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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10

ensign appeared at the forward cor
ner Of the house and beckoned to
him. He followed to the top-saii-
sheet bits just forward Of the FORE
mast, and here. in an open space
which precluded listening, Mr.. Breen
said in low voice.
Know anything about the Ameri-
can hellship, Halpip?"
mo. sir-only what I've heard"
Drop the sir while we're here.
Fix the habit upon you. or you'll get
us into trouble. This is a hell
ship, and the hellship is the black
est shame resting upon America.
I've had enough-at least, all I dare
to risk. went aft and protested to
the captain when they reused me
out at midnight, stating that was
naval officer. was kicked around
the poop deck and thrown down to
the main deck. Believe me? Not
bit. Thought I was drunk-and to
tell the truth, my speech at the time
would bear out such a construction.
We're in rags. I've got a bagful
more of them. and suppose you have
too. unless some one has stolen them.
Now, this much I know, from what l
have seen and heard: the mere pres
ence In the forecastle OF an educated
man is a continuous menace to the
brutes who command and officer such
ships as this, and Ia warrant enough
for them to murder him: for they
know that he is apt TO make trouble
ashore. As the law now stands they
can punish an insolent sailor with q
blow. and II he returns It. they may
kill him. I cannot convince them OF
my identity-neither can you. So I
shall resent no insults until am
able; rs for you, do as you're told,
keep out OF trouble.-for I may want
you in hurry.--keep your mouth
shut, call me by my last name. and
don't let them see US together too
often"
Before Dick could reply the ensign
was gone; so Dick secured another
mans tin pot and his own share Of
the coffee. which had been brought
to the port forecastle. 1t was vile
stun to begin with. and had been
rendered viler by the molasses
stirred in to sweeten IT, but it was
hot. and II warmed Dicks chilled
and aching body. and cleared more
Of the fog from his brain. so that by
the time a rasping "Turn-to. there
Buckets and brooms. Get out that
deck pump forrard there" came from
amid,i,ips, he began to feel lively
interest in the speaker-the man
who had dragged him from his sleep
and struck him. He watched the
giant figure numbering forward. and
even stepped into his path for bet
ter view of his face. He knew him.
It was Pig Jones.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
NATURES NOBLEMEN.
Those who Are Ambitious 10 He Use
ful Rs ther Than Rich.

ful Rat her Than Rich.
A young man of ability and great
promise recently refused to enter a
vocation which would yield him n large
inCome. lest the temptation to become
rich might cat up his desire to help his
fellow men. He feared that the frantic
struggle for wealth and self being
waged by the ma 'ority Of men with
whom his position would force him to
associate would insensbly draw him
into the same vortex of selfishness. He
felt that his ideals would become tar.
nishcd. that his aspirations would be
starved in such an atmosphere, and so
he chose 3 vocation which would en-
able him TO render the greatest service
to humanity.
1t is refreshing thing in material
age 10 see people who are ambitious
to be useful rather than rich. who are
more eager 10 help others than to make
money. These are natures noblemen;
these are the characters which enrich
life and which have pushed civiliza-
ton mp from the savage to the Florence
Nightingales and the lincolns.
One of the most promising things
about our civilization today is that,
side hy side with the greed for gold. is
the ever growing passion of humanity
for good. The number OF people who
prefer to be useful to their fellow men
rather than 70 make money is CON
stantly increasing. This passion for
good is the salt Of humanity; it is what
makes us believe in the future of the
race-SuccpSS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
Docile Ducks Of the Chinese.

In China the duck is much esteemed
as an article Of diet, and what may be
called duck farms are common OH most
of the rivers. The birds are taught to
hunt for their food, and the rearing OF
them costs little. They are kept ir
boats with platform or deck extend.
ing outward on each side. These boats
are taken TO the shallow. marshy parts
by the banks Of the streams, and the
ducks are then driven ashore to enjoy
themselves in the mud fats. So we'll
are the birds trained that at n given
sigma; they cease eating and follow
their leader back into the boat. where
they lie during the night. Ducks pre-
served by being sailed are a favorite
food with the well to do.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10

300, 900 900 francs, and Prussia just as
enormously" Asked if he had re-
ceived anything from Russia, ne said,
"No"
Bourrienne places The treasure OF
Napoleon accumulated in the Pavilion
Marsan, at the Tuileries, IN 1914 at
100000 francs. He says that Ma
poleon drew out 30.O00ooo for govern
ment purposes and that this gift was
subsequent to a demand made by the
senate that the entire privy purse OF
the emperor should be transferred to
the public treasury.
Meneval, who was secretary to Ma
poleon under the empire. says that
Napoleon's annual savings out of the
imperial civil list amounted to 13,0OO,-
600 francs and that IN this way he &C.
cumulated 100,OOO,O0O TO 100000 900"
The fate Of the remains of this treas
ure and the amount are also stated by
Meneval. lie says that before the oc-
cupation of Paris by the victorious al
lies it was removed from Paris 10 Or
leans, where it was contiscated by 4
decree of the provisional government.
At the time Of seizure, says Meneval,
the vans holding the treasure were
standing in the square and contained
about 100000 francs in gold and sill
YER coins, 5000, 600 francs IN silver and
gilt plate and about 100000 francs
worth Of snuffboXes and rings enriched
with diamonds which were intended to
he given as presents
Napoleon stated In his will. made I'm
1921, that he had deposited with the
Paris banker Latitte the sum of 6,000.'
coo francs in 1915 and that the En-
press Maria Louisa held in trust for
him 100000. lie estimated his ''pr-
vate domain"-namely, money, palaces,
furniture. plate, jewels, ETC. at 200,-
100000 francs, Las Cases says that the
fund deposited with Lafittc was con-
tributed by friends of the dethroned
emperor.
What wonders fourteen years, from
Marcngo to Elba, had wrought in the
personal fortunes of Napoleon. From
grinding poverty the alien advcnturer
had leaped into dazzling wealth. Says
Bourricnne:
I'm the month of April. 1892, l re-
turned to Paris, where | met Bona
parte, and our college intimacy was
fully renewed was not very well
OF, and adversely was hanging heavily
on him; his resources frequently failed
him. We passed our time like two
young fellows of twenty-three who
have little money and less occupation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
Somewhat Different,

"This question whether word should
have Its adverbial or its adjective form
seems to me TO have little TO do with
the sense. Now. what is the difference
between talking loud and talking
loudly?"
mo difference" replied the pcdngog-
ical friend. But look here: For q
large fee you give legal advice freely,
but you don't give it free, think
that will retain you for awhile"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
THE TEXAN RANGERS.
First Fight with Indians In Witch
RevO1vers Were Used

NeNOtNcTS were V0e0.
John Coffee Hays was reared on a
farm in Wilson county, Tenn, being
born there in 1917. At the age OF
eighteen he migrated 10 Texas. where,
during the struggle of that Mexican
province for Independence. he served
with distinction in the military cam.
paign conducted by General Sam Hous-
ton. being noted for his bravery and
strategy. After the termination of that
conflict Hays was placed in command
Of the small regular force that was
shortly afterward organized and be.
came known to fame as the Texan
rangers. Many were the desperate
fights in which he was engaged with
the fierce Comanches and border In.
dams. and innumerablc were the perils
which he encountered He was the
first TO supply an armed force with
Colts rcvolvers for use in battle.
The Indian mode of warfare in those
early days was TO draw their cnemy's
fire and then sweep down upon them
like a whrlwind. plying their bows and
using their long spears with deadly ef-
feet. SO cautious were they in this re.
spect that they soon distinguished the
double barreled gun when 1t was
brought into use and only approa ched
when they were sure that such weap-
ons had been emptied. On the first oc-
cason when Hays and his rangers,
armed with the revolvers, met a band
on the warpath they allowed their fire
to be literally drawn, and then the In
dams charged with cxultant cries, but
when the revolver was brought into
play at close quarters the panic that
ensued was absolute and the destruc-
tion Of the Indians complete. Hays
was colonel Of the First Texan regi.
ment, the nucleus Of which was formed
Of veteran rangers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
JcHcraOn Identified Him.

stopped ut the Tourainc hotel in Bos-
ton on his way from Bar Harbor ia
New York, and. being short OF funds
after his summer outing, the hotel
clerk required identification before as.
signing him suit of rooms.
Mr.. Hutton looked around the lobby
and noticed Joe Jefferson. to whom he
contided his prcdicament. Mr.. Jeier-
son went to the desk and, slapping Mr..
Hutton on the back, remarked to the
clerk, II don't know who Laurence
claims to be, but he's the boy" lie
was given the pick Of the house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
N APOLE0N. A, Seen
by His Associates
HIS WEALTH AND LUXURIES
S Associates
AS Seen


Honapartc was always poorer than 7.
very day we conceived some new
< !ect or other. We were on tho look.
It for some profitable speculation. AZ
g time he wanted mo TO Join him in
nting several houses. then building
In the Rue Montholon. TO underlet
them afterward. We found the de.
mands Of the landlords extravagant
Everything failed"
When alone Napoleon dincd at
cheap restaurant where each dish cost
6 sous. lie had already pawncd his
watch Tho necessity for this economy
is revealed by his brother Lucien when
describing the straits In which the
Ronapartes were living at Marseilles
after their expulsion from Corsica. He
says:
Napoleon an artillery officer. de-
voted tho larger part of his pay to the
help of his family. In our character rs
patriots and refugees we obtained ra-
tions of soldiers bread and some slight
assista ncc, enough TO keep us alive.
but we were above all aided by the
economy of our good mother"
At this time Napoleon often drew
upon the resources OF his comrade
Junot who received regular remit
tances Of pocket money from his moth
or in the provinces. When the remit.
lance was delayed the friends went
hungry. When Napoeon's fortunes
changed he gave his own mother a pal
ace and a yearly allowance OF 100000
francs.
These lessons OF early poverty as an
Napoleon, who became noted for "stin
giness' in his household affairs. His
motto was, BE economical and ever
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
CEMETERY VAULTS.
The Building Of Them Ia n Profes.
sion In Itself.

sion In Itself.
The vault was the size Of the usual
cemetery vault-one small room, roof.
ed. foorcd and walled with granite. an
ordinary vault-and yet the undertaken
said it had cost $25, 900.
But there is no carving on it." oh
jected the man who thought Of buying
lot. ut Is as plain as pipestem,
and all the stone it contains could be
bought for $4,000 or less"
True, true" said the undertaken.
And he pointed to another vault that
might have been the first ones twin.
THAT only cost $4,000 he said, "a
saving Of $4,000, but the broker who
bought it got abominably stuck.
THE cheap vault you see was built.
as house is, by An architect and an
ordinary builder. 1t looks good. 1t
will last for centuries. But. by love,
1t leaks ike sieve. After every
storm it is flooded, and two OF the
cemetery attendants have to charge up
a days time against the owner for
cleaning it out
vault building is a profession in H.
self. To make for vault a water.
proof roof Of enormous granite slabs is
an art that only the vault builder under.
stands. When the ordinary builder, no
matter how proficient he may be. IN
dertakes this task he fails lamentably.
The vault leaks. After every storm
it's floor is flooded
Therefore, II ever you invest in a
vault let specialist erect it for you.
He will charge you good many thou.
sands extra, but he will give you a
good, satisfactory job."-New York
Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
XN.
~ AID Napoleon sought an asylu,
In America, as planned aft
Waterloo, he would hay


brought to this country
treasure Of about 100000 franc.
(SSOO.000l. Yet this would have been
only Il 1.-THE OF the sum he had laid by
for rainy day during his fourteen
years lease of unbridlcd power. The
memoirs of Joseph Fouchc, minister of
police. reveal the extent and source of
the Napoleoulc treasure:
Every day Napoleon observed with
an excess Of JOY which he did not dis
g'lise the accumulation of the enor-
nous treasure stored in the cellars OF
the Pavilion Marsan. They were com
pletely incumbered with IT, These
treasures amounted lin 1870 to near
i've hundred millions in specie $500.
WW,0OO). II was a residue OF the two
milliards introduced into France by
the effect of conquest.
After his abdication in 1914 Napoleon
made public a statement of his private
wealth.
The civil list was 3O,OoOOOO francs.
but the expenditure seldom exceeded
100000. and with that he had com.
pleted two or three of the palaces. His
table cost 100000 francs his stable
and chasse, including 700 horses, 2,000,-
WD. Besides this, he had the disposal
of the domaines extraordinaires, fund
of 2oo.oOO.00O, out Of which he made
presents and rewarded those who dis
tinguished themselves. To the ques-
ton whence was this fund derived 2"
he answered: "Out Of the contributions
of my enemies. Austria, for two trea.
ties OF peace, paid me by secret articles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
Indian Remedies.

The Indian pharmacopoeia comprised
thoroughwort. spurge and Indian hemp
used as emetics: the bark Of the horse
chestnut and butternut. used as cathar.
tics. They were also acquainted with
many pOisons. most Of which were used
on their weapons. For asthma they
employed tobacco and sassafras, fol
coughs Glppery elm, Cor dropsy the
wild gooseberry, for wounds powdered
pun balls. They treated boils with on.
ion poultices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
Training an Orator.

1t seems at one period the Lewis ora
tor shut himself in a dark room, wrap
ped plaid round him. lay on his back
and placed a large stone on the pit OF
his stomach. After about from twelve
to twenty-four hours of this he was
ready for his speech. -London Satur-
day Review.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
The RarEain.

Littleton-W What under the canopy are
you going to do with all that white
satin! Mrs. Littleton Why, it's for
baby! 1t was such a bargain. ! knew
I'd never find any so cheap again, and
1t will be lovely for her wedding gown.
Brooklyn Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
[After a painting by Phllippoteaux.l

parsimonious at nome; he magnificen.
in public At the same time he de-
veloped the luxurious ways Of prince.
Says his valet. Constant:
''The emperor was born. 30 to speak,
to be waited on (homme Wallets de
chambre'. When only general he
had as many as three Wallets and had
himself served with as much luxury
as at the height OF his fortunes, and
from that time received all the atten-
tons l have just described, and which
It was almost impossible for him to do
without, and in this particular the Ell.
quette was never changed He IN
creased :he number of his servants
and decorated them with new titles,
but he could not have more services
rendered him personally. At all sea.
sons his bed had TO be warmed with a
warming pan, and 1t was only during
the very hottest weather that he would
dispense with this"
Nine, de Remusat says that he used
sixty bottles of cologne a month. and
his secretary. Meneval, declares that a
bottleful was poured over his Shout
ders at his morning toilet daily. On
the Italian campaign in 1896 the pri-
vate effects of General Bonaparte were
stored In single baggage wagon; on
the Russian campaign in 1912 they
filed caravan.
GEORGE /. KILMER.
What Is ReIiRtonP
In What Is ReligiouW by Henry &
Pritchett, president of the Massa.
chusetts Institute of Technology. is
found This answer to the question.
and what is religion as the man of
science apprehends 1t? Stripped of ali
forms of conventional language, laying
aside the imagery and the traditions
which cling about the very word itself.
religion presents itself to the man
trained in science rs nothing other
than the divine life IN the human soul,
n life which manifests itself, MS all life
manifests itself, by the growth which
il brings forth, the divine flowers of
the human observation-disclosures. love,
fcarlessness, serenity, patience, serv.
ice"
Only n Partial Change.
Maggie-When you broke the engage
ment. did you return the diamond rina
he gave you? Marguerite Certainly
not. | don't care for Harry any more
but my feelings have not changed to
ward the ring.
A 4.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10

"Come, WILLIE said mother at the
table. ''sit up like man."
"Why, mother" replied Willie, men
sit down for their food; it's only dogs
that sit up."-Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
Escaped His Memory.

Mr.. Selfmade-Why do they call It an
alma mater my son: The Graduate
Why the fact is. can't remember
what they taught us about that.-New
York Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
A NOncOu, blatant,

~ didn't know you were in the choir
What's your position there?"
Neutral"
How do you mean!"
~ don't side with either faction. -.
Philadelphia Ledger
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10

There is no path so steep as that OF
fame. --liazlitt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10

A fig for your bill of fare, show me
your bill Of company swift.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-05-10
Only n Partial Change.

Maggie-When you broke the engage
ment, did you return the diamond rina
he gave you? Marguerite Certainly
not. don't care for Harry any more
but my feelings have not changed to
ward the ring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
TEXT OF THE REPORT.
Methods in Use for Ten I-sars
iSerereIY Condemned.

Your committee has made. With the loyal and ers
fcient aid OF the officers OF the company. thor
ough and ex haustive examination OF the relations
of Andrew Hamilton TO the company, and OF all
payments of money to him IL firmly believes thas
it has the information about this sub
jsct that accessible. The testimony taken by tbs
legislative committee has been carefully examined:
the officers OF the company have searched for pay
ments to Hsmiltin in every quarter where there
likely TO be record of any, and have freely
everv document, voucher and paper bearing, or
throwing light, upon the subject has been scratt-
this particular work for the consideration Of the
board.
pany began in the year lSS@ In that and the fol-
lowing year he appears TO have rendered legal
bursements, ne received IN payment IN 1892 &.ONl
and Sl0620 36. The vouchers 1894 Indicate
that he employed at the beginning OF that year
during Si S26 So Of which 81 s26 was for
travelling expenses incurred during the year and
SlOS7e 45 Of which ss7O 45 seems to have been FOR
travelling expenses
In 1896 new conditions appear, According TO Mr.
McCalrS testimony before the Legislative committee
IL at the beginning of this the end Of the
and legislation. OF which he put HamiIrNn IN
charge. Its province was the oversight Of an les-
isatiou proposed in the various States and Canada
affecting life Insurance companies IL appears from
the testimony OF Mr. Thummel, an attorney In the
law department OF the Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany that the three leading companies@the NV
York Life, the Mutual and the Equitable Coon
49,, "esS % gay iS,'t
Paris statement OF December Is. IaOS he indjcateI
in general way the nature OF the work OF this
bureau.
From this time on II was the practice for Ham
ilton 10 receive payment for his services and Ger
tain personal disbursements at the home Office and
obtain whatever money he required for the pur-
poses OF his work through branch Offices OF the
VARYING from N.t1o TO 1000 These paynenfS So. ~
the branch ofhces were made generally on written
authority from the president and on the presenta-
ton OF Hamilton's written receipt bearnE. rhs
initials Of the president These receipts accom-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-09
TWENTY-EIGHT VICTIMS.
Exploding Pocket at Charleston
Kills Many Instantly.

Charleston, w. Va. Feb. Sat least twenty.
eight men are supposed to have met death in a
mine explosion In the Parall mine of the Stewart
Golfers Company near Oak HILL Thirty nine
men are employed in the mine and only twelve
have escaped alive. AT midnight six bodies hsd
been recovered near the mouth of the mine and
il is certain that all the others in the mine are
dead.
The explosion occurred at 1: 30 o'clock this
afternoon, and was caused by a pocket of gas
which was struck in fault In the mine. The
explosion was terrific. and it was thought that
many of the miners were killed outright The
system OF fans was completely wrecked by the
explosion and all air was shut off from the mine
leaving the men who had not been killed by the
explosion to smother. The mine is a shaft
mine about 700 feet deep and the unfortunate
miners had little chance of escape.
Among those known to be In the mine and
supposed to be dead Miles Pratt mine boss
and his son; David Wells. James Swan, George
Jones. negroes and William Madison Robert
Feathergill escaped with a broken leg.
Most of the miners caught in the mine are
Hungarians or negroes who had little expert
ence in mining They were not expecting the
pocket of gas which is nearly always discovered
in mine faults in the Kanawha region.