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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23
USED EiBLE AS CIPHER.
4 Verse From Solomon Told Of Mar.
rage Engagement.

rage Engagement.
When she left her home In the small
'own to come to New York to take I'D
special course Of study her pet SIS
tcr was fast reaching the crisis Of q
love affair The pet sister was a most
winsome young lady and had long kept
goodly train Of suitors assigning.
Was this affair to be the grand affair?
The older sister hoped 50, for she liked
the young man cordally-thought he
was just the sort to make a proper
brotherin-law.
But the weeks passed. and not bit
Of definite news about the progress Of
the affair did the older sister receive
in her city boarding house. She be-
came anxious. Louise, size thought,
must not go on recklessly trihing in
such important matters.
Then one night about 10 o'clock, Just
as she was going to he'd. came a tele-
gram. The servant brought It up.
The elder sister was country girl
enough to be thoroughly frightened by
Inv idic NINA, DId'h lilhcQ cHNtlOpe.
How ominous 1t looked At length she
gathered courage to open 1t. This is
what she read:
Solomon six three. LOUISE
Solomon six three. Whatever in the
world! Oh why. yes. stupid. it Of
course meant the Song Of Solomon.
sixth chapter, third verse, But-and
her cheeks flushed with shame-she
had no Bible.
There was great scurrying about
the boarding house to find a copy Of
the sacred book. The girls were rout
ed out In vain. On all sides the cry
arose, "Who's got Bible?" Just think
OF the sister trying to sleep that night
without knowing what that verse was,
1t would have been just like woman
TO lie down to pleasant dreams, content
to know that she could satisfy her Gu
riosity in the morning-not!
The landlady. good soul, came 10 the
rescue. She was no heather. She had
Il Rible. Up to her room with 1t flew
the sister and shut the door. Such a
turning over Of pages by eager, nerv-
Gus fingers. Solomon six three. She
found 1t, and then she cried "Hurrah"
and laughed. for the verse was:
| am my beloved's. and my beloved Is
mine.
New York Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23
THE SPECTER SWIMMER.
A Legend Of the Sea That Still Appeals
to Sailors.

The sailor as class still holds fast
to the superstitions that have been his
especial heritage throughout all ages
To him the sea is still peopled with
phnntoms. Men there are still who sail
the sen believing In the power Of the
Swimmer. men who believe In the Wal.
rus Of unholy fame and In the exist.
encc of the specter bark Lucy to be
seen at any time lodging in and out of
the creeks and bays Of the South Caro-.
lima coast. This IL tho tn ie Of the Swim.
mer.
Nenr Cape Finist-.re there lived
Usher maiden in days when the world
asked fewer questions than COW, and
with her lived Ter Asher sweetheart
On their wedding night, runs the yarn
smugglers came down on their village,
n thieyIng. drunken band When thel
left. having done all the damage they
could the fisher mnilon's sweetheart
l,Nd disappeared, whether with thenl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23
The Perfect Servant.

The thoroughly trained English serv-
ant is in his way the most perfect kind
Of servant to be found anywhere. and
In his station and for his duties he Is
not to be matched in the world. Where
will you find any men SO competent in
their work. so completely trained and
apparently emotionless In manner, so
punctual, so clean. so smart. rs IN
Engls" hutlNr, coachman. lootman or
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23
Tho Muakellunnn

The Indian name Of this great fighter
of the fresh water lakes and trlbuta
rles Is "esoxmasqunongy." Our nat
Lralists have the word translated int
about eight or nine different styles. bun
the correct way of spelling it In on
language Is undoubtedly "nluskcl
lunge." Most fishermen. however
pronounce nd spell 1t to suit them
selves, and no man seems to he nm ne.
cepted authority. 1t is one thing IN
Canada. another in the st. Lawrence
cnd another in the great lakes. The
favorite among New Workers IS "mus.
callonge" The fish reaches Il Length
81 seYcc I'D half feet, a.d the bic.
gest ever taken Is said to have
weighed nincty-two pounds. In game
ness it ia said to surpass the tarpop
Of the Caribbean and the tuna of the
Pacific New York Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23
Metals and N,~xaphors.

Ut Is most amazing" said a mctal
lurCist "how the world relies on met.
ais for its metaphors and SMILES Thus
an orator Is silver tongued or golden
mouthed. An explorer IS hronzed ny
African suns. \ resolute chap has an
iron will. y sluggard moves with lead.
en- feet An ostrich has copper lined
stomach. A millionaire has tin. 4
swindler is as slippery as quicksilver
A borrower has brass.'-New York
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23

II beg your pardon, sir, but I'm
going to ask you If your daughter
would mind not playing on the piano
for the next two weeks?"
May ! ask, sir the reason for this
extraordinary request?"
"Well, you see, my son wishes to
get good start with the fute."-New
York Life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23

Wherever any printed thing of yours
travels, il represents you and your
business. You cannot AFFORD to he
careless about any part of your print
ing. The Free Press Print stands for
good printing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23
Wonderful Ability,

II understand he is man Of Erca.
ability"
"You bet he Is. He can convince yoL
thct ycy are wrong In any argument
without having to shake his finger in
your face" Ni'w""';oo Sentinel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23
Mamma Remembered.

Papa (enragedl-W Well, Constantla
daughter, I've never in all my life seen
as soft. green. unsophisticated spoony
An idiot as young Puddington. Nam.
ma (elnphatically)-I have.-Phiadel
phia Inquirer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23

would be Il great help to the buying
public as well rs to us. for then every
body could see at once what he Is &c
ting, and there would not be so man
chances for n come back ut us"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23

Wherever any printed thing of yours
travels, II represents you and your
business. You cannot a6Ord to he
careless about any part of your print.
Ing. The Free Press Print stands fes
good printing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23

A son never realizes how much his
own father knew un.il he starts to adj
wise children of his own. Florida
Time io-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-23

valet? Certainly not on the contine&.
Of Europe. in the United States, IL
Canada or in Australia .-Country Life
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

tH q
7. That many Of the cases OF typhoid
fever prevalent in Fort Collins the
last few. months will be traced TO I'M
pure milk Is already Indicated In the
result 80 far secured by series of
analyses Of both water and milk be-
ing conducted at the veterinary depart
ment OF the agricultural college under
the direction OF DR., George IL. Glover,
food commissioner for the city, and an
expert he has taken to Fort Collins to
superintend the work. With all its
mud. the water the residents OF tho
city have been getting through the
pipes lately for drinking purposes it
purer than much OF the milk they
have been buying. according to the
analyses. The test has been going OF
for some. days and is not yet com
pleted. but from those that have beer
made DIR. Glover says that the water
shows little or no bacteria while tbs
milk shows considerable. He declares
that this points to only vne thing
carelessness on the part Of the dairy
men. Jsg daID-.i5 j4D.SlI Jyal GAl
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13
LIBERAL BIDS.

90
Receiver o.. F. Boyle was asked by q.
Herald representative today regarding
the disposition Of the. Touring mill
property In his hands as receiver OF
the Colorado State bank He replied
no sale had been made. aga.'9 p h'
The reporter then asked II the street
rumor was true that he had received
bids running from $4,000 to $4,000.
He replied in the affirmative.
Then asked why he had not sold the
property Mr.. Boyle said he had not yei
reported the bids to the court for ap
proval or rejection. sl4, sHalls1l
While The Herald has no voice II
the matter. 1t seems that the price OF
fered is fair one and In the Interests
of creditors should be sold. to thu
| highest bidder. We understand th
Farmers Cooperative Milling com
pany was liberal bidder and by tn
mill going to this concern will prov
beneficial in many ways as 1t will shu
out third mill In our city. s-i '-.'
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

z The new rail specifications of the
Pennsylvania railroad contain one re
quirement which should result in some
decidedly interesting information con
corning the cause Of failures of rails
in service. This Is the marking O
each rail with . letter indicating ths
portion Of the ingot from which 4
came. 1t has been found by the PhilA
delphia and Reading railway, that two
thirds of all rails which fail are rollet
from the top Of the ingot, and the mex
largest percentage Of failures is amonl
the rails from the bottom Of the in
got, o.. .st,,s.,ts 9..s ae ,os
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

.congregated at their hall last night
and enjoyed themselves to the full
limit up to nearly midnight. There
were musical numbers, songs and
short addresses and then the special
OF ganizer. Mr.. W. G. Cressey, gave a
very interesting and Instructive talk
on the order, telling OF its magnif-
cent worn -fof the benefit of humanity
In the past and Its splendid outlook for
the future. ----
At the conclusion of Mr.. Cressey's
remarks refreshments were announced
and everyone enjoyed the splendid
roast beef lunch. Fifteen applications
were handed in to the clerk at the
conclusion and several visitors an
nounced their intention OF Joining be-
fore the campaign is finished. Mr..
Cressey has had assurance OF twenty
five candidates from Bayfield,. fifteen,
from Cortez, and feels confident that
he will get nice little bunch from
Silverton, sMancos and Dolores. 1t ts
the Intention to. hold a grand log roll
ing during fair week and have the can
didates from the camps Of surrounding
towns here and put them through with
the candidates for Aztec camp. There
will be hundred or more. Head Con-
sui Boak and other head officers will
be here at that time. EJl aur II.... ~
Il 1t Is. desired that on, next Monday
, night a full attendance of members
be present Jas matters of importance
. will come up for -consideration,l3-ua .
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13
. see their relatives depart.


Rev. J. NJ. Vaughan and wife, who
have been visiting T. ]. Mcclure at
Anipas City and J. L. Tucker at Ia
coma. left for their home at Spring
field, MO, today. Rev. Vaughan is q
Preshytefisp minister. who resigned
his charge last spring on account OF
Ill health. This western trip was taken
In the hope Of benefiting him and has
succeeded beyond all expectations
Mrs. Vaughan says that our climate
air and water are the finest she has
ever known. She says she breads tc
go back,to Missouri heat, but her Dhus
band- Is ~q,ffte well now and anxious
TO return to work. Rev. and Mrs
Vaughan expect to spend the summer
In cEolof1u0 11sxt year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

i' The Colorado State bank depositor
moving what is best for his inter.
ests. will take as many bonds as pos
sible. The securities back OF the
bonds u giit-edged and the interest is
larger than Il paid by any bank in
TIE seantsy or that can b obtained on
school or municipal bonds. And then
you win have money In such shape you
Will not blow 1t In but rather have a
steady income. l.U..laf. flll..t
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Before court adjourned nearly $50.
900 IN securities were demanded and
In lieu Of this $4,000 in cash. $4,000 In
bonds with the understanding that
such further sums might be necessary
- the receiver and court might de-
eide upon. Had the proposition Of
the bankers been accepted and sane
tion By the court you would nnd
Asssrs. Freeman and associates carry.
Ing ont every detail. but no agreement
could bs rsachsd and the court turned
down the petition without even taking
It under advissment
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13
Why James Lee Got WeII,1

Everybody in GAINESVILLE. o. knows
Mrs. Mary Lee. of rural route r ssAs
writes; sMy husband. James Lee.
nrmly believes he owes his Mfs to The
use OF DR.. Kings New Discovery ~
lungs were 20 severely affected th1
onsumrtion seemed insvitabls, VI y
. friend recommended New Discovery.
Wsltrisd It. and its uss hsAdstcxsd
.nim TO perfect health.-. Dr. Xings
New Discovery Il the king At throat
and lung ,rsmsdSss. For coughs and
colds It has no. equal Ths. arst. Aoss
uves relief Try. III Sold uu6g
guasantss It al drug stsrss. ~ -
q. TRIAL bett,s srsA
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The American Society for the Pre-
veattoa Of Cruelty to Animals will
shogtiy begin experiments with new
nsthoA tor killing animals. Henry
Bsrgh. The treasurer and former presi.
asnA oe ths society. has invented an
air gun Of large aiss, working like .
'Dnsumatie hammer. Ths society some
tins asp offered . reward Of $500 for
- iaproved and humane method for
saasghtsring purposes- Mr.. Bergh
thinks bis invention fulnlls the re-
eairsDsats of the society for an in-
pseved devtes Tor slanShtsrins anil
nals. l.nss yssiAsa. d,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13
worth a good deal more money.

worth q good deal more money We
fully believe the bonds can be dis
posed Of at par any time. but as an
Investment they should command "a
premium as there is nothing as good
offered any place In the country. With
the $780, 900 subscribed Mr., Freeman
will have something very interesting
for every creditor. Now let deposftors
do their share and there will be moth
ing to it but rejoicing. aaai li'e %"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

a. The aluminium industry Of the
United States began In 1883 with n
production Of So pounds. and passed
the million mark IN 1896. Last year
the amount manufactured In this
country was 1871 900 pounds. an In
crease of more than 100000 pounds
over any preceding year. The metal
II also growing In exports. 4...
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Of eighty tons It Is said that the
2e,o0o-ton warship in which the
prince of Wales has Just come over
could cross in four days, as she ac;
oomplished twenty-eight knots on her
trial. Champlatn suggested canal at
Panama. The Quebec celebration has
added to his reputation BY the light
thrown ON the details Of his history,
says the Globe Democrat
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Several newspapers assert that Da-
vid r. Francis has an eye on the
presidency in 1919. Mr.. Bryan thinks
this is misprint for the vice presi-
dency. -o3sals...5 s...ss4a 5sl. 90.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The Knickerbocker Trust company
receivers were allowed $4,000 each
but the supreme court decided such
allowance was an outrage and cut the
allowance down three-fourths. Stevick
was permitted to loot the Denver Sav.
ings bank and then forced by indig-
nant depositors to disgorge. These
are matters Of record. ,~i H.iH ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

When keceivsr boyfe takes the de-
positors in his confidence and tells
them why he refused to accept $500
when court was in session and then
came to time Immediately after court
adjourned. they may place some con.
fidence in the sincerity of the action.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The Denver News and Chairman
Smith OF the Democratic state com
mittee are not slobbering over each
other to any great extent. The News
says Smith is OF small caliber and
too small for his job-that he has
grown rich in the position. ETC.. and
finally. that he plays In the hands Of
Evans. My, what . bug-a-boo Evans
II to Tom Patterson. a" aHiit"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The Herald started out to get de-
'positors dollar for dollar and In going
. 70 succeed as B. N. Freeman Ia not
going to have those who entrusted
'thsir money to his bank lose anything
By It. Notwithstanding the efforts to
deDreciats securities and make de-
Dositess believe they would not re
celve 30 cents on -the dollar. M
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

President Roosevelt can always be
relied on getting to the front. This
time It is In behalf of the American
farmer. And Taft will continue any
beneficial policy. aa o. y9ltJl q. A9l..s
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

La Plata county will have opportu-
nifty to thank Messrs. Charlton and
Logan in future PEARS Tor the system
Of roads inauguratsd by them aa com.
miss1oners. Under their direction road
building has been systematized and
benefits will be lasting. .aial sa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Mr.. Bryan explains that his speech
Of acceptance will contain only $500
words. but that he will expand 1t In
several supplementary. % addresses.
With . total score sinoe 1896 Of 49,
e00. .e00 words the perpetual candidate
easily holds ilrst place for. quantity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

~ Wireless messages are to be sent
across the Atlantic from the top Of
tho Hlffel tower. A daily chat be-
tween Paris and the New York sky-
scrapers- will be pleasing accom-
paniment Of the flying machine ex-
periments..- -.-A.,l.- s4s ....4a-a. 71sl
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Adlat Stevenson. Cleveland's run
ming mate. has been selected by the
Democrats Of Illinois as their candi-
date for governor. ]. Ham Lewis car.
ried Chicago but will have to take
= back seat. the country districts go
ing AGAINST him. Oai sgoA oAW as1l (
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Walter Wellman writes that In case
Bryan should be elected the bottom
will fall out of Wall street and stocks
ana bonds will seek an unhsard OF
levei. The country has paused through
enough hardships In way of panics and
the voters. will not b. q party to fur
ther t{epressious. 3..ss alsas 20 .saasoJ
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The worlds worst pessimist lives In
Kansas. He has openly declared thai
II . directoire gown were worn In the
town whore he lives his oculist would
b. sure TO have just put drops In hii
eyes for the purpose Of testing them
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The individual who does right never
has anything to take back or regret
Public opinion is good thing but
blessed is the one who acts before pub
lie opinion gets to working. -a1aN
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Denver pAuublicans should stop
their quarreling United effort is nee
essary to secure victory this fall. Re-
member there IL more at stake than
usunl-state and county tickets. u. g.
senator and president. .,-,. Aa4 al4
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Philsdsiphia's new seven'mile sub
way has been completed at cost OF
$40 1000, 600. The nimble nickel pro
duces big results in rapid transit In
an enterprising town. ~ g-.- 's'it
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

According to the record kept by
the Chicago Record.Herald l475 peo
pie have been drowned In different
parts Of the United States since the
beginning Of the year. ea-4in.Ang
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13
There b not enough bank Doodle In
the fAnd to induce The Herald to do
the dirty work performed by rivals.

The Herald 1t hast convinced the
asppsitprs, ~ we'll - the people. what
I svcsavsrsaip msans--the small snd
oe ths horn. n rule. for depositors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Mrs. James Frye, who has been in
town about ter days to obtain medical
advice for her bnby, returned to her
home at La Plata today .-9ils ~ -
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The La Plata county farmer should
give the political situation careful
study. The Herald knows what will
be the resultAvoting the Republican
ticket. .s.4--'l4'-.. iAis@ht
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

C. v. Sufferd.y the territorial .banh
examiner. came up Sunday evening
from Farinington.e He returned to hii
home at Santa Fe today i9so .s.4.l
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The sultan of Turkey wears an ar
NOR vest and il naturally strongly op-
posed to the practice of hitting below
the belt. l9llass =. a54-s..l xiv 5-,3sS
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Mrs. Lillian Hartman johnson re-
turned to Denver this morning after
one day in Durango. spent with her
son Charles. uolag4.'a y4li94,3S .sia
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEET.
b. ..4 u..IiIs.s ING. W .I.lEI....a

A meeting OF the Republican county
central committee Of La Plata county
Is hereby called at the county court
room In the court house at 8 .. m.
on Saturday, August "15. for the pur-
pose OF calling convention for the
election Of delegates to the state, tu.
diical and senatorial conventions, and
for such other matters as may proper.
iy come before the committee. 4o.s
ir4se3S B.W. RITTER, Chairman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The man who is too busy to go to
the primaries always has time enough
to complain at the way the govern
ment is run. ol 9i -l-.Noll 0ass,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Depositors have had great reye-
lation the past few days. The Herald
long ago told them what receiverships
mean ~ q rule, 9pQB EeiJ io sa.gi.t
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Mr.. u and Mrs. Wash Patrick . and
family were returning passengers. last
evening from. an oopting i at Pagosa
Springs. 1l4}s oA5 lldiy lsw o3.,a,5aA,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

It pays any newspaper. in the lons
run, to b honest. This is why The
Herald Il recognized authority when 1t
mAkss . statement. '''D't.r ,-'l - vli'
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Mrs. Ed Lazarus WAS passenger to
Telluride today. She will visit her
mother. Mrs. s. A.. Nansberry, for q
few weeks. a,ti., 30 s.a, t.lr4.4 li.,.i 1a
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The Herald desires to s,aue that
State Senator Fred Parks Is not 90
allow when It comes to correctly skiing
up the situation. +ia-', ~ -3..5 -
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

New Mexico stands , an excellsn,
show of statehood this coming ses,
sion Of. congress-. ylD.4.a. 0aa.a.sT Ja
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Frank Staplin, wife and son we've
arrivals from Pennington last evening.
This morning they left for Taos, NJ M,
to visit Mr.. Staplfn's brother ~ lul {
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Cummings will not have 1t all his
own way TO step into Allison's shoes,
as already bitter fight II on. ,n45
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

The stork visited the home Of Dep
uty District Attorney Lane early this
morning and left a ten pound baby
girl Everything lovely. 80 ~ e.4.ea
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Begins to look as though Tafrs ma.
jority IN tho electoral college would
bs larger than that Of Roosevelt four
years ago. s-..'- '----eit 7.4t ssae'. s,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

N. G. Miller and niece, Miss Edith
Brooks, returned Saturday from Pa
gosa Springs and left for Denver this
morning via Silverton and Ouraya9 9Si.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Miss Alberta Hunter and brother
Walter, Hunter went to La Plata this
morning. Miss Hunter will visit her
sister for a few weeks, 5s.I.au! o.,4.54as
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13


Mrs. NJ. A Bay. mother of w, A. Bay
of bayfield, and Mrs. J. 3, Snyder, bis
niece. left on today's eastern for Cam.
.eron. Mo-. their home. Mrs. Bay is
81 years of age. but very active and
has the sweet gracious way some old
ladies' have that is SO attractive. 1t
seems to be a mellowing or ripening of
the character, that leaves no trace of
harshness. IT does US good sometimes
to meet someone who has Lived SO
long. 1t makes one conscious that
there is still a great deal to learn, and
there is after all no great rush about
things we consider 80 important. Mr..
and Mrs. W. A. Bay were at the train
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Three hundred yearsh ago Cham
Daaan nads . auick run across the
Atlaatte b sishtssa days n vessel
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

II you fail to attend the primaries
do not kick at what the other follow
does, ----..-.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-13

Mrs. George, Isgars and son returned
last evening from Pagosa Springs.
where she. visited her sister. Mrs. J.
l.. Nichol for q few. weeks. I.la ~