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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
Dress Goods
Remnants.

One large lot of high cost
Dress Goods. all lengths, az
rs cents a yard, regardless
of cost. Many goods in this
lot were $500, some even
more. In this lot are quite a
number of dress lengths.
Another large lot higher
cost Dress Goods Remnants,
all lengths, from one yard up
to dress patterns, to be closed
at 50 cents,
These two lots comprise what
are left from our January remnant
sale. We want clean shelves for
our new spring stock soon to ar
rive,
Never were such bargains offered
for girls dresses, skirt lengths,
dresses and for any other purpose.
The Black Remnants go in with
these lots.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
PERFUM ES.

Nearly every known perfume is now
successfully initiated by the synthetic
processes Of the chemical laboratory.
The principal European manufactures
Of perfumes are in London, Paris and the
towns of south France and north Italy.
Theprccious ointment which the woman
poured upon the feet Of Christ was highly
perfumed, so that the odor filed the house.
Pliny says, that special perfumes, not
allowed to any but members Of the royal
family, were prepared for the Roman EN-.
perors.
In Exodus, xxx, an account is given OF
the oil Of holy ointment made by Moses
from myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, cassiu
and olive oil.
The records left by the Ph9nicians, AS.
syrians and ancient Persians show that
among all those nations tho use of per
fumes was very common.
Perfumes arc now extensively manu-
featured in tho United States, and the ma
tive articles are said by experts to compare
favorably with foreign manufacturers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06

Why is 1t called leap yearP 1t is because
the Julian calendar, In which tho custom
of adding day to February every fourth
year was introduced, provided that tho ad.
ditional day should be inserted not at the
end of tho month, but six days earlier,
forming second sixth day; hence arose
the word bissextile, which is still retained
as tho name of the year In which the add
tional day is inserted, though now it Is
added at tho end of the month. Tho
name leap year refers to the fact that for a
year after insertion of the additional day
each date comes two days later In the
week than 1t came the previous year, in
stead of on the following day of the week,
as In ordinary years. The dates may DO
said to leap over day, and hence the
namo.-BostOn Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06

TRAVELLERS. LOUIS SEIZE. DELFT.
ing clocks for mantels are constructed In
oak, mahogany and walnut, and receive
their decoration in carvings and mount
ings OF brass. Gilt and bronco trimmings
are employed on clock cases with pleasing
results. Colonial and empire styles aro re-
Elected not only in tho forms, but the Or
namentation of clocks.
Travelling clocks are included among at
tractive holiday novelties and represent an
infinite variety of styles. Boudoir clocks
OF porcelain and Dresden china charm with
picturesque effects in the way of coloring
and design. In hall clocks the display is o
notable one, introducing novel designs,
superior movements and attractive dials.
An inexpensive limo of porcelain clocks has
won deserved attention with artistic dec.
orations that employ royal blue and yellow
with unique effects. Among Delft clocks
antique styles prevail and many are en-
richod with bronze trimmings. Addi-
tional attractions noted In this direction
by The Jewellers Circular are cuckoo clocks
in original designs, cloisonne clocks and
pretty French affairs, with bronze mount
iQus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
Can't Eat
II Breakfast

a failing altogether too common
with Americans. Due generally
to excuses of some sort, whether
over-work or dissipation the re.
suit is the same. "The candle
is being burnt at both ends"
The man who begins the day in
this way is living on vital forces
that should be husbanded. If
yon can't eat in the morning as
you should, take a glass of milk
containing a tablespoonful of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
DlSINFECTlON AND DlSlNFECTANTS.
Do Not Cover Up but Destroy Prevent
All Noxious vapors.


All Noxious vapors.
Tho popular belief seems to be that to
disinfcct Is to cover up bad odor with
another more powerful. On the contrary,
sanitarians aim to absolutely destroy all
noxious vapors about the home, or, better
still, to prevent their formation. Fresh
air flooding every portion of the house,
sunlight in every room, judicious use of
soap and water and plenty of whitewash
in all places where 1t can BIO applied leave
the use of disinfectants at n minimum.
There may be times, however, in which
any ono may need some reliable drug, and
for this reason those now considered most
efficient are named They should always
be purchased of reliable dealer and
should always be of tho best quality. Ac-
cording to The New England Homestead,
for cellars, barns, stables, pigpcns and all
places where 1t can be applied, whitewash
made of quicklimc is the best disinfect-
ant; to absorb and disinfcct liquids about
stables, ground plaster, dry earth, or, bet
ter still, dry and pulverized peat or muck.
Peat is valuable because it has great abb
sorbing powers, while at the same time 1t
is preventer of decay.
Waste pipes may be dlsinfcctod by pour
ing into them q soluto.. made by dissolv-
ing pound of green vitriol in four gal.
Ions of hot water. This should be applied
boiling hot, and at night, when the pipes
will not BIO used for several hours. Open
drains may DO clcansod and then sprinklod
literally with chloride of lime, which
must be used fresh. Privies should DO
cleansed and then sprinkled with chloride
of lime. In hot weather these places may
be deodorized by placing u wagon load Of
earth in tho pit, and the cleansing may
take place in cold weather.
Such clothing, towels, bedding, otc. as
may be washed, may be dlsinfected by
soaking for As hours in water containing
four ounces OF corrosive sublimate to tho
gallon of water.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
who Is in Ill health or ailing.

who Is in Ill health or ailing.
In the case of Mary Z. Campbell, of
Albion, Noble Co., Ind, her suffering
was so severe, her relief so suddenly real
lied, and her gratitude so great, that she
wishes the circumstances published, in
the hope that others may be benefited
thereby She says:-
My physician told me had dropsy
and falling of the womb. My stomach
and bowels were so bloated l could not
get a full breath. My face and hands
were bloated badly. had that dreadful
bearing-down pain, backache, palpitation
of the heart, and nervousness.
Zone of my physicians told me had
something growing in my stomach; and
the medicine that took gave me relief
only for short time. / thought must
die. 1began to take Lydia Z. Ptnkhdm'S
Vegetable Compound, and it worked like
charm. After taking the first bottle
! could walk across the street, now am
well. advise all my friends to take It,"
MANY E CAMPBELL, Albion, Noble Co,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06

Take time when selecting odd pieces Of
furniture for your home. Take look at
the auction rooms. There are many such
In every city where odd pieces Of furniture
may be found at very low prices. Great
bargains may often DO secured in this
way. In tho large furniture establish
ments there are many pretty things to be
found II one will take the time and trou
Bile to look them up. Especially is this
true regarding small tables. Great Is the
variety and low the price thereof, and
what gives living room such homcliko
and cheerful air as small table that will
Just hold shaded lamp, favorite book
or two, or the current magazinesp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
BOVinine

The effect it marvellous. You
will have taken a food stimulant
that nourishes, makes new blood,
new bone, new flesh and nerve
tissue, and one that has no re-
action. Every vital organ of the
body will be kept in a normal
condition and will be enabled to
throw off disease. Bovinine is
a powerful concentration of the
hfe-maintaining elements of lean
beef, all of which are preserved
by the special cold process en-
ployed in its manufacture.
Doctors everywhere will com
mend it, and druggists sell it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
THE YACHTING EARL.

Dunraven was not success in "Meas.
ure For Measure" He should con1int
himself to "Much Ado About Nothing. u
philadelphia Telegraph.
1t is rumored that Earl Dunraven will
soon be made duke. This is all wrong
His title would be more appropriately that
of fuke.-Harper's Bazaar.
One Of Lord Dunraven's boats will take
part in the coming races in the Meditor.
ranean. That Is a small sea, too, where
even the lines Of latitude and longitude
might obstruct his course.-New York
Nail and Express.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
Cleaning Gas Globes.

Try washing glass gas shades or globes
with tepid water in which u little soda
and blue has been dissolved. Turn down
to drain, wipe with soft. dry towel and
polish with soft dry leather, Ifthe globes
should have tho least crack or flaw In
them, be very careful to keep your hands
well protected with the towel when drying
thom, as II the glass were to Fly" sud
denly o painful and perhaps dangerous
out might result, When adjusting globes
never screw them tight, or they are certain
to break when the gas Is lighted, as glass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
Where Culture Failed.

Where Culture Failed.
After years Of application,
With a masters touch acquired,
She resumed her humble station,
Music mad, ambition fired.
Something simple, she reelected,
Would most tickle her re:ations.
Consequently she selected
Home, Sweet Home with variations.
When they came to hear her play,
Ere its last run died away
Spale her father, coaxing slow,
"That is fine, we will allow, dear,
And well done, we're sure; but. now,
dear,
Play us something that we know"
Truth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
FIRST.

Nearly two thousand yard,
Trimmings, Gimps, Jet Bands,
Black Applique, Fancy
Braids Jet Ornaments, Silk
Laces, Feathers, etc.
We will make these up in lots
and offer you your choice from one
lot at ONE CENT yard, from an-
other at FIVE GENTS a yard, an
other at TEN CENTS yard, and
SO on up to fifty cents yard. You
all know the kind and quality OF
trimmings we carry, and when We
tell you in this lot will be some
that were S. 90 and even ST. 90
yard, you can readily see the ad
vantages offered. We made such
sale two years ago, which has
been the talk Of the town ever
since.
One hundred gross Fancy
Buttons, all kinds, at cent
per dozen, all sorts.
Another large lot at 5 cent?
a dozen, splendid goods.
Fifty gross handsome But
tons, high cost, at 10 cents a
dozen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
A Pecan to the Pumpkin.

A Pecan to the Pumpkin.
How dear to my heart
Is tho old yellow pumpkinl
When orchards are barren
or stuilin for pies,
When peaches and apples
Have both been a failure,
And berries of no kind
Have greeted our eyes,
How fondly we turn
To the fruit Of the cornfieldi
Only fools these despise.
The old yellow pumpkin.
The mud covered pumpkin,
The big bellied pumpkin
That makes such good pies.
Louisville Democrat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
LIGHT AND AIRY.
An Evenings Experience.

When do sun puts on his golden gown
wifi dc shiny purple seams,
An lays him down in twilight town
Fob er res in de house OBJ dreams,
takes dc fiddle, an takes do bow
An I sets whah de shadows creep,
An plays i'm fas', an plays i'm slow
Till plays me mos ter sleep.
Miss Moon comes over dc sky right soon,
Wifi smile DAT am fine ter SOC.
An l stop dc tune-an | say, miss Moon.
will yoh promenade wits mc?"
It's fie, Miss Moon-it's flc, fob shame,
l didn't think you d stoop
Fob ter lead me ON till Is clean done gone
Run into chicken coopl
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
Sunday Morning.

Aunt Dorothy-tIow many command
ments arc there, JohnnieY
Johnnie (glibly)-Ten.
Aunt Dorothy-And now, suppose you
were to break ono of thomp
Johnnie Uentatively)-When thoro'd DO
nino TRUTH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
HEAVEN SENT HER.

you used to say you thought heaven
sent me to you" she said tearfully after
little family Jar.
II see no reason to change my mind
about that now" he returned.
Reality she exclaimed delightedly.
Certainly" he replied. Then he spoiled
II all by adding-"As q punishment
Chicago Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06

Timmins-I fear that will never sue
coed as literary man, after ALL
Simmons-You don't mean itp
Timmins-But do. had myself care
fully examined by most eminent brain
specialist, and he says there is nothing the
matter with me,-Indianapolis journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
Fashions In Clocks.

This seasons products in buhl and Yer
nis-Martin clocks bring new patterns to
please the eye, while the latest improve
ments in chime movements are equally
pleasing to the ear Ginning clocks, by the
bye, have bc'n inclosod in such variety of
cases as to suit all purses. French chin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
Lost.

"By Jove, left my purse under my pill.
low!"
"Oh, well, your servant is honest, isn't
sheg"
THAT'S just it. She'll take it right up
to my fcp'-Tit- Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
MEASLES ACCORDING TO LAW

health officer recently received the
following note from one of the residents
of his district:
Dear Sir-I beg to tell you that my
child, aged eight months. is suffering from
measles, as required by act Of Parliament.
-Tid-Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
What
it neans
Backache and Kidney Trouble

While Backache in itself is not
a disease, it indicates derange-
ment of the vital organs-its a
symptom of disease. Kidney
trouble, at any stage, is serious
and neglect of the symptom
means neglecting the disease.
Curing a Backache means cur.
ing diseased Kidneys and reliev-
ing them of congestion. This
can be done in the early stages.
Buker's Kidney Pills are specific
for the cure of Backache and
Kidney trouble, If taken in time.
It's a vegetable remedy. Drug
gists sell them for 50 cents
Book about Backachc for the
asking.
Baker PHI Co.. Bangor. Me-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06

impossible.
Sweet Mary's eyes are bonny blue,
And Mary's hair is sunbeams spun,
And, oh, she says she loves me true
Dear little one
Whom | have wenl
But yet, her hand may not claim,
She loves me- but declines forthwith.
"She wants to change her horrid name
And her names Smith
And my names Smith.
Chicago Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
A Mothers Only Fear,

A Mothers Only Fear.
Burglar-Open yer mout, an I'll kill
yerl
Mothcr-Coward Only for ono thing I'd
raise tho house.
Wv ats dat?'
"I'd be certain to wake the baby p
Tit-Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
Against His Prejudices.

Against HIS PrcJudices.
Haverly-What was all that disturbance
at old Maritals golden wedding?
Austen-lt was caused by Colorado
man who had come under the impression
that it was n silver one.-Brooklyn Lifo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
NO SECRET
IN THIS WOMAN'S CASE.
Mrs. Campbell Wishes Her Letter Pub
lished SO that the Truth May Be
Known.

tsrEcrAL TO our LADY RkADrRsl
Or the thousands of letters received
from women all over the world by Mrs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
Sighted.

thing"
"Ho is"
whats tho matterf'
"Ho's the only man in his ward who
hasn't been asked his opinion about the
Monroe doctrine. "-Chicago Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06

eli MIS-.
Pinkllan
and her
army Of
PATIENTS;
and she
freely So
licits a let
ter from
any wo-
man, rich
or moor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
H. W. ALLEN e co.,
Sl.s3 Church St.-1G4 Bank st.
February
Sales.

Our Annual Inventory COM
.pleted. We find quite a few
odds and ends that we want
to close. Will do so this
week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06

Pinkham. not one
given to the publ
unless by the wish Of
the writer. Thus abb
solute con fdence Is
20 established be.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06
II ". ALLEN DC 90.

lone fact is wor tn thousand theories. {"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-17
COURIER

]. Hotchlllss, c, McDermott, George
 Schlosser,
 The citizens of East Haven have called meeting to be held this even ing, December 17, to discuss the ques- tion whether it would be advisable to arroint committe to draft a bill to be presented to the incoming legislature relative to securing legislation com polling the New Haven Street Railway company to carry passengers from East Haven to New Haven for five cents,
 The regular monthly meeting of the Young Mems Republican club will be held this evening, Thirty new mem- bers will be admitted to the club. The new club house is being rapidly com pleted, Six new billiard tables have been placed in the parlors. The new bowling alley will be used for the first time this evening,
 Davenport council. Royal Arcanum, through the treasurer, George B. Jones, yesterday paid to the heirs of the late David s. Thomas, SSO0O, the amount of Insurance the deceased carried with the organization.
 Mrs Henry l. Hotchkiss spent yes- terday in New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-17

 ITO Chapel St.
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and he had reason to fear that there might not be chair in the hall of rep resentatives sufficiently large for his capacious frame. He could perhaps by wearing light clothing and by dint of much effort squeeze himself into one of the regular chairs. But if he arose to address MT. Speaker" he would certainly carry away the desk and damage the capitol furniture, And then, if Mr. Messenger should gain those other twenty pounds he formerly had through the ease and good living he will enjoy in Hartford for perhaps six months, he might be compelled to take the chalr with him, rolling down the hill to the station on the castors.
 "The only chair in the capitol large enough for MT Messenger, Connecti- cuts Daniel Lambert, to occupy with comfort is the lieutenant governors Charter Oak chair in the senate, which has never been occupied, except by young couples visiting the capitol since Lieutenant Governor Francis B. Loomis time. But that chair so high ly ornamental but of so little use must not be moved from its exalted position and if 1t might be there's no room for it at any desk In the house.
 ''The situation is further complicated by the fact that if a chair is made suf- ficiently large for the solid representa- tive from New Hartford his neighbors on the right and left will be cramped and there will be no room for anyone to pass beyond the occupant. Superin- tendent Butler has conundrum on hand He has taken measurements of the furniture and of the representative, consulted Major Sohultze, the Capitol cabinet maker, and to-day will visit furniture stores hoping to get some light on the heavy subject. One sug- gestion which has been made is that the house recognize MT. Messenger 8 proportions and elect him speaker. There's room behind that desk, but the lounge would probably have to be moved out.
 MT. Messenger has placed himself in Captain Buffers hands, metaphorically speaking, as the accommodating super intendent cannot find him a seat and Captain Butler hopes to be able to solve the problem before the general assembly meets."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-17
OF IOCIL INTEREST,

Steamer No. 5's men were summoned
 by a still alarm to attend to a chimney
 fire in the house, 50 Woolsey street. oc-
 cupied by c. T. Kerrigan. Damages
 slight.
 Scarlet fever as well as diphtheria is
 prevalent all over the city" said
 Health Officer Wright yesterday morn ing Tt is not an epidemic, but seems to crop up here and there in all parts
 of the city. There are not enough cases in any one section to say 1t comes from
 any particular school, but seems to be
 generally distributed" The funeral services of little Pearl ] Trefry, younger daughter of Druggist
 T. c. Trefry, will take place this after
 noon at o'clock. Owing to the death ] of the child having been caused by diphtheria the funeral will be private.
 The remains will be taken to Boston on
 the o'clock train tonight, and from | Boston will be taken by steamer to
 Yarmouth, N. S, where the interment
 will take place. MT. Trefry's wife will | be unable to accompany the remains, 1 being much prostrated. The pig butchering and guessing con- test which was advertised to be held at the Morris Cove hotel yesterday af- | ternoon and evening has been postpon- | ed to to-day or the next fair day. William A. Granville of New Haven | has bought the Edward P. Reynolds property on Bristol street, Southing- | ton.
 A delegation of the members of Fort
 Hale and Elm Tree lodges, this city, at | tended the entertainment given by
 Montowese lodge, N. F. O. P. In Bran ford, last evening, held at Gaylord's opera house. The program was as fol- | lows:
 l Duet. F. n. Whitney and G. Stannard | Reading Selected. g. Miss Phoebe Ives ! Vocal solo-Selected Mrs. w. LMoore Readin-Selected. MT. George L. Beach
 Exhibition by the graphaphone, kind 1 iy loaned by MT. Gustave Bolze of ! New Haven.
 Vocal sclc ..........Mr George Marsh | Violin solo ............M Mis- Maud Beers 1 l. luble quartet-W. Skyes, A. J. Coyle, l J. F. Callahan, II. Skyes, CHI. Coyle,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-17
BETTER THAN A CIRCUS.

to go through and examine the different kinds of chairs and rockers we show If we should attempt to tell how many we should get the figure too low, and this is the case in a double sense as we already have the price figures too low and our 20 per cent. discount is creating havocboth with the prices and with the chairs, for they are going rapidly A handsome cobbler seat rocker for $3.5O, 20 per cent. cash dis count leaves net price S2.S0.
 BROWN & DURHAM,
 Complete House Furnishers.