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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
A St. Patrick's Day Fable.

Once upon Time very Truthful Man
and q Prudent Chap were walking along
the Street, and as they walked they fell to
discussing Truth.
said the very Truthful Man, 1.-THE
Truth should be Told at all Times"
IL differ with YOU" said the Prudent
Chap when an Issue Is Raised, the
Truth should no Told, OF course, but there
are Times when an Issue should not be
Raised. "
Said tho very Truthful Man; "You are
Wrong l am Surprised that a Man OF
your apparent Intelligence should make
such statement"
1t being the seventeenth Of March the
very Truthful Man and the Prudent Chap
soon met "a number of Patriotic Irishmcn
who were parading in honor of st. Pat
rick.
Stepping into tho Street, the very Truth
ful Man stopped the Leader of the Parade,
Man with e large Green Sash
Sir" said the very Truthful Man,
"why do you, Al lrishmnn, parade in
honor of ST Patrick? ST. Patrick, sir,
was Scotclsnan."
Thereupon the Man with the large Creon
Sash smotc the very Truthful Man be-
tween the Eyes with his ist, knocked
him Down and discolurcd both his Optics.
In short, tho Man with the Green sash did
not DO Thing to him.
Moral-lt you Must tell the Truth
about It. Patrick on the Seventeenth OF
March, be sure and tell ScutChman, -
Harper Bazaar
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
Women ScornCrs.

Sir Thomas Browne in the "RcliCiO
Mcdici' out-llerods IIerod in his scorn Of
women, for he says; Tho whole world
was made for man, but the twelfth part OF
man for woman. Man is the whole world
and the breath of God, woman the rib and
crooked piece Of man Ism that spiteful?
Otway, Pope, DIR. johnson, Byron, even
Scott, all express themselves unploasantly
on this subject, and coming down TO later
Jay uovelsts we find the fault in them
equally strong. The irreproachable author
of Lorna Doonc" whots his pen quite
viciously when on this theme and says
right yindictiycly, "A horse like n wom-
an, lacks and is better without self reli-
nnco, - and, again, Women arc, beyond
all doubt, the mothers Of all mischief.
In another instance he is so rude a. to de-
clare "all women are such liars" Thomas
HARDY asks in all sincerity, is a woman
a thinking unit at all or fraction al
ways wanting it, integer?" And once this
author eXclaims petulantly, Strange dit
ference Of sex, that time and ciroum-
stance, which enlarge the views Of most
men, narrow the views of women almost
invariably. Chicago Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
MURDER OF THE INNocENTs.
w'n,ra Two-thirds of the Infants Born
Wore Killed.

In modern times China used TO be n Ivy
word for the crimo of iniduticidC. VIC
know moro of tho country now, and tho
wild cxaRgcration Of the first reports,
when missionaries began to labor there,
causes many people, residents especially,
TO disregard the evil which exists. by u
natural rcnction inlauticiGc ha. become u
ftAnding iost for tho mystifcntiou Of "now
chums." Hut it would seem that tho
early reports from FIJI and the Sandwich
islands were not much eSag geratcd. one
ran hardly credit the assertion Of MIR. vii
liams, careful as no was generally, that
tho number Of babies murdered was
nearer two-thHds than onc-half Of those
born.
But ho makes Il statement oven moro
extraordinary. Both mon and women
there are passonntcly fond of adopting
children, though they kill their own. MIR.
Williams actually knew an Instance whore
the mother did away with hor own off,
spring in order to adopt young relative
But tho most striking Of all examples
occur among various tribes Of India Wo
get an idea Of the state Of things among
the Khunds in 1851, when Major Camp
boil reported with oxultaton that no had
no less than g0l girls registered I'm his dis
trict, which contained g 1i9 families. And
he had good cause TO exult, for whom his
labors began, seven years before, scarcely
one could be seen.
In tho powerful Crohon tribe around
Mynpurio, Mr.. Irwin vainly inquired for
an unmarried gil. The family records Of
tho chief, going back many generations,
did not show one single daughter.
In 1855 Mr.. Moore found tho villages Of
the Bcnares district continuing GO girls to
III boys in 20 the proportions were III 10
gel; in 80, 81 to 343; In 81 he could dis
cover no girl undor years. These figures
aro enough, but among the Rajputs in
fanticdo was yet more common. The diff
Guilty and expense of finding - son-in-law
accountable In caste and station were the
motives avowCd.
But the reader has been asking all
through. no doubt, How could the moth
ers endure this systcuY ono may nm
derstand Ia rigucur that man
should be willing to destroy his babe lust
born when he saw no harm in so doing,
and all the ncighbors did the like. We
havo boon taught to bclievo that the ma
formal instinct dares and suffers any trial.
A sheep will die to protect its lamb, and
q hen will face a tiger but it !, not sc
with women if certain conditions be OBJ
served. Upon this point tho evidence OF
the commissioners is detailed, abundant
/ and conclusive.
Ii would appear that tho maternal in
stinct does not begin TO operate until {
woman has at Least seen and touched hcl
baby knowing this by experience, thu
midwife kept it out of sight until tho ia
thor had pronounced DOOM In north
western Europe they did likewise, MS ",
ii, init nd tX-b
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
COLUMBUS A PIRATE.
Frank r. Stockton Says the Discoverer
Disobeyed Queen Isabella's Orders.

Frank r. Stockton Says the Dscoverer
Disobeyed Queen Isabella's Orders.
Frank K. stockton, in his story, 1.-THE
Buccaneers OF Our Coast, in st. Mich
olas, says:
1t is not necessary for us to enter very
deeply into the consideration of the policy
of Columbus toward the people Of the is
lands of the West Indies His second voy-
age was nothing moro than an expedition
for the sake of plumber. He had disoov-
cred gold and other riches in the West In
dies, and he had found that the people
who inhabited the islands were simple
hearted, inDffensiye creatures who did
not know how TO fight and who did not
want to fight Therefore, as it was so
easy to sail his ships into the harbors of
the dcfenseless islands, to subiugate the
natives and to take away the products OF
their mines and soil, he commenced a YER
liable course of piracy.
The acquisition of gold and all sorts of
plumber seemed to be the sole object Of
this Spanish expedition, and natives were
enslaved and subjected to the greatest
hardships, so that they died In great num-
bers. At one time 800 of them were sent as
slaves to Spain A pack of bloodhounds,
which Columbus had brought with him
for the purpose, was used to hunt down
the poor Indians when they endeavored to
escape from the hands of the oppressors
and in every way the island of Hayti tho
principal scene of the actions of Column
bus, was treated as if its inhabitants had
committed "a dreadful crime by being in
possession of tho wealth which the Span
iards desired for themselves.
Queen Isabella was greatly opposed to
these cruel and unjust proceedings. She
sent back to their native land the slaves
which Columbus had shipped to Spain,
and she gave positive orders that no more
of the inhabitants were to be enslaved and
that they Were all TO be treated with mod
Grafton and kindness. But the Atlantic
is wide ocean, and Columbus far away
from his royal patron, paid little attention
to her wishes and commands, and with
out going further into the history of this
period, we will simply mention the fact
that it was Oh account Of his alleged atroc
tiles that Columbus was superseded in his
command and sent back in chains to Spain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

flames of . world. For orchestra: The
:rumpcts that wake the dead. For APP
plauSc: The clappng Hoods Of the sea.
For curtain. The heavens rolled together
as scroll For tragedy: "rhc Doom Of
the pronCatc." For the last scene of the
fifth act: The tramp Of nations across the
stage, some to the right, others to the
left Then the bell of the last thunder
will ring. and the curtain will drop!
tCopyrieht 1900 nv Louis Klopsch.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
Distressing stomach Disease.

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matter how long YOU have suffered. your
cure is certain under the use of this great
health giving force Pleasant and always
safe.
Sold by w j. Henderson & Co, druggist.
172 College St., Burlington VT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
After the Explosion.

Mrs. Joncs-Where's Mary?
Mr.. Jones-I sent her to find out where
the escape Of gas was.
Mrs. Jones-Did she tell you how il
came to explode?
Mr.. ,Iones-No.
Mrs. Jones-iIow's that!
MIR. Jones-She hasn't come back yet
Pick Me Up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
Polite IL Nothtng Else.

"Are you willing to work for your din
nerT asked the woman.
dat depends on wot you wants done"
replied the tramp.
Il want you to beat that carpet hang
ing on the line over there, she said.
Lady" answered the wanderer, I'm
poor and I'm hungry, but I'm honest, and
I'm not goin to begin beatin me way
trough de world at dis late day."-Chi-
cago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

Story of Two Monuments In the Wilds Of
the Kittatinny Mountains.

Nine miles northeast Of Harrisburg, In
the solitude Of the Kittatinny range of
mountains, stand two unique monuments.
The spot is far from any human habta-
tion, amid curiously shaped and massive
powders and on the very crcsts of tho
ridge The wandcrer who by chance
strays into this region may well pause in
establishment before roughly hcwn rock
upon which stand two carved hcadstoncs
Df white marble bearing the following in
scirptions:
UNKNOWN.
Hero in tho solitude Of Gods aero lies one
whose life was filled with pathos and suffering
and who had tragic end. He took the north
star IA n guido to liberty, yet in ftful mo-
ment. for fear of betrayal, he took the deadly
cup to save himself from bondage by his fel.
low men.
poMINE DIRrGE NOS
GEORGE WASHING TON,
Died April S, 1863.
An honest colored man who lived and died
on this mountain. He is buried on the site Of
his former home. His virtues are related by
all who know him.
REQUIEsCAT IN PACE.
Friend, pause and think of tho Brotherhood
OF God. One may have few more grains OF
pigment beneath his skin Looking into the
portals Of eternity teaches us that the Brother
hood OF Man is inspired by Gods word. There
all prejudice OF race vanishes away.
The story of the two monuments dates
TO the days of the underground railroad,
when escaped slaves were pursued by their
southern masters. IN 1851 George Wash
inEton made his escape from Virginia
plantation and after months OF adventure
reached the spot where the monuments
stand. Choosing to live in freedom here
in the mountain Businesses he built for
himself rude hut and lived the life of a
hermit for a period of IL years Gray and
bent with years he finally passed away to
his reward, alone as he had lived. After
many days the body was found in knccl-
ing position under ~ giant pine overlook
ing tho valley.
The clements of deeper tragedy enter
into the story Of the unknown. -Four
years after Washington had taken up his
abode on the mountain the unknown, also
fugitive slavc, reached the spot in safety
and found shelter in the hermit S hut. Fol
two years they lived together in peace and
safety. but one day word reached the I'M
( known that the agents of his former mas
ter were on his track and were but n tcw
miles distant. Choosing death rather thar
return to slavery or the betrayal of his
friends hiding place, the unknown stolt
/ away amid the rocks and there died by hi.
1 own hand.
A few years ago the remains of tho two
slaves were buried side by side close 10y
their cabin, and funeral service wa,
held in the presence of u large number o
I people The monuments were erected by
the colorcd people of the state shortly aft
erward New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

Maud-Dick proposed to me last night.
Ella-What did you tell him?
II said he had better ask mamma, and
what do you think the wretch said?'
Goodness knows"
"He said he had asked her already. and
she wouldn't have him. It'd Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
The Wisdom of Age,

"Seo the bride crying over leaving her
mother. How sadl'
But the mother is not crying. She
has her mind made up that the separation
shall not be for long indianapolis
Journal,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

Diphtheria relieved in twenty minutes
Almost miraculous DIR. Thomas Eclec
trio Oil. Al any drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
When
You
Marry

1t will be money
in your pocket and you are sure
to be satisfied, if you get the
wedding cards OF the
FREE Press ASSOCIATION.
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Beware of CONTAIN inatiOn.

The amusements Of life are beautiful
and they are valuable, but they cannot
pay you for the loss OF your soul. ! could
not tell your character could not tell
your prospects for this world or the next
by the particular church you attend, but
ii You will tell me where you were last
night and where you were the night be-
fore and where you have been the nights
Of the last month, | think | could guess
where you will spend eternity.
AS to the drama of your life and mine,
it will soon end There will he no encore
to bring us back. AT the beginning OF
that drama of life stood Il cradle, at the
end of it will stand a grave. The first act,
welcome. The last net. farewell. The in
termcdiate acts, banquet and battle. pro-
cessions bridal and funeral, songs and
tears, laughter and groans.
1t was not original with Shakespeare
when he said, AN the worlds n stage
and all the men and women merely play
ers." He got it from st. Paul. who 10
centuries before that had written, 1--WE
are made a spectacle unto the world and
to angels and to men" A spectacle in Il
coliseum fighting with wild beasts in an
amphitheater, the galleries full, looking
down. Here we destroy Il lion. Here we
grapple with a gladiator, When we fall,
devils shout. When we rise, angels sing.
A spectacle before gallery above gallery,
gallery above gallery. Gallery of our de-
parted kindred looking down to see If we
are faithful and worthy Of our Christian
| ancestry, hoping for our victory, wanting
to throw MS a garland, gloried children
and parents, with cheer on cheer urging
us on. Gallery of the martyrs looking
down-the Polycarps and the Ridleys and
the McKails and the Thcban legion and
the Scotch Covenanters and they of the
Brussels market place and OF Piedmont
crying down from the galleries, God
| gave us the victory. and he will give it
you.' Gallery of angels looking down
cherubic, seraphic. archangclic-clapping
their wings at every advantage we gain,
Gallery of the King from which there
waves n Scared hand and from which
there comes sympathetic voice saying
BE thou faithful unto death, and | will
give thee crown of life" Oh, the spec
tacle in which you and ! are the actors
oh, the piled up galleries looking down!
Scene: The last day, Stage: The rock
ing earth. Enter: Dukes, lords, kings
beggars, clowns. No sword. No tnsel
No crown. For footlghts; The kindlins
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22
GREETING:
TH-#Hl

To an persons concerned in he estate OF
Luther II. Uuhboll. late of Charlotte. in
said district, deceased,
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TO al. persons concerned N the estate OF
Mlrsartt \ Kennedy, lute of Burlington,
;,, soil ID de- 90 4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

To all persons concerned In the estate OF
Edward John Phelps. lat' of Burlington,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-22

Hero in tho solitude of Gods nero lies one
Whose life was filled with pathos and suffering
and who had tragic end He took the north
star as n guido to liberty, yet in fitful mo-
ment for fear of betrayal, he took the deadly
low men,
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
EVILS OF GAMBLING.
ALSO OF HAVING WIFE WHO TAKES you AT
YOUR WORD.


From The Detroit Free Press
'Ill never wager another cent ON election as long
as i live groaned Smith. Jones calling at
my home short time ago. and as differ in
politics. it wasn't long before having il
hot and strong. Well, he that his
man going to be elected that asked him what
he wanted to wager on the result.
" Fifty dollars said he, promptly.
Now, wasn't going to be bluffed in the presence
money, as thought; so | said would go him, and
suggested that Mrs. Smith should act as stake
holder. Jones is first rate fellow and all that but
he is liable be forgetful when he makes a wager
up He time, and l shook hands with
mySelf-becauSe he was so easy. When he left, my
wife, who had been all smiles before. turned upon
angrily, and demanded what | meant by not
only betting In her presence, but causing her to act
stakeholder as well.
MY dear said l. hastily is simply picking
up money, and might as well find it as some one
else; besides. | added automatically, l intend
that You shall have it to do with 1t you like.
That seemed TO satisfy her. and awaited the
couldn't believe my senses the morning after
which | that my man was defeated.
. Give Jones his money said to Mrs. Smit n
with groan when saw that there was no hope
" What p she screamed.
" 1 lost said with sickly smile.
" You told me you couldn't lose she almost
shouted.
I And so thought answered. I suppose Jones
will be around for his money some time to-day
''l.I haven't got it" she sobbed.
"sWhatt' 1t my turn to shout now.
=" Il s-s-spent it! Y-y-you s-s-Said THAI
y-y-you c-c-couIdp't Hose. and 1 t-t-took
YOU at Your w-w-wordi
There nothing for me TO 40 but see that
wouldn't bet cents that the sun rises to-morro"
morning.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
IGNORANCE REBUKED.

From The Chicago Inter Ocean.
In a certain skirmish colonel general he came
call himself) got a slight scratch on his leg
The wound matter of great glory TO him,
and he rursed it through after days growing lamer
with every year, that the memory of his bravery
might ever be near him One day, late in his life.
he nursing his leg and pondering the glo-
rious past Il young man. visiting the family for
the first time approached and sympatheticaily re-
marked:
Lame General?'
Yes. sir after pause, and with inexprcsshie
solemnity. Il am lame
Been riding. sir?
No" with rebuking sternness. Il have not been
riding
All slipped the ice. General?'
NO sir with actual ferOCity.
Perhaps, then, you have spraIntd your ankle.
sir?'
With painful slowness the old lifted his
pet leg in both hands set ii carefully on the toor.
rose slowly from his chair. and looking down upon
the unfortunate youth. burst forth in the sub
Unity of rage: -
GO read the history of your country. puppy!
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
A CHAMPION or THE WORM.

From The YOUTHS Companion.
The recent session of the British Parliament fur
nished an amusing Illustration of the occasional
poWer of satire to bring about results which sober
argument has failed to accomplish.
bill designed tn prevent cruelty to wild animals
in captivity had been presented. and was opposed
by a number of members the ground that if
passed it would endanger certain kinds OF legiti-
mate sport.
mitted the force of this argument.
ITndoubtedly' he said 'the bill would put an
end TO fishing with worms bait. 1t is BILL he
continued ITO prevent cruelty to wild animals in
captivity: the schedule says the word animal
shall be held include reptile: worm may be
held to a reptile: worm impaed hook
must certainly be held in "a ptivty; therefore
the angler who uses a live worm for bait would be
guilty Of cruelty to animal in CAPTIVITY
The laugh which this argument raised at the ex-
pense of the socitous sportsmen robbed the OPP
position of whatever force it had and carried the
bill A successful issue
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
HER HIGHER RANK.
From The Pittsburg Bulletin.

From The Pittshurg Bulletin
Netta was little girl who lived in n founding
asylum a place where homeless children without
relatives are cared for. visitor who often came
10 the founding had taken a great fancy Meta.
1t was the birt hday of Muriel, the ladys little
girl and permission was asked for Meta TO take
with Muriel
AS II was Murel's birthday Meta wished 10 be
very nice To her. At the time Meta felt she
had an advantage Muriel. for it was not every
one who lived in a founding hospital
You were horn. Muriel?> she asked
Muriel nodded and smiled
Up went Netta's head little higher. II Is go
common TO be born, she said Il was founded.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
ALL NAMED TAkE.
From The London Chronicle.

From Tho TOndOH NhfVHIcIt.
whats in a name?" AT Taku the other DAY two
British deStroyers. the Fame and t"r Whiting,
captured four Chinese destroyers. One each was
given France. Germany and Russia. These have
been renamed. The French one is called Taku
in honor of a glorious epoch in the French Ma
rinc' The Russian is called TakU-'to com
mcmorate "A gr, at Russian naval victory The Ger
man one bears the Taku-''in ncvcr-to bc-f0r-
gotten memory of this all convincing proof that
Ciermaays future is the seat, and. finally. Taku
is of the kept by the British navy, be
cause ITS as handy a any other. and
there's 1 gap TIA in the signal book
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25

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A CHOICE OF TERMS.
Wa shington Star.

From The Washington Star.
Here's another who got away with some
money that didn't belong to him. said the young
who reading the paper.
How much? inquired Miss Cayenne.
ut doesn't state"
That's too bad! / wanted to determine whether
he a plain thief, misguided embeZzler or Il bold
nm ncier.''
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
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