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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-08
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS.
Hints for BeautlfyinE the Home Mt
Small EXPENSE.

AS the holiday season approaches, dec
oratons are uppermost in the mind. A
false note is too often struck by having
the rooms SO ladened with pine and holly
that one experiences Il sense Of suffoca-
ton.
Over arches or doors n thick rope Of
ground pine is sufficient and the green
can be frightened by branches Of holly.
Holly wreaths tied with red ribbon Will
be sufficient for windows. Be sure when
selecting the ribbon that it is a rich GRIM
son, harmonzng with the berries. Yer.
million color is too often seen and is en-
tirely !nartistic, writes Elizabeth w.
Morris on in the December Housekecper.
Charming effects can be produced with
little outlay for the table A heavy
wreath of holly will cost seventy-tve
cents. Place the wreath on a white erl-
broldered centerpiece and stand the car
nations in green vase in the center,
or one can use a crystal jar or even
white one with delicate ornamental
ton. This decoration may be easily ruin
ed by the use of pink yellow or yell
low-creen vase or jar, II a little more
elaborate trimming is wished. place
streamers Of red ribbon, matching the
carnations in color. at each corner. fas-
berries on each.
Chrysanthemums and roses are made
OF paper these days so as TO appear as
natural as their models These flowers
can be used time after time for table
decorations il they are placed in boxes
and covered instead OF being left out
side to collect Dust and become crumped
A small sum invested in dollhouse vines,
to mix in, will make the artificial bios.
SONS appear more natural.
A low mound of chrysanthemums
wreathed with holly or ground pine
makes an appropriate table decoration.
The blossoms should be scarlet and
white.
| Crystal candlesticks, hooded with scar
| let and wreathed at the base with holly,
will add to the effect
Fruit is always an appropriate and
pleasant center decoration A silver dish
is preferable pretty china or glass
bowl lends itself charmlngly and the
common chopping bowl, filled with win
ter fruits and nuts, placed In wreath
OF holly. will prove a novelty,
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Monsieur lie Marquis" said Philip,
bewildcred, what mean you? DO you
consent to my suit, then? Heavens!
'1'is impossible!"
Consent? No. monsieur, I demand
Of you, nay, | order, | command you,
if there is a vestige of honor in you,
that you marry this misguided
girl, that you rehabilitate her in the
eyes of the world
The wordknows nothing, and there
is nothing to know, sir"
In my eyes, then"
1t was pulling situation. Philip
longed for nothing so much as to call
Anne de Rohan his wife, yet apparent
~ consenting to this ceremony he
would be putting some sort of stigma
upon her honor or her reputation.
Il can not, monsieur, upon this COM
pulson," he faltered hesitatingly.
"Philip," cried Anne, who saw moth
ing Of what was passing in his mind
and who heard only his REFUSAL his
denial Of her. you refuse me? You
betray my heart? All, that woman in
the locket! Oh. mon Dieu, mon grand
pere, kill me, kill me! He loves me
not, | am rejected"
She nearly tainted with the shock
and the agony of the moment.
Monsieur" said the old marquis,
his eyes cleaning with anger and de-
termination, will you marry this girl ?
Think we'll before you refuse, sir. The
hand of de ROhan has been offered
twice TO no one before. Say No, and
kill her before your eyes, and You
shall follow her to death. We may
wash out the stain upon our honor in
blood. perhaps. if not in marriage"
Enough" cried Philip, thinking
swiftly of the end to be gained and put
ting everything else aside. Il take her
gladly, joyfully, thankfully; not from
any threat Of yours, old man, but be-
cause love her, and by giving her my
name l will have the right to protect
her from further insult even from
you"
without. there" called the mar
ouis, stepping to the hall. ASK Mon
seigneur the Archbishop Of Vannes tc
come hither instantly. He has not ye;
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"What time is IT." asked the captain.
Before Hatfield could answer eight
bells rang out forward on the fore
castle.
"In the very nick OF time!" ex.
claimed Grafton.
Look yonder. SIR" said the lieute-
nant. pointing away.
The ships in the harbor were ablaze
with lights. They were getting under
way.
Gay" said Grafton, they are leaving
this morning, now. The wind has
changed. They are going to Quibcron
Square away Immediately, and crack
everything on. We must get the news
to Sir Edward before night"
"And the lady?" queried Hatfield
did you see herr"
Eyes" answered Grafton. smiling
81 not only saw her, but married her
Come into the cabin after you are on
the course and will tell you all about
it."
GRO BE CONTINUED)
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left the castle. Speak to your prospec-
tive wife, monsieur, if you Will while
we wait. | can promise you no further
opportunities after you are married.
continued the old man, turning to the
door.
1t was the one touch of human kind
ness he had exhibited in the whole in
terview
why did you hesitate. Philip"
whispered the girl reproachfuly, as
she looked fondly at him. you re-
fused me. You almost broke my heart.
To lose you now would kill me-
only because | seemed to be putting
stigma upon you by consenting," he
said softly in reply. Your grand
father thinks that your houor-forgive
my saying it-demands our marriage. "
What matter his thoughts? We
know
Yes, and | was fool. You will be
my wife, my own, in one moment.
| You can go away with me with a
clear conscience then. And when you
are mine let me see the man who will
dare question aught"
20 Philip. | am so happy. 'Tis like
life from death. l thought you lost,
| and now"
The archbishop at that moment ap-
peared in the doorway attended by
Jean-Renaud.
You sent for me, my dear mar
quis?' he said blandly, but in great
surprise.
Il did, monseiSneur.
"And for what purpose, pray?'
81 want you to solemnize marriage,
that of my granddaughter and this
this-gentleman.'
What. monsieur
And now, too"
But, Monsieur 10 Marquis, did you
not say she was betrothed to the Count
de Kersaint?"
"Monseigneur," answered the mar
ouis haughtily, here is strange mis-
chance. can not tell the tale, but
the honor of my house requires mar
riage now and instantly, between this
young man and the Countess Anne
de Rohan. jest mot, monseigneur
Morbleu. do l look like man who
trihes? You have known me of old
most reverend sir, | mean what | say
The marriage must take place.
"But Monsieur de Kersaint?'
God help him when he knows the
truth" said the marquis. will you
proceed, mOnseigneur?'
'The Young man is of our faith?'
"No. monseigneur," answered Graf
ton. Il am Protestant.
But YOU can dispense with tina
yourself. monseisneur, interrupted tn
marquis promptly. Il tell you nothins
shall prevent tn lis,
IF the young man consents To
Will you bring up the children OF thi'
union, should any be born to you, IL
the faith of the Holy Roman Catholic
church, MONSIEUR" asked the prelate
Il will, so help me Cod answered
Philip promptly.
There will be no children" inter
rupted the marquis grimly. will yc'
now proceed?"
But we lack an altar, yestments
lights, attendants, witnesses marquis?
mo altar is needed here, and as TO
witnesses, | am one. Josette is another
and II you want a third, here is. Jean
Renaud-people upon whom | ca
rely"
"Mademoisele, said the perplexe
archbishop, turning to Anne, do yo
wish to marry this MANI"
Yes, monseigneur."
do you love him?"
with all my heart"
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ESTATE OF JANE CONLIN.

The undersiguoi having been appointed
by the Hon Prohe,. Court for the u STRIFE,
Of Grand Isle. commissioners to receive,
examine and ed st all claims and de-
mauds Of all u.r-"nS against Jane Con-
lin. late Of Soi'u Hero. in said dis
trict. deceased. hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose of examining
ana allowing sl.i claims at the town
clerks office iu said South Hero. ON
Saturday. January 2Sth, A. p, 1905
from 10 O'Clock a. m; until . o'clock p
M of said dav and that six months
from the LIST day Of September, \. D.,
1904. is the timo limited by said court
for said creditors TO present their
claiWs to US for examination and al
dated at South Hero, this 21st day of
November, a. J.. sot
EDWARD T., PHELPS,
THOMAS Il. LANDON,
wat Commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-08
OF EDWARD y. ISIIAM OF

ESTATE OF EDWARD u. ISIIAM OF
ST. GEORGE.
We, the subscribers. having been ap.
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District of Chlttenden
commissioners 20 receive examine and
adjust tho claims and demands Of all per-
sons against the estate of Edward -.
1sham, late Of ST. George, in said district
deceased and also all claims ami demands
exhibited In offset thereto; and six months
from the day Of tho Date hereof being al
lowed by said Court for that purpose, we
DO therefore hereby give notice that We viii
attend to the duties OF our appointment at
the late residence Of the deccdent, in
ST. George, in said district on the fourth
Thursdays OF December and May, next
at 10 o'clock a. m, on each of said
days.
Dated this 18th day of November
1904.
II. H. TIIIEY.
HENRY RUSSETL
22,w3t commissioners
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ESTATE or JULIA LANGLOIS OF
COLCHESTER.

ESTATE OF JULIA LANGLOIS OF
COLCHESTER.
STATE OF VERMONT, District of Chit.
tenden.
To ali persons concerned in the estate OF
Julia Langlois, late of Colchester. in
said district deceased
.GREETING:
At Probate Court, holden at BurIing-
ton within and for the District OF Chitterl.
den, on the Goth day Of November 1904
an instrument purportlng TO be the last
will and testament Of Julia Ianglois
late of Colchester, in said district,
deceased, was presented to the court
aforesaid. for probate.
And il - ordered by said Court that the
18th day of December, 1904, at the Pro-
bate Court rooms in said Burlington. be
assigned for proving said instrument:
and that notice thereof be given to ali
persons concerned, by publishing this or
der three weeks successfully in the Bur.
lington Weekly Free Press newspaper
published IN said Burlington, previous to
the time appointed.
Therefore, you. are hereby notified to
appear before said court at the time and
Mace aforesaid and contest the probate
of said will If you have cause
Given under my hand at Burlington in
said district, this 26th day of Novem-
Der. 1904.
MARCELLUs A. BINGHAM
22,w3t Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-08

Bodily pain loses its terror II you've
a bottle of DR., Thomas Eclectric OIL in
the house. Instant relief In cases OF
burns. cuts, sprains. accidents Of any
sort.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-08
A WORD OF WARNING.


II real candles are to be used on the
tree a wet sponge attached to a long pole
s r,,,, s'1, $685.. ~. ~hr,x.r
so >,
the result of an overturned tree or of the
sleeves or quay draperies Of the chill
dren catching in the flames, In papers
and magazines without number. at this
season, one reads numerous suggestions
for Christmas decorations in which n
free use of cotton batting is recommend
ed Stimulating snowballs for tho tree or
as an appropriate costume for a little
Frost King or Santa Claus. Tho fact that
this highly intlammablc material efrec-
lively represents snow and winter should
not be allowed to stand for a moment
against the danger it invites. The fatal-
ties attendant upon the ordinary course
OF travel and business are quite enough,
without adding to them the horrors pre-
cipitated by our thoughtless efforts at
providing amusement.
,,,,, ,,,,
"
While frost powder may DO obtained at
any of the shops where holiday toys are
sold, very good substitute is found in
coarse common salt or strong alum water
sprinkled over it, using a whlte-wash
brush or hand spray
,,,-,, pr-DDrNcc rop uoI1nAv
| CI1rro
"A holiday gift that is growing as popu-
lar here as in England Is that OF a plum
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-08

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards Or. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to hap
Ply, vigorous old age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-08
ESTATE OF WILLIAM O'BRIEN OF
COLCHESTER.
c,r4r1, on WEIR MONT District OF Chit.

STATE OF VERMON :, District or chit
tenden.
TO ali persons concerned in the estate OF
William O'Rrien. late of Colchester, in
said district, dtccastd'
At a Probate court, holden at Burlins-
ton, within and for II District of chit
tcnden. on the 99th day of November,
1908. an instrument purporting to be
the last will and ties lament of William
oBrien, late Of o, ,, Cole hester in said
court aforesaid. for probate.
And ii is ordered by said Court that the
18Th day of December 1904, at
The he Probate Court Rooms in said
burlington, be assigned for proving
said instrument, and that notice
thereof he given to all persons con-
cerned by publishing this order three
weeks snccessively IN the Burlington
| Weekly Free Press. newspaper publsheC
at burlington, previous to the time
appointed.
| to appear before said Court at the time
| and place aforesaid. and contest the pro.
| bate OF said viii. II you have cause
! Giver under my hand, at Burlington, in
said district this 2Sth day Of Novem-
''' MARCELLus A. BINGHAM.
| % ,w3t Judge.
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HOW ONE WOMAN MANAGES.

one young woman, a teacher. who finds
the days preceding Christmas so full of
school work that it is absolutely imposs-
BILE to take extra responsibility on her
not evcr-strong shoulders. has adopted a
new plan for remembering her friends
with appropriate gifts. At this season
she simply sends out a few words on card
of Christms greeting to her friends, but
during the year whenever she comes
across anything which she knows a GER
tain one would appreciate she gets it then
and there, and sends it at once to the one
for whom it is intended. AS she travels
every vacation, this gives her an oppor-
tunity OF picking up pretty and useful
and unusual things on her journeyings
each one selected with special thought for
its especial recipient.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-08
CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR THE
BIRDS

\ pretty Swedish custom introduced
here of late years is the providing of
Christmas dinner for the birds. Before
sitting down to the table indoors. there
is raised aloft in the door-yard a pole to
the top Of which is attached large.
full sheaf or basket of grain. a Merry
Christmas to the birds that live in the
cold and snow without.
EMMA PADDOCK TELFORD.
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other ingredients before the next one IL
added. Next to follow S one-halt cup Of
milk, one-quarter cup OF brandy. one tea.
spoonful cinnamon, one teaspoonful mix.
ed nutmeg, Glove and allspice and thu
grated yellow rind of one lemon MI
thoroughly, using the hands. then TN
into large buttered mould. leavlnA
scarce any room for II to swell Tie
thickly creased and Toured cloth or s.
piece Of oiled paper over the top and ne
on the cover as tight az possible. Put
into steamer or arrange some cords 81
that it may be suspended from the in
side OF the cover OF the kettle in which it
Is boiled The boiling water should reach
up nearly to the height Of the bowl
Boil seven hours steadily. taking care
that no water boils into it, and that the
water is boiling when the pudding goes
in and is never allowed TO stop. On
Christmas day it can be relocated in tina
mould in which it was made. When
sending to the table. stick n sprig OF holly
on the top put a border of blanched split
almonds around the edge and pour over
the pudding quarter cupful Of brandy
or rum to be set on fire just as it enters
the dining room.
PLUM PUDDING SAUCE.
Cook together a cupful Of sugar and a
quarter cup of water until the syrup
spins a thread. Beat the yolks Of three
eggs hntil lemon-colored and thick and
pour the hot syrup over them. beating
all the time. Add a cup Of cream, one
teaspoouful Of lemon Juice and two table,
spoonfuls of brandy, strain and serve
df1telv
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CHRISTMAS CARDS.


There has been great decrease in the
elaborate Christmas cards that a few
Years ago filled the stores At this season,
but marked increase in the inexpensive
little ones, with a simple spray of holly
or mistletOe and just word of greeting,
TO go with the Christmas book there are
cunning little paper book marks and cut
tiers, with sprig of holly and Merry
lChristmas" for the handle. Only three
cents these are. For the same price there
are little Christmas stars, with designs of
holly, little paper bags with holly or mis-
tletoe and Merry Christmas" or Happy
Christmas" and a hole ready to run the
ribbon through before aiiixlng it to the
Christmas gift. These too, are only
| three cents, as also a variety of similar
Christmas conceits for markers place
cards and little favors. While a large
majority of the pretty cards and calen-
dars come from Germany there are n
large number of quaint English conceits
II in cards, panels and wall strips. An Eng
lsh card represents Mr.. Iickwick hold
ing out a glass of wine, underneath which
the old English adage, good wine needs
no bush and good wish is good enough.
| On the reverse:
Here's health to all those that I love
Here's a health to all those that love me
Here's a health to all those that love
them that love those
That love those that love them that love
me-"
IN DOING UP CHRISTMAS PACKAGES
Much of the charm OF Christmas gift
lies in its dainty wrapping. TO do this
acceptably and without worry at the last
end, 1t is the part of wisdom to invest
early in the season in an abundant suppl,
of white tissue paper, Japanese napkin,
with holly borders and plenty of red ant
green bebe ribbon the shade of holly Der
ries and leaves for tying the outside o.
the package. This season, too. there Is {
pretty white ribbon with the holly anc
lberries woven in the natural colors, bu
this is much more expensive, Lay thu
lpackage to be wrapped in the paper nap
kim. add your visiting card with a Christ
lmas message on the back of one OF thu
lsmall holly cards, wrap, tie one way will
lred ribbon the other way with green an'
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where the coors cross insert sprig OF
holly.
IN DISTRIBUTING CHRISTMAS GIFTS
While the dear old custom Of hanging
the stocking in the chimney corner, or
the evergreen tree with its sweet, bal
samic. Christmassy odor. it's fairy lights
and well laden branches still obtain In
the majority of families who cling to
tradition there are new ways Of distribu-
ting gifts for those who welcome change.
An English fashion in families where
there are a goodly number OF children Is
called tho witch's cave. This is con-
structed from tables placed so as to form
an irregular square and covered with
brown paper bent to formulate rocks
About 1t are arranged the family palms,
ferns or ivy pot TO give it realism and
| fairy lamps are hung amidst the Shrub
berry" The witch is n little girl, who sits
inside on a stool. She wears a black dress
with gold paper designs sewed on, a scar
let cloak and a peaked wtchs hat. a
stuffed black calico cat perches on her
shoulder and she holds a broom in her
hand. The master of ceremonies after an
introductory speech asks kind witch
have you any good luck for Tommy
Brown" whereupon she rises, finds Tom
my's parcel and some one concealed be-
hind passes them through an opening in
the top Of the cave.
| CHRISTMAS BELLS AND LADDERS.
Other Innovations are Christmas bells
and ladders in place of trees. These are
used singly or in combination. For the
ladder two ladders are set up to form an
arch, then heavily trimmed with greens
and holly. The gifts are suspended from,
the rounds of the ladder and small boys
dressed rs brownies scale the heights to
Idislodge the gifts. A little girl dressed as
a German Christmas angel. or rubicond
Santa Claus usually directs the efforts OF
1.-THE messengers. The bell. made of wire
and holly, is suspended between the lad
ders.
TIE LIGHTING OF THE TREE.
The new electric Christmas lights are
now getting so reasonable in price that
they are supplanting in large measure
the od-tiine real candies. They come in
various sizes the tiniest ones giving five
times as much light as candle. and the
globes are of as many colors as Joseph s
coat. They can be used for at least two
hundred hours. The wire which connects
them with the house installation or spe-
cial battery is wrapped with brown and
green thread. and decorated with ivy
leaves. The great advantage of this
lighting. apart from its beauty, is tho do.
ing away with the danger from fire. And
here
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SUPPER
Dreamed oysters on Toast.
Neufchatel Cheese Sandwiches.
Chocolate Cake. Canned Peaches.
Tea
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-08-27

80 the pemocntio AdvoeaLe

FOR the Democratic Advocate
As the season is at hand when the officers Of The
State Horticultural Department conduct the anu:lai
inspection of nurseries in the state required 10y
laws of Maryland, ls9S. chapter -. we wish 10 an
noupee 10 the Iubc that it is necessary FOR every
one who wishes TO sell either trees, vines. shrubs
plants &c, in this or any other state to have their
premises inspected by the state Entomologist and
the State Pathologist and secure certificate from
The aforementioned officers. if the inspection Is
satisfactory certifying that said inspected stock is
apparently free from injurious insects ami plant
diseases such certificates should b. attached 20
every consignment of either trees. vines. shrubs
plants &c. in order that the cOnsignce may not
violate the aforementioned law.
The inspection Of nurseries is Of great Importance
both to the nurserymen and the growers. TO she
former in that rigid inspection Of his stock viii
reveal any injurious pests which may have recently
commenced their rayages, thereby giving him an
opportunity 10 control the before their depre
dAtions are serious Further, having the stock in-
speeied by specialists enables him 20 give greater
assurance to the public that his stock is clean and
healthy The official certificate given 20 the nur-
serymen in this state protects them from competi'
tors who grow infersor stock, and moreover allow
them to ship their stock into other states without &;
being confiseated by the officers Of the respective
States.
To the grower the attached certificate accompany
ing every consignment Of nursery stock assures shat
the stock has been duly inspected and isappaFcntiy
free from any injurious pests As there are 50 many
pests that attack nursery stock which the ordinary
grower would no: detect until after The planted
stock commenced TO lose vitality dies, the result
being loss Of money and time. the inspection %
nurseries is in many ways great benefit TO the
prospective grower.
Those wishing 20 sell trees vines. shrubs pisuis.
&C. should at once notify the officers Of the State
Horticultural Department. College PARK. Nd, and
the inspection will be made at the proper time at
the expense Of the state Horticultural Department
THOMAS b. sNMOSS,
state Eniomologist.
JB 5 NORTON.
state Paihologisg
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