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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
WAR BETWEEN NORWAY AND
SWEDEN.

The world has hardly recovered from
its apprehension of the possibility of war
between France and Germany over tho
situation in Morocco. when another war
cloud makes its appearance in northern
Europe, as a result of the clash of IN
tcrests between Norway and Sweden.
the union in which the two countries nave
so long beer bound. For time It look
cd as though King Oscar would allow
the Norwegians to sunder the union
peaceably and establish whatever form
of government might be preferred, but at
the present time both countries seem to
be acting on the theory that hcstilites
are a question of but a few days. ii in
deed peace may not already be said to
have been broken.
Latest advices from Stockholm seem
to make it certain in that King oscar Is
preparing to go to war TO force Norway
back into her alliance with Sweden. and
excitement over the action of the king
IN declaring the tarbors of StocKholm.
Kariskrona. GothenburG and Farocund
to be war ports from which all foreign
ships are to be excluded. A Swedish war
squadron is reported to be on its way to
the Norwegian coast. and the Norwcgans
in turn are naturally making vigorous
preparations to defend their capital. The
belief is expressed that the first clash
will come at the frontier where the
armies Of tho two countries are practice
ally confronting each other. rartic ularly
| as ali over tact on either side might pre-
cipitate actual fighting at any moment.
1t is now officially stated that orders
have been given for the mobilization OF
the Swedish army. and in view of the
situation which now presents itself. Hing
Oscars action with reference to war
ports was evidently part OF a carefully
prepared plan of operation looking to the
restoration of the union as 1t formerly
existed. Both houses Of the national
Legislature have passed g. bill placing q,
the disposal of the government $1,000. O0(
kroners.
The Norwegian government has shrewd.
iy given out the announcement that the
movement OF Its army is due to the fact
that the annual review is in progress
and this would rob its military operations
Of any appearance Of Unense TO Sweden
At the same time. II 1t should be fount
that the Swedish government was deter
mined tn force Norway back into tn,
alliance at whatever cost. Norway woult
be In an excellent position to defend her
SELF The mountain passes have aircad,
been fortified and Sweden will he com
PEELED to force her way across the noun
tains. II she hopes to conquer her neigh
bors. Tho Norwegian army. which Il
madc up OF local militia organisation
number 10000 men. and their forces ar,
we'll Differed and equipped. It 10 statet
that the Norwegian troops. who hav
been sent to the Notifications along tn
Swedish frontier. were served With y
ball cartridges each. and 1t Is believe,
they eau make vigorous. IL not effectiv
defence Of their position owing to the I'd
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
LITTLE BREECHES.
Pike County View Of special Prov
idcnce.

(By the late John Hay. former an,bas-
sador to EnSland)
don't go much on religion,
never amt had no show
But I've got "A mddln' tight grip. sir
On the handful O. things that I know.
| don't pan out on the prophets
And frec-wil. and that sort of thing
But / blieve in God and the angels,
Ever since one night last spring
I come into town with some turnips.
And my little Gabe come along
No four year-old in the country
Could beat him for pretty and strong,
Peart and clipper and sassy.
ALWAYS ready to swear and fight
And larnt him to chaw tfrbacker
Jest to keep his milk teeth white.
The snow come down like a blanket
AS passed by Tagsart's store;
I went in for jug of molassos
And left the team at the door,
They scared 1t something and started
heard one little squall,
And hcll-to-splt over the prairie
Went team, Little Breeches and ali.
Fl. Ito split ever the prairie;
| was almost froXc with skeer;
But We rorstcd up some torches.
And searched for en- far and near.
1T last we struck bosses and wa gon
showed undcr a soft white mound.
Upsot- dead hcat-but of little Gabe
No hide nor hair was found.
And here all hope soured on me.
or my follow critters aid.
lest Topped down on my nlarrow-hones
Crotch deep IN the snow. and prayed
BY this the torches WAS played out,
Ard mo AND Isrul Parr
Went off for some wood to a phe 'p'old
That h" said was somewhat thar
We found il at last and little shot
Whcr tho shut M lambs for the night
We looked in and seen them huddlet
WV
so warm and sleepy and whites
And than snt Lathe brooches and chirpcd
AS ncart as over YOU SEQ.
II want a chaw tcrh ckor
And that's what's the matter with me,
How did he git thar Angels
He could never have walked in tina
storm:
They Jest scooped down and toted hin
To whar it was safe and warm.
And think that saving a little child
Ard fetching him to his own.
Is a d6rned sight better business
Than loaflng around the Throne.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

Russia has officially announced her ac-
ceptance of August to 10 as the period
Of meeting for the peace plenipotentiaries
In Washington, but that does not mean
khe interruption of military operations in
1he Far East by any means. 1t Is an
bounced that the japanese are moving on
Vladivostok by both land and sea, and in
Ill human probability the near future will
zee that stronghold invested by a power
7ul beseging force of Japanese. In the
meantime the Russians are said to be
worrying over the possibility of an attack
spon Baltic sea ports by Japanese war
9hips.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
THE DEATH OF JOHN HAY

u a national loss and a national sorrow.
JJe was wise and farseeing statesman
is1hd strong and genuin" American. Our
people had como to know and to trust
him. His large experience. his cool head.
his cain, Judgment made him safe pilot
on the deep seas of diplomacy. Com
bined with true conservatism. he had
the courage when confronted by large
emergencies. tn devise and propose
hitherto Mntried means for preserving the
peace of nations and proroting the
standing and influence Of his country. and
the present standing OF the United
States among the nations was probably
due MS much to him rs to any other one
man. lie was loyal and highly trusted
adviser nj the President. Mr.. Roosevelt
loved and condded in him and will great
~ miss him from the circle Of his coun'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

Philadelphia is experiencing a remark
able house-cleaning all at once. Follow
ing the smashing of the political ring.
which so long controlled the Quaker City
with autocratic sway gigantic raid on
Ill sorts of vicious resorts was planned,
and as a result over 1000 inmates of both
William Penn must have to pinch himself
as he looks down from his tall tower on
the public building to make sure he is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

The government report showing the con-
Aition of cotton throughout the country to
be II as compared with SIS one year ago
Nas caused the market for that commod-
ty to soar in an unusual manner. the
Dricc promptly jumping within five min.
ltes from $50, the figure at which it had
>een quoted before the report was pub
tshed, to 1850 about which figure 1t has
vince huctuated. The sudden apprccia-
ion in the price OF cotton has caused a
canc among the Shorts" who are natur-
llly troubled over the fact that the agri-
cultural department at Washington has
ceased to leak information about the cot
ton crop.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

sellers.
The sorrow over the death Of Mr.. Hay
will not he confined TO this country. lie
hest statesmen and diplomatists of many
other countries. and especially IN this
time Of troubles and uncertainties among
the nations his loss will he felt as d
calamity.
John Hay has teen taken away III tho
height OF his flme and Of his usefulness
and II will not be an easy matter 10 I'll
his place In the national councils.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
SECRt"rIVE.

"Thc eyes are the windows of the SOUL.
exclaimed the Oculist. AS he fitttd glass
ono into the head of the patron.
In that case, DOCTOR" said the patient,
~ think ] would prefer ground g'ass !
certainly don't want the whole populace
Of this summer resort locking into mine.
ARE you a Christian
NO: I'm running summer boarding
house"-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

Chelsea is setting other Vermont towns
IN excellent example by arranging for the
Observance of Old Home Week from Au-
gust IA to 70. The cities are especially be.
ing put to shame by their smaller neigh
eors in this direction. and il is to be hoped
Mat they may soon rouse from their SON.
polent condition and show signs of pa
lriotic energy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
TAKING NO CHANCES.

A well.drcascd man who registered at
a hotel in st. Joseph. Mo. casually re-
marked that he never travelled without
his own fire escape. at the same time ex-
hititing the continuance which he Carl
cd IN case of fire." he said. II can let
myself down from any hotel window.
The landlord said. gra,ely Our terms
for guests with fire escapes are cash in
advance."-New Orleans Ti'nes.Demo-
crct
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
HIS SPECIALITY.

"Rraglcy tells me he is doing wonder
full work with his present employer.
didn't konw he was particularly strong
in business"
'He isn't. He's merely particularly
strong in talking about business. Phil
adclphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. JULY 6
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
in the new special column of this paper.
Some bargains are offered there this
week which It will pay you to read
about. See page two. This pape has
about. See page two. This paper has
and one cent word will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

Passenger traffic East and West Is said
20 be the largest on record. owing to the
low rates made by the railroads--the rates
competition between the trunk lines is
1ery sharp. and it is predicted that as low
D rate as six dollars from Chicago to New
Fork may be seen before the season is
aver
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

The published list of resident taxpayers
In New York city who pay personal taxes
on 100000 or more. contains l6s names.
Andrew Carnegie pays on $5.O00,OoO; Rus
sell Sage on s2.oOoo0o: John u. Rookie
Teller on s2,50o,OO0. No others on over
o50o.000; Joseph Pulitzer is assessed at
$5O. 900: Frederick Billings at S250OOD and
Mrs. Julia Billings at 100000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

1t Is significant that all Of the powers
concerned will receive from China the
Boxer indemnity in gold with the excep-
eion Of Russia, which prefers to be paid
on silver. Emperor Nicholas probably
Ahinks the white metal will go further
with him just at present than would the
more precious metal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
so warm and sleepy and white,
ONLY A FEW LEFT

Put, doctor how docs it happen that
after SO many years practice YOU have
no honorary degree"
"Ah, l have SO many ercmi's in this
world''
And in tie next wnrld--.?"-Trans
lated for Tales from Les Anna!os.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

It is announced that France will accept
Germany's proposition with reference to
IN international conference on the Nor
ocean question. but she will make certain
reservations in relation to the matters to
be considered at the gathering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
HOUSEHOLD HUMOR.

I'D like tn have you call one me-
said the hearth rug.
IAN right" responded the mante'
clock. I'm run down next Saturday. -
Louisville Coui ier.Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
Ref EcTIoNs OF A BACHELOR.

A husband is ashamed to be affectionate
in public; n woman not to be.
girl will always resist flirting II there
are no men or boys anywhere around.
In IA peok-a-boo shirt waist some women
remind one of a man falling out OF
balloon.
When man is young he wants 70
marry and love, and money doesn't count,
when he is married ht wants money ano
nothing else counts.-New York Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
RUNS IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

THAT fellow %rroughs is the queerese
runner / ever saw"
1--WE only noticed that he's forever
running into debt"
Yes, and at the same time running
away from the people to whom he Is IN
debt" -Philadelphia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06
FEMININE AMENITIES.

Clare-But. my dear. IT. rs secret.
vowed ON my honor never to tell.
Marie--Well. I'm acknowledgements
for Tales from lie FrUu-Frou'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-06

Terms-o1.O0 Year. Always in Advance
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-31
Roosevelt's Prestige Gained In
Peace Settlement Brings
Pressure on President
AMERICAN TRADE IN THE ORIENT
consuIs to Be Placed in Manchuria at
Once and State Department Will Be-
,,ome. Active in Developing American
lcommsrcs in the East.

washington, Aug. 31.-But one sub
Washington for the past twenty -four
hours the peace agreement at Ports
mouth. Everywhere the outcome of
the conference is discussed. The phase
o. 1t that excites the most comment
here is the remarkable prestige that
4 has been added to the presidents name
bys the successful termination OF the
conference. Already politicians are
asking II pressure on Roosevelt for q
third term will not be almost irre-
aistable.
s It Is the general feeling here that
Russia has won a great triumph in di-
pl1nacy In preventing the imposition
81 an indemnity, but at the same time
tbAt Japan acted with wisdom in max.
{ ing peace and that it's substantial
fruits OF war are SO great that 1t could
afford to waive the indemnity.
The great question now confronting
tRfs government is the matter Of devel-
ecqSment Of American trade with the
\ fsr east. It was announced yesterday
y. the state department that the Diff
I fs,fe,lt American consuls who nave
been unable to take their posts In Man.
churia. because Of the war would at
once locate at those posts This
/ means that the state department is go
/ ia4 ito take active interest in the pro-
& motion OF American interests In that
reS1on in which wonderful developer
xdent 10 now expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-31
your

remark able. And the fact is that was
thinking of the murder almost at the
moment entered the hall. Conse-
quently your face was in my minds
eye. That made the chance Of recog-
nizing you more sure. Had l not been
thinking of old days might not have
guessed so readily who you We're"
ssWhy were you thinking of the muir
der then?" asked Darlington.
well, my lord, you sent for me to
speak with me about George" Mrs.
Ward gave short laugh, and Derring-
ton smiled-"so I was naturally think
ing of George; such thought led to
my thinking of his parents, and finally
l remembered the circumstance OF
your sons death, as thought you
might wish to talk of it, and therefore
desired to get my memory in order. In
this way did recognize the lady"
"This is all very we'll" said Mrs.
Ward. "You say you recognize me,
Mr.. Ireland. Is that your name|
ut is, but your memory is not SO
good as mine. We met only once. "
Darlington was not 30 sure that Mrs.
Wards memory was not good, for he
remembered how she had tried to get
away before the arrival Of Ireland.
go ont. Go orr he said irritably.
wish to know the worst"
'.The worst is that am supposed TO
have killed Percy Vane," said Mrs.
Ward coolly. SO you accuse me OF
thatT she asked Ireland.
by no means. But you were at
that bali
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-31
cEnsuRE AMERICAN CONSUL.
n. 8. s. Bersh Charged With Showing
pisrespect for King Oscar.

washington, lug. 31.-The state de-
partment has b0en supplied with cop
les of newspapers published in Goth
enburg, Sweden, attacking the Ameri-
can consul, Robert 8. S. Bergh, because
of alleged failure on his part to show
proper respect for King Oscar on the
occasion Of his birthday anniversary.
The Aftonblad, one OF these newspap-
ers, charges that the flags of their
countries were hoisted by every for-
eign consul in the town except by MT.
Bergh.
This caused much remark and specs
ulation on the part of the townspeo-
pie, who inquired whether King Oscar
had in any way offended President
Roosevelt that he had ordered his
consul to refrain from Joining in the
celebration.
The paper calls attention to the fact
that Mr.. Bergh is a Norwegian by
birth, but does not think that he is
thereby excused In view Of the posi-
ton he occupies. Assistant Secretary
Loomis has decided to call upon Mr..
Bergh for an explanation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-31
u CHARITY is GIVEN 5000, 900.
elrs. Samuel Cells Will Distribute.
Valuable Estate.

Hartford, Conn. Aug. 31.-The will
s,of Mrs. Samuel Colt, widow of the in
llSsntor Of the Colt hrearm, was pre-
/ scented for probate yesterday. .Practic-
lilly the entire estate. which is thought
III be OF SIS, 900 in value. is distribute
ged The city will receive the magnifi-
cent grounds around Armsmere, the
ssEs,lt mansion, for park purposes, at
the death Of Mrs. Colts brother, Rich
ard w. ii. Jarvis.
The house will be for use as q home
for widows and orphans Of Protestant
1 Episcopal clergymen.
"A fund of $500, 900 in trust is made to
! be used in maintenance Of the Churcn
of the Good Shepherd, the memorial
parish house, the dwelling at Arms
mere and the Caldwell II. Colt memoir
s.lal.
All Mrs. Colts paintings, pictures
and curios are to go to the Wadswortl,
tatheneum, with the sum of $4,000 in
trust. The sum Of 100000 is set aside
for the completion Of the memorial 20
Samuel Colt. The small requests are
many In number.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-31
ADVICE 70 FRATERNAL ORDERS,
insurance Commissioner Host Says Or
eanization's Opportunity is in Recent
Disclosures.

Insurance Commissioners Host Says Or
eanization's Opportunity is in Recent
Disclosures.
Milwaukee, Wis, Aug 31.-Zeno M.
Host, insurance commissioner OF Wis
consin, at the convention of fratern.,l
societies yesterday said these concerns
can do more for the people than any
similar movement which has been
brought into existence in view of the
disclosures affecting old line compan-
les.
Mr.. Host declared some of the ol1er
fraternal societies have been collecting
Inadequate risks He said experiea ace
had demonstrated that rates must bs
calculated on mortality tables reserve
provisions must be made to equallze
the hazard of increasing age, prov.s-
ions made for regular increase In mem
bersl1ip; that fraternal orders, by their
methods of economical management
can grant insurance at less cost thaa
many old line companies; and that ira
ternal Insurance, properly conducted
more nearly covers all the needs OF the
people.
The committee on national headquar-
ters reported In favor Of the establish
ment OF such headquarters. This re-
mort was adopted and an appropriation
of $4,000 was made to carry on the
work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-31
KERMIT KILLS A BEAR.
Young Roosevelt Bags Big Game and
is Happy,

Deadwood, s. D.. Aug. 31.-Kernit
Roosevelt is the happiest boy in the
United States. His hunting party re-
turned yesterday from ten days jaunt
with hiaessof a brown bear and two
wild cats. The bear was young, and
sn,,t diversified, but it was bear. Even
tile president did not get grizzly in
ten Gays The party consisting of Ker-
( init, Captain Bullock. his son, Stanley,
and Paul Martin. son of Congressman
Martin. travelled $50 miles in ten days.
Everyone except the guide and grub
master Travelled on horseback. All
were good horsemen and though the
trip thru the mountains west and the
plains north was difficult no one COM
planned OF fatigue. Both Captain Bul-
lock and his son are famous shots,
while young Kermit and young Martin
proved themselves worthy to travel In
their class.
on the afternoon of the fifth day
while Captain Bullock and young Ker-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-31
TOO MANY GEMS; pEPoRTED.
Woman Makes Too Much Of Flash
With Diamonds.

San Francisco, Aug. 20. - Because
Betty Rausch wore $1,000 worth of dia-
monds and came from Shanghai in the
European Storage Of the steamer
China the immigration officials sub
tected her to rigorous examination.
Her replies not being satisfactory, she
was ordered deported, on the ground
that she might become public
charge.
Betty is handsome woman Of q
years. According to her story, she was
born in Vienna, Austria, of Polish
Jewish parents. She speaks English,
Polish and Spanish, but cannot read
or write in any language.
She admitted that she had been liv-
ing with a house painter in Shanghai
for the last five years, but thought
there was no improperly in that
fact, because her mother lived in the
same house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-31

Of ways and means of existence and
transportation. They point to the many
mistakes made by persons unaccus-
toned to arctic climate the chief one
being the wearing of entirely unnec-
essary clothing that does not add to
comfort and weakens the system.
The International Society for Polar
Research was organized recently in
Dawson with 200 members. One thou
sand persons attended the public meet
ing. Among the patrons were Governor
1nnes, DR.. Alfred Thosapson. member
of the Canadian parliament; Justice
Dugas, Craig. and McCauiey, the three
highest judges in the territory; Majoi
H. T. Wood, con ,ander of the North
west mounted police; and the foreign
conSlls at Dawson.