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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-07-18
49, WOODSTOCK VT WEDNESDAY,

friends arm, "who is that in your back
garden gathering peas, you know?
For, as true as you live and breathe.
Farmer Ponds Bowse has trampled
her to death by this time"
"That! Oh, that's my wire dummy,
as l had when l worked at the dress.
maxim trade. l just dressed it up in
some of my old clothes, as a kind of a
scarecrow-like, to keep the pigeons
from stealing the green peas right out
of my pods. They're the sauciest
creatures in all the world. Why, you
didn't never take it for live person,
did you?"
And everybody laughed in chorus,
the more heartily as their folly became
apparent to them.
81 declare to goodness, / was clean
out of my latitude and longitude
said the sea-captain, with chuckle.
appearances are deceitful," said
mild Mr.. Sweetlands, rubbing his
hands.
81 won't never believe my own eyes
ag'in" shouted the squire.
And then they all three went to
drive the belligerent Bowse out of Miss
Briggs vegetable garden, and to patch
up the defective pickets in the fence.
and Miss Betsey herself sat down to
drink a comfortable cup of tea with
Mrs, Packenham.
"For I'm sure | need one, after all
I've been through" said the squire's
wife.
"Well, declare" said sympathetic
Miss Betsey, "it must ha' been a trial
| won't never put that dummy out
ag'in. ."-Saturd0y Night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-07-18

Enquirer What is the chief objec-
tion to travelling in the street cars :
1t costs money.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-07-18
nnsseys Centennial Horse Hoe and Cultivatv

combined, has wrought iron frame, five steel TEEN
and two steel wings or mouldboards, bestm
plement yet invented to make planting and hoepg
easy. Illustrated catalogue free. Address, T.
HussEY. sole MANUFACTURER. North Berwick -----
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-07-18

"A Mexican lady of rank now visit
ing the city of st. Louis has hair two
and half yards long. She wears it
In two braids, and has page to carry
the ends as he would train," says an
exchange. Just think how it would
be to find hair two yards and half
long in the butter, and then wonder if
The lady of rank has anything to. do
with the butter, of her household. A
hair two yards long would cause as
much gloom to settle down over din
her-table as would a soft, silky white
hair only six inches long in a ball of
Norwegian butter. '''''' 80
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-07-18
How the Brooklyn Bridge Cables We're
Made,

AlIcr lne towers lldu Deen DllllJ ana
the anchorages made ready, then came
the strangest work of all. To make
the cables and put them over the tow
ers would be difficult matter. Very
likely it could not be done at all. So
the cables were made just where they
hang, one small wire at a time The
cables are not chains with links, nor
are they twisted like ropes. They are
bundles of straight wires laid side by
side and bound together by wires
wound tightly around the outside.
They called the work "weaving the
cable
At the Brooklyn anchorage was
placed powerful steam-engine, and
on the top of the anchorage were plac-
ed two large wheels, and with the aid
of proper machinery the engine caused
these wheels to turn forward or back
ward. From each wheel was stretch
ed steel rope to the top of the Brook
lyn tower, over the river, over the 9TH
er tower and down to the New York
anchorage. Here it passed over anoth-
er wheel and then stretched all the
way back again. The ends were fas.
tened together, making an endless rope.
and when the engine moved, the ropes
travelled to and fro over the river.
For this reason they were called the
"travellers."
There were, besides these travellers,
two more ropes placed side by side
On these were laid short pieces of oak
thus making foot-bridge on which
the workmen could cross the river
There were also other ropes for sup.
porting platforms, on which the work
men stood as the weaving went on.
On each traveller was hung an iron
wheel, and as the traveller moved, the
wheel went with it.
1t took only ten minutes to send two
wires over the river in this way. Tht
men on the foot-bridge and on the
platforms suspended from the other
ropes guided the two wires into place,
and thus the cables were woven, little
by little, two slender steel wires each
time, and carefully laid in place, till
5434 wires were bound together in
huge cable, fifteen and three-quarter
inches in diameter. The work was
fairly started by the 18th of June, 1877,
and the last wire was laid October 5,
1873. There are four cables, each
357Sl feet long, and if all the wires in
the four cables were placed in limo
they would reach over fourteen thous-
and miles.
The work was long and dangerous.
Sometimes the wire would break and
1all into the water, and an hour or
more would be spent in hauling it up
and starting once more. The men on
the foot-bridge or on the cradles high
in the air watched every wire as it was
laid into place. To start and stop the
engine, men stood on the top of the
towers and waved signal flags to the
engineer. Such mass of wires would
not very easily keep in place, and as
the work went on, a number of wires
were bound together into little bundles
or ropes, and at the end all were bound
together into one smooth, round bun.
die or cable.-St. Nicholas.
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Rutland Business Cards.
BERWICK HOTEL,

G F RICHARDSON, Prop'r,
RUTLAND VERMONT
Heated Throughout by Seam.
Good Sample Rooms, Billiard Room aud
Livery Stable connected with the Hotel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14
Personal.

Mrs. GEORGE p MARSH is to present to the IL
brafy of the University Of Vermont fine bust of
Mr.. Marsh.
REV. II. T. FULLER, whose severe sickness at
St Petersburgh was lately noticed, has arrived at
New York in fair health.
WILLIAM II. RYAN, for some time clerk in
the railroad auditors office in St. Albans has
gone to New Mexico to assume more lucrative
position under Mr.. Mckenzie.
MIR. AND Mrs. FREDERICK BILLINGS lately gave
a large reception at their New York residence
Many artists, men of letters and people well
known in society were present
IRA W. CLARK of Weybrldge who some years
ago was states attorney for Addison county and
who has more recently been in the insane asylum
at BrattleDoro, and also in one in New Hamp-
shire, has become violently insane again, so as to
necesstate his return to the Bratteboro asylum,
where it is contemplated to send him at once 1t
was hoped and believed by Mr.. Clark's friends
that his restoration to mental health would prove
permanent, but it is now evident that the hope
was deusive.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14
psafhs.

In Chester Feb l. JOSIAH RUGG, SO.
In Peacham, Feb. 2, MAY WINTER, 90
In Barton, Feb. 8. JOHN c. ,RrIN. %.
In Barton, Jan. 81, LEWIS II. WOOD, ST.
In Marshneld Feb. T. JOHN G. PRATr,A
In Peacham. Feb. 2, WILLIAM STEEL, Is.
In Burlington, Feb. 8, AARON %. WEBB, 49,
In johnson, Feb. |. ELIAS c. LowArER, Is.
In Waterford, Feb. S. ELISHA BINGHAM, 50.
In Walden, Feb. 3, CALVIN KtrrREDGE, IS.
In Canton. Ohio, Jan. II. WILLIAM NUrT. ~.
In Washington. Feb. 2, JACOB BoYNToS. 50.
In New Haven, Feb. S. CHARLES y. GROW, "a.
In Sharon, Feb. 8, Of aroplexy, NJ. q. HOWE, 3d.
In Irssburgh. Feb. 7, Mrs. Gil ARIES DREW, 50.
In Ryegate Feb 4, REUBEN CHAMBERLAIN, 90.
In North Danville, Feb. 2. WARD Il. NORRIS, II.
In South Reading Jan. g. OLIVER l.. BRINK, IS.
In lrasburgh, Feb. II, Rev. EDWIN q. LOCKE, a.
In Brattebofo. Feb. 6, HANNAH A. GooDALL,
In Springfield, Jan. 81, Mu. TIMOTHY PUTNAM, 49,
In Bradford, Feb. l. Mrs. CHRISTOPHER AVERY, II.
In Putney, Jan. 26. Mrs. MARTHA c. wAsHBURN, a.
In Barton Landing, Feb I, Mrs. JOSEPH STAFFORD. g.
In ST. Johnsbury, Feb. Il Mrs. BETsEYs GooDELL, "a
In ", Johnsbury Center Feb. L. Colonel IRA ARMING-
In New York Jan. 2s, Mrs. WILLIAM II. FARRAR Of
81. Albons.
In sa1,ons River Feb. 4, Mrs. sABIS GowING Of
Grafton, So.
=, q East Montpelier, Feb. |. CLARA REMISSION LAM
BERrON, IS
"They are gathering homeward from every land,
One by one.
As their weary feet touch the shining strand
Their brows clothed with golden crown
by Christ our Lord" MARY PIERCE,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14

WEDDING ANNivFRsARY.-A large number OF
the relatives and friends Of Mr., and Mrs Henry
Reed met at their home in Berlin, Thursday
evening, February 8th. to celebrate the tenth an
nversary Of their marriage. The evening passed
pleasantly, the principal amusement being music
and dancing, which was participated in by both
old and upg. About twelve O'Clock the COM
pany was requested to be seated in the rooms be-
low, when Mr.. IL. G. Hayward, In very appro-
pirate remarks, congratulated the bride and
groom upon the happiness and success of their
married life and presented them with many and
valuable gifts as mementos Of the esteem
OF their many friends. Among the presents
was an extension table from the near rea-
tives OF the groom; a handsome silver butter
dish and knife from Mrs. Samuel Luke and
Mis-. James Cannon Of Montpelier a large
rocking chair, ted-spreads, toilet sets, vases
etc, etc but, perhaps surprising all was a
tin box In which, standing obliquely and a
little overlapping, were twenty silver dollars
accompanied by plate upon which were en-
grayed the names OF the donors including the
proprietors and workmen In the foundry of
Lane, Pitkn and Brock, where Mr.. Reed was
employed a few years ago. After the presenta-
tion poem from one Of the sisters was read by
Mrs. Z. ii. Stewart. Cake and coffee were
beautifully served. As the roads were almost
impossible and the wind still raging, no one
cared to venture out in the darkness, so they
ag in repaired to the hall where they trpped
- the light fantastic - until daylight. The com
pany dispersed feeling that they had enjoyed
themselves and made Mr.. and Mrs Reed happy
by the expression Of their congratulations over
the past and well wishes for the years to come.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14
Boston Produce and Provision Market.

EGGS.-Fresh eastern sell at $40, ant Vermont New
York and northern at 32@33 u dozen.
MEAL. ETc.-Corn meal sells at si25 n barrel rye
-four at s3lS03 ~ n barrel and oat meal al s55Oes foi
ground and 81 5i@795 u barrel for cut.
HAY.-The market has continued quiet without change
We quote prime hay At s7@ls, medium and ordinary at
slhb poor nj sj5, with eastern swale at s96O u
PorAroES.-The demand has been good but the market
easier Northern aud eastern Rose sell s56eqOc White
Brooks at 7sOc, aud Burbank Seedlings u bushe
BEtNs-h he demand has been quiet, hand -picked Pea
beans selling at s!0H2s0 according quality improved
Yellow Eyes at s3.5513i0, and Red Kidneys at So 3O@
$40 u bushel.
CHEEsE-The market has been active and prices con-
time arm. We quote choice northern factory al
l3hGlic choice western factory 3@l3c fair TO good
At QlS@l2c, with common at s@sc d Is, according to
quality
FL0uR.-The market is strong and holders cantnne
hrfn Wequote fine ~ s33l5. common extras 81 2561t
choice extras AT ~ l51 New York roller at S6625 Mime
sotA bakers at s525@5 g. Ctnad, superior sS5 IS
Ohio Ind ana and st. Louis roller al s62550, Minnesota
and Wisconsin spring wheat patents at 81
wheat patents at s6.I5@T5O q barrel
BUrrER-The market continues quiet and prices re-
main the same. We quote choice fresh-mads western
creameries Mt 3iJc hern tmers at 323ic sum
creamefies ~ l5@tlsc choice New York ana Vermont
fa dali. at 2sc winter butter at 22G2ic long diaries
at 22gHc. common at 2O@!2c. choice fall western dairy
at l6@isc and bakers at lS@l5c u pound.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14

BARRE-Allen Wood spoken OF in last weeks
items rs dangerously sick, is on the gain and,
unless some relapse should ensue will probably
recover. There was a very large turnout At
Wbitmore and Clarke's troupe last week Tues
day evening. About six hundred were present
THE Universalist society cid sociable and
dance at Htrrng,on's hall last Thursday even
ing with about seventy-fve couple present o..
COllamer Magoon. fork shop man, had a leg
broken last Thursday at the shop by a piece Of
iron falling ON his leg. lie is at Mr. Limpheres
and is doing well, De Bradley att. nding him. -.
l. W, Scott has sold for 81 800 his house aud LOT
to L. j. Bolster, the property bsing conveyed last
week ..,.J. W. Payne comes out this week with
bran new milk cart for his milk route The
sixth entertainment Of the lecture course will be
lecture by Lieutenant J, w. Eisenhower In the
town hall, Saturday evening February nth The
name Of the speaker IL familiar 10 all from its as
soci.tons with the story Of the cruise OF the i'll
fated " Jeanette, and no one can afford To
miss the opportunity Of hearing from his lips the
recital " the adventures and suferings expert
enced by himself and companions who composed
its crew,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14
How to Secure Health.

1t Is strange any one will suffer from derange-
ments brought on by impure blood, when SEQ
BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP will restore health
to the physical organization. 1t Is a strengthen
ing syrup. pleasant to take, and the BEST BLOOD
PURIFIER ever discovered, curing Scrofula Syph-
ilitic disorders, Weakness Of the Kidneys, Erysp-
elias, Malaria Nervous disorders, Debility, Bilious
complaints and diseases Of the Blood, Liver Kid
neys, Stomach, Skin, etc.
Bakers PAIN PANAcEA cures pain in Man and
Beast.
WORMS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14

MoRErowS- Mrs. Lyman Child has been
very sick, but is somewhat better -. Miss Orpha
5. Free man il here on a visit. Miss Nellie NJ
Badger has left her school in Waitsfeld, after
term OF niue weeks. Mr.. Blzzell Of Fayston
and family gave a concert in town hall Wednes-
day evening last. The lage schools close in
three weeks. Preparations are under way for an
exhibition at the close. Mrs. S B. Curriers'
Sabbath-school class of Young ladies recently gave
oyster supper in the Catholic church on the 9Th
inst. were about $40 Miss Katie Goodwin drew
the silver pickle dish, T. w. Flanagan picture
...'At the last lyceum the question, Resolved,
That women have moral and should have a
legal right to vote" was decided by board Of
ladies In the affirmative. Some excellent music
was furnished by Mrs. Lille Turner, Mr.. and Mrs
L. A. Heath and A. f.. Wallen. A lively Paper
was read by Misses Jennie l.. Prentiss and Lena
b Evans The question February 18th relates to
the civil disabilities of jefferson Davis. Dispu-
tants, Udin F. Child, Leon A. Child
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14

CONSUMPTION CURED.-An old physician, re-
tired from practice, having had placed In his
hands by an East India missionary the formula
OF a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and
permanent cure Of consumption, bronchitis, ca
tarrh, asthma and all throat and lung affections,
also positive and radical cure for nervous de-
tested its wonderful curative powers in thou
sands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it
known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive and desire to relieve human suffer
ing, will send free Of charge, to all who desire
it, this receipt, in German, French or English.
with full directions for preparing and using
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp naming
this paper W A. Noyes, 149 Po,oer's block,
ROchester NJ
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Current Mention.


AT 'ne annual meeting Oh the American Agri-
A. 49,. ~ $3.50 o,s Az 'p'"e'' u D'an-
REPORTS come TO us from all over the state OF
TOOLS iailhg In ifom the weight oil snow and ice
anu IN sou'e cases sneep ana cattle were Killed.
A FREIGHT train on the Central railway be-
tween braintree ana west Randolph broke
Journ"i last thursday ana was delayed between
three and Tour hours
In consequence of the delay of the mails last
week Tuesday, some Of our correspondence did
not arrive till Wednesday morning, after the
paper mao gone 10 press
DIR. Fl. A. CUTTING, secretary Of the Board OF
Agriculture, will give lecture on Fertiliza-
ton = In the Berlin town hall on Wednesday
evening, February 2lst. EVERYBODY is invited to
attend.
METHODIST preachers meeting has been or
ganized in this village to which all Methodist
ministers are eligible to membership The regu.
lar meetings will be held on the first Monday of
every month.
REV HowARp f HILL will nreacb Mt Cerman
Flats-Dstrict No. Gin Fav.ton on sunday
Februarv 25tb mt one O'CLOCK In tho a,,ornoon
The weather and travelling should be much worse
than at present TO prevent large attendance.
Miss ANNA GUpNrHER. who playe ed Bnttercpn
in Pnafore in this place few wears ago. will he
pleasantly remembered by the amusement.poinp
public. Miss Guepther il a member of Willie
Edouin's Sparks" compapy which will apnear
here next Monday night in Capital Hall
pv ,.oo,. o.dou =, ,t,o. ,,o.,a, ,o...-....-
,ai c.rds ond ra,ar, a.a 1891 - 49,, -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14
SARAnp, pANon9ET,s ESTATE,

In Probate Court held Montpelier In said District on
the 18Th day of February, A. D. 1885,
stephen r. Oiser, Administrator with the will annexed
OF the estate OF Sarah H. bancroft late OF Panned In said
Disrt deceased presents his administration account for en-
animation aud allowance and makes application decree
q distribution and partition OF the estate OF said deceased
Whefeupon, IL s ordered by said Court that account
and said application be referred TO session thereof
TO be held the Probate Office said Montpelier on lie
18Th day Of March, A. d. 1855 hearing and decision
thereon And, Ia further ordered that hereof be
given 10 al persons Interested by publication OF the
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman A
stab Journal newspaper published at Montpelier, pre-
vDns 10 said time appointed Tor hearing that they may APP
pear AT said time and place, and show cause any they
may have why said account should not be allowed and
neh decree MADE
sg-ss A. G, xyERILL, Registsr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14

CoRISTH.-The remains OF Mrs Christopher
Avery were brought from Bradford February OH
and Inferred by the side Of her five children at
the Meadow. Last Wednesday, February 7th,
the house Of Charles Rollins In Washington, bet
ter known AZ the Alonzo Dickinson place, was
burned with nearly all its contents. The fire was
discovered almost rs soon as It started but owing
10 short supply OF water and distance from
neighbors, with very high wind at the time,
1t was i'm 1ussible to save much. Insured
George Wood sold by auction February 18th,
personal property, etc .Messrs. Tracy and Stow
OF Chelsea, J. C. Carleton and Justice Frank Full
Ter OF Vershire were at the Corner Friday taking
deposition Ia regard to the repleyn suit Of Garlic
ton against Tracy. The suit Of West against
PArsoly and Cook was decided 10 favor Of the
former. Warren Carleton has bought the Col
Inns place. j. Woodcock, Jr., has left the Glenn
ent place and works for James Armstrong Of
Bradford
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-02-14
T .YDIA PILLINGHAM,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier, in said District,
the 9Th day of February, A. ID. 1885,
George Moody OF the estate Of Lydia Dill
ugham late of Waterbury, In said District deceased pre-
sents his administration account for exnin aonand allow
ance, and makes application for decree of dstribu
ton and partition of the said decreased. Where
upon ordered by said Court, that said account and
said application he referred session thereof, he held
at The Probate oice in said Montpelier the sth nay
OF March, A. d. 1855 for he tng and decision thereon
and further odered that notice hereof be gwen 10 all
persons Interested by publication OF the three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Waterman State journal,
newspaper published at Montpelier, previous to sad time
appointed for hearing that they may appear at d time
and place and show cause they may have why baid
should be allowed, and such decree made
By the Court.-Attest.
s3-s5 A. c. AvERlLL, Register.
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market at watertown and Brighton week ending
Tuesday, February 10, 1888;
Cattle. Sheep. Hogs. CaIves.
iss. wssk k...:... AS 49, 49, ii s,tsi SIS
one year ago.. 1875 ll,6y2 l2,i24 25G
PRICEs.-EItra fat and heavy premium oxen ys75asOO
nst quality Ss25s75; second quality S7,0s %; third
quality. IS 0O 90 vO ms total hide allow
Bulls, etc. 81 25ai75 Working oxen sloOet2oC n pail o.
according 70 their value beef. Steerp s7525 Mich
cows, ssOOOG3sO; extra good $40 tOSt4SO III with
out calves. IA may be agreed; ordinary SIS Oft
gS59o; ,hree- year-oids SIS ot.5oo. sheep, oG5;
M SHARED sheep, oOG0Oc q ~ shotes wholesale DC;
dressed hogs s1S9s&e n b. Veal Caves. az a71c " 10
BTighon hide ShGsc; cnunty lots, sdsk ca skins,
i2@l216c n. - low. TG7h, n b country. 4hSs6c
feits with wool on, 75Gs 25 each country los 75cs25
REMARKS.-The supnly OF cattle was somewhat less
than last week The difference In the supply not
h'ient to an ct prices The OF Lent has In
which may have somslhng to do with the trade In
the CITY, Western trains nearly all behind time. The
country cattle Mt market found ready sale prices
MS at slqc, dessed j. g. ii nv sold Three old
steers to dress 200 lbs each Mt sc dressed g. o. Howe
sold pair of heavy working for SIS; HsthAv
Jack-1n sold some cattle average l2006l 500 s SIG
SIC n n, live. Milch cows In The a.
mani for sheep has not improved Prices steady and
some lots sold AT tribe advance but the advance
held through the market D. W. g. Blanchard of Vermont
sold one hundred fou teen sheep and lambs weighing 500
bs ats. J. y. Wilcox sold mixed lot OF nifty head
weighing isl ib' at SIC; j. NJ. Moore sold forty sheep
and lambs -verage 100 bs. at sc Y H. There was no
poultry Doticed ut market.
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MI ~ NJ 'nE XERM-1Nr nlsirict M Wei

In Probate court held Montpelier In said District
the 80 day OF February, A. D. 1885,
w 7. Dillingham; Administrator OF the estate OF Maria
W. Delano late Vt Waterbury, In said District, deceased
presents his supplementary administration account for
examination and allowance and makes application for
decree OF distribution and partition of the estate OF said de
ceased Wheeupon Is ordered by said Court that said
account and said app alton be referred TO session
thereof he held the Probate Oice said Montpelier
the 2lh day of February, A. d. lssj for hearing
aud decision thereon amt II Ia further ordered that notice
hereof be given o all persons Interested ny publication OF
the same three weeks successfully In tie Vermont watch
state Journal newspaper published at Montpelier,
previous to esd time appointed Tor hearing, that they may
appear At said time and place and show they
may have, why said should be allowed and
such decree made. By the Couu.-Atie-t,
s2-si A. @. AYERlLL, Register.