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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-04
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
How the Russians Keep warm.

The Russians have great knack for max
ing their winters pleasant. You feel nothing
of the cold in those tightly built houses
where all the doors and windows are double,
and where the rooms are kept warm by big
stoves hidden in the walls. There is no
damp in "a Russian house and the inmates
may dress indoors in the lightest of garbs,
which contrast oddly with the mass of furs
and wraps which they don when going out.
A Russian can afford to run no risks of ex-
posuro when he leaves his home for walk or
drive. He covers his head and ears with a
fur bonnet his feet and legs with felt boots
lined with wool or fur, which are drawn on
over the ordinary boots and trousers, and
reach up to the knees he next cloaks him
self in ample top-coat with fur collar, lining
and cuffs and he buries his hands in pair
of tingerless gloves of seal or bear-skin.
Thus equipped, and with the collar of his
coat raised all round SO that it muiiles him up
to the eyes, the Russian exposes only his
nose to the cold air; and he takes care fire.
quently to give that organ little rub to keep
the circulation going. A stranger, who is apt
to forget that precautiOn, would often get his
nose frozen if it were not for the courtesy of
the Russians, who will always warn him If
they see his nose whitening" aud will, un-
bidden, help him to chafe it vigorously with
snow.
In Russian cities walking is just possible
for men during winter; but hardly so for la
dies. The women of the lower order wear
knee-boots those of the sh opkeeping classes
seldom venture out at all those of the aris-
tocracy go out in sleighs. These sleighs are
by no means pleasant vehicles for nervous
people, for the Kalmuck coachmen drive
them at such a terrific pace that they fire.
quently capsize but persons not destitute Of
pluck find their motion most enjoyable 1t
must be added that to be spilled out of Rus
sian sleigh is tantamount only to getting Il
rough tumble on a soft mattress, for the very
thick furs in which the victim is sure to be
wrapped will be enough to break the fall.
The houses and novels of the Russian
working classes are as well warmed as those
of the aristocracy. A stove is always the
principal item of furniture in them and these
contrivances are used TO sleep on as well as
cook in. The mujick, having no bed, curls
himself up on his stove at his time for going
to rest sometimes he may be found creep
ing right into the stove and enjoying the de-
lights of a good vapor bath. The amount of
heat which Russian will stand is amazing,
aud his carelessness in facing the cold after
ward not less So On a Saturday, which is
washing day all over Russia you may see in
village a mujick who has been cooking him
self in his stove till he is of a color like
boiled lobster, rush naked into the snow and
roll himself in it like dog, till he glows all
over to his satisfaction. 1t seems monstrous
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

A STRUGGLE WITH DEVIL FIsH-''Mr.
Smale, the Government diver who was at
tackled by large octopus, or devil-fsh, while
at work recently on the bed of the Moyne
river, at Belfast, in the colony of Victoria"
says the London Times, gives this account
of the affair: Having thrust my arm into a
hole, found it was held by something, and
the action of the water was stirring up the
loose clay, and therefore | could not see dis
tinctly for a few minutes; but when it did
clear away / saw to my horror the arm of a
large octopus entwined around mine like a
boa constructor, and just then he fixed some
of his suckers on the back of my hand, and
the pain was intense felt as if my hand
was being pulled to pieces, and the more
tried to take it away the greater the pain be-
came had the greatest difficulty in keep
ing my feet down. as the air rushed along the
interior of my dress and inflated it and if
my feet had got uppermost l should soon
have become insensibe, held in such a posi-
ton; and also, if had given the signal TO
be pulled up, the brute would have held on,
and the chances woIld have been that l
should have had broken arm. had a ham
mer with me, but could not reach down to
use it on the brute. There was a small iron
bar about five feet from me, and with my
foot dragged this along until could reach
it with my left hand. And now the fight
commenced, and the more l struck him the
tighter he squeezed, until my arm got quite
benumbed. After while Ifound the grip
begin to relax little, but he held on until l
had almost cut him to pieces, and then he re-
laxed his hold from the rock, and pulled
him up. 1 was completely exhausted having
been in that position for over twenty min
utes brought the animal up, or rather
part of it. We laid him out, and he meas
ured over eight feet across, and feel per-
fectly convinced that this fellow could have
held down five or six men,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

that one of the Russians principal protec
tions against the cod-his beard-was laid
under penalty by Peter the Great and subse-
quently by Elizabeth and Catherine H., when
they were trying to ciyiize their subjects &c
cording to the customs of the West These
three sovereigns all laid tax on boards; and
peasants entering cities on market days were
required to exhibit, in proof that they had
paid their tax, brass coin stamped with a
bearded face and the words "boroda lignaia
tiagota" 0he beard tax has been settled. }
This absurd impost was abolished by Paul I:
but the effects Of it still survive in a manner :;
for the beard is Still considered bad form"
in aristocrntic circles. Military officers wear
only mustache and whiskers diplomatists
and other civil servants eschew the whiskers
aud generally reap their faces altogether. A
Russian with a beard is pretty sure to be
either pope" or member Of one of the
classes below the upper middle Pail Mall
Gasett
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
NO. 8.

ley says that Saint Valentine was man Of so
admirable character and so famous for his
love and charity, that the custom of choosing
valentines upon his festival took its rise
from. thence" Others derived the custom
from birds being supposed to choose their
mates on that day others from practice
prevalent in Rome at the festival Of the Lu-
percalia during the month Of February, when,
among other ceremonies, the names Of young
ladies were placed in box, from which they
were taken by young men as chance directed
The pastors of the early church, finding II
impossible to uproot this pagan ceremony,
changed its form. It was the custom on the
eve of February 14th, Saint Valentines day,
TO have the names of a select number Of la
dies put into box together with the names
of an equal number of gentlemen, and there
upon each drew a name, which for the time
being was called his or her valentine. In the
early days presents of gloves, jewelry and
other articles of toilet were common as valen-
tinpg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
aMediah RaiIMaHa.

OF Swedish railways, was told that some
are managed by the State, while others, Like
our own, are private undertakings, for the
benefit of shareholders. In either case, the
motto, ''Slow and sure, " seems that adopted
by the management. The trains are always
slow, and generally sure to be behind time at
the terminus. In either case, moreover, the
arrangement of the trains seems specially
adapted to the public inconvenience. The
timetables appear to be constructed on the
plan of discomforting the traveller as much as
it is possible, and giving him the fullest
chance of exercising his patience. AS O rule,
he has the option of a couple of trains day,
and must be thankful for the privilege. He
may take, say an express, which starts at A.
NJ, to carry him half way, with the chance Of
his just missing train that may convey him
the remainder of his journey or he may
elect to wait till somewhat later in the day,
when through train is provided, which will
go at a snaiPs pace, and land him at his desti-
nation about midnight. If he wants to catch
a steamboat, which nominally plies in con-
junction with the railroad, his fate may be
far worse, and day or two may pass ere the
conquest be completed. Seen simply on the
map, and studied in the timetables, the jour
ney may seem facile and feasible enough but
when put in execution, the plans which have
been formed with an inhnitude of trouble
may prove of little profit. Obstacles start up
at every stage along the route. Trains are so
delayed that they fail 10 fit in as they are an
nounced a rattle-trap vehicle breaks down
upon the road between the railway and the
boat or some ingenious misprint is discover
ed when too late, which is fatal to the hope
of accomplishing the journey within the time
appointed. Grumblers, who growl over tho
bewilderments of Bradshaw, should set them
selves the task of working out the problem of
h. 1. AZ
munikAtioner; the travellers who complain
when the tidal train from Paris is some Ave
minutes late, should learn to exercise their pa
tience by little tour in Sweden. Good
Words
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

A NICE YOUNG MAN.-Jennie June thus
describes the every day life of a real nice"
young New Yorker. He is never out later
than IL o'clock, and spends great many of
his evenings at home. His rooms consist of
a sleeping room, sitting room, bathroom and
dressing room. The windows have curtains
of rose-colored silk, covered with lace dra-
peiies. The furniture is soft satin brocatele
tho carpets velvet His dressing table is
supplied with every softening and beautifying
cosmetic known to the most scientific repair
ers of the complexion. His silver pincers
his ivory nail-cleaners his pearl and violet
powders, would send an educated lady's maid
into ecstacies and his dainty little curling
irons would give twist to the eyebrows, if
it were necessary, without impairing them.
His bathroom is redolent of soaps, and
creams and perfumed waters. He powders
and pencils his eyebrows regularly, and his
white satin corsets are said to be embroidered
most exquisitely but for this cannot vouch,
1t is fact however that he has Il man every
morning to prepare his fragrant bath, rub
him down gently, and soften his skin by the
application of delicate French cream, which
is applied from head to foot. He is, in
short, the product of high civilization, minus
the vices, plus the absolute selfishness, which
grows out of habits of luxurious indulgence.
His tastes are refined to the last degree. He
eats at no common table-has his meals
served on a quaint little Dresden service in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

his room. Chateau Yquem cocktail begins
his day, and is accompanied by the little des-
sert of fresh fruit, which precedes his break
fast. This last is as dainty as the most
fastidious lady could require-a bird, a roll, a
little pat of fresh butter, n cup of chocolate.
If it rains, he docs not go out, but closes his
rose-colored blinds and devotes himself TO
the daily papers which have been brought to
him, and the absorbing pages of new nov
el II it SHOWS he sends an order for n
sleigh, eucases himself in furred coat, and
is driven to the residence of some Of the
charming young ladies of his acquaintance,
whom he invites to accompany him upon an
afternoon sleigh ride. This young man is
authority upon dress and all details Of taste,
and quite too sweet for anything ~ any
of his young lady friends will tell you.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

You can telegraph all the way to Cape
Town, South Africa, now, but 1t costs ~, 374
cents a word.
King John of Abyssinia Is a nice man, by
all accounts He never smiles, detests tObae-
co, cuts of the lips Of all those who smoke
and the noses of all who take snuff and BY
means of torture has converted one hundred
thousand Moslems to his religion, which he
calls Christian.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

Rev Henry Warren, d. D., in his Reerea-
tions in Astronomy, tells a story of DIR. Kane,
the Arctic explorer, who fell in with some Es-
quimaux whom he was anxious to conciliate,
He said to the old wizard of the tribe lam
wizard. can bring the sun down out of
the heavens with piece of ice. So" he
writes, 81 took hatchet, chipped small
piece of ice into the form of a double con-
vex lens, smoothed it with my warm hands,
held it up TO the sun, and, as the old man
was blind, kindly burned a blister on his
hand to show him that could do it"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
Miscellany.


Two
Tho following valentines were sent by Elaine an
Dora doodale to their grandfather, Mr. Chester Good
ale Of South Egremont, Mass;
Tdlenfncs to Grandfather Gooddlr in his Eightl
Ninth Year.
tKLAINE.l
This is the festival Of Youth,
OF Youth and frolic Love together.
They mock at winters bitter truth,
And roses bloom whate'er the weather;
with many gay and tender line
They lightly toss the Valentine.
But Youth in youthful hearts doth dwell,
Whateer the hurrying years may say;
And that true warmth we know well
Times changing flights could neer betray.
That sweet immortal grace s thine,
And binds me still thy
VALENTINE.
[DoRA.l
The years may pass in strange DISCUSSES,
With weight Of care or merry cheer,
Aud many are the quick surprises
That come and go from year to year,
But still one day we hold apart
That we may be more glad and gay,
And feel a touch from heart to heart
Upon this sweet and happy day.
Aud now again the day has found you
Tue same strong spirit as Of yoro,
That gathers love and light around you
Aud still increases more and more;
Aud so to-day we give to you
The tender love that still reveres,
And may St. Valentine review
rhe blessings of tho ~ gone years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

SAINT VALENTINE, according to some wri-
ters, was a bishop, according TO others,
presbyter, who was beheaded at Rome in the
reign of Emperor Claudius, 2TO A. ID. Wheat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

A California hoy stood an umbrella in a
public doorway during a religious meeting.
To this umbrella was attached strong cord,
an end of which the boy held in his hand.
Eleven different people are said TO have car
ried the umbrella TO the length of the string,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
IN THE VALLEY or THE TIRE.


My nephew Holnnd ana | nave been traN-
elling for some weeks in Normandy, and hav-
ing left the wonderful Mt st. Michel to be
visited last, are preparing, after having seen
it, to enter Brittany. We are resting for a
day at Arranchcs, and are employing the
time in writing letters and consulting guide
books. 1t is while engaged in this latter oc-
cupation that my nephew suddenly exclaims,
See here Aunt Sue"
What is it, Rollie?" | answer, looking
over to the window where the boy is sitting
"Why, Aunt Sue, we were near forgetting
one thing in Normandy that we ought Ger
talniy to see. There is still one town that |
must see before we 80 t. Brittany" he re-
spends eagerly.
II think you are forgetting, Rollie, how
fast the time is going and that we have Brit
tany to travel through before we go to Gene
va in the autumn, l answer, endeavoring to
modify in some measure the enthusiasm of
the lads seventeen years but what town
is it, add, that you .liuk so important to
sec Z"
1T is Wire, Aunt Sue and it is not so very
far from here. You Know he continues
that it is the place where Oliver Basseln
lived. Two years ago | spoke that poem Of
Longfellow's about him at one of our school
exhibitions, and l always meant, if ever
came abroad to 60 to Wire and see his house
And to think | was so near forgetting it :" he
adds.
"Then, if your heart is so set upon it, l
presume | must yield the point, / reply, not
disinclinod in this instance to follow my
nephew's lead, for l, too, remember the po-
en-, aud desire, now that am reminded to
do 10. to visit the home of Oliver Basselin ;
aud accordingly the next day finds us in
Wire.
"In the valley Of the Wire
still is seen ancient mill,
With its gables quaint and queer,
And beneath the window-sin
On the stone
These words alone:
lLlliNDr aI i LD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

46 n con per day at home Samples worth IS
~ w OGS free. Address sTIRsOS 4 Co., Port
nd, Maine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

VOU can buy pure and good WINES AND
~ LI0UORs, in any desired quantity, packed
and sent anywhere by sending cash orders to the old
h0nse of a.. A. RICHARDS q CO.,
34-33 IS and % Knby street, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

" AIVAbIE Mill TNOTEKI1 FUK
SALE AT WEST BRATTLEBORO, containing
pAning machine circular, band and other saws with
lathes and other machinery fer general wood work,
az an good repair. Best water power on MILESTONE
bfook. For Particulars enquire Of Z. L. FISHER,
on The premises tf44
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-09-10

introduced by the various guests, the ex-
preston of their different views and
characteristics demonstrating that:
Forde could ask no conundrum that
could not be guessed by all; that Fox
created the laugh by answering those he
propounded; that Borton could always
supplement one of Alexander's stories !;
that Thatcher could improve all the
chances, and stow away the delicacies un-
noticed; that Whittlesey was equal to
any and every occasion, the present en-
phatically included; that Bob Torring-
Charley Cieaver could call-anot the New
ton operator-but "another plate of the
'Baltimores,' if you please, Mr.. Rice"
with the best of grace, and that the long
and the short of it all, counting in Har-
~ Hibben and Chris. Theis, was that
Alexander had struck tender spot in
all present, and had made a mighty col
lection and established stronghold
when that gathering was concentrated
around the groaning table. In due time
all, and mayor Gilmore, had succeeded
in producing at the festal board car
mage typical of hungry mans despair
The laughter-shaken sides of the guests
and host finally enabled them TO straight
en- themselves up and depart, grateful
indeed to Mr.. Alexander. and with full
realization of Chaplain Whittlesey's
parting benediction:
Fourteen full stomachs adorn
The guests homeward towards morn"