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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
TEN BILLION POSTAGE STAMPS At
WORK.

The chief revenues Of the postotiicc de-
partment are derived from sales of
stamps. stamped envelopes. postal cards,
and 50 forth.
Uncle Sans postage stamps are manu-
featured by the bureau OF engraving and
printing at Washington, the stamped
envelopes and newspaper wrappers are
made under departmental supervision,
rider contract. by private corpNfa ton
v hose factory is located at Dayton,
chic while his postal cards are made
under similar conditions at Rumford, Me.
From these points distribution is made
to postoftces throughout the country up
on rcqusition of postmasters duly APP
proved by the department.
Postago-stamped paper issued during
the year aggregated S76,s74l90 a, arAin-
crease of 81 9677l3.9I over 1867. The Sotal
rumher OF pieces OF stamped paper was
o.712 O59 ga. an increase OF iAo.l40 coo ,
books of stamps, ls,N33,0, an increase
of 5o65lo. That the issue Of postage
stamps will cross the ten billion mark
curing the fiscal year 1904 is confidently
anticipated.- l.. l,aWshe, third assist
ant postmaster-g in his STORY
or the Paper Mail Rag," May National
Magazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
DREADNOlGHTS AND TIE WORLDS
<N(E.

From present indications. international
finance in the future viii resolve itsef
more and more into question of
preadnought imam e. With England
practically committed to a policy of lay
Ing down eight. or possibly twelve, or
these sl0,00Oono battleships this year,
Mr.. David Iloyd-Gcorge, the chancellor
bat a plea sant task before him in franz
ing the budget and in Germany. winch
apparently does not intend ia be left be-
hind in the race for naval supremacy,
serious disscnsion already has arisen
over the proposed plan for new taxation
to provide for naval and other eXpendi-
ture. The latest nation to enter the lists
is Austria, which, within the past few
weeks. has announced its intention OF
commencing the construction Of three
Dreadnoughts of the latest type.
This may account in part for the un-
usual action of Vienna of late in rur-
chasing large quantities of gold in hoth
the London and Paris markets, When TINS
movement began, it was thought to be
due to the desire Of the Austrian govern
ment to strengthen its hands and adopt
more ambitious policy In view of Its
added power and prestige, following the
successful outcome of the Austro-Serv-
ian controversy. Later however. opln-
ion somewhat changed, and II was
ascrhed to the necessity of providing for
indemnity payments; but, with the an
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
An INTERESTING CHEMICAL TEST.

AT recent meeting OF an association
Of analytical chemists. who number
among their members some Of the most
prominent scientists of both this country
ard Europe. the subject for discussion
was the purity of proprietary articles in
daily Use by the public.
Nothing escapes the most thorough and
searching investigation OF thes" gentle
men. Their last subject for test and
demonstration was dentrihces. and as
Tooth Powders are used more than any
other form Of dentifrice the most popu-
lar OF these was selected for test.
The one dentifrice, said the speaker Of
the evening. that Ia used not only in this
country but in all parts ot the world. Is
II. 7. w. Lyons Perfect Tooth Powder.
| AMI it is my purpose to demonstrate be-
you'd doubt whether or not this prepare
tion contains powdered pumice stone. or
| any gritty, injurious substance.
Then, taking two ordinary drinking
glasses. he filled them with a ten per
cent. solution OF Hydrochloric acid Into
ere Of these, he poured a t.aspoonfu OF
Dr. Lyons Perfect Tooth Powder; It
dissolved almost Immediately
Into the other glass. he poured an
equal quantity of powdered pumice stone,
which at once fell to the bottom. WHARF,
| II remained undis'plved thus proving
the absolute purity of DR.. Lyons Per
feet Tooth Powder, and it's freedom from
any gritty or injurious substance. and
this, continued the speaker. is undoubt-
edly the reason why this popular Amer
lean dentifrice has for so many years
enjoyed the unqualified endorsement OF
the dental profession and is to-day used
in every part Of the world where the use
| Of a tooth brush Is known.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
THE MOTHERS ROOM.

II should be felt throughout the house
that this room is no common property.
1t Is mothers alone. Little feet may pat
toy upstairs and downstairs IL they
IKE. but not "in my lady's chamber"
unless mother SAYS SO. This may seem
rather formal for close-hearted family.
yet children should early be taught the
law of mine and thine; 1t is an essential
Of good breeding. Moreover, all within
.the precincts Of this room must be held
sacred. else it's objects will come TO
raught.
Its chief object is mothers privacy,
fo, her res, and her daily prayers. 1t
should also De used as a tribunal. since
little talk with mother in her own
room will he considered quite solemn
thing. And on Sunday afternoons, If the
stories and heart to heart talks in honor
oe the day he held here. their fragrance
will, he doubly sweet. Let this room be
50 much a part OF your very self that
anyone who sees 1t might guess to whom
It belongs. II possible, its windows
Should command a pretty view then
keep up the blinds and let tho view in.
!. frame containing photo graph OF
each child. a gilded baby Shoe with a
pin cushion inside. and many other
dainty and fitting accessories will sug-
cest themselves.
1t would never do to tumble the bed
FOR your day-time rest, so let there be
n cot. crude and inexpensive, perhaps
but hidden by pretty ruhle and graced
by the pillows which will be your daugh-
ter's delight to furnish as Christmas and
birthday surprises. And the SONS espe-
daily l. taught manual trimming a,
| gel DOL can present you with little fur
rishings OF which anyone might be
proud.
| Yet of course. it Is less the value ot
| tho gifts than tine thoughtful love OF the
| pivers which brings joy to the mother
| heart. one of the rarest pleasures OF
NY childhood was in laboring over my
annual Christmas crazy cushion for
mothers rocker. These cushions were
wonderfully and fearfuly made and
wien finished, any shape but square
Yet mother always used them and hat
;tey been laughed at. ii would have
/ broken my heart.-The May House
| keeper
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06

TENN YSON'S MAY QUEEN.

(Adapted to the Present SEASON.
You needn', call me early, Let me sleep
my mother dear,
To- morrow will be as mean a day, as We
have had this year,
We had planned to go a-Mayine, but, OF
course, we will not go
For the ground is covered with snow
mother! The ground is covered with
snow.
We had planned to go aMaying. for to-
morrow's the first OF May,
I was to be queen in brave attire be-
decked with earlands gay
But Karland would be out of place. I'm
sorry to say it's so,
But the ground is covered with snow
mother, the ground is covered with
snow
Little Efne was to go, mother, tomorrow
to the green.
And you were to he there too, mother,
to see me made the queen,
Tut as 1t Is we all should catch such ter
rible colds. you know,
Tor the ground is covered with snow,
mother the ground is covered with
snow.
The shepherd lads on every side were
coming from far away.
But as 1t Is they'll have TO wait until
some other day.
What sort of season is this mother,
should really like to know,
When on May day the ground Is white
mother. the ground is covered with
snow.
II. n. b.
Burlington, April 90
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
Two Old AdaEes.

There are two old adages. Haste
rakes waste" and Make haste slowly"
that every one should employ when they
undertake to cure a cough in few min
utes with preparations containing NOR
phine, opium, chloroform or other mar
cotics. They may stop the cough and
cause sleep quickly, but they also dry up
the secretionsJ and constipate. leaving
ottimes fat worse trouble. Rvdale's
Cough Elixir Is guaranteed under the
Pure Food and Drugs Law to contain no
opiates nor harmful drugs OF any kind
or character. Think about IL when YOU
or one Of the children have a cough. j.
". O'Sullivan. Burlington, W. Stanley
& Estcy, Winooski. Vt, Junction Phar-
macy. Essex Junction. Vt; W. S. Nay
& Co., Underhill, VT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
BIG MASSACRE PROJECTED.
Young Turk Leader Says There Will
BE 100 More Executions.

London, May "A despatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Constantinopie
says that IN an interview Enver Bey
one Of the leaders of the young Turks,
declared that they had proofs that
massacre of all Turks suspected of liber-
alism had been projected in Constantine
ople and was only prevented by General
Schfkets fastening the occupation of the
capital.
F.nver Bey said that he now had NO
fear that Abdul Iamid would become
the center Of new revolts. He believed
that az a result Of the court martial
there would be an additional hundred
executions and as many more sentenced
70 Imprisonment at hard labor The exc
cutions would be public in various parts
of the city beginning probably to-n1or-
row, as It was necessary to show a salu-
tnry example The former Sultan, Enver
ICY asserted had already been punished
prG would not be put on trial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
Refused to Leave Constantinople
for Distribution to the Vari-
Gus Ports.
WERE QUICKLY SUBDUED
Ben Were Inhsmed by RinRlc aders
who VIII He Court Nartiallcd-
Treasures Of Yildiy Palace ne
ing Distributcd-Senrch
for Old Sultan's Cash.

Constantinorle. May 1.-The marines
IN the Kassim barracks. which are sit
uated behind the American embassy, mu
ti.ied last night. They refused to EN-
lark for distribution to the various
parts.
The marines belong to the old disaf-
fccted garrison. and although they had
iuminalv surrendered were in an ugly
mood. They were easily persuaded by
:gitators to make an armed protest
against exile from the capital When the
American ambassador. Mr.. Ieishman.
looked out Of his bedroom this morning
lie observed a battery of mountain how
tiers occupying a commanding position
on terrace near the embassy. Farther
up field pieces had been stationed while
Hnttallons OF infantry were spread out
through the Turkish cemetery and on
he slope overlooking the Golden Horn
General Schefket, commander OF the
forces, lost no time in bringing the mutt
rcers to terms After they had sur
rendered he said.
at was the last flicker Of resistance.
After We had disposed several hattaions
Of troops and some batteries within easy
range Of the barracks we inquired which
was it 10 be obedience to orders or the
fate Of their comrades in the Taxim ar
senal. The white flag was then hosted
or the barra cks.
II do not blame tho men for the mu-
tiny" added Gena~al Schefket: 'it was
the work of a few ringleaders We are
now sorting them out for court mar
tial."
The treasurers Of the palace of Yildz
arc being nventored by a parliamentary
commission. Abdul Hamid thirty years
ago began gradual transformation of the
open billy pastures into gardens. among
which he constructed pavilions for him
self, his wives, his children and the pal
ace favOrites. He gathered there an i'm
nense variety of objects of art. luxury,
services of silver and gold. French and
Oriental carpets. Greek sculptures taken
from the museums of Constantinople,
presents from most Of the sovereigns
of Europe and gifts from wealthy sub
iects. Within the walls OF the palace are
artificial lakes, a geological garden with
a specially fine collection of CRATES.
various breeds of camels and rare birds
and an automobile course
The art objects taken from the museums
Will be returned the furniture. rugs,
porceains and Jewels will be distributed
10 the other palaces. the new Sultan,
Mehmed taking the choice OF these
for the Dolmbagtsche palace. which he
Is al present occupying. particular
search is being made for the boards OF
cash which Abdul Harid IL reported al
ways to have had on hand. He has alsc
great sums invested abroad None, how.
ever. has been found as yet. although the
former Sultan must have had at least q
few hundred thousand pounds in the
domestic exchequer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
UNIFORM FISHERY
REGULATIONS
Draft Of Them Made by Canadian
and United States Commits
sioners Received.
TOUCH LAKE CHAMPLAIN
The New Regulations 10 he Observed
ny Each Nation-United states to
Create n Federal Protection
stan with Headquarters
at Washington.
TOUCH LAKE CHAMPLAIN

Ottawa, Ont. May 1.-The draft OF the
uniform fishery regulations governing
he boundary waters between Canada
and the United states under the terms of
thc treaty passed last spring. as pre-
pal ed during the last six months by the
two commissioners. Prof f. r. Prince.
Dominion fisheries commissioner. and
President David Starr Jordan Of Leland
Stanford University representing the
rited States. has been received In OF
tawa from .Pa!o Alto Cal, where the
commissioners have Just completed their
work. The result will be the observance
Nv tho United States and Canadian fisher
men of the regulations contended for by
Canada in the treaty waters from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. These waters in
c,nde the area Of tho waters at the
mouth of the 81. croiX river. the st.
John river where it forms the boundary
between Maine and New Rrunswi *. Lake
Cnamplan. Lake Memphremagog, the
Great Lakes from Cornwall westward
and the waters OF Juan de Fuca strait
and Puget sound.
Jnder the regulations as now agreed
upon the United States government will
appoint federal protection staff with
headquarters at Washington. D. C.,
which will correspond TO the Canadian
fisheries protection service with head
quarters at ottawa. These two services
will cooperate in enforcing the uniform
regulations in all the waters covered by
the treaty There will be common size
limit for Holsters in Maine and New
Brunswick and minimum, legal sizes or
weights for white fish. lake trout. picker
81, ETC. in the Great Lakes and a speci-
fled mesh and amount Of net authorized.
In Lake Erie there will be a neutral
zone oNe mile wide reserved down the
middle of the lake on which no fishing
will be permitted In special areas such
as the Detroit river, ST Clair lake and ST.
Clair river very strict limitations Of
absolute prohibition in respect to some
classes of fishing will be imposed.
AS a result of the new regulations
agreed upon the preservation and con-
| tinued prosperity of the international
| fisheries is assured. The details of the
regulations will he announced at an early
| date as the period set for their comm <
| into force ends on June third next.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
A RAILROAD BUILT by ONE MAN
(From Leslie's WeeklyD

One Of the most remarkable transporta-
ton enterprises of the time was inaugur-
ated recently with the opening to trafic
of the new Virgnian railway, OF which
Mr. Henry II. Rogers. the weil-known
capitalist of New York, Is the owner
and president The road is Az ln,ies
long, and extends from Sewalis Point
at tdewater, near Norfolk. Va, to the
town of Deepwater on the Kanawha
river, in West Virginia. The construc-
tion cost alone was more than S+O.No,Ooo'
over half of which was personally met
by Mr., Rogers. The only securities Is
sued to the public were sl70OO,O0o of six
per cent. notes OF the Tidewater Con-
struction company, due in 1873 and 49, 7oo-
00O Equipment Trust FIVE per cent. serial
notes. The fact that single capitalist
put up so large a share Of the money ex-
pended in creating 80 long and costly an
Iron highway is a unique event In rail-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
OLD FURNITURE.

Get a small can OF l. & NJ. Home Finish
Narnish all ready for use. Clean the fur
niture with soap and water and wipe
dry. Then apply one coat. It will make
old furniture new at cost of almost
nothing.
Sold by r. F.. Brown North Willston:
S. f. Wilcox, Fairfax; r. f. Bigwood.
Winooski
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
Another Woman Cured,

AHOtnCI w VIl0A OuECNs
Christiana, Tenn" suffered from
the worst form Of female trouble so
that at times thought l could not
live, and my nerves were in q dreadful
condition. Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound cured me, and made
me feel like different woman. Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight in gold to suffering
women. "--MRs. MARY WoOD, REDS
If you belong to that countless army
of women who suffer from some form
of female ills. don't hesitate to tr,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege table Com
pound made from roots and herbs
For thirty years this famous remed,
has been the standard for all forms O
female ills and has cured thousands g
women who have been troubled wi
such ailments as displacements. fbro
tumors. liberation. Inflammation !
regularities, backache, and ncrvo.
prostration.
Ifyou want special advice wri
fOritto Mrs. Pini1ham, Lynn, Nh
1t IS free and always heIpful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06

nouncement OF the Dreadnought pro-
eramme il would seem that both views
were in part correct
In this connection il may he stated, on
the highest international banking author
ity. that the question Of finance had most
to do with the prevention Of an OUT
break of war in Europe. which undouhl-
eddy would have changed the map of the
world very materially II is only few
weeks ago that the decision was arrived
at in 81. Petersburg that Russia could
not AFFORD to go 10 war AT the present
time, and this message being conveyed
10 the Servian government, made il
clear that SerVia would either have 10
submit to the Austrian demands or enter
upon the hopeless task OF lighting AUS
tria single handed.-A ". Parnall in
May Van Norden-The World Mirror.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06

Every reader OF this paper who has
any trouble with either Stomach or Liv-
or can get a free sample OF Kydale's
Stomach Tablets or Rydale's Liver Tab
.ei. or both II needed by writing to Ry-
dale Remey Co. Newport News, Va.
These two remedies are not cure alls,
one is for stomach troubles only. the
other solely for liver and bowel trou-
bles. Guaranteed by j. W. Sullivan,
burlington, VT. STANLEY & f,stey, WI
nooski. Vt: Junction Pharmacy. ESSEX
Junction. VI; W. 5, Nay & Co.. Under
lin, W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE

Bridge Teacher-Now, II your partner
is dealer and has a dreadful hand, what
will she make it?
Mrs. Baksr-No trumps.
Bridge Teacher-Why, you don't know
anything about bridge!
Mrs. Baker-Possibly not; but know
all about my partner. -Harper's Bazaar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
SMALL POX AT ADANA.
FriIhtful Spread OF Disease among
the Homeless There.

Adana. May small pox has brok-
en- out In epidemic form. There are
always cases of this disease in Adana
as well as other virulent diseases, be-
cause of the poor sanitary conditions.
It Is impossible to estimate the num-
Der OF cases there Is no system Of
medical reports, but during the past
two weeks the spread OF disease has
been frightful because Of the disor-
ders and the homeless element roam
ing about the city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06

BE sure and use that old and weil-tried
remedy. Mrs. Wtnsiow's Soothing Sy-
rup for children teething. II soothe;
pain, cures end collie ana IL the best
remedy for Diarrhoea twenty-five
cents 4 bottle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06

times pct dog or a calf VIII he fastened
around q carriers neck, while he bal
ances the pack on his head.--Day Allen
Wiley In Putnams for May.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
MADE
WELL AND
STRONG
By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Bardstown, KY" suffered from
liberation and other female troublesfor

q long time. DOC
tors had failed to
help me. Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound was
recommended, and
l decided to try 1t.
1t cured my trouble
and made me we'll
and strong, so that
l can do all my own
work" Mrs. JOS
EPH HALL, Bards-
1900 ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06
Straw Mattings and Linoleun1s

These with the Carpet Rugs make TRINITY OF eN,
celenco unapproached in this section of the state ana
hard to equal in any market however large
Do YOU want to refurnish your rooms IN an eNac'iE
satisfactory style. The solution OF the question hes !"
his store merchandise which are glad to snow YOU
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-06

Above ALL do not overlook the fact that we are ready
and willing accept your old Range or any other Home
Furnishings for New for we have way Of disposng
of all Second Hand goods If you looking for that
class of goods call at ANNEX-1e North Winoosld
Avenue
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-04
GAS, HEARTBURN OR DYSPEPSIA VANISH

Stomach disorders.
Some folks have tried so long TO md
relief from Indigestion and Dyspepsia
or any out-of-order stomach with tho
common everyday cures advertined
that they have about made up thell
minds that they have something else
wrong. or believe theirs is case Of
Nervousness. Gastritis. Catarrh OF ths
Stomach or Cancer.
This. no doubt, Is a serious mistake
Your real trouble Is. what you est doea
not digest; instead. 1t fcrnrents and
sours. turns to acid. Gas and Stomach
poison. which putrefy in the digestive
tract and intestines. and besides. poi.
son the breath with nauseous odors.
a hearty appetite, with thorough di.
gestion, and without the slightest dis
comfort or misery OF the Stomach, Il
waiting for you as soon as you decide
to try Pape's Diapepsin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-04
Take Little Diapepsin Now and Your
Stomach Will Feel Fine Five
Minutes Later.

As there Is often some one In your
family who suffers an attack OF Indi-
gestion or some form OF Sto,,ach trout
Bile. why don't you keep some Diapep-
sin In the house handy?
This harmless blessing will digest
anything you can eat without the
slightest discomfort. and overcome a
sour. gassy Stomach five minutes after.
Tell your pharmacist to let you read
The formula plainly printed on these
Soccer cases OF Pape's Diapepsln.
then you readily see why II makes
Indigestion. Sour Stomach, Heartburn
and other distress go In Ave minutes
and relieves at once such miseries as
Bclching of Gas, Fluctuations of sour
undIgested food. Nausea. Headaches.
Dizziness. Constipation and other
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-04
In the District Court.

The taking of evidence in the case OF
James Corrigan, of Gilman. who is
charged with breaking and entering
loaded box cars, which was begun Sat-
urday afternoon, was continued today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-04
Local weother Record.

Eighty nine was the maximum tenn
perature Sunday, compared with 1S
Saturday The minimum last night was
As. The temperature at o'clock this
morning was 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-04

Everyone should work in the Tuffree
piano contest. The first prize is vail
liable 1925 Howard piano, and is one
of the Baldwin make Baldwin pianos
received the highest honors at the fol-
lowing places: Paris, 1900. grand prix
grand prize st. Louis 1904; Hamilton,
silver medal Paris, 1900: first order Of
merit, Australia industrial exhibit See
large ad on page 6.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-04

He asks for the custody OF their minor
child. The couple was married In this
city Aug. %, 1899, where the husband
still resides.