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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06
AttIeboro Chronicle.
CnrrY the News.

Mr.. John Etzenspcrgcr. manufactur-
ing JewcIer of NORTH Attlcboro, Mass.
lately communicated to Us the follow
ing: ! suffered 50 much with pains in
my arm, that at times was completely
helpless. | used that incompatible rem
cdy, st. Jacobs Oil and was completely
cured as if by magic.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06
Only Words.

It is an unfortunate fact that with
many authors words are almost the only
care; they make it study not so much
to produce new sentiments as to recon-
mend those already known in fairer
decorations. Thus the reader searches
for information in vain lie finds moth
ing but words,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06
A New Jury System.

We would suggest that twelve Jurors
be appointed by the Governor for each
circuit, and paid reasonable salary for
a fixed and definite term. This jury
would travel about the circuit in the
same manner as the Circuit Judge they
would generally be totally disinterested,
and, holding Office by appointment,
would never decide for political pur-
poses. BY experience, such jury could
learn to sift the true from the false testi-
mony in almost every instance; by prac-
tice they would become expert in weigh
ing testimony and Judging of the credi.
bility Of witnesses Their verdicts would
be sooner rendered, and more often in
the right; for their Judgment would be
the result of the deliberations OF twelve
men whose everyday business and study
was such as to make their judgment pc.
cuIiarly quick and accurate in such mat
tiers. hCHtuckV Lam RGDOrter.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06

A PREACHER IN Rock County, Kansas,
had been for weeks conducting wonder
fully successful revival. "Dear brethren
and sisters" he said one day, ''this is
the last meeting shall hold. 1t is i'm
possible to keep up fcrvor on corn
bread and molasscs for myself and an ear
Of corn day for my horse. God bless
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06
MOrkingmen.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after a winter Of relaxation, your
system needs cleansing and strengthening
to prevent an attack of Ague, Bilious or
Spring Fever, OF some cther spring sick
ness that will unfit you for seasons
work. You will save time, much sick
ness and great expense if you will use
one bottle of Hop Bitters in your family
this month. Don't wait,--Burlington
Hawkevc.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06

The glass manufacturing interest of
Ohio forms III itself no inconsiderable
element in the prosperity of the State.
The following counties are officially
recognized as the glass sections: Bel
mont, Franklin, Jefferson, Licking,
Muskingum and Portage. In this sec
ton there are thirty-two furnaces, Bel
mont county having fifteen and Portage
six. The value OF glass manufactured
yearly aggregates over S3,000,00
We see among our exchanges notice
of very important matter to the public,
and give it to our readers, believing they
will appreciate the item. Coussens'
Lightning Liniment, the world-renowned
cure for rheumatism, lame back, sprains
and bruises, can be bought in sample bot
ties for DC, but it is cheaper bought IN
SOC. bottles, as they contain nearly three
times as much as 2jc. size. Lightning
Liniment deserves trial. For sale by
all druggists.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06

QUALITY aud efficacy considered, Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup is without exception the best
Cough preparation in the market. Price IS
Fonts bottle
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06

APRoPos OF the adoption of cork hel.
NETS by the regular army, it is suggested
that, in the absence Of other weapons,
the soldiers will be able to charge the
enemy a Ia billy.goat, and in crossing
stream can use their headgear for life
preservers. This is an age Of progress.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06

THE Detroit Free Press wishes to
know why colored ladies do not wear
white court plaster on their chins.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06

A NEVADA critic, speaking of a harp
list, said, We never before knew there
was so much music in O gridiron."
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06
Family Pride.

A Galveston boy Of about 70 had a
very poor school certificate. The old
man said, as he looked under the sofa
for the bootjack
"Ill have to apply coel Give meas
ures."
"Don't do it, father. 1 am afraid
there will be a scene, and we don't care
to have the neighbors suspect that our
relations are not harmonious"
The neighbors say the boys eloquence
was intoned by something that sounded
like hitting tough beefsteak with the
flat side Of an ax.-GaiveSton NeWs.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06

Something Almost Marvellous
Is the steadily increasing power and popularity
Of Warmers Safe Kidney and LAYER Cure,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06
Comedian and HighWayman.

Shutter, the comedian, in the prime Of
his powers, was not to be excelled in his
delineation Of the characters he was wont
TO assume. Even in his evening dress, at O
gentlemans dinner table, he could in
stantly appear, for entertaining purposes,
the yeriest clodhopper, with transforma-
ton Of the whole man 80 complete that
the garb of the gentleman seemed to dis
appear from view entirely.
Shutter was once engaged to appear in
several of the principal places in the
north Of England, in the days before the
advent of railways, and, while passing
through Nottinghamshire, on the road
between Newark and Doncaster, only
one other passenger beside himself oc-
cupied the stage-coach, the said passen-
ger being gruff, red-faced, equity old
man, from whom Shutter could not get a
word of cheerful conversation. 1t was
"erging toward evening, the sun had
gone, and the shadows were deepening,
and they We're very near to the confines
Of Yorkshire, when the stage-coach was
suddenly stopped, and the voice of q
man was heard as though threatening
the driver. Instantly the equity old
Yorkshireman slowed himself away in a
corner, pulled the cape of his cloak up
about his face, and pretended to be fast
asleep. He knew very well what was
coming, and hoped, perhaps, that, if his
travelling companion were first robbed,
help might come before the highwaymm
could get around to him. Ay, it was
highwayman! The knight of the road
threw open the door and presented
pistol at Shutters head, with the signi-
ticant hint that u speedy handing over OF
his valuables would save his life.
Money Watches! Ne, EUR" drawled
out the comedian, in manner SO excess
sively stupid and clownish that a Drury
Lane audience would have howled with
delight thereat. ooh, lud, zur! Ooncle
doan't let me carry nothink worthsome.
There he be to CAB for hisself!!"
Upon this the highwayman turned to
the man in the corner and gave him q
tremendous slap in the face
Come, old seventy -tiye, wake up and
pass over your purse! Come out here!
Lets have clean sweep while we're
about it.
Suffice it to say that the old Yorkshire
man was robbed Of over hundred
pounds IN money, besides his watch and
seals and few other trinkets, while
Shutter got off with a simple cursing for
his stupidity.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06
A Duelist,s Experience.

Baron de San Malata, a Sicillian and o
noted duelist, has fought forty duels,
but in none Of them has he been the
challenger. 1t is toldof him that during
heated political canvass, in the course
of discussion in public square with
first cousin, the latter called him by
some opprobrious epithet. The Baron
replied: "You are coward! The
cousin answered. "Will you repeat that
in five minutes?" "Assuredly." The
cousin went home, and returned with a
revolver in his hand. The Baron went
up to him and said: "Guiseppe, see
here! That revolver don't suit your
hand; the stock never was made for You;
for the life of you, you could not use
that pistol As he ceased to speak he
spat in his cousins face. The sudden
ness and strangeness of this speech and
attack so bewildered the cousin that he
neither said nor did anything. The
Baron spat in his face again. Friends
intcrfcred The cousin challenged the
Baron. On the eve Of the duel the
Barons aunt, who knew what an expert
swordsman he was, begged him to spare
her sons life. He replied: Giuseppe
shall return from the field without even
scratch" The duel took place, The
cousin attacked furiously The Baron
only parried. At last he turned his head
and looked at his seconds until his adj
versary became 50 weak that he could no
longer hold his sword, when the seconds
interfcrcd and ended the duel. AT
another time he was challenged by the
best broad-swordsman in Sicily, while
he himself was not skilled with this
weapon The broad-sword was selected
by the seconds. On the field the Baron
took his sword in both hands and rushed
upon his adversary, using his weapon as
if it were a club. His adversary re-
treated They were put in position
again. The Baron disarmed his adver-
sary. A third time they were put in
position; at the first pass the Baron's
sword broke within eight inches Of the
hilt; his adversary kept on; the seconds
did not interfere. The Baron became
furious, rushed on his adversary and
wounded him; then turned on the SEQ,
onds and wounded every one of them,
beginning with his own.
Eo,niI,, n,,;Jo
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06
Technical knowledge.

. two-foot rule was given to a laborer
in II Clyde boat yard to measure m iron
plate. The laborer not being well up to
the use of the rule, after spending con-
siderable time returned.
"Noo, Mick" asked tho platter,
"what size is the plate? ?"
"Well," replied Mick, with a grin of
satisfaction, "it is the length of your
rule and two thumbs over, with this
piece of brick and the breadth of my
hand and my arm from here to there,
bar finger. "-LOadOn Punch.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-06
A Decidedly New Game at Cards.

a IaflS correspondent gives tlilS hC'
count Of n pretty game Of cards now
fashionable in that city:
"lhe participants were young ladies'
and gentlemen who sat in equal numbers
on either side of the table. The cards
were dealt out to each, and one hand,
like as in euchre, settled each wager.
The wager played for i'll this game is that
the lady or gentleman who gets the ace
of hearts and can take trick with 1t, or
beat it with another card has the option
to kiss any lady or gentleman he or she
may select. If n lady is the winner Of
the successful trick, this option may be
used or not, as she elects and generally
she does waive her right; but if a gen.
tleman holds the lucky card, Of course
he invariably exercises his right. The
result was that agcntleman when he held
the ace of hearts was sure to get 1t passed;
if n lady held it she almost always had 1t
taken. 1t was quite study to watch with
what perfect sing .froid the gentlemen
stood mp to receive the stake he had won,
and with what consummate grace the
lady bent her head to one side so that
her lucky opponent across the taDie
should receive his full pound of flesh,
not to mention the utter indifference OF
both to the presence Of friends or
strangers sitting around. / do not know
how the players felt, but the watching Of
a few hands played was sufficient to sat
isfy mo that it was but poor game after
all. How it came about don't know,
but saw one gentleman win six games
in rapid succession and kiss the same
lady as many times. That destroyed all
interest had mp to that time taken in
the game. 1t satisfied me that it was q
game in which the cards could be so
manipulated that Il poor player or a
beginner could have very little chance.
1t made me feel indeed that | would yet
nrnfnr a Lnnl at nurhrp Gnr fine drinks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-11

at 1t until finally, with crash It came tumbling
down. willis ran one way and Boynton another,
but straight under the falling tree. He was
crushed to the earth In heap, his neck broken,
his chest completely crushed in 80 his ribs we're
discernible on the outside and both OF his legs
broken Death was instantaneous. He leaves
wife, child and mother, and his wife and mother
are now at the point Of death.
MASTER MILO BENEDICT, the youthful pianist
and composer Of Cornwall, who has been for some
time past pupil in the Petersilea academy Of
music In Boston, recently gave concert In that
city. The Boston Transcript says: Master Ben
edicts friends prefer TO have him regarded not as
a musical prodigy, but as a lad Of unusual talent
and great promise. In his programme were the
Sonata for piano and violin, OPP. 90, No. a. Beet
hoven; Nocturne, op. q, No. l. and Polonaise, op
%, Chopin; a Valse Caprice Of his own compost
ton and several other selections. His style Of
| piano playing resembles that Of his master, but a
| careful car can plainly detect the Independent
musical thought To not one Of the composers
works he performed did the gifted boy fail to do
Justice"
THE personal grand list OF st. Adams is ST.
| BOG, 4SS, as against S31s 11S in 1SS0-an increase
Of l73 per cent. In making up the list the follow
ing rates for appraisal were adopted First ma
tional bank stock, 100 per cent Vermont national
bank stock 90; Swanton national bank stock. 20
lamoille national bank stock, 30; Waterbury ma
tional bank stock, 40; Mortified national bank
stock, 100; Randolph national bank stock, 30;
Brandon national bank stock no; vergennes ma
| tional bank stock, 90; St. Adams trust company
stock, 3d. United States & Canada express, 60
National car company, 45; St. Adams gas com.
pany, 1885, Grand Isle boat company nothing
st. Adams iron and steel works, nothing South.
eastern railroad nothing; Lake Champlain & St
Johnsbury railroad, nothing; Central Vermont
railroad, nothing. There are two lists over $50,
600; 16 between $4,000 and $4,000; % between
5000 and $4,000; and 80 between $500 ant
$1,000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-11
A NEW DEPARTURE
In the Weekly Republican

Since its foundation nearly 80 years ago The Springfield
Republican has always contributed generously the
structon and entertainment OF Its large rural constituency
by its agricultural To make the paper still
liable guide and assistant and their families
II has been determined to Introduce special agricultural
department into the weekly edition. This department will
be begun In the number OF May 49, Ii will occupy from
four to 1--WE columns of contain variety OF valuable
original and selected matter and be under charge OF
trained agrcuurs Each there will be a special
ce on some live subject by leading agricultural writer
Among those who have already been secured conrbu
tors are Dr. George b. Loring president OF the New Eng
land agricultural society," Dr. f. Lewis surevant
framngam secretary of the society for the promotion OF
agricultural science Mai Henry Y. Avord OF Easthampton
President Chadboune of Williams college. President Levi
stockbdge Of the Amherst agricultural college, and James
g. Grnne OF Greenfield. Particular attention will be given
to describing local enterprises and experiments in agricul
ure and 10 reporting local meetings and discussions The
other departments OF the Weekly news, editorial literary
religious and miscellaneous, will be kept up hersrecog-
nized high standard and all OF the best of
the paper carefully preserved
the Weekly To try at slight expense after this important
addition its has been made trial
from May the OF the year will received at 20
cents, and from July for 50 cents.
Sample copies free.
Address
The Republican,
May S, ISL. sPRIsGFfELp, MASS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-11

BARRE.-look at the fine assortment of goods
at the Blue store this season and note the prices
-. Rev. Mr.. Ilazen OF Mortified occupied the
pulpit OF the Congregational church last Sabbath
The fire company out for practice Satur-
day evening. With one OF the finest engines in
the state and a good company Barre seems to be
pretty well protected in case OF fire -. The mem
bers OF Company g, G. NJ, G., have procured new
uniforms and make fine appearance. Mr.. A.
G. Noble, under whose leadership the band has
been during the winter, leaves this week for New
York. where he Is To fill an engagement with
travelling troupe for the summer. His services
In connection with the band have been highly APP
preciated by all and his removal will be loss not
early repaired. Two Italian musicians came 10
town Monday and were 10 all appearances very
peaceably disposed In the evening they fell In
company with some stone.cutters at the hotel.
Liquor was drank pretty freely and the result was
fight In which the Italians were put out OF doors
and handled In very rough manner. Their harp
and violin were broken and about $40 stolen from
them. The authorities have the matter in hand.
The concert given by the band Monday even
ing was very pleasing affair The programme
was carried out In an entirely successful manner
and the audience was not backward In showing
their appreciation Of the faces The receipts we're
about $40.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-11

SEMINARY HiLL.-The class tree which was to
have been planted April 30th, was set out Satur-
day. They have set out an extra one 80 that one
dying they may not be compelled TO hold their
exercises around leailess tree, as has sometimes
happened heretofore. The reception held last
Friday evening was quite well attended, consider
ing the fact that 30 many were making mid-term
visits to their homes. The programme consisting
OF music by the glee club, a fine selection by u
male quartette, defamation, story and violin
solos, was well executed. The absence OF for
mality which 10 often mars the pleasure OF our
receptions was quite noticeable. The following
are the officers Of the class OF 81 President,
George o. Webster Barre; salutatorian, W. W.
Woodwork, Tunbridge yaledictorian, Miss Belle
M. Putnam, Montpelier; orator, ii. II. Newcomb,
Warren; poetess, Miss Emma l.. Cooper, Spring
field; musician, H. A. Hale, West Windsor; sec
rotary, Miss Addie NJ. Carlton, Waterbury; treas
urer, Oscar +, George, Calais; class usher, IL. N.
Phelps, 49, Waitsfeld. The following named
persons have been selected by the faculty to par
ticipate In the prize reading and speaking which
will occur on the evening OF June I'D Messrs
H. N Phelps, 49, G, V. Roberts, 81; George O.
Webster, 'Si; ]. W, Rowland, '82; William jack
son, '82; w. W. Woodwork, 81 Misses Clara A.
Hopkins, '83; Orpha o. Williamson, 49, Nancy
Peck, 49, Adde NJ. Carlton, 81; Matte Parker,
'S2 Stella H. Lewis, 49,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-11

WATERBURY list Of Arms & Haines
was Incorrectly stated in the last WAToHMAN at
$40. That sum comprised the real estate only
their personal list. 800, not being extended on
the books, was overlooked, and should be added
to make their total list The list of Luke j. Rob
erts, $50 for 1881, was overlooked The total
amount OF real estate in 1880 was S572, al II ;
personal, Sill, G26.70; polls $500; total, $685.
427,S2 In 1881 real estate has not vet been
footed, but, 1t is estimated, will reach 500. 900
The personal estate Is SAC 800 80; polls, SS76
1t Is thought the total list for 1881 will be double
that OF 1880 The town makes fattering show
ing, and will rank very high among the towns of
the state In the scale Of wealth. marked feature
In the exhibit is the large number OF lists, indi-
eating the very comfortable state of the people az
regards worldly goods The comparative show
ing, published in the last WATCHMAs, excited a
lively degree OF interest. Four sheep belong
ing 10 Joseph Thompson were killed by dogs last
week. The criminal Is not known. =. DR.. @. s.
tioag Is very sick with pleurisy and water on the
chest. School has opened with good numbers
and bright prospects.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-11
sMarheR.
Live Stock Market.

The following Is telegrsphe report of the live stock
marxet a. Samordse and Brighton for the week ending
Cattle. Sheep. Hogs. Calvo
A. market ias w wssk..... s,sa seS Han sss
Ons Year ago. s aSs siss iii Ss s So
PRlCES-EItra fat and heavy premium oxen S7OO@s 90
nrst quality t6O0965 second quality $500 third
quality N25il5 loo ms weight of hide taiIow
and dressed beef few choice single pairs s. 25s IS
Bulls, etc- 0090OO Working oxen Sl6O1l65 n pair or
according 70 their value as beef Steers. S5ol6s. Mich
cows yoOogS50O extra good. sOOOt45O, with with
ssSs sssTs ssssns
ertm, Ole " D-or g s0e57 rs u head. LAMBS la
ltc ND shsared sheep. O@0o y n. shotes wholesale,
6i@ec retail 100000 NJ Fat hogs. 1901 &c h NJ north
ern dressed hogs 0@00c u n. Veal calves setiiIc II
r. BIssISn hides 7se; country lots 6la7c Calf
@l.75 each.
cattle placed upon the market than week There Is an
advance OF tsDAc " h on western cattle and shade
provement on northern but not TO the
western butchers anxious buy old rates which
were at loss TO owners last week. I. b. SARGENT sold
tweny-sx stockers gross weight 1880 lbs, AT 4kc n 10
hvei Hathaway jackson sold thirty-six western cattle
gI3ss weight Isl9 rs At $50 " cwt and tweny-eght
eight river cattle, for export at bsc a 10. The sheep
market rules easier II anything TO buyers with larger
animals tha last week Spring lambs quite plenty.
NJ fnt sold twenty seven shaared sheep gross weight
220 lbs, Al b9ac " ID r. Il. French sold hundred and
fourteen shered yearlngs, gross weight s43s MS at SIC "
p and toy nine wool yeaiings gross weight 1880 lbs, at
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