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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02

NarDurton, in his work on the crescent
and the cross relates the following incident:
The crescent was the symbol of the city Of
Byzantium, and was adopted by the Turks
Ibis device is of ancient origin, as appears
from several medals, and took its rise from
an event thuS related by native of Byzan-
tium: Philip, the father of Alexander the
Great, meeting with great difficulties in
carrying on the siege of tho city, set the
workmen one dark night to undermine the
walls. Luckily for the hesieged, young
moon suddenly appeared and the designs Of
the besegers were discovered, in acknowl-
edgment whereof the Byzantines erected a
statue to DIANA and the crescent became the
symbol of the state. II this is correct it
antedates b. c. 336, when the death of Philip
took place In Lelands Life Of Philip
of Maceden, it is related that at the siege
of Byzantium bright meteor appeared
| in the air. The meteor, which had appeared
so opportuney to direct their motions, the
Byzantines ascrbed to the peculiar favor of
the gods, and in the arlor of their acknowledge
ment dedicated Il statue to llecate or Diana
In Calmet's Dictionary, article 'MoloCh,' is
represented Persian coin with the figure Of
star and crescent: in the Pictorial Bible, ii
Chron., 10, lG a PhGriCian coin bears a cres-
cent; Matthew, xxi. Prince Cantemir, in his
History of the Ottoman Empire, says: The
Janizaries tiourshed in 1862 bear on their
banners two edged sword, bent like a ray of
lightning, opposite to crescent And in
describing the siege Of Vienna in 1929 he
mentions the crescent as the emblem of Mo-
hammedanism antagonStic to the cross.
After all, perhaps the Turkish crescent like
the modern crown of Europe, may he but a
variation of the horn, the ancient symbol of
authority 50 often alluded to in the Old Tes-
lament. Or perhaps it originated in connec-
ton with the worship of Diana or the moon -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
Silver Bowls for Fruit and Salads.

Silver fruit dishes are in the shape of low
bowls, and are generally round, although
some oval and flaring forms are seen with
waving tuted ornament. These bowls have
sometimes bullying sides, but they are usually
straight, and have band like effect. This
band is enriched with repousse ornament, de-
signs in outline and polished against an oxi-
died background, and ornament modelled in
relief and applied. Some beautiful designs
of this kind are seen in which chrysanthe-
NUNS with detached petals are carefully
drawn from nature. The sugar bowl and
dreamer usually accompany them and they
are all luXurously encaSed
Silver salad bowls are plainly distinguish
able by their ornament. They arc more
irregular in form than fruit bowls. The
edges are curying and crumpled in leaf like
suggestions. Crab sea weed and bits of net
inclosing shells and marine forms are among
the designs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
THE srATEREFoRM SCHOOL.
The Legislative Joint Committee Visit
the Institution October 20.

The Legislative Joint Committee Visit
the Institution Oct ober 20.
October 25, the joint committee Of the
Senate and House paid visit to the State
Reform school. The committee included
Messrs. Holmes and Mansur of the Senate,
and Perkins, McCuen, Somers, Goodwill.
lie and Pearl of the House Among the
visitors were Senators Hammond, Fisk
of Grand Isle, Smith of Panton, Bunker,
Fisk of Lamoille, Caldwell of New Haven,
also Hon. j. n. North of Shoreham, Hon. G..
Read of Addison. Lee Tracy Of Shelburn, NJ.
and Byron Smith. Vergennes was repre-
scented by G. A. Booth, N. G. Morton, D.
H. Lewis, DR.. Shipman, H. G. johnson,
Senator Fisk and Representatives Nc.
Cuen, Pearl and Somers were accompa-
MED by their wives.
After going over the institution, exam
lining the various apartments, including
the sleeping and dining rooms and gym
nasium, and taking a careful survey Of
the farm, outbuildings and grounds, at
tended by Superintendent Healey, the
party sat down to a sumptuous dinner, to
which they did ample justice. and were
sfterward treated to some fine music by
the State school band. The general con
viction of ALL after careful, review of
the school and its condition, was quite
fiatter ny to Superintendent Healey. The
committee and visitors left on the after
noon train,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
TOO SHORT. TOO LONG. CORRECT.

The first lesson should teach the Young
beginner that the bride and reins are not
intended for him to hold on by. Let a COM
Portable padded saddle, with strrups the
right length be put on steady pony, and the
groom lead the pony or make him walk or
canter round in n circle, with long, luuging
rein attached. Sit in an upright, easy posi-
ton IN the middle of your saddle and try and
keep there. Shoulders back and waist slack
and fold your arms across your chest, for we
are not going to bother you with any reinS in
your first lessons. You are now in a position
to learn the three legitimate aids to the seat
viz, balance, grip and stirrups. The lower
limbs should be attached to the pony like q
centaur, sticking TO your saddle like glue,
and gripping with the knees like wise, feel
ing the stirrups as a useful support The
trunk should be well balanced and flexible
When confidence and n firm seat have been
acquired, then the boy may he trusted with
the bride, because he will feel perfectly in
dependent of holding on by it, and will only
use it rs a means to regulate the PAGES of his
pony. The reins must be smoothly and fatty
held, with the arms, hands and elbows III the
right position and the finest horsemen regu-
late the PAGES from the motion Of the wrists
and fingers only. When you have settled on
Ine TlBnC leIRIn 10 nOlu your relnS SO as 10
suit your pony's mouth, make a private
mark on them, SO that you can always pick
them up again the same length. The reins
should be held in the left hand, but the right
hand should always be ready, and it is very
often advisable to ride with both hands
When riding with one hand, place the
three fingers Of the left hand-viz., the sec
ond, third and fourth--between the single
rein, and then turn them over the first fore
finger, when they will be held tightly by the
thumb. The thumb should point between the
ponys ears. This will insure the elbow being
in the right place, close to the side with a
good command of the reins.
If young Nimrod has taken the trouble to
DO as he is told he will look very well on
ponyback, for his seat will be square to the
front, without either shoulder being in ad-
vance. The left hand with the reins Just
above the pommel of the saddle, elbows close
TO SIDE knees close to saddle and ready to
grip it like vise toes slightly out, heels
down, head up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02

a good many boys think that the life of a
cowboy in the far west is a very jolly one,
while in point of fact cowboys have much
hard work to do and are often exposed to the
sevcrest weather, and their lives are risked
in the course of duty. The following story,
written for Harper's Young People, illus
trates this
A cowboy known as TEX" was ordered to
drive n small herd of cattle from a certain
ranch in the southern part of Nebraska to
station on the Union Pacific railway. 1t was
"A drive of only one day, and Tex started out
alone very early one morning, believing that
lie would need no help to manage SO small a
number of cattle. During the forenoon Tex
observed clouds gathering In the north, and
he felt sure storm was coming. He knew
it was of no use to try to hurry the herd, but
he felt little uneasy, rs storms in that local
ity are likely to be very severe. His fears
were well grounded Rapidly the wind in
creased, blowing dead against the cowboy
and his charge. Colder grew the atmos-
phere, and few snowflakes fell. A
blizzard was coming, but Tex kept moving
forward. Boreas was fairly bowling now,
and the air was bitter cold Tex's cattle,
with heads low down, breasted the storm and
moved slowly along the trail Tex shouted
Cheerily to encourage himself as well as his
cattle, but by degrees he grew more and
more chilled and hoarse and after awhile he
stopped shouting. To keep his blood in cir
culation he threw his arms about and beat
his hands against his thighs and body, but
soon that did no more good, and he sat still
in the saddle, freezing. Tho storm rushed
and roared yet, and colder grew the air.
About mid-afternoOn a few cattle were
blown by the wind to Il group of shanties
standing out on the plain far from the regu-
lar trail. A pony nearly frozen followed
and stopped in front Of one of the shanties
His rider sat motonless, and men rushed out
10 help him, but he kept his saddle like a
marble figure. The rider was Tex, and he
was stone dead
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE..
Hints to Amateurs About Restoring valu-
able Pieces of Antique EmrIitnre.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02

For an informal or family breakfast cream
tinted damask cloths with borders in bright
colors are liked. The napkins match and are
finished with fringe.
An excellent way to clean old brass is to
use ordinary household ammonia undiluted
and rub with brush. This will leave the
metal clear and bright 1t should then be
rinsod in clear water and wiped dry.
When replacing the stair carpet, do not
put it down exactly as 1t was before, but if it
will allow reverse il by putting the top at the
bottom, and vice versa This keeps it from
wearing in spots, aud will make it last much
longer
In beating cake for long time turn the
spoon over and use 1t backwards, advises q
cooking school teacher IL will be found
much easier.
A little washing soda or horaX i'm he water
j. excellent for Whitening the table and floor.
When grease Ina, been spilled on a stovs
cover, tucn the cover oyor aud let the grease
burn OIL before trying To clean H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02

The "Oriental lily known to florists as
the Chinese narcissus, may be grown in the
ordinary manner in water, earth, moss or
sand, but very interesting way of cultivat-
ing this flower is to take a dish from four to
six inches deep and put into it some small
stones, then set the bulbs upon the stones and
I'LL up with water to touch the bottom Of the
bulbs, They will begin to grow in q few
days, and will flower in six to eight weeks
Do not set the bulbs away in the dark, as is
usual in starting other varieties By plant
ing at different times a succession of these
beautiful and fragrant flowers may be Sc
cured for the winter The same bulb some
times produces both double and single flow
Frs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
A MAGNIFICENT DONATION
Daniel Hand Gives n Million , to tn.
American Missionary Association.1

Daniel Hand Gives q Million to the
American Missionary Association.l
PROVIDENCE, Oct. 25.-In the course OF
an address by Secretary NJ. +. Strictly
DID, delivered at the afternoon session of
the American Missionary association, the
following statements were made, amid
loud applause The American Missionary
association has this week received the
largest gift ever made in the country by q
living donor to a benevolent society
Daniel Hand, an aged resident of Clinton,
Conn, formerly merchant in the South,
has given to this association 81 ,000, 1914 %
in Understanding securities, to be held
in trust known as 1.-The Daniel Hand
educational fund for colored people," the
income only to be paid for the education
of colored people in the Southern States.
Mr.. Hand having made money in the
South and having seen the Ignorance and
consequent suffering of the colored people
there, felt he could not use it better than
in providing for their education, and has
chosen TO entrust the American Mission
airy association, whose work is so largely
devoted to the elevation of that people,
the care of this magnificent gift.
AT the business meeting officers were
elected for the next year with William NJ
Taylor, ID. ID. LII D., of New York presi
Strictly, d. d A. f. Beard, ID. D.. re-
cording secretary, NJ. f. Strictly, ID. d. /;
treasurer, II. w. Hubbard, esq, all So
Reade street, New York 1.-THE meeting
of the woman's bureau, led by Mrs. G. A.
Woodbury. of Maine, report upon wo'
mans work was read by the secretary fol
lowed by missionary addresses on the
Mountain whites' by Mrs. A. A. Myers of
Jellico, Tenn, on the "Colored women" by
Mrs. G. W. Moore of Washington, d. c.,
on the indians" by Miss Coll'us of Da
kota and the closing address by President
Mrs WOCdhury
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
AsHAMEDoF THE STORY.
An Indiana Democrat Denies the One
Dollar Day Yarn.


From the Ansonia, Conn, Sentinel
Dickerman NJ Bassett Of Birmingham,
Conn, wrote letter to his friend in In
dianapolis, William Henderson, and the
reply Is printed below. Mr.. Henderson is
democrat of prominence in Indiana. a
leading mem Der of the Indianapolis bar,
and relative of the late Vice President
Hendricks
ID. VI. b lSsett, Esq, Birmingham, Conn.
Dear sir-I am in receipt of your let
ter of the I'd inst, stating in substance
that Mr. Pendleton of this city addressed Il
democratic meeting in your town last
Saturday, in which he said he never be-
lleved Gen. Harrison had said that 81 a
day was good enough for workingman
until he obtained an affidavit signed by Il
prominent citizens of indianapolis, who
swore that they heard him utter the words
have to reply to this that l am not q
supporter of Gen. Harrison or "a defender
or apologist for what he has said or done
but ha wing lived in the same town with
him for IS years, and during that time
never heard him accused OF mean act OF
an unknd word of any one, rich or poor
and being called on by you for the TACT OF
this utterance, / would be doing him
great injustice if were to decline to an,
swer your respectful letter That
he ever uttered such a word is not believ
ed by single respectable democrat IL
the State of Indiana. Ihave been engag
ed In active business in this city for about
3s years, and have known and now know
all the prominent men of the city, and dc
not know single one OF the sO-calleC
prominent men referred to by Mr.. Pendle
ton. This thing is a silly falsehood, got
ten up tor influencing voters abroad an6
not at home. The thing is so basely fals'
that the democratic state committee auC
the county committee of this county refust
to give it couutenance.
WILLIAM HENDERSON.
Indianapolis, October &.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02

Put the sweetbreads in cold water remove
lhe pipes and members. Cook in boiling salt
water, with one tablespoonful lemon juice,
twenty minutes The above is a Boston cook
Ing school recipe, which adds: For sweet
bread with cream sauce prepare the sweet
breads as directed above; then take a pint of
cream, two scant tabespoonfuls of butter
and two of flour; beat the cream, cook butter
and flour together and add the hot cream.
Cut up half a can of mushrooms, add to the
sauce with half teaspoonful of salt and a
tablespoonful of pepper. Let it cook for a few
minutes in the upper part Of the double
boiler Add the sweetbreads and let them
warm through.
Cut toast into points and serve around the
sweetbreads on a platter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02

When the Saxon kings created an earl
they gave him "a shire or division Of land to
govern. At the Norman conquest the word
count superseded the title earl. and the earl
dom was called n county Even TO the pres
ent day we call the wife of an earl n count
ess A belt running in a northeastern direc-
ton from Devonshire and Hampshire marks
or the shires. In a general way the .shires
mean the midland counties. AnCelsey, IN
Wales, and twelve counties in England do
not terminate in ''shircn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02

Tho following has been offered as the
origin Of the expression, let her 20, Gala
gher:' "A few years ago man was convicted
of crime in Tcxas The sentence was hang
ing. The day Of execution arrived and tie
prisoner was placed ON the trap and asi;cd il
he had anything 10 say lie answered, mo-
tionins 10 the haugman: Let nor go, Cala.
gher.' Gallagher WINS the sheriff who hud
charge Of the cxecution.r
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
a Thief Arrested.

TIE news was received with the utmost sat
isiauttuu 10y the community that h. hat ter
T. r.2ed hut the arrest OF disease that Is
stoa ING away "a loved and valued life, is an
aca eyCment that should inspir" heart felt
pressed spirits, and e,trcrao'y ,ui',lahlr still
rgIian'. with pulr. wac i'aur,S. ar the &C.
sulit ul dlsurdet,d kidneys nd Iv'r. Nr est
G..Gcu hirdic0l ~, DN IS. II r. q "a. ~
vract bic dctcc'iYo, thar WI terri nDt aud
capture the most subtle su' or 1T od uIs1r
.tr. Druggists,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
THE CASES DISMISSED.
DIR. Webb and Maj. Wetmore did not Over
drive that Team up Mount Washington.

CONCORD, n. H., Oct. 25.-In Septem
Der, 1887, Charles O'Hara, the Glen
House stage driver, was prosecuted fol
over driving a party consisting of Or. w
Seward Webb of New York, and Major
w. b. Wetmore of Shelburne, Vt, from
that hotel to the top of Mount Washing
ton. At the October term, 1887, Of
the Supreme Court the case agains
O'Hara was dropped and Col
Webb and Major Wetmore were
indicted. At the court just had the at
torney-general and the county solicitor
became satisfied the team was not over
driven or injured and the charges were
groundless and the cases were dismissed
An examination of the facts completely
vindicated DR.. Webb and Major Wet
mora
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
Grape NIarnaladc.

Put the grapes into a stone pot and set the
pot into a kettle w tn cold water; set this on
the fire and boil until the grapes will mash
easily; stir them often and jam with bowl OF
the spoon; take them up and strain through
a sieve; to ono quart Of the pulp allow one
pint OF sugar and boil forty minutes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
THE UNIVERSALIST CONVENTION.

Election of Ofcers-Next Session to be
Held In Lynn, Mass.
CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-The Universalis.
general convention adjourned this even
ing, after electing the following officers
President, Hon. Hozea w. Parker of New
Hampshire vice-president, Rev. DR.. j. S.
Cantwell of Chicago; secretary, Rev. ID
G.. l.. Demarest of New Hampshire
treasurer, d. Taylor, esq, Of New York
trustee, Rev. Charles Conklin of Chicago
preacher of the occasional sermon next
year, Rev. d. d. Cone, president of Buch'
tel college. Akron, O. The convention
will meet in Lynn. Mass. next year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
A DINING ROOM IN HENRY II STYLE.

DINING ROOM IN HENRY II STYLE.
Straight backed chairs and ponderous
tables, with legs turned on the lathe cab
netS and sideboards of architectural design,
are the prominent features of Cnquecento
furniture, which, for solidity and hard wear,
leave nothing to desire, but can hardly be
called elegant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
Dining Room Furniture.

The stiff and massive style of furniture
characteristic of the period Of Henry III has
been revived in the world of fashion, with
various notifications, for modern dining
rooms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
Two Little Old Ladies'.

Two little old ladies', one grave, one gay,
In the self same cottage lived day by day.
One could not be happy, because she said
80 many children were hungry for bread"
And she really had not the heart to smile,
When the world was so wicked all the while.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02

Tho earliest prints that are huoWu are a
set Of the seven planets In ana ALMANAC, ty
way Of frontiSpiecu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
MEYER HAD
SUCH
ATTRACTIONS.

III, sty1e, raDTIc make, made
by Stein, Bloch & Co., Custom Clothing Manufacturers,
Our Overcoats have no more to do with the common
herd of ready made Overcoas tnan electric lights have
with talow dips. They both lights. They are
both Overcoats If you want absolutely the best kind
of Overcoat buy ours you can't get it anywherelse
The largest and greatest variety of strictly reliable Clio
thing offered in Burlington. Our first thought
the material be thoroughly good the style cor
rect, the fit right, tie make first class All these quail
ties you will find Garments. We have now in
stock the celebrated DR. Warne,'s HeaAh Jnderayear
and Night Shirts We have the largest assortment of
Neckwear in the city the very latest out the Protec
tor Knot or the Large Putfs.
IS CHURCH STR EFT
SMITH & HUMPHREY.
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96 GEO. 4. KIusLBY..
90

You can see our incompatible
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lesson in them for you. What do
you mean when you speak of Ready
made Overcoats ? What do we
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