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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20
An Instructive Incident

few years ago nurse with little
child in her care was travelling in first
class German compartment, to rejoin the
parents of her charge. The little one
grew fractions and fatigued. The nurses
efforts to soothe it were neither very judi
cious nor persistent, and the other occu-
pants of the carriage vented their appre-
citation of her unskilfulness in looks and
words. At length an amiable-appearing
lady, seated alone, arose and went over to
the nurses side. Then she sat down with
her. In few moments the child was
quiet, and the nurse, highly intelligent
young woman, by no means averss to her
duties, was listening to some admirable
counsels from her matronly friend. The
whole subject of family influence and
duty, the development of the good in the
nature of each boy or girl, practical de-
tails in the nursery and school-room-
upon these subjects the conversation went
on between the two women, the younger
one joining in it with good sense and in-
terest She supposed her new friend to
be some prudent, tender-hearted mer-
chants wife, and thanked her gratefully
for her words as a station separated them.
The nurse then discovered the wise mother
to have been the third child of Queen
Victoria, the late Grand Duchess of Hesse.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20
Tight Lacing.

Well, ladies, what about the corsets
I'll lead off, unless somebody is ahead of
me. would like to have the doctor try
it himself. His clothing is 30 arranged
as to leave him plenty of breathing room.
and his waist measure is -w what? l
never saw him, but will guess it is not
less than fifty inches. Now let him be
girt up till he measures forty-fve inches,
and be kept so for year, because every
body does, you know" and by that time
he will understand the subject thoroughly.
Nevertheless, III give my experience. l
wore corsets "loose," at least honestly
thought they were loose; but laid them
off several years ago, and allow my lungs
to have all the room that God meant they
should have. To put on now the same
number used to wear, would subject me
to about the same torture that the expert
ment suggested above would give the doc
tor. There is probably not so much tight
lacing" as there was years ago, but do
not for moment doubt if the ma ority
of women who wear "loose" corsets
could be persuaded to lay them aside, sut
shutting waists cut bias in order to "give"
with each movement of the lungs, that
the sum total of human suffering would
be greatly lessened.-Girl Graduate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20
PrOlOnging Life.

1t was during the darkness of the Mid
die Ages, ripe with fanaticism and super.
stition, that the most absurd ideas of
witchcraft, horoscopes, chiromancy, and
empirical panaceas for the PRONUNCIATION of
life first became disseminated. The philos-
opher's stone and elixir of life were
then Wanted by the alchemists. Fore.
most among the prolongers of life we find
Paracelsus, an alchemist of great renown,
and a man of considerable sttainments.
He claimed to have discovered the elixir
of life. So great was his influence that
even the learned Erasmus did not dis
dain to consult him. Patients and pnpils
fiocked around him from every quarter Of
Europe. Notwithstanding his famous
"stone of Immortality" he died at the
age of fifty. His Wanted elixir was
kind of sulphur similar to compound sui.
phuric ether. Nevertheless, to the re.
searches of Paracelsus we are indebted
for our primary Knowledge of mercury,
which he was the first to use as medi-
cine. About this epoch one Leonard
Thurneysser attained worldwide celebrity
as an astrologer and nativity caster. He
was physician, printer, bookseller
auu Horoscoplst, oil III one' ne pro-
fessed that, by the aid of sstrology,
he could not only predict future events,
but likewise prolong life. He published,
yearly, an astrological calendar, describ.
ing the nature of the forthcoming year
and its chief events. His calendar and
other quackeries enabled him to am ass
the sum of one thousand horins. He de-
clared that every man lay under the inhu-
ence of certain star, by which his des-
tiny was ruled. Ga as;ertaining from
what planet PERSONS misfortunes or
sickness proceeded, he advised his pa
tient to remove his residence within the
control of more propitious luminary.
In short, to escape from the influence of
malignant to more friendly satellite
was the basis of his theory.-Chamber's
Journal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20

and whispered Poor thing I'm sorry "
"Oh such an ache sobbed the victim.
81 brought along some peppermint, and
here it u.s." said the first, as she produced
the phial "Whats all this 2" asked the
plaintiff, as he came up. "Why, your
poor wife is suffering terribly with the
toothache, and pity her from the bottom
of my heart" "Who's got the tooth.
ache 2" inquired the defendant, as he
joined 1.-THE group "My wife George
but that's too bad Sha'n't go to the
drug store for you ?" At this the plain
till turned about, held out his hand, and
replied; "Say, George, was fool to
bring this suit called you liar and you
hit me, and that was right" "But Pm
sorry, jim" "Then let's drop the whole
business and ride home together and have
a chicken dinner Molly, git your cloak
on" And, in spite of lawyers and specta-
tors and the queer expression of his
honor's face, the plaintiff paid all COSTS
slapped the defendant on the back and
headed the party outdoors with the excla-
nation "Go to grass with your law and
lawyers. "-DetrOu Free Press.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20
Artemus Wards COurtship.

Twas calm, still night in Joon. All
natur was husht, and nary zeffer disturbed
the screen silens. sot with Betsey Jane
on the fence Of her fathers pastur. We'd
been romping threw the woods, kullin
fours, and driving the woodchuck from
his native liar $50 to speak, with long
sticks. Wall, we sot thar on the tense,
swinging our feet to and fro, blushing as
red as the Baldwinsville skoolhouse when
it was first painted, and looking very sim
pie, make no dout. My left arm was
ockepied in ballinsin myself on the tense,
while my rite was wound luvinly round
her waste. cleared my throat, and
tremblingly said, Betsy, you're q ga
zslle." thought that air was putty fine. /
waited to see what effect it would have
upon her. 1t evidently didn't fetch her,
for she up and sed, " You're sheep I"
SEE |, Betsy, l think very muchly of
you" 81 don't believe a word you say
80 there, now cum with which observa-
ton she hitched away from me. al wish
thar was winders to my sole," sed /, " 80
that you could see some of my feelins.
There's fire enuff in here" ssd |, striking
my buzzam with my fist, "to bile all the
corn-beef and turnips in the naborhood.
Versoovius and the critter amt circum-
STAINS She bowed her head down,
and commenst chawing the strings of her
sun.bonnet. "Ah, could you know the
sleeplis mites | worry threw on your &C.
count, how victuals has ceased to be at
tractive to me, and how my limbs has
shrunk up, you wouldn't dout me- Case
on this wastin' form, and thess ere sunken
cheeks" should have continnered on
this strane probly for some time, but uu-
fortnitly lost my ballinse and fell over
into the pastur ker smash, tearing my
close, and severely damagin' myself gin.
orally. Betsy Jane sprung to my assist
ance in double quick time, and dragged
me An. Then, drawing herself up to her
full hite, she sed al won't listen to your
noncents no longer. Jes say rite strate
out what you're drivin' at. II you mean
getting hitched, Pm in |" considered
that air enuff for all practical purpusses,
and we proceeded immejitely to the par
sons, and was made l that very mite.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20
An Argument for Temperance,

The strongest arguments temperance
advocate may use often utterly fail of
practical effect, while some little incident
in real life, that any day might disclose,
produces an instant and permanent result.
Recently commercial traveller in Chicago
was invited to drink by his friends, and
to their surprise he said he had "sworn
off," He gave this reason called YES
terday on customer who keeps a pawn.
shop in connection with his other business.
While was there young man, wearing
threadbare clothes, and looking as hard
as if he hadn't seen sober day for
month, came In with little package in
his hand. He unwrapped it, and handed
the article to the pawnbroker, saying,
Give me ten cents Aud, boys, what do
you suppose it was ? A pair of baby
shoes-little things, with the buttons only
a trihe soiled, as if they had been worn
only once or twice. Where did you get
these p asked the pawnbroker. Got
'em at home,' replied the man, who had an
intelligent face and the manner of gen.
tleman, despite his sad condition. my
wife bought them for our baby. Give
me ten cents for 'em-I want drink
You had better take the shoes back to
your wife; the baby will need them, said
the pawnbroker. No; s.she won't, be-
cause she's dead. She's lying at home
now-died last night As he said this
the poor fellow broke down, bowed his
head on the showcase, and cried like a
child. Boys" said the drummer, "you
can laugh if you please, but IL have
baby at home, and solemnly swear I'll
never drink another p."-Selected.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20
A Blessing In Disguise.

There was TO have been suit for
assault and battery before one of the JUS
tees in the temple yesterday. A farmer
down in Springwells was charged with
having slapped the jaws of his neighbor,
and two wagon loads of witnesses were on
hand to swear to this and that. Both
plaintiff and defendant seemed to be de-
termined men, and their respective wives
sat and glared at each other like two old
cats. Some of the necessary formalities
were being worked up when, all OF sud
den, the wife of the complainant was
taken with the toothache. 1t wasn't the
kind that growls and mutters and fools
around, but the old-fashioned, jumping
ache, and in two minutes she was crying.
Her tears at once affected the wife of the
defendant, and after little she slid over
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20
A Very Wise MOther.Cat.

An instance of extraordinary animal
instinct and intelligence is reported from
Ellenville, Ulster county, N. Y. Mrs.
Sarah Brown of that village has a large
Maltese cat which is the mother of three
kittens, now nearly half grown. 1t was
noticed lately that the old cat was regal
ing her offspring on some fine specimens
of perch and sunfish, which she brought
in nice and fresh daily, one day coming
10 with seven. She was watched, and it
was discovered that she caught the fish
herself in Famine Kill pond, near the
village. The pond had been drawn down
low recently, and the cat would crouch
down at the edge of the water, and when
fish came swimming along within reach
would spring upon it in the water, and
rarely miss its aim. She struck the fish
first with her claws and then dipped her
head in under the water, took her prey in
her mouth and swan ashore. Besides
fish, the cat serves her family with birds,
not less than two of which she provides
every day. The most remarkable fact
about the cat, however, is the system she
has adopted in feeding her kittens.
When she comes in with a meal, she will
not permit any miscellaneous scrambling
after it, by which one kitten might get
more of the dinner than its mates, but
she lays the morsel, fish or bird, as may
be, before one of the young ones. The
other two she obliges to remain quietly at
a distance while the one is eating, enforc-
ing her authority against any protest on
their part by frequent cuttings. When
the kitten has eaten one.third of the
meal the old cat removes the dinner and
places it in front of another kitten, who
eats its third of the meal unmolested,
when the third kittens turn comes. The
kitten that is served first on one day be-
comes the last on the list the next day,
and that rotation is maintained, with IN.
varying Partially, day after day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20
A Story OF jimmy Lind.

| remember hearing stage drivers
story of Jenny Lind when she was riding
in the country. A bird of brilliant plum
age perched on a tree near as they drove
along, and trilled out such a complication
of sweet notes as astonished her. The
coach stopped, and reaching out, she gave
one of her finest roulades. The beauti-
full creature arched his head on one side,
and listened deferentially; then, as if to
excel his famous rival, raised his graceful
throat, and sang song of ripping mel
ody that made Jenny rapturously clap her
hands in ecstacy, and quickly, as though
she were before critical audience in
Castle Garden, she gave some Tyrolean
mountain strains that set the echoes fly
ing, whereupon little birdie took it up
aud sang and trilled till Jenny, in happy
delight, acknowledged that the pretty
woodland warbler decidedly outcaroled
the Swedish nightingale.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20
Ihe 1rsside.
Keen 1t Back.

Husbands and wives do not know, till
they learn by experience (Which some
never do), how much can be added to the
sum of their happiness by thinking twice,
and indefinitely postponing when either is
tempted to say a cutting thing to the
other 1t does not take great while for
young couple to win the confidence, each
OF the other, that nothing designed to
wound will be said. When this confidence
is established, words which would other
wise infict pain become harmless. In
family where this confidence is secured
by uniform respect for the feelings of each
other, there is degree of freedom from
restraint, and of general happiness, which
is impossible where it is not. Every
good family is training school, in which
the husband and wife, from the nuptial
day, are pupils. He is an exceptional
and rarely fortunate young man who has
not some habits of department which
mar his character and influence. 1t is ex-
pected of the wife that she will correct
and eradicate these. Unless the husband
has an incurably coarse nature, she is
justly held responsible for the polish and
neatness of his manners, as much as for
the purity of his linen, when he appears
in church or society. And if the wife
has unpleasant imperfections of manner
or conduct, it always reflects upon the
husband. This shows that, by common
consent, the family is regarded as train
ing school in which the husband and
wife, as we'll as the children, are learners.
Such being the case, each should submit
to the necessary discipline with pleasure.
But if the habit of cutting and sarcastic
words prevail, it will break up that school,
and neither can be of any benefit to the
other. There is injury, as we'll as unhap.
piness, of very serious character, resulting
from sharp tongue in the family. And
the sharp tongue may not-ususlly at first
does not-represent the real sentiments of
the heart, but the bitterness is not long in
finding its way to the heart, and there it
is liable to remain-not always active, but
always ready, and always suspected. Be-
fore you say cutting word to husband,
wife or child, think it over deliberately.
The Interior.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20
DR.. Koch on Cholera.

The appearance of Asiatic cholera in
a virulent form in the seaboard towns of
France has created worldwide panic.
No plague is 80 feared by man as this
stealthy, far-reaching, fatal disease. The
latest news is that the disease is increas-
ing in Paris and at Toulon it has
assumed most virulent form, the patient
dying suddenly. At Toulon the famous
scientist, DE- Koch, has been investigat-
ing the phenomena of the disease, and a
late interview with him is reported in the
GauliOS OF Paris, and translated aud cabled
to the Chicago Tribune, as follows;
"Are you off to Marselles, doctor ?"
eyes; no more for me to do here.
have quite made up my mind. All the
post-mortems have made conf rm the re.
suits of my irst investigation, which put
the Asiatic character of the scourge
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20

THE relaxing power of JohnsOn's Ano.
dyne Linimsnt is almost miraculous. A
gentleman whose leg was bent at the knee
and if for twenty years had it limbered
by its use, and the leg is now as good as
the other.
THE evil consequences resulting from
impure blood are beyond human calcula-
tion so are the vast sums expended in
worthless remedies. Parsons PurgatiUe
Pills make new rich blood, and, taken one
a night for three months, will change the
blood in the entire system.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20

"JoHN SMITH has gone and tied knot
in my horses tall" complained stock
yardsmsn to lawyer this morning.
" Now, what can do about it2 he de.
"You can go and unite it,"
laconioally replied the lawyer, " and pay
me So for legal advice"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-08-20

PROMINENT BUTTER MAKERS There
is no dissent from the decision of candid
and capable dairymen that the Improved
Butter Color of Wells, Richardson & Co.,
Burlington, VT, is the best in the world.
Such men as A. w. Cheever of Massachu-
sets, f. d. Mason of Vermont and Fran.
els A. Hoffman OF Wisconsin use it, aud
recommend it as superior to all others.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-23
TIE WATER.

After drinking and using the wa
Ter, it was so strongly impregnated
with Iron, Magnesia and other prop
critics, that Mr.. Handy thought it
was worthless, and concluded TO fill
up the hole, but fortunately, be
FIRE 1t was done, some invalid per-
Q ms used it, and were so much benc-
iited by 1t, that they spread the news
with lightning rapidity and pro-
claimed it the most valuable water
ever discovered.
So great was the rush to see and
taste ii, that many parties had to seek
lodging in the country.
AT first many obstacles prevented a
fair test of the water; no one knew
how to use it; the town could not
give suitable accommodation. Tie
place itself, in the middle Of an old
field, exposed to the heat of July
sum-. without shade or shelter to give
moments relief, all tended to pre-
mt full development Of the mer-
its of the water; yet, notwithsland-
inc all the drawbacks, the number of
patients rapidly increased and the
number of cures of various chronic
diseases was almost beyond human
credulity. Old, well established
physicians gave up their practice
flocked hithcr and looked on will
wonder and amazement at the magl
cal Improvement their patients. Tht
old and the young were alike bene'
tited and the skeptic no longer doubt
ted.
The reputation of the water ha
continued to spread until its virtue
are known and recognized, from ont
extreme of this Union to the Other
and this healing water is now dali.
shipped North, South, East and Yves
to the great relief of suffering hui
manity.
All who drink the water acknowl
edge its efficacy and advertise it t
the world. Persons who have Wis
ted Eureka and the Hot Springs, hav
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-23

The North American Review for
June opens with an article on "IIar-
voring Conspiracy" by Prof. Henry
Wade Rogers, who examines, in the
light Of international law, the diplo-
matte history Of the United States
and The national constitution, the
question as to how far our govern
ments may and must DIN suppress
ing plots against governments with
which we are at peace. Henry d..
LlOvl, in the same number OF the
Review, shows how every branch Of
production is coming under the con-
troll of "Lords of industry" corpora
ton and monopolies. philosophic
force upon the struggle for Immor-
tality." Other articles OF not less i'm
portance are: psychological Falla-
cies," by Prof. w. &. Sumner; "The
Rise and Fall of Authority" by Pres
ident j. G. yelling; "Walt Whitman
by Walker Kennedy; and a sympo-
stun on expert Testimony" by
Rossiter johnson, DR.. W. w. God
ding, T. o. Conor Sloane and DIR,
| Charles l.. Dana.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-23
ENDLESS VARIETY

have been set out in Dawson, and are
all alive, and add greatly TO the looks
and comforts Of Dawson.
The Rink was all ablaze last night.
Grace am. beauty could be seen sail
ing to and fro Oh the sleek and level
llour. Notwithstanding all the young
Iadie1 present were handsome,
The entering Of Miss Trewalla to tic
rink entirely spellbounl the au,.i nee.
III gentle manner, winning ways,
beauty and sweet voice " Ould almost
charm the heart of a white oak
The following named gentlemen
represent the mercantile interests Ui
Dawson. These houses are first class
all their genial proprietoro are wide
~ known for their honorable and
square dealing:
Galloway Bros. & Gllliland, Dry
Goods and Groceries; VIM. Lynch,
D.y Goods, Notions, &c; Price &
Clark, Druggists; O'Ir. al & Slaton,
Groceries; Williams n Powell, Dry
Goods and Groceries: Wilkinson y
Hayes, Groceries; Menser II Fox,
Dry Goods and Groceries j. d..
IIumphries, Confectionery; j. B..
Welborn, Confectionery;J j. M. Bot
toms, p. o.; f. j. Chastain, Photo
grapher; e. IL. watkins, Barber
shop; Andy Winters, Bakery; j. W.
Dennis. Carpenter; VIM. Nassie,
Saw Mill.
The post Office, depot and eXpr' SIS
office are under the care ofcompetent5
gentlemen and in these department
things work like charm.
Quite a number oflvisitors are atthe
springs now, but still greater crowd
is anticipated.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-23

Taylor must be nominated by the
Wings or he would be taken up and
elected by the Democrats. MIR. Web
S er sent for George AShum, of Mas
slchusctts, and Senator Wilson Of
New Hampshire, with whCm politi-
cal prospect, were thoroughly can
va>sed. They listened to Mr.. We, ds
arguments, and were disposed t
yield to his suggestion. Finally his
point was gained, and, pleased with
hia success, he was about to take his
departure, when Fletcher Webster
IL: cIed the Marshfitll IIousf. The
cause is making tremendous pro
gress," lie said. Informed of Mr.
Weeds mission, he ridiculcd it un-
splr;ngly. Enough" said his ia
thcr; | shall remain in the field as a
candidate for President. | am not a
candidate for any other place" The
National Convention met in June.
Gen. Taylor was nominated. The
Vice Presidency went begging until
finally q vcnturesomc delegate nomi-
mated Mr.. Fillmore, and he become
the candidate. Gen. Taylor was
elected. He died the 9th Of July,
1850. Mr.. Fillmore became Presi-
dent, and Mr.. Webster accepted the
p)siti)l Of. Secretary of State in Fill
more's Cabinet.
Had Mr.. Webster allowed the use
of his name for the Vice Presidency
in either of the above cases he would
have reached the goal of his ambi
tion-the Presidency. After occupy.
ing the office for part Of term i
would probably have been very easy
t. make him his own successor. Mr.
weeds idea of the importance of the
Vice Presidency, as twice eXhibitej
in cndcavoring TO obtain Mr.. Web
ster's consent to become candidate
for the second place, has found
abundant illustration in the history
of the country.