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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08
FIFTEEN DIED IN OMAHA.

FIFTEEN DIED IN OMAHA.
The month just closed has brought TO
Nebraska such fierce heat and dense hui
nudity ms have never before been recorded
in the annals Of the weather bureau. On
the seven successive days from july 20 to
z the maximum never fell below loo de-
grees and on July u and "A the mercury
reached los degrees a mark only score Il
once before in 30 years. the occasion being
on the "hot-wind' day, July &c, 1891 in a
year Of drought and famine The mortal
ity attending the unparalleled heat was
higher than over before known from the
same cause. Fifteen deaths were direct y
traccablc to sunstrOke, and the death rate
in hospitals and elsewhere was greatly in
excess of the average. There were . re
ported prostrations. the effects in many
cases being lasting and serious. Nebraska
began the month with as fair prospects
for a hOuntiful harvest as were ever held
forth. The distress caused by the drought
however, was general. and only the
northeastern part of the state was COM
paratively spared. In the southern parts.
where corn had tasscled. less than half Il
crop is left. The Weld elsewhere brings
the average to above 80 per cent, and the
wheat crop will be good.
ST LOUIS SUFFERING.
July, 1901. will go down in history az the
hottest month over known in st. Louis, all
records having been broken. For Is days
the dry, hot spell has continued the
highest point to which the mercury climb
ed being 107 degrees on Wednesday, the
94th. on Tuesday, tho I'D. all previous
records had been broken with a tempera-
ture Of 10T degrees. For 70 days the mer-
curry ranged above the century mark,
Fortunately. there was but little humid
itv For the month there were 30 dea tbs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08
WINOOSKI
Savings Bank

from lis carcIUi management mas No.
met with loss from any loan made duF-
ing the last twenty years.
Deposits made during the first hve days
OF any month will draw interest from the
nrst day of that month. Deposits mace
after the fifth day of any month Will draw
interest from the first DAY OF the next
month.
Interest Is credited dep,sitors Jan. LIST
and July LIST, compound't semi-annuaily.
The rate of interest paid 10 depositors BY
by all savings banks in this state is linz
itec by law to 312 per cent until its sur
Plus amounts to 10 per cent OF Its depos-
It's when an extra dividend Is to be made.
NO interest Is allowed by law TO he palo
on deposits in excess Of two thousand dol
lars except Ii be on deposits by widows,
orphans administrators. executors. gua'-
dams, charitable or religious institutions.
or on trust funds deposited oy order OK
court
The bank pays all taxes in this state On
deposits of fifteen hundred dollars or less.
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Due Depositors. June 80, 1901. 500 O32So
surplus Observation-Disclosures. ol'olN.3-
Deposits and surplus. ............ 1913, 55l. .
OFFlCERS-S. II. Weston. President.
Ormoni Cole, Trassurev
TRCSTEES-S. II. Weston. ]. p. Small,
o. P. Ray. Ormond Ccie. f. c. Mower.
Samuel Bigwood. C. VI. Shpman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08
MAN AND THE MODERN HORSE.

Uncle Hickorycrick-"Wh oa thar, Betsy!
Dang it, whar ye gwino?'
Eetsy-"Theres a furniture van ahead
with mirror in the rear end. ! want 10
zee If my hats on straight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08
A BACK NUMBER.

Some morn v'e may wake from our slum.
Der
And find, In this wonderful age,
That the automobiles back number
And that flying machines are the rage.
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08

J Pierport Morgan was for several
years a student II the University of .--
tineen. and there won distinction ,'. W.
notable prize for excellence as a m4tAeE.4-
tiCian.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08

The recent holding up OF a limited *
press or the southern edge Of Chicago
was what the Record-fIerald of that city
rails a humiliatins incident. Engineers
and fremer should be trained marksmen
with the revoly CT, it says. and should
be taught to shoot on sight anyone at
tempting to hold parley with them on
such a lonely spot. The train hands
should also he taught that they are the
garrison of their train and that each men,
Der is in disgrace if their train is held up
This is all very we'll; but railroad manag-
ors must furnish the engineers ana hands
with pluck and presence Of mind Us well
as with reviewers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08
NEW YORK SUFFERING.

NEW hohh 81 + r'i'iN"'
Two Thousand human lives is a con-
sentative estimate of the loss New York
has sustained by the unusual hot weather
Of the lost nonth Figures collected nv
the health boards bureau of vital statis-
tics have not been completed for the
month lut those collected for the first
two weeks SHOW. ar euormous increase in
nortolitv The annual death rate hero
has for veors av.rag,d % to Zach IO1l non
ulation. or about 400 nersons every week.
T,irin,, the proot beat in the coriv davs
Of inv The dcath rnta w1s NOR than
douhled reaching IN g. ia each 1000 Of non
uIotion for the week ending JuIv & Tho
totuI ,u,rhor Of dcotbs d,,rin,, tbot w, al,
of suffering was 2767 II Is fair to as
eu,no th,t tbo ovcoes Of tic7 ahoya tho
a,,nr,,,,, ,'ort,,i,,. VOC 80 r",,hor of nar-
sons v.boeo dcatbs VA No ,scrihed 70
Tho him tor,noratIro ,o,;oJ of cooler
vocation followed durirg ubjcb tho death,
ION to l3GS In a n,eclfE. bo,t tbn norn,aI
r,r,hor ,,bor tn no Iottar nort 80 80
month, came another hot wave, not so
uortnlitv ac,ir ircroasad oHcio, Gauro,
arc moi ovniIahIo for mis- latt,r neriod
hut brsuitaI renorts sbouod nany d.aths
rrnp, bi,t E,on tbomch tho SotaItirs
iron, mis- ca,,eo vero not baIf ca nun,a,1
o,,s a.. a., 80 l.,.iia,. ,,,,,,, % hih ,I,,,,o,.
oturo a., ,,,,os,, 90 600 o1,,. ~ 49, 49,, -
already mentioned would pivc the total AZ
onoo U,,os sacr,nrad 10 w. s,,,,'s h,,r1ina,
80 A. 10 no nu,obsr % ,,ro,trn. ,1,'s
th1ra T., ~, ,,,athod ~ a.,t,,,pti,, 49, 80
nJtI ,oa,,roc,, .rho o,,o.,,,,,.l,S
h,,i,no, oo,,ns 81 tho hnsnit"Is -, I i
ahio f. rasrond to n ,argn ,o'ro,',taao va 80
caIIa tbor,h tb.',, rolia,,od 49,, sho,- w.
eo1d, -, NInti,,s Tcorou,;sts
10 ,,,I,o 70 10 c,,t' Of Ia@h nc ''i''' :
a'.orar, az stoC0 Go,ng On tbis hasis a..
rrn,t neat wave cost in lives alone about
a. oo0 oco When II is rccaIIed that thoro
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08

the month was 70 degrees. or 3 degrees
above normal. According to tho weather
bureau reports. from July to II the thor
momcter averaged Il degrees below nor
NAL. From the 18th to oath normal tenn
perature was experienced. and from the
18th to the 18th the weather cooled to an
average of 20 degrees below normal. Ilu
mildly was normal. Rainfall reached fl @
inches, and there were seven clear days
eight partly cloudy and Is completely
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08
CHIcAGos RECORD BROKEN

In shaking off the month Of July Chi
cago hopes to get rid of the heat and the
fatalities which have followed it, Not
only has this city had all its records for
high temperature hro@en. but il has all its
marks for eXcessi 20 humidity eXcelled.
The result has been more deaths from the
heat, more heat prostrations and more
cases of insanity, which were superln-
duced by the heat, than in any other
month since the weather bureau was es-
tablshed here. During the month of July
81 persons we're killed by the excessive
heat 240 We're Frustrated. of which - were
made insane. Some of the latter have
died since and two have been struck BY
lightning. Nearly 30 persons altog Their
have been struck by lightning. The moan
temperature FOR the month was IS degrees,
degrees higher than the average of july
for the last Il years. The lowest point
the Thermometer marked was degree
ind the highest 10} degrees. which il
reached July II. On that day II dropped
dead in the streets from heat and II fell
from prostration. The fatalities from
lightning were the greatest the city ever
has known. on one day. just before the
Fourth of July. II boys We're killed by one
holt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08
AN AWFUL MONTH.
July Weather Caused Great Suf-
fering and Big Death Record.
The List Reaches Into the Hundreds
"A Summary Of the Effect OF
the Heat in Differ
ent Cities.

The Baltimore Sun prints review of the
weather for July and the suffering caused
thereby. which makes interesting reading.
Baltimore's heat record was startling. 1t
included
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-08-08

Then ensued series of most remarkable
crimes, notable alike for the daring with
which they were committed and for the
rich plumber that rewarded them. Sine
their incarct ration in the Minnesota peni-
Tertiary the Foungers have never talked
OF their life during the period succeeding
the war. and evidence elsewhere has been
almost unattainable, so II Is impossible TO
say with how many of these deeds they
we're idontiicd, hut the probability is that
W henever the James boys were in action,
the three Youngers were also there. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
BRISTOL.

Thanksgiving day passed off pleasantly
and quietly. Services were held in the
several churches and turkey dinners were
served at the Old Ladies' Home for Des-
titute Children. and the Soldiers home.
Many Bristolians came home TO enjoy
a Thanksgiving with their relatives and
friends.
At a recent meeting of the water COM
mttee to discuss the litigation now pend
ing by which the town seeks to obtain
control OF the water system from the
Norman interests After some delibera-
tion the committee voted that IL Is the
determination of the committee Go con-
tinue the litigation now pending between
the town Of Bristol and the Bristol and
Warren Water Works company, and that
the attorneys retained I'm the case are in
structed TO conduct the affair so far as
possible on lines that will ultimately fur
uish the town of Bristol complete sys-
tenn of water works and title TO owner
ship in the same.
Mrs Daniel Mason and niece left this
morning for their home az quincy. Michi-
ean. after an eight-weeks' visit to Mrs.
Mason's uncle.
The races at the Bristol Driving park
were postponed yesterday on account OF
the severe cold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

their star players. McGammeli is "A sure
thing at first, and his battle has earned
him by the appellation OF Home Run Nc
we'll. Ryan is good behind the bat, at
bat or almost any old place in the game.
over 200O people saw Professor NJ. ].
Dwyer of Grand Rapids, defeat Hjalmar
Lundin, better known as the Terrible
Swede, OF Worcester. Mass, in two
straight falls last night, at Waterbury,
Conn. The first fall occurred I'm Al min
utes and the second In II minutes. Both
were hammerlock throws. Lundin's right
arm was badly wrenched.
The Montreal baseball team will con-
tinue in the Eastern league next year. At
a meeting OF the directors OF the Montreal
club an offer made by Captain Dooiey
was accepted, and the club will transfer
the franchise TO a syndicate Of Montra-
alers. Captain Dooley will continue to
manage the team.
An attractive program of seven races
brought together the largest crowd ever
seen at Bennngs. Washington. ID. G..
yesterday afternoon, fully 10000 people
entering the gates. The stewards were
not satisfied with McFonso's running and,
calling Mr.. Keyes, his owner, into the
stand. told him his entries would bc re-
fused the rest OF the meeting and his case
referred 10 the National Steeplechase and
Hunt association. The feature was the
washington cup at 2h miles, won by
Warranted, after loafing until the Vast
turn. The other winners were McFonso,
Meistersinser, Verify, G. w. jenkins.
Bijou and Unmasked.
A telegram received last night from
Frank De Haas Robson says that Out
fielder Barclay OF Rochester has been
signed TO play In ST. Louis next year.
This completes Manager Donovan's out
field.
Austin Rice OF New London beat Johnny
Burns of New York. Terry McGovern' $
sparring partner. in fast and scientific
glove contest before 1000 spectators at
the New London Opera House last night,
the decision being given on points.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
Providence Horses Brought Splendid
Prices in New York--Brown Badly
Beaten by Dartmouth--Corb
Conquers MCGov9Tn.

sidette. by Sidney; A. A. Housmann, New
York city. $500.
Edna May. PAGER. br. e.. 2. by gable
Wilkes Modena. by Messenger Wilkes, >.
Howe, scheneres, N. T., $3.50.
Addie Sable, PAGER, b. f., 3. by Sable
wilkes-Adelaide McGregor. by Bonnie
McGregor; Clark Spencer, Greenwich. n.
Y, $780,
Sable Mack. trotter, br. e., 2. by Sable
willxes-Adelaide McGregor, by Bonnie
McGregor; w. Ii. Hartman, Paterson, n.
j.. sl70.
BILE Wilkes-Adelaids Simmons. by Sim
mons; A. A. Housmann, New York city,
Sir5.
Sables Son, trotter, blk. e., 2, by Sable
Wilkes-Adelaide-S Simmons, by simmons;
w. Monroe, Boston, Mass, N45.
Teresa s., trotter, blk l., .. by Sable
Wilkes l. Empress. by L'Empereur; A. a.
Housmann. New York city, $500.
seneta, trotter blk; Z, =, by sanle
wilkes-serenta. by Wild Boy: Hous-
man. Now York city. $500.
Egdors s., trotter br T.. 3; 6y Saeis w,eH
Worcester. Mass, $3.50.
Imperial Sable, trotter. blk. c.. 2, by
Sable Wllkes-Rosa Sprague, by Gov.
Spragus: f. S. Fisher. White Piains'
Col spragus, trotter. br. c. :. by Con.
ductor- Rosa Sprague, by Gov. sprague' .
y. BulleI, Now IOTk CITY slvV.
Sable Nutwood. trotter, b., O., by
Sable Wilkes Emma Eutwood, by Nut
wood: Lewis Seagrave, Uxbridge Mass
$3.50.
William Corbett trotter. blk. O.. 2, by
Oro wilkes Mary Best, by Guy WiIkes'
A. A. Housmann. New York city, 500.
Savage. trotter, blk c., by Sapie
wilkes-Mary Best, by Guy Wilkes: J. III.
williams. New York city. sll0. ,,,
Severa, trotter. b. g., :, by sable Wlikes-
Phaianx. by Phallas; +. S. Fisher, Nhite
Plains. ~. Y, $40.
Rigo. PAGER blk. e., 2. by Sable Wilkes
Regaio. by Strathmorei F. 4. stevens,
Cumberland Hill. r. J.. s220.
Highland Sable, trottsr. DIX g. a py
Sable Wilkes Highland Maid. BY Athur-
tom H. Lamar, New York city, $50.
Sayboler. trotter, blk. g., ., by Sable
Wilkes symbol. by onward; A. Johnson,
Brockton. Mass. sls0.
Navidad, trotter. blk. *. ), by SAME
Wilkes Necada. by Simmons; &. {. han,
Medican, trotter. b. E.. 3. by Strathwood-
Atlanta, by Attorney: II. W. Mahoney,
White Plains, N ", $40.
Josie Sable, trotter, b. T., j. oy Saplo
wilkes-Josie w. by Landmark; "A. IL
ellis Syracuse, ~. ", 500.
Bonnie Sable. trotter. b. c., ? by SAME
Wilkes Bonnie June. by simmons; u.
Apple Pellevillc. ~. J.. Sit5.
Total for 26 head, $500, average, s-beso
Thus far AS horses have been disposed
~ at the Fasig- -Tipton sales, bringing IN
asgrerate of nearly 500, ,00o and the sale
will continue next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
WALCOTT GOT DECISION.

Joe Walcott got tho decision over Young
Peter Jackson before the Eureka Athleuc
club OF Baltimore, last night, after 70
rounds OF perhaps the fercest fighting
ever seen i'm this city, most OF which was
done by Walcott. Jackson being on the
defensive from start to finish.
When the men stripped and entered the
ring after three rafting preliminartes,
Jackson stood fully three inches aboNs
WaIcott, but lacked the sturdy build or
the Boston colored man. Walcott sail
Cd I'm from the very first ana simply RAIN
cd blow after blow upon the Californian.
one round was merely "A repetition OF the
uracedng one until the sixth, Walcot
doing all the leading and Jackson defend
ing himself as well as he could. In this
round Walcott sent three hard 1abs 20
the wind and got stiff one on the mouth
in return.
In the eighth Jackson managed 20 get
I'm a good jab on the face, but Nalcott
pounded him so hard over tho heart ana
kidneys that he soon had him groggy.
The gong saved Jackson. From that
time To the finish IL was simply queS-
tion OF whether Walcott would MT ms
man often enough and hard enough TO
put him out.
But the Californian took his gruelling
with remarkable fortitude until the 18th
round when Walcott started anew, and
aftor punching him all over tho ring un-
Intentionally tripped him. Peter landed
on his back near the ropes. The chier
of police then interferd and -orucrou the
fight 10 be stopped.
Peter protested, and the chief relnted
and permitted the pounding to continue
Five more rounds of the same kind or
nghtinC ensued Walcott doing all the
leading and hitting, while Jackson, with
the exception of a few feeble returns.
did nothing but defend himself and try to
keep on his feet.
OTHER BOUTS LAST NIGHT.
Jack Dunleavy of Boston and Bob
Douglas of St. Louis fought 10 ROUNDS
TO draw at New Orleans last night
Tommy Feltz OF Brooklyn and Tony
Moran OF New York met last night az
Savannah. Tho mill was Co be at lls
pounds, but Moran could not make ~
and the lads went on at catch weights
The contest was declared draw.
Rube Ferns of Buffalo was given the
decision over Charlie Thurston OF san
Francisco after Is rounds OF fast fghung
at Dertoit last night. Tho spectators ex-
nresscd their satisfaction with the hnd-
ing OF the reforeo in howls OF dorision.
George Beyers (colored) OF Boston was
defeated by Tom Cart OF New York, IN
n gparring bout. at the Casino, New Brit
ain, Ct, last night. Beyers had the best
az the battle up 10 the ninth round In
tho iath his seconds threw up the sponge.
The go-round bout between Billy Ryan
Of syracuse and Tim Callahan cf Phila-
delp,ia before the Crescent Athletic club.
II Toronto, last night. went the limit
and WAS decided a draw. The DECISION
was received with signs OF disapproVal
bv the crowd.
Tho boxing contests before tho Queen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
NOTES IN GENERAL.

Harper. OF ~. Louis. Is leader or Ma
,ional league pitchers In games won. with
a record OF rs victories and six defeats
Tho great Nathrwson has won is and
lost tan. philippi of Pittsburg. with ~
victories, hvo defeats. b. close upon the
heels OF Harper
TrDcIc Jim Franklin. proprietor OF the
r lfa1os. ~ HrtEr twu Lockpprt rfayrr- 90
mn tho PLACES of Atherton and another
player. alderman Franklin has his eye
on First Basoman Mcgamwell and Catch
or RYAN Of the Lookport basebsll nine.
lie was there on sunday and watched the
work OF these men and is now negotiating
with them. The Lockport manasement
aud fans lezr tho Disons wiz capture
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
BROWN FROZEN OUT.

Dartmouth defeated Brown on Andrews
field yesterday in the presence OF 90"
spectators by . score of - to y. Brown
hardly hoped for victory. but she did not
oxpect that Dartmouth would so com
pleteiy outclass her.
Dsrtmoutb's team worked like ma
chine strong on the offensive and de-
fcnsive. and every man played with un-
usual spirit
Outside Of the playing the game fur
nished one Of the greatest exhibitions or
college spirit ever seen in this city Long
before the game every available seat was
taken.
The stand on the soath Of the gridirun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

Colonel Isaac T.. Con- OF this city re-
turned home today from the New York
horse sale at which he disposed OF four
OF his speedy steppers. The highest price
OF the day was paid for Colonel COTS
Lady Geraldine (e:l1h), winner Of tho
$4,000 Merchants and Manufacturers
stakes at Detroit last year.
Lady Geraldine, 2:1lA, trotter, b. m,
6. by Constantine-Alaska, by Alcyono;
j. L. Druein, Bartstown, KY, $1,000.
Wilask. 2.ll trotter, br. n, z. by VIII
ton-AlaslSa. by Alcyonei X. q. Beatty'
Washington, Pa, Sl4oo.
Reina de Saba, trotter, blk, T., .. by
Guy Wilkes Reina Russell by Russia
Charles Burant, Newburgh. N. r. sSs5.
LeNora. trotter, b. m, 5, by Mendocino-
Norah. by Messenger Duroc; Charles
Tanner. Cleveland, $50.
Total for four head. $3.50; average.
Sl3775O.
William II. Draper sold the following
horses:
Alcinta. 2:llM, b. m, II, by Alcantara-
Ballot, by Electioneer; John MCGUIRE,
New York city. $500.
Ala Clay, trotter, ch. m, 3. by Guy
Wilkes -Clayola, by c. NJ. Clay, Jr.; r. Ii.
Ingram. Jersey City, 500.
IOtal Tor TWO Utdu, flvOus ANtIdEcs fV'v.
These were horses placed In the Fasig-
Upton sale by Frederick J.. Clarke, act
ing as agent for Tobias Burke OF this
city:
Minnie L. Wilkes. 2:2oi.. trotter, br. IN,
4. by Aicantara-M Minnie t., by Emery
Fearnaught: William III. Draper, Provi-
dence, i. L., $500.
Baroness Fora, trotter. br. m, 4, by
Baron Wilkes-Zora Ear. by Alcazar; S.
Mcmillan, New York. city, SIS.
Total for tho two head. S575; average.
S9S7.50.
MARIPOSA FARM STOCK.
The following horses, the property OF
Hon. i. G. Sayles Mariposa Farm, locat-
cd at Lincoln were also disposed or at
Madison Square Garden yesterday:
Modeno, 2:26. trotter, b. g., 5, by Camp
helrs Electioneer-M Modena, by Messenger
Wilkes; r. w. Goodrich, Saratoga, n. l.,
1915.
Semi-sable. PAGER. blk. f., 2. by Sable
kes-Semi-Tropic, by Sultan; q. TIL
linghast, Saylesville, r. l., sle0.
Odoro s., PAGER, b. T.. 3, by orc Wilkes
Annie G., by Le Grand; G. G. Hall, Lex
ington. KY, $40.
Annie Sable, trotter. br. T., 2, by Sable
NvillIc s-Annio c., by Le Grand; w. @. Me-
seod Cambridge. Mass, se25.
Select, trotter, b. c., 3. by Sable wilkes