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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-16
Very truly yours,
III. +. HILL.

\ VERY INTERESTING WoRK.-We have
just received from the National Publishing
Co. of Philadelphia, a copy of Prof. o. $.
Fowler's great work, on Manhood, Woman
hood, and their Mutual Interrelations, Love,
its laws, power, etc. Forty years expert
ence teacher and lecturer on science,
and long life devoted to consultations and
advice in connection with subjects concern
ing which men and women hesitate to con-
tide-even in their physicians-haye ena-
bled Professor Fowler to give to the world
one of the most remarkable and useful
volumes Of the day, and one which should
find its way into the hands of every con-
scionlious man and woman. AS its title
indicates, it is devoted TO an explanation of
the laws which govern the sexes in their
relation TO each other the ignorance of
which causes so much sorrow and suffer-
ing in the world. The book appeals to peo-
pie of all ages, tastes, and habits, and we
hope it will be read by every man and wo-
man in our broad land. 1t is pure and ell
evated in tone, and abounds in the most
useful information concerning the sexes.
Its low price brings it within the reach of
ALL and the informati on it contains is be-
yond value. Its circulation will be ben
eft 10 society. This book is sold by sub
scription only, and the publishers want
agents in every county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-16

THE OLD COUNTESS; OR THE Two Pro
PosALs, sequel TO Lord Hopes Choice"
by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, is in press and
will be published in few days by t. H.
Peterson & Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa. 1t
is the best book that this popular Americ-
an Authoress has yet written. 1.-THE Old
Countess" will be issued in large duo
decimo volume, uniform with "Lord
Hope's Choice and Mrs. Ann S. Stephens
at all the bookstores at the low price of
Sl.75 in cloth, or $3.50 in paper cover; or
copies will be sent by mail, to any place,
postpaid, by the publishers, on the receipt
of the price of the work in letter to them.
All of Mrs. Ann S. stephens books, COM
prising "The Old Countess" ""Lord Hopes
Choice, "The Reigning Belle" "a Noble
Woman" palaces and Prisons" "Mar-
ried in Haste" "Fashon and Famine"
"Wives and Widows, "Ruby Gray's STRAIT
egy," "The Curse of Gold" "Mabels Mis-
take" "Doubly False" "The Soldiers Or
phans," "Silent Struggles" "The Wife's
Secret" "The Rejected Wife," "Mary Der
went" "The Old Homestead" "The Heir
ess," and the "Gold Brick" twenty in all,
are put up in sets, each set in neat box,
and are bound in morocco cloth, in uni
form, elegant and durable style, with new
and beautifully designed backs, in full gilt,
price $500 set, and are published by T.
B. Peterson & Brothers, No. 306 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, Pa, who will send
set to any one, per express, freight paid, on
receipt of price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-16
P0etyy.
THE B.4B u,

Tho baby sits in her cradle,
Watching the world go round,
Enwrspt in mystical silence
Amid all the tumut OF sound.
She must be akin TO the flowers,
For no one has heard
whispered word
From this silent baby Of ours.
Wondering, she looks At the children,
As they merrily laughing pass,
And smiles DER her face go ripping
Like sunshine over the grass,
And into the heart Of the flowers:
But never word
Has yet been heard
From this silent darling OF ours.
Has she wonderful wisdom,
OF unspoken knowledge a store,
Hid away from all curious eyes,
Like the mysterious lore
OF the birds and the bees, and tho flowers 2
In this why no word
Has ever been heard
From this silent baby Of ours?
Often sho seems to listen
To something we never can know;
Perhaps to the voices Of angels
Who silently come and go;
Making brighter her golden hours
With many word
That will never be heard
From this silent baby Of ours.
All, baby, from out your blue eyes
The angel Of silence is smiling
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-16

VERMONT CENTRAL STATISTICS. No. of
miles of road, sOO locomotives, 1856; pas
senger cars, 1872, freight cars, 4,563; miles
run in 1872, passenger trains 744,5S2,
freight trains, l,245,0o4, service trains,
1lO, ,sO6 total, 2,lOl, ,242. No. of passengers
carried over the roads for six months end
ing May Slst, 1872, was 66, ,434; for the six
months previous to the above, 99,s66. Tons
of freight transported over the roads, in
1872, 27l5,455.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-16
BR1TTLEBORO
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:5- CUT REFEBENcE
Agricultural implements.
c. THOMPSON Il CO., williston's Stone Block.
WOOD Il MARSHALL, Exchange Block, Main street.
CLARK Il FRANKS, Revere House Block.
BIacksmiihs.
ISAAC D. BAILEY, Elliot st.
BoOkseIlers and statiOners.
CHENEY Il CLAPP, 6 Crosby Block.
w FELTON, 4 CO., Brooks House
J. STEEN, Fishers Block Main St.
+. {. EDWARDS, door north Americs House.
book and Job Printing.
HOUSEHOLD PUBLISHING CO, Market square
Boots and shoes.
A. L. BOYNToN, Marshall Il Esterbrook's block, M st.
Carpets.
C. l.. BROWN, Marshall Il Esterbrook's block Main-st.
j. RETTING, Highest adjoining Brooks House.
o. J. PRATT, Granite Block
Chamber SETS.
&. L BROWN, Marshall Esterbrook's block, Main-st
]. RETTING, Highest, adjoining Brooks House
Choice Family Groceries.
CLARK WILLARD, Brooks House.
T. X. BARROWS office with p Bsrrows.
COfins and Caskets.
G. L. BROWN Marshall X Esterbrook's Brk, Main st.
Contractors and Builders.
HIGLEY CHURCH, Elliot street.
CrOckcry and Glass Ware.
NJ. T. VAN DOORN, Crosby Block.
Dining Rooms.
Y. L. COOPER Brooks House.
II. A. WEBER, Main Street, opposite Revere House.
Doors, Sash and Blinds.
CT. THOMPSON CO., Williston's Stone Block.
CLARK l. FRANKS, Revere House Block.
- =, ...
nr"sgh"'
/. n. THORN 4 CO., Crosby Block.
CLARK 4 WILLARD Brooks House.
Dry Goods.
p. BARRoWs, Main Street opposite Brooks House.
o. ]. PRATT, Granite Block
Fertilizers.
q r THOMPSON A CO. Williston's Stone Block
TAYLOR & MOVES. THOMPSON hangers Block,
Flour and & (srOceries.
J. w FROST 4 Co. 8 Crosby Block
FRANK a. HOWE. Marshall l. Fsterbrook. Main-st
A. c. DAVENPORT, 3 Crosby Block.
4. T. HAYNES, Elliot Street ,,
IAnLOh NO1ESl @ IhoinPsUh s,I !. hangers & b,och'
O - 49, ".n" ''0N' -''''A
7 RErrING. Hipb.st'. adoininS Brooks House.
g. l.. BROWN, Marshall Esterbrooks Block, Main st.
General Jobu,,nr.
II. b. SOULE, Rythers Block, Main Street.
Guns, Pistols and Ammunition.
TAYLOR MOVES, thompson Il hangers Piock.
Hair JeweIry Manufactured.
MRS. G. s. PERRY, Green Street, I'D house from
Dr. Posts
Hair Work.
dRs. 8. f. BALDWIN nearly opposite Brooks House.
Hardware Iron and Steel.
CLARK FpANKs revere uouso ploct
r. r TUoMPSoS q Co. WiIliston,s stone Block.
upusr1s 4, priRNhp W';n s,rsot
H.. 60. o,ua E.
IT II TAyI or a Tnion BLOCK
..,
AMERICAN HOUSE. a A. Boyden. Proprietor
BROOKS HOUSE. Charles @. Lawrence, Proprietor.
REVERE HOUSE. II. g. Nash, Proprietor.
bhArrLEDoho HOUSE, H. A. Morey' PROPRIETOR
Ice Cream Rooms.
F.. L. COOPER, Brooks House.
Insurance Agents.
CAMPBELL Il CUDwORTH, Union Block
Benz: Il; JEHME 3S co, Thomps3n Hangers BLOCK
w..,I.
e""erT'
f. II HOLDING, (manufacturer) Union Block
ipMrnON %hhNnfh nrAhi'e ROW.
o' D. fhh'i' HS'ner Ar'aue'
Livery and Feeding stables.
F. II. FARR Dirge Street
J. W. SMITH, rear Crosby Block
Machini-t
l.. H. CRANE Canal Street
Marble WorLs,
nuTTON l. X ATUAN Bridge 81 near n n Depot
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-07-12

When the roses bloom the mercury con-
mences its ambitious task Of climbing the
scale Of the Thermometer. Open doors
and windows, the minimum amount Of
clothing Of the lightest fabrics, involuntary
seekings for the shady side Of the street,
and an irresistible feeling that it is good
and grateful thing to be lazy, all sympto.
matte evidences Of the season. A refuge
somewhere from the blazing heats Of city
thoroughfares and the confnements Of
brick walls is in the minds Of men and
women. Whether it be to walk the beach
by moonlight and alist to the long waves
landward ponring," to hearken to the eter-
nal thunder of Niagara, to sleep under the
majestic shadows Of the mountains and be
enchanted with the romance of summit
and glen, or to be satisfied with the peace-
full and pastoral beauty Of quiet nook
amcng the green fields Of the country side
however varying tastes may incline,
there is ample opportunity for the satisiac-
tion Of them ALL This summer exodus
from the cities, and the rush Of the multi.
tude to travel or places Of resort, Is BEN
eficial thing. People who remain station
AIRY become rusty Travel and association
brighten them and clear the fog out Of
their heads The machine cannot 20
clashing on in its ceaseless round forever.
If II Is not rested occasionally il win wear
out before its allotted term Of years is fin-
ished- There is no danger that the great
mass Of the men Of this country win err
on the side Of too much indulgence in ne
taxation For the present, at least, they
can very well stand an increase Of the dis
position toward rest, and the attractions Of
a summer trip draw them in the direction
Of a healthy humoring Of themselves.
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Uaairsd Chambers.


The following sensible advice i given Us
by correspondent ii the Copat,y Cea,ls.
mda
1 pass some houses IN every town whose
windows might as well be sealed III with
the walls for any purpose they have but 70
let in the light They are never opened.
summer or winter In winter Il Is 100
cold, In the summer the flies stray 10. or
i they are netted, the dust sifls through
the nets Nov, ! can sell person Who
inhabits such chambers when pass him
on the street-there IS such a smell about
his clothing, ! always wish for snif Of
cologne, or hartshorn, orburnt feathers, or
something Of the sort, to stake the taste
out A house that is never aired has
every nook and corner filed with stale
odon Of cooked meats, boiled vegetables,
especially cabbage and onions, which, as
the weeks go by, literally reek in their
hiding places.
Who has not wished sometimes 10 hang
new servants clothing out Of doors some
frosty night, until it should be thoroughly
aired2 But ! have seen the fine ladies'
come sweeping into the church with their
velyets and silks, when said yelvets and
silks gave unmistakable evidence ofhayine
been housed in just such shut up cham
bers OH what tale that odor Of pork
and cabbage tells about the ladies style of
housekeeping. The very garments Of the
children tell tho same story Of uncleanli-
ness. II is bad to have unwashed clothes.
but there may be an excuse for il. But
what excuse can there be for unaired ones.
when air is 50 cheap and free? There Is
death in such unaired chambers Better
swarm Of flies or cloud Of dust--better
frost and snow in a room than these IN
tolerable smells. Dear girls, the first
thing in the morning, when you are ready
to go down stairs, throw open your win
dows, take apart the clothing Of your beds,
and let the air blow through it as hard as
1t win.
There is health and wealth in such .
policy 1t helps to keep away the doctors
with long bills 1t helps to make your
eyes sparkling and make your cheeks glow,
and to make Others love yoar presence.
Girls who live in those close, shut-up
rooms, can only be tolerated, at the best,
in any circle.
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The Philosophers Stone.

The eccentric but brilliant John Ran
dolph once rose suddenly in the House Of
Representatives, and screamed out at the
top of his shrill voice, aMr. Speaker Mr..
Speaker l have discovered the philoso-
piers stone. 1t is--pay as YOU no u
John Randolph dropped many rich gems
from his mouth but never 4 r;cber ons
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-07-12
Muscular Power.

The strength and dexterity Of the ''ham-
ais" Of Constantinople in carrying enormous
burdens, says the Leyant Herald, are pro-
verbal, and it is surprising to see one Of
these poor Eastern porters quietly plodding
his way up or down some hilly street, with
perfect mountain of materiai piledrpon
his back. The loads they carry are most
miscellaneous, but even old residents, are
blase on this point, were astonished re-
Gently to see hamal staggering along the
Grande de Pera with large four wheeled
carr;age-all complete except the horses
lashed on to his porter's knot. II would
be interesting to know what are the habits
and diet of this powerful hamal. Ishe an
early riser? Is he teetotaller? Does
he smoke And how did he bring him
self into such a condition that he can carry
a carriage instead of requiring carriage
to carry him? His muscular power must
far exceed not only that of Milo, but even
that Of the famous English athlete, Thomas
Topham, Of Islington, who, on the 21st Of
April, 1879, advertised himself to perform
several feats Of strength at the Nag's Head,
Gateshcad, on the 23d Of that month,
namely; "He bends an iron poker three
inches in circumference over his arm, and
one Of two inches and a quarter round his
neck; he breaks a rope that win bear two
thousand weight, and with his finger rolls
up pewter dish Of seven pounds hard
metal; he lays the back part Of his head on
one chair and his heels on another, and
suffering four men to stand on his body,
he moves them up and down at pleasure !;
he lifts a table six feet in length by his
teeth, with half hundred weight hanging
at the further end Of IL, aud, lastly, 10
oblige the public, he viii lift butt full Of
water Topham, however, did not, like
the hamal Of Coastantinople, carry four
wheeled carriage on his back, nor did his
extraordinary strength conducs to the
equanimity of his temper or 10 his peace
Of mind, Il we may Judge BY his end, for
in the obituary notices Of last century Il 4
stated that on August 10, l74a, adied
fItI....A.. fft.-.l -. -. "A .
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The nose is comparatively passive fea-
ture of the face Unlike the eyes and
mouth, there is little or no movement to
indicate expression; occasionally in some
the nostrils win dilate, but this only occurs
when the ncstrils are large. Indeed, some
noses scarcely appear to have a connection
with the face; they seem stuck-on append
ages, whose only use is their convenience
for pulling. Great snuifers often acquire
this immobility ofnose, though the snufing
would act somewhat as guard against the
pulling. Poets have sung, aud novelists
have written of many kinds Of noses, but
II remained for the Poet Laureate to some.
what ennoble the hitherto much abused
"snub, under the more euphonious title
of "tip-tilted" We have known many
charmingly attractive girls with snub-noses
-and, indeed, have always had a penchant
for them, for we have found the owners to
be possessed ofamiability, humor, drollery,
and common sense. The snub nose, when
in conjunction with other good features,
will indicate person who win frequently
rise higher in the world than those with
larger noses, who lack good humor and
common sense. A perfect nose, we are
told, should be as long as the forehead is
high, and have gentle indent at the top,
between the upper eyelids. The front
should be level from the forehead to the
tip, which latter should be neither hard
nor soft. 1t should be at least half an
inch broad between the eyes. The bottom
Of the nose should not be more than one
third Of its length. The nostrils above
should be pointed, round below, gently
curved, and, seen sideways, be divided into
two equal parts by the upper lip. As to
the size Of the nose, the medium is better
but very large nose is preferable to a
very small one--the large nose seldom
sinking below mediocrity. The hooked
nose Is very unpleasant one to look at.
II is also called aquiline perfectly arched
from the forehead to the tip, denotine
great energy, acuteness, craft, unscrupu.
lousness, and ambition A nose arched
near the forehead denotes great power Of
command and energy. This is the nose
Of Caesar, Of the Conqueror, and Of the
late Duke Of Wellington This nose must
not be confounded with the hooked nose
mentioned above. The famous Grecian
nose, which forms an almost straight line
with the forehead, has been much lauded
but such noses are in women indicative Of
coldness and affeetation, and when owned
by man, shallow mind Small noses
denote comparative weakness Of mind and
character, though otherwise ,dch persons
may be highly estimable The tips Of
such noses turned up, ds.note busy, bust.
ling activity, great self-conceit, cool assur.
ance, and great talkativeness. Look fol
such noses in law clerks, pot-house politi
clans, town councillors, and beadles, OF
other jacks-in Office. A nose with broad
bridge, whether level or arched, alwayr
indicates great powers. Large breathing
nostrils are certain signs Of mental power
and energy; small unmoving nostrils are
on the other hand, certain signs of little
mind, and want Of energy and enterprise
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Stoves and the Stove Trade.

The Boston Commercial Buletm says !:
Americans are blessed with better cooking
appliances, and cursed with worse cooking
than any nation on the face Of the earth.
The stove is distinctively an American in
vention. To be sure, the Germans have
their "stube, " from which our word s'stove'
doubtless comes, but il is not at all stove
in the American sense Of the word. II is
bulky, clumsy affair, built Of fire-brick
glazed on the exposed surface, and has the
disadvantage Of consuming an immense
amount of fuel in heating itself before
giving ont particle Of caloric, and the
advantage of giving out heat for long
time after the FIRE has gone out. 1t is a
permanent arrangement, and once placed,
remains throughout the year.
In the matter Of cooking appliances,
European invention has progressed no
farther than heating. The arrangement
upon which the world-famous cooks of
France depend is simply brick structure
in the corner Of diminutivc Kitchen upon
which hangs aaring fue to catch gases
and steam, and in, the top of which
are number Of round holes In each Of
these separate charcoal FIRE is built, aud
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-07-12

To STor BLEEDrSG AT THE NosE.-
II is worth while to know how TO stop the
bleeding from the nose when ii becomes
excessive Ifthe finger Is pressed firmly
upon the little artery that supplies the
blood to the side Of the face affected, the
result Is accomplished Two small arte-
ries branching up from the maiu arteries
On each side Of the neck, and passing over
the outside Of the jaw bone, supply. the
face with blood If the nose bleed from
the right nostril, for example, pass the iin.
ger along the edge Of the right jaw til the
heating Of the artery Is felt, Press hard
upon Il, and bleeding viii cease. Contln-
ne the pressure five minutes, until the
suptured vessels in the nose have time 10
contract
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Select 4oetrp.


Il N Il -
Read by DF. Bombaugh. at the Complimentary Dir
ner given BY the Citizens Of Charleston, West Va
to the Maryland Editorial Association. June, /
is7a
over the valleys, and through the hills,
sweeping the gorge and rounding the pass,
Across tho Tives, athwart the rills,
Pas, the cllfis Of rock and meads OF grass.
The landscape blending the near and the far,
Aswe speed along. TIL the modern car,
Brings us--graciousl why here we are
Yes here In the Old Dominion.
From the bay that washes your eastern shore,
with lts tribute riven and harbors grand,
We have has.ened on through the opened door,
Toward the sunset bound Of your favored land;
And we couldn't but think, as we sped so fast,
Oftbe memories wrapped In the fadeleas past.
And the promising future No near---as last
For this glorious Old Dominion,
All, who in the old stage coach time,
Had thought TO wake to such glad surpriseY
such dceps TO cross, and such heighn to climb
Mother Of Statesmen raise your eyes,
The sovereign, steam on your breast enthrone,
For the iron sirdle Is round your zone,
And the time Is come that you claim your own,
Yes welcome Il old Dominion.
The WAGNER, under the old regime,
As he wearily wended his toilsome way,
Rocked not, as he whistled behind his team,
That shriller whistle would sound to-day;
Nor thought that his laggard pace per hour
Would be laughed TO scorn by q mightier power,
when the engineers had brought the dover
Reserved for the Old Dominion,
The Ethiop song that once rang out,
That "old vIrginny' should never tire"
Comes back to-day with louder shout
with more OF meaning and more OF fire;
All. by-gone times, from your memory CLEANS
Such forns as people disturbing dreams,
But over the shadowy picture beams
Tho light OF New Dominion.
Yes, transformation has made It's marx,
And the map Ia wearing an altered face,
From the parent hlnt Is glowing spark.
And the younger sits In the elders place;
level is torn from the slre's crown,
Whose brightest ihce Is the noble town
That bids us welcome, and sets us down
In the lap offs New Dominion.
And now fair SOIL rouse up from sleep,
And glow with a wealth OF golden grain
wake, miners. and bring from your yasty deep
The coal that lies In It's ebon vein;
Let the iron blaze In your furnace hars
And glare with the fiery lights Of Mars;
Let your workshops grow till they're like the Stan
For multitude West Virginia
Oh, infant State be your highest aim.
That you grow In grace as you grow in strength
May your children learn TO bless your name
From your nearest bound TO your utmost length.
May their brows with wel-earned wreaths be crown
May love and duty and peace abound;
And Gods best blessings your hearths surround
Fair State OF West Virginia.
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The sprightly Boston zfeasviipt' asks,
s1f q Miss i good a. mile, how good
Is Mrs.sT # she Is 4 widow she win be
good for league under almost Any cir
cumslanosz.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-07-12

Read by Dr. Bombaugh, at the Complimentary Din.
ner given by the Citizens Of Charleston, West Va.
to the Maryland Editorial Association, June ia,
1873
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-06
Posr-oFF,cE DIRECTORY.

Eastern, San Francisco and Northern-Tele-
graph Stage Line-Arrive at 800 r. NJ; close
1T 1l:45 NJ. Letters intended for registry
must be presented before IL A. NJ.
Coast Line-Stati0ns between San Francisco
and Los Angeles, via Santa Barbara-Ar-
rive at 1880 r. M; closes at $3.50 r. NJ.
San Diego Lne-San Diego, Anaheim, Gala
tin, Capistrano, etc.-Arrives at II NJ,
closes at 345 p. NJ.
Southern Arizona-Tucson, Yuma, Arizona
City, and Way Stations-Trl-Weekly Ser
vice-Arrives Sunday, Wednesday and Fri
day at y NJ; leaves Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday; Mail closes at 3:45 P. Nj.
Northern ArizOna--Prescott, Wickenberg and
Way emi-Weekly-Arrives Mon
day and Thursday at 500 p. NJ; leaves Tues
day and Friday; mail closes at p. NJ.
San Bernardiho and Way StatiOns-San Ga
briel, FL Monte, Riverside, ETC.; arrives at
500 PM; closes at $50 p. NJ.
Wilmington and Way StatiOns-Arrves at
$50 p. NJ. closes at $3.50 A. NJ.
CerrO GordO, Lone Pine and Havilah-Arives
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 300 p.
NJ; leaves Monday, Wednesday and Satur-
day; closes at ll:45 A. NJ.
Domestic and Foreign Money Order Office
Open from $50 A. NJ. to 4:4O p. NJ, except on
saturday, when Office closes at 800 p. NJ.
Office Hours--S:OO A. NJ. to 700 p. NJ.
H. X. w. BENT, T. NJ.