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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

New York Herald

In the days of her royal highness it
was said that ady Macdonald the wife
of the premier, disputed the leadership
with her eXcellency, and that for this
reason the latter left Canada on those
long visits; but the last part Of the state
ment, at least. is Inaccurate. There was
no profuse cordially between the two
ladies. for the princess wasted foolish
sentiment upon nobody, but there was no
discord between them. her royal high
ness had no strong ambition to lead " in
Ottawa. She was far happier in the
wildernesscs of the Cascapedia, fishing
for salmon in the pools or making
sketches at the dawn or as the sun went
down, among the hills.
She had no strong reason to love the
paaplc as a whole for the chilling hauteur
Of the secretary, Col. de Winton, was
visited upon the head of herself and her
husband. Before she was well settled on
the banks of the Rideau sneerng and I'M
kind criticism came from the press; and
when she was dragged along the rough
high road by maddened horses, her ear
torn and her head pounded until she be-
came insensible. no word of sympathy
was spoken, for the evil genius of the Sec
rotary turned the stream of sympathy into
gall. So the princess did not remain
overmuch of her time among Canadians.
Some said she had no wOmanly tenderness
and that she was "strong minded, but
they did not understand. She simply
was an artist, and chose for her pleasure
the trees of the wilderness and the salmon
of the rushing streams
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
Akkadian Domestic Laws.
London Letter

London lNstteT.l
The canon of ancient Akkadian do.
nestle laws was one OF the most important
inscriptions in the British museum collec,
ton, said lecturer at that institution. and
was document which all students of so.
GEOLOGY should study, as in it were set
forth laws and precedents which, even
down to this day. governed Oriental so
ciety. In this we find the husband, as
became patriarchal society, treated as
the supreme head of the family and styled
the "one who is looked up to-" If a
woman repudiated her husband. and
turned away from him. her punishment
was death by drowning; but husband
could rid himself of his wife by none
tary payment
The severe punishment of the wife and
mother was no doubt due to the high
position which she held in the family,
being called 1.-The goddess of the house,
"the enlarger of the family" and any Of.
Tense by her brought great stain on the
family OHenses against her by members
of the family were punished with greater
severity than those against the father. A
son who denied his maternity was pun.
ished 10y "the cutting off Of his hair and
exclusion from the community" but he
could for sum of money manumit him
self from his father
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

1--WE are getting an excellent article of
glycerine out of distillery dregs now. !"
said a manufacturing chemist. land as
soon as the. fact gets to be generally known
the refuse of the worm of the still will be
worth more than it ever was before.
Glycerne is a constant product of the
alcoholic fermentation of saccharine mat
ter, and all fermented drinks contain
quantities of it.
I'm the distilation Of liquids contain,
ing alcohol the glycerine does not free it.
self from the mother, or dregs, not be-
ing volatile, like the alcohol. The glycer-
inc is taken from the mother liquor by
the ordinary chemical methods. and SUI
perheated steam is then brought to act in
the residuum, which removes the impuri.
ties and leaves choice quality of glycer-
inc. These dregs are used very exten.
sively in the manufacture of glycerine in
France, but they have not come into much
use in this country as yet.
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In some of the prairie states tree plant
ing is pursued Systematically, with mani
fest influence on the amount of rainfull
and with general results which are as
beneticent as they are identifying. More
than 100, 900 900 trees are thus planted
annually, according to the testimony of
Mr.. Elwood Cooper, distinguished ply
tologist, president of Santa Barbara col
lcge, alifornia, who has devoted great
attention to forest culture and who is cele-
brated in his own state as the possessor of
the largest plantation of Eucalyptus trees
on the continent. He thinks that famous
tree may be advantageously planted on
the prairie spaces and in the valley of the
Mississippi and that its extensive cutiva-
ton will not only bring health to malarious
districts, but greatly augment the timber
supply of the country.
In Texas there is tract four times as
large as the state of Pennsylvania which
is without tree or shrub, and as the
climate is favorable to the growth of the
Eucalyptus, it is thought that its intro.
duction there would be successful, and
that it would contribute immCasurably to
the prosperity as well as the Availability
of the state, bringing her in time a reve
nue. from her woodland plantations
greater than that resulting from any OF
her present productions If it be found
that this wonderful Tasmanian tree really
takes kindly to our southwestern prairies
and the river bottoms of the Mississippi
and its tributaries, the economic and other
results to the country will be of the high
est importance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
The Duchess Of Edinburgh.
lChicago Tribune.

A suggestive little story concerning the
duchess of Edinburg has found its way
into print through Leeds journal. The
duke took occasion not long ago to reason
with her upon the pecularities of manner
and general carriage which prevent her
from being popular like her sister in law
the princess of Wales. A roya row ensued,
but wound up with the announced resolve
of the daughter of the late czar to model
her compartment in future after that of
the Danish princess
at happened not long after. " says the
chronicler, that the princess of Wales
attended IA charity fair given in aid of an
old woman's home. The amiable Alex.
andra, out of the goodness of her heart,
went round the room speaking kind
word to each of the unfortunate women
Now, the princess of Wales is slightly
lame; and the duchess of Edinburg. who
was present and determined to carry out
the suggestions of her lord to the letter,
went round the room behind the princess
and mimcked her, lameness and all As
may be supposed, matters were not at al
men ded
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
Decline of the No %.

The gradual decline of the human nose
is the result of the introduction and gen
eral use of handkerchiefs, The Romans
never used han kerchlefs, and their noses,
as we all know, were of the largest aud
finest type. Moreover. they were less liza
bic TO colds in the head than are people of
the present time, and their noses enjoyed
almost sinecGre AS civilization advanced
northward from Italy the inhabitants of
the cold and variable climate of northern
Europe found that their noses were con.
stantly called into activity. aid as a conse-
quence the average European nose fell be
low the Roman standard, Within modern
times the handkerchief was invented, and
a new and potent factor in the reduction
of noses thus came into existence Con-
slant friction will wear away the hardest
stone, much more the soft and cartilagin-
Gus nose Under the friction of handker
chiefs the noses of the present century
have steadily diminished. until small
noses are worn almost as much as specta-
Giles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
The Curse of Gambling.

A sufficient number of gamblers will
devastate any territory on the globe. Long
Island City, though it is the capital of
county and with the seat of justice. has
been Kept back notwithstanding long wit
ted men like Eiphalet Mott bought it
had such admirable opportunities that a
half century ago or more they made in.
vestments there for the benefit of Union
college and other trusts. The gamblers
found il a convenient SPOT to halt between
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
A Critical JOurn alist.
Texas Siftings.l

A mental bearing a large package en-
tered the office of a great Houston daily.
What thatY" asked the editor
Mrs. Smith has written five act play
and she wants you to look over it, and
give her criticism. She will call for it
next week good morning." and lifting
the package down from his shoulder, the
mental placed it on the table, and started
for the door.
come lack here. Just you wait five
with you, exclaimed the editor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
Climatic Cure for Chronic Ailments.
Youths Companion.l

More and more at the present day,
does the medical profession take advan,
tage of climatic diversities in curing disease
or improving the general health The
climate of the sea shore, with its daily
regular variations of temperature, its
abund ance of oxygen, and its saline par,
ticles suspended in the air, tends to in
crease the activity of the circulation and
respiration, and is particularly suited to
the scrofulous, to many chronic diseases,
and to convalescence from acute diseases
or from surgical operations.
Mountain climates are adapted to con
sumptives and to the consumptively in
clined to victims of hay-tever; and to
such as are suffering from overwork but
are otherwize healthy. 1t is harmful tC
those afflicted with chronic bronchitis
heart troubles, Bright's disease, chronic
rheumatism, and to the aged; while all
SUCH and those who suffer from most
nervous diseases, are helped by the quiet
ing and bracing climate of wooded dis
tricts
A mere change of surroundings in al
m ost any direction is often sui cient to
effect change in the patient for the better
No patient should go from home in an ad
vanCed stage of disease. such as need tc
go south will be helped only as they
spend large part of their time in the
open air They should rigidly guaro
against sudden atmospheric changes.
George Eliot says, "Habi. is the purga
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
INCOMPlETENESS.
lWill ]. Lampton in The Current

tWil ]. hampton in The Currentl
What though the wales be filled with flowers
Embowered in living green;
The fragrant beauty would be nought,
If they were never seen.
What though the birds in plumage bright
Sing sweetly through the year;
Their summer would be all in vain,
If there were none to hear.
What though the loving hands Of friends
With bles ,ings over-much,
Be laid on Us, their grace we're lost
Could we not feel their touch
What though our lives with good intent
Be moved as by a storm,
OF what avail, to those who need,
Unless we give them forml
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
A Patent Associate Editor.
Chicago Herald,l

A Kansas City editor has just patenteN
a pair of triple shears. 1t is an instru.
ment with three sets of blades, two of
which when properly manipulated will
adapt themselves to the columns of any
newspaper and cut both sides, while the
the third set will chop the clippings on,
Rt the prOper place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
FUNERAL CUSTOMS.
The Apostle of Histhcticism Emits Some
Sensible Suggestions.

Sensible Suggestions.
London News
At a meeting on funeral reform held
lately at Leicester, a letter from Mr.
Oscar Wilde was read, apologizing for alb
sence owing TO II severe cold caught by
occurring in a Lincolnshire snowstorm
Ar Wide added: "The present style Of.
burying and sorrowing for the dead seems
to me to make grief grotesque and to turn
mourning to mockery. Any reform
you can bring about in these customs
would be of value quite inestimable.
The present ostentation and eXtrava-
sance of burial rites seem to me to har.
monte but i'll with the real feeling of
those ut whose doors the angel of death
ha, knocked The ceremony by which
we part from those whom we have loved
sho I'D not merely be noble in its mean
ing, but simple in its sincerity. The
funeral vi Ophelia does not seem to me
a manned rite, when one thinks of the
flowers strewn in her grave.
81 regret exceedingly that can not hear
the actual suggestions on the matter
which will be made at your meeting. |
have always been of the opinion that the
coin should be privately conveyed at
night time to the churchyard chapel, and
that there the mourners should
next day meet BY these means
the public procession through the
streets would be avoided, and
the publicity of funerals is
surely the real cause of their expense. AS
regards dress, | consider that white and
violet should be recognized as mourning
and not black merely, particularly in the
case of children. The habit of bringing
flowers to the grave is now almost uni.
nd 10 nj N
symbolism; but | cannot help thinking
that the elaborate and expensive designs
made by the florist are often far less
lovely than few flowers held loose in the
hand.
There are many other points on which
| should have liked to listen, and one
point on which l had hoped to have the
privilege of speaking-1 mean the expires
sion of sorrow in art The urns, pyramids
and sarcophagi (ugly legaces to us) are
meaningless as long as we do not
burn or embalm our dead If
we are to have funeral memorials at all,
far better models are to be found in the
beautiful crosses of lreland-such as the
cross at Monasterboice-or in the delicate
bas reliefs in the Greek tombs.
Above all. such art. if we are to have
it, should concern itself more with the
living than the dead-should be rather 6
noble symbol for the guiding of life thar
an idle panegyric on those who are gone
If man needs an elaborate tombstone in
order to remain in the memory of his
country, it is clear that his living at al
was an act of supertluity. Keats grave
is a hillock of green grass with pail
headstone, and it is to me the holies
place in Rome. There is in Westminste
abbey periwiggcd admiral in night
gown, hurried off to heaven by two howl
ing cherubs, which is one of the best ex
amples know of ostentatious obscurity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

VIII Mcdonald, 25i2 Dearborn St, Chicago.
gratefully acknOwI edges n cure of Eczema or
Salt Rheum on head, neck face arms and legs
for seventeen years not able so walk except
on hands and knees for one year not able to
help himself for eight years ; tried hundreds
of remedies doctors pronounced his case
hopeless permanently cured by CUTICURA
REsOLvENT blood puriticr) internally, and
CUTICURA and CUTICURA SOAP the great skin
cures) externally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
ECZ MA
And Every Species of Itch
ing and Burning Diseases
Positively Cured,

ECZEMA, or Salt Rheum, with its agonizing
T. itching and burning, instantly relieved by a
warm bath with CUTICURA SOAP, and a single
application of CUTICURA, the great Skin Cure.
This repeated daily, with two or three doses OF
CUTICURA REsoLvENT, the New blood Purifier,
TO keep the blood cool, the perspiration pure
and unirritstng, the bowels OPEN the liver
and kdne' s active, will speedily cure Eczema,
letter, Rngworm, Psoriasis, Lichen Prurtus,
Scali Head, Dandruff, and every species of
Itching, Scaly, and Pimply Humors of the
Scalp and Skin, when the best ply sicans and
all known remedies fail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
Origin of Balloons.

The story published respecting the
origin of balloons that Nine. Montgolher
had washed her petticoat to wear to
great festival on the next day and hung it
over chaling dish to dry. The hot air,
swelling out the folds 81 the garment,
lifted it up and tloated it. The lady was
astoEished and called her husbands atten-
ton to the sight 1t did not take Mont
golfer long to grasp the idea of the hot
air balloon.
Tho Worlds Sugar.
[San Francisco Chronicle
The worlds production of sugar in
1884 is estimated at 4, 5S5. 900 tons Of
which l.. 800, 900 tons were bsst sugar and
only 2, 0S5, 900 cane sugar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
Mrs. Aston as a Temperance Keformer.
New York Cor Chicago Tribune1

New York Cor Chicago Tribune.l
BY the way, Mrs. Astor has become a
temperance reformer. The grogginess CT
some of the young fellows in society has
been disgraceful this season Scarcely a
private tall has lacked group of thor
oughly intoxicated guests in the men s
dressing room, where custom has made
wine and cigars common. On several &C.
casions the recumbent forms of obliviOus
swells have been left in corners and on
sofas. to be cared for by the servants after
the departure of the decent guests
These things have been an increasing
scandal.
Mrs. Astor has stepped forward to re
form She gave ball this week. There
We're no refreshments solid, liquid, or
smoke, to be had in the dressing room
In the dining hall were as many tiny
Japanese tables as there were ladies. The
tops barely held a pate and wine glass
No servants were on duty except at the
buffet, where the viands were dished and
the champagne opened. The men were
expected to fetch and carry for their part
ners. This device employed them, com
PEELED them to do their drinking under
the restraints of feminine presence, and
kept them all measurably sober
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
Why Not?
tExchange.l

Another of the numerous missions to
ballet girls" has just been held in London.
But, wisely suggests Lsbouchere "why
does not some one organize mission to
Washers, who surely are quite as much in
need Of celebrations to lead religious and
temperate lives?"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

Chas. HOughtOn, Esq, lawyer, % State ST.,
Boston, reports case of Eczema under his OBJ
servatiOn for ten years, which covered the
patients body and limbs, and To which all
know methods Of treatment had been applied
without benefit which was completely curet
solely by the CUTICURA REMEDIES, leaving
clean and healthy skin,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

own fault if you remain i'll. If
you are wasting away with any form
of Kidney disease, stop tempting death this
moment, and turn for azure to Hop 3itters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

If you are frequenter, or resident of,
"a miasmatic district barricade your sys-
TEN against the scourge of all countries
Malaria, Epidemic, Bilious and Inter-
intent Fevers by the use of Hop Bitters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

r. II. Drake, Esq, Detroit, Mich, suffered
untold tortures from Eczema, which appeared
on his hands, head and face, and nearly de-
stroyed his eyes After the most careful doc
toring and Il consultation of physicians failed
to relieve him, lie used the CUTICURA REMED-
les, and was cured, and has remained so to
date.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

The net profits of Figaro, the great
Paris newspaper last year were 2, 1893, OOO
francs (S476, 600. The stock stands at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

tE None genuine without bunch of green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile,
poisonous stuff with Hop" Hops" in their
name.
Jan20, DAWN to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

If you are suffering from over-eating or
drinking, any indiscretion dissipation,
are young and growing TOO fast, as is often
the case,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

'Or If you are in the workshop, on the
farm, at the desk, anywhere, and feel
that your system needs cleansing, ton
ing, or stimulating without intoxicat-
ing. If your are old,
'blood thin and impure, pulse
feeble, nerves unsteady, faculties
waning, Hop Bitters is what you need to
give you new life, health, and vigor."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
tClncago News. "

"Pa, what is a crank?"
"A crank, my son, is person who has
sincere convictions that do not agree with
my sincere convictions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

If you are sick with that terrible sickness,
Nervousness, you will find balm in Giead"
in Hop Btters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

If you are costive, or dyspcptic or suffer-
ing from any other of the numerous dis
eases of the stomach or bowels, it is your
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

Arkansaw Traveller: De chile ken come
up de steps easier den it ken go down,
crawl up
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

If you are a min ster, and
have overtaxed yourself with your
pastoral duties, or Il mother, worn out
with care and work. or a man of business or
labor, weakened by the strain OF your every
day duties, or man of letters toing over
yohr midnight work, Hop Bitters will most
surely strengthen you.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

THIS medicine Is tor sale by us. BEAUPRE
s. LOWRY, Corner Church and Bank SITS.
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Words ofWarning and Comfort.

"If you are suffering from poor health or
'languishing on bed of sickness, take cheer
If your are simply aiing, or if you feel
weak and dispirted,
without clearly know
ing why, Hop lIitters
will surely cure you.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

If you have rough, pimply, or sallow skin
bad breath, Hop Bitters will give you fair skin
rich blood, the sweetest breath and health.
$500 will be paid for case they will not cure
or help.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08
COLLINS
vor1Nc ELECTRO
PLAs1ERS

male W eakneSs, SHOOTING PalnS through the
Loins and Back, try these Plastcrs Placed
over the pit Of the Stomach, they prevent and
cure Ague Pains, Bilious Collie, Liver Com
and ills csc.
This medicine is for sale by us. BEAUPRE
e. LOWRY, Corner Church and Bank SITS.
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Weary sufferer from
Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Weak and Sore Lungs,
Coughs and Colds, Weak
Back, Weak Stomach and
Bowels, DNSpepsia, Fe-
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ADVERTISERS by addressing GEO.P. ROW
ELL & CO., 10 Spruce St., New York, can
learn the exact cost of any proposed line of
ADVERTISING in American Newspapers.
eS- 1O0-pase Pamphlet, lOc.
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A Lady'S Wish,

"Oh, how l do wish my skin was as clear and
soft as yours" said a lady to her friend.
You can easy make it So" answered tho
friend. How ?" inquired the first lady.
by using Hop Bitters that makes pure, rich
blood and blooming health. 1t did it for me
as you observe"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-08

George Eliot says, "Habi. is the purga
tory in which we suffer 70, our past sins.
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E FERRET, Agt., 37s Pearl ST., NY,

This medicine is for sale by us. BEAUPRE
4 LOWRY. Corner Church and Bank Sts