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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
PYTHON NOW SEA SERPENT
After Routing the Jascnr~ II sid
OvcrbOnrd-Oniy Capt. Evans and
Officers Fought the Reptile.

(From the New York Evening Post)
watch sffrs coming from A.iaic ports
for sea serpent yarns. The British
freighter Indra samha. row iischaretng
cargo at the Bush docks. sowed the seed
for plentiful crop while crossing the
Indian ocean. hound from Singapore to
New York.
Beside loading a valuable cargo Of or
iental gods at Singapore the Indrasamha
took on board a tapir. leopard young
orans-outane. and three pythons the
latter being unusually large, Capt. Ev-
ans has had much experience in hand
ling all manner OF Jungle folk, and has
gone shipmates with everything from the
tamest Of monkeys 10 the hercest lion.
As for snakes. he handles them like 80
many bales OF good The biggest and
ugiiest OF the trio shipped at Fnsaporo
gave the doughty captain surprise.
however, and taush. him wholesome
respect for tho entire python family
The 1ndrasamha, loaded down TO her
Plimsoll mark. was plodding along at the
usual freishter's pace across the Indian
ocean. the tropical sun blistcring her
decks, and making even the Iascars seek
shady spots, The animals cooped UP In
cages on the main deck fuIned and fret
ted With the heat, and protested at the
narrow confines Of their quarters. Even
the pythons, usually au!escent In tor
porlike sleep, packed away In big case
tween decks. were restless. and when
Capt. Evans. on a tour Of inspection,
lifted the lid Of their box the largest Of
the trio made a dart at him IN a despair
ate effort to coil itself about his body.
The captain has n method OF controlling
unruly snakes. He caught the python
by the neck and. pressing thumb and
forennser At the bnse OF the head. sought
to benumb H.
THIS made no more impression on the
python than It would have made on a
six-inch Are hose, "a,ive" with water
The python wr!Esled free from the box
and fought to coil itself around the skip
per With his one free hand the captain
held of the huge snake. all the whilc
backing toward the bulkhead door. He
succeeded in reaching It ana hurled the
pvthon from him. For a moment the
snake was stunned and tho skipper took
ADVANTAGE Of Its helplessness to reach
the companion ladder and climb to the
upper deck
Ry that time Capt. Evans had armed
himself and returned to the attack. the
snake had recovered and was making
II. way forward to the place where menu
bers OF the crew were lying. having also
climbed the companion ladder. The nrst
to sec the monster was Malay, resting
In the shade of the mainmast Tho py-
thon was only few feet away. and with
howl to his companions. the sailor
made leap for the rigging. going up
hand overland. The other mon scatter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
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UNCLE SANS DEFICIT,

Deficits seem to be popular these
to the rule. our national treasury
has como out much better than was
expected. but tt still has very un-
comfortable vacuum measured by tho
sum of s92.ooo,0oo In other words
the national deficit is tho amount
named.
In cases of this kind comfort Is
sometimes to be secured from COM
PARSONS It will be of interest AT
lens. to know that the deficit named
IA about 80 per cent. greater than the
deficit Of last year. although 1t is
much less than was predicted. Score
tary Cortelyou estimated the proba bio
deficit as about s12o.o0o. 900 more than
II really is. Last winter, IN talking
OF the FISCAL situation Oh the floor.
Representative 1'awncv. chairman OF
til" House committee on nppropra-
tions. put tho prohable deficit at $780,
Gao 900
When the official figures are mado
UP It will be shown tho customs re-
ceipts for this fiscal year Just closed
of tho government They will run
above $500, 600, according to As
sistant Secretary Reynolds. In charge
of customs. This is about $4,000. 900
higher than last year. Two years ago
tho customs returns ran up to about
sS3s,ooo, 900, The high water mark.
Mr.. Reynolds says the showing made
by the customs was the more rema rls =
able In view of the fact that December
, the receipts had run s2O.OOo.oo0 be-
hind those Of the year preceding.
Since December I there has been rapid
recuperaticn which Mr.. Reynolds at
tributes almost wholly to improving
business conditions. He aays there
has been comparatively little impor-
tation with a view to escaping pay
men' Of increased duties in the new
tariff lav.
Internal revenue receipts for this
fiscal vera have fallen about sG.OOO.-
600 below those of tho year before,
This decline is held to he due in large
measure to the spread OF prohibition,
NJ ~ ri y, tlo Go,,th
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
HOW SHIPS DISPOSE OF ASHES

A good many OF tho steamships still
employ the old method OF hosting the
ashes from the boiler TO the decks above
and dumping them overheard; others
mix the ashes with water and pump
them up; hut both methods are ob5ec-
tionable to passengers. especially when
the wind Is blowing In the wrong direc-
ton. Tho newest Of the liners get rid Of
their ashes by forcing them through the
bottom Of the hull by means OF COM
pressed air. The ashes are received into
hopper along with the cllnkers ana are
passed along 20 a crusher. which erinds
them up together. In watertiHht cas-
ing below Is a revolving drum. open a.
II turns first to the crushcr chamber
nnd then 10 the discharsing pipe below,
or course. ordinarily the water pressure
would force the ashes back through the
discharge pipe and would MOOD the snip.
but compressed air. about n pounds TO
tho square inch Is applied TO the drum
Just before Its opening comes over the
discharge pipe, and the ashes are sent
into the sen with such force that they
sweep clear OF the vessels hull. TINS
expeller can get rid OF or 10 tons OF ash
es, drawn from IS furnaces, imam hour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
yEuMoNT's GOOD INvEsTMENT.

(Nrom tho Montpelier Journal)
The Lake Champlain tercenicnary cele-
brations being ended 1t Is proper 10 con-
slider the general results of the week OF
pageant. song, and story. The State of
Vermont appropriated $4,000 for tercen-
tenary purposes, and Of this sum one
half, or sl2.60. was voltntn rily set aside
by the commission for n permanent me-
mortal. leaving 1880 FOR the expenses
Of the celebrations In our own common
wealth. 1t Is probable that Vermont
never spent sl2,jo0 to better advantage
than the expenditure for these exercises.
II results nrc Judged only from an adver
tising standpoint, then the state has ro-
ceived publicity for her attractions that
could not be purchased ordinarily for
many times sl2HO. Tho President OF the
United states and tho ambassadors Of
Great Britain and France could not be
hired With money to sound the praises of
Vermont in the eors Of the whole nation.
But tho chief bencflt f. Of n nature not to
he computed In dollars and cents The
investment pays dividends in quick
ened spirit Of patriotism. in q vastly In
creased knowledge of tho events that
have mnie Vermont and the Champlain
valley 1StnOuS. Inc lnllu IN Nn1Cn We
live means more to us, and we are
Irouder Of our heritage as citizens OF the
Green Mountain state than we were be-
fore the precautionary preparations were
her7,n American literature has been en-
rchci by eloquent addresses delivered by
our foremost orators and songs and bal
lads from the pens Of some Of our most
famous poets. This Is phase Of our
character TINT needs to DO developed and
which. too often. is neglected for matters
purely commercial. Vermont Is not only
better advertised State but better
state, because the tercentenary celebra-
tons have been held.
In passing Il Is only fair TO say that In
Nil tho manifold details Of preparation,
calling for wisdom. tact. energy. and gen
eral executive ability. in the participa-
ton In public exercises with the greatest
men OF the American nation Governor
Prouty has not been found wanting. He
has upheld tho dignity Of his high off1ce
In a manner not merely satisfactory but
eininently gratifying TO the people Of this
state
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
WHEN THE DOYS WENT TO
CHURCH.

'"''' ''' N"'''''N 80" il''"'"''
"Many interesting stories are told of
the late bishop Wilmer Of Alabama. who
w0s noted for hts wiz and sharp re-
partee" said Robert W. Kennedy OF
birmingham. Ala. "A story which is
considered characteristic of the man was
told by n Virginia minister at private
dinner In Richmond not SO very long ago.
When Bishop Wilmer was rector OF tho
little Protestant Episcopal Church Mt
Cpperville Va" said he ''hc was much
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15

81. Adams IL again to be congratulated
on rs possession OK a splendid musical
having Won new laure!s in connection
with the celebration IN Isle la Motto.
Our neighbors Of the railroad city owe
their musical pre-eminence IN Vermont
10 the fact that local jealousies are never
allowed to interfere with tho welfare Of
the community's musical interests as a
whole. and 1t will be happy time when
the musical people of Burlington learn
that no individual can ever build up him.
self or herself by pulling down some-
body else.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
THE STORY TELLER.
ExCtSABHE

According TO JET De Angels. the play
er. the worst hotel anywhere was ono
that some years ago stood In the town
Of Abilene. Kun.
Il had been bunking az this alleged
mostery with q fellow actor for two
nights" says De Angels. "nnd our ex-
pertence took on all tho horror OF n
nightmare In the middle Of our last
night. not sleeping we'll. ! was dimly
conscious for a long time that something
was wrong. Suddenly realized that the
trouble came from a leaky gas jet.
Wake UP, Bill!' shouted In my
friends ear, as I shook him violently.
The gas in escaping!
well, can you blame H. erowied he.
rs ne rolled of the corn shucks. "-ffar-
pers Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15

ed In all directions. Some bottled down
the forecastle hatch. others made for
the rigging. and stolidly refused TO come
down to aid the officers In the snnko
hunt that ensured.
For hours Capt Evans and the two
mates tried unsuccessfuly 70 recap.ure
the reptile Finally, tired Of its game
Of hide and seek, the python wrirylcd
through hawsc pipe and plunged into
the sea. swimming lazily In the ships
wake with head we'll up in it's new rols
Of aca serpent.
Even then the Malays and Iascars
who sought safety aloft refused 10 ~.
turn to duty. II was time to change
watches. but some of each shift wera
perched on tho cross trees. and others
safely battened down In the forecastle.
Both disregarded orders until the captain
and his mates had lugged the big box
containing the other two pythons upor
deck and convinced them that the snakes
were still in captivity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
THE Laws DELAYS.

II understand that you called on the
plaintiff. Mr.. Barnes. IL that sou dues-
toned Lawyer Fuller. now chief Justice.
Yes" answered the witness.
What aid he sayr'' next demanded
Fuller.
The attorney for the defence jumped
10 his feet and objected that the CONVEX
sation could not be admitted in the evil
dence, A ha,f-hour's argument followed,
and the Judges retired to their private
room 20 consider the point.
An hour later the Judges filed into the
court room and announced that Mr.
Fuller might put his question.
We'll what did the plaintiff say, Mr..
Barnes7'
He weren't at home, SIR" came the
answer with tremor.-Success Maya
zine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
ADVICE FOR THE SEASHORE.
U@rom tho London Dayo

There Is strong temptation for those
who are indoors a large part OF the time.
when they get vacation at the seaside,
to promptly dispense with a very large
part OF their clothing and to expose their
skin to the action OF tho suns rays and
to the salt air. The result Of that kind
of procedure is pretty apt to be serious
sunburns and only those who have been
we'll burned can appreciate how much
discomfort is involved in the experience.
II Is all right 10 have ones skin tanned
to n nice brown. but that process IL not
completed In a minute. but is the result
Of exposure begun early in the season
and kept up until there Is nothing to
fear from old Sol. 1t Is a delight to get
rid Of the restrictions OF conventional
attire. but those who wear hat to shade
n portion Of their body and some slight
prot ection for arms and feet will have
much moro cause to recall their outing
with pleasure than the unwise ones who
take chances OF suffering for week
after they get back to the ordinary rou-
tine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
AMERICAS PLEASURE GROUND.

We wonder IL the people OF Bur-
'lington, OF tho Champaign valley ana
Of VermoSI realize fully the signiti-
canoe and value Of the tribute to
this region paid by tho Hon. James
Bryce, British ambassador TO the Uni
ted States. in the course OF one OF his
admirable addresses in This city.
1t IS tribute which our people Will
DO we'll to ponder in their hearts;
and to continually proclaim TO the
world. What could be finer than the
following?
"The greateet asset OF Vermont
seems TO BIO its men. the race. vigorous
in mind and body. that inhabit II, and
the varied beauty OF Its wild and
romantic nature. There will
ever be an increasing longing among
the people TO enjoy the scenic love-
illness Of this land OF lakes and noun
tains. More and more will the Green
mountains ana tho White mountains
e''N sAo "'"'So W Soub iuhcS pe tHe
place to which men will come from
those crowded regions to seek rest
and health ana recreation and the
Joys OF unepoilcd nature"
In continuing his remarks on this
subject, Ambassador Bryce counxeied
the people OF Vermont TO spare tho
woods, wherever these are an element
OF beauty, to prevent unsightly build
ings from destroying some exquisite
prospect. to keep open tho mountains
and allow no one to debar pedestrians
from climbing to their tops. as men
arc debarred for the sake OF what Is
called sport in some parts OF Europe
h closing no declared this TO he "a
NOBLE PLEASURE GROUND, THE
MOST DELIGHTFUL. REGION OF
EASTERN AMERICA"
These nre gracious as we'll rs not
able words ard we should not only
not forget this tribute ourselves but
we should also resolve not TO allow
the world to forget It, Lot us ever
keep before the eyes of the whole
country Ambassador Bryco's splendid
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
SWIMMING TINE.

When the skies are blue and tender,
And the little birds are building.
And the buttercups and sunbeams
Far and wide the fields are gliding.
Ana the hollows every morning
with pcarly mist are brimining.
Then ! feel constant yearning
To go swimming.
When the tree-toads Pipe their music
In the green and marshy places,
And the bumble-bees are booming.
And the spiders spread their laces.
And the boys their willow-whistles
After school arc busy trimming.
Then tho water cans ard call. mo
To 20 swimming.
Shelving beaches strewn with pebb,es
Ripplcd reaches bright and SUNNY.
Amber pools, ana crystal currents.
Deep and clear and smooth as honey
Bubbles on the shadows dancing,
silver foam the edlics trimming,
Brook and river then invite you
To go swimming.
-I.eslie's Weekly,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
A GREATER BURLINGTON.

Much has been said in the recent
city Is a greatsr burlington by far than
II was previous to the varied expcr-
ienceB and tho grord Successes of the
past week. It Is greater IN its en-
larged pubic spirit greater in its in
creased sense OF tho power to do
things; greater in the new knowledge
that with corporation, thought and
push on the part of our citizens all
things are possible as regards pubic
undertakings progressivencsa and
growth.
Six weeks ago II would have re-
CURED an almost unlimited amount OF
effort to raise a thousand dollars for
any public project by subscription
To-day all this Is changed When our
people were brought face to face with
the fact that the $4,000 voted ut the
city meeting for the Champaign ces-
bration would not decorate and IL
Illuminate our streets as tho same
should be decorated, and at tho Same
time meet other expenses absolutely
necessary. our business men promptly
raised an additional fund Of $500 or
so for this purpose and thought moth
ing OF II.
When 1t was discovered that no part
Of tho $4,000 would be available for
the erection Of the grandstand on tho
lake shore and for extra accomInoda-
tons needed for the crowds on the
big day OF Champlain week. hundred
citizens did not hesitate to guarantee
fund, and as a result a structure en-
tirely safe rs we'll rs sufficient was
constructed on spiles at an expense of
over $4,000. Those having the matter
In hand realized fully that rainy
Thursday meant a loss OF thousands
OF dollars TO the guarantors, but not
man ninched. The work was done
In manner that reflected marked
credit on all concerned, and the whole
community prohted by the prestige
resulting from this undertaking.
Those interested in boating interests
found that the sum appropriated for
the tournament would not suffice to
enable them 10 entertain visiting
yachtsmcn in a manner that would re
dound to the credit of the city, and n
sum OF 1928 was raised for this pur-
pose by subscription among themselves
The Knights Templar Of Burlingto7
also raised a fund to entertain visit
Ing mcUbers OF their order and vari-
GUS other organizations and interests
did likewise.
All In all II ia estimated that fully
$4,000 was devoted by the city. by
Buorantors and by different organiza-
tions In this way to ensure the sue
cess Of the celebration, to say nothing
Of what individuals spent and while
much of 1t comes back IN different
ways such as tho sale OF seats. fees
for privileges and so on, tho fact re-
mains that our people did not hesitate
TO spend tho sum which they felt WIS
needed fer tho good name ard pres
.ige OF Burlington.
IA a result of this experience Bur
lington has passed from tho day Of NJ 70
tie things to ono 81 larger conception,
ana grnnder accomplishments. 1t will
10 easier for our city after this to de
ton we have gated IN connection ",.i.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
A NURSERY IN A TIIEATER.


Mr.. Jefferson. manager OF the Metro
pole theater, Glasgow. proposes to try
the experiment OF establishing night
creches for the use OF visitors with
babies attending his entert ailments. As
Mr.. Jefferson caters almost entirely for
a working class area. he believes that
the scheme will meet the difficulties OF
a domestic situation which affects many
of his patrons. Night nurseries will be
attached to the thenter with a stan OF
nurses nnd equipped With cots, toys and
baby food. A nominal charge of two
pence and threepence night will be
made and food Will he supplied at cost
price. or the parents own food given
If they prefer to bring It with them.
Persons wishing to see the nursery IN
operation between the acts of the play
VIII be allowed TO DO so on payment Of
threepence, the proceeds TO be divided
betwe management expenses and the
actors orphan fund.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
wILEs OF 4 SPECULATION.
(From the Strand MagaZ,ne)

Daniel Drew a Wall street Spectator.
WAS at one time Cses> the richest man IN
the United States, worth, II Is said. SI3.-
poono Drew began nfe as cattle
drover, never altered his attire. but still
dressed In the rlovenly clothes OF his cat-
,ie-droving dress. Like Vanderbilt. Drew
was absolutely uneducated. He pro-
bounced the word shares "shecrs." ana
Vanderbilt spelt boiler bowler" Neither
man believed IN books. keeping all their
gigantic accounts In their heads. and
Drcw's specuations were colossal, OF the
methods Of making money the following
anecdote Will afford an excellent idea
One evening he entered a club in which
were assembled number Of men Of the
financial world. Old Daniel ran in, ms IL
to look for some important stock broker.
and then ran out again. Guess DAM
has some points" said ono. Hes on the
scoop" said second. 1T would %
worth few million dollars 10 Know
what's in Uncle Daniels head said
third.
Drew re-entered the room more excNed
than he left It, Careiessly pulling a large
pocket handkerchief out OF his pocket 10
wipe his fevered brow. he drew with IL
a small piece Of white paper. which nut
tered to the floor, apparently unseen by
him. Then ne hurriedly departed
rush wa. made for the slip OF paper, on
which we're written. In his own hand
writing, tho following on'nous words'
Buy me all the Oshkosh stock you can.
At any price you can get It. below par"
Here was ncws indeed. AN thought
TINT particular stock was already too
him; this accidental discovery clearly
showed they were wrong Some new
move was, no duubt. imminent; not .
moment was to be lost. All those pres.
ent ioined. and the FIRST thing tho fol-
lowing morning purchased 5000 shares
from a broker whom old Drew had In
wait for them. and he scooped In an
enormous profit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15

We are glad to note that the boys
OF the Montpelier school drum CORDS.
who added so materially TO the ter
centenary parade ir Burlington, have
had call to ottawa The capital
city has reason 20 be proud Of It's uni
que and creditnbl, musical orEaniza-
tion. The Montpelier Argus Of Monday
said: The last of the drum corps came
In last night from burlington. about
twenty in number Everywhere they
went yesterday people wanted to hear
them play and after playing several
selections one man passed the hat
around and came back with 81 for
the youngsters. They didn't have any
money when they went away but II
jingled in their pockets on their re-
turn and they had all the" wanted to
spend, and saw everything withou,
paying. even to riding in the canoes
with real live" Indians who enter
tanned the boys at pageant. They
reported fine treatment on the
part OF everybody in Burlington.
Some Of the boys went out TO Fort
Ethan Allen yesterday and had to
play q number OF tunes for the benefit
of the soldiers and Vermont boys at
Camp Prouty. before they came away.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
YOUNGER THAN ANN.

A professor Of the class IN English his
tory was telling HE young men Of the
impressonable age about the Elizabethan
era. when suddenly turning to one Of the
young men who seemed 70 be In a dream.
with a PARKWAY case, said:
And how old was Elizabeth, Mr..
Case?"
Eighteen last birthday" came the in
slant repiy.-Tit-B!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15
CHANGED CONDITIONS.

The New Woman bowed her head on
her desk and groaned aloud.
What ia II. my dear" tcnde1y plead
ed her husband. as ne entered her Office
Your extravaganza. Henry. will drive
me into bankruptcy" she said sternlv
Il have provided you with everything
but this is the limit" and she drew from
piseon-holc the bill for his panama hat
Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-15

Champiain as a summer resort. But all
in ali the most important effect is that
OF which President TAFT spoke. Tho
whole tercentenary has been q nno
thing; fine to witness and fine to look
bnck upon. In every way above criticism
or reproach. what the bi-State com
,n,ttee did with the money and material
Mt their disposal wns little short Of mar
vollous. and for their interest and work
they deserve commentator and praise
of the highest order.