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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10

FLoRIDA.- Florida, its soil, climate, health,
productions, resources and advantages, with
a sketch of its history, form the subject Of a
pamphlet designed to set forth the advan.
tages Of the country for immigration. 1t is
compiled by the Florida land agency, Jack
sonville, and while pointing out the resources
of the state and its desirabilty for the right
kind Of settlers, candidly says that it i.
not a place for impecunious persons who are
not willing TO work, for farming present:
the same difficulties there that it does in the
West and clerks and mechanics with small
families and means are also advised to stay
away. Consumptives who are so far gone
that they are unable to exercise in the open
air are also warned against going to Florida
but with these exceptions, there IS good
deal in the pamphlet to interest many per
sons ut this time, now that the melancholy
days have come, and to lead those in search
of a mild climate and fertile soil to try theil
luck in that region.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10

Az ENrRAvAGASr CIrY.-It is getting to
be as much as a mans pocket is worth, if
not other possessions even dearer, to live
in Brooklyn. Here is city adjacent to the
metropolis, beautiful for situation, favored
by many circumstances and opportunities
but given over of late to a corrupt ring of
politicians, aud now staggering under an
enormous debt which has already seriously
checked its prosperity. This debt has in
creased three-fold since the close of the war,
until, in 1873, it exceeds s3j,0O0,00O. Tax
has been piled upon tax, ntilproperty hold
ers not only cannot pay but cannot even
sell their property. Three or four mil
lion dollars in unpaid taxes are due the
city to-day. Said householder to the
writer the other day "The tax on this
house-and it was by no means a grand one
is 81, 400, exclusive of the land" The fu-
ture of the Brooklyute is not pleasing one.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10

Our NATIONS WARDs.--The Commits
sioner of Pensions reports fifteen thousand
eight hundred and seventy.hve survivors of
the war of 1912 on the rolls of the pension
Office That is nearly, if not quite, ten per
cent. of the whole force mustered for service
in that war. II the veterans of the late war
prove equally tenacious of life--as we all
hope they will-nearly two hundred thou
sand of them will survive in the year 1926.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10

Tue contract between the Province Of
Quebec and Mr.. Macdonald, for building
the Montreal, Ottawa and Western railroad,
has bsen closed, The price is $4,000 per
mile, embracing steel rails and iron bridges.
This road is to be the Western extension of
the Portland and Ogdensburg road, and is
to be pushed as rapidly as possible. The
road from Portland to Georgian Bay win be
opened in 1877.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10

A CrSrENNIAL LADY.-A lady has been
discovered in Ohio who was born on the
4th of July, l770, the very day of the famous
declaration. Her name is Trimmer, and we
are informed, by way of overcoming our in.
credulity, that her mother lived to be one
hundred years old, and that her maternal
grandfather reached the patriarcha age of
one hundred and ten. This old lady ought
certainly TO form feature of next years
celebration. BY putting her in cotton wool
she might safely be transported to Philadel.
phia, and when once there she could be made
comfortable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10
Il, WEDNESDAY,, NOVEMBER 10, 1875.
The Cnhnn Question.

For several days rumors have come from
Washington indicating the possibility of our
governments departing from the policy Of
strict neutrality with regard to Cuban af-
fairs, which it has hitherto Observed and
taking some steps to bring the instruction
there to a crisis, which will result either in
It's suppression or the final independence of
Cuba.
II these rumors correctly outline the
Washington note, that communication
character must have been what diplomatists
call energetic" II states the failure OF
Spain TO maintain her authority in Cuba,
though the means she has adopted have been
sanguinary, and hints that there seems TO be
but one issue to the struggle, and that is
Cuban independence. The expressions on
the slavery question are particularly strong, as
is also the expression of American impa-
thence at the state of affairs in the Island.
1t is not often, at least before open hostil-
tiles are anticipated, that diplomatic Ian
guage becomes so very pointed. Spain,
however has reached such position in the
world, that nothing but the very strongest
language has any effect upon her, aud that
language must be backed up with an evil
dent intention Of the immediate use Of force.
She cares little for hard words, and less for
the disapprobation Of civilized people, unless
that disapprobation takes expression in iron
clads, and heavy battalions.
One thing is certain. The United States
has abundant justification for any course it
may choose to take in the matter 1t has
so far fulfilled, with scrupulous exactness,
every obligation of neutrality. It has seen
its trade with Cuba destroyed, its vessels
annoyed and insulted, its citizens imprisoned
and assassinated, and when reparation or
apology has been required, has been put off
for months and years, by the shutting, ly-
ing evasiveness of the Spanish ministry,
who were only strong enough to be insolent,
but not to acknowledge a wrong and repair
it. 1t is not probable that there will be any
war now, even il the administration has
made an ultimatum, a good strong showing
Of eamestness will bring the Spanish to
their senses, close the war in Cuba, by ac-
knowledging the Islands Independence, and
thus do a service to humanity, as well as Sc
cure for our flag the respect to which it is
entitled in the Caribbean Sea.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10

THERE was great excitement among the Dart.
mouth students on the morning Of the 9th inst
len or twelve OF them were arrested for disordery
conduct at an auction, and as the sheriff was con.
Veylns them to Plymouth for trial they were nc.
oompanied to the depot by about four hundred Of
'neir ieliow-students, who conducted themselye,
III "wiess manner. We think the students do.
Ne'opea particularly long ears in this matter, long
even ior college Students the longest, in fact VIC
ever knew little law will be a good thing 10,
them 1t will shorten their ears.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10

IMpoRTATIoNs ABoLIsnED-The Secre-
tary of the Treasury has addressed circular
to the Collectors of Customs, announcing
that no importations Of neat cattle or hides
be allowed from England from this date, in
consequence Of the prevalence of the hoof
and mouth diseases in that country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10

STANDARD WEIGHTS, county clerk Of Or
leans county was astonlshed the other day at re-
ceiying an application to have set Of measures
sealed. Upon referring to the records, he found
that the sealing OF measures was one OF the duties
of county, as well Of state and town troasurers
1t is needless to say however. that the request oil
the applicant not complied with, as there have
been no standards for measures in the state since
the burning Of the old state house.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10

A LUMINOUS lDEA.--Among the various
projects connected with our great centennial
celebration of American independence, is
one originating in France, for the comment
Grafton of the ancient friendship between the
two nations. 1t is proposed to erect, on a
small island IN New York harbor, colossal
statue of Liberty enligtening the World"
the statue to be presented by citizens of
France, and the pedestal to be furnished by
Americans Not only will this be a monu-
ment of the friendship long existing between
the countries of Lafayette and Washington,
but it will also serve as a beacon to the mar
iners of every nation who come to this CON
tinent. In the glowing language of the cir
cular issued by the committee having this
matter in charge, "At night a luminous
aureola, projected from the head, will radate
on the far-howing waves of the ocean, This
is certainly very graceful tribute from
France, and should be responded 10 in the
same spirit with which it is offered
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-10

IMPORTANT RAILROAD DECIsIoN-A de-
cison Of some interest to railway passengers
was delivered in the Supreme Court of
Maine on Monday Of last week. Former
decisions on similar points have been in
harmony with this, the principle being that
person who buys ticket between two
points, on so doing pays for ride of so many
miles over any part OF the road, and has
right to ride anywhere and in any direction.
The case decided in Maine was that of a
man who bought ticket to ride from Ban
gor to Boston, and only used it from Portland
to Boston. lie claimed that he was entitled
TO ride upon the balance of the ticket the
distance from Bangor to Portland, and at
tempted TO do so, starting from Boston. The
conductor refused the ticket, deciding that,
having been partly used the other way, it did
not entitle the owner to ride in that direc-
ton, and elected him from the cars. The
court ruled that the holder was entitled to
use the balance due to him in any direction
and the jury gave a verdict for the passcn-
ger in tine sum of S7ll damages
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

REMEDY FOR CRoUP. Spirits of Tur-
pentine is sovereign remedy for Group.
Saturate piece of flannel with it, and
place it on the throat and chest, and
send for your family physician. If the
case be very urgent, and the child in
great distress, and the distance to the
doctors residence very great, drop three
drops Of the turpentine on lump of
sugar, and give it internally. Or good
enetic Of blood-root, or lobelia, or both
combined, should be given. Every FAM
lily should keep bottle of spirits of
turpentine in the house.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

THE TEErH.--Decay of the teeth is
readily caused by their being dissolved
by acids generated in the mouth by the
decomposition Of small particles OF food.
1t is clear, therefore, that the only
method of preventing this is to apply
the brush Immediately after every meal.
Soap is the best substance to use on the
brush, though it is advisable occasion
ally to use rather rough powder of
some kind to keep the teeth in brilliant
polish.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

WASTE PAPER. - Few housekeepers
are aware of the many uses to which
waste paper may be put. After stove
has been blackened it can be kept look
ing very well for a long time by rubbing
it with paper every morning. Rubbing
with paper is much nicer way of keep
ing the outside of teakettle, coffeepot
or teapot bright and clean than the old
way of washing it in suds. Rubbing
them with paper is also the best way OF
polishing knives and tinwale after scour-
ing them. If q little soap be held on
the paper in rubbing tinware and
spoons, they will shine like new silver.
For polishing mirrors, windows, lamp
chimneys, ETC., paper is better than dry
cloth. Preserves and pickles keep
much better if brown paper instead of
cloth is tied over the jar. Canned
fruits are not apt to mould if piece of
waiting paper, cut to fit each can, is
laid directly upon the fruit. Paper is
much better to put under carpets than
straw. It is thinner. warmer. and
makes less noise when one walks over
it. Two thicknesses of paper placed
between the other coverings on bed
are as warming as quilt. If it is nec-
essary to step on q chair, always lay a
paper on it, and thus save the paint
and woodwork from damage.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

cay When Connecticut Feacon
nudged somnoent wor~lipper with
the contribution box, the sleepy indi-
vidual awoke partially, smiled, mur-
INJURED 1" l don't smoke" aud dropped
off again.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

So Linen rags should be carefully
saved, for they are extremely useful in
sickness. If they have become dirty
and worn by cleaning silver, etc, wash
hem and scrape them into lint.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

ROOM D1srSrEcrANrs.- Spring is
near at hand, when the air will be
charged with gases from decomposed
animal and vegetable matter. These
will find their way into dwellings-in-
deed they will generate there; they are
with us constantly, unless We have the
means to arrest them, which, happily,
we have, but which, unhappily, we
avail ourselves of too little. The great
est scrubbing and care will not prevent
the accumulation of some foul, inyisi-
BILE material in the air, however well
the rooms may be ventilated. The hui
man body itself is source of noxious
emanations. Something in addition to
cleansing has to be resorted to-disin-
fectants. Now that their virtue has
become known, they are considered in
dispensable in housekeeping. They are
q most efficient means. There are two
species of disinfectants, the one prevent
ing decomposition, the other neutraliz-
ing its product. OF the former are cop
peras (sulphate of irony, permanganate
Of potassa, and best of all and cheap
est, and always of hand, common salt
This, or any of these, put into spittoons,
sewers and other places where decom-
position threatens, will arrest the for
nation of gases. But the air is not
affected by these, or to only slight ex-
tent. This it wants the other class,
which are volatile, to do. These are
chlorine, in the form of chloride of
lime, iodine, carbolic acid and others.
Carbolic acid will destroy the germs Of
putrefacation, and is the enemy of in
lection. Chlorine acts both as an anti
septic and purifier of the air, the lat
ter by forming chemical changes in the
injurious compounds. Its odor is some
what Objectionable, as is that also OF
carbolic acid; iodine less SO. A little
kept anywhere exposed in room will
be sufficient. The two classes both
need to be used. They are cheap, and
will purify and keep pure the rooms
made also more pleasant by ventilation
small means to effect important re.
suits.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

PoaK FaUw CAKx y Thres-fourths Of
q pound n pork. chopped fine; one
pound currants, one pound sugar,
threerfourths Of d pound Of citron, one
gin molasses. four cups four, ona tea
spoonful aoaa, two eggs, ona taacup
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

To SroR BLEEDING. LIT is said that
the bleeding from wound on man or
beast may be stopped by mixture of
wheat Hour and common salt, in equal
parts. bound ON with, cloth. If the
bleeding be profnse, use a large guam
tity, say from one to three pints. II
may be lsfton for hours, or even days,
il nscessary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

E- 1t is said that among persons of
Is years and under, the proportion of
illiterate is smaller in San Francisco
than any other large city in the Union.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

GmARp's SEcREr.-Stephen Girard used to
say In his old age: II have always consid-
cred advertising literally and long to be the
great medium of success in business, and the
prelude to wealth. And have made it all
fnvariable rule to advertise in the dullest
times as we'll as the busiest long experience
having taught me that money thus spent Is
well laid out, as by continually keeping my
business before the public 1t has secured
me many sales that otherwise would have
lost"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

Keep Your Name Before the Publc ~
Judicious Advertising will insure Fortune.
IF BUSINESS is DULL, ADVERTISE.
IF BUSINESS is BRISK, ADVERTISE.
10 The man who didn't believe in adyer-
Using has gone into partnership with the
sheriff. and that officer does the advertising.
Sept. 81, 1872. At
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"a The great lawyer, the great ply
stefan, and the great actor are said to be
the best paid brain-workers in America.
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advertising is the oil which wise men
place in their lamps. "-MoDFRN Prov.
,,-~ L.2. FysHERs, ~,,>
Advertising Agent,
Rooms 20 and al Nrerchant,s Exchnngc,

feoOms 20 anu II "7Fchaht's ENchHHBc'
CALIFORNIA STREET., SAN FRANCISCO,
COLLECTS advertisements and subscriptions
bfOr the Washington Standard, and for pa
vada, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Montana,
Colorado, and adiacent States and Territories
Sandwich Islands, the British Possessions,
Mexican ports, Nicaragua, Panama, Valpa-
raise, Japan and China, New Zealand and the
Australian Colonies, the Atlantic States and
Europe.
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ADVERTISING

Has created many a new business
Has enlarged many an old business
Has revived many dull business;
Has rescued many lost business;
Has saved many failing business;
Has preserved many. large business;
And insures success in any business.
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gARx AND aousEHoLD.

uY A general invitation is extended for all
parties interested in practical or experimental
agriculture to contribute to this column. II
YOU make discovery In tillage OF the soil
che culture of crops, the improvement or care
OF stock or any other matter OF general inter
est give us the particulars for publication.
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GOLD AND SILVER MINING co.
INCORPORATED under the laws of Wash
l. ington Territory, Nov. 9th, 1874.
JOHN COLLINS. .............P President
JAMES McNAUGHT .......V Vice President
ANGUS MACINTOSH. ........... Secretary
FRANKLIN MATTHIAS ........ Treasurer
Capital stock Divided into 10, 600 shares
OF $50 Each.
Location of Works, Skybomish District, Sno-
homish County, w. I.
OFFICE, SEATTLE, W. T.
The Company own the following Quartz
Lodes:
zspnyr i i'sSS fee:
Ajax $50 feet
Little Falls $50 feet
Also IL, 900 feet of silver Creek.
In order that the people of Washington
Territory may help develop this vast Gold
Guided to put in market 1900 Shares, at $40
each, unaSSessable, thereby giving the pnr-
chasers the benefit of $40 on each share, No
assessment can be made upon these 1900
shares.
pany, the public are referredto the following
made by Jay f. Kelly, Esq, Assayer:
CERTIFICATE OF ASSAY.
Assay Office of Jay G. Kelly,
SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 1874.
Three samples Of rock deposited by the g Sc
attic Gold and Silver Mining Company" as
saved as follows, per ton of 1900 lbs:
No. /. Zephyr Lode--Silver S408 i3.
No. O. Seattle IOde--Silver, S54 Al; Gold,
ST. Lead, per cent.
No. 8. Northern Float--Silver, 81 SO.
Nos. and 2 were knocked off the lcdes by
me.
JAY G. KELLY, Assayer.
| Stock books are now open at the Office of
| A. Macintosh, Esq, at Seattle, for subscrip-
ton to the 1890 shares of preferred unassess-
able stock.
The Company guarantee that the whole pro-
ceeds of these 1900 shares will be applied ex-
clusively to the development of said mines,
] not dollar of the same will be used for sal
| aries of officers or office expenses.
| Stock will be issued to suit purchasers from
! one share upwards.
| The public are reminded that this is home
| investment and should be encouraged.
JOHN COLLINS, President,
| JAMES McNAUGHT, Vice President,
A. MACINTOSH, Secretary.
Seattle, King county w. T., Dec. IL, 1874.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-04-10

ESTABLISHED In 1854, for the treatment
II OF Sexual and \ minal diseases. such rs
Gonorehea. elect, Structure, Syphilis in all
its forms, Seminal Weakness, ImpOtency. etc.
Skin diseases of years standing and liberated
Legs successfully treated.
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To Females.

And those who have been treated hy. that
noxious drug still carry the poison In theiI
blood. p-f =" 81
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Tum0r Of 12 Years GrGyvtl,
Cured by Railways EcSOlVent.

BEVERLY, MASS, July 49, 1860,
R.nwAr have had Ovarian Tunor in the and
bowels All the Doctors there help it," tried
thing that recommended but nothing helped
Rcsolvnt and thought would 1t but had faith
IN H. had suffered for twelve took six bottles
Of the Resolvent, box Of Railways Pills and
Ready Relief and there sign
felt, and @ BETTER smarter, and happier ;han hays
twelve The IN the left side OF the
bowels the groin. write this you for the benefit Of
O.hers- You can luLlizh Il " You choose
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-12-18

The tree under which Franklin and
Jefferson used to sit, in Independence
Square, Philadelphia, to discuss the
probable price of gold and the best kind
Of bait for Delaware shad, has been cut
down. But the Phladelphians should
not sit down and weep. but elect the
next Oldest and biggist tree in the square
as the one under which George Wash.
ington and John Adams matched nickles
for beers. Having chosen their tree, let
them confidently point it out to strangers
as the Simon-Pure article. 1t is certain
to be as genuine as was the jefferson.
Franklin tree.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
SUMMONS.

STATE OF NEVADA, COUNTY OF LIN
- COLIN, Phoebe Township.
In Justices Court. before L. Z. Allen, Justice
of the Peace, in and for the Township and
County aforesaid.
The State OF Nevada to John Doe, Richard
Roe and John Roe and all owners Of, or claim
ants, known or unknown, to the following de-
scribed property, to wit; The mine and mining
claim commonly known as the Hercules mine
or mining claim, said mine or mining claim be-
ing situated in Bristol n1ning District, said
County Of Lincoln and State Of Nevada, greet
ing:
You are hereby summoned to appear before
the undersigned, Justice of the Peace in and
for Phoebe Township, County of Lincoln, on the
Fifteenth day Of January, 1876,
At IL O'Clock m. to answer unto the complaint
of the State of Nevada, which sues to recover
the sum Of sixty-eight 100 dollars. gold coin,
delinquent taxes on the before described prop
erty. together with percentage and costs as is
provided by law, as fully set forth in COM
plant on file in my office. And If you fail to
appear snd answer, the plaintiff then and there
will take Judgment against you for the aforesaid
amount, together with all costs subsequent to
the assessment of said taxes and of this action.
Given under my hand in the Township Of
Phoebe, County Of Lincoln, this eleventh day Of
December, A. d. 1875.
U. +. ALLEN.
Justice Of the Peace Of said Township.
State of Nevada. County of Lincoln. In jus.
tees Court, Phoebe Township.
The State of Nevada to the Sheriff OF said
County: You arc hereby required to make due
and legal service OF above summons and make
your returns thereon within the time prescribed
by statute.
U. i. ALLEN,
Justice of the Peace in and for Phoebe Town.
ship.
December 18th, 1876
Attest: true copy.
A. FIFE, Sheriff.
dlG-td by G.. W. BrRDsALL, Deputy.
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SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

In November the yield of the ella
mine is reported by the Superintendent,
to have been SCI ,239 %:
Pete Cavanaugh's bakery was destroyed
by fire in Carson on the 18th instant
Loss, $1,000
The new waterworks for Virginia City,
to be finished in June, 1876, will cos,
$4,000.
Last Saturday morning miner named
Hawkins was quito severely injured in
the Gould & Curry mine. A heavy tim.
her fell on him, breaking his collar bone