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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
SPRAYING POTATOES.

No farmer can afford the loss of one
third of his crop.
Yet potato growers who do not use bor-
deaux mixture often lose more than this.
The results of the eight years trial at
the Vermont experiment station show av-
eragc yields OF 200 bushels an acre where
sprayed and IT'S bushels where not sprayed
II pays 30 spray potatoes II done rightly
The practice OF the Vermont experiment
station is TO use paris green for the bee
ties during June. During July and Au-
gust two or three applications are made
of bordeaux-parts-gree mixture. This
mixture consists of six pounds copper sui
phate, four pounds lime, one-half pound
paris green. one barrel go or 80 gallons)
water. Stake the lime and dilute with
about one-half the water; dissolve the sui
phate in the other half, then pour this
vitrol solution into the lime water, mean
while stirring thoroughly. Add the paris
green and the mixture Is ready for use.
Spraying OF early potatoes is begun
about July !, and of later potatoes
about the middle of July. A second appli-
cation is made two or three weeks after
the hrst. A third application follows two
or three weeks after the second, If needed,
Some years this third application does lit
tie good; other years il saves the crop
from late blight or rot
How shall the mixture be applied?
The object is to cover the upper surface
of the leaves with thin layer of the mix =
ture, There Is no danger to the vines from
using too much and most men make the
mistake of applying too little, In small
field the mixture may be put on with a
sprinkling can. For an acre or more a
spray pump is desirable, There are many
of these on the market. The simplest, and
therefore best, way to begin Is to have
n good strong pump mounted on barrel
which can be carried through the field in
either common one horse wagon, or bet
ter on special two-wheeled cart (wheeis
six feet apart, TO straddlo two rows, while
the horse walks between them) One or
two hose with nozzles, run from this
pump, can be directed by ono or two mon
riding or better, walking. In the latter
case each hose should be ten feet or more
In length.
A good spraying outfit is largely home
made, and each man will soon modify the
details of this method to meet his own
conditions. The above suggests a good
way to begin.
Spray promptly and thoroughly or not at
| all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29

briefly, expressing his pleasure in again
meeting his boyhood friends and neigh
bors after ten years of absence. Mr.. Bar
rett alluded to his companionship with Ad-
miral Dewey during the last year. OK
pressing his admiration for the simplicit Y
and nobility of the man and saying that
the admiral took greater pride in the li'le
Of "Vermonter" than in all the houors
shcwered upon him. In closing Mr., Bar
rett said that as slight token Of his ap-
probation of the honor shown him by his
fellow townsmen he purposed to give n
sum of morey to the public library to be
used to purchase books on the Philippines,
Siam and other eastern countries.
Monday Mr. Barrett goes to Hanover to
attend the 10th reunion Of his college Gloss
after which he will go to Montpelier with
messages from Admiral Dewey to relatives
in that place. After a month spent with
relatives Mr. Barrett will return to Wash
ington, where he will remain until fall, en-
Eaging in literary work. In the fall he
will go to his home in Portland, ore.
There is probably not a man In the
country who is so iE1telligently informed
on the Philippine subject as Mr.. Barrett.
having spent the last year at Manila Us II
close friend OF Admiral Dewey. The lit
erary work MIR. Barrett is at present en-
gagged upon is a book on "America's In
tereets in the Far East" which will he
published by Harper Bros. in the fall. IN
the July number Of the North American
America the First Power OF the Pacific"
and in the July number of the Review OF
Reviews, Some Phases of the Philippine
Situation" The October Harper's Month
~ will contain an article entitled Admiral
Dewey.
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SUICIDE IN MILTON.
j ohm G. Baker, Jr., Formerly of This city,
shoots Himself.

Crazed from the effects OF sun stroke
John c. Baker, jr a lifelong resident OF
this city, shot and killed himself in the
town of Milton Saturday morning 1t 8
o'clock. Three weeks ago Mr.. Baker, ac-
ccmpaned by his wife, left this city for
Milton, where he had position on the
farm of George Austin. Not being accus-
toned to working in the burning sun the
heat greatly affected him and he COM
planned OF no. feeling well for about five
DAYS before the tragedy occurred. On Fri
day night he became violently crazed and
had to have n constant attendant. At
about O'Clock Saturday morning his wife,
who had been with him during the night
started to leave the room. AS she did so
her husband asked her where n certain re-
volver was kept and she, not thinking that
he wanted TO use It, said II was in another
room. She left the house for about 10 min
utes and when she returned a sight met
her eyes that would have unnerved a
weaker woman. Upon the floor lay -htr
husband with arms and limbs outstretCh-
ed in a pool of blood that flowed from a
| wound in his right temple. She quickly
called for help and it was soon found that
| the man was not dead but was in al un-
conscious condition. Three physicians were
called and after futile efforts to revive him
they wished to have him brought to the
Mary Fletcher Hospital in this city. His
mother in this city was sent for and she
returned in the evening with her son. who
was taken Immediately 10 the hospita l.
The X-rays was brought into use in an
endeavor to find the bullet but II was of
no avail and the wounded man died at SIS
O'Clock Sunday morning without having
regained consciousness The deed was en-
tirely unexpected as he had az no time ex-
pressed a wish to kill himself and IL comes
exceedingly hard upon his young wife.
whom he had welded but three months
before. 1t was also a great shock to his
parents, who did not know that he was
/ unwell.
John G. Baker, jr. was born in this city
on May 6, 1875. His education was receiv-
ed in the parochial schools and several
years ago he began to work in the livery
business which he followed constantly I'M
til about three weeks agoHe has worked
for Henry G.. Smith Charles NJ Smith
and Frank d. Clifford. having been a
faithful employee In each position. In April
last he married Mrs. Florence Boston OF
this city. Beside his wife he leaves Il
| father. mother three sisters, Mrs A. r.
| Doyd: Mrs. A. w Fairbrother and Lottie
| Baker and two brothers. Frank and WI
liam, all OF Burlington. He was always
kind and oblging and has many friends
in this city who will grleve over the sad
ending of young life that was full OF
promise. The funeral was held from his
former home in this city, 50 Elm street, 1t
$3.50 Monday afternoon, with burial at St
Josephs cemetery.
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TRY TO SCARE A THIEF AT NORTH
FIELD.
FOUND HIS HOUSE ROBBED.
Pas Commander Puffer Finds His Trip to
Montreal Eypensiyp.

Bennington, June 25.-Past Department
Commander Puffer was much surprised
upon his return from Montreal yesterday
where he had been to attend tn" depart
ment encampment to find that his house
had been entered by thieves during the
absence of his family. ransackod and some
slJ in silver belonging to Miriam d. r.
lodge Of which Mrs. Puffer is treasurer
had been taken.
Entrarce was probably gained through n
Dack door and out through the front as
the neighbors discovered it open the
morning before they returned. The money
was in bag locked up in a bureau draw
er. In the same drawer was a roll OF bills
and gold watch but these were over
looked.
Drawers were disturbed but no silver has
Yet been missed The money bag was
thrown back into the drawer. 1t Is
thought that the work was done by some
one who was acquainted with the premis-
es and the police are investigating to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
LIFE SAVED BY SWAMP.ROOT.
The Wonderful New Discovery in Medi
cal Science.
SAMPLE BOTTLE SENT FREE BY MAIL

Swamp Root, discovered by the eminent
kidney and bladder specialist, is wonder
fully successful in promptly curing kid
ney, bladder and uric acid troubles.
Some of the carly symptoms OF weak kid
ncys are pain or dun ache in the back,
rheumatism. dizziness, headache, nervous
ness. catarrh of he bladder. gravel or
|calculi. bloating, sallow complexion, puffy
or dark circles under the eyes suppression
Of urine or compelled to pass water often
day and night
The mild and extraordinary effect Of the
famous new discovery, DIR. Kimers
Swamp Root, Is soon realized. 1t stands
the highest for It's wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases. If you need a
medicine you should have tho best.
Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one
dollar sizes. You may have a sample bot
tie of DIR. kilmer's SwampRoot and a
pamphlet that tells all about it including
many of the thousands of letters received
from sufferers cured, both sent free by
mail Write DR.. Kilmer & Co. Bingham.
ton, n. Y, and please mention that you
read this generous offer in the Burlington
Free Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
PRESIDENT STARTS HOME
Crowd Very Quiet to show Their Reg I'd
For Mrs. McKiniey's Illness Sho Had
to be Assisted to the Train.

Adams, Mass, June 26-The departure
of the President tonight was quite i'm
pressiVe. IT was fest arranged that tho
people should give him an enthusiastic
send off, but later 1t was considered best
to let the farewell be as quiet as possible
on account of the condition of Mrs. Nc
Kincy.
Shortly after dinner the presidential
train pulled Up in front of Mr.. Plunketts
residence VIII zee about 1000 people had as
sembled. Commander Mole OF Fayles post
mounted the rear platform of the train
and requested the people not to cheer UNI
til Mrs. Mckinley had entered the train
and the President had addressed them.
Company M of the Second regiment had
been drawn up in double column extending
from Mr. Plunkett's gate to the train and
between the files of soldiers passed tie
carriage containing Mr.. and Mrs. Mckin-
ley. Tae latter looked quite i'll and had to
be assisted into the train. The people re-
spected the request remarkably well and
hardly 4 sound was uttered until the Pres
ident appeared on the rear platform and
addressed them. The President spoke
highly of the prosperity of the community
and warmly thanked the citizens for the
honor they had done him
As he finished speaking Company NJ
gave three cheers for the President aud
the people followed with three more and
the train started. tho President rema ming
on the rear platform waving his hat and
handkerchief. until he was lost to sight.
President Mckinley laid the corner
stone of the new mill of the New Berk-
shire Cotton Manufacturing Company
here to-day Very few people witnessed
the ceremony as ii was not generally
known he would officiate.
This afternoon the President went to
North Adams to make an address. The
departure of the President was hastened
by the health Of Mrs. Mckinley, who has
not been well since his arrival at Adams.
1t is thought she contracted a heavy cold
while coming here and has not recovered
as rapidly as expected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
A FARMER'S% STORY

farmer oyfve DID, and used to be sick most Of the
time My noss would there offensive discharge
from couldn't smell very we'll and frequently bothered
the cold and damp
called this Caarh
have felt bloated after eating
behed good deal My coated light brown and
mouth tasted badly in the morning. called this Dyspepsia
And then liver had yellow look
skim about the house that wife hated
come home One day Conpaed and the next had da
rhoea. I called this Bliousness
My kidneys bad shape There pains the small Of
back and had often the night and there
was scadng pain in passing water called this Kidney Trouble
One day hold of book that told about medicine called
which the book said The book alsosd
that Caah the stomach liver and kidneys well into the
head That seemed queer but bought and
cured of troubles So have to believe from actual
experience that Caa what a folks If such people will take
will WELL but they keep taking stomach medi
and liver medicines and kidney medicines will remain SICK
Caaho iswhat ai and what will cuether1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
PRES. BRAlNERD'S SERMON
dlebury-A Large Attendance of
Alumni.

Midllebury, June 25.-The baccalaureat e
sermon before the graduation class Of
Middlebury college was preached at Con-
gregational church this morning by Presi-
dent Brainerd. There was large congre-
cation of friends and alumni. Appropriate
music was furnished by the choiy assistt d
by number of college students, Prcs!-
dent Brainerd preached from Lev. oil.
At Sp m Rev. Martin Evcrts Cady, GO,
gave the anniversary discourse before the
College Y. NJ c. A. on the subject Friend
ship a a Motive to a Higher Life. The
music was in charge of Mrs. G.. y. Miner
and was an interesting feature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
CHILD KlDNAPPER SENTENCED.
Mrs. Barrow Gcts12 Years and o Month
in Prison.

New York, June 26.--Mrs George B. Ear
row was arraigned before Justice Werner
in the criminal bench of the Supreme
Court to-day. She pleaded guilty to the
charge of kidnapping baby Marion Clarke
and was sentenced to Il years and 10
months in prison.
Justice Werner bitterly denounced the
woman ami pronounced her crime uOe Of
"oonsummate villany.' He refused to ac-
oede TO Lawyer Howe's request TO 1efer
sentence.
This woman" said Justice Werner.
would ordinarily be entitled to some con-
sideration. but the nature of this case
shows her to be utterly devoid of the fine.
tender feelings which are the distinguish
ing characteristic of her sex"
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% Mrs. P>nAAan,,
lynn Mass.
ILlrrup TO MRS. pIsKuAx NO. u,so,1

"DEAR FRIEsD-A year ago WAS q
great sufferer from female weakness.
My head ached all the time and would
get so dizzy and have that all gone
feeling in the stomach and was so
nervous and restless that did not
know what to do with myself.
Ny food did me NO good and had a
bad case Of whites. Iwrote to you and
after taking Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as directed, / can
truly say that feel like a new woman
and cannot tell you how grateful l am
to you.
81 have recommended it to all nv
friends and have given il 10 nv
daughter who is now getting along
splendidly. May You live many years
to help our suffering sisters Mas. c.
CARPENTER, 2ba GRAND ST., BRooxLYN,
n. Y.
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COMMENCEMENT AT BARRE.

Barre. June 25,-The 3Oth annual COM
mencement at Goddard seminary opened
to-day with a Sc. mon this morning at the
Universalist church by Rev. w. II. Ryder,
u. r.. of Gloucester, Mass. The speaker
gave one of the very best commencement
sermons ever delivered beore a senior class
at Goddard seminary. His text was he
ye perfect even as your father in heaven
is perfect" He exploded the old idea that
a man should "only be educated for one
thing but urged all to study to be fun
rounded men and women with every tall
ent developed.
DIR. Ryder spoke tonight on individual
relation with God. Tomorrow afternoon
will occur the annual class day exercises.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
BALANCED RAT1ONS.
The Aims and Purpose Of Agricultural
Colleges

colleges.
Everybody has heard OF worn out"
land. Why does land become worn out?
SIMPLY because It has not been given nour-
ishment, that is, proper food. and in ade-
quate amounts. Land Is also spoken of as
mot in good heart" This condition arises
from its not having had nourishment that
FED all the elements of the soil The in
telllgent farmer understands this and so
he seeks those nutritive substances that
will nouGish every element of the land
The agricultural college and experiment
stations are maintained primarily to sup
ply him with information that will enable
him TO select natural foods for his land
and cattle. The properly feed land and
cattle Is the basic principle of practical
agriculture The agricultural colleges eX-
pertinent stations. bureaus. and commits
sions maintained by the nation and State
governments are ever teaching the farmer
that wsll-balanced cation for his cows
must contain such ard such percentages
OF protein, carbohydrates, albumnolds,
and fats, and uRon the degrees Of these
percentages depends he practical worth
Of any particular food The intelligent
agriculture of to-day socks above all
things else food that will nourish every
element Of which "A cows body is com
posed. Tho farmer knows and acts upon
the knowledge that his COW TO DO her best
must have food that will do this.
! The same conditions obtain with man
as with land and animals. Man becomes
worn out" i'll, inharmonious and with
out heart" for the lack of food that has
the power 20 nourish all the elements in
his body.
The one particular food that has the
power to do all this is the Shredded Whole
wheat biscuit, for it is perfectly bal
anced ration. Wheat as taken from the
! field has every nutritivc principle and that
! in approximately the correct proportions
| Shredded whole wheat biscuit retains in
its manuacture all these principles that
SO to make tn, perfect food.
Recipes for preparing over $50 proper
| food dishes, sent FREQ to any address men,
tiOnins Good Cookery in this paper,
| The Shredded Wheat CO..
| NN-nrr.sfor.
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UTICA CHEESE MARKETS.

board of trade to-day tho following sales
Of cheese were made.
Three hundred and fifty boxes large
white at SC; 1870 boxes large colored at Use
340S boxes do. at Sc: go boxes do. at Sac
$50 boxes small white a SC; 80 boxes do
at Shc, l0S boxes small colored at Sc; 80
boxes do. al sac; ll5 packages butter at
II to l7l2c.
AT Little Falls these sales were made:
Eight hundred and nineteen boxes large
at &C.; 54f boxes small at 1916; 81 boxes
small on commission, 81 packages dairy
butter at Ii TO lie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29

Poor oysters are less in price than
good ones but they do not satisfy,
Imitation paint can be bought at any
price but it is not satisfactory. The
prudent buyers in the East use
Chiffon PAINT because they know
what the result will be. They know
that in Chiffon PAINT they will get
gallon if they pay for gallon. that
they will get pure Linseed Oil Pain,
without the disagreeabe odor and
bad effect Of Benzne. and that they
will receive an article which, when
applied to dry surface, will
last for years. Economy in painting
is to get the best paint and then
have it applied by the best painter,
w. L. GREENE. Burlington. VI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
BX.MlNISTER BARRETT
Given a Reception at Bellows Falls -Wnl
Deliver Messages From Dewey at
Montpelier This Week.

Bellows Falls, Vt, June 25-A brilliant
social event was the reception given yes
terday afternoon TO the Hon. John Bar
rett late United States minister to Siam.
at the home of his aunt Mrs. Lucy r.
Daniels. Mrs Daniels and Mr.. Barrett re-
ceived, assisted by Mrs. Charles Daniels
and the Misses Daniels. Dainty refresh
ments and served and social time en-
joyed enlivened with music. The spacious
parlors were crowded, many prominent
ent.
Mr.. Barrett addressed the company
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FOR YOUR SCRAP BOOK.
Choice Recipes From Many Sources anC
81 Acknowledged Worth.
MARIE LOUISE FRITTERs

ecald one cupfrll of milk and let it coo,
Mhep luke warm add one-half of a yeas
fahe. which has been dissolved in tw'
tahlespuonfuls of warm water. Measur
one quart Of sfted -four. four tablespoon
fuis OF butter. melted, six eggs. well beat
en-, one-half Of a oupful of finely chonpe,
Almonds. Knead foC few moments, am
set away to rise When light push dow
with the fingers, do this twice; whel
egAn light turn out on a Toured board
fou out Quite thin, and cut in circles Will
q two-inch cutter Spread one-half OF tn
ctfples with any firm jelly and cover witt
tho ,Fema aiming circles, pressing them light
" together. Cover with a Toured clotl
ahd let stand until light, Drop a few at
time into kettle Of hot fat, drawing tn
kettle aside, that they may not cook t.,
quickly. When brown, drain and roll II
powdered sugar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
NORMANDY CAKE.

Take stale loaf of cake, cut off the top,
and scoop out the inside, leaving the sides
and bottom IL inches thick. Crumble
one-half of the fragments into dish add
one-half tumbler of raspberry jelly and
one cupful or more according to the size
OF the cake) of a rich egg custard. Fiji
the case with this mixture, and hoap over
the top with thick whipped cream slightly
sweetened and favored.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
STRAWBERRY JELLY.

one quart strawberries, one large cup
sugar, juice of one lemon, two-thrds Of a
package gelatne soaked in one cup cold
water, one pint boiling water mash the
berries and strain through coarse mus
lin. Mix sugar and lemon Juice with the
soaked geatine. pour over the boiling wa
ter stir until clear, then strain through a
flannel bag. Add the strawberry juice,
strain again without squeezing the bag.
Wet a mold with a cylindW in the center,
pour in n Jelly and set on ice to form.
When serving fill the center with sweet
enel Mhipned crenm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29
PRESERVED STRAWBERRIES

TO one pound of berries use three fourth.
OF pound of sugar. in layers no water
Place in a kettle on back of the stove un.
I'll the sugar is dissolved into syrup; Their
let come TO boil, stirring from the bot
tom. Spread on platters. not too thickly
apd set out in the hot sun till the syruI
thiokens-it may take two or thee days
Keep in tumblers or bowls like Jelly
Strawberries done in this way retain theii
color and flavor
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Mortified Vt, June 25-The annual;
commencement at Norwich University be-
gan this afternoon with the baccalaureate
, sermon by President A. ID. Brown. Mr.
Brown. in his sermon. paid especial at
tention to unconscious influence, its eff
fects upon tho individual, community, ma
ton and world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-06-29

Remember cholera
collie, darrh9a and
5
oumt
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MACApONI WITH GOLDFISH.

Soak one-h1lf of pound OF Goldfish over
night, drain, and break II into small fakes
removing any skin and bones, and steam
IL until tender. ON a platter arrange a
layer Of the macaroni, then "A layer of the
FISH. add "A few slices of hard boiled eggs
then another layer Of the macaroni and
the fish and set it over a steamer while
preparing the sauce. In saucepan pat
one tablespoonful of butter, and one OF
-four, one-quarter OF a teaspoonful each
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CRrMPETS.

| Melt one small tablespoonful Of lard, add
to it one egg and one and one-haf gills
milk. Boat well. then add one-half tea
! spoonful salt. one aspoonful sugar one
and onp-half teaspOonfuls baking powder
sifted with two and one-half gls OF flour.
! Bake in muffin rings In a very hot oven
at once for five minutes. This quantity
makes six Crunpets. The secret of sue
cess is quick making and quick baking.