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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09
Republican District Convention.

A republican convention for the Second Con-
gressional District of Vermont will be held at
Montpelier, on Wednesday, the 23d day of July,
1884, at ten o. o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose OF
nominating candidate for representative from
this district to the forty-ninth congress OF the
United States. Also one presidential elector;
also district committee for the ensuing bien-
NAL term. Towns will be represented in said
convention by their delegates, chosen upon
basis of one delegate from each town, and an
additional delegate for each one hundred votes,
or fraction of one hundred votes over fifty,
cast for the republican candidate for governor
at the state election of 1880. Pursuant to a
vote of prior convention held in this district,
we do hereby direct that the delegates of the
several towns be chosen at primary meetings,
to be held at the usual place of holding such
meetings in said towns, on Thursday, the 18th
day of July, 1884, at such hour of the day as
the town committees severally may designate;
and that the ballot-boxes used in the election
of delegates remain open for votes one hour
The district committee are empowered to act as
a committee on credentials, and delegates will
provide themselves with their proper creden-
tials, signed by the secretaries Of their respec-
tive primary meetings, and Immediately on
their arrival at Montpelier present them to the
district committee at their headquarters, the
Pavilion. The several railroads will extend
the usual courtesy of fare one way. Delegates
over the Vermont Valley and Sullivan roads
will procure of the conductors return checks at
the time of surrendering their tickets.
On the above basis the several towns in the
counties named will be entitled to representa-
tion as follows:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09
Timber Farming.

There are facts and suggestions in the
following article on the above subject
which we believe will be read with inter
est by Vermont farmers and lumbermen.
The rough, craggy mountain slopes of
Vermont, fit neither for cultivation nor
pasturage, but covered with rich forest
growth, are valuable so long as care is
taken to perpetuate that growth. If only
the full grown timber is taken out and
the young trees allowed time and space to
mature, the time may not be 80 far dis.
tant when those wooded mountain slopes
may rival the arabic lands in the revenue
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

Roxbury.-Clark Flint and NJ. G. Carney
have both been quite sick Rev. w. III. Wal
bridge and family Of Peterboro, N H., are Wis
iting at E. p. Burnham's, and DR.. Dutton Of
Boston was also the guest of Mr.. Burnham on
Sunday. The temperance meeting on Sunday
was addressed by Rev. Mr.. Walbridge, DR..
Dutton and Mrs Bemis of Springfield Macs.
80. The GLORIOUS Fourth " was ushered in by
ringing Of bells and burning of powder in the
old cannon, and other exhibitions of independ-
ence, In the evening there was an excellent
display of fireworks :. Mr.. G. A. Tilden is
digging cellar, preparatory to building new
house. ...E. n. Spalding has gone to Ames,
Iowa, on a business trip. IF. E. Martell OF
Cambridge, Mass, was in town last week,
making preparations for the coming reunion OF
the Roxbury company that went to war in the
Sixth Vermont Regiment. The reunion takes
place on the twenty-third anniversary Of the
enlistment Of that company, which will occur
August 14th.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

THERE is nothing of special interest to
report from Chicago. Cleveland seems to
have the lead, but is bitterly opposed by
John Kelly. Accusations affecting his
personal character are being industriously
circulated. If he is nominated, his path
way through the canvass will not be ex-
actly strewn with roses. The democratic
dilemma deepens as the convention comes
face to face with its work. AS usual, But
Ter is lively and disturbing element
Ex-Governor Hubbard of Texas wa
chosen temporary chairman.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

character and fine abilities, called TO the
front by the voice Of the people them
selves. If the people decide this question
of candidate on its merits, and we be-
lieve they will, Mr.. Dillingham's nomina-
ton is already assured. We believe that
half the state will act upon the principles
that but recently actuated the whole state,
and, so acting, brains and character will
min
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

REPUBLICAN SUCCESS IN THE APPROACH
ING ELECTION IS, AS PROFOUNDLY BELIEVE,
OF SUCH FAR-REAo CHING IMPORTANCE TO THE
WELFARE OF THE WHOLE COUNTRY THAT ALL
THE INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES AS TO CAM
DIDATEs. AND ALL PERSONAL ANIMosITIEs
SHOULD BE BURIED."- George p. Edmunds.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09
Notes and Comments.

THE president vetoed the Fitz-John
Porter bill. The house passed the mea-
sure over the veto by more than two
thirds vote, but in the senate the vote was
a tie and the vindication which the infer
tunate general has sought SO long failed
when apparently securely within his grasp.
A BURLINGTON correspondent of the
Troy New York; Times says: "The
second district affords about all the politi-
cal excitement for the state at present,
and the contest is to be an exceedingly
hot one. Since my last letter the name
of William P. Dillingham;, son of the
venerable Governor Paul Dillingham;, and
brother.in-law of the lamented Matt. H.
Carpenter, is being most strongly urged.
Mr.. Dillingham; was born in Waterbury,
December, 1843, and is now in the very
prime of manhood has been prosecuting
officer for Washington county, member of
the legislature and also state senate, and
on all occasions has acquitted himself
NObtthOhonbi1' AiO 40 % 6OOa ioWJOiI
fine speaker, modest and unassuming, and
has a host of friends, who, should they
crowd him, will make it extremely sultry
for the other candidates, and their names
are legion. Two years ago Mr. Dillingham;
would have been elected lieutenantgov-
ernor had he allowed his friends to use
his name, and he received quite popular
vote at the congressional election, although
in no way candidate. OF course the
state does not expect to fully replace the
brass buttons that have so long adorned
the national house of representatives, but
opine the second district will send a
bright, clear man. The convention will
be held at Montpelier on the 23d."
WINDSOR JOURNAL "Mr. Dillingham;
is not devoid of experience as legislator,
as he has served in both branches of the
Vermont legislature. Here, too, the same
force, power and skill, were displayed
that have been shown in every other
undertaking upon which he has entered.
Two years ago he was appointed tax COM
missioner by Governor Barstow, and to
his firmness and tact is due, in great
measure, the successful operation of the
corporation tax law of to-day. He is an
eloquent speaker, ready debater, and a
thorough parliamentarian. Although not
a soldier, he has the liveliest sympathy
for the soldier, and the soldiers right.
full claims. Not farmer, he has the
keenest interest in the questions most di-
rectly affecting the farmers, and will
always be found working for that which
will best subserve the great agricultural
interests of the state. He is too broad.
minded to be the representative of airy
one class. He is large enough to be the
representative of all, aud to care for the
interests of all who may form his con
stituency. With his sterling integrity
his confessed ability, and his marked
strength of character, he is the best avail
able candidate for representative TO con-
gress from the second district there is in
the field. If he is nominated he will
prove worthy successor to Judge Poland
and will quickly come to the front in sus
tanning the honor of Vermont in the
national halls of legislation. In honoring
him the district can but honor itself and
the state at large"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

CONGRESS finally adjourned on Mon
day. A session, begun with grand
flourish of trumpets by the party having
majority in the house, has ended in an
inglorious fzzle.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

MOretown.-Mrs. William Sawyer is visit
ing friend9 in Boston Mrs Emma Wing,
from Nebraska, and Miss Nellie Stevens, from
Massachusetts,, are visiting in the place, d. MIR.
and Mrs. George Dale, from Burlington, spent
Sunday in town. Several from this place
went to Montpelier ON Friday, to witness the cell
ebration. Quarterly meeting at the Methodist
Episcopal church next Sunday. The ladies'
aid society meets with Mrs. Lamphire to-day
"Wednesday
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

WISELY ADOPTED BY DAIRyMEN. The
adoption by most Of the prominent dairymen
and farmers of the United States OF the In
proved Butter color made by Wells Richardson
4 Co., Burlington, Vt, is proof OF their wis
dom in a businesslpoint Of view Nearly all win
ter butter is colored in order to make 1t mar
ketable, and this color is the best, In regard to
purity. strength, permanence and perfection
OF tint.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

sc had severe attacks of gravel and kidney
trouble; was unable TO get medicine or doc
tor 10 cure me until used Hop Bitters, and
they cured me in short time. "A Distin-
g,aShed La,oyer of Wayne Co., N, Y
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

he cannot wait the years required to
secure the greatest return, he will find in
the greatly enhanced value of the land
goodly profit without cutting twig."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

No molasses and water mixture, but con-
centrated extract OF the active medicinal prop
critics Of roots, barks. etc., is Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

THERE have been great and damaging fires
through all of eastern Maine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

pointed him senator. He is already first
in the front rank, with unlimited capacity
for development.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09

sRMs-s2OO per year. strictly in advance; or $3.50 II
not paid within three months.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21
"I'II Eid You Good Day."

The1e arrived in Detroit the ether
day, half an h..lr after the west bound
train over the Detroit, Grand Haven
young man wtc was il terrible fix.
he was on his ~ay to a village in the
interior to get married. The day and
the hour had been set, and here he was,
Fifty miles aw.y and no show to get
there unless lie hired q locomotive.
Acting upon the advice of the depot
policeman the young man had an inter-
view with one of TIL chief officials of
the road, who offered the use Of loco
motive for $40.
'-That's heap of money" replied tie
young man, as his enthusiasm began to
ooze away.
"Yes," said the ind ff-rent official.
an telegraph to her father and see
what he says"
In about an hour the young man re-
turned with message in his hand, and
he laid it before the official withou. a
word. 1t read:
''Susan changed her mind yesterday
and was married to Frank"
"Then you wont want the locomotive,
OF course?"
"Ot curse not. 1t was lucky !
thought of telegraphlDg, for I'm Just
SIC ahead"
"Aad you don't feei bad over being
left?"
well. I'd been engaged to Susan for
thirteen years, and when opened that
ssspatch my knees wabbled bit, but
goess it's all for the best. I'm also en-.
gagged to Toledo mIlliner who does q
business of $50, 900 per yesr, and to a
girl in Columbus who expects her aunt
20 leave her $40. coo, and I'm in hopes
OF pulling through without going into
decline. Sorry to have troubled you,
or, and I'll bid you good-day."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21
No Rest Day or Night.

In the fall of 1875 my sufferings were ter
rible. 1 was swollen to such proportions that
feared my limbs would burst. L had the
best medical talent obtainable. and at the
worst stage of my illness, when my husband
and many friends had given me up to die,
the late DIR. John Woodbury. made thor
ough examination of my water, and pro
no1nced my case acute kidney disease, bor-
dering on Bright's disease, and accompa-
MED by gravel, and recommended the i'm
mediate use of Hunts Remedy. At this
time was suffering most terrible pain III
my back, limbs and head, and could find nc
rest day or night for weeks, and was grow
ing weaker daily until this kind physician
ordered me TO take Hunts Remedy. Before
taking half of one bottle L commenced to
improve, and after taking six bottles was en-
tirely cured. This was nearly eight years
ago, and have had no return of the disease.
l have recommended Hunts Remedy to
others in similar cases, and it has never
failed TO cure. l have also used 1t for
sick headache, and found in it a sure relief.
1 think it the best medicine made, and cheer
fully recommend it to all.
Mrs. w. II. STILSON,
No. 16Tyler st. Boston, Mass.
April II 1888
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21
The Panama Canal.

"Over $40, 900, 900 has been spent ID
establishing homes for the engineers
and workingmen along the route of the
Panama ship canal" said Capt. James
Wiltbank. who has been for more than
a year engaged in dredging operations
on the canal, and who has just returned
home after tough tussel with the
dreaded swamp fever.
PLENTY of money there, captain?"
"Ob, plenty. There Is only one thing
mora common than cash, and that Is
death. Men die like the leaves in au-
tumn. Only the Italians appear to live.
shallow grave, no prayers, and all is
in moment forgotten. There are now
Is, coo men at work on the canal, mostly
! negroes from Jamaica and the French
West IDdies. These negroes are brought
over in droves as fast as those at work
die, and 1 venture to say that not two
thirds of the 1900 laborers now al
work will be alive year from now. It's
dreadful. Five thousand died during
the past three months; but the large
pay tempts men to brave all the danger.
The company appears to have an un.
limited supply of money and pays every
two weeks"
What progress las been made in the
tour years?"
"Well, two miles and a half of the
canal proper has been dug out. Oigin-
ally this sectien was dredged to depth
OF fourteen feet, but 1t is now only SIX
feet deep, the soft swamp lands pressed
down by the weight of the dirt thrown
out on either side filing in the canal
from underneath. A great deal OF
work has, however, been done with the
steam shovels in levelDng the high
lands through which the canal is to
pass, and dredging will soon be started
III those sections. Work Is now pro.
crossing upon the only large mountain
which bars the way OF the canal from
ocean to ocean This mountan is 4OC
feet high, and nine miles in circumfer.
ence, and Is to be cut down with steam
plows and carted away. The company
has been compelled to spend 500, ,0OO,.
OOO, as L said, to locate homes through
the swamps from which as q basis the
Work of digging out the canal can bs
Carried on. This work recessItated the
building of railroad branches into The
swaiups. and the making of solid foun
dations with stone and gravel hun
dreds of feet wide and miles in extent
Laborers get So a day, and skilled
mechanics aud bosses from S1OO to S35t
a MONTH"
''Wlll the canal ever be finished?"
Not unless the swamp sections ar,
constructed with piling, and that woul,
cost SO large an amount of money tina
the scheme could not possibly pay
But the company appears to have al
the cash necessary to carry on tn
work"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21

EARLY CHICKENs.-In order to make
poultry raising profitable, the earlier
the chickens are Matched In the spring
the better. The price for young chick.
ems is always greater for the first IN the
market. Ii requires more care fcr the
young broods through the cold rains OF
March and April, but the chicks will
be harder and also make larger hens.
Pullets hatched IN any one OF the spring
msnths will lay eggs the next winter
the same as old hens. | never keep
chickens hatchel later than May for
my breeding stock. The roosters can
be disposed of il the market. Hens
will always sit on their nests better in
spring than later in the season. Ana
another advantage IN early Matching Is
that we have so much better chance to
select our stock, having the whole sea-
son to select from. We can take the
hest out of all the brood, and then, when
they get older, Gull them again, and so
on until our flock suits us. The spring
chicken having the whole summer to
grow in will always attain a greater
size, having better formed limbs and
stronger muscles and also brighter plu-
mage. The only drawback is the diff
Guilty of protecting the sitting hens from
the intrusion of the layers, but by
the exercise of vigilance for few days
by keeping the setter under cover, this
can be obylated.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21
Maiden, Mass, April

SOLVING THE DIFFIcULTY.-"Will you
give me ten cents for a drink?" aske1 a
tramp.
"Your frankness is sorefreshing. re-
piled the gentleman. "that 1 would be
glad to accommodate you, but, unfor-
tunately 1 have nothing less than a
quarter.
HIM; that is rather embarrassing.
You wouldn't care to give me the quar-
ter, suppose?''
Hardly. In fact 1 have only quar-
ter in my pocket, and L shall probably
want drink myself before dinner"
II see, repliod the tramp" the sit
uation is decidedly complicated. Allow
me to think for moment. All, l have
it. Just give me the quarter. and we
will take little nip together at my ex,
pense."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21
rona Ropbed of Health

By pestIlenrial climate, by vocation entaiiiils
constant exposure. physica, overwork or sedenlAl!
drudgery at the desk. Is hard lot YET many pei
sons originally possessed Of fair consutatioa 's
suffer this deprivation befc.s :ss meridan OF lie
Is passed. To any and all subject to cohdi'ioiiS
inimical to health, no purer ca more sgree1oie
preseryatve of the greatest OF earthly o.eSs'ns'
can be recommended than Hostetters o'onao"
Biters which inures the system TO CLIMATIC
physical fatigue and mental exhaustion. IL eradl-
r,tes dyspepsia the Dane of ssdentary brain WORK
ers. preserves and restores regularity OF the oDW
els and liver when disordered from any cau,e,
the oroytp of a tendency to rheum ltism and gOut.
and neutralizeS the danger 10 be spprehendeI
from causes prOdu. tive OF kidney, bladder anu M
uterine ailments To be convinced OF The truth " "
these statemenfs il is only necessary TO give this
sterling preparation an impartial trial
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21

How DEEP should seed be planted
Directions from seedsmen viii tell you.
Cover seeds according to their sizes
Cover them with a layer of earth as
thick as the seed itself, etc. This may
be SO as a general rule, hut there sre
exceptions and many modifying cOndi-
tlons. The difference in covering is
not always as great as between the CO.
coanut and the pea, the first we cover
only idst out of sight, while the latter
may be covered ten times its size to
insure success. The conditions which
should govern the depth at which seeds
are planted, are climate, season, situa-
ton of the land, condition OF the soil
and nature of the seed In Il good gar
den soil properly prepared, aud you
know what that means, We may plant
seeds very shallow, just cover them
out of sight early IN the spring; but
later in the season, If dry weather may
be expected We must cover much deep
er and press the earth on the seeds
quite firmly if We wish successful ger
miEatIon. In warm, moist climate,
seeds strewed on the ground often grow
and make good plants the radlcale
penetrating the soil, while the stem
and leaves develop themselves above.
We may cover seeds deeper II a light
sandy soil than in a heavy clay soil and
if we plant seeds in prepared seed beds,
where We can keep the soil in an equal
ly moist temperature, it is best to cover
all kinds OF seeds very lightly,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21
AGRICULTURE.

PoTATo CuLTUEE There is scarcely
any crop that has Induced more expeIi
meRtirg and has caused more discus
sion than the growing OF potatoes. Or
farms adjoining one another there i
all possible difference IN its cultivation.
This is more IN the seed planted a1c
the manner of planting than in the pre-
paration of the ground and after-culti-
walton, though IN the results there Is
next to no difference. Seme farmers
insist that small whole po atoes are the
best for planting; some cut OF and
throw away the seed end Of the small
potatoes others plant one whole large
potato Others cut medium-siZed pota-
toes IN two or three pieces others plant
pieces with a single eye, and so on.
Some plant the whole large potatoes IL
holes three feet apart; some the very
small ones in drills. When the har-
vesting comes each will obtain about
the same quantity Of potatoes and about
the same size. We think 1t probable
that if the early part OF the season Is
very dry that the large seed is the best,
owing to TIE substance 1t possesses 10
sustain the young growth. otherwise
the small seed, or The pieces OF medl-
um potato in size, is to be preferred.
The saving, tco, in the small seed the
Litter being unfit for markeD will be
considerable. A good sod, in ground
not subject to standing water or usually
very moist, is the best for this crop.
Barn. yard manure spread over the
ground and raked in every row, and not
plowed too deep, is best. Rows OF
drills, we think. are to be preferred.
and they should be wide enough apart
to admit the plow after the vines have
become too large for the cultiyator. All
seed should be spread upon the barn
floor for two or three weeks before
planting. to admit OF the eyes to get q
little start, which will reduce about that
time in advancing the maturity OF the
crop.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21

POULTRY need lime with their food.
The common food alone will not furnish
lime enough for full supply of eggs.
In state OF nature hen would lay a
single litter of eggs, hatch them, rear
tie chicks, and then give up business
for the season. The ordinary food
would supply this small demand. And
when hen lays 100 eggs she will want
as much lime IN one month as she would
naturally get in a year. This excess
must be supplied. Crushed bone and
oyster shells are the best, and should
be kept always within reach of the
hens. 1t is not advisable to give egg
shells unless they are broken up very
fine, otherwise the hens may learn to
break and eat eggs.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21

An Austin youth imagines that ne Is
a great elocut1onist. His strong care
is reading the ghost scene in Hamlet
An old actor was called in to express
his opinion on the youths fitness for
the stage. =,
'.Don't you think can do the ghost
in Hamlet pretty we'll"
81 think some other character won Id
suit you better. You ought to have
given up the ghost long ago."
'Then You mean don't stand ghost
of show of becoming great actor ?"
mo, don't think you stand ghost
of show as long as you are alive.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-05-21

ETHICS OF THE STREET CAR Take
my seat, madam"
Thanks Now, Ethel dear, there is
seat, Sit right down"
Indeed, 1 shan't, clara. Take that
seat yourself. 1 prefer to stand
"Now, dear, you know you're almost
tired to death. Sit down"
"And let you stand? Well, 1 tnink I
see myself. Besides I'm going to pay
the fare"
No. you're not"
"fes, am"
ats my turn. Sit down and let me
do II. > &c.
(Enter third lady, who takes the Va
cant seat