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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Trials of AuthOrship,

Again the difficulty of controlling the
characters we have created in our story.
We are marrying Erastus Throckmor-
tons only daughter to an adventurer.
Naturally Throckmorton is angry.
"Caramba" We manage to induce him
to hiss, although he much prefers his
native tongue, but further than this he
will concede nothing.
For instance. when the time comes for
the daughter to elope, Throckmorton is
very bullheaded, He persists in discov-
ering the pcrfdy of his child the first
the action and to omit anything like an
adequate description Of the young girls
running away gown.-Detroit Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
THREE MEMS PRAYERS.
Specifications of Swift, DR.. johnson
and Stevenson. the Novelist.

ana stevenson, the Novelist
The prayers Of three great men of let
ters are strikingly illustrativ~. We scarce
need to be told that these words came
from the grief stricken heart Of Swift,
writing in agony over the painful illness
and approaching end OF Stella:
Give her true conception Of the van
ity. folly and insignidcance Of all human
things, and strengthen her so as to beget
in her a sincere love of thee In the midst
of her sufferings. Forgive the sorrow
and weakness of those among us who
sink under the grief and terror of losing
so dear and useful friend. Accept and
pardon our most earnest prayers and
wishes for her longer continuance in this
evil world, to do what thou art pleased
to call thy service aud is only her bound
en- duty; that she may be still comfort
to US and to all others who will want the
benefit OF her conversation, her advice,
her good Offices or her charity"
In this petition, uttered only few
days before he faced the arch fear, we
gaze deeply into the great heart of Sam
uel Johnson:
Almighty and most merciful Father, [
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Sny,,',, '',d pnJ,o,,'l, rI", , 'e'' our
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fansos pioss nv frionds. h, ~ my oi
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hanr ~ Ioa,b ord .ooo;ra "'' a. vie
doatb =, overi, s,in, hanr;,' a. "y
soLo ~ Josn. Chris, - pp' i'' "'e
7, IL ,;gnifco,,, 80 ,,. .L.. A.
Stevenson .Iight in roacod iroi, - '@uuiy
solt bjs dnrondanon an "a teany
h,' nernsin, he ho,u,ie,J o.. ~ ~
TO-, Eor Family Irso ~ voui,'t, - go.
and Iohnson thon,,ht ATTAIN -, Io ".
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
stubborn George.

George, we must commence going t.
church again"
Has the parson got back"
"Yes; he returned last week.
"Chose his own time for his vacation,
didn't hef'
Yes. of course"
well, then, I'll choose mine"
'Why. George, what do you meanY'
He staid away from church in the
summer; I'll stay away in the winter
But, George, you know that isn't
right. Son't you remember that he had
a substitute several SundaysF
We'll. I'm willing to send substitute
several sundays
George Blinkerhoff, you march down
town and get new fall overcoat and be
prepared to go with me to church neNt
Sunday. Do you hear?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

The following is extracted from an es-
say written by a schoolboy, aged 10, on
a play he had been to see: The villun
curled his mustarsh, and seeing the pure
vurgin shreeks ha ha be mine or deaths
blud is on my head this dagger stabs
thee to thy uttermost sole ha ha ven
gunze. But the good hero comes and
says o hevins, stur one step and thy ded
body lies at my door Lay won parm on
the virgins korpse and it was better if
you was drownd with milestone. Avarnt
avarnt from the sweet korpses presunz."
-Tit-B Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
HER PORTRAIT.

should essay to paint my lady's face -
For all to see her, how should bcginf
Should portray her smiling or put in
With reversntsl touch the tender grace
or pesrlcd tears? Oft she smiles a space
And after weeps, yet in each mood doth win
Such added beauty that 1t were a sin
1t were not chronieled. How shall place
On record all the graciousness of soul
That thrills one through those homes of innocence
Her lustrous yelled eyes, or bring the whole
or bosom's curve, cheeks carmine to the sensef
And were this done, indeed. her queenly air
could not fx the task is my despair
Antony Clark in Pail Mall Magazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
AMERICAN FABLES.
Two Up to Date Narratives with
Morals Tackled On.

Once upon Time a Man Of smal
physique, hut considerable Determine
ton, found it necessary to engage in ii
Scrap with a Man of Large physique and
Small Conscience. As Luck would have
it. another Man found it Necessary ID
Mix with the Large Man of Small Con
science The Other Man said to this
Small Man;
BEHOLD. we are both Engaged in
Humping the Tar out Of the Large Man
Let us then Work in Concert"
The Small Man agreed willingly say
ing
That's the Stuff. Come and Help
me-"
Thereupon the Small Man and the 9th
er Man hoped on TO the Large Man Of
Small Conscience and whaled the ever
lasting daylgbts out Of Lin.
A few Wees later the Other Man,
having finished his prior job turned on
the Small Man and proceeded TO whale
him.
"Ah." said the Small Man bitterly
II asked you 10 help me-
Very true" said the Other Man. 81
have. helped you until my Appetite is
Whetted. Please stand still and lot me-
Swallow you without Unpleasant WrE-
Cling in my ESophagus."
Moral-Be sure you are right and then
hesitate.
1t TRANSFERRED that a Brown Man be
came engaged in an Alteration with IL
CASTLE Man. The two Men talked and
Fought for Quite a Spell, when White
Man Happened Along.
Would you Like TO Have a Little
Help?' asked the White Man of til,
Brown Man.
Wei, guess Yes" replied the Browl
Man between labs.
The White Man then Mixed and soon
the CASTLE Man was Candidate for the
Junk Heap.
Then the White Man Turned on tn
Brown Nan and proceeded TO Smlte HIn,
over the Solar PleNus and in the imme-
date Vicinity of the Blood Pump.
why do you Turn on Ne after Assist
ing Me-" Grasped the Brown Man.
Because" said the White Man, coun-
tering with his Lett and uppercuttine
with his Right, II have just Got my
Hand in"
Moral-It is often Wise to Examine
the Incisors of Presented Equine
Omaha World Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

Harry-Where are you going, Frank?
Frank-Er-r-round to Per-er-er-kins' to
g-gug get come t-t-ta-t-tacks.
Harry suddenly has an idea how to
pay Frank a grudge he owes him and
bolts round TO Perkins by another way)
Have you any t-ta-t-t-tacks?
Shopkeeper-Yes my boy.
Harry-Well, s-s-si-sit on them! (And
dartcd for his llfe)
Frank (entering shop two minutes lat
er'-Ha have You any t-t-ta-tacks?
Scene better imagiNed than described.J
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Brother Dickey,a Philoaophx.

Eff dis worl is howln wilderness,
what | wants ter know is, who does de
howlin?
De bright side is de side ter look on,
but some folks like de dark 500 much
dat dey growl wen day come.
De Office what is allus seekn de man
is SIGH po', shacklin affair dat de roof
can't keep de rain out.
De good book say you mus lay up fer
yo'sef treasure in heaven. but some folks
can't see heaven thoo' a ten foot spy
glass
Dis country would be all right ef it
wuzn't fer han'ful er people who got
de idee dat de Lswd made it fer dey
special benefit.-Atlanta Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
A Rare Old bible Found.

A wonderful old Bible has just been
discovered in Venice, the fortunate finder
being Leo 5. Olschki, a well known an
tiquary Of Florence. 1t is in five large
volumes and was printed in Rome, in the
printing house of Don Pietro Massimo,
in 1471 and 1472. Soon after it came
from the press it was purchased by a
patrician family of Venice, and it was in
the archives of this family that Olschki
discovered it.-New York Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
TO ACCOMMODATE those who

TO ACCOMMODATES those who N.
partial TO the use of atomlzers IN apply.
ing liquids into the nasal passages fol
catarrhal troubles, the proprvtors pt''
pare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Price .ll
Guiding the spraying tube is - cents
Druggists or by mail The liquid cmhoo
les the medicinal properties of the s1lii
preparation. Cream Balm is quickly az,
sorbed by the membrane and does not dry
up the secretions but changes them to 1
natural and healthy character. Ely Bro<
theirs, 10 Warren St., n. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
TO BE CONTINUED.
CARELESS FARMER

THAT stingy old Hayseed makes me
tired" complained the brood hen
What's the matter now?' inquired the
sympathetic duck.
why, last week he gave me a dozen
eggs and to-day he came and took one
from under me and just broke the SET
Exchange
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
EnglRnd's Great Chance.

"Why should England be afraid to 20
ahead and declare war against the Beers :?
We're friendly to England now. you
know. 1t couldn't be another Majuba
Hill or Jameson affair"
What has our being friendly to Eng
land got to do with 1t? You don't
imagine that we would join her in n war
against those South Africans, do you?"
mo, but we could farm out Joe Wheel
er to her, couldn't we?'-Chicago Times.
Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Monster Elephant Tusks,

A pair OF elephant tusks, the largest on
record, was found recently in the Kill
mandjaro district in Africa and bought
for an American museum for 81. 800. The
larger tusk measures 10 feet 4 inches
along the outer curve and weighs 235
pounds. The other is a trihc shorter
and weighs ten pounds less. The record
tusk before these was feet 8 inches
long and IL now in England.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Working Night and DaY.

The busiest and mightlest little thing
that ever was made is Or. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weakness
into strength, listessness. into energy,
brain-fag into mental power. rhcy'te
wonderful in building up the health. Only
25c per box. Sold BY j. w. O'Sullvan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Brother DIcLcy'S PhllosOphy,

Heaven is mighty clost ter you, but
some mems pays $40 for a spyglass. only
ter miss it whilst dey lookin fer it,
De man dat want bushel or happiness
is done fergit de folks dat has a high ole
time on pint measure.
You cant make hay whilst de sun
shines wild Il thermometer in one han en-
umbrella in de yuther.
De man dat sings Mt his work is n
mighty happy creetur, but de trouble is
some mems amt got no voice fer singin.--
Atlanta Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
The Difference,

"When ! came 10 this town." said the
man on the dry goods box. Everything |
had in the world was tied up in a red
bandanna handkerchief,
And now?' asked the tourist who was
waiting for train.
And now" replied the man, every
thing I've got in the world is tied down
with mortgages. chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

IL guess III go to Washington" said
Meandering Mike.
what fur"
"Oh. jes' to show myself an make
things cheerful. | reckon mebbe the
folks that examine applications fur EN-.
ployment in the census would be kind o.
happy to see somebody that wsaldn't
have work even II he could get it,
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Nature UnadOrned,

What we need in this world is ma
tnre,' she said. 1--WE have too much ar
tihciaiity. For my part, | simply adore
nature. That's why got my husband
to buy country place"
But you haven't been there this sum-
mer."
oh, dear no; certainly not. We won't
be able to go There for two or three years
yet. 1t will require all of that time for
the landscape gard"0cr to get it in shape
for us."-Chicago Lost.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
UuSe Btll's Iden..

The man gets left who THINKS he's al
ways right.
his best girl is generally a good Judge
OF young mans staying qualities.
The first induction coils were In evil
dence when the snake induced Eve to eat
the apple.
The reason fool talks too much ia be-
cause he can always find fools who will
listen and believe what he says.-Cisve.
land LEADER
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Clear to Him,

"What's M educator. pa"
you ought to know, Freddy. One
dined with US yesterday"
Jaw, yes. know. It's a teacher with
her Sunday clothes n."-lndianapolls
journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Beyond Him.

The Armless Wonderfully couldn't I
go into politics?
The Snake Chnrmer--You couldn't ever
have pull; that's why.-Kansas City In
dependent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
A Frightful Blunder,

VIII often cause a horrible Burn, Scald
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
will xiii the pain and promptly heal It,
Cures Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Corns
all Skin Eruptions, Best Pile cure on
Garth only % cts. box.
Cure guaranteed Sold by j. W. O'Sulli-
van, druggist
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

"Do you know" he said. that every
time look at you ] have thoughts of re-
vengp?"
"Why?" she gasped.
Because" he answered, revenge is
sweet" Then she told him she thought
tomorrow would be good time to see
papa.-Chicago Times Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
TVS EASY SOMETIMES

"Do you think you can support "A wife ?"
asked the old gentleman.
That depends" replied the young man.
"On what?' asked the Old gentleman.
ION the kind of dowry she has was the
pointed reply.-Chicago Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
How to Acquire POtse,

What an important air Rodney Rip.
ley has,"
well, you know living in Hnt il
bound to make man feel big."-Chica.
20 Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
IN COURT.

The band which played at Swellman',
ball
Was suing for its 'whereW ithai."
When Swcllman took the stand
Although he's not profane at all,
He swore TO beat the band
Philadelphia Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
RARE FAITH.

"You believe in faith healing and yet
you took incidence"
YES, but had faith the medicine would
not harm me"-ChicaGo Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

Everybody's liable to itching piles.
Rich and poor. old and youngSterrlbie
the torture they suffer. Only one sure
can't fail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

Lewis Dennis. Salem, Ind. says; "Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure did me more good than
anything 1 ever took" 1t digasts what
you eat and cannot help but cure dyspep-
STA and stomach troubles.
j. w, OSullivan, w. r. Hall, r. III.
Parker, e. Gossein, f. r. Crandall, WI
nccski
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

"Those people across the hall must
quarrel"
"Why?"
"They keep their transom shut all the
time, Chicago Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Nothing Venture. Nothing H.x.

Tiepass Teddy-S'posin I'd got pinch.
ed, Den I'd had ter go ter jail an dey'd
gimme a bath an hair cut.
Handout Harry - Wot risk? - New
York Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

one years sweepngs of the British mint
yielded over 5000 in particles of gold and
silver.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

Time moves along at the same old pace
no matter whether your watch is run.
ming or not.-Chcago News.
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28

Sheriff Lon Garrett Of Madison county
spent short time in Van Buren Mon.
day. Mr.. Garrett bears the distinction
of having been elected sheriff on the
Democratic ticket In strongly Re-
publican county. He Is \ Democrat
TO tho core and stated that he sin.
cerely hoped and expected TINT Craw.
ford county--a strongly Democratic
county--would Mt the next election re-
deem itself by electing Jim pitcook
sheriff and every other man on tho
ticket.
Let the candidates, irrespective Of
party, take up the cry for better roads
and work up u feeling TO have tho
special 4-mill Tux voted In September.
Since the law became effective there has
until now been no opportunity 10 voto
for this tax, and II not carried ut this
time another two years must elapse be-
fore its provisions can again be invoked,
The amount allowed to be voted-i
mills-will fall very lightly on those
most benefited, and the amount saved
Ia wear and tear Of vehicles and saving
Of time would leave nice balance on
the right side Of the ledger.
After many intricate experiments,
scientists have discovered methods for
obtaining oil the natural digestants.
These have been combined In the pro
portion found IN the human body md
united with substances that build up the
digestive organs, making n compound
called Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, II digestt
what you eat and allows MI dyspeptics
10 eat plenty Of nourishing food while
tho stomach troubles nre being radically
cured by the medical agents II contains.
n ~ pleasant to take and will give
quick relief, II. G, JOHNSON,
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28

A. G.. Allen s New Orleans Minstrels
show on East Main street, on the vacant
lot opposite Mrs. Warrens, residence
Monday night.
A picnic will be given at Brunk =
Grove, near Prairie Grove, next Wednes-
day and everything goes to indicate that
that It will be made most successful
one. The candidates will be there on
that date.
A german in honor Of the Misses Hall
and Cochrane was given by the young
people Monday evening, The young
ladies after a very ENJOYABLE visit here
of month q duration left Tuesday for
their homes In Tennessee They made
many friends here during their brief
stay, who would be delighted to have
them return at an early date.
Next Saturday should be u great day
In Van Buren, and the political pot should
get into good boil. Hons. jeff Davis
and II. l.. Remmell, candidates for
governor will he here to address the
voters on that date, They will be given
respectful hearing, but Van Buren,
voters will not give Mr., Remmel much
TO be proud of In September.
There appears to be danger OF a
faminne of peach baskets. The size Of
the crop had been under estimated by
the dealers and growers and they failed
to lay in q sufficient large supply OF
material earlier In the season and AZ the
factories have other orders booked II Is
feared there may DO some difficulty In
procuring the necessary baskets and
crates
At the next general election the voters
of Crawford county will be given an
opportunity to vote special tax OF four
mills for road Improvement purposes
under the amendment carried ut the last
election. Crawford county, and es'
pecially the Van Buren, district, needs
better roads badly owing TO It's fruit In
dustry and we hope TO see the small tax
voted by large majority,
Postmaster Jarvis should receive all
the aid possible in his attempt to have
the government establish trial rural
free delivery postal route In the vicinity
of Van Buren, Such route would be
of great advantage to our smaller fruit
growers and others IN getting their mai
delivered at the time when promp,
notifications mean much and yet tims
can often not be spared to send to town
for mail matter,
The law holds both maker and circu'
lntor OF counterfeit equally guilty
The dealer who sells you dangerous
counterfeit of DoWitt's Witch Haze
salve risks your life to make littl'
larger profit. You cannot trust him
| Dewitt \ Ia the only genuine and orlgina
Witch Hazel Salve, n well known cur,
| for piles and all skin diseases, See tina
your dealer gives You Witch Haze
'Snlye, II, 9, JOHNSON,
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28

Contrary to what WIS feared would
be the result Of the disastrous defeat Of
our ball team by tho Russellville club
recently new life appears to have been
infused into the baseball situation and
strong club Is being formed blythe stn.
ployes Of the Iron Mountain R'y system
ut this point, with Dispatcher Kidd
captain manager. They ire prsctioing
regularly and will soon challenge the
old club TO meet them on the diamond.
This is cheering news to the "cranks"
who fiji the front rows Of the bleachers.
A good many Of the property-holders
have taken Mayor Neal at his word and
cut tho unslghtly weeds around their
premipes
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28

Miss Mamie Woolum stands fifth In
the race for the Maddox Seminary
scholarship offered by the Gazette. -
We hope her many friends in Van Buren,
will see that she heads the list when the
final count Is made.
John Merrill spent Saturday at
Fayetteville to appear as n witness
against the man DeCour arrested by
him here for peddling without n license
and who WAS charged with having
stolen the goods no was selling here
Emmett o Kane arrived home from
st. Louis Thursday to recuperate his
health, Emmett is just recovering from
serious attack Of pneumonia and is
still quite week, but hopes with the care
that only a mother and sister can give
TO soon be his old self
The Van Buren press., 1900-07-28
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ss.', ,e: .. AH2ZIN

The political campaign in Crawford
county begins In dead earnest next Mon
day, Black Oak will be the point Mt
which the candidates will cross swords
for the first time during this campaign
The dates and places of their meeting
will be found In another column
The following officers Of the Crawford
County Medical Society were elected at
last Thursday meeting Tor the ensuing
year, President, Giles Lucas Vice
President, +. A, Mickle, Secretary M
s. Dibrell Treasurer. w J., Parchman !
Critic, o. NJ. Bourland Chief OF Hos
pital staff, +, A. Mickle.
The attention Of County Judge Cain
had been called to the condition OF the
county road leading past the pump house
of the water works, on which Foster
Branch IL encroeching during every rise
The Judge drove out there yesterday to
inspect the condition and see what can
be done to stop further encroaehment'