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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-03

N'h'iN' i'SNiiiti
they have just completed the Lafayette
monument erected by congress at a cost
OF $4,000, Mercie is an officer of the
Legion of Honor.
Unlike most Frenchmen he has tray-
-e!ed extensively, and his home is replete
with the art treasures of many lands.
In his bronze medallion, the Genius of
Art, over one of the arches of the Louvre,
he has perpetuated the beauty of his
young wife, who died couple of years
ago leaving him two beautiful children.
The first model of the Lee monument
occupies pedestal of honor in his classic
atelier. THE general had very small
hands and feet, said the sculptor, taking
from behind a Gobelin tapestry the cav
airy boots worn at Gettysburg. "A
young girl could scarcely wear them"
over the boots hung Lees hat. The
sword was modelled from photograph.
Have you the generals saddle?'
1T Is curious fact" said Mercie.
The saddle of the statue was modelled
from one loaned me by the Due de Char
tres"
Inc Duo de Chartres and his brother,
the Comte de Paris, it will be remem-
pered' served on the Union side, and the
saddle was the one the former had used
throughout his service.
when the due loaned me the saddle"
concluded Mercie, "he said, 'Ah, | see,
you wish 10 make the south fighting-
victorious! The war / replied, is
over . As the guest of Virginia NJ. Mer-
Gle and his SON viii sail in May. to be
present at the unyeiling of this, his fret
work iCu America.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-03

ASoiiN IchBiN WORK ROOM.
Central, and was recently elected a di-
rector in the Western National bank,
the stock of which, on his election,
jumped from 90 to iii.
The Missouri Pacific president, Mr..
Gould, is the hardest man in New York
- get at. One has to reach him, il at
Al. through whole corps of secretaries
and assistants. 1t is safe to say, how
ever. II ones message is of sufficient inn
'pDrtaiA.s to reach Mr. Gould he win be
Accorled AN interview Mr.. Gould is
stcily'courteous and chillingly polite lie
Will listen with attention, but the visitor
must needs be brief When Mr. Gould
gives an answer it is conveyed with q
quiet decisiyeness that admits of no fur
ther discussion, and the caller goes out
Into the cheerful sunshine with feeling
~ relief The very Office has an air Of
reserve about it, although its appoint
ments are most luxurious. Its master
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-03

A little more than three years ago
young machinist sang in n crude music
festival given in the French provincial
town of Saint Chignan. The mayor Of the
town WAS man of unusually good musical
taste, and was so pleased by the young me.
chanic's performance that he offered to pay
the expenses of training his voice Ailre
was sent to the conseryatories of Toulouse
and Paris, where he studied for three years.
The other day he sang at the Grand opera
and created a veritable sensation. His
voice is wonderful.
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Graduates from 'Evangeline. -

At the first production of "Evangeline'
in Boston Lillian Russell sang in the cho-
rus, William IL, Crane took the part of La
Blanc, Nat Goodwin played an insignifi-
cant role, Henry +, Dixey was a super
numerary, as was also Richard Golden;
Willie Edouin had small place in the
cast; Digby Bell was in the chorus. Four
Of these now are stars of the first magni-
tude, and every one of the seven has won
more than the ordinary amount Of fame.
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ant work. His
second greatest
effort is the "Glo-
ria Nictus" at the
last exposition.
Paris has many
of his works. The
tomb of Louis
XVIII, at st.
Denis, is proba-
bly, tn o best
known. NJ ercie
is h o pupil Of
the great Fal-
,..n ~
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-03

Miss May Brammer is the latest musical
sensation in Europe. She is only IL years
old, and is the holder Of the prize Of the
LEIPZIG conservatoire. Her execution on
the violin Is said " be wonderful.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-03

Attic floor of spruce. Second story floor Of
white pine. First floor Of yellow pine. All
ii inches thick, tongued and grooved and
blind nailed. Veranda floor 4 inches thick.
Attic and second story rooms, with the ex-
ception of hall and bathroom, 81 white pine,
painted two coats. The finish of bathroom
and second story hall and all rooms on the
first story is In North Carolina pine left
natural color of the wood, with one coat
OF wood filler and two coats Of varnish rubbed
smooth. The doors Of first story are Of clear
white pine, finished In the same manner. The
attic and second story doors Of white pine
painted The treads and risers of main stairs
o. yellow pine, rails, newels and balustcrs Of
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a pRE11Y couNrRY HOUSE.


a Comfortable and Convsuiest House %
Low Cost.
This Is, undoubtedly, the most economical
arrangement Of rooms that can be devised for
q small dwelling. 1t is no planned that the
entrance hall, parlor, dining room and Kitchen
are grouped In such manner that one chin
ney Is sufficient for tho whole house. The
staircase hall is OF good size, and serves as
reception room, with corner fireplace, In
which is an open CRATE for burning coal.
The parlor is Immediately adjoining the
reception hall, at the front Of the house, sop
arated only by an nrchwny hung with heavy
portieres, which may be thrown back, max
ing the parlor and reception hall, as IL were,
one room when desired. The dining room is
Immediately back OF the parior. separated
from the latter likewise by portieres. Both
parlor and dining room are provided with
open CRATES and wood mantcs In keeping
with the finish Of the rooms.
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hts SOFRAILWAY KINGS
HINGES WHERE TRANSPORTATION
AAcNATEs DO THEIR WORK.

- S<ems 10 Reflect In . Degree the
1Pssssnsiity os Its Occupant~-The Geni-
oslsy q Mr.. Dcpsw and the Reserve Of
-. osuld.
y roHyright American Press Association.]
~ has been asserted that people pos
n1ng marked individuality frequently
part Il to the rooms, Offices or work
6ps which they occupy, go that when
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-03
THE LEE STATUE.
An Interview with the sculptor OF This
Excellent Work of Art.

PARIS, April 15.--America may well
rejoice at the coming to its borders of
the equestrian statue Of Gen. Robert e.
: Leo, TO be unveiled at Richmond, Va,
May 20. M. Antonin Mcrcie, one of the
four great sculptors Of Paris, is its do
signer.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-03

FRONT ELEVATION.
The kitchen Is at the rear Of the house ad-
joining the dining room. The passage from
the kitchen to the dining room Is through
the pantry, which Is placed In the extension
at the rear Of both, with suitable china closet
and storeroom conveniently placed.
Entrance to the cellar Is under the main
stairs. The front OF the house is protected
by wood veranda.
In the second story are three good sized
chambers, with closets for each; bathroom
and one small bedroom, which can be used as
dressing room for the front chamber II de-
sired. In tho attic is one room finished, the
balance is left for storage loft The cellar
extends under the entire building.
The foundation walls are OF field stone laid
in good lime and cement mortar. Chimney
Of hard brick; facings Of hall fireplace and
kitchen chimney brest of pressed brick; rub
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-03

long as one doesn't infringe unJustinauiy
upon his time. He is now nearly o.
years old, yet he acts as president Of the
Southern Pacific route which includes
Morgans Louisiana and Texas Steam
ship line--the Louisiana and Western
railroad, the Texas and New Orleans
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VAHM'S CORNER.
SPECTACLESl. |.
NEW AND PERMANENT DEPARTMENT
OPENED
ZAHM'S CORNER.

We have opened DISTINCT OPTICAL De-
partment in connection with our retail busi-
ness, and have FITTED UP AN OFFICE ON
THE SECOND FLOOR OF OUR BUILDING
exclusively devoted to this branch, and have
placed il in charge ofa
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-05-03

Having had 10 years experience I'm the best
hospitals Of the country, and recommended by
the best medical authority in the state.
We do not propose to simply adjust correctly
all cases of defective sight, and mt them with
the correct lenses, but to perform all SURGI-
CAL OPERATIONS necessary, and to place
under treatment those who by proper atten-
ton! need only treatment of the eye TO restore
their sight without the use OF spectacles. At
the same time we do not propose to make the
adjustment so expensive rs to debar our GUS
toners from the advantage of IL proper exami-
nation, and will make all EXAMINATIONS
FREE, excepting only those that require spe-
cial treatment to remedy any defect. Being
sole agent for the celebrated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
rIRGlvll pLru PUDDING
rhr cap -henf Of the ChrI-imns
niuner.

From the Old Dominion comes the best
plum pudding we have ever eaten, that dear
holiday dish which some wit calls the "St
PAUL, Cathedral Of an English Christmas ~
II you but once make tins Christmas pud
ding after our old southern aunties formula,
each one Of the household taking a stir for
luck. ! venture to say YOU will never use
any other, and will wish that
Christmas cheer ran round the year"
A small loaf of bread soake in pint Of new
milk until soft enough to mash with spoon,
eight eggs, one pound Of sugar, one pound
Of beef suet chopped fine, one pound of
raisius stoned and cut in small pieces, one
pound Of currauts, half pound Of citron,
half nutmeg, one teaspoonful powdered
allspice, "A very little Glove, one wineglass of
brandy, and enough flour to hold the ingre
dents together. sifted in by degrees A
pint of -four is generally sufficient, and but.
ter may he used in place Of suet. Mix the
pudding we'll and boil either in cloth or
tin mold for eight hours, being careful IL
fiji up the kettle with hot water as fast as it
boils away.
For the sauce to be served with this des
sert beat two eggs, quarter Of pound Of
butter, and one pound Of sugar together
stir in tumbler Of wine and two table
spooufuls Of brandy then add half-tum
bier of boiling water and little nutmeg
and set the whole over the fire for two min
utes stirring all the time Hdpcr's Bdzdr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19

Christmas tree ought to he selected
with special reference to the space it is to
occupy; one with branches firm, not too
broad. and quite tall is hest The upper
branches should be decorated before the
tree is set up, in case they are too tall to be
reached by step-ladders. This can he man
aged by tying upon the tips of the houghs
white cotton batting snow balls, short loops
Of popcorn, strings Of cranberries, glitter
ing ornaments, etc. The decoration of the
tree may he more or less elaborate, as de
sired To save expense, vet at the same
time to insure a brilliant effect, it is a good
plan to hang NE gifts so that bright, con
trastng colors may set off the tree. Bun
dies done up in brown paper are never
pretty hut dolls, bright-covered books,
gaiypainted toys bright silk handker-
chiefs and white scarfs. sleds, wagons, etc.
should be placed in prominent view.
When the gifts are nicely arranged, take
a liberal quantity Of frost powder and a
dozen packages Of gilt and silver fringe.
Spread the fringe to ornament as much
space as possible, and cover the front and
sides Of the tree with it Then sprinkle
the gisteuing frost powder upon the tree
branches. Under brilliant light the tree
becomes a veritahle creation Of FARMLAND
Santa, as a dispenser Of candy bags and
honhons. is always welcomed by the little
ones. If he has "A fund Of Christmas
rhymes, stories and songs tn mingle with his
gifts, he is all the more welcome. Ladies'
Home Journal
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HNJ q
rlns!st on trying il.
John T, inzer & Bros.
LOuIsViLLE. Ky.
HAWLEH.

Books. Special annual hol-
iday sale of books at popular
prices has commenced. Some
of the old favorites again of
fered and many new ones. 1t
is not necessary to repeat the
story; all book buyers in this
section know already that it is
a good time to make selec-
tons during these temporary
sales.
Some of the other things
found here suitable for holiday
gifts are Dress Goods, Silks,
Shawls. Ladies' and Children's
Outside Garments, Lace Pill
low ShamS and Bed Sets,
Tides, Curtain Laces, Blank
cts, Comtortables, Quilts, Ia
bic Damask, Napkins, Towels,
l1andkerchieis. Lace Scarfs,
Hosiery, Gloves, Mcrino IN
derwear, Cotton Underwear,
Down Pillows, Umbrellas and
Aprons.
An effort has been made to
have in every department
some special attraction.
Holiday buyers are invited
to make their selections as
early as possible. Any goods
selected will be stored and
held for future delivery if de-
sired.
Special offering of all our
imported pattern dresses; $33
now S28; $40, SII.5o, SI2.5o
and $3.50 now all SIS; $Sand
So ones now So.
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About Christmas time a little girl was
told that ''she was naughty and Santa
Claus might not bring her present '
well said she, you need not say 1t SO
near the chimney. ~ Youths Companion.
Leader of a lynching party down South :
We have come to lynch that prisoner YOU
have in your charge. Deliver him up, or
take the consequences
Sheriff The only prisoner have now is
a white man who killed niger The mig
ger who stole a chicken got away"
The crowd exciteily Which way did
he 60 t''-Lifc
Mrs Spooney-"Will YOU love me Just rs
much, darling, when l am old -
Mr.. SpOoney More Lydia YOU won +
be so silly then ''-f'uck
What kind of trimmings will you have
on the casket e asked the undertaken, ad
dressing the widow
None whatever. A plain casket 1t
was trimmings that killed him
What ~
Yes sir. Delirum tremens VI Boston
Courier.
Can your little brother talk now -
Yes He can say some words real well
"What are they p
Il don't know They're words I never
heard before. "-Hdrpcr's Young People,
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sitting BuII Heard From.

Should YOU ask me. whence these stories D..
Whence these fairy tabs ana rumorS
With their frequent rrpvtltlonS,
And their Wild rrvyrb'ratluns.
As oi thunder IA the mountains,
| should answer. should tell yuu.
That they came from fake reporters,
Aud the makers of newspapers.
Who desire to raise laguu.
From the vale of IHWasentha
To the portals of the White House
] myself, Rrcumheut Taurus
Say thrSr things and say them plainly:
We are mild and gentle people,
Sucking doves aud tender duckliug~:
Haven't had IA scalp for ages;
Haven't had drink pf whiskey;
Haven't had good tat turkey
Stuffed with oysters and with ChestuutS.
For So long that We are hollow.
And We trrl that the Mckinley
Bill has done Us mighty damage
Bucks We are, all Iucapapas:
And our squuws arr Uuoamamas,
We are swell and very swagger
Members of the Red iOu,
Aud we do not fight and murder:
But you het. wc'r Oca la-las
And our only Mauitou-too
Won't take Sass from no darn palrfacr,
Do you hear this ing Taurus.
Il. : Y. L. If you don't lik- II
Wash IugfDU sta
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- EolAlf or RACHEL. RICE.
The Undersigned, having been duly appointed
6y the Honorable Probate Court for the uIs rict Of
Marlboro Commissioners To receive. examine and
ADJUST all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate of Rachel Rice late of
NrWtant. IN said district. decreased and all claims
exhibited in Offset thereto hereby give notice that
We VIII meet for the purpose aforesaid. az the
dwelling house OF >. II. La I'll la said N-wfaue on
the last saturday of December and the last sat
urdaN oi April next, from ! p ~ until p A.
un said day, and that siN months from the 3fh
DAY OF Nuvrmh'r, u. $50. is the time limited hy
said court for said redtoI to present their claims
Co MS for examination and allowance
dated al Dover. this 2sth day of Nov. 1870
~ John G. SNOW commissioners.
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lTATEOF NERMnNT- ,Inrl.n,. :.

- The Probate Court for said district
10 all persons Interested in the estate of n A
CHEL RICE late of N.wfau- in sail distrirt
deceased Gr,..ti',, 30
Whereas Stillm7p n Iaz-ll.. Administration
on the estate of ktc.:"l Rice. lul,. of N,.wf,tu.
M said district deceased. has hlri a p,titinn i'm
TINS cuui setting forth that the sale uf the whole of
70 thr hrirs ana all persons Interested Therein.
ana praying for hcenss' tu sell 'h, same ana tt
th' SANE Tune lrd in this court What purplrt, o.
or inc consent IN writing of nll the heir, residing
~ TINS stale Co such sale Mhvr,.lpu % is order
ed that the same h'' hrari "a the s,.,,l. IA ut il
,nuIl 10 lr hrld az th" Probate Onr,' m Bratti--
Mn l' ana Where You may iH- heard m the prln
30 T. " STOOD ARD B+.i.t..,
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80 Ew sroppARn. Register.
! ,TATROFvERMONT. w..,n,,,,s,,.r A..

The Probate Couu for said bIstr,,1
, ~ ls,r~ - Interested ip tlr estate. Of As a
V-i.rt' y" ''Il- Gre ting
n9ti"Mn, executors uunu the rstat- uf ASn {,
Sras have filed their petition in This court ,ftin,,
lgIlh 'hHt tue sal of the who,. OF th. real ,st
ul 9alu urcras-d Will be beneficial 10 IN. IA ms
AT ,'orhse I" sell the same, aud at the same tine
lleu m lhs court what purports a. ne In. CON
stnt W "rlng OF all the heirs residing In this
mat the same be- heard at the session of saiJ
&9it Z" br held at the Probate once In Bellows
~. as W sun district ON the 81 day OF January
lo'l, "heh ANA where You may h- heard ia, ~.
premises If you SEE. cause ." NV
CHAs. b. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19

The world renowned success of Hostettpr's
stomach Bltters, and their continued popularity
for over third of a century as "a stomachic, Is
scarcely more wonderful than the welcome thai
grrets the annual appearance of HOstetter alma
nae This valuable medical treatise. Is published
by the Hustetter company, Pittsburg Pa. under
their own immediate supervision, employing d
hands in that department. They are running
about II months IN the year and the issur of same
for 1891 will he morr than ten millions printed in
English, German, French, Welsh Norwegian.
Swedish, Holland, Bohemian and Spanish Ian,
guages Refer % copy of il for valuable and
interesting reading concerning health and numtr
Gus testimonials a. 20 the efficacy Of Hustetter's
stomach Bitttrs, amusement varied inf, rmatiuu
astronomical calculations and Chronological items
etc, which can bc depended on for correctness
The almanac for 1891 can be- obtained free, of cost
from druggists and general country dealers Ia all
parts of the cOutry
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AccepInbIe HOLIDAY Gif,.,

Some Of us live TO be very old before we
discover that the value of most gifts is in
proportion To the amount and quality of the
thought bestowed on their selection or man
ufacture, and this is most true with Christ
mas giving.
1t requires careful thought to provide &C
ceptable holiday gifts for "A large family or
circle of friends, and the more limited ones
purse the greater the need of wise plan
ming II you are wide-awake through the
year, the chances are that YOU will hear
father or mother, brother or sister. express
some wish which YOU will he glad TO CRAFTY
Put yourself in the place Of one on whom
you would hestow gift, aud imagine what
you would like 10 receive. very small
and inexpensive token may be as warmly
welcomed as a costly purchase, if it espec-
tally pleases the taste or supplies need of
the recipient
There are always plenty Of articles from
which TO choose for mothers aud sisters. hut
fathers and brothers are less easily provided
with small gifts pretty blotter. an ink
stand. supply of nicely sharpeued pencils
pocket stamp case for summer use. "A nap
kin ring, salt or pepper bottle, knife ia
vorite book, reading lamp, travelling case.
brush and comb, box of choice toilet soap,
bottle of perfume or toilet water. a fine
photograph-one of the German importa-
tions makes a lovely present. pocket
book, subscription 10 paper or magazine,
match safe or case for the pocket, a letter
rack pen holder paper knife, nice hand
kerchief card case. collar or cuff box, hand
kerchief case, neckte case, sleeve buttons.
fishing rod, butterfly net, tennis racquet.
blazer or cap--some one Of these will no
doubt, bee suitable for the fathers or elder
brothers. aud if you take a great deal Of
pains to find cut what is needed or would
be most likely q give pleasure. your re
membrane will he sure On ha acceptable
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CTATEOF VERMONT, We,

- the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested iu the estate. Of LEROY
PIERCE, late Of futney. in said district decreased
Greeting
Whereas, Allen Pierce has presented t. this
Court an instrument purportng 70 be- the last will
Of said deceased for prohate:-Nou ar. hereby
notified that tins Court Will decide uuun the pro
bate Of said instrument al the session thereof to
be- held at the Probate ONCE in Bellows Falls in.
said district. the 3d day Of January A u
1891 when and whore you may appear and con
test the same IL YOU So, cau>..
50 CHAS EDDY Register
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CTATE OF vEnMONr. MnrInnrn 81

> The Pro at Court for said District
10 all persons Interested in the estate of ED
WARD +. PD TN M, late of Nottingham In sail
District deceased Greeting
whereas, Lucy ]. Pufnpm aud T. 4 Fuller al
MINIS fators upon the estate of said deceased
have nle' then petition in this court SITTING forth
thal the SAFE OF the whole of the real estate will
| ntnen'Ial 20 the heirs and all parsons inter
eStrd therein, and praying for license to sell tb.
SAINT ana al the same time flied IN tins rouI1 what
purpo'ts 10 h~ tn consent in writing Of an the
heirs residing IN tins state 10 such SALE and that
TINS court viii decide upon sal petition al SEES
SION thereof 10 be- held at the Probate Ofice IN Brat
tlehoro IN SAID district, ON the ut saturday of
Drerinhrr A. ID. 1870. when and whrr- You may h..
heard Ia the premises 1t you sre catIS.
30 W. SIODDARn Register
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STATE OF VERMONT. Mar.,,r,. :,

- The l'rubu Court Tor said District
10 all persons interested iu the estate of
JAMES + COLEMAN. late OF Brattl.boro In said
district deceased. Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will de-
eide on the allowance of the account of teorgt. Il
Harris and Roger Wulc,tt. Executors 81 last will
Of said deceased. and decree distribution thereof
u the persons entltlei AT the session thereof L.
he held at the Probate Office 10 Brattletoro. on
the last Saturday of December A - lSg1 when
and where You may b- heard iu the premises II
YOU uauss4