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What smoke IL Worth.

The old saying that nothing is wanted
or lost i'll nature is true in regard to the
smoke from the furnace at Elk Rapids,
Michigan, says letter to the Chicago
Times. In this furnace are manufactured
fifty tons Of charcoal per day. There are
twenty-five charcoal pits, constructed OF
brick. Each pit is filled with one hundred
cords of hard wood and then fired. The
vast amount of smoke from these pits,
which was formerly lost in the air, is now
utilized. Works have been erected to
convert smoke into chemicals aud acids.
These works are a curiosity. First, they
have a circular tube made of wood, with
pine slaves sixteen feet in length, bound
together with heavy iron hoops. This
tube is placed directly over the pits in a
horizontal position, with an opening
from each pit into the tube. At the end
nearest the building there is a large drum
containing a rotary fan propelled by ma.
chinory, the power of which is gas. That
acts n suction or daught for the smoke,
which is conveyed into the stills filled
with copper pipe q inches in diameter.
The boxes in which the pipes are situated
are 20 feet square, 8 feet deep, made ol
heavy pipe and filed with cold water
these are all connected by copper pipes
they are connected with the main still,
100 feet in length, 10 feet wide and
feet deep, filled with copper pipes, 2!
inches in diameter, in horizontal posi-
ton, surrounded with cold water from
this conveyed to purifier, from which
runs what is called pyroligneous acid
which is as clear as amber, with an un
pleasant odor. From the acid is produc
ed, first, acetate of lime second, alco
hol third, tar; fourth, gas which il
consumed under the boilers. Each core
of wood contains $4,000 cubic feet o
smoke 2S,00o 900 feet of smoke handle,
every twenty-four hours, producing r., 00u
pounds of acetate of lime, 200 gallons 0
alcohol and % pounds of tar. These arti
cles have q commercial value i'll the man
ufacturing of various articles Th
smoke from 10000 cords of wood con
sumed per annum is thus made a sourc
of much profit, as the works are nearl
automatic and require no workmen t
run them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
Society In JacksOn's Day.

In Jacksons first administration the coun-
try was shocked by the appearance of n book
entitled T"he Domestic Manners of the
Americans 10y Mrs, Frances Trollope. She
was bright little English woman, who had
come to this country and established ba-
zaar at Cinoini..t t. which proved a failure. So
she sought rev -nga and wealth by carica-
ture sketch OF our pioneer life, founded on
fact, but very unpalatable Expectoration
was her her pet abomination. and she was
inclined to think that this "most vile and
universal habit of chewing tobacco" was the
cause OF a remarkable popularity in the male
physiognomy Of Americans, the almost uni
form thinness and compression of their lips
She was also much horriied at seeing we'll
dressed men calmly remove their coats in
the theatre and lavishly display the backs of
their waistcOats to the audience while elegan-
tly seated on the edge OF box This she
cured for when, after the appearance of her
republished book, any man attempted 1t,
there We're always cries of "Trollope !! "Trol-
| lope !" unit the offender would resume his
coat and his seat.
| Mrs Trollopes occount of evening parties
was very amusing Nhe always found the
women herded at one end of the room and
! the men at the other. Sometimes small
attempt at music produced partial reunion
few OF the most daring youths, animated by
tuc t'lNtlpNHueNS Ol CuTleu lHlr ana small
waistcoats, would approach the piano and
begin to mutter little to the halfgrown
pretty 'hings who were comparing with one
another hoy many quarters music they had
had. When the mansion was of sufficient
dignity 10 have two drawing-rooms, the
piano, the little ladies', and the slender gem
tlemen woIll be left to themselves, and the
sound OF laughter might be herd to issue
from among them. Meanwhile of the more
dignified personARes in the other room, the
men would dismally spit, talk of elections
and the price of produce, and spit again and
the women would look at each others gowns
and discuss somebody's last sermon and the
new dyspepsia pills until the time for mas
sive meal arrived. That over, they would
return to the drawing room "and it always
appeared to me, said Mrs. Trollope, quaint,
ly, that they remained together as long as
they could bear it, and then they would rise
en- masse, cloak, bonnet, shawl and exit"
Mrs. Trollop, first called attention to the
fact that the American women did not consult
the season either in the colors or in the style
OF their custumes never wore boots, ant
walked in the middle of winter with thei
pretty little feet pinched into miniatur,
] slipper incapable of excluding as much mois
ture as might bedew primrose. silk stock
lngs and pointed slippers with paper SOLE
was the winter footwear OF the women of Tia,
best society in lS2S-30. Mrs. Trollope note(
that they did not walk well, nor in fact eve
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
a Novelty in Murder.

According to the Gq-ette deS Hopitdur, a
novel and dangerous mode of committing se-
cret murder by poisoning was disclosed re-
Gently in the posthumous papers OF q deceas-
ed physician IN Paris who, in addition to
more than common eminence in his profess
sion, had obtained high repute as toxicolo-
gcal expert.
Three years ago the wife of NJ. verneuil, to
give the n1me OF the inventor of this new
aqua tofaua, died in the congestve stage of
what was regarded by her medical attendants
as an obstinate case of malarial fever. The
symptoms were unique III some particulars.
The cold stage of the paroXysm was not ac-
compapied by the usual muscular tremors,
but these We're slow, creeping, torpid and 81
multaneous, with apparent wandering OF the
senses, while in the fever that followed, the
temperature rose to an extraordinary height,
and in her delrium the natient recited in
measured accents, witho variation of tone,
a totally disconnected Gu,. rcoherent success
sion of words, MS if read, from dictionary.
The perspiration that SUI -eded this climix
and closed the daily attack was cold clammy
and accompanied 10y grayish pallor, with
purpli,h tinge Of the lips and deadly exhaus-
ton.
These significant facts were regarded, how
ever, by the physicians in consultaton-for
this daring and scientific murderer had the
in Paris-as mere variations in the pheno-
mena of the disease, which rapidly, but by
regular stages, sapped the vital energies OF
the patient, and ended fatally on the twenty
eight day Not passing zephyr OF suspicion
was excited. 1t now appears, from written
statement left by Dr. Nerneuil that, in the
practice OF his profession he had stumbled
upon the fact that carbolic acid in its purest
form, which is often given as remedy In
malaral diseases produces, when admins
tered in double doses, in bland and non-lrrl-
tant solution, simulated intermittent fever
so exact in its resemblance to the true par
oxysm as to deceive the most practlced eyes,
its action being that of potent narcouc
poison, silent in its rlyages and surely iatai
IN its results. Almost odorless when freed
from Impurities imparting neither taste nor
taint to a cup of tea or coffee, and suticien-
tly soluble in hot water, the doctor had no
difficulty whatever in administering the daily
quantity required and but for the confess
sion he lett behind for the benefit and
guidance of members Of the profession, he
beneyolently stated, the memory OF his evil
deed would have perished with its perpetra-
tor
DIR. Verneuil assigns no motive for the
murder in this lrief but remarkable docu-
ment, but adds hat no specific antdoto for
the poison has yet been discovered no test
of its presence in the system and that no
conviction could be secured, therefore, IN
case of carbolic acid poisoning. In this, as
American practit oners could have informed
him, the accomplished criminal was mista-
ken. Ammonia is speclhc antidote ior the
narcotic operation OF the drug, and specific
test OF its presence in minute quantities by
imparting faint blue tinge.
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Jay GOuld's GravestOne.

No name appears on the most costly and
striking mausoleum in Woodlawn cemetery
The structure is in Central avenue on tho
highest elevation in the grounds, and COM
mands a view OF the entire 400 acres of the
cemetery. The circular plot, $50 feet in di-
nmeter, in which it stands, cost 100000.
The mausoleum, exclusive of the ground.
cost $4,000. 1t is model, exteriory, of
the Pantheon, the most famous of the won
derful buildings that once stood in the Aero
polls in Athens. 1t is 81 feet in length and
10 feet in with. 1t is constructed of Wester-
ly granite, surrounded by 80 Doric pillars
The solid bronze door cost $4,000 The roof
piece 80 feet in length and six feet in width
rare products of the quarry, The total
amount of stone used was $50 tons. The
opened door reveals an aisle 10 feet in width -
at the end of which is an ornate stained glass
window, representing the heavenly choir
through which soft, mellow light pours
upon tho interior like the subdued light of a
cathedral. There are twelve catacombs, six
on each side of the aisle, arranged for the re-
ception of one body each. Each catacom b is
eight iect IN length and two feet and half
in depth. The face of each catacomb is n
heavy slab of polished marble, The colors of
the slabs vary. Some are native stone, and
some imported all are costly. Heavy
bronze handles are imbedded in each stone.
The ceiling of the vault is of polished marble.
The owner positively refused 10 have his
name appear anywhere on the exterior of the
building. This IL the elaborate provision
which has been made by Jay Gould for
the disposition of his body after his death,
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ONE OFLANDSEERS BEST.
hc "MOnarch Of the Glen" SOLD In
London for S32, 800.

This famous picture of Landsecr, says .
London paper, which is familiar to every one
by the splendid engraving by the brother of
the painter, the late Thomas Landseer after
having been exhibited during the week with
the late Lord Londesborough's other pictures
and works of art was sold on Saturday by
Messrs. Christie, Manson l. Woods, before a
very crowded audience, for the large sum Of
f65l0, to Mr.. Eaton, NJ. p. for Coventry
whose gallery is now enriched by the acquis-
ition of this masterpiece Of our great animal
painter. The picture is square in form, aud
not very large, Just allowing of the life size
figure of q noble stag seen standing in the
heather on some rocky height of his native
forest, with nothing but the cloudy sky
around against which his royal antlers stand
out in strong relief. The picture was painted,
We have Heard, for a compartment in the
walls of the House of Lords, and was sent by
Landseer as aspecimen of his work SO long
ago as 1851. IT was, however, declined by
the art authorities of the commission. and
sent back to the painter, who was indignant
at this, and at once accepted the offer of 350
guineas made to him for it by Lord Londes-
borough. 1t was afterward placed with other
works OF Landseer's in the exhibition of the
year at the old rooms of the Academy, now
the National Gallery. There appeared to be
sale Mr. Eaton and Messrs Aguew. The
price is not qnite the highest paid for work
of Landseers as it will be remembered e6Gll
was paid in the same room for the celebrated
picture of the bears, Man proposes, God
disposes,' which WAS purchased by the late
MIR. Holloway for his college gallery at Eg
| ham.
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superiority OF the Left Side.

The left side of the face is the right :
Statistics prove the paradox. Artists
always put the best touches, finest shad-
ing and most delicate tints on the left
side of the profile. Actors, actresses and
public singers always make half-turn to
the right when they wish to impress their
audiences. Young ladies' desirous of be-
witching their gentlemen friends always
walk on the right hand side. Why? Be-
cause science has shown that the left side
OF the face is more beautiful, or less ugly
The left hand is more magnetic than the
right, the left breast has a more graceful
contour than the opposite, and the glance
OF the left eye has bewtching power of
which the right is hopelessly innocent.
The theme will bear infinite expansion,
but we forbear to pursue it. Theremark-
able part of the now well-known fact is
that the discovery was made by the Chi
nese. In the year 1881 Ali Hing Fly Foy
had family of seventeen daughters.
They were all left-hauded and were great
ly sought in marriage by members of the
royal household. SO irresistible were
the charms OF these moon.eyed maidens
that every man who looked upon them
became enslaved. To save the Empire
from internecine war for their possession,
the emperor made an edict that the
daughters of All Hing Fo Foy should be
allowed to have thirteen husbands each,
but that in the future all left-handed
girls should be strangled at their birth
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How they do Things I'm New York
From the Mail and Express.l


Bonnets covered with steel scales are alleg-
ed to be the newest imported, and are es'
pecialy effective under sun or gas light.
Coffee cups become smaller and smaller
for after dinner service" The newest size
is q trihe larger than the fat womans thin.
BILE.
Silver collars for pet dogs are inscribed
"!m Miss Daisy Jones's dog whose dog are
you ?" and then follows Miss Daisy Jones's
address
Cats heads are the latest in sunshade
handles. You put band and bow of rib.
bon about tho neck of the head, and, there
you are"
Artificial dimplos can be made in cheeks
established himself in town, and only oper.
ates upon ladies who can afford to pay liber.
ally.
West Point cadet bell buttons are now
made into bangles and necklaces for young
girls who would walk a mile through rain
and mud to catch a glimpse of future army
officers.
Guests cards at recent dinner party
were package of fifty, with plate, all bear
ing their name. These are the kind of din
ners impecunious ladies and gentleman like
to attend.
Barrooms and restaurants have driven
cathedral glass out of private houses, ant
now it is anything but the correct thing
Mildly, who has her house full OF it, is much
distressed.
Carpets manufactured for country house
on the Hudson have in the centre the Chris
tian name of the person who will occupy tn,
room. This may be called Californii
| fashion.
Dark compilations coming into favor, ther,
is what is known as sunburnt powder intro
duced for the makeup of ladies faces boil
young and old, who fNin would keep up will
the procession.
Amateur photography continues in higl
favor in fashionable circles, and professions
photographers are inclined to use bad Ian
guage when referring to the injury th
"craze" has done to tueir business.
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They Hear the Sirens for the Second
lime.

The weary sa Is a momeat slept,
The oars were silent for space,
AS past Hesperian shores we swept,
That were as remembered face
seen after lapse OF hopeless Years,
In Hades, when the shadows meet,
Dlm through the mist OF many tears,
And strange, and though shadow, sweet.
so seemed the half-remembered shore
That slumbered, mirrored In the blue,
WIN hayens where we touched OF yOre,
And ports that oveT-well we knew.
Then broke the calm before breeze
That sought the secret 81 the west
And listless all we swept the seas
Toward the Islands OF the Blest.
Beside a golden-sanded bay
We saw the Sirens, very fair
The towery hill whereon they lay,
The flowers set upon their hair.
Their Old sweet song came down the wndi
Remembered music waxing strong
An now no need Of cords TO bind,
No need had we OF orphc song
II once had seemed a little thing
To lay our lives down ~ their feet,
That dying we might hear them slug,
And dying see their flceS sweet.
But now we glanced, and, passing by,
No care had we TO tarry long
Faint hope and rest and memory
We're more than any SIRENS song.
-AAdTew Lang,
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VOL. LvII NEW SERIES, VOL. XXX
Among the Daisies.

Lag her down among the daisies,
. win the frlnges of her eyes,
Softer than their silver petals,
Closed for blisstul reverics
Fold her little hands in whitcncss
AS In prayer on her breast.
Fear not for their folded lightncss
On the heart unmoving pressed,
For that heart OF angel brightness,
Tired SO early, lies at rest.
Tired so early When the dawning
Gllmmered whte-w'nged through the room
Aud the skies were half awaking,
llalt in fading starlit gloom.
From the heaven of the starlight
Came the angels of the dawn;
And the morning winds were signing,
And the curtains eastward drawn,
And her sleeping face looked brighter,
And whispering sob said-"Gonel' "
AL the daisies were unfolding
In the fields where never more
Shall the rapture of her child-lfe
Run in shout and laughter DER
Tired so early She has gathered
All her gladncss in swift space,
She has sung her song and ended,
Chlldlike turning pleading face
Back 10 home when JOYS are weary
Toward the one familiar place.
Lay her low among the daisies
Angels knew her more than we;
They have led her home from wandering,
Tired with earthly revelry.
And above her daisied pillow
Let her simple tale be told;
Here the Lover of the lilies
Bade a little blossom fold;
H. that wakes the flowers shal wake her,
White as snow, with heart OF gNrl.
-thdmbeIS .'1"rndl.
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contemplates the far-distant shores Of
foreign lands where the men of royalty
and science have joined in paying tribute
to his genius, and from whose shores are
'laily hurrying the many ships with their
living freight destined to populate the
far-off regions in the West where he first
of all cleared the way for their coming.
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Notes

According to Il German authority there
are 156 varieties of cheese, more or less
distinct in their character, made IN Eu-
rope, while we are quite certain there is
but one kind made in this country, though
the shape is sometimes varied. Is there
not vast room Tor Improvement here in
this respect?
Sheep droppings, compressed into solid
cakes about two inches thick, are now
prepared for florists use. 1t is claimed
that while it promotes growth in an ex-
traordinary degree it will not injure
plants. even if used immoderately, and
that the liquid from it does not form
crusts and shelter for insects on the sur
face of the pots. \ bag of 100 pounds is
SO, and the same in powder $3.50.
According to the best evidence obtain
able ON the subject there is more profit to
the dairyman in medium and small cattle
than III larger ones Those who are now
advocating the general purpose cow,
claim that she must be large in order to
make good paying beef For our part
we cannot see why large steer Is any
more profitable than a small one. Each
animal sells by the pound and eats ac-
cording to his size. Cuts from the carcass
of large animals cost no more in the mar
ket than cuts from small ones.
An experiment made by DIR. Laws, OF
England, showed that an acre of rich pas
ture in Leicestershire produced SOC
pounds of increase in the weight of fat
ting oxen in six months grazing 1t re
quired $500 pounds of clover hay, 1900
pounds of corn or oil cake, and 10000
bounds of Swcdes to produce the sam'
increase. This fodder was considered
equal in value to three and a half tons o
English hay. Neither soil nor climate il
this country 10 favorable for the main
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appear to advantage when in movement.
She mentioned meeting refined and thought
ful persons she visited more than one family
whose manners and conversation were cul-
tured and charming. But she dwelt only on
the disagreeable people and the unpleasant
happenings. They evidently overshadowed
for her all that was lovely and Of good re-
MORT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

George Parsons Lathrop and A. A. Hayes
are at work on a partnership novel. Dion
Bouccault is writing book on actors he
has known. Mr.. Shorthouse has written
sequel to his story, "The Little Schoolmaster,
Mark" General Lew Wallace has been
travelling in Asia, and has collected material
for a new book. DR.. Philip Schaff is pre-
pairing an elaborate appendix to the second
volume of his "Church History" dealing
with the y-discovered MSS, "The
Teachings of the Twelve Apostles" MIR.
Austin Dobson has just finished his work on
"Thomas Bewick and His Pupils.
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AGitICJLFs RAJ.
Eradicating the GoIdcn-Rod.

Having, last year pasture, very much
overrun with the weed, golden-rod, l turn
ed some "rass-hungry stock upon it ear
lier than usual, before the grass had fair
ly started, and when the weed was some
two inches in height. They readily ate
the tender shoots and the result was the
weed was almost entirely extirpated.
Having succeeded so well in the expert
ment, | have this year renewed the course
by turning my milch cows out in the same
manner. They took kindly to the food,
and | am in hopes of an entire eradica-
ton of the useless and noxious weed this
season. A close examination of the but
ter by myself and others fails to detect
any taste or smell that the incest of grass
does not produce. Furthermore 1 am
convinced that the food has not only in
creased the flow and richness of the milk
but has given the butter an earlier and
better summer color.-F. c. H., Caledo-
mia county, Vt.
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Biiue declares that no bolt can keep him
out, aud that he holds the key to the sltua-
ton. lie may not suffer from the bolt, but
he is still in danger from the har.-N. T.
Commercial! AdpatiSer,
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Vanderbilt says Americans make money
too fast. He judges others by himself lie
makes 1t so fast that nobody can loosen it
w. y. Journal. :"