davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
Family Courtesles.

In the family, the law of pleasing ought to
extend from the highest to the lowest You
are bound to please your children, and your
children are bound to please each other, and
you are bound to please your servants if you
expect them to please you. Some men are
pleasant in the household and nowhere else.
We all know such men. They are good faith.
ers and kind husbands. If you had seen
them in their own homes you would have
thought they were almost angels but if you
had seen them in the street, in their stores,
in the contingencies, or anywhere else out
side Of their own homes, you would have
thought them almost savage But the oppo.
site is apt to be the case with others. When
among strangers or neighbors they endeavor
to act with propriety; but when they get
home they say to themselves 4" have played
part long enough, and now | am going to
be natural" So they sit down, and are ugly
and snappish, and blunt and disagreeable
They lay aside those little courteses that
make the toughest floor smooth, and make
the hardest things like velvet, and that makes
life pleasant. They expend all their polite
ness in places where it will bring silver and
gold.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
Xdtertis
VERMONT CENTRAL X. II. LINE
SUMNER RANGEMENT.
Commencing Monday, June 3, ls72
Commencing mohhdyi June - l'ft.
TRAINS GOTNG SOUTH AND EAST.

Leave Montpelier at 1856 =. M 2.ls p. M 1905 p. m.
Mail Train leaves ogdensburgh q 600 p. m, st. Al.
and Bellows Fails with trains for Boston, Worcester
&C.. at White River Junction with trains on the Pas.
New York, atNew London with steamers for New York.
Day Express leaves Montreal at 900 a. M -. Johns
$50 a. m. St Adams at 1910 p M arriving in Boston
VIZ S h9To Fsnress leaves ordensburrh at 100 D. m
Plattsburgh bio p. Montreal at Ji5 p. m st. Johns
At sos p, m, ST. Adams a. 5,0 p; NJ connecting at
boston and Worcester So arriving ut Boston ut $40
nj at South Vernon with trains for Springfield and New
York arriving in New York at 1850 ,. m, New London
TRAINS GOING NORTH AND NEST.
Leave Montpelier at 3aOa m. 800 a. NJ, 9.1j and
Day T8pross leaves Boston via Lowell al 500 a. m ,
for Burlington, 81. Adams Montreal, &c arriving in
Montreal at gi5 ,. m, and Qgdcnsburgh at 1920 a M,
making connections for the West,
Mail Train for Burlington and ST. Adams leaves
Boston via Lowell at 700 m, via Lawrence and Fitch
nj b70l A. M south Vernon at 1900 n M, Bellows
Falls n 40 D. M, White River Junction 23l D. m, arriv
"fnins leaving Boston via Fiichburgh at 20 a. ~,
and Springfield at 500 q. m, connect at White River
Accommodation Train leaves Northfeld at 7.i5 a. m ,
Rutland at 800 q M, Burlington at $50 a. m, st. Al
hans at 205p. m, arriving Ogdensburghat 7oop m,
Night Express leaves New London at 20 p. M.
Connecticut River Railroad, leaving New York At 300
D. m Springfield $40 p. ms Belows Falls J 2o ,. NJ,
connecting with train over Cheshire Railroad, leaving
Boston at $50 p m, connecting At Whie RIVER june
tion with train leaving Boston at 600 p NJ for Bur.
liugton St Adams Montreal &C. arriving IN Montreal
at S.i5 A. m, Pattsburgh no A. m, and In ogden,
| 1urgh at 1885 p m connecting with urand Trunk
Railway and steamer. Tor the me.t, r,,-.., r.,.
running between Montreal and Boston, and Montreal
and Springfield and st. Adams and Tro-,
| Drawing Room Cars on Day Express Trains between
Montreal and Boston.
Through Tickets lor Chicago Sqd BE Vet 70, sale at
! st. Albans June 3, 1872.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
nett &dtertis
MISS wYER's sALvE.

HERE you have n salye combining soothing and heal
ing properties, with dangerous ingredient. Arcmedy
at hand for the many pains and aches wounds and brus
es to which flesh s hor. Is more easily applied than
many other remedies producing bad effect, but
always relieving pain, however severe.
tits prepared by Ms, Saicysr who has used It in her
own extensive treatment Of the sick for nearly twenty
years, with great success
The principal diseases for which this save Il recon-
mcnded are, chl1inns Rheumati'm, Piles, Scrofa, Old
Ulcers SAT- Rhsum Sprans Bsns Fever Sores, Feions,
Pinps Ery,Peias Sore Eyes, Barber's hoh, Deafno',
Boi Ring1corBs corns Bites Of Insects, Cancers Tooth
ache Ear-aohs Sore Nipples, BnidHess Sipoen Beat Itch,
Sead Had Tsefhing Chappei Hands, Soaids cuts, Bruises,
Group, crooked Lips, and Sores on Chfdren.
II never fails to cure Rheumatism II properly applied
Rub 1t on we'll with the hand three times day. In
era cases It has cured palsod limbs For Plies II has
been discovered to be remedy. Persons that have
been afflicted for years have been relieved by few APP
plicatlons For ErysiBfa' II works wonders allaying
the Inflammation and quoting the patient For chapped
Hands 1t produces a cure Immediately Let those with
SAT- Rheum sbain the Salve, and apply Il freely and
they will find It invaluable II Is good In Of Scrof
ala and Tamors. Cancers have bcen cured with IT, The
best save ever invented for Swoisn R. and Sore Mp
PIES No way Injurious, but sure To afford relief Sore
Eeak Eyes--Rub 1t on the lids gently once or twice
lay Cures deafness by putting It In the ears on piece
Of cotton For FeioHs this Is superior to anythlnl
known. Pfnpies this acts like charm. For Barn
and soa apply tho salvc at once, and It gives mmodl
ate relief For on Sores, apply once a day.
Not aiaong tho least Of the invaluable properties
Miss SAVERS sALvE It's beneficial effects on IN,
hair. Rubbed on the scalp in Ave six different parts
promotes the growth Of the hair prevents It's turning
gray, and on bald spots, It produces growth o
hair No lady should be without this invaluable article
indispensable cosmetic for the toilet Il eradicate
dandruf and disease from the head and blotches AM
plmples from the lace.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
nliscplla
GATHERING ROSES.

Out In the shaded porch she stood
Twining the sweet rosc-yno.
Said I. There Is one bright rose sec
That iain would Keep as nlne.n
WIn toss You Your CHOICE she gayly said,
The ruso leaves fluttcring DER her head.
uMy roso,n said I, "is the largest there,
And " that one you rotuse--
The sweetest, brightest best of all
None other will choose"
"Come gather your rose yourselil' said She
Turning her hlushing face IRON me.
Gladlyl did her bidding then,
And claspng her hand In mine,
Gathered my rose ali close 10 Tue
Under the fragrant vine.
This IS the one WANT cried J.
ONLY kiss for her renlv.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14

There is an ugly kind of forgiveness
shot out like quilts. Men take one who has
offended and set him down before the blow
pipe of their indignation, and scorch him and
burn his fault into him and when they have
kneaded him sufficiently with their fiery hst
then they-forgiye him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
FOR INYENTIONs. In ABE MApKs ON nrr1n..

go - v ~ VT L a 1 I D
foR INVENTIONS, TRADE MARKS, OR DESIGNS
No. rs State St., opposite Kilby St., Boston,
After an extensive practice Of upwards Of thirty
years continues 10 secure patents In the United States
also In Great Britain France and other foreign conn
Tries Caveats, Specifications Assignments and an
papers for Patents executed reasonable terms with
Dispatch Researches made to determine the validity and
utility Of Patents Of Inventions and legal and other adj
vice rendered In all matters touching the same Comics
Of the claims Of any patent furnished by RENTING one
dollar. Assignments recorded In Washington.
No Agency in The United States Possesses superior facilities
uenfioHs. y ~
All necessity Of Journey 10 Washington TO procure A
patent and the usual great delay there are here saved
inventors
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
TESTIMONIALS.

regard Mr. Eddy Ne one of the most capable and sue
ees3n practitioners with whom have had official inter
course CHARLES MASON, Comr Of Patentsp
have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they
more capable Of putting their applications in form To
secure for them early and favorable consideration at
the Patent Ohce EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner Of Patents"
Mt. X. IL EDDY has made for me over THIRTY ap-
pleations for Patents, having been successful In aimos
every case Such unmistakabe proof Of great talent
ana ability on his part leads me 10 recommend ALI In
yentors To apply 10 him 10 procure their patents as hey
may DO sure OF having the most faithful attention he
slowed on their cases and at very reasonable charges
Boston, Jan. I, ls72-09.H
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
TTNION TICKET OFFICE
FOR THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST.

FOR THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST,
VIA
BURLINGTON aud RUTLAND, TROY and sCHFN
ECTADY, and NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROADS,
or via Champlain Steamers, making direct connections
with the GREAT WESTERN Railroad at Suspension
Bridge and LAKE SHORE Railroad at BUFFALO TO
CHICAGO and all points beyond also via oGDENs
BURGli and GRAND TRUNK Railroads.
Tickets for sale always at the lowest rates and bag
gage checked through via the above routes
Por any information desired call on or address
- 2. r. TRUE, Text Age-f
ofiee at PAVILION opposite The Depot
oldaw MONTPELIER, VT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
NORTHERN RAILROAD.


SUMNER ARRAEGEMENT
on and after May nth, 1862 Passenger Train vii
UPWARD TRAINS
ACCOMMODATION Tam leaves Concord at 1910 a. ~ =
Tor White River Junction, connecting with trains for
Wells River, st. Johnshury, Barton Newport, Nlough
hy and Magog Lakes Stnnstead, Bath Itletnn Inucns
81 Adams, Rouses Point Monireal ogdeusburgh and
the West.
nay FSpRrss TRAIN leaves Concord at 1925 a. M.
Tor white River Junction, connecting with trains tor
Montpelier, Burlington, housea Point, Montreal &c,,
and with ogdensbarsh and Grand Trunk Railroads for
BRsToL TRAIN leaves at 327 D. No., FOR Franklin and
Bristol.
EyEStsG EXPRESS TRAN leaves Concord at = as D. ~
for White River Junction. connecting with trains uf
Montpelier, Burlington, st. Alhgns Rouaes Point. Mon
lreal, Ogdeushurgh and the West
Or arrival Of trains from Boston, Worcester Ports
mouth, Portland, &c.
DoWNB'ARD TRAINS
tMonNfNG EXPRESS TRAiS leaves White River June
ton Mondays excepted for Concord AZ $50
arrival Of trains nom OEdensnurgh and Montreal. n is
train will be 10 Boston Sunday
BRsruL TRAIN leaves Bristol for Concord at 80
IN. and Franklin at g.ni A.
tMAIL TRAia leaves white River Junction for Co
cord at 21O D. arrival Of trains over The Yer
mont Central, Pnssgmpsci and White Mountains Rail
| roads,
DAY EXPRESS TRAfS leaves White River Junction a.
$50 D. M, arrival Of trains rom Montreal and
0gdenshurgh, Brattlehoru kcene, Bellows Falls, Wind
sor &C. connecting at Concord with trains Tor Manches
ter, Nashua, Lowell, and Boston.
These trains connect at Concofi with trains f0f
Manchester, lawrence Portsmouth, Portland, Nashua
Worcester, New York, Lowell, and Boston.
ONsLOW sTEARNs, AgenL
Concord. n. H.. May $3.50.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14

DACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COZ
THROUGH LINE
T o c A L / + o X " IA,
CHINA AEn JAPAN,
TOUCHING AT MEXICAN PORTS.
AND CARRYING THE 4. S. MAIL
FAREs GREATLY REDrcED

One Of the large and splendid Steamship Of this line
will leave Pier No. a. North River ioat Of Canal street
az u o'clock noon, the 18th, and h Of every month
except when those dates fall sunday and then on the
preceding Saturday, for Aspuwall connecting via
Panama Railway with one o. the Company Steamship.
lrem Panama for San Francisco touching at MauEanlo.
All departures connect At Panama with steamers
for SOura PACIFIC and CENTRAL MEXICAN PoRTs
Departures Of 9Th touch AZ Kingston, jamaica.
For Japan and ChiHa, steamer leaves San Francisco
first Of every mouth, except shrn u falls Sunday
then on the day preceding.
One Hsndred Pounds Baggage allovei each adult,
baggage masters accompany baggage through, and at
Baggage received the dock the day before sailns,
from steamboats, railroads and passengers who prefer 70
SEND early. An experienced surgeon on board. Medi
cine and attendance free.
For Freight, passage Tickets, or further information,
apply at the Company's Ticket o1ce tho Wharf foot
Of Canal Street, North River, New York
r. r. BABY, 4gs-f.
Or to the agents for New England,
e. L. BARTLETT A CO..
March %. 1871. 10 broad St.. Boston
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
WESTERN ROUTE,

VERMONT CENTRAL RAILROAD LINE
Connecting at Ogdensburgh with tho Grand Trunk Rome
and Watcrtown n. Y. Central and Great Western Rail
road for Detroit and at Detroit with the Michigan Cen
ral Railroad, Michigan southern and Detroit Mnwau-
koo Railroad for Chicago hlHaukee, Cincinnati, ST.
Louis, St Paul, and all point South and West.
This line Is running two expse. trains from Mont
pelier each
THROUGH TO CHICAGO ~ FORTY EOURs
p.tv g. o.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
coHNEcTIcUT MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HARTFORD, CONN.


FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES:
LIVERPOOL LONDON GLOBE. ...... 900. 900 M
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
of London, Gold. ............... sl4 ss5 22i 40
ROYAL, of Liverpool Gold. ......... s.5oo,oooOo
FRANKLIN Of Philadelphia. ......... sOs7 ASP 90
PENNSYLVAN1A of Philadelphia ann. I25OOO0 Oo
INSURANCE co. OF NORTH AMERICA,
Of Philadelphia. .................... s27s1 $50 os
CONTINENTAL, Of New York......... 25o9 LA
huNiAi OF haruord'..''... 1861 1856
ANDES, Of Cincinnati. l5o9 i2s %
AMAZON, of Cincinnati. 7Ooooo 40
TRIUMPH of Cincinnati. ............. 7Oo00 90
HANOVER, Of New York........,..,... eOooOo %
rhorLhs' OF worcester. s39,227.9i
NARRAGANsETT Of Providence ... 100000 %
MERCHANTS, Of Providence. ........ 4Oooooo 10
FIRST NATIONAL, Of Worcester. ....... 20ooo IN
NATIONAL, Of Bangor. .............. aO0Ooo m
HOME, of Columbus, Obi. .......o... 650Ooo On
ALPS, OF Erie, Pa. Observation-Disclosures, 3,0nl0 n0
LYCoMING, Of Muncy, Pa......... MuruAt
Ia Persons DESTROYS of having Insurance nlaced In
SouND COMPANIES at REASONABLE RATES will
ma US ready and willing to do their business
All Losses literally adjusted and promptly paid
at this Office.
A. Q. BROWN, Agent
OFFICE IN LAEGDoE's BLOCK
Corner Of State and Main Streets.
Montpelier, Jan. |, 1872. 03u
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
T Ii Il Q Il l. Il Is X A T Il i
QUAKER BTTTERSl
A GREAT MEDICAL DISCOVERY

Ertracfs Of Roots and Herjs, chich almost iarari.
ably cure he folo,ciag complaints
Dyspepsia, Heart Burn, Liver Complaint and Los, Of
Appetite, cured by taking a few bottles
LAsstude, Low Spirits and sinking Sensation. cured
at once.
Eruptions plmples, Bloiches, and all Impurities Of
the Blood bursting through the skin otherwise cured
readily by following the directions tho bottle.
Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Derangement, invara
bly, cured One bottle will convince the most skeptical
Worms expelled from the system without the least
difficulty. Patients suffering from the prevalent disease
will marked change for the better in their cond.
ton amer taking bottle Worm difficulties are more
prevalent than is generally supposed the young and
they will find the Quaker Bitters a sure remedy
Nervous Difficulties, Neuralgia etc, speedily re
lieyed.
Rheumatism, sweed Joints and scrofula Affections,
removed or greatly relieved by this invaluable medicine
Bronchitis, caarrh Commissions and II, sterics cured
or much relieved.
Difficult Breathing, Pain in the Lungs Side and Chest
almost invariably cured by taking few bottles Of the
Quaker Bitters
All difficult Female Derangemonts almost invariably
caused by violation Of the organic laws so prevalent
to the American ladies' yield readily this invaluable
| medlcine-the Quaker Bittors.
All Impurities Of the Blood and diseases incident to
the same, always cured by the Quaker Blers II taken
according to directions
The aged find in the Quaker Ditters Just the article
they stand in need Of in their declining years
1t quickens the blood and cheers the mind and pavos
the passage down the plane Inclined.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
From Ms. ELiz4BErn cooMBs, grun,riol.

Brunswick, April &, 1867.
Miss SAWYER ! received your letter last evening
and very glad you concluded to let me take your
Salye think can do we'll with t, and Il will be quito
accommodation to my husband, hs cannot get along
wiiouf IT, He has tried everything else and has never
found ythug that healed bis leg that Salvo yours
and nave both found u 20 be 81, and more, an
you reoommendednto BE-. We have had 70 In the family
FIVE or six years, and have used II tor everything and
can truly say hate found rs equal use 1t for
weak back, and II acts like a charm Mr.. Coombs has
had Fser Sore on his leg FOR thirty yeps and moad b.
crPYi, to-day U he mad found reasdt your Sate It
keeps It healed and takes out the illumination proud
flesh and swelling and discs for him all that he
can recommend it for good many things that you
have not. for use II for everything consider 1t In
valuable in family II you put this testimony TO-
gether and ii be Of any service to you you are vel
come.
Yours, &c, ELIZABETH COOMBs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
A @. BROW WIS
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY.

Those desiring lnsurance-LIPR or FIRE,-are invited
to call at my office
LlHgdoH's Book, Corner State and Main Stssts
and obtain pamphlets and particulars before insurpg
elsewhere. A. O. BROWN,
General Insurance gent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
l.. HOWE, Aqent.

VI Central Railroad Montpelier
II you want your baggage checked through 20 Chicago
This line does not check baggage on tickets sold by
outside agents 70 the West and VIII mot any res
possibility for the same.
Fares Less Than Any Other R04tet
All correspondence In regard 10 Western route, al
dressed 70 S. L. HowE, Montpelier Vt.
L. MILLS, General Agent, Boston.
Montpelier Jan. 1, 1904 u ly
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14

Put up in Boxes at 30 cents each Prepared by MISS
c. SAWYER, and put up by L. NJ. ROBBINS, WAois-
'als and Retail Druggist Roetiana, Ne.
Trial Box sent free by mail on receipt Of seventy
Eve cents, by L. NJ. robbins, Rockand, Me.
THIS VALUABLE sALvE IS SOLD by ALL
DEALERS IN MEDICINES.
o. igintw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-14
CAPITOL DENTAL ROOMs,-C. R

CAPITOL DENTAL ROOMS.-C. r.
~ PELL, Surgeon Dentist, formerly with DIR. j. NJ.
Oomegys 81 Adams, VT respectfully announces 10 the
people OF Montpelier and vicinity that he has opened
an ohee over j. @. Emerys store, State Street and is
permanently located All work warranted Prices
aaeas9hanie save your natural teeth by having them
ned ne has given special attention to this branch Of
the procession and Is prepared skilfuly perform the
host dlmcui operations. Nitrous Oxide Gas or Ether
administered IN the extraction Of teeth.
The following letter from Rev. j. b. Ptman of Swan
ton is evidence Of the proficiency OF DR.. PILL in his
profession;
SwASTos, w., Jan. %, 1871
This is to certify that In the past fifteen years have
had eighteen sets Of teeth made by some Of the leading
Dentists OF New York aud Vermont all of whom some
after repeated attempts failed to make sci that wond
perfectly IT. In 1871 let Dr. c. II. Pell try then a
student OF DR. Comeys in St. Adams who succeeded al
The hrst effort In making a complete and perfect
hitting SET Dr. Pel has also done work for some Of INV
Pensioners, giving perfect satisfaction heartily
recommend him as Dentist, and as gentleman 10 ali
who may need his services ' w "''
D. b'PlIMAN, Rector of Church Of Holy Trinity
And here is what Dr. J. NJ Comegys formerly located
at Montpelier, says Of DIR. Pells
81. ALBAss, March 6, 1879.
whoever In Montpelier, or vicinity, may employ Dr.
re 70 40 ther Dental work, will have ii honestly and
iathuy done. 1t gives me great pleasure to say this
IN behalf OF my friend and former student
io-u JOHN NJ. CoMEGYs, NJ, d.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-04-04

The CHINESE JrGGLERs OrrpoxE.-RE-
MAREABLE PERFORMANCES WITH 4 Broad
AxE.-In Chapel district, Talbot county.
Nd, there resides a man named Dill.
whose feats with the broad-axc are as
tonishing. Sometime ago, in the pres
ence of several gentlemen, he threw his
axe some distance and stuck it in a log.
Drawing ont the axe, he told a man
present to stick grain of corn in the
cut, and he would throw again and split
the grain of corn open. The corn was
put to the place; he threw again and
split it open. \ gentleman standing by,
believing it a chance throw, said he
would give him a dollar if he could do
it again. lie threw again, split open
the grain Of corn, and pocketed the
dollar. 4 second and n third dollar was
won in the same way. The man with
the greenbacks, finding that Dill was
throwing on certainty, drew off. Dill
then stuck an eight-penny nail in the
end of log, threw at, it, and drove it
up TO the head with the eye of his axe.
This was too much for the excitable
man with the dollars, who said III give
you another dollar if you can do that
again. The nail was put in place; Dill
threw, drove it up again, and pocketed
the dollar. The greenback man ven
tured another dollar and lost. Having
lost five dollars, he came to the conclu-
sion that the expert axeman was too
much for him, and let him slide.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-04-04
A CALIFoRNIAN's PRAYER FOR RAIN

A CALIFoRNIAN's PRAYER FOR RAIN
0 Lord, we pray thee that Thou wilt
send unlimited wetness upon the thirsty
earth. Grant, o Lord, that the clouds
may spout water like aerial whales, and
the atmosphere perspire as fat gentle
man in street car. Vouchsafe, we
pray Thee, a season of exceeding damp
ness, to the which end we PROSTATE
ourselves before Thee, that our humility
may be rewarded with humidity. New
ertheless, o Lord, if the barometer is
up, and the wind wrong, not our will
but thine be done. Amen!
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-04-04

SCIENCE PEBrECrfNG SwrNMlNG.-Fred-
| eric Barnett, Of Paris. has invented and
patented very novel yet simple appa-
ratus for swimmers. The invention con
sists in supplying to man by art the APP
Iparatus which has been given to the
frog by nature For the hands he has a
large mcmbranous fin which is held to
its place by loops passing over the fin
gers and a strap around the wrist. The
surface presented to the water by these
fins is SO large as To add greatly to the
effectiveness of the strokes of the arm.
but not so large as to exhaust the mus
cular power. Their effect is to very
much reduce the effort required to swim
without them. But the greatest ingenu-
ity is displayed in the form and fitness
OF the fins for the legs, which are at
tached to the ankles, and are so formed
that they act upon the water, both in
the movement of bringing the legs to-
gether and throwing them back. They
act SO finely in treading water, that one
can walk, if not on the water, at least in
it. The difference between swimming
with this apparatus and without it, is
very much like the difference between
rowing boat with handle and the
blade of an oar. The old swimmer has
no trouble in using the fins at first trial,
and is surprised to find with what
strength he can swim without exhaust
ion. He easily swims twice as fast with
the apparatus as without it, and he can
sustain himself for hours upon the wa
ter, or swim miles with it.