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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-09-08

NJ Monnier. the well-known French
ASiatic traveller. vouches for the truth g.,
the following story of how his fUrud
Hop Sing, Travelled Oriental and man
of means and refinement. was on one nr
in the Street of the Roasted Corn, a. }.-
savOry and as i1l-paved street as amy
in all Pekin. The local mandarin was a'
intimate friend of his. and Hop SIN
awaited himself of this friendship to press
the mandarin to have the street repare3-
Certainly At once. The men would p.
at work on it before Hop Sing had r..
turned home \ week passed; then an.
other visit and so on. until, in deSpa 20
Hop Sing determined to have the sire.
repaired ut his own expense. The W"Fh
was satisfactorily completed. The sur
prise of Hop Sing was only Cqualcd h
his indignation when. on awakluG H'
morning, he found = gang of coolies .l
heaying the newly-tagged street. III .~
surprise grew when he heard from q
mandarinS own lips that thu men We"
there at his orders. Won sec. my dear
friend said the mandarin, Il am g.
pecting the head inspector round here .
Il few days. Now, if he were 10 see
beautiful pavement you have lald 10"
in your street he would come To the c.
cluSiOn that there was money about q
he would aSSuredly bleed every vein
my body This would mean my I'll
Don't you see why your pavement r'a.E
must come up: 1t cost me one tmi
70 secure my post | don't want Co.
another in keeping IT,.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-09-08
Green IN High Favor.

How much We are wearing green hi,
summer. The shamrock or Irish green
silk sunshadc has, in measure. u>urucd
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
BIG CIRCUS COMING.
The Great Wallace Show to Exhibit in
Burlington June 8.

The Wallace show will exhibit in Bur
lington on Friday, June and of II the
Pittsburg GaJ Commercial Gazette has
the following to say;
The Great Wallace shows arrived in the
city at l:lj a. m. yesterday in three sec
tons, A few hours later the immense
show was landed inside the Exposition
Park, and long before nightfnll the many
acres of canvass were stretched and the
apparatus placed for the performance.
Wallacc's show has many strong attrac-
lions this year which are not introduced
in the other circuscs. The performances
in the big tent brings before the public
the Nelson family. aCrohats OF interna-
tonal fame. The nine members of the
family are known to the Pittsburg public,
their clever work having been appreciated
here many times The Angelo family do
the 1vinE trapezc act, and the Stirks,
French trick cyclists perform. The Pet
its in their aerial bar comedy act are
one of the important features of the show
and the Grand Ballet was magnificent
spectacle. Clowns. male and female, and
all the accomplishments of a first class
circus performance are given to the big
audiences which were present, who were
greatly surprised that this show, on its
first visit here, ecipsed in every respect
any big show that had ever visited Pitts
burg, and We have had them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
SIMPSON THE WINNER.
Many Entries and Much Interest in Yes
terday's Road Race.

The bicycle road race given by the Iro-
quois Cycle club yesterday afternoon was
a decided success in point of entries and
the number of people that were attracted
by 1t. Long before the hour of starting
had arrived Pearl street and the line from
there up North avenue was crowded and
at the start at 2:45. there were several
thousand people along the line. The
course began on Pearl street at the head
of Elmwood avenue and continued down
TO Battery, thence north to Battery Place
and up North avenue to the junction of
the IIeineberg bridge road. where the
turn was made and the trip back was
made over the same route, the finish be-
ing at the head Of st. Paul street. There
were Sc starters in the race and the day
was an ideal one for the sport with the
exception OF a slight southwest wind
which hindered the riders somewhat on
the return. Just before the finish was
made x. &. Williams was stricken with
heart failure and fell from his wheel. No
one was near enough to him to make The
accident more serious by a collision and
the ambulance was sent for and he was
taken to his home at No 10 South Will
lard street. He received no severe niur-
les and will he perfectly well in a few
days. George Cathey was also thrown
during the race by foul and he was
slightly bruised, thus making his time
much longer than it otherwise would have
been. The first time prize was won by
Robert Simpson in 10 minutes and 30 sec
onds for the ~ miles. This is one minute
and five seconds faster than any previous
record made over the course. The second
time prize was won by Eugene Robinson
in 10 minutes and 81 seconds and the third
by Percy Ennis in 10 minutes and 43ia sec
ends. The other prizes were won as fol-
lows.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31

The New England Telephone and Tele-
graph company, owing to the increase in
business, have constructed a new line
from this city to Essex Junction. The
line to Fort Ethan Allen has been chang
ed to different toll line.
Sergeant T.. Z. SWEET of Company NJ
was presented yesterday with the Wells
workmanship medal for making the
highest score at the range last year Ser
geant SWEET will hold the medal until the
contest for this year is closed.
A farmer in South Burlington says that
his grass is earlier this year than is usu-
al He keeps sixty COWS in pasture of
sixty acres and the grass Is so abundant
, that they do not require any other feed.
In fact they refuse all other feed
Ira +. Morse, division commander OF the
Vermont Sons of Veterans, has issued an
order calling the 18th annual encampment
of the Vermont division. 1t is to be held
at Bristol, June 49, - and n. Memorial
day will be observed oy the order in a
fitting manner
Etienne Myers, aged 43 years. died at
about noon Monday at his residence in
South Burlington after a brief illness with
pneumonia He is survived by a wife and
seven children. Funeral services took
place from St. Joseph's church at Q O'Clock
| Wednesday morning.
James Conwil hackman, resumed his
usual stand ana awaited passengers as of
| old Monday morning. Jimmy" says he
did not run away with Mrs. Ellen Booth
but Just happened to be on the same train
/ with her when she went west He has
! been TO Malone and Beekmantown.
Mrs Mary Hale, whose death Sunday
at her home on Pitkin street, is announced
! in another column, was born in Ireland.
! Her husband died about 20 years ago. She
leaves Il son and daughter. the latter Miss
! Jennie Hale of this city. The funeral was
held Monday afternoon from the house at
| 2 O'Clock.
In City Court Monday morning Della
Pratt was fined s. and costs of sl0,49 for a
breach of the peace with one Josephine
Martin The little difference occurred at n
Saturday night dance which both of the
girls attended and the complainant bore "A
black and blue spot upon one cheek as the
result of the difference OF opinion.
b The mandatory of the Porter Screen
CO.. at Wnooski will be closed on Friday
and will probably not reopen for about
two months. The summer is the dun sea-
son for the business conducted by the
company and about 200 hands will he
thrown out of employment. The rumor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
HOME MATTERS.
CITY AND VICINITY.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. n. Drury are the pa
rents of a son. born yesterday.
Rev. C. G. Atkins preached the annual
Memorial sermon to Stannard Post, G. A.
r., at the First church Sunday evening.
on June l the steamer Vermont will be-
gin to carry the United States mail from
this city TO Plattsburgh and to Wcstport
A daughter was born Sunday morning to
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Todd. Mr.. Todd is the
steward at the Home for Destitute Chill
dren.
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
filed yesterday by Peter j. Jordan, gran
ite cutter of Barre, whose liabilities are
s9i3 and his assets sl25
The new bell at St. MaI-ys cathedral
was consecrated by Bishop Michaud sun
day afternoon and will be placed in the
tower this week. 1t weighs about 450O
pounds
William A. Middleton of Brooklyn, n.
y, is in this city for two weeks vaca-
ton. Mrs. Middleton has been here for
several weeks with her father, DR., f. b.
Johnson, who is seriously III.
The Julia r. Spear prize reading will
be held at tho college chapel Friday even
Ing at s o'clock. Music will be furnished
by the University Instrumental club and
the Young Ladies' Glee club.
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
fled Friday by Dewitt Davis of Ches-
Ter, who has liabilities Of siss5.9S. of which
I30o524 is unsecured His assets are
;22S5. q, Of which $3.50 is exempt
Rev. Dr.. Edward Halves, formerly of
his city, who has supplied the pulpit at
he Congregational church In Newport for
lhe past few weeks has gone to Hartford,
Conn, where he will preach for several
months.
The Mohican club formally opened the
season with gathering and supper at
lheir club house at Starr Farm Beach yes
,erday, 80 being present. The new CrOquet
MAS IN use and plans for golf links were
discussed.
The repairs which are to be made upon
he Mead block at the corner of Church
nd Main streets were commenced yes
rrday The block, the first floor Of which
snow reached by means OF steps, will be
owcred to the street level and new
ront put in.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
SUNDAY DISTURBANCE,

Every one was sorry for those people in
church last Sunday who were SUFFERING
with distressing cough full dose of
Downs Elixir on going to bed at night and
small doses during the day will cure the
most severe cough. Whenever there is .
tickling sensation in the throat take a few
drops of the Elixir on the tongue and let
II run slowly down the throat and mme-
diate relief will follow. We the under-
signed druggists, agree to refund the mon-
ey If 1t does not cure any cough, colds
whooping cough, or throat trouble.
r. r. Stearns & Co, w. ". Xottman q
Co, George A. Churchill, F, l.. TAFT a
Co, J. G, Bellrose. w ]. Henderson, F.
Henry Parker & Co., J. w. OSulivan, NJ
f. Collins, Gosseln Bros. W. +. Hall,
George Loveland d Co; Westford, Price
Bros; Fairfax, W. J. Trombly; Illness
burrh. H. NJ Hull Andrews Bros; Monk
ton G. S Meade; Orwell, W. +. French
* Co: Weybridee. ". J. NewtoO; AL
turg y. X. Martin; Alburg Springs, A.
r. skelly, admr; Grand Isle Agel Bros:
South Hero, c. e. Irish q Son; keelers
Bay, keeier Bros.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
THE RICHMOND CAUCUS.
A Mixed Situation the Result Two Sets
of Delegates Declared Elected

To the Editor of the Free Press -
Understanding your columns to be open
for full and fair statement Of the poll
teal affairs of the community, | ask you
to permit the public to be informed
through them in relation to the action Of
the republican caucus held at Richmond
on the evening of the 18th inst
Pursuant to call posted by the town
committee, the republican voters met in
large numbers at the time therein named
to select delegates to the district conVen-
ton at Burlington.
The caucus was called to order by the
chairman Of the town committee in the
small room known as the town clerks Of
flee and library which could a the most
contain only about one-third of the cit
liens present A chairman and secretary
were selected and, us the call for the
meetin. said the choice was to be made
by ballot and there were two 4ickets or
more in the field, the chairmanM nnounced
that a ballot would be had A box was
produced and preparations made for re-
ceivng votes.
At this stage of the meeting while much
the larger part of the people present were
prevented from entering the room by its
over-crowded condition, some resolutions
were introduCedand the chairman after hav-
ing announced in a voice audible to the
crowd outside the room that an hour s
they were led to suppose that there was
no need of making rush for the ballot
box. declared it to be the will of the eau
Gus that ballot for one of the tickets he
cast by the secretary of the caucus which
was done and he thereupon declared f.
w. Freeman, A. r. Hall and f. H. Fay
chosen a delegates and soon declared the
caucus adjourned.
Meanwhile the bulk of the caucus were
expecting a chance to cast their ballots as
announced. and on being Informed that
they had been "Choked off" by a "snar
game refused to be so cheated out of an
expression of their preferences. and de-
handing a ballot. proceeded to effect such
organization as was absolutely necessary
in order to have the ballot proceeded with
rs announced. A ballot was so taken. d
list of the names of those voting bei0p
taken by the temporary secretary, and the
ballot resulted as follows:-
For NJ. S. Whitcomb T. W. Towers anC
Milton Stevens-67 votes.
For E w. Freeman, A. p. Hall and T.
". Fay--12 votes
Thereupon the temporary chairman an.
nounced the choice of the caucus for dele
gates to be Messrs. Whitcomb, Towers ant
Stevens.
These gentlemen will present credentials
e to the convention and claim seats as tn,
real choice" OF the republican voters o.
the town. D. j. Foster is the first Choic.
of both sets of delegates, but C. S. Page i.
the second choice of the delegates chosen
by the votes OF the citizens.
This publication is requested not to i'm
prove the chance of any candidate for thu
nomination but simply in the interests o
fair play and clean politics.
Yours respectfully,
SALMON GREEN.
! Richmond Nav % 1900
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
kodol Dyspepsia Cure
S'DiDests what you eat"
A PECULIAR FIRE.
Two Boat Houses on the Lake Front
Destroyed Yesterday.


An alarm of fire was sent in from box
No. As at five minutes before o'clock
yesterday afternoon and the crowd which
awaited the parade had an opportunity
for seeing Chief Murray and his fire
fighters turn out in excellent style. Those
who followed the firemen to the lake front
also had an opportunity to watch the
lighting of "a peculiar fire. The alarm
was sent in by Steward Arthur LeVan-
way Of the Lake Champlain Yacht club,
who discovered a blaze in the boat house
OF w. A. Whiting of this city located
across the slip from the club house and to
the north. Mr.. Whiting was out on the
lake with his boat and the fire no doubt,
started from sparks coming from the
starting of the engine, This boat house
was destroyed and also that of Or. w. II.
Englcsby. which is located next north of
1t. DR. EnElcshy's yacht the "Thelma,"
was in his boat house but was taken out,
although not until it had been scorchod
and damaged considerably. The boat
house next in limo was that OF Robert
&. Stone and his yacht was inside. This
building was not damaged very badly and
no harm came to the boat
In order to reach the fire with hose
the firomcn were oblGed 20 use 1900 feet.
a connection was made with hydrant in
the lumber yard and the hose strung out
upon the arm from the dock to the boat
houses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
The BURLINGTON FREE PRESS: THURSDAY. MAY 81 1900.

that the company had entered trust and
would close on that account Is without
foundat ton.
A farmer from Colchester Point reports
that a few days ago he noticed quite a
large number of caterpillars Matched out
on his apple trees, and that there was a
robins nest Of young birds on one of the
trees, and in two or three days the old
birds had destroyed nearly all of the
caterpllars. He says that he believes
that the birds will destroy all the cater
pillars If they are let alone and he would
have "A five-dollar fine for killing a robin.
Sheriff Thomas Reeves and Deputy Sher-
iff Edward Reeves went Friday after
noon at about o'clock to Dodds block at
Sc First street and arrested Mrs. Alfred
MCGOWAN, Ella Wallace. May Nephew and
Mrs Olive Rock for keeping n house of
ill-fame Mrs. Rock was released at the
Jail because she was only calling at the
place when the arrests were made and did
not live there MCGOWAN. the husband OF
tho woman arrested Friday night, was al
ready in jail for non-support of his fam
ily
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
FIRST OF THE SEASON,
Nine Yachts in the Regatta Yesterday
Morning.

Nine Yachts in the Regatta Yesterday
Morning.
The first regatta of the season was held
yesterday morning by the Lake Champlain
Yacht club. There We're nine compe titors.
..l of the boats We're handled in splendid
shape and the race was exciting and clean
ly sailed throughout. The course adopted
was a triangular one, having one mile to
each leg. Yachts were required to sail the
dis lance twice Commodore Foote of Port
Henry was present and was aboard his
yacht, the Clean. l.. c. Grant, l.. +.
Woodhouse and Charles Archambault act
ed AS judges. The starting gun was fired
shortly after o'clock and after some
position and crossed the line under stiff
breeze which held up throughout the race.
The yacht Sandalphon, owned by Alvaro
Adsit. began to gain upon her rivals from
the start and she sailed in first by several
lengths. After the Sandalphon. came the
Lillian for second position. The Old Crow
won third position but went without a
prize only two We're offered. The Rob-
ert j., was fourth at the finish. Mr.. Adj
sit and Mr.. Hagar who own the prize
winners, were presented with handsome
silver cups.
There We're n large number OF visiting
boats from all parts of the lake and much
interest was manifested by the visitors.
The next regatta Will be the annual one
of the club and will occur as usual in
August.
Following is the official score of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
INJUNCTION WILL STAND.
Rutland Canadian Railroad Company
Cannot Construct Certain Crossing.


A short session of Chancery Court was
held Tuesday afternoon at which the
principal busIun.s was that relating to the
Injunction rc.....ining the Rutland-Cana-
dian Railroad from constructing a grade
crossing AT "A certain point in Alburgh,
over which there has been not a little con
test Chancellor TAFT refused to grant the
petition that the Injunction be dissolved.
Col A. A. Hall of st. Adams and jed T..
Iadd of Alburgh represented the town and
f. H. Button of Niddlebury the railroad.
The case was that of the town of AL
burgh vs. the Rutland Canadian railroad.
The question is whether or not the railroad
has the right to cross the highway at grade
and an injunction was secured restraining
them from so doing. The motion was for
the dissolving of the Injunction. The
townspeoplc desire that the railroad con
struct an undcrpass which is objected to
on account of the expense. During the dis
cussion OF the matter Mr.. Button stated
that the road was expected to be in opera
ton By the time the bill in question was re-
turnablc, which is in August MIR Hall in
his remarks stated that the road would
be obliged to widen the drawbridge at
Rouscs Point where it was to cross as It
was not satisfactory TO the government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
EXCURSION TO THE CIRCUS.

on the occa sion of the Wallace circus in
this city June s. next week Friday, the
Central Vermont Railway Company will
sell round trip tickets from Georgia, Mil
ton and Colchester. all stations on the
burlington * Lamoille road. ana all sta
lions between North DuXbuy and Win
ooski at very low rates. Regular trains
will bring the excursionists to this city.
Returning. the flyer will stop at all sta
lions between this city and Georgia and
the afternoon trains over the Central and
burlington d Lamoille divisions will be
held here until 4 ~ p. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
TWO FAST TRAINS DAILY TO PORT
LAND ORE.

Via Chicago, Union Pacific and North-
Western line The Overland Limited1
leaves $50 D. m, equipped with Pullman
sleeping cars tourist cars. free reclining
chair cars, buffet library cars. All meals
in dining cars Pacific Express" leaves
1890 p. m. with similar equipment. M
change of cars. Fastest time. Unequalled
service. The best of everything. All
agents sell tickets via Chicago and North
Western Railway. or address J. e. Brit
tain, Ses Washington street, Boston. Mass.
await
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
AT THE THAYER SCHOOL.
Scholars Participate in Some Enjoyable
Memorial Day Exercises.

The S. W. Thaycr - hool on North ave-
nue. is some distance from the center Of
the city but the teachers and pupils keep
IN close touch with the other schools and
the memorial exercises there were of an
enjoyable character. The programme Has
as follows:
Song-Flag of the Free.
Decoration Day....... .......lda Patenaude
Salute the Flag.
Edward Blondn George Harrington,
The Children... ...... May Spaulding
Memorial day.. ..,HerDert DerNdy
The Flowers.
Elsa Seth Anna HofriChtcr
Emblems of Decoration Day,
Lillian Sharpley. Carrie Trovllle
The Future Decoration Day, Ruth Porter
Song-Guard the Flag.
The New Memorial Day. .Lora Harrington
Our Nations Dead. ........,.. Viola Britton
Soldiers Brave. ......... Edward Barber
Scatter tho Blooms ............N Viola Steady
Bring Sweet Flowers Max Hofrichter
Cover them over with Flowers,
Carroll Spaulding
Little Hearts and Hands,
Robert Chambers
Song-Columbia.
Remembrance .... -. Hattie Chambers
The Heroic Dead,
Helen Porter Mary Seth
Our Flag....... 49,. =. Harrison Sharpley
Peace. ..... .... .............. Ethel Derway
Our Countrys Boy.......F Francis Liberty
Address. -. .,.....,.,G. NJ. Harrington
SOng-AmcrCa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
EASY TO TAKE.
Sure i'm Effect.

On going to bed take one or two Bax-
ter's Mandrake Bitters Tablets and drink
"A cup of hot water, 1t will make you sleep
like a child, give you an appetite for
breakfast, and make you feel young all
day. One or two tablets taken before cat
ing will overcome habitual costiveness,
prevent headaches and fevers effectually
clean and purify the blood, and restore
the bloom and vigor of youthful health.
We, the undersigned druggists, agree 10
refund the money If they do not cure con-
stipation.
X. y. Stearns e Co. w. n. Zottman e.
Co., George A, Churchill f. L. Taft &c
Co, j. &. Bellrose. w. ]. Henderson, f.
Henry Parker & Co.. j. w. OSullivan, NJ.
l.. Collins, Gossen Bros, w. =. Hall,
George Loveland e. Co; Westford Prizes
Bros; Fairfax, w. J. Trombly; Hines
burgh. II. NJ. Hull, Andrews Bros Monk
ton, G. S. Meader; Orwell. ". -. French
& Co; Weybridge, W. J. Newton; AL
burg, ~ *. Martin Alburg Springs, a.
r. Sicily, admir-: Grand Isle, Agel Bros !:
South Hero, G. -. Irish q Son, Keeler'e
BAY Keller Bros,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
Richmond May %, 1900.
FUNERAL OF RUSSELL TI1LEY.

The funeral of Russell 'Tillcy. esq. Of
ST. George was held from his late home
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Alonzo Chase
of Williston offciated; with singing by
a mixed quartette. The bearers We're Roy
r. Tlley of Swanton Martin +. Tilley of
ST George, Hiram r. Tilley of South Bur
lington and Grove G. Tilley Of Hino sburgh
heine the four youngest grandchildren NJ
the deceased. Mr.. Tilley was horn in
Ilinesburgh, Vt, Doc. 10, 1915, hence was
in his S5th year; and is survived by four
sons and two brothers his aged wife hay
ing been laid to rest but three months
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-31
INTO YOUR SHOES

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painful, smarting, swollen feet and in
growing nails. and instantly takes the
sting out of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age,
Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or new
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gists and shoe stores. BY mail for 25c in
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IED.

ISHAM.-In Wiliston. May % Mary
Ann, wife of Addison Isham, aged %
years and 6 days.
MARSHALI~-At the home OF II NJ.
Lord. - Mansfield avenue. Sunday, May
q, Leonard A. Marshall aged "A years
HALE.-At her home. 43 Pitkin street,
Sunday, May =, Mrs. Mary Hale. aged 70
years