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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-11-06
Russia and Germany.

BERLIN, November SIT is stated in St.
Petersburg that the Czarewitch was be-
trothed to Princess Margaret Of Prussia, in
Berlin during the recent vi sit of the Gar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-11-06
The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, November 5.-Pensons
have been granted to the following Maine
people today:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-11-06
Held for Selling Cigarettes.
For the New insane Asylum.

BANGOR, November 5.-Colonel Joseph
W. Porter. Colonel Jasper Hutchings and
DR.. d. A. Robinson. the commissioners ap-
pointed by Governor Burleigh to select a
site for the proposed new Insane Asylum,
have practically agreed on location on the
acres. 1t is situated mile and half from
the business portion of the city. The price
to be paid Is $4,000.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22
Improve Your Time.

patchwork, rag carpets or lace
knitting is each a foolish occupation for
persons with sound mind and good
health. Yet there are many women
who sit and work hard, hour after hour.
piecing together the small fragments of
prints (Which are always collecting in
the family simply to save them. 9th
ers do it because they admire quilts
made in this manner. But give me
good new print, of a fast color-say
buff, blue or pink, that will wash and
not fade. Put in a generous layer of
cotton and tack with white cotton.
A spread to put on the outside is very
pretty made of scrm and edged around
with Nottingham lace. Butter-cloth
(unbleached) makes pretty comforter,
tackled with scarlet or blue yarn. One
can make coverings for two beds while
piecing together scraps for a quilt.
But patchwork is bewitching, and
grandmothers usually enjoy cutting
and basting and teaching their grand
daughters how to sew. think it is a
good plan to save all the pretty pieces
and give them to grandma, to help &C.
cupy her time and keep her from get
ting lonely. 1t is becoming quite pop
ular to cut and basic patchwork for
missionaries. | think this is good work
for sociables and busy-bodies, who like
to NEEDLE with other peoples affairs.
But able-bodied women, who sit and
knit lace, sew carpet rags or do patch
work had better spend their leisure
hours in trying to do something to help
the poor, overworked, tired mothers
around them, who are obliged to sit up
far into the night in order to keep the
little ones around them in decent cloth
ing. Try it, and when you leave this
earthly sphere your friends will have
no need to hire mourners at your
funeral. MOLLIE BROWN.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22
Marvellous Feat of Memory.

Marcus tells us, and had the state
ment solemnly attested by four Vene-
tian noblemen of undoubted honor.
how in Padua he met a young Corsican
who had gone thither to pursue his
studies at the university. Having heard
that the young man was gifted with an
extraordinary memory, so that he could
retain and repeat as many as &c, 900
words, read over by him once only,
Marcus and some distinguished friends
asked if he would allow them to test
the accuracy of what report had stated.
He willingly consented, and there was
read over an almost interminable list
of words, strung together without any
consecutive meaning, in every variety
OF language, even many of them mere
gibberish. The young Corsican stood
all the while with his attention deeply
fixed and his eyes cast down upon the
ground. When it was time he looked
up cheerfully and repeated the whole
uninteresting catalogue of words with
out single fault Then, to show how
carefully he retained every word, he
went through the list backward, then
taking every alternate word-frst, third
fifth, etc.-till he quite tired out and
perfectly satisfied Marcus that he was
the most extraordinary man he had
met in all his travels. London Public
Opinion.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22
Cat-Tails.

These were formerly made use of by
our grandmothers to hold the "spools "
in place while warping" the web.
This was many years ago, in the "good
old times " we are told of when every
housewife made her own cloth. Now
they are just as eagerly gathered and
carried home by the city belle, while
taking her summer in the country, to
deck the walls or fill the vases of
brown stone mansion. Every dog
has bis day" and cat-tails have en-
joyed long season of popularity for
artistic and decorative purposes. 1t
now seems only fair for them to again
resume their place as useful as well
as ornamental creation, and among the
former is an application to burns or
scalds. Cover the burn with the silky
down, and saturate with lard or fresh
butter. Bind it up and the pain will
be allayed at once. Try it,
MOLLIE BROWN.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22
Recipes.

BOILED PUDDING.-Two and one
half cups of buttermilk, half a cup of
molasses, two-thirds of cup of sweet
milk, half tea-spoonful of ginger, one
tea-spoonful of soda. Add Indian meal
sufficient for stiff batter. Steam three
hours.
TAPIoCA PUDDING.-Three table
spoonfuls of tapioca soaked in milk two
hours, yolks of three eggs and three
table-spoonfuls of sugar beaten together
and added to one quart of boiling milk.
Stir until it thickens. Use the whites
of three eggs, with three table-spoonfuls
of sugar, for frosting. Set in the oven
and brown slightly.
SPONGE CAKE.-Three eggs, one
cup of -four, one cup of sugar, one tea
spoonful of cream of tartar, one-half
tea-spoonful of soda, two tablespoon
fuls of milk.
CAN any of the 4" sisters (" tell me how
to color white straw hats with diamond
dyes? KATE.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22

pursued is SOmellmeS used Tor DeruS6U
For instance, the following met my
view, not long since ~ pursued your
letter." etc.
Will some one tell us which of the
following sentences is preferable, and
why? Harry is not so tall as Charles,
or Harry is not as tall as Charles
Now just word about congress.
| fail to see how the doings of congress
would be ancient history 10 enterprisinq
boys. Some of these enterpriSing boys
are our embryo congressman, and that
is why | think boys especially should
be much interested in the subject. If
the Scribe is willing, we might start the
subject with these questions:
L. When and where did congress
first meet; how many times has it met
and when will ii meet again?
I'll. What cabinet officer is most
noted for his religious work?
III. President Harrison was once
a crier of the federal court. What was
his duty? Is there such an office now?
"One question will suggest another.
therefore our bright readers will easily
follow the subject if we take it up fur
ther. Do
We Willingly accept "D.'s" ques-
tons for our next lesson, and will as
sign no others, that all may have a
chance to answer these.
The reason for the Scribc's remark
about the current doings Of congress,
when it is in session, becoming can
cient history" before they could be
discussed here, was this: the Scribe's
reports must be prepared eight or ten
days before they reach the readers; so
whatever is contributed to them NAV be
two weeks old or more before it appers.
1t was the Scribe's impression that our
boys would not be interested in reading
about what they heard their fathers and
the neighbors discussing fortnight
before. This might depend, however.
upon the manner in which the q" do
ings" are presented. We shall be
quite willing to let Cd" try it when
the time comes.
We must beg leave TO make one cor
rection in IDS" communication
The books which the members of the
Chautauqua Young Folks Reading
Union purchase are those for the ere
quired readings" and are seldom any
assistance whatever in finding answers
to the Search Questions" Indeed,
no hint is given as to what books must
be consulted in order to find the an
swers. OF course such questions as
they are having this year can not be
answered by those who have not &C.
cess to libraries: and success in answer
ing these questions is not essential to
good standingin the Chautauqua Young
Folks Reading Union.
But the questions which have been
assigned to the Hill Country Club have
for the most part required access only
to an Unabridged Dictionary, and TO
such textbooks as are used in high
schools and academies, which can be
found in almost every home, or bor-
rowed of some friend.
The revisions of the paragraph al
luded to by cd" are beginning to
come in.
Do you all see the reasons for" d. 's''
word-crticisms?
And who will answer the question
about " Harry?"
Address all communications tn
" Scribe" No. Is South Loring street,
Lowell, Mass.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22
Our &ops ano Girls.
A Story Of an Apple.

Little Tommy and Peter and Arehy and Bob,
Were walking one day, when they found
An apple; twas mellow and rosy and red
And lying alone the ground.
Said Tommy: am have IT," Said Peter; "'Ti
mine"
Said Archy: give got 1t; so therel"
Said Bobby: " Now, let us divide in four parts
And each of us boys have a share"
"No, no." shouted Tommy. I'll have 1t myself"
Said Peter; d" want 1t, I say"
Said Archy; I've got II, and I'll have 1t all;
won't give morsel away"
Then Tommy he snatched, and Peter he fought
Cris sad and distressing to tellD,
And Archy held on with his might and his main
Till out of his fingers II fell.
Away from the quarrelsome urchin IL few
And then down green little hill
That apple 1t rolled and it rolled and it rolled
As If 1t would never be still.
a lazy old brindle was nipping the grass
And switching her tail at the flies,
When all of a sudden the apple rolled down
And stopped just in front of her eyes.
She gave but bite and a swallow or two
That apple was seen never more!
" wish" whimpered Archy and Peter and Tom,
" We'd kept 1t and cut 1t in four"
The Little Folts' Paper.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22

A SCRAP OF PAPER SAVES HER
LIFE.-It was just an ordinary scrap of
wrapping paper, but it saved her life.
She was in the last stages of consump-
ton, told by physicians that she was
incurable and could live only short
time; she weighed less than seventy
pounds, On piece of wrapping paper
she read of DIR. Kings New Discovery,
and got sample bottle, it helped her,
she bought large bottle, it helped her
more, bought another and grew better
fast, continued its use and is now
strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weighing
one hundred forty pounds. For fuller
particulars send stamp to w. II. Cole,
druggist, Fort Smith, Trial bottles of
this wonderful Discovery free at any
drugstore.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22
Flowers.

Dear Sisters ofthe Household Il have
thought great many times about writ
ing something for this column, but have
been afraid l could not produce any
thing good enough to print, so have put
off writing. should like to have the
sisters know that l am interested in
what they write. l always look to see
what is in the Household column about
as soon as l get the paper. am very
fond of house plants and flowers gen
orally, and so am much inter-
ested in the letters that contain
anything about them. l have quite
number of plants, and they are looking
finely and quite brilliant with blossoms.
1t always seems nice to have them
bloom in the early spring, when every
thing looks dreary without l think
them great blessings. l expect this
will go into the waste-basket so will
not write any more.
a LOVER OF FLOWERS.
The editor confesses to some unin-
territorial delay in publishing the above.
We trust " the sisters" who write will
feel encouraged by this mark of appre-
citation, and we hope further that many
more will be moved to write and help
to brighten up the Household depart
ment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22

PILES Piles! ITCHING PILEsl-Symptoms
Moisture; intense itching and tinging, most
at night; worse by scratching. II allowed
bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore
SwAYSE's OINTMENT stops the itching and
bleeding, heals liberation and in most cases
removes the tumors. AT druggists, or by
mall, for afty cents. DIR. Swayne & Son,
Philadelphia, Penn.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22

CONSTANTLY look up. Be on the watch
for chances to rise like bird let loose
though but for moment, into the upper
air-Phelps.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22
Gbe 9ousebuIo.

Contributions to this department may be sent
either to DIR. T. II, HosKINs, Newport Vt, or d.
reotly TO THE wAToHMAN PuBI1sHINe CoMPANv
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22
Willows.

BY LUNA sPRAGUE PECK.
willows, willows, where away?
All decked out in tassels gay,
Whirling, twirling merrily,
Dance you thus on every day2
willows may.
Round in airy circling
Now they balance, bow and swing
Softly, gaily, whispering,
Tassels only come in spring,
Lovely spring"
Willows, willows, dance away,
Blithe you make my heart to-day
With your tassels bright and gay
Though its spring is gone for aye
Far away.
Meath the willows, lettering,
Doubt and care away fling,
Catch the strain and gaily sing,
Tassels come with every spring,
Welcome spring"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-05-22

Two great enemies--Hood's Sarsaparilla
and impure blood. The latter is utterly de-
feated by the peculiar medicine,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-09
Facts About Salt

There are many interesting facts con-
nected with salt which it is we'll somo-
times to remember. To begin with the
name itself, curious fact is to be noted.
Salt WIS formerly regarded as q COM
pound resulting from the union OF
hydrochloric Cor, as it used to be called,
muria'ic) aid and soda, and hence the
generic term of salt was applied to all
substances produced by the combination
of a base with an acid. Sir Humphrey
Davy, however, showed that during
their action on each other both the acid
and the alilali underwent decomposition,
and that while water is formed by the
union of the oxygen of the alkali and
the hydrogen of the acid, the sodium
of the former combines with the Chlor-
inc of the latter to form chloride of
sodium. and this term is the scientific
designation of salt, which, paradoxical
as it may seem. it not salt. Chloride
of sodium must be considered econom-
ically under two heads, relating respect
lively to sea or bay salt, and to rock or
mineral salt. The one is probably de-
rived from the other, most rock salt de-
posits bearing evidence of having been
formed at remote geological periods by
evaporation from the sea. At one time
nearly the whole of the salt used as food
and for industrial purposes was obtained
from the sea. and in many countries
where the climate is dry and warm, and
which have a convenient seabord, q
great quantity of salt is still SO obtained.
In Portugal more than $50, 900 tons are
annually pro luced, and the same guam
tity approximately is obtained on the
Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of
France. Spain has salt works in the
Balearic Islands, the Bay of Cadiz and
elsewhere, which turn out annually
300, 600 tons, and even the small sea-
board o; Austria produces 70, 900 to 100,-
900 tons. - London Standard.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-09
GOLD FISH.
A Home for Finny Pets-Hints About
An Aquarium.

"How large should an aquarium be
for gold fish to thrivel"
"rhat depends upon the size Of the
fish, as large ones necessarily require
more space than small ones. When the
vessel in which you intend to keep the
pets has been selected layer of we'll
washed river sand is placed in it and sew
eral varieties of aquatic plants planted.
Great care should be used in selecting
the kind OF plants, and onAy the best
oxygenators should find place in the
aquarium. The vessel is then filled with
pure drinking water and fish introduce
ed. A couple of tadpoles and snails
should be put in, as they destroy the de-
cayed vegetable matter and keep down
the growth of conferve. The fish should
be gently placed in the aquarium, ms a
sudden plunge often frightens them and
makes them sick. One fish should have
about gallon OF water in which to live.
In this way you can determine the
amount of water a number of fish re-
quire. Great care should be exercised
in feeding. Many people in their anx-
iety to give their pets enough overfeed
them. The feeding time should be but
once day and the food should consist
of prepared fish food. A little beef or
an angle worm once in while improves
them"
"How often should the water in an
aquarium be changed" asked the re-
porter.
"When you notice the fish coming TO
the surface to breathe it is sure indica-
ton that the water is exhausted aud a
fresh supply necessary. Stirring the
water is good plan but / strongly adj
wise fresh water. When there are no
plants in the aquarium the water
should be changed once q week.
"You wouldn't believe it, continued
the faneier, "but fish are Us subject to
disease MS people are"
"How can you tell when q fish is
sickl" asked The Star man.
"When gold fish is in perfect health
the top or dorsal fin is carried fully ex-
panded and erect. The color OF the fish
is clear, but when the color seems dead
and bloody streaks appear through the
body, or the fins appear to have coat
ing, the health OF the fish is bad, and
unless corrected it will die. Most of
the diseases of the gold fish, however. are
the result of ill-treatment. Fish are
subject to consumption" continued the
fancier' "and when one is so affected it
never survives. The disease is catch
ing. and when a fish is SO affected, il
should he removed at once. Fish are
also subject to dropsy, erysipelas, and
other diseases.
"What is the remedy for such
casesg"
''When you discover n sick fish take
it ont and place it in tank which is
exposed TO the sunlight and the temp
eriture of the water kept at about 20
degrees. Leave Off feeding for some
time. Place several tadpoles and snails
in with the sick fish to destroy dead
matter, and in little while they will
be all right - Washington Star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-09
Perpetual Notion.

The man with perpetual motion ma
chine has at last got friend at court in
the person of Chief Clerk Lipscomb, OF
the Patent Office. He says:
Perpetual motion is an assured fact.
We have modes now at work that will
keep at work continually until the wear
and tear of the machinery stops them.
The machines so far have sufficient
power to run themselves from now till
doomsday, but they have not the sur
plus power that could he used ON other
machinery. This is the point now that
the perpetual motion man viii have to
work on. Some day a machine will
come here that will have the required
power to keep other machinery going,
and it may come at any time.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-09

in his hand about two feet above the
cloth aud lets them drop on Whatever
numbers they will. He wins oftener
than he loses, ON the principle that the
wealthy gambler usually is lucky. l
have heard him say that games like
roulette, where results are not to be
calculated or brought about by skill, the
player is safest when relying most upon
chance, and therefore his own apparent
recklessness in scattering his counters
indifferently upon the board is, after all,
the only skilful use that can be made
Of them. Mr.. P. always plays TO win,
and no one who knows HIM, and that
category includes almost every profess
sional gambler in America and Europe,
has ever been heard to refer to him as
being "sucker."
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-09

PERSONAL points about Harrison:
He wears a No. z hat. He wears Gs
shoe and can wear 6. He has one
bunion on the right foot and no corns.
His neck measure is l6i. He wears
open-front shirts, and pays S27 dozen
for them. He seldom carries silk
ndkerchief-usually carries com
mon linen. He keeps one horse. He
is a regular smoker, and smokes small
cigars "a clear Havana. He does not
smoke to excess, however. His whis-
kers are getting gray. He uses bay
rum on his hair and does not use oil.
He is fond of baseball. His chest
measure is 81 and his waist A. He has
a good deal of stomach" He weighs
about $50 pounds, and appears to be 5
feet II inches in height. He does not
fancy jewelry. He usually wears a
high buttoned double-breasted frock
Goa, and seldom has a suit all off the
same piece. He reads for recreation.
He is fond of Scott, Eliot, and Thack-
cray. He goes to bed at 10 and gets mp
between 6 and Z. The family cooking
is done by an old negro "aunty." He
il A Presbyterian Deacon.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-09
LIBRARY OF TRIBUNE EXTRAS.

Every year The Tribune prints an Almanac
and Index and several bound Extras" II is
proposed now TO systematic the publication
Of these Extras, and TO issue them, regularly.
once month, ~ numbers per year. The
Almanac will be issued in its old form, only
with new valuable and extensive additions To
its contents. the number for 1889. by the way.
containing complete returns Of the Presiden-
tjal election. The other numbers will be made
up with pages of about monthly magazine
size There will lie one or two numbers, per
year. devoted to the latest ideas in knitting
and crochet Several will contain complete
novels. Others will be made mp Of entertain
ing features of special and permanent value
relating to Science. Society, Literature, Poll
tics, etc. SINCE copies, 25 cents. Price, per
year, for the u numbers, 50.
THE TRIBUNE. New York.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-09

A NEW scheme for harbor defense is
soon to be tried. Perforated iron
pipes viii be sunk in tie water. and
through them petroleum will be
forced. In this way fierce stream Of
blazing oil could be sent down on tbs
enemy'g fleet to drive il away. Iron
vessels could not pass through this
lake Of fire, because it conld be made
to extend many miles along river
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-09

Mr.. AND Mas. S. L Il. IRELAND, OF
Mishawaka, Ind, have celebrated the
sixtieth anniversary of their marriage,
and the old people were among the
Iiyel;est q TIE party at the reunion
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-09
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE

-coNGRkTuLATES-
Every American Farmer, Wage Enrner and
Business Nun, the Union Volunteers, the
Settlers Of the Western Territories.
every Young Man and Woman, the
Freedmen of the south, our Am.
erican Fishermen and ship
builders, and the Whole
People Generally
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-09
MONTE CARLOS TIGER.
LIFE AT THE NOTORIOUS GAM
BLING RESORT.

Some Figures as to the Profits-In
the Claws of the Tiger-An Italian
Poker Sharp-A Rich Jerseymans
System.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-08-16

ness: IL may die to-day myself, wi.
knowsi"
Kneeling BY McKaavis's side I took . curl
from among it, blood-stainea felloWs. said
prayer for s'tho pore old m0ehsr." end went
hack 70 tho wounded commdA.
He took my hand and asked tsintly:
*Found them, did cal"
eyes," I answered; 'they are resting
now"
"As I shall shortly be-" he said, quietly,
seeming % catch my meaning at once.
''But It isn't any difference in my case.
I've no loved vi % leave that corsyou
understand me, comrade, o who carei"
'sYes,"I answered, and I sat down and
smoothed the damp hair back from his cold
brow.
Il loved her. courade," he continued,
'iOi % well. But she throw me- over for
. richer fellow; and I Joined the army and
came South, 70 die in tho woods on the
Chickshominy."
A shiver passed over his frame and his
trembling hand sought mine.
'But ! love her STILL don't mind telling
you, comrade-And with my last breath I'll
whisper: God bless herr for she loved
mo once; yea. once"
His voice aoQnded like . faint sob, andhis
fingers RELAXED. I bent low to catch the
next word.
''She won't care; but then-God bless
Maggie; God-bless-M-"
Hay down beside my dead companion.
Tho pain, b nervousness, the sleepless-
ness bad ned, and I sank into peaceful
slumber, 70 dream Of homo and loved ones,