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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE OF TIE
AMERICAN HORSE.

AIR shins and ,notor c,rs NAV, 1o,d Il,
time 70 the second disannaar,rco 90 w.,
horse. which orca baforo becane ox.i,ct
in North and soutb .,,o,ico O,or .h.o,,
centuries ago. n, tho sn,nisb cor,uos,
+boro mo, $40, :, t., t,, t. -
world so 81 has hoar nrac.ic,ll, nroro,
, single animal Tim, opswaraI m TN,
horse Horses irdaed ,,bich tho Snop-
ia rds b,,oue,,t with thew, 70 mann. tL,,i
co,-al-v wore o1,,octs u, fret of ,ro,t .o,-
ror 20 tho ,,,+ivos ,no .o.i, .,o-, e., l.,
4o,,r-1oo,.d su,,or,o,,,.,, r.,,,,e -,
,u,,osol,. 70 ,id tho oo,,.,,,.ro~s W.
conf rasaarcb hv ,ho ,vii,,a,. -r,,.s,.,,.
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r,re Columbus tlc A,,.ri,,. NOV, 80
r,r h,. bo,sos t,,, +t, ,,,,,,,,,t.
Alaska to the plains Of pata.rooi,
In 1900 tho chorca ,1..,ovor,- Il, >-o,r
r,rso, or an eo,,i,, eossil 81 az, ,,,,,.,,,.,,
hind led 70 ,,oro r,Nbodtoo, ,r,a..,.ra
.io, 90 Ar,er,oo ,,-.r .,,a ras,,,, .,,a. e.
,istoric borso ho,..s hove ,,oo,, So, t..
California ord O-,,,o,,. ho.,,,,,, +,o ,-,,s
az Noxicn and ,t, ,,,-or,ro. j., To,.o-
Elord, AVID tho ,.,lie,.s 90 Nr.vioo. j., ,,o
b,eip of tho Niesi,s,,r; ,,-l ~, .,o woe,
err slor.s of .,a po,l,. ,,o,,,,.,i,n
I1orsoe too -,ue, I,,.o h,a, ,,,,,,,r,,,. =,
THE country. rrevious "a IN. ,n,a,r,r,n
90 -,,,,. rasoa,,,,.., ,,.i. ,,,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
WHOLESALE TRADE GOOD.
Retail Trade Affected by UufnvorabIe
Weather Conditions

Reports to Bradstrects for the week
show wholesale trade in groceries, pro-
visions, fruits and berries good with coll
lections in those lines fairly good In gen
eral retail trade volume of business ;s
falrlN good considering wcthcr conditions.
Farmers are receiving good prices for
produce and money received in that d.
rection mas had beneficial affect. Demand
for building material still holds good.
Labor generally Is in good demand and
manufacturing industries are well en-
+ pioHed. Wooden mills note an increase In
! orders and the outlook in this direction Is
1aVorably commented upon. Owners OF
summer hotels and resorts are making
preparations for the season which with
suitable weather bids fair to be larger
than the corresponding period of a year
ago. One new granite company and u
lumber company filed incorporation pa
pers. One grocery firm filed petition in
bankruptcy and clothing concern Is try
, ing to affect a settlement with creditors.
burlington mills arc running full time.
furniture dealers report an increase in
volume of trade over the corresponding
period Of last year. Generally collections
are fairly good. although some complaint
is heard Of slowness
| At Rutland manufacturers report labo.
well employed and general retail trade
fairly good. but more seasonable weather
, is looked for. Crops are late
St Adams reports normal conditions
among manufacturing interests generally
with large business at garment factory.
Retail trade Is aulct but not as much so
ascommon at this period owing TO inhu-
ence in markets of good prices received
by farmers for produce.
ST. Johnsbury notes labor fully employ
ed with retail trade quiet and collections
fairly good. but in some instances slow
At Montpelier retail merchants report
fair business and conditions generally
compare favorably with the corresponding
period of a year ago. But little planting
has been done by farmers who are wait
ing for warmer weather.
Barre reports from granite dealers or
ders coming in we'll and the outlook for
the future very good; all crops are late.
Brattleboro notes spring trade was
slow weather conditions having affected
| sales Labor is scarce and manufacturers
in nearly all lines could employ more peo-
pie
At Bellows Falls normal conditions arc
i'i'pI t'u ldllN 'il'''lS l'tet'' Il''l ,4'N'i
with manufacturing plants fully employ
| ed.
| Pennington reports much activity among
| its manufacturing industries, but tho
weather has been unreasonable for work
| by farmers in planting.
| The wood working shop at Brandon is
| employed full time and demand for clay
products holds good. Fair amount Of new
| building Is being done.
Ludlow mills are fairly we'll employed
and an increase is noted in the demand
: for wooden goods. Not as much building
is being done this year as last, but de-
mand for material is considered good
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
RECENT DEATH.
Charles A. Eldridge, n Former Resident
of This City Died in Colorado
SnrinUv

Papers received from Colorado Springs
tell Of the recent death and burial of
Charles a. Eld1idge Of that place at the
age of rs years. Acute indigestion was
the cause of death. Mr.. Eldredge had
lived In Colorado Springs for 2S years,
but was native of Vermont and for n
time resident of this city, where his
wife for several years was soprano sing
or In the First Church Mrs. Eldredge,
who Is the only survivor, also has the
distinction OF being the only woman
delegate elected TO n national republi-
can convention in the United States, she
beinI sent from Colorado to the con-
vention in 1900 that nominated William
Mckinley.
Mr.. EldredFe went to Colorado from
Bridport in this state in 1879 He went
into the sheep business and retired from
business in 1891. Since that time he had
devoted himself to church work and
private philanthropy He left a large
estate. A large number of the most
prominent and represcn tative men of
Colorado Springs attended the funeral.
George C. Mayo OF this city Is n nep-
hew of Mr.. Eldredge. the latter being
the last surviving member Of Mr.. Mayo's
mothers family While living in this city
Mr.. E'ldridge was in the grocery business
being n member of the firm Of Tonnant e.
Fldredge. Mr.. E1drodgc's sheep ranch in
Colorado was ono Of the largest in the
country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
LIKENESS ON THE CENTS.
An Exception to the Rule Against Por-
trnits on American Coins,

Coins Of most of the nations bear upon
them the face Of their rulers. In the
United States each coin has an emblem
first coins struck after the formation o..
tho federal union bore the face % George
washington. General Washington disap-
proved OF the custom and It was dropped
u mas never been revived Portraits OF
prominent Americans appear upon pos
tage stamps and paper money, but never
On coins. And It has been the custom TO
Tie no portraits Of living men even on
the currency and tho stamps
In England. as soon as King Edward
succeeded Queen Victoria the queens
the coins and stamps In the British ON
pire The accession of n new ruler in
most monarchies means an instant
change in tho designs Of the coins
But there IS an exception TO the rule ~
no portraits on American coins. The
emblem Of liberty on the one cent coin
Is the goddess in an American Indian
hcnddress hut the face shows no char
acteristcs of the North American abor-
igine 1t is the face of little girl Sarah
1,ongacre Keen, upon whose head was
Sioux Indian Her father was an en-
graver and he placed his daughters head
on the coin. Sarah I-onEacre Keen died
In Philadelphia not long ago, after having
served thirty-1ve years as the secretary
Of her cty's branch Of the Methodist
womens foreign missionary society.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
THE SECOND HAGUE CONFERENCE.

The second Hague conference Is TO
meet June 15 The Interparliamen-
tary union assembled at st, Louis in
1904 requested President Roosevelt to
take the initiative in calling it, but
after securing the assent of all the
nations, having been obliged to await
the peace between Japan and Russia
to secure the latter's participation, the
President yielded to the Car the hon.
or of formally convuking the confer
ence Ali the nations are to be rep
resented whereas at the first Hague
conference only twenty-six were in
vited.
It is we'll to consider what we may
and what we may not reasonably eX-
pect of this conference in the line Of
definite results. It must be remem-
bered that the first Hague conference
Hague court, and that in its primal
purpose, the reduction of arma ments,
1t failed. The coming conference will
not found another Hague court nor is
1t likely to record definite progress
toward litigation OF ornaments though
the subject will very proba bly, be dis
cussed with an eye to the future.
Those, therefore, who look to the
Hague for the spectacular will do well
to curb their expectations in advance.
1t does not follow that the confer
Of 1899. If it did nothing more than
pursue the limited, war-regulating
programme proposed by Russia, great
good would result. But other meas
the most important of which Is per-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13

the new lake to be formed in Morrisvilie
as a euphonious Indian word Of the Iro-
quois tongue and because that tribe do
serves commemoration in Vermont.
The word has already been taken in
New York for Canandajgua lake with mod
ernized spelling apparently, and that lake
Is in the Iroquois country. That tribe so
far as history shows was never in Yer
mont except for warfare and pliage. The
most en- sterly of the Six Nations, the Mo-
hawks, who were confessedly the leading
says originally occupied tho country
westward from Albany to the German
Flats. about 90 miles" They were not n
New England tribe at all. Chanpain. IN
his account of the discovery of Lake
Champaign while mentioning the Iroquois
on the west sidc of the lake and even hav-
ing a fight with some of them near Crown
Point, says as he enters the lake and
coasts along Grand Islo these parts are
not 11nhDlleu ny l1uletIs III consequence
of their wars" and he was told by his In
dian guides that II was near what is now
Ticonderoga river that they were to go
to meet their enemies'-that is, the Iro-
qnois.
While the French held control of the
lake It may safely be said no Iroouois
except war parties could be found on
either shore. What Indian settlements
there were In northern Vermont were
probably OF the Abenaqui, or wabanalli
tribe, who, according to Sir William John
sons table of all the Indian tribes. came
originally from New England" The emit
meration Of the Canada tribes in 1886 by
NJ. De Joncairo (himsef an adopted son
ofen IroQuois tr!be) places them at Lake
st. Francis and the river St. John; while
Champlain's map Of 100 years before
shows the name on a line east of the
rapids on Rlcheieu river. possibly the
lake was meant for what is now called
Lake Memphremasog.
1t would seem more appropriate and
geographically correct to take the word
"Abenaki' for the Morriavllle lake; nor
need Vermont now seek to bring back
New York names within her borders even
those OF arte-colonial times. when she can
furnish as sweetly sounding ones of hey
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
THE JAPANESE NOT so HOSTILE.

ver1nonters bob up In all parts of the
world, but some people may be surprised
Ito know that a son of the Green Mountain
State ds to a certain extert the power be-
hind the Japanese throne, as regards
International affairs. Henry W. Denison,
advisor to the Japanese foreign office.
who went to that country thirty-eAght
years ago as legal adviser to the govern
tnent and subsequently, gained recognition
as one of the worlds experts on internal
sionaa affairs and International law, came
to tho United States on his way to the
uIasns peace conference. and in all prob
! in relation to tho much discussed San
sn'ranrAsro trouble.
I According to Mr. Den;son Japan is not
| Took for trouble. He says there is no
! war1ike spirit IN the country. SO far as
Z have heard, there is no Thought of taxi
ing the philippines. Japan doesn't
not with America. II sorre time in the
future she should decide that she would
like to own tho Philippines, she will not
try to take them by force IF Japan had
any intention of Selling them I, az an
American citizen. would, of course, not
stay where am
Mr.. Dension announced that he had
expressed desire to retire at the con-
illusion of the The Hague conference, but
that he yielded to requests FOR HIM to re-
turn. He intends to retire. however, with
in a short time and return to America,
the country of his birth, to grow up with
some new section OF the country"
II IS safe 10 say that when Mr.. Den!son
returns to Japan he will be able to in
form the government he represents that
30 far as the great mass OF Americans
are concerned tnere Is no unfrendly,
,-uch less hostile, feeling toward tho
Japanese in this country. It has been
asserted time and again that Mr. Denison
has more influence with the real powers
in Toxic than any other ono man, and
his influence in this instance will I'M
Questiouably be counted on the side Of
continued friendship between Japan and
The United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
A HUNDRED THOUSAND
VISITORS.
one OF the "Show Places" of Niagara
FniIs--A Factory That Is Unique
among the Industrial Estnb-
Iishmcnts of the world
Why n Draws the

The spectacle OF a hundred thousand
persons passing through a factory every
year "to see the wheels go round" Is
to call for more than passing notice.
This Is the number that annually passes
through the beautiful factory known as
"The Home of Shredded Wheat" at
Niagara Falls The question naturally
arises, what is there so unusual about
this factory that It should attract such
crowds, even drawing them away from
the scenic splendors of the cataract It
self?' Surely the ordinary factory does
not throw opo It's doors to the public.
1t does not care TO have It's methods of
manufacture Inspected by curious throngs
Right here Is the secret OF the drawing
power o fths wonderful esta blshment.
There are factories and factories. But
the Shredded Wheat factory Is unique.
There Is nothing like it In this country
or any other country. II is the dream Of
dreamer" fully carried out. This
dreamer" who invented Shredded Wheat
Biscuit said he would build the cleanest.
finest, most hvgicnc factory in the world,
and he succeeded In making good his
promise. In this plant are realized the
most advanced twentieth century factory
ideals.
This is what draws the pilgrims from all
lands. II has been visited by men and
women Of every race, Of every cline. Of
every station in life. from men distingu-
ished in letters and politics to members
Of royal families. The building is located
on Buffalo Avenue, in the heart Of the
best residence district of Niagara Falls
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
HOW IT HAPPENED.

tan sphinx was young and tender. there
came n season much like this one.
The day being unusually warm. with
a promise of warmer days to come, tho
sphinx changed her garments and put
on lighter ones.
Within a few minutes the weather be-
came 20 degrees colder.
The sphinx sneezed with great violence.
and her nose dropped OFF
Petrifed with establishment, she re-
NAMED rooted to the spot.
And has remained there ever since
Chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
STATE LABOR CONVENTION
Executive Committee Met and Arranged
for Meeting in This City Aug. 13.

The executive committee of the Yer
mont State branch. American Federation
of Labor held n meeting at the Sherwood
House, Saturday evening, the following
members being present. President, James
Cruickshank of Barre: first vice-presi-
dent, James Bracy of Northfield; third
vice-prcsident, Samuel Hunmire Of Rut-
land. fourth ce-prcsdont +. NJ. Minard
of Mcntpeler. secretary James Mulch
of Barre: treasurer. Nelson a. Malmgren
of Rutland and state organizer, Philip ].
Halvosa Of Rutland. Alex Cruickshank Of
Barre chairman Of the legislative COM
mittee was also present. There was a
general discussion of the weekly pay
n'cnt bill and it was announced that the
committee will take a strenuous stand
for the thorough enforcement of that
measure.
The sixth annual convention of the
Vermont state branch. American Fedora
ton of Labor. will he held in burlington,
beginning Tuesday. August 10. All unions
having matters which they wish TO bring
before the convention for action by tho
State branch, should have them placed
in written form, and delegates having
resolutions. laws. or other business should
also present in writing at as early an hour
as possible, so they may be referred to the
committees and reported upon without
loss of time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. JUNE IS
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
the new special column of this paper.
Some bargains are offered there this
week which 1t will pay you to read
about. See page two. This paper has
more than 5000 readers every week
and one cent word will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13

States and Canada, while II is very
probable that the latter narrowly
averted war between Russia and Great
Britain. The settlement of the Mo-
ence is also noteworthy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13

After a heavy neal take a couple of
Doan's Rcgulcts, and give your stom-
ach, liver and bowels the help they
will need. Regulets bring easy. regu-
lar passages Of the bowels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13

AN INDIAN NAME FOR NORRIS
vILLE'S LAKE.
A correspondent whose letter to the
Mor1isville New and Citizen has been
quoted in the Free Press suggests the
adoption Of the name 'KanandarQue" for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13

Terms-Sl.OO a Year. In Advance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13

1t is better to be sorry that YOU didn't
marry girl than that You did.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-11-07
Spiritual mnrln ann
5ta 5ntlahitantH
ny Rev. A. p. kURTZ,
Baltimore.

image the sacred Scriptures confirm ts
life beyond the gloomy portal has not been known
pecay the curchmn who should be posted but instead he has
idea then SOUL resembling air ether and
short spiritual organism But such conception
spiritual being absurd the spiritual
speaks sits and drinks he did this world
DEATH therefore, STILL general and in particular
the undsturbed that DEATH your clear
unwecome guest, death is the gate Of life
That after death angelic
Abraham Gideon Daniel and other distinguished prophets
angels the sepuchr of Lord and John
Apocalypse Did blessed Lord open the spiritual Of his
disciples by eating The
world of the world
spiritual body This
after the resurrection from the dead Though the spiritual
world space and any locality nevertheless
the natural there hills valleys plains
fountains lakes gardens woods houses palace
and writings precious gold and lverherefore world
general and every particular.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-11-07
How Trick Is Done.

string holding the ring. which. being
thus released, viii fall into the hand,
with which you can quickly cover II
before II leaves the string to add 20
the mystery.
The surprise OF your stringholder
will now be doubled. says Philadelphia
Ledger. II you proceed to return the
ring to the string without removing
the ends from his fingers. Pass the
string. as in the first trick. around one
OF his fingers. and drawing the loop.
as before. toward the other hand. slip
II through the ring as shown at d ;
then pass the loop over the finger.
this time leaving II near the end, as c:
with your two forehngers catch up
the string which was first upon the
fingers. and slip II from them over the
part holding the ring. and you will
find the ring In place. as at the begin
ming OF the first trick.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-11-07
iflLED LONE, TWO, THREE /"
THEN PURSUED NEGRO JUMPED
TO HIS DEATH.
Had Slain His wife and Another
Ne9ro-Told Crowd That His
Record Was Twenty-Ninc.

Knoxville. Tom. Nov firing
ridges into a crowd, "for souvenirs"
as he said, then yelling out a comics.
sion OF the recent murder OF two wo-
men, his 2Sth and 29th victims, Win
Davis. negro. committed suicide
most dramatically.
The scene Of his end was the big
bridge ACROSS the Tennessee river.
here. At the time, about $3.50 in the
afternoon, the bridge was crowded
with passes-by. both on foot and In
vehicles. The negro knew THAI Off
GERS were pursuing him. for early In
che morning after quarreling with his
wife. shot and killed her and another
negress who had tried 10 pacify him.
Going to The middle OF the bridge,
which is 100 feet above the surface OF
the water, which at that point Is
about Is feet deep, he mounted the
rail, then climbed up a light pole. Five
times he fired his pistol 70 attract at.
tention; then addressed the crowd
which thought there was going to be
acrobatic stunts attempted. Throwing
a handful OF loose cartridges among
the people he told them that the VIC
tins OF his revolver now numbered
80: that his name was "Bln." and with
a yell OF zone. two and three" he
jumped into the river.
He struck the water ON his back
and disappeared from sight. Several
boats started AZ once 10 rescue him.
but as he arose 20 the surface their
occupants did not reach him. appar.
emily being afraid he would pull them
into the water.
He himself. with the natural In.
stnict OF self-prcservation. tried %
swim 20 shore, but the force with
which he struck the water evidently
paralyzed his muscles. Seven times
he went down and came up again and
finally J. IL. Fox grabbed him by hIs
cap and hair and towed him 20 the
shore. Physicians tried In vain TO
resuscitate him.
Just as he made his fatal leap Depu-
~ Sheriffs Sunridge and Burlthardt
reached the bridge with warrant
for his arrest. As they appeared a
young man in the crowd ordered him
TO come down from the pole and he
replied that he would get down. but
It would be for the last time
Davis had bean employed by tho
Knoxville Railway Light Co. as a
track greaser Il is thought that he
Is wanted in various cities OF the
south for dirercnt crimes.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-11-07
roro. The WICKED PRINCE.
How He Was Finally Cured Of His
Naughty Ways.

Prince Toto was probably the
naughtiest little prince there ever was.
lie kicked and scratched and bit most
every one who came near. and became
a terror 20 his nurse and others who
waited upon him.
or course, he was given nearly
everything he wished. When he could
Mt have what he desired. ho became
unusually vicious and disagreeable
During bad weather he was nj his
very worst. Then he would 80 up to
the roof Of the castle. where was al
ways stationed royal astronomer,
and command that Official To hay1
good weather sent Immediately. When
the dlsnlfied gentleman would explain
that that was impossible the naughty
prince would pull the astronomers
beard or throw away his cap
Things came 20 such a pasa, how
ever. that complaints began to reach
the king himself. The kiug vas very
much shocked at these reports OF the
princes misbehavior.
He at once issued a Proclamation
Offering n great reward 10 amp one
who would rid his SOD Of such cSts
traits.
For a time 70 one appeared, bat at
last there came 90 the klrg an No
couth giant. with great hong nails.
tusks for teeth and long. pointed Sars
Il am a genie sent by tho Eooo
fairy who watches over yous king
dom" be explained. In answer 10 the
look OF wondermcbt apon the kiags
face Have no fear: shall take
good care OF your son and rstufn him
10 you completely cured"
SO the king finally pcnnitied the
giant 10 take the prince with him.
The prince wasn't the least bit viii
ling TO 30. but whether he woih or
no. he was forced to seat himself
upon the back OF great goose. tho
giant bestrode another. and IN "A sec
ond's time they were flying swiftly
through the air Toto hung n tor
dear life. fearful every uom~ot that
he would take a bad tumble
Don't feel so much like Shskins
and biting and scratching nov. chr
asked the genie
After a while they landed oc1r a
great lake Strange to say. across this
lake there stretched a very narrow
plank.
Toto vas made 20 walk acroos tho
sake. the genie walking ON the water