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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
DICKENS AT Me.
WITH ESPECIAL REFERENCE TO HIS
RELATIONS WITH CHILDREN.
His Mysterious aud Awe-Inspiring Study
His Funny Ways with the Little Ones
An Entertaining Collection
a: Coniuring Tricks.


iii, Fldes; Daughter in Cornhil Magazine
His study, to us children, was rather a
mysterious and awe inspiring chamber,
and while he was at work no one was al
lowed to enter it, We little ones had TO
pass the door AS quietly as possible and
our little tongues left o. chattering. But
at no time through his busy life was he
too busy to think Of us. to amuse us or
to interest himself in all that concerned
us Ever since ! can remember anything
remember him AS the good genius of the
house, ard as its happy, bright and funny
genius lie had "a peculiar tone OF voice
and way Of speaking for each of his
children, who could tell without being
called by name which was the one adj.
dressed. lie had funny songs which he
used 20 sng to them before they went to
bed one IN Particular, about the only
man who caught cold and rheumatism
while sitting in an omnibus, was IA great
favoritc, and, rs it was accompanied by
sneclcs coughs, and gc'tcuiation it had
to be sung over and over again before the
small ald .cncc was satisfied.
. can see him now, through the mist Of
years, with II child nearly always on his
/ knee at this time If the evening. his
bright and beautiful eyes full Of life and
. fun. | can hear his clear, sweet Yoice as
he sang TO those children as if he had
no other occupation in the world but to
amusc them and when they grew older,
and were able to- act little plays, il was
their father himself who was teacher.
manager and promptcr to the infant am
at"urs. These theatricals were under.
taken as earnestly and seriously as were
those of grown up people lie would
teach the children their parts separately
what to do and how to do it. acting him.
self for their edtication At one moment
he would be the dragon in "Fortunio, -"
at the next one of the seven servants, then
a iockcy-payed by the youngest child.
whose little legs had much difficulty to
get into the tiny top boots-unti ne had
taken every part in the play.
AS with his grown up company of
actors so with his juvenile CONF any, did
his own carnestne,S and activity work
upon tn m and effect each person
ally The shyest and most awkward
child would come out quite brilliant un.
der his patient and always encouraging
training
At the juvenile parties he was always
the ruling spirit. He had acquired by de.
grees an excellent collection of con turing
tricks, and on Twelfth Night his eldest
son birthday-he would very often,
DIRE. scd as magician. give oniuring
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06

Men have made strange pets in their
time. Mr. Iabez Hogg keeps some of
the strangest in the form of the infusori
called wheel animalcules. These roti-
fers have many curious qualities, among
which is that of suspending animation
for an indefinite period without ceasing to
live Colonies of rotifers may be de.
siccated and rendered apparently life.
less; and in this condition they may be
kept for months. and years, and possibly
centuries \ single drop of water will
restore them to life, and the wheel bearers
will instantly resume their functional &C
tivity precisely al the point where it was
so rudely broken oil,
This reminds us of a story, often re-
peated though possibly not capable of
standing the strictest investigation \
British sailor at the battle of the Nile, at
the moment when the officer of the watch
said to him do you make out the flag
ship on the port or starboard bow, Billy'
was struck by "a buiiet in the head. For
fifteen months that sailor remained insen.
siblc, but not dead, with ball in the
skull which could not be extracted In
the fulnGsS of time he was taken to Green
witch ospital and trepaned when the for
eign body was removed from the neigh.
borhood Of his brain Then he rubbed his
eyes and said ms antly: Just off the
starboard bow, sir.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
The Reporter of Hotel Arrivals.

w tlhS ann ldlNS III lTllUllt
"llow does my name get into the
papcr>?" some pIUliC man often ASKS me
+ or about fifteen years one man in New
\ ork has made "A business of visiting all
the hotels nightly TO look over the regis
tiers and pick out the names of prominent
visitors for publication. His name is 10.
scph ID. Lennon. lie is a short, round
faced, jolly young man, whose eyeglasses
and black mu,tache are known to ali hotel
men, with whom he is .aVoritc by rca.
son of his good nature and long acQuaint-
ancc He began this work when the
metropolitan hotel was way up town. .
originally he gathered the names for The
Tribune only, Now ne supplies all the
papers.
III, nightly round begins about o'clock
at the Hotel buckingham, Fifty-thjrI
street aud Fifth avenue, and it is nearly
midnight when he reaches Printing
House square, 50 numerous are tie hotels
he must visit, and 50 widely distributed
over the city. In the fifteen Yeas that he
has been doing this work he has become
familiar with the names of nearly every
congress man, governor, senator or public
man of any kind in the country. He is,
in fact, walking dictionary of public
men Sometimes an effort is made to
evadc public mention Of the arrival here
of noted pcrSonages. but Mr.. Lennon has
ready means for discovering any such at
tempt, and it rarely succeeds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
Mr.. Sala's Nose.
New Orleans Tiues-Democrat.

New orleans Tines democrat.
American reporters will probably treat
Mr.. George Augustus Salas nose in as
delicate "A manner as possible. He said
recently ">ome time ago Hahn Fris-
well. a clever young fellow. wrote a book
on men he had met. and in it DIES ,ribed
me among others. 1t is my misfortune
that, although | am one glass man. my
nose is somewhat inclined to be promi
nent feature. triswell referred to its
Baccha al ian appearance l objected to
beng thus st gmatiHcd for what was no
fault OF mine, and | instituted suit for
SANDER What was more obtained 800
pounds sterling damages. which COM
pensatrd me somewhat for the attack
upon my features.
\ great part of the American press is
disposed to refer to the personal appear
ance of great men with much levity. but
few will be found willing to pay s., 800
for such privilege The people of New
York gave Ryan $500 for one slight tap
on sullivan proboscis. but the eminent
/ Englishmaus nasal organ is safe from
assault
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
THE. pUGBEAR COLD.
Lot pcopl" Rcware OF It-Cnddlina Chit.
NICn-- DatuUup,S.
linz t,hii.

J. 'miiv physician IN Casecds Magazine.
81 Old rs II bugbear causes people 10
oVcrCroNd their beds with wooden stu.ls,
blankets and such like The bed cloth.
Ing, even for Odd people, should tie light,
though warm. There is nothing bet or
than cider down, when you cal get it
Tine night dresses Of old people should he
comfortable, AID especially should they be
warm through the shoulders; this is the
place winch cold likes, as n foe, to assail
Just about in the morning when the
morscl Of fire has got low or gone out
Let them LcwarG of itY
- old rs IA bugbcar plays much mischief
in the nursery Thousands OF children in
this country are coddled to death, and
many actually stirlcd in bed They call
it being overland; it is being smothercd
That is the right name of it,
But the cnldrcn must be kept warm"
BLESS their innocence, yet. The bed
rs soft AS down, the clothes rs soft
can b., but smooth withal, without any
tendency to rump.e up. or cover mouth
or face. This Is warmth, this is comfort.
The room, too should be moderately
warm, No more. | pray you, and the air
ought to be as pure and sweet as the odOr
of roses. Is it so in most nurseries? Nay.
for your hugbcar cold steps in and seals
doors and windows. NO wonder that
when baby wakes up it is pccyish and
frcttul.
Your bughcar cold is the best friend
the tailor has, Tor even Young men wear
double the weight Of clothes ON winter 5
diu that they ought to. They sweat
themselves in consequence 50 cold. the
foe, steps in and ends many life. Top
coats in my opinion. should never be
worn except while riding 10y rail, or driv-
ing or when standing about in "A draught;
tucn they cannot be too thick and cosy.
If worn at all when walking, they should
be very thin. Very light water.proof>
should be worn when walking in winter
worn over the arm, | mean, and never put
/ on except when it is raining But tho
warmer the socks the better, and the shoes
ought to be moderately strong and thick,
for many an ailmcnt is caught from stand
/ ing abou, on damp. cold ground
/ Damp is much more to be dreaded thar
cold. but even this should not be made
/ bugbcar OF; | would rather have damn
inner clothing than damp coat; the un
/ derClDthing, indeed, of every one whc
berspircs freely aud easily is seldom, i
ever free from damp When wa, newly
married. sir, the little woman who own
me used to air my handkerchief, IN,
newspaper and my table napkin SIN
knows better now. But preserve me an,
you and every one from sleeping in
damp room
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
A Whole Temperance lecture.

Detroit Free Press.
Mr. Henry Clews. well known Wall
street man, says that the men who drink
whisky are sure to 60 to the wall y on
the street" Men in the stock business
have excitement enough without alcohol.
a glass of wine at dinner may be well
enough, but to drink to celebrate success
or to drown chagrin at losses is to destroy
ones chances
When man has lost, he needs to keep
himself in the best of spirits-not alco-
holic-to eat good dinners, amusc himself
and look carefully after his health; but
above all things let whisky alone lie
can always via if the whisky is in his
competitor instead of himself This ap,
plies to all business, where competition is
sharp Indeed in what business nova
days is it not sharp? There is "a whole
temperance lecture in few words
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
4 millionaire Editor.

New York Cor. rhiladeIphia Record
The only really handsome millionaire
that know of in this city is Mr.. Allen
Thurndyllc Rice. the editor aud propri.
etor of The North American hcvicw
Mr. Rice is said to I've the fortunate pos.
SCISSOR of $4,000 900. which is but drop
in the bucket compared to the fortunes of
many of our wealthy citizens but, still,
it is n very comfortable sum to have at
ones command, and sir rice knows how
TO use it to his own enjoyment and to the
enjoyment OF others. Mr. Rice is a young
man, not % should say. with olive com
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06

One of the most characteristic festivals Of
the Russian empires the "hreshtchenie
Nod, or christening of the Waters.
The performance is said to date 800 years
back to the time when Prince Vladimir
and his Kiev spearmcn dipped themselves
in the Dneper and swore Ito be true to
Crist and his law. Ever since, on the
18th day of January, in every part Of the
vast empire, the cross is plunged through
the ice into the rivers, and the priest s
traditional formula of blessing is uttered
over it. In st, Petersburg the ceremony
assumes the aspect of Il national festival
IS the MONDAY gun sounds the gate of
the winter palaces wings slowly open and a
single figure appears that of the Grand
Duke Constantine, his brother Michael. or
even the car himself. Then the high priest
descends to an opening previously cut
through the ice in the Neva. and, plung,
ing the cross into the water solenmly
pronounces the words Of conservation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06


At a cafe one of the guests is telling a
long windcd story to companion, who
is paying it the least possible attention.
And so, says he, and so, just as |
came out of the wood, whom should
come upon but cavalryman.
"Oh, indeed"
A big, powerful fcllow-as big AM
powerful fellow as | have ever seen.
Nv ell, and so | says. Surrender, or you
are "A dead man" &c made no answer but
drew his sabcr and made dash at me.
parted the cut. and drove my bayonet
right through his heart, and he fell stone
dead
And what did he say to that" says
his companion, absently.
And what did he say to that" echoes
the Infatuated narrator. why he sa d
Gimme a match, My cigar is out
"Ccrtainly Here. waiter, bring this
gentleman the matches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06

tx Governor Catlin, of Connecticut
has been considering the cost of smoking,
Having smoked siXty-seven years and at
tanned the ripe age of So, the old gentle
man naturally jumped to the conclusion
that he had smoked up quite a snug sum
of money, Going over his old account
books he footed up his tobacco eXpendi'
lures at Il per cent compound interest
To his surprise he found that his habit had
cost him $500, 900, These figures horri'
fed the governor, but in view of his great
age and the en- oyment he derives from a
good cigar, he could not make up his
mind to swear off lie oilers his case,
however. as a terrible example to the ris'
Ing generation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
The Bone Industry.
PHILADELPHIA Press


The bone industry of the country is
an important one. The four feet of an
ordinary OK will make pint of neatSfoot
OIL Not bone of any animal is thrown
away. Many cattle shin bones are shipped
to Europe for the making OF knife
handles. where they bring $40 per ton
The thigh bones are the most valuable,
being worth $50 per ton for cutting into
tooth brush handles The foreleg bones
are worth so per ton, and are made into
collar buttons, parasol handles, and jew
elry, though Sleeps legs are the staple
for parasol handles. The water in which
the bones are boiled is reduced to glue
the dust which comes from saving the
bones is fed to cattle and poultry. and all
bone that cannot be used as noted, or for
bone black, used in refining the sugar we
eat, are turned into fertilizers and made
to help to enrich the soil. AS regard,
waste, it is the story of the pig. Nothing
is lost except the squeal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
Art fetal Cheese.

New Yorn Commercial Advertised
Artificial cheese, made OF one part cleo
margarine and two parts skinned milk,
mixed 10 the consistency of cream, and
sub iec,ed to the usual processes of manu-
featuring the general article, is the latest
edible commodity contributed BY Ger
many to the world. The cheese of the
latherland however, is generally of toe
nigh "A flavor for the uncultivated taste of
foreigners. and the probability is that the
new variety, 10y reason of its constituents
will attain the most exalted rank in both
taste and smell,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
A Tail-Casting LIZARD.

lClHcilhatl enquirer
This lizard belongs to large family
called Geckos, They are principally
found in the east and northern countries
of Africa, and are remarkable for many
BILE the bark Of trees, but this has the re-
markable faculty OF throwing off its
stumpy tail when attacked, the cast Off
member leaping about twisting and con.
tracing, thus attracting the attention of
the pursuer until the owner makes good
its escape If you examine the anatomy
of the tail the why and wherefore of this
is easily understood. The joints of the
back one are very deicately put together,
and snap at the slightest warning; and
almost Immediately new tail begins to
grow out, and in some cases no less than
two or three tails have appeared, present
ing a most remarkable spectacle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
A VALENTINE.

frank DempSter Sherto.H IN The Century
Awake, awake, q gracious heart,
There's some one knocking at the door;
The chilling ureczcs make him smart,
His little feet are tired and sore.
Arise, and welcome him before
Aiown his checks the big tears start.
Awake, awake, q gracious heart,
There's some one knocking at the door.
IT'S Cupid come with loving art
To- honor worship, and implorc;
And lest, uuw'lcomel, he depart
With all his wis, mysterious lore,
Awake awaS, y gra"iuuS heart,
There's ,uma ona Knocking at the doorl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
Under the Base-Siol.


A member of Eureka cornet band.
started last night to the band room for
recitation, carrying base.voil His heels
flew up and the big instrument fell on top
of him. A little girl standing in the
doorway near by cried to her father,
come here, quick, pa here is IA man fell
down and big log has fell on him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
One or the Other.
lEXchange.l

The religion of the MeXicans seems to
have been absorbed by their vices or their
vices by their religion, for even their lot
tercs and gambling dens are said to sail
on the patronage OF the saints
Brooklyn Times: When the contractor
Is fat the mechanics lien
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06

The consumption of chocolate in this
country is largely on the increase, one
manufactures stating that last year he
made 1900 coo pounds and used ton of
sugar per day. The best cocoa beans
come from Venezuela and Mexico, and
the cheapest from San Domingo. The
two great chocolate consuming countries
are France and the United States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06

A new agent for determining the ques
ton of doubtful deaths is announced by
an electrician, who says that in bodies in
which life is not extinct the temperature
rises upon the application of AN electric
death.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
The Good Old Times.

T0UnUHY NcHOOI NNVOTII
VIII those persons who mourn over the
good old times which are gone, he so
good as TO fix the date of those timesH
Then We can look at the record for thu
evidence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06

Russia makes annually 12G, 600, 900
wooden spoons for the Central Aria mar.
ket. The common grades ave made from
birch and poplar, and the best qualities
from lockwood
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06

Indianapolis Sentinel.

The history of progress shows that
progress is always along the line of doubt,
but it must be honest doubt, and with a
sincere desire to know the truth and that
only
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
Mexican Stage Drivers.

The Mexican stage coach always has
two drivers, one to hold the reins and the
other to do the whipping. The latter
carries bag of stones to throw at the
leaders
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
4 CrOcodile's Throat.

Crocodiles are the only reptle whose
nostrils point in the throat behind the
palate, instead of directly into the mouth
cavity. This enables the crot odlle to
drown its victim without drowning itself,
for by keeping its snout above water It
can breathe while its mouth is wide open.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06

The Christian Union: 1t is no mqTe
good journalism to print everything than
good art TO paint everything.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06

We remain young so long AS we can
learn, can adopt new habits, and can bear
contradiction
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-03-06
STATESMEN AS LOVER
HOW SOME OF our MEN or NOTE
WCOED AND WON.

Daniel Ncbstcr's First PrOposaI-Ifis Sec
end wife where Henry 4. Wise
Popped the Question IIoustou's
Wife Cruckett's Courtship.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-29

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF Trust MApl
ID TO Us by Alexander Com, dated on the I'm
day Of July isS6 and duly recorded In the otnoe oi
the Cl.rk Of the County Court Of Ohio county, -
Court Bouie OF ssId county, on
Saturday, August Goth, 1888,
beginning at 10 O'Clock e. m. the following property
/. The east fotty-twJ U2J feet OF lot mbercd
ioity i've 81 situate tEe north side OF sirsinis
str, et, on Zane's Island, In ID. Zans's addition u
he city OF Wheeling, on which the dwelling houss
roy occupied BY the said Alexander Coen u alto
sted.
49, and the eastern hall Of lot mum ,ered forty siI
i6), adjoining the same on which are situated tse
briet dwelling houses This property will be offered
a. whole and In two part, divided by the osLta
tine Of the dividing wall between the houses and
old In whichever vay shall sppear bsst
8. be Forth half Of lot numbered thirty three tir
and the south three ts feet Of lot Dumbcrd thirty
Two (52) In 1heo. Finks adItion % tbs said ciiyS
wheeling fronting thirty three 1881 fest 90 TIE sssi
side q Penn street, on which Is ,ituatsd rzms
dwelling house.
Cos addition 70 the said city Of Wheeling, sitasa
On the sest aide VI YORK street. south Of Ohio street
On Zanss Island bavings front Of thirty l5pl 'ess
IN York sieet. and runniDg vest of equal width ons
hundred AID twenty (i2oJ fsst 10 the alley n N
lot numbered eight (s) in william Armstrong;
addition 10 the kaid cy oil Wheeling, sitasu 90 tbe
sest side Of York sueet south Of Ohio street. o. saS
Island.
g. he right, title and interest Of the sa!d AIeIu;
der Coen In and 70 The property mentf9net, devils
sld bequsaihed in and BY tbs viii Of Edward Co-n,
aeoeased which vas admitted 10 probate on tbs l6s
day Of April, 1851, In the once Of tbs aid clerk.
TYxxs or bALE-One-third Of the purchass mony
or 70 much more thereof 90 the purchaser msJ sst
cash on the day ., Ezle, and the remainder N 80
eauaI instaimepts, payable respectively - ons h9a
two years from the day Of sale. With Interest ION
that day the deferred instalmenis being secured ~
deed Of trust upon the property, and murine ~
purchase money. - ,,.oo.,n
HEHRY 81. KUssELLr
ru.v,rps ftxovxy Tra.eNL
'NA" Ainr,ioos.r. BA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-29

EVERY few days brings to light some new
fraud that has long aOurished in some ofthe
Departments at Washington. The latest
scandal involves the recently removed Su-
perintendent of the new Pension building,
Mr.. JOIN Il. DICEERsoS, and several Of his
particular friends. The new Superintendent
has found 9 ring in the Office which had
stolen carpets, msttings, window curtains,
chairs and other furniture that could be
utilized in private buildings Mr.. DECKER
sen has had q fat time Of it, and has fur
nished in princely style, and at the Govern
ments expense, not only bis own house, but
those of sll his sisters, cousins and sunts