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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

HEART DIsEAsE.-Whe m individual
is ported to have died of disease of the
heart, we arc in the habit of regarding it
an inevitable event, as something which
could not have been foreseen or prevented,
and it is too much the habit, when persons
suddenly fall down dead, to report the
heart as the cause; this silences ali inquiry
and investigation, and saves the trouble
and Inconvenience of post-mortem. A
lruer report would have tendency to save
many lives. 1t is through report of dis.
ease of the heart that many an opium eater
is let off into the grave, which covers at
once his folly and his crime; the brandy
drinker, too, quietly slides around the cor
ner thus, and is heard of no more; in short,
this report of disease of the heart is the
mantle of charity which the polite coroner
and sympathetic physician throws around
the graves of generous people.
At scientific congress Mt Strasbourg it
was reported that sixty-six persons who
had suddenly died, an immediate and
faithful post-mortem showed that only two
persons had any heart affections whatever
one sudden death only in thirty three,
from diseases of the heart. Nine out of
sixty die of apoplexy-one out of every
seven; while forty-six-more than two out
of three-ded of lung affection, half of
them congestion of the lungs, that is. the
lungs were so full of blood they could not
WORK; there was not room enough for air
to get in to support life. 1t is then of con
siderable practical interest to know some
of the common every day causes of this
congestion Of the lungs, II disease which,
the figures above being true, kills three
times as many persons at short warning
AS apoplexy and heart disease together.
Cold feet, tight shoes. light clothing,
costive bowels, sitting still until chilled
through after having been warmed up by
labor or long hasty walk, going too sud.
den from close heated room, as a loungel
OF listener, or speaker, while the body is
weakened by continual application, ol
abstinence, or heated by long address
these are the frightful causes of sudder
death in the form of congestion of the
lungs, but which, being falsely reported az
disease of the heart, and regarded rs an
inevitable event throw ranrln off thair
guard instead Of pointing them to thei
true causes, all of which are avoidable, ant
very easily so as a general rule, when the
mind has once been inteligenly drawn or
the suhject.-HaH'S Jour1suL of Health.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

A FooL.-Stebbins left his night-key in
headquarters to see how the returns were
coming in, and when he reached home at
2 O'Clock A. M and spent half an hour
experimenting with his button-hook in the
key hole, he concluded he WAS at the wrong
house. Hailing passing policeman, he
inquired
know StebbinsP o. Cc) old Zach
Stebbins?"
"On, yes" answered the policeman, re-
cognzing him.
"Know where he livesp"
Certainly"
"Well, # 'ou'll just sh- Cic) show
where old Zach Stebbins lives l. Cic)
lives, i"
"pIl show you where he lives, you good.
for nothing BRUTE" came voice from the
house, when Stebbins dismissed the police
man with:
Much 'bliged, m frien', but the dou
Cic) dou'ful districts heard from n goin
fr me by a Cic) increased m'jority. 'Rah
FIR --W
Stebbins was leaning heavily against the
door, when it was suddenly opened by Mrs
StebbinS, and the enthusiastic outburst cut
short by his falling headlong into the hall
Mrs Stebbins used him for door mat for
about two minutes, aud then. in the ex-
uherance IF her wrath, shouted:
"Zlchariah S,ebbins, you're foolw and
Mr. Stebbins, getting on his feet and
steadymg himself by clinging to Mrs.
Stebhins night ulster, "lem-Qc) lemme
oo'grast lash yer. Although we ha'-C Cic)
haven't agreed for years, I'm g Cic)
pared to se'on the motion. M a fool n
donish you f Cic) forget it I've got the
documentary evidence to prove it. Mizzes
Sebbins; Cic) I've got the documentary
evidence to prove it,"
what $ that you saypn
You said | was a foo Cio) ool, n
say I've got the documentary evidence to
prove It,"
"What do you mean by documentary
evidence. q lchtriah StebbinsP say!'
My marriage C titicate, NJ Cic) Mizzes
Stehblns; my marriage 'titcate, madam :
Ssebbins was fined $50 month almony
at the subsequent proceedings.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

CARDS AND CARDS This anecdote of
guileless innocence on the part Of raw
young Partisan footman is going The
rounds in Paris. His mistress proposed to
devote her afternoon to calls, and stepping
into her carriage remembered that she had
left her card.case on the table, so she in
structed her servant to fetch the necessary
implements of her visit, and told him that
she would inform him where to leave the
substitutes tor a personal interview. He
fetched the cards, and was ordered to leave
two here, lone here, three here" etc. =,
at different houses, AS etiquette demanded
The man assiduously obeyed, ill at length
three here" was the order given, and he
paused:
II can't. ma dame" be answered.
She looked interr ogatively ut him.
"Ihere are only two left" he continued,
glancing at the remnant 1.-The ace of
diamonds and the king of clubs
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

the American people; then the sovereignty
nearest to MS all-that sovereignty of the
family, the absolute right of each family 10
control its affairs in accordance with The
conscience and convictions Of duty Of the
heads Of the family In the picture before
us that is bravely symbOlized. have no
doubt the American people will always
tendcrly regard this household sover-
eighty, and however households NAV differ
in their views and convictions, believe
that those differences will he respected.
Each household, by following its own
convictions and holding itself responsible
to God will. think. be respected by the
American people. What you have said
concerning these evils Of .ntemperance
meets my most hearty concurrence.
have been in my way, and in accordance
with my own convictions. an earnest advo-
cate of temperance, not in so narrow
sense AS some, but in very definite and
practical sense. These convictions are
deep, and will be maintained. Whether
shall be able to meet the views of all
people in regard to all the phases of that
ques ion remains % BE- seen. Bnt shall
do what can TO abate the great evils of
iniempclancu. | shah he glad to have
this picture upon these walls, and shall be
glad to remember your kind expressions
to me and my family, and in your efforts
to better mankind by your work hope
YOU III be guided by wisdom, and that
you will achieve worthy success. Thank
ing you for this meeting and greeting,
lid you good morning"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

1t is related by Virginia city paper
that a Chinaman, the other night. brought
to his employer n Chinese lily in full bud.
He said it would seem to bloom at just
twelve O'clock with the coming of
the G hinese New Year The plant
was brought to the saloon about ten
O'Clock. The Chinaman dosed it with Is
white powder dissolved in warm water,
and performed over it several ceremonies.
The buds were observed to swell viSiblv,
but ut Il 46 not one had opened. The
hands of the clock were fast moving up to
the midnight hour. When it lacked but
three minutes of twelve, John drew a
piece of bamboo about an inch in dame
ter. from some secret recess about his
rament. Placing this to his mouth he
gently blew his warm breath on one of
the buds, and almost instantly it was seen
to expand and stand forth full blown
flower. In rapid succession flower alter
flow er was thus brought out, and at mid
night the whole plant was mass of bios
SONS.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

A New York lady, well known for her
good works, whose rule it has been to in
vestgate before granting the applications
teen years experience she has never found
a deserving case among persons thus ap-
plying, IL fictitious address having been
given in every case. The Sunday School
Times argues that this does not prove that
there are no deserving poor, bat it does
show the folly and wickedness of indis-
criminate giving, The poor are "always
with u.s." but so are the idle and the vic.
ious and there is need of the utmost care
in giving lest, instead of relieving actual
want, Christians propagate pauperism and
crime.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

One. of the most lam entable facts in
this work-a-day world is the extreme
paucty of bright, cheerful. sunny natures.
Seat yourself in the cars or boat, and
scan closely the physiognomy of each
individual that enters, and you will OBJ
serve that fully ninety per cent, wear a
look of care and righteousness; watch
carefully all those with whom you minge
every day, and you will find the result the
same. Now why should this beP We
hold there is no good and adequate reason
for it. Some. you may retort, have sick
ness at home; some are in financial dis
tress, others have a multiplicity of troubles
constantly throwing shadows over their
minds. But hold! When did a long face,
lugubrious countenance, II sour visage.
ever help in any degree to mitigate or make
beautifully less, trouble of any description
Away with such sophistical reasoning !!
Why should people burthen themselves
with troubles and trials in the distance, as
thousands are daily doingP
"If evils come not, then our fears are vain,
And if they do, fears augment tn pain"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

NEATNEss IN WoMEN.-A woman NAV
be handsome or remarkably attractive in
various ways; but if she is not personally
neat, she cannot hope to win admiration.
Fine clothes will not conceal the slattern
A young woman with her hair always in
disorder and her clothes hanging about
her as if suspended from n prop, is
always repul,ive. Slattern is written on
her person from the crown of her head to
the soles of her feet and if she wins hus
band, he will turn out, in all probability,
either an idle fool or drunken ruffian. The
bringing up of daughters to be able to
work. talk and act like honest, sensible
young W. m en-, is the special task of all
mothers, and in the industrial ranks there
is imposed also the prime obligation of
learning to respect household work for its
own sake, and the comfort and happiness
1t will bring in the future. Housework is
drudgery; but it must be done by some-
body, and bad better be well than i'll done.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

Here is brief and bright saying Of King
Archelaus, when talkative barber, trim.
ming his beard, asked him, "How shall
cut it?" "In silence" replied the king
The anecdote recalls one of Charles Ills
Dragging harbers, who boasted to him that
he could cut his majesty's throat when he
would-a boast for which he was only dis.
missed, though for a like rash vaunt, ac-
cording to Peter Cunningham, the barber
of Dionysius was crucified.-Saturolay Re-
UieU
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

CHLoRATE OF PoTAssIUM-CAUTIoN.--
This article has been very highly recon-
mended, and justly so, for use in diphthe.
ria and diphtheretic sore throats and
affections; it has also been recommended
for u number of other purposes. A little
care should be used in its promiscuous or
general use. Hospital practice, as well as
close observers in practice, are both agreed
upon the fact that great deal of kidney
trouble comes from a promiscuous use Of
chlorate of potash. As a large proportion
of the sufferers from diphtheria or irritated
sore throat are children of tender age, and
who are peculiarly susceptible to any
chemical changes or disarrangements. we
should guard, by all means in our power,
against giving chlorate of potash too freely
or for too long time without cessation.
as the kidneys will become over.worked.
and Inflammation. which may result in
serious disease, ensue.-Journal of Com =
nlerce,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06
UNDER THE ROOF.

In the dim. low attic chamber
Where the little children play,
Where with childish gee and laughter
Pass the happy hours away,
How we linger and we listen,
Dreamily the live-long day!
Quaint and curious forms like visions.
Fit before us to and fro
There are golden curls and dimples,
There are faces scared with woe.
There are blue eyes, there are brown eyes
Coming from the long ago.
There are wrinkled grandsms trembling
With the weight Of many days;
There are men of stalwart muscle,
Men of stern and earnest gaze;
There are gentle, joysome children
With their frank and honest ways.
All seem gathered in that chamber,
Underneath the rafters old
Faces that long since have faded,
Hands we know long since were cold,
Forms that years ago bsve mingled
With the village churchyard mould.
One dear face, the light of Heaven
fingered round it everywhere
There was Heaven in each feature,
Heaven, death has made as fair
As the presence Of an angel
Sent in answer unto prayer.
Ait ~ only these dim figures,
Nid creations of the brain,
prfung through the mists of fancy,
I.ss.-.'.- shadows on the plain
fiIT = q ffon waving trees at sunset,
These strange spirits of the rain?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06
"If evils come not, then our fears are vain,
And if they do, fears augment tn pain"

SPEED AT WHICH WINGS ARE DRIVEN.
The speed at which some wings are
driven is enormous. 1t is occasionally so
great as to cause the pinions to emit IA
drumming sound. To this source the
buzz of the fly, the drone of the bee, and
the boom of the beetle are to be referred
When grouse, partridge or pheasant
suddenly springs into the air, the sound
produced by the whirring of the wings
greatly resembles that produced by the
contact of steel with the rapidly revolving
stone of the knife grinder. 1t has been
estimated that the common fly moves its
wings $50 times pr second, i. e., l9,SOO
times per minute, and that the butterfly
moves its wings nine times per second or
$40 times per minute. The movements
represent an incredibly high speed even at
the roots of the wings; but the speed is
enormously increased at the tips of
the wings, from the fact that the tips
rotate upon the roots as centers.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

A Boston minister was asked few DAYS
ago what was the result of the Moody and
Sankey revival-whether the churches had
been benefited. = Not materially" was
the response. There have been great
many backsliders. The revival was a
mistake Mr.. Moody should have labored
in the churches instead of big tabernacle.
for in this way he could do effe ctive work.
He sees his mistake now, and at San Fran
cisco and Oakland, where he is now work.
ing, he is laboring in the churches, with
the CO. operation of ministers and laymen,
and with better results. One good that
grew out of that revival was that it had the
effect of making more workers in our
churches"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

There are two ways of carrying your
religion into your business. Talking re-
ligion to the people whom you meet in
your hllsiness hQpGs.is one way: dealing
fairly, meeting all obligations promptly,
treating those in your employment with
kindness and courtesy, is another way.
Some Christians may do good by the first
method; no Christian can do any good
who neglects the seconds. s. Times.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.

Miss Willard, ladies and gentlemen -
The very appropriate gift to the executive
mansion which you have brought, the
portrait of its late mistress, gladly ac-
cept. 1t shall take its place beside the
portraits of the other noble women who
have graced this house. She is my friend.
Nothing can say will be equal to my
high appreciation of the character of the
lady whose picture is now added to the
treasures of this place She is noble; the
friend of all good people. Her portrait
will take. and | hope, will always hold
in this house an honored place. l have
observed the significance which you have
given to this portrait from the standpoint
you occupy and in connection with that
work in which you are engaged. First, |
approve most heartily what you have said
10 reference 10 the freedom of individual
Judgment and action symboli5ed in this
portrait. There are several sovereignties
in this country. First, a sovereignty of
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

Get some SCOT from a chimney or stove
where wood is used for fuel, put it in an
old pitcher. and pour hot water upon it..
When cool use it TO water your plants
every few days. When it is all used fill
up the pitcher again with hot water. The
effect upon roses that have almost hope
lessly deteriorated, is wonderful in pro-
ducing rapid growth of thrifty shoots,
with large thick leaves, and Il great num-
Der of richly tinted roses. Never despair
of a decayed rose bush until this has been
tried.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

THEORY AND FACT. When DR.. Franklin
visited Paris Ms ambassador from the
colonies, be was asked why it was that a
vessel of water weighed no more after a
live fish was put into 1t than before.
Franklin replied: Before we try to ac.
count for such "A remarkable phenomenon,
let us see if it is actually fact A vessel
of water was procured, carefully weighed,
u live fish was at hand, and also carefully
weighed; the fish was then put into the
vessel of water. The vessel of water, upon
being weighed. was found to have increas-
ed in weight just the weight of the fish.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

Whisky in Maine." says Neal Dow.
"is carried in small bottles in the pockets
of liquor sellers and dealt out upon the
sly; it is put in teapots, placed upon the
kitchen shelf; 1t is built into the walls of
houses, in tin cans. with small rubber
pipe by which to draw it off; it is conceal
ed in bottles under the floor, put there
through a trap that can only be reached
by moving the bed; it is concealed in small
bottles in the bed; it is concealed in small
fiat bottles in the ash pit under the ovens
Of cooking stoves; it is buried in manure
heaps; it is concealed under the floor of
the pig sty; it is hidden away upon the fiat
roof of the house, access to it being had
only by ladder through the scuttle; it is
hidden in attics. under the floor and in
cellars buried in the earth"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

Berg is always getting up something
new in the philanthropic line. 1t is un-
derstood that he offers large cash prize
for the best essay in answer to the ques-
ton, How shall we make outdoor life
attractive to the mosqutoP" We've got
it: GO out doors yourself!" Remit by
registered letter, posL-Officc order or draft
on Boston.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06
NO. Ia.
Cfmpftantf.


"ATCHMAN' TELL Us OF THE NIGHT
Gazing from thy lone watch-tower
Through the nights long weary hour.
Watchman. does thy pa tient eye
AuEht OF hope or Joy descry2
O'er the hills
The day is breaking.
From dull sleep
The earth is waking
Waterman, doth the altarare
kindled long, burn higher, higher?
Does its flaming ray porteud
Soon the reign of drink shall end?
Long the night
But bright the morning,
Far aud near
Its light is dawnlng.
Watchman have we long TO wait
Ere Just law shll close the gate
Leading with its siren breath
Millions down to shame aud deato?
Kansas waves
Her flowing banner.
Others catch
The loud hOsannah
Watchman, gain we glad freeition
In the law of prohibition,
Swelling O'er our ttion's dome
Bringing once more peace at homer
There Is one
Whose eye meier sleepeth.
And our cause
He surely keepeth.
w"+chrpnn, ilti. f-is : UoiI
Choose the way lie knoweth best,
Raising hands to wage the war
His own life given for?
Know the word
Shall fail you never,
In His hand
Leave all endeavor.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

HAVE A PURPOSE, E,-Carlyle once asked
an Edinburgh student what he was study
ing for. The youth replied that he had
not quite made up his mind. There was
a sudden lightning flash of the old Scotch
mans eye, Il sudden pulling down of the
shaggy eyebrows, and the stern face grew
sterner as he said: 1.-The man without II
purpose is like ship without a rudder: a
waif, a nothing, a no man. Have pur-
pose in life, if it is only to kill and sell
oxen well, but have purpose; and hav-
ing it, throw such strength of mind and
muscle into your work as God has given
YOU"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of our most emin-
ent physicians gives US Il few points about
the proper method of ventilating a room
He says: "In practice have found the
best means Of ventilating a room to he by
the windows. Not by lowering them at
the top-this establishes direct current
of cold air that often will be sensibly felt.
and should always be avoided. By insert
ing three-inch strip of board beneath the
lower sash we obtain the effect of mis-
matching the sashes where they lap over
each other in the middle, admitting a
stream of air which is thrown directly up
ward, becomes mixed with heated mir
above, and insures-perfect ventilation
ingress for an abundance of pure air, and
egress for carbonic acid-without the
slightest perceptible draft. Even persons
sitting directly by the windows will feel
no cold air. All the windows in the house,
Office, church or schoolroom should be thus
fitted. 1t is best when practicable-and
with the delicate and feeble aways-to
have the temperature of the sleeping room
at comfortable point, not less than &c
degrees F Nothing is gained to any one
by gong shivering to bed, Only the ro-
bust can submit to such a practice. The
doctor is sure to afford comfortable sleep
ing rooms if you dont.-LoweH Courier.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

Ben Hill, when he was bowling "trait-
or," trcachery," "sell-out" and dis
honor to Virginia at Malone, forgot
that the national democratic committee,
an organization that was y national blum
der, took especial pains at certain stage
of the late presidential campaign to
recognize the debt payers as the only real
democracy Of the party, The committee
kicked him out, and Ben wanted to kick
and cuff him in. And this is called lead
ership. Memphis Appeal.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06
THE STIRRING OF THE NEST.

THE STIRRING OF THE NEST
Is an Eagle Stirreth up her Nest-DEUT. ~: IL.
Quiet and peaceful was our nest,
Made soft by hands of love, r
And gu arded ever by prayers to God.
For blessings from above;
And never discordant note was heard
Within the peaceful nest,
While heart to heart beat warm and true,
In every loving breast
Around about it clinging vines
Their grace and beauty threw.
Aud of where it was rarely hidden
Only the truest knew; .-.
But there came a day when Gods own hand
Stirred up the peaceful nest,
And we shrsnk away from the change He made,
Although the change was best.
Some lessons, indeed are hard to learn.
Our nest sweet and fair p .'
And we murmured long that any thing ,rN
Should mar its beauty rare;
But we have learned to look above,
And mount at @ DDS command. .
And since the stirring OF the nest
To trust His guiding hand. Selected
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

Miss Kate Field recently had dress
made in Paris by the famous Worth, of
American silk, and Mrs. Bonanza Mackey
so admired it that she went and did like
wise. Worth says the Americans will
soon beat the world in making silks, as the
French fabrics are constantly deteriorating.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-04-06

Gen. Grants house in Galena is in
charge of an old soldier and his wife. who
take pride in keeping il in perfect order.
Many of the presents bestowed upon the
General and Mrs. Grant during their
sojourn in China and Japan are to be seen
in the parlor and library.