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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23

As we listen to the thrilling words of
Cough or Murphy, the great apostles Of
temperance, and our hearts are stirred
within us, do we not feel ready to put forth
every effort to make any sacrifice, If we
can but aid in the work of drawing men out
Of the power of the tempter As we read,
only too often, of some terrible disaster
caused by excessive indulgence in intoxica-
ting drinks, we are filled with horror and ex-
claim, How long shall these things be? Or
again as we read some page OF statistics,
and realize that figures cannot lie, are we
not ready TO ask, Who is sufficient for
these things 2" What can do to lesson all
the evil in the world 2 Yet do not some Of
us forget so to order our daily lives that they
shall protect against the sin of intemper-
ance Does not wine sometimes find its
way into our homes Are we as careful
as we should be to abstain from its use in
preparing the food for our babies Are
we not sometimes found quite too ready to
| build up the broken constitution of those
dearest to us with stimulants, forgetting
that the strength gained is, in many cases,
not real but fictitious ? Are we not often
found lacking the moral courage to speak
out boldly on this subject in our family cir
cle2 Is it not easier for some of us to at
tend temperance prayer-meeting, than to
bring the spirit Of the meeting to our
homes How can we help being well-nigh
overwhelmed by a sense of the responsible
ity resting upon us mothers, sisters and
friends, in this matter We know that
often where we lead, others very dear to us,
and most intimately connected with us,
will follow with implicit confidence in our
| judgment and example. And is it not true,
that the purer the woman the more danger.
Gus her example if she swerve but one
hairs breadth from the straight line OF
duty2 We may intercede with those in
power to prohibit the sale of intoxicating
drinks; we may multiply Christian temper
ance unions all over our country; we
may succeed in closing many drinking sa
loon; we may hold out an encouraging
hand to every tempted one we meet, still il
is possible for us to undo it all in our own
homes, where our influence should be all
powerful, and, unthinkingly, make drunk
ards of those to whom saloon would have
no attractions, had not the taste for strong
drink been formed at home. God forbid
that such charge should be brought
against any of us. Let our prayer be, thai
he will grant to all American women an en-
lightened conscience, and make them al
true to this and every other good cause
true above all in the home, and it shall
surely follow that they will be true in al
the relations of life.-Selecied.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
Whose Boy Am /?

I'd Just like to know whose boy am.
Every morning when the postman comes be
says, Halo whose little boy are you ?"
Then have to say, "Papa's, an mammals,
an grand.pa's, an grand-ma's, an great
grand-ma's, an uncle Charles, an aunty
LOUIS, an aunty Mays, an'-But when l
amt through he's gone, an he always laughs
when he is going | like to be some folks
boy, but not everybody's. When do things
papa likes, such as pick up chips, and don't
cry when I'm hurt, then I'm paps's boy.
An when I'm hurt, an do cry, then I'm
mammals boy. An when any of my gran
mas come, they say, when I'm right there
before 'em, eau where's grsn.mas boy
to-day2" An cook says, Be my good
little boy" an las night man came on our
steps an he said, "My son, is this MIR. Mel
sons house ?" and when said no, he said,
"Thank you, my boy;" an pliceman
said Just now, Run in, my boy, or you'll
freeze" | don't like 10 be mans boy that
| never haven't seen before at all, don't
Babyland.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
A Word to the Boys.

Ashamed of work, boys 2-good, hard,
honest work 7 Then am ashamed of you
ashamed that you know so little about
great men. Open your old Roman history
now, and read Of Cincinnatus. On the day
when they wanted to make him Dictator
where did they find him =? In the field
ploughing. What about Marcus GURUS
who drove Pyrrhus out of Italy? Look
him up; you will find him busy on his little
farm. The great Cato; you have surely
heard of him-how he rose to all honors OF
the Roman state-yet he was often seen at
work in the field with the slaves. Scipio
Africanus, who conquered Hannibal and won
Carthage for Rome, was not ashamed to labor
ON his farm. Lucretia, one of the noblest
Of Roman matrons, might have been seen
many day spinning among her maidens
Better, even, than the example of noble
Romans is the advice of the wise man
Whatsoever thy hand indeth to do, do ii
with thy might" Better than this, even,
are the beautiful New Testament words
Z" Not slothful in business, Iervent in spirit,
serving the Lord" There after this you
will feel ashamed not to work Visitor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23

Hoods sarsapara will positively cure-when
in the power Of medicine-dyspepsia, indigestion,
headache, constipation, bilousness, loss OF appe-
lite, general debility, pains in the back, kidney
complaint, female weaknesses, catarrh, scrofuls,
scrofulous and cancerous humors, ulcers, sores,
tumors salt rheum and all diseases arising
from an impure state or low condition OF the
blood.
"The beneficial effects from Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla have been more speedy than from any other
preparation OF the kind."-E. G. WooDMAN, Will
ton, N. II.
+. II. PrNKHAM, editor Newmarket IN. H. dd-
Uocdte, writes;
have taken four bottles Of Hoods Sarsapa-
rills this spring, and it has done me good.
"My appetite was very poor, my bowels all
out OF order, suffering from the piles, my general
health was in very low condition, and had no
ambition to do anything. Have just finished the
third bottle OF Hoods Sarsaparllla, and my appe-
tite is excellent, my bowels regular (no trouble
from piles), and my general health and strength
restored"
Remember this fact--You find in no other blood
purifier or sarsaparilla the same combination Of
valuable medicinal agents as in Hoods Sarapa-
rilla.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
Farewell, Charley!

A Western exchange says that twenty
years ago there were hundreds of young fell
lows in this state (Wisconsin) who thought
it was smart to take respectable girls to
dances and get drunk, and let the girls ride
home with somebody who kept sober. The
girls would be vexed at the time, but as the
boys were rich and went in good society,
the girls got to looking upon the sprees as
good jokes, and they would laugh about it.
We know some of those girls to-day who
are earning living for several little chill
dren by hard work, while the smart fellows
that got drunk have filled drunkard's graves,
or have left their wives and are wanderers
on the face of the earth. If young man
loves girl as he should love her TO marry
her, look of disapprobation from her, at
any act of his, will be enough to break him
of any habit that she does not like. II the
words, Please don't drink, Charley from
the lips of. Charley's girl is not enough to
spoil his appetite for benzine, Farewell,
Charley, forever should be the next and last
remark she should ever make TO him. Mar.
rying men TO reform them has never been a
successful enterprise on the part of women.
Girls are worth too much unmarried to sac
rifice their lives to beat sense into the head
of any man on Gods footstool."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23

A lady tells us: 1.-THE first bottle has done my
daughter great deal Of good her food does not
distress her now, nor does she suffer from that
extreme tired feeling which she had before taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla." A second bottle effected
a cure.
"Iast December used Hoods sarsaparilla for
dyspepsia and general prostration and received
very gratifying results. consider 1t valuable
remedy for indigestion and attendant troubles"
F. c. CHURCHILL, Lebanon, N. II.
A gentleman tells us: Before commenced
taking Hoods sarsaparilla had fallen In weight
from 1855 to 140 pounds My appetite has re-
turned, my strength is restored, and am rapidly
regaining my flesh"
"I have never found anything that hit my
wants az Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t tones up my
system, purifes my blood, sharpens my appetite
and seems to make me over. ~. p. THOMPSON,
Register Of Deeds Lowell, Middesex Co., Mass
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
Hop Bitters are the Purest and Best
Bitters Ever Made,

They are compounded from Hops, Malt, Buchu,
Mandrake and Dandeon,-the oldest, best, and
most valuable medicines in the world and contain
all the best and most curative properties Of all
other remedies, being the greatest Blood Purifier,
Liver Regulator and Life and Health Restoring
Agent on earth. No disease or i'll health can pos
sibly long exist where these Bitters are used, SO
varied and perfect are their operations.
They give new life and vigor to the aged and
infirm. To all whose empoyments cause irregu-
larity OF the bowels or urinary organs, or who re-
quire an Appetizer, Tonic and mild Stimulant,
Hop Btters are invaluable, being highly curative,
tonic and stimulating. without Intoxicating.
No matter what your feelings or symptoms are,
what the disease or ailment Is, use Hop Bitters
Don't wait until you are sick but II you only feel
bad OF miserable use Hop Bitters at once 1t may
save your life. Hundreds have been saved by &c
doing Five hundred dollars will be paid for q
case they will not cure or help.
Do not suffer or let your friends suffer, but use
and urge them to use Hop Bitters.
Remember, Hop Btters is no vile, drugged
drunken nostrum. but the Purest and Best Med
icine ever made; the "Invalid's Friend and
Hope" and no person or family should be with
out them. Try the Bitters to-day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
Ihe eGiresidf.
BY THE BABY's BED.


swings inc otaoie .o-"nu-iio'
Rocking soitly' rocN'ns SLOW
As me cnilu IL pillows seems
Almost IN the ianu Vi urea,H'
Then, oehoiu VIDE openiiles
All AZ once the uauy ey~
what shali mother 40 10 Aeep
sleepy htue eyes asieepf
nroon tho rose-,eaf eve,lds. INIT
p,s.as III, ~, Zoo, ,hou, sbn,
Kisses VIII not Keep 'nem smut
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
A brave and faithful guardian of our

n brave anu VI Jul
homes and property rescued from inn
minent peril.
VERY popular and well-known member of
our police force, who has performed duty twelve
years at the Union R.R. Depot, on Exchange
Place. in Providence X. l., gives his unsolicited
testimony. Hear HIM -
81 have been dreadfully troubled with disease
of the Kidneys and Liver during the past six
months at times l was so severely afflicted that
was unable to stand on my feet as my feet and
lower parts of my legs were very badly swollen;
my urinary organs were in a dreadful condition,
my blood was in II wretched state, and it had be-
come so impoverished and circulated so poorly
that my hands and feet would be cold and numb
and white as to appear lifeess. | could not
rest nights, but was distressed all over that
could not lie still in bed, but would keep turning
and rolling from one side to the other all night,
so that would feel more tired and exhausted in
the morning than when went to bed. My con-
dtion became so serious that ] was obliged TO
stop work and for thirty days was unable to he
on duty. | consulted the best doctors and tried
the numerous medicines and so-caled cures, but
rapidly grew worse and was in sad condition
every way when longtime valued friend OF
minc prominent in this city in large express
company urged me to try Hunts Remedy, as lie
had known of wonderful cures effected by it.
Upon his representation obtained two bottles of
the Remedy and commenced taking it as directed,
and greatly to my surprise in less than twenty
four hours commenced to feel relieved. was
in an awful condition when began to take the
Remedy. and had no faith in it; therefore, when
found almost immediate relief, even in one
days use of it, my heart was made glad, and
assure you continued to take the Remedy and
to improve constantly from day to day. took 1t
with me on my trip to Maine, for was bound IN
have 1t with me all the time, and the result is
that improved speedily all the time was away;
and ever since my arrival home which was sew
eral weeks ago, have been on duty every day,
feel irstrate, and the swelling of hand, feet,
and legs have disappeared, and the terrible back
ache which used to bother me more than all the
rest troubles me more, and sleep splenddly
nights, and surely have very excellent and forci-
BILE reasons for speaking in praise OF Hunts Rem
edy, for 1t has made new man of me. don't
know what ! should have done without Hunts
Remedy it is the best medicine that ever took
and very gladly recommend it to all who are
afflicted with Kidney or Liver disease, or diseases
Of the Urinary organs. Respectfully,
ISAAC w. FAlRBROTHER."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23

NOAH PORTER on temperance education: al
have no doubt that the state, in its public
schools, ought to give instruction in respect
to those duties and moral relations which
are generally acknowledged to be essential
TO the welfare of the commonwealth. A
knowledge OF the duty of temperance, and
the sin and evil of intemperance, are both
recognized az essential to this welfare. 1t
follows that the state has the right, and is
under the obligation, to give such instruc-
ton as may thus promise to be useful and
effective for good"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
Menperanrf.
A SONNET.

Old Tasso tolls Of fount, alurng
To quench that thirst is smiling rllls excite;
"strange poison Turks within liza waves Of light"
Always creating thirst, but never curing
II satisfied no want, nor JOY enduring
Brought Mirth raised the sptts TO hnwonted height,
Exharatlng wit gave strange delight
The will, as in a prson-house immuring,
The deadly poison voiced Itself in laughter
Wild peas OF laughter from the victim rose,
Untll death hushed him Into mlrthlessness
Foreshown in this, what should arise hereafter2
The Bacchic feast the Bacohanaan close
Life worse than wasted in Tia worthlessnessi
--AnHie LenthdH SMITH.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23

AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS are the best
of all purgatives for family use. They
are the product of long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation, and
their extensive use, by physicians in
their practice, and by all civilized ma
lions, proves them the best and most
efiectual purgative Pill that medical
science can devise. Being purely veg
etable no harm can arise from their
use, and being sugar-coated, they are
pleasant to take. In intrinsic value
and curative powers no other Pills
can be compared with them; and every
person, knowing their virtues, will
employ them, when needed. They
keep the system in perfect order, and
maintain in healthy action the whole
machinery of life. Mild, searching and
effectual, they are especially adapted
to the needs of the digestive apparatus,
arrangements of which they prevent
and cure, if timely taken. They are
the best and safest physic to employ
for children and weakened constltu-
tions, where mild but etiectual
cathartic is required.
For sale by all druggists.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
Solving Two Problems.

He stopped saving wood and turned to
the old man who was splitting and piling
and said, d" Father, cannot believe that l
was cut out for farmer. The whole prob
lem is right here; go to the city as clerk
at dollar day. In six months | get a
raise to 50 per week. In year am given
an interest in the firm, and in ten ! am rich
enough to buy aud sell you ten times over
3" Yes, that's one problem" slowly replied
the old man, and there's another; there's
six cords of wood left in that pile, and If il
isn't all sawed, split and piled agin Saturday
night you don't get no pair o. new cowhide
boots out OF me Hear me now, and make
that buck.saw strike fire Wall Stree
Neps.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
puriHes the Blood

To purify, vitalize and enrich the blood, to cure
spring debility, biliousness, dyspepsia and sick
headache, Hoods sarsaparilla is prominently
superior to all other articles
W. II. CURTIS, Ticket Agent B. & NJ. R. R., Hav-
erhill Mass, writes: " consider Hoods Sarsapa-
rla one Of the best medicines for spring, when the
blood Is in a low condition and needs cleansing"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
eGor Me ponna.
For the Vermont Waterman.

bBthbIs
BY ms, .. n. oRAHAM CLARK.
In that apple tree in the orchard there,
There lives the bappiest, sweetest pair,
That ever your eyes did see;
And they sing all day winsome note,
And stretch and swell each tiny throat
In a rapture Of melody.
Two tlnlest things 40 full OF bliss,
They coo. and love. and court, and kiss,
In the way that brides do.
And think that gent In the feather vest
WIN never care for more loveness
Than his mate PRESENTS do your
could tell you a secret. II quite sure
You would not whisper II out OF door,
Where the naughty boys would hear;
The tiny darlIngs have built a nest,
And lined 1t with feathers from their breasts.
And modelled 1t with such care.
And there are--now don't spread this about
'rwould break their hearts, I have no doubt,
II the nest lost anything
But there are--I saw four eggs 90 blue
never have told soul but you
They're under the mothers wing.
And II nobody steals those eggs away,
There'll be four little brides some day;
Now promise me- "black and blue"
That you'l never, never, never tell.
We girls can keep secret well,
II we promise "honest and true"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23

Auction Commission House !

Come high, come low, TO the Auction Commission House
and buy Teas direct from China and Japan through
thereceivers Always on handi Fruit Tobacco and Cigars.
Secondhand Furniture. am tie only Auctioneer Mont
pelier that makes specially Of selling real and personal
property Employment Agency. DANIEL CARR,
South Main st., Montpelier, VI. W-u
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
Fire Companies.

Fire Companies.
Northern Insurance Company
OF ENGLAND,
| Organized in 1886 Assets, S25, ID, 596.
Imperial Fire ms. Company
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1903 Assets, 12,27Oo9O
Phoenix Assurance Company
OF ENGL4ND,
Organized in 1882. Assets s5,lo7, las.
I Pennsylvania Fire ms. Comply
OF PHIL4DELPHIA,
| Organized In 1925 Assets, 100000
Philadelphia Fire Association
OF PHILADELPHIA,
Organized in 1920 Assets, 100000
Insurance Co. of State of Penn.
OF PHILADELPHIA,
Organized in 1874. Assets, s65O,ooo
New York City Insurance Co.
OF NEW YORK,
Organized in 1872. - Assets, S425, 1000.
Continental Insurance Comply
or NEW YORK,
| Organized In 1852 Assets, SO, 100 000
Manhattan Fire Insurance Co.
OF NEW YORK,
| Organized in 1872 Assets, $780,
Connecticut Fire Insurance Co.
| OF HARTF0RD,
First National Fire ms. Co.
or WORCESTER, MASS,
Organized in 1868. Assets, 100000
The Royal Insurance Company
or ENGLAND,
Organized in lS45, Assets, gold, $40, 10000.
London a. Lancashire ms. Co.
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1861 Assets, 81, ,OO0
Commercial Union Assur'ce Co.
| OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1861. Assets, Sl9, Isl, GIL.
Lancashire Insurance Company
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1852 Assets, gold, siO,oOo,Ooo,
| La Confance Insurance Co.
OF FRANCE,
| Organized in 1874. Assets, gold 50, zoo, 600.
Travellers Insurance Company
| OF HARTFORD,
Paid-up Capital, s6oo,0oo Assets, "a, 955 800 AZ.
Secure General Accident Policy fol specified sum- to
be paid OF death By accident, weekly indemnity
the injury wholly diables the insured from his employ
As may be desired and the cost low place
Portable within the reach of almost every
whose and labor OF any value to him and his fa-
uy sixteen Of the insured have received cash
msnts under their accident policies.
Large risks placed at a moments notice,
and at equitable rates. Losses adjusted and
paid at this Office and due notice of ex-
piration of policies given. Correspondence,
and orders by mail or telegraph, faithfully
attended TO.
a. &. BROWN,
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT,
Montpelier, VT.
% u @<O xddfssa Sfissos 4 Co. Portlnd, Nc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23

"HERE, now" said mother to her little
boy, stake this good medicine. It's sweet
as sugar" "Mamma, love little brother,
the boy replied; "give it to him."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23

TEACHER: Scan you tell me which is
the olfactory organ 2" Pupil frankly an
swers, "No, sir" Teacher: Correct"
Pupil goes off in brown study.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23

A good name at home is a tower OF strength
abroad. A recent canvass proves, despite all
claims to the contrary, that ten bottles Of Hood
Sarsaparla are sold by the druggists Of Lowell,
to one of all the other sarsaparilas combined.
This stamp Of public appreciation proceeds from
its numerous, unprecedented, well-known and
remarkable cures in Lowell and vicinity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by druggists. Price 81; SIX for So. Pre-
pared only by C. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries,
Lowell Massachusetts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
Hoods SarsapariIla

Sold by druggists. Price ST. six for So. Pre-
pared only by c. l. HOOD & CO.. Apothecaries,
Lowell, Massachusetts,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23

CoSrEuKs to ts Palatal Coaches and Parlor Can
s magnificent lines between Chicago Milwaukee, ST.
Paul Minneapolis and all principal cities villages and
towns in the mighty
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-23
GOLDEN NORTHWEST,
Reliable and Excelsior Thoroughfare
By Universal Accord.

P. S.-Send to Mr.. Carpenter for a Recon
noissance Of the Golden Northwest" handsomely
illustrated. Mailed free.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-03-29
GAiNEsyILLE.
Exciting Meeting of the Bar

GAINESVILLE, March 2S.--[Special. l-R.
V. Bell having disclosed his intention of
resigning the office of district attorney of
the 10th judicial district, meeting of the
Gainesville bar was held last night in the
court-ho use for the purpose of selecting
some one Of their number, in order to en-
dorse and recommend him to the governor
to fill the unexpired term. Messrs. b. ID.
Davidson, w. l.. Blanton and N. c. Snider,
jr., were put In nomination. The latter
gentleman declined to be u candidate, and
requested the Withdrawals of his name,
which was accordingly done. Mr.. Z. Sarlls
was then put in nomination and the two.
thirds rule adopted. Mr.. Sarlls, receiving
the lowest number of votes on the second
ballot, was dropped and the balloting contin.
ued betweea Messrs. Blanton and Davidson.
Tue latter received each time majority.
but not the requisite two-third vote
Pending dead lock betw cen these gentle.
men, they both withdrew their names and
Mr.. Sarlls was again put in nomination,
together with Messrs r. s, Garnett and
Lanise On the first ballot there was great
excitement, aud Mr.. Garnett receiving the
lowest number OF votes his name was drop
ped from the list. Amid deaiening roar
OF laughter and applause, on the last ballot,
Mr.. III. III. Lanise received thirteen votes,
which, being two-thiris OF the bar, his en-
d0rsement was made unanimously. Mr.,
Lanise is q young man OF sterling qualities
and in every way fitted for the office. His
endorsement by the Gainesville bar seem
to give much satisfaction, and high hopes
are entertained that the governor will ap-
point him TO I'll the unexpired term.