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The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14

Instead of giving the parson a silver water pitcher or donation of dried apples and pumpkins, our ancestors made him a present of a negro slave. This was done in Maine. Although it is not agreeable to- be compelled to believe that slavery had existed in this State, the parish records of the Town of York show that at a meeting the 9th of January, 1732, it was "Voted that there be a Slave purchased by the parish to be employed for the use of said parish in laboring for the Rev. Mir. Samuel Moody Lewiston Journal.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14

Among the wealthlest bankers of Russia are the noble members of the house of Schalouchine. A couple of generations ago their ancestor was serf, owned by one Scheremetef. By dint of great industry this serf, as Life (Lon- don) relates, amassed an enormous fortune. All his efforts to pur- chase his freedom, however, were of no avail, and offers as high as $250,000 were scornfully rejected by hls master, who seemed actually to enjoy the torture he inflicted on his millionaire slave, who could neither bequeath his fortune to his children nor otherwise benefit them without the consent of his lord. It happened one day that the Count had invited several friends to a dinner party and when his maitre d'hotel laid before him the menu for inspection he was aghast to find that oysters did not figure among the hors- d'nuvres. In answer to his indig- nant remonstrances, that func= tionary assured him that oysters were not to be had at any price. At the night of the angry scene, which was continued even in the presence of the guests, Schalou- chine was announced, and in order to vent his wrath on the unfortunate serf the Count shouted out: "Show the slave in. What do you want, dog? If you want your freedom, I tell you I will never grant it. I care not for any offer you may make-no, not for a million rubles. A few dozen oysters at this mo- ment would be worth more to me-" ''Do I understand my lord," asked the serf, 'that you would grant me my freedom if I procure them for you? "Yes," replied the Count, much, to the amusement of his
 
 guests. As 1t happened, Schalou- chine had brought a barrel of oysters with him as gift to his master, knowing of the great dinner party. They were brought in; the deed of freedom was immediately signed; and the Count, addressing his former slave with the utmost courtesy, said sir, may I invite you to join us7"
The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14
THIS GREAT

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The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14

Egg albumen Is not made in thls country, and what little we use is imported. During the first six months of this year S3S casks, containing 400 pounds each, and of the value of S177,064, were i'm ported. It comes free of duty. The white of eggs is placed on glass plates and dried by slow heat until it crystallizes in a coarse yellow powder. It is used ID manufacturing for fixing cvlors in woven fabrics, and cooks also use it in preparing buildings. Its wholesale price now is from 45 to 50 cents a pound.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14

Prompt Attention to Samples by
 Mail. Ore smelted in any quantity. Assaying taught. Mines examined and
 reported on. REFERESCEs.-Tucson: l.. Zeckendorf & Co.,, merchants; B. H. Hereford. San Francisco: J. M. Burlington. Secre- tary Union Con. Mining Company; H. w. Walker Golden State Laboratory.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14


 London Truth: In the -Four Georges" great amazement is ex- pressed by Thackeray because George IT. seized his fathers will and never would permit it to be proved, nor was anything ever heard of it afterward, and It's suppression produced a violent quarrel with the royal family of Prussia. There is a long mar rative Tn Horace Walpole's "Memoirs" about this will; but it is rather odd that after the lapse of 134 years precisely the same thing happened again, for the Queen quietly took possession of Prince Albert's will, and nothing has ever been known of its con- tents to this hour, nor does any one know the amount of property which he left. The Prince had nothing when he came to England except f100 year, or some such paltry sum; but he was very parsi monious like his uncle, King Leopold), and I have been told that he must have left nearly a million, as he received f655,000 from the country, of which he did not spend as many shillings, and certain speculations in which he engaged turned out very profitable. I have only calculated the Prince Consort's allowance; but he also received large sums as military pay and trife of f22,000 as Governor of Windsor Castle, in which sinecure office he succeeded the Duke of Sussex, although the Duke of Yelling ton was anxious to appoint a deserving nobleman who had worked long and hard for the country.
 She hastened to the door, as she heard the familiar ring she had not heard since before the vacation days.
 70, Georgel why, aren't you glad to see mel"
 "Certainly, my dear, but I'm just from Montreal, and the papers say smallpox can be carried by a kiss"
 70, is that alla Why, George, I'm thoroughly vaccinated"
The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14
DISEASES OF MAN.
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY

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The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14

Last summer we often admired the kird and genteel manner with which one of the society young men of Crested Butte attended the footsteps of a certain fair damseL How anxious he was to help her over every muddy or rough place! But now we see her jump the ditch, splash through the mud, and climb over piles of lumber, while he has plenty to do to hunt a dry crossing for himself. They are married now.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14

"Is today your birthday, MT. Gingerbread?" asked Johnny of the young man in the parlor.
 "No, Johnny. Why do you ask?"
 "Sis is going to make you a present. She said so."
 "Indeed. What did she1say"
 "She sad you'd been coming here long enough, and that she'd give you the mitten to night"
The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14

The skeleton of man nine feet one inch in night IS said by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat to be on exhibition at the office of a firm in Thayer, Oregon County, Mo. The skeleton is said to have been discovered by a party of men who were exploring cave some three miles in length, situated about nine miles from Thayer. .
The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14

Will the English language be- come universal! The question is decided in the affirmative by Can dolle, a Geneva scientist, who req sons from the rapid spread of En- glish-speaking people throughout the world, and their almost in variable retention of their native tongue.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14

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 216 Kearney street, San Francisco, Califor- mia. Consultations strictly continental, by letter, or at office, free. For the convenience of patients, and in order to insure perfect secrecy. 1 have adopted a private address under which all packages are forwarded.
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The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14
The Massachusetts manufact- uring city of Lawrence has lost in population since 1880.
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The Clifton clarion., 1885-10-14

ry, Lassitude, Nocturnal Emissions, evasion to society, dimness of vision, noises in the head, the vital fluid passing away unobserved in the urine, and many other diseases that lead to insanity and death.
 Dr. Mintie, who is rrgular graduated physician, will agree to forfeit $500 for case of this kind, the Vital Restorative (under his special advice and treatment will not cure, or for anything impure or injurious found in it. Dr. Mintie treats all Private Diseases successfully, without mercury. Consultation free. A thorough examination and advice. including analysis of the urine, s. Price of Vital Restorative Sl.50 per bottle. or four bottles, S5: sent to any address on receipt of price. or c. o. D., secure from observa- ton. and in private name, if desired, by A. E. Mintie. M. D., No. Il Kearney street. San Francisco, Cal.
 Sample Bottle Free will be sent to any one applying by letter, stating symptoms, sex and age. Strict secrecy in regard to business transactions.
 Dr. Mintie's Kidney Remedy Nephreticum cures all kinds of Kidney and Bladder conI- plaints Gonorrhoae, Gleet, LoucOrrhoB. For sale by all druggists: S1 bottle, six bottles for 5.
 Dr. Mintie's Dandelion Pills are the best and cheapest Dyspepsia and Bill ous cure in the market. For sale by all druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-07-24

The Argus Of this week gives an account
OF q meeting Of the state library commission
held at Montpelier Monday evening 70 open
the construction bids for the new building.
These bids were seven in number, none of
them from Vermont builders, and none of
them could be accepted because the lowest
was for an even $50, 600 and would use up
every dollar OF the appropriation, leaving
nothing for the superintendsnt's salary, furni-
ture, etc. ALI that was done finally was 10
turn the plans over to the architect, asking
him to try and revise the specifications so as
to save $4,000. The Argus says that il this
saving can't be made. then the project will
probably be relinquished until another laRis-
latnre shall have passed upon IT," II the
erection goes on, the commission will have
the Sergeant al. Arms build the basement or
part of 1t, out of the general funds, under
the name Of ''repAirs." From what the Ar
gus says about the Arrangements Of rooms,
the use OF the space and possible changes in
the plans, It is evident that the whole sub.
Ject Is yet in chaotic or nebulOus state, and
the commissioners are themselves far from
settled in their own minds a. 10 what they
can do or want 10 do. II IL evident that
with the cost of the basement added to the
cost OF the $500 excavation, TO come out Of
the general fund, the cost Of the building
will be more than $4,000. and Il will be
strange IL the final cost docs not reach al
least so per cent more than the $50, 600 which
the legislature distinctly named a. the maxi
mum cost Of the building. It ought 70 be
beneath the dignity Of the commissioners to
resort to any device or bubble of repairs"
to secure the use Of more money than the
legislature intended TO give them The man
ly, oPen-handed thing for them TO do Is to lei
the matter rest just where II Is and 60 frank
ly to the next legislature, state their ease and
ask for more money, leaving that body to
take suoh action IS Il secs at. Such q course
wonld be neither more nor less than honest
dealing with the people Of the state, and it
would save the commissioners from NO end
OF disquiet OF soul.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-07-24

The Favages OF cholera continue with I'M
abated violence In Spain. From the month
of March to July there we're 2s, 600 cases
and l., s37 deaths reported in ten provinces.
During the second week in July there was a
decided improvement, but on last Saturday
the number Of new cases had risen to 1856,
and the number Of deaths to 7is, the figures
indicating increasing prevalence OF the cpl
demio with stationary mortality. % Mon.
day the death rate was 952 and 24l7 new
cases were reported The attempt TO prevent
by incubation the advance Of the pestilence
has proved Intellectual. DIR. Ferran, whl
claimed 10 have discovered an ''anti-cholerAic
broth, hyPOdermio injections of which act
ed ~ specific, was forbidden q fortnight
ago 10 practice his system In Madrid and d.
rected to deposit in the municipal laboratory
all the virus in his possession. The sickness
and death Of hundreds OF patients whom he
had iAOoulAted have been an unAnswerable
denomination OF the uselessness OF his re-
puted discovery. Il Ia evident that the plague
must run its practically uninterrupted course
In Spain, and the widespread prevalence OF
the plague in that country exposes France
and Italy to Q second visitation. II Is also q
source Of grave apprehension, 80 far as Amer.
leans are concerned, since Cuba Is so closely
connected with the mother state by com
merce, and the appearance of the epidemic
there is naturally 70 be expected in the Ab-
sence Of rigid system Of quarantine. Our
own southern ports are carefully quarantined
against yellow fever, a fact strongly in our
favor, but in every large sea-oOAst city there
will be constant apprehension until the hot
season il we'll over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-07-24
THE FRESH arr WAIFs.

The expected party OF Fresh Air" chill.
dren, 90 in number, reached Brattleboro ON
Wednesday morning and we're met 1t the sta
ton by friends TO take them to their several
places Of Entertainment Mrs. OnOvells and
Mrs. Efey's party Of 80 went 10 The Got.
tage' near Highland park reservoir and the
remaining 10 were distributed In pairs IN
families in this village and West Brattleboro
The Highland park children are ali girls with
the exception of one little fellow OF years
who is the ''Wee biz one Of the party. The
girls range in ages up 10 IS years. The cot
tage has been arranged fOF the full use and
enjoyment Of the children. The large main
room on the lower floor Is used as a dining
room; adjoining this Ia the kitchen, and a
wash room has been fitted up in the retiring
room at the other end OF the building. The
second floor has been converted TO dOrmitorV
uses, the several rooms being filed with large
wide beda where the tired little bodies are
slowed away when night comes. The entire
park grounds are free TO the children. Mrs
Cobb, sister Of Mrs. Estey, has general charge
OF the kitchen, with a cook aud assiatAnt,
Morning and evening q short song and deVo-
tionAl service is held, led by Mr.. L. w. Haw
ley An Estey organ has been placed In the
dining room for use on these occasions. Aside
from this the days routine includes three
meals day" and general good time, Miss
Cooper having the out door charge OF the
children, while Mrs. OroWell and Mrs. Rstev
give much OF their time 10 the general over
sight II was an animated scene which yisi-
tors saw at the cottage last evening at O'Clock
when the little company gathered for the
song service. There was such a noisy clam
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-07-24

The exciting event Of the week In financial
circles has been the assignment OF John
Roach, the famous chip. builder, which was
announced last Saturday. Mr. Roach claims,
a. do his friends for him, that his property
will pay all his liabilities and show a hand.
some surplus left. His son and partner, Gar
rett Roach, stated on Saturday evening that
the complications with the navy department,
caused by the attitude OF Secretary Whitney
and the Attorney General, had decided the
firm TO place their affairs in the hands Of
their creditors as q preOaution rather than
otherwise. To q reporter John Roach him
self said on Sunday
"Nov AZ 10 the causes which have led up TO my
assignment, strictly apaaking, u IL not failure I;
that IL 10 say my assignees viii be able TO pay 81 for
every q Of liabilities II they realize anything like the
the enact amount Of liabilities Is nor what the sum OF
my assets will be TO meet t. but II were not 90 old
man and - bad health awhile longer could pull
thinga straight again. II the people understood this
matter, II the mendacious free-trade press had not
30 extensively deceived them, the failure of John
Roach would be recognized from ocean 10 ocean as a
men, 500 In the Morgan Iron Works and twice that
numher at Chester, won't out Of my shops Saturday
night who will not go back 10 morrow. In these
hard times that ia serious matter. This Is not q
party question. have been Repubcah but above
tuhh hhNo nfttt hAat ana ever Deon an Atntfonll.
II was my great ambition that our nation should
recover tts glory and prosperity on the seas. ]
wanted 10 prove that American merchandise, grown
or made BY American wOrkingmen in American
Hhops could be sold the world over through the
medium OF American ships built from iron rolled in
our own shops and Of timber cut from our own
fOresta. wanted 10 prove that could do business
on our own bottom, and that other nations with less
resources were not more eagscious and enteTprisnR
on the seas. have given my life aud my fortune
70 that end, and IN the presence Of this caam-
ityi am prond Of what John Roach has accom-
pliahed."
While q diliRent attempt is being made,
and will probably continue, to mako political
capital out OF this failure, the case Is one
which in the end will have 10 be judged, like
any other, on its merits. For years Mr..
Mr. Roach's connection with government Of
hcers has been very familiar, and some Of the
wornt scandals which the Republican party
has had 10 bear have grown out of his con.
tracts with the government, These facts do
not debar him from fair and honest treatment
BY the administration, while, as against this,
IL Is equally true that Secretary Whitney viii
be sustained by public sentiment in making
close scrutiny Of Mr.. Roach's work and in
sisting that the governments interests be mol
allowed 10 suffer at his hands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-07-24

-Most Of our farmers have now finished
haying ard report their crop better than last
year some few, however, reporting from
quarter 10 one third less. First-elass hay has
been sold at $I2, and some as high as $l2 30,
delivered direct from the field "A good strong
price.
Friday of last week was the hottest day
OF the season here, iO4 in the sun at P. NJ.
Small lawsuits for two or three dollars
difference OF opinion, arc becoming more
common here this summer than for some
years past, 10 the damage OF the parties and
the public. In one recently the parties, to
save expense, referred their suit 10 three Arbi
traitors, who brought in an award for The
plaintiff Of 1856 damages and % costs, 10.
tai, % So, and he 20 pay the arbitrator -
for their services
The postmaster here has Just II ceived
official notice from the Department at Wash.
ington, that the Contractor on route No,
2l2O, from jamaica 10 Manchester depot, has
been instructed. in pursuance OF an order OF
the POSTMASTER General, TO change service to
run from WinhAll station, via Jacksonville to
BOndville, emitting Jamaica and Manchester
depot" The order to take effect August TO-
1889.
The ladies' Of the W. G. T. U. have or.
ganized temperance school for the instruc-
ton Of the children in the way in which they
should 60. 1t is held every Tuesday evening
A Springfield Republican itom OF this
morning says; 1.-The West River National
bank Of Jamaica proposes TO close its Affairs
at the expiration Of fta charter August II,
owing TO an Improbable business" II this
event takes place . push will probably be
made for . tpnk ~ fSonlh Londonderry.
[Oa OUT Ana psge to-day we print
skelch q nOtabIs old-time resident Of this
town, which win be read with general inter
ess- II Is an interesting fact that both Mr..
Goodell and Mr. Zsdock Mnzzy, whose beue-
factions were mentioned last week, were resi-
dents Of the same South Hill' district in
this town, and both OF them earned the
money so freely given by the slow processes
OF Vermont agriculture on the much abused
hill farms. "-ED. t.4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-07-24
The Nen aan,h.


'eAulng Industrial paper OF baltimore
Prin~ STATISTICS which show that during the
hrH' Sax months OF 1885 the amount OF CAPT
TAI including capital stock OF Incorporated
companies invested In new manufacturing
and mining enterprises at the South, and in
'he enlargement OF old plants and rebuilding
Aitsr Deing destroyed by IRE, aggregates more
'nan SSo' OOO'OOO' After making the discount
whicn such statements usually require, this
showing Is q remarkably favorable one for
'ne soutn' considering the universal depres-
SION IN business Whiie the volume OF bust
ness Vnlen these ngures represent Ia signih-
cant ana encouraging the variety OF industries
reported isnol less 50. Kentucky and West Viz
gina 'ake the lead IN 'hlsresPect. In both states
mere u noalceaole grown IN Touring and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-07-24
The RuneraI.

10 every part OF the country the news of
General Grants death produced a profound
impression. In all the cities and large towns
bells we're tolled and emblems of mourning
were displayed.
Definite arrangements in regard to the fu-
neral have not yet been made. 1t ia under
stood that the General left it with his eldest
son to decide on the place of burial, his only
provision being that the place should be such
that his wife could be buried beside him.
Geo, W. Childs who, ii is said, will have
sole charge OF the funeral arrangements, said
yesterday 81 think the General should be
buried at the soldieFs's home, near Washing
ton. He belonged to the nation, and the
people in their pilgrimAges to Washington
would always visit the tomb Of the great SOL
President Cleveland telegraphed from
Washington ~ follows: 'T will send a repre-
sentative this afternoon TO New York, bearing
letter TO Mrs. Grant, and in order TO confer
with you in -raapsot TO funeral ceremonies. "
1t ia now. probable that the body will re-
main at MI MeGregor for at least 10 days.
Gen. Hancock will sand guard of honor.
On the day OF the funeral IL will undoubtedly
be arranged to hold public services at CON-
mon hour all over the land.