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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-03
same way,

Talking Of dinner parties, a gentle
man not long since was dining with a
friend. and was asked 60 take down a
certain lady. Now there were two la
dies present, one a widow, whose hns-
band had not died in the odor of
sanctity; the other a married woman.
whose husband had gone 10 Ceylon.
The unfortunate thought he had the
married lady on his arm, but it was
the widow. and turning 20 her with
hismos fascinating smile. he said:
mice day this has been
"Do you think sos Il has been so
awfnlly hot r
"Do you call this hoty" said he
archly. "Why. il Is nothing compar-
ed TO the place your husband has gone
To-"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-03
Opium SIN juggling.

Opium is surreptitiously supplied by
san Francisco Cinnamon 10 their coun-
trymcn in the Sandwich Islands. where
il is forbidden. The drug brings $50
10 600 a pound, and the smuggling Of
few hundred pounds makes China
man rich. In numberlcss ways they
try 10 introduce it, 4 large safe was
consigned to prosperous merchant
An officer demanded that il he opened
The Chinaman declared that he had
forgotten the combination. That
night the safe, weighing four tons.
was taken out Of the bonded ware
house. carted away several miles,
emptied, and left in a sugar cane field,
where the officers found it the next
day, with evidence that il had been
crammed with opium. A man had a
contract for washing the linen of the
Pacific Mail steamers. Hundreds of
bundles. each containing a can of
opium. were pitched from the steam
er's deck to the wharf and carted to his
laundry. lie happened to be sick on
one occasion, and his assistant, who
was ignorant of the contraband trade,
handled the linen in such a way that a
can Of opium fell out A great num-
Der of sewing-machines were sent to
Honolulu, and by accident Il was dis
covered that the legs were hollow and
packed with opium. Opium has been
delivered in the islands in fruit cans, the
can being divided into three compart-
ments, the two outside ones filed with
fruit and the larger one with opium.
Large quantities have also been
shipped TO the island in stove wood,
each piece Of the wood being bored.
Masses Of coal have done service in the
same way.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-03
Failed ba, no, Fouadcrea.

ayes. George, dear, I accept your
profered love: and will be your wife: ="
and pair of strong arms clasped hef
tightly, lovingly.
"You have heard, of course" she
said, from under the lapel Of his coat.
that father has failed?"
"No, 1 hadn't heard that" said
George, weakening his grip little.
Yes, she continued. nesting more
closely TO him he failed last week
and
"That puts a different phase upon
matters entirely" said George strug-
Cling TO break loose. But the girl held
him fast and continued:
"And settled with his creditors at
two cents on q dollar and
NAY, dearest" interrupted George.
passIonately. do not speak Of such
sordId matters. Let us think only Of
love and the happiness which the
bright futura has in store
But gentle reader. LET rs leave them
in their ydung love and perfect trust.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-03
The Boy and the Walnut Tree.

4 grandson Of the Governor OF Nir-
ginia. a child OF some four or five
summers. was on visit t. his mater be-
nal grandfather, who Is a wealthy land
holder in Ohio. One day after making
his FIRST visit 10 sunday school, with
the religious instruction Of which he
seemed duly impressed. he accompa-
MED his grandfather TO gather the
fruit OF large walnut tree On the
way the little fellow said
Grandpa, whom do all these woods
and fields belong to-"
why" said the matter Of fact gen
ueman, "to me.
NO. sir" emphatically responded
the child" they belong to God"
The grandfather said nothing TIL
they reached the richly laden tree. when
he asked
"well. my boy, whom does this tree
belong toS"
This was a poser. and for a moment
the boy hesitated but casting long
ing look upon the nuts he replied
"well. grandfather. the tree belongs
to God. but the walnuts are ours"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-03


According 70 an English statistician.
who has been at pains TO collect data
on the subject, early risers live the
longest.
The system of paying workmen's
wages in goods instead Of money was
prohibited by the English Parliament
In 1881.
The "art" Of chiropodist first attrac-
ted attention in 1845, when a German
practiced on the corns of the Queen Of
England.
Boards were not worn in England un
I'll after the Conquest, and at the Rsstor-
alton the practice of wearing them fell
into desuetude.
The largest oyster shell in the world
is in the Church of st. Sulpice, in
Paris 1t weighs over 500 pounds and
is used as baptismal font.
There are two cats at the Crystal
Palace Exhibition Of London priced at
$4,000 each. Five hundred dollars is
a common price fixed on the exhibits
Friday is beggars' day in Havana,
and then the halt and the blind in
every phase Of filth and misery take
possession Of the streets. Strange TO
say, the beggars in Cuba are mostly
Chinamen while in the Western States
OF America the almond-eyed Celestial
is pattern Of industry and frugality.
Among the GOths, Iberians and
Moors. the licking Of the thumb was
regarded as a solemn pledge or prom
Use Another custom Of even greater
grace and elegance was common in
Scotland, where among the lower
classes bargains were concluded by
clicking and joining Of thumbs"
Total abstinence. even for boys. was
a thing unknown in Engl; early in
the century. When Charles Matthews,
tlt s'uuEfIf hIott " ulH LnDllltI ue-
scribing the visit Of the boys at Mer-
chant Taylors 10 the Mansion House
he said I'VE went to breakfast There
were very good things. eat (sic),
viz. bit Of fowl. pear. An apple,
half jelly, a role. five glasses Of ne
gus, half tumbler Of ale, three cups
Of coffee and glass of water"
The South Carolina Railway Is the
first railway built in the South, il not
in the United States; It's mileage has
never been added TO or reduced since
its completion; it has never passed out
Of the hands or management Of its
stockholders, and has always been sue
cessful and profitable. 1t runs from
Charleston. : G.. TO Augusta. ia. and
from Charleston 10 Columbia.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-03
How TO Grease a Wagon Wheel.

The Coach Makers Magazine indor-
ses the statement that few people are
aware that they do wagons and car
riages more injury by greasing too
plentifully than In any other way. A
well made wheel will endure constant
wear from ten TO twenty-five years If
care is taken to use the right kind and
proper amount Of grease hut If this
matter is not attended to, it will be
used up in five or six years. Lard
should never be used on wagon. for
It will penetrate the hub and work its
way out around the lemons of the
spokes. thus spelling the wheel Tai
low Is the best lubricator for wooden
axletrees. and castor oil for iron hubs,
but many Of the patent axle greases
are also excellent. and have the merit
Of being cheaper and more conven-
tent TO handle Just grease enough
should be applied TO the spindle of a
wagon to give IL a slight coating. This
is better than more, for the surplus put
on win work out az the ends and 30
forced BY the shoulder bands and nut
washer into the hub around the outside
Of the boxes. To oil an iron axletree.
lrst wipe the spindle clean, wet with
spirits Of turpentine, and then apply a
few drops Of castor oil near the shoul-
der and end. One teaspoQDfui Is suf-.
Gicient fcr the whole.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-03
Merry Christmas.

sChildren, they cry for is.
flowers, they sigh for Il,
Gobblers, they die for Il,
And good cooks always mako up extra large
patches OF wcll-seasoned mince pios for
Ii.
Stockings are hung Tor It,
Poans are sung for it,
Gaines oft are rung for it,
And crusty old bachelors open their wallets
and think they arc young cor is,
Babies they squall for il,
Merchants all call for Il.
Auctioneers bawl for it,
And sweet, loving mammas just empty their
purses and squander their all for Il.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-03

highest In the estimation Of our mas
ter. Here i ain provided with warm
pen and fed until my crop Is bursting.
while you have to roost anywhere, and
have not an ounce of fat under your
feathers."
That's all right, my friend" re-
piled the hen. "but while your goose
will be cooked for Christmas, / shall
live to see many months yet"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-01-03
The Foolish Goose.

A goose having been placed in a pen
and fed until she could scarcely
breathe, happened to catch sight Of q
lean old hen ON the fence, and called
out;
.You can now see which Of US stands
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
Afgal No tirfs.
Margaret Mitchell's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, ! The Honorable me
DISTRICT OF p pstrt Of fGH' e2F e
To all persons interested in the estate Of Mar
giret Mitchell, late OF burlington, in said Dstrist.
deceased
GREETING
NUEREAs. said Court has assigned the IN day Of
Mtgcl, lssi. next for the settlement Of the
al:uIuIs, AOr's unit and for decree OF the res
,uuo sa Il estate 10 the heirs of said deceased, and
ordered that public notice thereof be given 10 all
persons interested in said estate by publishing
this order three weeks successfully previous 10 the
LAY assigned, IN me Is rlingtOn FREE PRESS,
printed IN Burlington in said District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified TO appear al
he Probate Court rooms in Burlington, on the day
ASST 1ucd then AMI there to contest the allowance
of said account II you cause, AMI to establish
your right a. heirs, lcgatess and lawful aInanta
of said residue.
Gwen under my hand, this nth day OF February
AID. lsS1. GEORGE w. WALES Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
Stephen Films Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT | The Honorabie NE
DISTRICT OF c1TESpENss District district of V Ghttcnden
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate ofNrephen Finn late Of Milton, in sad a.
irr' deceased.
GREETING:
Whereas application hath been made to this
Court 10 writing 10y the admnlstrator Of said
estate, PRAYING Tor license and authority TO sell the
cal estate vi SAID deceased, including the
r,yprsl.u OF the widows dover therein, for the
payment of drht~, and charges OF administration,
dHd setting forth therein the amount Of debts due
from the Sald deceased the charges OF aimluistra-
Ton, me amount of personal estate, aud the sltua
jipu Of The real estate.
NrcYcupln, the sald Cont appointed and assign
el the % day OF March, 1854 a. the Probate
Court rooms, IN said District, 10 hear and decide
upon SAID application aud petition, and ordered
public notice thereof to be given to all persons in
trrc>trd therein, by publishing SAID order, together
with the time and place Of rearing, three weeks
successfully in the Burlington FREE PRESS, news
pApcr which ClrCuates IN the ncghborhood OF hose
persons interested IN sad estate, all which puhlcs-
lions shall he previous TO the day assigned for
hearing.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified % appear be-
re SAID court at the time and place assigned,
then and there ~ said court - give bonds as the
law directs, for the payment OF the debts and
charges OF administration, and make your Ohjec-
touS 10 The granting OF such license, II you see
cause.
Gwen under my hand, at the Probate Court
rooms this llth day OF February, 1854.
GEO W. WALES, Register
33wsw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
Joseph w. AL lard's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, To all persons con.
District Of chittcn len rs JOSEPH ". lad late
Of colchester in said district, deceased.
GREETING:
At a Probate court holden at Burlington. within
AMI for the District of Chlttenden. on the ON day
Of + OruIry, ISL an instrument, purpOrtlng 10
bc the last VIII and Testament of Joseph w. Alard
late Ol Co chester in said district, deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid, for Probate and It
l. ordered by said Court hat the TN day of
Narrh. ISL, AZ the Probate Court rooms in said
Burlington, be assigned for proving said nstru-
rlrut; and that notice thereof he gwen TO all
weeks successfully in the Burlington FREE PRESS,
a newspaper printed al said Burlington previous
10 the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be.
fore said Court at the time and place aforesaid and
contest The probate Of said will II you have cause
Given under my hand at Burlington in said Dis
,rlct, TINS 9th day OF February, A. d. 1854.
GEO. W. WALES, Register.
33w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
, Laura A. WOlcott's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT ! The Honorable the
District of chItcndcn ssh pstret Of chittend t
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate OF Laura AWolcott late OF Colchester IN said
district, deceased.
WHEREAS, application hath neen made TO this
Count IN writing 10y the administrator of said es-
ate, PRAYING for license aud au hor ~ 10 sell the
Tea estate OF said deceased setting form therein
that II would he beneficial 10 the heirs and all those
Interested IN the estate to sell the whole OF the real
estate Of ia deceased and convert the same into
mnpty aud having Med in court the written con.
scut 0 such sale by all the heirs residing In this
STATE.
NHEEFrPOS, the said Court appointed and assign
Ell tho 18TH day Of March, 1854 at the PROBATE
Count rooms, IN said District, to hear and decide
upon sad application and petition, and ordered
public notice thereof 70 be given 10 all persons IN
icrested therein, by publishing said order together
with the time and place OF hearing, three weeks
success vely IN the Burlington FREE PRESS news
paper which clrculates In the neighborhood of
those persons interested in said estate, all which
puhllcs ons shall be previous 70 the day assigned
for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Coult, at the time and place assigned
then aud there In aid court 10 give bonds as The
law directs, for the payment of the debts, and
charges 81 administration, and make your oblee-
tous TO the granting OF sucn Incense, II yeu see
cause
this 1911 day OF February, 1854.
siwSv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BURLINGTON,


A co glomcratc jumbo OF coors,
r6 mos it VS. sa pngGI too Pac ,i,,rc
n lr your myst' rlcs sought To uuvrlL
Bur hing her" ldv mis- nlfui,..
Y u figures and SCENE queer
Have suddenl flashed int meaning;
Jui truth stand revealed sud. hud clear.
Tha tan person here IN the forcg ouud,
tue Iowu which Is AL sleeves aud tain,
Ia mamma to tho q two obese youngsters,
Watch she yanly attempts to restrain;
For there In the near middle distance
Is pdter-flmallas engaged
Ia pamc that Is quite rs exciting
Az those WIN h IN our laud have ragged"
Perhaps it's baseball or lawn-tcmls
- VI Japanese polo, indeed
Tlongn none OF these nondescrlpt figures
Could e'cr be imagined siced.
Il who knows how CClestialS play polo.
Or what's done without in Japan
tn It running and leapng ana throwing,
NJ an sumvthlng-Nhat is II, o Fan ?
TIE head under that white umbrella,
Which seems tH be- stuck in ditch.
l. lady s. She sits meath hill all
M doubt she's a b, autliul witch.
WAC is that wicked Cuprit. wonder,
Tied up TO th,t funny pink tree7
ii heats bowed in grief-ah, he feels Il
was there Ger such a sinner AS he
There's anoihcr-wh bearing so pompous
Its evdrn he is a man,
And has alway> been blessed with good dinners,
And perhaps something stronger, o Fan
Ihat the next ones woman is proven
BY her hustle and elegant sash,
And that bonnet In japanese circles
she mcst certainly cut quite a dash.
] can sec many other queer features
Out there IN your perspectIve far
Purple houses, blIe roDfS wal pagodas,
And what look Ike family iar
Bnt there's no need of further descriptions
Y Know + al. Fan. well as | :
Yun knew II before? My times wasted.
ies, take 1t all back with sigh
But think as lay down my pencil,
How sOmeline l'l suddenly see
what Is meant by II st anger perspective,
Mhai the picture Of my life will me-
WY The cup which was lul to the brimminu
Was sud lealv dashed aside
Why he suuslnn- OF hope has Il parted
And nothing but shade IS ABIDE.
It may be that only Dea'h's angel
Can show me the vision clear,
That twill come at NV very la~t moment,
At the clos of a weary career;
o. later, perhaps but 10 matter,
For sonnet M the wonderful uan
W II more easily be COmpre ended
7 an y'nr Gneern1ss O Japane-. Fan
-Hs!en NJ UltIOr, IN Dsmcrssts Honth'u Il
March,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
Begin h aTIy in Life

TO cleanse the teeth with SOzoDoNT, and Won will
DE repaid In maturer years and very prOnably in
age, ny the possession of sound moars and inclsors
Whch VIII give you more youthful look than you
would Otherwise have, and enable you TO che W
WI hout mourning the penalty OF a too hache Aud
when you nave chlldren use the same fragrant pre-
paraloh and they Will have ample cause 10 be grarA-
iol IN you, Don't mutt & for single day.
fet2S eOd-w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
~ Tells It's own story.

LANCASTER, N. H., Dec 3, 1879.
ny the way VIII say that 4ink Downs Elixir
the best cough remedy that en- and at our drup-
gist We always use IT,
j. $. PEAVEY, Pub. Republican.
All diseases arising from B.liousncss or Torpid
Liver, are quickly cured by the use Of Baxtel, IS
Mandrake Bltlers. See notice Of Arnica and on
Linimen, in another column.
Feb lR-1ywt,n
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29

The remarkable results IN disease SO universal
ana with such variety of characteristics a,
Cathrrl, prove how cfec,uay Hoods SarsaparllLt
acting through the blood, reaches every uar of ia,
mama system. a medicmc, ike anything else can
ne lariy Judged only by lts results, We point with
entered upon the heart, of thousands of people ii
mas cured ioI cltarrh. i' -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
II Is A EACT

Hundreds of Tiers In our possession fconIes Of
Whlth my h' had by return malD are our author
lty Tor The assertion That skin. SCALP and Blood
llunos. whether Srrotulouq. Inherited or Con-
tug as. mIy NOW be permanently onred 10y
CUrt UGe RE'oLvENT tho new Blood Purih r. Dur
cue arl A1'ir I, internally, A. Il CUTiCURA and
lrTiCuRA soar ite arrN Kin Cures and Beaul-
mr. externally. ip one half the time and At one
hall ne tNn'gs" ul any other season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29

Ayers Slrsaparilaisthe best medicine for eyerJ
one IN the spring Emg grants and travellers will nndin
1t an enectua cure for the eruptions, boil, pimpes
ecz-ma ETC., that break out on The skin-the eGert
OF disorder in the Blood caused by sea-dltt ana LIE
on board ship, febo5 eoJv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
Henry's CarboIic SaIye.

the best salve USED in the world for Cuts Bruise.
riloS, sores, Ulcers, Salt Pheam, Tester. Chappei
hanus ChllOlalns, t0rns and a. kinds OF SKIN Erup
ti"ns, Frecklrs and lImples. The salye is pu.rau-
iced To give perfect satisfaction In every case. BE
sur yon get hFNRI'S CARBOLIC SALyE, Hs ali
rs cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29

Proyerhial sayings are the outgrowth Of obs.r,a-
lloI anu e4 p rlerGt lteWlse sthe remedy known
lWr years, anu those VINO have tried l. are loud
III Their plais= OF It's merit. IS. W. Carpenter 90
Jdu2Y todcOw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
Our Clubbing List.
Many subscribers awaited themselves last year the terms of our
oIubhingjlist to
Save money!

On Magazines. this
included
will hold this advertisement
withdrawn no longer No commissions be
lowed to anybody these offers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29

Man wants bur mile here below" aud "a battlc
OF JADWIN'S TAR SYRUP Is among those "IIttIr
wants. II he would protect himself from the MANY
US mat rise from severe coughs and colds. b. "
carpenter Co., are the agents for IT,
,Io7 ,ola1y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29

The Peoples Rem edy for Biliousness, Constipa-
ton, Piles Sick Headache, Jaundice, DC, is Aliens
Billions Phj sic, purely vegetable liquid remedy ;
large bottle, rs Cents, ~ al Druggists.
fsf26, eod-w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29

Denton's Balsam cures Colds, Coughs, Rheum A.
ism, Kidney ITololes, etc. Can be used Externally
rs plaster feb26 cod WV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29

. fIa'e lrudnt TO rte o. his tOboggan;
ne grew much worse, as he soon found
nu' ms mother curti hm with CELEEr CoNroUEp,
hnd his father then gave him hJggIn,
khtvfN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29

W.>rs0E, Vi. JHly 10. i-S}
Col. VI. X. PAL E-Detr IL Naye used your
CELERY CoMPouHD IN my family fursevrra months
past with excellent effect, and l. gives me pleasure
10 state that believe II ca be rcCoWmrndtd as do
Ing all That Nou claim for T.. In fact ms aCqudu-
lance VITA goa ~ an apphCcary tpr more nan
thlrtY-pur years past would give me fan confidence
III any medicine OF yOur manufacture.
Respectfully yours
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29

10 err Is human" but 10 provide YOUR home
with bottle of JADWINS TAR SYRUP is only 10
p Owe your good sense Il, w. Carpenter A Co.
sI.e agents for Burlington. J23eo ieoy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-29
DIR SIRE Dress


TBAGEd IEAVE BUttl1NGToE.
Gong North ana Wc.l. 4;1o, 1850 aud ll.l5 q. M,
ana $40 ami 1875 p.m.
Going East by Central Vt X. r., 1:45 and ll:l5a m
and S:i5 and ll:l5 PIN.
Going Soulh, Nv Hutland X. Il $40 a. tn., and 800
$40 and gl5 2. III.
Going East by Burlington \ Lamone Z 1855 O.
NJ, and 2:bG AMI f45 p. IN.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BURLINGTON.
From the North and West, $40 and 1910, q, H.,
and o!15, $40 and 1910 p. m.
From the East by Central vi r. H., $40 and 1910
a. m, AID 5S5 and $50 p. IN.
From the Sluth. lay Rutlasd, $3.50 and 945 q. m. and
IA and 7l5 p. m.
FROM the East, bv Buriing on h Lamoille r. r., ESQ
o. m, $50 End sos p m.