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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-31

A children's meeting, the first that has
been held, was held in front of the grand
stand at one o'clock under the direction of
Sisters Brooks and Allen. A prayer meet
ing was held in the large sRutland tabernacle
at the same hour.
The services at 2 o'clock brought out
large audience. Rev. j. w. Quinlan offered
prayer.
Rev. Geo. &. Thomas of Tinmouth deliv-
cred the sermon. His text was, ii Cor
iuthans, XII 8. "But i fear, lest by any
his subtity, so your minds should be c)r-
rupted from the simplicity that is In Christ. II
The three topics considered were The
simplicity in Christ. The methods of Satan.
The Christians safeguards.
The three questions suggested by the
text; !. What is "this simplicity that is in
| Christ ?" ii. Wherein does Satan exert a
similar influence upon Christians that he did
upon Eve? Ill. How may we etfectually
resist our willy adversary?
| In answer to the first question, this sim
plicity, he said, is that purity of intention,
that sincerity of heart, that singeness OF
view 10 obedience, and the glory OF
God, without which all else will
not avail. Its possession constitutes
heaven in the breast ,of its possessor.
The want of it is that which makes hell upon
earth leaves open all the avenues of The
human heart for the entrance of pride, envy
hatred, malice, uncleaness, iniidelity, con
tempt Of God and his ordinances furnishes
food for the worm that never dies. The loss
of ii causes the seeds of eternal death to be
sown in the heart.
| Tho opaakar fnalinnl,t aela al h;o hno,n,a II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-31

AT o'clock a prayer meeting was held in
the Rutland tabernacle and u young Chris
tians' meeting in the chapel, both fully at
tended.
A large congregation assembled ut the
O'Clock service. Prayer was offered, after
which Rev. ID. &. Ayers, of Winoosbi, deli
vered the sermon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-31

land branch Of the Wonicn's Foreign Mis-
in the Burlington district. Five new auxil-
iaries have been organized the past
year at llinesburgh, North Bennington,
North Ferrisburgb, Shelburn and Winooski-
and more are expected to be organized soon.
The auxliarics of the district are i've work.
ing bodies aud are doing good work for the
cause
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-31
Tht frre press.
AT SPRING GROVE.
Increased Attendance and Interest
Ing Exercises.
Able Seymons by Eloquent Dr.
vines.

An overcast sky during Thursday morning
threatened rain which, however, did not fall.
The SIM, breaking through the riffs in the
clouds at Times, gave the camp pleasing as
poet. a cool breeze rendered the tempcra-
turc delightful.
The ci lhl o'clock prayer meetings were be-
gun Thursday morning. The meeting held
in the chapel was largely attended and con-
tiuucd until the first bell for the public scr
vice at the stand. These meetings are the
most interesting and profitable of the day.
Teams continued to arrive from the sur
rounding country all the forenoon, and tic
morning trains from Rutland and Butlng-
ton brought Il considerable number of visit
ors, SO that a. the commencement of the 10
o'clock services the enclosure began TO pre-
sent It's wontcd appearance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-31

A continuance of the favorable weather
brought large additions to the camp. Teams
arrived continuously all the morning ant
trains from each way contributed their quoti
to the congregation.
The camp work was carly out of the way
and the chapel was again filled on the com
mencement of the o'clock prayer meeting
The meeting lasted until 1915 when the bel
called the worshippers to
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-04-15
the sMART YoiMa NAN.
Lmd@ Truth.

Loados TIph. =.
II solisitious 70 be In ne fashion soH
man Of trss gTabd Ar. .s.H
You sn.tsa ass ~ te1 sssss Of
Then integtard your phJness sin <.0
S Sn.n .es' rsa'S ''A'' -
WITH . hasdis 70 hSf high sDa ~SS
name;
And every one VII Siy'
IF he II hA0a n ha41 VIII the D ~ -
vith 1s, .osss -
TINT smaff young man mus' %
,s.,Se
BE extsayseently dfeoed " 70 ,ll, 49,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-04-15
the SORROWS OF GENIUS.
Homer was . beggar.
Spencer died In want.


Cervanes died Of hunger.
Lee, the poet, died In the street.
Terence, the draInatist, Was slave
Dryden lived In poverty and di.trc"
Butler lived life Of perjury aud die
poor.
Bacon lived = life d rnesnn,- ~
distress.
Sir Walter Raleigh died % ~
scafold.
PIautus, the Roman comic poet, to-"
cd . mill.
Tasso, the Italian poet, was ofrn ~
tressed for Eve sbillings.
Steele, the humorist, lived = lib q
perfect warfare with baliffG
Paul Borghese had fourteen u.SH
and yet starved with al.
Otway, Englsh drsnAtist, died pr
matureiy. aud through hunger.
Bentivogiio was refused sdm'tssss
into = hospital ne had himsel csses~
Savage died in prison at kf&A
where be was confined for ~"
E40. -.
Chattsrton, ths child Of gcnls ~
misfortune, destroyed himself 81 egg
teen.
The death Of Collins wn thr'opl
neglect, first causing mental defs'e
ment.
Goldsn,iths "vicar Of Wskenes
was sold for Q trife 70 save hun ~
the grip Of the law. III
Fielding lies In the basying ga
Of the English factory 1t L4sborn, v"
.ou, 4 stone TO marx the SPOT.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-04-15
A story Of william Fit.


Soon after the breaking out of the
French Revolution its advocates de-
nounced our Premier as IAN enemy to
the human race;n that man, $50 easy
to live with" who sung the song about
himself called "Billy Pitt, the Tory"
His secretary one day told him that a
foreigner, who spoke English tolerably
well, had twice asked to see him, but
not looking like proper applicant had
been sent away, the great mans time
being too precious for him to admit
every stranger who on frivolous pretexts
might seek to crafty an idle curiosity.
THIS person, however, had said he
should return in an hour; the secretary
therefore thought it his duty to inform
Mr. Pitt of such intent ion, and asked
his further orders in the affair.
"Have the goodness" said the Minis
ter, ito open the top left-hand drawer
that cabinet ana bring me its con-
tents"
These were a pair Of pistols in mo-
rocco case. Opening the latter he pro-
duced snuff-box, in which was set a
portrait.
as that like our risitor?" asked Pitt.
at is the man, sir" answered the
Secretary.
.'Ha! / have expected him for several
days; so, when he calls again, let him
be shown up"
"Sir," exclaimed the attached re-
tainer, twill you expose to danger your
life on which so much dependsT
"There will be no DANGER | thank
you; but you may be within call, II you
please"
Accordingly the FrenchmaD, on his
return, was ushe into the room where
William Pitt sat alone-a loaded pistol
in one hand and the miniature in the
other.
IN. Mehee de la Touche," said Pitt,
calmly, "yOu see / am in every way
prepared for you, thanks to an agent
employed by this Government. At
tempt my life, and your own instantly
pays the forfeit. In any case l shall
have you secured and given over TO the
law"
The intended assassin stood paralyzed
and dumb at this cool reception.
But" continued Pitt, "there Is an
other alternative-personal safety and
high rewards are in your power. Sell
your services TO Great Britain; make
your market of whatever secret infor-
nation you can procure that may guard
us against the Vaccinations Of your
country; be, in fact, one Of the neces-
sary evils which policy forces us to use
in desperate cases; do what no honor
able man could do to save yourself
from speedy death; your conscience b
stained by proposed murder. Comply,
perchanee. with these conditions. and
you shall Be literally paid, % you
must, by AL parties be justly despissd."
The clever miscresnt joyfully &C.
cepted these terms, and for many years
earned the brides Of q SPY.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-04-15
yOU.

II eooA have my dearest wish fulfilled,
And take my choice OF Ill sarths treasures.
On eh0sse from heaven whatsos'sr WilAsd.
I'd ak for yoA.
No man I'd envy, neikse f low nor high,
Nor king IN castle Old o. palace sew,
Ia held Qoteopda's mines les rich than I: A
II had yoa,
Yell and pryation, poverty and care,
Cndsunted I'd defy nor fortune WOO.
Having my Wife, no jewel else I'D vea@
IL she were you.
Little I'd care how lovely she might be,
How Igraced with every charm, how fond
low trua
Zen though perfection. she'd be nsuxht 70
Were she no. you.
There Is more charm for my true loyins
In everything you think CT say or do.
IN an all the joys ..ss heaven could eel
impart,
Bsesuse It's you. HA.F.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-04-15
HALFWAY IN LOVE.
Lnrr "a Rl.ness

Love ~ IdlrHeSs.
You have come, then; how very clever! o
thought You would scarcely try;
i was doubtful mySelf-howeyer,
You have come, and 80 have l.
Bow cool Il Il here, and pretty!
You are veXed; I'm afraid I'm late;
You've been waittDg-O what al pity!
And IT'S almost half-past eight.
so IL Is; can hear it striking
Out there in the gray church tower,
Why, i wonder as your liking
To wait for me half an hour!
sm sorry; what have you been doing
All the while down here by the pool
Do you hear the wild dove cOOings
How nice Il Is here, and cool!
How that elder piles and masses
Her great blooms snowy sweet;
Do yoa see through the >erTica grs.S>eN
The fOTget-me-knots az your teets
And the fringe Of fagS that incioSe~
The water; and how the place
Is alive with pink dog roses
Soft-eolOred like your face.
You like thems shall Ipick one
For a badge and coin Of June
They are lovely, but they prick one
And they always fade 80 soon
HersS yourrnSe, Think love likcthi> l.,
That buds between two Signs
And flowers between TWO klsSe>'
And when ltS gathered dies.
IL were surely greviouS thing love,
That love should fade In ones SiSh''
II were better surely 20 ming tnN"
OF while is bloom i briSht:
The fraiI life will not ltng"r,
Best throw the ru>c away,
though the thOruS having scr1tcReU one
ungeT
VIII hurt fOE halt day.
What you'd rather keep IL, and see Il
Fade and It's PETALS fahS =,
Tfyou will, why Amen, sobe II!
You might Dc right after all.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-04-15
SOUTHERN IluTERACY.
An Observers Denial Of the Popular
Fallaey.


find the idea prevalent among even
the most intelligent but untraveled
classes Of our people that very large
majority of the inhabitants of the South
are a rough, uncouth and ignorant rab-
Die, men and women of education and
refinement being the exception. Now.
a more complete misapprehension oil
the case could not exist, for, rs a mat
ter Of fact, very large majority of the
white people Of the South are thor
oughly educated and refined in both
mind and manners, and large major
ily of the white children have the ad.
vantage of the most thorough edu-
cational training under the best teach
ers that the country affords.
You ask. then, whence do these illit-
crates come of whom the census makes
such prominent mention? No doubt
every reader has heard mention made
Of the class designated as poor whites
in the South, although they may not
understand how entirely distinct they
are from the main body Of society.
The term "poor whites" does not prop
erly express or define.their social status,
for not only are they as poor as 1t Is
possible to conceive, but they are as
ignorant as they are poor, without the
energy to better their condition in the
one respect or the desire to do so in the
other. This class live upon the out
skirts of civilization, as 1t were, gen.
orally inhabiting miserable novels,
squatting on land that no one else
would occupy, and not infrequently
hprdinp with the negroes
Outside of the not large class Of peo-
pie designated as "poor whites" most
of whom do not know the alphabet,
there are but comparatively few who
have not had thorough common
school education. When we come to
take into consideration the light popula-
ton of the Southern States, the extent
to which they were impoverished dur.
ing the war and the subsequent period
of reconstruction, and the fact that the
white people, who constitute no more
than oue-half Of the population. pay
fully forty-nine fiftieths of the taxes,
and the additional fact that the public
free school system has been in operation
only from ten to fourteen years in those
States, ! think the showing very
rredltable one.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-04-15

ing, i.as you know, 1t was the earnest
desire and solemn promise ofmy friend
the late Count Alph0nse D'Orsay, tnae
there should, at proper time, exist be-
tween me. Baron Hermann Won Stool,
and his Only child and daughter, Jean
Blanche D'Osay, the tie and contract
Of marriage. And so great was this De.
sire, however unworthy the recipient
Of his bounty that he instilled into hts
daughters generous heart the feeling
that should she break his solemniy
pledged word, she would not only SOIL
his honor, but that OF the Uorsays,
whose race and lineage had never owned
one member who, had not kept II TAR
and clean. But to me he left discre-
tionary powers, though he bound her SO
firmly, and should /, Hermann Won
Stock, desire at any time to cancel TINS
mutual agreement, i was to be Tree TO
do so. / do so desire now. In tue,
presence of you all, give back to Mile.
D'Orsay her freedom, not from any
want of appreciation OF her beauty,
goodness, and loyalty, rather because
of them, and that am an old man,
and my love for her is too great to ae-
cept the sacrifice of her youth. Jean,
mein iebling, look up. See, l have
brought thee a present, and we shall
have wedding after all" :,
When Jean raised her tear-dimmed
eyes, it was Denis face they rested on;
Dsnis' hand that olssped so tightly her
own.
TO you, my friend" said the Baron
more sternly, turning to the young man,
az say shield her faithfully; she who
guarded so carefully dead fathers
honor will not fail to cherish that Of her
husband"
Denis bowed his bright head in silent
And SO they were mar
ried.
Often now Oh summer evenings the |
dim old studio is foil of the joyous |
and prattling tongues Of little
Denis and little Jean, pretty Blanche
and baby Hermann. And when the
shadows grow longer and the little spir- |
its less buoyant, they gather about my |
knee and beg: "Once more, just once
more, tell us the story of mammals
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-04-15
A TRiFlE.

He put his arm around my waist
Just SO; and looked, oh! very silly;
And yet at being thus embraced
did not frown; the air was chilly.
He raised my hand, and bent his chin
Most reveTently low 10 Kiss Is:
One little kiSs-it was no sin
To tell the truth, did not miss 1t.
Then as l turned my face toward his
Our lips were near-none 70 forbid it
Somabody kiSsedi The trouble il,
dOaI exactly know whs did IL.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-04-15
Cid brOideries.


There is curious passage in the
English "DOomsday Book" which tells
how an embrOideress was remunerated
for teaching her art to the daughter of
one of the mobiles of the kingdom. Earl
Cedric gave two hides Of land OF his
own and the possession Of another half
hide, which he held so long as he
should continue earl, to Aluvia, rs pay
ment for teaching his daughter 10 work
embroidery. In one entry of the end of
the eleventh century ; aSuble is
mentioned which cost el0, equal To
about ESQ or 600 of modern money.
Another curious passage tells how
churches sometimes contracted with
the embroideress for her work. Den
bert, bishop of Worcester, ir the year
SO2, granted him lease for life of
farm of 100 acres to Eanswitha, an EN-
broidereSs of Hereford, on condition
that she was to renew and scour, and,
from time to time, add TO the robes of
the priests and ministers Of the church
of Worcester. In the liberste roll OF
Henry Ill, A. ID. l24l, this monarch
ordered the paymenuof ga Is. Sd. to
Adam de Basinges for a cope of red silk
TO the bishopof Hereford; and also eli
and mark for tive chasublues for the
royai closet. In the year 1912 there is
recorded payment "for certain
cloth of silk and fringe purchased by
the kings command to embro;der a
certain embroidered ehasuble which
Mabillier of st. Edmunds made for US"
Again, A. ID. 1917, $50 marks, in part pay
ment of a hundred, were paid by Queen
IsabelIa's own hands to Rose, the wife
of John de BurfOrd, citizen and mer-
chant of London, for an embroidered
cope for the choir, present to the lord
high pOintift from the Queen"
Colored table cloths for the dining
room are of jute plush, but are no long
er plain in the centre. In addition to q
handsome printed border in Moorish or
ArabeSque design, they now have an
effective circular design in the centre.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-04-15

"Did you have a good time in Eu-
rope?' asked the beautiful Miss Van
Duyten of Hamilton when they met
for the first time at a ball in Boston;
and Hamilton answered, eyes, very
good time.n THE END.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-07-14
The DAILY iBnIIttip
SATURDAY, JULY Ia, 1888.
HE DID.

lie hitched around on his seat for
awhile, looked out of the car window
and then around at the passengers,
and finally touched the man in the
seat ahead of him ON the shoulder,
and aslied-'Beg pardon, but do
you use tobacco?" YES, sir" was
the prompt reply of the stranger, as
he turned over another leaf of the
magazine and continued reading.
This made it rather awkward for the
man who was dying for chew, and
it was five minutes before he again
leaned forward, and asked odd |
understand you to say that you used
tobacco?' "Yes, sir "NIight j ask
you for a chew" ''You might"
The stranger continued his reading
without moving hand, and the
other blurted QUIT thought you
said you used tobacco?" ~ do, sir. ;"
was the quiet rejoinder. 81 use it to
kill vermin on cattle!"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-07-14
Water Notice.

Office sup't Water Works,
Honolulu, July 3, 1882.
A LII persons having Water Privileges
IA are notified that their Water Rates
are payable semi,annually, in advance,
at the office of tie Superintendent of
Water Works, foot of Nuuanu street,
upon the LIST day of January and July of
each year. CHAS.B. WILSON,
Sup't Water Works.
S. K. KAAI, Minister Of Interior. 204
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-07-14
A NEW DEPARTURE!
WILLIAM MILLER
Ca ID i m q 4 I'M "a * q II
And UThOIsterer.

NO. 63...... ......... H0tel street,
Opposite international Hotel,
Between Nuuanu and Fort streets.
rTHE public will please take notice
L. that ] have just opened IN the above
premises, and as l am thorough prac-
teal mechanic in my line of business
haviny done some Of the finest work at
the Palace and other residences in Homo
lulu rcceatly-would therefore most re-
s,ectfully solicit call from the COM
munily.
Fine upholstered work in every variety
Drapcry and Lambrequines of every
description made to order.
Carved and polished window cornices
neatly made and arranged.
Repairing and polishing Pianos, Mu-
steal Boxes, etc
The finest French and vanished pol
ishing done in the Kingdom.
Carpets, Oil-cloth and mating cut and
laid at short notice.
All work guaranteed and done on the
most reasonable terms. 3G4 ly
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-07-14
PUTTING HIM UP TO A WRINKLE.

Quaker Ito Chop House Proprie-
tor).-"Pray, friend, how many
barrels OF ale dost thou sell II
month";" Proprletor-"Well, gene
rally about eight or nine.' Quaker
"Wouldst thou like TO sell tcn:"
Proprietor-"Yes, 1 certainly
would" Quaker-"Well, friend, fill
thy glasses and thou certainly
shall"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-20

a respected citizen, and leaves a widow and
six children.
Geo. X. Montgomery Of West Randolph
has been appointed cashier Of the new Kill
ington national bank Of Rutland.
Andrew Race and boy named Miles
Kennedy were buried under the wall Of brick
building that was being taken down at Rut-
land, Tuesday, and very seriously injured.
Judge Royce decided last Saturday, on
the petition of j. N. A. Griswold Of New York
TO be made party to the Langdon suit against
the Central Vermont, to dismiss the petition.
He said the matter was one of discretion rath-
or than of law, and at this stage in the pro-
ceedings toward settlement he did not be-
lieve il a matter Of right or justice to intro
duoe any new element He felt safer in TAX
ing this course because he believed there was
nothing to prevent the petitioner from com.
mencing separate action on his own account
in the state court, il they felt so disposed.
The Abel draw-cut mower company has
been organized at Mortified, with Hon. Geo.
Nichols as president, Fred E. Smith Of
Montpelier as secretary, and several gentle
men from Keene, N. H.. as members of the
board of directors The machine is believed
to have many points of superiority over any
other made. It's manufacture will be begun
at Keene, N. H., but for this years business
the machines will be bought of western
concern.
Mrs Richards Of Richford sues Daniel
Moore of East Berkshire for $1,000, under the
civil damage act, for the loss Of her husband,
who was accidentally killed while under the
influence of liquor said to have been procured
of Moore
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-20

DESERTED On Towns. But if there is a
picture of desolaton it is an old town that
has been left that has gone of by itself
and died The dismantled derricks stand
around like so many tombstones. The de-
serted houses, with their shattered windows,
look as though the crowd, flying away to new
oil fields, had cruelty put out the eyes Of the
old town lest it should follow The doors
hang in crippled fashion on paralyzed hinges
they have forgotten their old hospitality of
the Flush times ;" there is neither welcome
nor rejection in their half.opon attitude, but
they look as though they stood ajar to save
the ghosts the trouble Of hunting for the
keyhole The dismal creak of the walking
beam is succeeded by quiet infinitely more
dismal The merry song OF the rigger has
ceased, and the voice of the nomadic slug
gler mingles no longer with the defiant shout
Of the rustler. The gin mill has passed
away, end no longer runs even on a single
shift. The chimneys tOpple over and wear
the disheartened look of q hat out OF season.
Even the tramps shun the town, aud there is
a general look of linen buster in December
about the settlement Usually one or two of
the poorest houses are inhabited by detected
families, who seem to wonder what they are
staying there for have often wondered
why the few people who remain in the de-
serted oil town did not move into the best
houses, but they never do They are usual
ly people who are too dolefully poor TO fol-
low the crowd to the new oil fields and when
they stay behind they remain in their own
houses. They take the fences and the shut
tiers and porches aud floors from the proper
ty of their absent Weather neighbors for fire.
wood, but it never seems TO occur to them to
move into the mansions and burn up their
own novels. don't know what they do for
a living l often wonder that they don't
start a saloon. That hourishes where any
other business fails. Aud it requires 80 little
furniture; just picture of George Wash
ington and half bushel of saw-dust bur
HRgt0R Hdlnkeye