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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The Confcdcracy had four flags besides
the various staUe flags carried by some of the
regiments. The familiar stars and Bars
was adopted in March, 1851 while the capital
of the Confederacy was still at Montgomery,
and first waved above the old state house of
Alabama. There We're three horizontal bars,
two red and one white, with nine white stars
in circle on blue union in the upper left
hand corner. In September of the same year
battle flag was adopted-a red flag, with
thirteen white stars displayed in blue stripes
crossing the red field diaGonally, the whole
having a narrow white border. In 1868 the
"Stars and Bars" was supplanted by flag
with a white field, having the battle flag in
the corner for union, and on the 4th of
February, 1868, in order that this might not
be mistaken for flag of truce, the outer half
of the field beyond the union was covered
with n vertical red stripe. This was tho last
flag of tho Confederacy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The flowers usually appear in June and
last about three days when they drop off,
leaving small boil which incloscs the cotton
wool, and which is called tho 'cotton boil"
The shell, after while, bursts open and dis
closes the cotton which is now ready to pick
These bolls are in size and shape much like
the egg of guinea hen. When they have
popped open and the white fluffy cotton
hangs from them half falling out, the fields
present the appearance Of handsful of snow
scattered over bushes
At this stage the cotton ENTHUSIASTICALLY
negro mon, women and children, follow ono
another in long rows with bags slung around
their necks, in which they put the cotton as
fast as picked. When these bags are filled
they are emptied into large cotton baskets
like those represented in our cut.
This raw cotton, as it is termed, is full of
seeds which are taken out like mOje by a
revolving machine called the gin. The cot
ton is placed in a hopper on the top, the seed
falls to the ground, while the cotton is blown
from the gin into the picking room; and a
beautiful sight it is, covering everything
with its fluffy whiteness like furious snow
storm. This cotton lint is gathered up and
packed in bales which are compressed by
machinery into the iron bound packages one
sees in the storebouses at the railway
of cotton finally arrive at the manufactures
where tn" cotton is spun into thread, and the
thread in turn, is woven into cloth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Rice would be Il more popular dish than it
is, if people understood how to cook it prop
erly. Usually it is served in soggy mass as
different from the well cooked article as a
water soaked potato is to dry, mealy one.
The japanese method of cooking rice, as re-
ported by an observant traveller, is to pour
just enough cold water on to prevent the rice
from sticking to the pot, which has a tight
fitting cover and is set over monerate fire.
The rice is steamed rather than boiled, until
done, then the cover of the pot is taken Off
the surplus steam and moisture allowed to
escape, and the rice turns out mass of snowy
white kernels, each separate from the other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
World Famous Clocks,

One of the most famous, if not the most
famous, clocks in the world is the one at
Strasburg, which stands twenty feet high
This clock succeeds very wonderful one of
much older date. The cock that crows and
spreads its wings when the chimes announce
the hour alone remains of the original one
The present clock dates from lj,l and its
maker finished il after he had been struck
blind. 1t sh oWS the signs of the Zodiac, the
motions of the heavenly bodies, as well as
series of pictures and the events which hap
pen at the striking are too wonderful to re-
late. \ similar one at Ratisbon marks the
hour 10y the appearance of the three kings,
who pay their alteration to the Virgin At
Lubbock, in the old church. there is wonder
full clock, which at II shows automatOn fig
ures of the electors of Germany who inaugu-
rate the emperor, Christ giving the benedic-
Gion as n choir of angels send forth q flourish
of trumpets Germany boasts of many other
famous clocks, given by well known ENJOYS
from foreign countries.
England has several curioSities in way of
clocks Horace Walpole had one at Straw
berry Hill, given by Henry VIII to Anne
Boleyn in l132 which was subsequently,
bought by Queen Victoria and is now at
Windsor castle. On tho weights are the mi
tials of Henry and his second wife, united by
a true lovers knot; on one the royal motto
on the other the words, The most happy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
An Article of Many Uses.

What on earth our grandmothers and
mothers ever did without kerosene oil is a
wonder, says q thrifty housewife. Hardly "a
day passes that this article is not in requisi-
ton for some purpose. 1t is used in washing,
clear starching, loosening screws and bolts,
cleaning furniture, polishing windows; then
incidentally for sore threats, externally, and
for Group both externally and internally.
But the best use that have known it to come
into was to take the rust from stove that
had stood through the summer and gathered
a thick coating Of red rust Sand and elbow
grease were applied most vigorously, but the
rust held its own, when bright idea sug-
gested itself and was acted upon with perfect
success A cloth was dipped in Kerosene oil
and rubbed over the rust. After a thorough
rubbing the stove was BACKED, and one could
never have thought but it was a span new
base burner. Not particle of rust remained
to tell the story. 70 what use this article
will hereafter be called we cannot tell but
really a family could hardly get along in
these times without it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

At the recent meeting held in Cambridge
Mass, for the purpose of organizing the
american Folk Lore society," rules for the
government of the society were enacted, Of
which the first declares that 1.-THE American
Folk Lore society has for its object the study
of folk lore in general, and in particular the
collection and publication of the folk lore of
North America" The rules further provide
that the society shall consist of members who
subscribe an annual fee of 50; that each
member shall be entitled to a copy of the
journal to be issued by the society; that an
annual meeting shall be held; and that the
affairs of the society shall be conducted by a
president and council of fourteen members,
to be elected annually. Professor Z. J..
Child, of Harvard university, was elected
rraSrlcnt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

AS is we'll known, the art of skating is Il
prehistoric one In many parts of Europe
bones Of domesticatod animals have been
found which had been used as skates or as
runners of small Sled 'cS. 1t is of consider
able interest to learn that similar implements
are found still in use in several parts Of
northern Germany. In The Journal of the
Berlin chronological Society scdges are de
scribed which consist of "A board resting on
the bones of a horse But, besides this, skates
are used the runners of which consist of the
lower jaw Of cattle, the curvature of the
lower side serving admirably the object of the
SlntA.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

His owner was on the point of consigning
him to the pillow, where he might walk un-
shod, when an officer, lately returned from
Mexico, took a cord about the size of a com.
mon bed cord, put it in the mouth of the
horse like bit, and tied it tightly on the
animals head, passing his left ear under the
string, no. painfully tight, but tight enough
to keep the ear down and the cord in'place
This done, he patted the horse gently ON the
side of the head and commanded him to fol.
low, and instantly he obeyed, perfectly sub.
dued, and as gentle and obedent as dog,
suffering his feet to be lifted without making
resistance, and acting in all respects like an
old stager.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
The "Dutcb Mail" Hoax--Malcshirt OF a
Newspaper Man.


Some fifty years ago, an article appeared
in an English provincial paper, The Leicester
Herald, under the title of "Thc Dutch Mail"
with the announcement that it had arrived
too late for translation and had been set up
and printed in the original. A great deal of
attention was attracted to the article, many
Dutch scholars announcing in print that it
was not in any dialect with which they were
acquainted, until it was finally discovered to
be "A hoax. Sir Richard Phillips. the editor
of the paper, tells this story of how it was
conceived and carried out:
cone evening, before one of our publica-
tons, my men and a boy overturned two or
three columns of the paper in type. We had
to get ready some way for the coaches, which
at i'll the morning required 100 or 800
papers. After every eXcrtion, we were short
nearly a column, but there stood tempting
column of 'pi' on the galleys. 1t suddenly
struck me that this might bc thought Dutch.
| made up the column, oVcrcame the scruplcs
of the foreman, and SO away the country
edition went with its pathological puzzl" to
worry the honest agricultural readers heads.
There was plenty of time to set up column
of plain English for the local edition. Sir
Richard tells of one man whom he met i'll
Nottingham who for thirty years preserved
a copy of The Leicester Herald, hoping that
some day the letter would be explained
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Dainty Things in Glass and Silvcr-Wool-
ems Wei Washed.


Since oranges have become an almost in
dispensable portion of the modern breakfast
of well to do people, there have been special
dishes provided for holding this luscious
fruit. Decorator and Furnisher describes
these and other new and fashionable articles
of table ware Orange bowls are of cut glass
in silver frames. They are either round,
oval or in square shapes, varying in size from
ten to twelve inches in diameter. They are
exceedingly pretty and by their convenience
are n decided ornament TO the table. They
are cut i'll divers attractive and unique pat
terms the style known as the "hob nail" cut
being preferred as it most nearly resembles
the genuine cut glass, which often costs
twenty times as much, but which is SO like,
that only those familiar with both can dis
tnguish between them at a little distance
A breakfast caster is IA convenient addition
although not Indispensable, as many families
prefer individual pepper and salt dishes at
each plate and have but little occasion for
other condiments Breakfast casters are
usually made with four bottles, for vinegar,
oil, pepper and mustard They are in square
or round shapes, the square table or standard
being the most in favor. The bottles are
either plain or fancy cut, or in decorated
glass. The crystal has heretofore been pre-
ferred, but of late there is a tendency to-
ward tinted glass, which seems to be COM
ing more and more into favor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
T'thnp McIIvaine's Advice to Girls.

Don't cultivate that sort of violent friend.
ship which leads to a sort of confidential
communication which cannot be made known
to your parents. BE very particular as tC
whom you allow to be familiar with YOU, as
your near companions and friends First,
know wc!l the person, before you allow a
closer Intimacy; and the moment you sec
anything wrong in companion. think what
effect it should have on your intimacy.
Learn - say "No" decisvely, to ans re-
quest on proposal which your Judgment tells
you i, 10. right. 1t is great thing in a
child TO learn to say NO" when it is right
TO do So Make it rule TO hear nothing
from any girl which you may not be allowed,
and would not be willing, to tell your dear
mother
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Capt. Andrew Robinson built at Gloucester,
in Massachusetts, in l1l3, the first schooner.
As the vessel was gliding into the water at
the time of launching somebody shouted:
"Sce how she schoons!' and the owner, catch
ing the word, cXclaimed: "a schooner let her
be. This is said to be the story of the origin
of this distinctvely American kind of craft
and of the name by which it is known.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
American Coin Die.

The die of the goddess of liberty on Amer
lean coins was originally cut by Mr. Spencer
the inventor of the Spencer lathe The first
die was from portrait OF Mrs Washington.
Gen. Washington was not pleased with the
head of his wife as a medium of circulation,
and at his request the die was changed, only
n few coins huving' been cast from the orig
inal design, The die as it now appears was
made from the former one by placing n cap
on the head and altering the prominent
features
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The accumulation of stale bits in the bread
and cake boxes may form the basis of very
toothsome puddings, of which Harpers Ba-
Ear gives the following example: Half a
pound of bread crumbs, half pound of cake
crumbs, one pound of beef suet, two pounds
of figs and two eggs Pour over the crumbs
enough milk to soften them, and make stiff
PASTE cut the figs into small pieces, chop the
suet, and add both and the eggs, well beaten,
to the paste, mix thoroughly, tie in pud-
ding cloth and boil three hours
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The belief very generally exists that the
culture of forests induces an increase of rain
fall and that their destruction diminishes it.
Mr.. Henry Cannot, in Science, claims that
a satisfactory explanation of this supposed
phenomenon has never been offered. He
goes further, and assumes that results gained
in Our own country go to show that the in
tluenoe of forests upon rainfall, from all
economic point of view, is too slight to be of
the least practical Importance"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
Hot Egg Salad.

Chop one tablespoonful OF pickle, mix it
with an equal quantity OF the grated rind
and juice of a lemon, a saltspoonful Of salt q
dash of cayenne pepper and three tablespoons
full of salad oil. Heat in frying pan one
tablespoonful of oil, break three eggs into it
and stir them over the fire two or three times,
in order to slightly mix the whites and yoks {;
let them cook three minutes, then pour them
on a salad dish and serve with the dressing
of pickle. etc, poured over them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

On cold nights place several thicknesses of
newspaper between the window and plants
that are in it, When plants have been frost
bitten the thawing out should always be
gradual. One Of the best things to do is to
sprinkle the foliage with cold water, and put
the plants in a room where the temperature
is allowed to rise slowly to a suitable degree.
Plants while i'll a frozen condition should be
very carefully handled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
Apple Snow.

To the whites Of two well beaten eggs take
a pint of strained apple, sweeten and flavor
with a little rose water and Il teaspoonful OF
lemon juice. Beat the apple into the egg
spoonful at n time, when all will be as light
as beaten white of egg. Use a Dover egg
beaten. Eat cold with cream.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
English Words.

A half-dozen English words from The Bos-
ton journal Of Education
Twilight is between light.
Irvine, tweed, or twisted.
Thread, threod, thriced, three corded
Precipitation is invisible; sweat stands in
drops
Strength is said to be the longest syllable
In the English language.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Many artesan wells spout water under u
he,.vy pressure, just as many gas wells find
the gas under pressure of several hundred
pounds to the square inch. This water power
is used in many places in France 10y means Of
turbine wheels, and it is probable that even
the gas pressure might in some cases also be
utilized. In very deep artesan wells the
heat of the water is also utilized.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
The SnhXnx Riddle.

Tho Sphynx was said to have been Il sea
monster that proposed a riddle to the The
bans, and mu! ltred all who could not guess
it. The ridd was
What goes on four feet on two feet, and three
But the more feet it goes on the weaker it be?
The answer, Man, was guessed by Edipus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
the foundation.

String vanished with gold is twisted over
the rods Small sprigs arranged of acorns,
catkins, fir apples and beech nuts, each put
on wire stalk which is bound with small
stripe of brown silk paper, are twisted on
with wire at the corners of tho frame, The
frame is set up with piece of fir four inches
long attached to a cross ledge nailed on at
the sides.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The great reGracting telescope of the Lick
observatory, Mount Hamilton, Cal, has
been tested, and the verdict is that it is a sue
cess. The size Of the object glass is thirty -six
inches 1t is the most powerful telescope in
the world. A maGnifying power Of 1000
diameter, it is expected, can he employed on
auitnhle objects
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

The people of Ihcssaly were the first prob
ably among the Greeks who broke horses for
service in war, and the proficiency of these
people as equestrians gave rise TO the ancient
myth that their country was originally in
habited by Centaurs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

john Randolph, of Virginia, was noted for
his skill in debate. When speaking he gen.
orally pointed toward the object of his invec-
tive with his long bony fingers, at times
wildly gesticulatmg. For thirty years"
writes Benton, The was the political meteor
of congress-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Deeds in England were formerly written in
Latin or French; the earliest known instance
in English Is tho indcnture between the Alb
bot of Hhitby and Robert BASTARD, dated at
York in 1913
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
Mullins.

One pint OF milk, two beaten eggs, two
tablespoons of melted butter, two tablespoons
of sugar. two teaspoons of cream tartar one
teaspoon of soda, flour enough to make a
batter that will drop from the spoon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Quite tasteful and novel in the way of a
frame suitable for small picture, is the one
here represented. Four pieces of fir or other
wood, nine and one-half and seven and one
half inches long, crossed over as shown in
the cut, and fastened with small nails, furnish
the foundation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

A trustworthy authority says: A very
useful polishing powder for metals and glass
is made OF very finely ground glass mixed
with n small proportion of dried soda ash.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
AurOrA EOrealis.

In Canada the aurora borealis is common
on any cool summer evening; in the United
States it is seen III the autumn months as a
rule, The phenomenon is supposed to be
caused by electricity, but no one knows how
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
Depth of Gas Wells,

The depth to which natural gas wells arc
excavated varies with the locality. Gas has
been found at 200 feet or even less, in so
called pockets, and again a depth of 1000
feet was reached before vein was dis
covered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

There was once a beautiful and high
spirited horse who would not allow a shoe tc
be placed on his feet or any person to handle
his feet. When any one tried to shoe him
he resisted all efforts kicked aside everything
but an anvil, and came near killing himself
against that.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
4 Bible Expression.

The expression, "Mun shall not live by
bread alone is found in Matthew, tx, 4, and
in Deuteronomy, vii, 3.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Saulte Ste Marie is pronounced 500 Saint
Mary, 1t is a French name and signifies the
leap or fall of the st, Mary, on st, Mary's
Straits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

a "crusade" against cigarette smoking
has begun in several localities along the
Hudson river.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
SEVERAL CURlOSlTlES IN THE WAY
OF FAMOUS OLD CLOCKS.

High Spirited Horse Tanned by Kind
ness and Bit of Rope-Interestng
Facts About Useful as Well as Re-
markablc Plant.
The cotton plant, from the fruit Of which
all cotton fabrics are made is interesting in
all its stages. 1t is planted in the early
spring in long straight rows and grows from
two to five feet in height, according to the
richness of the soil and the care given to its
cultivation. Both blossom and fruit. are on
the plant at the same time. The blossoms
change color being white one day and rose
cOlOrNl thn nnNt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
THE GREAT TELESCOPE IN THE
LICK OBSERVATORY.

The American Folk Lore Society at Cam
bridge, aIass. - Edison's New Phono-
to he "a Success.
1t is ten years since Professor Edison in
troduccd his monograph to the public The
original instrument, wonderful and amusing
as it was, failed, however, to fulfill the re-
quisites Of the inventor, who has recently
perfected his invention and brought it nearer
TO the ideal photograph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

Is tho Word "Neverend" IN the BibIc?
The word "reverend' is found in the Bible
only once, and then it is applied to the Al
mighty, as Holy and reverend is his name
Psalms cXi, o.
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The new monograph, shown in the accom-
panying cuts and made from original illus
tratons in Scientific American, about the
size of an ordinary sewing machine, and in
construction something like very small en-
CINE lathe.
A crucial test of this machine, made re-
Gently at Edison's laboratory in New Jersey,
according to the journal referred to, gave
results that tended to prove the perfection Of
the instrument Perfect reproductions Of
whistling, whispering, all the imperfections
of tone, the half tones and modulatons even,
were faithfully reproduced. The new pho
nograph is to be used for taking dictation,
for taking testimony in court, for reporting
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-02-10

ZIG. 2TuE PHONOGRAPH IN COURT.
speeches, for the reproduction of vocal music,
for teaching languages, for correspondence,
for civil and military orders, for reading to
the sick in hospitals, and for various other
purposes too numerous to mention.