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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-01-06
Drink In India.

w. S. Game, a prominent eX-inember
of parliament, said recently in Edin.
burgh that England had forced intoxi.
cants upon the people of India, and by
her liquor policy had spread terrible
ruin and misery among the native pop
ulation. The British discovered one
hundred years ago that absolute pro-
hibition was the attitude of the old ma
tive governments, he said, and the peo-
pie of India were by habit, tradition,
and still more by religion, total alb
stainers from intoxicants. Forty years
ago an excise system was introduced
under which the government farmed
out ardent spirits to the bidder who
took the largest quantity, and in add.
ton acquired and now holds monopo-
ly in the sale of opium and bhang, the
latter described as the most maddening
intoxicant in existence. The system
has spread ruin and desolation among
the natives Something may be learned
from the fact that the temperance re.
formers have recently secured the clos
ing of over ten thousand liquor shops
in Madras alone.-Chicago Times
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-01-06
Free Traders Attitude Toward Recip-
rocity.

When the reciprocity plan and pro-
gramme were put forth by Mr. Blaine,
the free traders very generally hailed
the new policy with shouts of triumph.
They pretended to find in it evidence
that the secretary of state was coming
over to their ground and was already
about half way to free trade.
Why is it, then that every apparently
successful movement in the direction
pointed out by Mr.. Blaine is misrepre-
scented and ridiculed by the free trade
organs, while every seeming rebuff or
difficulty in the way of extending
American trade is magnifed and dwelt
upon with evident Joy by these same
enemies of the protective tariff?-The
Sun, November ,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-01-06
MISS JANE M. WEIGH.

As a student of American History She Ii
Far in the Lead.
John Fisk said of Jane Meade WEIGH:
81 know of no one who SO thoroughly
understands American history" He
might have added with perfect truth
that what Miss Welch knows she is
able to communicate in such a way as
to inspire others with the enthusiasm
for American ideals which led her to
make this especial province of knowl-
edge her own. In this last particular
she is peculiarly gifted. Presented by
her, historical facts glow with living
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-01-06

ingested To this cause, rs we'll as Ia
the peculiar local action of the poison,
are due the various organic degenera-
tions which, in most instances, shortsn
the drunkard's days Once a Week.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
The Peacock Feather Superstition.

As to peacock feathers, Miss Daven-
port can scarcely endure to hear them
mentioned, while Mary Shaw turns
fairly i'll if she enters q room where they
are displayed. This superstition, in
fact, is among the most prevalent in the
theatrical profession. At one time the
Bijou theater in New York was con-
sidered an unlucky house in which to
present a new piece, and managers
thought twice before engaging a date in
it. 'EWhat can you expect" asked a
well known actor, 'swhen there is a dado
of peacock feathers painted all around
the auditorium
Strangely enough nobody had observed
this grave defect before, but it was
promptly remedied, for men were at
once set to work at painting out the I'M
fortunate feature Of the decoration. The
fatal peacock feathers removed, tide
Of good luck Immediately set in.-Chi-
cagO Post
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
Low Statured ETestcrIr ers.

81 must acknowledge that am great
~ disappointed in the size of western
men," remarked Arthur De Witt, Of
Philadelphia. Il was never west of the
Alleghanies before, but I have always
been under the impression that western
men Were larger in stature and more TO-
bust and vigorous in general appearance
than we of the effete east, as you people
out this way call our section of the
country. | am therefore surprised to
find that my impression is an erroneous
one, or else your big men are not seen
in hotels and on the streets.
4 should judge that the average
height Of the mon [ have seen in. st.
Louis does not exceed feet inches.
Their abdominal development is ample,
and maybe this accounts for the sawed
off appearance Of SO many Of your men.
| don't know how to account for the lit
tie squatty men Of the west Maybe it
has been my misfortune to see only the
pygnies Of your giant race have heard
and read SO much about. st. Louis
G1obe-Democrat.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
DOMESTIC RECIPES.

JELLY MERINGUES.-Line little pat
ty pans with puff paste rolled very
thin. Put cube Of jelly in The bot
tom Of the pan and cover with a table
spoonful of cake mixtures. Bake in a
moderate oven about 20 minutes. Cool
and cover with a meringue.
For the meringue beat four eggs un-
til stiff; add four tablespoonfuls Of
powdered sugar, one at a time and
beat until stiff enough to hold it liz
shape. Spread this on top Of the little
cakes and sprinkle with shredded al
monds, then bake in a slow oven un-
til brown.
WHITE CAKE.-Cream one-half cup
of butter, add cup Of sugar gradually
and beat well. Mix two teaspoonfuls
of baking powder with two cups Of
flour and add this alternately with
one-half teaspoonful Of vanilla; then
beat for ten minutes. This extra beat
ing gives a fine grain to the cake.
Bake this cake in shallow pan about
SO minutes.
flashed POTATOES the potatoes
as for pie; put them in pan with a
little chopped onion, pepper and salt;
add little butter, allowing about half
an ounce to each pound Of potatoes
and quarter Of pint of water, cover
the pan and let them stew moderate
~ about so or 35 minutes.
HAM TOAST Slices of toasted bread
with the crust cut off, two eggs, two
tablespoonfuls Of butter, some cold
ham or tongue grated. Put the yolks
and whites, well beaten, into stew
pan, with the butter; stir them two
minutes over the fire, spread them
over the toast and lay over them
sufficient quantity of cold ham or
tongue.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
LADIES' COLUMN.
THINGS USEFUL TO KNOW.

Scratches and bruises may be taken
from furniture by using the kernel of
| a walnut or butternut.
To make the eyebrows grow better,
rub common salt into them every night
before going to bed.
Clean white sheepskin rugs by
scrubbing with CASTLE soap and water,
drying thoroughly in the sun.
For a disagreeable breath, put a few
drops of tincture of myrrh in a tum-
blerful of water, and thoroughly rinse
the mouth with it.
A white cashmere or chudda may
be nicely and easily cleaned at home
by using soap bark, which may be OBJ
tanned at any druggists.
In washing black wool goods before
making them over, use five cents
worth of soap bark to pailful of wa
ter. Let it stand until cold. Iron On
the wrong side.
4 very good and simple face tonic is
ten drops of benzoin to one of rose
water. Put a few drops into the wash
bowl when bathing the face. Both
viii soften and whiten.
For Group, use flannel cloth wrung
out of very hot water and applied to
the throat and chest; cover with dry
ones, and renew with hot as soon as
the others commence to cool.
Unsightly marks caused by the
dripping OF water in marble basins or
water-closet bowls may be removed
by rubbing with a cloth or old tooth
brush dipped in pulverized chalk or
ammonia.
To prevent fruit juices from soaking
through the bottom of crusts Of pies,
first moisten the crusts with the beat
en- white of an egg before putting in
the fruit.
The annoying black lead dust that
arises when polishing stove with or
binary stove backing, may be pre-
vented by adding pinch of powder
ed gum tragacanth to the backing.
Be sure that the lamp chimney fits
close at the base or it will make
side draft causing the blaze to be I'M
steady.
See that the lamp wicks are turned
down after trimming, else the lamps
will be covered with oil.
When through ironing, wash the
irons thoroughly and Keep them in a
dry place.
Nothing is SO costly in the end as a
cheap carpet. 1t is impossible to risk,
especially for stairs and landings
where there is much traffic, anything
that is not good.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
ODDS AND ENDS.

Chicago has a cooperative bakery.
Self respect is the cornerstone of all
virtue.
New friends and new faces are not
like those of the old.
A horsefy VIII live for hours after The
head has been punched off.
There are IL, 900 organized brass bands
in the state Of Pennsylvania.
A first class steamship OF one Of the
great lines costs nearly $4,000, 900.
There are e02,300 acres of land in
Treat Britain devoted to orchards.
Ammonia as a motive power is com
ing into use on various street car lines.
General o. S. Grant, when a young
man, canvassed for ''Irving's Colum-
bus"
Try taking your cod liver oil in to-
mato catchup if you want to make it pal
atable.
For slight burns dip the part in cold
water; if the skin is destroyed cover
with varnish.
Thales, the wise man, showed the true
cause Of the moons eclipse about the
year 600 3. Z.
Printing was invented at Mentz, by
Gutenberg, in 1850; introduced into
England in 1871.
Actors were so much admired by the
late DR.. Morell Mackenzie that he never
charged them for medical advice.
Michael Shea, of Indianapolis, had
been nearly ninety years at the forge
when 1892 came. He was ito years old
Oct. %, 1891.
The word ''mews," meaning a sort Of
alleyway, is common in London. 1t is
seen only once in New York-in Uni
versity place, just north Of Washington
square.
There is in the yard of P. Peek, on
First street, at Palatl1a, Fla, quite a
curiosity in the shape Of an orange tree
only seven inches in height, but contain
ing perfect orange.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
Mohawk George.

presenting my horse, Mohawk George, to
public would say that I have complied
b and it is my intention to take advantage
Act log of the Laws of Vermont of 1883, for
protection of horse owners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
Romance and Scientists.

When Holborn Hill disappeared and
gave way to the familiar viaduct, a
number Of chains with human limbs
came to light as we'll as some bottles
containing pale, yellow fluid, very
carefully sealed. For time the precise
nature of the liquid baffied the chemists
who were asked to report on it, but by
general consent it was agreed to be
merely u hair dye. Scientists always
manage to east q wet blanket over ro-
mance.-Exclange
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
fscription

R cription.-Name Mohawk George;
pr, mahogany bay; height, 16 - hands;
Lghs 1850 lbs; was foaled in 1888, and is
ttefOre eight years old.
edigree.-Sire. Prince Napoleon. Dam,
bnie Harnie, q thorough blood English
Re, by Eclipse, out of daughter of Rud-
4, by St Lawrence, by Abdallah HANDLE
pan 3, by Rysdyke Hambletonian 10.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
Am entities Of Language.

Among many foreigners, especially
those of the Latin races, the English
language, because of it's ''harshness and
roughness," is regarded as Ill adapted
for the soft and delicate shades of polite
intercourse. A striking illustration of
this theory was observed lately by a
passenger or q steamer loading at New
Orleans for Mexico
Several Spaniards and a few Aneri-
cans were among the bystanders watch
ing the process of loading. AS the por-
ters crowded through the narrow gang
way, laden with large bales of goods,
their passage was occasionally ObStruct-
&c by these lockers on.
As often as this happened the porter
would give a swift glance at the face of
the man against whom he jostled, and
if It was one whose swarthy complexion
indicated a Spanish origin, he would
mur.ner softly and deferentially, .sCon
permisso, senior, BY your leave, sir
If, however, the ''obstructionist" bore
the unmistakable features of an Anglo
Saxon, the porter merely growled in a
cultural voice, ''Out the way thar, boss. y
He gained his object in either case,
but the observant traveller was COM
PEELED to admit that the mellow, sibilant
tones of the Spanish phrase Jared less
unpleasantly upon his feelings, as well
as upon his auditory nerves, than the
harsher accent of his mother tongue.
It would be impossible, however, to
frame even the ''uncouth" English into
a similar phrase, which would be at
once polished and forcible-Youth's
Companion.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30

A recent experiment in cooking by
electricity was decidedly successful
Pancakes were fried, outlets were
cooked, and a regular dinner was pre-
pared without the aid of coal, gas, or
used for lighting was used for heating
the bottom of the cooking utensils.
The electric current is in wire which
is embedded in the enamel in the bot
tom of the saucepans. There is, of
course, no heat beyond this, and the
cook can give all her energy to the
processes Of seasoning and making
the dishes palatable without becoming
overheated.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
ermS $40 to Warrant.

|ewn clerks Office, Lowell, Vt, April 1, 1852
teived and recorded. He has trotted 22s.
bout any training. ATTEST, DON 3. CUR
n Town Clerk.
M mares disposed of considered with foal
\ services must be paid ON or before March
Eith return privilege.
will make the season at Irasburgh, VT.
|nday and Tuesday. At Montgomery Cen
Wednesday and Thursday, Hyde Park
Eden, Saturday. The remainder of time
by stable in Lowell, Vt.
\. k STINEHOUR, Owner and Manager,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30

I suffered for more than ten years with that
dreadful disease, catarrh, and used every
available medicine which was recommended
to me. cannot thank you enough for the re-
lief which Ely's Cream Balm has afforded
me.-Emanuel Meyers, Winfield, L. l., n. Y.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30

The best shoe made for farmers and all out
door workers is the Tapley Dread Winner
which is manufactured expressly for their
use. 1t is capital shoe for wear, easy and
plant to the feet and at the same time tough
and durable. Don't fail to see it when pur-
chasing your next pair of shoes.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30

Freight per square any point b. NJ. r.
Ornamental shngle of all kinds made from tin plates steel plates gal
vanize STEEL bronze metal and copper Prices application
difference class Steel
shnge taking the fire risk Single and the possibility
leakage and the certainty having the buildings again
Is submit all trouble
with the roof for your natural life children after you.
We illustrated by every lessons that the of time and
money covering building with poor shingles very great
really of iron roofing
You place orders with mutual advantage.
Write often always ready all questions
the will
kind of roofing wanted We good rs
good 475
better one warranted for 25 years 525
All complete and painted
IF Cleveland fall
per square. Very Respectfully
c. e. BUSWELI4 Steel and Roofing Agency.
Barton, Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-05-30
LEAKS, LEAKS, LEAKS.

What leaks why that single roof about
(Now pachng) Perhaps would help the leaks for
with COAL TAR Some Of neighbors tell what it
them To the public We submit the following list
which offer prices named We believe that
your interest we'll by buying Kindly
and perhaps will hold the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-17
ASSUMED HIS ROBES.
Bishop Wells. of the New Diocese
OF Spokane, COnsecPated at
New Haven, Conn.
The New Bishop First Went to
Washington Territory as a
Missionary in 1870.

New HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 16.--Trin-
ity Episcopal church today was the
scene of very impressive church
service, the third of its kind that has Oc-
Cured in the diocese. The service was
the consecretation of Rev. Lemuel Il.
Wells as bishop OF the diocese of
Spokane. in the state of Washing ton.
There were present nine bishops and
about fifty clergymen from this and
other New England dioceses. The high
church dignitaries present were Right
Reverends Bishop Williams, OF Connect
icut, who presided Bishop Morris, of
Oregon, who delivered the sermon OF
consecretation; Bishop Paddock, of the
diocese OF Olympia, Wash; Bishop
Niles, of New Hampshire; Bishop
Neeley, of Maine; Bishop Walker, of
North Dakota; Bishop Talbot, OF Wy
oming; Bishop Brewer, of Montana; !;
Bishop Lyman, of North Carolina.
In strict keeping with all other cere-
monies of the Episcopal church, the
services were of very simple nature.
The altar and chancel were decorated
and livened with cut flowers, palms and
potted plants, and the surpliced choir,
under Musical Director Hedden, rem
dered appropriate vocal music. Rev.
Mr.. Macbeth, assistant minister of
Trinity, acted as master of ceremonies.
The ceremony of today is the outcome
OF decision arrived at by the Episcopal
general convention, which met at Baiti-
more last October. 1t was then decided
to divide the state of Washington into
two dioceseS, and Bishop Paddock was
permitted to choose which he would
take, selecting Seattle and Olympia. In
order to be present at today's cere-
monies Bishop Paddock came all the
way from his home on the Pacific slope.
The new bishop is son of ii. ID.
Wells, of Hartford, and was graduated
from Berkely divinity school, Middle
town. For year after graduation lie
was assistant minister of Trinity in this
city, and left this post in 1870 to take
the missionary field i'll Washington ter
ritory, as it then was. He has remained
there ever since. Before entering
Berkely Mr.. Wells was student at
Trinity college, Hartford, but resigned
in 1862 to enter the Union army as
second lieutenant in the Thirty second
Wisconsin volunteer infantry.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-17
ANNOYED THE EMPEROR.
Gunmaker EIoewe Involved in An
other Scandal.

Gunmaker Eioewe Involved in An
other Scandal
BERLIN. Dec. 16.-Once again Berlin
is wrought up TO excitement. The Paris
Figaro has published a letter from
Loewe & Co.. the Jewish gunmal1ers. to
Gen. Boulanger, when the latter was
minister of war, saying that, hearing he
had sent an agent to America to pur-
chase machinery to make the new Lebel
rifles, they offered to furnish the French
government such machinery, and asked
him to send army officers to investigate
their power to do so. Boulanger made
no reply The letter was dated Der
lin. November, 1886" Herr Loewe
made this statement as to the Figaro
story:
France in 1856 was about to pur-
chase her plant for rife-making in
America. We sent in an estimate, but
to our regret the orders were executed
mostly in America. Had we received
the orders, Germany would have bene-
flied by driving out of France American
competition. France is the only country
in Europe where America was able to
hold her own, and there it will be owing
to the peculiar political circumstances"
The news was at once conveyed to
the emperor. who was keenly annoyed
at TINS further scandal. He immedl-
ately instituted inquiries, and the news
was confirmed from Herr L0ewe's own
mouth. The general public received
the news with feelings uncompliment-
ary to Herr Loew, and Chancellor
Caprivi, whose indiscreet and exagger-
ated speech lauding Herr LoeWe is now
gauged at its true value.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-17

cutting. The council for the treasury
stated that Hobbs & Co. owed to the
Liberal Building society 92.099.000 ob-
tanned while Hobbs was managing di-
rector of the Liberal Building society.
Important books belonging to the Lib
eral Building society were missing.and a
number of bills paid had been falsined.
j. w. Hobbs was formerly mayor OF
Croydon. and we'll known in the build
ing trade. His reputation had much to
do with many builders becoming sub
scribers to the society. At recent
meeting Of the depositors and share
holders of the Liberal Building society
it was stated that out of the total sum
of e3, 123,074 lent on mortgages, by far
the largest portion had been advanced
to one limited company. A sum of e.
07S, AS was due the society from j. w.
Hobbs 81 Co. Qimited). The real estate
company owed the society e4Sl, ,950 and
the House and Land Investment trust
were debtors to the extent of 9527,e9o.
These three companies, who were all in
liquidation, therefore owed the society
93. 1873, 2S6. Investigation brought out
evidence of transactions which the pub
lie authorities regarded as criminal, and
prosecution foil owed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-17
HIS RELIGIOUS VIEWS.
An Intimate Friend Of the Family
Saws He Is n CongregatiOnaIis

An Intimate Friend OF the Family
Says He Is n CongregatiOnalist.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.-A resident
Of this city. who has been an intimate
friend of the Blaine family for years,
speaking of Mr.. Baine's religious views,
said thai he and Mrs. Blaine were Con-
gregatlonalists. Neither Mr. nor Mrs.
Blaine were regular church members,
but if they did 90 as rule it was to
church of that denomination. When
Mr. Blaine was at Bar Harb0r he went
to the Congregational church, and while
at Washington he did the same. Miss
Hattie Blaine, the unmarried daughter,
and Mrs. Walter DamrOsch, the friend
SAYS. are regular attendants at the Epis-
copal church. and Mrs. Mccormick is a
strict Presbyterian, while Mrs. Coppen-
ger is q Catholic. ''FurthermOre, | have
been in every room in the Blaine house
hold, and have never seen thing that
would suggest to me that Mr.. Blaine
was Roman Catholic. There is not a
crucilX or any other Catholic symbol in
the home"
''IIow can you explain the visit Of
Cardinal Gibbons and Mr. Ducy to Mr..
Blaine?"
81 know of no other explanation than
that OF replying with query, Why do
prominent men come to see Mr.. Blaine?
Why does tbs heathen Turk Gomez"
Then You do not think that II Is at
all probable that Mr.. Blaine will be-
come CatholicY
II do not think so. Mr.. Blaine's re-
lgious training during childhood was
conducted entirely by his mother who
was Il Miss Maria Gillespie, a very de-
yout Catholic. of Washington county.
His father, Ephraim !. Blaine, came
from a long line Of COYenanters, and his
alliances were all with the Presbyterian
church. When running for political
office he was said to be a Catholic In dis
guise. which was denied. Before his
death he became Catholic, and was
buried in the graveyard Of the church at
Brownsville"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1G.--Ihis letter
has Just been given to the press:
~ Madison Place, Washington, ID.
c.. Dec. 1G, lS92.-Mrs. Blaine, i'll an
swer to my letter OF anxious inquiry
sent her on the subject, asks me to state
that there is not the slightest truth in
the report that Mr.. Blaine has entered
the Roman Catholic church, and that
nothing could be further from his
thought or intention. 1t should be
needless to state that Father Ducey has
never been at the house.
JAMES G.. BLAINE JR."