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The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-30
Railroads

The total length Of completed rail-
roads in the United States in 1888 was
100, 552 and the average mileage oper-
ated in that year was 110,414. Of this
mileage there was opened in 1888 not
less than SOL miles. At the close of
their respective fiscal years the amount
of share capital issued by the several
railroad companies was So, 708, 063, 5S4,
an increase from the previous year of
$207 ,024, 759. The funded debts of the
several companies amounted to $780,
040, 1873, an increase from the previous
year of $219, 497 ,060. Their floating or
unfunded debts amounted to 1882, &c.,
345, an increase of SCI, 1919, 1888 over
the previous year. The total increase
of share capital and of funded and
floating debts from the previous year
equalled SAT-, 721, 202. The total
amount of all liabilities at the close of
1888 was 81 ,495 AL 81, or at a rate of
S62, 176 for each mile Of road in opera
ton. In spite of the fact that the act
ual cost of construction per mile has
diminished since 1879, ''the apparent
cost, according to Mr.. Poor, ''as rep
resented by share capital and debt, has
steadily increased" This increase
since 1879 equals $4, 446 per mile, and,
for the whole number of miles con-
structed, amounts to S535, 974, 1913.
Since 1880, a period of three years,
there have been opened In the United
States 2 ,405 miles Of railroad, the cost
of which, as represented by share capl-
tai and debt, was about S70,0 900 per
mile. Mr.. Poor asserts that the actual
cost per mile did not exceed $40, 900,
and that the whole increase of the
share capital during that period, amour
ting to nearly one thousand millions of
dollars, and a portion Of the funded
debt besides, was in excess of cost of
construction. The net earnings of the
railroads Tor the fiscal year Of 1883 was
9 per cent. on their cost. They trans
ported wei 400, OO0, 900 tons of freight
and over 312, 612 CSC, 641 passengers.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-30
American Coats OF Arms.

A glance through such a work as
Prof. Hough's American Constitutions,
or Admiral Preble's History of the
Flag Of the United States of America.
will not fail to reveal an almost univer-
sal recognition of industry and CON
MERGE. The most notable omission is
in the case Of the seal and arms. In
not one Of the designs suggested by or
to the committee appointed July 4,
1776, to prepare a device for a great
seal of the United States committee
whose members we're Franklin, Adams
and Jefferson-was there any recogni-
ton Of the peaceful arts. Adams de-
sign was the Choice of Hercules-what
a pity that upon our passports and
commissions we do not behold delin-
Gated ''the Hero resting on a club;
Virtue pointing to her rugged Noun
tain on n hand and persuading him
to ascend; and Sloth glancing at her
Flowery Paths of Pleasure, wantenly
reclining on the ground displaying the
charms both Of her eloquence and per
son, TO seduce him into Vicel" Frank
lin wa for a design presenting the
whelming of Pharaoh; Jefferson for the
Children of Israel in the Wilderness,
plus Hengist and Horsa. Among the
supporters IN the various designs after
wards reported are to be found Ameri-
can Indians, Roman soldiers, ''maidens
with loose auburn tresses," ''knights
in arms, with bloody ances, but no.
where a husbaudman or an artisan, and
on the great seal finally adopted June
20 1882, nothing typifes labor, unless
it be the unfinished pyramid which
scoffers have insisted upon regarding
as prophetic of the Washington monu-
ment, Very different, however, is it
with the arms OF the different States
there the omission to recognize trade or
industry is the comparatively rare exo
ception.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-30
PENIS GROVE, \. j.. SATURDAY. AUGUST 80. 1881.

here to see you, to speak to you, to tell
you l love you"
"Oh, no, mol" cried Florence draw
ing back. Let me gol You-you are
married. Ada told me-"
mo, mol" cried Captain Chichester,
laughing, 81 am not married to Lady
Ida. l am free. l never loved her nor
she me. 1t was only a family arrange
ment. She Is married to Lord Layton.
| have never cared for any one but
YOU"
"But-but the letter." cried Flor
ence. SIT is because l said'-
mo, mol" he said quite grayeIy now.
when Miss Morris stole my note pa
per and forged my handwriting she
only told you half what | felt. Flor
ence, Florence my darlingI don't cry;
you love ne, do you not2" Florence
made no answer, but as she hid her
face upon his shoulder she forgot all
her doubts and SORROWS in the raptur-
Gus knowledge of his love.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-30
VOLUME VII.
81 TEE STREAM.
Sweet tangled banks, where ox.eyed daisie.

Sweet tangled banks, where ox.eyed daisies
grow
And scarlet poppies CLEAN:
Sweet changing lights, that ever come
and go
Upon the quiet stream
Once more I see the fash Of splendid wings,
AS dragon flies fit by:
Once more for me the small. sedge-warbler
sings
Beneath a sapphire sky.
Once more l feel the simple, fresh content
l found in stream and soil
When golden Summer slowly came aud
went,
And mine was all their spoil.
/ find amid the h~oneysuekle flowers,
And shy forget-me-not,
Old boyish memories of lonely hours
Passed in, this silent spot.
Oh, God of nature, how thy kindness keeps
Some ~changeless things on earthl
And he who roams far off, and tolls and
weeps,
Come home TO learn their worth.
Gay visions vanish, worldly schemes may
Hope proves An idle dream,
But still the blossoms flourish, red and pale,
Beside my native stream.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-30
Revenge of a Rejected Woman.

A certain French marquis, prominent
in affairs of State, had paid his address
ses to a handsome lady under promise
of marriage; and the day for the happy
union had been fixed, when from soIae
cause which he did not choose to give,
he declared the match to be broken off.
He would not be married.
"Well let US part friends, at all
events, " the fair one said. 'Give me
one more happy evening, and | will
console myself as best | can"
To this the recreant lover assented,
and, in company with a few other
friends, he sat down to a sumptuous
feast in her saloon, and wit and jollity
ruled the hour; and more than nee
during the progress of the feast the
Marquis almost repented him of his
recantation.
"Here is happiness to both of us for
all the time to comeI' the beautiful
hostess exclaimed, at the same time
lifting two trimming goblets, one of
which she gave to the Marquis, keeping
the other, and raising 1t to her own lips.
He followed her lead without any hest
tation, and the two goblets were drain
ed. Within half-an-hour from that
time the Marquis felt a sensation of
nausea, and his lips grew pale.
Thereupon the lady sank back upon
her char with a groan, and clasped her
hands over her heart.
Dear love" she said to the Marquis,
I'VE drank a pledge of happiness for all
the time to come; but not for this lifel
oh, mol False man, the story OF your
life Is toldl We will die togetherI
You pledged me in a cup of mortal
poi-Oh. OH OH"
You may imagine the CONSERVATION.
The Marquis was taken to one sofa,
and the frantic hostess to another; then
two celebrated physicians were sentfor,
and as quickly as possible the work of
saving was in operation; stomaeh-pumps
and %antidotes we're resorted to: and, ere
long, the lady appeared to revive; and
she put up her hand, and begged them
to desist; she thought she should do
well enough.
Meantime the Marquis was in agony,
willing to submit to anything that
might save his life. They pumped at
his stomach until they had almost
pumped away his life, and were deba-
ting what next to do, when the lady
burst into an uproarous fit of laughter.
She laughed until the tears rolled down
her pretty cheeks; and finally, when the
physicians were about to treat her as a
~lunatic, she cried out;
ooh it is too good! 1t is charming!
Did you think l would be such a fool
as to kill myself because he would not
marry mep Oh, no. But [ owed him
just a little-a very little revenge for
his Inconsistency; and thus | paid him.
The re was no poison in our cups"
And SO the Marquis did not die, bat
1t took him several days to recover
from the effects of the stomach-pumps
and emetics; and it Is doubtful if he
ever quite recovered from the stigma
of that evenings entertainment.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-30
Noses.

A most remarkable show was recent
ly held in Austria. 1t was an exhibit
ton of noses, Eighty persons compe-
ted for the prize offered for the most
extraordinary nasal protuberance il
size, form and color. The jury decided.
that only three out Of the whole could
be admitted as competitors for the.
prize. 1t was finally adjudged to q
competitor from Vienna, who Is the
proud and happy possessor Of what is
said to be a gigantic nose of deep Violet
blue.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-08-30

The Mexican Government is making
an exact plaster cast of the celebrated
Aztec calendar containing the zodlacal
signs, built into the interior walls of
the Cathedral in the city Of Mexico, to
be sent to the New Orleans Exposition,
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Personal.

JOHN Il. PILLING, Benningtons represen-
tative in the legislature, is to move to North
Adams, Mass.
Hon. JOHN p. HOWARD, Esq, of Burling-
ton, is on his way to India, where he will
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JOIN HENRY HOPKINS, formerly OF Bur
lington has purchased prosperous insur-
ance agency business in Oakland, Cal.
REV. j. IsHAM BLISS, professor OF rhetoric
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impeachment of the United States marshal
of the nothern district OF Ohio for violation
OF the election laws.
HENRY w. POWELL, native of Middle
bury, but resident OF Manchester, N. H.,
since 1857, died December II, aged fifty
years He was an overseer in the Manches-
ter mills and had brilliant record in Ma
sOnry and Odd Fellowship. He had held
various ward and city offices and was one
OF the most respected residents.
CHARLES G. LINCOLN, aged ffty-fve years,
u former resident OF North Bennington,
died in New York, December 16, after an
illness of only six days. Mr.. Lincoln was
well known in financial circles through his
close personal and business relations with
the late Trenor w. Park, having been for
twenty years his confidential agent and
business manager. Since Mr.. Parks death,
two years ago, he had not been actively
employed In business affairs until his elec-
tion, three weeks ago, TO the treasurership
OF the Erie railway.
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Obituary..

LEBARRoN.-"W Whom the gods love die
young" The truth Of this saying has been
once more verified in our own midst. On
the 18th of December, after brief illness Of
one week, Jessie, only daughter of William
and Rebecca LeBarron, suddenly passed
away. From earliest childhood the de-
ceased had borne an exceptionally sweet
and lovely character Possessed of studi-
Gus and active mind, devotedly attached to
her parents, for fifteen years she had been
the light and joy of that home circle which
the 'death-angel " has now visited for the
first time. Patient and unassuming, her
last painful illness was borne with the same
sweet submission and affectionate regard
for others which had marked all her life.
For her, death was robbed ofits terrors and
the dark valley of its shadows. Sleep, dear
one! Thou wilt not return to us, but we shall
60 to thee; thr ugh the door of the dust we
shall follow thee into the land that knows
no DEATH F.
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North Montpelier.-The skating rink is
coming to be the popular resort for all the
young people of this and the adjoining
towns, and is developing some fine skaters.
The hall was well filled last Saturday even
ing. - The children and young ladies
and gentlemen connected with our Sunday
school, under the direction of the superin-
tendent, Mrs. Ruth Butterfield, have pre-
pared the charming opera, Hunt the Thin
Bile, or Little Nelfs Surprise Party" and
the drama, Cinderella" and will give a
public presentation of the same next week
Wednesday evening at union vestry hall.
The proceeds are TO be used in the purchase
of new books for the Sunday-school library.
80 Our old neighbor, f. n. Morse, took
possession OF his recent purchase at the East
Village the 10th of this month. The
Ladies' Social Circle held the first of series
of meetings at the veStry hall, Friday even
ing oflast week, under the name of a % neck
tie and apron sociable." 1t was a bitter
cold night, but quite good number turned
out and made an enjoyable evening of it,
- III. e. Nye returned home on Friday
of last week. He has been in Boston for the
past three months pursuing a course of
musical instruction. Hubert son of
j. 4. Hollister, is home from Dakota, where
he has been FOR two years past. j. W.
Butterfield is giving us, as usual one of the
best schools in the county. This is the
seventh term that he has taught in this dis
trict and always with universal satisfac-
ton. - The thermometers in this yicin-
ity indicated from lSo to 26o below zero last
Saturday morning. - Hon. E. NJ Good
win of Hartland, brother of our esteemed
townsman, Byron Goodwin, was in town
last week on short visit to his old home.
Mr.. Goodwin has been for several wears a
member of the Vermont State Board OF Ag-
ricuture.
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East Montpelier.-Fred Arbuckle, while
attempting TO skate, few days ago, went
under the ice, and would have drowned but
for the timely aid of Charles Hamblin and
Abe. Dudley. - The farm so long occu-
pied by Charles Gray was sold at auction,
last Friday, Herbert Kelton bidding il off
at S2,i05. - E. n Morse has been maxi
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lage since it came into his possession. -
n. w. johnson is in town for few weeks.
- Howard Slade has been visiting
friends at the Center. =-= Irena Rich OF
Winooski was in town last Friday, on her
way TO care for her cousin Mrs George
Colby of South Calais, who is very ill.
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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-12-23
Harrisburg Telesrsph.) II
THE ORIGIN OF PAINTING THE
TOWN RED.

"How is politics in Harrisburg?"
asked Billy Welsh, the minstrel manager,
of a Telegraph reporter. \.
"both parties have painted the town
red"
Mr.. Welsh remarked: "That's an odd
expression-painting the town red--do
you know where it originated Well,
I'll tell you. On my last tour through
the country with Calender's Minstrels.-
year ago or more-I had as advance
agent a man named Campbell. Camp
bell was a genius at advertising and
never permitted a rival to get ahead of
him. One day in Buffalo 1 said: Camp
bell, | hear that Barlow & Wilson are
covering my bills with their paper; I
want that stopped 1 told him that he
would strike them at Adrian, Michigan,
and when next saw him he had huge
bundles of bills ready for shipment TO
Adrian. All were printed in bright red.
What are you going to do?' l asked.
am going up to Adrian to paste these
bills over Barlow & Wilson's, and on
every dead wall in that place. I an
going to paint the town red,' and he left.
When We got to Adrian it looked as if il
was on fire, SO thoroughly had Campbell
done his work. That expression, paint
ing the town red,' was 80 comic that the
colored minstrels caught on to it, ard
whenever there was any excitement or
anybody got particularly loud, they d.
ways said somebody was painting the
town red.' Of course it spread and now
is in use by everybody"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-12-23

think care for riches without ysn 4 Aad
do you think am good for nothing bat
to dance the German and play the plaao ?
1 assure you, sir" and here she doabied
one small, white hand in . threatening
manner under his very nose, "this IAnd
which you consider % weak and u{slsss
can make most delicious bread and pies
and cakes-can even make beds sad
sweep and wash dishes. Aunt Alice sever
neglected the most important part 81 my
education, and am sure / shall make q
most excellent wife for poor man-.that
is, Alexander" and here she flushed up
gloriously, if you will have me-" III
DR.. Andover smothered the last word
against his shoulder, aad - soon as sAe
could free herself from his nncssemonipas
embraces she began anew 70 coax and
wheedle him into some new plan off her
own, to which he at first objected, but
finally yielded. The result was shxt s
O'Clock that afternoon Maud Everleth vas
made DR.. Alexander Andover'a wife, 4Ad
at once asserted her authority by taking
upon herself the duties of nurse. HI
Of course under such treatment he re
covered rapidly, and every day grew to
appreciate more and more the loyalty and
worth of the sweet little woman who had
not failed him in his dark hour.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-12-23
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.l 4 /
Tha booster - q D~1oeraAie
Emblem.


"Why, when, and where was the rooster
adopted as the emblem of Democracy Pp
The question has been asked q thous-
and times in the last week. 1t has been
suggested, no doubt by the great popa-
larity of the bird since the 4th day Of
November.
In 1s4O, after the Harrison campaiga,
there was great doubt as to how Indiana
had cast her vote. The situation was
similar to that in New York to-day In
every respect. An editor named Chap
man conducted the Democratic newspa-
per at Indianapolis, aud, as is often che
case, in boasting over victory, his edi-
torial rejoicing over the result was termed
" growing" In day or two, when some
of the back counties were heard from, il
seemed his Growing had been premature,
and the Wing organ came out giving
late returns showing Democratic defeat,
and in the headline was the expression,
Grow, Chapman. Crow"
This was intended as taunt, and must
have been felt, for few more counties
yet to hear from again turned the tables,
and showed that the Democrats had won.
1t was then that the rival editor hoisted
at the head of his columns a magnificent
rooster, and printed under it the words,
1--WE Crow" F
1t made a palpable hit. The passioh
for roosters spread, and from that day to
this the bird immortalized by the Hoosjer
has been the emblem of Democratic
success s6
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-12-23
Two Millions

Of acres of Farming > Orange,
Timber and Grazing Lands,
situated in 20 counties, and
comprising the lands bought
by Sir Edward ]. Reed, from
the State of Florida in 1881,
are now offered at graded
prices. These lands were Sc
lected by Hon. Hugh A. Cor
ley, late Commissioner of the
State Land Office, and Mr..
M. A. Williams, late agent for
sale Of State lands, which fact
is a guaranty of their high
quality. The purchase known
as the Reed Purchase was only
opened for sale this year. and
the lands have not been culled
Or picked over. No part has
been reserved in any manner,
and the whole is open for sale.
Special prices on large tracts.
Timber lands, virgin forests in
bodies of $4,000 acres and up
wards. Lands sold for cash,
or on long time.
The Florida Land and Mortgage Co
GIATrED) JACKSONVILLE, FLORiDA