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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
WHAT Is RHEUMATISM?
THE DIFFERENT KINDS, AND WHAT
CAUSES THEM.
Some Interesting Facts Concerning a Very
Common But Rarely Fatal Sickness.

Exactly what rheumatism is none can
certainly say. 1t is, however, believed
by the most learned physicians that ex.
cess of Tactic acid in the blood and chill,
following undue exposure to cold and
wet, acting together, are the usual
causes of the disease. Malarial poison
ing and microscopic fungi have also been
regarded as causes of rheumatism by
some observers. Excessive and fire.
quently-recurring bodily fatigue is very
active in the production of the disease,
and the influence of hereditary predis-
position is very marked.
In the course of rheumatism it some
times happens that fbrin, substance
normally suspended in the blood, lodges
upon the valves-the fiood-gates of the
heart. This is a very serious event; by
it the valves may be made to leak, and
some of the lodged fibrin may at any
time become detached and washed away
IN the current of the circulation till it
reaches an artery that will not permit it
to pass. This, of course, Immediately
obstructs the proper circulation of the
blood, and is followed by events of
greater or less gravity, according to the
position of the INSTRUCTED artery. 1t is
believed, doubtless correctly, that some
cases of paralysis are due to the circula-
ton of the blood being thus impeded.
Those who are familiar with rheuma
tism will at once perceive that ''acute
rheumatism" of the joints has been re-
ferred to here mainly. A less active
form of the trouble is described as
''subacute," and the form of the disease
that hangs on indefinitely, chronic
rheumatism. When the muscular It's
sues are involved it is usually described
as muscular rheumatism. A neural
gia affecting the back, lumbago, is often
reckoned to be rheumatism by those
who are not familiar with neuralgia.
Rheumatism is frequently complicated
by other diseases, notably govt, lung
and skin affections, and certain eruptive
fevers. Occasionally very high body
temperature is observed in the course of
and it is probable that
some of the phenomena of the disease
are due to this Probably no cases of
rheumatism ever termi-
nate fatally. Such an unusual result is
due to some of the complications already
named.
About the cure of this disease the
doctors differ as much as, if not more
than, they do about its cause. Some
rheumatic patients experience much re-
lief from ''acid sweats." Manifestly it
IS well in these cases to encourage this
operation. Some distinguished physi-
clans have recommended preparations |
Of iron in the treatment of the disease. |
Jod-liver oil first came into vogue, it is |
aid, because some sailors were cured of |
chronic rheumatism by its internal use.
When a case of acute rheumatism has
10 far recovered as to permit travel,
.hange of air, scene and diet would
doubtless be useful. The judicious use
# electricity has been found beneficial
n some cases of so-called muscular
rheumatism.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
Purify the Blood

and applied Hoods Olive Ointment. and in short time
the almost entirely disappeared. Mrs Allen her
self also greatly benefited by Hoods Sarsaparila.
She says: 81 never well in my life."
Mr. j. N. Ketchum. of Barre. VT, says that his
boy had several very ugly serofulous his leg.
Hoods Sarsaparila cured him. And Mr.. Ketchum
says: 81 can heartily recommend its use to Others"
Last spring my two children vaccinated. Son
after they broke all out with running dreadful
Thought should lose them. Some one spoke to me
about Hoods Sarsaparila as purifier of the blood
bought bottle and gave it to the children. So sonu
as they began take it they began to get better till
cured them completely, and they have remained
healthy ever SINCE do feel that Hoods Sarsaparills
saved my children to me-" MRS. g. L. THOMPSON
West Warren Mass
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
Failures for the First Quarter of 1884.

For the first quarter of the present
year, ending March 31st, the business
failures in the United States number
1896, as against 2,8O6 for the CORE
spending quarter of last year. The liza
bilities amount to 100000 as COM
pared with $37, 900, 000in the first quarter
of 1888. In the first quarter of 1882 the
failures were 2,127, and in the same
period of 1881 they numbered 1,761.
The liabilities for the frat quarter of 1889
We're $4,000, 600, and for the first quarter
of 1881 $24. 000,00 As compared with
1881 the failures for the first quarter of
the year have nearly doubled, and the
liabilities have increased &c per cent,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

Mr. NJ. j. Quinn, of Albany, N. Y, says his little
daughter. six years old, terrible sufferer with
scrofr IL from birth. Was blind for months; in fact
never saw well day till she took Hoods Sarsaparla,
She is now well and healthy. Neghbors corroborate
Mr. Qunns statement and say the case of his child is
the most wonderful thing that has to their knowl
odge.
Mr.. HENRY 7. CURTIS, of Frankfort, Me-, says his
boy had twelve below his knee and pieces of bone
came from all of them. The boy went crutches three
years. On taking Holds Sarsaparilla the sores began
to heal and year from the time he began taking it he
threw away his crutches and walked mile to school.
The neighbors thought he never would walk again.
This is all strictly true"
Mr. j. " A. Proudfoot of Chicago, says his little boy
had discharge from his ears, after scarlet fever.
Hoods Sarsaparlla greatly benefited him,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
Care for the Children

Let every parent read this welI-written letter;
Unsolicited send only such recommendation rs
Hoods Sarsaparilla deserves. Spring and fall
Hoods Sarsaparilla our family of four with most It
isfactory results My little girl of two and one-haf
years, strong, healthy child. but very fublooded.
and hearty eater, troubled with sites her
We tried various remedies but with lasting effect
At last resorted to Hoods Sarsapara and from the
first of May when used it first for that purpose she
has not had the least vestge Of sty By keeping the
blood in pure condition the whole system is purified.
So, both for economy and comfort Hoods
Sarsaparilla. MRS. CHARLES BREWSTER, Buffalo,
NY.
Mrs Maria Allen of willimantic Conn. writes that
her little daughter troubled with scrofuous Borcs
her face and head She gave her Hoods Sarsapara.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

Children feel the debility of the spring season even
than adults and they become Cross peevish and
uncomfortable Humors in the blood liable to man.
fest themselves in various ways, weakening the system
render it unable to stand the attacks of serious
disease The blood should be cleansed and the system
nvgorated by the of Hoods SarsIparilla. Thou
lands of parents testify to the great benefit their
children have derived from Hoods Sarsaparilla.
MY little girl afflicted with scrofula. Sovirulent
the disease that her neck had been lnced ten times
At the time she began take Hoods Sarsapara there
a very large bunch her face. This we expected
to open with lancet but to surprise the bunch be-
gan to shrink and now it has entirely disappeared.
Baby is in good flesh; all gomez her appetite is
good and she seems as well any child" WILLIAM
II. CoNANT, Lyme Centre, n. ii.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

WHAT A TREE Is DoING.-In the town
of York, Maine, is to be seen a birch
tree, only about forty feet high, two
roots OF which have been able to lift,
some twelve inches, block of granite
computed to weigh twenty tons. The
tree Is still growing, and the rock con-
tnues to be raised and pushed sideways
at the rate of nearly an inch year.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
States and Territories.

According to the last census the total
area of the United States and the terri
tories, not including Alaska, is 2, $40, 900
square miles. OF the States, Texas has
the largest area, 262, 290 square miles,
and Rhode Island the smallest, 1 ,085
square miles, so that the former would
make 241 of the latter, and have 805
square miles over. OF the territories,
Dakota is the largest, having 147, 700
square miles, and Washington is the
smallest, with only &c, $50 square miles,
but yet 81 times the size of Rhode
Island; but Rhode Island is abe adj of all
others in density of population, having
254 persons TO the square mile.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

Health first, riches afterward. All forms
of heart disease, inc uding palpitation,
rheumatism, spasms, bony formation, en-
largement, valvuar arrangements, acute
pains in left breast, ETC., yield to the use of
DR.. Graves Heart Regulator. 81 per bottle
at druggists.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

SUsPECTED.-That Michigan million
aire who was reputed to have left 50, 900
each to Josh Billings end Eli Perkins IS
a myth. of course Mr.. Shaw has
sought for him with tears and found
him not. If some one murders Perkins,
the originator of the story, the genial
Josh will be suspected.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

WHERE THEY LIvED.-'And do your
workmen," asked London visitor of a
Lancashire mill-owner, ''do your work
men really live in those novels ?" Seer
tainly not, replied the master. ''They
only sleep there. They live in my mill. :"
The Contemporary ReUieaO.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

its and general debility, IN their various forms
also as preventive against fever and ague AND
other Intermittent fevers, the ''Ferro-Phosphor
ated Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell
Hazard & Co., New York, and sold by all Drug
gists, is the best tonic; andfor patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness, it has no equal
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

81 GET THE BEST DYES. The Diamond
Dyes for family use have no equals. All popu-
lar colors easily dyed fast and beautiful. Only
1Oc. package at druggists Wells, Richardson
& Co., Burlington, VT Sample Card, 80 co lors,
and book of directions for &C. stamp
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

In REGARD To,Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh,
my answer is, can recommend it as the best
remedy ever used.-DR. J. s. VAUGHAN, Dem
list. Musk egon. Mich. (See adY't.l
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

FROM B. F. LIEPsNER, A. M. RED BANK N.
J. have been troubled with Catarrh so badly
for several years that it seriously affected my
voice. L tried DR.. IS remedy without the
slightest relief. One bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm did the work. My voice is fully restored
and my head feels better than for years.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
CArARRH This REMEDY

as discovered by its
resent proprietors,
I'd is the result Of ex.
eriments, based up
4 many years expert
ice as Pharmacists.
is different from
t h er preparations
sed for these troub.
IS; being harmless
nd agreeable; offer
lg in those respects a
larked contrast to
ne DANGEROUS ANI
ARMFUL LILO U I'D S,
SUFFS AND CAUTER
ING POWDERS. APP,
ly by the finger into
be nostrils. Send fol
ircular. 80 cents al
gistered.
sgists, OwEGO, n. Y.
The kidneys act as
purifiers of the
blood, and when
their functions are
in t erfered with
through weakness,
they need toning.
They become health
fully active by the
use of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters,
when falling short
of relief from other
sources. This SUI
perb stimulating
tonic also prevents
and arrests fever
and ague. constipa-
ton, liv er com
plant, dyspepsia.
rheumatism an d
other ailments. Use
it with regularity.
For sale by all Drug
gists and Dealers
generally,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

SMrrHs.-The new directory OF Phlla-
delphia contains the names OF nearly
q, 900 Smiths,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
100 Doses one Dollar.
American College Song Book.

ACollection of the Songs of 80 representative Amer
lean Colleges. One can hardly magine Songs fresh;
err and brighter than these, 200 in number, and all
newly contributed by the colleges in question, in
Guiding Vassar and Wellesley. There is an average
Also published, Carmina Collegensia $500. Uni.
yersity Songs, 81 80 and StudentsLlte In song 81 d.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
Hoods SarsapariIIa
100 Doses One Dollar.

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for SIS. Prepared b!
O. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

A FURNACE should be like good
singer-able to reach the upper register.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

MARRIAGE is the natural lot OF all
things terrestrial. Even corns have to
be pared now and again.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
Camphor Milk cures aches and pains.

Camphor Milk cures aches and palms. 25c.
Dairymen Prefer It.
MEssRs. WELLS, RICHARDSON & Co.:
Since the introduction of your Improved But
ter Color among my customers, it has given
universal satisfaction. The leading dairymen
Of this section who have used it give it the
preference over all other colors, of whatever
name or nature.
They are especially pleased with the fact that
it does not become rancid, like other oil colors,
and their product brings highest prices in mar
ket. w. s. NAY, Druggist.
UNDERHnL, VI, April 5, 1882.
Phoenix Pectoral cures cold and cough. Csc.
SIT quiets the patient, and ultimately cures
him." A late encomium on Samaritan NeTUiIte.
For burns, scalds, bruises, chapped hands,
sores or piles. use st. Patricks Salve.
BEWARE of the incipient stages of Consump-
ton. Take Pisos Cure in time.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
Bald Heads.

when you have tried everything else and
failed, try our Carboline and be happy; it
will prove its merits. One dollara bottle, and
sold by all druggists.
Mr.. OLIVER MYERS, Of Ironton, O., says
"Sdndrita1l Ne1-UiIle cured me of general de-
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
A Remarkable Tribute.

Sidney Ourchundro, of Pittsburg, Pa, writes:
Il have used DIR. VIM. Halls Balsam for the
Lungs years with the most gratifying results.
The relieving influence of Halls Balsam is wonder
full The pain and rack of the body, incidental to
tight cough, disappear by the of spoonful
according to directions. My wife always sends for
Halls Balsam instead of physician"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
DIR. Green's Oxyaenotgd Bittsrs

is the Oldest and best remedy for Dyspepsia, Bilious
ness, Malaria, Indigestion, all disorders of the
Stomach, and all diseases indicating an impure con-
dition of the Blood, Kidneys and Liver.
FOR SPECIAL RATES for advertising in this paper.
andy to the pu blisher of the paper. Olo.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

Sold by druggists 81 six for s.. Prepared only By
c. 1. HOOD CO., Apothecares, Lowell, Mass.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
Just Published.
ny DIR, FREDEnIoK LOUIS RITTER.

DIR. FREDERICK LOUIS RITTER
hook of great importance, giving concise and
Interesting narrative of the progress of music dur
ing the last 2, 600 years. Price 81. 80.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24

More and more used. every year, enliven School
Life and furnish most valuable practice.
Forest Jubilee Band, Gao cts.) new. Flolosr Fest
val on the Rhine, as cts) CT2.gn of Hrtue go cts
Hour in Fairy Land go cts.) Latte B0Pee, go cts)
Three Little X items, $50 cts;) Quarrel A 9tong
FESTIVAL 60 cts.j and Cinderella 100 cts) and all
lively and pretty Cantatas.
OLIVER DITSON & CO., Boston,
T. H nitsnn 81 Co. S43 broadway. n. Y.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
! cANTATAs AND opERETTAs. I

Almost ready
A new Sunday School Song Book of fine quality.
nv Emerson and SherWin, Wait for it.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-04-24
A LIBRARY GONE.

Among the losses most to be regretted,
next to the irreparable burnings of the
records, is the destruction of the Cincin-
natl Law Library. 1t was, probably,
the finest collection of legal authorities
and of English, Scotch, Irish and Ameri-
can reports in any city this side of the
Alleghenies. 1t was founded in 1884,
and ever since that time it has grown
In numbers and in fame, numbering
twenty thousand volumes. Some OF the
books may be saved, badly burned, but
the chances are that very little will re-
main of the valuable collection of legal
learning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-06
EnIarging the Capitol.

Mr. Mullett, formerly government
architect, has designed a new center
for the capitol, on the mistaken the
DRY that he can still keep the library
within that building. The use of the
library is for members to hunt ma
terials for their information and
speeches, and the books are generally
taken to their homes in the library
cart and looked over in the evenings.
No extension of the capitol would ever
sufficiently anticipate the growth of
the library, which by the operation of
our copyright laws alone, and the in
crease of our people, is sure TO become
the greatest collection on the Western
continent. Mr.. Smith Meyer, the
Washington architect, says that the
entire United States capitol building
is half an acre smaller than the French
national library, and therefore the
talk about putting the congressional
library in the capitol is absurd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-06

When a board OF eminent physicians and chem
lists announced the discovery that by combining
some weIl-known valuable remedies, the most
wonderful medicine was produced which would
cure such wide range Of diseases that most ali
other remedies could be dispensed with, many
were skeptical; but proof Of its merits by actual
trial has dlspelled all doubt and to-day the dis
coYerers OF that great medicine, Hop Bitters, are
honOred and blessed by all as benesactors. These
Bitoers are compounded from Hops, Buchu, Malt
Mandrake and Dandelion and other oldest, best
and most valuable medicines in the world ard
contain all the best and most curative properties
OF all other medicines, being the greatest Blood
Purifier Kidney and Liver Regulator, and Life
end Health Restoring Agent on Earth. No disease
or i'll health can possibly long exist where these
Bltters are used, so varied and perfect are their
operations.
They give new life and vigor to the aged and
intirm To all whose employments cause irregu-
'aF1ty OF the bowels urinary organs, or who re-
quire an Appetizer, Tonic and mild Stimulant,
these Bltters are invaluable, being highly curative,
tonic aud 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 IL you only feel
Dad or miserable, use the Bitters at once It may
save your life. Hundreds have been saved by 50
doing. s5Oo-E will be paid for case they
vii not cure or help.
Do not suffer yourself or let your friends suffer,
put use and urge them to use Hop Bitters.
Remember, Hop Bitters is the purest and best
medicine ever made; the ''Inyalid's Friend and
Hope" No person or family should be without
them.
Twas troubled for many years with serious
Kidney and Liver Complaint, Gravel, etc; my
BLOOD became thin; was dull and inactive; could
EardIy crawl about, end was an old worn out man
all over, and could get nothing to help me- until
got hop Bltters, and now am boy again Ny
hlood IS pure, kidneys all right, and am &C
tive as a man of 30, although am 72.-FATEER
FOR ten years my wife was confined to her bed
with such complication of ailments that no doc
tor could tell what the mater cure her, and
] used up a small fortune in humbug stuff. Six
months ago l saw a .. S. flag with Hop BiJters on
it. and thought would be fool once more. and
tried it, but my folly proved to be wisdom, and
two bottles cured her, she is well and strong
any mans wife, and it cost me Only two dollars.
II. w. Detroit. Mich.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-06
THE RELIEF STEAMER ALERT.

The United States Secures a Steamer
From Griat Britain to go in Search
Ofthe Greedy Party-Its name rs the
SAIert''-BOw it was Secured-An
Important Transaction.
The following communication eX-
plains the action taken by the United
States in securing the British steamer
Alert for use in the Greedy relief ex-
petition:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Feb. 81.
To the President:
In search of vessels suitable for the
expedition now preparing to relieve
Lieu Greedy and party, attention was
early directed to the Alert, which is
the property of the British govern
ment, and was the advance ship of
the expedition of Sir George Mares.
1t was desired to secure the vessel, as
she is peculiarly fitted for the intend
ed service; and as the inspecting Off
instructed to ask whether she could be
spared for the service. Information
of the wish of this government hav-
ing previously and informly reached
the British admiralty, private infor
nation was conveyed to the United
States minister to the effect that the
British government had not forgot
ten the very censiderate.conduct of this
government on the occasion of the re-
covery of the Resolute and that should
any suggestion be made that the YES
sci would be of use to the expedition
she would be presented. The Resolute
is a vessel, as the president remembers,
fOrmerl y belonging to her majesty's
navy, having been abandoned in the
Arctic region, was discovered, and
brought to the United States by Am
erlcan seamen, and thereupon was
purchased by this government of her
salvers, repaired and returned to Great
Britain. On her arrival in England
the vessel was received by the queen
IN person, and the officers of the Uni
ted States navy who took the ship
thither were treated with every official
and personal courtesy. The govern
ment of her majesty has now given
the Alert to the United States uncon-
ditionaily, with her anchors, chains,
and such of her equipment as can be
utilized. Recognizing this graceful
and opportune act of courtesy on the
part of her majesty's government, the
undersigned recently instructed Mr..
Lowell as follows, by telegraph: ''Her
majesty's government, having presen-
ted to the government of the United
States the ship Alert, to aid in the re-
lief of Lieut.. Greedy and party, you
will inform the secretary of state for
foreign affairs that the spirit which
prompts this act of generosity, and
this evidence of sympathy with the
object in view, receives the highest
appreciation of the president as it will
that of the people of the United States.
The president sends his cordial thanks
for the opportune gift of this vessel,
which ne accepts in the name of the
United States, and which will be used
for the humane enterprise for which
it is SO peculiarly adapted" Respe Ct
fully submitted. Signed
FREDERICK FRFIJNGHTTYSEN