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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

The following are u few items taken from
a German official document handed to every
parent i'll certain towns upon registering the
birth of a child: Keep the room free from
dust, smoke and bad odors; don't dry washed
linen in it, or cover the chid's head with
veil, clothes or coverlet. The light must be
somewhat softened during the first weel, or
two, but care must be taken not to leave the
room in total darkness; the night light must
not smoke or flicker, great care to be taken
with petroleum lamps not to turn them too
low, temperature IA little over 60 dogs FAIR
Cleanliness is the condition of health; child
to be washed once day regularly; the eyes,
ears nose and mouth as often as necessary
Carrying cushions are to be used during the
first three months, but guard against tying
it too tightly; no tight clothing, no pins;
child to be carried but little, and never dan
died. North and east winds to be avoided
Mattresses of horse hair or hay, and often to
be changed A carefully chosen foster mother
strongly advised Very injurious to suck
the bottle, rags of any sort, and probably
the thumb Diet; Avoid bread, potatoes or
meat. In cases of prolonged crying, sickness
or shortness of breath, promptly send for the
doctor Mark any redness of the eyelids, or
the child may lose its sight for life. For
eirn Letter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04
A Home Made Hanging Lamp.

OF hanging lamps, placed between doors,
under arches, in recesses and in small con-
servatories opening out from the paror, or
dining room, there are many. Some are
gobular in form, and are of wrought brass,
suspended by brass chains, others take the
shape of the ancient lantern and are fash
Toned of hammered brass or iron and with
inserted disks of colored glass, or Jewels"
as they are called, on the different sides, and
also in the roof
lantern may easily be made by person
who possesses any ingenuity out of pieces of
waste brass or zinc, and a few old bottles
Zinc and brass in sheets are very malleable
and easily bent into required shapes. Roof
and sides, except the door, are made out of
one piece, divided into sections by shaping,
or articulated by strips of opposite or cor
responding materials The bottoms of old
bottles of different colors and shades, or of
cheap, colored tumblerS, make excellent
disks, which are cut round with n diamond
glass cutter, and inserted in holes prepared
for the purpose.
The sheets of brass or zinc may have been
previously hammered, cut and perforated, SO
as to form different designs-a floating fish,
flying birds, or inSeCtS-and are readily
stamped out by pattern The floor of the
lantern may have II cavity for the burner, or
a small tube may be made for the insertion
of tho candle. OF course a thing made in
this way will generally be rude, but it il
sometimes very effective. In places where
such lamps cannot be obtained, or for cele-
bratons i'll pioneer neighborhoods, the home
made lantern or hanging lamp is not to be
despised and has sometimes been a revela-
tion.-Jenny June in American Magazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

The Anglo-SaXon kings kept greyhounds
and in the time of the Danish king, Canute,
these animals were so highly esteemed that
no one under the rank of gentleman or
freebooter was allowed to keep them. and
when nobleman went abroad he was usually
accompanied by his greyhounds. Some of
the English kings were very fond of them,
such as Henry II and King John. This lat
ter monarch devoted much time to coursing,
and the Isle of Dogs received its name from
being the place where he kept his dogs. 1t
was King John who gave the famous grey
hound Gelert, who killed the wolf, TO the
Welsh prince, Llewellyn.
Charles | was fond Of grcyhounds, as
Sir Philip Warwick, who was secretary to
the unfortunate monarch, tells us in his
memoirs. He says: "Methinks, because it
shows his dislike of n common court vice, it
is not unworthy the relating of him, that one
evening his dog, scratching at his door, he
commanded me to let in Gypsy; whereupon
took the boldness to say, Sir, perceive you
love a greyhound better than you do u
spaniel Yes says he, for they equally
love their masters and yet do not latter them
SO much. ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04
Hrief Hlogrnphy of sydney Smith

The Rev. Sydney Smith was born at Wood
ford, Essex, England, in III; in lS45 he
died. He is chiefly remembered now as a
famous wit, but his own times knew him also
as powerful writer and preacher, an equal
master Of reasoning and ridlcule and tho
enemy of all hypocrisy and meanness.
Sydney Smith edited the first number Of
the famous Edinburgh Review. In his
capacity as rector and canon every one soon
learned to love him, for he daily sought the
good of his flock. He was prime favorlte
with children, who greatly enjoyed his
stories as well as the sweets and pennies he
carried in his pockets for their benefit.
His powers of conversation remained
vigorous TO the end of his days Those who
knew him best agreed that he might have
been called with equal justice the "wise" as
well US the "witty canon"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

From very ancient times the court fool
played an important part i'll the entertain
ment Of the mobiles Alexander the Great
and Dionysius each had his fool During tho
middle ages this singular vocation became
fully developed and the jester was an indis-
pensable court officer. The mark of the fool
was the shaven head the FOOLS cap decked
with a cocks comb and asses ears, and the
FOOLS scepter. Some fools, such us Triboulet,
jester to Francis of France, have historic
regulations. The court fool was abolished
early in the Eighteenth century. The Rus
slams were the last to keep a court jester
Peter the Great having so many that he di
vidcd them into distinct classes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
TOPICS THAT WILL NOT FAIL TO
PLEASE BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS.

A Short sketch of Grcyhounds from the
Time of the Famous Hound Gelert,
that Killed the Wolf, Down to the
Present Day.
The greyhound is native Of the British
islands, and from very early period the
English variety has presented the same ap-
pearance as in modern times; but it appears
to have been holder and stronger dog in
former days, for we read of greyhounds
killing wolves. The more formidable kinds
of wild animals were early extinguished in
England, and the greyhound, having been
bred for centuries for swiftness alone, has
lost its courage and its form has been more
slender and its coat finer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

If one grain Of wheat is put on one square
of the chess board, two ON the second, -four
on the third, etc, it would require merely
for the last square 8 OBS, 40i million TONS or "a
much us 494 900 900 Of the largest ships could
carry, or more than the freight carrying
capacity of all the shipping from Noah to
now added to all the railroad cars, carts and
wagons ever made.-If you don't believe this
just figure it out yourself.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

Fill a saucer with water and drop into it a
piece of potassium weighing about two
grains. The potassium will instantly become
red hot, with slight explosion, and burn
viyidly on the surface of the water, darling
ut the same time from one side Of the vessel
to the other, in the form Of a red hot fire
ball
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

The yearly salary of the United States
minister to Russia is sl7,50o. The United
States ministers to France Germany and
England each receive like amount
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

Why don't yon try Carriers Little Liver
PilsI They are a positive cuqc for sick head.
ache, and ali the Ills produced by disordered
liver. Only one pill dose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
Forgotten Lines Written Half n Century
Ago that Deserve to Live.

Forgotten Lines Written Half Century
Ago that Deserve To Live.
A correspondent has asked where and by
whom the following stanzas were written.
They fir Vt appeared in n volume published in
1874, entitled "The Pictorial Reader con.
sisting of original articles for the instruction
of young children. By Mrs. L. II. Sigourncy.
ETC.:
TIE DOVE
There was lonely ark.
That Said DER waters dark;
And wide around,
Not ono tall tree was seen,
Nor flower, nor leaf of green;
All. all were drownd.
Then n soft wing was spread,
And DER the pillows dread
A mecl; dove flew;
But on that shoreless tide
No living thing she spied
To cheer her view.
There was no chirping sound
Ger that wide watcry bound,
To sooth her woe.
But the cold surges spread
Their covering ov = he dead
That slept below.
So to the ark she fed,
With weary, dropping head,
10 seek for rest.
Christ is thy Ark, my love,
Thou art the timid dove,
Fly to his breast, '..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

coax most men, bride some and govern
very few, but that vulgar rubbing of the fur
the right way wins every time. -Vernona
Jarbcuu in St Louis Republican Interview
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

Ruba-dubdub
In the scalding tub
Paddle and poke with the lifting stick,
Poke and paddle and stir them quick;
Rub-a-dub-dub, we gleefully sing,
With a rub-a-dub-dub, and Il wiring -a-wTinG- wring
st. Nicholas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04
SO
Church St,
HuntresS 4 Clarkson,
Approaching Fine
Dress Goods, Silk Warp, & All Wool Henriettas,

to be the leading and most fashionable Suiting
for this springs wear, have purchased unusually
large invoice of these goods, in both coloreo and
black, which they offering at prices beyond
petition shoddy. cheap articles in stock every
thing guaranteed to be of first quality. Fancy SILKS,
Brads, 7nsel and Steel Trimmings in great 7arety to
match any color
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-23
AN INTELLECTUAL TREAT.

The citizens of Wichita are TO be con
graduated on the coming of Joseph Cook
There is no lecturer today, in Europe OF
America. who is better or more favorably
known than he. He is a man of powerful
physique. with head that shows has mas
sive intellect in every line and in every
point. He owns his audience at the start,
and the matter that be never fails to dis
close keeps the audience his until he brings
his thought to its conclusion.
Joseph Cook has lectured to the civilized
world and is always listened to by throngs.
In the city of Boston he has, for years,
crowded the old fremont temple
with 5000 people on Monday
after Monday, crowded it with business
men at the hour OF noon, and that on the
busiest day of the week-such is his
power
Prof Peabody, of Harvard university,
says: Joseph Cook is a phenomenon 20
be accounted for. No other American
orator has done what he has done, or any
thing like it; and prior TO the experiment
no voice would have been bold enough to
predict its success
Mr.. Cook, in his travels. has spent much
time in England and knows that country
in every phase-he is therefore equipped in
a wonderful manner to speak on the sub
iect. England and America as Comperi-
tors and Allies" He Will deliver this
lecture Saturday evening in the First
Presbyterian church.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-23
ANOTHER INQUIRY.

The following IS taken from a letter re-
ceived by prominent gentleman in this
city from an acquaintance in Cleveland,
Ohio: Il got a campaign circular the
other day from a man st Fort Smith, Ar
kansas, that claimed 10 give the indebted
edness OF Kansas. II that is true Won
fellows are certainly goad deal worse eff
than nothing-your fortunes are minns. in
other words. and not plus suppose you
have seen the circular. and if you have not
VIII send you this one. Quite q number
have been received here. Would like 10
know II figures given are approximately
correct"
The letter later on. gave evidence that
he referred 10 the Galloway effort
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-23

ANNIE JENNEss MILLEe,s EUsrLE

! Annie Jenness Miller is gone, and we
are, upon the whole, more pleased than
sad. The truth is, girls, it won't do. It's
/ too flat, altogether too fat. There is a
/ goneness about it that leaves bad taste,
/ an unexpected and unlocked for collapse
/ that III trying to account for, one is lost in
a maize Of conjectures which lead on, no
! one knows. OF course a hustle has it's
drawbacks, yet, in another view. its pleas
/ ant aspects. The eyes of the whole world
are not exactly upon it, but major por-
ton of them seem to wander in that
direction. When it amt there a disa-
( greeable suggestion Of ones departed
! grandmother or of old maid aunt, who has
outlived every probable chance OF hope or
interest in the coming generation,
I forces itself. There is a brace-back
j and majesty to the combined
! corset and hustle that we can't
/ ignore. Jenness Miller never had a baby
and her husband may be content in that
nature has IN no way sighted his better
half in certain directions, but the balance
OF the world has been educated mp to a
| height and expansion the hustle business
that few indeed are the women fully pre-
pared 20 hold their own, or its appearance,
. in its absence Therefore let Us cling to
/ the hustle. After all Mrs. Miller's pretty
talk about the unadorned woman we can
see nothing SO shocking or abnormal
about the hustle, It's airy and light in
texture, Jaunty in carriage aud elegant as
a support TO drapery which otherwise
might half the time be going fiippety-fop,
up and down, upon ungainly heels, posi-
bly, exposing an open demand for a
darning- needle. We would rather the
extra expense of few whale
bones gracefully curled up into the regula
ton shape suggested by nature than TO be
confronted or rather preceded on every
sidewalk with a sight that S no sight at all,
with conviction that the most glorious,
by far, the most important half of hui
manity were ali at once deplorably lacking
IN the loneliness of their elevation. Our
appeal is, therefore, directly TO the fair
readers of the EAGLE. ,Jenness Miller has
got your money. That's a part of her
business. Let her go with it. But don't
give her your bustles. She might take
notion to put them all on, in which event
there would be no men left in Wichita
when she started off It's a lead
that men affect to ignore but all
the same, it is an irresistible one Give
Annie Jenness Miller up your money,
your smiles and even your commenda-
tions, but hold on to your bustles, and
hold on 70 all those innocent helps to grace
and cCmeliness which refined taste and
aesthetic culture have suggested as adding
symmetry and harmony to lovely woman's
form and fashion. It was Mrs. Jenness'
beautiful draperies and matchless dresses,
after all. which attracted you. For the
rest she s but flesh and blood, or if you
would rather, but heart and brain and
sentiment, just like the rest of her fair
sisters. the majority of whom in the same
feathers would look just as much like
angels, which the editor of the EAGLE
knows them all to be, bustles or no bus
ties
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-23
EORElGN MISCELLANY.

LONDON, Eng, Nov. zo.-During the pas
two days there has been curious consensus
of opinion that the French republic is in a
desperate strait and that its downfall is
imminent. Several English radicals OF
repute, besides WiIfrede Blunt, who IS
scarcely of that description. have ex-
pressed most pessimistic views on the sub
iect out of which sort of scare has gener-
ated here.
General Boulanger has not reached the
zenith of his career but there Is yet no
reason apparent for the friends Of the re-
public to dispair.
LONDON, Nov. 22-Mr. John Bright is
worse this morning; his condition con-
sidereG critical.
LONDON. Nov. 22.-Advices from Sauao
say that Matrafas' followers attacked tue
st0ughold held by the adherents OF
Tamazez at Nata OF the sth inst. and sue
ceeded in capturing the Gu post after three
days fighting. Many cembatalts were
killed.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-23
RESOLU TIONS.

At a regular meeting of Wichita Lodge
No. 90, \. T. and A. NJ, holden Monday
evening, November 10, 1855 the following
resolutions of respect were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas The Grand Master of the Uni
verse has, in His infinite wisdom, seen fit
TO remove from his labors in this terrestrial
sphere to eternal refreshment in the Grand
lodge above, our dearly beloved brother,
Z. Sommer, and
That, While we most hunbly submit to
the Divine mandate of Him who d0eth all
things well, yet we wish TO express our
fraIernal esteem toward our departed
brother. Therefore be IL
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. F.
Sommer our lodge has lost a worry and
jealous member. his family an ahectiouaJe
husband and father, and the community
AN honest and upright citizen. And
Resolved, That IN token OF esteem for
our late brother we wear the u -ual badge
and that our lodge be draped IN mourning
for thirty DAYS. And
Resolved, That copy OF these resolu-
tons lie transmitted to the family of our
late brother. that they be spread upon the
minutes of the lodge, and copy be furn-
ished the city papers for publication.
J. II. MCCALL
GEO l. PRATT,
\. j. APPLICABLE.
Committee.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-23

Ny nttls friend Helene, al supper, obtains
possession Of the mustard pot and, after tsozs
generoJisly ssturasing her bread md butter
with the Gerry condlnsnt, quickly TAXES
largo bite. but brayely suppress al outcry
a. sbc puts the tread sorns distance from bsr
plate and remarAs: Il dos l wait til ]. 6st4
tod New York World
Suppressed for the Coed of Mankind
Il would Ike % show you an article 5aTs
written % TIE Way 10 Deoorss Socistv
Young Man." said the visitor wi.h ths roll
Of manuscript
Docs IL give the whole prooessF- Inquired
the editor
IL does. Ia ny humbls Judgment :. ia
the raost complete trsstiss on the suble-.
ever written"
VIA. "a your price for itF'
''TweatT -nvs doiiar2.'
"inclsdins oopyrigai~
Certainly
III take IT, sad tss s6stoT, handing hiEa
tee money, AL, with n. corscicuznssz Il a
good decd performed for his fellow nsa ira
dating his benevolent face and ughtiax aD
io rugged Lies. ss tos~sd Tie rzaIEs-T1pt IA
TIE ere ard wa:cse6 IL slo~Iy brrn 20 azkaz
-(-i-z.-o --sfrrrN
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-23
CLEVER C0UyTERFELTERS.
A Rich, Respectable Resident Of New York
is Caught With a Slick Gang.

BUFFALO. Nov, 22.-Though the au:hori-
ties refuse TO talk about tee recent big
capture OF counterfeiters in western New
York and Pennsylvania a few facts have
leaked out TO show it 70 be one 0f the most
important cases on record. The man
Richardson, who was brought 10 Buffalo
Tuesday night By Special Agent Lyons, Is
Rot only seemingly respectable. but Is in
more than comfortable circumstances. he
has delightful home 81 CassadaIgua, and
Is the father OF two estsmzble daughters
almost grown 70 w0msnhood- II - stated
that the government has for year, tried TO
get case against Richardson, but Esyer
with success until now.
1t Is believed that for twenty years he
has been making counterfeit motley s0d
10 man in the United States hss ever been
able 70 produce a spurious coin - nearly
Ike the genuine as be The oiher SIX uaea
arrested with bin circulated the coin but
Richardson. il Is alleged. was The manu-
fac.9Eer
Detective Lyons took him e Agb1rn
this morning where the nited States
court is IL session ard ne E1ll at once be
taken before the grand jury That part of
the proceedings VIII probably be mere
formality, Is Richardson has expressed.
his willingness % tel al lie knows about
the operations q TIE gang
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-23
8 BAD GANG SEIZED.

ST. Louis, Nov. "a trio of thieves
and accessory woman, who have been OPP
Grating quite extensively in st. Louis and
vicinity, We're placed behind the bars yes
terday. The police had great difficulty in
locating their headquarters, but they sue
ceeded yesterday in bagging their game.
Detectives Corners and McGrath watched
a house occupied by Clara Hall, wife of
Skip Hall, now in the penitentiary for
burglary. In little while a man emerged
from the premises and was Immediately
placed under arrest and on reaching the
Jail put one hand in his pocket and pulled
cut sheet or paper which he tore IN small
bits end put something he had in his other
hand ia his mouth ana swallowed IL be-
fore the officers could prevent him. The
pieces of paper after being put together
were found to contain instructions how 20
blow open safes The detectives returned
Farland, the accomplice Of The Prentiss
Teller in the Pacific express robbery,
walked up 10 the house and was arrested,
and upon being searched eight watches
were slowed away IN a. many pockets q
his clothing The third man was arrested
q few hours after. His name i Leather
man and ne Is a son-in-Iaw Of Mrs Hall.
The woman was taken - acco:npiice and
when her house was searched full KIT OF
the latest improved burglars tools were
found. From I.eatherman three letters
were taken They throw q great deal Of
light On some things which the detectives
Y Ia lose no time IN ferreting cut.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-23
THE COURTS.
PROBATE COURT.


Settlement was Yesterday made BY E B.
.Jewett, guardian of the estate of VIM
Robinson, a minor
Proceeding in aid Of execution in Case
VS. Z. 4. Reiman-
Claim of Wichita National Bank vs.
Zimmerly estate allowed for 81, 2o94 IS.
Settlement of Moshier, guardian, fled il
the estate of II. c. Fry. insane.
Inventory was filed in the estate OF
/ Thomas Bean, deceased
Settlement was also made in the Abbott
estate
POLICE COURT
Charley Church, John Colyer. Thomas
Burns. J. D. Finn and Ed Shin all answer
ed yesterday morning TO the charge OF
drunkenness. Of the whole lot = was col
lected. 1t was payed II by John Colyer
and execution Of sentence was suspended
for few days.
Ed Green and John Green came in 10 an
swer TO the charge Of being drunk and dis
orderly They were found guilty. The
former paid s., the latter 81.
john Paulson was tried yesterday for
keeping dog without paying taxes. There
was no evidence TO sustain the charge and
he was dismissed.
DISTRICT COURT.
In Kansas Furniture Company vs.. Mrs.
J. Morrison, a motion 20 dissolve an at
tachmenU was sustained.
State VS.. Shook was heard in the after
noon.
a suit for divorce was fled by Esther A
Laird against a, L. Laird upon the
grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neg
lect OF duty The parties were married in
Illinois in 1852 and had two children.
JUSTICE COURT.
The Stem block was invaded by the state
officials yesterday and quit bevy of fem
mime beauties were brought before Jus
tice Walker Alice JeffrIes was charged
with keeping brothel or bawcy house
and following were accused with being IN
mates Of the place: Teddy Jefries, Ber-
tina Anderson, Susan Smith. May Stevens
and Maudy Smith. They all pleaded not
guilty ana had their trial continued until
Tuesday at o'clock