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ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Quaint Friexes, Overmenteis and Screens
Within tbe skill of the Amateur.

Quaint Friexes, Overinanteis and Screens
within che Skill of the Amateur.
An amateur decorator tells of some pretty
conceits for identifying the house as follows:
sew a rather quaint frieze the other day for
a staircase and hall, painted ON the rough
brown paper specially adapted for tbs pur-
pose. An old witch riding on the proNnrbial
broom, with a moonlight sky; another a
fairy on a rainbow. Puck on his mushroom,
owls on a crescent moon and several other
novel designs were roughly dashed in with
wonderful effect.
A pretty substitute for an overmantel Is a
mirror in a deep wooden frame, small cur
tains of yellow silk falling on either side.
One seen had the upper part Of the frame
decorated with painted sprays of willow
dropping on to the glass, while the lower por-
ton was arranged with water lilies, a swal-
low being introduced here and there. On
the mirror itself a couple Of swans fioated,
reflected in the lightly painted water. The
whole effect was very charming, and though
certain outlay of the ''mighty dollar was
necessary TO begin with, the entire cost was
less than would he imagined.
Overdoors arc a great decorative addition
to room, three panels, large ceutey one
bordered by two smaller ones mounted on a
pointed frame, being effective, and handsome
modelled flowers, birds or fruit are all suit
able, and landscapes always look well if well
done.
A kitchen article that has been cleverly
transformed into au artistic boudoir screen
is the clothes horse but not i'll the way that
has hitherto been seen. Three clothes horses
| if double leafed, are required to make two
screens, and they must be Of graduated sizes
and each one unhnged. One division, oil
half of each horse, is then taken and re
| hinged. aud the result is a screen of three
sized graduated panels. The woodwork i:
painted, and the frame hidden with upper
| panel, of painted cloth, brocade or plush, and
lower ones in the dado style of drawn ponget
silk. These screens are handsome and look
well in room.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

The Alexandra is the most exclusive of
London's women clubs. II is also the most
successful. No individual of the other sex
above the age Of twelve is admitted beyond
the door mat Husbands, fathers, and bro
theirs are all ruthlessly excluded from within
its sacred precincts. It furnishes an admir-
able center for shopping operations, and for
lunches, teas, etc. 1t possesses the advan-
tages Of bedrooms, let at the most reasonable
rate, 80 that girls and young married women
can spend a night or two in town without
any trouble to chaperons or maids. Women
friends, of course, may be admitted into the
club. and servants and tradespeople inter
viewed. 1t is named for the Princess of
Wales, aud no one who has not been pre-
s-nted to the queen is eligible to membership.
Washington Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
Wonen's WAYS.

One hears much now Of the need of ETH
quette i'll the Boston schools. By all means
don't contine it to those quarters. Spare a
little for everyday affairs. For instance:
The other night an empty car reached Winter
street, bound south. 4 young woman entered
by the front door, marched TO the other end
Of the car and sat down. She left the door
open, sat there and shivered. The conductor
was busy at one end, the driver was buster at
the other. y young man entered by the
rear door, closed the front one, returned to
the rear, and sat down in the second corner
In came another woman by the front door,
marched to the rear, sat down. leaving the
door open, and shvered. \ man sprang on
the moving car, entered the open door, closed
it after him, and sat down. The car stopped
to avoid running down "a dray. y third
woman of uncertain age entered by that
front door, walked to the other end of the
car, sat down and shivered. She too, had
left the door open. Further, by actual count,
within that half-mle, nine women entered
that door and left it OPEN exposing the PAS
sengers TO the full force of the wintry air.
Eleven men entered the same door, each
shutting it behind him. Are we to infer that
these nine women were brought up in saw
mills! Doubtless they could bring up sins
without number against the men, too. But
stu quoque" simply doubles the argument
with which we begin.-Boston Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
Prnfnsenr Marin MITCHELL.

remember hcr telling me in the early days
of Nassar, says her sister of pupil who con-
fes,ed that she would rather be great than
good, rs if the two things, if genuine, could
over c-ist apart. Ii was so impossible for
Maria to conceive such state of mind that
it pcrplexed her for long time. She was of
infinite use to the college in the dangerous
early days by holding 1t to a high standard
az a member of the faculty. She was of the
same sort of use to every individual, whether
pupil or teacher, who came under her infu-
enrc, as She insisted upon the narrow way,'
and her insstance was strengthened by her
example. The startling nature of her say
ings gave them added power They could
not be forgotten. No one ever knew her to
do a mean on unworthy thing For the erring
pupil ahe found infinite love and pity, but
never an excuse. The intense srovn she felt
and expressed in regard to every falseness
could never be forgotten. She was often mis-
understood. If even President Raymond
found her franknesS "frightful, wc may be
sure that tl.ro were those who, unable to
bear It, considered it simply as Destructive
Exchange,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
ing Of family, none OF whose members Jney
had moi excen,t the childran In a,hnnl

ing Of a family, none OF whose members tney
had met except the children in school.
~ think they are NICE" one of the young
ladies said, using that word in the conipre-
hensive American sense, which means SO
much. Then she added 1.-THE children bring
nice looking dinners to school,"
"Do you judge people by what their chill
dren eatln asked.
They agreed that 1t Is very good way to
Judge sometimes. Then one of them said:
"Do you remember tho lunches those dread
full Smiths used to bring when we were school
girls9 They brought their bucket uncovered
to the schoolhouse door. Then Noah-the
smallest of the dreadful Smiths--would take
his mothers old shawl off his head and tuck
it over their dinner" And she gave a most
expressive "UghlH at the remembrance.
That was an extreme case, of course, but
all sorts and conditions of children meet in
the public schools. The difference in their
home surroundings manifests itself in many
ways tothe eyes of the tencher.-Sara in New
York Mail and Express.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
wOMAfvS WEAR.

Silver cloak buckles Of the most exquisite
pierced workmanship are in great demand.
Checks and plaids formed of checks are
very popular the more saibdued colors being
chosen.
The large Melted iacesso popular during
the summer are still favored for evening
dresses.
One may DO independent this season in
choosing ribbons, os all kinds are used to u
creator or less extent.
Silk null underwear is popular with the
ultra fastidious. Such garments are made
in full sots, and are very dainty.
The favorite way Of arranging flowers on
ball dresses is in garlonds hanging at ono
side. Flower panels are also fashionable.
Chenille fringes and trimmings are In
creasing in variety. When used in black
upon colored woolens theeffec. is very pretty.
Monotony is isotan element in the millinery
limo this season. when trimmings range
through every stage of texture from lace to
astrachan.
Long listers of cloth are made double
breasted, with deep cape collars of fur, that
may be turned high over the ears in a storm
| or when SlelSnlng.
Some very dressy jackets Of sealskin arc
made with loose, single breasted fronts, which
may be thrown back, disclosing a lining and
vest of braided cloth.
An effective toque of black velvet has q
coronet Of jet interlaced with pink velvet
ribbon, pink and black velvet roses, and
strings of pink velvet ribbon.
The Russian coat, of cloth, Tapped to the
waist, with deeply rolled collar and deep
gauntlet cuffs of furs, is likely to be as pop
ular the coming winter as last year.
Jackets of sealskin have vests Of natural
SEAL leopard or white lambskin with revers
Of seal, and still others have caps of Persian
lamb, which begin at the top of the sleeve
and fall in tabs down the front below the
waist.
A novelty in sealskin garments is a Russian
circular, with fitted back and straight cir
cular front with armholes The trimming is
Persian lamb, which tapcrs to the waist in
front and at the back, then widens again to
tho foot
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

The laugh is not always on the side of the
book clerk OF the library attendant A lady
went into music store in Philadelphia and
asked for Songs Without Words" The
clerk stared az her in astonishment. But"
he said, you know that is impossible: there
cannot be songs without words"
"Can you tell me where | can find 'Rienz's
Address.'n asked young lady Of a clerk in
Brooklyn. "You might look in the directory
he suggc ted.
In Pitt.burg a lady asked, "Have you
John Halifaxrn no" was the clerk reply,
1--WE are just out Of John Halifax but here
is John Nicholsou;' will that do:' The lady
thought it would not do, but the clerk was
determined 10 effect sale, SO he went on,
500 you like deep reading, maam: Here is
Twenty Thousand League, Under the Sea,
that is very deep novel. II Philadelphia
Press
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Louisa Alcott's Bonnet.

The following is from Louisa May Alcott's
"Life, Letters and Journals" My bonnet
has nearly been the death of me; for, think
ing some angel might make it possible for me
to go to the mountains | felt a wish for
tidy hat, after wearing an old one till it fell
in tatters from my brow. Mrs. p. promised
q BIZ of gray silk. and | built on that: but
when | went for it She let me down with
crash, saving sine wanted the silk herself, and
kindly offered me flannel petticoat instead.
] was in woe for spell-having 81 in the
world, and scorning debt, even for that prop
of life, a bonnet. Then l aroused myself
few to Dodge, demanded her cheapest bon
net. found one for 81, took it and went home,
wondering il the sky would open and drop
me a trimming. ! am simple in my tastes,
but naked straw bonnet is Il little too Sc
vercly chaste even for me. SKY did not open;
50 | went to w ldow Cruscs oil botUle'-lny
ribbon box-which, by the way, is the eighth
wonder Of the world; nothing is ever put in,
yet always find some old dud when all other
hopes fail. From this salvation bin | ex-
tracted the remains of the old white ribbon
and the bits of black lace that have adorned
long line of departed hats. OF the lace
made dish on which / thrifty served up
bows of ribbon like meat on toast; inside put
the lace bow which adorns my form any
where when needed. Strings are yot to be
evolved from chaos. | feel that they await
me somewhere III the dim future Green
ones, pro tenn, hold this wonder of the age
upon my gifted brow, and l survey my hat
with respectful awe. | feel very
moral today, having done big wash alone,
baked, swept the house, picked the hops, got
dinner, and written chapter i'll Moods. y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

STATE OF VERMONT , To all persons cons
DIsTRICT or CmITTESpEN , ccrned III the estate
of Luther NJ. Bates, late OF Essex, in said
district deceased,
GREETING:
AT a Probate Court. holden at Burlington,
within and Tor the District of Chittcnden, on
the 1th day Of December, 1859, instrument
purpurtinL tp be- the last will and testament Of
Luther VI. Bates, late of Essex, in said dis
trct deceased, was presented to the Court aforc-
said. for probate. And it is ordered by said Court
that the 18th day of January ls9Out tho Probate
Court Rooms in said Burlington, be assigned
for approving said instrument: and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned, by
publishing this order three weeks successfully
in the Burlington Free Press, q news paper
printed at said Burlington, previous 70 tho
time appointed,
Therefore you arc hereby notified to appear
before said Court at the time and place afQre-
said. and contest the probate Of said will, il
you have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said
District this ith day of December 1859.
2iw3 JENNIE STACY, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

1t is interesting to know that Mrs. E. Lynn
Linton was the first English woman journal
list. Many years ago she made up her mind
that women had as good a chance in Journal
ism as men, and she put her theories to tue
test with a rapidity and success which caused
the sterner sex to first surrender md subSe-
quently admire. She has gone on writing
special articles ever since in spite of the fact
that she has turned out a large number of
novels, for 50 marvellous is her facility that
she is never at a loss for material she lives
in fiat high up i'll Queen AIMS mansions,
and has Il wide and varied view Of London
house tops. Sho Is an old woman now, and
her autobiography would be an interesting
one, for She has known many celebrated men.
Robert Souther was her earliest neiChbor,
Walter Savage Lander her literary foster
father and Charles Dickens her first editor
He had the highest opinion of her abilities
and her reliability, by the way-and predict
ed her future. Subsequently she spent many
years in the house at Gods Hill, famous in
connection with the great novelist,-Current
Literature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
Judicial Whipping In England.

When Lander referred to the "naked
haunch" he was evidently indulging poetic
license, as persons when whipped were only
stripped from the waist upward, so that the
haunch would not be exposed to 'the stern
beedle's whip That women were whipped
at the whipping post and the carts tail is n
positive fact. Women of all ages suffered,
from the girl of IL TO the woman of 90, and
the practice of whipping them only ceased in
1917, when it was abolished by George ". If
women of the middle class escaped whipping,
it was no doubt due to the fact that they but
rarely committed the ofRenses for which wom-
en- of the lower orders were punished, other
wise they would have been equally amenable,
as there does not appear to have been any
statutory exception in their favor; indeed, it
seems more than probable that many women
of the middle class We're whipped, when we
remember that whippings were inflicted upon
women not only for crime, but for being in
sane and having the smallpox. Whether
Hannah Smell was whipped or not / am I'M
able to say, but If she really existed and was
in the army, l should think it quite likely
that she was, and under certain circum-
stances the whipping might have been car
ried out without her sex being discovered
Notes and Queries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
Snrah MnrraY's Estate.

We. the subscribers, having been appointed
by the Honorable the Probate Court for the
District of Chittcnden, Commissioners TO re-
ceive. examine and adjust the claims and de
mands of all persons against the estate ot
Sarah Murray late of WiIlistun in said
district deceased. and also all claims and de-
mands exhibited in Offset thereto; and six
months from the dav of the d9t1
that purpose. we do therefore hereby
give notice that we will attend to tho
business Of our appointment at the home
Saturday of eccmbcr and MAY next, at ten
o'clock a.. m, on each Of said dar-
Dated this ith day of December, lSol.
II. S. JOHNSON, COMMISSIONERS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

| want TO talk of how luncheon for chill
dren shall be put up, not of what it shall con-
sist A basket of suitable size is better than
a pail for the purpose. There is too much
mingling Of odors in closely covered pail to
be appetzing Let it be covered with a clean
white napkin always Empty the apple but
ter they bring home today into a clean dish
if you send it bacl, tomorrow. Arrange ev-
erything as neatly as possible
Not long since heard two teachers speak
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

VIM. Timmons Postmaster of Idaville, Ind,
writes Electric Bitters has done more for
me than all other medicines combined, for
thal Dan leSi'hg lif fnri Miuno2 anu i!N
man. Of same place, says: Find Electric
Bitters to be the best Kidney and Liver mcdi-
Gardner, hardware merchant, same town,
says: Electric Bitters is just the thing for a
man who is all run down and don't care
whether he lives or dies; he found new strength
good appetite amp felt Just life he had new
lease on life. only SOC. "a bottle, at Beaupre &
IoWrcV's Drug Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
Mary X. DanicIs' Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, To all persons
DIsTICT'oFCHIrTENpEN. IS. ooncerned in tho
estate Of Mary X. Daniels, late of ESSEX, in
said district deceased
GpEErING
At n Probate court holden nj Burlington
within and for tho district of Chittendeh, on tho
6thday of December, 1880, an instrument. pur-
porting to be the last YIN and testament Urinary
X. Daniels, late of Essex, in said DISTRICT de-
ceased, was presented to the Court aforesaid,
for probate, Aud + i4 ordered tx, 5y said C9Hrt
bate Court rooms in said Bufington.be assigned
for approving said instrument, and that n9tice
thereof be given to all persons CONCERNED by
publishing Olis Qrder three weeks successfully
in the burlington Free Press, a. newspuper
printed at said Burlington, previous TO the
time appointed,
TbeYefore. you are hereby notified TO appear
before said Court, at the time and place atore-
said and contest the probate OF said Will, II
you have catise
Given under my hand at burlington, in said
District this 9Th day of Degcmhcr, 1893.
JENNIE STACY, Register.
2i,w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers. salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilbains, Corns a. d all
skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles. or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to i've per-
% cents yer box, For Sale By Beaupro d. Low
rey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
Heroic Mothers.

On the Continent poor students are a. FIRE.
uuently to be found ms in Scotland, and IL
Vieuua they form the majority. \ good
number Of mere boys may be seen running
about from one end Of the city 10 the other,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
NO1I( II.

Maggie r. HuttlIns, my wife has left my
bed and boord. forbid any person trusting
her in my name, for sha I moi ,taaY any Of her
debts. E. ;. HARRISON.
Lagrange VT Dec g. 1889, 23w3t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
AIT III INV HTV VN-ITO7' NVI y -f7II'uH0
Bow Covered with Scabs.

My boy, aged nine years, has been troubled
all hi~ life with very bad humor, VIII! APP
with dry white scah ON them. Last year he
was worse than ever. being covered with sca!,
from the top OF his hcadto his feet. and con-
tinually growing worse although he had been
treated BY two physicians. As a last resort
determined to try Ct"rGrCRA REMEDIES, and
am happy to say they did all that could "iSh.
rapidly disappeared, leaving the skin fair and
smooth. nud pert rming Thorough cure. Ihe
CUTICUNN RENEpIFs ar" all you claim for
them. they are worth thcir weight in gold.
GEO. Z. LEA NElL. W. AMGO..r. Mr..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
HOW MY SIDE ACHES.

Aching sides and back Zip. Kidney, and
Uterine Pains, Pneumatic. Scini ic. Neuralgia,
Sharp and Shooting Pains, relieved in one
minute by the Cuticura Anti-Pain Plaster.
- cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

DhCNVC skin and Scalp pro,cryen and beat
DHO y licd by CUri, CRA soar. Ab>o.ut,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-04-11

ebratlOn, IL was decided 20 lake part
in tho parade on that occasion, In the
course OF Chairman Days address TO
iha meeting he said that there were
many reasons why Catholics should
honor the memory Of Washington, lie
never failed 70 observe ~, fatTiGks
day Ia tho TINS of the revolution, aud
tbs day the lilllah evacuated Boston
Nv, Patrick WaR tho WalGhW0Td given
the army, lir WAS th9 hFht " reGGg
nlze the services OF tho Catholics Ia tho
revolution, A committee W make Rr'
Iangements for the participation IN the
celebration was appointed Ny the meet
inf
Nav YORK, April 8, Special l.
AllaTd " Hons, OF this city and Paris,
have been accused OF hWlndler the gov
ernment out OF a quarter Of 4 million
dollars by smuggling goods seized,
LATRH The discovery was made
through n man named blossom whom
they lad miHlrGated, The loss 10 the
government In nov placed at u million
dollars,
hOnleE, manager OF tho firm, has
has made y full confeShlOn giving away
every detail,
SCRANTON, Pa, April b,-lsrecial,l +
pOwderly has written long letter In
which no advocates reforming oOnyi0tA
by giving them longer terms, making
theIn work aud giving them tho pro
oeoda OF their labor with fair interest,
New YORK, April B, Especial. f.
Deacon Richard Smith IN here and ht-
taClla no Importance 10 the Ohio
aprlng elections, lle says llalatead In
exceedingly gratiled NJ tho almost
unanimous endorsement he received
from the press,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-04-11
A Raoo.ooo MoRraAah
Given by tho ., O, FAM, Road at Glove.
land

Given by tho q, o, FAN, Road AT oloyo,
land
A mortgage has been died In tho Of.
flee OF the county recorder At Cleveland
which IN OF considerable Importance, IL
was given by tho Cleveland, Chagrin
Falls x Northern Railroad TO the lu,
ternational Trust Company OF Boston,
10 secure a loan OF G2OO0OO, Tho road
Ia yet very new aud tho money secured
IN evidently for tho purpose OF pushing
tho work forward 10 completion. Much
M expected of the line, and the bonds
will evidently bo paid when they
become duo forty years hence, The
mortgage Ia u remarkably lengthy OnG
The document was atleGted 10 by Har,
~ u, Reed, OF Canton, notary puubllO
for Stark county and ArthurP. French
Of Boston, notary public for SuilOld
county, Mass,
This road, when completed. will be an
important One ~ II will give tho
Cleveland a Canton railroad another
lake outlet for tho coal II carries, 10 will
also be nm important factor la tho iron
ore traffic, and will further rob Cleye,
land OF ils prestige M u receiving aud
ahipping point
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-04-11
A WomAn,a Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by a lady Ia
this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstoOd it's severest tests, but her
vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she conghed incessantly and
could not sleep. She bought Of us q
bottle of DIR. Klng's New Discovery for
Consumption and was 80 much relieved
on taking first doHe that she slept all
night and with one bottle has been
miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus writo VIC. Ham
rick n Co, of Shelby, N. O,-Get a free
trial bottle at Durbin, Wright n COS
Drug Store.