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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05

Ribbons sewcd together lengthwise some
times furnish the material, very pretty
combination for the purpose being gay
inch wide hrocadod ribbon, with picot edges,
joined with velvet ribbon of rich dark color,
the picot edges overlapping the velvet and
forming a prettier joining than an ordinary
seam.
In making this bag, set the opera glass
upon piece Of stiff cardboard and trace the
shape Of the bottom; allow quarter of an
inch all round when cutting out the card
board. Cover this neatly on one side with
the chosen material For the bag, cut the
bacterial about two and a half inches deeper
than the height Of the glass ana two inches
longer than the length If the outer edge OF
the cardboard bottom. Sew the side ends of
this piece together in Il seam, line it and then
join one edge to the outer edge of the card
board, dividing tho fulluess equally in
gathers at each end. A little distance from
the top make a casing for drawing up the
bag on ribbon, as shown in the cut.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05

The boundary line between Canada and the
United States is, for many miles, magina-
~, running us it does through the centers
Of the great lakes Of Superior, Huron, Erie
and Ontario The line of the river st. Law
renee is the boundary forso distance, then
opposite the town Of Cornwall it strikes di-
rect cast till it reaches the United States from
tier on the state of Maine This frontier was
settled with the United States government in
ISL by Lord Ashburton. There is an idea
INDUCED by some Canadians that the pres
ent state of Maine was meant to be included
in Canada. The boundary line along this
frontier is marked by iron posts about three
feet high, and placed about mile apart. In
the comparatively new country, Manitoba
and British Columbia, the boundary line is
moro recent, and is, in some parts, marked
with iron posts, in others with wooden ones
trees cat down, leaving -tumus some live
feet hi.,J with ~. :, ON tine United States
side, and &C. on the Canadian side.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05

Embroidered luncheon and tea table linen
varies the fancy which for anumbcr Of Years
has found expression III table linen in colors
or with bordering in cOlors. According to
Decorator and Furnishor the latest en-
broidcrics of this kind are very elaborate.
These are done on plain dama,k, monte
cloth and plain linen, the dumasl, being per-
haps preferred. The richest sets are in de-
signs of domestic scenes Incorporated with
flowers, wrought in linen silk thread with
crewel or boar's head cotton for shading
effects \ dense border surrounds the table
cloth, with narrow border of correspond
ing design ON the napkins. But the amount
of work on set of this description is sulii-
Gent TO deter any woman save one with more
time than TIE majority of h4u|,sccpors.
Very beautiful luncheon sets If table linen
may be secured 10y purchasing a set of plain
dama.A ur monte cloth, having in each cor
nor of The liable cloth large stamped de-, I'll
Of fruits ana flowers, Incorporating peruap,
winc bottles, bowls and other elegant pieces
OF table ware and cmhroidrruc with linen
silk threads. using colprs suited to the design
in oUtinc and i,lusingtun stitches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
New and Dainty Designs for Bonbon Bags
Cushion Covers and Other Fancy Work.

New and Dainty Designs for Bonbon Bags,
very delicate and pretty cushion cover
consists of IL smell square of soft, creamy
pink silk, which il first embroidered and then
mounted cornerwise upon u square of cream
colorcd silk. 1t is traced with n design of
primroses and grasses The prmroses are
worked in one shade of their natural color,
with outline stitch and the grasses in one
shade in brown silk likewise in outline stitch,
with occasional touches of satin stitch where
the design requires it, Feather stitch is car
ried around the square at the edges where it
is laid on the cream foundation, and n num-
Der of small balls should be scwed on an inch
apart around the extreme outer edge.
Among pretty ideas for boubon bags are
japanese figures of white leather ON a red
satin foundation which peeps out on either
side satin sacks with gold cord and white
lace at the top look well for swectIneats, and
baskets have lately been seen in the form of
birds and animals filed with bonbons. The
Italian straw baskets, with flowers in relief
outside, made of colorcd straw, look ex-
trcmer pretty for the purpose and scarves
of soft silk tie up other baskets and fancy
bags when full.
/ An easily made wall splashor Of cheese
cloth with decoration, that furnishes a
change from the etching patterns now so
common, shows design of groups of three
overlapping discs outlnes in dark color with
the brush AMI filled in with several shades of
any chosen color, us orange or blue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05
TIE CURIOSITY SHOP.
Ncritahlc worms Who Eat Books--Intcl-
lcCtual Food for Small Animals.

Neritablc Worms Who Eat Books-IntCl-
lcctual Food for Small Animals.
The bookworm is, doubtless, a fact Great
destruction has been wrought to valuable
books 10y this animal. Volumes which are
allowed to remain on the shelves of libraries
unused for many years are liable to the raw
ages of the bookworm. The following from
London Notes and Queries on the subiec-
will give some of our readers some light:
"Narous animals, popularity known as book
worms, are found III paper, leather and
parchment. The arva of Anglosa pinqui-
nails so called from its feeding on butter and
lard will establish itself upon the binding of
a book and spinning a robe, will do it no lit
tie injury; so docs also a minute beetle of the
family of scolytldW 0Iypothenemus cru
dits, WcstwooU, which Mr.. Wcstwood
found burruWiug i'm the same situation. A
mite pChcvlctus cruditus) eats the paste that
fastens the paper over the edges of the bind
ing and so loosens it, The caterpillar Of
another moth, the species of whchs not as
certained, takes its station in damp old books,
between the leaves, and there commits great
ravagcs The little wood boring beetle
CAnobum pertinax and stratum also at
tacks books. and will even bore through SOW
eral volumes. NJ. Pcignot mentions an in
stance where, in a library Int little fire.
Queuted. tWeuty-scvcn folio volumes were
perforated in a straight line by the same in
sect in such manner that on passing n
string through the perfectly round hole made
by it these twcnty-seVcn volumes could be
raised at once
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05

Gas fixtures can be rebror2od by mixing
bronze powder with copal or any other trans
parent yarush and applying with brush,
Fish is easily cooked by stcaming and is
not SO liable to be broken as when boiled.
Oysters are also good when cooked in this
way.
To clean mirrors and make them brilliant
use soft warm water, containing just enough
spirits of ammonia to feel slightly slippery.
Wipe dry and polish with piece Of soft paper
or channels ska.
One generous pint of liquid or one pint Of
finely chopped meat, packed solidly, weighs
one pound
Sponge cake may be solid and "meaty''
because too much -four has been used or be-
cause bread flour has been USED instead OF
pastry Aour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05
CARMEN

1t seems to us cur Ladies',
Misses, and Children'S Gar
mcntS ere never SO near per
feet as this season we take
great pains with these goocs
and do not intend to offer any
thing not thorol ghlv reliable IN
material, shape and Workman
ship.
We carry by far the largest
line of fine Garments this sea-
son ever shown by us, mostly
our own stye, made to our
own order, give them a look be-
fore buying. We open this
morning a large invoice of new
styles in Misses Garments, in
plush goods as usual we take
the lead, showing some entire
ly new styles.
Our stock of Merchandise
in every department is COM
plcte, You will find no better
place to trade than at the lelia-
bic store of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05

NcntlOn by lnOcu-
lation - hydropho-
biu. Bot these are
yet no. So univer-
sally accepted as
to equal 'n practi-
cal Importance his
work il m an Y
other directions,
though iGcy have
been strongly in
dorscd ~ eminent
psychologists and
physicians Aside
from his method of
treating She ter
riLlp nlaIadV al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05
nato of tho Crncinglnn.

Jesus Christ was cruciiied April >, \. ID. 50;
according to Clinton, April -, a. d, 20; and
according to i.aes, March ~, \. d. 81, 1t is
better to adhere to the New Testament date.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05
Ouill Pens.

pens in 5j3; although some authorities give
the year G35 as the date of their introduction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-05
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
RESULTS GAINED BY MEN OF GENIUS
AND OF PUBLIC INTEREST.

Pastcur's Investigations OF Tcrments, Bac-
terra and Microbes THAI Have of Late
Been Conceded by the Medical rrofcs'
sion to BE of Great Importance.
The fame of NJ. Louis Pasteur, whose por-
trait is here presented, unlike That of many
a skillful scientist, is not cdrfined to the
circle of his professional brethren, but ex-
tends among the people all ovsr the world.
This is perhaps, in some measure, due to his
later researches and dscoveri. on the pre-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
$tauntot, Spectator.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. 1883.
TRANSPORTATION.

During the session of the Convention OF
Commercial Travellers held in this city last
week, Mr.. Joseph Wallerstein, young
merchant of Richmond, incidently discuss
ed the question of transportation-charges,
and his views struck us very forcibly. He
is Chairman of the Committee to confer
with transportation-lines for securing re-
lief wherein their charges appear too high,
or bear too heavily upon the trade con-
duoted through the agency of commercial
travellers. His plan is conference and ne
gotiation, and to illustrate his theory as to
how he is to accomplish desired results in
the future, he pointed to that which had
been successful heretofore. 1t takes up
each case as it arises and follows it up till
a conclusion is reached.
A great deal of legislation has been sx-
pended in efforts to work out general sys-
tenn to find at last that it failed in giving
either general or local satisfaction. The
plain practical plan of the "drummers," if
adopted generally by all interests, might
effect the best results for all concerned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
HOUSES BLOWN TO ATOMS.
PEOPLE BURNED TO DEATH o.
CRUSHED IN THE WRECK.

STRANGE AND TERRIBLE RAILROAD DIsAs
TER-A CARLOAD OF POWDER EXPLoDEs-
SEVENTEEN LITTLE HOMES SHATTERED
FIRE ADDS TO THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ROASTED ALIVE.
MOUNT CARMEL, Pa, May 6.-Between
10 and II o'clock last night, terrible &C.
cident occurred on the Philadelphia and
Reading railroad between this place and
Locust Gap. Freight train No. 81. consist
ing of seventy five cars bound for Williams
port, became disconnected by the breaking
of coupling, and the engine and three cars
ran half mile before the crew discovered
that the train was divided. The first Sec
ton awaited the arrival of the second at the
foot of heavy grade, and the two brake
men losing control of the second section, it
dashed into the first section, causing an ex-
ploson in the third car, which was loaded
with Dupont powder. AT the scene of the
accident the railroad runs along steep hill,
at the bottom of which stood two rows Of
houses, occupied by the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company's en-
ployees. On the hillside stood a little cot
tage occupied by John Quinn and family Of
four children, two boys and two girls. The
force of the explosion wrecked the build
HSt
fire to the ruins. Quinn and his two little
girls were burned to ashes. The two boys
escaped with burns. Simon Kerwick IS
family consisted of Mary and Willie Kavan-
augh, adopted children, aged respectively
eight end fourteen years; Daniel Kerwick,
aged eight years; Alice Kerwick, aged five,
and his wife and newborn babe Mr..
berwick carried his wife from the burning
building, but the children were burned to
DEATH Thirty persons we're injured, the
most reriously being Mrs. Miles Dougherty,
leg broken, bruised and cut; her mother,
Mrs. Matheas, cut, bruised and internally
injured; Mary, daughter of Mrs Miles, neck
cut and bruised; Andrew McElwee, right
eye destroyed and neck cut; John Donlan,
lefG hand amputated and cut about the
limbs; Mrs. Patrick McManus, injured by
missiles; Mrs. Simon Kerwick, suffering
from shock; her condition is serious.
Several of the injured were sent to the mi
ners' hospital. In all, twelve cars were des-
troyed, and seventeen houses, with their
furniture. All the windows in the Locust
Gap churches and schools were broken, and
the doors blown off. In Mount Carmel
large store windows were broken. The
total loss is estimated at twenty-five thou
sand dollars. Wrecking crews have the road
open again for travel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
OPERA HOUSE.
FRIDAY, NAV 1Ith,
SO'CLOCK P, NJ.
IS A M SIN A LIZ
REV. SAM SMALL will deliver his famous
lecture,

REV. SAM SMALL will deliver his famous
ssFrOm Bar-rOom to Pulpit
Our citizens can form some idea of this lee
ture by reading the clippings given below
from the press of some of the prominent cities
of our country. in which this lecture has been
delivered
Chicago Times.-"His are words of so berness
aud truth when telling this story, and as the
picture. with its dark background but lighted
all over wit h the golden beams of a regenera-
ted heart and heroic life, was drawn in the
presence ofG.000 people in this city, its intense
realism, its vivid contrasts, its shadows and
its glorious lights, held them spellbound from
the first until long after the echo OF the last
word had died away amid the arches of the
roof of the big Casino Rink.'
NeW Orleans Times Democrut-"There are
few orations extant comparable with it n ell
oquence, pathos and soul-stirring details"
Atlanta Cdpitol.-"He will be living power
for good in any community to which he may
CicinYati Times Star-"It was a magnificent
effort, characteristic of Sam Small; wonderful
in power and pathos. and during its delivery
the hushed silence of the audience told how
impressively the stirring words were going to
their hearts"
Daily Sardtogion.-"Any synopsis can give
but a poor idea of the exceedingly able and eli
oquent discourse, SO clear in statement, so
strong in argument and SO beautiful in rheto-
ric that it swept all before it,
Chicago Inter Ocean.-"His speech is easy flu
ent and ripping with laughter as mountain
brook. VIII srever humor or pathos appears il
comes with masters touch. Ana all through
ii runs like golden thread. genial spirit,
which is lit up by the myriad of quaint Illus
trations and allusiOns, spark ling phrases and
wonderful apothegms SO peculiar to this evan
geIist who. as preacher. has made a national
reputation in six months"
Macon (Ga) Ielegraph.-"His eloquence and
grace of die ion carried the audience with him
AS one person, and long before the discourse
had warmed to its most touching psthos there
were not many dry eyes in the audience"
Concord (N. HI MISUNDERSTANDING pre-
sented and told with the feeling and vividn ess
of Cough SAM Small Is a fascinating speak,
err. He is master OF sarcasm as well as good
judge of humor."
Reserved Seats, ......... ............. 50 cents
Gallery, .....,....................I5
may 2-2w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

A LITTLE Boy KILLED.-On Tuesday, the lst
INST, in DIR. Van Lear's Lane, little Archer
Crosby, II years of age. son of G. w. Crosby
near Spring Hill, was thrown from horse.
which broke his arm, and then the horse
fractured his skull by a kick from the effects
o. which he died the next Wednesday,
and was buried on Thursday at Pleasant View
Church. Rev. r. G. Walker officiating.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

EXCITEMENT IN WooDsTocK.-A des-
patch to the Bait. Sun under date of the
4th inst, says
Considerable excitement exists here
among the republicans over the publicity
given late last night to circular, signed
VIM. Malone disp!acing as county chairman
John L. Keller, who holds an office through
Senator Riddleberger's influ ence, and ap-
pointing r. J. Walker, Mahoneite, chair
man. A call is also made for republican
convention here Monday to send delegates to
Petersburg, not recognizing the call for
convention at the same time and place
previously made by Keller. Senator Rid
dleberger, who arrived from Washington a
few days ago, instantly replied in brief
circular, closing with the following allusion
to the late hour at which Mahone's circular
Was issued: ''On Monday | shall ask the
people of Shenandoah to hear me on the is
sue of the canvass. 1t will then be day
light. Only towards and assassins make
publications at midnight" A lively time
is expected Monday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

H3SSOi.ET.ON.-Havin this day sold
~ my interest in the concern Of EAKLE
q JONES to MIR. Fl. E. Summerson. wish to
express my gratitude to the public for its past
liberal patronage, and respectfully ask
continuance of the same for the new nrm:
E. JONES.
MR. e L. JONES has agreed to settle up the
business OF Eakle and Jones, and can be found
at all times at their former stand, All persons
tie promptly and those having claims against
us will please present them for payment. We
Will insist upon prompt settlement, as our
books must be closed at once.
Mr.. H. E, SUMMERsoN having bought the
interest o Mr. L. /. Jones. in the late firm of
EskIe Jones' the business will be continued
under the firm name of EAKLE q JONES.
The new fl! N requests the continued patron
age of the public. 1t shall be our aim, by a
close personal a ttention TO the store, to give
entire satisfaction to all who may honor us
with their trade
Rs- Free delivery to the depots and all parts
of tbs city, Respectfully.
EAKLE & SUMMERSON.
Stanton, Va. May LIST, lSS8.-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

GERMAN BAPTIST ANNUAL MEETING AT
NORTH MANCHESTER, INDIAsA.-The German
Baptists will hold their Annual Meeting at
North Manchester, Indiana, commencing May
goth and closing May 24th. The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad will place tickets on sale at
all stations between Lexington and Harper's
Ferry at one fare for the round-trip' namely
SIC 90. The sale Of these tickets VIII commence
May 18th and continue until May zSrd lnciu-
sive. All tickets to be good 10 return unth
-, a,b incusfye. For full information in
o,,re Of baltimore and Ohio Ticket Agent at
-. citation. or c. E. Dudrow. Travelling Pas
o,ror AGENT staunton, Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

OPERA HOUSE FRIDAY NIGHr.-Rev. SAM
SMALL TO LECTURE.-It will be remembered
that the Rev. Sam Small will deliver In the
Opera-House next Friday night his celebrated
lecture-''From the barroom to the pulpit.
Tickets for general admission, at Is cents, can
be obtained at Warden & Co.'S Bookstore, and
reserved seats at so cents at oliyier's Book
store. Secure your seats early.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

For FOREIGN M1ssIoNs.-The contributions
Of the First Presby terian Church of this city
for Foreign Missions were taken up last Sab
bath. The amount received. with that which,
Will be handed in this week. will approximate.
the sum of one thousand, eight hundred dol
lars; the largest it is said ever made at any
stated collection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

CATHOLIC CHURCH TO BE BUILT AT WooD-
srocx We learn from q letter of Miss Bertha
,,on Hillern, the artist who has her studio
roor Fishers Bill, Shenandoah county, pub
1,sbad in the Cutholic Standard of Philadelphia
tbat Catholic church will soon be in the
course of erection at Woods tock,-that place
having been selected by Right Rev. Bishop.
Keane. The subscription is started by liber
nj sum from q lady in New York city. The,
letter concludes:
"Any contribution sent TO the Rev. ]. B. o.
Reilly, church of the Sacred Heart Winches-
ter. Virginia, will be gratefully received by
priest and people"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
Syrup of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. Ii Is the mosr
easily taken, and the most efIsetive remedy
known to'cleanse the system when bilious or
costive; to dlspel headaches. colds and fevers.
to cure habitual constipation, indigestion
piles, etc. Manufactured only by the Califor-
mia Fig Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal.
For Sale by W. n. Allen & Bro. Staunton, Va
feb. 15-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
CONNECTIONS.

Train No 4l0 connects at Harper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express Train leaving at 4:2S p,
m arriving at Cincinnati at 7;45 q, m. st Lou
is at $3.50 p. M, and Chicago at $40 p. m.
With train leaving at 1918 p. m, arriving at
Pfttsburg a $3.50 m. Also with train leaving
at 1880 p. M, arriving at Cincinnati at $50 p.
M, st. Louis at 700 a. m. and Chicago at $40 a
m.
HagerstOwn at $3.50 p, m. and at Washington
Junction with train arriving at Frederick at
AS p. m,
B.& O. Palace Sleeping Cars are run through
to P1itsburg, Cincinnati. st. Luuis, Column
Gus and Chicago, All fast trains run through
to above points without change of cars.
For tickets and further Information apply to
B. y o. Agents or to
G. E. DUDROW, Travelling Pass. Agt..
Stanton, Va,
OHAs o. SCULL. Gen1 Passenger Agent,
w. NJ. CLEMENTS, Gen'l Manager.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
coMMIssTONER OF REyENUE.

1 respectfully announce myself candidate
for reelection to the Office of Commissioners OF
the Revenue for the city of Staunton. During
my term of Office, have done all in my power
to protect the interests of the city and protect
the individual rights of citizens. In asking my
fellow citizens to return me to office, pledge
the same fidelity to duty as have endeavored
to renderiu the past.
mar tide IT. j. CRoWDER.
We are authorized to announce W.H.GOODE
for the Office of Com m issioner of Revenue for
the city of Staunton. feb 29-tde
respectfully announce myself candidate
for missioner OF the Revenue for the City
Of Staunton. II. w. ABBY.
feb 29-tde.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

Ihave had catarrh for twenty years and as d
all kinds OF remedies without relief. Mr..
smith, druggist, of Little Falls, recommended
Ely's Cream Balm. The effect OF the first ap-
plication was magical. it allayed the infiam-
nation and the next morning my head was as
clear as bell. One bottle has done me so
much good that am convinced Its use will
effect permanent cure. 1t is soothing, pleas
ant and easy to apply, and strongly urge its
use by all sufferers.-Geo. Terry. Little. Falls.
NY.
Apply Balm into each nOstril,