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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
Easter Joy,
Spring bursts to-day.
A Famous whist Quartet
fFrom the TROY Tlmesl


The greatest whist quartet in Washington
for many years was that made up OF Gar
field, Frye, Randall and Alexander ii. Ste
phens. The House committee on rules, of
which they were members, met at Long
Branch in the summer Of 1873. They began
playing there, Frye and Stephens against
Garfield and Randall. stephens played
wonderful game. Bolstercd up with pillows
in his chair, he would sit by the hour with
out becoming wearied. After the first two
or three turns he had an unfailing power OF
telling where the cards were held. He hated
10 have poor partner for it disturbed his
calculations, but with Frye he was always
content and serene. Frye is strong, im.
pulsive player When winning his fac. beams
like chld's, hut once behind and 1t becomes
a serious affair. Then he is uneasy and rest
less until few lucky deals put him ahead
again. Stephens and Frye were in excel
lent contrast, for the former never apparent
ly took the slightesl interest, save as his eyes
| lighted up occasionally at remarkably
strong suit. R,nd4ll, in whist, as every
thing else, is cold ani ciltulaliog He docs
not play scientific gsmr but a we'll SUI,
tanned one AMI is a safe partner. You car
see that the fonr are pretty well balanced
But Eye and Stephens WOO. Frye was for
tunate and Stephens skillfnl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
Lawrence Barrett,s Early Days.
.tFrom the Lyndon Union


People familiar with Lyndon Corner in
the years between 1910 and 1850, will re-
member Lawreo ce as one OF the "gamlns"
of our street. His father was tailor here,
having his shop in little room below the
Cahoun office, while his family lived in the
rickety basement below him. His two boys
were George and Lawrence. Lawrence was
beligerent cnap, and when he could:'t
find any other boy to fight, he would keep
his hand n by undertaking to fight bis older
brother George. The old gentleman
would Usually umpire the fights and inter-
fere only when one boy was using an un-
fair advantage over the other. Lawrence
took TO books occasionally, and mansg d to
find Iim~, between fights, TO take artial
course in the Lyndon Academy, where he
wa always ready when his turn came for a
decam mtion, and usually otherwise engaged
when his turn came to re,i When other
boys were running away from Ihetorcals,
Lawrtnc was on hand AMI seemed 10 enjoy
1t. A little before 1850 the IA nilv disip
peared T. 'm tie 'i.lAgr au tina "a; lne last
II, af from them till Lawrenre +" gan tr sp
pear IN the theatrical world. H. went L
Mon real, we arm, whrle be mau 'ged Il
work himself in benlnd the screens, as ohor,
boy, then 'Snpe," then stock and 1nsly y b.
turned up 10 The American cities Ms one O
the foremost tragediaps OF the present day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
BETTER Late Than never

Amsn WIS seen running Violently down
College street, last week, with something IN
his extended right hand which appeared to
be about as badly crumpled as scalloped
oyster and very much of the same hue
Halo, there! what's your hurr' ? bel
lowed one of the guardians ct the puoHe
veal, who happened To lie slro'ling arouna
,he wi de, ness of the City NJ rket IN search
of arnutus buds, .,
"WIfe's-letter :" gasprd the exhausted
ciliz n, pressing his hanh against ms leart
and bracluI up tor fresh spur' ousu' W
mailed it-week ago.
The officci resumed MS search for arhu'us
huds. and he uutoruua ii 2 ION 'nurd
his wild race to the lell'r hA. "Th'r
he pasped, as he ofencd lre I'D rw' er,"dei
It in. "pl b kicked # | don't hlrv 10y 10
mail ths next one J"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
Cburns and thurning.
From me Nsx EngLana Il lmesteal.l


Bv wnat method Is butter most quickly made,
NV POUNDING the cream, a IN me lu-'a>n utu
M ,nd down or back tutl-iJrth churu, or i Il
wn-re tie cream j. mixed up, aI ~ 'he various
wheel cnurns = ia. a. c, Lllnerl'ki Me-
1t is pity that this inquirer asks only
rs to time. | am afraid he Is one who
w,ull like two-miuute churn, thlng
would not have rs Glit, II II could oe
fouud warranted to fetch the butter on
time at everv chnruing. 1t Is certainly
very desirable not to be all day at the
churn, but there are more important
things than quick work connected Win
churniug. My Limerick friend Will
doubtless agree that the quantity ana
quality of the butter produced are OF
more consequence than the question oil
time. 1t is possible that III some cases,
where the physical character OF the cream
is peculiar the quickest work may pro-
duce the best butter. But TINS Is by no
means the rule, and when qualty is thus
obtained it is almost sure to he ntthe ex-
pense Of quantity. ,r
There is no material difference IN the
best churns of the several different class
es. in the average time required 10 get
ali the good butter which the cream Is
capable of making The quesc"n oi
time depends much more upon 'he Guar
acter of the milk and cream, and the
method of hnndliHg, than upon the KIND
oi chrru used. Yet the selection oi the
churn should be made with some refer
cnce TO other couditlon5 regard the
dash churns, in which the cream II peat
en-. no matter in what direction, hS oes'
adapted to the thick leatheIy cream
which comes from setting mix IN open
4 shallow vessels. And, similarly lhoSt
churns which simply agitate, or SHAKE
the cream, seem best suited 10 the pulks
thin cream which comes from deep set
= ting. .., ,,,,,,o,
In butter making there is more danger
of over working than not WORKING enough
For the same reason (whicu lh'S Is no'
/ the time to discuss) there Is more danger
) of too much or too vigorous cnurhint
: than of this work being sHghted' oaI
| first step is to separate the cream iron
. the milk. The next ~ TO separate, o
\. gather the butter from the cream: lh
, last step is to separate water ana out'TI
|. milk from the butter. 1t has oeeh tnli.
!, proved that, ms to quantity, all the on'
K Ter can he got from cream WIN very shSh
@ agitation sometimes without any as "eI
n as bv active beating, and about as sool
II Thick cream, "lhPP'" :" -
4 buried in the ground, will make as goo
q butter and as much ms If chnrned win
,e vertical or rotary dasher MIX or cream
] thick or thin, in a jug or bottle hung III
,r der a iolhng wagon, Will compie1S,l
~ churn by the agitation received IL
v latest method that has come to my noti'
os is very slight movement oi cream
rs passing air in bubbles upward thr0nt
10 it. This is found effective, and sho'
70 how little agitation is really needed
rn getting butter from cream.
he If the conditions are oil rght,-a al
IA these must include the kind OF catt
he their health and food, proper treatme
'd OF the milk and right temperature
as' churping,--*hen any good churp can
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
AGItICtLTs RAJ.
Washing Trees.
From the Massachusetts, r.oughm,n.l !

The custom which formerly prevailed
of washing trees with mixture Of lime,
manure and water, has been very gene
rally abandoned now if the trees are
washed at all, only weak solution of
soap and water is used. Many lntelli-
gent orchardists to-day question whether
any wash at all is necessary or desirable,
and in fact some contend that the trees
not only should not be washed, but that
the loose bark should not be scraped off /;
believing that it was intended to keep the
tree cool and moist, and that If 1t be all
scraped off it exposes the live bark to the
action of the sun whenever 1t chance to
shine on it, and that even IN the shade, II
the thin live bari; be exposed to the dry
winds, will have Il tendency to destroy the
healthy condition Of the tree. But all
must admit that tree looks much better
to have the loose bark scraped off the
trunk and larger limbs, and 1t Is believed
by many that by removing the loose bark
many destructive insects are destroyed.
But we are somewhat in doubt as TO the
destruction OF insects that do much dam
age to either the tree or the fruit : we
have never been able to discover but very
| few destructive insects under the loose
bark.
Whenever n tree becomes covered with
moss 1t is important that 1t should be
scraped off because if left to grow tc
any extent, it sucks the life of the tree,
and thus checks its growth. After the
tree that has moss on 1t is scraped, 1t
should he well washed with solution OF
soap and water strong enough to Kill the
moss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
EA A>EER.
Some Gem. OF Devotional Thought.
"rH1 LoRp is RISEN TO DAY"

"1HR L0RD Is RISEN TO-DAY.
ling Ea.ter heralds. sing.
What wonderful time 10 this
This time OF Easer
We walk in the midst of VOL der, and ~ know it |
The wonders OF creation the vonlers of Proyi-
The wonders Of grace:
0Jd hath manifested HIS On risen.
Think to-day on the parable of Easter
Except a corn Of wheat falls into the
ground and die, it abidetn alone; but If
it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. -
| John Xii, "a.
Think to-day of the risen Christ Re-
surrection, it Is the eliminating point of
the whole miracle structure of the Divine
history OF revelation, the sum OF the gos-
pei, and His resurrection is the pledge
and type of ours. - Macmillan.
Behold the earth new born;
Now with the rising Lord
New joys within US dawn
All things awake, rejoice,
Aud own the MaSte 5 voice;
How grand this festal day
LIT keep high festival,
on this most blessed day of days,
When God His mercy phow'd 10 all
Our sun Is risen with bright est rays,
And our dark hearts rejoice 10 see
Sin and night before Him nee.
HalleluJah.
It's Resurrection Day,
The shade and gloom Of life are ned,
Henceforth In Christ are o more Gead,
The grave hath ne more prey;
In Christ we I've, III Christ We sleep,
In Chris, We wake and rise.
II aman die, shall he live again?
Yes for death hath been vanquished!
Aud rememner-The road to death is life,
The gate OF life IL death
II our faith be reality, there dawns
upon us this Easter day q splendor over
which no night can fall Wescott.
cRii c6rist III; Is risen,
| Remember the riven tomb.
Even 80, says our Lord, would His
death and resurrection be. He must die
before He could rise. Remember alway,
the background to His triumph is a tomb
for so only will you learn what the resur,
rection is to all who have to suffer OF
earth.- Charles Kingsley.
Easter Joy,
Spring bursts to-day,
For Christ is risen and all the earth's at play.
Winter is past
, Sweet spring is come at last, is come at last,
Sing, creatures, sing,
Angels and men and birds and everything.
-lRossetti.
Grant, o Lord, that we are baptize,
into the death of Thy blessed Son, on
Saviour, Jesus Christ, so by continue
Notifying our corrupt affections we ma
( be buried with Him and that throug
s the grave and gate Of death. we may pas
= to our joyful resurrection for His merit
: who died and was buried, and rose agai
=, for us, Thy Son Jesus Christ, our Lord.
= Il Collect, Easter Evening
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
Good Friday.

Is II not strange the darkest hour
THAI ever dawned on sinful earth
Should touch the heart with softer power
For comfort than an angel s mirth
That to the cross the mourner's eye should turn
Sooner than where the stars Of Christmas burn :
Sooner han where the Easter sun
Shines glJr,ous on ven open Urave,
And n and fro the tldings run.
"Who died q heal is TIsen Ia save,
Sooner than where upon the slViuur's friends
The very Comforter In lgnt and love descenfs
Yet 80 II Is, for duly there
The bite herbs ut eaTth ara SET
TIL, tsapered by the Saviours prayer
And with the SaVour's life-blood wet,
They turn 10 sweetness, arr dro0 holy balm,
Soft ls iriprisoned parryrs' death.bed calm.
.Hss, John Eebs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

Lenten Incident. Visitor lhats very
pretty tut thought you were Ut wo on
some animal study p 'o' '''r u 4
wouldn't lhiuk OF painting nm "h'n,Hl u,','s
Ien, Thst would be shockinu' hui h.N-
that's difercn thing you kuow'-I Isras
Stft!nYs,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18
Holly LODGE. KENsINGTON, J
LONDON, Nav %, 1857. /

A GENTLE reminder The Mormons must
go.-M y. Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

1t is the eighteen hundred and fifty
first anniversary of the day that Christ
was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18


Sing, Ea.ter heralds, sing!
What wonderful time 10 this
This time OF Eas'er,
We walk in the midst Of VOL der, and W. know II
not;
dence;
The wonders Of grace;
sd hath manifested H!s Son risen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-18

Even 80, says our Lord, would His
death and resurrection be. He must die
before He could rise. Remember always
the background to His triumph is a tomb,
for so only will you learn what the resur-
recton is to all who have to suffer on
earth. II Charles Kingsley.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06

The Pomona Grange Patrons Of Hus'
bandry found little spare time after
a talk of making butter last Thursday
December 4th, to say a word politically
and pass a wholesome resolution con-
demning the present corruption and
dishonesty attending the holding OF
nominating elections for candidates
for office. The Whereas denounces
the present system a farce, used by
ballot box suffers for the purpose Of
defeating good, Intelligent, honorable
men, and resulting in placing on the
tickets Of the different parties political
ringsters and preventing COED men
from allowing their names to be used
at these elections only to be defeated
by some candidate trotted out by q
machine ring. The Introductory con-
vinces US that our Husbandry friends
have been there" in some capacity
and know whereof they speak.
The remedy proposed to put an end
to those nominating farces is the same
proposed by the Republican at different
times, and that is the passage of law
by the Legislature lega,izing nomina-
ton elections by any party or body Of
people, and throw around them the
same restraints that are thrown around
the city and State elections. We hope
the Grange will be successful in having
its proposed law passed, and we fur
Their hope that all parties who desire
honest primary elections, will join the
Changers in asking the Legislature to
pass their bill.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06

cratic vote was 90, 1896, in 1884 1t 10 only
60, $50. Will the Every Evening in
form US what has become Of the 80, 900
Democratic votes in the State not cast ?
IL 1t not reasonable to suppose that
these voters were too indifferent to 60
to the polls, knowing that everything
had been fixed 3?
II it is this system Of holding cleo
tions that the Every Evening says
g ought not longer to be tolerated -
then we say you are right, brother. We
will join heartily in making q change.
When shall we have the change ? When
will the time come when rs full and
honest elections will be held In South
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississip-
pi and Louisiana a. are held In Penn
sylvania, New Jersey and New York,
and even in Missouri, q Southern State ?
We cannot say that we are averse to
the election OF President on the popu-
lar vote, though We think the present
plan a good one, but II by q popular
vote farce Is meant by which over q
million of Republicans in the Southern
States are prevented through intimids-
ton and intricate Democratic election
laws only intended to cheat Republi-
cans out of their votes, from making q
deliberate free choice at the ballot-box,
then we are dec idedly opposed TO the
method. We are rather inclined to the
opinion that this Is our contemporary q
plan, and therefore we cannot. join IL In
its contem plated reform.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06

TEACHERS in the public schools OF
this city are reminded that all punish
ments, such as making a child stand on
one foot for length of time for slight
offence, or cracking scholar on the
head with a thinble, or smacking a
boy in the mouth, are unlawful, and
those doing 30, render themselves liable
to suit at law. No one but the prin.
cipal has the right 10 intict corporal
punishment, and even her right or pow.
er is limited TO extreme cases, where
all other methods fail An aggrieveI
parent has consulted prominent at.
torney Of this city in reference TO the
matter, and it is hoped that this hin,
will be sufficient.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06
The WORLDS Fair Dog SHOW.

The dog show TO be held in New
Orleans during the coming exposition
promises to I've one Of the largest and
most successful ever held, the exposi.
ton managers having offered "a, 800 in
premiums. n. people of Mexico, Gem
raj and South America ARE making ex.
tsnsive prepa: ions 10 exhibit at the
xp0sition, and ait especially anxious
- take hack with theDI dogs of nearly
a ] the most popular breeds. both In
ne sporting and transporting classes.
The premium list is a very liberal one.
PM are offered for all breeds, and
Pc inning dogs will receive in ad.
dltion diploma. This is the first show
ha'wi!l be held under the new rules OF
the American Kennel Club Efforts are
e"ing made to secure liberal TRANSPORTS
ton privileges, and arrangements are
H. Progress for securing a special car
With mrn in charge, to carry dog,
from New York to and from the expo
sition. Mr.. Chas. Lincoln, Of New
York, has been Gappointed superinten
dent of the dog show.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06

The Pomona Grange of New Castle
County held an an.dAy meeting or
Tbursday last at Union Hall, In Mil
Greek Hundred. Considerable interest
was m AMI tested In the meeting and ~
subjects were literally discussed. A
resolution was adopted authorizing I'll,
preparation of . bill, to be submitted Il
the Legislature, praying for the passag,
Of q law against the sale of oleomarga
rine, suipe and all limitations of butter
A resolution which declared that equa
representation for New Castle County
was asked as right and which de-
nounced In strong language the
pending constitutional amer, ment,
created considerable warm discussion
and was finally laid on the table. Tn.
following preamble and resolution
were then presented, and after discus.
sionlwere unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The nomination election
for county officers ~ conducted Mt the
present time have become . farce aud
are used by partisan ballot box suffers
for the purpose Of defeating good, intel.
ligeut, honorable men and OF placing on
the tickets Of the different parties pc.
liticsl rum ringsteis, and are the cause
Of preventing gosd men from allowing
their names TO be used At nomination
elections for the purpose OF being beat
en-. rs In most cases they are by some
candid that may be trotted out by
the machine RUG therefore be 1t
Resolved, That In the absence Of law
upon this subject. this Pomona Grange
appoint com mittee to draft bill "a
be presented TO the Legislature ~ ita
N, 1t session that will make law that
will govern the voting at nomination
elections, Just ~ sacredly ~ NJ e'gene-
raj elections, and make the penalty for
illegal voting at nomination elections
the same as at general elections.
The lady memb ers of Union Grange
prepared . substantial .unch for the
visitors, and before the close OF the SEES
sion vote of thanks was rendered them
Before adjourning It was decided V
hold the next session of the Grange ~
Newark, on March 9Th, 1875.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06
A COON MODATING.

We fear many people in Wilmington will
nnd II difficult, In these dull times, to buy
and pay cash down for Christmas present,
for all the family round. or course. they
hate TO asa for credit, and the result will be
that lots OF little ones viii have To 20 without
. prseent. Now, We have Anticipated this
and are prepared TO sell you the very bsi,
books 70 be found in this city on easy weekly
payments. We have not only bibles, albums
dictionaries and histories OF the very hos,
kind, but we positively have the largest and
hAndsomest line OF Juvenile books In thii
city ranging In prices nom ~ cents to u
apiee IL Is true, We have not an expensive
store and beautiful window on the stree; Il
show the beautiful things 70 the passers by
but II you will lutt step ny stairs we assure
you we can show you what you want We
have also the only nne line OF a'holic book,
In the city WIN sell you hill, OF % Tor VI
down and rs ceIu II week until pale ON n
bill Of $40, 81 down and so cents \ week.
BAIRD q AlTuHE, L,
4lb Market street. I'd story front.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06

THE Morning Times. the new one
cent Democratic paper, we are informed
VIII make its appearance on Monday
morning, and in advance we bid it wei
come. If experience is any advantage
in the publishing Of a paper, the pub
Usher ard manager Of the new paper,
Mr.. Cook, will have it, as he has been
connected within the pas: two year.
with the Daily Gazette Of this city, the
Society News, the Daily Argus, the
Sunday Critic, the Sunday Telegram,
and now with the Times. We wish
Mr. Co k, with his superior experience,
unbounded success.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06

THE next time Wilmington reporters
Start ont on tour Of promiscuous vot.
lug early and often, they will be apt to
steer clear OF Chester. They evidently
"iiin'r know the thing was loaded, 'or
they would not have fooled with it SC
much. Just such law as Pennsyl.
vania has for Furnishing reporters at
nominating elections is what Delaware
needs, and what we hope she will get.
The only regret honest Republi ans OF
Wtluniu E1ou have is that all connec ed
with the scheme to dehauch the Cheste,
elections were not served as Henry
was.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06
Remark able weather.

W hat r.msrkat.- Weather this is,
h the general reclamation whep friends
and Deighoors n-'i. There balmy
-unshiny days and pleasant nightt
make us think OF the familiar expires
sion that God tempers the wind "
The shorn lambs" while such weather
continues, the distress of poverty and
want is met half way by a munificent
hands II seems almost crnel for those
who are preparing TO enjoy the plea
sures Of sleigh rides and skating Kinks
TO wish for q more rigorous winter
when th're are so many people not pre-
pared for IL.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06

II Is very natural that Mayor Carte,
Harrison OF Chicago should denounc.
Governor Hamilton for giving a certiti
cate Of election AS Senator from tn,
sixth Senatorial District 20 Lehman
Republican, which blasts Harrison,
prospects for seat in the L pited State,
senate
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06

THE enfrauchising Of two million
more voters by the House of Lords OF
England, is an indication Of the on ward
march of the spirit of popular govern.
nsnt, AMI the gradual decay of mon
arch ies
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-12-06
Important

Preventative against cholera, get
your houses painted against colds 9et
your broken glass renewed by w. K.
Grant Sixth and Shipley streets.