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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
MONTPELIER, VT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH ID, 1883.

wagon now. He was $50 gentlemsnly."
Mrs. Post recalled how he had lent her his
umbrella on that day when an unexpected
snowstorm bad come up. Mr.. Livingstone
felt sure he was Interested in the work
he listened 80 attentively when told him
Of my way Of working"
But IL was not till about three weeks af-
terwards, when Mr.. Plaisantin visited the
parents Of his scholars, that they learned
how Mr.. Smith had worked and Of bis
beautiful quiet life of self-sacrifice. 1t was
q revelation and lesson TO the superintend-
ent. He felt BUNDLED, yet stimulated by IL,
and resolved to tell the story Of his visits at
the teachers meeting.
al wish TO take few moments from the
lesson study TO the contemplation Of faith
full life," he said with such unwouted feel
ing that sll closed their books, and listened
sttentively. al have been 10 call on the
parents Of five of the boys who were in Mr..
Smiths class. To my surprise l learned
that that young man, though engaged in
business that occupied the greatest part Of
his time, and robbed him Of much Of his
nights rest (no one WINGED at the allusion.
Somehow Mr.. Pleasantin's tone exalted the
calling, as when we speak Of Jesus, the son
OF the carpenter)-thst young man, say,
was in the habit Of going each week to each
one Of his six scholars homes and studying
the lesson with them. The mothers all tes-
tify to his wonderful power over their chill.
dren. He could make my Jimmie mind
when whipping did no good said one.
He prayed with our Tommy said another,
and the boy is just heart-brcken. Who "
ever come round to teach him now 2
al suppose" said Mr.. Plaisantin, looking
round on the bowed heads and crimson
faces, 4" that there is not one Of US but feels
guilty. We were not lovingly and BROTH
erly. We had an angel among us, but who
Of us entertained him ? Dear friends, let
this be lesson. Let MS catch something of
his spirit of conservation. What am say
ipg2 Let us ask the Holy Spirit to conse-
crate us. Let us pray"
Go to the Shiloh Sunday-school now,
whether you be rich or poor, and see how
you will be received. He being dead yet
speaketh and truly, as we watch those six
boys (whom he taught with such self-sacri
fee and SO unostentatiously) growing up
earnest obedient Christians, we feel that
his works do follow him. This is a true
bistory-may it teach each Of us lesson
Christian Union.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
Inst as They Feel.

The secretary announced the following
inquiry from Union Springs, Ala.
Brother Gardner, Dear Sir What do you
think OF a colored man who keeps thirteen dogs
around hi cabin and lets his wife go barefoot all
winter? There Is exactly such case in this
neighborhood. $.
"At fust sight one may call it case of
brutality" replied the president, but de
mo- he looks at it, de mo- he doan' know.
-bbe dar am no market fur dogs in dat To-
oslity dis winter, an dat Guild man can't
sell, If he wants to. An den some wimin
am mighty onsartin. l'ze seen some who
would hoe cotton in kid shoes, and l'zs seen
'em go bsr'fut de var round TO gin deir feet
a chance to grow. It's jist as family feels
about it. Some prefer shoes to dogs, an
agin some doan' make no count of dress, in
case dey kin have three dogs under each
bed in de house an half dozen waitin' at
de back doah for orders. II dat man was q
member of dis club l shouldn't feel author
ICED to reprimand him until arter consultin'
his wife."-DefrOit Free Press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

This earth Is largely mixed with the cheap
candies. Some of the baking powders are
made Of this earth and ammonia. There
are mills In which nothing Is ground but
terra alba. Gypsum Is also largely used.
Shiploads Of this article are sent 10 China
TO be used in making green tea. Another
letter, also from an enterprising New York
firm, says: II you use terra alba, we can
sell you goods like the inclosed sample at
one and half cents per pound. II is put
up in sugar barrels, and each barrel Is stem
oiled Imported Potato Starch and shipped
as SUCH" A firm Of Philadelphia druggists
show equal enterprise. They offer through
their agent one hundred pounds Of an article
they call "California Powdered Sugar" for
ninety cents, for which they have large
trade among confectioners. This is sweet
ness dirt cheap. II is no wonder that our
people are afflicted with dyspepsia and de-
bility, and that children die young. Until
laws against the sdulteration Of food are en-
acted and energetically enforced, we shall
have to eat not only the proverbial "peck of
dirt " but no end Of nastiness, and there is
no telling what poisons.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
Gods Care.

1t has been said, and | will repeat it,
God is great in great things, but he is very
great in little things" | will illustrate this
by an incident which occurred in the room
OF relative during Scripture reading.
There was beautiful engraving on the wall
OF the Mstterhorn mountain. We were re-
marking that the wondrous works of God
were not only shown in those lofty snow
clad mountains, but also the tiny moses
found In their crevices. A friend present
said, " Yes, was with party at the Mat
terhorn, and while We were admiring the
sublimity Of the scene q gentleman OF the
company produced pocket microscope, and
having caught tiny fly placed it under the
glass. He reminded us that the legs of the
household fly in England were naked, then
called our attention TO the legs of this little
ay, which were thiokly covered with hair"
thus showing that the same God who made
these lofty mountains rise attended 10 the
comfort OF the tiniest of his creatures, even
providing socks and mittens for the little
flies whose home these mountains were.-
z. Ne,oberry
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
Food AdulteratiOn.

The editor of the Christian Statesman,
published in Milwaukee, says he was lately
Informed by railroad official that he trans
ported over his road at one time four tons
Of cookie seed, to be ground up and mixed
with black pepper. A confeotioner of that
city received letter with handsomely
Autographed head, from New York firm
Of "importers, manufacturers and export
ers," whose business was established in
1920" The letter says Inclosed please
fluid samples OF refined French terra alba
which we offer at seven-eighths cents per
pound. Barrels included. Packed in hand.
some new barrels all branded California
Beet Sugar Freight to Chicago 90 70 per
hundred pounds. Shipped as sugar" Terra
alba ia merely finely powdered white earth,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
The Eireside.
THE GOOD OLD WAY.

John Mann had a wife who was kind and true.
A wife who loved him well;
She cared for the house and their only child;
But II the truth must tell,
She fretted and pined because John was poor
And his business was slow to pay;
But he only said. when abe talked Of change,
"we'll stick to the good old way"
She saw her neighbour were growing rich
And dwelling In houses grand;
That she was living In poverty,
with wealth on every hand;
And abe urged her husband to speculate,
To risk his earnings at play;
But he only said. my dearest wife,
Wen stick to the good old way"
For he knew that the money that's quickly got
IL the money that's quickly Lost;
And the money that stays ia the money earned
At honest endeavor's cost.
SO he piodded along In his honest style.
And he bettered himself each day,
And he only sid to his fretful wife,
Wen stick TO the good old way"
And at last there came terrible crash.
when besgary, want and shame
Game down on the homes OF their wealthy friend,
while Johns remained the same
For he had no debts and he gave no trust,
my motto Ia this" he'd s,y-
"IPs charm against panics Of every kind
'Tis stick to the good old way"
And his wife looked round on the little house
That was every nail their own,
And she asked forgiveness Of honest John
For the peevbh mistrust she had shown,
But he oniy said. A. her fearful face
Upon his shoulder lay:
THE good old way IL the best way, wife;
Wen stick TO Tie good old way"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
Strange Use for Paper.

Paper car-wheels are composed entirely of
paper rings, pressed under a weight Of six
tone, and then fastened by means of bolts
and steel ties put on them, when they are
ready for use. Laid loosely, the rings stack
as high as the shoulders OF an ordinary man.
Under treatment they sink TO the thickness
required. II the tire should wear or fall fl
the wheel, or the train from the track, there
would be no danger Of their breaking, as
they are flexible, and would spring. A pa
per ball can be rendered SO solid that moth
ing but diamond tool can cause an linden.
tation into 1t. At the mill is square block
of compressed paper fastened on turning.
lathe, and 80 hard that II fine steel chisel
is held against it when it is moving, instead
of cutting the paper it will break the chisel
into hundred pieces. The strength is as.
tonishing. You can take fve-pound note
of the Bank of England, twist it into q
kind of rope, suspend $50 pounds upon one
end of it, and it will not ipjure It in the
slightest degree. Bath-tubs and pots are
formed by COMPRISING the paper made out
of linen fibres annealed-that lie, painted
over with composition, which becomes Q
part thereof, and is fire-proof. The tubs
last indefinitely, never leak, and, put in the
fire, will not burn up. You can beat on
them with hammer and not ipjure them
Plates compressed and annealed are dura
BILE; you can not only wash, but drop them
upon the floor and stand upon them. Tn,
fork can be used for any particular purpose
and the knife can always be kept sharp
Paper can be substituted for wood, con
verted into picture frames, and colored like
walnut, cherry, and the like. Bedsteads are
fashioned the same as car-wheels, only oi
long strips instead Of rings. They are very
beautiful and lasting. Cooking or heating
stoves are also annealed, and it is impossi
BILE to burn them out. They are less costly
than iron. A house can be literally con
structed OF and furnished with every con
venience in paper. The printing.press
type, and all the fixtures of the flee, could
be concocted out Of this material, and more
cheaply than the ordinary kind. A com
plete steam engine can be thus msnufac
tured and do all required duty. Clothes
and shoes will come in the future. Twenty
nine hours are needed to transfer liner
fibre into car-wheel.-Seiected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

CHARLES BURLEIGH, when earnestly ad-
dressing an anti-slsvery meeting on one co.
casion, was assailed by some rotten eggs
thrown at him from among the audience,
one Of which struck him upon the face. He
stopped, and taking his handkerchief wiped
his face and forehead, and then resumed
with the remark, II always said the argu-
ments Of the shareholders were unsound."
This produced general merriment, and he
was permitted to proceed without further
molestation
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

Mr.. AND Mrs. SAMURLsoS attended so
cial gathering on Austin avenue last week.
and the conversation turned on hunting
jackrabbits. Somebody remarked that at
short distance they resembled small
donkeys. Mr.. Ssmuelson, who is very
small man, remarked that he and number
of friends expected to go out shooting jack
rabbits. No, you are not" said Mrs.
Samuelson, "you might get accidentally
shot" There was q general smile.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

A BULL broker who had Just emerged
from the effects of celebrating his successes
during the late advance of the market OBJ
served that most of the time it seemed to
him as il he were in heaven. "You must
have enjoyed it," said friend. mo; 1t
was too awfully lonely" returned the con-
valescent. al didn't meet single member
of the Stock Exchange there"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

A SCOTTISH minister was one day engaged
in visiting some members Of his congrega-
tion, and he came to the door of house
where his gentle tapping could not be heard
for the noise of contention within. After
waiting little he opened the door and en-
tered, saying, Z" / should be much Obliged If
you would tell me who is the head OF this
house ?" "Weel, sir" said the husband
and father "if ye sit down wee we'll
maybe be able to tell ye, for we're just try
ing to settle that point"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

UNFINISHED STILL.

A baby's boot and ssein Of wool.
Fad,d and Ioiled and soft;
Odd things, you say. and doubt you're right,
Round q sesman's neck this stormy night.
Up in the yards aloft.
Most like its folly; but mate, look here
When frst I went TO sea,
woman stood on yon far-off strand,
with wedding ring on her small soft hand
Which ciung 40 close TO me.
My wife God bless her the day before.
she sat beside my foot;
And the sunlight kissed her yellow hair.
And the dainty fingers. deft and fair,
Knitted baby's boot.
The voyage was over; I came ashore;
What, think you. found there
grave the daisies had sprinkled white,
A cottage empty and dark az night,
And this beside tho chair.
The little boot, twas unfinished stlll;
The tangled skein lay near;
But the knitter had gone away 10 rest,
with the babe asleep on her quiet breast,
Down In the churchyArd drear.
Every Saturday
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

A DRUMMER for well known leather
house in Pawtucket went to see his girl the
other night, and was confronted by bull
dog who rents a room on the premises.
They looked into each others eyes, and then
a strange depression overcame the dog, and
he turned and skunk away.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

SOME men are ever ready to offer rem
edy for everything, The other day we re-
marked to one of these animated apothecary
shops, " An idea struck us yesterday and
before we could finish he advised us, Rub
the affected part with arnica."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

STRONG drink costs the United States
seventeen times as much as religion does.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

SOL N. Fremont ST., Baltimore
During the war | was in
jured in the stomach by a piece
Of a shell, and have suffered
from itever since. About four
years agoit brought on paraly-
sis, which kept me in bed six
months, and the best doetoIs
in the city said ! could not
live. suffered fearfully from
indigestion, and for over two
years could not eat solid food
and for a large portion Of the
time was unable to retain even
liquid nourishment. tied
Browns Iron Bitters and now
after taking two bottles am
able to get up and 60 around
and am rapidly improving.
G.. DECKER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
BROWNS IRON BlTTERS Is

BROWNS IRON BlTTERS Is
a complete and sure remedy for
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Weakness and all diseases requir-
Ing a true, reliable, non-aleohoIic
tonic. II enrlches the blood, gives
new life to the muscles and tone
10 the nerves.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
For sale.

farm Of one hnndred and thirty acres with good build
ngs 10 the town OF Greensboro VI Reference NAV be hAd
70 Dr Pntnsm VI Montpelier Apply 70 l.. v. Babhti
Greensboro. IO-sips
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
Nime Iables.
Montpelier & Wells R. R. R.
Taking Effect October 9, 1882.

Trains leave Montpelier as fotlotcs!
Mall at s.@ A. NJ Express at l45 P. NJ, Mixed at tl0
Pm; arrive at Wells River at 10. 20 A. NJ, 3.o5 ?. NJ
7.@P.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

Trains feave Wells River as 5offo,cs!
hises q 80 A. NJ, Aceommodaticn at 1913 A. NAH
~. $50 P.H.
Trains leaving Montpelier at e.se A. N. and lt5 p.
make cloae Wells River all points the
White Mountains also for Boston and all intermediate
points, W. A, STOWELL, Sepertnteadenf.
y. W. MORSE, General Pasienosr Agent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
Remember This.

1t you are sick, Hop Bltters will surely aid
Nature in making you we'll when all else falls.
II you are costive or dyspeptic, or are suffering
from any other OF the numerous diseases Of the
stomach or bowels, IL is your own fault, II you
remain Ill, for Hop Bitters are sovereign rem
edy In all such complaints.
II you are Wasting away with any form Of Kid
ney Disease, stop tempting Death this moment,
and turn for a cure to Hop Bitters.
II you are sick with that terrible sickness, Ner-
vousness you will find balm in Gilead" In
the use Of Hop Bitters.
II you are frequenter, or resident Of mias-
matte district, barricade your sy>tem against the
scourge Of all countries -maarial, epidemic, bill
ious and intermittent fevers-by the use Of Hop
Bltters.
II you have a rough, pimply, or salow skin,
bad breath. pains and aches, and feel miserable
generally, Hop Bitters will give you fair skin rich
blood and sweetest breath, health and comfort.
In short, they cure all diseases OF the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys, Brght's
Disease. Five hundred dollars will be paid for
case they will not cure or help.
That poor bed idden, invalid wife, sister,
IN pther or daughter, can be made the picture OF
health BY a few bottles OF Hop Btttrs, costing
but trife viii you let them suffer-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14
STRENGTH

strength to study a profession,
strength to regulate a household,
strength to do days labor with
out physical pain. All this repre-
sents what is wanted, In the often
heard expression, "0h | wish |
had the strength" If you are
broken down, have not energy, or
feel as II life was hardly worth liv-
ing, you can be relieved and re-
stored to robust health and strength
by taking BROWNS IRON BIT
TERS, which is true tonic-a
medicine universally recommended
for all wasting diseases.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-14

aud continues give unbounded satisfaotion t s ,,
hosh OF patrons because OF the perfection of IL
track, equipment and seTvtoa. - -
Numerous daily trains Except sundaysl each wnv ba
tween Chicago Milwaukee and all points named Efonr-
sou and Communication Tickets In keepiHg with require
places a. rates 70 suit King Lords. conmons the Rsppb
Of the Free, and the Home Of the Brave" Lel bs re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-06

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by a sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of MRS. WINsLOw's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
Its value is inealculable. Il will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately, Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
fammstion, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHrNG is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-06

CUlIEELAU.

Early Friday morning officers arrested
for attempting to break into the restaurant q
Thomas Il. flanagan, on commercial street,
Portland. The fellows had torn away the
| screen from . rear window and were prepar-
ing to crawl into the shop when the officers
pounced on them. They we're brought be-
fore the Municipal Court and bound over to
the grand jury in the sum of $500 each.
The Advertiser says, referring to the cloth
ing found on the beach At Cape Elizabeth
The shores in this vicinity are much fire.
quented this time of year by summer tourists,
and the people camping near by remember
seeing stranger rushing wildly about the
fields waving a red handkerchief and acting
strangely. He has not been seen since the
clothes were found. 1t is the opinion of the
people who saw this stranger that the clothes
were his and that he is drowned but no one
10 able to tell who the man is nor where he
came from.
HANCOCK.
large whale was picked up few miles
south of Schoodic Point, by CAPTAIN William
Handy and two other men in small fishing
vessel. 1t is estimated to be worth seven
hundred dollars.
The report of the fish and game commits
sioners of New Hampshire shows among the
receipts of eggs for the ear, 100, 900 Penobscot
salmon from Bucksport and 10000 land
locked salmon from Grand Lake Stream
The mortgage trustees will meet in Els
worth, Friday, to certify and sign the b .nds
to be issued in aid of the Maine Shore Line
railroad. The amount to be executed at this
time is $4,000.
KENNEBEC.
-
Crowell, Esq, recently lost a horse, harness,
and covered buggy. The theft was not dis
covered till the next morning about six
o'clock, when kilograms we're sent in every
direction to the proper officers. Up to this
writing no clew to the stolen team has been
discovered. The property was worth $500
or more.
The amount of canned fish and sardines
shipped from the Maine coast towns and is
lands this season is large enough to astonish
those who have no knowledge of the business.
Probably l, 500 to 1000 dozen cans, or the
equivalent of that amount of fish in some
form, was shipped by the steamers from
Rockland to Portland and Boston. Monday
evening, beside many barrels of Holsters.
A decree has been received from Judge
Walton, in the equity case of Dyer & Quincy
of Boston, against Silas W. McLoon of Rock
land. his fathers administrators, and the
various parties who sued Silas w. and trus-
teed his share Of the amount received by his
fathers estate from the government for the
destruction of ship Louisa Hatch by the
Alabama. The decree simply provides for
carrying out the judgment of the court, in
that one Of the trustee cases taken up as q
test case-that the assignment of Silas w.
q
of it, the entire amount in the hands of the
administrators, remaining after deducting
advances made to Silas w. before the trus-
tee process was served and necessary expen-
SEES incurred, being 81, 400. has been paid to
Dyer & Quincy the notes secured by that as
Segment amounting, with interest, to more
than that sum.