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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
$500 Reward

WE viii pay the above reward for any case Of
Liver Complaint. Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indi-
gestlon. Constipation or CpstiyenesS we cannot
cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills when
the directions are strictly complied with. They
are purely Vegetable and never fail to give salts
faction Sugar Coated Large boxes. coutaisinp
30 Pills, IS cents. For sale by an Druggists Be
ware OF counterfeiis and imitations The genuine
manufactured only by JOHN {. WEST a co.
'The Pin Makers ISL A 1ss W. Madison St, Chi
csgo. Free trial package sent by mail prepaid on
receipt of cent stamp.
SMITH, DoOLITTLE a SMITH. Wholesale
Agts, Boston II. c. WILLARD. sole Author
zed Agent for Brafileb0rO, vi. eogiyIs
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13

prominent gentleman in Cerro Gordo County,
Iowa, writes US that he finds kidney-wort to be
toe best remedy he ever knew for a complication
Of diseases IL is the specific action which il has
on the liver, kidneys and bowels. which gives IL
such curative power, and it is the thousands of
cures which ii is performing which gives il its
great celebrity. Liquid. very cOncentrafsdl or
dry. both-sct efiiciently.-N n. journal & Courier
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13

The Prizes Next Year.

To de Its mite towards agricultural progress In
New England and to encourage our young men
10 remain on the home farms, the REF0RMER viii
next year repeat the prizes which II has for two
years offered to farmers boys, under ~ years OF
age:
For the best yield on 4 acre Of corn, 90 In gold
For the second BEST
For the third BEST
For the best crop Of potatoes on acre, $40 ingold.
For the second best,
For the third best,
offered only to boys In whose families the RE-
FoRMBR is taken and paid for.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13

There are in Philadelphia los boiler
factories employing 1900 men. not in.
Guiding those employed al the Baldwin
locomotive Uorks.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
Xere and Hereafter.
Mountaineer's PRAYER


Grid me wi h the strength of Thy steadfast hills.
The speed OF Thy streams give mel
In the spirit that Gains, with the life that thrills
would stand or run for Thee
Let me be Thy voice, or Thy silent power,
As the cataract, or the peak
An eternal thought, In my earthly hour.
or the living rod to speak
Clothe me In the rose-tints OF Thy skies,
Upon morning submits laid
Robe me In the purple and gold that flies
Through Thy shuttles Of light and shade
Let me rise and rejoice In Thy smile Alright,
AS mountains and forests do
Let me welcome Thy twilight and Thy night.
And walt for Thy dawn anew
Give me OF the brooks faith, joyously sung
Under clank of Its icy chain
Give me OF the patience that hides among
Thy hill-tops, in mist and rain
LIT me up from the clod, let me breathe Thy
BREATH
Thy beauty and strength give me!
Let me lose both the name and the meaning OF
death,
In the life that share with Thee!
Lucy LdrcOm.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
The Great Blood Purifier. Kidney
Remedy and Mild Laxative.

WE, the undersigned. having used DR.. Corbetts
Shaker sarsaparilla Syrup in our practice, and
having examined the formula by which it is pre-.
pared, would cheerfully recommend 1t to the
community as the cheapest safest, and m ost eff
cacious of all the preparations of sarsaparilla in
the market. Its highly concentrated state, there
Icing In given amount of Syrup twice the
amount of Vegetable Extract that any other con.
tans the care, skill, and cleanliness of its man
ufacture, are sure guarantees of its purity and
effect 7. r. Crosby, M. D., w. d. Buck, M. D.,
s. Bunton, M. d., J. S. Elliot, M. D., James Babb,
NJ d., q Colburn, M. D., M: G. J. Tewksbury, NJ
d., A. g. French, M. D., Josiah Crosby, NJ. D., A.
G. Gale, NJ. d., James A. Gregg, NJ. D..
Those who have failed to be benefited by 9th.
er Sarsaparillas should not fail to make a single
| trial OF this Blood Purifying and Life Invigorat.
| ing Compound of Shaker Sarsaparilla Dandelion,
Yellow Dock, Mandrake, Black Cohosh, Garget,
Indian Hemp, and the berries of Juniper and
| Cubeb, combined with Iodide of Potassium made
| by the Society.
| Prepared by the 4ANTERBURy SOCIETY OF sHAK-
ERs, Shaker Village, N. H., and signed by Thos,
Corbett It's inventor. Sold everywhere inquire
| for Corbeus Shakers Sarsaparilla.
re- Enclose Stamp for Shaker Manual.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
UNFERM ENTEO

MENTAkand Physical Exhaustion, Nervousness.
Hysteria. Night sweaas, seeplessness, Cough,
Emaeation and decline are at once arrested by
Malt Bitters. This original and incompatible
Food Medicine is rich in nourishment and
strength. 1t feeds the body and the brain. It
regulates the stomach and bowels, cleanses the
liver aud kidneys. increases the appetite. and
enriches the blood Health, strength, and peace
of mind are sure to follow its daily use Pre-
pared by the Malt Bitters Company from INTER
utcd MaM and HING and sold e1aru1uharo
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
Carpet Department.

have now ready for inspection
and sale, line of the choicest Car
pets ever offered in this market, of
the latest and most desirable patterns
and colorings.
The very best full five frame Body
Brussels Carpets only $3.50 per yard,
sold everywhere $l.75 to $l.s73.
A very good line of Tapestry Car
pets, S5c to 81. Extra Tapestry
Brussels in very choice patterns from
81 to $l.25 per yard.
Lowell Manufacturing Co.'s best
extra Supers from soc to 9oc (these
quotations are fully 10c per yard
under city prices.
Also, a full line of medium and
medium and low priced Carpets,
Mattings, Oil-Cloths, Rugs, Carpet
Innings, ETC., at bottom prices.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
4 Lines Of those POPULAR $3.50 Suits,

good sold before $40 and SIP per suit Also
l line Youths all-wool Suits at Sc.
Special attention called to Blue Mddlesex Flannel
Suits in Sacks and Frocks. evm
New and fine stock of Dress and Business Pants.
New styles Fancy Coored and White Shirts Crown Collars
and Cuts
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
P r / G. E S
AT THE
COMBINATION CLOTHING STORE
BEGIN SECOND
MIDDLEMENs's PROFITS.

We have just received 215 light and Fancy Suits for
Boys Youth and Men, Can give customers the nobbes
and finest suits for the money to be found in the State Our
suits are all from the best Clothing Houses in Boston, and
made in frstcla shape While we sell at prices below
what other dealers obliged to get for inferior goods
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13

Life is narrow vale between the hills
OF two eternities. Their shadow nils
Us with strange terrOrs; we cry aloud,
And echo voices back our wailing cry.
We fain would look beyond, but mortal eye
Can never hope to pierce the mystic cloud
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
GOOK'S TOURS. ESTABLISHED IN
~ 1871.
NE PLUS ULTRA OF LUXURY, COMFORT AND
ECONOMY.

FIVE GRAND EXCURSION PARTIES TO EUROPE,
giving choice Of dates and routes April %, June
II and July 2 ISL. Prices varying from $3.50
10 $500. TRAVEL AND HOTELS FIRsT-CLAss all
necessary expenses included. Also, Special Ex-
cursion IN August for MErHoDIsTs. London and
return, $ll5 and sl25. FAMILIES with Map
containing full particulars sent free by mail on
request. Tourist Tickets for Independent Trav-
elers issued byall routes. Address THOs. COOK
SON, 26I Broadway, y. Y.
c. A BARATToSI. Manager. P. o. Box 4Ie7.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13

To any person who will send rs an order for SIS
worth OF Tea, an Elegant French China Gold
Band Tea Sri Of fortv-four pieces. For further
stSs Flichburg, Mass.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
ASTHMA Curl
HvEN AWAY

ITO ADVERTISE RS.-Lowest rates for adver-
i Using in Lea good newspapers semi nee. Adj
dress GEo. 2. RON ELL A CO, 10 sprace 81, y.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
SUMNER UNDERWEAR OF ALL
KINDS.

Largest stock of NECK WEAR and lowest prices New lines
Of HOSIERY, KID & DRIVING GLOVES SILK LINEN
HDKFS., UMBRELLAS &C.
If you want new TRUNK or VALISE we can show you
the largest and best stock at lowest prices possible
special drive on lot of Fancy CARRIAGE BLANKETS
and HORSE COVERS at less than Jobbers prices.
Coachmans Gossmar and Fancy Rubber Coats Blankets
Gloves &C.
Remember we have everything usually found in rstclass
Clothing Store Also that prices are WAY DOWN where
body can afford to buy.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1881-05-13
WE WANT AT ONCE,

few energetic statesmen, and now offer such in
ducements that no agent can fail TO make money
last We are Headquarters for Mouldings, Frame
Makers Supplies, &c. Our new Catalogue ex-
plains the business. Send for it, II will paw you.
Outfit free Address
OXFORD PICTURE FRAME CO..
4WSe Auburn Maine
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20

SLAVE HUNTERS IN OHIO.-The unset
fshness of The pioneers of Oberlin in this
work of helping slaves is shown by the fact
that they never received any compensation
for their services, although often struggling
against stern poverty themselves. Their
disinterested labors of love were also some
times not appreciated by those whom they
would help. Once Mr.. Munger had kept
in his house IL colored man and wife for
over three weeks, boarding them and car
ing for them meanwhile. For this assist.
ance the latter had returned no service to
their benefactors, One Monday Mrs.
Munger was unwell, and Mr.. M. ventured
to ask the fugitive if his wife would not
assist some in the washing
"WeIl," said the man. thoughtfully
stroking his beard ives, | think perhaps
she might, if you would pay her 30 cents.
| This was an actual occurrence Gike all
the facts stated in these paperN). Usually
however, the gratitude of the fugitives
toward their saviors knew no bounds.
Various devices were adopted to detain
the slave hunters and gain time for escnp
ing negroes. Once gang of slave hunt
ers came up south Main street in search o
slaves who were at the time being trans
ferrcd to place of safety. The students
heard of the matter, and came from theil
recitation rooms to the number of 200
books in hand, to u place where the slave
hunters must pass. ihe latter approached
cautiously, expecting mob. Imagine
their surprise ut being addressed by ont
and another in various topics of interest
They were in hurry, however, and trieC
to pass on. but the students, ettectually
blocking the way,s CONTINUED to talk ami
cably. With various excuses and conver
sation all the while, which was mos
obsequiously courteous, they managed tc
GetaiD the nfuriated southerners for sew
eral hours.
At another time shareholders arrived il
town about dusk. Observing them, tn
students appointed large deputation t.
look after their comfort while in town
All that night the Shareholders were fol
lowed about by body of students, VIII
kent up an animated conversation all til
time, feel ug that they were in duty boun
TO entertain their visitors TO the best c
lthrir ability. AT dawn the leader exelain
ed with an oath:
"Don't these confounded Oberlin peopl
ever sleepP'
And the company left town in discoul
aoement, never to return.
A party of students once blacked thei
faces and led the shareholders to a lon
chase toward Brownhelm. Overtaken f
length, they made for brook, and whe
their pursuers came up astoished them b
bathing in the water; and 10 and behold
the black would rub off
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20

REpRovED BIT A DoG.-I could not but
think of the passage, No man livetn unto
himself" when | heard reformed man
(who has since done much effective work
in the temperance cause, especially in the
west) tell of his early habits and the in
fuence they had on others. He had fine
business which yielded him good income.
but owing to drinking habits, as is usually
the case, his business WAS neglected and
he lost good-sized fortune.
He said when he began TO leave off his
old habits he found how strongly they were
formed and that even his dog was intlu-
enced by them. The dog was II fine one
of his kind and every dav would walk out
with him, accompanying him from his
store to his home. The gentleman had
one particular place where he got his daily
dram, and so accustomed was the dog 10
going to the spot with him that he did not
need TO follow after his master, but would
trot on before, leading the way.
When his master gave up drinking he
naturally shunneI the place and would go
home by another road and it was some time
before the dog could g't used to it, He
would trot on ahead, and when he came to
he street in which was the saloon would
run on IA few steps, then stop and look be-
hind to see if his master followed; when
he found that he had gone on another
street he would tnrn and follow, but very
SLOWLY, AS if he thought his master had
made a mistake and gone the wrong way.
We can see from this the danger Of
forming wrong habits, and that we are OBJ
served by others more than we think. Do
not think that you can do wrong and not
be seen; if not observed by men, you are
always seen by the Eye above. that never
slumbers nor sleeps.-By o. M.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20

PILGRIMAGE TO BETHLEHEM.-We SET
our faces Tor the pools of Solomon-halt-
ing a few moments BY the tomb of Rachel
by the roadside. The small structure was
crowded with Jews, some of whom wore
phyacteries, and all were waihng. us thew
wall beside the remnant of the temple
wall. One old woman was pressing her
withered cheek against the tomb with rs
much distress us If the fair young wife who
breathed out her life there forty centuries
ago had been her own daughter. We
found the enormous pools of solomon
(the longest of which measures $50 feat in
lengthy were about half filled with pure
water. We rode beside the ar1nnhuat
that leads from them, ali the way to Beth
lehem. Down among the blank and bar
ren hills we saw The deep, fertile vale Of
Urtas, filled with gardens and fruit trees
1t is cultivated by II European COLONY
planted by Mr.. Mp-hnllam. For half
hour we feasted our eyes with the view of
beautiful Bethlehem perched on It's lofty
hill and surrounded by olive orchards
So many new editi es have been erected
for convert and other religious purposes,
that Bethlehem has almost II modern look
As we rode through its narrow streets
we saw no Ruths, but an ancient Jew in
lurban, long robe, and flowing beard, quite
answered to my idea Of Boaz. We rode
to the convent adjoining the church Nativ,
ity, where Il rather jolly looking monk fur
nished us with an excellent lunch. He then
took US into the venerable church that
covers the subterranean chamber which
tradition has always held that our blessed
Lord was born. The chamber is probably
remnant of an ancient khan once belong.
to the family of Jesse and of King David,
expected to be shocked by sham mockery
when | entered the church. but a feeling
of genuine faith in the locality came over
me as descendedsinto the rocky chamber
and read, around the silver star. the famous
inscription in Latin, " Here Jesus Christ
was born OF the Virgin Mary" The
threefold argument for the authenticity Of
this site is drawn from unbroken tradition
from the fact that Bethlehem has been
never overthrown in sieges, and from the
other fact that the learned st. Jerome Gn
the fourth century, was so sure OF the site
that he came and spent his long, laborious
life in the caverns close by the birthspot
OF our Lord. | entered with deep interest
the cave in which this devout scholar
meditated and prayed and wrought the
Vulgate translation of Gods work. My
visit to the church of the Nativity was
enfold more satisfactory than to the church
of the Holy Sepulcher in this city.-ThcO
dore Cuyler, IN New York EUangeiia.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20
Will Cider IntOxicatp!

The writer knew Sunday school super
inlendent who wouldnot join a temperance
society because cider was prohibited in the
pledge.
Also lady had her name taken off
when she found out that cider was prohio-
tied. She said it was harmless, and she
would drink all she wanted of it, and al
low her family to use it. The following
incident shows that cider can be the cause
of habitual and confirmed drunkenness.
Writing friend of mine last summer,
who owned large farm with fine apple
orchard, she said suddenly: Did you
know that cider would make drunkardsP"
answered. "yes, have often heard that
it will"
"Well," said my friend, II have, AS
you know, never identified myself with
the temperance work have never given
he subject much thought, as have never
had an Incorporate relative in my family,
and so cannot by any means be called
" fanatic" on the temperance question.
But havo found out, since | have been
on this farm, that men can become drunk
ards on cider. We had great many fine
apples, and in my Ignorance allowed the
hired men to make cider, rs the neighhor-
ing farmers did. How bitterly | reg 'et
this now, for the consequence was the
men, and my son also, drank and drank
tor days and weeks, until one man, more
intelligent and more frank than the rest,
came and told me that they would all be-
come drunkards If there was not stop
put to it, In alarm for my son. ms well IS
for others, banished the temptation from
the place. and becoming Il strong total
abstinence woman from that moment,
vowed that not another drop of cider
should be made on my place again, though
the apples rotted on the ground, for it is
known that in Il few hours after the juice
is pressed from apples it will ferment, and
fermentation will produce alcohol, and
who shall say at what moment it is safe to
drink it or not. The only safety lies in
letting it alone altogether. About that
time, continued my friend, "it was told
to me that neighbor on an adjoining
farm, with his four sons, had become
habitual drunkards from their annual crop
of cider, made regularly and kept in the
cellar. This example strengthened me in
my resolve never to have one drop of the
article in my house again. Union.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20

Two BRAVE LITTLE GIRLs.-A long
time ago, in the ludian conntry, two little
girls slipped away from the fort, and went
down into IA hollow to pick berries 1t was
Emmy, girl of seven years, and Bessie
her sister not yet six, All at once, the
sun flashed on something bright. and
Emmy knew that the pretty painted things
she had seen crawling among the bushes
must be hostile Indians, with cleaning
weapons in their hands. She did not cry
out nor in any way let them know that sre
had seen them. But she looked all about,
saw that some of the creeping Indians al.
ready were between her and the fort. and
went on picking berries, as before Soon,
she called aloud to Bessie, with steady
voice, Don't you think its going to rainP >
So thew both turned and walked toward
the fort. They reached the tall grass, and,
suddenly, Emmy dropped to the ground
pulling down Bessie, too. What are you
looking forp" asked the little sister, Ill
surprise. Then Emmy whispered to Bes.
sic, and both of them stole silently and
quickly on hands and knees through the
long grass until they came to the road
when they started up, ran swiftly to the
fort, dashed through the entrance, and had
the gate safely closed behind them! Those
girls are quite old now, but they remember
very well the day they saved themselves
the fort which their father commanded
and the soldiers and other people IN It,
besides. ia.He- Pulpit" 81. Nicholas
for July.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20

NEW TELEGRAPH CoMBINAmoN.-Jay
G ould's supremacy in the telegraph world
promises to be of short duration, if pro
iected scheme of what is known as the
" Bonanza Kings is carried forward. 1t
is well known Mr.. Gould has squeezed
many millions out of the ring made up of
Keene, Flood, Mackey and their followers,
and these plucked birds now propose to
fight their adversary with network of
telegraphs through the country not less
extensive than the western union. The
company headed by the combination
named has been quietly organized here the
present weeks, and the work of building
will be commenced at once. 1t is intend
ed within year to have an extensive SER
vice established in all the principal paying
points in the United States. All branches
of the business now performed by the
western union will he carried on by the
new management, but under different or
ganizations.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20

Gen. Grant did not seem to be enthusi-
astic over the cradle. He simply said:
81 am glad ii will please you to get II
word from me. U. S. Grant"
Mr.. Haves said:
"I congratulate You upon having arriv-
ed at such good old age, and hope you
will live for many years to come. The
old cradle would tell queer story if it
could talk. Mrs. Hayes joins me in good
wishes, RUTHERFORD b. HAYES"
When handed "Grandina the letter,
she said: Now take knife and chip Il
piece from the rocker of the old cradle
and carry it as Keepsake. Money can
not buy the applewOod silver. ."-Oshkosh
Northeastern.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20

DR.. Moore. in the Country Gentleman,
saws of cribbing: The neck strap is an
efficacious remedy. This consists in
broad, fiat strap buckled tight around the
neck. Just back of the jaw. This prevents
the arching of the neck and spasmodic
effort to crib. But the best method, | think
is piece of zinc, in shape of heart or a
half.diamond, with the sharp point down.
ward, attached to fve-ring halter, so
that when the animal attempts to crib, the
sharp point will prick the skin between
the jaws at place corresponding to the
point midway between the chin and throat
Of man, This stops the habit effectually
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20

1t has been discovered by the census
deputies that in Brooklyn Jamaica rum is
made out of old shoes. The rum is mostly
sold to druggists, who pride themselves on
the purity of their articles.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-07-20
Gfmpfarntf.

To Mrs. Garfield Washington, D. g:
Our hearts aud hopes our prayers and tears,
Our faith triumphant DER our fears
Are all with thee are all with thee
FRANcEs +. WILLARD.
Boston, July 5, lssl.
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