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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-15
THE WHITE HOUSE.
How the Executive Mansion Came to Bear
This Simple Name.

| This Simple Name.
The residence of the President of the
United States is officially known as the
Executive Mansion, which means that
it is the residence Of the head of the
executive branch of the Government;
but it is seldom called. in ordinary
talk, either by those who live in it, or
by the American people in general,
any thing but the White House. This
is very unpretentious title, and it is
interesting to note low the residence
of the President, in q country which is
full of white houses, came to bear this
simple name as its special property.
The explanation is easily found. The
first executive mansion at Washington
was occupied in 1900. 1t was built of
freestone and was Imprinted; but in
1914 the British army occupied Wash
ington, and burned, with other public
buildings, the Presidents house, leav-
ing it a blackened ruin.
The house was built on the same site
and the same walls were used in its
construction; but they were so dis
colored by smoke that, on the sugges-
ton of General jackson, they were
painted white, not only to improve
their appearance, but in token of the
successful defiance Of British fire by
the American Republic.
The mansion soon became the "White
House" in the mouths Of the people on
account OF its dazzling color, and from
that day to this it has been repainted
white every ten years. Its name COM
memorates patriotic feeling, there
fore, as well as serves to describe the
appearance of the mansion, for the
original coat Of white paint was sort
OF protest against the vandalism of the
British, and every subsequent coat has
served to perpetuate the protest
The house has not been altogether
comfortable as a place of residence,
and has required almost constant re-
pairs and alterations. 1t is said to be
damp, and while it may not be posi-
lively unhealthy. it has become Gus
tomary for the Presidents family to
take quarters elsewhere for the sum-
mer.
The White House is the President S
Office as well as his residence. On the
first floor are several large apartments,
including the East Room, which is forty
by eighty feet in size and twenty-five
feet high. the Blue Room, the Red
Room and the Green Room.
On the second floor are the Presi-
dents oflice-a large room looking to
the Potomac and the Long Bridge
the rooms OF the Presidents secre-
taries, and the private apartments for
the Presidents family.
1t has occasionally been suggested
that new and more magnificent resi-
dence be erected for the President, and
that the White House be reserved as
an Office for the Executive Depart
ment. but Congress has thus far been
disinclined, or too busy, to adopt the
suggestion Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-15
HANGING FEELS GOOD.
% says Young Man Who Has Gone
Through the Experience.

% says Young Man Who Has Gone
Through the Experience.
learned from the hotel clerk here,
says New York Herald correspondent
~ Elmira the other day, that young
plumber doing business on the prin-
opal street had once been hanged, and
when cut down was thought to be dead.
Here seemed a good chance to inves-
ngate from first hands the fortunes of
Ine operation which has relieved the
state of so many of its ornamental
citizens
This young mans name is Miles
Doyle. He is fine, strapping fellow.
q member OF Assemblyman Bush $
crack Twenty-sixth Company. He has
Always resided in Elmira, where his
parents were among the first settlers
long before it became city.
The event which eliminated in his
hanging happened five years ago, and
at the time attracted much attention
lrom the local press, aitnUugf his de-
scription of his feelings while dang
ing by the neck was never recorded.
1t was school-boy's escapade, While
chasing a rabbit through the grounds
OF ex-Alderman Hughes, he attempted
to run over a raised platform upon
which the housewives stand while
hanging clothes upon a revolving reel.
There is no date Obtainable as to the
length of time which ensued from the
moment he ran upon the platform
ana the time when a servant girl
$naned the kitchen door and was hor-
rfed to see a young man, his face
black and blue, dangling from the
rope on this reel. One glance at the
distorted features convinced her that
the Youth was dead, but she gave a
SHREK which called the neighbors to
the scene.
Ex-Speaker Jere Mcclure was among
the first to arrive, and with consider
able presence of mind cut young Doyle
down and, with the assistance of Mrs.
Hughes, proceeded to resuscitate him.
At first it was thought life was extinct,
but in less than half an hour he had
been sufficiently restored to be con-
veyed to his home.
Such is the narrative of the occur
renee, all the parties named being
well-known residents of this COM
munity.
1 found young Doyle at his mother
residence, $50 Columbia street. The
young gentleman was making active
preparations to join his military COM
pany. When l asked him what were
his feelings while hanging he replied:
''At first l experienced slight
wrench in the neck, but no pain fol-
lowed it. l thought then that l had
jumped from the top of high building,
and when going down l kept wondering
when l was going to alight. Gradually
the air seemed to thicken, and then 1
thought l wasn't going to fall any
further, but that something under me
kept me floating in the air. | could
hear distant music, and a wonderful
light flashed through the scene that
made the whole place the most beauti-
full l had ever seen. 1 felt awfully
happy, and when recovered my senses
my first thoughts were of resentment
to the rude persons who took me away
from my beautiful vision.
Il think hanging is about as happy
a death as one can choose, if he's got
to 90"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-15
A Knowing Horse.

This is the true story which Aunt
Lucy often tells the children, as we sit
around the fire at twilight.
when l was a little girl-seventy
years ago-we had to go more than a
mile to school. One of the large boys
would come for us at night, with old
Silver Heels and q sleigh made of q
crockery crate on runners.
1--WE would pile in until there was
not room enough for another one,
shouting, laughing and snow balling
each other. Old Silver Heels would go
on patiently across the bridge, and
about halfway up the long hill. Then
he would turn round and take a good
look at the load. If there were more
than three or four of us he would begin
to back down the hill.
"Back-back down the hill to the
very bottom. Then, without a word,
he would walk up again to the same
place. If we had not lightened the
load he would look around and go
backing down again. Sometimes we
let him do so five or six times before
the boys would get out; but we never
could get home until they did so.
after they were out, and old Silver
Heels had counted the load, he would
go gravely on to a steep, siding place
near the gate, where he generally man.
aged to tip us all over. We didn't care
for that, for it was only fun to shake off
the snow and run into the house. =
Mrs. Frances Smith, in Our Little Ones.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-15
FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
GUESS IF YOU CAN,

Guess what he had in his pocket.
Marbles and tops and sundry toys
Such as always belong to boys,
bitter apple, leathern ball?-
Not at all. ..--s
What did he have in his pocket?
bubble pipe. and rusty screw,
brassy watch-key, broken in two,
tish-hook in tangle OF string?-
No such thing.
What did he have in his pocket?
Gingerbread crumbs whistle he made,
Buttons, knife with a broken blade,
nail or two and a rubber gum
Neither one.
What Did he have in his pocket?
Before he knew it slyly crept
Under the treasures carefully kept,
And away they all of them quickly stole
Twas hole
Sydney Dayre, in N. Y. Independent
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-15

Advertisement in an English pa
per: Wanted, an able-bodied man at
country rectory, willing to make him
self generally useful; must have thor
ough knowledge of chickens, pigs, and
understand milking; must be able to
drive horses and groom them; ring the
church bells, dig graves, be cheerful
mourner, and not object to carry coffin;
where parlor maid is kept.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-15

'1f l gave you pound of metal and
ordered you to make the most out of it,
what kind Of metal would you select?"
asked n well-known jeweler. Gold
OF course" was the prompt reply. "rd
prefer a pound OF STEEL" said the jew
cler, land I'd have it made into hair
springs for watches. A pound of such
springs would sell for an even $l4Q, =
600 Buffalo Express.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05

when we note the best records Of today,
over 80 pounds Of butter per week, and
less than six pounds Of milk to the pound
of butter But it may be said in objection
to this that all Jerseys are not profitable
butter cows, which is true, and there are
very few Jerseys even that combine all the
qualities necessary TO the COW have set up
as a model. But when we compare them
with other breeds Of cattle we are at once
impressed with their great superiority over
all other breeds Of dairy cattle for the pro
duction Of butter and the old objection of
high prices will not hold good now. as thor
oughbred Jerseys can now be had at prices
within the reach Of every one who is able
to own a scrub
Let us then set up our model and breed
up to it, using the hest means to be had,
which is the thoroughbred Jersey, and by
careful selection and improvement Of the
best individuals Of the breed we will be en-
abed to produce a class Of cattle that will
challenge the admiration of the world
But let us remember that time, patience and
unremitting attention are the most essen
tial elements Of success in breeding cattle,
and if we will take an example from such
men as Dauncy, Booth, Bates, Walsingham
and the rest Of those who have originated
and improved our different breeds of do
nestle animals we will soon be able to pro
duce COW with which we farmers of Yer
mont need fear no competition in our chos-
en- line Of butter making. In my expert
ence as dairy farmer | have made butter
for the London, New York, Philadelphia
and Boston markets, and know something
! Of the quality of butter supplied To them
all, and it is my honest conviction that we
can send from the Green Mountains Of
Vermont to the markets of the world
better favored article of butter than they
can get from any other portion of the globe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05
Free Rum or Cider-whicht

Whether the propose d constitutional amendment
IN Massachusetts, against rum is also against cider
* being, as II ought, well agitated. We believe
truit-groWers feel about manufacturing a home
beverage somewhat like the woman whom the
learned Dr. Ahernethy once demonstrated with for
mutllating her husbands face and head with her
tnser-nails in family jar said the worthy doc
tor" Madam, are you not ashamed. treating the
head Of this family thusy-in fact, your head.
madam The virago retorted fercely, well,
doctor II that be true, haven't a right 10 scratch
my own heady' 1t seems to us, 'hibtion advo-
Gates should reflect that so long as humanity is
untitled TO its surroundings and conditions of life,
So long evil will exist, and human beings fOOlishly
try to drown misery with strong drink But
increase human happiness IN every possible way;
lessen the mothers burden that she may bare
more healthy children; then ameliOrate their hun
ger, disease, and pain by better physical as well as
moral training, and you have plucked out the
most deadly fang of the Observation-Disclosures
while farmers and fruit growers are left 10 pursue
an honest calling. Acting upon this precept, We
would go farther and proclaim that thousands of
families are now suffering with troubles that scores
strong drink. Hot lemonade with a stick ''
rock and rye are familiar recipes Temperance.
people should teach others 90 find some better
remedy for hacking coughs, bronchial irritatuns,
catarrhal iniiamatiOns, rheumatism and neuralgia
than whtskey. said a well known Boston mer-
70 resort 10 Whlskey when attacked with Theuma-
tism and neuralgia; could get drunk, but could.
not cure neuralgia But know a remedy-JOhn-
sons Anodyne Liniment-that will fix il for me
every time" Truly, II is the most certain remedy
known for any pain or inflammation. II Is used in
not know this, The manufacturers, l. s. johnson
x Co, Boston, Mass, will send free to any one a
pamphlet telling how to use il. A teaspoonful
properly used, will accomplish wonders
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05

1t is time to think about growing chick
ems Mate the best fowls, and pick NJ
their eggs often enough to prevent them
from chilling in the nest, and look out for
good, quiet hens to hatch them Only those
who raise chickens by the thousand can at.
ford to run the risk of trying the incubator
if they can get good hens. Make the nests
for sitters where they will not he disturbed
by other fowl, and do not put in too many
eggs at this season. They cannot keep as
many warm now as they would in May
See that the nests are clean and the fowl
free from vermin If any are suspected
dust a mixture of fine tobacco and sulphur
among the feathers Of the hen, and put a
handful Of the same into the nest.
Before the other work gets to driving,
thoroughly clean out the lighthouses, and
either use the manure, by mixing it with
ashes and loam to make a fertilizer to use
in the hill, or add,it to the compost heap,
where its ammonia will add to the strength
of the whole pile. If mixed with wood
ashes, the heap should be slightly wet, and
then kept covered with loan enough to pre-
vent the escape of any ammonia If this is
done it makes good phospate, and it will be
all the better if as much more fine ground
bone is added to it. Hen mixture alone is
too heating and too stimulating for most
crops
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05

Breathe through your nose, is a throat
doctors injunction. Some people cannot do
this very well-some cartilage growth or
other obstruction is in the way but it is
well to try to do it always when riding in
cold and evil-smelling street-cars or when
facing cold wind, and especially when
coming out of a heated house into the win
try streets. Practice in thus breathing not
only cures the inconvenient habit of snor-
ing, but also Sits the air breathed, waking
or sleeping, through the fine sleeves that
line the nostril, so that it should reach the
lungs in a nearly perfect imitation of noun
tain air in summer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05
Rtaotr, an it prove to

Rtaotr, an it prove to
your liking, prithee resolve
me this. lis certain every
proper maker when he sell
his Organs does verify lay
his Reputation to the haz-
ard. If It's an Indifferent
Organ, cen though he sell it
privily Gossip will out and
buffet him. Go to, then !
Dost not perceive It's only
safe to buy of him on whose
diploma Time, Truth, and
Fame have set their seals.
Seal thou with him the trade.
He hath a name of EsTEY
and abideth nightly at Brat
tleboro, VT. Exc nigh unto
the fifth part of a million
organs voice his repute It's
forty years gone by,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05

Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission.
airy the formula Of a simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure OF Consumption,
bronchitis. Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and
Lung Affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints,
after having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands Of cases has felt it his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows Actuated by this
motive and desire to relieve human suffering
will send free Of charge, TO all who desire it, this
recipe, in German, French or English with full
directions for preparing and using. Sent by mail
BY addressing with stamp, naming this paper
w. 4. MOVES. l49 POlrers Block. Rochester n Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05

They say" is a common liar,
And she goeth up and down,
And her tongue is tongue Of fire
In the homes of all the town.
Alike in hovel and palace,
Aud on the broad highway,
To our lips a poisoned chalace
She lifts by night and day.
What falsehood coins she utters
Her breast, tbs ISLANDERS seat;
And gossip's tilthly cutters
Are tracked by her yagrant feet
over lives as pure and hlameless
And white as the winter SHOWS,
Suspicious unnamed and nameless
Her passing shadow throws.
Lo! where is a feeble brother.
Borne down In the deadly strife
That We wage with one another
With a stab she seeks bis life
And IS ,icre one sits lone and lonely,
As the widowed years 20 by,
She cometh, but comcth only
To beguilr, and then belle
Tie fame that virtue prizes.
The wreath that honor wears.
She soils with her dark surmises,
With her tainted fingers tears.
Then curse me the cruel lar
Who gueth her evil way,
And curse me the tongue Of fire
That blasts with breath, They say
Richard 5. Spolfor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05

Cute, for acute.
Party for person.
Depot, for station.
Promise, for assure
Posted, for informed.
Stopping, for staying
Like | do, for as | do.
Feel badly, for feel bad
First rate, as an adverb
Healthy, for wholesome.
These kind for this kind.
Try and do, for try to do
Funny, for odd or unusual.
Cunning, for small, dainty
Guess, for suppose or think
Fix, for arrange or prepare.
just as soon, for Just as lief
Had better, for would better.
Had rather, for would rather
Right away, for Immediately.
Between seven, for among seven.
Not as good as, for not so good as.
Some ten days, for about ten days.
The matter of, for the matter with.
Not as | know, for not that | know.
Somebody else's, for somebody's else.
Kind of, to indicate moderate degree.
Storms, for it rains or SHOWS moderately
Above, for foregoing, more than, or be-
yond
Try an experiment, for make an expert
ment.
More than you think for, for more than
you think
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05
Nine JIeuths Winter

And the other three late in the fall APPLY describes
the seasons of the year experienced in northern
New England. With warm weather comes that
tired feeling, languor sleepiness inability to work
In fact multitude Of lazy feelings that are really
symptoms that the system needs bracing up and
invigoratng AntiApoplectne is the great spring
medicine 1t cleanses purfes and gives tone to the
muscles and nerves Or. F. 5, Hutchinson q Co,
Enoshurg Falls, Vt, will send you testimonials
Your druggist will sell you bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05
HAWLEH.
Black Lace F2ouRciRg.

Black Lace F2oHRciRg.
-Four new patterns just re-
ceived, 81, $I.25, $z.25 and
So ; handsome designs, every
number all silk.
White S7vfSS FyonRcfRg.
Five new patterns just in,
65, IS, and ST..
Ec,u Ham6H1g- F2onnciRg-.
Two new patterns, So, and
$2.25 per yard.
Something new--Extension
facing, extending over seam
on ladies linen collars. No
more torn capes, no more ir-
ritation of the neck in wear
ing.
Pure Brilliantine Mohairs
in Black, Grey mixed, Brown
mixed, Cream, and Cream
with sprigs of color ; these
are the "dust defyers'', fashion,
able, sensible and durable.
Many very choice novelties
in combination costumes with
side band and straight-apron-
drapery effect, Of soft, flexible
fabric. These are the quick
sellers for nice spring gowns.
For knockabout and school
wear, there are now many
serviceable new things.
Now is a good time to Sc
lect a spring dress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05

Advice 90 MOthers.-MRs. WINsLow's SooTH-
ING SYRUP should always be used when children
are cutting teeth II relieves the little sufferer at
once; i produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving
the child from pain, and the little cherub awakrs
as bright as ii hutton Il is very pleasant 70
taste. Il suothes the gums allays an pain relieves
win regulates the bowels, and is the best known
rem dy Tor darrhp-a whether arising from teeth
10 "I nther causes, Twenty-Five cents hnttlr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05
RnckIen,. Arnicn saIrn.

The best salve in the world for cuts bruises
sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores letter chi
blains, ehapped hands, corns, and all skin erup.
tons. and positively cures piles pay reuuir.
ed. II Is guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded Price - cents per box For
sale by Henry A. Chaplin
The very CLOSE" student-The parsimonious
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her CastoriA.
When she was a Child, she cried for CastoriA,
When she became Miss, she chung 70 Castoria,
Whensho had Children, she gave them CastoriA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05
The Standard of Quality.

This splendid compliment to the reputation Of
our various paints is virtually an acknowledge
ment that dealers are not put TO the trouble and
expense " making arguments In order to dispose
Of MASURN = GOODS. So thoroughly popular
and wrhknown aud 50 constant has been the in.
creasng demand for these paints that II goes
without saying that no special efforts are reouir
ed 10y dealers to sell the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05
\ ruler still up in arms-The King Of spain

LOST II don't know where, can't tell when.
| don't see how something of great value to me.
and for the return Of which shall be truly thank
full, viz a good appetite
FoUSD-"H Health and strength, pure blood. an
appetite like that Of wolf regular digestion all
by taking that popular and peculiar medicine
Hoods Sarsapara. want every BODY to try il
this season" 1t is sold 10y all druggists one
hundred doses one dollar
To prevent herring from smelling Cut off their
noses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05

Very compact and blocky, vigorous roam quiet
disposition, and is one Of the finest bred calyt, in
New England Dropped April !, lSss The dan
Of these young bulls may be- seen at the farm and
are the b-st bred hrifrrs the state Of Vermont
having taken first premiums wherever shown
For particulars address l. 4 STARK. Manager
Of oak Ridge Farm. East Dummerston. VI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05
WANTED!
4 FIRST-CLASS MAN AND ROY

The man IN act as Gauidrncr and Cnncb,nan an
an estate near this village Must understand III.
care ~ Grounds and Garden work as w,ll ms ill.,.
care Of horses also boy ~ a. X wears Of 40, a.
work In and about the premises Service A., H.,
gin about April IN neat Address Loci Hnx \
Brattlehuro VI IVA " g.
March : 1883 ,,,n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05

After most thorough investigation OF Mr.
Page 5 business as compared with others in the
same line, We have become fully satisfied that in
ms speciality, lightweight stock, he is unquestiun-
ably the largest dealer in this country. while in
superiority Of quality he is confeSsedly at the
head.
send Mr. Page your address, and ask for terms
to buyers, naming this paper
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-05
To Merchants, Butchers aud Produce
DeaIera.

Carroll $. Page, the Hyde Park VT calfskin
dealer, wishes to arrange with some trader or
butcher in each village to collect for him the calf
skins taken off in that vicinity. Mr. Page fur.
nishes money, without charge for interest to all
who can give good guaranty that the money will
not be diverted or Incorporated.
The Shoe 4 Leather Reporter of New York and
the Shoe & Leather Review Of Chicago, the lead.
ing trade papers of the United States in the hide
line, have sent representatives to investigate
Mr. Pages business and after a thorough exami.
nation and comparison the Reporter gives him
this endorsement:
We believe that in the extent of light weight
raw material collected and carried, Mr. Page holds
the lead Of any competitor. and that his present
stock is the largest held by any house in this coun-
try "