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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
THE BOY OUTDONE.
His title Sister Pays Him Off in His
Own Coin.
The Deep Humiliation Of "A hoy who
Had Terrorized Evcrybody-
Couldn't stand So Much
Questioning.



Young Mulkittle and his little sister sat in
the yard The boy had put on pair of s,Is-
pchderS which old Ike had prepared for him,
ana as he sat on the ground, making "a wagon
Oh aclSar-Dox, he wore an expression of pro-
found mechanical insight.
"Did 90 see Att Iune bugn asked the little
girl.
No, honey he replied
Did 90 wanter see zat Xune bugm
NO, chile, whiting away with absorbing
interest
"Tood 90 latch Eat Zlne bug.o
hush, little girl, you make me tired"
MAKE 90 tired"
"YeS"
An will 90 lie down an rest. :"
Don't bother me. You break me all up.n
BREAK 90 up"
"Hushw
Old African Ike peeped from behind a rosa
bush and chuckled, while the Rev. Mr. Null.
Rlttle, who sat near the window, could not
restrain broad smile, remembering how the
BOY S questions had terrorized every one
with whom lie had come in contact
nat does 90 want me to do way forg
asked the little girl
Cause you ask too many questions Lit
tie girls bout your size oughter he seen an,
not heard"
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"Jf t.nu Io,,'+ L,t
shan't nlav viii nv, 80 NV u'O' Sou
il dome "e'i "hen ses
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g. I,; no '''i,' iil9'iiictlNelS uouShS
hand. and ,,.;oJ H., lit, Ho 'i"PP,' her
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she exrlaimnd. 'e ~ "ei 'io'nerr
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W on, I,i 10 .p va w.
a., ,,';u :. t. IN, I'm, "i'n my hiiile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

sunshiny husband makes merry,
beautiful home worth having, worth working
in and for If the man is breezy, CHEEKY
considerate and sympathetic, his wife sings
IN her heart over her pud lingS and her
mending basket and renews her youth in
the security she feels of his appreciation and
admiration. You may think it weak or
childish, if you please but it is the admired
wife, the wife who hears words of praise and
receives smiles of commendation, who is
capable discreet and executive. ] have seen
n timid, meek, self-distrusting little body,
falrly bloom into strong, elfreliant woman
hood, under the tonic and the cordial Of
coipanlonSnlp OF n husband VINO realIy went
out OF his way To find occasion for showing
her now fully he trusted her judgment and
how fully he deferred TO her opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
Care OF The Home.

TFblT0dtIpLia Gail
A friend who has several small and ca,o
less children who continually scatter articles
about her sltting-room, keeps her house in
order by picking up all the time After
several days spent in her home we saw that
she really did this, but 50 deity and easily
That we did not at first observe it. The table
cover was Strengthened as she passed it for
her thimbie; The baby's toys We're put in
order as she stopped to pat him. and the dis
arranged ornaments of the mantel found
Their proper place by a move or two Of her
hand. This constant care is the foundation
of good housekeeping
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
A Discovery in Maple sugar.
lChicnrn NnMS l


Dr. George L. Miller, the able editor OF
The OmalA Herald, writes "A confidential
open letter to The Utica Observer on the sub
jcct OF tree culture. BY it we are given to
understand that ON his farm near Omaha @
doctor has 1000 catalpa trees, 800 paw avs,
$500 CottOnwoodS, GOO gum trees, and | 900
hard naples The doctor is engaged upon one
of the most interesting experiments we ever
heard of; he says nothing about it in his let
ter To the Utica paper, but we get the infor,
nation from other reliable sources
lie is experimenting for the purpose of
giving To the world a tree which will run
pure maple sugar every spring; if he succeeds
he will obvate the present irksome necessity
of boiling sap, cooling and cakng the sugar,
and eXpendmg much time and labor upon
preparing the luxury for the market. He
hopes to accomplish his design by deity
crossing the Vermont maple with some tree
of far southern species, his theory being this:
That the Introduction of the fierce, hot blood
of the south into the veins of the northern
tree will thicker the sap of the latter to the
consistency of sugar SO that instead Of yield
ing limpid sap every April large hunks of
yellow sugar will oo2e from the maple, ready
to he boxed up and put upon the market
without any further trouble
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
Too Much kissing.
Philadelphia Press.

Some l'dics are beginning to complain Of
the kissing nul ance as now practiced between
members of tn, il sex 1t is declared that the
practice of one woman saluting another with
kiss whenever she meets her after an alb
sen"e Is becom ng too common, and that the
osculatory welcome should be limited to la
dies who are very dear friends-and to gen
tielnen wien properly authorized, Many la
dies who do not like 10 seem rude are com
PEELED to kiss other ladies of their acquaint-
ance when they meet tEem because it seems
t. be expected, and to refuse to return the
SalutatiOn would be embarrassing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
What Is Wanted.

mary H. foru III Kansas city Journal.l
~ 'he oineh .iiiieS' there would really have
Deen more excuse ior llVihE without Il home
'i'ai' at present. ior the HE was so much
simpler, 'le spir'tuai needs were much mar
,'"ei' ,ia' one really required llttle else IN
uI'e ',,"h s'ou e'''i"S aiiu sleeping. And
"na' eiHe oo you want! inquiries some
i'ie'no'N PaP"' whose stomach Is always the
ie"'c eat's"e' parI Oh MS belhS, or some
las,iioiiaoe mamma whose breakfast caps
ana sources are so absorbing that she has no
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

The Irish peasantry are noted for their
beautiful hands. Whether potatoes, poor
living, bos-trotting and damp climate i'm
prove the hand We know not, but the Irish
lass has wel-formed and pretty hand. They
are small-handed people, no matter now
much they wash, iron, cook or dig; the Eng
lish on the contrary are a people of big
SnuckleS; SO are the Scotch
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

A gentleman once met n little boy on the
way to school with his lunch Pail in hand,
and asked, well, my son, | suppose You learn
to read at chool!"
"No. SIR
What Not learn to read Then YOU
learn to spel:'
"No. sir"
mot SPELL Do you count"
"No, SIR
"Ah, my boy! What do you do"
Wait for school to let out "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
hneIr thoughts.


Arahella-llere he is, just where he's been
for weeks. Why doesn't he speak outl I'm
sure | encourage him enough George-Here
She is, as usual, wearing IA costume which
cost more money than | can make in six
months. How can ask her to marry me as
it would be impossible for me to support her
in the cxtravagant style in which she now
lives
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

See that your child never leaves any tasl,
half done or slovenly finished; and therefore
give not too many tasks. Thoroughness is
the corner stone OF success There is no place
n the world now for smattercrs, who know a
title and only little, of everything under
the sun There is always an honorable place
for those who can do any kind of honest
work in the best manner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
W hltcning the Hands.

Nothing will whitcn the hands so quickly
as wheat flour. Silt several quarts of it, mix
ii with a little water. add cake of Yeast and
then put ON pair of kid gloves busted on
the inside with flour and go to bed The
next morning take off the gloves, wash your
hands and then return to your vessel of flour
and work it with your hands for half an
hour Let 1t stand Tor awhile, then work it
again the same, make into loaves and bake
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
A HOME PICTURE.
Mrs. j. w Norcross.

Mrs. j. w. Norcross1
Do you say this world IS empty,
Happiness not here is found,
Joy myth, and love phantom
Friendship does not here abound9
In my hearts n sacred picture
Bright and fair on cloth of gold,
And for those that call life empty
the canvas can unfold.
In quiet, lovely suburb,
just outside the noisy town,
BY green fields and wild flowers bounded
"A sweet cottage nestles down
Woodbine shading broad verandas,
Beauty all your senses greet,
Enter with me; though a stranger,
Hospitality you'll meet.
Now the twilight hour is fading,
And to seven points the hand
When the sounds of wheels approaching
Greet II happy little band.
= Jamie ON his tip-toes standing,
Reaches papa's dressing gown,
And his slippers wee IcOntine
BY his casy-chair sets down.
Then the trio, led by mamma,
Fly to doc" with eager bound,
Haste to give Il loving welcome,
Smiles and kisses all around
After supper comes froliC,
W 18th "A balm on each knee.
Mamma doubling as she enters,
Which the nOisiest of the three.
For some valued service given,
jamie now a bill presents,
w hat an air of business has he,
eS, papa, you owe ten cents
Now the happy hour is needed,
Willie Wrinkles at tho door,
And the little fairy figures
Now their parents kneel before.
And with sweet and reverent voices
Hear them lisp their evening prayer
No" lay me" sure the angels
Such a sight as this must share.
In this home Of love, o Father.
May thy blessing ever stay,
And may sickness, care and sorrow
larry long upon the way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
To Clean Plush.
[Chicago Journal

TVTIIOdEU
That plush may be cleaned is a fact Of in.
terest; children's plush coats that have 10
come soiled on the front can be softly and
ielicately sponged with a little borax aud
water, without injury; teaspoonful OF pow
uered borax to nearly quart of water is the
proper proportion; use very soft sponC- -
and, by the way, asponge may I've softened by
boiling 1t III clear water then take it out and
rinse 1t in several waters; if not soltenod
sufficiently, repeat the boiling AMI rinsils
nrOrnSS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
Dish-Wasliinp.


Dish washing is without doubt source of
constant annoyance, but this difficulty a
Philadelphia soap manufacturer promises to
overcome by the Introduction of an auto
matte method of dish washing and drying
"aS soon as women make up their minds to
cease their almost idictlc opposition to new
things
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
To Lift the Burden.
New York Evening Post.

I4'V" 7 UTh INVIIIIIS IOsI,I
III Is only when woman is morbid from
lllhoalth or overwOrk that the dust which
accumulates ON the table, or along the edges
OF the carpet, or in the corner of the stairs
lies like burden upon her; hopeless bur-
den' for it is, us she knows, in stronger and
brighter moments simple matter not re-
curing much time or muscle to remove If
sh" feels like this for DAYS together she should
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
TO Warm Our Potatoes.


An appetizng way to warm over potatoes
is to heat them in a saucepan containing a
coffee cupful of beef stock, well seasune with
salt, pepper and "A little parsley which has
first been Drowned in BUTTER cut the pota-
toes in thin slices, and let them cook slowly
until they are saturated with the gravy or
liquOr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

l''TtI Vt TV'IT IHITJ
believe that for one woman whom the
pursuits of literature, the ambition of
authorship, and the love OF fame have rem
Tered unit for home life, a thousand have
been made undomestic by poor social
striving, the folies OF fashion, and the in
toxicating distinction which mere personal
beauty cunfers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
All Women.

One of the Boston theatres is now occupied
by no other employees than women, by whom
all the parts in an opera are played, the tick
cts are sold and collected. the auditors shown
to their seats, and the orchestral music
made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

I4NThHIIatlS ITHNtIVTT
"Ah, Mr.. Hebbleton | hear that you have
been called to the ministry"
"Well, | can hardly term it call They
only offer me $500 a year Sort Of whisper,
you understand"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

Arthur's Magazine; The prudent use of
credit in personal expenses forbids its employ
ment for the obtaining of anything that one
can do without
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
IceIand,s Cod Fishery,

Tho cod fishery at Iceland has proved
total failure this season, and great Iii ,tress
exists in consequences The privations are
said to be more severe than during the fam
inc which prevailed two years ago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
a Minority Report on Vexed Qucs-
ton.


Mothers-in-law are usually good, loving ard
lovable women, whose occasional errors lean
to virtues side, and arise rather from an ex-
cess of affection than from its opposite
quality.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

Philadelphia Call; Mirrors are now often
hung with curtains caught back in the old
way as if draping window.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
A Whisper.

Beware of the girl who never talks "baby
talk to pretty infant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

Chicago Citizen; There Is form OF super-
stition, ii we may use the term, more revolt.
ing man that which is spiritual-the super.
stition VI party politics
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
Afternoon Tea.

A slice of candied fruit is one of the newest
fancies for sweeting the afternoon tea cup.
Lemon juice instead of cream makes re-
freshing drink either for hot or cold tea
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05
The Good Old Terni..

lfiome journal
The words papa and mamma" have
been so appropriated 10y ehe would-be scnteel
that are now anything but fashionable i'm
good society, and the good old terms of
father and mother are in infinitely better
STYLE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-05

The full strength of England's armed force
in Ireland is IS, 900 men,
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-03
rnI ONO Hors


All QUIET n THE HocHrxa VALET.
OoLUxsus. Sept. 2.-The situation at
the mines today 10 the most quiet Of
any time since the strike began, no dam
age resulted to person or property from
the attack last night The Governor
has ordered all the militia companies,
which were being held for moving or
ders. dismissed for the present with the
exception Of Company l., Of Delaware.
which will be taken TO the vicinity of
the mines this evening, to be used at
different points on the railroad.
QUIET At CORE.
GORE. o., Sept. 2.-Everything is quiet
here, and no attack is anticipated in the
day time. About one hundred strikers
moved on Buchiel last night and fired
on the guards The fire being prompt
ly returned. the strikers fed. No
casualties are reported. Three hun
drsd militia reached the valley last
night aud were placed at Snake Hol-
low, Sand Town and Lopvstrees. The
strikers report seven of their number
wounded IN the attack on Lonestreet on
SUNDAY night, two fatally. Tue bridges
are being threatened and the patrol is
kept running all night.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-03

The smallest salary paid appears 70
be that paid to II. III. Forrest, post
master at Redallia. Pitt county, n. c..
whose salary, according to this register,
was nine cents. Postmasters below a
certain grade. It will be understood,
are paid according to the number of
stamps cancelled at their offices. For
merry they were paid according to the
| number of stamps sold, bot this system
was not found to be satisfactory, some
of the postmasters making a business
OF selling stamps IN order to get their
percentages. Now they are paid by the
number of stamps Cancelled. receiving
the full value up to the first $50, and a
certain proportion after reaching that
sum. Out of the $1,000 postmasters in
the United States there are 200, accord
ing TO this register, whose salaries
are less than $40 each. OF course, il is
not TO be understood that these persons
devote their entire time or attention to
tue duties OF pOstm aster for this sum.
There are places where post offices are
located IN country stores or at private
houses, and are kept either as an as-
commodation to the nei9hborhood, or
With the idea that their keeping brings
some additional trade to the proprietor
OF the store or other establishment
where they are kept. In OHIO there are
20 offices where the salary is less than
$40 per annum; in Pennsylvania, 55; 10
West Virginia, Ill; in Wisconsin, so f;
IN Mime sofa. 10. In Illinois there are
%; Missouri. 81 Florida. 20; Tennes.
sea, 22l; Iowa, 81. In Kentucky We find
133; Alabama, l60; Georgia, l49; North
Carolina, $40.
There are among these 1000 persons
whose salaries are below SO; no less
than "a whose salaries did not last year
amount to the sum of 81 each for the
entire year. Of these postmasters
whose salaries were less than 81,
Mississippi, Louisiana and Penn
sylvanla have one each Vir-
ginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Wiscon-
sin, Kentucky and Minnesota have two
each, while North Carolina has no less
than dozen pnstmasters who get less
than 81 year for their services in this
line.
There we're fifteen whose salaries were
less than fifty cents for the entire year.
j. ID. Cockerhan of Vanally, Surrey
county, N. O., received 48 cents last year
for his services. j. w. Lane of Lane.
ton, N. g., got As cents. A. Armson of
Tyrol, Mimi, received 40 cents for his
services, as did also w. Abbey, at Fork,
in Butler county, Alabama. A. w.
Harms of Wild Cat Postoffice, Lancas-
ter county, Tennessee. received 80 cents
for his services. The Postmaster at
Muscatine, Davidson county, N. c., 50
cents j. A. Barnard, of Buck Shoal,
Yadkin county. North Carolina, q
cents w. ID. Webster. of Trade
water. Webster County, Kentucky, 26
cents; G. w. jackson, of Tucker Post
Office, Neshola County, Mississippi, IL
cents, and II. Ii. Forrest, of Redalia.
Pitt County, North Carolina, as indioa-
ted above. 8 cents.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-03
the VERMONT ELECTION.

MoSTPKLrER, Sept. 2.-Notwithstsnd-
ing tue slack canvass. it is believed that
pretty full vote will be polled. To.
days will be compared WITH that for
Governor in 1880. waeu the Republi-
cans polled ~ ,S48, the Democrats 81
2li, and the Greeubackers 1900. The
Greenbackers and the Independents
both have tickets, the Independent
ticket being identical with the Republi-
can, except for Governor and Leuten-
ant Governor. Besides tue State ticket,
tso members OF Congress and .nembsrs
Of the Legislature will be elected. Tue
new Legislature will elect A successor to
had i56 Republican majority ON JOINT
ballet.
BusLrSeros (vt.), Sept. Q. - The
election 10 passing quietly. Tue regis
trait on Is the largest ever known, ami q
full vote 10 being brought oat IN the
county. Lscai contests are bringing
out all the voters. Indications favor a
Republican majority as large as that of
four years ago.
SPaNaFIELp tvt.l. Sept. A large
vote Is being polied here and In ada
cent towns. 4 big light Is IN prospect
for Representative, as there are fur
candidates. tbs two leading ones being
of equal strength.
WArERsuar w.. Sept. 2.-The indi.
cations AZ Waterbury are that the Re
publican majority will probably bs
tventy per cent less than IN 1880. Al
Duxbary full vote Is being cast, with
some indications of reductions in the
Republican majority.
BELLOWS FAILS va, Sept. 2-Tnis
and neighooring towns show a full vote
being polled. Delegates are peddIlng a
few State tickets received from Brat
sIeboro with tbs names of the indie
pendent caadidates for Governor aac
Lieutenant Governor. The indies
tions are that there vii be more thai
an average straight Rspablic,n vote.
WHITE kIyER JuScTfox. w., sept. z
The indications are that Pingree'
majority for Governor will be less thai
1900.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-03
PACIFIC COAST.
The Proposed salary Reduction.

SAN Francisco, Sept. mo change
was made today in the salaries of the
officers and crew of the State of Cali
fornia, which left this morning for
Portland. as it was believed an attempt
to enforce the reduction would have
been productive OF delay in the de-
parture of the steamer. The reduction,
however, il is stated. will go into effect
on the return OF the vessel to this port
The employees of the Columbia, which
arriv d this morning, will be paid of
tomorrow and re-engaged at the re-
ducsd rates.
The sharon Case.
SAN FRANcIsoo. Sept. 2.-The hearing
in the case of ex-senator Sharon vs..
Sarah A. Hill, in the United States Cir
cult Court, was continued today to Oct
3lst. The action is to set aside the al
legged marriage contract, which forms
the basis of the present suit for divorce
brsught by Miss Hill against Sharon.
Death Of n. A. Charles.
H. A. Charles, secretary of the Julia
Mining Company, died this forenoon,
after a long illness, aged 65. He was
for many years member of the we'll
known stock broker firm of Hall d
Charles. He leaves wife and large
family.
Going on the stump.
Miss Nellie Holbrook, the well known
California " stump" speaker, leaves for
Indiana tonorrow to take, as she states,
the " stump" for Blaine and Logan.
The lady stamped" California for
Hayes in 1876, and Connecticut for
Garfield in 1850.
Whissler wins Another Match.
SAN FRAScTsoo, Sept. "A wrestling
match between Clarence Whistler and
Pietro Delmas this evening as Wood
wards Gardens Attracted an audience
OF about $50. The match was Graeco-
Roman for stakes of $50 and = purse
of $1,000. The frst round, which lasted
10 inmates, 10 seconds, was won by
Whistler. The second round consisted of
20 minutes work, 3 minutes rest, and at
the end minutes aud 81 seconds
Whistler again hoored his opponent,
winning the match. In the second
round foul was claimed by Defines,
bat the grounds we're 80 slight that il
was not allowed by the referee.
shipping Intelligence.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 2.-Arrived-
Ship Memnop, from Seattle; schooner
Frithiod, from Seattle.
Sailed-Steamer Saa Pedro, for Ia
coma; ship Yosemite, for Tacoma.
PoEr TOWNSEND. Sept 2.-Arrived-
Schooner Corona, - days from Panama