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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
BLOOD POISONING.
HOW IL Is Generated. It's symptoms
and It's Trentmcnt

In tho widest acccptation Of the term
blood poisoning occurs in all infectious
diseases, in Bright's disease, biiousncss,
ma aria aud any other trouble affect nng
the general SYSTEM but, as usually un-
derstool, it means poisoning by pus NIL
crobes or their products, conditions ned
ically known as pyTmia or scpticnmia.
~ quarter az century ago these dis
eases wcrc very common, especially in
hospitals, and were often the cause Of
frightiul mortality among the wounded
in battle; but now they are becoming
more and more rare, and many physi-
clans Of several years practice have new.
Ell seen we'll marked case.
This happy change is the result Of the
general adoption Of the principles Of un-
tlseptlc surgery whereby septic infection
of wounds aud consequent extensive sup
puration are prevented. But blood poi.
soning still occurs at times after wounds
made with infected objects or wounds
which have been allowed to foster with
out proper treatment.
Physicians occasionally get blood poi
sonng in consequence of q slight cut or
scratch received while performing an au.
topsy after n case OF appendicitis or 9TH
or suppurative disease. In cases in
which death follows an operation for APP
pendicitis the cause is frequently septi-
cnmia or pyTmia, the operation having
been undertaken too late 10 prevent the
absorption Of septic material.
The symptoms Of blood poisoning are
those Of profound depression Of the gen.
eral system, but the symptoms OF the two
varieties Of blood poisoning differ more
or loss.
Septicnmia usually begins abruptly
with a chill and high fever. The pulse
is quick and weak, the breathing is rapid
aud sometimes oppressed, headache is
usually severe, the appetite is lost, and
there is nausea, with vomiting.
In pyTma these symptoms are more
gradual in their appearance and are pre-
coded for day or two by slight fever,
loss of appetite and general depression.
There is q succession of chiils, high fever
ard sweating. SO that the case is some
times mistaken for malaria. Later all
doubt Is removed by the formation Of
assesses in various parts Of the body.
Both forms of blood poisoning are
grave. but recovery is more apt to take
| place in septicema. Treatment consists
| primarily in attention to the wound
! through which infection has occurred.
/ which. If accessible, should be opened
! freely and thoroughly drained. At the
same time the system must be supported
by stimuants, heart tonics and pourish-
ing and easily d sestible food.-Y outh's
| Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
A CORNER IN CORN.
An OLD farmers Disastrous Expert.
cncc Brought wisdom.

"Durndest experience ever had" said
the old farmer, who was cautioning his
son against speculation. Come mighty
nigh ruinin me- You fcllcrs here in De
trOit don't know nothin bout it. You kin
squirm an wriggc an get on yer feet
some ways. but me an Jim was out
there in tho las row of townships with no
bank fur 10 draw on an both our farms
mort gagged up TO the hanlc"
GLOW did it happen, dad?" inquired
the son, who has been on the right side
of the market often enough to make him
self comfortable.
"NIe an Jim started in fur to corner
corn. | see piece in the county paper
tcllin how the thing was done, an | read
it to jim. Jim was the allfiredest excited
man you ever see an calculated that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
THE LAST WORD.
II Worked Like n Charm With His
Wife.

simplest thing in the world" declared
the man who had married his third wife
and lives in the second block from Wood
ward on fine cross street. It's this
way: Give a wonaa the last word, keep
still. look disappointed without looking
defiant, and she'll be mercful to you nine
times ont Of ten. Now, you want me for
q little stag poker party"
Yes. You'll just I'LL out the number"
"Wen, sir, just drop in this evening
and see how III get my wifcs permits
sion. Works liz, a charm, | tell you.
There'll be more or less Of squnll. but
don't you care. Just keep a close eye on
me at the finish
The caller "dropped in at s. There
were ten minutes devoted TO the weather
and other current topics when the caller
asked his host 10 attend the party men
toned.
LET INC scc." rubbing his chin, IF
guess | can come all right enough. We
have no engagement that night. have we,
my dear
1--WE have And the brows of my
dear were knottcd.
why, ! didn't recall it. Where were
we gong:"
I'VE We're going to remain at home:
right here, whore You belong at n'rat.
I'm opposed to gambling. and I'm OPP
posed TO nighthawking. You have q very
binding engagement. and | won't thank
any one for urging you TO break il, eli
ther" And the caller felt like throw Nc
his hands into the air.
"Now now, dear" from the husband.
| In soft. bass tones, and after long
pause, never mind. You'll excuse ne
| this time, Jones. | couldn't think Of
leaving my wife when she wants me here.
Find some one else, old man"
We'll, Of course she laughed cheer
fully, Il wouldn't like TO spoil the parry.
and | do like 10 have John enjoy him.
self. He works So hard, you know. Mr..
Jones. But you mustn't meet too often
or play too high. insist on your going.
John. ! was too selfish"
Then John ist~isted just as hard that
he wouldn't think Of going against her
will. She ordered him 10 so. He walked
down TO the corner with Jones, and when
the policeman passed them he judged
from their hlarty that they We're not
getting home minute too soon.-Detroit
| rec Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
CARTOWN.
A Unique suburb of snn Franc cisco,
with Old Cars as Dwellings.


IhPrc IS niue settlement lust outside
the ci'N OF Hah + rahclSco wnere the large
majority OF the structures were once
street cars, IL Is located AT the ocean
Heach on the shore end of Golden Gate
PARK. lhere are perhaps 90 OF these car
dwellings in the little settlement, many OF
them ntted out win considerable elegance
ana numerous convehienccs. They are
arranged upon general pan n1ordlng
their occupants the widest views. all
fronting the sea. streets interscct ut
right angles, and plank walks are laid 50
as TO give PEDESTRIANS access TO their
homes without wnding through the deep
sands. rev OF these cars have been
adorned with coat Of paint. The ex-
teriors are generally intact, and the con-
splcuous signs denoting the route over
when the cars once perambulate are
not obiiterated
some m'thods are used in the adorn'
inent ot these curious resorts. Many OF
them are covered with vines; most nave
galleries extending around the front and
Sizes Inc roofs or some are arranged
as iookouts, and awnings drop over the
windows. There Is considerable space for
storage below the cars, while other cars
acquire additi"Mai room by little extern
slons' In some instances one car is rais-
ed above another ana sometimes the cars
are laid upon other bulldlnss' mus giving
an extra story. The platforms of the
cars are often transformed INTO balconies
ana bay windows with the ana OF the car
pehter ana glass inter anu anord points
OF observation projected from tne coIu
Wihds' besides giving EXTENDED views OK
sea ana lana.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
Hats For HOrses.

The Humane society OF Washington
has been agitating the question Of hats
for horses, and its efforts are bearing
some fruit. The society is intending to
have made several dozen straw hats Of
the kind used for horses in the West In
dies and in Europe and will distribute
them to the hack drivers in order to place
them where they will do the most good.
The hats are provided with holes in the
top through which the ears Of the horse
protrude. The bonnet is tied neatly I'M
der the horses chin aud, as it is two feet
and over in b.sadth. casts a shade that is
ample to protect the whole head and face.
\ place in the top of the hat above the
horses crown is made to receive a sponge
that can be dampenol in order to keep
his topknot moist. Washington Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
NEXT IN ORDER.
The Injunction Is the Latest Device
In Avoiding Trouble.

Having noticed the great and rising
power Of injunctions In 50 many in
stances, the politician determined, while
returning from his office. to apply it to
anything in his domestic affairs that
needed overhauling, says the Chicago
Record Herald.
lie had hardly entered the house be-
fore his wife complained that the hired
girl was going to leave.
"Oh, no, she is, is she?" was the an
swer. well, we'll see about that. I'm
not in politics for nothing"
Then he rushed out and in half an
hour returned with big envelope, from
which he took legal document, saying:
There, just go and read that 10 her.
That's al injunction issued by a Judge
who is friend Of mine TO keep her from
leaving here as long as we think we want
her around"
well, there's another thing" his wife
said, that troubles me. Tho iceman Is
going to charge us more for ice, begin
ming next Monday"
mo, he amt" said the man who had
access to the injunction mill. "I'll Just
see to the matter now while / have
time
After another brief absence he returned
with an injunction which made it impos-
sible for the iceman to raise his price
without being in contempt Of court.
Now" he said, don't bother me for
awhile. ! need sleep"
He had not been asleep long, however,
when his wife shook him by the shoulder
and said:
II forgot to tell you that can't stand
II here any more unless something is done
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
Paid For Waiftnx.

A lawyer who lives on Washington
heights had occasion one night recently
10 90 to Connecticut by the first train he
could catch When he reached the Grand
Central station. he found that he had
just missed the midnight train and that the
next one did not leave until = o'clock in
the morning. II was not worth while for
him to go home TO wait. so he went to n
nearby hotel. After sitting in the ball
for few minutes one OF the hotel EN-.
ployecs asked him II he was registered.
why. no." said the lawyer. 81 don't
want u room. | am waiting for q train
TINT leaves at 9 n. m"
I'm sorry, sir" said the employee.
but you can't wait here. 1t is against
the rules"
The lawyer told the clerk at the desk
who he was and explained his reason for
being there. He said that he did not
want to retire to q room. The clerk told
him that II was contrary to the rules of
the house for him to sit in the halls at
that time unless he was guest. There
upon the lawyer registered. paid for a
room and was permitted to sit In the hall.
New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
DOMESTIC CLOUDS.
They Were Finally DispeI1cd, and
the sun sbOne Brightly.

And another Of those little dolly Dia-
ogues' that tho chippic birds flying about
the S22,jO per month Capitol bill chateau
overheard went something ms follows:
She-I'm going to pack up this very
day and leave you TO your stinginess and
your
Ue--What, again? Let's see, how
many times in the last six months have |
seen those 80 cent pictures taken down
from the walls and wrapped in pieces Of
aged portieres, and the bureau drawers
dumped into the trunks, and the general
diSmantlng going on as if
She-Well, I'm going this time, and
He-Couldn't get you away from here
with 30 horsepower windlass. Where's
the sense in all this four 1ushingi
She-Four flushing. You've got so de-
PRAYED that you can't speak except in
those nasty old gambling terms. II you
think that I'm going right on putting up
with
Hc-Samc old line Of talk. What have
/ been doing now that you should henve
the red lacqcered mautel clock into the
top tray Of your trunk and begin TO yank
your costumes down from the nails, and
She-You mean what haven't you done
You never take me to n single place, but
leave me to drag out my lonely existence
oil by my
He-Why. last night was the first time
I've been ont for ten days, and
She-And you don't appreciate a single
little thing | do for you but
Hc-Dyou want me to stand on my
head and wiggle my ears every time / sit
down to Il decent mcalf
Shc-Th"re you go again-thats the
way you talk. And you never so much
rs come near me any more, but every
time | try TO make over you a little you
act Just as though you loathed aud hated
the sight of me. And don't believe that
you care one bit for me any more, SO !
don't
He--G'wan.
She-Well, do your
He-Cinch. You know you've got n
cinch at that. Couldn't live without you
for 20 minutes, and you know it.
She-Now, honest, Jack, cross your
heart.
He folding her in his mbrace)--Well,
listen to the monkey--as If she iidn t
know it all the time. Sure thing. do
b Shc-And is it a-going to be gooder than
it has been?
T He-Ch-huh. Honest. Make a stab
at it. anyhow. Get your things on, and
We'll take in some show or other.
1 (Much up stage business Of fondling and
expressions of mutual sorrow over thor
lawful hadncsses' and confessions That
they didn't mean a single word they sad
followed by slow curtain as they depart
burhlng for The theater. w ashingt Ton
/ Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
TAKING NO CHANCES.
The Hotel Keeper Sized Up Vac Drum.
mer by His shirt Waist

at was exciting while it lasted" said
:he commercial traveller who Is home for
n few days. Now, what pGQple may say
never causes me any uneaeincss. SO when
] saw good thing in the new shirt waist
that is all the go immed iGtely fitted my
self out with yellow affair that rivalcd
tho famous sunsets that we had number
of years ago. As look back at it low
am satisfied that | must have left a yell
low streak through all the towns that I
visited. and doubt if the excitement
created has subsided yet. The candid
and open comments | heard would have
caused a man with less nerve than I have
to blush and give way TO public opinion.
But | am made of sterner stuff, and the
frank comments that | heard only rlade
me the more determined to see the thing
out.
1T remained for hotel keeper in n
little town that | visited to take a fall
out of me. | sailed up to the desk in all
the glory Of my shirt waist seized the
register, dashed down my name and de
manded the hest room in the house.
"'Two dollars down, said the old man
calmly, looking at me without culver Of
his eye.
"'What's that" shouted
1.-Two dollars down, lie answered as
he rescued a fly out of the ink,
"'See here" | stormed. What do you
mean by demanding money in advance of
a man who has two trunks and n grip!
Haven't been here a dozen times and
always paid my billsT
"'CHn't help that he answered. Its
50 down or git
lie runs the only hotel that the town
affords. or | wouldn't have argued with
him as long as did. There was no train
ont that night, and had to stay where
was. So returned to the attack once
more.
"Perhaps you think am a dead
beatY said I, mad as a wet hen.
Perhaps ye are, an perhaps We amt,
he answered with exasperating slowncss
But if man is so all fired hard up that
he has to wear his wife's shirt waist it is
jes' ez well not to take any chances. Two
dollars down, please
II came down, so did the shirt waist as
soon as could open my trunk.
| Free Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
DIessinE the CrOpn.

a curious old custom has been revived
at the village of Casteacre, in Norfolk
that of blessing the crops. The parish
toner's gathered at the church and formed
in procession, headed by the vicar and
choir, After parading the village they
proceeded TO visit the fields of growing
corn, at one of which n service was held,
hymns sung and blessing pronounced
by the vicar on the crops OF the parish.
The procession then returned TO the
church, singing occasional hymns by the
way, and dispersed after receiving bene-
dction.-London Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
Debt and Wealth.

Increase in the national debts and the
wealth Of the world are keeping pace
with each other, and each is increasing
enormously, according to the recent fig
ueS given out by the bureau Of statistics
of the United States treasury. During
the last 100 years tho nations of the
earth have increased their debts tenfold.
and the wealth Of the peoples of the ma
tons has advanced to the same extent
At the beginning Of the nineteenth cen
fury the aggregated debts Of the world
were about S3,100,OO0OOO, to which
cipher must be added to get the debts Of
today. These figures are more easily oh
tanned than are those on wealth, for little
is known Of property statistics in most of
the countries, and still less was known a
hundred years ago. In 1900 the wealth
Of the United States United Kingdom,
France and Spain was estimated at $780,
pa $4,000, while Mulhall now places
their wealth at about $1o5, 500 000. 900.
With these increases in debts and wealth
population has increased $50 per cent,
and gold and silver, which form the
basis Of the money with which payments
are made, have increased 800 per cent.
The bureau Of statistics charges these
debts principally to wars. standing ar
mics and works Of public utility. or tho
latter canals, harbors, river improve
luents and railways are the principal. OF
the railways, which cost $50, 900 OOO, 600
about Unc-third are owned by national
governments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18

"Have you any evidence 10 show that
you are entitled to a diverce?" asked the
judge.
Plenty Of 1t, your honor" replied the
man who had been reading the newest
theories relating TO wife desertion and the
effect OF poor housekeeping on home life.
You may introduce il, said the judge.
Thereupoh the applicant for ! divorce
opened a bundle he was carrying. and.
with the air of a man who has copclu-
sively proved his case, produced three
pies. two loaves of bread, some cake and
cookies and bit OF burned steak.
"lf your honor will sample these prod
ucts OF my wife's culinary efforts" he
said, Il think there will be no further
room for ument."-Chicago Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
New To Him,

The distinguished parsonage who had
been announced as the speaker Of the
evening was late.in arriving, and an eff
fort had been made to entertain the audi
ence in the meantime by vocal music and
short impromptu speeches.
A dozen or more persons began calling
Justify for "Googoo Eyes"
Somewhat perpoXed, the professor Of
philosophy and bellies lettres, who was
acting as chairman, arose.
If Mr.. Googoo Wise is in the audi
ence," he said he will obige by coming
forward. "-Chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
Xfsible Asset.

"You people down here spent $4,000
boring a hole in the ground for coal,
didn't you?" asked the passenger who
was walking up and down the station
platform TO stretch his legs while the en-
CINE was taking in feed Of coal and wa
ter.
YES. sir" returned the hump Shout
dered native sitting on nail keg. "That's
about the size Of it,
And what have you got TO show for
it,"
"Well, mister" said the native, taking
fresh chew Of Missouri plug, we've
still got the hole. "-Chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
"GOinE-GoinE"-

The prisoner was being questioned -
ascertain the whereabouts of certain ar
ticles.
istrate.
Gone"
"Gone? Gone where?"
ooh, hooked, pawned, soaked, you
know"
I'm observed his honor. Gone, eh
Well, where are your wife's rings:"
Gone"
"Where's your wife's necklace?'
GONE too"
We'll where's your watch?"
"Oh, may it please your honor" ven
tured the prisoner as he produced the ar
ticle, that's going all right and in good
time o."-New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18

"Your honor" said the lawyer, 'my
client has reason to believe that the po-
lice are about to interfere arbitrarily
with his business. and he would like to
have an injunction restraining them from
looking at him while he is at work OF
touching the tools of his profession.
Il do not see" said the learned judge
"why we should 90 so far as to restrain
the police from looking at your client"
"Iic is of a very nervous temperament
your honor, and to be watched while at
work seriously disturbs him
in that case" the judge admitted
"the demand seems reasonable. What is
your clients huSiuesst'
"lIe is a burglar your nonor."-Cbi
cagO Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
Didn't Know It's Equivalent.
We were speaking of the sagacity Of

We We're speaking Of the sagacity Of
dogs.
The conventional story OF the pointer
which pointed upon the near approach Of
man by the name OF Partridge had
just been told.
That reminds me-" Smithton remark
ed, of a dog I once owned. One day
when had the dog with me | met man
by the name of Nogel, but the dog didn't
do thing"
Because" replied Smithson. "the dog
was an Irish setter and didn't understand
Dutchr
Here the house stood for q reund.-De-
troit journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
A SONG OF HOPE.

Heavy the broo1ng mist. all prone and still
The lean and yellow grass, the bracken brown.
Der CLEANING moss are rulets trucking down
To meet the burn and food 1t past its Nil,
Till, torrentlikc, Il dashes down the hill
In tipsy sport and cruel, glad TO drown
The timid, futterine leayes-of late the crown
OF trees now raunt and shiycring in the chill.
dreary scene! And yet twill change ere long.
Soon radiant smiles viii dimple natures face;
The sunny or resound with floating song;
Fern, flower and leaf all beam with newborn
grace.
Zen so, in quick relay liie's changes throng;
Darkncis to light. and tears 10 10y give place.
Joseph Carmichael in Chambers Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
Just 10 Think OF.

When a man praises his wife, he al
ways makes good investment.
Neither the man who never changes his
mind nor the man who is changing his
mind all the time is likely 10 make much
progress.
Laughter is said TO be cure for dys-
pepsia. The trouble with it is that the
dyspeptic never feels like laughing,
A compliment paid 10 homely girl is
never wasted.
Cherries are common in the ladies' hats
this year. Cherries and peaches always
did go well together Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18

Today he has put the Lighted End Of
his cigar in his mouth, to say nothing Of
his Wife's Mother having come for a
visit of Indefinite Duration.
Still the Optimist sees only the Bright
Side.
II have no doubt it will prove Valu.
able and Lasting Lesson to me' he ex-
claims hopefully.
His neighbors earnestly solicit MIN to
come off the Griddle. but quite ineffectu
ally.-Detroit journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
Sarah Gran d.

Sarah Grand has been delghting Brit
ish audiences in her new capacity as a
lecturer. Miss Grand was born in Ire
land. Her father was Edward j. Clarke,
Il Lieutenant in the Royal navy, and her
mother the granddaughter of Robert Belf
of Humbleton House, Yorkshire. The flu
ture author was married at IL to Lieu
tenant Colonel McFall, a brigade sur
gcon in the army. who died in 1898. AS
wife of the army surgeon Miss Grand
Travelled through the east generally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
Fills Exalted Mission.

Woman of the House, You've been
here half dozen times and got nothing.
You ought to have learned something by
this time. What do you keep on coming
for?
Tnffold Knutt with impressive 3tgnity)
- amt no common tramp, ma'am. I'm
around studying conditions. - Chicago
Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-18
Boston Noodles.

Mr. Noodle--The doctors say he is IA
tally hurt.
Mrs. Noodle-But what chance is there
for him to live?
Mr.. Noodle-That's what | wanted to
know, and they told me his recovery was
impossible.
Mrs. Noode-Yes. I understand, but is
he going to die? That's what / want to
know.
Mr.. Noode-The doctors didn't say
anything about that.-Boston Transcript.