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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24
THE DAY OF THANKS.
An Eloquent Tribute to Our National
Holiday.

Today we may not roll out of sight and
sound into tie dark of forgotten things
every cause for sadncss-the tendrils of
sorrow may entwine themselves too close.
ly around the heart for that-but none tho
less may we wheel into the foreground
softcned by the warming sunshine of these
closing autumn days every cause for re-
joicing and gratitude Thanksgiving is
prominently the family day. On this day
of all Others there will gather around the
table dear faces that make starlight and
sunlight in the heart, faces, it may be the
round and dimpled ones OF little children,
faces serried With patience, sweeter yet for
the Impress which Gods own sorrow has
laid upon them. faces blooming with
youthful loneliness, faces looking so kind
ly out from their frames of silver har-and
we need them all. Happy indeed that
family where tho three generations can
gather-tho merry children, the happy
parents, the dearly loved, kindly GRANDPA.
Their and grandmother, Rut there is
touch of strange incompletencss every
where. Few tho homo circles that are
perfect, from whose sacred Enclosure no
one of tender or venerable years has been re-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24

ting them that makes them so dear.
And they cove at Thanksgiving when
the paper rose blossoms in the bosom of
the market turkey aud gladness and JOY
perform double song and dance from
one end Of tic county to the other. SO
much for tie persimmon which is now
in the market, where it ought to stay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24

you feel thank
full, when you
have bitten off q
mouthful of it.
that you didn't
bite off two
mouthfuls. Any
ono who takes a
good sized bite
out of n persim-
mon that is not
quito ripe and
feels his mouth
quicker until it
S 90 III 5 like y
III c k @ rel sky
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24

golden pie that FlE:
lifts one to realms Of fairy gold, it is not
wonderful that it should gild our pass
ing thoughts at this particular season
and fill our spirits with livcliest antici-
pations of tho glories Of Thanksgiving.
Whether the pumpkin pie be made Mt
homo by hand or in a factory by ma
chinery the effect seems TO be the same
Iou cannot taste the wheels in the fac
tory made pie because the pumpkin pie
is wheel itself whose magniticence
dwarfs the other wheels into insignifi-
canoe. Furthermore, it is pumpkin pie,
ana when you say that you have no
room for hostile argument. The pump
kin pie, whether square, round or OBJ
long is warranted TO adjust itself 20
any stomach the stomach gracefully
eXorting all its power of elasticity that
the pie may he comfortably located, to
assimilatc with tho turkey, until the
spirit is suifused with dreams Of peace
and resignation aud the diner feels so
kindly toward everybody and every
thing that he refuses to doubt the ac-
curacy of ice scales and gas meters,
while the fact that the plumber is re,
Garded as "a moral monstrosity strikes
him as an empty fantasy. Still he
would doubtless prefer to make bar
gain with plumber while clear headed
and IMPLIED In conclusion, our opin-
ion of tho pumpkin at Thanksgiving
tide is such that we can recall no proud
er moment than that at which we wero
pointed oNt as being "some pumpkins"
Il. X. MUNKITTRICK.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24

th0t the cram. Ism T NE 4 BIRDy"
herry's iucarnadined smile is intensified
by the turkeys flush of pride.
Tho turkey is bird among birds. a
dish among dishes, II dream among
dreams.
When the small boy eats the drumstick.
Like an ear of corn. by hand
And he somehow doth his thumb stick
In his eye to beat the band,
Then the greatness of the turkey all Will
fully understand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24

sauce is some
times strained,
but not in its re-
lations with the
turkey. They 80
together so har.
rnoniously that
they are one, and
several poets say
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24

What Is commonly known as heart dis
| ease is frequently an aggravated form uf
dyspepsia. Like all other diseases result
ing from Indigestion, II can be cured by
kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t cures the wors
forms of Dyspepsia. 1t dgests what you
eat
|. Sold by j, w, O'Sullvan, Nv. +. Hall,
T. Henry Parker City Drug Store, Il.
icsselip Bros, r. Il, Crandall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24

the national bird.
The turkey may
not equal the
eagle as Il Fourth
of July minstrel,
but as a biped
calculated to gild
the heeting mo-
nents of the
I h AN X " living
T. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24
THE PUMP KIN.
Oh, the pumpkins golden glory

TIC FOWr fNlN.
Oh, the pumpkins golden glory
Lights the burrows and the stubble,
And were FUN OF song and story
As our fanc;,' boil and bubble,
And we sigh
Der the attributes cnnoblng Of the
Pumpkin pie!
The greatness and supremacy of the
pumpkin are universally acknowledged
and the fact that it is sometimes called
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24

'punkln does
not detract from
its fair fame. \
golden seed, q
golden blossom,
n golden fruit,
and finally a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24

Tie first Thanksgiving having &C.
currcI in 1851, it seems strange that tho
turkey did cot then and there become
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-24
TURKEY THOUGHTS.
AND ALSO THOUGHTS OF PUMPKINS
AND PERslMMONS.
Three Dnintics Far Famed Mt
Thanksgiving Fcnsts-IIycn Canned
Turkey Has Its Chnrm-Thc Fucker
of the peIrimmOn.
THE TURKEY

Copyright. 1885, by r.. X. Munkittricls.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
At MADRID.
A Peaceful Solution Of Cuban
Question
Is ssHOped FOr'' Unless the
President is Forced
FROM HIS POSITION.
Spanish Officials Don't Under
stand the Situation
Or They Are Trying to Mislead
Their People.

Madrid, April 1.-The opinion is ex-
pressed from an authoritative source
that an agreement between the govern
ments of Spain and the United States
will be reached. including the Maine
and reconcentrados questions. 1t is add
ed that this also means arriving at
durable peace solution.
1t is also said that the government
and Capt. Gen. Blanco are in accord
with the peninsular government to as
sist in the work of peace
Those who are best informed here be-
Heve peace is assured unless President
McKinley's hands are forced, making
him depart from the calm attitude he
has assumed throughout the crisis. 1t
is further semi officially asserted that
the Spanish government, believing
they correctly interpret the sentiment
of justice and the lofty aims" of the
president, assert that Spain will not
hesitate to do anything necessary to
preserve peace without other limits
than national dignity and territorial in
tegrity.''
These views are the substance of an
official note on the subject, published
here today. The Spanish government
takes a bright view of the relations
with the United States and believes
newspapers comment on the note in this
strain. But inquiries made last of the
United States minister, Gen. WOodford,
failed to secure anything confirming the
optimistic impressions prevailing here.
He has so earnestly been the friend of
peace throughout, that his silence now
causes much anxiety in diplomatic cir
cles.
Gen. Woodford ives busy at the Uni
ted States legation until late last night.
Washington, April 1.-The senate
committee on foreign relations again to-
day was slow in getting to work, and
Notwithstanding the meeting was called
for half past ten, a quorum had not
been secured at IL o'clock. This appar-
ent lethargy was due to the fact that
ed to wait entirely upon the executive
and they feel that much will depend
upon the cabinet meeting today and
that nothing can be done until the pur-
port of deliberations can be made
known. A strong sentiment has devel-
oped in the committee for an absolute
declaration of war when the time comes
lief on the part of some that this course
may be adopted, that the Maine catas-
trophe is being thoroughly exploited.
The advocates of this course think that
the proof of Spanish instrumentality in
the explosion is so strong that it could
be made to justify a most radical de-
claration. The more conservative ele-
in the form of the declaration, by the
wishes of the president. In any event
the facts in the Maine affair will be
used to support the position taken and
the committee is disposed to make much
out of it in justifying it's position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
THE CASE is CLOSED
AS Now Made Up 1t Will Be
Presented to Congress.

Washington, April 1.-The circulation
with the official statement made public
this afternoon, it can be stated on auth
ority that the case as now made up by
the negotiations between Spain and the
United States will constitute the case
as it will be submitted to congress in
the presidents message There is no
present intention of pursuing further
negotiations which will change the sta
tus of the Cuba question, as now pre-
sented in the correspondence between
Spain and the United States.
Washington, April 1.-The circulation
of the Associated Press bulletin giving
an abstract of the reply of Spain caused
intense excitement in the house. Those
members who have recently been in
consultation with the president say that
the announcement of an intended mes
sage means that there will be a review
of the entire Spanish situation and no
doubt would state that further negotia-
tions to bring about a peaceful solution
of the case were useless Some think
the president will advise intervention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
1T is ALL OVER.

Madrid, April 1.-The most important
comment on the situation this after
noon is that of the ministerial journal,
Ell Liberal which may be looked upon
as undoubtedly rejecting the position
of the Spanish government. The paper
says: I'VE have done all we can to re-
move pretext for rupture. If Presi-
dent Mckinley refuses our concession,
we, with a quiet conscience will await
any trials which may come and defend
our honor and our rights. The entire
nation supports the government. This
was the meaning of yesterday even
ing'S enthusiasm. Rich and poor are
working together. No one asks wheth-
er the sum collected goes for warships.
1t suffices to know that it will be en-
ployed to resist any foreign pressure
Spain must no longer live under the
continual menace and unrest of the
past three years. There must be no
more debating, or haggling. Even rup-
ture is preferred. Intervention is de
facto even now. We desire and appeal
for peace, but the limit of our long suf-
fering is at an end. We will not be the
aggressors, but we will defend our
rights with our traditional tenacity and
braVorV.'
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AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Details of Today's Ir-e.1Gant Cabinet
Meeting.

Washington, April 1.-Senators and
representatives formed a continuous
stream of callers up to the assembling
of the cabinet today, but were unusu
ally guarded in their expressions after
they left the president, saying the sit
uation was too grave to admit of posi-
BILE miSquotation or misrepresentation
of utterances at this time.
Representative Mitchell of New York,
one of those who remained at the White
House some time, but left before see
ing the president, stated, however, that
he was assured by one relatively al
most next to the president, that when
the diplomatic proceedings are made
public, they will form very great
surprise to the American public, judg
ing from the adverse criticisms that
have been frequently INDUCED in. He
said from the assurances given him, no
one will have reason to cr1ticise the
presidents course, and added that every
fair minded American would praise him
for the firm stand he has taken.
Both Mr. Dingley and Mr.. Adams
would say nothing as to what had pass
ed between them and the executive. 1t
is believed, however, that their confer
ence was the result of either direct
or indirect call of the president.
The president had considerable diff
cuItv in meeting all those who came to
talk with him, owing to the more sig
nificant conferences that consumed
much time. A number of members
failed entirely to get at him and had to
leave without accomplishing their mis-
sion, when the cabinet session began.
Senators Gray of Delaware. .Fairbanks
of Indiana and Cullom of Illinois and
ex-Representative Bellamy Storer, the
Dresent United States minister to Bel
gium. were among those who had con-
ferences with the executive during the
cabinet session.
The cabinet was unusually prompt in
arriving. Before they had assembled
some of them had not been acquainted
with the nature of the latest note from
Madrid. save through the press dis
matches. and received their first orig
nal Information upon the beginning of
the deliberations.
Secretary Bliss was the nrst conner,
aud arrived a quarter of an hour earlier
than is customary, and Assistant Sec
retary Day followed him. Secretaries
Aleer and Wilson came next, and before
II O'Clock every member of the cabinet
was in his place in the cabinet room
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
WAIT UNTIL MAY.
Spain Would Stop Fighting That
Long if Asked by Cuba

Washington, April 1.-The following is
an abstract from the telegram received
from Gen. Woodford on the evening of
March 81 on the general situation in
cuba He informs the government of
the United States, that Gen. BlancO has
revoked the decree relating to the re-
concentrates in the western province
of Cuba, which are understood to be
the provinces of MatanZas, Santa Clara,
Spanish government has placed at the
disposal of the governor general the
credit of 5000. 600 pesetas ($6OO,OO0) to
the end that the country people may
return at once and with success. to their
Iabors. The Spanish government will
accent whatever assistance to feed and
s11ccor the necessitouS may be sent from
the United States, in accordance with
the plan now in operation. He propo-
ses to confide the preparation for an
honorable and stable peace to the In
currence the Spanish government would
not be able to arrive at the final result,
baino understood that the powers re-
served bv the constitution to the CEN
+I-al government are not leSSened or di-
Tninished. AS the Cuban chambers will
NOT meet until the fourth day of May
the Spanish government Will not on its
mart object to a suspension OF hoStlll-
Ties, if asked for by the insurgents from
the general in chief, to Whom 1t Will
belong to determine the duration and
the condition of the suspension.
The president will communicate with
conoress as soon as he can prepare
message.
The foregoing, including the last par
aeranh was made public Immediately
after the cabinet meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
AUDIENCE WENT WILD
When Two Regiments Marched
Across the Stage.
The Receipts Were Over One
Million Pesetas.

Madrid, April 1.-The display of patri-
otic fervor at the Royal opera last night
really thrilling. The whole assem-
blage, numbering about 5000 persons, was
profoundly impressive. The queen regent,
who was accompanied by the Princess of
the Asturias and the Infanta Isabella, was
the object of repeated ovations.
Most of the younger ladies, especially
those belonging to the higher ranks of
the aristocracy, wore ribbons of the ma
tional colorS in their hair. When the
orchestra played the national hymn a
wave of intense enthusiasm swept over
the assemblage. The queen, the prin-
cess and the minister, the grandees, every
one in fact, rose spontaneously and gave
vent to a great shout of viva Espani,"
followed by shouts of Long live the
queen
ments of infantry marched in single file
endless body of men, whereupon the ma
tiOnal anthem was sung again and the
audience clamored for the national ban
ner.
flag from the wings of the stage and 1t
was hoiSted on high by a group OF actors,
who bore it to the middle of the stage,
where the flag was waved aloft. rms
direct appeal to the national sentiment
evoked a StupendOuS demonstration which
seemed endless At length the queen
rose to leave and the orchestra played
the royal march, which caused the ap-
plause to recommence, all the laoleS Joln-
ing in it, acclaiming the queen ana WaV-
ing handkerchiefs, while the men raptur-
OuSly cheered her majesty.
The receipts are estimated to have ex-
ceeded million peSetaS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
COMMITTEE ADJOURNS

Washington, April 1.-The foreign rela-
tions committee of the senate remained in
session until 1925. The reply of Spain
was said to be practically a rejection of
the demands of the United States.
Washington, April 1.-While the pres
ident this morning expressly refrained
from stating that he had given up all
hope, one of his close political friends
intimated Immediately after being clos
eted with the president that a settle
ment on a peace basis seemed exceed
ingly unlikely. The president is aware
OF the strong sentiment in congress and
is taking the leaders into his confidence.
That congress may be in accord with
him, he is not attempting to withhold
the information in his possession from
them, but at the same time is taking
steps to prevent diplomatic informal ton
that might seriously affect the negotla-
from being made public and carried
back to Madrid. This makes these lead
erS who see him very reticent.
Representative Dingley of Maine, the
floor leader of the Republicans in the
house and the chairman of the ways
and means committee had long pri-
vate interview.
Washington, April Minister Polo
of Spain called at the state department
and was with Judge Day for half an
hour.
Washington, April 1.-The bill for the
be pressed any further as it was appar-
ent to its friends that it could not pass
until after long debate. 1t has been
practically withdrawn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
SHE'S OFF.
The Minneapolis Weighs Anchor
at League Island

Philadelphia, April 1.-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis sailed from
League Island navy yard early this
morning and is now steaming down the
Delaware river at top speed, bound for
Hampton Roads, where she will Join
the lying squadron. If the fast cruiser
goes straight ahead, without dropping
anchor to wait for tide, she should ar
rive at Hampton Roads tonight The
bunkers of the Minneapolis are over
flowing with coal and during the past
few days all of her ammunition has
been placed aboard, SO that she is ready
for action. The Minneapolis has only
been recently placed in dry dock and
her bottom makes it possible to get all
OF the speed out of the big ship that is
in her.
leaves only two modern warships at
League island, the double turret mon
itor MiantOnomoh and the harbor de-
fense ram Katahdin. OF these Mian-
tonomoh will sail within a day or two
and the Katahdin probably soon there
after. Workmen are engaged night and
day on the eight old monitors and five
of them are practically ready for sea.
The cruiser Minneapolis anchored at
Deepwater Point, off Newcastle, Del.
at 9:20. She will probably wait for high
tide this afternoon, before proceeding.
The Minneapolis made the run from
Marcus Hook to New Castle, a distance
of about % miles, in little over one
ho11r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
BECS VICTORIA.
Asking That She Intercede Be-
tween Spain and e. s.

London, April 1.-The Queen Regent
of Spain has sent an autograph letter to
the Queen of England, the New York
correspondent learns from a high
source, imploring help. Queen Maria
Christina begs Queen Victoria to use
her influence to prevail upon the British
government to support Austria and
France in an attempt to secure Euro
pean mediation.
This extraordinary step has been ta-
ken by the Queen Regent because of the
cold reception accorded by the British
government to the representations OF
the Spanish ambassador respecting me-
diation.
The Worlds informant added:
Queen Victoria simply forwarded a
copy of the Queen Regents letter to
Lord Salisbury, whose policy will not in
any way be affected by it, England Will
tolerate no policy of bolstering up Span
ish rule in Cuba
The opinion prevails that the govern
ment will be pressed from the liberal
benches of the house of commons to
recognize the independence of Cuba as
soon as the United States does
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
SITS IN SECRET.
The Senate Discusses Purchase
of Islands Behind Closed
Doors.

Washington, April 1.-The senate to-
day went into executive session on
motion of Senator Lodge, member of
the committee on foreign relations.
Senator Lodge was not with the COM
mittee during the last half hour of it's
session. The purpose of the secret ses-
sion is the consideration of the reSOlu-
ton reported yesterday from the COM
mittee on foreign relations for the ac
QUESTION of the Danish West India is
lands.
The reason for considering the matter
behind closed doors is the belief that
our relations with Spain will necessar-
lily be discussed and that information
might be divulged that would be of ad-
vantage to that country.
The session is not strictly an execu-
tive session, but is a secret executive
session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
Her REPLY.
Spain Says She Cannot Take
Action
Along the Lines Proposed by
President Mckinley.
SHE OFFERS ANOTHER
Proposition, Which is That the
Dispute
BE Settled Through, a Confer
ence. of Nations.
SHE OFFERS ANOTHER

Washington, April 1.-The reply of
Spain, it is said, in effect, to be:
''The independence of Cuba means the
parting or cession of Spanish terri
tory, which cannot be done without the
consent of the Spanish cortes. which is
not in session and will not. be, in session
until April "a, and consequently no def
mite answer can be returned to the de-
mand of the United' States until the
cortes assemblies.
Then counter proposition is submit
ted that the Cuban matter shall be set
tied upon basis equitable among ma
tions.
The. United States is asked to give
Spain time to treat with the insurgents
and ascertain what can be done in the
nature of a peace settlement.
Senators who know the nature of the
reply say it is a very shrewd piece of
diplomacy and made for its effect upon
the world at large.
1t is said the reply is unsatisfactory
to the president and that he does not
believe it will be satisfactory to con-
gress. Administration circles feel that
after. Monday congress is likely to take
matters into its own hands and fear is
expressed that there be a disagreement
between the branches of the govern
ment, which would be unfortunate at
this critical period.
No one at the capitol has undertaken
to speak for the president. Although
those who have seen him, say that his
hopes of peaceful solution of the diff
f1culty have been disappointed by the
reply from Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-01
WITHIN 80 MINUTES
The Foreign Relations Commit
tee Will Act When
Called Upon.

Washington, April 1.-After the ad-
Journment of the senate committee on
foreign relations at noon, Senator Davis
capitol and went to the White House.
The members of the committee were
even more nOn-committal than usual
after this session and all of them indi-
Gated by their grave countenances and
general demeanor that they considered
the crisis had arrived.
They refused to reveal any of the
proceedings of the session, but some of
them stated that the committee could
report within 80 minutes if called upon.