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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

In Cincinnati recently, an observer
noticed a group of young girls from
fashionable school, notebooks in hand,
as led by a teacher they consulted
butchers and fishmongers and vege-
table dealers, studying the best cuts
and the seasonable produce. Il will
tell YOU said one butcher, frankly,
what the poorer classes will not hear;
that meat at 80 cents a pound is no
more nutritious than some at Is cents,
and properly cooked, the cheaper is
just as palatable. 1t is the poor people
of Cincinnati who buy the highest
priced meats and vegetables" Another
marketman says that he once asked a
seamstress who habitually bought
tenderloin steak why she did not take
the round, which was much cheaper.
She replied Indignantly, do you sup
pose that because | do not come here
in my carriage that do not want just
as good meat as rich folks haveY and
she could not be convinced that the
cheaper parts were just as wholesome.
MarketOlogy as the Cincinnati board
ing-schOOl girls call their new course
of instruction, is an essential part Of
woman's education. She should know
grains and flour by size and color; the
opening and waning Of the season for
the many varieties of meat, fish, game,
vegetables and fruits; what articles
must never be bought in cans; and
what colOrs and mixtures suggest adul-
teration. She should also know how
to supply her family with food which
shall most perfectly nOurish the body;
to regulate, as one enthusiastic mother
WIN football half-back, and prepare
Margaret for her final examinations"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

The Governor of New Hampshire in
PRODUCED into his message PROPOSE
tion for u bicycle path to skirt the
shores of that State. Ten years ago
what a comic opera clause that would
have seemed in State document.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

A number of women have been ar
rested lately for sending poisoned
candy through the mails, but so far no
woman has been punished for the
brand of cigars she presented to her
husband openly and above board at
Christmas
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

A French doctor has invented an cleo
tric helmet. inside Of which is a small
motor that vibrates strips of steel, the
motor making go turns per minute.
This whlzzing is supposed to cure
nervous headache and put the sufferer
TO sleep.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

The clothing manufacturers are lit
tie doubtful of the value of the market
opening up for this country in the Phil
ippines.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

A Jerseyman on the endless chain
principle wants to unite all mankind
into one friendship. If the scientists
missing link could only be found it
might be carried farther yet
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

Uncle Sam will expect his Philippine
Islanders, when fully Americanized, to
wear trifle more clothing.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

A new strike in the Klondike prom
ases big output of gold. In the mean
time there Is also big output of those
who failed to make a strike.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

General Sherman was something Of
a prOmiscuous kisser himself; but it is
not of record that he INDUCED the habit
until he had years enough behind him
10 give him license.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

woman thug has been operating in
Chicago. There is such a thing as
carrying this new woman movement
too far
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25
Observation-Disclosures.
n
: TIMELY TOPICS.
M-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The new 81 bills are handsome. but
good judges prefer the old $40 bills.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

A Pole named Szezepanik has dis
covered means of exploding bombs
by rays of light. He might do 1t easier
by hurting his name at them.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

Quite a number Of routes are offered
for that Isthmus Canal, but after a
while the United States will consider
them and then take Its pick and
shovel.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

New York's 400 is expanding. Where
one aristocratic family was before the
divorce mill serves to set up two fami-
lies every few days now.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

Can a man afford to be known as the
meanest man in town In order to save
three or four dollars a year?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

Glass eyes are now made for pug
dogs so deceiving that it's impossible
for even the beast itself to see through
the deception.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

The Express Gazette of Cincinnati,
which has kept the record of train rob-
berries, reports twenty-eight holdups
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

In Mexico, where DEAN is the penal
ty for railway holdups, there were none
hast year. The trains in that country
might be thus held up for example else
where.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

''Flatirons" is the name given by Ad-
miral Dewey to his new monitors. He
has an idea they will do some very
smooth work If occasion arises.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-25

How Irritating is the person who
"never says anything against anyoneT''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20
The Zaudeh ChiefS.

The Iandeh chiefs in the Sudan are q
hereditary feudal aristocracy, and they
rule generally with an iron hand and with
much Judgment and good sense. They
were ignorant of all civilization and all
but naked till 1858, but they know how TO
rule. Many are capable of dscharging
high administrative duties with tact and
with advantage to the government " and
Dr. Junker instances Semio and his
brother and Rafai as examples. They are
of pure blood, and all are cousins in the
fourth or nearer degrees. Their pedie rees
go back to the time of James /. Semio is
in the eleventh generation; some are in
the thirteenth. One hundred and seventy
seven are known by name and full pedi-
gree up to that origin. There were six
generations of chiefs ruling the united ma =
tion-a timo evidently of war and CON
quest-after which tho chiefs pedigrecs
split
They are a ruling race Of high caste
something absolutely unique in central
Africa for caste, self respect trustworthi-
ness and ruling qualities. They are not
negroes though copper colorcd, and the
undoubted existence of individuals with
blue eyes, red hair and an extraordinarily
fair complexion still awaits an explana.
ton. -Fortnightly Review.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20

Mr. John Barett's charges that the
FiipinoS have been melted to continue
thor war 0y the sympathy of the Boston,
ian and other contemporaries have been
strengthened by recent statements made
by Cen Otis. The Fiirnos apparently
do not realize that, however, warmly GER
tatr groups Of Americans may sympathi2c
with them, the American government is
committed to the war ana viii pursue it
till "A conclusion is reached either by con-
quest or compromise. In the interests of
humanity it is only fair to hope that COM
promise viii prevail The anti-impcrial-
lists i'm tho East would show much more
shreWdneSs If, instead Of wasting time
and energy by denOunCing the war, they
would follow the policy OF some Of their
sympathizers la the Western press Inv en-
deavoring 10 bring about an understand
ng between our government and Aguin-
aldo, who, according 10 so well Informed
ana 50 ardent an impcrialist as MIR Bar
relt, Is an Intelligent, If misguided. youg =
man. The clcarcSt statement regarding
the philippine situation has come from
J)r. Seaman y. knapp. tho wcll-kuown
educator, VINO from a residence in the
islands, has acquired broad knowledge
OF affairs there "A guinaldo and his vol
uutary following" he Saws. "roprcsogtcd
Of the commencement Of hostiltics less
than one-tenth of the territory Of the
Philippine Islands, and never had even
I'Hlllldl fuUlIOl over lWO-ScNCntnS. The
people Of the other nine-tcnths Of the fer
ritory were opposed to him and his ambi-
tlouS schemes. over 90 per cent of the
property interests in the one-tcnth of ter
ritnN within the provinces of his Tagalos
supporters were opposed to him and his
rlan Of government. They had no faith
In his sincerity" Even more important
Is another statement by DR.. Knapp: it
must asto,lish those Americans who he
levo that Aguinaldo was grossly deceived
hF onr representatives in the East
'Aguiualdc was a fugitive in Asia, and
before he was allowed to return and or
ganize following he signed a written
agreement with the officials of the United
states government, consisting Of four ar
tcles TWO of which ! recall First that
ne would in all material respects be o'ledi-
tnt 10 the authorities of the United States
IN the Philippines; secondly, in case the
United States elected TO hold the Philip
pines that he would do all i'm his power
70 bring the natives into harmony with
ms plan. This was stated to me by Il
prominent official who was present when
me agreement was ed."-Collier's
Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20
The Great Temple of KarnaIS.

The great temple OF karnak, on the
Nile, which alone is worth the journey to
Egypt to scr, is at Inst being restored as
far as possible The building of the tenn
pie COOS back into mythology somewhere
about 1000 b. G.. 1t has been repeatedly
devastated by Persians, Arabs and Chris
tians in succeeding ages, who have been
assisted in their destructive work by earth
quakes and floods. The complete restora-
ton of the hall of columns, the grandest
OF all the halls Of the temple, will cost
$4,000, II will take ten years to rebuild
the whole temple.
The statue Of Rameses III has been dug
up and replaced on its pedestal before the
gateway of the temple.
To the French nation belongs the honor
OF undertaking these restorations; to
Champollion, Marietta and Maspero tho
credit for the discoveries and measures
taken for the preservation of what remains
of the glory of Karnak.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20
CURBSTONE STOCKHOLDERS
large transactions without Ruic.


LnrRc TrRnsnctiops without Rules
or once Rents.
New YorK July H. Every bust
hess day curious crowd of men. he.
tween 30 and 10 in number. meets on
Broad street opposite the Stock FIX
change between the hours of 10 and 3.
These men constitute what is known
as the cufb market. They are brokers
and their business is to buy and sell
stocks. They deal principally in unlist-
ed stocks, which means those issues not
officially recognized on the exchange
The curb brokers have no building Of
their own. Until recently they met in
the corridor of the Mills building,
owned by Darius O. Mills, but the
brokers have become so numerous that
they have made the street their head
quarters. Here, in all kinds of weather,
they congregate and do business.
A seat in the Stock Exchange is
worth more than $35 600 at the present
time, an&a membership has not been
sold much below $2S, 600 for some
years. 1t does not require any money
to become a curb broker. Anybody can
Join the crowd. There are no rules or
regulations governing the men. The
business transacted is often very large.
During the recent rise in stock values
sometimes over million dollars worth
of stocks changed hands on the curb in
single day. There were exciting
scenes here, and panics occurred fire.
quently.
The curb brokers themselves are an
interesting lot of men. Some of them
are very stylishly dressed. Others look
somewhat dilapidated. Some are young,
and number are gray headed One
prominent young broker, hardly 10 or
20, is very active chap. He has red
halr and seems always to be on the
run. He is probably connected with one
of the Wall street firms. Many of these
houses are represented by clerks or else
they are in close communication with
some of the individual brokers.
The curb brokers are a good natured
set of men. They have to he as they re-
ceive lots of guying. One day during
February, when snow covered the streets
and pavements, some mischievous boys
commenced to pet the brokers with
snowballs. The fun was contagious.
Onlookers joined the fight, and large
invading army was soon formed The
assault was successful. The curb bro
kers retreated in dismay. Soon after the
rude interruption, however, business
was resumed at the old stand.
Business is conducted here much tho
came as on the Stock Exchange. The
only difference is that there is no su-
thority to enforce the carrying out of
contracts, AS matter of fact, instances
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20
JOY FOR PHlLATELlSTS,
Many United Stntes stamps Available
For the First Time,

Through the action of Third Assistant
Postmaster General John a. Merritt phi.
latclists will now be able to secure complete
sets of n series of postage stamps which
heretofore collectors have been unable to
obtain either cancelled or uncanccled. MS
they are used within the government scrv-
fee exclusively. These stamps are tho
ones affixed by postmasters on the vouchers
sent to the auditor for the postofficc de-
partment showing the payment at pound
rate on newspapers and periodicals.
These stamps 10 in number, formed a
distinct and special series and ranged in
value from | cent to 300. They were
mover sold even to newspaper and other
publishers paying pound rates on second
class mail matter. They were used only
by the postmasters and by them only on
the vouchers sent to the auditor, as stated.
In consequence it has been difficult for
collectors to secure "A set of them even after
use. Mr.. Merritt came to the conclusion
that, inasmuch as vouchers showing the
amount of postage paid nj pound rates
were returned to the auditor in addition
to that given to the paper, firm or corpora
ton paying the said postage, the affixing
of stamps showing the same thing in n
different form was unnecessary, and he
therefore ordered it discontinued. Philat-
clists from all parts of the country re-
questcd him to place number of complete
sets Of these stamps on sale
In compliance with these requests Mr..
Merritt directed the printing of 80, 600
complete sets, which was done. and tho
plates were then destroyed. These sets he
placed on sale at the uniform price of g. u
set. Already about one-third Of the sets
have been sold. There Is no doubt that
the entire number will be sold They will
bring to the departments a net profit of
about f245. 900.
This reviyes temporarily a practice abol-
ished by the late Walter Q. Gresham when
postmaster general under President Ar.
thur. For many years before Judge Gresh-
am occupied that office it had been the
custom Of the postoffice department to sell
at their face value sets of all issues Of
postage stamps of the United States, each
stamp having printed on it the word
sample. Judge Gresham decided that
this was not proper thing for the gov
eminent to do, so he abolished the prac-
tice, notwithstanding the department de-
rived net annual revenue of between
81, 900 and 81, 600 therefroin. AS he had
the plates destroyed the practice could not
be revived by any of his successors unless
they had the necessary plates re-engraved
he only plates in existence now are those
OF the current series Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20

the nome. A pretty Partisan fashion Is
10 intwine the hanging chandelier Of the
dining room with sprays OF climbing
roses, wiStaria or honeysucSle vines.
With neutral tinted costumes gray or
beige, parnsols of bright plaid silk are
carried. which supply a gay note to the
otherwise low toned gown. For light or
bright toilets, however, there nre white
parasols, with lines or bands Of the color
of the gown as border For example,
white parasol to accompany pink
gown has 4 pink border and lining, and
the light it throws upon the complexion
is most becoming.
An extremely simple but very attract
i've gown is depicted which is suitable for
the seaside or the mountains. 1t is of
red and black mixed wool, the skirt, open
ing at the left side, being bordered there
and round the foot with black mohair
braid having n red edge. Snr.ll black
buttons trim the skirt. The bodice, clos
ing at the side and slightly draped, has
revcrs and scalloped epaulets and is trim
med with braid matching that on the
skirt. The pastron and collar are Of
plated red surah, the belt of the trim
ming braid. The red straw hat is trim
med with red flowers and black quilts.
JUDO CIoLLET.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20

where a curb broker goes back on his
word are very rare. He would soon get
unpopular should he attempt any trick
cry. The number of unlisted stocks is
very large and constantly increasing.
This is the method of buying and
selling stocks on the curb market Sup
pose that seller wishes to dispose of
five shares of Standard Oil He will go
down to the curb and consult his bro
ker. The name of the broker is, say,
Smith. The Customer calls out "Smith -
In moment the broker will he seen
edging his way ont of the crowd and
will cry ont Smith Who wants
Smith, In this way the broker and
customer come together Then Smith
will 60 into the crowd and call ont,
How much am bid for five shares of
Standard Oil?" If price is agreed
upon, each broker will note the transac-
ton on piece of paper. At the close
of each business day the brokers or their
clerks compare the sales, and if every
thing is correct the certificates are
transferred and delivered the next day.
There is another feature of the curb
market which should he mentioned
The brokers' have n regular call Some
big. broad chested man, with a stem
torian voice, calls out list of active
stocks, This gives chance for the
buyer and seller to come together, and
it makes bidding lively.
Some big fortunes have been won and
lost on the curb market. There is IA good
chance for making and losing money
here, az elsewhere. Some of the brokers'
are promoters In this capacity they
float new companies. One of the youn.
ger men became interested in American
Air Power stock when that company
was being organized The stock once
sold very low. suddenly it began to
boom, and the young broker must have
made great deal of money
Trading on the curb market has as
sumed such vast importance that it is
proposed to allow the curb brokers the
use of the smoking room Of the Stock
Exchange. They would have to pay a
nominal fee for this privilege. They
would literally "get in ont of the wet "
If the change takes place the curb mar
ket would become mere adjunct to the
Stock Exchange, or rather the unlisted
department of that institution. The
brokers are divided on the subject The
Stock Exchange would doubtless be the
chief gamer. WILLIAM X, BRITToN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20

An ingenious innovation recently start.
ed by the Toxic Card and Pastcboard com
pany, Me largest in its line in Japan, has
resulted in markedly facilitating the de
vclopmcnt Of the pasteboard industry.
IL consists in making thick tarrcd paste
boards rs substitutes for shingles for ordi-
nary roofing. The paper shingles are now
In active demand being about 30 per cent
cheaper and far more easily managed than
ordinary shingles, hence considerably
economizing the labor of mechanics They
do not differ much in point Of being proof
against fire and water compared with the
ordinary articles. This does not seem TO
be an exagpcration, Judging from the fact
that the paper shingles have been adopted
In subroofing the new Toxic chamber Of
commerce and the Imperial Toxic univcr-
sity buildings Japan Times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20
MAKE IT PUBLIC.
Publicity CountS-That'S What the
People Want-Burlington Ex-
preston on the Subject

Make Il public.
Tell tn" people about IT.
Gratitude promotes publicity,
Grateful citizens talk.
They tell their ncighbors, tell their
friends.
The news is too good to keep.
Everybody should know about the little
conqucror.
bad backs" arc numerous
So few understand the cause.
Many Burlington people arc learning.
And better stll. they are being cured.
Lame backs are lame no more.
Weak ones regain their strength.
This is the every day labor in Burlington.
OF Doan's Kidney Pills.
our citizens are making II public.
Mr.. Joseph Laurent, of POI North street.
says: For more than six long months I
was never free from pain in the left side
of my back directly above the hip. In the
morning it was terrible, ana rs I had to
do q largo amount OF work and heavy lift
ing YOU cannot imagine what | suffered.
Six months was long enough to stand IL
and when one day | noticed an advertise
meut stating Doan's Kidney Pills cured
such troubles. | get box at Heudcr-
sons drug store. ! am pleased TO say the
pain shortly disappeared. As "A proof that
it docs not bother mo, after the treatment
| hand cd heavy pianos without the slight
est trace OF IT, Knowing that it will re-
move such distressing pam is worth a
great deal to anybody. and say long 1.-Two
Doan's Kidney PMS.
For sale 10y all dealers or by mail on re-
ccipt of price. 80 cents per box Foster
Milhurn Co., Buffalo. y. Y. Sole agents
for the United States Remember tho
name Doan's and take no other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20

while in front it is elongated in a point,
or sometimes in rounded tabs.
Popin is Il revived fabric which is
most serviceable and attractive for sum
mer wear. 1t composes neat, cool tailor
made gowns, highly suitable for travel
ing. as it sheds dust and is of light
weight.
The sailor hat or the alpine, in some
one of its many notifications, il
usually chosen for wear during a journey
1t is only the inexperienced traveller who
appears in hat loaded with flowers and
other periShable and cumbrouS trimming
a neat, plain straw, decorated with rib.
bon aud quilts or a buckle. is the only
suitable thing, as it is easily put on and
off mud may be put in the rack Of car
or exposed to dust and rain without no.
ticcablc Disagreement.
The cut shows gown of periwnkle
blue silk. The plain skirt has coquiiles
of plated white moussclne de sole at the
sides of the tabier. The tight bodice
has full guimpe and pastron OF white
mousseline de sole, with high collar to
match The sleeves, which are of elbow
length, are wrinkled and terminate in n
frill of lace. The revers and belt are of
white satin embroidered with silver. and
there are silver buttons on the bodice.
The hat Of blue tule is trimmed with
duets, part of which are so arranged as
to rest upon the hair.
JUDIc CHoLLEr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-20

II all of our naval heroes have not pre-
scntation swords to burn, says the phila-
dclphia Press, here is model to be fol
lowed in the speech which shall announce
the next blade bestowed in recognition Of
late work done upon the Spaniard When
Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick
was carried over to England TO wed that
model of virtue and department who was
aftcrward so eager to send the poor wom-
an home in disgrace George, then regent,
commissioned "a certain captain 10 present,
with appropriate address, "A sword Of honor
to Sir William Hoste, who so gallantlv
commanded the ship which brought the
bride across the seas. This is the formula,
BILLY, my boy. here be a sword for thee. "