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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-15
Vegetable Courtship.


potato went our ON a mash,
And sought an onion bed;
That's pie for me, observed the squash,
And all the heets turned red;
go away the onion weeping cried,
'Nour love ! cannot be:
The pumpkin IS your lawful bride,
You cautaoupe with me.
But onward still the tuher came,
And laid down at her feet
You c9ulihowcr by any name
And it will smell as wheat;
And |, too, As an early rose,
And you I've come 10 see,
So don't turnip your lovely nose,
But spinach at with me.
An, spave me a cress, the tuber prayed,
My cherry ished bride you'll be;
You are the only weeping maid
That's curraut now with me.
And as the willy tuber spoke
He srasped the bashful prize,
And giving her an artichoke,
DeYoWed her with his eyes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-15
TRAPPING GROUND MoLEs.

Good and Simple COntrivance which
May he successfully Used.
The trap here illustrated is made Of
Two ash boards, full inch in thickness,
seven inches in width and two feet six
inches long, attached to one end by
broad butt hinge. The form given to
the bottom board is shown in tho cut,
the central slit being made to admit the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-15
MORsELS OF GASTRONOMY.

\ diet Of fruit and vegetable, is the most
natural food
Artichoke- are the better for being slight.
ly stale when used.
Parsnip- properly cooked should be as
soft and nealy as a potato.
Excellent sandwiches can be made of pate
de fol grae aud brown bread
The acid Of the cucumber comes from a
peculiar ingredient called fungiu
Fruits picked Just at maturity will keep
much better than when picked sooner or
later.
White radishes can be cooked as a slibsti
tute for turnips, to which some people pre-
fer them,
Beets owe their nutritious quaitie, ia
the sugar they contain which amounts e.
about per cent
Tyrotoxicon, the special poison of ice
cream and cheese is developed through o
chemical action in milk Hotel Mail
Black ribbons are beginning to be much
In fashion on many colorcd gowns and play
their part on cotton dresses, especially with
plain banded bodies.
Mr.. John Carpenter, of Goodlaud, Ind, says:
i tried ChRmucrlalus Collie, Cholera and
DiaTrhoea Remedy. for diarrhoca and severe
with the best results. In the worst cases
never had TO give more than the third dose 10
eneet a cure In most cases one du-e Will do.
Besides Us other good qualtie- it is pleasant
10 take 80 % and 80 cent bottle, for sale hy
Ptaupre and lowrry. Burlington, and ". H.
Nichols, EsseN junction,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-15

harder than the horse. He hardly ever
goes lame, SO solid and hard are his
strong, upright hoofs. He does not eat
more than half as much as the horse, is
not nearly 50 liable to disease and has
much more strength IN proportion to his
size. II treated kindly, too, we have un-
doubted authority for saying that he
will prove himself thoroughly docilc
and as intelligent as horse.
Again we would urge on stock raisers
tle importance of raising large mules
for the market. We believe there is
good money in it. The desired result
can be obtained by breeding large sized
mares TO the largest jacks 1t would be
money in the pockets Qf our farmers and
stoc!cDen II they had mules to do most
OF their faITn woGk and hauling, partic-
ularly in billy aud stony districts. An
other gpod Qualify Of the long ear6d ami
nal ID that no is surer footed than the
horse.
AS rule the mule, like most hyhrids,
as unable ~ reproduce its kind, but there
arc two or three Instance on record in
which the female mule has given birth
80 a colt. Mr.. Timothy Dyer has at
present a mare mule apd colt on his
Wyoming ranch. Tempting offers from
freak musGams have been rejected by
MIR, Dyer. ASIDE intends to raise the colt
1t h psrti.coiored, being brown and
white.
a wool bprT1pg machine has been in
vented in Australia, whence so many
valuable thtpgs come. This machine
takes all beIrs efd foreign matter out
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-15
NOTES FOR ST0CKMEN.
HOW FARMERS ARE CHEATED IN PUR-
CHASING MARES.

~ Costs Young Farmers of Good Taste
and Progressive Tendencies Something
TO Get Their Eye Teeth Cut-some
Persuasive Horse Traders Tricks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-15
Seed wheat.

In order to make wheat growing prof.
liable a good quality of seed must be
procured. The provident farmer will
bear tins fact in mind, and when the
threshing is done will not only choose
the best, but have it well cleaned and
stored in dry place,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-15

One of the most interesting and valu-
able results Of recent French horticul-
tural effort is found in the new race of
dwarf cannas, with large and brilliantly
colored flowers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
Grand Army Notea

NOTES are few, as nearly all the comrades are
out of town.
THE comrades Of the One Hundred and Sec
ond Regiment. the old Thirteenth, held glo-
rious reunion at McKeesport on Friday, . full
report OF which was given in The DISPATCH
yesterday. All had good time.
AT the last meeting of the Fifth Pennsylva-
MIA Cavalry Association . committee was ap-
pointed to make arrangements for celebrating
the battle OF Williamsburg, Va, September O.
1867 The regimental books are now ready and
the Secretary will send a copy to each member
Pa.
The Forty-fourth Regiment, Pennsylvania
veteran Volunteers. will hold their annual re-
union In Clearfeld. Wednesday, September II.
For information in connection with the ar
rangements for the day all comrades will com
municate with R ii. Shaw, Of Clearfeld. A
reunion Of the One Hundred and Tenth Penn
sylvania Volunteers will be held at PhiIipsburg
on Thursday, September Is.
On last W Wednesday evening Comrade Francis
Gemmell, OF the old Ninth PENNSYLVANIA Re-
serves and of Encampment No. 6. of the Union
Veteran Legion, and Mrs. Gemmell threw open
the doors OF their new home on Race street.
Allegheny, to happy congregation of over 100
friends and old soldiers. 1t was the twenty
fifth anniversary of their marriage, and was
celebrated in happy manner. They were
made the recipients of innumerable gifts in
silver. A table sumptuously spread with the
feature of the evening. The musical pro-
gramme was one Of the evenings most delight
full features, and consisted of popular and pa
triotic airs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
Presented with a Flag.

Quite surprise was sprung on the comrades
Of Post IS at last meeting before many Of them
departed for Boston About Q o'clock word was
sent in rhat delegation of ladies who had
business to transact with the Post desired ad.
mittance. The order Of business was suspended
and the ladies were invited in. The delega-
tion entered. Mrs. Hutchinson, the President
of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Post 88 bringing up
the rear, and by her side Comrade Baer, with a
beautiful Grand Army flag. The ladies had
chosen Comrade William A. Stone TO explain
their object, and he In an eloquent speech re-
ferred to the services of the women in the try
ing times of the sixties, and all along up to the
present time; also In feeling manner to the
help derived and the cordial relations existing
between the post and the Ladies Auxiliary.
and in their behalf presented to the post the
banner. Commander Hugh Morrison received
the nag on behalf of the post, thanking the
ladies for their services in the past and pledg-
ing them the support of the post in the future.
Ihe comrades are well pleased with the Ladies'
auxiliary. and highly appreciate the gift Of the
beautiful flag
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17

While the ultra fashionable fair are enjoying
themselves at the summer resorts the mer-
chants and modistes are preparing for their ar
rival home. with any amount OF new goods and
new ideas. And such plaids, such stripes, such
polka dots and such colors as will drape their
graceful figures this winter. to judge from the
importations already received, will make
colored glasses almost = necessity on the fash
ionable thoroughfare of the city.
In direct contrast to the refinement and
delicacy of the wearsrs will be the roughness
stunning-empbatically so-and fashion has
decreed them proper, otherwise they would
shock the taste of the most neutral person.
1t was my privilege during the week to survey
some Of the exclusive novelties that will make
youthful store on Penn avenue a most at
tractive place to the gay shoppers later on in
season. and to say my eyes were dazzled would
be putting IL mildly. The very newest thing is
combination robe, in the latest colers, of plain
and embroidered goods rough in texture yet
soft and pliable. and ns amenable to the
drapers' fancies as the standard cashmere.
The plslds come next and though not new
BY any means they are reasserting themselves
in q very confident manner, as if sure Of being
the social fayorites OF the season. They ap-
pear in all colors and in all Sizes and they are
expensive enough to make them popular with
ont becoming common. Stripes, wide and mar
row. are also elected and are to be found in
the most charming combinations of oolors.
The polka dot material is lovely, and with
skinful manufacture will make the most pict-
uresQue and striking costumes particularly
striking. as the dots are not of the insignificant
order. novelty that will be introduced
largely this fall will be velvet sleeves and wide
collars Of the same, embroidered with silk in
fancy and artistic designs
THoRNE BRANCH,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
Reuuiou of the "Roundheads.n

The twenty-ffth annual reunion of the
One Hundreth Pennsylvania Veteran " Volun.
teers ("Roundheads'') will be held on the
steamer May1ower, Wednesday, August q.
The boat will leave the wharf. foot of Wood
street, about 1880 A. NJ, and the day will be
spent on the Monongahels river between Pitts
burg and Monongahela City. A second trip
will be made on the Ohio river to Davis Island
Dam, leaving the wharf about 8P. NJ, and re-
turn In time to take the late trains home. A
business meeting will be held on the boat at
P. NJ, at which time Hon. John P. Blair, of
Indiana formerly Captain of Company ~. will
deliver the annual Grafton. A campfire will be
held on the boat in the evening, at which promi-
nent speakers and singers will participate. A
band of music will accompany the excursion
lists. A grand good time is expected. The boat
will comfortably accommodate 800 people, so no
one need fear in regard to room. All ex-mem-
bers of the regiment their families, and all old
soldiers of other regiments, have been invited
to attend the reuuion. The railroads leading
into the city will allow the usual two days ex-
cursion rates. The postofice address of every
survivor is wanted By the association and every
one should address the Secretary, J. O. Steven
son, New Castle, Pa. I.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
Sons Of Veterans Notes,

THE weekly drills of Harper Camp 162 viii
begin for the winter on the first Wednesday Of
the coming month at Market Hall.
THE happy combination of the. yellow (cay-
alry) and red (artillery) stripes at the Harper
Camp lawn fete made q very pretty effect.
MAJOR SAMUEL HARPER CAMP 162 has
three members on the sick list, namely, Junior
First 1t Thomas Hughes, Camp Council Will
L. Becker and Thomas L. Pfarr.
COMRADES ]. W. CARSON, of Harper Camp
1872; George Daft, Camp 8; James NJ. Milligan,
Camp 80; John Vogt Camp 4 and Judson Bren-
ner, of Star Camp, have been appointed aids
de-camp on the staff of the Division Com
mander, with rank of Second Lieutensnts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
Stage Asides.

sARDoU will write play for Stuart Robson
THE DIsPAToH's Paris correspondent cables.
CASTLES in the Air" closed its successful
run at the Broadway Theater last night. Pitts
burg will see 1t in November.
THE City Directory" is on its way here
from San Francisco. 1t closed there week
ago and will be seen in Pittsburg September /.
"THE "sea King opens in Boston tomorrow
night. Manager Yale expects to take Boston
with his new opera, and, IL reports are true, he
will It comes this way.
ANOTHER of Lawrence Barretts daughters
will shortly be married. The prospective
groom is a society man. Marshall s. P. WILL
Jams, Of Roxbury, Mass.
BABAH BERNHARDT Is writing the story of
her life. If she is as frank and as exact as the
Count Tolstoi "The Kreutzer sonatan will be
forgotten In the rush for sarah's book.
oTs sxrxxxR sailed from England lass
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
Reception to Col Reed.

on Thursday evening . reception was ten
dered TO Past Colonel R. NJ. ]. Reed Of the Di-
vision of Pennsylvania, at the home of Lieu.
tenant L. II. r. Foulk. of Harper Camp l62
representatives from the different camps of
tne CITY were present. Several members of La
dles AID Society No. 5 were also present
Colonei Reed, who resides at Philadelphia, is
one OF the most enthusiastic workers the order
mas. He has done much for the Sons of Veter-
ans and is popular throughout the division and
Is neld In high esteem by all The brothers of
the city were pleased to shake his hand
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17

A large number of comrades from this vicin-
ity who belonged to the famous Reserves
will 60 to Gettysburg to be present on Penn
sylvania Reserves Day" which will be one set
apart from the days of the annual summer en-
campment Tuesday, September q will be
Reserves Day." and on that day the monu-
ments erected by the Reserve" regiments will
be dedicated. A number have already been
dedicated, but q large number remain.
Ex-Governor Andrew G. Curtin, who al
ways creates intense enthusiasm among
the old boys of the Reserves" will
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
Laid Up with n Peculiar Ailment.

Officer Roddy o'Donnell is confined to
his home in the East End, with peculiar
ailment On Thursday Mrs. O'Donnell
came mp town and purchased some meat at
the market house, and Mr.. o'Donnell ate
considerable OF it for dinner. Shortly
afterward he became very sick, and he Is
still confined to his bed. The rest of the
family ate of the meat, but experienced no
i'll effects from it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
That Unfortunate Liver of Yours,

Bilious reader, will never resume its functions
with regularity and vigor if you persist in pes
tering it with blue pill and ealomel. Don't you
know that these are equally Objectionable
forms of the cumulative poison, mercury? We
presume you do, and yet you go on using them
Desist, and repair damages, regulate the
abused organ, and invigorate it with Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters, Incompatible, also. for
dyspepsia nervousness and kidney complaints.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
A PRINT WORKS BURNED.
Causing a Loss of s350.00o, and Several
Hundred People Lose Rmployment.

Hundred People Lose Employment.
PROVIDENCE. August 16-This morning
just before o'clock fire started in the dry
ing room of the Dunnel1 Print Works at
Pawtucket. and in two hours four brick and
two stone buildings were destroyed. Just
now 600 hands are employed and special
orders were being filled for clients in the
Middle States and West.
The fire left the dyeing, bleaching and fin
ishing departments almost intact, and it is
believed work there may be carried on with
out trouble. If so, fully one half of the 900
employees can continue work. The loss is
estimated at $3.50, 900, and the buildings and
machinery, save storehouses, are insured BY
q blanket policy for $500. 900. The compa-
mics and amounts are: Boston Manufactur-
ers' Mutual, $4,000; Arkwright, $50. 600;
State, Providence, $50. 900; Firemen's s, Prov
idence, $4,000; Rhode Island, $50. 900;
Worcester, 1000; Blackstone, Provi-
dence, $40, 600; Manu- facturers', Providence,
$40, 600; Fall River, $50, 900; Mill Owners,
Boston, S25, 900; Mechanics. Providence,
81, 600; Merchants, Providence, S25, 600;
American, Providence. $4,000; What
Cheer, $4,000. The stock is also insured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17

days exercises: THE Organization of the
Reserves" Ex-Governor Curtin; THE Com
manders of the Reserves" Colonel John q.
Taggart; "The First Brigade at Gettysburg"
BreYet Brigadier General Robert A. Mccoy,
"The Third Brigade at Gettysburg" Lieuten-
ant W. Hayes Grier, Governor Curtin will
preside at the exercises. Orders FOR railroad
tickets at rate of one fare for the round trip
can be procured from any post of the Grand
Army Department. OF Pennsylvania or from the
secretaries Of the various regimental associa-
tiona
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
SpecIaI Sale of Grny Switches.

Marked down in prices. As low as 90 80,
all long hair gray switches. Also line Of
all styles of bangs marked down, some as
low as soc; others 75c, 81, 81 80, g and up
ward Curling fluids, bleaches, dyes, cos
meties, etc. M. LANDERS,
25 Fifth ave., Hugus b Hacke building,
second floor,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
HAT1oNALlsTs AT WORK.

DiscussIou Under the Auspices Of the Alls-
gheuy Club at Lawrenceville.
The Central Nationalist Club Of ALLIE
gheny county held very interesting meet
ing Thursday night on Main street, Law
renceville. The subject for discussion was:
"Nationalism Versus Labor Unions" There
was a very spirited debate, and the conclu-
sion was arrived at that Nationalism was
the only hope for the emancipation of the
wage slave.
Ths Nstionalists will hold q national con-
yention this fall in the East.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
Sswickley Society Notes.

Miss Love is at Point ChautauquA
Mrs. George Clapp is at Point Chautauqua.
Mrs. A. B. Starr is home after q pleasant stay
at Block Island.
Miss Draw is home after pleasant stay with
friends in Eric, Pa.
Miss Quay. of Morgansa. Is visiting her sister,
Mrs Robert Franks.
Mrs. Victor Strobel and little daughter, Of
Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs. Strobeps parents,
Mr.. and Mrs William Harbaugh.
Miss Baldwin, who has been visiting Miss
Love for some weeks, returned during the
week to her home in Rochester, NY.
The "Fete Champetre" on the Park Place
grounds last Thursday evening, although not as
are in Sewickley. was none the less enjoyable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
Success of Harper Camps Lawn Fete.


Too fattering words could not be used to
Camps lawn fete at Belaire last Wednesday
evening. The system of issuing the invitations,
wisely adopted by the committee. making 1t
strictly an invitation affair." had the desired
effect and the crowd was even nicer than camp
162 usually gathers together. This is saying
much as the affairs given by the camp are
noted for their .'niceness." The attendance
was in the neIghborhood of 300 and would have
been much larger had it not been for the threat
ening look of the weather and the fact that SO
many are away on summer trips. The
dancing platform was artistically decorated
large and Email and Of different shapes.
From before 8 o'clock till nearly the merry
dancers enjoyed themselves to the beautiful
music of Guenther's Orchestra. fair sprink-
ling OF the camps uniform, the prettiest in the
military service, with red for a distinguishing
mark, lent an additional charm to the brilliance
approach of o'clock, the time for the depart
ure of the special train for Pittsburg, was not
hailed with delight.
another feather In the cap of Harper Camp. |
whose social affairs have become noted for |
their excellence. Too much credit cannot |
COMMITTEES. Of which lieutenant l. H. r.
Foulk Is chairman, is deserving of
much praise for the success of the lawn fete
Under the most favorable conditions the sue
cess attained last Wednesday would have been
fattering, and considering the weather and the
absence from town of many who received Invi-
rarions it was doubly SO.
So successful have this and other affairs given
by Harper Camp been that the members have
about decided to give q series Of receptions the
coming season. The series will likely consist
of three. The energetic and progressive MEM
bers propose, il the project be decided
upon, to make the receptions on q
plane with the grandest; 1t has been
suggested that the first one be given at Old |
City Hall One ticket for the series will prob |
ably be the plan on which the affairs will be |
managed. Even before the matter has been |
decided upon applications for q place on the |
list have been made and there is no question |
about the success of the project.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17

The Grand Army week at Boston, Just closed,
was magnificent affair from beginning to end.
The people spared no pains or expense to make
their soldier guests welcome. Every attention
was extended the comrades. The city WIS In
holiday attire. The decorations were magnif-
cent. Tuesday. the day Of the big parade, the
business was generally suspended.
Forty thousand uniformed q. A. R. men
were in line. and occupied 81 hours in passing
the reviewing stand.
PennsyIvania had 5000 men in line, and for
fine marching and soldierly bearing took the
cake. Pennsylvania was hailed all along the
line Of march with thunders of applause. Post
LIS. of Allegheny City. brought up the rear of
the Pennsylvania division, and as usual did
splendid marching. The streets along the
route were crowded with people, even the
housetops were occupied It is estimated that
there were about 10000 stretched along the
line of the parade.
The National Encampment met Wednesday
morning with General Alger, Commander-ln-
Chief, in the chair. Commander.in-C Chief Al
concise and able account of great work of a
great organization. The condition of the or
der was declared to be excellent and satisfac-
tory. All matters that most concern the Grand
Army were touched upon by the Commander.
in-Chief In his address. However, full reports
of the encampment have been published in
THE DISPATCH during the week and
1t will not be necessary to repeat
here. The election of the principal national
officers resulted: Commander In Chief
Wheelock q. Veazey, of Vermont; Senior Vice,
Richard F. Tobin, Of Massachusetts; Junior
Vice. George B. Dreamer, of Maryland. De-
troit was decided upon as the place Of the next
encampment.
All the comrades doubtless had an enjoyable
time. The Pittsburg delegates will likely
mostly arrive This evening. 1t was most sue
cessful encampment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
Umbrella Barrnlus.

1000 guaranteed como silk, stylish silver
handles, 81 IS; 800 fine misses gloria, ging-
ham and sateen umbrellas, assorted handles,
Soc to 81 25, at Rosenbaun & Co.'S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
The New Season

Opens at Harris Theater, beautifed and
improved in every part, tomorrow after
noon. The attraction will be one of the
most popular ever engaged, j. 81. Wsllick,
his fine trained horses and a strong COM
pany.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17

Artists. Teachers and Glasses
Should send for our catalogue on artist
materials. Discount to teachers and classes.
Mail orders will receive prompt attention.
Liberal discount on picture frames. TRFGA-
sowAH's Art Store, 152 Wylie avenue.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17
A Good Reasop.

DR.. A. T. Doll. who has been in the prac.
tice Of medicine at North English, Ia, since
1858 says he often prescrIbes Chamberlain's
Collie, Choiers and Diarrhea Remedy, be-
cause be knows it to be reliable. Thsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-17

Excursion to ST. Joseph. Mo.
August "a %, and 26 the P. b L. q. r.
r. will sell tickets to st. Joseph, No., at
one fare for the round trip. su