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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27
lGUhA ~LLNs.
A Stage Incident. n Dream and the
Tragedy 1t Foreshadowed.

"Laura Keene, with whom I appeared
in 1S62-63," says Stuart Robson in Ev-
eryhody's Magazine, was one Of the
most intelligent women | ever met, and
yet her most pronounced characteristic
was one which is generally associated
with ignorance. She was supcrstitious to
m absurd degree. She never allowed her
actors to take hold of a chair with the
right hand. TO study a part on Sunday
was crime. To carry an umbrella with
hook handle meant immediate dis
charge to the offender. The sight of
bottle Of red ink was enough to frighten
her for week. She said the use Of it
was almost certain to precede some awful
trouble. On one occasion we were play
ing farce called The Lady and the
Devil An important scene was when
she was seated at writing table prepar-
atory to composing letter. l, as her
servant. was standing at the back Of her
chair. Take your right hand away from
the chair. SIZE said in stage whisper.
This ratified me tsife. The stage da-
loguc proceeded:
"'You are sure you can find Don Ra-
fael at his lodgingsY
"'Yes. madam. His servant tells me
his wound will contine him to his bed for
week
ais this the only paper we have?
Where is the INK
"IIere, madam and I bent forward
to place the ink urn within her reach,
when, in my confusion at her reproof, the
vessel was upset and its contents trckled
into the lap OF her white satin dress.
The ink was blood red The CHASTITY look
that came over the lady's face l shall
never forget and l was so frightened that
/ never knew how the scene ended.
The next morning at rehearsal she
told me ! would never have any luck as
long as | lived and that my trouble in
the world beyond would be endless. She
called the company together, gave them
a detailed account of the awful scene of
the night before occasoned by the stu
pidity of the unfortunate young man who
would never make an actor She told of
a terrible dream she had had in which
some great pcrsonage-to her unknown
had been foully murdered before her
eyes; how she had attempted his rescue,
but without avail; how he had fallen ut
her feet, his head resting on her lap,
from which his ifes blood slowly oozed.
Two years OTTER this occurrence, to
day, Miss keene was playing at Ford's
theater, Washington. In the third act OF
the play II sharp shot was heard in the
stage box, from which n man leaped
brandishing a smoking weapon and shout
ing, sic semper tyranns' The audience
and actors were paralyzed. Miss Keen
seemed TO be the only person who real
lied the situation. She ran to the box
and in moment the head OF dying man
was in her lap, the red lfe's blood oOzlng
from a CHASTITY wound, The assassin was
my old boyhood friend. John Wilkes
Booth: his victim, Abraham Lincoln.
president of the United States"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27
EVOLVING A NEW GARMENT.
The Odd idea That Brought the
Spencer Jacket into Vogue.

Spencer Jacket into vogue.
A new earoent is not evolved by slow,
evolutionary process. 1t comes like Q
bolt from the blue.
Take the case of the spencer Jacket.
which has been worn by all men In all
countries and Of which there are hun
dreds Of thousands worn in New York to-
day. This double breasted sack coat,
sometimes called a "piiot coat" was
distinct invention, the creation of half an
hour. 1t was the result Of bet between
Lord Spencer, after whom the coat Is
called, and Sir Edward Cbetwynd, said
bet being made in Bottles club in Lon
don. They had been talking about mems
fashions, ever n fruitful subject of inter-
est to the younger members of the club.
Lord Spencer declared that the shape Of
mems clothes was mere within, slavishly
followed by the multitude after some
leader OF fashion had started it going.
This was denied by Chetwynd, who in
sisted that prevailing fashions were so
deeply rooted that it would be impossible
to alter them on the spur OF the moment.
You are wrong" exclaimed Lord
Spencer. For instance, do not doubt
that myself could set new fashion,
Done" said Chetwynd. I'VE will
make it hundred guineas."
The bet was accordingly entered in the
betting book of the club where members
put down for reference all sorts of wa
gers. and Lord Spencer. in the presence
Of numerous witnesses, proceeded then
and there to make a new fashion" Call
ing for II pair OF shears, he Invested him
self of the long frock coat he was wear
ing and laid it out fiat on billiard table.
This coat was of dark blue navy cloth.
double breasted TO the waist, with long
skirts. He took up the pair Of shears
and simply cut off the skirts of the coat.
He held up before the astonished wit
nesses n kind of coat never seen before,
but which has since probably been worn
more than any coat ever invented-a dou-
BILE breasted sack. raw at It's lower edges,
as the coat is seen to this day.
eve will call it the Spencer" said
Chetwynd. Now go out and mako your
fashion"
Wearing this newly invented coat, Lord
Spencer took n stroll through clubland.
He was a handsome man and a known
leader Of fashion, and his new garment
was looked ut cverywhere with tho
utmost establishment. He visited clubs
In st. James square, in Pail Mall. stroll
ed down Piccadilly and took turn
through Regent street. Within three
days Spencer coats" were to be seen
among the young men of fashion in Lon
don. The conditions of the bet were that
the new fashion must be adopted by at
least dozen men within six months.
All of fashionable London was wearing
the new coat within two weeks, and Lord
! Spencer not only won his bet, but created
garment which has been universally
adopted. which will probably always be
worn and which conferred n fame upon
! Lord Spencer he could otherwise never
! probably have achieved. - New York
| Times.
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Red Rouses Lions.

"1'll be pleased when that younestcr
gets out OF here" said the keeper, incln-
ing his head toward a little girl wearing
red cape, who was making a round OF
the zoos Toulouse. "Notce how uneasy
the animals are. It's that red cape.
Feeding time is long way off, but that
cape looks enough like a chunk of raw
meat to get the animals excited. Talk
about waving a red rag at n bull, It's
nothing to exhibiting a red rag to hun
cry lion.
Watch that old lioness follow the
youngstcr along the front OF the cage.
You'd think she was going 10 jump
through the bars. That girl has been all
along the row and has got the whole
house worked up. Any time that the ami
mails are hungry red object sets them
going. Listen to the snarlng. If that
red cape hadn't come along, they'd be
taking things easy, waiting for dinner
time, but now they'll chafe ard fret and
work themselves into fit Its always
that way when people wearing something
red come through the house. "-Philadel-
phia Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27
Rnisin Porridgc.

A recent convalescent much enjoyed
raisin porridge that was one OF the dishes
of the menu offered by trained nurse
The recipe for it. as got from It's com
FOUNDER. called for dozen large raislns,
which were cut in pieces and boiled half
an hour in little water. When the wa
ter has all boiled away, add one cupful
of milk, and when this has been brought
to the boiling point stir in thickening
made of a teaspoonful of -four wet in
little cold milk. The porridge is done
when it is smooth and as thick as Gus
tard. Add quarter Of teaspoonful OF
salt as 1t is taken from the fire and serve
hot.-New York Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27
Crab Fishing Extraordinary.

For ingenuity in the crab fishing line
the North Carolina raccoon is not least
on the list. When seeking crabs. OF which
he is extremely fond, he repairs to
swamp and hangs his tail over the water.
The crabs, thinking they have discov-
cred something to eat, Immediately lay
hold OF it, whereupon the willy animal,
feeling the pinch, gives his tail a sudden
jerk and lands his prey.
He retires with it a short distance md
proceeds to make a meal, being careful,
however, TO get the crab crosswise in his
mouth that he may not suffer from its
nippers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27

British royalty taken, those for public
and those for private use. Anybody can
20 into a photographers shop and buy
the likeness of the king or queen or other
members OF the royal family for small
sum, but there are photos OF royalty that
no money can purchase, When royalties
desire TO present a photograph TO their
private friends, you may he sure it is not
one that everybody can buy. Such 4 gift
would confer pleasure neither 10 the
donor nor to the recipient.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27
IN ropes y, ...vv.. ,",vusn the skies.
The EIory shall bo thine

My hearers, shall we die in the arena
or rise to join our friends in the gal
lery? Through Christ we may come
of more than conquerors. A soldier
dying In the hospital rose up in bed the
last moment and cried, Here, herep
His attendants put him back on his pill
low and asked him why he shouted
Here" "Oh, heard the roll call Of
heaven, and was only answering to
my name!" wonder whether after
this battle OF this life is over our
names will be called In the muster roll
of the pardoned and glorifed and, with
the JOY of heaven breaking upon our
souls shall cry, Here, here!'
Copyright 1909. Louis Klopsch. N. II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27
Library Paste.

A good paste for library use may be
made by soaking one level tablespoonful
Quarter Of an ounce) Of gum arabic in
two tablespoonfuls of cold water and
mixing two tablespoonfuls lone ounce Of
rice -four, after wetting It with little
cold water. with half pint OF boiling
water. Then mix the two together and
cook for ten minutes, stirring frequently,
and after adding a few drops OF carbolic
acid pour into a small jar. 1t must be
kept from tue air.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27
LINCOLN TclED IT.
And That Ended the Naval Sweat
box Punlshmen

On one OF Mr. Lincoln's excursions to
Fortress Monroe on the steamer Hart
ford in 1863 his attention was directed to
a narrow door bound with iron, the use
of which he was anxious to learn.
"What is this?" he asked.
ooh, that is the 'sweatbox,'" was tho
reply. 1T is used for refractory and in
subordinate seamen. A man in there is
subjected to steam heat and has very lit
tie ventilation, 1t generally brings him to
terms very quickly"
President Lincoln's curiosity was arous-
ed. "This," he said to himself, ais treat
ment to which thousands Of American
seamen are prohahlY kpbiected every
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27

Once upon time a diplomat was walk
ing with his close friend Deceit. who was
dressed in his usual attractive manner,
when he met lady acquaintance.
"Allow me 10 introduce to you my
friend Diplomacy" he said.
at is not necessary" she answered.
"He is a close friend OF mine whom !
know by the name of Tact"
Moral.-A nettle by any other name
would sting the same.-New York Her.
aid
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27
Misundcrstood.

An Irish lady, having had some angry
words with her husband one day. had oc-
casion a few moments later to send her
servant for some fish for dinner.
bridget" said the mistress, Ego down
town at once and get me a plaice."
"Indade an | will, ma'am," said Bird
get. IAN / may as well get wan for my
y, for ! can't stand the masther no
k.re than yerself."-Lopdon Tit-Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27

"You say the defendant pulled the
plaintiffs hair. Now, how could the de-
PENDANT, who is an unusually short man,
reach the plaintiffs hair, the plaintiff be-
ing fully six feet tall?"
"Why. you see. your honor the plain
tiff was butting him at the time."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27
lust What They ThInk.

We all OF us profess 10 want everybody
to be frank with us. but when somebody
threatens to tell us just what he thinks
of us we know instinctively that it is
something not at all complimentary
Boston Transcript,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27
How She Told It,

Isabel-I've a lovely compliment for
you, lrma.
Irma-Oh, what is it?
Isabel-Somebod said that look like
you.-Detroit Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27

A Wendlinger OF Richmond, Va, mill
tary tailor, now 50 years old made the
uniforms for Jefferson DaViss staff and
for the staff of every Governor since then.
and has been selected to make the uni
forms for Gov. Montasue's staff who has
changed the color from Confederate gray
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27

Don't think that by being miserable
here on earth you will be any happier in
heaven if you happen to get there.-Chi-
cago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-27

DR.. V. q. Simkovitch, who has charge
of the literary treasures Of Columbia Uni
Ncrsty has purchased for the library dur
ing the past week an early Italian manu-
script Of great value, containing thu epis-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
OLDEST CT ALL FADS.
Lovers OF the Day Seek to Have Thcia
Pictures on Their Sweet
hearts Shoes.

It is said that the fashionable girl
Of the young man she loves in her shoe,
and the secret of her heart may, there
fore, be learned by looking at her feet.
There is nothing occult about it. TYP
notism, mental telepathy and things of
that sort are not concerned. IF the girl
is up to date, all you have to do is TO
look at her feet, for there you will see
the picture of the happy man, says the
Chicago Chronicle. t~~ "~ .
She wears it in the buckle of her slip
per, so that the best time to learn the
truth is when she is. at a dance. At
function of the kind in Wissa hickon re-
Gently a half-dozen of the girls had
their sweethearts at their feet, which,
according to amatory tradition, is
right and proper.
When the miniature fad originated
the modish girls were pleased to wear
the counterfeit pres entmentsof their
courtiers at their necks. Then they
moved to the belt buckle, but it is the
prerogative of woman to change her
mind, and man is once more lowered.
Already the new fancy is gaining sup
porters, and many slipper miniatures
are being made with the portraits of
"rnatinee idols This is for the ac-
commodation of those girls who have
not yet succeeded in finding man to
admire at close range.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
GIRL OWNS MANY HORSES.
Ehe Horse Gueen OF Idaho Is a Young
Woman of Nerve and Bust
ness Ability.

Miss Kitty G. Wilkins, a well-known
horse raiser of Bruneau, Idaho, be-
heves in the horse. She has been reared
in way that makes her understand
him, says a local report. She has a
horse ranch all her own. 1t is not a
small ranch. There are thousands Of
acres under fence and there is an al
most unlimited range around it. AT
ter closing contract in Kansas City
for 1900 head Of horses she still has
nearly 5000 on the range.
In her little principality in Idaho
she is queen. She rides and drives alone
and unattended all over the great
northwestern expanse. Sometimes |
travel as much as 60 miles without
seeing house or sighting human be-
ing, said she, tshut lam never afraid.
II carry a six-shooter, of course, but
I have never had the slightest reason
for even thinking of using it."
All her employees worship Miss Will
kins, and the swells of the cities, when
she visits New York, Chicago, Denver,
or any other metropolis of the land,
are delighted with the honor of her
company, says the Denver Post. She
has preserved ali the delicacy and re
finenent that belongs to the boudoir
and the drawing room, and has yet
made a magnificent success of horse
ranching.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05

was late by this time didn't go back
until the next day. When I got out
there / found several TRUSTEES guard
ed by their keepers working in the
garden. I saw my friend of the day
before busy with large knife top
ping turnips. He glanced up at me,
and saw quick, angry CLEAN shoot
into his eyes.
CT had to climb tree in an iso-
lated part of the yard to unfasten q
wire that had in some way caught on
a limb. I connected my test set and
called up the, wire chief and ex-
planned the case to him, so with the
work had done and talking to him
20 minutes must have passed.
started to get down, and when I
place to drop. But 7 didn't drop, for
there, standing at the foot of the
tree, stood my crazy man, the knife
still in his hand.
".Come DOWN. he yelled. I know
you. You are the man that stole my
5000. Give it up to me, or | will kill
you, you thief! Come down or will
come up there and cut your heart
out!'
'sBut / didn't come. I scrambled
higher and yelled for help.
stAbont this time another inmate
came sauntering along and at once
took a hand in the game and held
the plank for my friend, who soon
made good Roadway, and ] saw in a
few moments he would reach me.
81 yelled again, but no one came.
At that instant an idea flashed into
my brain. quickly attached the
test set and called the wire chief at
.he Office.
Z. For heavens sake call up the in
sane hospital and tell them to send
help to me, or / am a, dead man!
There are two lunatics after me and
one Of them is coming up the tree
with knife foot long. Hurry, hur-
ry, for Gods sake!
with surprised exclamation he
cut me out. / looked down and found
the man was in the tree, and was
coming toward me, snarling like a
wildcat.
..CIoser he came, until he was Just
below me, when he seated himself on
q large limb, and, fiourishing the
knife, yelled:
Look at this. Amt it a beaut?
Wont it cut you, though? It is
sharp! I will cut you up like a
steak!'
sHe started toward me and had
one hand on my foot, and 1 had just
raised the other to kick him, when
several keepers rushed up; two of
them climbed the tree, and just as
he raised the knife to strike they
reached him and thDew rope around
him. So intent was he on doing for
me that he did not see them, and was
easily taken"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
TREED BY A MANIAC
Thrilling Adventure of a Lineman
Near Madhouse.
Fortunately, He Had "a Telephone
with Him, and That Saved Hi
Life-Wanted to Cut Him
to Pieces.

ssWe all meet with strange adven-
lures in this world, / guess" said an
cid lineman to a Cincinnati Enquirer
reporter, but / think / had an ex-
perience that beats many one.
While engaged with the Bell Tele-
phone company, | was sent out one
day to find the trouble between the
office and the insane hospital at In
dianapolis.
IAN attendant escorted me from
place to place; but while was in the
hall examining the telephone he was
sailed away. I was busy with my
work when hand was laid on my
shoulder and voice at my elbow
said:
Say, is that the safe where you
put my money!?
.'Astonished I looked up, and into
the face Of an elderly man who
looked every inch the gentleman, be-
ing neatly and carefully dressed. For
d moment / was too much surprised
to answer, for his appearance at first
beIied the inference / drew from his
question, but closer sobservat ton re-
Vealed an unnatural expression III HIS
eyes; SO, remembering where I was,
/ knew he was a maniac. Thinking
to humor him, / said:
Yes, I put it there; it is a good
place for it,
"Quick as a flash he caught up a
heavy stool that was standing near
and brought it down with all his
might on the telephone, crushing it.
"'Give it to me, quick-quick!' he
gasped, but / didn't stop to give him
anything, but just started on run
for the door, and there met the at
tendant, who soon quieted the poor
fellow and led him away.
II had to make another trip to the
city for another telephone, and as it
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
TATTooING FOR HORSES.
Suggested ms Better Than Brandlmg
ns a Means of identifying
~" sre& @ the Animals. Us s.

Owners of pure-bred registered an
imals are often bothered by the ques-
ton of. how best to mark them, to dis
tinguish them in case they stray, and
to establish their identity under any
circumstances. The central expert
ment farm at Ottawa, Ont, suggests
tattooing in place of the more usual
branding. The branding iron not only
frequently leaves an unsightly and dis
figuring scar, but it fails to serve every
purpose, since it indicates the owner
rather than particularly identifies the
animal. The tag and button devices
commonly used in the ear are usually
a source of annoyance, due to the
aptitude they display for attaching
themselves to everything they may be
brushed against.
Various live stock associations, says
the Springfield Republican, have de-
vised at one time and another more or
less ingenious, and less or more salts
factory devices to insure Identified
tion, but nearly all are open to the OBJ
lection that they fail in a short time
to serve the end in view.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05
SFvERER STYLES COMING.
The Rnge for Elaborate, Modes May
Give Place to Those More
Plain.

Strong contrasts in fabric and color
are characteristic Of the seasons
fashions. Black tones up white and
light tints, white lightens black and
dark shades, while fur and lace, velvet
and chiffon, heavy cloths and airy it's
sues afford countless effective combi-
nations. just now, the woman who
looks well in brown is having a cos
tune of that color made, says fash
ion authority.
In spite of elaborate designs and
trimmings there is hint in the air
of severer style to come. With the
decadence of the craze for Happy col
lars there is tendency to return to
the tailor-1nades of eight or nine years
ago. Seasons of softer and more dis
tinctly feminine fashions have taught
the tailor many lessons, and with the
return of the tight-fitting bodice and
position back a decided improvement
is manifest. The man modiste has
learned that justice can be done to his
beautifully cut garments even though
arms and chest are free enough to be
comfortable.
The most popular skirt is box plait-
ed and just touches the ground all
around. Basques are pronounced
element at the openings, and although
many of them are yet absurdly short,
it is probable that they will get long
er as the mode advances.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-05

tack and drive away the. robbers of
the air.
The man was approaching a farm
yard one morning for his supply Of
milk, when a commotion among the
poultry drew his attention to large
hen hawk which was sailing away
with a good-sized chicken in it's
talons. The poor old hen was doing
its best to prevent the raid. With
much squalling she ran along, and
tried TO use her clumsy wings in
flight after the thief
just as the hawk rose to the level
of the treetops a robin, which had
evidently been taking measures TIC as
sist the hen mother, sprang from a
limb right atop Of the hawk, with a
shrill cry of rage. So fercely did the
game redbreast use its sturdy bill
upon the hawks back, at times even
alighting upon 1t to peck it to better
advantage. that after good deal of
maneuvering, finding it impossible to
escape this persistent foe, it dropped
it's prey and turned upon the robin.
But the brave little bird was by no
means fighting for fighting's sake,
and as soon as the chicken had been
restored to it's mother darted back
to it's tree and began a song of re-
ioicing. &s ..... Ia