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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1898-05-06

the artist, in these circumstances. to
execute it. The painters are taken in
to the works rs lads and trained for
the special service What YOU remark
chiefly in going through the decora-
ting rooms is the great facility of the
artists. You see man with plate
or vase on which he is outlining
landscape, and you marvel at the ra-
pid, accurate touches with which he
docs the work. Flowers, birds, and
figures they can reproduce with great
skill, and many Of them are artists, not
merely in facility, but in instinct
They work with metallic co!ors only.
They rely on copper, for instance, to
give back and green, Oh iron to yield
red hues, and so on; and the gold work
is done with what seems to he dirty
brown paste, but is really pure gold
mixed with aux and quicksilver.
When the first wash is put on, the
piece must be fired, so that the colors
shall be burned into the glaze. Then
it returns to the painter, who adds the
next touches so far as he can; the FIR
ing again follows; the piece is return
cd to him once more; and 80 on it
goes, till the work is complete.
1t is, therefore, a techninal business,
especially as the colors change very
much in the fire, and the painter has
to work with full knowledge of the
processes in every firing There is one
form of the decorative process which
is very singnlar-the picciny work.
The artist has the vase IN the dried
state before the firing, and with tiny,
sharp pointed knife he cuts out little
pieces according to the design in his
mind, and produces an extremely beau-
tiful perforated ware, the elaborate
pattern and lacclikc delicacy OF which
almost repcl the idea that the work is
done 10y the unaidcd hand Of man. In
the color processes the work is virtu-
ally complete when the dull gold has
been Furnished; and the porcelain is
then ready to bc TRANSFERRED to the
showrOoms, or exported to Amcri.sl.
which is the greatest patron, at pres
sent, of the Worcester art. Amcrica,
however, tailed to retain one lovely
vase no less than four feet high, the
largest ever made in the works; il
was taken to the Chicago Exhibition
and back without accident, aud was
then sold in England for one thousand
pounds. II is important to remember
the distinction between pottery" and
''pcrcclain:" the porcelain is clay pnri-
fled by the fire, whereas pottery leaves
the oven as it entered it-clay. The
publication of the ware is really an il
lustration Of the process which sus-
tains the artistic inspiration Of the
work. The gross, the vulgar, the
mean, are eliminated; standard of
beauty is set up, and to it every arti-
Gle must conform. 1t is to this ideal,
sustained by long succession Of art
lists through century and a half, that
Worcester owes its worldwide repnta-
ton as the birthplace Of some Of the
lovclicst porcelain ever burned in u
kiln ChumLcrs' .jonraa,.
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Selert MisrellanlJ.
Too Beautiful.
A Tale of Florence Under the Medic;.
BY MATRTS JOKAI.
Translated from tie Hungarian by
Mary J. .Icford.

In the year that Ferdinand de Med
lei ascended the throne of Florence a
woman with face covered by mask
representing a skull was brought be-
fore the judge of the tribunal of blood.
The rest Of her figure was covered 10y
an ample cloak extending to the ankles.
the hood drawn far over her brow.
Whoever looked at this form saw moth
ing but the horrifying mask, and the
cloak that resembled winding-sheet
"a spectre preparing to join the car
nival Of death.
This woman was Rosaura Montal-
boni, who stood before the judge for
the fourth time, charged with crime
which defended itself, the very accusa-
tion carrying an excuse.
In what did the indictment consist.
Rosaura Montalboni was accused OF
being too beautiful! SO beautiful that
when she went to her window in the
morning, the people gathered in the
street and the litters and coaches could
not make their way through the crowd.
the shopkeepers forgot to sell their
wares, and the employees of the ducal
government admin her for hours in
stead of attending to their official du-
ties. So beautiful that, when she went
to the silk-mercers and the jewellers to
make purchases, they would accept no
payment for their wares, but laid their
wealth at her feet. The man whose
shop she entered was lost. So beauti-
full that, since she had lived Oh the
right bank of the Arno, whole row
of palaces had been built there, while
the left bank was fast going to ruin
because noblemen, merchants, and sea.
faring folk moved to the other shore
SO beautiful that, when she entered the
church Of Santa Maria del Fiore. peo
pie turned toward her from the altar
and, instead of comfort and salvation
took home with them from the sacrcd
place onl ly pain and condemnation.
Ii the fishermen in the morning drew
from the Arno the corpse OF a pal,
youth. it was sure to be some luck les.
lover who had killed him self for RoSau
I'll sake: if the watchman at night
stumbled in the dark streets over tn,
liielcs> form of 4 vcIvct-claI knight
weltering i'm his blood from a dagger
thrust. he was sure to have pcriShet
for the sake of Rosaura. who perhaps
had smiled kindly upon him and there
by excited the furious envy OF his rivals
if rich fathers died suddenly they were
sure to have been poisoned on account
of Rosaura, for, to see her beautiful
eyes sparkle, men willingly murdered
father, mother, brother, and sister.
Once famine prevailed in the city
The populace, inluriated 10y want o
bread, forced a way into the Montalbon
palace, whose mistress hathcd in milk
watered the flowers in her garden will
wine, and gave banquets daily while the
people were starving to death Wher
the frantic mob burst the doors opel
and put the rich! addressed servants t,
flight, Il )saura came down the marbl,
s'eps entirely alone. her wonderful
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Dear days of dream, return.
Dear moons Cf summer, burn!
Deep in the elades t entwine
Fresh wreaths cf jessam:ne.
Or in the southeast nook
To loll VII morning book,
And, when the south wind blows,
Catch first bllsh Of the rose"
*&x
Thus swept the spring tide poets stri"g:
He heard not yon arenas ring,
The battle shouts, nor caught the gleam
OF banner; in his gentle dream
No wars more fierce than winds that high
Swept the far galleries of the sky.
But as the editorial gaze
Caught this first note Of vernal lays,
With choler wild he banged his bell
And to the trembling Israfe':
'.Dastard!' quoth he, "go sing the camp,
The serried ranks. the measured tramp
Spring lights the path to gore and CORY;
Sing me of Uncle Sam the story!
Sin. me of sFi, hting Bob and such
But crocuses and pnk>?-not much!
No dells!-but Cuban trcchas now!
No rills-but blood on heroes brow!
Sing me of Sigsbee and of Lee,
The Maine, the Moro. and the sea.
Sing me of congressman who fling
Their inkstands at Spain's little king.
Sing me of ribs that pl ,inly show
On Cuban starvelings-and forego
For this one April Of them all
The woodlands druid carnival.
Stir pu'ses!-hip! hurrah! adzooks!
Blood, tire and DEATH how pale lie look>!
Dash water in his face, pray!
Take the non-combatant away!
Gird on my thigh the sword-but then
My nober weapon is the pen!
Maerte a los EspanolS,
Death! doom!-- God save their luckless souls!'
Home Journal.
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The artist himself sat near the altar.
his vacant eyes wandering from one
picture to another: he recognized nei,h-
er his friend, the grand duke. nor his
companions: he saw nothing except his
painted phantoms. lie had gone mad,
and remained lnnatic all his life
The prince was still Young, only
twelve years old, he did not vet know
what magic dwells i'm 4 wonan's eyes,
nor how hard it is to resist the spell.
Rosaura Montalboni was now
brought before the tribunal of blood
for the f,uith time: but mask repre-
senting a skull was placed over her
features that the light of her beautiful
eyes and the hcwitching smile Of her
crimson lips might not again interrupt
the course OF justice.
care yon the beautiful Rosaura
Montalboni who leads old and Young
to ruin by the magic Of her facc:" asked
the judge.
81 am" replied the skull How l,ol-
low the voice sounded through the
thick mask.
is it trur that whoever looks at
You is robbed of his rc.~ IN hv your
lovclincss!'
1T is true. answered he skull. turn
ing the hi,leous bony visaye toward the
speaker.
"Do you know the number OF those
who have killed themselves on your ac-
count, to shake off the if which had
become q CURSE
The skull sobbcd True. no tears
fell from the empty sockets. but the
sound OF weeping came from under the
rigid iaw-loncs.
"Rosaura Montalboni, receive the
sentence imposed upon you by the
tribunal. You will remain for liz. 4
prisoner, separated from all other pris-
oncrS. That your beautiful face may
not lead astray your .iailcrS or their ST.
pcrors, you will wear this skull mask,
so long as you live, so that every one
who looks at YOU may shrink from you,
and, instead of love. feel only terror"
Did Rosaura Montalboni turn pale
when this sentence was pronounced!
Did her beautiful features quiver with
horror: Did the rosy lips tremble
with grief ana loathing? The skull re-
manned mute and motionlc~s
-
Ferdinand de Medici remained nine
and-thirty years upon the royal throne
of Tuscany: in the thirty-ninth year Of
his reign he died. Cosmo III sue
ceeded him. Upon his accession to the
throne Cosmo proclaimed universal
amnesty to the criminals langnisning
in the prisons. 1t was the duty olthe
judges to examine the records in or,lcr
to ascertain the offence of each individ-
ual, and decide whether the amnesty
should be granted in his case.
Then a woman was found in the cells
whose crime consisted in being too
beautiful! For this offence she had
been condemned to life long imprison-
ment and to wear mask representing
skull.
When this mask was removed, a
equally corpse-like, withered face was
revealed, with sunkcn eyes, and
wrinkled skin clinging to the bones, q
semblancc of the mask she wore.
This was Rosaura Montalboni who,
long, long years before, had been sch
fenced to q cruel atonement because
she was too beautiful. -Hymc Journal.
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SPRING REQUIRES.

That the impurities which have ac-
cumulated in your blood during the
winter shall he promptly and thorough
ly expelled il good health is expected.
When the warmer weather comes these
impurities are liable to manifest them
selves in various ways and often lead
to serious illness. Unless the blood is
rich and pure that tired feeling will
afi,ict you, your appetite will fail and
you will find yourself 'all run down."
Hoods Sarsaparilla tones and strength
ems the system, drives out all impuri-
ties and makes pure, rich, healthy
blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the one
true blood purifier and the best spring
medicine. BE sure TO get only Hoods.
Fuddy-Talk aboat saving woman,
| suppose my wife is the most cconom-
ical woman going.
Duddy--What has she been doing
now!
Fuddy-She has been wanting Il
new cloak, and the other day she said,
II wished had fifty dollars to get
that clock with! Then she thought
moment, and, NO, won't bc extra
VACANT, wished had forty dollars.
Perhaps might be able to get it for
that Now that's what call ccono.
my.
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1loetrn.
\ BARD DE TROP.

BY WILLIAM i. CHISHOLM.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28
pemocratic state Convention.

Last week Wednesday the Demo-
cratic delegates met at the
Howard opera house in Burlington
and were called to order by Chair
man Brigham of the state committee.
The officers elected were c. A.. j.
Jackson of Montpelier, president;
Loyal S. Wright of Addison, Milo G..
Remington OF Bennington, d. E.
Billiard of Caledonia, d. G.. Crane of
Chittenden, T. C. Tracy of Essex, L..
B. Lee of Franklin, George L. Small
of Lamoille, +. w. Abbott of Orange,
A. Ii. Harvey of Grand Isle, w. E.
Tuck OF Orleans, d. f. Connolly Of
Rutland, S. L. Gilman of Washing
ton, NJ. III. Powers of Windham, Geo.
S. Hill of Windsor, vice presidents;
Messrs Dodge of Burlington and
knights of Newbury, secretaries.
7. w. Moloney of Rutland was
nominated for governor without OPP
position and the rest of the ticket was
made up as follows: Lieutenant gov
ernor, A.Allen Olmstead of Newbury;
treasurer, l.. w. Clough of Bethel;
secretary of state, Geo. B. Davis of
Danville; auditor, Richard ID. Preble
of Shoreham. The only contest was
for lieutenant governor, George B.
Davis of Danville being urged for the
place and receiving 1913 votes to 1876
for Mr.. Olmstead. The committee
on resolutions, consisting OF r. S.
Childs of Brattleboro, Emory s. Har-
ris of Bennington, j. II. Donnelly OF
Vergennes, James A. Brown of Bur-
lington, G. II. Fitzpatrick of White
River junction, DR.. n. +. Hamilton
of Richford and +. ii. Clark OF New
port, reported the state platform.
The state committee was appointed,
and it consists of these stalwart DEM
ocrats:-Addison, NJ. Burke of Mid
dlebury; Bennington, Richard M.
Houghton OF Bennington; Caledonia,
Arthur G. Randall of st. Johnsbury;
Chittenden, Joel ii. Holton of Bur-
lington; Essex, NJ. J. Daley; Franklin,
+. w. McGettrick of st. Adams;
Grand Isle, George w. Beardsley;
Lamoille, Henry Noyes of Hyde Park;
Orange, Geo. A. Dickey OF Bradford;
Orleans, =. J. Farrell of Newport;
Rutland, DIR. John d. Hanrahan OF
Rutland; Washington county, John
IL. Senter of Montpelier; Windham
county, III. w. Stocker of Windsor.
After the committee had been elected
the gubernatorial candidate, Thomas
w. Moioney, was escorted before the
convention and addressed them at
length upon the Chicago convention
and its platform, urging the Vermont
democracy to support that platform
and its able champion, William Jen-
nings Bryan.
Mr.. Moloney was followed by Geo.
Fred Williams, who delivered another
eloquent appeal to the democrats OF
Vermont to rally around the standard
and help elect democratic president.
The two congressional district con-
ventions were held in the afternoon,
the first nominating II. 4. Brigham
Of Bakersfield and the second c. A. J.
Jackson Of Montpelier.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28
FYremen's Tournament.

The ninth animal tournament o.
the Vermont State Firemen's associa.
ton was held at Middlebury July 81
There was large crowd in attend.
ance and the parade in the morning
was far better than had been expect
ed. The hose races were held in the
afternoon.
The Volunteer Hose company of
Vergennes and the Steamer Hose COM
pany of Winooski tied for first place,
and the first prize OF 5000 and the
second Of 500 were equally divided
between them.
The third prize of $50 went to the
Sherman Hose company of Port
Henry.
The Stevens Of Vergennes was
awarded the $50 prize for the best APP
pearing company in the parade, ac-
companied by band.
At the convention OF the night be-
fore the following officers were elect
ed: President, f. NJ. Tiffany, Ben
nington; secretary, 4. ID. Moore, Ben
nington; treasurer, l.. G. Grant, Bur-
lington; executive committee, w. A..
Morse, Burlington, X. X. Hannum.
Rutland, John III. Donnelly, Ver-
gennes, II. L. Thomas, Winooski, and
G. 5. Whittier, Montpelier. The next
convention apd tournament will be
held at Bennington.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28
Vermont Pensions.

Increase, Franklin W. Russell, Easi
Calais, IS to $40; special, July l6
George Nichols, Mortified. S22 tc
S25; reissue, special, July-l6, Leavitt
Hunt, Weathersfield, S72; increase,
Augustus S. King, Randolph, Sl4 to
Sl7; original, widow, etc., Mercy n.
Wishart, West Burke, IS; renewal,
Sylvester Hawkins of Castleton, 50;
original, widow, etc., Diantha May
nard of Waterbury, s..
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28

Our Vermont regiment seems to be
included among the organizations that
were so poorly equipped as to forbid
its taking an early part in the war.
With all the money that the state has
spent in the past,i is a disappointment
to learn this. The government has
been obliged to condemn much of its
equipment and time is necessary to
furnish new. Vermont is but one OF
many states that are beginningto come
to realization of the inadequacy and
insufiiciency OF the national guard sys-
TEN, as heretofore existing. Massa-
chusetts is one of the few states whose
troops were anywhere nearly in condi-
ton to take the field at the start. One
of the early subjects for attention must
be how to get returns for the large
sums expended in maintaining our
militia.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28

ing the lion of disease. Many an attack Of
dangerous illness would be headed off If at
the first premonitory symptoms the victim
would strike quickly.
Those severe coughs. bronchial affections
and wasting diseases which merge into
consumption would never get their savage
teeth into the constitution If their early
signs were headed off by DR.. Pierce's Cold
en- Medical Discovery. II provides such an
abundance of rich nourishing blood that
tuberculosis germs have no chance to get
any Judgment in the lungs. 1t clears the
skin and purges all the impurities from
everp organ. II invigorates the liver to
expel all bilious poisons from the circula.
ton. II creates healthy tissue, vitalized
nerve fiber and gives solid strength.
II have thought for long time" writes Mrs.
Rose Petty, of Iockviiie, Chatham CO. n. c..
that l would not do You justice If did not
write aud tell you how was cured of that dread
full disease called consumption, by using DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. I had meas
les and pneumonia both at the same time, and
came near dying. and as soon as was able TO go
out / was taken with grip and then followed
consumption My physician did all he could Tor
my relief but I received none. tried every
thing that could hear of that was good for a
cough but grew worse, and would have died soon
had | not commenced using the Golden Medi-
cal Discovery felt improved before the FIRST
bottle was finished. | took six bottles, and after
that I felt better and stronger than in ten years
before That was six years ago, and to-day do
not feel any symptom of a return of the disease.
i remain cured, and think am the cause OF
friend being cured by using the same medicine.
He was afflicted as was. and aft = every thing
failed to cure him he took Or. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery aud was cured"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28
J. @. Mccullough of Bennington is

j. G. Mccullough of Bennington is
talked of as president pro tempore OF
the Senate. For clerk of the House,
the position vacated by Secretary OF
State to be Rowland, Assistant Clerk
Thomas c. Cheney of Morrisville is the
logical choice The position of secre-
tary OF the Senate is to be contested by
Max L. Powell of Burlington, present
incumbent, w. W. Lapoint of Barre,
C. c. Fletcher OF st. Adams and f. w.
Gibson of Chester. The chaplaincies
of the two houses will provoke the
usual scrimmage. There will beplenty
of applicants for all the other places,
down to pages and statehouse sweep
ers. As to state officers to be chosen
by the legislature, only one contest is
publicly announced at present, that for
state superintendent of education, the
candidates being the present official,
Mason S. Stone, and Prof. S. w. Lam
don of Burlington. 1t would seem as
if the deplorable condition of our state
militia ought to encourage candidates
to enter the field for the various offices
connected with that organization.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh THAI
Contain Mercury,

as mercury viii surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering ii through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney q Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
It is taken internally, and made in Tole-
do, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28

1t is clear now that the Santiago ex-
petition was hurried off without due
preparation. This is true especially OF
the medical department. There is pos
tive evidence that the facilities for car
ing for the sick and wounded were of
the most meager description. But for
the assistance rendered by the Red
Cross organization, shocking state Of
affairs would have existed, the knowl-
edge of which would have provoked
bitter and deserved criticism.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28

Bro. jackson of the Argus, who was
honored by the Vermont Democracy
with the nomination for Congress fol-
the Second district, has an undoubted
claim to high recognition from his
party. He is not only one of the ablest
journalists in the state. but rs an ora
tor he has few equals. He is a gentle
man of culture and refinement and
would be a credit to the district in
many ways if, by some special dispen-
sation of Providence, he should be
elected. Mr.. jackson was a disciple
of silver long before the Vermont De-
mocracy went back on itself and en-
dorsed Organism.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28

Trouble with Germany over the dis
position Of the Philippines is exceed
ingly improbable. Nevertheless it is
assuring to know that our navy is the
stronger, leaving out of calculation the
torpedo boats, which this war has
shown are less valuable than was sup
posed. Furthermore, the German navy
is an untried quantity, while ours has
been tested and found not wanting. On
land, of course, we are inferior in or
ganized strength, but our resources are
limitless. The German emperor seems
to be taking different view of matters
since Manila and Santiago.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved in six hours by "NEw GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" II is a
great surprise on account OF its exceeding
promptness In relieving pain In bladder,
kidneys and back. in male or female. Re-
lieves retention OF water almost immedi-
ately. II you want quick relief and cure
this is The remedy. Sold by Richard G..
Morton, druggist, Main St., Randolph,
VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28

The action taken by the Vermont
Democracy in opposing territorial ex-
pansion and condemning the annexa-
ton of Hawaii moves the New York
Sun to say
The Vermont Democracy Is a mere
impotent. unreasoning opposition. The
National Democracy can learn how to
become hopeless minority by follow
inc the Vermont lesson.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28
EDITORIAL NOTES.

An ordinance against swearing is
being enforced in New York city. Even
this solace is thus taken away from
those disguised with Tammanyrule.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-28

Col. Bryan has once more invaded
the s.enemy's country" and received
even warmer welcome than when he
came as the captain of the free silver
hosts. His military career will be
watched with interest.