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The Chicago world., 1900-01-27
Decoy Dogs in Foxes, skins.

There are still left in England about
30 ''decoy dogs" whose intelligence in
their queer trade is something remark
able. It's the decoy dogs life work
to catch ducks. He is usually a red
dog. and is besides sometimes dressed
up like a fox" with a foX's skin on his
back and a foX's brush tied to him.
Thus Enthusiastically arrayed, or in his
native colors if they are foxIfl1e enough.
the decoy dog jumps about at the
mouth of a stream leading to pond
favored by the ducks. So far as known,
only one decoy dog in England now
actually wears a foX's skin when on
business, and he is a marvel worth
studying. Drawn by curiosity as to
the antics of their ancient enemy, the
ducks flock nearer and nearer until
the hidden hunter is actually able to
catch them in a net. There are many
kinds of wild birds which seem unable
to keep away from fox when they
see one. and these will sometimes
''mob" red dog by mistaken. Y.
World
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IMMUNITY FROM PLAGUE.
Certain Races That Have Strangely
Escaped the BubOnic
PestiIence.

Apropos of the bubonic plague now
creeping into Portugal, has it ever been
noticed in what an erratic manner i'm
munity from this disease seems to have
conferred upon certain races and sects?
Thus in 1884 it was noticed that the
Protestants of Lyons escaped almost to
a man. So did the Jews in an outbreak
at Nimeguen in 1876. Something of the
same sort has been noticed with regard
TO other diseases, for while in the out
break of typhus at Langoens in 1924 the
Jews remained immune, their coreli-
gionists in Poland have always been
the first to catch cholera. But the
strangest thing in connection with the
plague is that in most cases the seeds
of the disease seem to remain dormant
in the systems of those exposed to the
risk of contagion until some new epi-
demic calls them into activity.
Procopius, who observed the plague
in Constantinople pretty closely during
Justinians reign, declares that if per-
sons born in an infected town settled
in a town hitherto free from it they
were sure to be tine first attacked if
the plague again visited the country,
even after the lapse of several years.
A similar fact was noted during the
Nimeguen outbreak, where two chill
dren of one Van Dam were sent to the
immune town of Gorcunen and re-
manned there in perfect health for three
months. At the end of that time the
plague came to Gorcunen, and they died
there at the same time as the rest OF
their family.-Pall Mall Gazette.
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WANING OF THE GRAND ARMY
Veterans of the Civil War VIII Soon
Have Marched to the
Other shore.

One of the bravest standing armies"
in the world is dying out. The Grand
Army of the Republic, that band of
gray-haired warriors whose pride and
dearest recollection it is that they once
served their country, is sinking with ap-
palling swiftness to the point where it
will be only a memory of good 6eeGs
and brave men who have done them.
Statistics as to the membership and
death rate of the organization tell IA
story as touching as the tenderest fu-
neral sermon They show that in a few
years more the roll call will be an empty
ceremOny-the summons to the ra-
tional encampment vain appeal to
the heroes of 1861.
Within 12 months-the wear of 1898
according to report just issued,
more than 1900 members of the grand
army died. This death rate was more
than double that of the previous year
If the past year (1S99) has shown COR
responding decline in membership the
friends of the organization have ample
ground for the concern they express as
to its future.
The high-water mark of the grand
army's prosperity was not reached un-
til some time after the death of its
founder, DR.. Benjamin f. Stephenson.
The armys excellent organization,
however, is due to Dr. StephensOn's
genius as a founder.
1t is set down to the eternal credit
of the army that it originated one of
our most inspiring olidays-MemoriaI
day. This is the most interesting act
in the history of the army and by all
means the most popular act of Gen. Lo-
gan's administration.
This holiday, which has been cele-
brated with such fervor for 30 years,
was originally the suggestion of a cit
izen of German birth, whose very name
has been forgotten. l was established
by Gen. Logan, and the leaders of the
army, and a few years later made by
congress a legal holiday.-N. Y. World.
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A CbiId,s sIeeping Hours.

The baby should be taught to sleep
at regular hours. At first he Will
sleep most of the time not occupied
in feeding. At the age of six the child
should sleep 10 or II hours at night
and two hours during the day. Be
tween these ages the amount of sleep
should gradually diminish. The meth
cd of training babies to sleep is sim
pie: Be sure that they are com
Portable as to externals, and are well,
then leave them alone in properly
guarded crib. After several months
kumoring it may be dangerous TO
leave a child alone, as the little tyrant
NAV work himself into such rage as
TO have commissions or to do himself
physical injury, but the young infant
NAV be trusted to cry it out In
safety. and after the first disappoint-
ment is over he will be happier and
more contented to take the ups and
downs of life uncomplainingly.-Dr,
A. L. Benedict, in Woman's Home
ComDaniOn.
The Chicago world., 1900-01-27
neautiex of Warwick Castle.

Warwick castle is he'd by many to be
the most beautiful seat in England.
The large baronial hall is magnificent
room. 1t is decorated with the most
perfect specimens of armor, furnished
in a luxurious manner, and masses OF
flowers and large palms abound on
every side.-N. Y. Journal.
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Misnnofch-

Mr.. Fitzharkey-Look here, you! I
hear you said that, intellectually, i was
freak.
Mr.. Small-Not at all. my dear sir.
| was misquoted | said that intel
lectually you were giant.-Puck.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

Thomas Henderson is expected to
return from Scotland today, where he
has been for the past few months.
A brother of Charles George of this
city joined an ambulance corps of Gen.
Roberts army just few days before
the surrender Of Gen. Cronje. Mr..
George received letter from his
brother yesterday, but it was only a
short note stating that lie was in
good health, etc.
Watch for the Ladies Whist party
and dance.
The annual business meeting Of the
Over the Te~~ps CLUB will be held at
Mrs. Bradford's, Thursday afternoon,
April 5th-
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

Had II Tooth In Her HeeI.

Webster, Mass, April q Mrs. Davis
Sweet OF Boston IN stepping from Il
chair about a month ago struck her foot
lightly against one Of the rounds In
tense pain followed and the usual RENE
dies failed to give relief. Finally DR..
Generanx cut into her foot, and near
the hcef attached to london was a
large piece Of bone that was tearing the
flesh. Upon being removed it was found
to be the exact counterpart Of an in
cisor tooth, the only difference being
that ii had enamel on the back, while
the front was OF double thickness. DR..
GcnorauX is unable 10 give any eXpana-
ton MS to the piece. lie does not be-
lieYe il Is part Of the hecl
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02
Caught a Dreadful Cold.

Marion Koollc, manager for Il. M.
a large importer OF line
millinery at 1868 Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago says: "Dnrlng the late
severe weather ] caught'a dreadful
cold which kept me awake at night
and made me unfit to attend my work
during the day. Oneof my milllners
was taking Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy for severe cold at that time'
which seemed to relieve her so qnicKily
that / bought some for myself. III
acted like magic and began TO IN
prove at once. ] am now entirely
well and fee. very pleased to acknoW'
ledge it's merits, FOR sac Ny ~. a.,
Drown & Co. "
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02
MONEY ORDER EXCHANGES.

Washington, April 2.-Thc direct
exchange Of money orders between
this country and Russia was establish
ed today. They will not, however,
embrace Finland OF Asiatic Russia.
The regular international form, re-
ceipt, coupon and letter Of advice viii
be>used, but payment in Russia will be
made on a special form printed in the
Russian language, which will be for
warded direct to the payee. The reg
ular international rate of charges up
to the 800 limit, which runs from 10
cents to 81, will apply to the new
money orders. The exchange post
offices for money orders Of this sort
are New York city and Kibarty, Rus
STA.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

New Orleans, April 1.-The congrega-
ton here Of n large number Of Central
American poIitiiins, some Of whom,
like ex-Presldent Yasquez Of Honduras,
Consul General Sahson of Nicaragua and
Consul General Tiers Of Costa Rica,
are on their way to Central America,
while others Ike General Carlos Alberto
1.acaya Of Nicaragua, have just arliy-
Cd here: having been expelled is regard
ed rs plcaaging theusnal spring troubles
in the southern republics. Nearly all
these Central Americans while visiting
New Orleans are openly in favor Of an
nexation TO the United States.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02
TOWN LIBRARIES.
Books by Noted vermonters, sug
gested by St. Adams Messenger.

ga Son Of the Soil, " Victor |. Spear
Glove Me Little. Love Me Long, y
Fl. Henry Powers.
"Put Yourself in His Place" D. J.
Foster.
"Every Inch a Soldier, Gen. Stepll-
EN- Thomas.
ga Waiting Race" Alfred A. HALL
"The Magic Skin" Carroll S. Page.
"Last Words" Frank Plumley.
ga Member of the Third House, !"
w. B. Wall.
y "Dayid's Little Lad, B. b. Small
fey.
"People We Pass" p, W. Clement.
4Gut by the County Lavant NJ.
Reed
"The Fair God, Geo. W. Hooker
"Won by Waiting W. W. Stick
kney.
Little Lord Fauntleroy, Orrice
Ballard.
"'rhc Master of the Ceremonies, y
T. S. Peck.
"Through One Administration, +"
Josiah circuit.
"rhe Water Ghost and Others, =
| Geo. w. Morrow.
"The White Islander" N. w. Fisk.
sThe Sleeping Car and Other
Farces, W. Seward Webb,
ellis Sombre Rivals, w. w. Circuit.
"Once Again." j. X. Batchclder.
civilian the Silent" w. z. Dill
4 bingham.
"seats of the Mighty, James L.
Martin.
"Milton and His Times, Henry q.
Clark.
.Dottie Dimple at Play" Horace
N,W. Bailey.
81 Goa Fishing, G. G. Warren
"Cometh Up as Flower" iona
tnan hOSS
'Prisoners Of Hope, = II. S. Peck.
''Story Of a Bad Boy" Joel @. Baker.
! "Story Of a New York House." II.
J. Kimball.
"Thc Coming Race, G. j. Bell.
"1he Flag of Distress" G. A.
Prouty.
"rho Coming Man, i" o. NJ. Barber.
..Quo Vadis?" w. p. Stafford.
Man Who Laughs, L. L.
4 Fish:
"For the Major" A. B. Valentine.
| aWhat .Will lie DO With It," VI,
| T. Allen.
sGrcat Expectations, ]. G. Nc
Cullough.
+ "Woodstocl;, " Franklin S. Billings
San Editors Tale" y. "A. Wood
bury.
Don Quixote," o. NJ. Tinkham,
cold Chester Tales, F" Hugh Henry
.sThe First Violin" Anon.
"AConlident Tomorrow, kittredg(
| Uaskins
\ "The> Land Of the Long Night,
Porter II. Dale.
"No Surrender" Z, M. Mansur.
IA New England Num- Redl-lI
|
Proctor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

QUICK RN1IEDy FROM PAIN.

QUICK REMEDY FROM PAIN.
An who use Chamberlain Pain
Balm for rheumatism are delighted
with the quick relief from pain which
It affords. When speaking Of this Mr.
D. n. Sinks, Of Troy, Ohio, says !:
Some time ago had aseyere attack
OF rheumatism IN my arm and Shout
der tried numerous remedies but
got no relief until / was recommended
bt Mcssrs. Geo, r. Parsons & Co.,
druggists Of this place, to try Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. They recon-
mendcd it 50 highly that I bought a
BOTTLE | was soon relieved Of all
pain, have since recommended this
Eminent to many of my friends, who
agree with me.that it is the best rem
edy for muscular rheumatism IN the
market. +" For sale by e. A, Drown
Il co. w
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02
Dr.. Avery has Moved.

Increasing business has caused Dr.
Avery, the eye specialist to move t(
larger quarters at 16 Merchant ST.,
ODE Whitaker's) where he has a fine
Office fitted up for his practice. Elk
aminations free. II you have any
trouble with your eyes give him q
call. After April LIST he will reside
here permanently.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

Eczema, scald head olives, ttchness/cf the
skin of any sort INSTANTLY relieved permau-
emily cured, .iDoan's Ointment. N any drug
store. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

"A special meeting Of Green Noun
tain lodge /. O. O. +. NJ. e. win be
held in Ilcrestel's bah April Pad at
7 o'clock p. m. Work First degree,
300 5.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

prevention is the best bridIe.r You can
prevent sickness and cure that tirsd feeling
and all blood hunors by taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. a-d
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

Henry Alexander returned homc
Saturday night from Burlington,
where he underwent an operation
lie is nov almost as strong as ever.
and VIII soon return to work.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02
DIR. and Mrs. J. E. McSweeney have

DR.. and Mrs. J. K. McSweeney have
returned from few days absence
from the city The doctor has been
at North Creek, N. Y, to attend 1t
funeral, and Mrs insolvency has been
in Burlington
The Juvenile operotta, "Alice in
Wonderlandn will be presented at the
opera house April and 5. The opc-
retta has been adapted from this most
popular story published for young
readers by Miss y. Hope Leonard,
who will come to Barre next week and
assume the entire direction Of the
work. 1t is expected that. the large
chorus Of l25 children, the effective
costumes, the scenic effects, together
with the introduced specialtics VIII
make tins a noteworthy production.
If
In supreme court Saturday the
Barre case Of Herbert II. Sas VS.. the
Consolidated Lighting Co, the decree
was reversed and the cause remanded
by Judge Dlunson. This case will be
tried again. Ex-Mayor Gordon is at
torney for the plaiutilf, At the Sep
tenn Der term of court in 1897 a ]udg-
ment was given the plaintiff to re-
cover SO, 200. Exceptions were fled
by the electric company and the cause
is now returned to county court for q
second trial, The electric light com
pany winning it's points In this case
it was. alleged that Slas met injuries
because Of an alleged defective pole,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02
CITY NEWS
Caught on the Pencil Points by The
Telegram Reporters.

W. ! Mclean spcnt sanda-in Bur
lington.
w. II. Luclsett spent Sunday at the
Williamstown Gulf House.
Leslie Lawrence spent Sunday at
his home in Northdeld.
Canton Vinton, |. O. 0. r., will
meet at O'Clock this evening.
City Clerl; Wells licensed As dogs in
just sixty minutes Saturday night.
Pearl Carr is back at his old place
with Il. A. Averill.
G. w. Ayerill returned from Boston
this morning.
Miss X. Fierscy went to Randolph
this morning.
G. w. Ayerill has returned from a
weeks business trip to Boston.
7 The Philoinathians will meet with
Miss Alice Smith Tuesday evening.
e. n. Prescott Of Mortified spent
Sunday in the city with his family.
Michael Harrington took possession
this morning Of L. J. Mead's lunch
room, which he has leased from Geo.
JefI0rds.
Major L, A. Abbott is expected in
the city this week from Aberdeen,
Washington.
Several good second hand harnesses
for sale cheap. Downing's livery
yaolo. IF
All kinds of cut flowers. and designs
a speciality. Telephone connections
Emsle's green house. y COW .
Miss Marion Farrell and Miss Mary
Mcmahon spent Sunday with friends
in Burlington.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

Tickets FOR Alice in Wonderland
went on sale at the Red Cross pharn
acy this morning, and there is good
sale. This charming entertainment
comes On Wednesday and Thursday
G yenings.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

A large number Of stone cutters
from Quincy and Concord are daily
coming into the city and it is expect
ed that it Will be a very busy sumner
here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

The Yiles Electric Light Co, had
their men ont all day yesterday string
ing special wires for the motors. The
intention is to have the lights and
meters separate.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-02

Miss Nellie Greaney Of Burlington
was in the city Saturday in search of
4 position as a compositor Miss
Greaney has been in the employ Of The
Burlington Daily News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
flied Thursday and is the 39sth since the
law came into effect. 1t was that OF AL
bert +. Rogers of St. Adams, a laborer,
who has liabilities of s17372 ard assets OF
$50 all of which are claimed as exempt.
Mrs. A. L. Dade and two children left
Fort Ethan Allen Friday evening for New
York on their way to San Francisco
from which place they will sail on a mail
steamer Feb. for Manila, where Capt
Dade IS now stationed.
Word has been received in this city of
the death from pneumonia at Oceana, Cal,
of IL. S. Winters. formerly well known in
this vicinity. He was buried there. lie
was a veteran of the civil war, aving
enlisted in the 10th New York cavary in
lSdl and serving until the close of the war.
Mrs. Sarah Miller Keith, the widow of the
late Abijah Keith whose serious injury by
having fallen down an elvator shaft in
Chicago has been mentioned in this paper
died on Thursday as the result Of her in
iuries The funeral was held on Saturday.
Mrs Keith was 20 years of age.
Fred, the six months old son OF Mr.
and Mrs Fred Domino of North street,
died Thursday morning shortly after u
O'Clock. I he remains were taken on the
4.2O train Thursday afternoon to Mooers
Forks, n. Y, where the burial took place
Friday
The funeral of the late Rhoda l.. Eaton.
who died on Thursday night at the home
of her parents in North Underhill was
held Sunday afternoon at / O'Clock from
her late home A handsome floral Offer
ing was sent by the staff of the custom
house, with whom she was associated in
'"iS Guy
The only changes in the local markets
this week are in butter and eggs. which
have fallen in price. Dairy butter is now
sold at wholesale at d cents n mound and
at retail at IS cents; creamery butter Ia
sold at % ana go cents. respectively. rs..,
are sold at Ii to q cents at wholesale and
- 10 % Genus at retail
Sheriff Reeves accompanied by Turnkey
Quinn made n call unon Mrs Michael
Murphy Tuesday and when thew came
AWAY took two half barrels one quarter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25
A YEAR IN CITY COURT.
Figures From the Annual Report Of
Clerk E. w. j. Hawkins

The annual report of Clerk f. w. j.
Hawkins Of the city Court has been pro-
pared for publication in the city report
ana has tho following information.
The total number of prosecutions, in
which the fines and costs are payable to
the city treasury heard aud determined in
the Ci.y Court for the year ending Dec
81 1899, was ia against i24 respondents.
They are classified as follows: Breach of
the peace, R; larceny q: gambling, s.:
truancy, o. injury to property. 2; refusing
10 support wife, ?; prostitution, .; refus-
ing to pay railroad fare, 2, disturbing a
religious meeting, ?; procuring license for
vicious dog, !; cruelty to animals. /, as
sault, l; open and gross loWdnoss, !; keep
ing house Of ill-fame, / suffering fowls to
run at large. /; total. III.
OF the above 90 respondents we're con-
Victcd, % were acquitted and two were
discharged on nolle rrosequi, Is respond
ents were committed to the House Of Cor
rection and six were committed to the
Vermont Industrial school either on alter
native or straight sentences.
Total fees to be disbursed in cases re-
ported sSS3.39.
Total fines and costs collected and paid
into the city treasury during the year
$685..
There are uncolected fines and costs in
eight cases, not reported in process OF
collection amounting to tho sum of slli.6G
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25
USEFUL INVENTION.

The Free Press was .ately shown the
model and letters patent Of an improved
snow plow. the recent invention of Mr. :.
G.. Bush of Charlotte. 1t is designed for
clearing snow OF any depth or degree of
hardness from public and private roads
more completely than can be done by 9TH
er appliances; and practical tests, over
long stretches of badly drfted country
highways are said to have fully demon
strlted al claims made for it by the in
yentor. Besides being efficient, it is SIM
pie i'm construction and inexpensive.
The whole cOntriVanCe is intended to he
operated under any ordinary sleigh plat
form. and between the forward and rear
sleds or traverses 1t can be adjusted
for work in very few minutes and as
easily removed. or almost instantly raised
and held in suspension under the sled
platform in cases Of ordinary driving. 1t
shows many evident advantages over 9TH
er machines BUILT for securing good roads
from the SHOWS of winter. MIR. Bush has
the appliance patented both In this coun-
try and the Dominion of Canada, and ia
Norabe overtures are coming to him from
parties with "A view to purchasing the in
Vention, but he may manufacture and sell
the machines himself possibly having
them made in this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-25
Senator Ross on Our New Possessions.

However people may differ from Senator
Ross OF Vermont as to the status of the
people of our new colonial possessions UNI
der the constitution of tho United states
as declared in his speech in the United
States Senate Tuesday, his sentiments
as to that for which the stars and stripes
should stand will be generally applauded
He recognizes our flag as the emblem OF
4 'individual manhood, the right to enjoy
religious and civil liberty, the right to
stand protected equally with every other
man before the law in the enjoyment OF
freedom. of personal rights and property
In view of the fact that the people Of
the islands in question are manifcstly not
prepared to enter upon the administration
of such n government as the people of
this country enjoy he would have Cen
gross create a department OF the govern
nent charged with the duty of looking
to the interests of the islands and supply
ing accurate information to Congress with
reference to them instead of leaving them
in the charge of departments already
overworked. This accomplished, Senator
Ross would have all civil appointments
in the islands removed from the realm of
politics, holding that our nation will ut
terly fail in the discharge of It's duty, If
the islands are made political footballs
Senator Ross has devoted much atten-
ton and study to the problems connected
with our outlying dependencies, and his
speech shows that he has arrived at def
mite conclusions as TO the course which
our nation should follow in dealing with
the nhabitants thereof. When he urges
that politics be excluded from the depart
ment charged with the administration OF
the affairs OF our new dependencies, he
strikes at the root Of the greatest evil
likely to make itself manifest in connec-
ton Herewith.
treat Britain has adopted n system OF
colonial administration not unlike that
outlined by Senator Ross, which unques-
tionably accounts for the success that
has characterized England's colonial pol
icy. We may not follow the example OF
our English cousins in every detail in for
mulating methods of colonial administra-
ton. owing to constitutional differences,
hut we can certainly adopt the commend
able features of their system. and seek
in every possible way to hasten the time
when the people of our new possessions
blessings and privileges of 4 democratic
form of government like that of which
we boast.