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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-05-18

There are stores in the city where even
ing dresses are rented. They are made
up handsomely, with the skirt ali fin
-ished except the waistband. aud with
the waist itself basted together instead
of stitched The woman who desires t.
rent the costume can have the waist
fitted. It is fitted and prepared for her
in way that does not preclude the pos
sibility Of its becoming reftted for others
for other occasions. She rents it for the
evening, paying $40 or SIS, returns it in
the morning with the consciousness that
she looked at the ball just as well as her
millionaire neighbor.
1t is rather a severe thing to assert.
but these trades people do not hesitate to
say that men are responsible for the
starting in Of this custom Of renting fin
cry. They say that wives caught the
idea from their husbands, who make q
practice of renting dress suits irstead Of
owning them. Everybody knows that it
is quite common thing for man to hire
dress suit for the one or two times q
year when some occasion deE9ands of
him this respect to conventionaNty yet
suppose this same man would be the first
to condemn this folly in his wife--if he
knew it.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-05-18

lying on the ground by Uncle Pofflins.
An expression of bewilderment over
spread the officers face as cropping again
in his pockets he brought forth pair of
earrings. Then gazing at the pair in his
hand to the other pair on the gror d he
calculated softly, and to my ears at least
mysteriously:
"These earrings in my and was found
in your drawer, young man, wrapped in
cotton wool. 'Ow do you account for
that?"
"Those on the ground" | retorted,
"were found in Mr.. Poffkins' pocket.
How do you account for thatY He shook
his head sadly. Then he suddenly bright
ened up. He had an idea. He produced
another pair of handouts, clapped them
on my uncle's hands and cried cheer
fully:
1--WE can't be wrong now, can we?
Marchi' So Uncle Pofflins and /
marched, the policeman between us,
with hold on each Of our collars, and
in this predicament we were presented
to Aunt Poffkins, to Dora and to the
housemaid The housemaid giggled con-
sumedly, for which, under the circum-
stances, one could hardly blame her.
Aunt Pofkins experienced relapse,
and Dora alone was equal to the situa-
tion. She made us sit down and gave
us each glass of sherry. Then the re-
examinations began. Uncle Ponkins de-
clared his earrings were not the stolen
pair. Distressed at my aunt's sorrow,
he had gone to the jewelers. and bought
her similar pair They cost so guin-
cas-. The struggle had witnessed was
between love and economy, not honesty
and crime.
swore that the earrings found in my
bureau had not been placed there by me.
''And you are both quite right, said
Dora. 'sUncle's earrings are not the
stolen ones. Tom, do you remember hav-
ing the toothache?" It was clear to me
in a moment. l had asked for cotton
wool, and had been directed to my aunt's
jewel box and from it grabbed a large
handful and carried it to my room. Then
on reflection I had tried brandy instead
Of laudanum, and the cotton wool was
thrust into the drawer The earrings
had been buried in the cotton wool.
$50 you were the thief yourself!''
laughed Dora. It was true.
If only l had strictly followed out
what my reading had taught mel For,
improbable as it was that should think
Uncle Poffkins guilty, it would have
been still more improbable had I fixed
the crime on myself. lacked the full
courage Of my principles, and the result
is Uncle Poffkins and do not speak
St. James Budget.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-05-18

The problem has troubled many why
two pieces Of wood, sawed from the same
section Of a tree, should possess very
varied characteristics when used in diff
ferent positions. For example, gate
post will be found to decay much faster
If the butt end Of the tree is uppermost
than would be the case if the top were
placed in this position. The reason is
that the moisture Of the atmosphere will
permeate the pores Of the wood much
more rapidly the way the tree grew than
it would if in the opposite direction.
Microscopical examination proves that
the pores invite the ascent Of moisture,
while they rcpel its descent. Take the
familiar case Of wooden bucket. Many
may have noticed that somoof the slaves
appear to be entirely saturated, while
others are apparently quite dry. This
arises from the same cause.-The dry
slaves are in the position in which the
tree grew, while the saturated ones are
reversed. London Tit-Bits.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-05-18
A Newspaper Library.

There is at Aix-la- -Chapelle curious
museum library containing thousands of
newspapers. 1t was founded seven or
eight years ago by Oscar Forkenbeck,
who collected newspapers as other peo-
pie collect stamps or autographs. He
spent his entire income for 40 years on
the dailies published all over the world
and printed in 80 different languages.
Finding himself the happy owner Of 10,-
600 files, he founded the museum, ap-
pealed to the newspaper world to assist
him, and now occupies his own time and
that of three assistants indexing and ar
ranging the rapidly increasing collec-
tion.-New York Sun.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-05-18
culture and politeness In Caracas.

Caracas has a public library which
contains not less than 10000 volumes.
The better class Of citizens are not only
educated as we understand the word,
but accomplished to degree not COM
mon in North America. Both sexes are
able to speak three or four languages be-
sides their own and are well up in art
and music. AS for politeness, there are
no such people under the sun. When
ever a Venezuelan, male or female,
writes letter, whether to dear friend
or stranger, he or she invariably con-
cludes it with the words, Beso susma-
nos, ~ kiss your hands," and whenever
Venezuelan gentleman meets lady,
whether it be his sweetheart or his
grandmother, he hastens to assure her
that he is Lying at her feet. Fannie
b. Ward.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-05-18
An Old Jewish Cemetery.

The most interesting sight IN Prague
5 the old Jewish cemetery. It is In the
center Of tho city, surrounded by thick
walls. There are thousands Of ancient
moss covered slabs, some bearing in
scriptions Of great antiquity, which only
Hebrew scholars can decipher. The cem-
etery is unused, but no other Jewish
burial ground IN Europe can compare
with 1t for age or general interest to the
antiquarian. Charleston News and Cour-
ier,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-05-18
The silk Industry.

According to the census figures, the
silk manufacturing industry in this coun-
try grew wonderfully in 10 years. In
1890 goods to the value Of $4,000, 600
were turned out as against $84, 800, 900
in 1880. The number of hands employed
here also increased from about 81 900 to
81 900, and the number Of spindles have
expanded from sos, 1877 to 1884, ,796.-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-05-18

The tobacco pipe is never seen in Spain
in use among the natives, nor are tobac-
co pipes to be purchased in any Of the
shops. Cigars and cigarettes manufac-
tured in the government factories In
Spain, or imported from Cuba or the
Philippines, can alone be procured and
are universally smoked by the people.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-05-18
scrupuious Dr.. Peabody.

According to Dr.. Edward Everett Hale,
the late DR.. Andrew Peabody, while
looking over some papers one day, dis
covered that he was $40, 600 richer than
he had been the year before. Thereupon
he wrote to the assessors of Cambridge
and directed them to increase his tax
bill.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-05-18
A SONS WISH.

Mother, in the lonely ways
OF the home land whence came,
Where you walk the world apart,
Without fear and without blame,
Keep me ever in thine eye,
As the hills their morning star.
Though pass into the day.
Where my toiling fellows are,
Keep me ever in thy heart,
With the old remembered things,
Till for me there be no more
April when the robin sings.
Keep me ever in thy prayers,
That at midnight or at noon,
When God needs a man in haste.
He may not forget thy son.
Bliss Carman in Youths Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15

ORDER OF EASTERN STAR.
officers Elected at the Meeting of IL
Grand Chapter.

officers Elected at the Meeting of the
Grand Chapter.
The annual convocation Of the grand
chapter, order OF Eastern Star, was held
in ST. Johnsbury Tuesday and Wednesday
ot last week. Past Grand Patron Nc
Clintock installed these officers; Grand
patron, j. T. Gleason, l.yndonville;
grand matron, Mrs. L. J. Parsons, Island
Pond; associatate grand patron, George W.
Wing, Montpelier; associate grand matron,
Mrs. DR.. Pettee, Bratteboro; grand secre-
tary, II. J.. Stillson, Bennington; grand
treasurer, Mrs. II. N. Whitney, Windor;
grand conductor, Mrs, G.. w. Wing, Mont
pelier; grand associate conductor, Mrs.
Mary l.. Paine, Windsor; grand lecturer,
Mrs. Olive j. Stowell, Putney; grand chap
ain, l. P. Booth, NorthheId; grand mar
,hal, f. w. Baldwin, Barton; grand senti-
mel, o. E. Luce, Stowe; grand Adah, Mrs.
Marie j. Colburn, Bradford; grand Ruth,
Mrs. Clara E. Burnham, Barre; grand
Esther, Mrs. Mary B. Spencer, st. Johns
bury; grand Martha, Miss Ada Is. Hill,
Newport; grand Electa, Mrs. Ella Mc14oud,
Hardwick. The grand chapter adjourned
to meet at Montpelier next year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
THE CHAMPLAlN VALLEY.

Capt. Rushlow OF the Transportation
Company to Advertise Its Attractive
ness.
With characteristic energy Capt. Rush
low, general manager of the Champlain
Transportation company, has had photo
graphs taken OF the company's fleet OF
steamers, namely: Vermont, Chateaugay.
Horizon and Ticonderoga, and grouped to-
gether.
Many Of the pictures which are a credit
to the company as well as to the artist,
have been handsomely framed and will be
distributed among the hotels in the Eastern
and Middle States to be hung in conspicu-
Gus places. These beautiful pictures make one
of the finest advertisements of the kind
often seen, and they will also give people an
Idea of what kind of accommodations in
the way Of transportation they may expect
If they visit Lake George or Lake Cham
plain. A miniature group picture of the
boats will also adorn the letter heads Of
the company hereafter.
Capt. Rushlow, like thousands of others,
believes there are no more beautiful bodies
Of water that these lakes, the surroundings
Of which are unsurpassed in picturesqueness
and grandeur; and he proposes to advertise
ghs attractivcness of the Champlain valley
n way that will arrest the attention OF
people, once visiting the lakes, they are
apt to come again, and bring their friends.
When Capt. Rushlow commanded the
steamer Vermont he says that tourists used
to express surprise at finding such palatial
boats on these inland lakes, adding that they
would have visited here before if they had
Known it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
M'klNLEY RENOMlNATEO.
Ohio Republicans Declare Unanimously
In Favor of Protection.


COLUMBUS, Ohio, June S.-Ths State
convention to-day renominated Gov. Nc
Knley, who made a long speech accepting
the nomination. Ia it he attacked the
democratic party as responsible for the
existing financial situation.
The report of the committee on resolu-
TONS which was unanimously adopted, In
dorses the platform of the last national re-
publican convention and the administration
of Harrison calls the Mckinley act the
best exemplification Of the principle OF pro-
lection, and reciprocity that has found ex-
preston In the statutes; declares adhesion
to the doctrines of that great meas
ure and favors such amendments
thereto for protection, as time and OK
perience may show to be advisable;
adheres to the republican policy of granting
pensions to the wounded and disabled Union
soldiers and sailors OF the late war, and
the widows and orphans of such as are de-
ceased; favors honest money, money com
posed OF gold, silver and paper, maintained
at equal value and under national and not
State regulations; condemns the course OF
the present national ad administration in deal
Ing with the financial situation; denouncui
the avowed purpose OF the democratic party
to repeal thu prohlbitory 10 per cent tax
on State bank issues.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
Alexander Wins the Race.

Alexander, owned by f. f. Brownell won
the 2:22 class race at Lepine Park, Mon
treal Wednesday of last week Six heats
were trotted. lnesmuch as 1t is early in
the season and also az it is right in the mid
die OF Alcander's stud season, it is re-
markable that he was able to stand up and
fight out the race in winning form; 1t con
firms the stallion sright to be classed among
the great race horses.
The Daily Herald of Montreal gives the
following account OF the race:
The race OF the day was the 2:22 class,
and it, too, was full of surprises. Ben b
was strong favorite. There were five
starters. The first two heats were won by
Factory Boy. The third heat showed what
kind of horse Alexander was, and he also
captured the next heat. There was pull
down in the fifth heat when Blackstone S
driver was changed, the owner taking the
rsins. The result was that the heat was
still further split by Blackstone winning.
Alexander took the sixth and captured the
purse. Factory Boy was all right for three
quarters of the distance, but after this hi.
speed failed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15

1t has always been custom
airy with the Chiffon Paint Co.
to use in their root paints the
same quality of oil and dryer as
used in the Chiffon Paints. We
could never see the reas on for
putting a good paint on house
and a poor paint on roof or
barn. Any paint bearing the
name Chiffon is made with pure
linseeG oil and turpentine
driver. We wish we knew what
the old red school house was
painted with, where we went to
school when boy. Not Chiffon
by any means for it was painted
beyond the memory OF man. If
you want about the same effect,
get shade mum Der ten Of Chiffon
Roof Paint
For sale by w. E. GREENE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15

what lovely old lady" | heard a man
remark, ut the opera lately. She's quite as
beautiful as any girl in the house. Sucn color
past forty
Indeed, the woman Of whom he spoke lUdS
lovely. Her face was clear and smooth, her
cheeks, fresh and ROSY, her eyes bright with
perfect health and enjoyment OF life. She had
passed tho critical Change OF life" without
most American women do How had she sue
ceeded in doing thisY Simply by using Or.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription at "A time when
had taken it at the right time. In doing tn 3
she was wise. Wiser tnan most women who
trust to luck" In getting through the critical
edy is Just what is needed AT such a time. 1t is,
from girlhood TO old age, woman's best friend.
In all diseases peculiar to the sex, 1t accom-
plishes what no other remedy does-a cure.
lake il, woman, when lifes autumn begins,
and grow old gracefully" Your money
back ii it doesn't help you.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
KICKED THROUGH THE FLOOR.
How Mich olas Gaudette Walked Out oil
Manchester Jail.

BENNINGTON, June 12.-Nicholas eau
dstte, who escaped from Manchester Jail
Sunday morning, made his departure via a
hole which he stamped through the floor of
his cell with his boot. The floor was rotten
and he only made two stamps with his heel.
He was gone about two hours before his alb
sence was discovered as the man who guards
the jail had gone to his breakfast. The jail
has been condemned several times by the
grand jury. Mcdowell, who remained be-
hind, say, he bid Gaudette a friendly good
bye but thought he would remain and stand
his chances.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
SPECIAL.

Our Cloak and Suit Depart
ment is filed with choice novel;
ties in Ladies' Shirt Waists,
Wrappers, Eton Suits and Silk
Skirts This week we offer
special inducements to parties
in search of ready made gar
ments of any description. We
quote a few of the many stylish
garme nts which we are now pre-
pared to show you.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15

Stake No. ., 2:22 class, purse $1,000.

Stake No. ., 2:22 class, purse $1,000.
II. +. Brewster, st. Johnsbury,
CHI =, Alexander. ............... 4
Charles Taylor, White River
junction. L &. Factory Boy. l = 9 3 3
r. Hayes, Lindsay, Ont, blk g,
BIacksLone.....,.. .......,....4 | .
L. ID. Rooney, Ottawa, Ont,
&. Ben B....... .,.. ..,........3 2 Gro
K. PouliOt, Quebec, CHI &,
Jalnes. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. b ulS.
No time Wus given.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
LOSS FULLY $3,00O,OOO.
SUCH THE MISFORTUNE OF FARGO,
N. D., THROUGH FIRE.
business Portion of the city wiped Out
by Contlagration which Ragged for
Many Uours-Oyer 5000 People Home
less-Property Lightly Insured.

MooREurAD, Mimi, June S.--A large
part OF Fargo, n. d., is in ashes. The fire
started at O'Clock yesterday, in restau-
rant on Second street. A strong wind was
blowing. At O'Clock tho fire had reached
the Great Northern track, ten blocks north,
quitting the entire district for three blocks
east to Broadway. strong fight was
made to prevent the flames crossing to the
west side OF Broadway, but by O'Clock
they had crept in in several places. Iele-
graph wires were all burned, so that 1t was
Impossible to reach Grand Forks or Hills
boro to ask for help
At midnight the firemen were still work
Ing as hard as ever to stop the course of
the flames The section in the middle OF the
city from Robert street and Front street
south four blocks wide and 10 blocks long,
is "a blackened plain Of ashes, with not
dozen buildings left standing. A fierce
south wind drove the flames like a prairie
fire. The loss will probably be over So, OOO,-
900. Over 5000 persons are homeless
Practically only one hotel, the Headquar-
ters, is left, every insurance office was
burned and but one bank, the First Ma
tional was saved.
Finally Under Control
FARGO, n. D., June s. THE big fire here
was uuder control by 8 o'clock this morn
ing, though still number of fires were
burning in different parts of the city. The
statement is given out that meeting of
Insurance men estimate the loss on insured
property at ST. 800, 600 and $500 600 more
on residences in the outskirts uninsured.
Rates have been so high that but little
property is insured for over one third OF its
value.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15

Tapley's Bread Winner" outwears all other
Shoes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15

as this hot enough for you p is a silly ques-
lion but il you find man who complains OF
suffering from the heat, tento one you will
ind, on Inquiry, that he does not use Ayers
Sarsaparil to tone, up his system and free
his blood from irritating humors,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15

We desire to say to our citizens, that for
years have been selling DR.. Kings New
discovery for Consumption, DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, Buoklen's Arnica Salve and Electric
Btters, and have never handled remedies that
sell well, or that have given such universal
satisfaction, We do not hesitate TO guarantee
them every time, and we stand ready to re-
fund the purchase price, II satisfactory results
DO not follow their use. These remedies have
won their great popularity purely on their
merits. q, l.. La Fountain 81 Co, Druggists,
Do Church 81. and l4S North Champlain 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
Special price
$1.98.

The above cut represents one Of our nov
elites in Ladies' Wrappers. 1t is made Of
Satesn, Percale and Lawn and has been Il
seller at s., 30 Our price this week Sl.9S
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
About COrSGtS.

We invite your attention to tho large aud
complete line Of Ladies' and Misses Cor
sets and Corset Waists which we are now
showing in this department We are show
ing thirty of the best styles and makes Of
corsets known to the trade to-day, aud this
morning we add another style called
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
Her Majesty Corset.

Ladies who have large hips aud who have
trouble with their corssts breaking down
Will find Her Majesty corset especially
adapted for their needs. 1t gives grace
tul figure, is very comfortable and Is
special favorite with large class of ladies.
We have this corset In two styles. Ask to
see them. Our price is the lowest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15

Capt. Rushlow OF the transportation
Company to Advertise Its Attractive
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
This ETON Suit for
$780,.

This stylish Elton Suit is made OF fine
Percale colors, Pink, Blus and Lavenders,
They are very stylish and We offer this suit
for 50. 20 e. ring this SALE
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1893-10-21
Best Trains for Worlds Fair.

The Best Equipped and Most Complete
Trains from Minneapolis and St. Paul for
Chicago and Worlds Fair run via THE
North Western Line"
Worlds Fair Express" leaves Min
neapolis 5.45. St. Paul 6:z5, every even
ing except Sunday. arrives Chicago Jas
a. M. and is equipped with Free Reelin-
ing Chair Cars and Gas-Lighted. Vesti-
buled Buffet Sleepers, and because of its
early arrival in Chicago is the Best Train
to take for the Worlds Fair as it give a
long day in Chicago.
NORTH Western Limited" leaves Min.
neapolis 7:3o. St. Paul $40 o'clock, every
night in the year and arrives Chicago e:3o
next morning. This is the Easiest Riding,
Finest Equipped Train West of Chicago.
having both Pullman and Wagner Private
Compartment Sleepers and Buffet Snok-
ing Library Coaches. and 10 the Only
Palatial Train of its Kind in America on
which no extra fare is charged,
Badger State Express leaves Mime.
apolis 7:eo. St. Paul 800 o'clock, every
morning in the year and arrives Chicago
9:35p. m, and is equipped with Modern
Day Coaches and Luxurious Parlor Cars
1t means the Best Service, the Mos
Complete Comfort and the Greatest
Luxury when your tickets to Chicago
read, via The North-W Western Line"
For illustrated Worlds Fair Guide and
Map Folder Free address,
T. w. TEAsDALE,
Gen'l Passenger Agent
St. Paul, M inn
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1893-10-21
The Last Chance.

1t is said that opportunity opens a door
to fortune for every man, at least once in
a lifetime. The pity of it is. that in many
cases the poor mortal cannot see the
chance, though it is his last. 1t is there
fore all the more important that a chance
should not be allowed to pass US I'M
improved, when it is the last opportunity
we shall ever have. Now next week is
the last week of the Worlds Fair-and
your last chance to see it. Do you think
there will be another such exhibition in
this country in your lifetime? Not probable:
hardley possiable. Do you think it will
not pay you to go? A gentleman who is a
globe trotter" said to the writer: IF
you were to travel for three years around
the world and spend $4,000 you would
not see what is to be seen at the Worlds
Fair" Pack your grip at once, take
mother and the children with you, to the
Office of your home ticket agent, tell him
that you are going to the Worlds Fair,
and that you want tickets for yourself and
family over the Burlington. If he has nc
such tickets, or if you want further in
formation, write to w. J. c. Kenyon. Ger
Pass. Agent, St. Paul, MINI.