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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
THE FIRST AUTOMOBILE.
Civil War Soldier states That Hs Save
Steam Carriage In Chicago
In 1864,

A contributor to the Chicago Inter
Ocean recently stated that the FIRST au.
tomobile used in America was con,
structed by chicago man in 1884. He
writes:
Allow me to cay q steam vehicle wan
constructed by somebody and used in
Chicago Oyears earlier than this Tho
writer, while In camp at Camp Fry in
1864, which was located west Of Clark
street about opposite what is now the
northern portion Of Lancol park, ha 4
the pleasure of seeing this machine ini
operation. II came from the city md
stopped long enough at the camp to
give interested ones opportunity to-
examine 1t. After the lapse Of SO years
I cannot describe II infinitely, but re-
member this: 1t was a four-wheeled
vehicle. the motive power was steam.
the boiler WAS Of the upright plan and
fixed near the rear axle. The seat was
in front. The machine very much re-
sembled the Inter Oceans picture ot
Mr.. Browns second vehicle. with the
exception the seat was reversed. The
seat was occupied by two men. The
vehicle started up Clark street at a
score Of soldiers discussing IL. They
did not call 1t automobile then, ms that
word was unknown TO the public, but
after mentioning several curious
names, the majority agreed that it
should be called "son of gun on
wheels"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
spoRTSMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS,
Quite a Number who Have ReIina
Quishcd the Gun ana Taken
Up tho Camera.

an recent book O hunter tell
how he spent many weary month";
in the attempt to shoot an eagle, and
ut last anbushed so successfully
that he actually touched the bird
with his fingers Having got so far
he was content and let the eagle cd
fDee. 1t may be hunters tale; but
there are at present a very consid,
cradle number of sportsmen who ara
great deal keener to see their
game at close quarters than 60 kill
1t, says the London Globe. Instead
Of the old phrase: Let us 60 and
kill something" the hunter now
says: LET us go and focus someI
thing" The camera has supplanted
the gun. There are now made all
manner of devices, more ingenious
and intricate even than the older
trappers devised. for getting tho
camera to bear on unsuspecting anis
mails. boat, resent bling a little tho
duck shooting boats used on the
Irish coast, has been devised, which
is propelled without oars or sails,
and has q beautiful Photographic
apparatus rugged up in the bows.
There are other not less eleven
means for approaching and photos
graphing deer in their native haunta
and they have been used with altos
gether remarkable success. HUI.
manitarians arc already pointing Qua
that this sport with the camera
gives all tho excitement of the chase
without any Of the cruelty; and al
least this much may be conceded,
that the difficulties OF photograph.
ing, say, q weasel are considerably
greater and therefore more attracts
Sva than <boua - -hontioo 10
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16

They are the newest sort Of smoke
in Paris, and have been invented by
intending benefactors of the human
race who consider nicotine is deteri-
Grating modern man. A correspond
ent explains that the new cigarettes
contain not a compound made of the
ground bean, as might be imagined.
but the leaf Of the tree, fine, coarse or
navy cut, or manipulated after the
birdseye method, according to taste.
Coffee leaf smoking is said to be not
only perfectly harmless, even if in
dulged in to the widest excess, but to
possess the property, deemed by the
inventors an unquestionable advan-
tage, Of imparting to those who prac-
tice it an intense and lasting dislike
for the flavor of tobacco. Lovers of
the weed should beware how they
trife with the coffee cigarette.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
Death valley sand-PifInrA

Travellers in the celebrated DEATH
Valley Of California have described
the wonderful contortions of the
sand-pillars that small whirlwinds
sometimes send spinning across the
hot plain. Even more remarkabls
are the dust devils" seen by Mr.. H.,
F. Witherby. the English explorer.
in the valley of the White Nle.,
Sometimes two OF these whirling coll
umns, grating in opposite dirsc-
tions, meet, and IL they be we'll
matched the collision stops them and
q struggle ensues as TO which way
they shall twist. GraGu-a.-- paaI
gains the mastery and the two COM,
bined begin to gyrato alike and them
rush on together" Some of these
whfrls will strip the clothes from an
Arabs back, or twist a goat round
and round like top.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
birthday of n Nation,

The new Australian federal govern.
ment is appointing Commonwealth
aay on the lines of the American In
dependence day. 1t is now engaged
in weighing the claims of July l, when
Queen Victoria assented to the con-
stitution; September 30, the date Of
the proclamation; January /, the in
auguration of the commonwealth. and
Nav o, the date of the duke of Cl-n-
wallis opening of the first federal
parliament. The January date is the
one most favored.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
HORSES LIKE TOBACCO.
Chewer of the to some OBJ
nOxious Weed.

you bet your life that horses love
tobacco" said horse owner to the
man who was inclined to doubt his
original assertion that horses were
very fond of chewing tobacco, relates
the Washington Star. Don't they"
he asked the fat policeman who was
listening to the argument. The latter
Assented, and the frst speaker went
on. "My old friend here" pointing to
horse used to have. Well, every morn
ing when l went into the nag's stall
she looked around at me as much as
to ask il l had brought her morning
thew of tobacco with me. used to
tease her by pretending I did not see
her, but she would look around again,
and then begin to make noise. After
her q good chew of tobacco, and she
would be satisfied. Then l gave her
the morning meal on top of that. The
tobacco was somewhat stimulating,
and whenever it is once started you
may be sure you will have to keep It
up. 1t prevents collie, and makes the
coats Of the animals sleek and pretty.
| remember a horse ! used to have
that frequently gave q chew OF my to-
bacco. One day / pulled long plug
OF the weed out of my pocket, and
after taking a chew myself handed 1t
over to the horse. The animal tore of
big chew and was rolling II around
in his mouth when looked around and
saw an old woman standing there
You ought to be ashamed OF yourself,
she said Isn't 1t bad enough to chew
tobacco yourself, without teaching
the poor beast to contract the vile
habit? I didn't answer her, as ] felt
certain that the horse was enjoying
himself. while the woman fused"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
Rapid Tran sit.

A gentleman travelling on the New
Jersey Central flyer put his head ou6
of the window to bid his wife goodI
by, as the train was moving out of tho
Jersey City station. Instead of suc-
ceeding in his purpose, however, he
found that he had kissed a strange
lady standing on the platform at the
next station. This is one of the New
York Times prize stories, and as the
Boston Herald suggests the only im3
proper thing about it is that il only goA
a second prizAs ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16

really sorry to do this, Mr.. Andrews
he said, "but it's my duty" There was
sting in these simple words, how
ever, that the bystanders did not np-
preciate, for in the scoring the detect
i've had received from Andrews while
police commissioner great stress was
laid upon the necessity of a policeman
doing his duty without fear or favor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16

She--Do you think little learning is
a dangerous thing?
He-Yes, | do; when woman has
taken one lesson at cooking school
she gets an idea into her head that she
can cook NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. States
man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
A City OF Marble,

Modern Athens is a city OF marblj4
Many OF the dwellings and businesi
houses ana nearly all OF the public ed1
ifices are Of shstmassriai, and even the;
sidewalks on some Of the streets sr.l
paved with It,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
Not Worth the Risk.

Cobwigger - Has your store ever
been robbed?
Beddington-No, Stree. We sell
everything SO cheap here that when
a thief wants an article he just comes
in and buys Harlem Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
Contrary Sex.

Maude-A year ago you said you
hated Tom and now you are in love
with him"
Clara--Yes. You see, he was In love
with me a year ago and now he isn't"
Chicago Daily News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
A Great Reader.

II suppose you read a good deal"
said the young woman.
Eyes, indeed" answered the young
point to read everyone of my own
speeches as soon as they come from
the typewriter Wa shington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
DisaxrecabIe Fellow.

"I despise Chumpleigh.'
whats Chumpleigh's trouble?"
"When he tells me joke he always
pokes me in the ribs and adds: Think
il overt Flown Topics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16

SLOWS business?" asked the stran.
ger who had drifted in.
The shopkeeper eyed him suspicious
ly for a moment before replying.
"Do you want to buy or sel?" he
inquired at fast.--Chicago Past
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
Az the TwiE Il Beut.

Bacon-That fellows mother says
that when he was a baby he was al
ways putting his toe in his mouth.
Egbert--Yes; and he's been putting
his foot in IL ever since.-Yonker
Statesman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
Tho Patience Of ANGELS.

Senator'S Daughter--I've prayed and
prayed. papa, hut things only seem to
grow worse with me!
Senator Copperas-Have patience,
my child-just look at the chaplain Of
the house and senate!-Puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
More Guess-W0rk.

Harry-I wonder who said that
money is the root of all evil.
Harriet--Oh, some unhappy man who
tried to marry for money and couldn't.
Detroit Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
The best in the World.

Customer--Is this good country but
ter?
Groceries, ma'am, that was made
in America, the best country in all the
world .-Indanapolis News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
Married LLfe.

Irate Father-Young man. you'll
have to cease paying attentions to my
daughter,
Suitor-So will, If you let me marry
her.-Sun
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16
No Excitenicn

my wife believes everything that |
tell her"
Don't you find life mighty monnto-
nous?'-Brooklyn Life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16

"Did paterfamilias shoot the burglar
he found In the house?"
"No. Much worse than that. He
made the man walk up and down with
~ ,AaAy til AsssSs Of dswnl-=Judre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16

Though 'brevitys the soul OF Wit, 4"
Remarked the busted sport,
IT really cannot see bit
or fun In being short"
-PhtladelpE!a Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-16

, don't want you to think that I'm
stuck up or fnicky, my dear. like
your western freedom more than can
iell you-but think when a man asks
q girl to dance he ought at least to
put his coat on first. He didn't even
have"
Milt did not wait to hear the rest.
When young man finds himself
Ecorned by young woman it is al
ways the most sensible thing to make
a resolution 10 have nothing more to
do with her. Sowash did this sensible
thing. No little bundle of eastern
airs and graces would get second
chance TO heel rope and throw him
lie told himself this quite frequent
ly-eveTy time, in fact, that he saw
her. There were more dances and
he missed none Of them and he made
a point of attending the Falsebottom
settlement lyceum. He wore his
good clothes" to all of these social
functions and he wore them rather
better than the general run. He saw
that the little schoolma am regarded
him from the corner of her eye with
something Of interest, perhaps, but
he made no sign that he was aware
of her existence, She may have found
consolation in the reflection that EN-
DRY Jackson and half dozen others
seemed hardly conscious of the exist
ence OF any other girl in Hondu coun-
ty' That is, if she needed consola-
tion. She had taken up "A ranch at
the head of Antelope canyon ard her
claim shanty-which was ono of the
neatest and finest finished in the
county aforesaid and calculated to
lAlSfX the most exactiug commits.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-02

Rev. Father P. J. Mulconry, S.J., who has consented to deliver the address in Douglas on the Fourth, is one of the ablest men in the Catholic church. Those of our people who have heard him are filled with praises, and it is generally conceded that the committee are to be congratulated on securing such prize.
 MT. Edward Ehrlich has now become the sole owner of the Smallwood store in this city. MT. Smallwood will devote his attention exclusively to mining. Mr. Enrich is by no means stranger to the people of Douglas Island, hay ing been in charge of the business for some time. He is courteous and pleas ant in his dealings with the public and we bespeak for him unlimited patron age and success.
 Louise, Charlie, Agnes and Lydia Kammerling and Mabel Erickson, con- stituted a party of five children, the oldest being fourteen years of age, who arrived this morning on the Dolphin from Republic, Mich. Agent Smith of the A. s. s. Go. wired their transporta- ton from here and they came to Seattle in care of the Alaska s. S. Go. and were met there by representatives of the company and placed on the Dolphin.
 If you live at Treadwell and wish to subscribe for the News, you can do so at the Treadwell postoff1ce. Also, your paper can be delivered through the Treadwell postofice, or by carrier. The price is just the same-25 cents for one month, or s for year.
 Subscribe for the News.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-02

The Fourth of July ball on Douglas Island is free. No charge will be made for anything that night. All are wei come to come and have good time.
 D.J. Milan closed down his saloon, the Club, on the 1st. MT. Milan has been in business on Douglas Island for several years and says that he has no kick on Douglas Island.
 A meeting of the shareholders of the Douglas Natatorium and Gymnasium Association is called for Tuesday, July 8th, at 8 P. M A full attendance re- quired. By order of the Board.
 Martin Olson made trip to Snetti- sham Saturday, returning Sunday, and reports the Crystal mine in fine shape. He brought with him Gome specimens that are wonders in the mining world.
 The committee in charge of the 4th of July ball announce that prize of S1O will be given to the best couple in the waltz, and S5 second. Also S10 to the best couple in two-step, and S5 to second.
 The Rebekah Lodge held an enthusi- astic meeting last Saturday evening. A number of candidates were initiated into the mysteries, and afterwards the members enjoyed a feast of the delica- cies of the season.
 The city election at Treadwell last Friday resulted in the selection of C.. A. Tappan, E. J. N. Ott, E. H. McAuley, H. H. Sterling, Tony Tubbs, Mark Ia tom and R. J. Willis for councilmen, and R. A. Kinzie, T. s. Nocnan and Alex Thom for school directors.
 Rev. F. c. Krause was pleasant call CT at the News office last week. He is not only preacher, but newspaper man as we'll, and is proprietor of the Western Home Journal and the Hill yard (Wash.) News. He had his name inscribed on our subscription list.
 At the regular meeting of Alaska Lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F. last Wednesday evening the following officers were elec- ted for the ensuing term: J. M. Hall, N. G.; Rudolph Troll, V. G.; Wm. Stub bins, Sec'y; Frank Bach, treasurer. These officers will be installed tonight.
 The Juneau aggregation of ball toss CTS came over Sunday for practice with the Douglas pick-ups; outside the work of Johnny Day, the showing of Juneau was poor. Most of the players on that side should be provided with traps of some kind, to increase the possibilities of catching something.
 The Dirigo, Capt McGregor, ran aground near Nanaimo, B. O., last Fri day afternoon. Beyond part of the keel having been carried away, no oth CT damage was done the vessel. The accident happened because of the at tempt to steer the vessel outside the red buoy that marks the channel there.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-02
FOURTH OF JULY A List of the Sports and Prizes as Announced by the Committee Rules Governing
 the Games. REV. MULcoNRY, ORATOR OF THE DAY.
Parade Forms at Treadwe11 at 900 am.
 Exercises at Natatoriun HaII 1O:OO am.
SPORTS AND PRIZES.

PM PoSf PRIZE PRIZE ,SI2 OO S3o Uo 1:3Q-Greay Pole, over water .....'''' 2O OO 145-Double Scu Race outriggers or canoe 70 VO 10 0o 2OO-Indian Canoe Race lOO W 3OO-Best Looking Baby, under year. lO W oo
 and 3rd prze S5 % 31O-Boys Race, under 10 $ oo U
 and 3rd prize, S1 CO., 32O-Boys Race, under l6 years 0o oo
 and 3rd prize, g 50 33p-Natve Boy Race, under 6 years. OO OO
 and 3rd prze S1 O. 3:45-GirIs Race under 10 % Oo
 and 3rd prze S1 O0 4OO-Msses Race. Q W oo 4lO-Old Race, 50 years 10 OO OO
 and 3rd prze g 50 42O-Sack z 5o Oo 430-Foo Race, free for all, 100 yards 2o Oo O oO
 and 3rd prze S5 00 445-Mners Race 100 yards. 2O U O oo
 and 3rd prze s5 OO 5OO-Mll Race 100 yards. 2O W U Oo
 and 3rd prze S5 00 5l5-Mechanics Race, 100 yards 20 co Oo
 and 3rd prze S5 00 Running High Jump. 10 W oo 545-Pole Vault. Io UO oo Horse 2O Oo 615-Bicyce Race, Douglas Island 10 % oo 630-OneMle Race, Douglas Island 70 Oo 10 OO
 and 3rd prize S10 CO., 645-Hose Cart Race Douglas Island ... . 90 Oo 2O OO Machine Drilling Contest. 70 oo 0o oo
 and 3rd prize S25 00 Ready Bullion; Thomas Eton Mexican; John Richard Miller Treadwel.
 SrARTER-Dr. W. L. Harrison
 JUDGEs-Richard Mccormick Fred Hebert C. A. lndstrom Committee the right to withdraw second or third prize the number contestants entered for event is not sufficient to justify them
 bars entry n other events
 NOTICE to several important changes programme of Sports The Race Double Scull Race and Greasy Pole contest will take place early the afternoon The Machine Drilling will be held in Douglas near the James saw m
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-02

Has lately received large consignment of Do- mestic and Imported Tobaccos. There will be a noted improvement In our special brands, the EAGLE and BLUE PEARL.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-02
The Douglas Island News.
THE FIELD.

The AIM arrlVSU ldSO SNOhAhS' Coal, s1o per ton, A. T. G. M. Co. Ohman's Hall is on Third street. Apricot Brandy at the Glory Hole. Dr. A. Rogers was financial caller last week.
 Mr. David Brown pays for the News for another year. Who needs hat or cap? Lindstrom has some for sale.
 John Feusi has his store front all nicely painted up.
 Jack Bartels, of Windham, will read the News for year. Jack Moore is down from Berner's Bay for the Fourth.
 Our merchants are beginning to dec crate for the Fourth. Mems SIP suit for s at Lindstrom's, Must be closed out. Mir. John Murray came up from San Francisco last week. Col. John Moore and A. K. Smith will leave on the Seattle.
 The Royal Restaurant has on new Fourth of July dress.
  The Odd Fellows report rapid in- crease in membership. $500 liquor license on Douglas Is- land comes pretty high. Jack Bartels, of Windham, was wis itor in the city this week.
 Don't miss the special sale at Lind strom's for the next 10 days.
 Boys and childrens' suits at Lind strom's in all grades at reduced prices. Jack Finley is one of the Yankee Cove representatives in town this week. At the Glory Hole you will find the celebrated Buffalo Lithia Water Try 1t. Mrs. Leonard Raymond is afflicted with felon, which is causing her much pain.
 The St. Ann Hospital looks as neat as a new pin, with Its coating of fresh paint.
 The very latest in Ladies' Spring and Summer Waists at the Treadwell Store.
 When you want fancy drink go to the Glory Hole and call for Apricot Brandy.
 Angus Mackay, mayor of Yankee Cove. came down yesterday to spend the Fourth.
 Dr. Moore has decided not to build, but will occupy suite of rooms in the Sans Souci.
 The big buildings at Treadwell are now nicely ornamented with strings of fire ladders.
 The excursion steamer Spokane was in the channel last evening and went North about 12 o'clock.
 Mir. William Stubbins was elected city assessor at the meeting of the city council last Saturday evening.
 The Hotel Northern bar reopened for business on the 1st with as complete stock of liquors as was ever brought to town.
 The Dolphin, Hunter captain, came up the channel this morning with the Seattle trailing about mile behind, as usual.
 We are determined to reduce our stock of Hats, and are still selling S3.5o and s4OO Hats for S2.OO. Treadwel Store.
 Among the new things come to town is shipment of Apricot Brandy at the Glory Hole. It's all the rage in the States.
 A new line of Fancy Dress Ginghams Dimities, and Fancy Silk Striped Chal- lies in exclusive patterns at the Tread we'll Store.
 A letter from Jas. E. Haman states that he is we'll and hard at work, and incloses s3 for the News another year in advance.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-02

called to several important changes the of Sports The Indian Race Double scu Race and Greasy Pole contest will take place the afternoon The Machine Drilling will be held in Douglas near the James saw mill
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-02

The Fourth of July ball on Douglas Island is free. No charge will be made for anything that night. All are wei come to come and have good time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-20
ALittle Sample of the Tarifr.

Five million dollars worth of art
purchased by j. Pierpont Morgan is
remaining in Europe, for the time be-
ing, because a tariff of about 60 per
cent must be paid before it can be
brought into this country. Mr.. Nor
gan doesn't say a word, he simply
keeps on purchasing, and allows the
paintings, tapestries and other art OBJ
iects to remain abroad as an intelli-
gible, though silent object lesson On
that section of the tariff that relates
to art importations. Mr.. Morgan, of
course, says the st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat. believes in Il tariff on coal, but
he cannot see what infant industry in
this country would be injured by his
bringing a 100000 set of fifteenth
century Gothic-Flemish tapestry to
America. Perhaps somebody will
want to manufacture limitations of
Gothic-Flemish fifteenth century IA
pestry some day, and the presence Of
100000 European collection might
tend to cheaper the modern product.
Not only the infant industries, but
the unborn ones, may need looking
after. In the meantime if we want
to see these heirlooms of the ages we
can pay S65 cabin passage-which,
by the way. has been raised s. on Mr..
Morgan's transatlantic ships and
go to Europe.