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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-06
the up-building of a run

Sustaining. Nothing reaches inherited blood
 troubles likes. s. S.; it removes every particle
 of the taint, purifes and strengthens the weak, deteriorated blood and supplies it with the hea1thful properties it needs and establishes the foundation for good health. As tonic this great medicine has no equal, and 1t will be found especially bracing to weak, anaemic persons. Rheumatism, Catarrh. Sores and Ulcers, Skin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
The Whistler Collection.

The large collection Of paintings,
etchings and autographs by Whistler
which an American admirer has made
will be installed in Washington as soon
as e flrcproof building for their recep-
ton can be erected. The regents Of the
Smithsonian institution have accepted
them on the conditions laid down by
their owner One of the conditions is
that the famous peacock room shall he
reproduced. 1t will be recalled that
Whistler was engaged TO decorate a
room for wealthy Englishman. and,
without consulting the owner as to the
design. he covered the walls. the ceiling
and even tho wooden blinds Of the win.
dows with peacoclss and peacock feath-
ers, painted in gorgeous puppies and
browns and greens and gold He
thought there should be a painting of
n different type over the mantel, so he
painted figure of a woman in ,Iapa-
ncsc costume standing near an oriental
screen. This painting, which Is one OF
the great modern masterpieces, will be
put in its proper place along with this
other decorations Of the room. They
were all removed some years ago and
brought to this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
An Awe Inspiring Spectacle.

OF the Ovclpowcring magniticence OF
the suns corona as seen in total
eclipse some idea may be gathered
when il is considered that even matter
Of fact scientists are stricken speech
less with awe in its presence. Sir Fran
els Cation was once assigned to meas
recounts that he experienced feeling
of supreme exul,ation when he discov-
cred that his instrument was broken
and that he would be permitted n few
moments in which to rcvel in the re-
markablc spectacle. So carried away
was he by the glory of the panorama
that he even forgot to note down the
beginning Of the first contact.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
4 Blur That EaiIeJ,

When Professor jerks of Cornell uni
versity was in San Francisco recently
card was sent up to his rooms at the
hotel where he was staying It read:
Some years ago, on the occasion Of y
visit to Alaska. I enjoyed the pleasure
OF meeting your father and would be
deeply sensible Of the privilege and
honor of shaking hands with his son"
How old was the man that sent ur
this card:' asked Professor jerks OF
the bell boy.
about thirty, sir" said the bell boy
4 thought clouded the brow of Presi
dent Roosevelt's representative for 8
moment. Then he wrote something OF
the back OF the card and handed i
back to the bell boy. The something or
the back OF the card read:
"My father died thirty-seven year.
ago. If you have any other good Fea
son for wishing TO see me I should l.,
pleased to have you come up
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
The Cool Man.

The superiority of those men who
keep their tompcrs in public bodies is
so apparent that GOODNESS should be
one of III" first virtues to be cultivated
there Tho discreet member will re-
gard public life of this kind as a
school for such purpose. There are
trials for nervous or impusive men
often in these positions, but n part Of
their tactics must be to resist them il
they are to have hope of success. Moth
ing can he clearer than that it is for
their interest to do so. The dcbatcr
who keeps cool is sure to have his op.
ponent ut disadvantage. The cool
man is usually a master of sarcasm.
which is an effective weapon in an
moving an adversary. but a dangerous
one also, because there is always the
temptation to carry it too far. The
men who have The widest influence
are the good naturcd men, whose words
leave no sting behind them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22

In The imperial burial vault in the
Church of the Capuchins in Vienna is
a row of more than $50 crystal vases
mounted in gold and topped by 9
crown. Each of these vases contains
the heart Of dead Hapsburg. a mem
Der Of the imperial family. In the
thirteenth century the Duke Francis
died in Switzerland and directed that
his heart should he removed and sent
to Vienna. Ever since this custom has
been observed in the Hapsburg family.
On the death Of a member the heart is
removed and preserved IN a crystal
vase. IN the vault there are now 152
such vases and 113 imperial collins.
The surplus of thirty-nins vases con.
tain the hearts Of Hapsburgs whose
bodies are buried elsewhele. The sole
exception 10 this Hapsburg custom
was that of the late Archduke Ludwig
whose will forbade the removal Of his
heart.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
Fees For Surgical Work

Surgeons would pay to each other
very much larger fees than they nj
present dare to ask from patients, says
Or. Robert r. Norris in a letter in the
New York Medical Record in which he
details the difficulty with which he
finally collected n bill for surgical serv.
ices rendered to a rich person who dis.
puted the value received, notwith
standing the result of the surgeons
work was satisfactory in every way
Services may be obtained today, says
DR.. Morris. which are immensely more
valuable than any which could have
been obtained a few years ago, but
the people are not as yet aware Of the
fact. Curiously enough, the Jews are
as a class the first to adapt themselves
to the new order OF things and to Sc
cure and pay for the last degree OF
technical skill on the part OF medica
and surgical experts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
Hats In Parlfa m en- !.

During the reign of King John Ql09
the king agreed to settle the difficulty
with Philip II. of France respecting the
Dutchy OF Normandy by single COM
bat. John, earl of Ulster, was tho
English champion and as soon as he
appeared on the field OF combat his
adversary put spurs to his horse and
fed. leaving the earl master OF the
field. King John asked the earl what
his reward should be. "T'itles and land
want not" he replied, but in remen
brance Of this day | beg the boon. for
myself and my successors. to remain
covered in the presence Of your males
ty and all other sovereigns OF this
realm" This request was granted and
never revoked, and it is said to account
for the custom in parliament Of mem
bers wearing their hats.-London stand
ard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
"pecause my husband. with al his

"Because my husband, with al his
faults, Ia innocent OF that crime. He
was with me in Lendon the night that
Alan met his death
And 7. too, was in London. I left
Stowu,arket Mt six o'clock"
Having reached the place at
2.2o?" iuterposed Brett.
The other turned 10 him with
eager pleading.
I'm Heavens name, Mr.. Brett, II
you know all about my movements
that day. disabuse Margaret's mind
of the terrible idea that prompted
her question.
why did You come here on that
OCCASION
THE truth must out now. My two
uncles swlndled my father--that Is.
Margaret. your father led my Uncle
David with him in most unjust
proceeding My father took up
some risky business In City finance.
on the verbal understanding with his
brothers that they would share
profits or bear losses equally. The
speculation failed, and your father
base,y withdrew from the compact.
persuad,pg the other brother to fol-
! low his lead. Perhaps there may
have been some justification for his
action. but my poor old dad was very
bitter about it, The affair killed
I him. 7 made my own way In the
world. and came here to ask Alan to
undo the wrong done years ago. and
Co a a
not in the best Of tempers. and we
,el, out badly. using silly recrimina-
lions went back to London, and
next day travelled to Monte Carlo.
where lost more money than
could afford Believe me. I never
even knew OF Alan's death until I
saw the reports Of Davies trial"
why did you not come forward
them"
why No man could have bet
ter reasons. First. it seemed TO me
that Davie had killed him. Then.
when the second trial ended. l came
TO the couclusion-Lord help my
wits-that there was some under
handed work about the succession to
peared to receive confirmation by the
news OF Margaret's marriage. In
any case, II I turned up to give evil
dence, could only have helped to
hang one OF my own relatives"
at never occurred to you that you
might be suspected"
Never, on my honor. The sug-
gestiou is preposterous. You seem
to know everything. Tell Margaret
mat Cid leave Stowmarket by tn,
train I pamed, that 7 stayed in TIT
Hotel Victoria the same night anc
left for the Riviera at II am. mex
day. Margaret. don't you believ,
me? You and | were sweethearts a.
children. Can you think ] murdered
Your brother? Why my dear girl,
refrained from seeing your HUSBAND
lest I should wound you by revealing
my thoughts"
He placed his hands on her shout
ders, and looked at her with sucl
genuine emotion that she lifted he
swimming eyes 10 his, and faltered
Forgive me, Robert, though I cal
never forgive myself. Your word
shocked me. I am sorry. 7 am no
mistaken now. You are innocent a
am
You have also convinced me, Mr.
Frazer" said Brett quietly.
Robert gazed quickly from one Il
the other Then he laughed con
strainedly.
Il have been accused Of severa
offences In my time" he said, ''bu
this notion that got into your head
ticks creation"
what is the matter now" sal,
David Hume. entering through tn
window.
GRO BE Continued
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
CHILDREN AT SCHOOL.
They should Not Re Forced Tn Their
studies.

They should Not He TOrced In Tnetr
studies.
II it Is really fact that modern civil.
lizcd children are born with nervous
tissue Of finer fiber and therefore more
irritable than that found in more prlmi-
tive cultural states It is n condition to
I've given most serious consideration.
We are no longer justified in arranging
school work rs though all the little ones
were as phlegmatic as Indian babies.
The natural environment Of childhood
IL untrammell freedom in the open
air
The explosive shouts emitted az soon
as n child ia released from n session
prove that II has been under an ex-
hausting restraint. or course this fact
has long been known by intelligent
teachers, who give their little charges
numerous occasions to blow OF steam,
but It does seem that much more can
he done than is done.
IF It is true that American children
are Of n more nervous type than those
of northern Europe we can expect TO
/ find a greater portion OF nervous dis
| eases among them. 1t is said to be 10
per cent I'm New York city. II we in
clude cases OF bad mentality. and
though the nervous affections alone are
said to amount TO but L. per cent, we
are safe in assuming them to be much
more numerous if we include the great
| class Of nervous little bodies which
should be ont rolling in the sand in
stead of sitting bolt upright on hard
uncomfortable bench.
The present mania Of the American
mother to educate her babies long years
before it is time is merely one of the
evil results of our system and since II
, is not possible to convince her Of the
harm done by such confinement the
! problem before the school authorities
seems 60 be to make the first few years
Of school approximate, as nearly a.
discipline will permit, the rollickini
natural life OF the babies in thcil
charge.
After all it will remain for Americans
to show the European world that a hi,
share Of the nervousness and i'll healtl
Of school children Is due to eve strain
truth as important ms IL Is neglected
American Medicine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
Oyerrcached Himself.

Tb" wives Of two British army Of
fcers who had been stationed for a
long time in India mot recently in Lon
don and went to restaurant to take
luncheon together. As their talk was
of personal and somewhat private
nature. they fell to conversing in Hin
doostance. This aroused the curiosity OF
the waiter attending them TO bursting
point. lie presently came forward and
said grayely: "ENcusc me, madame,
but | think it only right to inform you
that | understand French"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22

The second toe should he longer than
the others TO denote an artistic temper
amcnt. Hero sentimentalism dwells
and romance and imagination. II the
larger toe Is strong and broad the in
clination toward realism will be check
cd by good amount of practical
sense. In the purely artist" foot the
little member Of the five should curl
inward. It's arching upward denotes
passionate nature. The women Of
southern countries are noted for this
distinction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
IndOlent ROssini.

Rossini was one of the most INDECENT
men that ever lived, yet he wrote op-
eras against time, rs il were. The
Barber of Seville" for instance, was
written and mounted in less than a
month, which fact gave rise to Doni.
zetti's cogent witticism. Upon being
I old that Rossini had finished his opera
in thirteen days Donizett replied: 1T
il very possible. He is so lazy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
The Cares Of = Home.

Dear me-" said young Mrs. Hunni.
mune, II must see our grocer right
away"
what for?" asked her husband.
81 have some instructions to give
him. ! want to tell him 20 make oui
coffee n little stronger and our butter Z
little weaker"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22
Not Travelling IncoRnito.

"Miss Smiley is going to travel I'M
der an assumed name"
"You surprise me!'
yes; she is going TO be married ncxt
week and start on her honeymoon"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22

To be sure that you are right Ia
proper, certainly. but also be sure
when YOU are right to so ahead, kan.
,sas City Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22

In Samuel Pepys' period bill was
brought into parliament ito restrain
the excessive and snperhuous Use Of
Goa ches. "-London outlook.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22

Disgrace is immortal and living even
when one thinks it dead. -Plautus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22


The barristsr naturally did not
interfere in this family copclave. He
listened inteutly, and had already
drawn several differences from the
mans words For the life OF him
he could not classify Robert Hume
Frazer. The man was either a con-
summate scoundrel. the cold blood
ed murderer Of Margaret's brother.
or naligned and ill-used man
Within few minutes he would be
called upon TO treat him in one cate
CORY or the other. few questions
might eiucidate matters considerably.
The hiatus in the conversation
created by the mention OF Capella
gave him an opportunity.
did you endeavor 10 raise the
requisite capital for your estate In
London only" he inquired.
NO tried elsewhere was the
quick rejoinder.
Here. for instance, on the New
Years Bve before LAST"
Nov. how the bla2es did you
learn that" came the fierce demand.
the speakers excitement rendering
him careless OF the words he used.
1T Is true. them"
Eyes, but"
Robert" Margaret's voice WAS
shocking. and her face was woetuily
white once more--"were you-here
when Alan-was killed."
mo, not exactly. This thing he
wilders me. Let RE explain. saw
him that afternoon, We had fu-
rious quarrel, I never told you about
1t. Rita. 1t was family matter.
do not hold you responsible. /"
Hold me responsiole' What dc
you mean? Did you kill my brother?'
She rose to her feet. Her eyes
seemed to peer into his soul. He
too. rose and faced her.
"By God" he cried, this Ia toe
much. Why didn't you ask your
husband that question:
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-09-10
immigration News.

OF four immigrants presenting
themselves yesterday for admission
into the U. s., three were landed
and one deporte1 as coming under
violation of the contract labor
law"
Prof. A. E. Burnett, until re-
Gently principal of the Fort Worth
High School, now under appoint
ment by the government to the
immigration service at Brownsville
port, arrived, accompanied by bis
wife, Saturday evening. They are
temporarily stopping at Clay's, on
Elizabeth street until their fur
niture arrives, and a house is found
to begin their housekeeing. They
are favorably impressed with the
looks of this new country, and
feel that their lot has been cast in
pleasant places.
The new inspector, E. R. Dill
worth, served his initiation period,
going on duty for the first time at
the ferry until midnight of Sun
day. He says that not even the
mosquitoes will drive him away
from here; he comes to stay.
Inspector N. J. Schlamm left
this morning for New York City,
his home, on a thirty days leave
of absence, after which he will
resume his duties at Brownsville.
Inspector Leary starts tomorrow
morning for Pensacola, Fla, his
new post of duty.
Cash paid for clean cotton rags
at this Office.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-09-10

Jeffrey expects to visit this section
soon to make a personal inspec-
ton. Secretary Bannon viii do his
best to interest him. and it is quite
probable that this very desirable
enterprise may be secured for
Brownsville.
Secretary Bannon of the Busi-
ness Mems Club reports very
satisfactory progress i'll the matter
of collecting garden and field
specimens for the Frisco exhibits,
though he has not yet secured all
that is needed to make a complete
exhibit to illustrate the great
variety of products of the Browns
vile country. Among the speci-
mems already secured, are some
pieces of cork and also leaves from
a cork tree and stalk of Japanese
bamboo which is "a feet tall, some
fine lemons and oranges, all of
which are from the famous Es-
peranza plantation belonging to
the Messrs. Jagou. He also has
the promise of some fine samples
of sugarcane, alfalfa, and various
other products. The exhibit must
be shipped in a day or two.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-09-10

daughter, Miss Zoe Wells, who has
been spending the summer with
friends in the North Mrs. Wells
expects to bring her daughter home
with her when she returns, in a
few weeks, which will be the first
TIME Miss Wells has been at home,
since going away to attend school
at Baltimore several years ago.
Hines Clark, the well known
stockman of Alice. Texas. is here
on visit, and made THE HERALD
an interesting visit today. Mr..
Clark IS so pleased with the climate
of Brownsville, that he has con-
Guided to spend the fall and winter
here. He will return to Alice in
a day or two with the expectation
of bringing his wife and their little
grandchild back with him, and will
then make arrangements to remain
here.
Geo. Turcotte and niece, Miss
Estelle Turcotte, returned to La
Para ranch, after a pleasant visit
in town. Misses Susan and Irene
Putegnat accompanied them and
will spend 4 short time at the
ranch.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-09-10
PERSONALS.

Miss Case returned this morning
from the Point.
John Box returned to the Point
Saturday evening.
Mrs. R. B. Rentfro and child
came up from the Point yesterday.
c. E. Hammond came down
from Santa Maria on the noon
train.
T. Crixell and family returned
this morning from a visit to the
Point.
Geo. Seaman, James Bierman,
Arthur Lightbourn, were arrivals
from the Point this nothing.
Charles Champion. the well
known Isabel merchant, was shak
ing hands with friends in town to-
day.
F. S. Champion returned today
from visit to Point Isabel. Nico-
las Champion also came up this
morning.
Justice of the Peace Lockhart,
u. c. McBee and Charles Taylor
came in from Harlingen this
morning.
w. P. Stafford of Victoria ar
rived by the noon train from Ions
boro, where he has a grading out
fit engaged on the canal.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. Blalack re-
turned Saturday night from their
trip into Mexico. They brought
some interesting relics and curios.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Goldammer
left today for a short visit to Mrs.
Goldammer's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. H. Weller at Harrington.
Mrs. w. A. Hamilton, wife of
Mail Clerk Hamilton of the St. l.,
B. & NJ. and little son returned
Saturday, after All absence of sew
eral weeks.
Misses Teresa Champion, How
ellis and S. Lightbourn of Point lisa
bel, who were here attending the
teachers examinations, returned
to the Point Saturday evening.
Don Simon Celaya, Mrs. A.
More, Charles More, E. S. Dough
erty and H. G. Krausse were
among the visitors to the Point
Sunday, returning in the after
noon.
Mrs. c. B. San Roman and
nephews, Masters Augustin and
Albert Browne, and niece, Miss
Marie Browne, returned this morn
ing from their summer home at
Point Isabel.
LAWYER A. J. Bell has returned
to San Antonio, going via Mata-
moros Sunday morning. He ex-
poets to return next week, when
he will have some business with
the district court.
n. G. Schlamm of the immigra
ton inspectors force left today on
a months leave os absence, which
he will spend visiting his parents
in New York. Mr.. Schlamm ex-
/ poets to return about Oct. Is.
Bernard Kowalski went ont to
Raymondville on the private car
Isabelle" today, and will probab-
ly remain there some time doing
: some surveying for the Raymond.
vile Town & Improvement com.
pany.
Mrs. James B. Wells, accom-
panied by her little son Robert. left
today for Spswich, Mass, to join hel