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Women Who Carry Dolls.

Not only has the use of dolls been if
vogue from tho remutost ages, but II IL
common in all barbarous nations as woN
DIS among civilized 'nples Neither Is 10
to children alone tAtt the tondling or dolls
is .lnlncd, l1r among many uncUltured
triues iaales are known to carry dolls
long after they have arrived at woman-
hood.
The women Of the Bcchuanas carry
these queer toys until thoy give birth to i
child that lives, and the Basuto women
have a similar practice.
In many sections of Africa twins are re-.
parded with un5peakable terror There 10
in fact tradition among the sayages thae
il both children are allowed to live they
must he either mentally or physically uu.
sound. as I'll would have but one spiris
between them.
Accordingly, whenever twins are born,
the younger is always killed by the pal~
ents. As though in some measure tS
show she did not wish TO be cruel ia tho
murdered offspring, the mother taka
about with her a doll and hestowS upon II
a care equal to that which sho would have
bestowed upon her dead child.
Among the Wuuyumwe2i it Is customary
for the parents 10 Kill one of the twins AK
then to wrap gourd or calabaSh in skins
To place it to sleep i'm the same he'd WITH
the surviving child and even to put food
to its lips
These dolls Of tho savages arc for thu
most part cut out of plain wood, though
in "a few cases an elephants tusk is utii.
lied for the same purpose. Pearson 6
Weekly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12
An Everyday Occurrence.

"with his arm around tho distressed
maiden
First 6oOrr'
1.-THE Indian fed, hotly pursued by the
heroic hunter. AS the
Second floorn
savage paused on bluff there was
shot
Third 1oor.i'
-"and Nick of the Woods lcaped
forth
Fourth floor
-"and with mighty leap grasped the
brawny redskin'-
This is only given in demonstration that
the human mind is capable Of entertaining
two thoughts and distinctive ideas at one
and the same time metaphyscians to the
contrary notwithstanding This feat is
daily performed by a Detroit elevator boy
and the consecutiveness Of the dime novel
narrative which he is reading is not even
disturbed by tho manipulation Of the ele
2ator
Little Johnnie is a wonder and would
afford an interesting study for professors
In mental philosophy or pedagogues in the
science Of Uranium. detroit Free Press.
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Using His ENperienCe,

He dropped on one knee and took her
hand.
''Say you will be mine.' he exclaimed
passionately.
Gently she drew her hand away.
at cannot be-" she answered. at
grieves me deeply to give you pain, but |
cannot be your wife. II will be sister
10 you, but
Eureka" he cried. springing to his
feet.
What do you mcan?" she asked in as
constituent.
"In literature" he replied, Il am n
realist To describe sensations | must
have felt them, and the heroine OF my
new novel has just acquired a hero in
this way. Great Scott, but | was afraid
you would accept me-"
And the worst of it was she did not
know whether he was lying or not.-Chi-
cago Post
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Grant's Eelief In Slcep.

Before II clock the general in chief
remarked to the staff: "Wo shall have
busy day tomorrow, and l think we had
better got all the sleep we can tonight l
am Il confirmed believer in the restorative
qualities of sleep, and always like to get nj
least seven hours of it, though ! have oftep
been compelled to put Up with much less. !"
cit is said, " remarked Washburne, "that
Napoleon often INDUCED in only ~
hours of sleep, and still preserved all Inc
vigor of his mental faculties. ~ We'll, l.,
for one, never believed those stories, - tho
general rcplcl "lf the truth V're
known, have no doubt it would be fou nd
that he made up for his short sleep At
night by taking maps during the day -
General Horace Porter in Century.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12

CT regret having allowed me to meet
her"
Preacher Jim looked into Mr.. Mitch
els fucc se0rchiugly, as though dclving
into the deepest rcccsscs Of his brain,
seeking the true reading of his charaC-
ter. Presently he extended his hand,
saying
"Will you shake hands on thatY'
Mr., Mitchell promptly acqulcsccd, and
the criminal continued: Il believe you
are as honest as you are bold | will
trust yo+, | will grant your request"
They walked along in silence, both
men too cngrossed in thought to in
terrupt the working of their brains by
uttering words. Preacher Jim led the
way to Mulberry street. stopping a
block above what WAS for so long a
time known as "Thc Bend
He stood before narrow. dirty alley
which led to a rear tenement. once
moro he addressed Mr.. Mitchell.
81 seem to be in II queer mood. Why
| have brought you here passes my
own comprehension. 1t is very
stupid thing, but | agreed to do 1t,
and | never break my word. Bear that
I'm mind. For good or Ill. n promise
from Preacher Jim is final and bind
ing. And I promise you now that il
ever you use against me or mine any
knowledge obtained here, where my
poor old mother lives, your life will
pGv the forfeit. If the terms do not
suit you. will only be too glad to bid
you good day"
II will 20 in with you. Your words
do not alarm me-
"They need not unless you play the
traitor."
Mulberry street Is one of the sights
of the great metropolis. for many
blocks being within stones throw of
Broadway, the great business artery of
tho city. Millions upon millions worth
OF property are piled in the stores.
banks and warerooms that line Broad
way the most important thoroughfare
on the American continent. 1t is there
fore natural that its sidewalks should
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12
Familiarity.

81 suppose you are quite familiar with
Shakespeare
81 should say So" answered the farce
comedian.
Read all his plays, of COURSE"
"No. | can't say have
"lou have seen them played?"
"No. | haven't seen many"
But you burlesque Shakespeare"
"Of course. That burlesque has been
in our family for years. And ! don't
see how anybody could get more familiar
with Shakespeare than we do in that bur.
lesque. We're positively chummy!'-
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12
What's In n Name?

II see that a Brooklyn schooma am
lost safety pocket containing big lot
of valuable diamonds the other day"
And "A 'heproof' block burned down
in Boston,"
and a harmless face preparation
drove n Baltimore woman insane"
And strictly pure grade Of maple
strip was found to be loaded with harm
full ingredients in Chicago"
"And Honest Old' Tom Somebody ont
in Nebraska has been caught looting a
county treasury"
"Aud lot of moral plays have been
condemned for rank indecency. "-Cleye.
land Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12
Du Maurier and His Examinations

When Mr.. Du Maurier was lucky enough
20 pass his examination, much to his owD
establishment, he wrote to his father:
Care mihi princcps sum per, mrabilc dictu
Proxima sod rasura fuit nj Tailor. aratri.
And ms was very necessary, he appended
translation, which ran, according to the
Cambridge Review:
Dear governor, IT'S no less strange than true
That by lucky iuke I'm through I'm
through.
And yet IL was, unless I'm much mistaken,
A close shave Of a pow-just saved my bacon.
Westminster Gazette.
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x,preads Like Wildflrc.

when things are the best they become
"tho hest selling" Abraham Hare, a lead
ing druggist. of Belleville, O., writes
Electric Bitteis are the best selling bit
tiers | have handled in 20 years. You
know why? Most diseases begin in dis.
orders Of stomach, liver, kidneys. bowels
blood and nerves. Electric Bitters tones
up the stomach, regulates liver, kidney,
anG bowels, purlfes the blood strengthens
the nerves, hence cures multitudes o.
maadies. It builds up the entire system
Puts new HE and vigor into any weak
sickly, rundown man or woman. Price d
cents, Sold by j. w, O'Sullivan, Drug
gist
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All About the Same.

"What kind of a car is this" asked
the old lady as she boarded an avenue
car.
"'Lectric." shouted the conductor at
her. us this the kind you wanted?'
"Wcll, it'll do as well as any, s'pose.
I've travelled by 'lectric, cable. horse, dy-
Mantle, nitroglycerin and cold storage
cars. and they've all managed to run over
a COW or burst their boilers before they
got anywhere. Nuthn amt safe no
more, not even slidn down the cellar
door. ashington Post.
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A Proof of Education.

Say, Weary, ! didn't know Wigsby
Walkover wuz IA college man"
us he? Wot makes you think 1t,
Limpy?"
"Coz he's chalked motter over de
door of de old barn where de boys all
sleeps"
IAN wot is it?"
"'Abandon soap. all yees dat comes in
side "-Cleveland Plain Dealer,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12
A nig Saving.

"a man representing himself ms q
plumber called at our house yesterday,
and after he had gone my wife discover
ed that about 500 worth of goods were
missing"
That's tough luck"
"No such thing We're congrntulating
ourselves on the fact that he wasn't real
ly a plumber" - Philadelphia North
American
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Cra4tiness Of Man,

Thea" ard her eyes sought the last
embers Of the oak block, you are not
kind as a husband should be. You n-nev-
er give me any jewels"
Jewels" and his basso voice seemed
to come from his heart. lyon ask for
jewels? Any one with diamond eyes,
ruby lips and teeth Of pearl ask for jew
els! Why, the rarest gold could buy
would only be superuous."
Then for the first time in days she kiss
Cd him. Chicago News
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Got Ahead of Victoria.

Queen Christina of Spain has conferred
the Golden Fleece on the German crown
prince, and she has dcputed the Duke Of
Neragua, who attended the Worlds fair
as the representative Of Columbus, to
convey the order TO Berlin. Queen Vic
toria, who intends to give the crown
prince the order of the Garter on his
eighteenth birthday, in May next, is said
to he much annoyed, rs she wished the
Garter to be the first great foreign order
bestowed on her great-Srandson.
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Force of Habit.

THAT glee club went to pieces right in
the middle of the concert"
Fire broke outY'
"No; somebody threw golf ball on
the stage, and every last one of them
whacked at ~ and broke his mandolin
Detroit Eren Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12

"Ah." said the man is sometimes
morosc and visionary, "if | only had the
wings of nm eagle and the heart of a
lion"
Another touch of dyspepsia murmur-
ed the family physician in tones of sym
pathy My dear fellow, wha, you
ought to wish for is the stomach Of u
goat. Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12
Bucklen's ArniCaSalye.

The best Salve I'm the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions Infallible
for Piles 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction. Price 25c Der box Foe sale
by j. w. O'Sullivaa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12

Flora George told me last night that
he believed | could break mans heart
with my smile
Laura-George was talking nonsense.
A mans heart is not like a mirror.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12
Standh IL Deal of DunninR,

The world owes every man n living, it
is said; but the world will not pay its
debts except under compulsion. In
other words, you have got to work for all
you can get out OF it.-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12
a Shining Example.

Connecticut boasts Of 16-year-old
bootblack who quotes Virgil, Horace and
Homer and can argue on the merits of
Robert q. 'ngcrsol and Thomas Paine.
And yet n ootback.-Boston Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12

Accidents come with distressing FREE
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises stngs,
sprains DR. Thomas Eclectric oil re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe with
out It,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12

Little Colds" Thousands of lives sac
rhced every year Dr. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup cures little colds, cures big
colds. loo. down to the very verge of con-
sumption.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12

Owing to the old system of digging out
diamonds Kimberley proper is built
around n hole big enough to contain the
entire white population Of South Africa.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12

Tho surest guard against burglars Is a
black and tan terrier inside the house and
n bull terrier outside Memphis Scimi-
tar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-04-12

the Hubbard squash in America.
Andes Crossing, Kan.-Mr Frcdericl,
Blouudon, the popular young barber of
this place, is now occupying the editorial
chair in the office of The Morning Drb.
let. The owners Of the paper have turn
ed it over to him for week in order to
let him give an exhibition of the manner
in which barber would run pa
per. Mr.. BIoundell's leading editorial is
as follows:
e I'VE feel that the time has arrived
when it ought To be explained why the
mustache flourishes in America. 1t is be-
cause so mary men don't want to have
their noses pulled. a barber cant shave
a mans upper lip without taking hold
of his nose and pulling it gently, but firm
u back toward the ceiling, so as to
stretch the lip. Men who have no mus
taches either shave themselves or breathe
through their mouths. The latter can
stand it Just as well as not to have their
noses pulled"
Lawnview, GA wonderful expert
mont in journalism is being made here.
The Shooting Star. the leading paper in
this town, is being edited by Fannie Mar
tin, II years Of age, the proprietors hay
ing turned the concern over to her for
one week. She is now endeavoring to
show how a schoolgirl would run a daily
newspaper. Miss Martins leading arti-
Gle this morning was on the art of string
ing beads. 1t is expected that the eNper-
iment will be of vast benefit to humanity.
Sknncy Atlas, \. Y.-The Evening
Buzzsaw makes the following announce
meut
1--WE recently proposed to Russell Sage
that he take editorial charge OF this con-
Germ for one week To show the world how
a millionaire who lives on 9 cents a day
would run newspaper. Mr.. Sage has
Informed us that If We will furnish him
with reporters who can be depended upon
to be blown up by all bombs intended for
the editor he viii undertake the expert
ment giving us per cent of the net re-
/ caipts for the use OF our establishment.
} Half of this | per cent he directs shall
/ be used to establish fund for the main
tcuance Of aged and INDECENT milionares
whose incomes exceed $50 a minute. We
expect this TO he one OF the greatest
boons humanity has ever got up against"
| -ChicagO Times Herald.
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made by thea American people for
themselves which shall restore and
maintain bimetallic price level, and
as part OF such system, the immedi-
ate restoration Of the free and un.
limited coinage OF silver and gold
at the present legal ratio of 16 to l,
without waiting for the aid or con-
sent OF any other nation" But they
modified the introduction OF the
platform that Bryan had proposed.
His platform began with: ave re-
affirm and indorse, in whole and in
part, in spirit and in letter, the ma.
tional Democratic platform adopted
at Chicago in 1896"
Then the platform proceeds with
its declaration OF principles; but
free silver is not heard Of until half
the list is gone through. 1t is in.
conspicuously fitted iu between the
antitrust plank and anti Injunction
plank. II will attract as little atten-
tion as possible, and yet it can be
pointed out by its maker as a piece
Of his handiwork.
KANSAS Cry, July 6, The Demo.
cratic National Convention COM
pleted its work to day by nominal
ing Adlai E. Stevenson OF Illinois
for Vice President on the frst ballot
and adjourned sine die. The selec-
tion OF the Illinois man for second
place and the consequent defeat Of
Towne has caused a split in the
Bryan forces which is likely TO have
far reaching results, the full extent
Of which will only be known when
the votes are counted in November.
The Populists and Silver Repub-
licans were wild with anger at the
turning down OF Towne and the
nomination OF Stevenson. The noti.
fcation committee OF the Sioux
Falls Convention set out this after
noon after the Democrats had made
Stevenson Bryan's running mate to
inform Towne officially of what had
been done for him some weeks ago
in the big tent in the Dakota town.
de answered them that he would
give his answer within week. II
he decides not to run since his de.
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feat in the Democratic convention,
the committee says Populist VIII
be put on the ticket in his place
They say they have explicit instruo'
tions to do this.
The disappointment OF the Silver
Republicans was keen. They had
become very sanguine that Towne
would be accepted by the Demo
Gratis, and when they met in couven-
tion late this afternoon they were
very bitter in denouncing the Demo
cratic party and Stevenson in parti-
cular. Several Of them reviled
Stevenson as a copperhead. They
felt they had been betrayed and re-
gretted that they had had any bust
ness with the Democrats. When it
was proposed to ratify the nomins.
tions OF the Democrats an acrimoni-
GUS debate sprung up. Stevenson
was scored for having served with
Cleveland, and for time it looked
as il third ticket would be put In
the field.
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BY AUTHORITY.
REGULATIONS CONCERNING
PULMONARY TUBERoU-
LOSI3.

/. Resolved, That the Board OF
Health do hereby declare Pulmonary
tuberculosis to be communicable
and a preventable disease and that
all practicing physicians and the
Superintendents OF all hospitals,
sanitariums, dispeusaries, asylums,
prisons and schools be required to
report to the Board Of Health all
csees OF Pulmonary Tuberculosis
coming under their care or notice
within one week OF the time that
such cases come to their knowledge
and that such physicians and super
ntendents be also required to notify
the Board OF Health in case the
house or apartments occupied by
person having Pulmonary Tubercu-
losis should become vacant by reason
OF the death or removal OF the
patient.
2. Resolved, That all houses or
apartments in which person having
Pulmonary tuberculosis has lived
be disinTected to the satisfaction
OF the Board OF Health when vacated
by reason OF the death or removal
of the tubercular patient, before be-
ing again permitted to be occupied
Dated at Honolulu, July IL, 1900.
G.. b. WOOD,
President Board OF Health,
Attest:
CHAs. WILCOX,
Secretary.
16S7 ct
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BRYAN AND STEVENSON.
They Will be the Democratic Stand
ard Bearers Against Mckinley
and Roosevelt Hawaii Talks.

ana hOOB0VelI-daWau IalRB.
KANSAS CRY tMo.) July 5.-Bryan
has had his way. He has been nomi-
mated by the Democratic Conven-
tion upon platform containing an
explicit 16 to l plank of his own die
tation. He was not compelled to
refuse the nomination upon plat
form that was dstasteful to him, as
he threatened to do if its provisions
were not in accord with his personal
views upon the money question, and
all this he accomplished against the
best judgment OF the wisest political
heads OF his party and against the
outspoken wishes OF the majority of
the delegates OF the convention
The days work Of the committee on
resolusions and Of the convention.
demonstrates how complete is his
sscendency over the party that has
accep O d him as it's leader.
At 10 o'clock last night the com
mittee on resolutions was against
Bryan and for mere reaffirmstion
OF the Chicago platform. Five
hours later, after Bryan had been
informed OF this state of affairs, and
had reannounced his position more
emphatically than ever to his lieu
tenants in Kansas City, the commit
tee recorded its vote OF twenty-six
for specific declaration for silver at
16 to /, and twenty.four against. At
o'clock this afternoon the commit
tee on resolutions presented it's re-
port, and it was adopted without a
dissenting vote. Within an hour
Bryan's name was put before the
convention by his personal friend.
w. D. Oldham OF Nebraska, and
three hours later, after a deluge OF
oratory from all parts of the coun-
try, he was formally made the nomi-
nee OF the Democratic party.
His domination over this conyen-
tiou from his distant home in Lin
coin, Neb., was absolute. No one
dared to dispute it openly. Even
Hill OF New York, who has been
commended for his fearlessness, sur
rendered abjectly, swallowed the
obnoxious silver resolution and took
the stage TO second the nomination
of tho man whom he cordially de-
tests. The men who had most ad-
vertised their opposition to the con-
ti2uance of Bryanism in the Demo-
cratic patty made cheerful show
Of acquiescence when brought face
to face with the inevitable They
grin and bear their defeat, but What
aid they will give the ticket will
only be fully told when the polls !
close next November.
In yielding to the radical silver
faction the conservatives scor-
ed one point which, they say, re-
deems in slight measure their posi-
tion. They were forced to accept
this silver plank which Bryan had
drawn in advance: 1--WE reiterate
the demand OF the platform OF 1896
for an Americau financial system
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The Republican Territorial Cen.
!ral Committee of Hawaii met last
evening and elected George W..
Smith as permanent chairman, E. r..
Hendry as Secretary and James Fl.
Boyd as Treasurer. A reception
COMMITTEES consisting of w. r Far
rineton, Enoch johnson and James
FL. Boyd was appointed to receive
the delegates on their return and to
arrange for a ratification meeting.
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HAWAII FALLS INTO LINE.

A ringing cheer followed the call
OF "Hawaii," and when John H.
Wise Of that delegation rose in his
seat the convention demanded that
he take the platform, which lie did
amid great applause.
"Geutlemen OF the convention,"
he said, "the delegates OF Hawaii
have come four thousand miles to
attend this convention" A loud
cheer greeted this announcement, g,
aud it was multiplied teufold when
he added: "And last night she cast
the winning vote for 16 to l in the
committee meeting"
Delegate Wise continued: "We
came here to nominate that greatest
Of Americans, towering head aud
shoulders over all his countrymen,
the man who is brave enough to
stand up according to his own prin-
ciples. That man, gentlemen, is the
man we nominate. And, gentlemen,
if we were only state we would do
more for that peerless man, William
Jennings Bryan"
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The Americf ms won eight out OF
the thirteen events, at Stamford
Bridge, in the great international
Amateur Athletic contest for the
championship OF England.
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The City Carriage Co. is now in
the livery business. 1t has buggies
aurreys, wagons, ETC., on hand at all
hours Of the day or night. Tele-
phone 113.
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1857 st

When you want a hack ring up
l91. On that stand you will get
reliable and good driver, fine hack,
and no overcharging.
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LEGAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The Nippon Maru will sail at 5
O'Clock this evening, the mail closing
at 4 o'clock.