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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-23

The MILKMEN OF NAPLEs.-I must
tell you about the Neapolitan milkmen
for they are funny fellows. They do not
have q milk wagon and horse as oui
milkmen haveyor even pail and dipper
They have only little three-legged stools
tied to themselves $50 that when they
want to sit down they are all ready, and
they drive their COWS and goats before
them to the different houses, and milk
them at the door in bowl provided by
each customer. No chance of watered
milk there, you see.
That is not the queerest part of it,
though. As have said, Italian houses
are very Might've, six, and seven stories
often, with different family living on
each floor. Even the palassOs (palaces)
of the rich are divided in this way. To
the first floor mot the ground foOr) there
are sometimes from eighty to one hum
dred marble steps leading up. On this
floor perhaps duke may live; on the
next above, some one lower in rank, till
it would not be impossible that the noble
dukes laundress might live in the seventh
story Of his pslazzo. These uppermost
families usually take goats milk, be-
cause the goats can 60 upstairs, even to
the very top door, and be MIXED in full
view of the customer!
Part of little Paolo's pleasure was in
pstting the goat that came up to his
grsndmother's door, rubbing its little
nose, and giving it roasted chestnuts to
eat. After it was MIXED, the goat
would turn and skip down the stairs Sc
briskly that the milkmen could not be-
gin to keep up with it.-ISt. Nicholas.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-23

The grave-digger is the king of spades.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-23
Kitchen Vegetables.

In England, kitchen vegetables we're
very scarce until the end of the sixteenth
century. No salads, carrots, turnips or
other succulent roots were, cultivated by
the inhabitants of Great Britain till the
close of the reign of Henry VIII. Pc.
tatoes and yams were introduced later.
Up to that time the little they had was
imported from Flanders and Holland
Our ancestors in the old country had
winter crosses, and water crosses, and
used variety of the Smyrnium instead
of celery, together with the hampton and
the rocket. Goose-foot or pig-weed, and
sprout-kales were used instead of greens,
and they put the young leaves and the
pretty blue flowers of the borage into
their tankards. They had very few fruits,
and those not very good-gooseberries.
currants, strawberries, apples, pears and
cherries. The latter were bad, though
they were introduced from Italy, and
planted as early as the year 800, A. D..
They resembled our wild cherry, though
they were larger and more tart.
Several of our familiar kitchen vege-
tables seem to have been unknown to the
ancients. Indeed, it is probable that
they did not then exist except in wild
state, and that they are the result of sub
sequent cultivation and improvement.
Borsge, spinach and the variety of cab
bagcs forming solid heads, which we now
possess, are never mentioned in the Clas-
sizes, although they were acquainted with
broccoli and curly greens. The cab
bages cultivated by the Emperor Diocle-
tian after his abdication of the throne,
and those earlier titled by the cynic
Diogenes, were probably only varities OF
sea-kaIe. Broccoli was brought from
Italy to France about the end of the
sixteenth century. The caulitlower was
brought from the Levant into Italy about
the same time, and did not reach Ger
many till the close of the next century.
The culture of the turnip was well known
to the Romans, and they probably car
ried it into England. The carrot was
known to the Greeks and Romans, but
was not much used by them as food,
either for man or beast. The Egyp-
tians had q variety of melons, with leeks,
garlics. onions, and aromatic herbs used
in cooking; and it was for these things
that the souls of the Israelites longed in
the wilderness. The more delicate vege-
tables used for food are not mentioned in
the history of the nation Of the Hebrews.
We have, it is true, the story of Jacobs
pottage and Leahs mandrakes, but it is
not quite certain what these dishes were.
That they were both food and relshes is
indicated from the history.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-23

Uss Burnham's Abietine for rheumatism
and neuralgia.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-23
Stands for Very;
II you're crossing the ferry,
And you're afraid Of your coueh-
Get some SWEET TAR DROPS right on.
MRs. eiNonAM'S SWEET TAR REMEDIES

MRS. BiNenAM'S SWEET TAR REMEDIES
CONSIST of SWEET TAR Drops for slight Coughs 81.
tickling or Irritation In the throat tending 10 cough
SWEET TAR BALSAM, TO be used In connection with
the Drops Troches according 10 the nature OF the
complaint for deep seated and hacking Cough Group
HOPPING Cough, influenza, Bronchitis. Asthma, and
the various malsdes affecting the Lungs and tending
to Consumption.
Mrs BinRham% remarka on the treatment and cure
of Throat and Lung Complaints obtained AFTER An ex
perence of many years In connection with her sweet
lar Remediea he obtained OF druggist free Of
charge They impart valuable and useful Information
SWEET TAR REMEDIES s-e sin p,e nome prepare.
iona sanctioned BY the htghe a. authorities, and
are sure In their e0ecs Tor what they are recon-
Wendod. REDIEGTON 4 CO. San Anctsco.
The Best Photographs
On the Pacific Coast are now made at the
New York Gallery, No. Is Third street, San
Francisco. Prices to suit the times.
j. H. PETERS. Proprietor.
Usn Burnham's Abietine for rheumatism
and neural0ia
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-23

~. ~. COOK. Manufacturer Of
Oak Tanned Leather Betting
and peese. llS Market ST.. san
Francisco. Satisfaction 0usr~D-
teed. The Finest Lscing In Cut
strines or Sides always on Hand.
Mail. Exprcps and Bellion Bag.
eV0e00 n0B Price list.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-05-09

grass, underground trees, rocks, and possibly
a running stream. In dangerous proximity
to this hostile retreat Of the Lo family is plac-
ed the Old Log Cabin and New England
Kitchen, which must yet be wildly remem-
bered by Centennial visitors Miss Southwiok
has just returned from her New England
home, and brings with her multitude Of new,
or more strictly speaking old, relics not be-
fore publicly shown. The usual and now ~
miliar bill of fare will again grace the hospit-
able table Of the Log Cabin, aud the dear old
Colonial family will again receive their guests
in Continental costume In the other tower
is being erected by the Ladies' Committee,
Mrs. Charles McIlvain, president an old-style
brick building, representing German home
stead twill be deliberately tiled, adorned
with oiled wood of various kinds, and lighted
through stained glass windows 1t is ohave
a staircase similar to that in the Old English
Building, aud in paperiug, flush. general or
namentation, and structure, will be fine ex-
ample of the medieval style Of architecture
and decoration. The interior will be complete
ly furnished in the same style, and viii con-
tain costumed figures illustrative of German
home-life. The building is intended to be-
come headquarters for ladies, and viii con-
tain several apartments fitted up for their con-
veDience.
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In these latter days. when there is so much
uuseemly wrangle over the wills Of testators.
that men who have property To leave may
sometimes despair of having their wishes con
summated, the following anecdote Of Ezekiel
Webster (brother of DanieD is to the point !:
When in full practice, he was employed
to defend the will Of Roger Perkins, Of Hop
kinton. The physician made .stfiidavit that
the testator was struck with death when he
signed his will. Mr.. Webster subjected his
testimony to most thorough examination
showing BY quoting medical authorities that
doctors disagree as to the precise ssoment
when a man Is struck, with death ; some
affirming that It is at the commencement of
the fatal disease, others at its climax, and 9TH
ers still affirming that we begin to die as soon
AS we are born. MM
= l should like to. know, said Mr.. Snll-
van, the opposing counsel q what doctor
maintains that theory?''
Dir. Watts" said Mi. Webster with
great gravity ssa
The moment we begin toliye,
kt# S& We all begin To die = ~ ftssE.ek
The reply convuIscd the court and audience
with laughter.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-05-09

SELF RESPECT. Always remember no one
can debase you but yourself Slander, satire,
falsehood, injustice these can never rob you
of your manhood. Men may lie about you.
they may denounce you, they may cherish
suspicious manifold, they make your failings
the target of their wit or cruelty never be
alarmed; never swerve an inch from the line
your Judgment and conscience have marked
out for YOU They cannot, by all their efforts,
take away your knowledge Of yourself, tue
purity Of your motives, the integrity Of your
character, and the generosity Of your nature.
While these are left, you are, in point offaet,
unframed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-05-09
POETRY.
SUNSHINE ANp ozoUDs.


Sorrow and eiadness tnaAther 20 vendng,
Evil and good como in=qnick interchange.
Fair and foul fortune fofaser are blending
Sunshine and clouds have Ihe skies for their range;
Gold of eaflf's day
Is Int splell4id clay.
Alone heavens happiness lasteth for aye.
Everything igere hath tl.e germ Of decay In It,
Every one fihdeth song grief In his breast;
And soon Is the boom. though jewel blaze gay 1t,
Filled full of sorr3w aksd secret unrest.
Each has itstown,
Known or unkn0wn.
Heaven from woe is exahapicd alone.
Sharp thorns guard the in which most thou delight
est
And, the deadlier the poison, the fairer the flower;
The hrt may be crushed while the cheek is the bright
est,
And fortune oft changes her tide in an hour,
Mid many wees
The stream Of life flows.
Heaven alone steadfast happiness knows.
oh then let my lot and my life be appointed
Just as my Lord and my God seeih meet
Let the wicked 70 sta. far evil annointed
And the world have iuawaS Till the end Is complete
Times tree wilirast
Its leaves on the blast,
And Heaven make everything right at the last
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-05-09

Milk and Underwater are not frequently PEE
scribed by physicians IN case Of dyspepsia
and weakness Of the stomach. Often wieil
the functions Of digestion and assimilation
have been seriously impaired, d diet Of brea,
milk, and lime water has an excellent eIl.ct.
The way to make lime water is simply to pro-
cure few Jumps of unslakcd lime, put tho
lime in stone jar, add water until the limo
cream the lime settles, leaving the pure and
clear lime-water at the top. Three or foar
tablespoonfuls of it may be added to goblet
of milk.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-05-09
MACHINERY AND AeRIouLTuRE.


THE ENGINE HOUSE, GLASS WORKS, AND OLD
WIND MILL--THE PUBLIC COMFORT.
In the Machinery Department, located In
the southwestern section of structure, every
thing is prepared for the exhibits. The boiler
and engine house is in separate structure
outside of the exhibition ediHce. The glass
works, very pleasantly remembered by nearly
all visitors to the Centennial, will also be one
of the attractions Of the new enterprise.
About fifty feet from the glass works is a
large case in which the products of the factory
can be more closely and satisfactorily cxainin-
ed than is possible in the hands of the work
men. Many of the most interesting exhibits
in Machinery Hall are to be duplicated in the
Permanent Exhibition, including the tobacco
factory, with its chorus Of negro melodists.
Directly opposite the machinery department,
in the northwest section of the building, is
the agricultural department A prominent
and familiar object noticeable here is the old
wind mill. Avery important addition to the
Main Building is the Department of Public
Comfort on the south side west Of the south
ern main entrance. This department, when
completed, is to embrace a firstclass restau-
rant and buffet, reception and retiring rooms
telegraph office, barber shop, bathrooms, be-
sides facilities for checking and storing bag
gage and obtaining rolling-chairs for the use
throughout the building. A novel feature Of
the exhibition will be large aquarium cover
ing Is, 900 square feet, and containing botl
salt and fresh water specimens In its con
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-05-09
MISCELLANY.
THE New rrnmavEsr ExHIBIrIys

FULL DESCRIPTION.
OurC Centennial international Exhibition pos
sessed SO many inherent elements of stability,
it was so long in maturing. SO magnificent in
proportions, so universal in character, and so
infinite in conception, that not until the last
grand act was closed, the lights extingushed,
and the doors barred, could we realize that
the wondrous spectacle had vanished forever.
How many thousands, then reflected with re-
greet upon the opportunities for study that had
passed unheeded tile numberless instructive
objects and processes only causally examined !;
and the innumerable productions otfuman
ingenuity which might have been made famil-
lar, but were not Then how like some bene-
ficent gift Of sympathizing friends came the
announcement that 81 the chief attractions
of our Worlds Fair were to beretaineds and
that on the first anniversary of the formal OPP
ening of the Centennial Exposition a new,
and, this time, permanent, international ex-
hbition would rise plimnix-li like from the ash
es of the old Day BY day the labor of re-
fitting the splendid STRUCTURE for its now yari-
ed uses rearranaing. courts and payiions ;
receiving new exhibits, and reinstating those
retained has proceeded, and SO rapidly pro-
crossed the work that few were prepared for
the formal announcement that every section
would be in readiness for the opening OH the
10th of May.
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EDUCATIONAL SECTION.


MODEL, scIIOOTs AND sr7Too1 noozfs---scy5oo4
STUDIES AND WORE.
AS the chief object Of al exhibitions is'
sensational the managers Of the new enter.
prise have reserved 2oyooo square feet Of floor
space for educational display and, judging
IRON present appeaiancess this Department
VIII prove Wen worthy the labor bestowed up
On y. Inc exhibit, when completed will IN
clude the following sub divisions Model
scnooi rooms, graded and ungraded school
work rom inherent countries, States, and cit
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LOG CABINS AND wIGwAMs.

NEW FEATURES IN THE NORTH TOWERS
WHAT THE LADIES AXE DOING.
In one one Of these towers is constructed
by the Ladies' Committee fac-simile Of an
Indian encampment including wigwams,
weapons, rude utensils, &c, together with
lifesize figures in Indian costumes which re-
Gently have been purchased. The surrounds
ings Of this encampment win be as closely i'm
itatiye of nature as possible, and win include
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-05-09

TESTING FRIENDsHIr.-ft is one of the
severest tests Of friendship to tell man of
his faults. 1fyou are angry with man, 1t is
not hard to so to him and stab him with
words and looks, singing him with madness,
or disgracing him in the presence of his foes
But so to love man that you cannot bear to
see the stain of sin upon him; and to go to
him alone and speak painful truths in touch
ing, tender words--that is friendship and a
friendship as rare as 1t is precious Few, in
deed, have such friends. Our friends are apt
to pet u.s. and aatter us, and justify us in all
we do, and tell us that we are right, whom we
are wrong, and they know it, and might cor
rect us, but do not, for fear they shall hurt
our feelings. They allow our enemies to rip
the coverings from our faults and show US
what we are. II friends would reprove us
more, enemies would wound US less. Do you
wish to be my friend? Then tell me my
faults to my face. Win you do 50 before you
are angry. win you refuse to be an enemy
and not allow yourself to be counted as a
stranger, but keep on in faithful dealing till
you have won me to the right If 50, greet
you and welcome You, for = Faithful are the
wounds of friend, but the kisses of an
enemy are deceitful."
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"HoME, SWEET HoME." During the most
exciting period Of the French Revolution,
when nearly everything human in man was
disspated by fiendish thirst for blood !;
amid that scene of terror, there sat young
American in the upper room of the Palais
Royal. Alone, stranger in a strange land,
surrounded by scenes sufficient to disturb the
stoutest heart, his thoughts naturally turned
to the abode OF his childhood to his z home
beyond the sea- Deeply moved by the emo
tons which the position and the recollections
excited, in one of those moments which oc-
cur but once in life-time, he poured forth his
feelings in TIE beautiful words Of = Home,
sweet home" That song, set to an Italian
air, has been sung wherever the sound of the
English language has been heard, in every
quarter Of the globe. What region has not
been vocal with its melody What heart has
not vibrated to its notes?
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A man coming home one night rather late,
a little more than = half seas over" feeling
thirsty, procured a glass Of water and drank
II. Initloing ohe swallowed . small bali of
silk that lay the bottom Of the tliinblers lfs
ing something in his mouth and not knowing
what IT was, he besanio pun At the end. and,
the. little ball unwinding, he soon had several
yards of-thread in his hand, and still no emf.
apparently Terrified, he shouted, al the I y
Of his voice, wife wife / say. wife, e,n .
here / am unrayelling" ss IA & e ::
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struction advantage has been taken OF all the
latest improvements to make it both attrao-
tive and instructive.
, 1877-10-12
A Serious Blunder.

Here is an amusing comedy of errors
with Partisan edge: Nine. de V. was
very Jealous, and determined to watch
her husband. One day he told her he
was going to Versailles, and when he
went out she put on her bonnet and fol-
lowed him. She kept him in sight until
he turned into passage which shortened
the way to the railway station, where she
missed him. She stood for few min
utes in the passage looking about, aud
suddenly saw man coming out OF
glove.shop with rather overdressed
lady. From the distance she made sure
the man WAS her husband, and without
word of warning she gave him three or
four sounding boxes on the ear. When
the gentleman turned around to confront
his assailant, she perceived that she had
made mistake, and at the same moment
she caught sight of her husband, who
had replenished his cigar-case at tobac-
conist's, and was crossing the street.
What could she do2 1t goes without say
ing that she tainted in the arms OF the
stranger whose ears she had boxed, while
the other lady ran off as fast as she could
to avoid scandal. The stranger, who
was comedian, was astonished to lind
an unknown lady in his arms; aud while
his ears were still tingling from her
blows, he was again startled. A gentle
man collared him, and shaking him
roughly asked him what he meant by
embracing a lady in the street. "Why,
she boxed m y ears and faintedP' screamed
the actor. "She is my wife," shouted
the rate husband, "and would never have
struck you without causep The infuri-
ated gentlemen shook their fists until the
lady, who had been carried into a shop,
recovered sufficiently to explain how IL
had happened. r
, 1877-10-12

Mamma has often told me about it-hov
she was in the third story Of burning
house, and when the strongest men drew
back, this aunt, thea an invalid, ran
through the flames with Wet blankets,
and dragged her out Of horrible doom
She Was iearfully burned, and sick for
years afterWard from the effects Of her
cNcrtiOus; aud mamma thinks all the
world of Aunt Eunics. So do |. by the
way, it was mean of u 10 make iun Of
that old lady. What possessed US
IL couldn't help 1t, said Anne, laugh
ing, though knew It was wrong
And the young friends made their
adieus, and parted.
HAS she come, mammal cried Cor
inne, flushed and brcaihless from her rapid
walking.
"Yes, dear said her mother, smiling,
but she was so tired | persuaded her to
lie down, so you won't see her until din
ner. time"
Dnner.time came, and with it Aunt
Euuice, little, brisk old lady in satin
dress, with a wart on the bridge of her
nose. No wonder Corinne turned pale
and sick at heart as her mother introduced
her, with loving smile. Not but she
understood that low and gentle "Never
mind, my DEAR" which reached her ears
alone, as the old lady kissed her and
pressed her hand.
Never before had she felt so humili-
ated; and now that Aunt Eunice had
cleared away all traces of the dust and
fatigue of the journey, she saw how
noble and sweet was the face, spite of
the distiguring wart, and how really
grand was the spirit that illumined it,
that led her to say, in manner at least,
that all was forgiven and would be for
gotten.
Corinue had never failed, from that day
to this, to treat old age with respect, no
matter whether she meets it clad in pur.
pie and fine linen or in the garb of pow
erty and misery. One lesson was enough
for. lifetime; one recognition of the
beauty of Christian forbearance under
great provocation sufficed.- Youths Com
panion.
, 1877-10-12

THE WHITE MoUNTAINs.--The grow
ing tendency to visit the White Mount
aims has led to the construction of a
railroad line quite to their base. This
has been supplemented by novel ar
rangement for making the ascent to the
summit. By this speedy and comfort.
able means one avoids the slow and
primitive method Of being carried up on
the back OF horse.
The Boston, Concord and Montreal
Railroad makes immediate connections
with this mountain line, as it does with
the various lines from Boston and New
York. 1t traverses romantic country,
and affords the tourist the most delightful
views of meadows, of woodlands, Of
mountains, of rivers, and of lakes. II
passes through many pleasant villages,
and PRESENTS that charming diversity Of
scenery which is constant source oil
pleasure to the traveller.
1t is an admirably equipped and a well
operated line. The various new devices
tending to promote the comfort of pas
sengers have been adopted, and the man
agement is marked for that enterprise
which is contributing to its popularity as
direct and agreeable route for reaching
the White Mountains and the many
picturesque scenes of northern New
Hampshire, Vermont and Canada.