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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17
1t Means q Bottle Of Rum.

When the wretched Chicago murderer,
George Driver, was about swinging off
into eternity from the gallows, it is said
that he gave push to the rope which
dangled beside him, and said to a by
stander, That rope means a bottle of
rum ]" There is no doubt that the fatal
moose slipped over Fosters neck lately in
New York meant precisely the same thing.
The Foster whom DR.. Tying knew in the
Sunday-school was not the malicious lad
likely to grow up into wanton murderer (;
he was not naturally brutal. The bottle
made him brute on the night of his
frightful crime. Strip away all the vol
umes OF argument, appeal and apology
that have grown out of the famous Foster
case, and you will find that the rope
which ended the case "means the bottle
OF rum" That is what four.fifths of all
the murders mean. Even If not commit
ted under the ferocious craze of drunken
ness, the murderer was yet steeled to his
devilish purpose by the influence of strong
drink. Booth never would have put that
pistol ball into the brain of our Lincoln,
If he had not stiffened his nerves by the
last dose of brandy. do not believe that
one deliberate homicide out of twenty is
ever committed without previous use of
the conscience-killing dram. And if the
hangman's rope means bottle" 80 does
many rope of the suicide. Nearly all
the striped jackets in our penitentiaries
mean the same thing. Examine the off.
cial reports of our prisons and aims.
houses, and you will find that rum fur
nishes more customers than all the
other sources of crime and pauperism
combined.-Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler.
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Prohibition and Public Sentiment.

The truth about the temperance cause
ana the grog.shop business is this: We
nave tr1ed stiff prohibitory law without
local option. As long as it was permitted
10 remain a dead letter the people al
iowed 1t to stand. When the frst and
only vigorous attempt was made to en-
iorce IL, in as near accord with the exact
spirit of its letter as possible, the people
arose and wiped it out, putting finally in
,ts place prohibitory law equally strong,
put adding to it the local option feature.
This was done upon the belief that, TAX
Ing actual public sentiment as defined by
the popular practice (and it is public SEN
timent rather than law that rules, after
ally, the local option prohibitory law
would produce the minimum amount OF
evil arising from the grog-shop business.
There is law enough to-day in Massachu.
sets to enforce all that the most ardent
prohibitionist desires. But the living
and necessary sentiment behind it is lack
ing. And it is here where the trouble
lies.-Salem (fass.) Gazette.
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the character, extent and influence Of
the evil. It is in the school.house that
the dram-shop shall find its strongest foe.
Give 1t twenty years and 1t will win.
These women mean business, and they
60 about II in most business-like way.
Their plans for work are as elaborate as
those Of any strong political party. No
prentice hand has sketched them out.
They use no invective, no polemics, no
sarcasm, no oratory, but hard, scientific
facts and well-founded statistics. And
II systematic work will win, they will
not lack for 1t. They have six depart
ments preventive, educational, evangel-
istic, social, legal, and one on organizs-
ton, with numerous subdivisions. such
as, on heridity, hygiene, scientific in
struction, literature, the press, medical
associations, statistics, prisons and police,
railroad employees, the army and navy,
women, fairs, capital and labor, legislation,
the franchise, and work among various
nationalities. Last year, at st. Paul,
through their inspiration the American
medical association passed strong resolu.
lions deprecatine "the alarming preva-
lence and i'll effects of intemperance,"
bespeaking conscientious caution on
the part of the profession in prescribing
such potent drugs and welcoming "any
change in public sentiment that would
confine the use of liquors to the uses of
science, art and medicine" As public
journal, striving for the health Of the
community, we can strongly commend
this action and place ourselves heartily in
accord with the calm, scientific spirit
which seeks to suppress intemperance and
vice.-Medicai News, Philadelphia.
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They were called the bellies of the
clearinghouse because they were lean
and ugly and ill-natured, and yet hopeful
of escaping the painful isolation of old
maidenhood. Thew sat on opposite sides
of the table and affected civility toward
each other which thev did not feel. Dear
mep observed the elder of the two, one
evening at dinner, az dish of September
corn was passed to her, 81 can't eat such
stuff as that. It's only fit for chickens"
"Well, them" amiably added the other,
"you've got a good reason not to touch
it; for you know you're no chicken"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

ABRAHAM AND JOSHUA had been in
vited to a splendid dinner. 1t was impos-
sible for Joshua not to make capital out
of such an opportunity accordingly he
managed to slip silver spoon into his
boot. Abraham was green with envy at
Joshua's success, for he had not even
Manipulated a saltspoon. But an idea
struck him. "My frents," he cried, al
will show you some bricks" Taking up
a spoon, he said, {" You zee dees spoon
Veil, it ees gone he cried, passing it up
his sleeve. "You will find it in Joshua's
bood." 1t was found.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17
Rational Education as to Temperance.

The evils Of intemperance are seen by
physicians more frequently perhaps, than
by any other class of men, if we except
the officials in our courts and prisons.
Rum is the most fertile source of physical
disease and deterioration, to say nothing
Of its results-wastefulne crimes and
moral destruction. Syphilis itself in
most cases is born Of drunkenness. To
combat this gigantic evil the Woman's
Temperance Union has begun at the
beginning. They aim at the educa-
ton of the young in the principles of
physiology and hygiene as applied to
alcohol, opium and their congeners. To
do this they propose to obtain the enact
ment of laws in all the states similar to
those now In force in Vermont and Michi-
gan, viz, that there shall be in all the
public schools, as one of the regular
studies, elementary scientific instruction
in physiology and hygiene, which shall
give special prominence to the effects
Of stimulants and narcotics upon the
human system" Public sentiment shall
thus be created by public knowledge Of
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

A sPLENDIDLY gilt dining-room, with
almost nothing on the table to eat, was the
popularity of a Boston miser. A wag
was invited to dinner on a certain occa-
sion, and the host asked him if he didn't
think the room elegant. Yes" was the
reply; "but it is not quite according to
my TASTE" "And. pray, what change
would you make 2" asked the host.
"Well," he answered, eff this we're my
house, you know. I would have" looking
at the ceiling, "less gliding" and here
he glanced furtively at the dining-table,
{" and more carving"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17
Continued from last week.)
How Watch Cases are Made.

Imitation always follows a successful
article, and imitation is one of the best
proofs of real honest merit; and thus it is
that the james Boss Gold Watch Case has
its imitators. Buyers can always tell the
genuine by the trademark of crOOn, from
which is suspended pair of IAN, g Man.
scales. BE sure BOTH croCn and B y
scales are stamped in the cap of the watch
case jewelers. are very cautious about en-
dorsing an article unless they not only kIlo,p
that it is good, but that the character of
the manufacturers is such that the quality
of the goods will be kept JuHy up to standard.
WILLIAMsPoRT, Pa, Feb. 49, 1888
The James BOSE Gold Watch Cases 20 like hot
cakes. Each one l sell sells another Don't need
to recommend them; they sell themselves one of
my customers has had james Boss GoldWatch Case
III use Tor 20 years and 1t II as good With this
case do not hesitate TO give my guarantee ea.
pecally with the new and improved cases, which
seem to be everlasting. JESSE 4, LITTLE, Jeueicr.
New BRUNswIcK, Nj, Jan. g, Issa
This gold case No 6655 known IA the james Boss
foId watch Case came into my possession about 1853
mas been IN use since that time, and il still in good
condition The movement Is the one which wasin the
case when bought II, and its condition shows that
the case has really outworn the movement which il
playedout MARTIN A. HOWELL,
OJ Board If Directors ~ J. II. II. n Trans. Co.
Send cent stamp keystone Watch Case Faetores Phlla
depha, Pa for handsome Illustrated wing how
James Boss' aud Keystone Watch Case. made.
40 be C0ntinued.) q
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MeW eNdrsrfissmenfs.
A YOUNG MANS CASE.

Mr. s. g. HoDoEN, Jr., Of No. lat Park
street, Lewiston, Maine, relates the following
personal narrative, May IA, 1888 about
fifteen months since had severe attack OF
typhoid fever, was very lame, and confined TO
my bed for eleven weeks, and when the fever
left me was in very debiitated condition
Ny back and loins seemed to have no strength
and had no vitality or appetite. / tried var-
GUS kinds Of medicine recommended by my
friends, but found they did not improve my
condition. was induced to try Hunts Rem
edy, which has been used with such great sue
cess here in Lewiston that 1t has very envi-
able reputation Of being most reliable medi-
cine purchased one bottle, and can date my
improved health from the time commenced
using 1t, and my progress continued very rap
idly; gained in strength, and experienced less
pain in my back my appetite increased, and
after using three (3) bottles my pains were all
gone, and my health entirely restored, and
can most heartily recommend Hunts Remedy
| to any who may need a true remedy for de-
bility, kidney or urinary troubles"
A GOOD MECHANIC.
Mr.. L. J. JONES of No. 10 Charles Street.
Portland, Maine, writes US these convincing
facts, May IL, 1888; "I have for several years
been troubled with liver complaint and indiges-
ton, and have suffered at times terrible dis
tress, and have tried many different cures, So
called, that have been recommended from time
to time. one day noticed in one OF our pa
pers the testimonial of q person that had used
Hunts Remedy and been cured Of diseases
similar to NINE purchased bottle Of one Of
| our drug stores in Portland and before had
used the first bottle found that was improving
beyond my expectation have used in all six
bottles, and have no trouble from indigestion,
no distress or pain in back as | formerly had
and since have been cured my wife has used
1t for kidney trouble. and it has cured her. We
can both say that Hunts Remedy is blessing
to any that are troubled with kidney or liver
diseases, or Indigestion. We gladly recon-
mend 1t to our friends or to any sufferers from
liver or kidney Diseases and you can use this
letter rs you may choose for the best interest
| Of suffering humanity"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

"YEs," said Brown, " know it is dan
gerous buying medicines from travelling
quacks, but they sometimes have vegeta-
BILE preparations which are of great value,
and 1 have often been greatly benefited by
using them. l am very careful, however,
and when l purchase anything from a
travelling quack that 1 am suspicious of,
1 give my wife few doses first, and
when see that it does her no harm use
it myself. A good wife, sir, is great
blessing to man."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

"WHY don't you feed that dog ?" was
asked of an old negro. why doan l
feed him ?" eyes, WHY don't you feed
him ?" "Why doan 1 feed myself. Use
as hungry as de dog is, an sides dat he's
got de vantage OBJ me. He ken 60 out
an pick up piece OBJ meat an 60 bout
his business, an de white folks doan say
nuthin', but eff picks up suthip' to eat,
da wants ter slap me in Jail, sab. A niger
amt got de chance Oh dog nohow."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

RECENTLY, after an open-air service, a
workman rose to thank the preacher for
the interest he took Sin US poor fellows"
but added. ave should like it better if
you didn't call us such hard Names"
What names p he asked, 81 would
never use hard Names" "But you do"
answered the workman, "you speak of
reaching them asses p Explanation
soothed his rufiisd spirit, and raised q
hearty laugh
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

EVEN in the making of will, these
little peculiarties will occasionally pre-
sent themselves al give and bequeath to
my beloved wife, Bridget, the whole of my
property without reserve; and to my ED
est son, Patrick, one-half of the remainder
and to Dennis, my youngest son, the rest.
If anything is left it my go, together with
the old cart without wheels, to my sincere
and affectionate friend, Terence Nc
Carthy. in sweet Ireland"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

A CHURLIsH man once gave a surly
answer to question, and neighbor hav-
ing heard the rough speech, came by,
smiling. "Aye, lad" said he, ga mans
tongue is like a cats, either a piece Of
velvet or sheet of sandpaper, just as he
chooses to make it, and you always seem
to be using the sandpaper." "Try the
velvet, man try the velvet
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

Mr.. JOHN BRIGHT is responsible for
the statement that the drinking habits of
the people of Saxony have changed so
much for the better, that whereas Il used
to be common thing in Germany to say
of drunken man that he was as drunk
as a Saxon" now the proverb runs, " As
sober as a Saxon"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

TENNESSEE has adopted new plan to
diminish drunkenness by passing law to
prevent the sale of intoxicating liquors
to minors without the written consent of
their parents or guardians, or to husbands
who are common drunkards unless their
wives give their consent. The operation
Of this law will be watched with interest.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

"CAN you give me bite or two ?"
asked the tramp. Certainly" replied
the farmer. Here Towser, Towser I"
Never mind,' said the tramp, as he
cleared the wall "don't 60 to any trou-
BILE about it. thought you had it handy.
I'm not very hungry now, anyhow
OIL City Derrick.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

A SHORT time ago little boy went
with his father to see colt. He patted
the colts head, and made quite fuss over
it, until the stsbleman told him to be
careful that the colt did not turn round
aud kick him. When young Hopeful
went home his mother asked him what he
thought of the colt. 81 like him pretty
WE'LL" was the reply. "He's very tame in
front; but he's awful wild behind"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

THE Kansas Prohibitionist says ave
announce with pride that Paola has closed
the saloons of the city. The mayor was
determined that it should not be said that
Kansas could not enforce prohibition and
he ordered the saloons closed. One or
two men refused to obey the proclamation
and they were Immediately arrested. Thus
the good work goes on"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

THE mill-owners of Calcutta and vi
cinity, who employ $4,000 workmen, have
petitioned for the suppression of the "out
still system of Bengal, on account of the
drunkenness occasioned by 1t among their
workmen.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

We have before us some of the maps
and figures of whisky's rule in New York
city. There are in all 10,075 places
where liquor is sold. Shops for the sale
of food, including butchers, bakers and
grocers, number 1897. That is, there
are in the Empire city over two thousand
more drink-shops than provision stores
Standard
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

The new local option law, adopted in
Georgia, provides that upon the petition
OF certain number of citizens, any county
or district may vote upon the question,
but another election cannot be held within
twelve months. 1t il believed by all that
the effect of this bill will be to make
Georgia a prohibition state within twelve
months, barring the five city counties.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

THE report of the commissioners of in.
land revenue (for Great BIitain) just is
sued, calls attention to the fact that Eng.
land and Scotland, with An increasing
population. show marked decrease in the
quantity of liquor consumed; while Ire.
land. with decreasing population, shows
an increased consumption, for the fiscal
year, of 245, 667 gallons.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17
CAT RRH
SaRtO[d'S Radical Cure.

Head Colds, watery Discharges from the Nose apa
Eyes, Ringing Noises in the Head. Nervous Headache
and Fever instantly relieved.
Choking mucus disodged membrane cleansed and
healed breath sweetened, smell, taste and hearing re-
stored, and ravages checked.
Cough, Bronchitis, Droppngs into the Throat Pain,
in the Chest Dyspepsia Wasting Of Strength and Flesh
Loss of Sleep, etc.. cured
One bottle Radical Cure, Box Catarrhal Solvent
and one Dr. sanford's Inhaler, in one package, Of all
druggists, for 81. Ask for sAsEoRD's RADICAL cunR
pure dstilation Of Witch Hazel, American Pine Can
adian Fir, Margod, Glover Blossoms, etc por1R.
DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co. Boston.
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eNew advertisements.
PROBABLY NEVER

In the history Of proprietary medicines has
any article met success at home equal to that
which has been poured upon HOOPS SARsA-
PARILLA. Why, such has been the success
Of this article, that nearly every family in
whole neighborhoods have been taking 1t at
the same time. Every week brings new evil
dence Of the wonderful curative properties Of
this medicine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17
HOOD
SarsaparMa

as to derive their greatest medicinal effects
with the least disturbance to the whole sys-
TEN. In fact this preparation is so we'll bal
anced in its action upon the alimentary
canal the liver, the kidneys, the stomach,
the bowels and the circulation of the blood,
that 1t brings about healthy action of the
entire human organism, that can hardly be
credited by those who have not seen the re-
markable results that have followed its use.
II the sarsaparilla does not prove sufficient
ly laxative, take a few doses OF HOOPS VEG
ETABLE PILLS. 1t Is well in all cases Of
biliousness to take these pills in connection
with the Sarsaparilla for the first ten days.
That dull, sleepy, sick feeling can be wholly
overcome by the use Of these remedies. win
you give them trial and be yourself again?
An ex-alderman Of this city says of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, 1t is the strongest Sarsapa-
rilla ever saw"
Each dollar bottle contains one hundred
(averages) doses. Sold by all druggists.
Price one dollar, or six for FIVE dollars.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, prepared only bye
J. HOOD 6, CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
sg- Use HOODS TooTH-PowDER.
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FROM The SOUTH.
A Perfect Combination with two Salient Ad
vantages-Why 1t Concerns You.

n Teficct CombihhtIoh Win TWO salient Adj
vantages-Why 1t Concerns You.
" There l. no mistake about It," remarked DIR. NJ. r.
Flowers of Gallatin, Missouri, "BENSON'S CAPCISE
POROUS PLASrERs are one of the nea test comhlnss
tons ever produced They have two kinds OF ayantas
ges all Others which may call the minor and the
First, they clean and pleasant 10 use never
song the hands nor the linen OF the weaTer. second
they act quickly and powerfully. have tried the Cap,
cine Plaster on myself for pneumonia and on pa
nrns for various diseases such Neuralgia Muscular
Rheumatism, Lumbago. Kidney trouble. etc. and In all
sAsts relief has followed in from three 70 oryeight
hours"
DIR. Flower merely voices the written oral opinion
OF thousands in his profess ion. BENSON'S CAPCINE
POROUS PLASTERS are the perfect external appliea-
ton. The genuine have the word CAPClNE cut IN the
center Price twenty -hve cents.
Seabury a johnson, Chemists, New York.
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FISTULA AND PILES

WILLIAM READ IN. d., Harvard 1922: and RoBERr
NJ. READ (M. ID Harvard, 1850, offices, Evans
House. 175 fremont Street Boston. give special
attention TO the treatment OF FlsTULAt FILES
AND ALL DISEASES OF THE RECTUM.
without detention from business Abundant references
given Pamphlet sent on,application. once honrs-n
A. N. 10 p. NJ. except Snndaysl e2-S
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AMES
Portable Engines

to 40-h.p. ready for quick shipment.
Best Porables built in the United States Firstoass Ia
workmanship and material Over 1870 in constant use
Prices made customers station Send for Cataloxa,
and Prices stating Just what required
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OIL II s

All styles, new and secondhand speciality, while va
works the largest stock of general machinery
in the hands of any arm In this country
r. C. FORSAITH h CO.,
Machnists and General Machine Deelers
1885 Manchester, n. II.
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Sold everywhere. Price: CUTIoURA, so eepts, Rrsot.
VENT VI; SOAP, rs cents. POTTER DRUe AND CnlHs
1oAL Co., Boston, Mass.
Send for How to Cure Skin DisAaaaan
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

REALITY For Rough. Chapped and Greasy
oEfAO ] Skin. Black Heads, Pimplee and
Skin Blemshes CuTIcuRA SOAP. ~ -
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Psoriasis. eproey and other frightful forms ~ .Ni
diseases scrofulous ulcers, old and dschareins
wounds. each and all of which have been speediv nsr
Inanently and economically cured by the CuTtoua,
REMEDIES when physicians hospitals and ALI other REM
edies failed, by number OF sworn teat
monials In our possession which will cheerfuly mai
TO any address. ''
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

Combines the
BEST Remedies
Of the vegetable
kingdom, and in
such proportion
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-10-17

The year 10 wearing old,
The westher's growing cold,
ANN ha otan sontb ri saaaa In aool. a..A.