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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

Take mixture Of $50 grammes of lamp
black 60 grammes Of gum arabic, % grammes
of adraSanth, and % grammes of benzoin.
Mako these Ingredients into a paste by the
addition Of water, and fashion a pencil of the
charcoal thus obtained. This pencil, when
heated, viii cut the glass wherever it is APP
piled.
The process is begun by scraping the bottle
with Il file and following the instrument with
the red hot pencil Wherever the hot pencil
is applied, the class will be cut as shown in
the illustration herewith. 1t will be neces-
sary to blow upon tho heated pencil to main
tain the incandcsc, nee as long rs possible.
The bottle rs cut and representations Of the
instruments are given H. the illustration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

Some people avoid electricity as they would
a plague. This is especially true of the fair
sex. The ladies always peruse the horror
columns in the newspapers, and they often
read of accidental deaths from the fluid, SO
that they avoid anything and everything in
the shape OF an electric wire or n dynamo.
One of these ladies who are timid in this par
ticuIar was downtown on shopping excur-
sion the other day, and, being weary from q
long tramp, she took a seat on what appeared
to be an ordinary ury goods box. The seat
was comfortable and She rested there until q
begrimed mechanic came along and asked her
to allow him to get at the box. Supposlng
that he wished to take ont some goods the
lady arose. The man removed the cover OF
the box and inside the lady saw a dynamo in
fun operation. she nearly tainted at the
recollection Of having been seated upon the
resting place of what She con iuers the dead
lest enemy IF mankind. and hereafter it is q
safe bet that she viii never take a seat on an
innocent looking box without first inspecting
its contents. Chicago Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

Al should be in readiness in both green
house and window to allow the plants to be
taken in al any time. Have the plants in
readiness also. Clean the pots, removing the
green growth on their exterior 10y scrubbing
with sand, Report those which need it, and
it will improve all to have a good surface
dressing OF fresh soil
Bulbs for winter blooming may be potted
and placed in a dark place until the pots are
filled with roots
hanging baskets should be filed but not
taken indoors until well established.
Sow ANIMALS to secure a supply of flowers
for cutting.
Supphes-Secure the materials required for
use during the winter; potting soil, sand
peat or woods earth, pots, etc, For the win
dow garden, a light cellar is capital annex,
both as a potting shed and a storehouse for
plants at rest.-American Agriculturist.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

In the second cut is illustrated ball gown
of striped pale sreon fallle and plain faille.
The front Of the skirt is striped, the back
plain. The tahlier is slightly draped at the
right side The striped bodice terminates
with pointed band in plain faille hooked at
the back. Round the top Of the bodice is a
nc5 bertha, forming point in the center.
On the shoulder tie lace forms a coQuille,
fastened up with bow
Some of the new gowns are all in one piece;
whether cut in princess breadths or with the
skirt scWod 10 the waist or with the waist
shaped by many fine tucSs and shirrings at
the top of bre8dths which extend from the
neck 10 the feet
For dressy wear at afternoon receptions
arc mou>quetaire gloves OF uniressed kid in
tam and gray shades. With iull dress, suede
glove, of sufficient length TO meet the sleeves
are Worn. These are without wrinkles on the
arms. and the color Gcoeuds upon the dress.
rule quite generally observed in New York
is to wear white gloves with white gowns,
black with black, gray VITA gray and tan
with every color
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

"Observern IA lady out in Boone, Ia.)
sends me the subjoin-i pretty s6etch-pretty
because OF It's simplicity:
Those vino consider marriage a failure
OUGHT to have Htnc,,.i a little scene that oc-
Cured al ono ot oar hotels This morning. a
farmers wife who had been 10 Nebraska on
Il visit arrived ou t-o night train and mad,
her apyc.raar. o., breakfast. Sue was No
longer yomg aud az her plain face care ano
hard work. hau 'e.t their marx. Her dress
too. wa, If remote fashion, having not even
the charm of simplicity, for She had doomed
sayeis. articles of antiquated finery. Sh'
had with her boxes and bundles innumerable
a big market basket filed with plants, and (
huge wire cage, partly covered with whit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

Celery is not often cooked, Vet it can be
made very appcti2ing dish, and is said TO be
one Of the most wholesome OF fOods-particu-
larry good for nervous, neuralgia and rheu-
matte persons Prepare it by cutting it into
small pieces, using nearly the entire stalk and
roots, rejecting only the very green parts.
Cool; it in but little water, 50 that when very
tender the water will have boiled nearly
away; then add milk sufficient for nice
gravy; season to taste with salt and pepper;
rub butter and flour to a smooth paste, and
adj sufficient to make it of a creamy con-
sistency. When the flour is scalded, it is
done
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15
Wen Answered.

The simplest replies of children, uttered in
all franAness and innocence, often contain an
originality winch is far more telling than the
wit and wisdom of their elders
A little girl was SO fond OF her cat that she
would scarcely allow tito go out of her sight.
"Why do you pet your cat so muchN asked
her mother
Matte answered at once, a serious look
upon her face, This cat can't go TO heaven,
you kuowp
And so the little one had determined to
make sure that her pet had all the happiness
possible for her on earthly outh's Com
nanlOn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15
THE WOMAN'S KINGDOM
"MOTHER5' HELP" FROM AN ENG
LlSl1 POINT OF VIEW.
Myths Concerni"g Women Ken
lucky Farmer Fenced His Daugh-
ters Jp-ldwarG Atkinson's ideas
on HlUdcrn Cookery.


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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

Her figure is tall, shapely and impressive;
her carriage is little too rapid to be entirely
graceful: her costuming isis English, which
requires no elucidation. Despite deficiencies
in externals, which French modesto would
havo no difficulty in abolishing-for Mrs.
Gil .lstoue would be II charming subject for
dressnaker of tast-,--she would be singled out
in any company as its most distinguished
woman. The face Is uncommOnly long, even
in England, very high in the forehead, and
very strong and gentle, equally devoid OF ro-
nance and of pedantry. The eyes are large,
LIQUID, well shaped, dark blue and meoita-
tive. The siivering halr is parted in the
usual way and cOmbed in natural waves
down either cheek, as in the familiar por-
traits Of noted women of forty years ago.
Her mouth is well proportional to the other
dimensions of her face, and hor voice IS low
and vibrant with cordiality toward those
she addresses IN the farnell commission She
was generally accompanied toy her daughter
Helen. The latter carried small, PLAIN
black sachel, out OF winch, when they were
seated, the mother took fairly large note
book which She placed for use on her lap,
Mrs. Gladstone took Couious notes, correctly
emitting the redundancies and inessentlalS OF
the testimony. These, when the day was
over. She digested into a connected narrative
for MIR. Gladstone Familiar with his pur-
poses and methods, she thus performed for
him an nestlmabe service She saved him
the time that would otherwise have to be
spent reading yards of small print or attend
ing the court, and the days thus supplied
were devoted 10y him TO national interests.
linus. not only without sacrificing jot OF
w,manho.j. but proving herself the trueSt
.. fi.,it,l- .tl.. l,4ii,- "a her bu,1aud she too
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

The wide latitude allowed in the selection
of ieNelly is n noticeable feature OF the pres
emit season. Round brooches are ON the top
wav>a Of popularity, and yet some or our
largest manufacturers are silu making bar
pins,
The show cases demonstrate the fact that
enan4clcd jewelry has come 10 stay Its out
in new and pleasing fashions, in which foral
models appear 10 take the lead
The queen and lis offspring, the Victoria
chain. rcprcgcut tho most tashicnahla watch
thains now in The mari et Tor IGdlaA' wssT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15
Cleansing Fluid for Wooden Goods.

Those who wish to clean wooden dresses
that have been ripped up preparatory to re-
making, or to sponge winter costumes so they
will look bright and fresh again, should try
the following; Dissolve an ounce Of good
white CASTLE soap in pint Of boiling water
When well dissolved add pint and a half Of
water, an ounce Of ammonia and half an
ounce of ether Cork the mixture up in bot
ties, and when it is used take half a teaspoon
full TO about three quarts Of water. This
preparation can be used with water either for
sponging or washing any fast colored woolen
goods.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

Fig cake furnishes a delicious variety IN
layer cakes. For the cake, use a cupful and
half of sugar half cup of butter, the
whites Of four eggs, teaspoonful and half
of baking powder, enc cuplul Of milk and
two and a half cupruls Of flour. To make
the filling for the cake cut a dozen FIGS into
small pieces, just cover them with water, let
them come TO boil aud tuen remove at once
from the stove. The we'll beaten whites Of
four eggs should be ready; stir the figs and a
cupful of sugar into these. Heat well aII
spread between the layers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

Add to pint of new milk one pint of water,
an ounce of compressed yeast, a teaspoouiul
OF salt and -four sufficient to make a thin bat
ter. Stir well and let it stand for an hour TO
rise Then work IN flour till the dough is OK
the proper consistency for bread When
very ,sht, which viii be in about three hours,
divide and mold into loaves and set to rise
in bread pans or shape into rolls and set to
ri5e
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

Egg plant is sometimes baked, sometimes
merely stewed, but there is no way of COOK
ing it SO good as frying Cut the plant into
slices less than half an inch thick, without par
ing Off the skins; then sprinkle salt and pepper
between the parts and cover with plate let
them remain an hour, then dip each SLIGO
separately, first into beaten egg, then into
finer bread crumbs or cracker crumbs. Fry
the slices TO a light brown in hot lard or
bntthr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15
Women House Painters.

A new employment for women in England
is house painting-not only, it is said, decora-
ton of interiors, but good, every day paint
ing on the outside Of houses and other build
ings. One agency" already finds employ.
ment for more than eighty women in 'ex-
terror and interior house painting and decor
ation.n Women are also employed in England
as hotel clerks and ticket sellers. Washiu5
ton Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

TRAVELLING BAG FOR WRAPS, sHAwLs, ETC.
This case is made of strong brown or gray
linen, and trimmed below the hem with gar
net worsted braid tastefully worked in crew
els 1t is buttoned at the top and fastened at
the sides with drawstrings, the latter feature
being especially convenient. The handles
correspond, and the monogram Of the owner
is worked Oh the sides The length Of the
case depends on the size of bag required.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

peculiar custom prevails among the la
dies Of the Hohenzollern family. Whenever
one of them Is married she distributes among
her friends a number Of silllen garters EN-
broidered with her initials. There Is a com
plete collection OF these articles in a Berlin
museum, which is the center oi much attrac-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

A case in which shawls, wraps and the like
can be easily carried and kept clean and
free from the dust and soil of travel, is very
desirable, and a particularly useful 1ne is
shown in the cut.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

When the exchange had been made and The
pretty lady had gone out the clerk recovered
himself and said: "She fooled me. I thought
she was after mother song but ! was mis-
taken. Its funny how those variety songs
reach tn hoIsrnold but it s,,I. tu0t they
do. n-tn,.-. herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15

The American girl N Mexico acts just as
she does in the States, and the Spanard never
for "A rnoment for.cts that the American girl,
although in a foreign country, knows how
to ts.le can Of herself every uinute in the
day,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15
How to Make a spiral Bottle.

The spiral bottle shown in the engraving
may be produced in the manner now to be
described, so that the bottle actually becomes
a glass spring
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-15
NEW YORK, PARIS AND LONDON
FASHIONS DESCRIBED.
styles In Reception ana Ball Gowns
Novelties in trimming The Gloves
worn at Afternoon Receptions
and with run Dress.

Simplicity Of appearance is a good deal
aimed al now, both in day and evening
gowns, although the material and trimming
may o. Of the richest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-26
RIOTING IN BRAZIL Dom Pedro's Supporters ir
 Rebellion. TROOPS WERE CALLED OUT, The Insurgents Parade in Defiance of th'
 Republic.
OPS WERE CALLED OUT,

An Augmented Force Brought Against
 tho Imperial Insurgents-Serious Fight.
 ing Ensued-The Leaders Arrested and
 Their Followers Dispersed = MeageI
 News Received in Lisbon of the Uprising g.
 LISBON, Dec. 26. Cipher telegrams received here from Rio Janeiro give brief particulars of monarchial ris- ing which to ok place there on Decem. Der 1s the revolt being described as e4- tremely formidable.
 The insurgents were composed of sol diers, sailors and civilians, who were joined by number of naval and mili tary officers and paraded the streets in defiance of the ordinary police and mil. itary force. An augmented force of troops was brought against tho rebels, and serious fighting ensued, which lasted until the morning of the goth, when the revolt was suppressed and the rebels dispersed. Many of those who took 8 leading part in the rising were subsequently, arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-26
RETURN OF . WANDERER,
Mourned as Dead for Many Years, a Maj
 Comes Back to His Family.


 Comes Back to His Family.
 SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 26.-There was great rejoicing in the McClosky family yesterday, which has a large connection in this city and throughout the Southwest The cause of it was the return of a member of the family who had been mourned as dead for more than q decade. Eleven years ago John McClosky left Captain J. T.. Lyttle's Medina County ranch with a big herd of cattle, en route to pastur- age in tho Northwest,
 While on the trail the Lyttle outfit were attacked by Indians and rustlers in Dakota, and McClosky was reported among the killed. Since that time his family have been searching for some trace of his bones. Last night knock on the door of Mrs. Theodore Banks. wife of a local politician and sister of McClosky, was answered, and on the door being opened the long lost brother rushed into the arms of his sister. Hur- ried explanations followed. McClosky had found his way to Oregon from Da- kota, and had amassed a large fortune by mining speculations. He has como back to his distressed family to share his wealth with them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-26
AMERICAN EDUCATION.

What intelligent visiting foreigners think of manners and customs in our re- public is always interesting to the thoughtful citizen. The latest of such critics is Prof Mahaffy, of Dublin, who studied particularly certain aspects of university education in this country. Regarding one, at least, of his subjects of study, he came to distinct conclusions which have direct interest for Amer jeans.
 The professor maintains that there is no clearly cut standard of culture among us. He intimates that wealth is in all but few of the larger cities either the most potent factor in determining de- sire for culture, or is satisfactory so- clal substitute for the charm of mind manners and conversation which should be possessed by cultured persons. After remarking that most American college presidents and instructors are under. paid, Prof. Mahaffy writes:
 'aThe ability of a nation will not run into such poor and narrow channels, but will surely seel, out those paths which lead to wealth in a country where wealth is the only aristocracy"
 The professor is much troubled by what he hints is the vagueness of theAmerican standard of culture, and with apparent reason, inasmuch as a graduate of our larger colleges
 "does not enjoy the rank to which he is en- titled, when some hundred other colleges con- fer the same name IA. B. "Bachelor of Arts'I on very different educated students In some colleges one can graduate as an A. B. without knowing one word of Greek or even Latin a fact which, when understood in Europe will tend to make us suspicious of all American de- grees.'
 There is enough truth in the profess or's deductions to make them worthy of careful scrutiny. It can not be doubted that the standard of culture in America is more accommodating than it is in Flu rope with its centuries of governmental nurture of learning. But, on the other hand, practical education is more widely diffused in our republic than it is abroad. It is also true that more and more attent tion is paid to university edu- cation of the broadest ksnd-a fact which is proven by the increasing size of tho classes entering our Universities. IN. Y. Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-26
FOUND IN FARM JOURNALS.

IF the straw was returned to wheat land it would not become exhausted sc soon.
 Do NOT feed ore thing right along to any animal. All animals relish little variety occasionally.
 COAL tar should be spread on tarret paper-r, offs at least once year if they are to remain close and tight.
 TURNIP tops, chopped and mixed with straw, have been used in the stlos in Scotland, and good results are claimed therefrom.
 A ''wARM mash on a cold day, early in the morning, is an excellent i1tNig- orator for the animal that does not have an appetite.
 LARD softened with kerosene until it will just flow in summer heat makes as good oil for mowers, etc., as that sold by dealers at 100 per cent. profit-Euch better than some of it.
 WHEN limb Is cut from a tree it should be as close to the body as possible. The cut should be smooth one, with out bruising the bark, and the cut sur face should be covered with some kind of cheap paint mixed in oil.
 You can overfeed as we'll as underfeed a colt; do neither; feed just right. Give good nourishing food from the start, but do not force them. they are neither hogs nor steers, and the early maturity business may be overdone If you try to force them:
 THE training of an animal should be- gin the first week of it's life. It should co wi 1>n to,,r +~ its owner, and to follow him at his call The influence gained over the animal in its early life will greatly lessen the difficulty of later management.
 Too MUCH land means taxes on that from which only partial crops can be obtained. It is the small plots, well manured, that yield the profitable crops. It is more expensive to attempt to secure large yields from tract re- auiring portion of the time to be lost in travelling over it than to concentrate all the labor on small area.
 THE impression that seems to be cur rent to great extent, that better but ter can be made in factories, or as they are properly called, public creameries, than in private dairies, is an erroneous one. It is true that better butter is made in factories than is in many in stances made in private dairies, but there is no reason why just as good but ter can not be made at home on the farm as at any factory or public cream cry.
 THERE are inferior animals among all breeds. Records are made by individ- uals that can not be approached by other animals of the same breed Improve ment, therefore, has wide field before it, and no farmer should be satisfied with simply grading his stock by a slight improvement for a few seasons. but aim to reach the highest possible limit to be attained. He may not reach it, but he will be amply recompensed in the increased capacity of his stock and tho greater value obtained.