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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01

Mr. J. C. O'Loan, of Liverpool, writes:
While experimenting with ray Of sunlight
in a darkened room l had my attention di-
rected to pin hole pictures, and am of the
opinion that startling results can DO obtained
i'll photographs of the sun or moon In this
way. In a room darkened by blocking up
windows with thick paper make small hole
in tho paper with a "daIning needle" SO as
to admit ray of direct sunlight. Hold a
piece of white paper in the path Of the ray,
twelve inches from the hole; you will have an
image of the sun one-cighth inch in diameter
at four feet, an image of one-haf inch, and
at The distance Of eight feet from the hole IA
one inch image, and so on The size OF open
ing used as lens does not alter the size OF
image at any given distance but only its
sharpness and brightness. Say the opening
is one-sixteenth of an inch, and gives a sharp
picture at four feet, by charging the opening
to one-eighth the size Of the image at four
feet would be still the same but unsharp, 50
that the screen or plato must be removed TO
twice the distance to obtain equal sharpness.
In a room 100 feet long Il twelve inch picture
of the sun could be had, and of the moon one
very much larger. A series of pipes 100
yards long for camera would give three
foot photograph Of the sun. In fact, there is
no limit TO size Of image but the length of
camera. Perhaps some ono who has more
time and space at their disposal than l may
take up tho subject.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01

The Office of envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary is specified in the United
States statutes concerning representatives
abroad. Anciently an envoy and plenipo-
tertiary were distinct offices, with little diff
ference in their powers and none in rank.
They are now blended into one and rank next
to ambassadors, and, in practice, perform
similar duties, and are entitled to the same
privileges and inmuntics. When abroad
they represent the nation, and act under the
direction of the president, generally through
tho department of state. Treaties formed by
them have no legal validity until ratified by
the senate by a vote of two-thirds of those
present. ENJOYS are sent to Great Britain,
France Russia, Spain, Prussia, Austria,
Italy, China, Mexico, Brazil, Chill, Peru and
Japan. The envoy is usually called briefly
1.-THE American minister" His rank is below
that of ambassador. Ministers resident rep
resent our government substantially Us am
bassadors and ENJOYS do, and rank next be-
low the latter Whether at court or at the
state or foreign Offices in the countries to
which they are sent all such officers are re-
ceivod III turn according TO rank. If an am
bassGdor should arrive on business with the
foreign secretary Of Great Britain while tine
minister p!enipOtentiary was waiting for an
audience, the minister would have to wait,
as the ambassador, ranking first, would be
received first
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
Ornamental Frostinc on Cakes.

In order to do ornamental frosting such as
confectioners put on cakes one needs a frost
ing bag and tubes or frostng points. The
bag is Of very thin rubber Shooting and
shaped like a como or funnel. At the end Of
the funnel is a small hole. Tho tube or point
is put inside the bag and pressed firmly into
and through this little aperture Then the
bag is partly filed with frosting, which is
squeezed through tho point ON to the cake.
Some points arc simply round tubes, Others
have teeth that cause the frosting TO assume
the form Of leaves, crinkled lines and other
devices. A supply of points Of various shapes
can be procured at any house furnishing
store, and one can make three Of the rubber
bags out Of quarter Of yard Of sheeting.
After the necessary practice one can ice cakes
very nicely.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
BURLINGTON, Jan. S, '89

n HlI.'
Our Remnants and Odds and
Ends, put on sale Wednesday
morning last was, we believe,
the largest and best collection
ever shown by us in such sale.
The sales have surprised us, we
expected a large sale, but did
not expect to remove them as
rapidly. For Saturday and for
the week following we shall Of
fer some good things, goods
of the best quality at very low
prices, will be the rule of this
sale, and as usual you can de-
pend upon it, that when this
finn advertises a bargain, a real
bargain will be offered. The
terms of this sale we feel oblig-
ed to make eaSh. Come early
in the day.
1000 yards (more or less)
finest French Satines "Z501N
sisters 10 SlIkS," to close at 10
cents, mostly remnants, some
dress patterns and some full
pieces.
1000 yards more or less fin-
est French Satines, choice
styles, beautiful goods, no bet
ter quality than the first lot,
but rather more desirable styles
at IS cents yard.
Black Silks, Remnants and
Short lengths, some of them
long enough for a full dress.
Look them over, you may find
what you want. if you do not
look through the regular stock
then you certainly will.
Colored Silks, Fables, Ria
dams Satins, etc, Remnants.
some at half price.
PONCE and China Silk Rem
nants. Regular one dollar
quality at SO cents a yard.
Fancy Silks, Velvets, etc.,
for Dress Trimmings, Innings
etc, IS cents a yard, odds anc
ends, some of them worth S:
or 81 per yard.
Big lot of Dress Trimmings
some at half price some al
quarter price Don't miss thi,
sale. Very truly,
Lyman & Allen.
store ciOscd ercry ereninD erceD
S0tuTd0y, until fHIther notice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
why a Boiled Lobster Is Red.

In all crustaccans, as, indeed, in almost
everything in nature, there is C ,ain per
cent. OF iron. Upon boiling the lobster the
iron is oxidizcd. This effect is largely due
also 10 the percentage of muriatic acid which
exists naturally in the shell. The chemical
change which takes place here is almost SINH
lar to that which occurs in the burning of a
brick. In boiling u lobster its coat ceases to
BIO IA living substance and to a certain extent
it takes IA new character 1t is as a bricl,
would DO after burning. This effect can also
be produced by the sun, but necessarily not
so rapidly as tho heat Of that luminary, al
though more intense is not concentrated sif-
ficiently to produce the result. Tho sun also
exercises a bleaching influence, which con-
sumes the oxide almost as fast as it is formed,
leaving the shell white, or nearly pure lime.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
The Pontic Sea.

Tho Pontic was the Black sea, the Latin
word pontus meaning sea. The Propontis
was the sea between the Kgean and the
Pontic seas; it is SO called because of its
position before or in front Of the Pontic. The
Hellespont is the strait of the Dardanelles;
tho NAME Helle's sea, is derived from tho
story of Helle being drowned in it. Hello
was rescued from death, with her brother
Phrixus, by her mother, and on the back Of
the ram with the golden fleece the children
were carried from Asia to Europe Hcle,
however, fell into the sea, called thencefor-
ward the Hellcflont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
HOME ETIQUETTE.
Rules aud suggestions for the Table.
Written for the Free Press.l

Nowhere is good breeding more apparent
than at the table. As a rule, i'll manners,
elsewhere concealed, are ever disceinibe
here. After being seated one should at once
unfold aud place his napkin. This article is
most conveniently held in the left hand
when in immediate use. Guests should not
lay aside their napkins until the hostess does
so. At hotels or where the guest is present
for only one meal, the napkin should not he
refolded, but should be laid unioided at the
side of tine plate As soon as each person
is served he should commence eating or pre-
pairing to do so--thus avoiding any awS-
ward pause during the carving or serving
food Ones slice of bread should never be
spread with butter all at once, child fashion,
but should be broken, and if buttered
should he spread a portion at a time, as
eaten. When guest has had sufficient
tea or coffee he leave, his spoon in the cup
but if more is desired he viii leave it in the
saucer. In cutting an orange, it is well TO
divide it in two parts from side to side, not
from top to bottom, then it can easily be
eaten with a spoon. Polteness as well as
health demands that food be eaten slowly,
aud not GUIDED down. In giving your
plate to the waiter to be replenished, never
send with it the knife and fork. These can
be held in the left hand. The waiter should
serve always at the left of the guest. Pass
over without remark any accident or mis-
fortune in serving upon the part of your
self or another If any apology is offered,
let it not be at the table. The hostess must
not repeatedly urge her guests to accept food
of which they have once partaken. They
can best judge for themselves in this matter.
In setting the table several ways are in
vogue for placing the knives and forks, the
most approved way is with knife or knives
at the right and the fork or forks at the
left of each plate. The absurd mode of plac-
ing the plates upside down is not good form.
Flowers are always pleasant decoration of
the dining hall and table. and are now often
| loosely laid upon the table without the usC
OF vases. MILDRED.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
A Pretty Frame for n Simple Nickel Clock.
4 Dainty Bit of Fancy Work.

a Pretty Iralne iOr n Slmple NICKEL ClOCks
4 Dainty Sit of Fancy Work.
1t is quite common nowadays TO see in al
most every house a small nickel plated clock,
sometimes with an alarm attachment some
times without. They are not very pretty,
but have tho merit of being within the reach
of people of moderate means, and Decorator
and Furnishor tells that by tho following de-
vice they can be rendered quite ornamental
and attractive
First a frame is necessary. An old cigar
box which is large enough for the clock to
set in, is just the thing. Take Off tho lid,
and in the center of tho bottom OF the box
cut out u circular piece a trine smaller than
tho face of tho clock. Cover the sides and
the bottom of the box with plush, or Nth
any other material which may suit ones
fancy or convenience, making allowance for
the edges being tackled ON the inside of the
box.
Now, with pair Of sharp pointed scissors,
cut the cloth TO correspond with the circle in
the box, "a half an inch smaller than the cir
conference of the circle, III which mako in
cisions so that the cloth can be turned in
over the edge smoothly. No glue is neces-
sary, few of the smallest gimp tacks is all
that will be required to fasten firmly the
edges of the cloth. Place the box on one Of
its sides, set the clock inside, and you have q
very unique and tasteful frame for a plain
and simple clock. On the top of the frame,
if SO desired, can be placed some snlon orna-
ment as a finish.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
THE CURIOSITY STOP.
Invention of the Shot Tower-Queer Dream
of the inventor.

of the Inventor.
A mechanic ct Bristol, England, had
queer dream Watts was his name, and he
was by trade a SHOEMAKER. The making of
the little leaden pellets was then n slow, labo-
rious and, consequently, costly process Watts
had to take great bars of lead and pound them
out into sheets of a thickness about equal
TO the diameter OF the shot he desired to
make Then he cut the sheets into little cubes,
which he placed in q revolving barrel or box
and rolled until the edges wore off from the
constant friction and the little cubes became
spheroids- Watts had often racked his brain
trying to devise better scheme, but in vain.
Finally, after an evening spent with some
Jolly companions at the alehouse he went
home and turned into bed lie soon fell into
O deep slumber, but the liquor evidently did
not agree with him. for he had a bad dream
He thought he was out again with the boys"
They were all trying to find their way home
when it began to rain shot. Beautiful glob-
ules of lead, polished and shining, fell in u tor
rent and compelled him and his bibulous com
panions to draw their heavy limbs to place
of shelter. In the morning, when Watts
arose. ho remembered the dream. He thought
about it all day, and wondered what shape
molten lead would take in falling n distance
through tne ar. ~ lasu, Wnen 10 cOulu rest
no longer, he carried ladleful of the hot
metal up into the steeplo of the church of st.
Mary Of Radcliffe and dropped it into the moat
below. Descending, he took from the bottom
Of the shallow pool several handfuls of perfect
shot, far superior TO any he had ever seem.
Watts fortune was made, for he had CON
ceived the idea of the shot tower, which has
ever since been the only means employed in
the manufacture of tho death dealing little
missiles so much used in war and sport.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
Iittlo IIclps.

The following are among little helps in
good housekeeping:
If the cover is removed from soap dishes
the soap will not get soft
Silver can DO kept bright for months by
being placed in an air tight case with good
sized piece Of camphor.
Use squares Of dull colored felt, pinked at
the edges, under statuary or any heavy orna-
ments that are liable to mar polished sur
face
Mahogany and cherry furniture often gets
dull for want OF a good cleaning with moist
cloth. Polish with the hand, rubbing well,
and the result will he surprising.
Windows can be cleaned in winter and the
frost entirely removed by using a gill Of
alcohol to pint of hot water Clean quickly
and rub dry with q warm channels skin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01

bonbons or knickknacEs of any kind, and
for ornamental book covers in plush or satin,
there is hardly a more effective ornament
than a handsome initial well painted or en-
broidorcd.
The rustic branches that form the central
idea Of the design can be made to lend them
selves as gracefully to the curves of $, c, Il,
and other initials in which tho line of
beauty is prominent, as to the angular char
acters Of the alphabet, such as A and NJ.
These designs are especially attractive for
delicate work in water colors-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
Cabbage with Annies.

Cabbage with apples may not tempt every
body, but though the dish be homely the
recipe emanates from such eminent culinary
authority as NJ Blot. Boil head of cabbage
about ten minutes; then drain it. Put a
large tablespoonful of butter in q saucepan
over the fire, and, when it is melted put in
the cabbage, with four or five tart apples
peeled, cored and quarteredD also a trihe OF
sugar and salt, and a half pint of water Boil
the whole gently till the cabbage and apples
are tender, and serve hot
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
30. ora.-nonnd the World Riddles.

No. 273.-Isound the World Riddles.
Name me the mountains that are nearly half
metal,
Name me the river that reminds of kettle;
What town do you think is sweetest of ALA
What city will be the most likely to fall9
Tell me what mountains are likely to slide,
Tell me the river most likely to hide,
Mention the lake that should take the ad-
vance,
Mention the city that owes most to chance;
Tell me what city is foremost in fashion,
Mention a town always in passion;
Tell us what river ranks next after third,
Tell us what river is named for n bird
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
A Plain but Good Fruit Cake.

Two cupfuls brown sugar, one generous
cupful of butter, one-half cupful New Or
leans molasses, four cupfuls of -four, three
teaspoonfuls of fruit, three eggs, half a pint
of sweet milk, three teaspoonfuls of CHINA.
mon, one teaspoonful of cloves, ono nutmeg,
three teaspoonfuls Of baking powder. Bake
about an hour and a half
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
A Puzzler for the Driver.

Never say the fair sex haven't a mind for
business. Two ladies inquired the price Of
hack fare and, finding it was % cents, asked:
"What do you charge for carrying baggagef'
"Nothingn answered the driver. "Well,
you may carry the baggage and we will
walk said the ladies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
Kew to the PuZzler.

No 2G3 -Curtailments; Brandy; Frances;
Hearth; Early; Taper.
No. 264.-Numerical Enigma; Queen of the
West.
No 2G5. - Illustrated Central Acrostic
1. steamer; @ spaRrow; 3. masKers; T.
caravan; s. spinner; g. WHISTLE e. speaker;
6. parSnip.
No 2G6. Concealed Poets: SAKE, Cowper,
Cary, Read, Stedman, Hemans, Corbett,
Willis, Browning, Goodale.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
No. 2.S.---yVord Squares.

I. To divulge. ?. Baser. 8. An oar. d.
Pertaining to the Andes, 5. To land again.
g. Stretches.
l. Pertaining to the back. ?. A compound
of oleic acid with a saltiable base. 3. To
narrate 4. A mariner. ). To expiate, G..
Looked obliquely.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
Tine Whita NnL Cake.

Whites of six eggs, two cups of sugar. one
cup of butter, one cup Of milk, three cups Of
flour, two teaspoonfuls Of baking powder
Flavor with almond, One-half pound Of
English walnuts broken ilna
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01

Combustion is in some way produced by
the union of carbon and hydrogen with
oxygen. When the combustible materials
are consumed, or tho supply Of oxygen is in
sufficient TO continue tho fame the "lire
goes out" The best philosopher can tell
little more.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
No, 211.-Auarrarn.

OLE, BAD PET FORE ALL GRIEF
Ye, who are naughty and are proud,
And boast of ancestry aloud,
Should bear in mind the saying old,
This anagram Will now unfold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
CHATW WITH THEPUZZLER
A RIDDLE THAT INVOLVED A TOUR
AROUND THE WORLD.

The Puzzle of Fourteen Succeeds the
"Fiftcen Puzzle Hidden Proverbs
a Political Enigma-Kcy
to the Pnzzlcr.
No. 27O.--poetical Enigma.
wave DER mast, and fort, and tower,
Der royal home, from island bower;
I'm known and feared DER land and wave,
The hope of freedom TO- &c slavei
Yet changed to stone b-hold me-
Oft meath your foot am made to lie.
Sometimes my home is In the stream,
Where my gay yellow blossoms CLEAN.
When dried, my withered form they take,
And into mats and baskets make.
-Four letters mine; cut off my head,
Lettering and slow becomes my tread.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
Short and Sharp.

An actor that plays a leading part-The
blind mans dog.
Joint acknowledgements
The complaint that people with twill Of
their own suffer most from-Stiff neck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01

A thing which printers hate to sec,
Although they all good livers be,
Add then an article quite small
An interjection ends it all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
Artistic Designs for Initials.

dainty little satin sachets for perfume, s,,1hets
for lace, handkerchief cases, glove sachets
or cases, plush covered jewel baskets and
work baskets, as well as bags and baskets for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
For BiIiOIlsnCSS


DR.. W. b. Gillcs. Winnipeg, Man, says: 81
have used il in a typical case oi indigestion
with bili0usncss, and found il to be, without
exception, tnc best thing / ever used in such
cases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01

. NO. 2si.-Changing the Middle Letter.
A change of the middle letter
Makes n detective subtle.
fl Makes a beverage high.
X Makes a fish complete.
q Makes a mimic reverence.
- Makes parent obscure.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
No. 2s1.-A Ridden Proverb.

No. ETA Hidden Proverb.
His parents were worthy pair,
He honored them as well he should,
BE lightly trod upon the stair;
So understand that he was good.
Upon the gate hasp oil he'd pour,
That noise might not awaken them.
Could other children well do more!
En each line is ono word of common
rOyerh
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
No. a75.-The Puzzle of Fourteen.
No. e76.-EnicmaticaI Cities.

no = To T-HTt, IlIdIIVdI VItItSs
Hastily turning round.
Dwels on the western prairies.
An open plain.
Highly priced by the smoker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-02-01
FREE OF CHARGE !!

We REPAIR any glove
bought Of Us as long as
it holds together
The Helena independent., 1889-07-20
THE KINDERGARTEN.
The National Educational Association Dis
cusses the System.

The National Educational Association Dis
cusses the System.
NASHVILLE, July l9.-The educational
association this morning listened to paper
on ''Sound Blindness" which was COM
pared to color blindness, and declared TO be
Education in the south was also discussed.
A noticeable feature presented at the
meeting of the educational association is
the unusual interest manifested in the sub
ject of kindergarten training. The doors
of Masonic theatre had TO be closed this
afternoon TO keep back a portion of the
throng. Department President Sheldon, of
Massachusetts, read a congratulatory tele-
gram from Mrs. Senator Stanford, of the
Golden Gate kindergarten association, of
san Francisco, to which a suitable reply
was ordered sent by the convention. Kin
dergarten in its relation TO motherhood
was discussed by Mrs Sarah Cooper, of
California, and Mrs. Putnam, of illinois.
Col. Parker. of Chicago, spoke on the i'm
portance of q system of instruction in kin
dergarten schools which would preserve
the natural innocence and purity of early
association voted this afternoon TO hold
next years meeting in St Paul. Mimi, if
favorable arrangements can be M ede.
The closing exercises tonight consisted
of an enthusiastic meeting, supplemented
with a reception at the Commercial club.
The national committee on resolutions
condemn the delay OF congress in passing
pending bills in aid Of education. and urge
the necessity of increasing the proposed ap-
pTopriattOns. At III O'Clock the meeting
adjourned sine die.