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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
BARTON

united to marriage to Clayton Gould Of
Lyndonville. January 81. Mrs. Gould's
peerless friends presented her "a chatting
~dish.-Lynn Dana has been spending a
few days In Johnson,-Mrs. Ernest Niblock
* recovering from her recent illncss,-H.
A.. rolsom has moved from the Scavcr
block to the j. W. Batohelder house
Ferd Folsom. who has been very sick
with typhoid fever is on the gain.-Clinton
Cook spent a part Of last week at Lyn-
donville with his sister. Mrs. c. w, sta
ples.-Nelson Sheltra, who was injured
at South Barton recently. died in the hos
pitnl at st. Johnsbury Friday nieht.-Mrs.
w. II. Drumming is on the sick list.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
BElVIDERE.

j. G.. Smith and son are running their
mill on full time.-John Ienmbra of Bak-
erstield is at work for !. V. stevens, saw
ing ella pboards.-Truman Reynolds has
moved away from Smithville.-L T..
Thomas of Cambridge was in town sun
daN.-Tho Rev. G, ~. Kent preached "A
vc:y Interesting sermon On temperance
Sunday. February l.-Amasa fIemcnwaY
is failing quit, faSt.-RaE-0fn ScOiield has
hired out to Frank IArawly and is going
to move to Watervillo.-J. II. Fletcher was
in bakersfield. February , on business
Jcrr" Tatro has moved into barney But
tons hous".-MrS &. ". Potter and Mrs.
Ira " hittcmorc are on the sick list
Ray Coburn had the misfortune to get
three fingers cut in O. C.'Smith's mill
and WaliCe Columns little brother go
his had ont Guite hadlY The Same day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
HYDE PARK.

Alba Ferry has boon in Albany for the
past trw days visiting ms mother and
brother.
Mrs. cyrus Iroutv of Brishton, Mass.
is !, guest Of MIS-. +. =. Hin.
Mrs. :. J.. Waite is in Boston tins week
visiting her daughter. she will visit at
other places before her return.
f. I. lin is on the sick list for a few
day. past.
barring the past year there has been in
this town = deaths. 81 births. and IL mar
r.ages- The year previous Z deaths, 81
births. and u marriages.
Mrs. j. :. Leach and Miss Cora Fair
hanks returned yesterday from Essex
and burlington, whcrc they had nocn
for several days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
ORLEANS COUNTY
CRAFTSBURY.

Rosa Smith is homo from LYndonville
where she has been teaching for a three
weeks vacation on account of sickness il
the school.-I.illa I.arahco was callct
home last Tuesday on account of the ser.
Gus Illness of her mother.-Mrs, {. VI
Rawson and childron left last Tuesday fol
Boston, where they expect to make thoil
future home.-Mrs. Bell Anderson, who
has been quite sick for the past week, /,
improving.-Whooping cough is quite
prevalent in This village.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
MORE OW N,

Mrs. George Freeman went TO Randolph
Thursday for a weeks visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Roy k'IIogC.-ludr'
Woodward from Montpelier and Mr. Smith
from Canada gave a lecture in the town
hall Thursday night To a fun house. Tho
Glec club from Waterbury helped in the
music.-Mrs. Allen Bruce of Waterbury
was at Mrs, Sidney AtkinS's Tuesday
Services at the church sunday evening
were conducted 10y the Good Templars
and the Junior League Of this pace,
consisting of singing, speaking and read
ing on trmperauco.-Thc Nouns PEOPLE
are taking UP the study of Christs life.
They meet every Monday Maud
Johnson and Mabel Atkins went 10 Waits
field Tuesday.-M Mrs. +, II. Grithth Is fail
irg.-Alba ~StoCkwcll is with his grand
parents this wcek.-rhc ladies prayer
meeting will meet with Mrs. penerson
Freeman next Friday e~vcning.-Mrs. Bird
| rett Crouin is at work AT \. b, Stock
VOLTS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
BLOOMINGTON.

Mrs. f., w. Dudley. whose sickness has
been mentioned heretofore, is failing and
is expected to survive but n short time
Mrs. Thomas Marshall is quite sick Ar
thur Uttiu, IA former resident of this
TOW who went from Charleston, January
q, to the hospital at Montreal for treat
mcnt, has had a very successful opera
ton and at last report vas thought to be
i'm Il fair way TO recover
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
MORTIFIED.

Observer W. A. Shaw Of the United
states weather bureau station reports n
mean tcmpcrature for January g II de-
eroes. with a maXimum of a on the LIST
and a minimum of Ia on the 10Th. Tho
precipitation Uaiu and melted snow
amounted to 81 inches, rain or snow fall
ing on u days. The snowfall amounted
to Is riches, The prevailing wind was
south and the month Was made up of
four clear, II partly cloudy ana 70 cloudy
days,
A daughter was recently born TO Mr..
and Mrs. James Reid.
J. G.. Ham will speak i'm Concert hail
Saturday evening as the fourth number
Continued ON seventh page.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
H.. w. ALLEN e CO.
A Remarkable Sale Of
Notions and Little Things.

Notions and small wares. Many hundreds of items
necessaries that are perfectly good and right in every
way but in small quantities and short lengths. These
have been arranged on special counter to-day near the
small ware section and marked without regard to cost or
real value. Dressmakers should come early to this sale.
1t will be a rare chance to secure supplies at prices aver
aging less than onefourth real value.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
ISL LIZ MOTE.

T.. Il. Reynolds and daughter Of New
y urk arrived in town Saturday night for
Il few davS.-Mvs. o.. j. Thomas is in Bur
lin"ton this wo-k.-O. ". Parker of Bur
lin2ton spent Sunday in town.-Mr-. H.. q.
Iolcomb spent sunday at Rouscs Point
There will be Il chicken pic supper at the
Methodist Episcopal Church Friday even
ing February i for the benefit If the pas
tor. y cordial invitation is extended &c
alL-MisS Glayds Hin i. nome from Gram
I.ignc for a few days.-Mrs. Stephe'
Crafts has returned to Piatt.hurgh.- Mrs,
i. 4. Laduc OF Alhurgh visited in town
last week.-Miss Addio Reynolds was
home from Malone last week accompanied
by Mr. Charles GOss of New York former.
~ Of ChaZy. y. N.-Mr. Farr Of Burning
ton, agent for tho Free Press gave us q
call last wcek.-At the town meeting last
Saturday. it was voted to repair the draw
bridge, by putting in two new piers iron
low water mark up. Frank Ford has the
contract TO do the work and MIR. s. Tho
mas is the inspector. The work began
Monday and the bridge will not be opoG
to tho public for travel as long as the il,
is good for travelling.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

One lot Soteen covered Dress
Stays, ; cents per dozen.
One lot Scissors and Shears,
all sizes. 10 cents per pair.
Special light weight Shields.
sizes 3 and q. price 10 cents per
pair.
III. w. A. O. Co. Special"
Shields, washable and odorlcss,
price IS cents per pair.
Machine Oil, 3 bottles for 10
cents.
Scientific Hair Pins, S cent
size, 2 cents or 3 boxes for 5 cents.
The oldfdst Hot Water Bag,
| guaranteed. 81 cents.
2 dozen Fancy Leather, gilt
and metal Belts, sold from SO
cents to 1.25. priced at IS cents.
One lot Fancy Buttons, in.
Guiding many Silk and Cloth COW
cred fancy colored and jet buttons,
value Is to so cents, priced at 5
cents.
One lot Fine Toilet Soap. 3 cakes
in box. price IS cents per box.
CcIgate's Violet and CASH
mere Talcum Powder, priced at
IS cents per box or 2 for IS cents.
Colgate's Dental Powder,
regular Is cent bottle, priced at Is
cents.
200 Boxes Choice Writing
Paper, value rs cents per box,
priced at 10 cents or 3 boxes fol
rs cents.
6 dozen Black Cashmere
Gloves, SO cent quality, price lS
cents.
One lot Yelling, mostly black
and blue. value from Is to so cent:
per yard, priced at 10 cents.
; dozen Cut Work Pieces
value 12}s cents. priced at ; cent.
each.
? dozen Cut Work Cente,
Pieces, value % to so cents. slight
ly soiled, now is cents.
Ecru Lace Squares, 80 and 81
cent quality, price Is cents.
2 dozen Cut Work Squares
good patterns. slightly soiled. valu'
at $i.25 to $500 each. price 81
cents.
& CO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
LOWELL.

rr. ii. II. Hill is sick;-Fred Cross was
badly injured by a flying skid, one day
last weck.-Walter, the ten-year-old son
of Phillip Paronto, had hi. right hand
badly sawed in q. 4, Curtis'- tub factory,
last Saturday.-Dr. Cttomore, assisted by
Mrs. II. II. hin dressed the wound
A son was born TO MIR. and Mrs. Allen
Grant. january 27.-NlrS. Sarah Thornton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
MORGAN.

Samuel LORD II very low His son
caring tor IFS father.-Henry Lee Is gain.
ing rapidly.-Mrs. George Bartlett is UNI
der Or. Getchills csre.-W. J.. Bartlett
has had a good trade in wrought iron
sugar arches this winter,-A distemper is
causing sore eyes. especially among the
children. The Rev. Newton closed an ex-
cellent term Of school at the Beach, Jan
uarY 24-Mr. and Mrs. EdMuru Nlulnn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

Shell Combs, E dozen or more,
Side Combs, Back Combs, Barretts.
ETC.. that we're formerly sold at rs
to IS cents each. Select from these
to-day at 5 cents each.
1000 yards Black and Color
ed Hercules Braid from "a to IN
inches in width, Silver and Gilt
Braids. Silk Braids, etc., value 10 to
40 cents per yard. Select from these
at q cents per yard.
1000 yards Black and COL
ored Braids, Silk Mohair and
wool. Silk Cords. silver and gilt
braids. ETC., value S to Is cents,
priced at ] cent per yard.
One lot Colored Inside
Betting, value Is cents. priced at
4 cents per yard.
One lot Colored Silk Lacing
Cord, ] cent per yard,
Collins Colored Hooks and
Eyes, value 10 cents per card.
priced at 2 cents.
Nichols Patent Hook and
Eye, black ard silver. s cents per
dozen.
Waterproof Dress Binding,
value is cents per yard, priced at
2 cents.
Bone Casing, black, white and
gray, value Is cents Der piece.
priced at 9 cents.
S. & S. patent Fasteners and
Waist Holder, value Is cents,
priced at 5 cents.
One lot Wool Darning Cot.
ton, cclors, | cent per card.
One lot Feather stitch and Nov
city Braids. white, pink. light blue
and red. price ; cents per piece.
Paper of good Pins, ! cent pei
paper.
200 yard Spool Cotton. gooc
quality, price 3 spools for 5 cents.
100 yard Standard Spool Silk
black and white only, price 5 cent
per spool.
Safety Pins. all sizes. 2 cards TO
5 cents.
Cube Toilet Pins, 10 cent value
5 cents each.
Warren's Feather Bone. 8 yard
in box, black and white. value /!
cents, priced at 10 cents per box o
3 boxes for IS cents.
II w AL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05
ELMORE.

There Will be a donation visit for the
benefit Of tile Rev. o. M. Boutwell, at the
home Of Henry c. Parker on the evening
of February ~. Every body Invited
There was a nine-pound boy born January
20 at the home of Mrs. Childs.-Mr Thorn
ton was called to Morrisville last Wee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-05

have adopted a little girl from Holland
and have returned to their home in Bos-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
FIRE BOAT NEEDED
FOR THE RIVER FRONT
Suggested Purchase by Property
Owners Not Favored.

With the destruction OF the Columbia
as a grim illustration OF the need OF a
ire boat. property holders along the
river front have revived hope that some
action will soon be taken TO supply this
much desired addition TO the depart
ment. While no organized move has
been made TO press the question there
are indications that the subject will
have more consideration a; the hands OF
the District Commissioners than at any
previous time.
The imperative necessity of such an
apparatus is a matter of vital import
ance to those holding interests along
the river front. In the history of Wash
ington there has never been adequate
means OF handling confagration, and
property Is in constant danger of de-
struction
Although the local fire department
furnishes efficient service, 1t is obvious
~ unequipped to fight a large FIRE along
the river
For the past few weeks there has been
some speculation as to the feasibility
or possibility of combining the interests
Va tAAS iiNSi ~ iOA
the purchase of fire boat for their own
protection. This solution OF the prob
lem. however, is not locked upon favor
ably by those upon whom the expense
would fail.
Some time ago the United States Su-
preme Court handed down a decision
which materially increased the cost of
maintaining ferry wharves. In the opin-
lon OF the court ell property abuttirg on
the river belongs to the Government, lad
the lessees Of wharf property are now
compelled to pay a comparatively large
rent Besides, expenses are further in
creased by personal tax.
With these changes the cost of main
tenance has gone up. In consequence, the
ferry companies feel that the buying of
! be Improbable business. This purchase
should be made by the Government
| they contend and any move 10 urge the
question will receive their ready support.
fire boat would cost about SIS 900
or more. Along the section of the Poto-
mac most threatened by fire are six
steamboat companies owning many hun
dreds of thousands of dollars. worth of
property For each concern TO contribute
an equal amount toward the purchase of
a water apparatus would necessitate an
expense of about s12 900. These few facts
explain why they are n6f anxious to
making such a contribution
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
FINANCIER BY TRADE:
TRAMP BY ACCIDENT
And He Proved He Hadn't Forgotten His Profession.

change cards wild you. but before dat.
I am travelling inceg. -
Wonder If he's a prince in dissuise?'
muttered the policeman loud enough for
his companion 10 hear.
Nav: I amt nobleman. I'm an
aristocratic. democratic American. But
IL you'll excuse me for divertin' your
mind from another subject than meself
I'd like to tell you something.
Glad TO listen and grow wise
las once attended law school.
know all de ms and outs of de bar busi-
ness. New If you wanted to arrest me
for something you couldn't do it. A man
what's on his own property can't be
pinched after dark without a warrant
and I'm standing on me own shoes"
Yes; but they have holes in them, .
remarked me patrolman.
Not so you could notice it, though,
the hobo replied. After pause he con-
tinued: Guess I'll have to walk to me
favorite club this morning. De coach
man must a stopped for some of me
Senatorial friends. Say, you haven't got
a nickel you don't want. have you?"
Think l have. said the big hearted
policeman. tossing him 10 cents.
Much obliged. I'll get me private
secretary TO return II. Good night"
Good night"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
RETIRED MANUFACTURER
DIED ON EVE OF WEDDING

On the eve of bis wedding, Evan Lyons.
retired manufacturer of Washington.
died suddenly yesterday, at the home
of his promised wife, In Newark, y. J.
The ceremony was 10 have taken place
today. after courtship lasting many
years. Mr.. Lyons was sixty-ive years
old. while hia fancee. a daughter of
Thomas B. Harrison, has passed the
half century mark.
Mr.. Lyons resided at 1919 NJ Street
northwest, where he had apartments
with W. T. Kell an intimate friend
Until eight years ago he was proprietor
of the Lyons Flour Mills. at Rock
Creek, and had been engaged in no BUSH
ness since his retirement.
Two weeks ago he departed for Newark
TO spend a few weeks with the Harrisons
before the wedding. He had complained
of a slight illness. but his condition
was not looked upon as serious. He went
directly TO the home OF his bride-to- be
and remained there until death came
yesterday.
The union would have been the cul-
mination of a romance lasting for great
many years. Both remained single
through all this time. The Harrison
family formerly resided here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
THE BUSY SEASON.

In the spring a thinner shadow haunts
the young mans pockethook and he
casts upon each nickel a lean and hun
ery look. In the spring a brighter yell
low blush is on the butterine. and
boarders are suspicious of the azure
tinted cream In the spring the festive
angler from the ground extracts n worm,
and with fendish glee !mpales it on a
hook that makes 1t squirm. In the
spring a woman's fancy turns 70
thoughts OF stylish hats while her
weary care-worn husband thinks lot
and murmurs Rats" In the spring
the Jolly farmer. with a chuckle, doth
begin painting letters on a shingle.
Summer Boarders Taken In" The
bunco man gets busy-the kite is on the
string-thus we realize there's always
somethin' doin' in the spring. Chicago
News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
CONGRESS TO BLAME
FOR DIRTY STREETS

are clean in the morning hours and eX
cessively dirty in the afternoon. There
is not money enough, however, 20 make
any change in the schedules. Hand
cleaning. now covering an area OF 80
GOO. Gee square yards, goes on through
the day. and the streets thus treated
are cleaner than those swept by ma
chimes.
Flushing the Streets.
The flushing OF streets Is yet an I'M
tried merhod II promises fair results,
but that method like machine sweep
ing, will be cleaning once in twenty
four hours. 1t Will leave the streets
dirty after noon OF each day.
The evident solution Of the problem Is
for the committees of Congress to in
sert larger items IN the appropriation
bills for street sweeping, and for Con-
gress TO vote for them. Under the pres
ert policy pursued by Congress the city
ways cannot be made cleaner. The re-
sponsibility for the present conditions
rests upon Congress, and is part of the
unwise policy of drawing upon current
revenue for the extraordinary improve
ments such as the sewage disposal
plant. the filtration beds, and new Dis
trict building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20

ITO look at me you wouldn't think
was once a great fnancier,'' said a for
lorn looking tramp. stopping in front
OF a burly policeman on Pennsylvania
Avenue The time was early morning..
and the streets were deserted save for
a few beIated pedestrians.
Never would have guessed II in the
world" answered the cop with a
chuckle.
well. you see. l amt exactly a
money king now. But that's not saying
what l was and the dilapidated object
gave an involuntary SILVER. even though
the air was balmy and the temperature
high.
1T may seem mighty funny 10 you
fellows that men like me could ever
have lived a better life than thisi" he
continued. But, say, I used to be q
right high clipper sort O. chap. In those
DAYS me shoes was shined a little bet
ter. there wasn't so much dust on me
clothes. and this here hat made better
showing"
May I dare to ask who this honorable
gentleman Is that is talking to me?" in
uuired the jovial guardian OF the law
"Oh it's me name you want, is it!
Well. l amt a-goin' to tell that. When
me Victoria rolls up the street 10 take
me to me favorite club. den l may ex-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
WASHINGTON GAVE
HIS LAST ORDER HERE
One Alexandria Block Reminiscent of Historic Hap
penngS.

There are few blocks in historic
Alexandria which have a more general
interest than that which faces the mar
ket square on Royal Street, between
King and Cameron. At its southern end
Washington performed a tour OF public
duty as a fireman. working upon one of
the three engines which were then in
use in the old city. At the northern
end. standing on the City Hotel steps,
in 179s with his aides, Ramsay. F'itz-
gerald and Custis. Washington gave the
last military order of his life to the
Alexandria Blues, then paradlng in he
open plaza of the market square oppo-
site
Almost Immediately upon the laying
out OF the town that square came into
use 1t was laid out into two half-acro
lots: one on the Cameron Street side
was purchased on July Il. 1919. by
Charles Mason for 1917 pistoIes. and that
on the King Street side by Adam Stephen
for 111a pistoles. Adam Stephen after
ward became a distinguished general
in the Revolutionary War.
Fulmore's Long Room.
On his lot was erected a frame public
house which contained what was known
as Fulmores long room. There the irs.
theatrical performances of the growing
town took place until the Alexandria
Theater was built, and even then the
Tong room" contested with the fine
Alexandria Theater for the smaller en-
tertainments 1t is said in this room
met the Maryland and Virginia con-
vention of 1875 which framed the com
pact governing the Potomac River, and
in its ultimate results led to the con-
vention in 1857, in Philadelphia, which
framed the Constitution of the United
States This house was kept for several
years by Tonkin. a Cornishman, wto
afterward removed to Washington and
opened a beefsteak house on Capitol
Hill in one of the first houses erected
there
The corner remained true to its des-
tiny as public place, for there Alex
andria- Washington Lodge held meet
ings for q while, and after the building
had been destroyed by fire and John T.
Price had erected upon it a handsome
brick house it's upper story became
Phoenix Hall and was used for a thea
ter in the later SOS.
At the northern corner the City Hotel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20

was built in the 90's of the eighteenth
century. There Gadsby. afterward the
famous host OF Gadsby's Hotel in Wash
ington. entertained many of the states
men of the Adams and Jefferson time.
and Custis describes how much General
Washington enjoyed there his canvas
back duck and hominy. There. too, the
birthnight balls OF early days were
held.
The hotel continued under many boni-
faces until after the war for the Union,
when it was succeeded by more modern
houses. and it is now occupied mainly
as a lodging house, although hotel
kept in one portion is still the head
quarters of the Alexandria Red Men. In
the middle of the square the "Alexan-
dria Times and Advertiser" established
It's Office about 1897 and there. in 1908,
the Marine Coffee House was opened
and made the headquarters of the first
business association ever established In
Alexandria In later years the cigar
shop OF Supple, near the southern end.
was a great resort for Democrats. and
the tobacco store of Henry Mansfield a
few doors north, was place of assem-
blage for Wings.
Egan's Dry Goods Store.
About 1890 William Egan established
a drygoods store there. and laid the
foundation of a fortune, which he after
ward gained at his drygoods establish
ment on Pennsylvania Avenue, between
Sixth and Seventh Streets in Washing
ton. Henry L. Simpson. the father OF
the present mayor. began the shoe bust
ness IN a frame store near the southern
end of the square, which he afterwarc
replaced by a fine brick shoe factory
that is stin conducted by his son. the
present mayor of Alexandria.
1t is said by those who ought to know
that at one time. while Alexandria was
at the height OF its prosperity before
secession, two large gambling estah-
lishments, not inferior 20 those in Wash
ington. were maintained in the SECOND
stories of houses there. It's northern
end has been dyed in blood for there
Maddox killed Dixon and Phillips killed
Smith II still has as its streetway the
cobblestone pavement. put down over
ninety years ago. but The trend o
municipal affairs promises that public
Improvement will in the course of a few
years make II worthy OF the traditions
with which il is connected by history.