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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
story OF Communion Gun.

An interesting relic connected with
the ecclesiastical history OF the stats
has been recovered within few days
in the town Of Lyme. 1t is a pewter
communion cup bearing date OF 1857.
1t was brought to this country two
centuries ago by the Pilgrim family
which settled in New London county.
For nearly fifty years this curious relic
has been lost sight Of the descend
ants OF its original owners not know
ing OF its whereabouts In 1910 it was
in the possession of Thomas Pilgrim,
who was at that time 81 years of age
and pensloner OF the Revolutionary
war Thomas Pilgrim entered the
service in l776 for three years in one
OF the Connecticut regiments and was
also one OF the volunteers for the de-
tense of New London in the war of
1872. One OF the last OF this old pen
sioners descendants in the male line,
James Pilgrim. died in Hartford in
1883. He was a man Of marked in
ventive genius. Two daughters sur
vive him, one OF whom, Frances Ella
Pilgrim was the originator OF the idea
of displaying the national flag in the
school rooms and buildings through
out the state. She is graduate in
the state normal school and teacher
in Stoughton. The family will en-
deavor to regain possession of the an.
cient relic that has just been found in
Lyme. New London Telegraph.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
A Lawyers Scruples.

The late Robert Toombs, OF Georgia,
had large practice at the bar, but he
always showed that he was more con.
cerned for the honor OF his profession
than for it's rewards.
On one occasion he said to a client
who had stated his case to him, eyes,
you can recover in this suit, but you
ought not to do 80. This is case in
which law and justice are on opposite
SIDES"
The client told him he would push
the case anyhow.
"Then," replied Mr.. Toombs, "you
must hire some one else to assist you
in your rascality."
At another time u lawyer went to
him and asked what he should charge a
client il case to which Mr.. Toombs
had just listened in the court house.
"Well," said Toombs, ri should
charge thousand dollars, but you
ought to have five thousand, for you
did q great many things that would
not have done.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19

We are all more Or less apt to as
sumo to be something that we are not
and wish to make an impression in our
favor or gain something we desire.
1t is really pitiful in O man deserving
himself to such an extent as to assume
o mask; and contemptibly betray q
trust by tinseling it with unnatural
uncongenial and varying fopperies;
who adapts his manners to fashion,
and as it were, changes 1t to suit his
purposes and effect his ends. Addison
attributes the main part of the alb
surdity and ridicule we meet with in
the world to the impertinent afYectac
ton of excelling in characters men
are not fit for. After all, affectation
10 not so much a vice as weakness of
pride or vanity.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
TINE OUTLOOK IN OHIO.

"What will be the result in Ohio in
November" Mr.. Aldrich was asked
81 talked with Governor Mckinley
when he WAS in our State, and he feels
certain OF republicans success there"
was the reply. 81 do not believe the
democrats entertain any hopes ofcar.
rying Ohio this fall. Last year Ohio
went republican by 10000 majority,
and in my opinion there Will be no
falling OH in the national election. In
the contest between Mckinley and
Campbell the silver question played
an important part. The democrats
had the silver plank in their platform,
but they tried to repudiate free silver
on the stump. Ohio is a republican
state and not in favor OF free silver,
and in the opinion OF Governor Nc.
kinley it is not in the doubtful col.
umn."
"Do you think the Republican have
gained any strength in the Southern
States?"
eyes, 1 do. Protection is gaining
there, particularly in the States where
the sugar industry is large. The con-
tests between the whites and the
blacks OF the South Will not be so
bitter in the future. There will be a
division on economic questions out.
side OF the present party lines. The
development OF the South will certain
ly lead to this result
"Will the silver question cut as
prominent a figure in the coming Ma
tional campaign az the tariff"
81 am almost certain that it will.
In Congress, think, nothing will be
done. The free silver bill has already
been defeated in the House. What
the Senate will do is matter to be
told in the future"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
Victims for the Dead Chair.

Three electrocutions are set down
in the New York state prisons during
the week commencing May l6. The
condemned are Joseph s. Tice at
Auburn prison, Charles Wright at
Dannemora and Henry O. flaming at
Sing Sing. The judgments against
both Tice and flaming have been
affirmed by the court of appeals, but
the case of Wright has not been passed
upon by that court. Warden Thay er,
of Clinton prison, has been served
with q notice of appeal in the Wright
case. Fanning's counsel has applied
to Gov. Flower for q communication of
the sentence to imprisonment for life,
and the governor will give q hearing
on the application in q few days.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
economic questions. This makes the
victory all the more STRIKING"
RHODE ISLANDS FOUR VOTES.

~ frequently have been asked since
the election why such fuss has been
made about Rhode Island when the
state has only four electoral votes.
That question can be answered more
ways than one. The result was to
demonstrate the feelings throughout
the whole country, but even outside
OF that the tour votes must be looked
upon with agreat deal ofrespect. They
are worth struggling for, as was shown
by the close vote of1S76. Tllden and
Hayes were the candidates at that
time, and one vote decided the cleo.
ton OF Hayes. l believe it was the
vote OF Oregon that determined the
result. The election will not be that
close this fall, but something might
come up, and Rhode Islands four
votes might be OF great service to the
national republican ticket"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
AN OLD PICTURE.

have her here, though faint and dim,
Ihe profile face and figure trim.
1ancied once. long years ago,
cared for her, and now know
II was no passing youthful within.
1picturc now her figure slim.
And see 1t here, by time made grim;
Then to myself ! whisper low:
have her here
The pictured face may DINNER grow,
But time shall never rob me so;
think have the best of him.
The cup of Joy is full to brim,
For She is near In calico
have her here
Yankee Blade.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19

IT is coming to be more and moro
believed that a very close con.
nection exists between genius and
madness The latest view u the mat
ter. and one which has attracted uni
versally wide attention. regards
genius as unsound because it is alb
normal and subject to the rules of
weakness which govern all physical
freaks" OF nature The idea is that
the further removed an individual
may be, mentally or physically, from
tho average OF his species the leas
healthy is his constitution. The ex-
ception may DO above or below the
standard, but according to the degree
in which it differs therefrom it de-.
parts from the perfection OF health.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19

lSpNlptALrN is by no means a
synonym for strength, and the natures
which attract lcas, attention are the
most happy in their lot. But u human
being with strongly distinctive traits
is more likely TO NEE: disaster by
warping his or her natare for their
suppression than by giving them full
scope for development. And notwi,A-
standing the cheap notoric:y which is
now drug upon the market there is,
and always will be, grand s;tsfac-
ton IN stamping the sign of nobility
upon ones day and generation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
4 Sympathetic Roy,

Young Hopeful Papa it worries
me awful to think how much trouble
give mamma"
Papa She hasn't complained.
No she's real patient. But che
often sends me to the stores for things
and the stores is good ways of
sometimes and l know she gets most
sick wait'n' when she's in a hurry.
She gets everything all ready for
bread. an finds at the last minute she
hasn't got any yeast or she gets 8
pudding all fixed. and finds she hasn't
any nutmeg or something; and then
she's in an awful stew cause the oven
is all ready. and may be company
comm and ! can't run very long
distance you know. and feel wful
sorry for poor mamma"
'.Humph! Well what can we do
about itp"
u was thinkin' you might get me
bicycle"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
A GOOD OMEN.
The Rhode Island Yictory...Signifl.
canoe OF the Republican Triumph
in Little Rhody.
That State al Index to the Manuractur.
ing States Generally...It is
Good News.
Failure of the Democrats to Pull tho
Wool Over the Eyes of the
Workingmen.

"The result was most gratifying to
Republicans, and great surprise TO
the Democrats who felt so confident
OF success" said Senator Aldrich when
talking over the result in Rhode
Island with a reporter. ''The result
means more than one thing, too. It
is significant OF many things, and all
the more so in face OF the very con-
tident claims made by the Democrats,
and particularly by Mr.. Cleveland's
friends, that they would have not
simply plurality, but majority,
upon the votefor Governor, and would
also control the State legislature.
The Democrats can not offer any
excuses for the defeat. Nothing was
concealed by the Republicans. The
Democrats made a supreme effort to
win, and sent their best speakers to
Rhode Island to try to hoodwink the
workingmen, but it WAS not q SUCCESS. y
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19

No ONE is truly rich who has not
wealth of love wealth OF sympathy,
wealth of good will for men. No one
knows what luxury is who has not en-
joycd the Injury OF doing good No
one has real happiness who has not
the happiness OF making others
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19

If we can inspire children with n
desire of pleasing. if we can infuse
the love and sympathy which makes
1t delight to see ano,her's qladness.
they will of themselves seek to pro-
mote i, in many ways OF which others
never think.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19

When the democrats began reading
Henry Georges copyright book into
the Congressional Record they voted
down the proposition of the republi-
cans to forbid such abuse of the Off
cial register ofdebates. Thereupon the
republicans, arguing that sauce for
the goose must be for the gander, pro.
ceeded to run into the Record such
republican pamphlets as From Ply
mouth Rock,to Mckinley" and part
OF 'The Tariff Riddle.'' It was this
dreadful dose of republican medicine
that made the democrats turn about
and vote to withdraw all "leaves to
print"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
THE PRESIDENTS FLOWERS

TIE rEESiDEN rs FLOWERS.
something about inc Waite House Com
>crvat"ry and Its Management.
mo White house conservatory DC.
cnpics about an acre of ground. states
the New York Sun. There are eight
greenhouses devoted to the growing
OF plants The conservatory proper
Is divided into two parts tropical and
temperate. The system of heating.
lighting and ventiiating is as near
Perfect as could he devised. All of
the buildings are under glass. There
are nearly - 600 varieties and so 600
plants. Hundreds OF very rare trop-
ical plants are TO be seen, as we'll as
all the native or more common
!y known flowers. The rose
reaches its most perfect state in
those grounds On an average 100
roses day are placed in the White
house. The president gets basket
almost every morning for his Office.
Occasionally the supply runs short
and something else Is substituted. A
tine basket OF roses decorates tho
White house dinner table five or six
days every week. Each lady at the
table receives a half dozen, and each
gentleman houtonnierc.
The appropriation for the White
house conservatory averages about
81. coo yearly. With this sum the sal
aries OF three men have to be paid.
the house kept in repair and soil and
plants purchased. The conservatory,
like the white house ITSELF is open to
visitors. All the children in the Dis
trict OF Columbia have the privilege
OF going once year. Owing to the
limited space persons who wish to in.
spect it must receive permission to do
SO and they are accompanied by the
superintendent or a guido. 1t is one
o. the attractions OF Washington. Stu
dents OF botany and Horticulture who
come to the city do not feel that their
visit is complete unless they are able
TO spend m hour or two there
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
Didn't Need Him,

A poor lost democrat Knocked at
the door OF hades and satan opened it
What 10 you want?" he asked.
II want to come in," said the wan.
derer.
"Who are you?"
81 am q democrat"
"Not Dave Hill?" queried satan, eye.
ing HIM sharply.
"No, sir" very humbly.
"Of course not. know Dave, but
its rather dark here and your answer
threw me off. I'm sorry, but you can't
come in"
"Why not?" pleaded the applicant.
"pm freezing
Because we've got an overwheIm-
ing majority already and don't need
you. Go up to heaven. You'll be lone.
some there and out ofplace, but you'll
get used to it by and by, if youth only
hang on long enough. Ia, ta," and
satan shut the door in his face.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19
A Marine Tool.

Squildig-Do you know what sort
OF saw ship carpenter uses?
McSwilligen-The same kind OF a
saw that other carpenters use, ! sup
pose.
No" i.
What kind does he use thenP"
IA See saw. "-Pittsburg Chronicle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19


The most likely man TO admit his
own ignorance and express a willing.
ness to extend his knowledge is he who
has Travelled far and wide who has
mixed with all sorts and conditions of
men, who has seen tho ups and downs
OF life, who has tasted the sweets. and
who has rubbed against the rough
corners OF the world. He knows that
man has always something to learn
and that RS Cowper Says Wisdom
is humble that he knows no more
If the world chooses to deem him wise
he lets 1t but the worth of the e.ti-
nation he gauges pretty accurately.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19

with the dying tramp. For moro tina,
an hour heard the murmur of tho
unconscious old begrar's voice. inter.
! rupted occasionally by a bitter sob
from Aunt Libbie; len both ceased
/ and all was silent
When ! opened the door OF The lit
tie bed room n single glance assured
me that all was over with the old man
and his long hopeless existence as a
tramp was ended at last Aunt Lib
bie's friendly doorway had bcen for
him the porta. to u world OF eternal
light
The worn old features had become
calm and tranquil once more. Smoolhed
oy the soft caressing fingers of the
angel of the Lord A smile OF peace
and happiness had fallen upon the
icy lips with the seal of death 5 cter-
nal silence. and tho shining circle of
white hair cleaned about the marble
lace like halo OF sivcry light.
Rest had come at last: it was with him.
Aunt Libbie was knecling by the
bedside. with her white lips pre- sscd to
the broad, white brow whose deep
burrows had suddenly been trans
formed into thread-lke lines BIZ tho
wondrous magic OF the mighty nys-
terry Of death. She did not stir as
entered and when | called her softly
she made no answer
Awed by the silent majesty that al
ways attends the solemn cour. OF
the King of Terrors, whether he holds
1t in palace or in a cot stepped
noiselessly to her side and lightly
laid my hand upon the bowed fore
head. 1t was already growing cold. -
Chicago sun.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19

DESPITE the way which modern
civilization has OF rubbing of dis
tinguishing corners, and reducing all
to one monotony OF comparative
roughness or polish, il is an acknowl-
edged fact that no two beings are ex-
actly alike in physique or mind This
is great consolation for the hum
drum commonplace and those who
usually excite but little interest in
their fellows. Nor on tho other hand
need it debar from ambition those
whose singularity marks them out as
objects of attention. For do what a
man may, and be his nature wha, it
will genius or insanity. like murder
'will out"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19

HOWEVER q man is gifted, whether
for active enterprise or thought or
charity, thoro lies around him Il world
OF opportunity So far behind are
we socially morally, intellectually,
that one might be forgiven ii he sup
pose the world We're made but ycs,er-
day, and nothing had yet been done.
Docs no ambition fire us to help the
dcspairing starving. sinking people
around us? Ii q few more years be
added to our lite, would we not strive
TO put something right to sweep gu,
some little corner to awaken somo
soul to sec and rejoice in growing
light7
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19


have longed for so long is drawing
near to mo at last will seek once
more the scenes OF my happy child
hood. before the shadow of despair
and the dark mantle of death have
enwrapped me forever IN their shroud
ing folds of clinging, smothering
blaclkness. If that boon may yet be
mine. | will look once more upon the
face Of her love ere sink forever in
the cold and silent tomb 0 God in
heaven. grant it in thy mercy"
His voice ceased again and lis
tened breathlessly for his next words.
They soon came
Hear me dearest and do not
withhold the balm OF your forgiveness
from poor miserable dying wretch.
You. and you only. have loved THROUGH
all these long. weary. hopeless yea.
+ do not scorn me now. Listen darling,
will tell you the whole, miserable
story once again.
perceived that the old mans voice
was rapidly growing weaker. 80 l
slipped noiselesr9y from the apartment
and sought Aun, Libbie. She was al
ready up and ft'::nd her in the kitchen
helping Maggie.
60 in and watch by the old man
for few minutes while get breath
of fresh air." I said He is going
fast I think Be quick"
Without word she obeyed. and
the door OF the sick room closed be-
hind her. Aunt Libbie was alone
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-09
A NnrroNY Escnne.

The North German Lloyd steamship
Spree was towed into Queenstown Satur-
day by the Canadian steamship Lake HUI
ron. The Spree left Southampton Nov.
% and was due to arrive in New York a
week later. On the morning of the 26th
the main shaft broke with tremendous
crash and the engines stopped instantly.
On board the Spree were 500 passengers
and crew of PAT men. For the next A
hours, until the Huron was sighted, it was
hourly expected that the Spree would
sink. The terrible strain drove five per-
sons to madness, and a young Austrian
committed suicide by jumping overheard.
The cabins were flooded with water, the
life boats were in readiness to be lowered
instantly, and the crew were armed to pre-
vent rush when the order came. Among
those on board were Gen. o. o. Howard of
the United States army, Gen. Rufus King
of Albany, and Evangelist D. l.. Moody
and his son of Mortified, Mass. Mr..
Moody displayed wonderful courage and a
spirit of confidence, and conducted services
OF prayer in the saloon, which were at
tended by all on board. Mr.. Moody de-
clares that only the direct interference of
God in answer to prayer saved the 700
lives
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-09
NnRTHFIElD. MASS.

A magazine club has been organized apoVe tne
Congregational church, making three that no"
exist on Main street
Mrs Henry Wright has returned home AFTER an
absence of several weeks, she having spent lhe
time with her daughters
Rev. Geo F. Piper has accepted the can extend,
ed to him by the Unitarian parish OF TINS place anu
occupied the pulpit last Sunday.
The public schools of the village close TINS week
and will rp6Den on Tuesday after ChIlstihas'
Miss Pratt and Miss COZzens will go 10 thelr re-
snective homes for the vacation
I L. Howard the weknown penman, VINO mas
charge Of the classes in writing at Northiield sem
mary and Mount Hermon this year, has also been
engaged to teach at Vermont Academy thIs VIII
ter. .. Ill ooll tool nIace mt
the Conversational church on wednesday even
inc Letters were read from absent members "a
collation. was served, and social time ehJoyeu ny
all. =, ,,,.ua ,,,oro the scene
Of n o,iiet wedding on Monday of this week tue
Contracting parties being Miss Annie WILCOX
niece of Dr. Ward and Watson Whittiesey on
Orange, Nj After short tour they VIII hNe III
Orange. - Main
Fred Britton has bought the residence on MAN sa.
street of Geo Fisher. He is repairing anu luI,
nishing for housekeeping ana WI eYlueltA1 9i1
he ready for congratulations 1t Is reported tnal
he viii omen a market near there for meat ana
vegetables. ., 10
n / Moody failed to arrive as expected, ne
with his son and nephew being on board the Il
fated steamer Spree. 1t is expected that ne asaiI
sailed in the early part of the week ana WI
reach home in few days. After passing thIOu HI
snch an ordeal he will be dOubly welcomed oy hl'
home people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-09
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
HINSDALE, N. H.

NJ. S. Leach has Just finished two now
meat carts for Shaw Bros, for their win
ter trade.
James Higgins had quite a severe shock
Tuesday evening, remaining Unconscious
for several hours.
Bertram Drinkwine attended grand
ball at Petersham, Mass, last Friday even
ing, returning Monday.
Charles Holland has moved into his fine
new house on Brattleboro street, where he
has one of the prettiest houses in town.
John Curran and wife have rented
room in Mr.. O'Nei's house on Canal street.
They take their meals at A. A. Bailey's.
Chas. Shepard and family have moved
from John Hickey's house into one of Jo-
seph Holden's houses on Mortified street.
Misses Annie f. Conway, Charlotte S.
Slate and Annie Curran have been chosen
to represent the High school in the coming
prize contest at Brattleboro.
One of John Corners children, who
broke her leg about year ago, has just
returned from Boston, where she has been
undergoing treatment. Her leg is greatly
improved.
The fire department had arranged for
a concert and ball the Both, but being I'M
able to secure the Springfield, Mass, or
chestral club on that date, postponed their
festivities until Jan. g.
Some would-be funny man has been try
ing to brighten some of the people in town,
the past week, by climbing into trees and
looking into the windows; but he is known
and will, some night, meet with warm re-
ception.
The funeral of Mrs. Ira Durham, whose
death occurred last Friday morning, took
place Sunday afternoon at 1870 o'clock,
Rev. Marion wager officiating. Mrs. Dun
ham was one of our oldest citizens, being
SO years of age She leaves three sons and
two daughters.
The horse driven by Erastus Fisher broke
away from the milk cart to which it was
attached last Friday, throwing Mr. Fisher
out. The horse ran down Brattleboro
street and over into Higginss yard, with
the shafts trailing behind. No serious
damage was done.