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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
Bruce and Old Sleepy.

Many years ago, spent few weeks with
some friends who lived upon large milk
farm in the state of New York. They made
great many pounds of butter every day,
md packed it in firkins for market. So
much churning could not be done by hand,
aud as working by steam was not common
then, they were obliged to employ dogs, and
,ometimes sheep.
In the basement of the farmhouse was
huge churn, the handle of which was at
tached to large barrel made Of Stats, in
such way that, when the barrel revolved,
the churn was worked. When the dairy
maid was ready TO churn, she would lock
Bruce, their great dog, into this barrel, and
say to him, $50 on, Bruce" If he went on,
at every step he turned the barrel.
Bruce did not like this kind of work and
who of us would? He often tried to shirk
it by running away but when John, the
farmers son, perceived this trick, he took
care to secure the dog over night. In order
that Bruce might rest, they selected sheep
to perform part of the labor. This sheep,
though quite young, was never called by any
other name than "Old Sleepy"
The dog and the sheep took turns in the
churning thus Bruce worked Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays; Old Sleepy
worked the other three days of the six. On
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morn
ings Old Sleepy could never be found with
out much hunting. The other three morn
ings she would leisurely wander near the
house, nibbling the grass near the doorstep.
So John was obliged to drive her into an
enclosure and there confine her for the
uight, previous to her churning, as it took
too much time to find her in the morning.
One Monday evening, Bruce, having done
his days work, was lying on rug in the
sitting-room, where the farmers children
and myself were having quiet game of
"Come, dye come 2" At eight O'Clock
Priscilla and John, as if with one thought,
started up from the game with the words
" Has any one shut up Old Sleepy n No
one knew. So off John ran to get the ami
NAL, but soon returned, not able to find her.
"No matter" said Priscilla, " Bruce has
lad an easy time to-day. Wen put him on
tomorrow for we never had more cream
ready than now" Bruce pricked up his
ears, as it to say, " Catch me churning Old
Sheepy's butter p
When bedtime came, Priscilla said, al
will not let old Bruce out tonight. | will
put him in the wash-room."
Bruce had no idea of all owing Old Sleepy
To get clear of her task. At midnight ter
rible barking and bleating and growing and
,campering was heard some little distance
from the house. John went out to see what
the noise was about. He found that Bruce
had spied Old Sleepy in her hiding-place,
had routed her out, and driven her into the
enclosure but, as he could not bar the gate
he stood guard against the opening, and was
barking loudly to awaken the household
When Old Sleepy was marched into the
barral the naxt morning Won Oupht TO have
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
Hints TO Wives.


Almost every one has had occasion some
Time TO wonder how certain married people
OF their acquaintance ever concluded to go
through life together, so little do they appear
70 have in common in middle age. 1t is pa
thetic and yet at the same time there is
something ludicrous aoout II. IL Is truly
curious spectacle to see husband and wife
VINO nave positively nothing to say to each
olner, VINO communicate, TO be sure, In re-
gard 10 the commonplace oil everyday life,
put VINO are DUMP so Tar as any real inter-
change OF thought Is concerned; who sit
through an evenings entertainment or ride
hundred miles slde Dy SIDE with nothing TO
indicate beyond the TACT OF their proximity
that mere are TWO people VINO have chosen
eacn other OUT OF all the world according
70 the common supersttion) TO be compan-
IONS. IL they drl1t apart the husband is al
inoso Always planned, whlie tne vile Is IN
many cases the one In fault' While her
husband IN his work comes in contact with
t .uen Vi ioeas' auo becomes part OF the lie
enat IS pusningon lnto diiierent plane, and
50 Is frightened ana proadened even while
ne 10 wearied oy IL, sne allows herseif TO be
ABSORBED IN the little details OF her work,
ana al iengtn ner thoughts do not rise above
tnein, ana wniie she rehearses her little vex-
a.iohs' ana dwelis upon them, she fancles
thaC ne Is Tree from annoyances, unless IN
ueeo iois some great trouble worthy OF being
called failure. There are many women
VINO know no more OF the real life OF their
husbands than they do OF perfect stranger
That there is no need of this is shown by
countless examples. Picture Mrs. Carlisle,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
The New Commissioner OF Agriculture.

DIR. George b. Loring has succeeded in
abused office-which was discounted some
time ago. A brother editors letter to us, nearly
two months since, says that his paper twas
committed to DIR. Loring without my knowl-
edge, and, though 1 would much prefer to
have no change, can now only follow suit"
He adds, off change is made, Loring will
win, because the political ring wish for it,"
That is all there is to it. DIR. I.oring is the
farthest possible from being the popular
choice among the farmers for this position.
He simply represents so much skilled polit-
ical work and intrigue. He is not fit for the
place, and will only use it, as he has used
every other, for his own Qualification and
selfish advancement. The following, from
the New York Sun, shows how the press al
ready are making sport of the appointment.
HANDSOME, HANDSOME DIR. LoRING.
DIR. Lorng is considered a handsome man by
the farmers wives. He wears q prince Albert
coat, buttoned closely, and his rich voice seems
to proceed from the region Of the middle button.
lie has the faculty of becoming eloquent on top
les little calculated to inspire men to eloquence,
and he can speak to any length and breadth on
any subject without forethought. When he rises
in the tent at a cattleshow and WAKES eloquent
upon the soil of the surrounding hills even the
squashes seem to crook their necks to get bet
ter view of him. the conscious pumpkins turn g
| deeper red, and the punches of seed corn pricl
up their ears DIR. Loring is also equal to an ora
ton at short notice on centennial occasions am
that sort Of thing, and he has never been know
to refrain from being eloquent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
Flowing In Clover.

1t is great pity that green manuring
makes such very slow progress in New Eng
land. 1t is the quickest and surest and
cheapest way of bringing up "run out /"
land, especially the lighter soils, though
good for all. But there are several things
that the "average farmer never gets the
courage to try. One is to till corn aud po-
tatoes with the smoothing harrow. You
may do it with entire success and no injury
to the crop, year after year right under his
eyes, and prove to him that half the cost of
tillage is saved and the ground kept as clean
as by the best hand culture, and yet he is as
afraid to try it as timid little girl is to get
into row-boat on windy day. And it
seems to be just so with blowing down a
green crop. A sod, before the grass starts
Gf it is pretty well run ouD, he has the
courage TO attack; but crop that is more
than four inches high he shrinks from going
at with about the same feeling that he would
have in kindling the kitchen fire with leaves
from the family Bible. 1t is no use to argue
against prejudice. But to the younger
farmers whose ideas are not yet fossilized
we want to say that clover seed is the cheap
est manure in the world, and as good as the
best. We know it by long experience and
many trials. Green manuring is the basis
of nearly all the grain and grass farming of
the great state of New York, yet Vermont
and New Hampshire know almost nothing
of it. The poorest lands may be cheaply
brought up by green manuring, beginning,
when too poor for clover, with buckwheat
and rye. Try it once, if only on small
piece. A heavy chain dragging in loop
from the evener and the plow-beam, just in
advance of the furrow slice, will lay the
heaviest growth so that good pillow will
cover it all, and on that turned crop you
can raise anything you want to. Try it,,
we saw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22

ing here below, and frequently he manifests
himself in the quiet Indian summer of after
years near the close Of life as he never did
before. He does not need our work, and he
seems to say, Z" Come and rest awhile at the
close Of life's day." as if to prepare us for
that blessed rest just beyond. II is but
little while and we shall see him as he. is,
and the most aged among us will be the first
TO awake in all the freshness of eternal
youth, and be with him evermore. Blessed
old age, which brings us so near to him.
We may well rejoice like Pilgrim of old,
that we are almost in sight Of the celestial
city, and as we complete the little that is
left of our journey, sing aloud with triumph,
=" Yea, though walk through the valley of
the shadow Of death, will fear no evil, for
thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff
they comfort me"-Christian at Work
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22

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"That invalid wife, mother, sister or
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That low, nervous fever, want of sleep
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Hop Cough Cure and Pain Relief Is
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
Ghf Nome GrrIe.
For the Vermont Waterman.
MY JUNE OFFERING.


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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22

SrRIKEs.-The Springfield Republican
says " Strikes are announced in all parts Of
the country, and in many cases with good
reason. Capital is employed, profits are in
creasing, prices are advancing and rents are
rising but in too many cases employers
have shown no willingness to share the i'm
provement with their laborers. A year ago
with the country just coming to prosperity,
workmen were wise in deferring these de
mands, now employers will be wise in grant
ing them and extending to labor reason
able portion of the prosperity enjoyed by
capital"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
THE RUBY RIVER.

To keep the blood pure, is the principal end Of
inventions and discoveries in medicine. To this
object probably no one has contributed more sig
nslly than DIR. David Kennedy Of Rondout, New
York, in the production Of a medicine which has
became famous under the title Of the " favorite
Remedy" 1t removes all impurities of the Blood,
regulates the disordered Liver and Kidneys, cures
Constipation, Dyspepsia, and all diseases and
weaknesses peculiar to Females.
w. When inquiring of your druggist for this
new medicine, avoid mistakes by remembering
the name, DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy," and the price, which is only one dollar a
bottle, and that the doctors address is Rondout,
New York.-Editor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
HOODS SARSAPARXLA

Is skilfully-prepared compound, concen-
trated extract By a process peculiarly our
opn, OF the best remedies of the vegetable
kingdom known to medical science as altera-
tives, headquarters, duretics, and tonics.
Sold by all druggists. Price 81, or six for
So. {. l. HOOD x CO. Lowell Mass
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
agricultural Deparf,reh
T. n. HosKINs, Agricultural Editor.
A suLo-ENsILAGE BALLAD.


woman whose husband. she claims, had ensllage o
ballad the fate of John Peterjohn" ensage viz
tim. II readeth in this wise-in part
John Peterohn lived on a FARM
He was man Of fair degree,
But how he TO grief and harm
Through slos, you shall plainly see.
Twas reading much from day to day
OF ensilage-its prees and vat
OF fodder sweet as new-mown hay,
OF cattle thereby sleek and fat,
At nrst from morn TIL late eleven
His silo talk went smoothly oni
Soon naught on earth yet In heaven
Naught present, future past and gone
Could draw his mind from vat and press
His boys were home from college brought
To lade and lift the liquid mess
And slo claimed his highest thought.
He built huge watts; he bought machines
All, enslage, 1t Yps the winner;
Through vat and press or other means,
Ills purse was ever growing thinner
His girls dropped music and the graces,
To cut cornstalks, a Ia machine
Alas, in church or lecture places
No more Peterjohn seen.
And here is the tragedy
At last one day, o mournful fate
John Peterjohn, weli-pressed and flat
His haggard form and withered pate
Was nshed out from his silo vat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
9or Mf Nouna.


There's Rose, my blushing beauty,
There's Lily, pure and sweet,
Viola, with eye Of azure,
Aud Pansy at my feet.
Daffy, with rlnglets yellow,
And Belle. in gown Of blue.
Sweet Williams notified trousers
Are wet with morning dew.
And there within the orchard.
Where MT the butterflies,
over great beds Of clover,
My Dalsy's starry eye3.
Our home Ia where the sunlight
Dlspels the west winds SILVER;
Aud where the evenings ralndrops
On mllk-whlte lvurels culver.
Fast asleep were the darllngs
When white.lined blue birds flew.
Just peep within the garden,
And they'll peep back at you.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
cWew Embellishments.
SCROFULA.

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WARNER, N. H., Jan. 81, 1879.
, MEssRs. q. HOOP q Co., Lowell, Mass:
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
For Sale or to Rent!

farm of and one-half In vneand New
sey situated little more than half mile from the post
office, Ia the desirable location town mostly fruad
WITH all varieties Of lArge and small fruits and supplied
with shade and ornamental and good buildings. The
house contains nine and will be sold rented
nished, II desired. Terms low For particulars
address b. A. VANDERBURGH
gl-u yineland, New Jersey,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
For. sale

One nice Portland built Phaeton. Has run few times
less than hundred miles, ALI told. Also shifting
Top Carriage, built to order In Mbury, Massachusetts,.
and In perfect running order. Also Gilman built nifty
pound sulkey, strong TIE above will be sold
for much Less than their value have for them.
A. o. CUMMINs.
Montpelier, VI, June |, 1881. A-tf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22

TIT 1TnHn Canvassers in every county in
MlIU'II this state to take orders for
HN I'LL Nursery Stock Steady and
" 4AAu LII Desirabie Employment at
GOOD WAGES. Experience in the business not
required Nurseries widely and favorably known. For
terms address @. l.. VAN DUSEN.
Van Dusen NuSeresl GENEVA, NEW YORK.
Established 1883. Also Stock at Wholesale.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
NcCNTc WkNTEn rvnnrwnrRr
Boarding Stable!

Horses taken to board AT the Bishop Hotel stable will
reoeive the best OF care at $500 per week.
May 4. 1851. II. fALEs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22

NTOTICE.-whereas my wife, Melyina Al. Hills has
IN left my bed and board without Just provoca
hereby forbid all persons hArbornB or trusting hef
on my account after this date. CALVIN X. HiilA.
harnhneid, w.. June !, 1881. BH
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22

NoTICE,-rhe taxes Of the town Of Monipeer for the
are al due July st 1881 All those that pay by the 18th
day of jane 1881 get discount OF three per cent will
Ie nj Inc linton House reoeiye the June l9h l4th
and 18Th, 1881. =. NJ IRISH, Collector.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-22
And here is the tragedy

And here is the tragedy
At last one day, o ! mournful fate
John Peterjohn, well-pressed and fiat
His haggard form and withered pate
Was ished out from his silo vat
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-10-05
Romance of q Summer Resort.

Among the visitors at small hotel
near Falling Springs, Greenbrier County,
West Virginia, was James S. Porter,
young man whose wealthy parents live
in Boston. Porter had been roughing it
in the mountains since the latter part
of May. One of the first objects to catch
his eve was mountain lass, who lived
two miles or more from the hotel. The
Young people became acquainted casu-
ally, but the girls brown cheeks and
possibly brown ankles were too much
for Porter and he visited the house of
his sweetheart time and again. Unfor-
tunately for the youth his knowledge in
games led the girls mother, an old lady
whose Bible and spectacles were her
Sunday companions year in and year
out, to suspect that he was q gambler.
The girl refused to believe anything bad
of Porter, and in the face of her moth
er's opposition she continued to receive
her lovers attentions. Last week she
agreed to quit her home with Porter and
to accompany him as his wife to Boston.
They left the girls house together, on
foot, and took wagon a quarter OF q
mile edown the road. When, q few
minutes after they had started, the
BRIDES father missed his daughter, he
set out in hot haste and in anger to stop
the runaways. He came upon them at
a point where the road was steep and
rocky, and when they whipped up their
horses he gave his animal such a furi-
Gus cut that he was thrown from his
wagon down the mountain side. The
mad horse ran past the lovers, and they
knew that their pursuer had been injured.
They went back, found him, took him
home and restored him to consciousness.
Subsequently the young man won the
confidence of the mountaineer couple
and they gave their consent to the mar
riage.-Nes0 Haven Palladium.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-10-05
IN THE HAMMOCK.


Backward and forward the hammock swings
Out In the garden, under the tree;
6trds and blossoms and flashing wings,
Fairest things in the world that be,
Bright green grass and reddening clover,
With the beautiful blue sky bending over,
Elossy sees as she sings and swings,
Out In the hammock under the tree.
The butterflies fiutter in airy fieetness,
Like blossoms of purple and blue and gold /;
The bees 20 humming, their stores of sweet
ness
Carrying home to the honey-fold
The lilies bloom In their own sweet way,
A perfect flower for perfect day.
This Flossy sees as she sings and swings,
Out In the hammock under the tree.
she hears the music Of waters flowing,
The sweet small tumults among the trees;
The miriad murmurings, coming, going,
Hther and thtther on every breeze.
She is glad with the gladness of bee and bird
Glad with the gladness that needs no word
she Is one with all beautiful things and gay
she 10 one with beauty and love day;
As backward and forward she sings and
Out In the hammock under the tree.
A. out In the hammock under the tree
Backward and forward she sings and swings
And fairer than all its fairest things.
Jewels or gold, or roses or lilies,
Fatrer and dearer and sweeter she still tA
And thus and ever for her pray,
That life may be like this perfect day;
As out In the hammock she sings and swings,
Out in the hammock under the tree.
-Cdriotta Perry, In tie ChTtstsda Union