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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
HENRY CLAWS JACKASS.
II Was Taken In Trade ana Lost az
tho Gaming Tnbic.

Commodore Rodgers a generation ago
brought to Washington from Spain four
A ndalusian iackasses. no ordinary ami
mails, he it understood, but jackasses Of
high degree and purcst lineage. At that
time such beasts were greatly wanted
for breeding purposes in this country,
and the long cared quartet excited a vast
deal of admiration. Henry Clay saw
them and being himself interested in the
rearing of fine stock, was most anxious
to possess one, so much so, indeed that
he offered as swap large lot Of land
near the corner of Pennsylvania avenue
and Madison place, valued today at about
100000. The commodore accepted, and
Mr.. Clay, having thus acquired the title
TO one of the jackassev. Immediately pro
ceedcd to lose it over gaming table.
This did not end the matter, however,
Tor Mr. Clay afterwatd redeemed the
tackass and sent it to Kentucky, where
it became the progenitor of what is now
the most remarkable strain Of mules in
the United States. As for the lot, Com
modore Rodgers built on it a dwelling
which in later years obtained the uu-
cheerful designation of the blouse Of
Doom" because of the series of trn gedies
and misfortunes connected with it,
Between the lot in question and Penn.
eylvania avenue was a rectangular patch.
making the corner, on a portion Of which
was put up the building occupied in later
days by the Freedlhen's bank. The rest
OF the patch has been held up to the pres
ent time as governmental reservation,
and beds Of pretty flowers in the midst #
n well clipped lawn have made a charm
ing bit of park opposite the grim old
treasury. Now, however, it hiss bee,
torn up, and the bank building has be
pulled down in order l. erect n largr aai
imposing structure for which congress
last March appropriated 81 ,0OO,00e The
editcc is to be the home of the depart
mcnt of justice.-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

TO ACCOMMODATES those VINO are
partial to the use of atomiZers in appy-
ing liquids into the nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles, the proprictors per-
pare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm, Price in
GLIDING the spraying tube Is - cents.
Druggists or by mail. The liquid embod-
les the medicinal properties of the solid
preparation Cream Balm Is quickly abb
sorbed by the membrane and does not dry
up the secretions but changes them to a
natural and healthy character, Ely Bro
Tiers, 70 Warren St, \. Y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
FRENCH OYSTERS.
Look Bilious, Taste Brassy md Make
an American Uomesick.


Oysters" says Albion w Tourgee,
our consul at Bordeaux, care a blxury in
Europe. The natural beds have been ex-
hausted, as the American beds rapidly
are becoming, and artificial culture has
long been depended upon for a supply Of
this luscious bivalye. The chief breeding
ground in France is the Bossin d Area
chon, a triangular tidal bay, about nine
miles on each side, entirely landlocked
and opening out of the Collie de Gas
coigne ebay of Bscay) into the depart
mcnt of Gronde by a narrow channel
about three miles in Length. The coast
is sandy and deserted. a solid forest Of
maritime pines, hand planted in this cen
fury, has checked the inland march of
the sand dunes and protects the basin
from the southwest Winds which blow
80 out Of the 80 weeks of each year.
"The shallow bay is networked with
navigable channels, between which at
low tide rise the half clay, half sand fats
utilized for breeding the succuent mol
lusk. During the low spring tides the
flats are covered with quantities of a
cheap variety of ordinary roofing tile,
which previously has been coated with a
sort Of coarse whiteWash. The spawn
brought in by high water catches on
these tiles. and the lir1e Of the white
wash helps tle little molush to fern his
first shell.
Toward winter these tiles are taken
up and carefully scrapcd. The oysters.
as large now as ono, thumb nail arc
spread in fat covered trays, or baskets,
of closely woven osicr to protect them
from the starfsh. crabs and other ne
mics, and moved nearer the salt marshes
On the east sid" OF the basin. 10 grow.
When they have become a little accus-
toned to an ind pendent existence, they
qre placed in trenches, n little below wa.
ter level, which are provided with sluce
gates, by which they can be flooded a;
will.
They thus are prevented from being
chilled in winter or dried up in sumne,
ard are protected easily from enemies
IT, gates being covered with wire netting
Of me mC,h. But the primary aim OF
the gates Is 10 accustOm them to bcins
d'prived of water--that is to teach then
~ keep their valves tightly closed whcr
oUt Of it. In about Is months their edu
c-tGn in that res pcct is complete, auC
they are raked up, barrced and sent on
journey Of several days to the cope
rocks at Marennes France, and to Whit
stable, England, TO futten and assume
the bilious green tint and braSsy 6avo
demanded by Europeans About $50.
100000 are shipped annually. The wori
on the beds is done 10y barefooted me-
and women, both clad in bright crimso
knee breaches and sweaters, which rer
der the sexes quite NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. TIL
regular trenches and dikes, kept in plac
with spiles .nterlaced with wattles. loo
I'LL % nu.ob ,,,.J.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
AN ARSURDITY PERCEIVED.

II could face starvation itself for your
sake" he exclaimed. As he dropped to his
knee.
You mean that you wish to marry me?'
said the heress.
".Ah. yes"
MY dear count, | wish you would kind
" explain how you think starvation can
get close enough to a family with as much
money as ours to give YOU chance to
fnce IL wv shimgtOm Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
Genera, Pto Del Piiar's Lament.

What's this exclaimed the Filipino
leader. 'CircMatng the report that l
cant read and write!'
Yes general"
And they won't give me a chance to
vindicate myself by giving me a receipt
for a few million dollars to sign ~
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

These automobiles" said the Filipino
general, "can be run al any rate of speed
desired?"
Yes, general. All you need do is to
sit quietly on the seat and pull the lever"
We'll. | guess I'll get one. II would
be a fine pacemaker in retreat -
Washington Star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
TsuaIIy short.

She lat the art museum)-Art is long
says the poet,
He ian artist)-fes, and | wish he
could have truthfully said the same thing
OF artists. -Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
He Diln,t Want II.

"You have no lawyer" said the judge
to the prisoner, "and you say you don't
want one but for all that the court will
see to il that you get justice"
"Mstah ledge" said the prisoner
don't gimme jcstice; des gimme six
months Atlanta Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
Very Likely.

Miss Nixy told me always to ring
her deorbell twice"
She must think q good deal Of you to
honor you with such n friendly arrange
ment."
II don't know. Maybe she wants n
chance to pe."-Chicago Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
HAPPIN ESS.

What" she asked the man who had
written a famous poem, lis your greatest
pleasure in lifo?''
Getting others TO understand what a
mise rable lot they are" he replied through
his tears. -Chicago Tmes-Herald,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
Mrs Calvin Zimmerman Muesburg, Pa

Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman, Milesburg, Pa.
saws "As a speedy cure for coughs, colds,
Group and sore throat one Minute Cough
cure Is unequalled. 1t is pleasant foC Chil-
dCen to take. | heartily recommend 1t 10
mothers" 1t is the only harmless remedy
that produces immediate results. 1t cures
bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe and throat
and lung diseases. II will prevent con-
sumption
j. w. O'Su,ivan, w. u. Hall f. fl.
Parker. Bellrose Pharmacy. f. Gosselin,
r. r. Crandall, Winooski.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
A REAL MASCOT

"What is an exit, Pa?"
exit. Freddy? Well, il Is a Latin
placard hung around on the walls in thea
tres and opera houses to keep people from
thinking they smell hre."-Indianapolis
Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
UrfathOn1abie.

What is the greatest mystery of
life"
at is why hat that looked stylish
last year doesn't look stylish this year"
Chicago Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

"Yes. I'm emily % ASK DIR, Pellets my
age if you don't believe me-"
rs he the oldest inhabitant ?"-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
Banker Routs a Robber,

I r. Garrison, Cashier of the bank of
Thornville, ohio, had been robbed Of
health by "A serious lung trouble until he
tried DR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumntion. Then he wrote: 1T is the best
medicine | ever used for Il severe cold or
bad case of lung trouble. | always keep
a bottle on hand" Don't suffer with
Coughs Colds, or any Throat, Chest or
Lung trouble when you can be cured so
easily. Only soc ana 800 Trial bottles
free at J. w. O'Sullivan's Drug Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

NJ b. Smith, Butternut, Mich. says;
"De Wits Little Early Risers are the
very best pills | ever used for costiveness.
liver and bowel troubles"
!. w. OSul!ivan, W. T. Hall, +. II.
Parker, Bellrose Pharmacy, E. Gosselin,
d. r. Crandall, Winooski.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

man."
NO"
Then I'll ask him for you in Ger
man. "--Clevelan Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
Shoe, Punstcr!

Pearl-Let US watch the old cobbler AS
he labors. Do you think he earns much?
Ruby-He ought to; he's the sole man
MISUNDERSTANDING News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

What | want is hat that will make
me look tall"
"Oh. no. What you want is something
that will make you act square. "-Chica-
% Racord
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

Crooks suppose you and your wife
are of one mind.
Straits-Oh, yes. We couldn't live in
our fiat if we weren't.-Town Topics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

Il proposed TO her in a long, well mod
uated tone"
"Well?"
"She rejected me in her golf voice.
Chicago Record
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

HE looks like a brainy man"
"That's like judging IA vacuum by its
Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

"Il weeds grow apace." Impurities in
Your blood will also grow unless YOU
promptly eNpel them by taking liold's
Sarsaparlla.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

Only one marble statue of the human
figure with eyelashes Is known. 1t is one
OF the gems Of the Vatican, the Sleeping
Ariadne, and was found in 1908.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

$50 he married herr
ono; she married him. There's a vast
difference. Chicago Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
A Tiptop Garment.

How do you like my new topcoatY
81 think it's top-whelmingly stylish, -
Chicago Rer0td.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29

What's the secret OF happy. vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels the
stomach, the liver and kidneys strong and
active. Burdock Blood Filters does It,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-03-29
Question of Rent.

"Say, Mr.. Squirrel what do you charge
for that room ON the next hoor"-New
York journal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-17

in one Of this mornings papers. that a regulation
restricting the number Of people allowed upon the
piers on the sailing and arrival Of ocean steam
ships those who embarking or dlseII pa hIiis
would work hardship upon the relatives ana IIenIs
Of those who going or returning from ABROAD
but should this consideration Tor one mo
be allowed to weigh against the possIoI.ii.
ties of wholesale death injury that may result
from continuance OF the present practice?
Although have fortunately. so far never mao
to deDlore f-e a steamship pier Al the uIHe
Of the arrivsi departure Of one or the ocean
steamers this does not prove that such a calas-
trophe may not happen, and II II should napptIi
the result would. in my opinion; be more frlshtfu!
than almost any holocaust Of this century.
l sincerely hope that the public may become
reused on this important question. and that some
regulation may be devised that will remove the
frightful risks that travellers ana their
friends and relatives now run from INC rang, OF
possibility. A FREQC ENT TIA fll>hfN'
New-Y0rk Aug. 3, 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-17
POLICEMAN LOCKED UP.
PATROLMAN POWERS. THE TERROR UF
THE KIDS" WHILE DRUNK.
THRASHED AND AR
RESTED
RESTED,

Policeman John J. Howard who is on duty in
saw d drunken at Thirty-seventh-st and
Eighth-ave. last night and ordered him to move on.
'Ah, g'wan, i a policeman meself" the man re-
piled. Howard promptly knocked the man down.
Before the fallen man could prevent it Howard had
taken revolver from him. Howard made another
search and found that the man had badge He
then let him go, convinced that he had beaten a
brother officer.
dubbed staggered into the West Thirty-seventh-st
station to complain of his treatment Chief Devery
at once recognized him Patroman William A.
Powers, the Terror of the Kids" Powers is the
Fatrolman who arrested six year old Dora Gala
han some weeks ago for pluCkfng an wv leaf for
time created so much resentment that Chief Dew
cry threatened TO have him dismissed and then
some reason the man suffered neither fate. but
was sent down to the MerCer-st. station When
Chief Devery saw ii Powers he at once or
dered him into the back room. When he heard
POwerss shield and revolver and lock him up
on the charge of being drunk and dsorderly and
Furnishing revolver to inCte the crowd riot.
You're disgrace to the force. You not fit
TO be a policeman, said the Chief. You dSgraCed
the force by arresting baby. Now you are drunk.
and you melted that mob 10 kill your brother OIL
GERS. Lock him up Get a surgeon to mine
him The fellow is so drunk his tongue is Thick
exclaimed the Chief, who had worked himself up
angry pitch Powers was locked up He
maintained a sullen silence during his Chiefs rep
rmand.
Policeman Howard who dubbed Powers was not
disposed 10 tell about the incident until Chief
Devery reminded him sharply that he had done
only his duty
Nobody blame YOU he said THAT drunk
en- fellow might have shot you or some of your
brother policemen"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-17
4 SECRETARY WIrH 4 SNECURE.
m The New-Orleans Times-Democrat

From The New-Orleans Times Democrat.
Rut how about fellows who can't write?" asked
4 guest who had listened to the clerks little hOm-
tly3 don't they sometimes make a sCrawI Just for
n hlun?' Yes I've know that to he done re
piled the clerk, smilingly, but not often. man
who can't write finds II very difficult To make
even a scrawI and he generally gets out of regis
tering by throwing the blame on the pen I can't
use thing like this he will say, haven't YOU got
a broad stub2' Nothing in the rack will answer
and knowing by that time how the land Laws
volunteer TO register for him. Hotels entertain a
good many people who can't write. and the bad pen
comedy is engaged quite frequently. OF course
the clerk has he careful not let the guest
suspect that he Is TO the dodge. for such folks
ties / once knew who paid 81 200 a year
solely to keep hotel clerks from knowing that he
couldn't write his own name. He began life : a
day laborer drifted out West and made a fortune
through leasing n supposed worthless mine Mon
When he accumulated about $l50OOd he sold
out and started TO travel and have a good time
He was naturally shrewd, but he had never had a
hotels became the chief worry of his life At first
he used to tie up his hand in a handkerchief and
pretend il hurt but he realized that the trick
pretty transparent. and last he employed a
young newspaper man at $O0 month to travel
with him his secretary The miner never
sent received any letters, he didn't for read
ing, and the secretary's one and only duty was 10
sign hotel registers. They would walk in together
and the young chap would say deferentialy: "ShalI
please, his boss would reply, and he would there
upon write Col -- and secretary. Montana.
Then he could go off and play until they got ready
to leave town 1t was the Softest job in the uni
verse He held it for several years-tn fact until
his patron succeeded in drinking himself to death"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-17
USELESS NOISE on THE FOURTH

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir. The letter Of Sunday. August s. TO The Trib-
une. on patriotism, by N. J. Stevens, is 10 the
point We need more Of the kind, and most
OF all the cultivation Of widespread respect for
the rights Of all persons My reference this
ment is particularly directed the senseless and
needless noises that are happening day after day.
and which distress many Of the people both
inside and outside Of their homes. But the fnal
elimination of distraction occurs in the than
barbarc rockessness July 1, the day hat should
be held in reverence and JOY by doing some use
full private public act of general good Ny idea
OF fitting celebration would be dedicate TO
the public some new blessing, such a new park
the unyelling Of a fountain statue, the begin
ming Of new public building road. and 50
forth. Music everywhere possible and practical
but no license 10 produce FIRE stencil. noise. 10
Hitter the streets 10 discharge firearms Why
cannot police be directed caution all noise
makers and If that is not enough save the civ
from the needless noises let them the offend
ers7 FINTER LEE NJ n
NeW-York. Aug. 6 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-17
NETWORK CITY.

The Rev. Or. F. r. Meyer. Of London. who has
been speaking the Mortified Conference the
last week, will preach in the Gospel Tent, at
Broadway and Fffty-sixth-st.. this evening at s
o'clock This will be the only opportunity TO hear
DR.. Meyer, he is 10 sail for England to morrow
1t announced Police Headquarters yester-
day that the regular meeting of the Commissioners
had been postponed for week. The same was
said In connection with the trial of policemen.
This is owing 10 the fact that of the Com
missioners York and Sexton. are at Saratoga, and
the other two summering elsewhere. In the
interim the rooms of the several Commissioners
will be renovated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-17
CLOCKS AT THE CAPITAL.
SIX HUNDRED IN THE TREASURY DEpAPT,,r>-r
THE WHITE HOUSE TIMEPIECEs
From The Chicago Record.

FROM 1 ne Chicago Record.
There six hundred clocks i'm III. rrr,o.,,
department, and man named Fleming is paI1
$to a month for winding them and keeping them
bidder and the cost has been reduced from So 10
1 b d.onth py Elvniry between Mr.. Fleming and
or three years through political influence during,
- Mr. Fleming had looked after the clocks IN the
a1y5SSGy a al saIary OF 40 month as long as
privilege Vested right and when it was taken
uneasy and finally underbid his rival and offeTaS
70 40 1t for $50 "A month. The contract was given
to him. and the next year the other man underhid
him and got the job for $50 month. Next time
Tie ta came IN With an offer Of $i5 a month
TO make. because it requires nearly all his time
clocks getting old and constantly need %I fne
IN the other departments the messengers ~ The
large ones that are connected by wire with the
Naval Observatory and accurately mark the sun
The clocks Of the White House are looked after
a man every week to wind them and see that that
they are in order It Is a curious fact that only
White House IS Of American manufacture and
tel in the Green Room anG w staq prc On the
James Monroe was President ''''o
French rt baanHe for Napne mace 81 a6aster and
was presented TO General Washington BY Mar@ ana
de Lafayette 1t still keeps excellent time and
In Mrs McKinle y"S Sitting room is French
CLOCK ci9Sk which has been running without repair for
the Lincoln Administration curing
,,,Ne nave no Famous CLOCKS IN the United States
like old Tom in the tower of the British Honss
OF Farliament. or that in the spre of the Catbe
ara AT strasburg. or the one in ST. Petersburg
ntnatl S me most wonderful IN the world 1t has
thirty different spots the earth's surface ne
sides the movements of the earth and moon the
Signs OF the zodiac the location OF the principal
plahets ana The date according to the Gregorian
Iteek, Moslem and Hebrew calendars.
Al Moscow there is a clock made for the Em
press OF Russia in 1924 upon the reverse of which
Is representation Of the Holy Sepulchre AZ
certain hour CT the day angel appears rolls
and music f bo aA image OF the saviour steps
Russian Church. ' VI the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-17
SAYS CATHOLICS DON'T GET THEIR RIGHTS
BISHOP MFAUI.s ADDRESS TO THE IRISH CATHo-
Lie BENEVOLENT UNION

Trenton. y j.. Aug. 16 tSpeciaD.-Bishop NcFaul.
in an address to-day before the thirty-third Ma
tiouaI Convention of the Irish Catholic Benevolent
Union which is in session here, dscoursed upon
what he deems the necessity for the Catholic or
CARNATIONS of the country TO federare in order
that their influence may he brought TO hear upon
local boards the State legislatures and the National
Government
The Bishop said that the Catholics did net have
their proportionate representation on boards In
charge of public institutions in New-Jersey. and
ne believed this largely true elsewhere. 1t
was not due bigotry. but rather 10 ignorance
or indifference toward the rights of Catholics He
thought the Catholic children in the State insti-
tutions should be accorded more time for worship
When the priest goes to say mass only the Catho-
lie children are gathered together When the
Protestant ministers hold services both Catholics
and Professionals are together The Catholic boys
week they are in a Protestant atmosphere, and
leave the Institutions not even good Prot
estautS The State had not the right TO interfere
with the rights of religion Yet II IL doing SO all
The Catholics had failed get full representa-
ton concluded the Bishop. on commissions for the
new possessions because they were not united
Plymouth Penn selected as the next place
of meeting. The following officers We're elected
president Daniel /. Duffy. Of 81. Clair Iowa; first
vfce-president John r. FoEarty, Of Providence
r second vice. president. Miss MarEaret l.
Kelly of Scranton. Penn treasurer. Thomas J.
Foley of Gloucester. n j: secretary. John T.
Davis Of Philadelphia Executive Committee Mrs
Catherine r Hughes OF Providence r. l.: James
I, Doughertv Of Bryn Mawr. Penn, and Thomas
F Spellane Of Wilmington, Del