H. Irving Bean
recently took trip to Boston.-Mr. Henry
West, a former resident of this town died
at Proctorsville last week.
SOUTH READING.
Mrs Earl Arson. who has been caring
for her sister in Chitenden returned to her
home here last Week.-Mrs.. Fred Olney
of Baltimore visited her mother. Mrs.
Ruth b. White Saturday and Sunday.
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A MITIGATING THOUGHT.

"You must have been awfully homesck
John"
II was. If Il hadn't been for thinking
of the lawn mower don't believe could
have stood "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Mr. Floody-"Now, Franklin, my son,
have mt last made the great fact of the
evolution of species clear to you, have |
note"
Franklin-"Oh, yes, papa: | understand.
Before was born. you and mamma were
monkeys. Truth.
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GETTING HoBsoN's pERouIsITEs.

"That Sergt. Bunker Is certainly ter
ror."
"What has he done now?"
'As soon as we got off at the station he
rushed up and kissed the three prettlest
girls in the crowd-all perfect strangers. D."
what did they say?"
They said, oh George. when are you
coming home again? ",--Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
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ONE CENT
a
WORD.

Advertising in this column one cent
sord, each insertion. Copy may be changed
very week. Cash in advance required.
70 advertisement taken which Is less than
welve words. two lines. Special terms to
advertisers using from 20 10 1000 lines
within twelve consecutive rnentns.
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Henry Hatch has so far recovered from
injuries sustained by falling into tho vii
lagc reservoir several weeks ago as to be
able to resume his work at the corner
storc-Frank Reynolds is home for u few
days.-That ancient landmark, the gem
eral store, occupied by j. w. Turner for
so many years, has been removed by its
present owner, b. NJ. Elinwood, and in
it's place will be erected modern and
commodious dwelling house, work on the
same being well under way.-Col. NJ. NJ.
Parker and family of Washington, ID. c.,
American House.-W. NJ. Smith is putting
on another story to his marble shop, and
will finish II off INTO a hall for the knights
OF Pythias.-Mrs. h. S. EllinwOod is very
sick with inflammation of the bowels.
We hear that the Allen Shoe Co, of Bur-
lington are making extremely low prices
on shoes.
STOWE.
| Chauncy II. Barrows. who was employ
ed by N, Bigelow suffered stroke of
paralysis on Monday and died on Satur-
day of last week The funeral was held
from the residence of Frank Il. Downer
IN the village, Mr.. Barrows late home.
Rev. |. p. Booth of Worthwhile was the
officiating clergyman. Mr.. Barrows was
a faithful employee, a kind father help
ing neghbor, and a citizen of integrity
and thorough honesty. He Ii survived by
three children who have the sympathy OF
Il wide circle OF friends.-Mrs Lorenzo
Russell of the Forks, who was taken sud-
denly III at the home of her daughter
Mrs. II. Il. Hawley. died "wednesday A.
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PGAINFfELD.

Rev. ]. 7. Lewis made his friends a short
visit on Saturday.-Mrs. Justina Kent and
daughter, Jessie. of Calais, were in town
Saturday and Sunday.--rhe creamery paid
its patrons 1874 cents for August butter.
John Hudson started for England on
Wednesday Of last week.--John Ryan sent
a carload OF stock to market this week.
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WILLIAMSTOWN.

Mrs. Van ID. McAllister is visiting her
parents in Chelsea.-Mr. and Mrs Austin
Yo ng of Minneapolis, MINI, are visiting
relatives in town.-A quarterly meeting Of
the social library was held in their rooms
at the town hall last Wcdnc sday. the 18th
irst.-Several singers under the direction
Of lanes II. Walbridge assisted az n con-
cert given for the benefit OF the Solid
Rock chapel last Thursday evening-Mr.
and Mrs. Patrick Elliott have been made
happy by the birth of son.-Miss Julia
a. Simons started for New York on Mon
day, the 10th inst
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11
Pounded on Purpose.

Rev. W. A. Evans and wife, who
enjoy the good will of their parishon.
ers and others, were treated Tuesday
evening toa genuine surprise party
coupled with pounding to the tune
of several hundred weight.
MIR. Evans, who was not feeling
very well had gone to bed when the
friends began, to arrive. After the
first break they swarmed in to the
number of about 60 and the elder
was obliged to get up and forget his
headache. The party took possession
of the house and had merry time.
After breaking up 1t was discovered
that they came on purpose to pound
the pastor and his wife. That it was
handsomely done cannot be question
ed for they left over 400 pounds en-
bracing almost every eatable erticle
needed in a family. In short it was
a handsome donation and much APP
preciated by the family.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11
Willow Growing In Vermont.
burlington. Nov. I, 1898.

/
was pleased to see in your issue Of
last Friday a clipping on the possibilities
of willow growing. believe this matter
worthy of the attention of Burlington
people. The fact that the area now Civ
en- to growing osiers in this country may
be probably increased is fully presented
in recent publication from our Nation
al Departm, mt of Forestry at Washing
ton, ID c. Anyone seeking information
should secure copy of this Bulletin 10,
entitle-ls Osier Culture" This bulletin
SETS forth the recent increase in the use
of willow ware, and shows that home
production IF such goods, now quite
largely imported, affords large profits on
capital invested both in the growing of
osiers and in the manufacture of willow
goods. 1t seems natural TO conclude that
If this is the case business men will not
be slow to develop the industry. 1t is to
be noted in this connection, however,
that climatic conditions are important
factors in the production of the best
osiers. To quote: "The requirements for
a good basket willow are that it produces
many slender rods without branching;
that these rods be soft and plable," and
this latter condition depends in part on
the character of the pith developed. 1t
appears, moreover, that hot dry summers
among other conditions prevent the
growth of the best the chief willow plan.
tations are in Central New York State.
From my observations of the numerous
willows growing naturally along our lake
shore believe the section in the vicinity
of Burlington may be admirably situated
both as to soil and climate for the pro-
duction of good quality of osier. l am
strengthened in this belief BY the fact
that have found one of the best Euro
pean o>ier willows (Salix purpurea) grow
ing in consider able abundance about Bur-
lington Bay. 1t has evidently escaped
from culture by earlier settlers and con-
tinues to propagate itself, making a
thrifty growth. The willows are uatur-
ally nothern family of plants, and 1t is
probable that our conditions would in
general better favor their growth than
would southern climate. These are,
however, merely opinions based on gen.
eral observations, and not upon critical
studies. 1t will be an easy matter for
anyone interested to secure samples from
these willows which are already growing
spontaneously in this vicinity, which may
be critically examined by experts as to
relative quality, l shall be glad to aid
anyone interested in securing such sam
pies. If such an investigation justfies
it, it would be comparatively inexpensive
to start Ismall experimental willow
plantation upon favorable soil and deter
mine more exactly the character of the
growth There is little doubt in my mind
than much of the low land so abundant
on all sides of this city is admirably
adapted for successful willow culture,
and, if so, profitable new industry
might be developed in our midst in the
growth of the osier and the manufacture
of willow ware. Yours truly,
L. R. JONES,
University of Vermont,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11
Church Calendar.

BAPTIST CHURCH, REV. n. A. WOOD, Pas.
tor. = Regular Sunday services. 10 AS, a M; Sab.
bath School at IL NJ.
Praise and preaching Sabbath evening at 7 90,
followed by short testimony meeting.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
100.
Union Bible study class meets evcry altetnt-
Thursday evening in the vestry at s 100. A cor
dial welcome is extended to all hese services.
METHODIST CHURCH, REV. w. A. EVANS
PASTOR Regular Sabbath services at 10 As a m =
and 90 p. m. Sabbath School Immediately after
The morning service. Epworth League meets
at the vestry every Tuesday evening at so.
Glass meeting, at vestry, every Thursday eve
Ming at 80.
Strangers are Invited, and will find cordial
welcome to all these services.