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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-09-26
WALTER BAKER & co. Ito. DORCHESTER, MASS
Amasa Wilcox : Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT. ! To all persons
DISTRICT or CH1TTENDEN. concerned in the
estate of Amasa Wilcox, late of Cnderhill. inI
said district, deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
A Pleasant Surprise.

Thomas Bailey Aldrich writes very little
nowadays, but when he puts his pen to
paper tho result has value. 1t might be
said that New England has no living au-
thor of whom she is prouder than Mr.. AL
drch. His personal popularity fully keeps
up with his literary reputation. He has
no small vanitics, and he is a man of tho
world as well as a man of letters
During visit to England upon one oc-
casion Mr. Aldrich was the guest of Will
liam Black, with q number of other well
known people. An English journalist of
some distinction, who had no time to keep
in touch with the personality of poets, met
Mr.. Aldrich and they became excellent
friends. They Went on long shooting ex-
petitions together and found each other
more than good companions. The last
night of their stay came, and after dinner
Mr.. Black made Il little speech, in which
he spoke Of Mr.. Aldrich's poetry in a
graceful fashion. The London journalist
gave gasp and looked at Mr.. Aldrich,
who rose to make response as if he had
never seen him before. As the poet sat
down he leaned over him.
"Say, Aldrich, are you the man who
writes books?''
Eyes" Mir. Aldrich said II am glad
you didn't know, for 1 was sure you liked
me for myself. .''-Munsey' Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

that for several months 1t has been evil
dent that Liberal ascendency was but
farce. The state Of parties in the House
now are Liberals 267, Anti-Parnellites II,
ParnelIites 9, or total, that on most Inn
portant measures has voted with the Lid
erals, of BAT. The Conservatives number
272, Liberal Unionists 40, so that Sails
bury does not have a majority with him.
The resignation of Rosebery was precipi-
tated by the vote on Friday in which the
Conservatives polled 132 and the Liberals
1875. There now ought to be no opposi-
tion to an appeal by Salisbury to the
county Arthur James Balf1ur as first l 'rd
of the treasury to succeed Vernon Har-
court is significant in many ways. The
feature most interesting to Americans is
that while Harcourt was bitterly opposed
to international bimetallism Balfour is
pronounced champion Of it and in the
Conservative ranks are other prominent
men who are bimetallists. A memorial
was recently presented by the bimetallists
signed by sixty bankers, seventy eight
merchants and manufacturers, fifteen labor
unions, forty-two land owners and sixty
members OF the House of Commons
Among the signers are the Duke of Fife,
the Duke of Aberdeen, the Duke of Port
land, the Duke of Sutherland, Mr. Lidder-
dale, ex. governor of the bank of Eng
land; Sir Thomas Sutherland. NJ. P, and
chairman of the Peninsular and Orien
tai Steam Navigation Company and Sir
Samuel Montagu, NJ. p, and head of the
banking firm of Samuel Montagu & Com
pany. The cause of bimetallism is likely
to thrive better under Conservative than
a Liberal regime. Time will be required,
however, before the natural British preju-
dice against 1t is overcome. 1t may be
cold comfort to say that bimetallism is
just now in fairer way to win English ap-
proyal than home rule for Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
Why Does Ivy Cling to Liquor?

There must be something in the air of q
liquor saloon very conducive to the growth
of ivies A New York paper notes the
prevalence and the luxuriance of these
plants i'll the German quarter, where near
ly every saloon and cafe has its pottod ivy
growing in the windows. 1t is supposed
the twining, clinging parasite affords a
screen from the inquisitivo passerby; but,
however this may be, the grcenery is pleas
ant to see. A handsome specimen of potted
ivy for years has filled the window of a sa-
loon on fremont street, where the unde-
ceiving freshness of its waxen leaves has
been greatly admired by even tho most alb
stcmious portion of the public. Owing
perhaps to this adoption the once popular
English ivy's decorative place in houses is
now filled by branching palms and tower
ing rubber trees.-Chicago Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

The United States minister resident and
consul general at Hayti, General Henry
M Smythe Of Virginia, who was ap-
pointed by President Cleveland, and who
speaks Of himself as "a southern Bour-
bon' Is causing CONSERVATION among the
+. i: VS. Ay openly declaring he lost
sight Of the coi,5r' lne after arriving in
Hayti. OF course as Representative Of
his country to nation of blacks he could
not do otherwise but he does not stop at
this. He takes especia al pains to add great
praise Of the people and contrary to the
general impression declares that the gov
ernment is stable, Hyppolite IS popular
and that che people have solved the prob
lem Of self government He, however,
adds the saving clause that the blacks
down there are superior to those in this
country This is not to be wondered at
for Gen. Smythe says the color line is not
drawn and man stands absolutely on his
merits From this it would seem that
Hayti itself is in some ways superior to
parts of tho United States.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

1t was the expected that happened to
the Liberal ministry Of England. The
downfall cannot be attributed to Rosebery
though he may have hastened 1t. Three
years ago the Gladstone government had
but forty majority and when Its projects
for reform were defeated by the House Of
Lords the factions which helped to make
that majority possible could not be held
together. We doubt If Mr. Gladstone
could have done this. He had succeeded In
placing the burden of responsibility on
the House of Lords. Cnless that body it.
self could be reformed, task the party
leaders dare not under take, 1t was mani
testify impossible to carry out the great
purposes OF tho Liberal party. The sixty
two by elections have lcsseued the ma
jority and Rosebery was not tho states
man to keep the factions we'll In hand 20
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

Coxey's paper, issued in the interests
of Coxey and fiat money, bears the pecu-
liar name "Sound Money" We have re-
ceived copy OF volume /, No. l. II there
were any doubt as to the purpose of this
organ 1t would be instantly dispelled, for
this number contains two pictures of
Coxey and large proportion Of the read
ing matter Is devoted to the same dubious
subject. One picture represents Coxey' s
little son Legal Tender" Coxey watching
the wheels lin his fathers head) go
round. This may be amusing to the chill
dren but other people have seen about all
they care to of tho cerebral revolutions
or evolutions of the man whose cause
wilted when It's promoter was ordered off
the grass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

So far this season reports of gypsy
moths in this State have proved ground
less, nevertheless, our Maine readers may
wish to know how to identify the pest
The full grown caterpillar of the gypsy
moth is about an inch and thrce-fourths
In length, very dark brown. or black, fine
ly retioulated with pale yellow. There is
pale yellow limo along the middle of the
bnck and similar one along each side
On tho first six segments following the
head there Is a blush tubercle. armed
with several black spines on each side of
the dorsal line, and on the remaining seq
ments these tubercles are dark crimson
red. In the middle of the tenth and
eleventh segments there is smaller red
tubercle notched at the top. The whole
surface OF the body is somewhat hairy, but
along each side the hairs are long and
form quite dense clusters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
His Confidence Shaken.

paw" said the small boy, sis fishing
the one thing that most men live for?'
"Certalnly not, Tommy
care all girls sweet when they gradu-
atef'
"Why, there may be exceptions -
Do they invariably write foolishncss in
their essays?"
"No."
Do boys that go to college forget every
thing they ever learned except how to row
a boat and play football.'
"Of course not"
The youngster shook his head sadly and
said:
Il guess You needn't bring me home
any moro of these comic papers. I'm kind
of losing faith in them "-Washington
Star
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
STATE NEWS.
kennebec.
EAST PITTSTON.

EAST PITTSTON.
The Ministerial Association meeting
held last week, was we'll attended and
very mucb enjoyed. Seventeen ministers
were present. It fsNoQr first association.
Our people say should we hare another the
house would be packed-Mrs l.. S. Clark
has received the sad news Of the serious
illness of her son, Samuel, who Is in Den
yer, ol.-Mrs. Augustus Call, who has
been dangerously i'll with pneumonia, is
somewhat better. DR.. Libby attends her.
Miss Etta Moody Is recovering from a
few days severe sore throat and neuralgia
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell's Miss
Meemie Clark is visiting in Portland =
The Ladies' Aid will meet fortnightly on
Tuesdays, through the summer.
LITCHFIELD PLAINS.
The ordination services that were to be
held here Thursday are necessarily de-
ferred till Friday at which Prof A W.
Anthony, and Others from Lewiston will
officiate.
MT. VERNON.
1t is settled fact that Mt Vernon is to
have telephone, SO 1t can communicate
with Readfield, Winthrop, Lewiston,
Portland, Augusta, Boston, New York,
&c This will be big thing for Mt
Vernon. Now what the people here want
to make them happy is narrow guage
railroad from Pennington to Augusta
Where is the company that started few
years ago?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
"MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS"
Ehe Snapped Up at Him, but He Had His
Revenge Later.

The line Of people waiting to cash money
orders at the postoIiicc was long and grow
ing longer, and the late comcrs were suf
fering from the long period of standing.
Far back at the last end of the line O
man glanced casually over the shoulder of
the woman in front of him and saw that
the order she carried open in her hand was
not drawn upon the postoffice at all, but
upon prominent express company.
Excuse me- madam, he said good ma
turcdly, thinking to spare her further wait
ing. Excuse me, but you have come to
the wrong place; ''you must cash that or
der at toe office of the - Express COM
pany."
Mind your own business" she snapped
back, turning her head to glare fierccly at
him. "What right have you to read my
papers? guess l know postoffice order
when 1 see one, and, anyway, my son told
me he should send the money to the post
office. I'll thank you to look after your
own affairs and let mine alone"
The good natured man was mortified at
the reception of his we'll meant suggestion,
and he made no further effort to explain
her mistake to her, but he could not help
smiling little when, after another 20
minutes wait, she reached tho window
and the clerk, giving hasty glance at the
paper, remarked briefly: Wrong place,
madam. Go to the express company
The woman tried to argue the question:
but was told to pass on and she stepped
from the line intently reading the much
discussed order. When the good natured
man had finished his own business and
was walking quickly down the corridor
he was stopped by touch on his arm, and
there she stood, looking dcprecatingly up
at him and holding out her paper.
"Wherc did you say l should go to get
this cashcdY" she asked, triiie haughtily
and his own neck stiffencd immediately at
the remembrance Of her recent rude behav-
ior.
Pardon me- madam, " he said quietly,
"but l am ninding my own business
now" And lifting his hat he departed,
leaving u very angry woman gazing after
him.-Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
ABOUT STRAWBERRIES.
The Place the Luscious Fruit Occupies In
Bellies Lettres.

The Place the Luscious Fruit Occupies In
Bellies Lettres.
The ancicnts did not know anything
about the strawberry. 1t was not culti
waited until the fifteenth century and per
haps first in England. Shakespeare was
fond of it, as he was of all good things
So much is to be inferred from what he
makes Clostcr say to the bishop of Ely in
tho third scene of the third act of Richard
III"
"My lord of Ely, when was last in
Holborn saw good Strawberries in your
garden there. 1 do beseech you to send for
some of them"
And the bishop, undoubtedly pleased at
the compliment to his garden, replicd
Marry, and 1 will, my lord, with all
my heart"
In Henry Y" there is an interesting
suggestion as to how they were cultivated
in the early day, as he makes the bisEop
say;
The strawberry grows underneath the
nettle, and wholesome berries thrive and
ripen best noighbored by fruit of baser
quality"
Old Izaak Walton, most genial of spirits,
author of the Complete Angler; or The
Contemplative Mans Recreation" who,
when he retired from business with a COM
potency, "livcd mostly in tho families of
eminent clergymen of England, of whom
he was much beloved"-he, too, was fond
of the glorious berry, for did he not pre-
serve the saying of DR.. Botcler that
doubtless God could have made a better
berry, but doubtless God never did9"
What did Horace Walpole do with the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
Still In the Nobility.

Neighbor-How did your y'G,.ughter's
marriage with that count turn outf
Mrs. Brickrow-Her, last letter states
that he has spent all Ter money, and she is
taking in washing, but then, l presume,
she washes Org for the nobility
Culver.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

Lord Salisbury has bicycle secretary
who carried an important message to Bal
feasible method of communication. Bicy-
Gle secretaries ought to be popular at
Washington where the streets are perfect
for riding
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
Did You Ever Think

That you cannot be we'll unless you have
pure, rich blood9 If you are weak, tired,
languid and all run down, it is because
your blood Is impoverished and lacks VI
tality. These troubles may be overcome
by Hoods Sarsaparilla because Hood IS
Sarsaparilla makes pure, rish blood. 1t
Is, in truth, tho great blood purifier.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

John Hall of Portland, although SO
years Of age has planted and cared or five
gardens this spring and challenges any
man in Cumberland county to wrestle
with him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
Insisted on PoIiteness,

sit was this way. He came up to me
and shook his fist under my nose and said
had to fight" "And you did.' "Of
course l didn't. Do you suppose there is a
man On earth who could get me to do any
thing by saying had to do it? Any man
who expects lae to fight has to say
please. '"-Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

Money is plenty and the right kind of
borrowers can hire it at low rates. In fact
there is more money than confidence and
those places which lack both are the ones
where the wall of the fiat silverite rover
berates most loudly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

The kentucky Democrats in state con-
vention put nine gold men on the COM
mittee of resolutions and but four free
silver men, On the whole this is more
satisfactory ratio than Is to /.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
Gigantic Lead Pencil For a Tombstone.

One of the curiosties of the Havemeyer
(German) cemetery is tombstone made
In the shape of a gigantic lead pencil. 1t is
Of 'half rounds of red Italian granite,
fitted around core of graphite over
inches in diameter. The monument lies
lengthwiss of the grave, resting on pedes-
tails at the head and foot. 1t was erected
in honor Of Won Gaberecht, the pencil
maker, and Is said to have cost 5000
marks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

they intend to settle down permanently.
It is to be hoped that this second crop +
pioneers will have better success than
their predecessors and will not be ajlured
to western states to su fer the privations
which have been the lot of many Of those
who formerly owned the land which they
now occupy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

The latest from Washington Is to the
effect that the administration will collect
the Mora claim. This indicates that Spain
has decided to pay 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

The Republican leagues ought to be
we'll satisfied with their convention judg
Ing from the hostility the Democrats dis
play in attacking 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
Penobscot.
NEWPORT.

The heavy shower of Sunday night was
OF immense value to the farmers of this
town as there has not been any rain for
about three weeks, ali showers going eth.
er north or south OF this town. During
the shower the tarm buildings of Mrs. FL
len Hopkins In st. Albans, seven miles
from here. We're struck by lightning burn
ing the house. The furniture was saved
from below and the out buildings we've
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

Over one-half of the Italians, Poles and
Russians who have come to the United
States to find home have settled in our
large cities. Nearly ono-half of the Irish
have done likewise.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

Uncle Sam got the reputation at kiel
Of having the best warships, If not the
most This is markedly different from
the condition Of affairs a few years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

The south central states have slightly
larger foreign population than the south
Atlantic. The proportion Of foreign to ma
tive born Il 40 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

Commencement enthusiasm at Bow
doin ought to result In the assurance OF
an athletic field.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

At Thomaston delinquents ander the
dog tax law are meeting with little
mercy. One was locked up until he paid
S26 to 90 free.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
MAINE GOSSIP.

Vinalhayen claims to have citizens from
every nation ON the globe save two
Vinalhaven is cosmopolitan if not metro
Dolitan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

The Britishers defeated the Yankees
right In sight Of Bunker Hill this week.
But then tennis were the only balls used.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

The Good Templars convention at Bos-
ton appears to be very successful one
from all points of view.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

The new cup Defender" gets into her
element Saturday. Meanwhile Valkyrie
III Ia getting some excellent practice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

Every favorable evening the Ellsworth
firemen meet to practise. They intend
the prizes for the contests there July 4th,
shall remain at home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
Waldo.
TROY.

Mrs. Carrie Richardson with her two
children arrived In town on Thursday.
They are to spend the summer with her
uncle, David Piper. Elva Hasty of
Thorndike was in town over Sunday, the
guest of Mrs. NJ r. Dodge MIR. and Mrs
Edgar Harding of Unity, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. B. f. Harding. Sunday.-Mr. Lewis
Rhoades and Miss Helen Batchelder were
married Friday. June 21. They will en-
tertain their friends Wednesday of this
week. The Good VIII club gave an enter
tainment in Detroit Friday night of last
week. Next Friday night they will have
a lawn party at George Tyler's. Refresh
men is will be served and the band will
furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

Bangor now has two loan and building
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

The life savers along the Maine coast
are taking their annual vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

Lack of concerted effort and funds de
feated the plans for city hospital In
Rockland. Sane ciu story.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, constipation,
biliousness, jaundice sick headache, In
digestion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

At Caribou last week q new potato
tipped the scales at quarter Of pound.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

The frauds under the ad valorem duties
are multiplying Just as predicted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

One of the best cooks in Oxford county
is lady over "a years old.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

This Is the short lobster season but a
Thomaston man caught crustacean last
week that was 81 inches In length.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27

In the number of foreign arrivals and
departures Rockland is the fifth port in
the United States, most of the vessels be-
ing coasters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
L'Art de la Mode.

The current number of this reliable
fashion journal contains eight beautiful
color designs showing the latest combina-
tions Of color and material, besides nearly
100 black and white sketches The cou-
pom page OF special patterns, the monthly
New York letter, and the bright ard
chatty fashion notes are features that
make this monthly invaluable to all who
arc interested in Dame Fashion. (The
Morse Broughton Company, East 10th
St., New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
PRESS COMMENTS.
New England's Influence.
lHayarhill Gazette.l J


The influence which New England is to
WELD during the next four years can be
measured by the solidity OF its delegation
to the national Republican convention fcr
Thomas B. Reed OF Maine The nomina-
tion is in doubt. and New England will
count by being unit. and in no other way.
Prohibition That Prohibits.
(Biddeford Journal.D
Mike Barns has at last encountered a
brand Of Maine prohibition that prohibits.
More Sensible Than Predecessors.
Mail aud Express)
Despite the hard times, 1t would appear
from the statements of travellers 10 Maine
that surprising number OF abandoned
farms have been reoccnpisd within the
last few months. The new residents arc
putting up improvements, tilling the
ground, and giving every indication that
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
Scribner's Magazine.

"Chicago Before the Fire, After the
Fire, and Today" forms the subject of
q finely illustrated article In the June
Scribner's from the pen of Melville f.
Stone. The series of articles in this num-
ber on the bicycle cannot fail to please
the popular taste. The series includes
the following "The Wheel of Today, "
woman and the Bicycle, "The Social
Side of Bicycling" and GA Doctors View
of Bicycling" All the articles are finely
illustrated and deserve, and no doubt, will
receive wide reading. Robert Grant
contributes valuable paper on 1.-THE Use
of Time" The fiction of this month is of
superior merit and the number Is one
of the best we have seen. (Chas. Scrib-
ner Sons, New York;
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
The M aYH0Wer.

Among the many valuable papers in
the Mayflower for June are noted the
following: Japanese Naples, Rare
florida Flowers" Evolution of the
Rose" "The Blue Flowers of June,
Birds of the Garden" and "Wild Flow
ers of New Zealand This number is
typical of the month of roses and should
receive careful reading by all interested
in rose culture. (rhe Mayilower Pub
fishing Company, Floral Park, N. "
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
JUNE MAGAZINES.
The Sanatarian

for June contains 1.-THE Work of the Sani-
tary Engineer in Time of Epidemics, in
Time of War and in Sudden Calamities,
in Civic Life, THE Period of Death as
Indicated by Natural History, Infec-
tious Diseases in Public Schools, Sew
erage in Foreign Cities" and ''Pneu-
matte System for Small Sewage Works" {"
The departments contain large amount
of valuable information. GA. N. Bell, M.
D., 291 Union ST., Brooklyn, N. "
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-06-27
The chautauguan.

A striking portrait of Charles A. Dana,
the we'll known editor of the New York
Sun, forms the frontispiece of the June
number of the Chautauquan. 1t accom-
panies a strong Biographical and critical
article by Franklin Morris. Two attrac-
tive articles are: "Sea Gardens off the
Bermudas,' and Twilight Tales of the
Azores. Mary Proctor contributes a
charming article under the caption Flow
ers of the Sky" Samuel l.. Gracey, q.
S. consul to China, gives some little
known facts about the Chinese methods
of carrying mail from the letter shops. "
The usual departments complete a most
attractive number. (The Chautauquan,
Meadyjlle, Pa.)