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National Republican., 1885-07-14
STATEMENT.

Oh UD0 GQulCdDl0 Lille AS
surance Society Of the
United States, appoint
ed to formulate III o
views Of the board on
the advantages offered
by the Society to the
public, report:
1st. The Society tissues
all the approved forms
Of assurance, including
Ordinary Life, Endow-
ment, and Tontine poll
cies. 1t is immaterial to
the Directors w hi C h
form Of policy is taken
by intending assurers.
I'd. The Life and En-
dowment forms ofpolicy
provide for annual cash
dividends and a surren-
der value; are indispu-
table after three years,
and payable Immediate
ly after proof Of death.
Sd. The premiums on
a Tontine policy are the
same as on the Ordinary
Life, but, while the lat
ter is only payable inthe
event of death, the hold
er Of the Tontine policy
has the right to draw
the whole Of the reserve
and the accumulated
profits incash at the end
Of a stated period; thus,
during his own life time.
after his producing
years are past, he can
without any larger pre-
MUM than on an ordi-
n ary policy, secure
these greater advant-
ages.
4th. Experienceshows
that the return paid in
cash on maturing Ton
tine policies approx
mates to, or exceeds the
amount Of premiums
paid by policy-holders;
so that the average cost
Of the assurance will be
only about the interest
on the premiums.
9th. Tontine policies,
like others, are paid in
full in the event Of death
at any time during the
term Of the policy, and
are incontestable after
threeyears, andpayable
Immediately after due
proof Of death.
9Th. Experience shows
that t h Q mortality is
lower among Tontine
policy-holders, as the
better lives seek this
kind Of assurance, which
is a considerable source
Of profit.
9TH. Tontine policies
will be made non-for-
feitable under the laws
Of the State, if so de-
sired, at the time the as
surance is effected.
9Th. The Tontine sys-
tenn is fair and just; it's
accounts are accurately
kept, separate from all
otherbusiness; the funds
judiciously invested and
improved, and the accu-
mulated profits faithful
ly guarded and properly
apportioned.
9th. The Society has
since it's organization
transacted a larg Q r
amount Of new business
than any other compa-
ny, while it's new busi-
ness for the first half of
the present year is ST.
10000 larger tn a n
that Of the first halt OF
1884. 1t has Assets of
$50. .OOO,O 900; over $14,-
900, ,OOOof Surplus, and
it's ratio Of Surplus to
Liability is greater than
that Of any other COM
National Republican., 1885-07-14
Pajannas,

Reody-made and made to order, Of English and
Domestic Flannels, Cheviot, Percale, Muslin,
Zephyr, and SILK.
National Republican., 1885-07-14
July Bargains in Umbrellas.

July Bargains in Umbrellas,
Why not keep in the shade
when it cost so little ? Many
sick headaches and possible
sunstrokes can be prevented
for one dollar.
MEMS ereen-lined, Cream Serge Umbrellas only
IL each.
Over two-thirds Of til e
$2.75 All-silk, Silver-headed
Silk Umbrellas have been
sold.
National Republican., 1885-07-14
ParasoI Department.

ParasOI Department.
July Bargains in Parasols--
With a view of causing the
disposal of our entire stock
of Parasols during this month
we have made the following
extraordinary reductions, and
assert them to be unquestion-
tionably the best values yet
shown, which should be ap-
preciated, and effect their i'm
mediate distribution:
Misses POrasols from 81 % to 75c. Black, white
olive, and cardinal.
Misses Paragon Frame Parasols, from 80 to sl5O
Brown and garnet.
silk-lined Pongee Parasols, from "a TO SO each.
Changeable Silk Paras0ls, canopy top paragon
Frame natural sticks very Stylish In reds aud blue
from 1925 TO $3.50 each.
Cream Satin Parasols, hand-palnted flowers, satin
bow bamboo handle very pretty and dressy, from
$3.50 to $3.50 each.
"Coaehers" in cardinal, brown, green, and gray,
from $3.50 TO So.
Many other reductions In proportion, which space
prevents mentioning
(second FlOor-Take the Elevator.)
National Republican., 1885-07-14
KINGS PALACE
sl4 SEVENTH STREET.
Come and See Our July Prices.

lady be without Hat you buy nice fashionable and
stylish Hat at only Twenty thousand dollars worth Of Millinery
be slaughtered price no object
dozen Hats and Bonne, stylish and at and
75c, former price 75c to SI5o.
6ooo Tips comprising the handomes
offered a @ So 75c and 81 bunch 5000 lovely pumes a
Al 65. IS, S7c ST. and SIa5.
Elegant punches French Flowers and 75c bunch Silk
Ms and Cloves Lace Caps and Corse remarkably low prices e
and Paao less than manufacturers Ribbons Lace Silks
and Velyets at slaughterng prices.
Remember entire stock will be sold regardless of cost
No goods be carried over, what sacrifice
National Republican., 1885-07-14
Boys Flannel Shirts,
All sizes and coors, In plated, buttoucd and pat.
ent lnced fronts.
Mems Flannel Shirts,

Rendy-made and made to order Of plain and fancy
mixed English, French aud Domestic Flannels.
National Republican., 1885-07-14
July Bargains in Mohairs.

For travelling suits, busters,
&C., Mohairs take front rank,
for they will not show either
dirt, dust, lint, or cinders.
We quote two good values
as follows
Mohairs in blue gray, light gray, medium gray
tan, and drnls, only Sic per yard
Mohoirs in tan, ecru, Hight, dark, and medium
grays, drabs &C., only 0Oc per yard
National Republican., 1885-07-14

July Bargains in Black Lace Net,
To close the lots at once
we make the following reduc.
tons, well worthy your at
tention:
27-inch Black Spanish Lace Net, reduced from
$3.50 TO s2.25 per yard. asH
27-inch Extra Fine Black Spanish Lace Net ele-
giant quality, reduced from 50 TO e3 40 per yard.
(jecond 1oor-Take the Elovator.l
National Republican., 1885-07-14
Black "CIalrette."

Clairette is the lightest-
weight silk and wool material
made-a veritable feather
weight" fabric. Comes from
the best makers in three quail
tiles, and is undeniably the
best black goods for summer
wear.
National Republican., 1885-07-14
x CES |!

When the please examine stock of Lace which,
though comprises time comprises the greatest
bargains of this "Corane white inches wide
inches wde inches wde "Fantae Lace inches
wide a5c inches wd 4Sc Babant Lace for trimming Saeen
Dresses inches wd The quality offered for above prices
will surprise you.
National Republican., 1885-07-14
July Bargains in Jean Drawers for
Medium-sized and big" Men.

Pepperell Jean Drawers, sizes 80, 3S, 40, 42, A,
40 dS and 90 inches, inseams cut proportionately,
only 3oc per pair,
National Republican., 1885-07-14

The following students were admitted to the
bar of the District yesterday upon the recon-
mendatlon of the examining committee ::
Messrs. K. II. Reed, II. S. Berlin, W. G Hooker
John II, Adrians, Henry l.. Harold, Thomas
@. Steward, Errett z. York, Thomas Walker
4. W. Sargent, J. W. Pierce, II. l., Reynolds
lr., ~ DE i. Smith, and John n Downs.
National Republican., 1885-07-14
July Bargains in Mems Fine Half
Hose for Low-quarter Shoes.

Mems Extra Fine Lisle Thread Hose, double
heels and toes, In pin stripes Of pink, SEAL light
blue and navy blue, with silk clock OF same Shade,
usually sold at Zoe only DOC per pair
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
Small Va. Larpe EARNS.

Our OVID notion is that small farms,
we'll cultivated, are invariably the
most profitable, says the American
Agriculturist, and hence we firmly be-
lieve that if many farmer would sell
half or two thirds of ,the land he now
occupies and poorly tills and manages,
and devote his entire time and atten-
ton to the care and cultivation of the
remainder, he would derive far more
profit from his labor and investment,
with much less vexatiOn of spirit. The
fact is, us somebody truly asserts, we
have too many farmers who are Gland
poOr"-whO have so much land they
cannot make living. Paradoxical as
this may appear, it applies truthfully
to MANY naturally fertile and produc-
tive localities. When such farmers
have learn d that it is not economy to
own more land than they can till in the
most profitable manner, they will have
solved the problem of ease in practical
rural life. The happiest and thriftiest
farmers we have ever known lived on
farms of from ten to one hundred acres,
every foot of which was made to count.
1t would be better for hosts of farmers
to sell some of their broad acres, con-
centrate their efforts upon limited
areas, and look more to the comfort
and happiness of their households aud
the proper education of their children.
Even if large farms were the most
profitable, which we deny, small ones
are to be preferred for many and CO.
gent reasons, not the least of which
are the comfort, peace and general well
fare of the owners and their families.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24

maiden hair ferns, coarse and fine bOu-
quet wire, wooden tOOthpicks, and you
are ready for business. Line the has
ket with druggists white paper, fill in
the moss SO il will round up IA little in
the center; fasten wire back and forth
to the edges to keep the moss in. Wire
the buds by running piece of coarse
wire through the calyx, bend it down
and give it twist around the stem !;
wire the Stevia in loose, graceful
sprays with the fine wire on the tooth
picks, the ferns in the same manner,
adding bit of moss around the stem
to keep them fresh longer.
Now lay the smilax on the surface of
the moss, fasten here and there with
wire bent like hairpin put in the
care not to have them look stiff and
formal. You will have a pretty design
at about half the cost of ready made
one. OF course this idea can be varied,
enlarged and improved upon. Red
and white carnatiOn pinks make IL
pretty combination with the ferns, and
will not cost as much as the roses.
Perle DIES Jardin roses (yellOw) Stevia
and few English viOlets, for color
and OdOr; Catherine Mermet roses
(pink), white BOuvardia or Stevia and
heliOtrOpe are pleasing combinations.
surpasses the Adiantums
(maiden hair ferns), Cuneatum and
for green to mix with any
flowers Mrs. M. j. Plumstead, in
Good Housekeeping.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS.

But what of the dinner table? 1t
will not be quite the thing with out
some flowers. Haven't you IL Chrys-
anthemum in bloom If yOn have put II
large bunch in that Old-faslliOned CHI
ma bowl that belonged to grandmother.
If you can't find the bowl and have no
flowers, or even a specially pretty dish
for your fruit, make a combination
one. How Here is one way. Take
a soup plate, lay some ferns around
the edge partly OIL the cloth; now set
a saucer on bottom up, this holds the
ferns i'll place upon this set IL glass
preserve dish on Il stand select some
finely cOlered red and yellow apples,
pears, crab apples, with piece of soft
flannel polish them, arrange them on
the ferns around the soup plate fill
the glass dish with green moss, first
setting in the center Il goblet, put
some small ferns around the edge,
then Law on the moss some handsome
clusters of grapes, letting some hang
over the edge, keeping them steady
by fastening with stout hair pins into
the moss, IL few white grapes are AN
addition in the way of color fill the
goblet with ferns, leaves and bright
berries.
hope you have gathered some gold
Ell rod this season. If you have not, re-
member it another year. Pick AS
soon rs it has fairly blOOmed, fill your
vase with dry sand and arrange it do
not put. it in water. A vase full stands
near me as | write this, it has faded Il
tritie, but is lovely and graceful.
have another bouquet of asters, golden
rod, cIematis and berries, arranged i'm
the same way. We are beginning to
appreciate these roadside beauties.
For years the asters and golden rod
have grown and blOOmed, fringing aud
gliding the dusty highways and hedges
attracting no attention save from the
true lover of wild flowers but all of
IA Sudden Dame Fashion has discover
ed there is gracefulness in the aster,
and beauty in the golden rod. Beauty
and fashion gather and wear them, ar
fists are painting them and even we'd
-dings are not complete without the bell
of golden rod and the bower of asters.
= Mrs. NJ. j. Plumstead, in Good
Housekeeping.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
A Smokers Experience.

Says Chauncy M. Depew: ~ was a
confirmed smoker, smoking twenty CT
CARS day, mp to about il dozen years
ago, when | gave up the habit. | now
do not use tobacco. Twelve or thir-
teen years ago, l found myself suffer-
ing from Indigestion, with wakeful fits
at night, nervousness, and inability to
submit TO much mental strain. | was
in the city of Albany one day, and
bought IL twenty five cent Partaga.
was walking up Broadway, and at the
corner of State street l took the cigar
out of my mouth and looked at it. l
had smoked about an inch of it. A
thought struck me. | had been read
ing German savant's book on the un-
healthfulness of the use of tobacco. |
looked at my cigar, and [ said: you
are responsible for this mischief l
threw that Partaga into the gutter, and
resolved not to smoke again. For six
months | suffered the torments of the
damned. | wanted to smoke, but
resolutcly refused. My appetite mean
while was growing better. my sleep
was growing sOunder, and | could do
more work. | did not smoke mp to
two or three years ago. After L had
worked for seventeen hours cOntinu
Ously one day, late at night | thought
[ would try IL cigar as IL soothing in
fluence. l lit Il cigar. 1t was delicious.
| enjoyed the aroma of the smoke and
the pleasure of the cigar more than |
can say. The next day smoked four
cigars, and the next two. found the
use of tobacco was affecting my physi-
cal system, and stopped it entirely
and have not commenced again, and
probably never SHALL"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
THINGS 1T is WELL TO KNOW.

That it is easier to retain health than
to regain it.
That serious headaches often come
from ill-titting spectacles.
That tin cleaned with paper will
slime better than when cleaned with
flannel.
That cistern water may be purified
by charcoal put in a bag and hung in
the water.
That powdered rice, sprinkled upon
lint and applied to fresh wounds, will
stop bleeding.
That salt will remove the stain from
silver caused by eggs, when applied
dry with soft cloth.
That hot, dry fannels, applied tn
the face and neck, is a very effective
remedy for a Dumping toOtliache."
That fruit or rust stains on table lin
en- or other white clothes may be re-
moved by soaking in weak solution
of Oxalic acid.
That hard waters are to he preferred
to soft waters in the teapot, as the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24

| hard waters dissolve less of the tanniI
of the leaves.
That after tea has been stepped in
boiling water for three minutes, a
large proportion of the valuable con-
| stituents are extracted.
That the most effectual remedy for
Shiny and greasy drain pipes is cop
peras dissolved and left to work grad
ually through the pipes.
That plaster of Paris ornaments may
be cleaned by covering them with a
thick layer of starch, letting it dry
thoroughly, and brushing with stiff
brush.
That a room crowded to discomfort
with furniture and ornaments, no mat
ter how costly, is never restfnl and
hOmelike and always suggestive of the
shop or the museum.
That old feather beds, by putting
them upon II green grass plot during a
heavy shower, permitting them to be
thoroughly wet through, and then dried
and beaten with light reds, will fresh
en- and enliven the feathers,
That dark and gloomy room may
be frightened by placing ebonized
shelves over the doors and windows,
grouping ScdrlcG, yoliOW Of Siiueu IanS
upon the walls, and placing pretty
bric-a- brac and vases in positions
where they will be brought into relief
by cheerful background.
That by acting on the following in
nice summer drink may be
made: Cut lemon into thin slices,
put them in Il jar or pitcher, and add
heapimg tablespoonful of sugar and
pint of hot water, let it stand until
cool, strain into bottle, place on the
ice until wanted.-[ Good HOusekeep-
inr
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
The Rearing of Children.

We may be uneasy under the phras-
ing of the thought when we are en-
tirely careless to the fact God clearly
uttered Himself at first when He estab-
lished the family. The Eastern woman
finds her crown in these jewels of
welded life. Without them she is
cursed, the taunt and by word of her
sisters. How far have we departed
from this holy heritage, let pitiless
statistics answer; behind them are
tears and agony wise but frank utter
ance alone will save the coming man
and the coming woman from utter
shipwreck. The increase of vice, the
love of display, the aversion to some
of the responsibilities of life, all are
questions which touch this fact-the
Divine purpose in the founding of
marriage.
We are responsible to the coming
generation. Can the artist ignore the
clay in his hands? AS he puts his
chisel To marble he may well utter
prayer. He is to fashion an angel or il
demon by the magic of his genius, and
he alone is to decide. The women fit
for wives cannot be ObliviOus to the
solemn birthright of their lives, the
heritage of woman. 1t should not
bring blush to the cheek of virginia.
purity that she remembers this, it is
her shame if she does nOt.-["A COun-
try ParsOn," in Good Housekeeping.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
The Rest sheep Most Profitable.

The best sheep is the most prefita
BILE one under all circumstances. A
sheep that will not yield profit, no
matter how we'll bred it may be, should
have no place on the farm, under or
binary circumstances. We wOnld not
argue in favor of any one particular
breed, for we believe that it is not so
much the kind OF sheep, as that the
animals be good specimens of their
particular breeds, and are given the
best care. 1t does not matter whether
Il farmer wishes to raise mutton sheep
or MerinOs, as the prOftableness of
sheep raising does not depend exc.u-
sively on the breed, but on the indi
vidual merits of the animals compris-
ing the flock and the keep to which
they are subjected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
Red the stock.

Bedding should be provided for farm
stock during the winter, thus increas-
ing it's comfort and thrift and make it
easier to care for it and for it's habita-
ton. A horse or an OK is i'm better
condition for labor the next day after
passing an undisturbed nights rest up
on an easy bed, than if forced to stand
or lie in discomfort a COW will give
more milk, fattening animal will take
on more flesh, and all upon less food
than would otherwise be required.
Nor should sheep be left without dry,
soft spot to lie upon, or pigs be re-
fused a nest into which they can Gro wd
for warmth and comfort.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
Experience I'm Keeping House.

We believe the statement is within
the facts, that most young ladies at
their marriage have had no practical
experience in that very dull affair of
keeping house. We believe the moth
ers are much to blame here they owe
it to themselves and to their daughters
that they become familiar and adept in
household lore. Glove will not make
the pot boil" says some one, sharply.
Many mother has brought up her
daughter to occupy the sphere Of the
lily,-"They toll not, neither do they
spin, but the Heavenly Father, with
reverence we say it, does not feed them
as they had anticipated. This is IA ny
gienic question as well. At time
when the bride is entering upon an en-
tirely new life, and should be free
from undue anxiety and worry, the
new duties of the home often bring
terror and heartache. Bear with me
when L say these facts touch another
generation. The vigOr and vitality of
a nation are determined by such con-
ditiOns as these. The bride who can
prepare an appetizing and wholesome
board for her husband has brought
him dOwery that wealth or culture
cannot supply the heart of her hus-
band doth safely trust in her. She
may play in the parlOr divinely and
have an exquisite study Oh her easel,
if she cannot reign in the kitchen she
is not prepared to make a home. This
has been said so often, it seems like II
twice told tale. But grave social ques
tiOns that touch the family and the
home are to be solved right here. How
are we to have Women Fit For Wives ?
What are the requisites And let us
premise no college or seminary can
give this degree, the most honorable
in the world. The mother has large
share in this work it is for her to be-
stow this title upon her girls ga
Country Parson," in Good HOusekeep-
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
Presentation of Account.
Presentation Of Account.

CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT IS
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. JOhBsbury within and for said District on the
14th day of Dec, A. ID. 1885,
Joseph M. Stevens executor of the last Will and
Testament of Lucinda Philbrook, late of Hardwick
in said District deceased, presents his administra-
ton account for examination and allowance and
makes application fer decree of distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to q SEES
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in said
st. Johnsbury, the 9th day of Jan. A. D. 1896
for hearing and decision thereon and it is further
ordered that notice hereof be given to all persons
interested by publication of the same three weeks
successfully in the Caledonian. published at St
JOhnsbury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing. that they may appear at said time and
place. and show cause. if any they may have why
said account should not be allowed and such
made.
By the Court, Attest. s5
: 25-27 WALTER P. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
A Christmas Dinner-Table.

A pretty design for the dinner table
can be made by taking a low, broad
dish of glass or china, snch as can be
found in great variety at any crOckery
store, or a wicker or straw basket with
out handles, not over three or fOnr
, inches deep. You can get some liquid
gliding (gOld or siIver) and change it
. into "a high priced gilt basket in Il few
. moments. You want some spaghnum
, moss for filling. Il little smiIax to cover
: the moss, two dozen Bon SiIene rose
buds (pink), half dozen sprays of the
: feathery white Stevia, half dozen
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
Have n Creamery.

If you have no creamery in your dis
trict, organize, cooperate, and put one
in operation. You can manage it your
selves. Don't allow the women to
worry their lives out making butter
which you are bound to sell for less
than good creamery will bring in al
most any market, but let the farmers
of neighbOrhOOd co operate and es
tablish a creamery and take their milk
to it to be made into first-class butter.
National StOckman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-12-24
when to Feed Turnipa.

Most dairy farmers have learned
from experience that turnip tops when
fed to mich cows should be given di-
rectly after they are MIXED. When
this practice is not observed the tur-
nips will cause an unpleasant flavor to
the milk, which will also be impaired
to the butter.