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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
FAKE FUSIONS.

number of Clement democrats were
seen to throw away their Clement but
tons and heard to swear that Clement
had tried to hog everything In the
Rutland county conventions engaged in
the effort to fuse and they said they
were done with him.
This Is the statement of those who saw
the course things were taking IL, Rutland,
and this undoubtedly explains why the
Rutland Herald caused reports to be
circulated that Rutland county fusion
was success and failed to state the
truth In it's own columns. namely. that
the effort to fuse had failed miscrabi
because the Clement men tried TO fores
the democrats to take the core Of the
fusion apple
The Herald does rot dare 10 try II
explain away this fake.
In Burlington where there was a asn'
siderable Clement sentiment four Year.
ago the sO-aaiisd independent Sspubitsa7i
did not dare 10 sail a public aausis u
eisst Delegates to tbs feasHt ssHvaRtiaF
knowing that II would GisHiass ths laugh
able weakness NJ tb6iS movement here
50 far AZ this Rity vas s0asaTHsd tbs At
fsHapt ~ make il mass convention
failed 70 arouse y sufficient number O.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
BECALAIED.

There is a concert singer in the West
whose voice Is not only of great sweet
ness and compass, but of such eXtraordi-
nary power that no orchestra ever browns
its tones. Now the husband of this singer
frequently acts as her conductor, and he
Is ever anxious to impress upon the public
the fact of the great power of his wife
voice. On one occasion the lady was re-
hearsing for q concert to be given III a
large hall In one of her songs she was
to be accompanied 10y trumpet obllgato'
Although the performer, in obedience to
instructions from the conductor. blew with
lall his might and main, yet his best ef-
forts were Invariably met with call OF
Louder. louder" from the Unsuitable
leader Finally, the performer rested mis-
| instrument on his knee and, surveying the
leader with every evidence of Indignation
on his purple face, broke out with:
"Iouder and louder is fiery easy to say
but we're is de Wind
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
THE STORY TELLER,
ALSO AT HOME.

Andrew Carnegie enjoys telling how,
until comparatively recent date, the old
time Scotch prejudices we're retained by
the hard-headsd professors at the univer-
sity in Aberdeen.
There was a certain Professor Cameron,
who had a weakness for the rcilnoments
and minor graces of life; So just after lat
home cards became fashionable, one of
the drlest specimens of the old profess
sonal regime was the recipient of mis-
svo from Cameron which read as follows;
Professor and Mrs. Cameron present
their compliments to Professor Prize, and
hope that he is we'll. Professor and Mrs.
Cameron will be at home on Thursday
evening. the 18th instant, at 1880 o'clock.
The crusty old chap to whom TINS note
was addressed replied in this wise:
professor Prize returns the compliments
of Professor and Mrs. Cameron, and begs
to inform them that he is very well. Pro-
fessor Prie is glad to learn that Professor
and Mrs. Cameron will be at home on
Thursday evening. the 18th instant, at 7:3O
| o clock. Professor Prize will also be at
home"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS. .

THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
PERSIFLAGE BY PHONE.

In dull hours the butchers in Washing
ton market are as fond of fun and frolic
as any other class. Competition be
tween them Is keen, however, and when
their telcphonce bell rings they rush to
get their orders. favorlte practical
Joke is to ring up "a comparatively new
neighbor in the big Enclosure and then
leave him at the receiver trying to get his
patrons name. Red In the face with q
big d on his lips he invariably hangs W
the receiver in disgust.
There's one old meat man who recently
had a phone put in his little Office. Hal
q dozen applications quickly followed eacf
Iother, all asking the price Of certain kinds
of spccialties the man dealt IN To tbs
last applicant the butcher wrathily said
We'll. vat you want to buy. eh?" The an
swer came "llnk sausages." well, dis II
not de veddcr for Ink sausaces; too hot
Not do YOU want instead alrctty?
only links" came the answer.
"Damphool, damned telephone NUT
tered Fritz.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
BEFORE AND AFTER TAKING.

The Montpelier Argus INDUCES in the
following political rleasantry;
BY the way, The Burlington Free Press
failed to keep the promise which 1t made
to the effect that it was to publish
"broadcast to the world the names or
some two hundred wicked democrats who,
it alleged. were To take part in the Queen
city republican caucus prior to the State
convention.
The artful Argus should learn to be
more exact We said we would publish
the names of those democrats who parti-
cipated in the republican caucus. Gle
ment decided not to make fight a. a
republican and our assistant republicans,
like Othello, found heir occupation gone.
They were left in truly ridiculous
plight. and are being well laughed at by
regular democrats.
Moreover If the alert Argus had studied
the registration list in Burlington and
discovered only $50 or - names registered
as democrats while it found the 1900 or so
men registered as republicans to contain
many we'll known democrats. it might
have been less profuse and voluble in
rushing its lack OF wisdom into print.
Possibly the anxious Argus will attempt
to explain why so many democrats in
Burlington and elsewhere registered as
republicans, If they did not intend to vote
in republican causes and why they kept
out of those caucuses when Clement did
not run.
BY the way we would inquire of our
lowing editorial argument it printed June
l3, was true then. and whether it is not
just az true now. The Argus on that date
said:
Significant indeed is the fact that there
is no real belief among Clement demo
|crats that fusion can win this year and
the only claim or argument they adj
vance is that we can Ceal the republican
machine a hard blow. That will avail II:
nothing.
1t is no use for democrats to mix up ii
republican fights Our proper policy i!
to look after our own party show PEG
lndt we Stanu LOT something Hbl
than mere temporary gain or the quail
fcation OF petty malice, with the Ger
tainty that In the end we shall max
large gains There Is a feeling of unres
among the republicans a growing feelini
of dissatisfaction with the machine
= This Is growing stronger an
the republicans thus dsatrccted viii
find their way into the Democratic part
if we stand firm for our principles. Blu
= if We enter the gang in Clements cave o
= Adullam We shall merit the scorn tina
, will be visited upon us and instead o
gaining republicans We shall lose demo
Gratis.
t There Is but one course that a politica
d party can In honesty pursue. and that
the course Of fidelity to principle An
other invites suspicion and merits con
u tempt. The Democratic party of Vel
i mCnt has always been regarded with res
Il pect and its leaders have stood high |
the estimation of democrats of the ma
ton, because they have stood steadfa asst
n for principle, even when that involve
II sacrifice.
Such a fusion as Is proposed this yea
would destroy this high standing az,
y" lose the confidence of all, while there
II nothing In the way of compensation tn;
4 can be expected or promised.
r. VIII the esteemed Argus please pla
ot to this lead and see how its hand stands
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19

independent republicans to mako out a
delegation and 1t was necessary to draft
a number Of our old line democrats to
have decent sized apology for con-
vention to invite the regular democrats
to join with them in making disappoint-
ed republican their candidate for the
governorshp.
Under the Clement leadership "A So
called independent republican convention
has been called in Chittenden county to
meet in the same place as the demo-
cratic county convention and half an
hour or so later, showing that the
Clement republicans are afraid to show
their strength in a convention separate
from the democrats.
When one travels about looking for
Clement republicans some Clementocrat
will say 1--WE are not organized here,
but over In the next county you will find
lots of Clement republicans" Go to that
point and you find they are somewhere
else, if at all.
Talk privately with some of the leaders
OF the Clementocratic clan and they VIII
say. I'VE do not expect to elect our
State ticket. All we are after is to secure
some of the county officers And yet
lin public some of these same
men are talking big majorities for then
State ticket and making offers to bet or
their success as evidence Of their faith.
OF course the Rutland Herald flatter'
itself IL is fooling the people all the whli'
with its continuous taking. but at th'
present rate its candidate will be the wors
whipped candidate Vermont has ever ha'
, ir the leading parties outside OF NC
Gettricks paltry vote of four year
, ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
BURLINGTON WANTS WORKERS
AND HOUSES,

A manufacturer in Burlington said the
pther day that the great cry in his indus
try was for more laboring men, and he
knew of other concerns that were making
The same complaint Yesterday still an
other large manufacturer made the state
to cnrry on his industry as he would like
to- and he also expressed the opinion that
i1nany others were feeling the same need
sof help.
There is room at the present time for
"a number of hundred OF people in the var-
ious lines Of industry in Burlington that
good authority. and this is a problem
which the Commercial club might we'll
take up.
Another reed of the city is the erection
OF more houses and flats that will rent
for a moderate sum. There has been COM
paratively little building the present year
pace with our natural growth. There is
p splendid opportunity for capital to find
Investment IN this direction, and II is &c
be hoped that our citizens may consider
The desirability Of development OF TIL.
character.
The extension Of the electric road In al
directions has opened UP excellent oppor
tunites to erect comfortable homes &C
cessible to the business center and Their
was never n more inviting field In tA.s II
rection In Burlington than at the presen
time.
We believe the provision Of many ney
homes would result in attracting labor t
Burlington. and one Of the first things t
be done as a means to this end Is 10 ador
measures to encourage the erection of ns'
houses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19

In regard to the announced engage
ment of Miss Annie Louise 1de, daughter
OF Governor-General Henry c. Ide of the
philippines. and Congressman Bourke
Cochran of New York. a despatch from
Santa Barbara Cal. says:
Bourke Cochran first met Miss Ide dur
ing the trip of the Taft party to the
Orient Miss Ide and her sister joining the
party at Manila. and making the trip with
Il to japan and China. On their return
from the Orient last fall Miss Ide and
her sister came to Santa Barbara. Last
January Mr.. Cochran came here from
New York and, with Miss 1de, her sis
Yer and some friends from this city, made
a trip through Southern California and TO
the Grand Canyon It was on this trip
that the romance which began on ship
board eliminated in the engagement an
nounced yesterday.
No date has been fixed for the wedding
but it is certain it will not take place
until after the return Of Governor General
Jde in October.
Bourke Cochran was born in Ireland In
1854 He came 10 America when he was
seventeen; was a teacher and later law
yer and orator He campaigned for Nc
Kinley on the gold standard issue, ant
for Bryan on the issue of imperialism. HI
has been five times elected to Congress a
a democrat. He Is a widower. Miss Id,
IS a bright and attractive young woman
,of about thirty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
PERSONAL AND GNERAL.

portrait Of the late Thomas B. Reed
has been hung in the rotunda of tho
State house, Augusta, Me. presented TO
the State by Mrs. Reed.
Representative Charles Curtis, Of kan'
sas. Is the only man in Congress who
has Indian blood in his veins. one OF
his remote ancestors was a noble red
man.
Philip Henry Wynne, for several years
connected with a Boston firm as inventor
and designer OF electrical and other
scientific apparatus. has been appointed
professor of physics at the University OK
Texas.
Nine. F'lammarion. the distinguished
wife Of her equally distinguished hus-
band-astronomer. never allows any one
TO cut her husbands hair but herself ana
she uses the shorn locks for pillows. Her
home in Paris IS full of such pillows
stuffed with clippings.
Mrs Sarah L. Within. of Whitinsvilie,
Mass, is the doner of new residence
in Wellesley to be occupied by the men,
bers OF the observatory staff connected
with Wellesley College. She has made
many Important gifts to the college, in.
Guiding the Within Observatory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
benefit Of it, Bennington county readers

benefit of its Bennington county readers
as follows:
This campaign will probably furnish
no neater advertising dodge than that
OF G.. II. Grimm of Rutland manufac-
turer of sugar utensils. He Is sending
out to farmers circular advertising
his goods and with 1t circular letter
advertising Mr. Clement.
In the letter he states that nc sells
his goods to farmers largely on credit
taking their notes for payment. These
notes he had discounted at the banks
until they ran up to 100000 when the
banks refused to take them and no ap-
piled to Mr.. Clement who furnished him
the money to continue his business. pre-
suInably holding these notes as security
This he claims, was a great favor to him
and also to the farmers. and very gem
erous action on the part Of Mr.. Clement.
On the face OF It this is very plausi-
bic but as matter OF fact Mr.. Grimm,
in selling his goods usually requires a
part cash payment and takes lien note
at six per cent. interest for the balance
and with the unpaid interest also draw
| ing six per cent annual interest These
notes arc perfectly good as they are So
cured by lien on the property, but banks
do not like to take them as they are not
always paid when due and cannot be
easily renewed.
But person with money TO invest runs
little risk in holding them and getting
A six per cent. interest out of the poor
farmer when otherwise he would not get
more than four per cent for his money
Thus the transaction Is a very good one
for both Mr.. Clement and Mr.. Grimm
but the farmer is all TIE time paying his
six per cent. on the money due and We
fail to see where it Is Of any specia
benefit to him.
Mr.. Clement would not attempt to class
this as philanthropy but as one of his
shrewd business propositions in connec
ton with the poor farmer and his friends
J who are trying to make him out
philanthropist will not deserve his thank
nor receive those of the public.
This attempt to put Clement in the roll
; Of q Good Samaritan is simply Grimm
humor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
OUT OF THE BABES MOUTH.

A four ear-o old impulsive little miss. the
daughter of strict churchgoing parents,
was called into the house by her mother
while playing with some of her mates in
the street. The child rebelled at the ma
ternal request, and when this became
demand imperative the little miss be-
came angry.
When she reached the room she cried
aloud and pleaded TO go again to the
street and play. After trying in vain 70
appease her the mother became finn and
said: 'Nf'N'
you cannot go. 1t is near he'd time and
you must take your bath now
The wilful little thing retorted:
"Oh dear, l feel as if l could say
damn"
The mother wept over the child's ter
ribe outburst. but the father thought the
lyoungster had a fine future before 1t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
IN SUOPPINGTOWN.

The beautiful girl stopped suddenly on
the sidewalk Both Of her arms reached
over her shoulders. while queer express
sion came in her face.
well, did you ever. wonder what Is
the matter with her.
Better not go TOO near Maybe the
heat has affected her mind
"Poor thing Maybe 1t Is overstudy.'
LAND sakes She might be ora of these
'anarchists.'
BET she has been disappointed IN love-
Suddenly the beautiful girl smiled.
ITS all right now" she said sweetly.
whats all right" asked the crowd
brea thlcssly with suspense.
"Why. my waist. a button came loose
in the back and had such an awful time
reaching it, But it's all right now
And then the crowd melted away like
ice cream in summer sun.-Chicago
News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Learn to labor while you wait for re-
suits.
Also the lack Of money Is the root OF
much evil
Ever see an office holder who had
retiring disposition?
TOO many men look upon nome us
merely a place to sleep.
Plumbers understand tho art OF tapping
pipes and pocketbooks,
Courtnhip Is probably 30 called because
II gets many IA Snnn into court,
seif-mndo men are supposed to have
graduated from the school OF expefionoe'
An old bachelor says that women ara
given to small talk in large quantities.
BY the end of the millennium women
may discover the secret of keeping So
erets,
Children should make an effart IA train
UP their parents In the way they should
50,
Ne, Aianaa, the heavenly host has nsth=
ina in common with the landiord ct a
summer hetei,
II a girl could only marry the best
man at her wedding there would be Few
or applications for divorce,
A man wha probably speaks frohi ah-
PaFienaa says that one of the NEST ffls'a
| things In life is a weman's cold shoulder
| -ChiOaga News,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
TRAGEDY.

mo, George, l can never never be
your Wife
Despair written upon MS every feature.
George Worthington reeled and clutched
at the mantel Tor support The blow had
fallen.
Then" he muttered hoarsely, there is
but one thing left for me to do, l must
die
Going out in the back yard he stabbed
himself with can Of corned beef.-Mll-
waukec Sentinel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
TOO BIG A FIELD.

Years ago. while the Rev. Shandaloupe
was student at the seminary, he under
took, one vacation season, to sell fire ex-
tinguishers.
His pleasing address and affablity en-
abled him to make many sales. However,
he encountered the usual rebuffs which
are the experience of all agents.
The theological student had gained ac-
cess into the Office of a surly broker, and
forthwith began expatiating on the delug-
ing powers of his Incompatible fire extin-
.gusher
ITO he'll with it," roared the broker
llendishly.
"Oh my dear man." expostulated Shan
ldaloupe, this extlngusher does not de
serve the extreme virtue with which yoL
credit it."--IIarper's Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19

1t II passing strange how msn vii,
seize upon plain business transaeti0ns
and try tn make thsm ssrys in political
campaign as pure philanthropy, Hut
land man IN attempting to show his cam
dtdats is not tina sold bi0odad and selfish
man paiatad ny soma psspia, 10 saHdias
out eitatisys priHtsd ~ FsPsesaat a tht'
t4r and signature wiiGb 10 aPtiv dsas',R'
81 by ths MANCHESTER Journal f9s tRs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
HER WATERLOO.

She could play on the piano.
Nothing left her in the lurch,
Anything from "Maiden's Prayer
Down to "Waitin' at the Church"
Waltz or ragtime, march, sonata,
She could rattle in streak;
She had Paderewski beaten
With her marvellous technique.
Yet there was this fly embodied
In her ointment of renown;
She could play an octave sideways,
But she couldn't up and down.
Thus her wondrous finger movement.
Useless proved. alas. aleck,
When she tried to don Il shirtwaist
That was buttoned up the back.
Washington Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
DOCUMENTS BACK IN 1881.
Found Well Preserved In the sarcop-
hnuun of Charlcm0uGc.

Aix-La-Chapelle, Prussia, July 1.-THE
sarcophagus of Charlemagn e was opened
to-day at Emperor Williams WISH LOT
the purpose OF examining two precious
cloths. These and other relies were founo
to be In good condition. Three documents
were found dated 14S1. 1883 and 1861.
The older Of the two fabrics dates back
to the second half of the tenth century
and contains figures OF four elephants
The other Is Of tho twelfth century the
fabrics will be photographed and replaced
within the BarcopaKus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19

The Rutland candidate might get a Inc
on his political status by publishing III
mis- paper the statement that he mad los,
his money In stock speculation and noting
.,hat would become OF his personally con-
Quoted campaign in different counties
where some of his most active leaders do
not appear to have any visible means OF
support.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
METHOD IN HIS MADNESS.

Yes, Billings was Knocked down by
the automobile and had n suit of clothes
ruined"
He must have been very angry"
Angry! He said if he had a gun he'd
shoot the chauffeur.
"Of course he didn't shoot him"
NO. but he ran round the auto and
kicked holes In each of the tires"
Did that relieve him."
Yes, he felt all right after that He's
in the tire business, you know. "--Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
JUMPED AT HIM.

ooh, yes, he's Miss Passay's second
flance."
"Nonsense He's the first and only one
sh" ever had"
you misunderstood me. I mean she
accepted him in u second. Philadelphia
Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
COLBY DESCRIBED.

80 you don't envy any of the worlds
men of genius?'
NO" answered Mr.. CumroX; Il admire
them. but | don't envy EN-. y genius is
a man who gets monument after hes
dead instead of three square meals a day
while he's living. "-Washinston Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
I in the new special column of this paper
Some bargains are offered there TINS
week which It will pay you to reao
about See page two. This pape mas
kabout. See page two. This paper mas
tand one cent word will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-19
READY FOR A TEST.

do you think that absence really makes
the heart grow fonder?" inquired the
young man who was not a particularly
welcome caller.
II have never given the matter much
consideration" was the young lady's re-
sponse Suppose you stay away for five
or six years. '-Pittsburg Post.