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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24

or \ merchant looks forward In contract
ing n marriage to finding In the shape Of
his wife's dowry value corresponding to
the position he holds or the annual in
come he derives from his profession or
business.
One OF tho first cares Of a French faith
or is to provide dowry for each of his
daughters, and according to the value
of the dowry he can command Il more
or less suitable husband for his daugh-
ter. The larger the dowry tho more OK
acting will hc become rs to to the status
Of a possible scn-in-law.
Such marriages arc nearly always ar
ranged by the parents or near relatives
| on both sides. The young Frcnchman
who decides IL is time 10 marry seldom
fixes his choice on any particular girl.
We allows his relatives to look around
for him. He manages to obtain. by
various we'll known articles, n Wow of
the person who is suggested to him as
u suitable ''parti," and if she is sufli-
GENTLY prcsentablc 70 please him and
the two families can como to terms as
regards money matters. the proposal Is
| made in due form.
A few weeks later tho marriage takes
place. The girl. II will be seen, has
| scarcely been consulted. but such is tho
manner Of her BRINGING up that she is
generally quito content to leave matri-
monial matters in the hands Of her
father and to accept the husband he has
selected for her
In Frarcc hasty marriages. long en-
Gagcmcnts and breaches of promise are
| practically unknown.
Tho desire TO obtain n uuid pro quo
| in marriage extends even to tho masses,
to the pcasantry and the working classes
A small peasant farmer. who is the
proprietor of five acres of land and ton
cows would consider he had made an
extremely bad bargain if w were Obliged
| to marry his son 10 the daughter OF n
man who owned but three acres and six
cows.
Nevertheless, IL is n remarkable fact
| that the proportion If unhappy French
marriages is comparatively small. The
| natural bent of the average French wo-
man is to become the comradc and the
friend of her husband. She very fire.
uucntly takes a keen interest in his
business affairs. and It does not appear
that the French method of marrying
young people. with its absence of any
|
as might ne IMAGINED
! The iinprcssion that a long residence
| in Franco and closc observation OF tho
people have left upon mo is that love,
in the sense that is generally attached
to the word is not so frequent between
married couples rs close, affcctonato
friendship.
| The placing of tho word "lovc'' in the
sacramental phrase which in France is
\ road to all persons about to contract
marriage. and Ga which they are obliged
to subscribe. Hll not alter the above
state of things. u,
! 1t is interesting. however. TO note tina,
tho suggestion should have come from
a playwright, and such an eminent
! literary man as Paul fIcrvici,, for
| French playwrights have for man,
years past done their hest To ridicule
and dscredit coniugal love.-Ncw York
York Sun.
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KEEP YOUNG
DO Not Cultivntc Habit Of Old Arc.

DO Not Cultivate Habit Of Old Age.
It cannot truthfully be said that any
woman looks on the approach of old age
with equanimity.
But it is quite as much the idea of inn
paired vitality as looks which appals her.
Ihc hrst touch of gray in the hair. the
crowfcot around the eyes. are seen In
quite young women. and is more often
premature than not. and the result OF
carclessncss or wrong living conditions.
But when these pests make their first
appearance when you are on the wrong
side of forty they are apt to Cause a
very panicky condition Of mind
Almost every one flies to cosmetics, in.
stead of hygiene or mental work, and
that is whore they make their mistake.
AS a matter of fact. if we could only
realize 1t, gray or white is really pretty,
and when in company with bright COM
plcxlon becomes almost beautiful. Be-
sides. paint does not cover lines. nor
fill in wrinkles, and on withercd checks
accompanied by dull eyes is merely hide
Gus.
rhe old adagc "A woman is as old as
she looks" might with advantage be
changed 20 "A woman is as cid as she
to hold on to and to work with during the
dav
BY remembering that your outside APP
pearance comes from inside, you would
begin to study to control and Danish all
those disagrceable thoughts which leave
such strong external evidences.
To remain oyer young Danish from your
mind all thoughts of trouble and sorrow.
n rl fhnncrhtc In
jealousy. revenge. or malice. In fact. try
to love your ncighbor as yourself. You
will find in holding happy. healthy, and
helpful thoughts that the lines and
wrinkles will disappear and beauty will
reign instead.
DC not give way to feelings Of languor
and inertia Keep busy. DO your work
whatever it may be. with vigor and vim.
Don't count your years and say, ON
dear, I am growing Old Rather forget
them and say. - am as young as ever
was
! There is everything nowadays to help 4
woman to retain her vigor. Baths. cleo
tricity. massage. and. last. but not least
trained mental work. which cannot be
/ ovcrrated.
! Much benefit Is derived from tie con.
dition you keep your m,n1 in.
Say to yourself: Il am looking as old
as iceland feel like twenty"
Mix with young people. find enjoyment
III their pleasures. Try and forget self
and that old self will forget you ard PASS
on.
Mako a happy spirit to your work and
do what YOU have to GO ungrudingly.
Don't watch the clock. 1t makes tho
| hours long, and YOU will get tired SO
! much sooner.
Thank God that you live in the twcn-
ticth century. ard are somebody, instead
of living in tho sixteenth or seventceth.
/ when YOU would have tcen nobody; or, ii
you were about forty ard really in the
fun strength of your maturity. rci"Cated
to the chimney corner in a big armchair.
with caps. mttcns, and knee nuns to
ward off tie rhcumatisn-poor old
granny Il being almost on the same plane
as elves and fairies! She exists no longer.
Nowadays the grannies are as active and
bright as the grandchildren.
/ Pray the prayer of Plato old.
God make thce beautiful within.
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treasurer, showed n balance Of Ss9.94
on hand and all bills paid. Tho sum VI
@25 was voted as salary for tho sccrc-
tary and treasurer and 900 copies Of
.hc annual minutes were ordered print.
cd.
BY unanimous vote II was ordered
that sons of veterans IN Washington
county he eligible to membership in
the association. A lively discussion as
to the ACCESSIBILITY Of admitting sons
Of veterans to associate membership in
Grand Army posts followed, with the
sentiment very large in favor of such
action. At last tho annual encampmcnt
Of the department OF Vermont u VOID
was passed coun'. enancing admitting
sons of veterans to the Grand Army
posts Of the state. but. as through
some mistake the vote was not record
cd, 1t will not become operative until
1t is again acted upon next year.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are: President, DR.. r.. j. Foster
of Waterbury Center; presidents,
L. IT, Thurston Of Barre city. Jerry
Hutchinson of Barre town. Hiram Per-
kins OF Berlin. r. L. Knapp of Cabot,
o. II. Leonard of Calais. q. NJ. Felt OF
East Montpelier, s. ]. Dana OF Fayston,
George NJ. Whitney and Ira johnson Of
Middlcscx, j. II. Lucia of MONTPELIER
j. Wells Palmer of Morctown, j, T..
Brooks and II. w. Thrcshcr OF North
field. George Whitchcrs Of Plainfeld
George Il. Hall of Roxbury, o. M. Eaton
of Waitsfcld. j. w. Sleeper and NJ. l..
Dillingham; of Waterbury, Henry Rick
ard of oodbury. c. w. Richardson II
Worcester, and Henry Brown of War
ron.
Nicc-Presdents from the towns Of
Marshfeld and Duxbury were left to be
appointed by the president and sccre-
'ary.
George w. Savery was elected vice.
president for Orange county, james
Millham of Shelburne for Chittenden
county A. NJ. Tcachout Of IIardwick
Tor Caledonia county, G. l.. Brown of
stowe for Lamoille county and Frank
T.. Martcll OF Cambridge, Mass. vice.
president at large.
me neurology committee elected is
made up of George y. Hall of Roxbury.
capt l.. NJ. Hutchinson of Montpelier
and w. i. Bliss Of Calais Tho enter.
tainmcnt committee Is DR.. L. ]. Foster
of Waterbury Center. !. II. Wilson OF
Worcester, @. Il. Hall of Roxbury. II r.
Stockwcl of Waterbury. Lafayette NV.
ers and r. l.. Knapp OF Cabot and L. N.
hutchinson of Montpelier
II. II. Wedge N. c. Peck and q, w.
Nidder Of Montpelier were elected n
committee to have charge of the intcrA
csts OF the association at Dewey Park.
i. was voted to hold the next annual
meeting at Dewey Park, Montpelier
inc date to be fixed by the president
and secretary.
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GOOD YIELDS AND PRICES
according to Western Fnrmcrs' RE.
ports to Dradstrcct.


New York. Aug. 1s.-Eradstreet's state
Of trade of tomorrow will say:
Fall trade, while not yet under full
headway.s is steadily gathering force.
Features at eastern ccntcrs are the ac-
tivity of cotton goods and advances in
many makes. 1t is cmphatcally IL sellers
market for Gotten goods at New York
and Boston.
Reports as to the cotton crop arc gem
orally of improvement. throughout the
western and central portions of the belt.
Reports from various parts ot tie East
IRE of good yields and excellent prices
received by the farmers. The price sit
nation Is really n very strong one for
this season of the year. Expert demand
for f1our is improving. Corn is slightly
easier on good crop reports lut shows
strength as does outs in good demand for
home and foreign account. Cotton is low
er on the week. bearish influences, large
ly better, crop reports operating to offs'
bullish manipulation. Cotton goods have
shown great strength. Leather and man
ufactures thereof tend upward on good
demand. Hides are scarce and high, leath-
ufucturcrs have been forced to raise
prices to meet raw material costs.
Iron and steel trade adv ices are, If any
thing, rather more encouraging. Pig iron
Is rather quiet. that is, large Gales are
not much in evidence.
business failures for the week ending
August II number IA! against 2o3 in the
like week of 10)i
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FRENCH MARRIAGE SYSTEM.
4 Curious Change In the Law sugEest.
ed by Paul Hervieu.

At tho present time not inconsider-
able number OF Frenchmen are living in
the fear that the law may compel Them
under penalty. to love their wives. says
the Paris correspondent of the London
Express. 1t IL not that these men do not
already possess some sort of affection
for their partners in life, but there Is
no knowing what awkward intcrprcta-
ton the women might put upon the new
reading Of the law.
Hitherto the French marriage code
has limited itself to declaring that tho
contracting parties owe each other mu-
tual esteem. fidelity and succOr. Moth
ing Is mentioned about love.
An eminent playwright. Paul Hervieu,
however. thinks that people who enter
the bonds of wedIOck should also be re-
quircd by low to love one another. NJ.
Iicrvicu expressed his views before a
parliamentary committee formed to con-
sider certain reforms in the code, ana
apparently "A majority Of the members
are inclined TO share his view. on the
ground that IL In in the interests OF
morality for the law to recognize love
| In matrimony.
Curiously enough, love enters very
little indeed into the making OF tho vast
majority OF Ferench marriages French
people. as q rule, marry because II is to
their mutual interests. In aristocratic
marriages love is seldom even taken into
| consideration. 1t In purely a question
Of convention. OF decorum. Of mutual
convenience.
Among the middle or burgeois classes
marriage IL principally question OF
pounds. shillings and pence. \ manu-
| facturer. . lawyer. an official, an officer
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COCKRAN'S CONVERSION.
He Accepts the Verdict of Public
Opinion and Results In the Phillip
mines.

From Ccokrnn's speech at the Anti-lni-
perialist meeting in Boston, February
81. 1900.
For myself. 7 would rather he n trail
tor with Edmunds and Boutw Tell and
Reed and Sherman and fIoar than Il
patriot with Hanna or Lodge or McKin-
Icy. For this Government To exercise
power over anybody Independently of the
constitution is to establish a system
capable of becoming the most absolute
despotism conceivable. Unless the linta-
tons of the constitution apply to officers
If the government there are no lImita-
tions on them whatever. When tho Prcsi-
sanction of the constitution of course h.
governs without n shadow of moral
right. His authority would depend pure
|ly on force. and an authority rest
ing on force must be maintained by
force. The ultimate source of his authors
ty will he tho army. but mis- control of
the army depends on the constitution. If
control of the army depends on the COT
the Constitution does not apply to these
islands. then he has no right to issue an
order to the officer commanding there.
II tho Constitution gets into the islands
at all II must get there entire"
From Cockrans speech at Manila, Au-
gust 10. 1906
"Hc said that the United States were
Gods instrument is shaping tho pros
pcrity of the Philippines. For the hrst
time In history Il country had been an
ncXed for it's own benefit instead % for
the benefit Of the country anncXng 1t.
1--WE are blazing unparalleled paths and
are subjected to the most rigid scrutiny
feel the most profound confidence in the
success of American destiny in the Philip
pines. ! an. opposed to annoxtion. New
erthclcss. I shall earnestly study and
issist in the unsclhsh EXPLOITATION and
development Of the islands under Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Taft
1--WE opponents accept the veidict "f
public opinion. We are the fiji nest sup
rorters OF tho development of the islardS
for the islanders | admit that it is inn
possible q fix "A time for granting in
dcpe ndcncc, but ! believe it possible to
prescribe the conditions deserving i'll
depcndence-namely. when order is main
tanned. when the dignity Of labor IS un"
dcrstood and when tho islands are self
supporting
The Cnitcd States must first establish
enduring peace. Secretary Taft repre-
cents the greatest republic, assuring
peace. Archbishop Harty represents the
The spirit OF the moral law, which is
necessary to make mon work faithfully
and maintain honest relations"
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PERSONAL AND GENERAL

Tho Rev. DR.. Simpson, of New York,
raised ut the camp meeting of the Chris
tian Alliance at Portland Nc. $4,000 for
foreign missions.
Canadian secretary of State Scott has
invited Baron Kcmura to visit Canada
before returning to Japan. and the Baron
has replied he will do so If possible.
DIR. Horatio w. Parker. dean or the Yale
musical school. is to provide the musical
setting for tho drama founded on tho
late General Low Wallace's novel, The
Prince OF India"
Sir Patrick Manson, physician and
medical adviser to the English Colonial
office. has arrived in San Francisco Ia
deliver course OF lectures on trpical dis
eases at the lSne hospital.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
Periodic
Palms..

DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
are a most remarkable remedy
for the relief of periodic pains,
backachc, nervous or sick head
ache. or any OF the distress
ing aches and pains that cause
women so much suffering.
AS pain is weakening, and
leaves the system in an exc
haustcd condition, it is wrong
to suffer a moment longer than
necessary, and you should take
the Anti Pain Pills on first in
dication of an attack.
If taken as directed you may
have entire confidence in their
effectiveness. as we'll as in the
fact that they will leave no dis
agreeable after-efects.
They contain no morphine,
opium, chloral, cocaine or other
dangerous drugs.
srsy ~tS S"s :ps tia: e ny: sSs sss
Th:s. ATTACK: neon Come " o. Every ssS i monss.
M: s:S.1 ' Ss.s tive sss 1. sh, r: sy @
SS .sss ys. s Z %I b. cHs, oi
Eve. and they fiways ,elieyc me y 9
the Same results" MRS. PARK.
72l 8. Michigan st.. South Bend. Ind.
o.. kAilss. Anti. paln. pile aps sold BY
xcv' d.yeeist, wne wlIl guarantee that
y desc, % cent?. Never SCid In bulk.
Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24

The folks are gone, I'll get a rest.
My nerves are all upset.
OF course Ill miss the kids. but then
Some quiet l Will get.
didn't know how tagged ! was.
think I'll go to bed.
What's this? Another note from Kate,
And yesterdays not read.
BY Jove! Another list of things
That I'm to find and send.
That means III have to rummage round
The house from end to end.
IL think you'll find the hammocks. Will
Behind the basement door.
I'm sorry l forgot them. dear.
never did before.
"The children want their play tent. too
Just climb the attic stair
It's on the landing to the right,
Their bathing caps are there.
Look in the closet and you'll find
The chldrcns winter Gems
And my golf blouse is also there.
Or on the shelf perhaps.
"And in tho lower left-hand drawer,
or maybe it's tho right,
You'll find tho dolly I've begun.
! like to sew at night.
"Dcar Robbie wants his drum and gun
And Jack his soldier hat.
Send Mary's doll, and don't forget
To feed the dog and cat.
"And when You come on saturday,
Please bring these things 7 wish.
My sailor hat and rain coat too,
And our old chatting dish"
Yc gods! see it's up 70 mo
To be a pushcart man.
II that's the case I'll leave the place
And Kate can hire van,
Puck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
LOaa Of Appetite

Is commonly gradual; one. dish after
another is set aside till few remain.
These are not eaten with much relish,
and are often so light as not to AFFORD
much nourishment
Loss of appetite Is one Of the first
indications that the system Ia run
ming down, and there is nothing else
so good for II as Hoods Sarsaparilla-
the best Of all tonics.
Accept no substitute for Hoods
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
SHORE DINNER.

Bill guess that must have been .
shore dinner we had yesterday. UP at the
house.
Jill-Why?
well, there was sand in the sugar and
salt water In the ice cream,"-Yonkers
Statesman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
UMPIRE PLUMLEY's SUCCESS.
(From the Montpelier Journal)

The Hon. Frank Plumlcy has just COM
plctcd another great task involving in
tcrnatonal claims of nearly $4,000 go.
What docs Vermont care If Mortified Is
on the Dog and the Dog in Vermont as
long as Frank Plumlcy is there 1t is :,
high compliment to his brains that his
services were solicited and another that
the commissioners came where he was.
His reputation Is becoming world wide
as an umpire OF international affairs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
Flcndish Suffering

Is often caused by sores. ulcers and
Dnncers. that eat away your skin. VIM.
eedell OF Flat Rock. Mich, says: Il
tave used Bucklen's Arnica Salve, for
Ulcers. Sores and Cancers. 1t Is the best
healing dressing l ever found" Soothes
Ind heals cuts. burns and scalds. CSC
1T ]. w. O'Sullivan's drug store and ut
III druggists; guaranteed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
VETERANS CLOSE MEETING
Election of Officers by Warrington
County Association Last Day.

Montpelier. Aug. 1s.-The closing day
Of the sth annual reunion Of the Wash
lngton County Veterans association
was devoted largely 20 reports of Off
GERS and committees and to the cleo
ton of officers. The report of j. II. Will
BON of Worcester, the secretary and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
ON THE SPOT.

Tho HcircGo>The man marry must he
very handsome, afraid of nothing and
clever Moneys no object to me.
Mr.. Broke-Doesn't il seem odd that
fate has bsought us NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
ONLY THEN.

II didn't suppose you Kentuckians ever
put water in your whisky, Colonel"
"Yaas, sub. some Kentuckianse do. but
they sell II. uh."-Philadelphia Ledger.
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THE ONLY WAY.

WELL" said DR.. Kidder there's only
one way to get rid Of insomnia"
And that ISL" 1ueried the patient.
go - sleep and forget all about It,"
philadelphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
Never Wear A Truss That Does Not FIJI

pooely much
wish which
the
u
= CHURCHILLS PHARMACY, IS Church st.
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THE GOSPEL AND RECREATION.
(From the st. Johnsbury Calcdonian.)

THE GOSPEL AND RECREATION.
(From the St. Johnsbury Calcdonian)
A good tennis court and croquct
grounds will be in readiness for use
from tho beginning of the meeting. a
good ball ground will be available not
far away. The Lyndonvillc Golf club
very kindly tenders the use of its links
to lovers of the game who are atten-
dants on this meeting. Swings will
be put up. For rainy days there will
be "A table tennis, crokinolc, checkers
and chess for those who desire; and
other forms of legitimate recreation
will be provided, so that along with
other and higher benefits of the meet
ing, n real outing may be enjoyed by
those who possibly have no other vaca-
ton. Bring tennis shoes and tennis
rackcts IL you have them, and ma
tcrials for base ball and the other
games. 1t is expected that there will
nc nothing out Of harmony with the
spirit and purpose Of the meeting.
which is to help every one possible,
physically mentally and spiritually.
The above is not from circular of a
tennis or golf tournament, but from the
official Programme of the Lyndonvlle
camp meeting. Presiding Elder Lewis be-
lievcs in the building up of the body as
we'll as the mind and tho soul and has
wisely provided for plenty OF recreation.
lilo is n lover of outdoor sports himself
and has arranged for recreation period
each day OF the camp meeting. 1t is a
healthy sign to soc little recreation
mixed in with tho gospel Henry Ward
Bcechcr once said IA dyspcptic could not
at the same time attempt to live IN a
state of grace, and a Christian with a
sound body is worth much more to the
community than a dvspeptic, be his reli-
siOn pure and indebted.
THE DUTY OF THE HOUR.
(F'rom the Rutland News)
Now that the anniversary of the Ben.
nington battle and the Revolutionary
hero, General Ethan Allen. have been ap-
propriately honored, let's give our best
thoughts to the present and future of
Vermont--to zee what we can do az in
dividuals. and collectively, to upbuiId
tho commonwealth II is not what YER
mont has been or has done that is most
vital in consequence. but what 1t Is and
will be and what it will accomplish.
GOV. BELL NOT A CANDIDATE.
(From the st. Johnsbury Caledonan.)
The combination who are cunning for
candidate to run against Col. Fletcher
u. Proctor for governor next year are
still UP against it. They had among
other plans one to get Governor Bell to
run for governor for another term and
were banking for representative Haskins
to join in. as the Brattleboro gentleman
was supposed to he willing to help elect
Governor Bcll, who might otherwise DO
u candidate for Colonel IIaskinss seat
III feongresy. But all these plans have
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-24
WHAT OUR NEIGnBORS SAY
rardons By the Governor Not Popular
In Vermont.
(From the Wilmington Timcs.)

Ihefc is tax or II possible pardon 1or
McCarthy the Newfanc bank burglar
now dong term In the state PRISON al
windsor. Mccarthy may possibly be u
1air candidate for pardon, but TX so
only because pardon might perhaps
through It's example. help TO produce a
iecIihg OF insecurity among the criminal
clasS 10 whicn nc belongs. only for us
erect upon criminals could such pardon
DC Just'hed. personally MCCARTHY Is NOT
an object to excite sympathy. secretly
All the world dcspiscs an informcr. NC
Carthy was as deep In the mud as MS
companions were In the mire ana was
sh'ittch ny no pangs OF conscience until