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New-York tribune., 1909-09-25

these functionarieS. While services were IN
progress the schOut went his rounds To see that
quiet was kept in the streets and 10 prevent
the negroes. who had holiday. and IOafng Ind
ians from making too much noise at their games.
The Dutch church in the early period was in
side the fort at the Battery. Here for half a
century. from 1912 to 1908. the early Dutch
wOrshipped in the Church of ST. Nicholas. as it
was named.
The Dutch women wore bonnets In New
Amsterdam the modsh dress was a coIored
petticoat, rather short waist jacket coIored hose
OF homespun wOollen and wooden clogs suitable
Tor walking through the mud in n town which
had no sidewalks pavements The Dutch
Ourghers wore long WASTED coats. with skirts
almost to their ankles. and adorned with huge
silver buttons
the wardrobe OF a burgomaster at the time
the city was transferred TO the English con-
sisted of the following: A cloth coat with s,.yer
buttons worth S15; stun coat, SO: cloth
oreeches' 81 los: cloth coat with gimp but
TONS ~: black cloth coat. 81: black velvet
coat Sl0; a 1hk coat. breeches and doublet. SG:
d sliVer coat breeches and doublet. So; i velvet
walstcoat. with silver lace. $5: a bun coat with
SILK sleeves. 50: three grass green cloaks. Sc
each. besides several old suIts Tbar. No. 70
course linen and hose. shoes with silver bnclIss
u suGarloaf hat and a cane with n silver or
ivory top. ~
All classes. high and low went on foo, for
nurses ana carriages were scarce. At funeral.
NOT WINE In winter was served to the nOurners
'u III summer port wine sangaEee. When women
were buried burned wine was sometimes sarved
In silver tankards.
H. ShOrtiy before the city was taken bv the Eng
Is Iish there were large number OF Young peo-
Po VI nAarriaSeable age. children of the original
SSettlSrS Several daughters OF the wealthy
ijts sherS were married 20 visitors of title Eng
.isnIHeh h principally. Many romantic rural spOta
w. W. naturally favorable TO the important busi-
lSSS &c OF cOurtshp. and there were several places
"a PHEASANT resort famed for this even AT that
ISoIH uty. The locust trees were one stand-
.Hs, as tney did. upon bluff on the shore OF the
NOrth River back OF the present Trinity
1hurShyard From this eminence the eve could
Mahuer over an extensive vista OF river bay
isI1nus anus and the bluffs OF the New Jersey shore
q httie beyond the town was the Maiden's VAL
Iey' now Maiden Lane a shady walk by the
sue oe or a little rivulet. The Dutch called il the
Maagde PaatJe. or Maiden's Path South OF
TINS zane was the Glover Waite or pasture field
anu from John street, near Gold led a walk 10
TIE pretty Collect or pond where the TOmbs
anu the Criminal Courts Building now stand
fashion, display and extravaganza came with
the advent of the free-Spending English House.
wives IN modern New York will Iinger with
regret over the account OF the servant maids OF
the Dutch regime who wore short gowns of
green baize with petticoats OF unsey woolsev
anu were content with wage of so cents a
week with no nights or Sundays Off
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25
LIFE In DUTCH TIN rs
E1RLF TO BED 4 RULE.
Dances and Tea DrinhingS FaJOTte
Functions, and Waids U'Orked
for Small Wages.

Good nature. love Of home and cordial ..1spi-
taty We're distinguishing traits OF the Dutch
of New Amsterdam. according To contemporary
chroniclers Holidays were abundant, and each
season had its own peculiar and popular social
festivals such cuttings. apple parings and
husking bees. When the work which served as
an excuse for bringing the guests together had
been completed. they sat down to supper Of
wafIies and chocolate, and ended the night with
a lively dance.
Dancing was the favorite amusement among
all classes. The slaves danced to the beating Of
their tom-toms and other rude musical instru-
ments, while the young and women gath
cred frequently to "trip the light fantastic" {"
either at their homes around the maypOle
which annually was raised on the Bowling
Green Five public holidays were observed.
Kcrstrydt, or Christmas; Nieuw Jar, or New
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25
THIRTY-EIGHT MALT HOUSES.
An Interesting Story Of the American
Mailing Company.

One OF the most comprehensive industries o.
the United States Is that OF the American Malt
ing Company. So important industry as
the manufacture OF malt-ths foundation FOR
the successful fabrication OF the world-Wids
beverage. beer-is worthy OF full calculation
and OF detailed description OF al the employed
methods
In the thirty-eight maIt houses and elevators
owned by this company IN all parts OF the
United States the best known and most a2-
proved methods OF malt manufacture are used.
among which the floor mailing system. the
Saladin pneumatic compartment system. and
the C;alland -HennlEg. the Dornfeld and the Tl-
den pneumatic drum systems.
Some years ago a fortunate purchase was
made by the company OF the extensive Henry
J. O'Ncil eIey ator system. controlling. IS tt
does. the finest barley growing country OF Mn
nesOta. Wisconsin and iowa. and It has proved
further guarantee OF the high class OF male
made by this company and has also greatly
reduced the cost Of transport and manufacture
benefits which accrue TO the advantage os
its patrons
The company has conducted a most successful
business for a number OF years with brewers.
distIlers and yeast and vinegar manufacturers
OF the United States. Canada. Central and
South America, Europe. india and South AZ
RIGA The company Is controlled by stock own
ership and was Incorporated September y.
1897. I'm New Jersey. II is the consolidation
OF almost ali OF the important mating COM
panies In this country and IN every case where
the opportunity afforded the most modern i'm
provements were added. The equipment through
out the companys entire holding is the best and
most complete that can be had and the product
turned out Is the standard for quality in the
mailing field
Referring 70 one ~ the approved systems or
mailing adopted by the various branches OF the
American Mating Company. it is interesting 20
note that the floor mailing house OF the Hansen
Hop and Malt Company branch. the Iatest pro-
ductiOn OF the science Of maIthouse coustruc-
ton. IS acknowledged BY all that have seen II as
the finest floor house IN the United states BuiIe
strictly OF freprOof materials. brick stone iron
and steel. concrete arches and cement floors.
this house is as nearly perfect in appurteuances
for the production OF the finest grades Of male
as it is possible for the human mind 10 con-
Ceive.
BY the Dorufeld patent pneumatic mating
system. which is another one or the approved
systems OF mailing adopted b. this company.
the barley is STEPPED IN the usual way and
spoUted into the terminating compartments.
which are provided with perforated hoor sew
erai feet above the floor OF the building tn,
terminating process is similar 70 that OF the
floor mailing all the grain being turned by une-
chanical mixers. any disorder in the process
being detected By the rising gases The heat
and noxiouS gases generated are removed BY n
constant current Of cool. moist air conducted
into the room through tunnels between the COM
pa-tments.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25

Years: Paas. or Passover; Plnxter. or Whitsun-
tide. and the day of Santa Claus St Nicholas
Christ kinkle
Dinner parties were unknown, but they were
moro than made up for by the numerous tea
parties. To take tea out was n Dutch institu-
tion, and one of great Importance. The matrOns.
arrayed in their best petticoats and linsey jack
cts. spun at home by their wheels. wore ca
pacious pockets hanging from their girdles out
side OF their dresses The village gossip
talked over. neghbors' affairs discussed and
stockings knitted industrIously until tea time.
when the important meal appeared on the table
promptly at o'clock. This was invariably the
occasion for the display of the family plate and
treasures of china A large lump of loaf sugar
was served with the tea. the beverage being
sweetened by occasional nibbles The consump-
ton of wafhes and dOughnuts heavy.
The kitchen freplaces were of immense Size
large enough to roast a sheep or a whole hog
and the hooks and trammels suspended huge
iron pots and kettles. In the spacious chimney
corners the children and negroes gathered, tell
ing stories and cracking nuts by the light Of
blazing pine knots. while the Industrious vrows
turned the spinning wheels. and their lords. the
worthy burghers. graveIy smoked their long
pipes. When the clock struck the hour of o
prayers were said and all retired, to arise with
the dawn.
In corner OF the room always stood the
huge oaken. iron or brass bound chest, full OF
household linen. spun by the women OF the fam
fly. who delighted to display these domestic
treasures to visitors. Later the chests gave way
to chests Of drawers one drawer placed on an
other, until the pile nearly reached the ceiling
and shining with polished brass ornaments The
bookcase. too. with It's complicated writing he'd
mysterious secret drawers and deep pigeonhoIes
came into use at about the same period. Side
boards were not introduced until later. and wara
entirely of English origin.
FLOORS WERE SANDED.
In another corner would be the Holland c,,r
board with glass doors. conspicuously displav-
ing the family plate and china. Little IooI.iDg
glasses In narrow black wooden frames vvaro q.
use. Two or three OF the wealthiest burpbara
only possessed larger mirrors elaborateIv orno
mented with gliding and flowers Abou, 179o
the sconce came into fashion-a hanging or o..
jecting candlestick with a mirror or no,,a,,o,
metal to reflect the light. Pictures such oa
they were. abounded. but they were for ar
most part. rude engravings of Dutch cit;e, -,
naval engagements.
There were no carpets among the earIv r,,..,
Later ON the famous pirate Captain Kidd g.
said to have owned the first carpet that the IT,
saw. In his best room. KIdd's house was e.,
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Pen and Brush.

Emerson was a notable sufferer from
the vagaries Of memory.
@. X. Chesteuon's figure Is now SO
large on The literary stage that IL Is
difficult to believe that only nine years
ago be was unknown to the public. ip
1900 be published his trst book.
Elizabeth Akers Allen. who wrote
the famous poem. Rock Me TO sleep
Mother" City years ago. is seventy
seven years old. Born 10 Maine. she
began to write when she was girl
of fifteen.
william Powell Firth. the Oldest Of
British painters. died In London re-
Gently. Had he lived until Jan. y he
would have been ninety one years old.
for he was born In 1919. four months
before Queen Victoria. during whose
reign be was perhaps the most dis
tinctly representative Of the story tell
Ing school Of British art
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two rhllips-the one Gentle knows and
the one you know.
She gard al the picture.
Yes she added. with a cohtenied
smile. THAT'S 1.-two Philips You
have walked up the one that Gentle
does not know. Why shouldn't T.
Two Philipsi What a strange
fancyr'
HsggletOn spoke merely to make her
60 on.
81 tell you there are two Philips.
she Insisted. zone Philip loves this
trained nurse. What's the matter With
the other Philip loving meT
She smiled up conhdingly.
Here is new complication"
thought Haggleton-"still another bat
tie to be fought over Philip"
do you really think that you can
win him away from this girl?' he
asked.
The answer staggered him.
DO you really think that you can
win him away from Gentle"
What did this young woman know
Not that he was Philips father, OF
course. But the rest OF II she had
gagged pretty accurately by intuition.
no doubt.
Jenny began to pay her compliments
to her hated rival.
'She makes me tired with her airs,
and she amt strong for you. Mr.. Jack
son." she added viciously. when
met her I saw that she didn't care for
me, and she doesn't know anything
about me. You do, though ! never
told you"
II have guessed little, Jenny.
respect you all the more for your grit
In returning here"
do you? | am glad Of that. Well,
this Miss Margaret amt so much Of a
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College and School.

The Ohio State university has a
ply.
India has Eve great universities
Calcutta. Madras. Bombay, Allahabad
and the Punjab.
Barth college. England. which was
founded In 1877. IL to be closed At
Christmas and the company wound up.
Professor John Howard Van Am.
ringe. dean of Columbia college for al
most twenty years. the most popular
instructor Columbia ever had. has re-
signed from the faculty. OF which he
has been a member for nifty years
The resignation takes effect June 80
next
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Short Stories.

Nineteen states have naval militia.
A ton OF water contains pa gallons
Frozen flowers are now shipped long
distances.
There are more than 10000 vessels
In the world of 100 tons or more.
Very few people over tifty years of
age recover from severe abdominal OPP
erations.
Money orders may now be drawn at
any money order office 10 the United
States for payment In Mexico at do
nestle rates.
Last year the value OF all farm
products In the United States was al
most ss.OOO,OOOOOO. This is more than
the entire wealth Of America In 1850.
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English Etchings.

In England dog used to guide a
blind person is exempt from taxation.
The municipality Of Peterborough,
England, has enriched its treasury per
ceptibly by engaging In the celery bust
ness.
II the number Of people daily enter
ing London were to be dispatched
from any given station by rail. 1877
trains. each conveying 600 persons.
would be required
The little village of auckland in the,
Moor. Devon. which has population
Of fewer than 100, enjoys the distinc-
tton Of having no public house. no po-
licenan, no physician. no parson and
no pauper.
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~ udmTt you, JehhU, fOf your ptuch
and your honesty"
much herself. 1t was her brother that
put me on the downslide."
Her brother?"
Eyes. the brother Of the girl Philip
ia going to marry his stuckup nurse.
I've good mind to tell Philip"
Her brother Is not her fault"
mo, suppose he's niue. But / am
going to tell him"
DO you think' that would be fair?"
"All's fair in love"
Haggleton looked at the firmly closed
mouth and doubted his ability to per-
suade her.
You know l like you very much?"
be asked.
She nodded.
"And admire you, Jenny, for your
pluck and your honesty You are a
good woman Notwithstanding what is
behind you-a fine woman. Are YOU
going to do mean thing and disap-
point me%
as it meanf" she asked
"You know 1t is. You will lower
yourself In your own eyes and in the
eyes Of all Of us. 1t would be I'M
worthy Of you"
Jenny sat silent.
Il won't TELL" she finally said. Il
will play fair. do 1t only for your
sake"
"You do 1t because you are the fine
woman knew you were"
He bent forward and kissed her
lightly on the cheek. She furtively
wiped her eyes.
But l am going to fight for my
other Philip to the end she declared
aefantly. "Iust as you are going to
light for yours"
That's understood. Now, Jenny
something else. When this bakeshop
scheme comes off you'll get eight q
week. We're going to brighten up
your life and your fathers"
There Is only one thing that can
brighten up my life, and fatter-well,
be has no hope for the future"
"Ah. yes. be failed in business?"
He had an oil business In Iowa.
But the trust couldn't let us go by.
John Us wagons undersold us at our
Swn door Now father Is a helper in
! cellar bakeshop"
That is the law Of business. Jenny
the survival Of the fittest."
Yes. suppose so. But it's hard to
prove that to those who don't fit."
TO RE CoNTINUpn
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ESTATE OF FRANK BULLET

STATE OF VERMONT, DIsTIcT OF Esskx IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
afore said.
To all persons interested in the estate OF
Frank Bullet late Of Brighton, in said dis
trict deceased, GREErING
At a Probate Court, holden at Brighton, within
and for said district ON the 10Th day OF December
1909, an instrument purporting to be the last
will and Testament OF Frank Bullet late OF
Brig hton in said district. deceased, was pre-
scented to the Court aforesaid, for probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the ard
day of January, 1910 at the Probate ONCE in
said Brighton, be assigned for proving said in
strument; and that notice thereof be given to
all persons concerned by publishing this order
three weeks successfully III the Essex County
Herald, a newspaper circulating in that vicn-
ity in said district previous TO the time APP
pointed
Therefore YOU are hereby notified to appear
before said Court at the time and place afore-
said, contest the probate OF said will, II they
have cause.
Given under my hand at Bright in said dis
trict, this 10th day OF December, 1909.
HERBERT W. BLAKE. JUDGE.
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DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

Bertha z Banner Of Atlanta. Ca.
Is a successful inventor She has taken
out q dozen patents within the last
few years.
Mrs. Charles Netcher Of Chicago Is
the most heavily insured woman In the
United States and probably In the
world. Her estate will be paid si.voo.-
800 al her death.
Mrs. BaIlinger. wife OF the secretary
Of the interior. IL quite accomplished
She possesses an unusually due and
well trained voice. and she has given
much time and study TO music.
The dowager Countess Of Dudley.
mother-in-law Of Mrs. John Ward. who
Is the daughter OF American Ambss-
sador Reid. is an enthuiast In cookery
reform. The countess has lately pub
lished a book on scientific cooking.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland has gone to
Lausanne, Switzerland. 10 remain two
years for the education of her chill
dren. and. although her arrival In Eu-
rope was unheralded, Il has stirred no
little interest in the society circles OF
tie foreign capitals.
The dowager Duchesse dues Is. In
spite OF her age. one Of the most ener-
getic women in France. She Is presi-
dent OF I'll" Lyceum club. a women's
club with ciubhouses in London. Paris
and Berlin; a sculptor. a social leader
aud a devoted huntress.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-12-17
Rich Mems Gifts Are Poor

beside this: 81 want to 60 on record as
saying that regard Electric Bitters as
one OF the greatest gifts that God has
made to woman" writes Mrs. o Rhine.
vault, of Vestal Center, n Y, 81 can
never forget what it has done for me-"
This glorious medicine gives woman
huoyant spirits, vigor of body and juhi-
liant health. 1t quickly cures Nervous.
ness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy. Head
ache, Backache, Painting and Dizz,
Spells; soon builds up the weak, aiiug
and sickly. Try them. soc at j. W.
Fhurston's.
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Observation-Disclosures mine

The above is the name of German
chemical, which is one of the many val
liable ingredients of Foley's Kidney
Remedy. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is
recognized by medical text books and
authorities as a uric acid solvent and
antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley s
Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice
any irregularities and avoid a serious
malady. John W. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-12-17

FREE, to Boys aud Girls, Flexible
FLYER. aThe sled that steers" The best
sled in the world. You can easily Sc
cure one within few days by doing a
little pleasant work. Some have ia a
few hours. Be the .fra in your town
Write today stating your age. A postal
card will do. W. l. Davis, l55 East
cath ST., New York City.
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ESTATE OF CHARLES STEVENS

The dersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable T. ohate Court for the District OF
Essex, COMM ssiOners, to receive, examine, and
against the estate OF Charles Stevens, late OF
Maidstone, in said District, deceased and all
claims exhibited i'll offset thereto. give notice
Al the office of the Town Clerk in the town
of Guldhall in said District, the 18th day
OF December and 23rd day of April next, from
10 O'Clock =. NJ. until O'Clock p. NJ, on each OF
said days and that six months from the ?oth day
OF October 1907. is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims
to us ior examination and allowance
Dated at Maidstone this 10th day OF Novem-
her, A. d. 1909.
Richard Beattie, Io-....
Frank q. Adams, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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German Gleaninus.

Germany frowns on skyscrapers or
anything approaching them.
Germany's four super readnouebts
Will each have crew Of 1000 men.
Prussia has twenty engineering and
similar training schools for the metal
! industry.
A compass testing station near Ber.
lid Is a unique adjunct Of the German
navy. The testing tower is subjected
10 pitching, rotating. shaking and, in
fact, to every motion to which a war.
ship Is liable in service.
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Queer Ads.

wanted. a horse to do the work of
country minister"
Wanted, young man to take
charge Of three horses Of a religious
turn Of mind"
Just published. poems written by
an invalid who has suffered for MANY
years for his own amusement"
Lost, white haired terrier by an
old gentleman answering to the name
OF Tim. with black spot on his nose"
Liverpool Mercury.
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TO BE CONTINUED. I

Foley's Honey and Tar is the best and
safest cough remedy for children. AT
the first symptoms of cold, give as d.
rected, and ward off danger of Group.
bronchitis, sore throat, cold in the head,
and stoffy breathing. 1t brings comfort
and ease to the little ones. Contains
no opiates or other harmful drugs. Keep
always on hand, and refuse substitutes.
John W. rhurston.
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A Queer Fish,

The maltha. Brazilian fish. can
crawl. walk or hop. but cannot glide
through the water like its tinny breth-
rem. In shape 1t is something like q
toad and possesses long snout. But
1t ts also furnished with fms, though
these are not adapted for acting on
the water.
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cid wolf with $500 you can set
grip on Manhattan Island and-beseF
let 20. II you know how"
Philip was deeply Impressed he
was stimulated. yet vaguely alarmed
Hasgleton Was awakening In him
qualities Of mind and vague lodgings
that had lain dormant thus far aud
that be Recognized now With some IN
easiness. He had sometimes wondered
n be possessed business ability, but
had given the matter little thought
feeling sure that his work lay In
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Bank Notice.

The annual meeting Of the shareholders OF
Island Pond National Bank. for the election oil
Directors for the ensuing year and the tTansae,
ton OF any other legal business, Will be helu
at their banking rooms in Island Pond on Tues
day, the eleventh day OF January, A. ID, 1910 al
two o clock in the afternoon.
L. A COBB Cashier.
Island Pond, Vermont, Dec. 10, 1909,
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Whirlnools

Whirlpools are really circular cur.
rents of water produced by winds or
other currents. They are very seldom
found on large scale. The two ceIe-
brated whirlpools of the world are the
Maelstrom and Charybdis.
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why does Julia feel that she must
have long coat at oncey
bier husband has bought her a
dress."-Harpers Bazar
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-12-17

simple diet Is best, for many dishes
bring many diseases.-Pliny.