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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-04-16
American College Song Book.

Collection of the Songs Of fifty representative Amer
lean Colleges. One can hardly imagine Song. fresher
and brighter than these, two hundred in number and all
newly contributed by the colleges in question: including
Vassar and Wellesley. There Is an average Of four
songs from each college. Price 81.
Also published Carmna Collegensia. 50; University
Songs, $3.50, and Students Life In Song, Sl50.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-07
Matrimonial Advice.

The young woman said her lover was
coming on the train, and she was going
to be married. Whereupon the old
lady said she had much experience in
the marrying business" and would
give the young lady some advice, and
here is what she said: 'sWell, child,
never marry railroader, for he is La
BILE to get killed at any time. Never
marry a military man, for he is liable
to go to war and get shot. Besides, his
gorgeous clothes attract the attention
of the women. Never marry hotel
keeper. My first husband was hotel
keeper and fell through the elevator
opening and broke his skull. Never
marry travelling man, for he is always
away from home. Never marry u
steamboater. My second husband was
a steamboat captain, and got bowed
into 100000 pieces 1 always get
terribly mad when think of that man.
Never marry a grocer. My third hus-
band was grocer, and he was killed
by q molasses barrel fallin' on him.
When think of him I'm completely
disguised. Never marry a carpenter.
My fourth husband was a carpenter,
and fell off a scaffold and was smashed
to a jelly. May his soul sleep IN
peace! Never marry machinist. NV
fifth husband was a machinist. I'll
never forget the day he was brought
home on board. l didn't recognize
him. A belt had come off a pulley and
hit him plum in the face and spread
his nose all over his countenanee. /
promised him on his dyin' bed that I'd
never marry another machinist" just
then the train rolled in and the old
lady asked; ''Child, what business is
your loverinP" Insurance business
80, mercy! You don't mean to marry
himP My sixth husband was an in
surance--" But the young lady was
gone to meet her lover. --Erchaasge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-07
The Profit in Farming.

In agriculture, as in all other indus
tries, it is the best use of opportunities
and materials that makes the most
profit The soil is the material from
which the farmer produces his income.
1t is productive only when it is at work,
that is, when it is bearing some crop.
When it is idle it is simply so much
money at rest and yielding no interest.
The soil, too, like money, is exhausted
when it is idle, and is increasing in
value when it is at work. One might
as well fear that so much money as the
land is worth would become reduced in
value by being well invested, as that
the land would be impoverished when
it is in a productive condition. This
can be very clearly shown. A field is
sown now to rye, and the crop will be
gathered next July. Frequently it will
lie until the next spring, when it may
be planted to corn. The corn will stand
month after it is ripe and might be
cut, and the land will be plowed in the
spring and sown with oats. The oat
stubble will be two months before it is
plowed and sown to fall grain of some
kind. Now the ground has been idle
more than half the time, producing
nothing. On the other hand, field
now in rye or wheat may be plowed
as soon as the crop is cut and
planted with fodder corn, or
sown with millet, or a green crop
such as rape, or with turnips, and from
five to ten or fifteen tons per acre of val
liable fodder taken from the soil. This
will feed good many stock, sheep, pigs,
cattle, or cows, and the whole value of
it will be returned in manure. Or the
crop may be plowed under and the soil
greatly enriched by it. The following
corn crop will be increased either way
by the manure or the green stuff plowed
in. If the corn is put in in good season,
the land being plowed in the fall so that
no time is lost, and is cut as soon as the
grain in glazed, rye may be sown and
narrowed in, and a good fall or winter
pasture may be secured. There will be
something to be plowed in, too, in the
spring more or less, and again the land
will be in better condition. This con-
slant cropping will keep down weeds
and will produce something that may
be fed to stock, and if done, as rule,
will easily provide fodder for twice as
much live stock as the farm usually car
ries. No farmer will have shadow of
doubt that at the end of ten years with
such treatment as this his land will be
far richer and more productive, and he
will be proportionately richer himself
than if it had laid idle six months of
each OF those years.-M 7. Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-07
A Strange Story.

A strange story is told in connecti0n
with the sudden death Of DR.. Marion
Sims. When he visited Washington
few weeks before his death he promises
to return and spend the winter with Ms
cousin, DIR. Mackey, says correspond
ent of the Louisville C0ltrier-JoaiF7'eA'
The rooms he was to occupy were Ply
pared for his reception, and everything
was in readiness. About three o'clock
in the morning DIR. Mackey aWoKV
from his sleep and told his wife that ns
had Just had such vivid and hortlu
dream that he could not dispel the w,
ion. He dreamed that DIR. Sims stooa
by his bedside, with the face o.
corpse, and said, over and over again.
James the Fourth is dead. Dr. elLls
was the fourth in his family bearing w, tng
same name, and among relatives calieu
himself James the Fourth. tlndlns
that he could not shake off the lmpreT
sion, DIR. Mackey rose and went dos1
stairs to his library to sit there ~ w
read. He observed that the clock d.
stopped at three, and superstiugyugs'
dread of evil almost overeame him. no
remained in his library until it was LILY ~.
to dress for breakfast, and while at tna'
meal telegram was brought ID c ~
nouncing the sudden death OF III OnD'
at three d clock.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-07
Olive Groves Of Mentone.

The longer one remains in Mentone
the stronger grows attachment to the
olive groves. But they do not seem fit
places for the young, whose gay voices
resound through their gray aislesi
neither are they for the old, who need
the cheer and warmth of the sun. But
they are for the middle-aged-those
who are beyond the joys and have not
yet reached the peace of life, the poor,
aforementioned, hard-worked middle
aged. The olives of Mentone are small,
and used only for making oil. We saw
them gathered; men were beating the
boughs with long poles, while old wonl-
en- and children collected the dark pur-
pie berries and placed them in sacks,
which the patient donkeys bore to the
mill. The oil-mills are venerable and
picturesque little buildings OF stone,
placed in the ravines where there j. q
stream of water. We visited one on the
side hill; its only light came from the
open door. and its interior made pet,
ure which Gerard Douw might wen
have painted. The great oil jars, the
old hearth and oven, the earthen Jugs,
hanging lamps with floating wicks. ana
the figures of the men moving about,
made picturesque scene. The fruit
was crushed by stone rollers, the wheei
being turned by water-power; the pup,
saturated with warm water, was taen
placed in flat round rope baskets, which
were piled one upon the other, and inc
whole subjected to strong pressure
which caused the clear yellow oil TO ex-
ude through the meshes of Che baskets,
and flow down into the little reservoir
below Constance r. Wooisoa, ~ mar
aae,-ie M0ouziue
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-07
Mountains as Health Restorers.

Mountains are the health restorers of
the country, and never send back to
their homes with pale faces and wasted
forms those who have never sought
their rugged embrace and enjoyed their
breezy kisses. A comparison with those
who seek the shore, the plain and the
lake, will prove the beneficial effects of
the mountain resort over all others, and
that the per cent. of health is increased
in greater degree by its regimen of
air and exercise. That the mountains
grow more popular as resorts, alike for
pleasure and health, has been demon
strated in a greater degree than ever
during the season of 1888. and l doubt
not few years hence, will see them
monopolize summer pilgrims as their
devout and loyal worshipers.-W. j.
Bruce. IN st. Louis Magazine,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-07
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

To keep ice from windows take a
sponge or ordinary paint brush, rub
over the glass once or twice with lit
tie cold alcohol.
Tough meat may be made as ten
der as any by the addition of a little
vinegar to the water when it is put on
to boil.-M. 7. Herald.
There is no use in cleaning your
poultry houses unless you burn the old
nests. They will harbor more of the
various kinds of poultry parasites than
you can ever exterminate with white
wash brush.-EGchGnQe.
Partial paralysis in mare is Sc
rious matter and requires a long time
to produce any beneficial results. Give
her one dram each of powdered nux
yomica and lodide Of potash night and
morning in her food for month or two
Give the paralyzed side plenty of hand
rubbing and friction Chicago Horse
man.
"A writer in Lippincott's Magazine
says that the economy of French cook
ing is something to open American
eyes. Not drop of water in which
vegetables are boiled ever drains away
wasted, but with q dish of milk and a
little pork fat or butter is made good
soup vehicle by means of which to con-
sumo dry bread
I'm the early stages the SPAWN, say $
the Mirror Gad Farmer, is not clearly
developed, but afterward it is so well
marked that SPAWN may be pronounced
to exist without an examination of the
joint. Treatment should be directed
to the abatement of the Inflammation,
which gives rise to the pain, and also
to promote absorption of the new
growth. Apply tincture Of iodine
daily over the joint with brush.
Homemade yeast is much slower
in its action than brewers, and if set in
the morning the bread would probably
not be ready till quite late in the even
ing. A two-pound loaf will take about
three-quarters of an houri in an ordinary
oven; ten minutes longer if baked in a
tin. Keep clean, bright skewer for
testing. If, when plunged into the loaf,
it comes out clean, then the bread may
be drawn, but if sticky it must remain
longer.-N. Y. Herald.
The simple plan of storing eggs in
dry ashes has been used for some time
by a correspondent of the Live Stock
Journal with very satisfactory results.
Though rather fastidious about their
quality, he reports having enjoyed
those thus kept during period of
more than four months, and in one in
stance whole year. The only precau-
tons seem to be (besides, of course,
sound eggs to begin with) ''to see that
the ashes are quite dry, and to see that
the eggs do not touch one another"
For barley soup, cut three slices OF
bacon and two pounds of the neck of
veal in small pieces; put them in a
saucepan or small kettle with pint of
water Let this simmer for three
quarters of an hour, then add one small
onion, carrot, two stalks of celery,
half a teaspoonful of black pepper, a
teaspoonful of salt, and two quarts of
hot water. Let this boil for at least
two hours, then take from the fire, and
when cold, remove the fat OF scum from
the top, strain the soup, and put it ON
the fire and add pint of barley which
has been washed and soaked in cold
water for three hours at least.-BoSton
Globe,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-07
For Young Readers.
ONE YEAR OLD.

tbs baby's first birthday. Oh, what shall we
To this dear little boy. who's a year old to-
day?
Shall we greet him, and wish him life full
Shall we chide him, and tell him he's been a
great care?
Shall we praise his bright eyes and his soft
silky hair?
Shall we laugh when he's happy,
And weep when he's sad?
Be proud when he's funny,
And grieve when he's bad?
Speak quickly, and tell me justwhatwe should
To this dear little boy, who's year old to-
day.
May his childhood be sweet as the blossoms of
spring;
May his b6yhood be free as the birds on the
wing;
May his manhood be pure as this first year has
been;
May his whole life be noble, untarnished by
May God send His blessing, we earnestly
To this dear, little boy, who's year old to-
day.
Let us try so to live that in us he may see
The model of all we would wish him to be;
Let our looks be most gentle, our words al
ways kind,
That no thought of harshness may enter his
mind
Let us ever be mindful of all that we say
To this dear little boy, who's a year old to-
day.
Yes, Wen kiss him, and give him some beauti-
full toy,
And Wen greet him and wish him life full of
joy.
Wen not scOld him or chide him for being q
care,
For the love he brought with him is precious
and rare.
Wen laugh when he's happy,
And weep when he's sad;
Be proud when he's funny,
And grieve when he's bad.
Wen do all that we can to brighten the way
Of this dear little boy, who's year old to-
day.
kate G. Nelson, in Golden Days.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-07
Playing Valet to Himself.

Our friend X. is just now in very low
water and has been compelled to give
up his valet, and this is how he supplies
his place. Every morning about seven
O'Clock he jumps ous of bed, puts on
the blue trowsers with the yellow stripe
that his servant used to wear, ties the
traditional apron around his waist and
then sets to work to blacken his boots,
brush his clothes and put them in his
dresSing-room. after which he lies down
again and goes to sleep. About ten
O'Clock he rings. Of course, no one an
swers the bell. Nevertheless, and lust
as though his man stood there awaiting
his orders, he saws: John, nv boots
aud clothes.' you will find them in
the dressing-roora. SIR" he replies to
himself. "All right, John, you may go;
I'll draw the curtains myself y He
then gets up, and this semblance of his
former luxury appears to make up for
the loss of his dismissed valet.-Paris
Figaro.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-07

Mrs. Washington, the mother OF
General Washington, was buried at
Fredericksburg, Va. In 1888 the cor
ner-stone of a monument was laid,
President jackson going from Wash
ington to preside at the ceremonies.
Not only has the monument never been
finished, but the tomb is neglected. #
is proposed to ask that Congress shall
make the repairs that are needed.
trOit Post.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-07

An Iowa farmer trains his grape
vines on elm trees, and claims i'm
proved results, Chicago Journal.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-05-24
WOman's Tenacity of Life.

Modern Age.
1t appears from the gathered statistics
of the world that women have great
er tenacity of life than men. Nature
worships the female in all its varieties.
Among insects the male perishes at
relatively early period. In plants the
the seminate blossoms die earliest, and
are produced in the weaker limbs.
Female quadrupeds have more endurance
than males. In the human race, de-
spite the intellectual and physical
strength of the man, the woman endures
longest, and will bear pain to which
the strong man succumbs. Zymotic
diseases are more fatal to males, and
more male children die than female.
beverage asserts that the proportion
dying suddenly is about 400 women to
$50 men; 1880 men in the United
States commit suicide, to 285 women.
Intemperance, apoplexy, govt, hydroce-
phalus, Affections of the heart or liver,
scrofula, paralysis, are more fatal to
males than females. Pulmonary con-
sumption, ont he other hand, is more
deadly to the latter. Females in cities
are more prone to consumption than in
the country All old countries not
disturbed by emigration have a snajori
ty of females in the population. In
royal families the statistics show more
daughters than sons. The Hebrew
womanis exceptionally long-lived, the
colored woman exceptionally short
I r-----.- 7 l.
to prolongation of life among women.
DIR. Hough remarks that there are from
to per cent. more males born than
females, yet there is more than per
cent. excess of females in the living
populations. From which statistics we
conclude that all women who can pos
sibly obtain one ofthose rapidly depart
ing men ought to marry, and, that, as
men are likely to become very scarce,
they cannot be sufficiently priced by
the other sex.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-05-24

On and after Sunday, Dec. 80, 1888, Passe
Trains will leave Hillen Station daily, as foil
1886 P. M.-Memphis and Atlanta EXPIRES
Westminster, New Windsor, Union Bridge,
Ridge, Hagerstown and all points on Shenant
Valley, Norfolk and Western, East Tenne
Virginia and Georgia, Memphis and Charlie
Railroads and their connections, and daily ex
Sunday for Hanover, Gettysburg and point
II. j., H. d G. R. R. Through cars.)
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
500 A. M.-Mail, for Hanover, Frederick,
mittsburg, Waynesboro', Chambersburg, Shipp
burg, Hagerstown, Williamsport and informed
stations.
1000 A. M.-Accommodation, for Union Br
and intermediate stations.
200 P. INSTRUMENTATION, for Reisterst
(Glyndon) and intermediate stations.
400 P. M.-Express for Arlington, Mt. H
Pikesville, 0wings' Mills, st. Georges, Glyn
Finksburg, Westminster, New Windsor, Linw
Union Bridge and principal stations west,
Hanover, Gettysburg and stations on H. J. H.
G. R. R. Through cars), Frederick Through c
Emmittsburg, Waynesboro', Pa, Chambersb
Pa, Shippensburg, Pa.
AS P. M.-Accommodation for Union Bri
and intermediate stations.
6.25 P. M.-Accommodation for Union Bri
and intermediate stations.
SUNDAYS.
oAS NJ oI-4:o= e. TT-:~- ~
and intermediate stations.
2P. M.-Accommodation for Union Bridge
intermediate stations.
Trains arrive at Hillen daily, $50 P. NJ;
except Sunday, 7.3O, $50, I1.5O A. NJ, 3.15, 5
6.55 P. NJ; Sundays at s.55 A. NJ, 4.5O,
Pm.
All trains stop at Union, Pennsylvania ave
and Fulton Stations.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-05-24
OLDFHELD's ExCELsIORPUMP.

T HAVE greatly increased my facilities for max
Ling Pumps by building a LARGE STEAM
SAW MILL AND PUMP FACTORY, which is
supplied with all necessary machinery for making
PUMPS OF THE BEST QUALITY, full sup
ply Of which are always on hand.
The stocks being prepared months in advance
are thoroughly seasoned and impart no disagree
able taste to the water. Being made and put up
by me with the greatest care they WILL OUT
LAST ANY IRON OR ORDINARY WOODEN
PUMP besides being less likely to get out of order
Pumps put in in any part of the State and guar
anteed for one year or they will be keptin order
for ten years afterwards at 81 per year.
Pumps repaired and Pumps made where they
are to be erected, when timber Is furnished, al
short notice.
M8-P Prices as low as Pumps of the best quality
can be made for. Address,
WILLIAM OLDFIELD, Pump Maker,
July14y.@l Fountain Green, Hartford Co., Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-05-24
Baltimore and Ohio RaiIroa
To take effect November 18th, 1883.
LEAVE CAMDEN STATION,

For Chicago, Cincinnati and St. Louis, da
at 200 A. NJ, 900 A. NJ. and 900 P. NJ,
through coaches and palace sleeping cars to alb
points without change; 900 A. NJ. daily to CHI
go, except Saturday.
For Pittsburg, Cleveland and Detroit at 900
NJ. and 7.3O P. NJ, daily. $50 P. NJ. is s,
train to Pittsburg with sleeping cars attached
For Richmond and the South, 4.4O A. NJ, .!
A. NJ, daily, and ESQ P. NJ, daily except Sund
For Washington on week days, $500, 4.40, 6
*7.15, $3.50, 5000, go and 5000 A. NJ, u
2.5O, @40O, $40, 500, 6.25, 1870, 5000 andl1
P NJ. For Washington, on Sunday, 1900,
*7.15, $3.50, 5000 and 90 A. M, 1.3O, 81
500, 6.25, $3.50 and 5000 P. NJ. Star indie;
express trains.
For Annapolis, us A. NJ, 1215P M. and
P. NJ. On Sunday 90 A. NJ. and 500 P. NJ.
For Ellicott City 7.4O A. NJ, 1.3O, 42O, 5.
7.55, lilo r. M. On Sunday, 9.I5 A. NJ, 5.
7.35, Ills P. NJ.
For Way Stations, via Main Stem, 7.4O A.
l.3O, 4.20, 5.45, 1876, Ills P. NJ. On Sund
9.15 A. NJ. and 5.45, 1875, Ills P. NJ.
For Frederick, TAO A. NJ, I.3O, APO, 5.45
NJ. On Sunday, OILS A. NJ, 5.45 P. NJ.
For stations on Shenandoah Valley R. R., 9
A. NJ. daily.
For Way Stations between Baltimore and Wa
ington, 4.40, $40, 90 A. M, 1915, $50, 5.
6.25, 11.3O P. NJ. On Sunday, 4.4O, 90 A.
1.30, 500, 6.25 P. NJ.
For points on Metropolitan Road, IT'S A..
and 4 40 P. NJ. daily. $50 P. NJ. daily exc
Sunday.
For Staunton and points on Valley Road,
A. NJ, daily except Sunday.
For Winchester and Hagerstown, via Main Ii
7.4O A. NJ, 4.2O P. NJ, daily except Sunday.
For Hagerstown, via Washington, 900 A. ]
daily except Sunday, and 4.4O P. NJ. daily.
Trains arrive from the West, daily, at 7.30, s
A. M, 3.35, go, 1910 A. NJ.
From Washington, 1855, $50, 7.40, SIS, s.
$40, 1925 and l1.00 A. NJ, LAS, 800, 1856, 4.
500, $50, $40, $50, $50, 90 and 1910 P. N
On Sunday, 7.sO, s.45, 1885 and 11.0O A. NJ, 2.
3.35, 400, $40, $50, $50, 90, lO.4O P. NJ.
From Annapolis, SIS A. NJ. and LAS, $40
NJ. On Sunday, 1885 A. NJ. and $40 P. NJ.
From Ellicott City, $50, S.55, 10 As A. NJ,
and 6.55 P. NJ. On Sunday, $50, s.55 A. M. q
$50 and SIS P. NJ.
From Frederick and Way Stations, $50, 10
A. M, and so, 6.55 P. NJ. On Sunday, $50
NJ. and 6.55 P. NJ. u-s-uz.ssz--l
From Winchester, 1915 A. NJ. and 500 P.
Hagerstown, HOO A. NJ. daily, and 800, 90
NJ, daily except Sunday.
From Staunton, 800 P. NJ. daily except Sund
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-05-24
FROM UNION STATION.
Philadelphia, Wilmington
Baltimore Railroad.

COMMENCING MONDAY, NOV. is, Is
Passenger trains will leave Baltimore as foil
STARTING FROM UNION STATION
7.O5 A. M.-Mail for Philadelphia.
$40 A. M.-Philadelphia Express, connect
Philadelphia for New York.
$50 A. M.-Express for New York.
1885 A. Unlimited Parlor Car Train for
adelphia and New York.
1910 P. M.-Express for New York.
els P. M.-Port Deposit Accommodation.
SIS P. M.-Oxford Accommodation.
3.05 P. M.-Boston, New York and Philadel
Through Sleepers to Boston.
Ais P. M.-New York and Philadelphia.
sos P. M.-Congressional Exp. for New
7.2O P. M.-Express for Philadelphia.
11.35 and 1885 P. M.-Night Express for P
delphia and New York.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
8 05 P. M.-Philadelphia and New York.
Ais P. M.-Philadelphia and New York.
sos P. M.-Boston, New York and Philadel
Through Sleepers to Boston.
7.20 P. M.-Philadelphia.
11.35 and 1885 P. Philadelphia New :
FROM PRESIDENT STREET STATIC
$50 A. M.-Mail for Philadelphia.
1855 A. M.-Philadelphia Express, come
for New York.
EOS P. M.-Port Deposit Accommodation.
sos P. M.-0xford Accommodation.
FROM CALVERT STREET STATION
2.1O P. M.-Port Deposit Accommodation.
$40 P. M.-0xford Accommodation.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-05-24

The following simple pecautions sug-
gested by the New York Lndebendent, if
strickly followed, would prevent a
great many destructive fires. The rules
might be posted in every store, dwelling
and factory with good result:
The leading cause offireS are kerosene
oil, matches and furnaces.
I. Always buy the best quality of oil.
2. Never make sudden motion with
a lamp, either in lifting or setting down.
8. Never place lamp, on the edge
of table or mantel.
4. Never fill lamp after dark, even
if you should have to go without a
light.
S. See that the lamp wicks are always
clean and that they work freely in the
tube.
6. Never blow out a lamp from the
top.
7. Never take lamp to closet where
there are clothes. Unnecessary to go to
the closet, place the light at distance.
8. Use candles as much as possible
in going about the house and in bed
rooms. They are cheaper, can't ex-
plode, and for very many purposes are
just as good as lamps.
9. Matches should always be kept in
earthen jars, or in tin boxes.