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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
SULPHUR Cure for Diphtheria.

A few years ago, when the diphtheria was
raging in England, a gentleman accompanied
the celebrated DIR. Field on his rounds, TO
witness the socalled wonderful cures "
which he performed, while the patients of
Others were dropping on all sides. The
remedy to be so rapid must be simple. All
he took with him was powder of sulphur
and quill, and with these he cured every
patient without exception. lie put a tea
spoonful of flour of birthstone into wine
glass Of water, and stirred it with his finger
instead of a spoon, as sulphur does not read
lily amalgamate with water. When the sui
phur was well mixed, he gave it as gargle
and in ten minutes the patient was out of
danger Birthstone kills every species of
fungus in man, beast and plant, in few
minutes Instead of splitting out the gar
gle he recommended the swallowing of it..
In extreme cases, in which he had been
called Just in the nick of time, when the
fungus was too nearly closing to allow the
gargling, he blew the sulphur through a
quill into the throat, and after the fungus
had shrunk to allow of it, then the gargling.
He never lost patient from diphtheria. If
the patient cannot gargle, take a live coal,
put it on shovel and sprinkle spoonful
or two of flour of birthstone at time upon
it let the sufferer inhale it, holding the
head over it, and the fungus will die. If
plentifully used, the whole room may be
filled almost to suifocation; the patient can
walk about in it, inhaling the fumes, with
doors aud windows shut. The mode of fu-
migating room with sulphur has often
cured most violent attacks of cold in the
head, chest, etc, at any time, and is recon-
mended in cases of consumption aud asthma.
-1ranscrpt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
The Revival that Is Needed.

What the church needs is deep and gen.
uine revival of religion; not the presence of
special religious interest in many localities,
nor even in great commercial centres, such
as have caused devout thanksgiving in years
past but, more than these, the church needs
revival epoch, spiritual awakening, that,
like tide-wave, shall roll over all church
life, so broad, so powerful, as to form an era
in church history. This alone can bring
new life to IA dead and formal churchism,
and quicken it with power that will save
it from reproach. This alone can stem the
tide of worldliness and skepticism spreading
over the land. And in this view of the case
the outlook is, after all, not so discouraging.
God is neither reluctant nor powerless to
bless his church. That it is a time of seri-
Gus moral detection and of great wicked
ness is not hindrance. A revival is not
human agency. 1t is not stopped, therefore,
by the barriers which would interpose sue
cessful obstacles in the path of merely hu-
man wisdom or power. 1t is not question
of reform dependent on human methods.
A revival is the work of God. Omnipotence
finds no barrier in anything that it makes
the object of its power. If it be true that
this is time of unusual immortality, of
doubt and questioning, these facts, sad and
dreary as they are, may De Dut the heralds
of Gods coming. And as to the church it.
self. Neither its weakness as to numbers
or influence is a hndrance to revival. 1t is
a difficult thing to make spiritual work a
matter of faith in God aud not of confidence
in human resources. Here again the history
of Gods dealings teaches us the lesson Of
Scripture, When ye are weak, then are ye
strong" The little gathering in the upper
room at Jerusalem was poor basis for cal
culation of probabilities as to success from
an earthly point of view; and yet they
turned the world upside down, and by the
spiritual power granted to them planted the
Christian church throughout the borders OF
the then known world.-I Illustrated Christian
Weekly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
Hast Thou God

Sanctifcation is so imperfect here below,
our strongest faith so feeble, our brightest
hopes so dim, our most fervent love so cold
and selfish, our waywardness and inconsist-
encies so many, that it is wonderful that
God should dwell within such hearts. Yet,
child of God, it is the sober, literal fact.
What difference il makes in our estimate
of life, and in our calculation of human hap
piness or sorrow, TO take this into account.
Here is the true standard of dignity and
honor, here is the true test of human happi-
ness. Hast thou, or hast thou not-God !?
Hast thou God? Then thou art rich and
noble. Poor, it may be, in worldly goods,
low in station, uneducated in earthly learn
ing, struggling for thy daily bread, and, like
thy Master, man of sorrows, yet, if thou
hast him within thee, thou art as high as
the angels and glorious as the heavens.
The Deity abidss with thee, and thou, like
smiling land, dost bask in the everlasting
sunshine of his love- Hast thou not God ?
Then, rich in worldly goods, high in station,
clever and learned in human wisdom, pos
sessed of all earthly things, yet thou hast
really nothing poor indeed, since in thy void
and empty soul there dwells no heavenly in.
habitant. All other differences are compare
lively lost in this. Dost thou dwell in God
and God in thee P-Canon Gdrbeu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
For Husbands.

Don't think when you have won vile
that you have also won a slave. Don't think
that your wifo has less feeling than your
sweetheart. Her relation to you is changed,
not her nature. Don't think that you can
dispense with all the little civilties of life
toward her on marrying. She appreciates
those things quite as much as other women.
Don't be gruff and rude at home. Had you
been that sort of fellow before marriage, the
probabilities are that you would be sewing
on your own buttons still. Don't make your
wife feel that she is an incumbrance on you
by giving her grudgingly What she needs
give as cheerfully as if it were pleasure so
to do. She will feel better, and so will you.
Don't meddle in the affairs of the house
under her charge. You have no more right
to be poking your nose into the kitchen than
she has to walk into your place of business
and give directions to your employees. Don't
find fault with her extravaganza in ribbons,
etc. until you have shut down on cigars,
tobacco beer, etc. Don't leave your wife at
home to nurse the children on the score of
economy while you bolt down town at
nights, to see the show or spend dollar on
billiards. Don't bolt your supper, and hurry
off to spend the evenings, lounging around
away from your wife. Before marriage you
couldn't spend your evenings enough with
her. Don't prowl in the loafng resorts till
midnight, wasting your time in culpable
idleness, leaving your wife lonely at home
to brood over your neglect and her disap-
pointment. Don't think that board and
clothes are sufficient for all wife does for
you. Don't caress your wife in public and
snarl and growl at her in private. Don't
wonder that your wife is not as cheerful as
she used to be, when she labors from early
morn till late at night to pander to the
comfort and caprice of selfish man, who
has not soul enough to appreciate her.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
Humorsome Waits.

An agricultural paper tells how to dress
hog" The best plan is to make his clothes
very large, especially around the waist. Cor
sets are no longer fashionable.-E
CAREFUL housewife Qifting shoe from
the soup tureen)-"La who'd thought
baby's shoe would turn up in the soup }?
But knew it wasn't lost. l never lose
anything
PADDY" said joker, "why don't you
get your ears cropped they are entirely too
long for "a man" "Aud yours" replied
Pat, ought to be heightened; they are too
short for an ass
"HIs acts made him immortal, and he
lives more than ever" was the way the
preacher said it at the funeral but the COM
positor got it, =" His acts made him immoral,
and he lies worse than ever"
TUE following explanation of a legal term
is offered by a Teutonic member of the Can
ton police force Z" Ven git me out habeas
scorpions, can chus so veil catch a man
where he amt as where he is"
Norrisiopn Herald: eggs forty cents
dozen Are hens aware that the war ended
fifteen years ago, and that the government
resumed specie payments on January LIST
Farmers should acquaint their poultry of
these facts"
FRIDAY social was held at Mr. S. Cooks.
Although the young people enjoyed them.
selves, understand the husband complained
that his convenience had not been consulted.
Grin and bear it, old man equal rights are
all the 60 now.
THERE is village in New Hampshire
which has produced twenty-six editors, and
it was in allusion to this circumstance that
a pious old deacon thus remarked Yes,
there were twenty-six on EN-, but as they've
all left town reckon the Lord won'b lay it
up agin u.s."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
Religion Essential In Education.

Many who reprobate the narrowness of
traditional faith fall into the complementary
error of pronouncing all faith unnatural or
irrational A broader and deeper view of
things would show the inevitableness of re.
ligious faith. 1t would enlarge their con-
ception of education till it would embrace
the nature and development of the whole
constitution of man. Schools are not for the
sharpening of intellect alone nor for moral
and religious training alone; nor for exclu
sive instruction in handicraft Hands, head
aud heart--emotions, will and taste-all have
righteous demands on the services of educa-
ton. Religion has as valid rights in schools
of logic as logic has, and sacred texts can
no more be banished from human regard
than the rule of honesty, or the multiplica
tion table. What man is-what man must
respect--what man needs to make him salts
fed and useful-these education must re
gard in these education must give him fur
niture, and valor, and strength.-PrQfesso,
WtncheH.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
Scientific Notes.

THE microscope shows that the spider is
furnished with eight eyes, and that these
are placed on the top of its head.
THE Scientific american cautions its read
ers against the use of painted pals, and
says the oxide of lead with which pals are
painted is very dangerous poison.
WOODEN pipes were common in ancient
Rome in ordinary structures. Pipe made
of elm logs bored, were used for the mains
in the London water works as early as 1882
So delicate is the machinery used for cut
ting out wood for "papering walls that
two hundred leaves are cut from an inch Of
white maple, and hundred and twenty-five
out of wood with very open grain, such as
oak and walnut.
A NEW green has been discovered, which
is brilliant enough to replace the poisonous
color produced by arsenic. 1t is composed
of twenty parts of oxide of zinc and one of
sulphate of cobalt, mixed into paste with
water, and exposed to red heat.
IT is remarkable, says DIR. Darwin, that
all diseases arising from drinking spirituous
or fermented liquors are liable to become
hereditary, even to the third generation, and
gradually to increase, if the course be con-
tinued, till the family becomes extinct.
COMMON WrltlhS INK is maue py audlng
to a clear infusion of nutgalls a solution
of green copperas Mucilage is added to
thicken and to prevent settling Oil of
cloves or creosote will prevent moulding.
Infusion of gals will restore faded writing.
BEWARE of set wash bowls in your sleep
ing rooms. Even when the plumbing is
seemingly all right, sewer gas will escape.
Always stop up the waste water pipe when
not in use. The death of the young Queen
of Spain was caused by bad plumbing, in
ducing typhoid fever.
A GAS clock has been placed on exhibit
ton in England. The motive power is hy-
drogen gas produced by the action of sui
phuric acid and water in zinc globe. As
the gas is generated it raises glass bell
cover, which, as it rises, moves lever that
controls the hands OF the clock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

may Judge, therefore, whether men know
what to pray for by considering whether
they know what to desire. Certainly men
make continual mistakes in this matter.
They often desire what would not be good
for them. They desire things pertaining to
this life rather than the life to come; they
are more concerned for the body than the
soul they put the secondary or tertiary in
the place of the primary, and, if they pray,
their prayer must be according TO their de-
sire. DO men know what they should pray
for We ask in reply, ado men know
what they should live for 2" They certainly
live for what they desire, and they desire
what they live for. Their mode of living is
the exponent of their desires. If man
lives only to be the wealthiest man on
Change, or to have the largest amount in
the bank or if lady pines for the most
magnificent wardrobe, house, establishment
and equipage, these are the things they de-
sire and live for, and if they pray these are
what they pray for. True, they would not
venture TO put them into words before God,
but If they do not pray for what they desire
and live for their prayers are a mockery.
So, If man desires a sanctifed spirit he
will live for it.-Rer. DR.. Joseph Hoidich.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
The ynme Grrle.
THE DIFFERENCE.


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oh uhe very same prieht day'
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Twp children PLAYED in the self same town,
and the children both were fair,
Bpt one had her curls brushed smooth and round,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
sold Men and Children.o

At the recent communion in one of the Congre-
gational churches in Connecticut-in which a
Methodist church united with them, by invitation
IA striking scene was presented, not only in this
union and communion of saints, but also in the
reception of eight members into the church-four
by letter and four by profession-and by this
special feature: One Of those received by pro-
tesson was a stalwart, gray-haired man, OF lofty
stature and imposing mien, Of more than seventy
years, while by his side stood "A youthful con-
fessor OF fifteen years. and his sister Of eleven
years received by letter, and the mother OF both,
whose noble husband had been stricken down in
his prime, AS in II moment, only a few days before.
Two sons of that aged father, one physician and
the other druggist, both skeptical before, had
confessed Christ only a few months previous,
" lCoR by the conversation Of their ,1iueS in great
part, and had died Of consumption. That widow,
born in England, the first woman it is said, to be
carried around the world in a steamship, after
years Of residence in Japan with her husband
both well known and greatly respected there
coniided In by the people, and beloved by thu
missionaries, whose fast friends and frequent
hosts they had been, after frequent voyages t.
and fro, had come among strangers to lind friends
and soon to part with the husband of her youth
Such Is life and such the fellowship Of saints II
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
Boston Merchant about Or. ShemanS
RUPTURE
CURE!

40 the Editor Of the Herdi. i was sufferer from
ruptnre about twenty At first slight. used
what recommended the best truss In Boston.
received benefit and always yed from chatting
and pressure, while my rupture growing and
My nervous system became affected, general
health wrecked, and rapidly approaching physical
and mental ruin. Pains and aches In bowels breast
back and head consequently and indifferent towards
others and untitled for the enjoyment of society attention
business. consulted several doctors, all differing
In opinion my acknowledgements, kidney affections
liver complaint, and everything thev attributed them
but the effect Of my rupture and truss ON occasion
when was summoned as juryman, my physician gave
certificate to the effect that had nervous y speiisia
and able to 1uryman which certificate
excused About two years age accidentally heard OF
Dr. Shernans successful treatment OF rupture, and lost
time In going 10 New York TO consult him. After having
examination OF my case, fom what he told me had con-
hdence in him and went under his treatment From this
time | improved with unhonnded satisfaction ami q
cured OF the rupture and with disappeared all the
named complaints My general health is daily improving;
my friends note and spenk Of It, know there thou
sands suffering from rupture. who are skeptca from
peat ed dappOnimenis In seeking relief, consequently
Ike this statement we-knuwn citizen of Boston, be-
lie wing that II they should consult Dr. sherman, and
ceive the benefit of his treatment they will thank
" 1t Will nnorl me pleasure at all times TO give
further information 10 any who wishes TO see me
personally My place OF business is at 1854 and 239 Wash
ington street. Il. W, FELTON,.
" Boston, November q, ISIS"
The above Is from the Herdid 1t Is interesting to the
afflicted Mr.. FELTON, being well known and reliable cltI-
DR.. shennans at his office. ~ MIX street. where the
ruptured may consult him during his limited stay in Boston,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
Apples Of Gold.


MEN are not judged by their intentions,
but by the result of their actions.
As countenance is made beautiful by
the souls shining through it, so the world is
beautiful by the shining through it of God.
IT requires strong good man TO say, al
was mistaken and am sorry" A weak man
hesitates and often fails to do the right thing.
II is good for us to think no grace or
blessing truly ours till we are aware that
God has blessed some one else with it
through us.
THERE is in Christianity light enough for
those who sincerely wish to see it, and
darkness enough TO confound those of an
opposite disposition.
A FALsEHooD is not less false because a
thousand voices shout it it is only the more
dangerous, and should encounter more ac-
tive and strenuous resistance.
SOME one has beautifully said that sim
cerity is speaking as we think, believing as
we pretend, acting as we profess, performing
as we promise, and being as we appear"
RETRiBurIoN, atonement, grace, redemp-
ton, great perdition, great salvation, a
great and divine Saviour, all become credita-
ble when there is truly realized the idea OF sin.
EVERY good aud holy desire, though it
may lack the form, hath in itself the sub
stance and force of a prayer with God, for
he regards as prayer the meanings and sigh
ings of the heart.
TINS prayer was found in the late Doctor
Bethunes Bible at the time of his death
Lord pardon what have been sanctify
what am, and order what ! shall be, that
thine may be the glory, and mine the eternal
salvation"
ADMoSIsu friend it may be that he
hath not done it, and if he have done it,
that he do it no more. Admonish thy friend
it may be he hath not said it, aud if he have
that he speak it not again. Admonish a
friend for many times IL is slander, and
believe not every tale.
RELIGION is the tie that connects man
with his Creator, and holds him TO hi,
throne. If that tie is sundered or broken
he floats away worthless atom in the uni
yerse--its popular attractions all gone, It's
destiny thwarted, and its whole future moth
ing but darkness, desolation and DEATH
Daniel Webster.
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Wew adrertisemenfs.
DR.. SHERMAN'S DO|NGS.
Rev. John Alden Writes of
His Rupture Treatment.

TO the Editor Of the Heraij;-Iustice to suffering
humanity urges me 10 make the following statement;
About forty years since afflicted with hernia. OBJ
tanned truss called the best but It not effecual
Since then have bought number Of different kinds,
Every Of these badly affected my back. have su-
fered all but death ut times In attempt reduce the
rupture have been constantly growing poor body and
often much alarmed, lest should enlarge that
eiy could save me.
few weeks since was induced to 20 TO Boston TO con-
suit DIR. sherman. Having failed so many times and
ing over seventy years Of had fears when he
pressed the opinion that might be relieved and cutcd
His recommendations though good out Of New Eng
land. and could therefore see whohad been treated
But concluded something must be done imWedfaisV
life and utainess must end took hls treatment and
the effect thus far truly wonderful hnd his treatment
truly scientific practical and safe There being no pres
sure on the spine Is one great source Of relief.
sudden cough strain that started the rupture all
the trusses ID used had effect appliance and
am happily gaining strength aud courage With my al
ready improved condition conirasted with my former
ferng, can most heartily recommend those afflicted with
This dangerous malady TO try his skill and emede. while
they have the opportunity. RKv. JOHN ALDEN.
" Providence, r. l., January 25, 1879"
This is the convincing proof any have Of
the value Of Or. shermans treatment Mr. Alden dis
ngushed preacher well known throughout the Eastern
States having been agent for foreign northern
New England and for the American and Foreign Bible
ciey for southern New England His life has been devoted
to the good Of mankind and his recommendation Of
"iel to DR.. sherman evidently Is for their benefit.
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he abstained from criticisms and compari.
sons because he dsliked them And when
he had gone, husband aud wife felt that
their efforts to make their little home pleas
ant and comfortable had not been in vain
and in their hearts they blessed the kind
soul who had revealed it to them.--Boston
Transcript.
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Has Not it's Equal.
LUNG DISEASE.

SELMA, Ala.
H. R. Sisras, Boston - take great pleasure in recon-
mending your YEGETINE. have been suffering for n
long time with the Lung Disease trying every kind of
medicine that could get, but seemed to do any
good until tried your great YEGErINE remedy ! had
used only short time before could discover very great
change In my health for the better don't consider that
your medicine has i equal for the diseases which you
propose cure, especially the diseases that been
afflicted with. JOHN THOMAS
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Ssleqf MisfsHanv.
THERE is NO DEATH.

There ia no death The stars 80 down
To rise upon some falrer shore,
And bright In heavens ieweed crown
They shine forever more.
There IA no DEATH An angel form
Walks DER the earth with silent tread,
And bears our best beloved away,
And then we call them " dead"
Born unto that undying life,
They leave ma but to come again;
With Joy we welcome them the samei
Except their sin and pain.
And ever near us. though unseen,
The dear immortal spirits tread
For all the boundless universe
Il Ljfe-There Ia no Dead Selected.
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TnE following are the highest prices Of gold in
the United States for each Of the years of sus-

ylcE-PREslDEST WHEELER doubled his annual
contribution to the Home Missionary Society this
year, ON account of the debt, sending check for
one thousand dollars.
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Suffered 25 Years.
Piles, Rheumatism.

GOODMAN, Miss, NAV ., 1875.
H. n. Steres. Boston - have been suffering for twenty
Ave with the P and found but little relief from any
medicine that have taken for many years past. Last win
ter suffered considerably than before, also In
connection with Rheandiis, confined To my bed for
several weeks. Having procured bottle OF vEGETINE
took 1t with good effect continued the use. after
taking i've bottles and myself comparatively cured
cheerfully recommend 1t for the benefits that have
received from IT, Yours respectfully,