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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
Lay a Painting Person Down.

1t is surprising how everybody rushes at
fainting person and strives to raise him
up, and especially to keep his head erect.
There must be an instructive apprehension
that If person seized with fainting or
other fit fall into the recumbent position
death is more imminent. must have driven
a mile to-day while lady fainting was held
upright. found her pulseless, white and
apparently dying, aud believe that if l
had delayed ten minutes longer she would
really have died. laid her head down on
lower level than her body, and immedi-
ately color returned to her lips and cheeks,
and she became conscious. To the excited
group of friends said "Always remem-
Der this fact, namely: fainting is caused by
want of blood in the brain the heart
ceases to act with sufficient force to send
the usual amount of blood to the brain, and
hence the person loses consciousness because
the function of the brain ceases. Restore
the blood to the brain and instantly the per-
son RECEIVERS. Now, though the blood is
propelled to all parts of the body by the
action of the heart, yet it is still under the
influence of the laws of gravitation. In the
erect position the blood ascends to the head
against gravitation, and the supply to the
brain is diminished, as compared with the
recumbent position, the hearts pulsations
being equal. If, then, you place a per-
son sitting whose heart has nearly ceased
TO beat, his brain will fail TO receive blood,
while, if you lay him down, with the head
lower than the heart, blood will run into the
brain by the mere force of gravity and, in
fainting, in sufficient quantity to restore
consciousness. Indeed, nature teaches us
how to manage the fainting persons, for
they always fall, and frequently are at once
restored by the recumbent position into
which they are thrown.-Medical Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
Seed.SOWing in America.

Hiram Sibley of Rochester, New York,
the money-whale, "owner of one hundred
and forty-three farms, which he rents to ten
ants and still larger number which he cul-
tivates," and who has lately embarked in
the seed-growing and peddling business on
an enormous scale, has appeared before the
tariff commission and demanded the aboli-
ton of all duties on foreign-grown seeds
except beet, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip
and turnip, which he says are the only kinds
that can be grown as well in this country as
in Europe. No possible statement could be
more preposterous than this. The long list
of varieties of indian corn, squashes, Gu
cumbers, melons, and all the other species
and varieties of the gourd family, and the
inn umerable varieties of beans, peas, toma-
toes, peppers. egg plants, etc., among vege-
tables, all grown to perfection, while of the
Towering plants large proportion are ma
tives of this con tinent, and of the remainder
a majority flourish better here than in Eu-
rope, all combining to prove the absurdity
of Mr.. Sibley's statement. 1t is not too
much to say that, taking the United States
from ocean to ocean, seeds of every culti-
waited plant are found to perfect themselves
within its boundaries. But European seeds
are cheap, because grown by poorly paid la
Dor, and Mr.. Sibley wants to import them
duty free, in order to fill his multitudinous
seed-boxes in all the country stores with
something that will pay the seller, if not the
buyer, big profit.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
Agricultural Apprenticeship.

Mr.. Cheever Of the New England Farmer
says "During the past few years it has
been our fortune to give employment to sew
eral young iourneymen farmers from Yer
mont and other states, and it has been a
source of qualification to see with what in
terest and eagerness some of them have
caught hold of new ideas, and in their i'm
agination, transferred them to their own
homes. One, on his return home, where he
is now farming on his own account, recently
wrote us letter in which he says: 'The
year spent with you was of much value to
me in many ways, and the knowledge gained
is now, and will be, l doubt not, of great
practical value to me as long as l am a
farmer. What strikes me most forcibly
now, as recall the past, is the thorough
way of doing work, which is in marked con-
trast to much that / see here, and every
where. And then, what learned of work
ing to the best advantage recurs to me
frequently, especially when see some plod.
ding neighbor spending four days doing a
job that he might do better in one, if he had
the knowledge needed to plan his work well,
and the courage to do differently from the
general CUSTOM"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
Farms and Legislation.

Ben Perley Poore, the veteran Washing
ton correspondent, who ought to know as
much about the inside of politics as any
man, has the following in the CuitivaiOr !;
81 was speaking of the census The statis-
ticians say that the wheat crop of this year
will yield SG00,000,0O0, the corn crop ST..
0O0,000,000, and other farm product, exclu-
siye of cattle, another $1,000, 100000. This
makes the total income of the farmers
$2,GO0,0O0,000 and the capitalized value of
the farms cannot be less than S20,000,000,-
900. This is twice the value of the railways
and manufactures combined. One of our
ablest editors in commenting on this says :
Thanks to happy conditions well appreci-
ated by our farmers, the agricultural inter
est of the country is mighty giant, whose
hand is felt throughout the world. But the
giant ought to be strengthened rather than
weakened, for it is he above all others who
gives life to our railways, factories and
wealth. Even in Europe more wealth is
produced by farming than by factories,
while in this country farming is the alpha
and omega of our prosperity. 1t was one
partial failure of the crop which reduced
the value of our railroads by hundreds of
millions Of dollars, while the excellent har-
vest of the present season at once gives an
impetus to business such as has not been
felt for years past. All business men, in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
Picking Apples.

The american AgricuhWis for October
says; {" The proper picking and packing of
apples is of great importance. The best
keeping sorts will not be preserved well un-
less the fruit is uniniured in the gathering
and packed securely. The most approved
method of picking is by hand, with lad
ders, the fruit being put into grain sack.
The bottom and top of the sack are brought
together and tied, and then hung upon the
shoulder. A short stick may be used to
keep the mouth of the sack open. The sack
is quickly and easily emptied by lowering
the mouth end and lifting upon the bottom.
The sack can be lowered into the barrel and
the apples will run out without being
bruised as when they are poured in from a
basket from the top. Many apple growers
prefer to put the fruit in heaps for few
days that the skin may tougher before bar
reling. In short the aim in picking should
be to not bruise the fruit, and in this way
enhance its keeping quality. The fruit
should not move about in the barrels during
shipment, and to this end the apples must
be shaken down when the barrel is half full
and again when full, after which the head
is put on and pressed into place with con-
siderable force. 1t is much better to have
the upper apples somewhat hattened than
to leave the fruit SO it will stir in the pack
age The opposite head should be marked
as thee to be eopened. The mistake is some
times made of not sorting the fruit. Make
at least two qualities or grades, and mark
each package with its grade. This will
secure uniformity in the fruit in each bar
raj, and better price. There is much to
be gained in the way of reputation for
careful picking, honest asserting and the
proper packing of all kinds of fruit"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
EbOnizing.

How to make woods, such as cherry, ma
hogany, etc, look like ebony, is often desira-
BILE, and correspondent of the Hub gives
the following directions :" To initiate black
ebony, first wet the wood with solution of
logwood and copperas, boiled together, and
laid on hot. For this purpose two ounces of
logwood chips, with one and a half ounces
of copperas, to quart of water, will be re-
quired. When the work has become dry,
wet the surface again with mixture of
vinegar and steel filings. This mixture
may be made by dissolving two ounces OF
steel filings into one half pint of vinegar.
When the work has become dry again, sand
paper down until quite smooth. Then oil
and fill in with powdered drop-black mixed
in the filler. Wood TO be ebonized should be
smooth and free from holes, etc. The wood
may receive light coat of quick-drying
varnish, and then be rubbed with finely pull
verized pumice-stone and linseed oil until
very smooth"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
A Chinese Witness.

Concerning future rewards and punish
ments Colorado furnishes the following illus
tration, which occurred recently in court
at La Veta, where the testimony of China
man was objected to on the ground that he
did not understand or regard the obligation
of an oath. To test him he was interrogated
thus "John, do you know anything about
God :" "No, me no belize much acquaint
with him." Haveyou no joss in China ?"
"Oh, yes, gottee heapee JOSH" "Where do
you go when you die 7" "Me go to San
Francisco" "No, you don't understand
me. When Chnaman quit washee all time,
and no live any more, where does he go ?"
"Oh, yes, me sabe now. II he belly gooddee
man he go uppee sky. If he belly baddee
man he go luppee down hellee, alice samee
Mclean man " The court was satisfied
with this orthodox statement and admitted
his testimony.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
SEPTEMBER 27, 1882.

fact, have an eye upon the crops, and when
they depend so visibly upon the harvest
they cannot afford to have less than high
respect for the farmer, whose Importance
in the aggregate outranks all other produc-
tive classes. II any one thing makes this
country rich it is farming This statement
in the Boston Daily Advertiser is gospel
truth, and at the coming cattle shows many
more equally complimentary remarks of
similar character will be made. When the
nominating conventions meet, however, the
farmers will have TO take back seats in the
political synagogues, that the lawyers, mer-
chants and the manufacturers may be
brought forward. The representatives of
these classes look out in congress and state
legislatures for their respective interests,
but forget the fact that if any one thing
m axes this country rich it is farming, and
agriculture, instead of being strengthened,
is entirely overlooked. This has been
demonstrated at the recent prolonged ses-
sion Of the congress of the United States"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
aarirnlfmaf Deparf,reh
T. II. HOsKINs. Agricultural Editor.
THE OLD FARMERS ELEay.

On green grassy knoll. by the banks Of the brook
That 30 long and 80 often has watered his flock,
The old farmer rests In his long and last sleep,
with the waters low. lsplng lullaby keep.
He has powed hs last fuow, has reaped his last grain
No morn shall wake him TO labor again.
Yon tree that with fragrance ia filling the air.
80 rich with It's blossoms, so thrifty and fair,
By his own hand planted; and well did he say
It would live when its planter had mouldered away.
He has plowed hs last furrow has reaped his last grain
No morn shall awake him to labor again.
There's the well that he dug, with s waters cold.
with iis wet dripping bucket, so moasy and old,
No more from Ia depths by the patriarch drawn,
For the pitcher Ia broken" the old man has gone.
lie has powed his last fuuow, has reaped his last grain
No morn shall awake him to labor again.
Twas gloom-glving day when the old farmer dledi
The stou-hearted mourned, the affectionate cried;
And the prayers Of the Just for his rest did ascend
For they all lost brother, man and friend.
lie has powed hs last fuow has reaped his last grain
No morn shall awake him to labor again.
For upright and honest the old farmer wasi
His God he revered, he respected the laws
Though fameess he lived he has gone where his Vorh
VIII ouishine like pure gold, ali the dross Of ls earth
lie has plowed hs last furrow has reaped his hstsran
No morn shall awake him TO labor again.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

THE COUNTERsIaN.

Twas near the break Of day, but still
The moon was shining brightly;
The west wind as II passed the flowers
Set each one swaying lightly;
The sentry slow paced to and fro,
A faithful night watch keeping,
While in his tents behind him stretched
His comrades; all were sleeping.
Slow to and fro the sentry paced,
Ills musket on his shoulder,
But not thought Of death or war
Was with this brave young soldier.
All, mol his heart was far away
Where, on a western prairie
A rose-twined cottage stood. That night
The countersign was Mary"
And there his own true love he saw,
Her blue eyes kindly beaming;
Above them, on her sun-kissed brow,
Her curis like sunshine cleaning.
And heard her singing, az she churned
Her butter In the dairy,
The song she loved the best. That night
The countersign was Mary"
oh. for one kiss from herr he sighed,
When up the lone road glanclng,
lie spled slender little form,
with falterlng steps advancing;
And as Il neared him silently
He gazed At 1t in wonder;
Then dropped his musket 10 his hand,
And challenged, " Who goes yonder9 ?"
stlll on II came. Not one step more
BE you man, child or fairy,
Unless you give the countersign,
Haiti Who goes there7" "'Tis Mary"
A sweet voice cried, and in his arms
The girl he left behind him
Half fainting fell. Der many miles
She'd bravely toied to find him.
i heard that you were wounded, dear"
She sobbed, my heart was breaking;
could not stay moment, but,
All other tles forsaklng.
travelled, by my grief made strong,
Kind heaven watching DER me,
Until-unhurt, and we'll" Yes, love-"
AT last you stood before me.
"They told me that could not pass
The lines to find my lover
Before day fairly came; but
Pressed on ere night was over,
And as | told my name found
The way free as our PRAIRIE"
Because, thank God tonight" he said,
The countersign IA Mary"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
gin General
A SIMILAR CASE.


Jack, hear you have gone and done H.
Yes, know; most fellows will;
Went and tried 1t once myself, cir,
Though You zee I'm single stlll.
And you met her--did you tell me7
Down at Brighton last July,
And resolved to ask the question
Alta soiree2 sodid1.
suppose you left the ballroom
with lts music and la light;
For they say loves flame Ia brightest
In the darkness on the night.
Well, you walked along together.
Overhead, the star-lit skyi
And III bet-old man, confess IT,
You were frightened. SO was /.
So you strolled along the terrace,
Saw the summer moonlight pour
All It's radiance on the waters
As they rippled on the shore;
Til at length you gathered courage,
When you saw that none were nigh
Did you draw her close and tell her
That you loved her2 So did 1.
Well, needn't ask you further,
And I'm sure wish you Joy;
Think III wander down and see you
When you're married--eh, my boy2
when the honeymoon il over.
And you're settled down, wen try
WHAT The deuce you say Rejected7
You rejected3 so was I
Il.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

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Your truly, 0EORGE DRApER."
Boston, January 2, 1882, 2b-76
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
HOODS SARSAPARHLA

Is skllfully-prepared compound, concen-
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

Logansport, Ind. Dec. /, 1850.
Fer a long time | have been a
sufferer from stomach and kidney
disease. My appetite was very poor
and the very small amount ] did eat
disagreed with me. Twas annoyed
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Myappetite is simply immense. My
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nave gained twenty pounds in
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

Leading physicians and
clergymen use and recon-
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TIERS. 1t has cured others
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cMew Adperfisemfnfs.
SCROFULA.

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PATE NTS
r. H. EDDY,
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Oh, h,MyBack!

That's a common express
sion and has a world of
meaning. How much suf-
fering is summed up in it.
The singular thing about
it is, that pain in the back
is occasioned by SO many
things. May be caused by
kidney disease, liver COM
plant, consumption, cold,
rheumatism, dyspepsia, over
work, nervous debility, &c.
Whatever the cause, don't
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The Evening critic., 1882-10-20
A Clergyman Arrested on n Serious
Charge.

The Rev. W. L. Woodruff, who has been pas.
tor of Emmanuel Reformed Episcopal Church,
Hoffman and Eden streets, for some months
was arrested yesterday by order OF Postoillce
Inspector VIM. II. Henderson. When he was
arrested he was seated In n strcet-car, to which
he had been followed from the postonlce. He
was taken before United States Commissioner
Rogers and charged by Mr.. Henderson with
violation OF the United States law by "open.
ing q letter sent by mail before IL had been de
liyered TO the person to whom was addressed
TO pry into tho business and secrets of an
other" Also, with "conceiving an artiflce
10 defraud by opening correspondence with
the United States, and In executing such
scheme putting letters In the postofIlce and
taking letters therefrom." He was committed
for q hearing before tho Commissioner next
Monday in default OF SO, 900 bail. Mr.. Hender-
sons attention was called to the matter on
Wednesday by Mr.. II. H. Lawrence, OF Druid
Hill avenue, and formerly OF chicago, VINO had
discovered that some one had written in his
name TO II. Jefferson, Of Des PLANES, ILL.,, who
was indebted to Mr.. Lawrence.
Mr.. jefferson had written TO Mr.. Lawrence
proposing settlement OF the account by the
payment OF $50. In return, q letter accepting
the proposition was received, signed Law
renee, and directing certified CHECK ID be
sent. II is said the letter also contained q
business card of A. Il. Lawrence, whose box In
the postofllce was near that OF Mr.. IL. II. Law
renee. MIR. Jefferson sent this letter on to Mr..
II. II. Lawrence.
Mr.. Henderson found that Mr.. Lawrence's s
box in tho postofllce was No. POI; the box used
jointly by Mr.. Woodruff and A. f. Lawrence
was No. 210, and 1t is presumed that by a
mistake In sorting Il. II. Lawrences letter
got in box 210. Mr. Henderson then put a
letter In box 30 as If In answer to the letter
directing Mr.. jefferson TO send on the check.
When Mr.. Woodruff got his mail yesterday
from tho box he was watched until he opened
the decoy letter in the car, when no was ar
rested.
1t is stated In behalf of Mr.. Woodruff that he
has business relations with A. /. Lawrence, ar
advertising agent, and has permission from
him to open his letters; that he supposed JET
fersons letter to be for A. +. Lawrence, ant
answered 1t, acting for A. +. Lawrence, whC
was away. He denies that he ever intended Il
defraud any one or was guilty OF intentiona
wrongdoing. Mr.. woodrufr came to Baltimor,
last January and was for some months con
nected with weekly religious paper beforl
becoming pastor OF the church. He has wifi
and children and is about 40 years old.