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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14

Bob and Evelyn are the chiIdrens
heroes in the book, Colonel and Mrs STAFF
ford and General Derby enact most Ct
fective and affecting drama of their own
which older readers will appreciate. Dr..
Page was wrong. the reader viii think, IN
not doing something handsome for that
self-sacrificinG Confederate major who
stripped off his uniform to save his COM
raGe, the disguised colonel Thcre are
some mistakes in the composition Of the
text. surprising since it comes from Serb
ners, such as spelling the old Stafford
homestead" the old Stratford home
stead on the first page. and calling
Gaines Mill "Genies's Mill on page q,
hr. these and the usual lesser improba-
bilities must be overlooked in the arts
tic superiority of the little book a
whole. It is an exquisite bit Of work. a
close rival to The Old Gentleman Of the
Block Stock"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14
TIE Taskmas.crs. BY George x. Turner.
Mcclure Philips & Co., Publishers.


Mcclure Philips & Co., Publishers
New York. sl.25.
The Tasknasters' pictures New
England that has never appeared IN lit
erature before. but which is nevertheless
the typical New England when sentl-
1nent and romancins are put aside. IN
the great manufacturer. ruling like a
feudal baron his town-fuu OF employees
and debating the policies Of our ma ional
government. Mr.. Turner finds figure
Significant picturesque and singularly
unknown to art. re sets before US the
whole workings of this world made up
OF ruler and "mercenary' and he appears
to know one side as well as the other:
certainly he depict the inumate pas
sons Of the heart. and the inside bust
ness of political coercion as well. Charac-
tiers and plot are not of much Importance
in a book Of this kind. although the story
is so cleverly written that it is all quite
real and has little to suggest problem
novel. The principles are what come back
to you.
De Tocqueville wrote in 1885. In his
book on his observations in America: II
am of the opinion, upon the whole. that
the manufacturing aristocracy which Is
growing up under our eyes is one Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14

and deg charged for the happy land OF
Canaan
Chorus:
There was some japanese
Come here to raise a breeze
AND trot little Tommy to entertain EN-.
But ne fell in love
With a pretty little dove
and took her over TO the happy land OF
Canaan
Chorus:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14
A Captured Sa~ta Claus. By
Thomas Nelson Page. Charles Scrib-
ners Sons, publishers, New York. %

| Or. Pages little book contains a very
Unusual sort Of Christmas story very well
told. 1t is a story which combines the
most absorbing interest for children with
ili1nitahle glimpses of history and feeling
for their parents. This is one of the beau
| ties OF the authors style that the sugges-
(! tive quality OF his writing and the delicacy
| Of treatment which he can command en-
/ able him to take the simplest plot and
i make it reveal whole Iife-histories or a
mere fireside tale according TO the expert
cnce or perceptions OF his reader.
In "A Captured Santa Claus" an old
Virginia country place, its master and mis-
t-ess, their children and their servants
figure. along with 4 commanding officer
OF the Northern army and q ConfedeTa q
ina jor of whom. by the way, we did not
have quite enough. The childrens antici-
nations Of Christmas. their fathers laugh
ing promise as he rode away. how he
bought them toys as he marched and
fought in Pennsylvania. how the invading
army surrounded his home on Christmas
day and how. disguised as peddler. he
suEght his home on Christmas eve, Is the
preliminary plot; and then how the FEEDER
ell general 10 whom Colonel Stafford had
shown the toys when the former was 4
1risoner rode to his house to capture him,
recognized the doll and the sword and the
toys and ordered away his men who We're
searching the house before the eyes Of
the agonized wife; and how Bob his
raothcrs little soldier, ran TO the prison
camps and brought back a Confederate
majors uniform for his father so that he
might not be captured as q spy, make up
the second part of the plot. In the de-
rnueulent, General DENLY secures Colonel
stafford's exchange by telegraph and
dimes with his erstwhile paroled prisoner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14
The rlaadEa's Eve. BY Florence Morse
Kingsley. Funk and Wagnal!s, pub

he TNaeGFn's Eve. BY FIVlt1ICe 1'to' .
Kingsley. Funk and Wagnai!s, pup
lisheis, New York. $50.
Grinding dull and desolate farm 'slaT-
cry" marks the opening chapters of the
book. in which the lard-isted Erastus
fIDch finds q dead woman and her child
in his barn. his wife compels him to allow
her TO raise the boy the boy runs away
and comes into his own The second part
of the book shows a happier aspect OF
life.
Like the other books in the American Men
OF Letters Series. to which 1t belongs, the
Life of Hawthorne deals primarily with
Hawthorne as q writer, and it is marked
by the critical skill and acumen which
have made Professor Woodberry's Life of
Fee, in the same series, an Invaluable
book. The Hawthorne is published in I'M
cut and limited editions, as we'll as in the
regular trade edition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14

NatAa-iaI tlavtF,or~n. BY George z,
Woodbarry. In the American Men Of
Letters Series. HoUghton. Miffln and
Company. publishers. Boston. sl.1o net.
In charm OF literary style, as well as in
synpa thetic understanding Of its subject,
the biography of Nathaniel Hawthorne. by
George E. Woodberl'y. is exceptional and
noteworthy. Professor Woodberry is fit
ted both by temperament and by long
training in literature to portray and in
tcrpret Eawthorne's subtle and fascinat-
ire personality. And he has produced
here a life of our great novelist which, it
may be predicted. will take a permanent
.;ace both as biography and as literature
The book which is full OF life and stir
ring Incidents, is founded on the Salem
Nitchcraft craze. While historical as re-
CARDS the date and correct in facts. there
is no exploiting OF historical persOnages.
They are only dealt with briefly. as they
appear naturally in the story. The tale
is one of love OF fighting among Indians,
and Of one mans warfare against an
other. all for a woman. The characters
are live people The description of the
days when the colonists We're witch-rlad
is strongly done. There are a number
Of exciting scenes described in the novel.
tho style of which is clear and pleasing.
There are several Illustrations. but the
book must not be judged by these illus
trations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14
With Force ard Arms. By Howard R
CARTS The J. s. Ogilvie Publishing

Company. New York. 500
Haword r. CARTS. the author Of this
book Is q well-knovn newspaper man
Of Newark, y. j. He has had many short
stories published that have racted at
tention. but thts is his first effort at
noevl making He is to be congratulated
upon this maiden volume.
The animating principle Of The Needles
Eye" is altruis7n. showing what The author
conceives Of as our DUTY to those who,
because of inferior social conditions have
10 share In our spiritual and material
culture. The hook is not controversial.
however It is entirely 4 novel OF heart
interest, in which the characters are por-
trayed with sympathetic insight and a
keen knowledge Of human nature
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14
Bridee Whist; II w - Pr4v f. BY Len
rard Leigh. Henry r Coates & Co.

fuD!iSneTS. tnllSCelphll. Sl.gv
Mr. Leigh as editor Of Whist Opinion
and by contribution 10 numerous journals
has established reputation as IN au-
tiority and a mastery writer on this
subject. His MAMMAL it will be mem
bered. first appeared asst yea and 1t
has had such a run that the publishers
have got out this the third edition The
new edition has been thoroughly revised
to keep pace with the rapid development
of the game.
In its new form the volume IS corsid-
era f,lv enlarged: its scope has been e2-
tended. and it has bnen modified in many
particulars The section devoted to the
declaration which is the most imnortant
feature Of Bridge strategy. has been am
Difed and reinforced by the addition of
numerous Illustrations and examines. The
deals are laid out by an entirely new
method which IS original with the au-
thor. and a distinct Improvement on the
old system of setting forth the play in
As an expositor. Mr. Leigh Is lucid
concise and fncisive. There is no mis-
taking his meaning and the Idea convey
cd IS deenlv impressed uoon the mind
Tbesa qualities make the book an ex-
ceorionally va!uab one to the player OF
Bridge.
Bikey, the Skicvcro, an1 Q h-r Ta'ee of
J:n,,77i, R-v. BY John kendricS
Bangs. illustrated by Peter Newell.
The Riggs Publishing Company. New
York. sl.25.
Bicycling on the rings OF Saturn ana
knocking about among the clouds and
planets is what Jimmie Boy does on his
Conversational bicycle, otherwise his ski
cycle. when It's rheumatic tires are
filed with gas. This and other humorous
yarns to the number OF a dozen ill Mr..
T!args new book. Aeroplan humor and
electric sparkle are what Mr.. Bangs has
cndeavored to give US in this book. Nheth-
or O, not it sustains his reputation IS for
the reader to decide We don think much
of it. but must say that thousands not
familiar with the authors better work
WILL enjoy 1t immensely.
It is more book for boys at the fairy
tale age than anything else. Jimmie Boy
l.; at bottom the universal small boy of
all ages and all climes, whose adventures
" Guild fascinate the TransVaal small boy,
II they were translated into Taal. or the
Filipino. if done into Tagalos. but the
setting and atmosphere arc distinctly
American Of the twentieth century.
Mr. Bangs is once more assisted In his
work by his old ally, Peter Newell who
cor tributes colored frontspiece and seven
fuIl-page Illustrations in that style with
which the reading world is now SO ia
miiiar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14

This IS the third edition Of an uncon-
monty good book for girls. 1t is a story
OF to-day in which a fine girls career
is crowned with 4 home in a good man s
love: and it is a story well-worthE OF
the author Of ''Winsome Womanhood' It
Is a college girls story. and besides show
ing girls their opportunities it indicates
how any rue-nsait:et girl may Va
scathless through all dangers that beset
her path.
The authorship OF this book speaks for
It. AS q counsellor of girls and young
vcrlen. few writer's of our day can COM
pare with Mrs. Sa-sEster III the nolG wn!rn
she has on those who look up to her for
guidance in all manner of perpleNity as
we'll as for practical Information Of many
kinds. She gained wide popularity as ed
itor OF "Harper's Bazaar and also
through her numerous contributions to
religious and other journals, her volumes
OF stories. essays, household talks and
poems Further she has an immense in
tiucnce through her correspondence. pub
lished and personal. in connection with
her department in the Ladies Home Jour
nal. Mrs. Sangster's success is due to her
'sanctired common sense, Eer me DIS
cc-ic12ent. balance, geniallty, and energy
in the pursuit Of her desire TO aid. urIiIt
2nd inspire others TO high ideals and noble
action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14
Miicent In Dreama-d BY Edna S
Brainerd. L. c. Page and Company

publishers. Boston Fifty cents.
The quaintness and fantastic character
OF Nlillicent's adventures In dreamland
have much Of the fascination Of Alice IN
Wonderland" and all small readers OF
Alice will enjoy making Millicent's &C
cuaintance There are nine dreams. each
of them aifferent-the flower. bicycle
prune doll. bee. umbrella, picture, moon
arc fairy dreams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14

lrce-tvas for life, Personal ard Public.
BY James NJ. Ludlow. D. D., Lit. D.
Fleming II. Revel Company. publish
ers New York. s1.25 net
The author ofr"The Captain Of the Jani-
carries" and of Deborah tale of the
1in1s of Judas Maccabaeus, historical nov
els that have made him reputation in
letters. has produced this book Of essays
that will entitle him to a place in real
litera ture. Though homiletic In tone they
arc erudite in quality and are brilliantly
written. Naturally DR.. Ludlow's essays
have moral and religious flavor their
theme being the vital importance of the
will In the formation Of character and the
Incentives which lie back Of its motive
to action. The volume is. therefore. q
coherent and cumulative work.
These incentives DR.. Ludlow discusses
with acunen, contentious force and ever
fresh suggestiveness. The book is so rich
In apt Illustration and metaphor that It
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-14

odd things. making basket-wcavins, val
e1ltines, musical instruments. Christmas
decorations pictures, and gardens. and
there are chapters on active games, par
lor games, birds, squirrels. flowers, and
SO forth. The whole is thoroughly illus
t-ated. and is notably interesting. as
vel! as useful book.
Janet ard BY Margaret E. Sang
ster. Flem1nng H. Rel Company, pub
fishers. New York. S1.25.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01
THE COOLIG0LE TRIAL
State Has Presented But Little Fvi-
dence of Importance Yet-The Pris-
oners Mother in Court.

North Hero, April 3o,-The adjourned
term of court opened here yesterday with
the Hon. j. NJ. Tyler OF Bratteboro pre-
siding and j. s. Gordon OF Alburgh and
Warren Clark Of this town as assistants
The day was taken up in getting a salts
factory jury in the case of State VS. Frank
Cooigolc charged with the murder of John
Julian, which were approved as follows:
Herbert WedgeWorth of Alburgh William
Nailor OF Isle La Motto, q aorge a. Creller
of Alburgh Springs, George Lyman of Isle
la Motto, Ernest Darby Of Alburgh Jerry
Labombard of Isle La Motto, julius Schri-
yer of Alburgh Springs, Y. l.. Hurlburt OF
Grand Isle, +. H. Ford, Frederick Jarvis
u. T.. Trombley and Hiram Pike of Isle La
Mote.
At 8 o'clock Wednesday morning the pris-
oner came into court smiling and greeting
his counsel. The case was opened by a
statement by States Attorney j, l.. Collins
outlining the circumstances as have all
ready been published.
The first witness was Engineer Clancy
OF st. Adams, who discovered the body OF
John Julian on the track of the Central
Vermont road IS or 20 rods ahead of the
train. Allard and Farrell removed tht
body from under the engine. Ills exami-
nation was continued 40 minutes but his
testimony brought out nothing of import
ancc
The second witness was William Allard
who testified that the dead man wore a
black coat and vcst which were covered
with blood and that he had a hole in the
back of his head, The body WAS lakcu 10
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01
GEN. MACARTHUR HEARD
Says Withdrawal of Americans from
Philippines Would Cause Fraticidal
War-Explatns Other Things.

Washington, April 30.-Naj.- Gen Mac
Arthur to-day gave further testimony be-
fore the Senate committee on the Philip
pines. He said: The people of the Philip
pines have rudimentary IDEAS and aSpiri-
tions and are therefore in an essentially
plastic condition, which. under tutionary
control OF the United States. would in my
opinion, admit of a rapid moulding o. Il
body polite into a consistent self-support-
ing commonwealth. Even the best think
ers." he said, among the Filipnos have
no conception whatever of practical me-
chanical Efforts whereby the results they
are all anxious to attain can b. success1
fully accomplished. American withdrawal
from the islands would, in his opinion re-
suit in a permanent failure OF republican
institutions in the East and a frat ricidal
war which would continue until suppress
ed by some exterior force
General Macarthur referred to many ef-
forts by him to bring about a cessation OF
hostilities and stop boodshed. These ef-
forts were directed to Asuinaldo, he said.
through some of his friends, because in MIS-
opinion Aguinaldo was the incarnation OF
the revolution"
General Macarthur said the disparity be-
tween the killed and wounded of the Fill
ipino and american forces was because tha
t'ilipiros know nothing about the double
SIGHTS on their rifles, Senator Patterson
wanted to know il the contacts between
our troops anu lut L lllplHpo WtlC llOb SllIl-
ply assaults and pursuits.
General Macarthur denied this. He said
that since hostilitieS reached the guerilla
state the American troops have had the
greatest difficulty in finding the FIlipinoS.
so that whenever the Fflipinos attacked It
was in the nature of a surprise or ambus-
cade.
Our officers and men would then pursue
them, the natural supremacy of the Amer
ican would show itself and every man who
could be reached was killed.
! Answering senator Mccormick General
Macarthur said that when ne assumed tho
Responsibility for the methods adopted in
capturing Aguinaldo he did SO without con-
ferrinE with the authorities a Washing
ton. General Macarthur answered Senator
Patterson by saying that al no time did he
violate the rules of civilized warfare His
position on this subject he said, was em-
Iphatic. General Macarthur was excused
Iuntil tomorrow and tho committee Went
| into eNGcutiNu session.
| Ry strict party vote the committee re-
fused to subpoena Major Cornelius Card
cner, AGuinaldo, SXto Lopez and Mabini.
The question of sending a subcommittee
to the Philippines to continue the invest-
cation was passed over.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01
TRADE CONDITIONS IN VERMONT
The Situation as Seen by Bradstreet's
Representative-Na on
Lake Champlain

The variable weather the past week is
SO newhat responsible for the dulness in
the retail trade while the farmers being
tee busy preparing for planting to visit the
stores has influenced the retail trade.
Nevertheless reports from various trade
centers are favorable, all things considered
ana the roads are in better condition for
travel. Navigation is open on Lake Cham
plain and there will soon be large
amount of freight shipped to Burlington.
There appears to be some labor disturb
ance among a portion of the marble work
ers near Rutland but it is not expected
that there will be Il general strike Manu-
featuring continues good generally speak
ling aud prospects for the season are en-
couraging.
Burlington reports business about nor
nal, manufacturers are busy and labor is
well employed; jobbers find demand for
goods of usual proportions and collections
fair though the retail trade is somewh 1t
quiet owing in part to the unfavorable
weather. In Rutland the marble business
is active and other manufacturing plants
are busy. Large improvements are being
made in the street car tracks and IT is ex-
pccted that those controlling the properly
Wll eng &c i'll extensive operations in con-
ncction with their various interests there;
retail trade and collections fair. The knit =
ting mills AT Bennington are doing fairly
we'll, otner manufacturing concerns are
busy and the nov collar cuff and shirt fa4
tory Is dong an extensive business COllec-
tions good and retail trade satisfactory ST.
Adams reports manufacturing establish
ments busy with retail trade some what
improved AS the farmers are getting good
prices for products.
ON the whole business and prospects are
better than they were last year at this
time. Manufacturing at Brattleboro is
about as usual, retail trade and collections
lfair. In Northheld the manufacturing in
terests arewell employed, retail trade good
collections fair Fair Haven reports an
effort on foot to form Il combination of the
slate interests; meeting was held. Il COM
mittoe chosen To ascertain the cash valul
of the mills and quarrics in this section
and to report at a meeting to he called
when drpraisemcnt is completed. The slato
business is Yer! active and it is said more
help is needed in the mills there. Retail
trade is improving and collections are
coming in very good. Business in all lines
in st. Johnsbury is reported good. manu-
| lfacturers well employed, retail trade and
collections SatsfaC tory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01
QUICK WORK WITH LIQUOR MEN.
Judge Watson Hears Injunction and
Contempt OF Court Cases.

Rutland, April 30.--Although in town less
than three hours Chancellor John ~. Wat
son OF Montpelier this afternoon disposed
OF number of liquor injunction cases
brought under the nuisance clause of The
statutes An application for injunction was
hcld open, temporary injunction was
made permanent and two petitioners were
held i'll 1000 bail to await IL trial
for contempt of court by violating of in
junction.
The session which began at 2:30 o'clock
was held at he county court house and was
attended by only few persons concerned
in the proceedings. The chancellor viii
come to Rutland May 10, at which time
the contempt cases will be tried,
After States Attorney Lawrence asked
for an injunction against the Central
House at Brandon, In which case ii. s.
Battles, Francis Johnson and Martin Mul-
cahee are the petitioners, ex-Governo,
Ormsbee promised for the latter that this
nuisance would be forever abated and
prayed that the property to be not on
Joined. The case was continued and If The
arrangement is not carried out as agreed
will be later prosecuted.
The case against A. II. Merriam and d
j. Perry of the Cottage Hotel at Fair Hav
en- was tried. Deputy Sheriffs Fisher ant
Whitaker testifyng for the State and the
temporary injunction was made perma
nent
Henry Struffe and John Cronan who were
arrested yesterday, were charged by Tho
States attorney with contempt Of court b,
violating the permanent injunction agains
Michael Dugan, John Mexican and Henry
Etrubbe. AS the prisoners had not beeI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01
FOREIGN NOTES.

Foreign vessels GET moro than 5000 O10 ooO
a wear for carving American nonds
Ncar Scarborouph rnolopd thorc is a
farm for RAISING hu,tnrHi,s ard ,notbs
Tho outnut is "a oOo a sanenr
M, ,. -. .
90 ~ japan ~ ie'i. - '''uI 'V' ".Ies Mi'V
u has widorod to nr, nils
g.
Ioi 'i,o H'St ti'iie III 's histo'E '"e
'll'lsn traIc uhlon CoiEf'SS VIII present
an "u'iesS VI oo''S'"'u'a''oh 'o 'he N'"S'
Corunna expects To be visited shortly
by the British Channel fleet, and a gala
pul' "Sh' ls pei's olsaili%eu III "h'lclpI-
''o'''
Nesuvius has taken to emitting Vapor
saturated with hydrochloric acid. which,
falling as rain, has done grave damage To
vegetation.
There are to-day In Canada some 3,0Ol
cheese factories, with an annual aggregate
output of $4,000 600 pounds of cheese, or AL
average OF ABOUT W'ooo pouhds per iac-
torS'
While in China the German troops
fought in thirty-three engagements. Their
casualties included 1D officers and men
killed and 2Gi wounded, while there Were
33i deaths from disease.
The steamer Mure recently made the
trim from SINGAPORE TO London I. S3l miles
usinp only net roIoum for fuel II r.ouirod