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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
TO PURIFY ITS WATER.
Mayor Manning of Rutland Has Sum-
mOned Aid Of state Board.

Rutland. May GA special meeting of
the board of aldermen WAS held tonight
To take some action in regard to the mat
ter of cleaning M existing n'isances
along the streams supplying the city wa
ter. Mayor Manning some time age re-
ferrcd the matter to the State board
Of health AID rs result that board will
hold Il hearing or the complaint that
oscar Wood of Mcndon is maintaining
conditions on his premises that pollut'
the city water. \ resolution WIS adopted
by which the city agrees that ii Will
ut its own expense make such changes
to the premises of Mr.. Wood as the state
board deems necessary. The mayor stat
cd that it was his intention to brrS
proceedings aeans: the other owners of
land along the water supply where
ntlisances exist.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
DlNENPPIES.

While some housewives put up their
pines in late May or early June, 1t is
usually better to wait for the sugar loaf
pines that come a little later. ard in tho
height of the season can often be pur-
chased for as low as n dollar Il dozen.
The earlier strawberry pine is too acid.
IT is best always to prt serve pineapples
in a moderate heavy syrup three-quar-
tiers of rourd of sugar to one OF tho
fruit measured after peelirg and shred
ding or cutting into cubes.
a lahor-savng device now in the mar
ket is a pineapple snip Some OF these
come in tho form of scissors. one side "A.
SCOOP and the other loop Of metal to
shut down upon the fruit ard take out
the eye. In preparing the pineapple, 1t
should be peeled first. then. after the
eyes are removed will shippers or a
sharp pointed knife. shred with a silver
fork or cut in cubes For branded pine
apples they are usually peeled. .he eyes
removed, then the frui. corcd with an
ample corer and sliced in pieces about
half an inch thick. If too large the
slices are then quartered.
PRESERVED PINEAPPLE.
After one pine is cut up. working as
rapidly as possible, weigh. put into Il
stone jar and cover with three-quarters
of IT'S weight in Sugar. Prepare another
pine and proceed in the same way. When
all are prepared cover the jar and stand
in the cellar or some cool place over
night. In the morning the jnicc Will
have dissoved the sugar and the fruit
will be covered with clear syrup. Put
into the preserving kettle anG let fruit
and syrup come slowly to the boiling
point Cook five minutes, skim and can
iirmcdiateiy Pineapple prepared as
above and left over night with the sugar
will keep for some time with no cooking
at all. If tightly canned. 1t is usually
safer however, to let it be scaldcd
through.
PINEAPPLE MARMALADE.
Pare and shred the pineapple, place the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25

Time once moro to get out the canning
and preserving paraphernalia and pre-
pare for the conquest of the various
fruits in turn and no houscwiferly oc-
cmpation is more fascinating.
\ wcll-fllcd fruit store closct--jars
glasses bottles and TASKS In orderly rank
and file, each properly labeled and af-
fcrding mouth watering glmpses of its
lucent contents-is "A sight to gladden. the
eyes and rejoice the heart Of the house
WIG who's" pleasure 1t is to put up
fruit 10 he put down" by those she
loves.
There is no question OF luck in the put
ting up If fruit. The secret OF unvary.
ing success lies in the use Of the best Of
materials and absolute c!canlncss. not
only visible but chemical. No matter
hrw clean tho Jars were waehod when
put away they must each be sterilized
tops and all before using. It is false
economy also to use ruhhers that have
served their purpose once. That is
enough to retire them An agate or nor
Celain-lincd kettle Of moderate size
ehould always he used for cooking the
fruit and kept for that putposc ONLY.
Tin saucepans are an abomination. Be
sure each Jar is perfect and that the
ton can be screwed tight. II not Law IL
aside for holding dry groceries or spiced
pickles. whcr, absolute immunity from
air is not so essential. Sec that YOU
have an accurate measuring cup, a good
iadlc and fruit funnel for putting tho
fruit into the cans. All these are chcap
ind it does not pay to use mal,shi(ts.
Jelly bags also should be In readinos So
preferably of flannel made three corner
I'D in shape, and with n strong string or
tape run around the neck for suspentling
them to drip. Never squeeze jelly unless
you are prepared to take the chance of
Its being cloudy.
" rs good plan to keep special cloths
TN" holders for use during canning time
"s 'r"'t stains are difficult to remove A
u''' pound of paraffine for covering jel-
HOS an" Jams Is another wrinkle that
may be noted.
TO PREPARE THE PARAFF1NE.
Shave "A half pound o, nar,r,re into n
p''cner or dish from which it can be
easily poured and when ready to u.o
melt by setting into hot water mr. over
the teakette. While the Jelly ia st,,,
warm. pour layer of paraiIlne over tho
top. Then cover with tho usual tin or
glass cover. When needed for the IA nIs
Slip OF the raraf1ne. and put 1t away
a. be used again.
THE PRESERVE CLOSET.
This should he perfectly dark. dry ana
cool. Light is injurious to the kccp.
j,lg ~ preserves. Eefore stocking up
fresh In the spring or early summer,
tavc the walls whitewashed and the
shelves thoroughly scrubbed and dried In
order to insure a perfectly wholesome
atmosphere. II you have no such closet
nor dry cellar cover the shelves of any
cool closet with black cotton and hang
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
WANTED TO SHOOT WIFE.
william Cnyhuc, n Montpelier Stone
Cutter Arrestcd ON Charge OF
IntOxicatlOn.

Montpelier. May 22-William Cayhue. n
stone cutter. was arrested this evening
charged with intoxication and breach Of
the peace. Cayhues wife is employed as n
table girl at the Riverside and during tho
supper hour tonight he went down there
through the dining room into the kitchen
flourshinC revolver threatening to
shoot his wife at sight and then kill him
self His wife was secreted in the barn
and he did not see her. He was arrested
by Sheriff Tracy and Deputy Sheriff Law
son and when he was searched at the Jail
it was found his revolver was not loaded
but he had box Of cartridges in his
pocket. Cayhue declares that his wife
has gone back on him and that he will
shoot her ut sight He will be arraigned
in city court tomorrow morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25

and smell, that to my friends, and
even to my wife, became an object
Of dread. At large expense consult
ed the most able doctors far and near.
Their treatment WAS of no avail, nor
was that of the hospital, during
six months efforts. I suffered on and
concluded there was no help for me
this side Of the grave: Then heard
Of some one who had been cured by
Cuticura. and thought that trial
could do no harm. In surprisingly
short time WAS completely cured"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
ITALIANS ON A STRIKE.
Attempt Ia stop All Work ON the
Bethel Granite Railway.

Bethel, May 22-The Italian force work
ing on the granite railway to the Ellis
auarries. numbering about 100 men quit
work Monday morning and went on a
small riot They marched in a body down
the line towards the village and COM
PEELED all the other laborers to quit work.
driving them from their employment,
taking away their tools and unfasteninG
the teams which were being used. For a
time serious trouble was threatened, but
the local authorities persuaded the Ital-
ians to return to their camping grounds.
and work on other portions Of the rail-
road was resumed. The matters In dis
pute arc understood to be, rate Of pay.
number of hours in day work. and a spe-
cial agreement about Sunday work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
The Burlington
Business College
The Vermont
Business College

For this part of the contest
we have divided our field into
seven districts as follows:
1.-The City of Burlington.
2.-Chittenden County, ex-
Guiding Burlington.
3.-Addison County.
4.-Grand Isle County.
5.-Franklin County.
6.-Lamoille County.
7.-Other parts of Vermont
outside the five counties men.
toned above.
In each of these districts one
person, young man or
young woman, will be chosen
by our readers. Such person
must be a resident of the dis.
trict.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
FUNERAL OF CAPT. BOWMAN
Large Attendance Of Union Veterans
and business Men Of Rutland.

Rutland. May 2l.-Tho funeral Of Capt.
Edward Bowman. tho well Known horse
man and Civil War veteran. who died
last Wednesday, was held az tho Baptist
Church yesterday afternoon and was
largely attended both by the business
men of the city and follow veterans OF
the deceased. The services were IN charge
of Robert Post, G. A. K. III" Rev. Or.
Gibbs Braslin officiated. assisted by the
Rev. Allan II. Bisscll. TIL floral offer
inEs were unusually profu-o.
The bearers were q. w. kenncy and
e. NJ Knox of Roberts Post and j. =.
Clifford. John T. Smith, Thomas Dyer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
Conditions:

The recipients of these prizes are TO
be selected by ballot.
Candidates must reside in the pre-
scribed localities.
A ballot is printed in each issue on
page . Each ballot must he cast with
in seven days of the day it is print
ed and will he counted as one vote
for the one named on il.
Coupons must be sent direct to this
office prepaid and the number con-
tanned in each package should be
plainly marked on the wrapper
Special ballots are provided to carry
additional voting value according to
amount paid and length of subscrp-
ton.
Any protest against the eligibility OF
any candidate will not he considered
if votes have been cast for said can
didate for a period of thirty 500
days or longer.
In the event OF tie both will be
given the prize.
Any successful candidate shall have
tho right to name a proxy. subject to
our approval.
No student now in college can COM
pete.
Scholarships in the Medical College
Of t. V. NJ. are not included.
II only one satisfactorily active
candidate is voted for in any OF the
seven districts entitled to ono BUS
mess Scholarship each, we reserve
the right to withdraw the offer for
such district.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
CUTICURA-T THE SET,$1.
Complete Treatment for Every
humour from Pimples
10 Scr0fula

Battle the affected parts with MT
water and cuticura Soap, to cleanse
the surface OF crusts and scales and
soften the thickened cuticle; dry.
without hard rubbing, aud apply
Cuticurs Ointment freely. to sllay
itchiug, irritation, and Inflammation,
and soothe and heal; and, lastly, take
Cuticurs Resolveut PILE to cool and
cleanse the blood. A single set 10
often sufficient to cure the most tor.
turing, disAguring skin. scalp, and
blood humoure. with loss Of air.
when oil else fails.
CvtIcurs aosp, Ointment end Pills sold throughout
sSai e:si &c Gu: g.. ~
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d OSto n NJ a $50
says 4: " Cuticura
did wonders for
me. For twenty
five years l suf-
fered agony from
a terrible humour.
completely cover
ing my head, neck
and shoulders,
discharging mat
ter of such often
siveness to sight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
Young Men and Young Women

Of good character and residents
of Vermont may compete on
equal terms for these scholar
ships.
At the University of Yer
mont and at Middlehury Col
lcge the FREE PRESS will Of
fer tuition, college fees and
room for the four years course.
At the College of the Holy
Cross board and washing are
also included. Young women
are accepted at both Vermont
colleges, but not at Holy Cross.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
Good Cookery
DOMESTIC SCIENCE:
IN THE HOUSEHOLD.

TYPOGRAPHY shows fruit to have been
The preferred food Of the most illuminated
persons of past time. Friendly TO hu-
man constitution, II has been nlade
classic. by the pens of poets. who have
celebrated its beauty and excellence"
"Hc from the closet brought a heap
OF candied apple, ounce, plum and
gourd:
With jellies smoother than the creamy
curd.
And lucent syrups tinct with cinnamon,
Mama and dates, in argosy transferred
From Fec and spiced dainties. every
enc
From silken Samarcand to cedared
lebanon"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25

and Jeremiah Canty, who served on the
police force under Captain Bowman. The
honorary bearers were r.. II. Ripley,
G. A. Albee, John A. Sheldon and II. w.
spafford The burial was at Evergreen
cemetery. A large number Of persons
from out Of town attended the services.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
University Of Vermont.
Middlebury College.
College Of The Holy Cross.

All three candidates may
choose the same college, but the
choice is limited to these three
educational institutions and the
successful candidate must meet
the entrance requirements be-
fore admission.
Students in Preparatory
Schools will be interested in
this contest. For any success
ful candidate not fitted to enter
college this year the opportll-
nifty will be kept open until he
is fitted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
Is YEARS OF
AGONY ENDED
Boston Business Man Cured ByCuti-
cura Of Awful Humor Covering
Head, Neck, and Shoulders After
HOSPITAL and Doctors Failed.

Under date of September 9, 1904,
Mr.. S. p. Reyes, a wellknown bust
ness man of No. I49 Congress Street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25

curtain Of the same over the fruit In
labelling the fruit. it Is also a good plan
to date each Jar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
MENU SUNDAY, MAY %.
BREAKFAST.

EREAkFAST.
Strawberries. Cream of Wheat
Crisped Bacon.
Omelette aux Fine Herbes.
Pop Overs. Ccffcc,
DINNER.
Sorrel Soup with Croutons.
Radishes Chow Chow
Roast Shoulder Of Veal in the Forcen,cat
Mashed Potatoes. Oyster Plant.
Elack Currant jelly. Beet Green Salad
Strawberry Shortcake.
Coffee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
Earn a
College Education

TO the three young people
securing the largest vote in
THE FREE PRESS EDUCA-
TIONAL CONTEST there will
be given an opportunity to
secure a four years college
course. The successful candl-
dates will select from three co..
leges.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
SUPPER

Cream Toast. Devillcd Eggs.
Chocolate Cake.
Orange Ice. Tea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
Tuition at a
Business COLLEGE

TO seven ambitious young
people who wish to fit them
selves for business life the
FREE PRESS offers seven free
scholarships, each good for a
full years tuition. The sue
ccssful candidate may choose
the full course Of either
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25
STRAWBERRY JAM.

Hull ripe. dry strawberries. being sure
the fruit IS clean and fresh, though not
n"ct ssarily large. Weigh and to every
two rounds of fruit allow pound and
n half of sugar. Put into prescrv-
ing kettle. mash. heat gradually and boil
until little put on cold saucer je'ls.
Stir and skim occasionally. Fut in jars,
cover with a round of branded paper Of
paraf1ine, then tie close.
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pulp over the fire and cook twenty min
utes. Then measure, allow to every two
cups Of tho pulp cup and a half OF
sugar, cook and stir Ave or ten minutes,
then put into jars and seal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-25

Pare and shred the pineapple, place the
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-12-28

spring and the teacher can afford to
teach for less money" Do not both
teachers devote the same amount oil
time to the work? And does not a
school OF 10 pupils usually require
as many classes as one OF 30 pupils?
Why, then, reduce the teachers
wages? And a really good and am
bilious teacher would rather teach
school Of 80 pupils than one OF 10 or
10. Indeed, it may be easier to teach
a school OF 30 pupils than another
oil hall that number.
1t seems TO me, then, that the in
terests OF the community will be bet
ter served by having a continu Gus
school term and one teacher for the
whole term. | hope that school
boards will consider the matter very
seriously before deciding to divide
the school term this year. have no
desire to dictate what any school
board should or should not do; but
this is a matter OF consequence TO the
school children OF the county and one
that deserves careful conside ration.
A l.. IVES.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-12-28
Missouri David"
Stays a "6oIiath."

Columbia, Mo-, Bee, 26.-Mitchell
Shadrick, a farmer Of gi' mt size, liv.
ing four and hall miles west OF here,
was killed yesterday evening by his
nephew, Henry Jonas, an 1S-year-
old boy, while engaged In a quarrel
with several other farmers OF the
neighborhood.
Shadrick was 6 feet 8 inches tall
and weighed $50 pounds. The weap-
on with which he was killed was a
small, Jagged piece Of stone, which
Jonas threw when bis uncle was chas-
Ing him with q stick of cordwood.
The stone struck Shadrick behind
the right ear, infictinga small wound
like that OF bullet. He continued
running for some time before falling
dead. He was about so years old /,
and leaves Q family Of q wife and
eight children.
Jonas came to Columbia this
morning and gave himself up.
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A Missouri "Joint" WreCker,

Archie, NO., Dec. 27.-An attempt
was made 3 O'Clock this morning 10
blow up the two story building own.
ed by F. N. Jesse. Dynamite was
placed against she north side of the
building and fred with fifty feet OF
fuse, A hole two feet square was
blown in the wall, but little damage
was done inside. The total damage
was about $50. The building Of ".
+. Leonard, across the street, was
slightly damaged.
MIR. Jesse slept in the upper story
but was not injured. This building
has been occupied as a Joint" for
the last two years. About six weeks
ago the business went into the hands
of the "Archie Stock Company" 9
club OF sixty.five members, chartered
under state laws. There is no clew
to the dyDamiters.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-12-28
DeepWater Items.

G. n. Stevens and wife, also Geo.
Allison came home Monday to spend
Christmas with home folks.
The Christmas dinner at W. 0.
Shillingers was swell affair. At II
O'Clock dinner was announced and
all did justice to the splendid repast,
the table being loaded with that
which always satisfies a good ap.
petite. At u late hour all departed
wishing that such dinners would oc.
cur often.
Messrs John Radford, James Spears
and Sam Spears, three OF Johns.
towns popular citizens left for Sum
ner county, Kansas, Saturday to
spend Xmas with relatives and
friends.
The post Office In YOUNGSTOWN has
been moved one door west into DR..
Berry's drug store.
Ramie Maxey and family from
Stumptown came In Friday to spend
the holidays.
c. Maxsy closed very successful,
term OF school at Elm Grove Friday.
He treated bis pupils to oranges and
bananas.
Miss Tidy Burnett, who has been
staying with her grandmother, Mrs,
Gilliland, going to school, returned
home Sunday.
s. L. Coleman was on the sick List
Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Bell, Of Odessa, Mo-, is hole
ing protrscted meetings at she Chris
tian Church this week In Johnstown.
The Christmas tree at the South
Methodist Church in Johnstovn We
q beautiful one. Many nice presents
were received. The program ws
good. Everything passed OF n .
good humor and in'honor Of ChrisA.
LH.Ay.
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Virginia Items.

Elder Ishmel preached his farewell
sermon at the Christian church last
Sabbath. He is employed at Pleas
anton, Kan, for hall bis time next
year.
The debate at Nestlerode school
house last Friday night was largely
attended and much interest mani
tested. The question: at was wrong
for the United States to take the
Philippine Islands away from the
native people," Decision was unani-
mously in favor Of the affirmative.
A Christmas tree at Methodist
church Sunday night. Large crowd
and ell seemed to have q good time.
The little folks made speeches End
gave recitations.
Christmas tree at the Christian
church Monday night was also well
attended. The little folks gave
Rotations and many Of the pieces
were on the temperance question.
There have been no deaths, mar.
riages, runewsys, fights or races in
the past week. Health good. The
holiday festivities have the right
Of away.
Next week We will give the number
Of marriages and deaths during the
past year a. l keep q copy Of them.
The pot pie supper at the Metho.
distchurch Tuesday evening was well
attended and q splendid supper was
served. The proceeds were forty dol
lars, which win 60 to Improvement Of
the church building.
Bert 0rear, Of Kansas City, IL Wis.
iting his mother, who lives with her
son-in-law, John Henslsy.
Mrs. Tom Wright, Of Hume, IL Viz
iting relatives and friends In thii
neighborhood this week.
AARON.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-12-28

The whereabouts Of the fugitive
president Is not known. 1t Is generally
supposed that he endeavored to reach
the coast and board sloop with the
object of reaching Puerto Plata, on the
north coast OF Santo Domingo and
there join Gov. Perez who has been
dismissed by the government from the
post of governor of Puerto Plata, but
who refuses to surrender his ONCE.
Washington, Dec. 26.-Advices re-
ceived by cable at the state and navy
departments from Santo Domingo in
dictate that a serious condition Of AFFAIRS
exists there. The captain Of the port
Of Puerto Plata has been shot and
killed during an insurrectionary move
ment, and the governor Of that prov
ince has defied the general government
and barricaded the town. The Domin-
lean government has issued decree
removing the governor. The state
department has determined that this
Is an internal difficulty and will not
intervene at this stage.
The secretary of war Tuesday re.
ceived the following cablegram from
acting comptroller and receiver Of the
Dominican customs Edwards, dated Ut
Santa Domingo:
Carlos F. Morales dissatisfied with
cabinet support left capital Monday
MAT with few followers HiA tnteu-
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Peru Items.
A Happy New Year to ell.

A happy ne" Ae0r 10 Oil
There was Q Christmas tree at
Peru Christmas night. Alarge crowd
and Q very pretty tree. The first We
saw Of old Sanity biz head was stick
ing out OF the chimney and then
down hs came.
Leroy Baker spent Christmas at
home.
Homer jenkins has rented the
Swsesy place.
Garry McGaughsy Il home from
Kansas City visiting hsme folks and
shaking hands with old friends.
Mr.. Lyle sold team OF young
gray mares to Lot Warren. Price
1915.
Albert Poindexter and little son,
Sammy, are visiting bis father-in-law
Mr.. Jack Walker.
C.k. Thomas d bainng and haul
ing Of straw.
NJ. WIN LITTLE Il Visiting home
folks this wssk.
Nm. Ruth Thomas he's gone TO
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GIN. MORALES A-FUG|IN[
President of SantO Domingo Flses
From the Capital of the Repub-
lie With Few Followers.
CONFLICT WITH REBELS IS IMMINENT
Several Insurgent Chiefs Have Already
Taken W Arms Against the Govern
ment and the Dominican American Fis-
cal Couvention-Msy Establish New
Cspital and Create New Cabinet.

San Domingo, Dec. 26.-Following
the announcement Monday that the
president of the republic Gen. Carlos
F. Morales had left the capital for an
unknown destination, troops were sent
in pursuit of the chief magistrate.
What took place after that cannot be
definitely determined but 1t is known
that a fight occurred about ten miles
from here and 1t is supposed that Gen.
Pimental, the rebel commander, was
attacked by government troops.