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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
A CHASTITY REHEARSAL.
Tale Of en- Artist who Has Returned
From the PHILIPPINES.

To have the details Of his intended de-
capitation rehearscd before him was the
experience that fell to the lot of G.. w.
Peters. the artist who returned from the
Philippines recently.
1t was while he was lying in a Filipino
jail, a captive of General Montenegro's
forces. that Mr.. Peters was treated to
this nerve thrilling adventure He was
captured while in the field near the wa
terworks. making sketches. His sketch
ing outfit camera and horse were seized.
and he was taken before General Monte
negro at San Juan de Mont and tried
as spy This was on Feb. l of this
year He was imprisoned there and the
next day was removed to Caloocan.
In an interview Mr.. Peters thus de-
scribed his experience with Agunaldo's
Indians" as the Igorrotes are called;
"A score OF these savages, fully armed
and with their naked bodies painted in
various colors. forced their way into my
cell in the Caloocan prison, and there, for
several hours, practiced on me the pre-.
liminary motions of their favorite meth
DDS of putting enemies to death. This
was, of course, in the nature OF re-
hearsal, but there seemed at the time no
sufficient reason for believing that the
performance would be long delayed. The
20 bowling savages danced about for sew.
eral hours, touching me with the points
of their spears, threatening to cut me
down with their machetes and swinging
their battleaXes just so as to Craze my
neck. They followed this up with an in
imitable representation of thrusting tho
long point of the AK into my neck and
carrying off my head.
Il thought it was all off With NE, but
captain came in and subdued the saw
ages, promising hat each should have as
many American heads as he wanted just
us soon as the war between the Filipinos
and Americans was declared. 1t wai
shortly after this that the outbreak oc
Cured. San Francisco Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
SHOOTING STARS.
Thousands of Them Flash Through
Space Every Tventy-four Hours.

Shooting stars are only little masses of
matter--bits of rock or metal or cloudlcts
Of dust and gaS-which are flying unre-
sisted through space just as planets and
comets do. in paths which, within the
limits of our solar system, are controlled
by the attraction Of the sun. They move
with speed Of several miles n second,
far exceeding that of any military pro-
jnctilc, hut are too small to be seen by us
except when they enter orr atmosphere,
and becoming intensely heated by the re-
sistance they encounter light up and
burn for n moment; for, to use Lord Kel-
wins expression. a body cushing through
the air at such an enormous velocity is
during its fight virtually Immersed in q
bowpipe flame" having a temperature
comparable with that Of an electric arc.
As II rule. they are completely consumed
in the upper air, so that nothing reaches
the surface of the earth except perhaps
n little ash, settling slowly as an imper
ccptible "smoke." Occasionally, how
ever, some mass larger than usual sur
wives in part the fiery ordeal. and it's frag-
ments fall t. the ground as specimens of
the material Of "other worlds than ours"
The total number of these flying peb-
bles in intcrplanetary space must be
enormous, though estimates differ rather
widely An ordinary observer under or
binary circumstances will average about
eight nm no in a clear, moOnlcss sky.
Schmidt Of thens, however in the clear
Grecian air, nearly doubles the number
and reckons about 10 to the hour for q
single observer 1t is found also that
one person is able to note about one-siXth
of all that are visible at his station by a
party of observers sufficiently large to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
THIS MARRIAGE A FAILURE.
Husband and wife Lived Together
- yenrs WITHOUT Spcaking.

With the palsy Of age upon them, Rog-
er and Martha Colt, the tenants Of the
divided house" Of Roxborough, stood in
the police court. Ever so long ago when
the hilsdcs were furrowcd by the plows
aud farmhouses nestled where elaborate
villas now stand, he took the woman to
the cottage. Her hair Is white now and
very thin, rs faded as her memory OF
happy days.
He was dairyman and she farmers
daughter. Now and for a quarter Of n
century back their home has rested I'M
der the shadow of a mysterious sorrow.
They quarreied and ceased to speak
Roger and Martha Colt refused to re-
veal the cause to the magistrate yester-
day. Let those reason it out who think
they can divine what motive could make
utter strangers Of lovers, could so steel
the hearts of this man and wife that
they have lived beneath the same root
for % years with never word for each
other.
In what had been the dining room
Roger Colt, after they quarreled, placed
stove, bought utensils and thereafter
cooked his own meals there. ate them
there lighted his lamp and read there
at nght-always alone. In the kitchen
Martha Colt lived the same way. On the
threshold of one OF the two bedchambers
up stairs Roger Colt never placed his
foot. Once a week he would knee be-
fore the door and push some paper mon.
ey under it. II husband and wife met
on the stairway, they looked straight
ahead and tried to avoid brushing
against each other.
Ten years ago Colt gave mp his bust.
ness. Since then small income has
been his, and he has divided it with the
woman. But for the last month he had
failed to push money under the door
She never spoke word TO him about it
At the fourth week she went to the po.
lice >court-hcr groceryman advised this
course--and sworc out a warrant, charg
ing her husband with nopsupport
A Roxborough man had informed his
honor Of the queer lives led by the ten
ants of the divided house.
Cracked and vayering arose the voice
OF wthered Roger Colt:
81 amt got NJ wish to stop supportr
of her" said he, but the money what
git every month were held back. an
won't git it fer two weeks yet. Then II
pay her same as ever. | didn't thinl
she'd want fer nuthin. The storekeeper'
up in Roxboroughll trust her FER what
ever she wants. They told me the,
would"
81 amt wanted fer nuthin," quaverct
Martha Colt. Il jest thought be ha,
stopped payin me fer good.
I'm discharged, amt II" asked Roge
Colt.
Yes" said his honor.
With the aid of a heavy stick in hi
shaking hand the old man walked out
After little the woman went.-Phila
delphia North American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
4 Much Abused Word.

The Chicago Tribune observes: writ
ers should save the time of readers |
abandoning very and giving an owe
worked word a rest for a few year
1t has enrned that rest. That word as
an adverb is found less than 20 times in
the King james translation of the Bible
The rarity of its use makes it count for
all the moro when utilized. When it IS
said that the man Moses was very
meek one understands that he was meek
beyond the custom Of the lsraclites of his
day. When St. James says the Lord is
very pitful,' the very is full of sig
nifcance. But if the good and the bad
deeds, the cruel and the heroic acts re-
corded in the Bible were to be described
by most writer's Of the day there would
be a very in almost every line"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
His Wife Saved Him.

My wifo's good advice saved my life
writes f.. NJ. Ross of Waited, Tenn. for
had such a bad cough | could hardly
breathe, | steadily grew worse under doe
tors treatment, but my wife urg d
me to use Or Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, which completely cured
me, Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis, La Grippe,
Pneumonia, Asthma, Hay Fever and all
maladies of Chest, Throat and Lungs are
positively cured by this marvellous medi-
cine. 50c. and 500. Every bottle guaGan-
teed. Trial bottles free at j. w. O'Sulli-
vans drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

The Scottish American tells OF GER
tain young minister who, when visiting
strange congregations, did not scruple to
fish for compliments. On one such occa-
sion he was invited to take dinner with
douce old elder, as reticent as they make
them. Manipulate the conversation as he
would, our young friend could not get his
host to say Sermon" and Mt last he
boldly introduced the important subject
by remarking directly, THAT was a fine
text had today"
But the elder knew his man. "Ou, ay.
there's naething wrang wi the text"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
ESTATE or IRA - WICKER, CHAR
lOTTt,

We. the subscribers. having been ap.
pointed by the Honorable the Probats
Court for the District OF Chittenden, cons
m toner's to receive, examine and adjust
the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Ira 3. Wicker, late
Of Charlotte, in said district. deceased,
and alsC all claims and demands
exhibited IN offset thereto; and SIX months
from the day of the date hereof being al
lowed by said Court for that purpose, wa
do therefore hereby give notice that we VIII
attend to the duties of our appointment
at the late residence OF this decedent IN
Charlotte in said district ON the fourth
FRIDAYS OF January and June next, at ~
O'Clock a, m, on each of said days,
Dated this 2Sd day Of December, 1890.
II. c, ROOT,
WILLIAMS FoOTf.
3.w,3t Comm ssioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
Japanese silent RecIuses.

There is community of female re-
cluses at u place called Iunakawa, about
seven miles rom HakodNe, A matron
of some 80 fcars pgesides, and her in
structions are implicitly obcycd The
women are all young. ranging from lG to
81. and some Of them are described as
very beautiful. The building stands in a
farm Of some $50 acres, but the women
do not engage in any agricultural work
They spend most of their time indoors
reading the Bible, and they appear to
observe strict rule of silence.-Y oko-
hama Mail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
Rear Admiral WatsOn.

The Manila Times, the only English
paper published in the Philippines, has
creditable sketch of Rear Admiral John
G. Watson, who was recently ordered to
command the Asiatic squadron, succeed
ing Admiral Dewey. 1t says Admiral
Watson comes down from a line of real
American fighters. He was born in
Frankfort, Ky. and was graduated from
the Naval academy in time to get aboard
Farragut's flagship and fight all through
the civil war. He served in the flagship
until peace was declared. 1t was Wat
son. then young lieutenant, who dashed
Farragut to the rigging during the battle
of Mobile Bay. He is IA nephew of Gen
eral George b. Crittenden and Thomas
l.. Crittenden, who were among the he
roes Of the civil war. The rear admiral
is a high type OF American ciuzen-cool,
fearless. quick in judgment. He is tall
and slender, with hair prematurely white
and the hands and face OF n woman.
but he is prudent and resourceful COM
marder. with the persistence of bull
dog and the courage of a Loo. More
over, he is IN earnest Christian, but Of
the Stonewall Jackson sort. Hard fight
ing follows his praying. To his sailors
he is known as Able Seaman Johnny
as great a compliment as could be given
him "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

Lewis Dennis Salem, Ind, says: "kodol
Dyspepsia Cure did me more good than
anything I ever took" 1t dlgestS what
you eat and cannot help but cure dyspep-
sla and stomach troubles.
j, w, OSullvan w. p. Hall, T. IL.
Parker Il. Gossein, T.. II. Crandall. Wi
nccsk
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
ForeteIIing the weather.

The onion is said to be reliable wealth
err prophet. When the winter is to be
cold, it develops two or three skins; when
mild weather is probable, one coat is suf-
ticient Thus the humble vegetable dem
onstrntes the fact that foretelling the
weather is, more or less, skin game
Cleveland Leader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
EMMY Handed.

"You can at least have the satisfaction
of knowing You stood by your principles.
You have nothing to tale back"
That's right" answered the candidate.
who was packing travelling bag. Il
have nothing TO take back. The people
around here who took my money never
give any change. "-Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
Rucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letters, Chappcd Hands. chi
blains Corns aud all Skin EruptlonS. In
fallible for Piles. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction. Price Doc. per box.
For sale by j. W. C'Sulhvan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

Size doesn't indicate quality. Beware OF
counterfeit and worthless salve offered for
DeWttts Witch Hazel Salve DeWitt's
is the only original An nfaliible cure for
piles and all skin diseases.
j. w. O'SulliVan, W. p. Hail. f. II.
Parker, r, Gosselin, e, r. Crandal, Wi
nooski.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
Made Young Again

''rc ~ Dr. Kings New Life Pills each
night lr two weeks has out me in my
D.. ems again" writes ID, IT. Turner Of
Dcmpscytown, Pa They're the best in
the world for Liver, Stomach and Bowels
Purely vegetable, Never grippe. Only 2jc.
ut j. W. O'Suilivan's.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

Manner is much. A man always looks
better when he carries himself well than
when a couple Of friends are trying to
carry Philadelphia Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
hama Mail.

81 didn't know Boxer was so bow leg
ged."
HE wasn't until few days age. He
went to sleep in the sun, and that wood
en- leg Of his warped. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
A High=grade Servant

isn't an unknown quantity. If You want
one just try a Free Press want ad and
youll find her
In fact. If you want to deal with any
kind of high-grade people you will find 1t
profitable to talk to the Free Press army
of high grade readers,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

Takes the burn out; heals the wound;
cures the cain, DR., Thomas Eclectric
Oil. the household remedy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

The first theatcr in the United States
was built in Williamsburg, Va, in the
year 1852.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

Mrs. Flipton-"Do you like cats, Mr.. Pill
kington"
Mr.. Pilkington-"Yes, indeed when they
are made of calico and stuffed with curled
hair. "-Indianapo journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
FOR POOR SLEEPERS.
INSOMNIA THE SUBJECT OF THE REV.
Or. TALMAGE'S SERMON.

sleep The Vacation OF the soul--A
Divine Narcotic-slnip bY public
life - Words of Consolation For
SuHercrs--1he Inst sleep.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
ESTATE OF f. r. HARD BURMNG-


STATE OF VERMONT District OF Chit
tenden.
To all persons concerned In the estate OF
f.. r. Hard. late Of burlington. in said
y -trif.+ 1rpaos.J
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
ESTATE OF MARY PURCELL. SHELL
RURNE. VERMONT.

STATE OF NNkMONI, D.stTIct OF ChIt-
tenden.
Mary Purcell, late of Shelburne, in said
district. deceased,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

Mary T.. Hard LAKE Of Burlington. in said
GREETING:
At Probate Court. holden at Burlng-
ton, within and for the district of chit
tenden, on the g7th day of December lSf
an instrument purporting TO be The lase
of Burlineton. in said district deceas 1
was presented to the Court aforesaid for
probate.
And it is ord rcd by said court that tho
18Th day of January. 1900, at the Pro-
bate Court Rooms, in said Burine-
ton, be- asst gned for proving said
instrument; and that notice thereof hs
given to all persons concerned, by pub
FISHING this order three weeks successfully
in the Burlington Free Press. a newspaper
published at said burlington, previous 10
the time appointed.
Therefore, You are hereby notified TO APP
pear before said court, al the time and
place aforesaid and contest the probate
of said will if you have cause.
Given under my hand az burlington; 4
said district, this 27th day ~ December.
1889. EZRA NJ. HORTON,
26.W.3t Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

ESTATE ,F MARY T. HARD. BUR-
IINGTON. NEEMONT
STATE or VERMONT District OF Chit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11
Slain by Public Life.

1t is high time that we enlarge the
scroll Of martyrs. We are accustomed to
put in that scroll only those who have
gone down under headsman's ak, or have
been wrapped in fires at the stake or
torn apart with the machinery of perse
cution. But the world is full of martyrs
NGo were never touched by any such in
s,ruments of torture. Many of our public
men in this capital-and indeed, in all
the capitals--haye their life beaten out Of
them by Interruptions, annoyances and
unreasonable demands added to their
straightforward duties. Washington sends
many of the public men back to their
different states worn out and incapaci-
tated Why is it that in all our land
there are hut two eXpresidents and two
eX-vice presidents? The others were slain
by the oxhaustions Of public life or by
hand of assassin, Our public men can
not control their time cannot regulate
their hours, cannot escape the implora-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

To all persons concerned in the estate q
Mary f.. Hard LAKE of Burlington in said
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-11

be made up by the apothccaries, but nat
ural sleep is a balm. a panacca, cathol-
icon TINT no ono but God can mix. With
it he bathcs your eyes and brain and
nerve and bone. It is a soft robe woven
in heaven, with which he wraps your
body, mind aud soul. The more scien-
fists explore this mystery of sleep the
more profound it seems. God tells us
many things, but that is Il secret he
keeps to himself. We philosophizc and
guess about this phenomenon, but will
never know Just what sleep is until we
are told about it when we got through
the last sleep. Tharl, Cod morning, noon
and night for this strange QIictudc, this
refreshing dismissal this rccupcratng
absence. this reinforcement of energies,
this mighty bcncdiction.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-26


"It's a go" announced the young
man with beaming face, and the hap
py day has been set!'
so you got your courage up to the
point at Iast?" said the friend who I'M
derstood the situation.
Yes. Say! it isn't hard when you
get started. But it is a wonder
didn't get nervous prostration before
made the plunge. | was six months
trying 10 get courage enough to ask
the all-important question. But every
time that | opened my mouth to speak
| simply broke out into a cold sweat
and couldn't say a word for the life
of me. l would have retreated Il
dozen times, bag and baggage, if
could have done so gracefully. Not
that | didn't want the girl, but simply
for the reason that l despaired of ever
being able to ask her to be mine. The
girl acted, too, as if she had right
to hear something to the point. But
l could only sit there like Il chuckle-
headed idiot and abuse the weather.
| would have been right there in the
same horrible situation il something
hadn't happened TO break the ice.
"Ona night last week we Were sit
ting side by side on sofa, and dur
ing one of those bllssful moments,
when nothing was being said,
CHANGED to notice the girls eys intent
ly fixed upon Il motto that hung on
the wall opposite. and which read:
Love one Another I'll be hanged if
gave me an inspiration, and 1 leaned
over and mmmured: Shall we? and
she murmured: I don't mind and it
was all over but the shouting!"-De-
troit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-26
CYCLING NOTES.


he bicycle tax in France last year
was collected on S3S,S56 wheels.
one hrm las turned out converti-
ble bicycle which may be used with Or
without a motor
Forty miles IN an hour on bicycle
IS a record made at Brockton, Mass,
by wan I. Sunson.
Little has been said so far by manu-
iacturers OF bicycles as to the output,
price and models tor next season.
Some people are OF the opinion that
the ideal bicycle has been made, and
that material Improvements are out Of
the question.
he agents OF the bicycle manuIac-
turefs returning from long trips over
the country report that trade is good
along the line.
nounced his prices for next scas9,,.
His chainlcss wheel will retail at 500
the racer at $50 lipht roadster at SO
and ordinary roadster at S}5.
Jimmy Michael. the cvclcr, has de.
feated Eddie NcDuffee at Chica~o Re.
sides riding all around his old enemy,
Jimmy broke fVe records The broken
teco'us we're thoSc MAGE by, johnny
fit fIit.son 'Gr Lhe second third' fourth
'iili d"q SlNtl Illlles. -,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-26

The woman orchestra player has
is matter of considerable impor-
tance in England, often making or
marring an innovation. Miss Marion
Timothy, harpist, has been appointed
to place in Her Maiesty's private
in that band. The woman's orchestra
has been successful in the United
States for a number of years, but has
hitherto been looked at somewhat
askance in England, and this new ap-
to women musicians there.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-26
Engllsh Women in Hnsiness.

a progressive Englishman calls at
tention to the rapidity with which
women are entering every profession
and business in his country. He re-
marks that the majority of people sup
pose there are few women doctors,
whereas he has looked the matter up
and found that in London there are
ninety-one, while in the whole of Great
Britain lie estimates the number as
256. He notices also that there are Il
small number of dentists, while he
knows Of several chemists shops en-
tirely managed by women, and many
are employed in pharmacies, and he
recommended it as both a suitable and
profitable employment for women, and
suggests that many women might get
the post Of dispensers of drugs in hos
pitfalls, and earn $500 and over year
] To come down Il peg lower he notes
that quite a decent army, some 155
women, travel in England as drum
mers, and do well; also that women
make excellent rent collectors. He
thinks, however, that any Englishman
will be astonished to learn that there
are female accountants" and says
that not SO long ago a woman applied
for admission TO the institute of char
| tered accountants. She was denied ad-
mittance, but the Royal Institute of
Architects welcomes women members.
He speaks of the many photographers,
/ landScaDp gardeners cOmDOsitOrS and
hairdressers. 1t appears that hair
dressing is lucrative profession in
England, women earning as much rs
/ 81 and $S a week. While he is proud
that women have made way for
themselves in so many businesses, he
is glad that some employment, such
as working under ground in mines, is
| forbidden by law. He does not mem
| ton the comparative rates of mems
and women's wages in Great Britain,
but it is probably like those of other
countres-women are driven by pow
/ erty to take what they can get, to the
| general detriment of the labor market.
| Universal trades unions, which shall
| include both men and women, is the
next step demanded by common sense.
! No fixed rate of wages, nor hours of
labor, will ever be arrived at until men
and women work together for the good
of all-Springfield Republican.