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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

CHINESE IN SAN FRANCIsCo.-The San
Francisco Call says that the greater part
of the wealthy people Of the city have
Chinese servants, that Cinnamon are en-
ployed at hotels and on vessels. that there
are 300 in the boot and shoe trade. 1910
in the clothing manufacture. $500 employ.
in making cigars and more than 500 In
laundrics. These figures are little large.
as figures made by Pacific coasters when
worrying about cheap labor are apt to be,
but there are some statistics in the census
report proper to be considered with those
which tho Call somehow forgets about al.
together. OF the 233,9j3 inhabitants Of
the city, the Chinese number 2l,745, near.
ly in 10, and yet the industrial school
with 165 inmates has but 5, the almshouse
with $50 inmates had none. and the coun-
ty hopital with 2955 patients had but 10
Cinnamon. Mr.. Kearney may also note
that in the last named place 959 of the
number were Irish.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

STAGE THUNDER.-When George Fred
erick Cooke, the commcdan, was youth
ho rssorted to all sorts of stratagems to
get sight of /" The players" One night
at Berwick he slipped through the stage
door before the keeper was posted or any
of the employees were about, and cropping
his way behind the scenes, sought for a
place where he might remain concealed
unul the curtain rose, when he hoped to
be able to esconce himself in some obscure
spot unohserved and get glimpse of the
performance. In remote corner he found
Il large barrel. Nothing could be better
for his purpose. Dropping himself into it
he found at the bottom two twenty-four
pound cannon balls, about which he did
not trouble himself. Little did he imagine
that he had taken refuge in the machine
by which the Theatre Royal, Berwick,
produced its stage thunder. Just as the
last bars ofthe overture were being played
the property-man tied piece of carpeting
over the barrel without perceiving in the
dark lis living occupant, raised it in his
arms, no doubt wondering ut its weight,
and carried it to the side scenes. The
play was Macbeth" which opens with
thunder and lightning. As the curtain
bell sounded, away he sent the machine
rolling. Horribly frightened and pounded
by the cannon balls. Cook roared out Justify
and lighting Justify to relieve himself, SEN
the barrel on to the stage, burst Off the
carpet head and rolled out in front of the
audience, scattering tho three witches right
and left
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

j SURROUNDED THEN. "-Au amusin.
story associated with tho war of the Revo.
luton Is that Of An lrishman who .'sur.
rounded" five British soldiers and made
them prisoners. The story has been dress.
cd up In several different styles. One who
has seen them all might DO pardoued for
thinking tho patriot army prolific in smart
Irishmen, each Of whom could "surroundn
five Britishers.
| The original lrishman. however, seems
to have been unearthed by DR.. Draper
the author Of Kings Mountain and its
Heroes" He locates the incident in South
Carolina, and names Samuel Clowncy as
the surrounding hero.
Sam was bright Irishmsn. whose de.
votion to the Wing cause made him res.
olute foe of the Tories. One day, when
he and negro named Paul were watching
kelso's Greek, five Tories appeared on
the opposite bank.
In a moment Clownoy laid bis plans 10
capture the party. Whispering his direc-
tions TO PaHl, Sam waited till tho Tories
were IN the middle Of the stream, aud then
In tone of command, shouted:
Cock your guns, boys, and lire at the
word!"
The Tories, dumtounded. halted, and
Sam appearing on the bank, rifle in hand
called out, "who arc youM'
"Friends TO the king" answered the
Tory leader, not dreaming that any armed
Wings were in the vicinity.
Every one of yo will be instantly cut
to pieces" exclaimed Sam. aiming bis
rifle, "if you don't come up to this bank
and lay down your arms in jiffy."
! The Tories hesitated.
Make ready. boys, and blow them out
of tho water" shouted Sam, taking aim
at tho foremost. The1 Tories, believing
that a superior force was concealed in the
woods, advanced, laid down their arms
and surrendered.
Paul gathered up the guns, Sam gave
orders to his force TO follow in the rear
and to shoot the first man who tried to
escape. Fright about wheel. marchr r.
he shouted to the Tories, and making
them recross the creek. drove them to the
Wing camp. There the Tories first learn.
ed that an Irishman and an unarmed negro
had captured them. They were mortified
but Sans colonel was incredulous.
"Why, Sam, how did yon manage to
capture five men" he asked.
"By my faith, yer honor" he said. ex
| ultingly, 81 surrounded them."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

A great many boys mistake their calling
but all such arc not fortunate enough to
find it out in as good season rs did this
one.
1t is said Rufus Choate, tho great law.
yer. was once in New Hampshire making
plea when boy. tho son of farmer,
resolved. to leave the plow and become a
lawyer like Rufus Choate. lie according
ly went 10 Boston, called upon Mr.. Choate
and said 10 him: II heard you plead in
our town and have q great desire to be.
como lawyer like you. Will you teach
me howP"
"As well as | can," said the LAWYER
Come sit down" Taking down copy
of Blackstone, ho said: "Read till come
back and will see how you get on"
Tho poor boy began, An hour passed
His back acked, his legs achod aud his
head ached. Every moment became tor
turo. He wanted air. Another hour
passed. Mr.. Choato camo aud asked
allow do you get on?"
"Get on! Why, do you have TO read
such stuff as this?'
yes"
"How much Of it?"
"All there is on these shelves and more,
looking about the great library.
GLOW long will 1t takeP"
"Well. it has taken me moro than %
years"
How much do you getP"
"My board and clothes"
is that alp"
"Well, that is about all have gained n,
yet"
Then will 60 back to plowing. The
work is not near so hard and pays better,
said the boy.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

MODERATE DRINKERS -EvERrBoDY.-
There is a vast difference of opinion in re.
gard 10 the total abstinence issue; but the
moderate drinker as we'll as the abstainer
is far from being in favor Of drunkards.
And where are the mass of the drunk
ards made9 Not in the wine cellars of the
home. not at the social gathering where
wine is drank in moderation. Qrue, some
are. made there) but the saloon is, EN-
phatically, the place where drunkards are
made. The saloon IS the door to hell thai
ever opens and closes on its victims. The
saloon forms close connection with the
bvothcl, initiation into the school of crime
is a rapid train TO debauchery and drunk
enness. And not few have got vel
along on the saloon train.-Sclccted.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22
MOUNT MOSADNOCK

UPon the far on mountains brow
The angry storm had ceased to beat;
And broken clouds are gathering now
In sullen reverence round his feet:
saw their dark and crowded bands
In,thunder on his breast descending;
But there redeemed once more lie stands,
And heavens clear arch is DER him bending
I've seen him when the morning sun
Burned like bale ERE on the height;
I've seen him when the day was done.
Bathed in the evenings crimson light;
I've seen him at the midnight hour,
When all the world was calmly sleeping,
Likeeome lone sentry on his tower,
His weary watch in silence keeping,
And there, forever firm and clear,
His lofty turret upward springs;
He owns no rival summit near.
No sovereign but the King Of kings.
Thousands of nations have passed by.
Thousands Of years unknown to story,
And still his aged walls on high
lie rears in melancholy glory.
The proudest works of human hands
Live but an age before they fall
While that severe and hoary tower
Outlives the mightest of them all.
And man himself, more frail by far
Than e'er the work his hand ia raising.
Sinks downward like a falling starl
That flashes and expires in blazing
And all the treasures of the heart,
Its loves and sorrows, Joys aud fears,
Its hopes and memories must depart
To sleep with unremembered years
But still that ancient rampant stands
Unchanged though years are passing DER hin
And time withdraws his powerless hands,
While ages melt away before him
SO should it be; for no heart beats
Within his cold and silent br east:
To him no gentle voice repeats
The soothing words that make us blest
And more than this; his deep repose
Is stroubled by no thoughts OF sorrow:
lie hath no weary eyes to close,
No cause to hope, or fear TO- morrow
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

Never too late to learn" and here are q
few things we have learned at our house :
That if we wish to prolong our lives, VIC
should always put one day between wash
ing and ironing.
That people who chew plenty of good
beef and eschew pork arc sensible.
That the tough beefsteak may be made
eatable by mincing it pretty fine with IL
chopping knife and cooking quickly in a
pot with close cover, to prevent the
steam from escaping.
That liver should be thrown into boiling
water after being sliced thin, and then fried
in lard or drippings.
That pie crust will not bo soggy il it is
brushed over with white Of egg before the
fruit is put in.
That piece Of cork Is better than cloth
for applying brick to knives.
That ripe cucumbcrs make good sweo>
pickle.
That apples which take long whilo to
bake should have little water in the
pan.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

Two BoYs AND MEN.-In the summer
of 1886 a bofefooted boy was on his way
to lIonesdale, walking the tow path of The
Delaware and Hudson canal. When four
miles from Port Jervis and still 40 mile.
from his destination he was overtaken by
canal boat. He was asked TO iumr
aboard the boat and ride. which he did
On the boat was Scotch family, Just land
ed in America, who were on their way tc
the Pennsylvania coal fields One of il
members was boy Of the same age of the
young pedestrian, eleven years A strong
friendship sprung up between the two boys
by the time time they reached Honesdale
The Scotch family went on 10 Carbondale
the center Of the Lackawana coal field
The boy who had been given the ride on
the boat obtained employment on the canal
His friend, the Scotch boy, worked in the
mines for short time rs mule boy. Both
he and the barefooted boy rose in tile com.
pauy's service. The Scotch boy Of &c
years ago is Thomas Dickson, president OF
the Delaware and Hudson canal. His
friend, the other 10y, is Coe f. Young
general manager of the company and
president of its Albany and Susquehanna
railroad system.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

EVANGELIZATICN OF TIE CHISESE.--
During the last year the Methodists have
been very active making converts among
the Chinese of Salt Lake. aud many of the
Celestials are renouncing the faith Of Con
fiicins TO embrace the more modern tcneLs
of Christianity. Those who have :lnh the
most experience in converting the Mon.
golian have discovered that the power OF
song is more potent lever to pry under
the edge Of heathenism than the influence
OF prayer. As soon as Celesiill eau be
taught TO sing Sabbsth school hymns be
Is gone so far as his Old faith is concern
ed. The Chinese who have hetn convert
ed have not only stuck b. their change Of
heart, but are s,udicu'ly engaged in the
work Of cvangelizing their fellow heath
en-, who gropo in dsrkne>s.-Sai Lnkt
Tribune.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

How ALLIGAToRs EAT.-An alligator's s
throat, says Il newspaper correspondent.
is an animated sewer. Everything which
lodges in his open mouth goes down, He
Is u lazy dog, and, instead of hunting for
something to eat he lets his victuals hunt
for him. That is, he lays with his great
mouth open, apparently dead like the
'possom. Soon q bug crawls into it, then
Il fly, then several gnats and colony of
mosquitoes. The alligator don't close his
mouth yet. lie is waiting for whole
drove of things. lie does his eating by
wholesale. 4 little later lizard will cool
himself under the shade of the upper Jaw.
Then few frogs will hop Up to catch the
mosquitoes. Then more mosquitoes and
gnnts light on the frogs. Finally a whole
village Of insects and reptiles settle down
fr An afternoon picnic. Then. all at once,
there is an earthquake. The big jaw falls,
the alligator slyly blnks one eye, gulps
down the entire menagerie and opens his
great front door again for more visitors.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

LUMBER OF THE FUTURE.-The lumber
of the future is to be made of straw. 1t is
to compete with that of tho better class SO
says the Southern Manufacturer and Build.
er, 1t is manufactured into any desired
length. from twelve feet upward and as
much as SO inches in width. The cost is
such as to compete with better grades OF
pine. Samples exhibited hold nails well,
are susceptible of high finish and can be
polished TO any extent desirable. Straw
lumber is water proof and therefore adapt.
ed for roofing purposes as we'll as for in
terror work. 1t is susceptible of being
worked by the ordinary tools of the car.
penter and is not liable to shrink or swell
Fer finishing it is not required TO he Il.
thick as ordinary lumber, for Its tensile
strength is about double that of wood
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

AUSTIN SOCIETY NoTEs. Bill
Snooks is looking smiling and happy. His
mother-inlaw left yesterday. We sre
glad to meet Nose Schwingelmeyer the
handsome drummer. The sheriff will also
be glad to see him, as he has capas
against him for not paying his drummer
tax. Bill McSnifter, the talented horse
thief, is in town en- route to Huntsville.
He has many friends in Austin who are
disappointed at his not being hung. Judge
T. C. Blowhard of Bungtown is once more
in our city. His visit has no political
significance. The grand jury is in session
Just now Mt Bungtown; that's what brings
him over. The charming Miss Pussy Katt,
one of the society bellies of Mud Creek. is
spending a few weeks with uncle. Tom
Katt. Miss Pussy Katt is an accomplished
vocalist. The beautiful Miss Peggy Prig-
gins left yeterday, on the 2:30 train, for
her home in Crosby county. The young
men regret her departure, and especially
the dry goods clerk who let her have
credit to the amount of 81 is inconsolable,
as it will be deducted from his salary
TcEas SJtingS.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

WHICH Is OURs?-What is so delightful
as sunlight? Take one OF those perfect
winter days, when the air without is sharp,
but crystal clear. Now como into a room
all flooded with the bright rays of the
noon.tide sun. How it cheers and warns
the body! Then turn and pass into cold,
dark room, where sunlight never falls.
Could anything be more gloomy and de-
pressing. 1t is real prison to the body.
And iast like the rooms are many human
souls in their influence on others. One is
so full of kindness, and hope, and love,
that his goodness and buoyancy penetrate
your soul as we'll as well as his, and in
the light of his countenance the world is
transGgured, and grows with light and
love And another-why, his touch is
like ice; and a chill creeps over all the
room as soon as he enters. You feel it us
you do the mist which comes from the
ocean; and your spirit dampens, and the
light pales. and all the world seems cold
and dark, Which Of these souls is oursf
And which shall we be the coming year!
-To'den Rute.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

BOYS NEED CoMPANY.-Boys must have
sympathy. good cheer, and something to
do. Youth especially needs warm grasp
Of the hand, sunny smile on the face, a
tender interest in the hopes and plans OF
an untired life. Older people often grow
lean and shrivclcd of soul. from tho cold.
ness and selfshness they find in after life;
but children and youth especially must
have the warmth of affection for healthy
growth. We must not forget that they
need company. MY boy visits but sci
DOM said young mother to us, "but
our lawn is often filled with boys who
visit him." Said young man in one of
our Now England colleges: For SIX
months l have not stepped into a house
where there are ladies, and miss their
society,"" And the Christian women about
him had forgotten that the college boy
needed Just the refinement and tenderness
which his own home had furnished. Con.
gregattonahSt.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

BETTER THAN LrQUoR-" Yes, sir"
said New York Jehu the other day. II
takes an old stage driver to stand this sort
of weather, and they do it because they
arc used to it, partly, and partly because
they know more than to try to keep warm
on liquor. A good dish Of oatmeal por-
ridge and plenty Of coffee before getting
on the box, and then plenty Of good vict
uals during the day, and cold weather only
makes n man have the better appetite,
while horn don't last till you get on the
box again, and then you are worse off than
ever" Yes" said another driver to
his interrogation, sit is only green driver
Or them horse car fellows as tries to keep
warm on rum"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

In Kansas. since the sale OF all sorts OF
stimulating drinks has becn constitution
ally forbidden. beer has taken the name of
"sea foam" The following /, from the
examination Of witness in the prosecution
of the seller. Frequenters of our city
court may be able TO recall something very
much like it, only in Burlington il is the
insidious tonic" that takes the plrce of
the sevcrer liquids:
Question. Did this sea foam look like
beer? Answer. 1t did.
@. Did ie foam like beer? A. 1t did
q, Did it taste like beer? A. It did.
q. Could you discover any differance
between IL and beerp A. could not.
9. What, then, in your Judgment, was
it? A. Sea foam.
Q. What is sea foam? A. don
know.-Frcc Press.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

and when my boys whisper anI play in
Sunday school never feel discouraged
but on certain occasions tho boys are
specially trying. need something to in.
crease my faith and patience. I've only
to go to locked drawer of my bureau and
look for an instant on little tin box witt
five fish-hooks and a matted curl of yellow
hair inside. and see it all over again as
plainly as saw ON that Wednesday AFTER
noon the still sweet face of "the little vii.
son oy."-Christian Weekly.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

Two Irishmen fighting side by side,
agreed that the one who was first wound
ed should at once be carried out by his
comrade. Soon one poor fellow cried out
that he was shot in the leg, when the other
Immediately took him upon his back, and
was carrying him across an open plain,
when chain shot passed swiftly along
and took off the head of the wounded man
without the bearer knowing anything
about it. An officer riding by called out,
"Why. what are you about with that head.
less body on your back?" Upon this Pat
laid down his burden. as he looked at it,
exclaiming: "By jabbers, he told me it
was his Leg"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

1t is difficult, says Belgian journal. TO
distinguish between iron and steel tools.
They have tho samo polish and workman.
ship; use will commonly alone show tho
difference. To make the distinction quick.
ly, place tho tool upon q stone, and drop
upon it some dilute nitric acid (four parts
of water to one of acid) If the tool re-
mains clean it is iron, if of steel it will
show black spot where touched by the
acid. These spots can he easily rubbed off.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

CHAPrED HANDS. One writes: We have
found pure CASTLE soap and mutton tallow
the best remedy for chapped hands-bet-
ter than glycerine or any salve. Wash the
hands thoroughly with warm soap.suds,
using cloth in order TO get the dirt
thoroughly out of the creases, wipe them,
then dry them thoroughly before the fire,
and at the same time rub in just enough
of the tallow to soften them we'll and fill
up the cracks. Do this three times day
until the hands are healed, and then only
at night; this will keep the cracks from
opening again. The use of cold, hard
water in washing, and the neglect of the
use Of soap, are fruitful causes of this
trouble.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

A boy who had always refused to eat
oatmeal, in spite Of his mothers urgings
that it was strengthening diet, suddenly
surprised her one morning by eating a
liberal platefnl and calling for more. Up
on his mother asking for an explanation,
be replied: ''I am bound to cat oatmeal
till am strong enough to whip Johnny
Scott"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

Cloudy days are many; bright days are
few. We must catch ray OF sunlight rs
it comes. The clouds gather. und as they
roll they hide the distant shores from our
sight. The clouds that hide our future
never lift. Blessed shadowl Who would
wish to see one step along the way? An
unseen Hand will guide US safely to the
other side. ii we take firm hold and cas-.
our care on him. 1t is better TO tru-t tnan
to see.-PdySsa.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

Oscar Wilde tells his western audiences
that that " a literary gamin. a brawling,
mouthing, chattering, scribbling annoy
muncle" In New England is going about
making fun of him. Who Is the annoy
mnncleP' twenty-five cents will be plid
by Mr.. Bsrnum for full grown specimen
of the creature.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

1t is not gold or goods that make man
wealthy. The best wealth is of the heart,
an enlightened mind, a loyal conscience
pure affections. lie is wealthiest who has
the largest stock of wisdom, virtue and
love, whose heart beats with warm sym.
pathy for his fellow man. who finds good
in all seasons, all men. The generous man
who pities the unfortunate, the poor man
who orders we'll his life. the loving man
who clings closely to his family and friends
ton in all things, is truly the wealthy
InRu
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

II suppose you get up early TO set good
example to the rising generation ?" 20,
no, not at all The rising generation
doesn't need any example. It's the gen.
Grafton that doesn't rise that want TO in
auence."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

A man who detected piece OF bark in
the sausage visited the butchers shop to
know what had become Of the rest of the
dog. The butcher was 80 affected that be
could give him only part Of the tale -
louisville Courier journal.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

A celebrated lawyer said that the three
most troublesome clients he ever had were
young lady who wanted to be married,
married woman who wanted divorce.
and an old maid who didn't know what
she wanted.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

Why doesn't congress vote Clerk Mid
dIcton of the supreme court good 81 larry
aud divide among the Judges the $4,000
which he is said to receive from the fees
Springfield Republican.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

Professor Proctor says the world will
come to an end in 1897. but be has not
vet commenced to give away any of his
things.-DInJwry News.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

\ baby in Ohio that was fed on eIe-
plants milk gained twenty pounds in one
week. 1t was the baby elephant.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

10 blue gun barrels. apply nitric acid,
and let it eat into the iron little then the
latter will be covered with thin film of
oxide. Clean the barrel, oil and burnish.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-22

The little boy who never learns to taste
liquor, to utter an oath, or pollute his
lips With tobacco will make the hest kind
of n Temperance man.