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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-06
The Hardy Catalpa.

Among the trees of the middle and south
ern states is one very commonly plan ted for
ornament, the catalpa. 1t grows rapidly,
but rather scraggly in form, much like an
apple-tree. 1t has large heart-shaped leaves,
and produces clusters of handsome flowers
something after the style of the horse-chest-
nut. These are followed by clusters of
of round, narrow pods, shaped little like
those of field bean, but very much larger,
being often over foot in length. This tree
is not hardy much north of New York city,
though we remember seeing one in a front
yard on Harrison avenue, Boston, years ago.
But in the northwest there is another species
of catalpa which makes handsome tree,
being taller and more symmetrical, with
earlier larger and more highly colored fl )w-
ers, and which proves hardy anywhere in
the west south of forty-two and even up to
forty-fve degrees of latitude. Our cores
pondent, Suel Foster of Muscatine, Iowa,
where the climate is as severe as anywhere
in our Champlain valley, finds the hardy
catalpa to stand perfectly in the severest
winters when even such hardy apple trees as
the Ben Davis suffer badly. Another friend,
Charles Glib of Abbottsford, p O., finds
the hardy catalpas standing well during the
last three winters, and believes they will do
fairly there. Abbotsford is at the foot of
Yamaska Mountain, considerably north and
east of Lake Champlain. Even where the
tree is cut down to the ground by severe
winter, it sends up strong shoots which
grow from six to ten feet high in season
and by their large and beautiful foliage and
tropical appearance form fine object on
the lawn, rivaling the best plants of ricinus
(castor oil plant). The wood of this catalpa
is found to be of extreme value for man y
purposes. The trees grow large enough for
railway ties in ten or twelve years, and
either for this purpose or for fence-posts are
more durable than any other known wood
1t also has fine grain and makes elegant
paneling and cabinet work. We hope our
readers in the Champlain valley will max {
trial of the hardy catalpa. One-year-old
seedlings may be had by mail from the grea
tree-growing firm of Robert Douglas s
Sons, Waukegan, Illinois, at $l.00 per hun
dred
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-06
Fresh.Wate Spring In the Atlantic.

One of the most remarkable displays of
nature may be seen on the Atlantic coast,
eighteen miles south of St. Augustine. OF
Mantanzas Iulet. and three miles from
shore, mammoth fresh-water spring CUR
giles up from the depth Of the ocean with
such force and volume as to attract the at
tention of all who come in its immediate
vicinity. This fountain is large, bold and
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-06

The BETTER WAY.-Deacon Hunt was
naturally high-tempered man, and used to
beat his oxen over their heads, as all his
neighbors did. 1t was observed that when
he became Christian his cattle were re-
markably docie. A friend inquired into the
secret. "Why," said the deacon, " formerly
when my oxen were little contrary, flew
into a passion and beat them numerically ;
this made the matter worse. Now, when
they do not behave well, | go behind the
load, sit down, and sing Old Hundred |
don't know how it is, but the psalm tune
has surprising effect upon my oxen"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-06

SCARCITY is often better than safety, and
the moderately poor enjoy their little more
the rich their abundance. Who is more
miserable than he who has nothing to wish
for, whose every desire is grati6ed2 1t is
the planning and working and struggling
and hoping that gives zest to life. One
must have appetite, desire. Even in the
Christian life, they that hunger and thirst
for righteousness shall be- filed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-06

A HELPFUL "OH AN eminent clergy
man sat in his study, busily engaged in pre-
pairing his Sunday sermon, when his little
boy toddled into the room, and holding up
his pinohed finger, said, with an expression
of suffering, Look, pa, how | hurt it |"
The father, interrupted in the middle of
sentence, glanced hastily at him, and with
Just the slightest tone of impatience said,
II can't help it, sonny" The little fellows
eyes grew bigger, and as he turned to go out,
he said, in a low voice, Yes, You could
YOU might have said, 'Oh ="
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-06

81 ASSURE you, gentlemen" said the con-
vict upon entering the prison, that the
place has sought me, and not the place
My own affairs really demanded all my time
and attention, and may truly say that my
selection to fill this position was an entire
surprise. Had l consulted my own inter
ests should have peremptorily declined to
serve, but as | am in the hands of my friends,
SEQ no other course but TO submit"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-06
For. Sale

One nice Portland built Phaeton. Has run few times
less than hundred miles, all told. Also shifting
Top Carriage built order In Mlbury, Massachusetts,
perfect running ORDER Also Gilman built hfty-
pound sukey, strong The above will be sold
for much less than their value have for them.
A. o. CUMMINS.
Montpeler, VT, June |, 1881. gl-tf
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

81 believe it to be all wrong and
even wicked for clergymon or other
public men to be led into giving tssti-
monials to quack doctors or vile stuffs
called medicines, but when q really
meritorious article, made of valuable
remedies known to all, that all ply
sicians use and trust in daily, we
should freely commend it. there
fore chssrfully and heartily commend
Hop Bitters for the good they have
done mo and my friends, firmly bslisv-
ing they have no equal for family use.
/ will not b without thsm." Rev.
-, Washington, D. c. 523w2.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

gladly do so. Capt. Ellis has returned
from the South. Is it because you care
for him that you refuse me? But |
will not question you further. Good.
bye"
They shook hands and parted.
Maggie Temple was sitting at the
piano, playing prelude, when the door
bell rang, and she had scarcely risen
from the stool before the girl ushercd
in Capt. Ellis.
81 have just met Arthur Butler.
Was it because you loved me that YOU
refused to become his wife? Forgive
me for staying away so long. know
you will when | tell you Ihave been
away for our mutual benefit. | could
not ask you to share my poverty, but
will you be willing to accept comfort
able home. | am not rich, but think
have enough for our comfort and hap
piness."
Yes, John, will be your wife if you
can forgive my coldness to you. was
prevented from showing my feelings to-
ward you by foolish idea that would
like to marry rich. But have long
ago become convinced that / could be
happy with you anywhere"
This is your own sweet self, my darl-
ing, and | will prove to you that We can
be happy anywhere"
Grace took pity on Arthur Buffers
lonely condition, and her pity turned |
to warmer feeling, for she has promis.
ed to be Mrs. Butler; and Arthur is all |
in all to her--but to Margaret Temple
he was not Capt Ellis.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17
ASTHMA
COUGHS
COLDS

REFERENCES Senator j. G. Blaine,
Washington, d. c., VIM. f. Kidder,
New York, Chaplain c. C. McCabe,
Chicago, ILL.,, Rev. A. S. Weed, lions
Herald, also publisher Boston Pilot,
Rev. DR.. Torsey, d. D., LII. D., Kent's
Hill, Me-, j. Z. Field, Alpena, Mich,
and thousands of others. "The most
famous Of all the medicines in the
market is Adamson's Botanic Balsam."
Springfield Republican. "The
workings of Adamson's Balsam are
daily astonishing the most eminent
physicians. Boston Journal. Sold
by all respectable druggists and deal
,ers. Price, 35 and IS cts. "New
t;ial size" 10 cts. f. w. KINsMAN d.
Co., Proprietors, Augusta, Me. SIS
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

The Earl Of Fife, says the Detroit
Free Press, has no match in England.
That is, there is no Earl of Drum.
No, but there's an Earl of March and
a Marquis of Boot.-New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

You can't impoverish a musician.
Fortune is always his.--Cincinnati
Musical People. Even if it wasn't he
has no difficulty in issuing notes.-Wit
and Wisdom.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

A fisherman's occupation ought to
be the most profitable because his en-
tire gross receipts are net profts.-El-
evated Railway Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

Chinese BARRIERS shave without lath-
er." This reminds US that our old
schoolmaster used to lather without
shaving. One is said to be as painful
an operation as the other.-Norristown
Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

The Boston Commercial Bulletin
says: "The clock strikes without
stopping work." This keeps the hands
employed, and enables them to 20 on
tick.-New York Commercial Adver-
tiser.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17
ADvEpTIsrwG pEwrs

line. N ''s'5
Local Notices, ten cents per line each insertion.
and all notices continued Tor three months or
longer, discount Of 2j per cent.
Advertisements unaccompanied by written or
verbal directions will be published three month /,
Advertisements, under contract ordered out be :
Tore expiration OF time, will be charged full rates
no paper discontinued until all aTearages are
paid, except at the option OF the publisher.
Transient advertisements must be paid in ad-
vance.
DsS- Terms. CASH. payable quarterly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

The Woonsocket Reporter inquir es ::
WHO says it is unhealthy to sleep in
feathers? Look at the spring chicken,
and see how tough he is.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

Notwithstanding the malaria said to
surround Washington we have never
yet heard Of man who shook so much
that he couldn't draw his salary.--New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

When the river rises one foot what
becomes of the other?-Boston Times.
1t remains tide of course.-Cambridge
Tribune. That fetid joke.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

A young man in this city who
practiced in a gymnasium one after
noon only, was able to jump his board
bill the very next day.-Cincinnati
Saturday Night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

When the Arab has stolen every
thing else in 81 ght he quietly folds his
tent and steals away,-New Orleans
PicaYune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

1t takes cook to do things up
brown.-Syracuse Standard. True, but
the organgrinder does things to a turn.
Wit and Wisdom.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

HNU m Yourselves by making money when
Hhu uEt golden chance is offered thereby
HE Ralwuys keeping poverty from vour
"IEII door. Those who always tuke advan-
ahAA<k tage OF the good chances for making
- -, money that are offered generally be-.
come wealthy, while those who do not improve such
ohanees remain IN poverty We want rnanv men
woinen boys and girls to work tor US right in their
owu locaitles The business will pay more than fen
times dinary wages. We furnish an exnensiye out
y, NJ ana az That you need, free No one who engages
@ Ihlls 10 make money very rapidly. You can dsNotI
your "h9e time to the work, only your spare me.
nents tnll information und al that is netned sen,
iree' Address siinson Co., rortlun l. Maine 4s9yi
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

Young men should be careful about
dropping remarks. They may be pick
ed up by a bigger man.-New Orleans
Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

People talk of visit to the salt sea
for the purpose of getting little fresh
air.-New Orleans Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

Too much corn whiskey makes the
voice husky.-New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

Hoopskirts are to be revived and
there is a great deal of hustle in the
feminine world.-New Haven Register
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

MISUNDERSTANDING laughter
Curious language ours.-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

There should be very few roughs
among the Polish people.-Yonkert
Gazette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17
GOING NORTH.

tFlay stations.
Al trains daily except sundays
Nylt express in both directions has Wagner
sleeping car attached to and from Saginaw 'and
Bay City aud Detroit.
y. 4. UALLAWAY, c. f. BARRON,
Genl Supt. Gen'l Pass. Agt.
w. w. HEAFFORD, Travelling Agent.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17
TINE GREAT
BURLINGTON ROUTE.

tw-N No other line runs Three Through Pas
senger Trains Daily between Chicago Des
Moines, Council Bluffs, Omaha. Lincoln. 81.
Joseph. Atchison, Topeka and Kansas CITY
Direct connections for all points in Kansas
. Nebraska, Colorado Wyoming, Montana. Ne.
yada, New Moxico, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and
California.
The Shortest, spoediest and Most Comforta-
Bile Route via Hannibal 10 Fort Scott, Denison,
Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Calves
ton and all points in Texas.
The uneuuaed Inducements offered by this
Line 70 Travellers and Tourists, are as follows:
The celebrated Pullman O6-wheeD Palace
Sleeping Cars, run only on this Line, c., p. a
@. Palace Drawing-Room Cars, with Horton's
Reclining Chairs. No extra charge for Seats
In Reclining Chairs. The famous c., r. q o.
Palace Dining Cars. Gorgeous Smoking Cars
htted with Elegant High-Backed Rattan Re-
volving Chairs FOR tho exclusive use Of first
GLASS passengers.
Steel Track and Superior Equipment, oom-
bined with their Great Through Car Arrange.
ment, makes this, above all others, the favor1to
Route to the South, Southwest, and tho Far
Try 1t, and you will And travelling luxury
instead Of discomfort.
Through Tickets via this Celebrated Line
for sale at all offices in the United statos and
AL information about Rates of Fare, Sleep
Ing Gar Accommodations, Time Tables, &c.
VIII DO eneerfully given by applying to
JAMES r. WOOD,
GENERAL Passenger Agent, Chicago.
T. j. POTTER,
General Manager, Chicago.
5O2wlo
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17
Canada Southern Railway,
only american Line Through

UUy dHttItcuU LIIle INfOiHW
Cdaad0.
The popular route to Buffalo, Niagara Folds, New
York, Boston, and all points east, steel rail, smooth
track, 40 curves, low grade, Westingh ouse Air
Brake and superior equipment, making it the ia
vorite line from Michigan TO the easf. rain.
loave Detroit as follows:
Atlantic Express, daily, 400 a m
Day Express, daily, 1900 m
lightning Exp, daily, except Sunday, ll;l0 m
Toledo Exp, daily, except Sunday, $50 m
st. Louis Exp daily, i;IO m
fayette Exp, daily, except Sunday, $50 IN
Cincinnati Exp., daily, except Sunday, $3.50 m
Wagner Palace Cars on all trains. Agents
will telegraph for berths etc. Tickets and all in
formation furnished by
- A. f. FLETCHER Agent, Alpena.
w. L. MUIR, NJ. c. ROACH
Gen. Manager. Pass Agent Detroit
+. Il. SNOW. G.. p. & t. A., Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17
WIT AND HUMOR.

Barrels were first made in the cooper
age.-Wit and Wisdom.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17
A Lecture to Young Men
Ou the Loss OF
...kl(;yI;'EI|''E's!xsXss

itctuiV On tttc hututr, LpiltnleuL nnd leJt..,l
'urs Of SEMINAL weakness or spftIniap,r r. e., ;,i,
by selt-nbusc, involuntary Emissions in rutencr
ierNous Gehnty, aud impedimenis TO fnarlbpp vs,,e ;
tfhIiy' consumption, epilepsy and tts; mem Al nnd
physical incapaeiy, 6o.-By ROBERT J. IIfI W..
WE'LL, NJ d., aIthor OF the Green Book - &c
inc Wotid-renowned author, IN tins admirable l,c
awful consequences OF self-abuso may be cfeetnaIv
removed without dangerous surgical operstions
oouges instruments, fings cordials pointine on3
mode OF at once certain and enectpsi hr hg,
every suerer no matter what his condition NAV he
my ~ cure hmself oheaply, privately and radicallv
thousands. " ana
sent under seal IN plain envelope TO any address
postpaid, on receipt of six cents OF two posfage
,mmps' W. have also cure for Tame Worn
address, THE CULVERWELL MEDICAL co.
50iyi 'N' '"'o'
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

A rod and lyin' catches the biggest
fish of the season.-Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17

fyrrg y sYssszs EYAszsy
$50 - f--
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-07

and went to the city for week. and went
to the theatre, opera, concerts and art
galleries, and came home tired and happy
and convinced that tin peddling was far
healthier and happier life than it was pos
. Bile to lead in the midst of such effete
civilization.
Let me be clearly understood. l did
not continue the business when bad laid
aside enough money to live upon without
it. Meantime can truly say enjoyed il
a thousand times better than ever did
the law, and to me at least it was hum
dred times more lucrative, and bless the
dav when my clever wife discovered Il
sphere in which all our odds and ends oil
talent would be available. - Harper's
Rnznr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-07
TONTINE PLAN.

upon the principle of accommodating profits tor def
mite periO IA, hich frs: introduced by this Socie
ty, and ha been recommended and endorsed by emf
nent experts in Life Insurance. and by leading bust
ness men. Forty Four per cent has bee earned and
accumulated the premiums paid on its Tcntine Life
ment Policies, issued within the last five years.
The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety represent exclusively the interests CT the Policy
holders and in presenting the Society to notice. they
feel that it has strong claims upon public confidence,
OF the strict and conservative principles by
which its various departments governed. In the
assets and in the administration of the Society," per-
feet security is given for the future which Is of great
importance to those depending upon their insurance
policies for the ultimate support of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such large annual
transactions rs the Equitable; none il more prom
nd just in lite dealings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-07
For Sale.

An 80 acre farm in Lisbon II miles from Fsrwelps
III ia, 3 miles from Androsroggin Mills, Lewiston
on good road; COED two story house, painted and
onoed' Two large barns; carriage house clapboard.
~ e. ana painted: also hog house, sheep shed. etc
iienty OF wood and timber, and well wafered; cuts
a ~ ions OF good hay, all moved by machine, Iarg
pums. grapes and cramberries; fine shade trees and
very pleasant location. '' "AN
NATHAN BUCKNAM,
Proprietor, Lisbon Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-07
Nru ADVERTISEMENTS.

Best in the world. Lasts longer thah any uIs'
Always in good condition, cures sores, GUS, oru
and cor, Costs bu; little more than the lmtaions.
Every package ha- the trade mark. Call TOT me gh
nine and take other. NAV" ." "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-07
Nem advertisements.

ny Rev. DR.: ENOCH Nd, President of thr 10,
Tn ulogicai SEMINARY. We have spare ma sylgf
10 make Thee the most beau ifu woi ever .oiJ
state OF Maine Tn putation of I,r Pond nm lt
comment. For particulars Call on or address 10
&. A. Nichols q Co, Spri. gf.ld, Mas,
may 6Sw1,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-07
WANTED.

Two Thousand Dollars first class real estate
security, situated in Augusta on one of the best
streets in the city for one two years interest at
six per cent.
ENQUIRE AT JOURNAL OFFICE,
Augusta, April 18th, ISL. apr23t3w-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-07

The Lives Insured by the Society sre carefully sc.
leced in different parts of North America ard Europe
furnishing. by this broad field Of operations, an ad
ThS Insurances are made only on the Mutual Premi
ums Principal The Surplus are returned annually to
the Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-07

Premiums are received and Losses are paid in cash
only. Policies issued payable At the death of the
Insured, also payable 1t the end of certain number
of years. Policies are also issued on the
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-23
THE TRAFELING MEN.
Delegates 10 the Chicago Convention
RESOLUTIONS of Thanks.

Delegates TO the Chicago Convention
RESOLUTIONS of Thanks.
The meeting of the Northwestern TRAY
cling Mems ASSOCIATION held at the Mer-
chants reception room, was called to Or
der by Col. Warren Granger. W. D.
Hawkins acted as secretary.
The committee on transportation re-
ported that the Chicago, Milwaukee & St..
Paul railroad had volunteered to carry
eight delegates to Chicago and return.
The thanks of the ASSOCIATION were
voted for the courtesy. 1t was
also voted to accept the invitation of the
Minneapolis delegation to make the trip
to Chicago and return in company.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted
Rcsoloed, That the thanks of the Northwest
ern Travelling Men's association, held at ST..
Paul this day, be extended to the G st. P. &
o and the c., NJ. s. st. P. railroad com
psnies for courtesies extended, also, to Col
Allen for kindnesses, and to the st. Paul
GLOBE and Eueaing Dispatch for free adver-
Using.
1t was voted that meeting be held at
the Merchants hotel at O'Clock p. m. to
hear the report of the delegates from the
Chicago convention.
On motion, W. D. Hawkins was elected
chairman of the ST. Paul delegates to the
Chicago convention, with power to fill
vacancies.
The following are the delegates to
Chicago: W. D. Hawkins, E. thinner
man, Jas. R. Webb, ]. III. Semper, Henry
Gilbert, J. Hood, John W. Burdlck, j..
A. Higgins.