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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

\ REMARKABLE OLD CoUPLE.-There
is now living in tho town of Bridgewater,
Vt, noteworthy pair, Daniel Luke and
his wife, Susan. Both are nearly sc years
of age, and are now in the G3d year OF
their married life, and enjoy excellent
health, keeping house alone, where they
have made it their home for more than
half century, They seem like young
married couple a cross word never passed
between them; and they declare that
they never enjoyed life better than they
do at the present time. Mr.. Luke is 9
farmer, and as notable instance of hi
physical strength and activity, he in hi
50th year moved an acre of grass with {
scythe and snath-m6wing machines not
being then invented-in Sc minutes, the
only man known to have cut an acre in
less than an hour.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

the New London Railroad Co, in place
Of 5, NJ Waite, Esq, resigned,
AT the annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Stanley Rule and Level Co,
held in New Britain, Conn, on Wedncs-
day, Mr. Charles L. Mead OF Brattlehoro,
was Ftreted Treasurer IT the Company.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

sB~The steamer Sherman from New
Orleans for Cincinnati, was destroyed by
fire at Evansville, Ind, on Sunday morn
ing She had previously discharged most
of her cargo, which consisted Of valuable
groceries. Motives were lost. The books
and money were saved. The Sherman
was owned at Pittsburg and insured in
Cincinnati offices for $4,000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

RoUsEs PoINT-At Rouses Point one
day last week, Two men were saving down
a large stick of timber, part of the old
Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad
bridge. the timber gave way sooner than
tfpy expected, and falling on one of them
George Lang, broke his back.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

sB Eighteen prisoners escaped from
Jail at st. Joseph, No, on Saturday, by
overpowering the keepers. During the
melee Horace Fish, brother of the Sher'
if, was killed and one of the prisoners
severely wounded.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13
the Lack OF reres, Trees.

purpases is attracting the serious eons'd-
Grafton Of builders and proprietors q tim
her lands. The dsarth Of forest tree. Of
suitable size and kinds for building puT-
poses and ioruse in various arts is gradual
ly approaching in New England, aud also
that wood for fuel, in consequence partly
OF the great amount required by steam
machinery, is in many localities, hecom'
ing scarce and Of opprcS,ivrly high price,
Petitions are now being presented 10 the
General Court 81 Massachusetts,, upon the
subject OF eultivating aud protecting The
forest, in that State, by enquiring into the
sSpedicncy Of establishing state planta-
ton, If timber trees in each Il the eoun'
ties Of the State, aud also asking that nu
lands now covered with forests intended
either Tor timber aud lumber on tar fuel,
may, while they rcmaiu - covered, be-
taxed al a lower rate than arabic land,
Also tina, such lands as may bc hereafter
artidoially planted with trees Tor the pur'
pose. named, may h. wholly exempted
from taxation either permanently or Tor
long period of years. and tia, such lands
Us may hereafter become spontaneously
covered with trres my come under the
same provisions,
While il is true thst New England is
rich in supple, OF timber Of various kind,
adapted 10 building purpose, and also for
ships i, is unquc,,ionahly the fact that OF
those kinds most in use ana so generally
preferred. the country A. large Is rapidly
losing 10, stock, and that all building j.,
becoming costly with the vanishing ot
uur rrc-cminru~u IN timhrr rrsauryes
several OF uur Older States arv already
stripped nearly hare 81 White O,k, 81. inn
poraut ina many departments, and 'hay
are now compelled T., draw their supple,
tram tht newer State, Vt rho great Lake
res,ou Tho urt disappearance nj H.
yellow rue forrest, ut the -,s-lenrl
eau-ol the Government, several year,
.turm, ta withdraw irau ~slr IFS. p.u.
anle iu certain district. al FLORIDA. and
tea bong l.rl lr.yr. 81 ls- underwood
te Fraant the i.se OAK wood, ui the sam,
So. 'rm 'A. az. u the i.u,.u ,tn-
tractor lrI.utpuhar, geu.r,ly known
that France uaN 1sIra}s very much on
III, forests ai tle Iait,I state, for her
ship timber rfeviau, o. the war French
agent vert employed it securing the
Yellow ras ui Flrla aud Georgia.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

Coon YIELD Lynch Of Poul,ncy,
raised daring the past year on , acres OF
land, 525 bushcl, Of potatoes IT tlm pink
eve and Chilli species,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

HAND Book Oh INTERNAL REvENUE
A convenient little book in pamphlet
form, by Charles y Emerson, in which
is compiled all 'hat is pertinent TO bust
ness men in Internal Revenue laws, Print
ed by Samuel Bowles, Springfield, Mass,
and sold by ,heAmerican News Company
New York, Price, twenty-five cents
sent by mail, post paid, on receipt o
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

~ Jeremiah Williams Of Oakham,
Mass, committed suicide by hanging HIM
self in the cellar of his house. The body
was found by the wife and daughter OF
the deceased on their return from Church.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

The PENSION OFFICE IN JANUARY
The whole number of claims received dur
ing the month Of January. original arr
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

GRAND LIST OF ORANGE COUNTY.
The folio wing is statement of the
Grand List for 1867 of Orange coun-
ty, as reported to the Legislature;
Amount OF ratable polls Sll ,236
Number of dogs taxed. S05
Number Of acres taxed, SO 400 9s
Valuation Of real estate in the
county. $54.63j OF
Valuation of personal estate
in the county, sliI,IlO 90
One per cent. ON valuation, SOS, 400 IS
Grand List of the county for
State taxes. SS1 1893 IS
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

Charge IN the pastor by Rev, G, d, SAT-
ford Of Burlington
Right Hand of Fellowship by Rev, l.,
IL Elliott n Winooski,
Charge 10 the People by Rev T. F. Fer
rim Of lliut shurgh,
Concluding prayer by Rex II Al
Torrey Of NergcnRes,
Benediction by Pastor,
The sermon by Pref Griffin father ri
the new pastor Was from the text They
that Sow in tears shall reap in Joy" The
preacher considered, first, the Law oi
Christian Economy, that those Who would
be OF do good, must accomplish it through
labor and difiulty; and second, the Joy
full result Of such labor The exercise,
generally were appropriate aud interest
ing. The excellent music of the occasion
was furnished by the quartctte choir, con-
si,ting OF Mr., Phillips, tenor; Mr., Nash,
soprano; Miss Dcnnison, alto; Col. hindS'
has; 4, NJ Reed, oruni,t Tho church
was we'll filled,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

VERMONT FRUIT.-The last Agrirul-
tural report contains an article on the
Fruit regions Of the Northern United
State, and their local climates written
by James c. LipPincott Of Haddonfeld,
New Jersey, which says that on the east
ern shore Of Lake Champlain, the apple
and the pear are successful. and in Yer
mont the valley of the lake is celebrated
for it, fruits Peaches do not flourish
near Burlington and are seldom planted.
\ few more hardy. grapes requiring a
short season only succeed; but the win
t,,rs are severe and they need protection
by covering, &c. The lake i from half
to ten miles wide, and from fifty to two
hun lred and eighty feet il depth. Ii in
tluence is no doubt valuable, but its mod
crate width and depth, and high northern
latitude, limit its utility as a regulator
of the hea, and cold of the border region.
The value of the orchard products of
Vermont in 1919 was about $4,000, and
in 1864 upwards of 2ll, 900 more than
one-half of the products in each year
grown in tue valley of Lake Champlain.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

To SUGAR MAKERs.-A new patent
spile has been presented to the public by
II. NJ Proper Of Franklin, Vt, 1t seems
well adapted for the purpose intended
There are two sizes, and inch; also
two kinds of copper hooks, a short hook
for the buckets, or buckets with rings and
longer hooks for wooden buckets. This Is
apparently convenient and safe way, and
by the short hook, the bucket Is brought
close 10 the Spite and secures all the SAP
", that fte.f4+ blown ~ the wind.
\ specimen can b. seen al the HERALD
Office.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13
I.ocnI and State Items.

THE WEATuER-Saturday was by far
tho coolest day Of the season in this Vi
cinity, the Thermometer at sunrise indi-
Gated p degrees below zero. During the
day it moderated considerably, and yes
terday we had light fall of snow and
rain, with the mercury above the freezing
Min.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

Paraguay still holds out stubbornly.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-02-13

OF Grafton was at tacke ID in November last
with what was at first, supposed to be a
cold. Soon one CT itsey sbecame infamed,
and finally run out. 1t. afterwards became
blind in the other eye and was also sup
posed to be deaf For some weeks not
sound hardly escaped its lips. There was
a continual spasmodic movement of its
hand towards its fac e, and otherwise but
little signs Of life. On Saturday, Jan.
25th, it died The doctors are puzzled
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04
Gtoitf g}}istellang.
BERTHAs BABY.

1t was very pretty little baby-tha
is, for baby. l had no fault to tint
with it, as far as its individual identit,
was concerned. If babies must exists
and / suppose there is a necessity for til,
thing, or else where would the growr
people come from ?-this baby was as wei
in It's way as any other baby. [ mentor
this fact merely to prove that I am in nc
way prejudiced. AS far as mortal man
can be, am an entirely impartial wit
ness
1t was first asleep in its cradle-a lit.
tie white headed doll, witi long, dark
eyelashes. and crimson dot of mouth
against which lay its tiny fist, with FIVE
we'll defined dimples in the five joints
thereof: It was fast asleep, say, when
Bertha came airily into the room
Joseph, I'm going over to the depot
to see mother off; I'll be back in half an
hour. just keep an eye to the baby
while [ am gone, will you 2"
L looked blankly at my sister. But
while | was considering how best to ex-
press my total dissent from her audacious
proposition, she tripped out of the room,
her ribbons futtering in the soft spring
air. Silence doesn't always give consent,
but Bertha had taken it for granted, in
this matter, and [ Was left an unwilling
guardian of my little nephew.
However, he was fast asieep-that was
one circumstance in my favor Mortal
baby couldn't present more innocent
ant cherubic aspect than he did. Sol
calmly went on with my writing, soon be.
coming oblivious to his infantile presence
'Fai1 about tending babies," quoth [ to
myself, dipping my goosequill into the
ink; '1why, it's the easiest business in
life. | should never spend my money
hiring nurses, if the little one was mine
- ut women never do know how to econ
ou'ize properly"
As these fancies passed through nv
mind, the baby woke up and sneezed. I
gave the cradle an oscillatory kick, and
then burst into the well known burden of
"Bye baby bunting" but the little vii
Ian absolutely declined to shut his eyes
again, like sensible baby. He opened |
them wider than miniature moons, stared |
at me with an air of maleyolence that has
made me firm believer IN human de.
pravity ever since, and deliberately began
to cry. And the harder [ rocked the
cradle, and the louder [ sang, the more
resolutely did the baby cry.
He's hungry" thought to myself:
Babies must be fed, and it's highly re-
of Bertha to stay away so
long" So [ went down into the pantry
and instituted a search for some milk,
which | had vague idea was the diet
preferred by toothless infancy. But
milk there was none. Lamp-oil, Stew
arts syrup, vinegar, kerosene, brandy
eVe eythirg but milk was there every
fluid in extravagant profusion
but not drop of milk.
All this time, meanwhile, the roars of
NY ,nfuriated nephew, but slightly soft
7ned BY distance, followed me about like
Nemesis Erssbed frautioajlv unstairs,
~-12a@ s..5 lunp ~ a1&ar. he tirst
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04

How TO CURE a CANcER--A Mil
waukee paper states that some months
ago Mr.. L. B. Mason, of that city, ascer.
tanned that he had cancer on his face
the size of pin head It was cut out
by Dir. Wolcott, and the wound partially
healed. Subsequently it grew, as ain,
and while he was at Cincinnati on busi-
ness, it attained the size of hickory nut.
He remained there since Christmas un-
der treatment, and is now perfectly cur
ed. The process is this: A piece of
sticking plaster was put over the cancer,
with circular piece cut out of the CEN
ter little larger than the cancer, 90 that
tho cancer, and small circular rim of
the healthy skin next to it were exposed
Then plaster made of chlorid3 of zinc.
blood root and wheat -four was spread on
p iece of muslin the size of this circular
opening, aud applied to the cancer for
twenty four hours. On removing it the
cancer will be found burnt into, and ap-
pear of the color and hardness of an old
shoe sole, and the circular rim outside
will appear hard and parboiled, as if
scalded by hot, steam The wound is now
dressed, and the outside rim soon separ-
ates, and the cancer comes out in hard
lump, and tie place is healed up. The
plaster kills the cancer, SO that it sloughs
out like dead flesh, and never gross in
again. The remedy was discovered by
DR. Fell, of London, and has been used
by him with unfailing success, and not
case has been known of the temperance
of the cancer when this remedy has been
applied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04

The gold and silver produced since the
year 1892 has been the subject of inter
esting statistics recently published. tits
estimated that from 1892 to 184S the
yield was equal to So, ,300,000,000,
of which only s2,261, 100000 was
in gold and S5,678 900, 600 in silver.
But the proportion of gold to silver has
greatly changed in recent years so that.
from 1854 to 1868, of S5,574.000, 900 of
the precious metals, SO ,379, 900, 600 were
in gold and only s2,104 900, 900 in sill
yer. Of the gold produced between
1913 and 1868, Amer ca yielded nearly
one-half; and the United States and
Australia produced nearly four-fftbs of
the whole. 1t is supposed Europe and
America possessed, in 1913, six thousand
millions of gold and silver, Of which
nineteen hundred millions were gold, and
forty-one millions silver. 1t is asserted
that, owing to the enormous production
of gold since l848, after making allow
ance for waste, destruction, use in manu-
features, and export to Asia, for all losses,
that is TO say, the supply of gold in Eu-
rope and America Is about two hundred
million dollars greater than tha. Of silver.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04

backward with strength of will tina
would have been remarkable in a fu]
grown man, but was simply marvellous il
a ten months old baby I perseverad
and he perseyered. [ poured the mill
over his neck, his embroidered dresswaist
and his coral amulets. He would hav,
been drowned sooner than open his mouth
half quarter of an inch Probably O.
such stuff were our revolutionary fathers
composed, and this baby had through
some inserutable blunder of Dame
Nature, come into the world "a century
too late. .-> ~
put him back into cradle, fateon
his spinal column, and looked at him
more IN sorrow than in anger.
My youngster," [ addressed him, Gerry
away, cry your lungs out, break blood
vessel or two if agreeable to you, fracture
your trachea, if you wish; I can't be held
legally responsible for it, thank ProEi-
dence"
took up book and sat down BY the
cradle, rocking it trecklessly backward and
forward, regardless of the screams that
still rent the air I wasn't going to waste
any more tine in trying to quiet him, I'd
let him crY-this is free country
" Why, Joe, what S the matter ?"
1t was Bertha's voice. I jumped up
as If cannon ball had smitten me, and
dashed my book upon the floor.
Matter, ma'am ? The matter is, I'm
going mad. shall be fit subject for
the lunatic asylum in just about fifteen
minutes more"
But [ might as we'll have wasted nv
desperation on the blank wall. She was
loading that little wretch with caresses
and pity. I couldn't have credited the
sudden turn of affairs if [ hadn't witness
ed it with my own eyes The baby abso-
Iutely laughed up in her face, as if to
say I've given my uncle pretty time
IF it.'' 'Iia = Ea#y ss-s as tA-aGs'n a-dGl
Yes, laughed and crowed. and held up
1is. hands, and behaved exactly as if he
1ad never known what it was to shed
ear. hethypocrites are not all dead
yet. ,--,...... -
" Has he been good, Uncle Joe ?"
looked volumes at my sister. 81 " Ber-'
ha, # ever you leave me again in charge |
f that-that juvenile atrocity, I'll com
nit suicide "257lL aaf ssT2'1q 1tri lHo
/" You,needn't speak so loud" said my
lster, IN an injured tone; 81 intended
have been home before, but the rain
7as delayed, and-bless its little heal5,
Id 1t want to come to its mammals arms
and was uncle Joseph crosser than an
Id bear, and wasn't it the sweetest little
oSebud that ever"
L waited to hear no more, but rushed
reclpitately out of the room, convinced
hat of all fools a young mother is the
lost hopeless specimen.
That is the last time I have had the
cir of the family confded to my guar
ianship. Think Bertha's little afraid
leave me alone In the room with him.
Some one sent me a comic valentine
'st February,-a picture of a hooked.
osed old bachelor, in blue coat and red
owsers, dangling baby upside down
solemnly believe it was Kate Milton.
l detest comic valentines, [ abhor ba-
es, and ] believe in life of old bache-
rhood That's my platform-do you
onder at it? -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04
. gelett 2oetrgg,
WoMAYs WORK.

Darning little stockings
20. For restless little feet;
Washing little faces :-..Fr ~.
To keep them clean and sweet;
Hearing Bible lessons,
Teaching catechism, IN --r
Praying for salvation
From heresy and schism, .-
Woman's work
Sewing on the buttons,
Overseeing rations,
Soothing with kind word 'a
Others lamentations; 1a a#
Guiding clumsy Bridgets, .... ..
Coaxing sullen cooks,
Entertaining company. '.''
And reading recent books, @.t 'S-
~ Woman's workl Has.t
Burying out of sight
Her own unhealing smarts;
Letting in the sunshine
n" On other clouded hearts, f. - Jar
Binding up the wounded, taq.. .gf
Healing of the sick, # .r- g.
Bravely marching onward
Through dangers dark and thick,
1913 .i S1" Noman's work! ~ as
Leading little children, ..,r....
And blessing manhood's years;
Showing to the sinful
How Gods forgiveness cheers.
Scattering sweet roses II .a
81 Along anothers path , ~
Smiling by the wayside +.
Content with what she hath,
Woman's work '"' -
Letting fall her own tears r-sa
Where only God can see; .
Wiping off another's
With tender sympathy; -@'-
Learning by experience, i-
Teaching by example; l- lna
Yearning for the gateway,
Golden, pearly, ample. E.o.
4 At last cometh silence -"
A day of deep repose; rt+
Her locks smoothly braided, cd
. u. Upon her breast q rose 80, ssarHr
Lashes resting gently f-l
Upon her marble check
A look Of blessed peace st51
tIt Upon the forehead meek. .s
The hands softly folded,
The kindly pulses still
The cold lips know no smile;
The noble heart no thrill; |
Her pillow needs no smoothing,
She craveth for no care
Loves tenderest eRtreaty
Wakes no responses there.
A grave in the valley,
Tears, bitter sobs, regret;
Another lesson taught,
That life may not forget;
A face forever hidden,
A race forever run; -,
Dust to dust" the preacher saith,
And womans work is done.
XARIFPA
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04
r.. REISDORF.
Manufacturer of

Harnesses, Saddles, Brides, Whips
so Blankets, and Horse ouors.
None but the best kind of material used. Re-
pairing done on short notice and at prices to
salt the times.
Shop on the corner Of West Avenue and We
Water otreets. Watertown. I0yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04

PAYING TR1BUTE.-A short time apo
Uncle Henry told me a little story, which
you would, perhaps, like to hear .,o-,
In certain part of Scotland ba
said, "the poor people who lived on tho
land owned by wealthy man uspd ~
come yearly to pay their rents. What 10 10
you think this was? Why, simply a
p2ppercorn 1t had been the cnsto,o fo,.
long series of years for each ono -
tr'ng this peppercorn on a certain daw
1t did not cost the poor man anytbins
nor did 1t make the Ian lholder anv RI, i
er, but 1t was sign of tribute which tbov
pail to him as their master. "Now y
SAID my uncle, sit is just so with tbosa
that swear. Every oath is peppercorn
which they give to the devil Il does
neither party any good; it just shows
VINO IS their master. - Child at Hon,e
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04
AUGUST WEGGENEaO EgN
T HIW FTlFR

J Il w Z L i r.
Has recently opened Jewelry Store III john
sons block, corner Main and lst street, where he
will keep constantly on hand a large stock of
Watches Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated
Ware, &C. &C. Particular attention paid to
repairing Watches, Cloaks, Jewelry, &c, and
warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04

-; A BOSTON clergyman denounced from
IMP hs1 pulpit the limbical exhibitions of the
c Gallet at Boston theatre, and received
lio1n me manager a family season. ticket
ana a letter of thanks for the cheanest
ana best advertisement" the manager
ever had 80
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04
O. 2. SOUTHWEL L
So SURGEON DENTIST.

HAFING permanently located himself would
Ii respectfully inform the CitiEensof Water
town and vicinity that he is prepared to do all
kinds of DENTAL WORK. All work warrln-
ted to give entire satisfaction. Office on Main
Street over Post office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04

80. /" KEEP off that grass, said policema,
444 to an Irish orange peddler' who had
es'a31lsnea 81 m himself on nice bit of turf on
the Common. F" Bad luck to yer. I'm mot m
hurting the grass" said the exiIs % Oe
Erin " who ever heard of an orangaman
wearing off the green" sel''aa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04
he Only Gold N eela
For this branch of Manufacture.
WHY THE WHEELER g. WILSON IS PREFERRED;


It makes the Lock Stitch its seams will not
ravel it is alike on both sides; it saves
thread and silk; it is easily threaded the ten
sion of thread gives no trouble; its work is not
soiled by oil; its parts are easily reached it
runs very light; its attachments are easily APP
piled; it stitches all kinds of material; it
hens any width it fells; it puts on binding
it lays in cord; it embroiders; it makes tucks
it gathers and sews on at the same time
it is exceedingly simple; it works
on the rotary principle; it economies power
it wears but slightly it will lest sars it
is warranted; $50, ,O0o of them have been
made; No. works well after fifteen years
constant use; $4,000 of them are sold annually;
its sale increases every day. And late i'm
provements have made It
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-11-04

"a family puzzle: In the family IF
Stephen Herrick, of Middlesex. VI,
three mothers, two grandmothers ona
great grandmother, three danob,ona one
Two grand daughters, one great
grand daughter, two wives, one widow
two husbands, two fathers, two sons.in
law and grandfather, and one son-ip.Jaw
and only SIX members in the familv