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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30
The Abuse OF Washington.

On his last day in office Washington
wrote to Knox comparing himself to /" the
weary traveller who sees resting-place,
and is bending his body to lean thereon.
To be suffered to do this in peace" he
added, 4" is too much to be endured by
some" Accordingly, on that very day a
Philadelphia newspaper dismissed him
with final TRADE, worth remembering by
all who think that political virulence is
on the increase; "Lord now lettest thou
thy servant depart in peace, for mine
eyes have seen thy salvation !" This was
the exclamation of man who saw a flood
OF blessedness breaking in upon mankind.
Ii ever there was time that allowed this
exclamation to be repeated, that time is
the present. The man who is the source
OF all our country's misery is this day re-
duced to the rank of his fellow-citizens,
and has no longer the power to multiply
the woes of these United States. Now
more than ever is the time to rejoice.
Every heart which feels for the liberty
and happiness of the people must now
beat with rapture at the thought that this
day the name of Washington ceases to
give currency to injustice and to legalize
corruption. When we look back upon
the eight years of Washington's admin
istration, it strikes us with establishment
that one man could thus poison the prin-
ciples of republicanism among our en-
lightened people, and carry his designs
against the public liberty so far as to en-
danger its very existence. Yet such is
the fact, and, if this is apparent to all,
this day should form jubilee in the
United States.-Harper's Magazine for
| Februory.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30
A Working Grips Home.

The Hartford Times describes the
charming room of working girl in that
city, which has been adorned by her own
good taste, at small expense, so as to
please the most aesthetic person The fur
niture is light wood, and lamp with a
rosy transparency stands on a tea-table OF
unvarnished wood, and sends soft light
over the room, which also contains book
shelves of pine, couple of secondhand
easy chairs, and small dry goods box for
shoes, covered by her own hands with
pink and olive cretonne. A large clothes
horse, on which she pasted the story of
Cinderella in Walter Cranes pictures
over olive paper, shuts off the bedstead
and washstand from view. The mex
pensive wall paper is pale olive, fecked
with pink, finished by narrow olive
frieze, terminating at the corners with a
cluster of four tiny pink fans. A second
hand wardrobe, draped with portiere of
olive Canton flannel, contains the ur-
aesthetic dustpans, brooms and other
homely articles necessary to neatness and
comfort; all trihes of that description
bought at the five cent counters. A pretty
willow rocking chair, ornamented with
olive aud pink ribbons, and knitted has
sock to match the two latter are Christ
mas gifts and stand on the rug. On the
olive draped mantel are grandma's Nam
kin teapot, two tall silver candlesticks,
and large ginger jar, not decorated or
spoiled with gummed.on pictures, but left
in its pristine blue and white beauty,
filled with white daisies, gathered on
Sunday afternoon walks. Two or three
photographs of good subjects, that are
better than chromos and cost less, hang
on the wall and complete the pretty refuge
of this proud and industrious girl, who is
self-respecting enough to earn her own
living rather than to be dependent on her
rich relations. She says she cannot go
away on vacations, dress in fine clothes,
or indulge in any pleasures, and she
thinks she is entitled to her pretty ROOM
the one rest and luxury she possesses
furnished with her own earnings.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30
The Ideal Beefsteak.

Any one can cook beefsteak-in his
mind. AS a matter of fact it requires an
artist to do it and this view is shared by a
correspondent, who writes "a member of
my family has brought the cooking of this
article of food to perfection. The first re-
quirement is not 80 much a tender and
juicy steak, but glowing bed of Goals, a
wire gridiron, double so that you can
turn the steak without touching it. The
steak should be pounded only in extreme
cases when it is too thick. Attempt
nothing else when you are cooking steak,
and have everything ready for the table,
the roasted potatoes and vegetables all
being in their respective dishes in the
oven, with doors left open little way.
From ten minutes onward is needed to
cook the steak. The time depends upon
the size, and you can easily tell by the
color of the gravy which runs from the
steak when gently pressed with knife as
to its condition. If the master of the
house likes it rare DONE when there is
suspicious brown gravy with the red, it
will be safe to infer that it is done enough
for him. If the next stage is the favorite
one, remove the steak the instant the
steak is a light brown. Remove it to
hot platter, pepper and salt to your taste,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30
Sheridan's Fox Hunt.

During the winter ne remained near
Winchester, but as soon as the roads and
the rains allowed, Grant directed him to
push once more up the valley-this time
not to return. He was to advance in the
direction of Richmond, destroying the
railroads in every direction, as well as all
stores that could possibly be of use to the
enemy. In order to conceal his purpose,
Sheridan resorted to one of those ingen-
ious devices in which he was unrivaled
since the days of Hannibal. He learned
that the people of the neighborhood were
fond of hunting, and encouraged his staff
to make their acquaintance and talk of
foxes and hounds. A pack of hounds
was found, and a day set for the chase,
The hounds were brought into Winches.
ter, the horses were shod, and all the talk
of the country around was of Sheridan's
hunt. On the appointed day the whole
neighborhood came to the meet, the gen.
eral and his staff conspicuous. The start
was made, and the run was good, but the
general and staff went further than the
Virginians. and the army followed. They
rode after the enemy, and never returned.
The stratagem had kept all news of Sher-
idan's intentions secret, as all prepare
tions were attributed to the hunt, and he
was far on his way before the vile was
discovered February Century.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30

forth for the truth at the Diet of Worms,
he paused to seek rest at PEASANTS
house, where he overheard little child
praying that God would bless his servants
who were striving to gain his victories.
"Surely," exclaimed the re-invigorated
champion, God will bless Germany, since
even her children are praying for herl"
From this, the brother who told the
story urged the Importance of not passing
over the children, but of urging, winning
the little ones to Christ.
Several other petitions succeeded, and
short address from the pastor closed the
meeting.
Another meeting was held specially for
some who were unwilling to leave until
they had found Jesus. We were unable,
from the pressure of home duties, to re-
main longer, and quilted the church, feel
ing that we had truly gone "forth by the
footsteps of the flock," among whom was
heard the voice of the Beloved" and
that "this is the house of God, and the
gate of heaven" where the king is held
in the galleries. Mfrs. Hunt Morgan, IL
| Christian at Work.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30

Snsie's face grew rosy red, But she
was honest and generous even in the an
swer with which she met her uncle's query.
"This young lady does, Uncle Frank,
and she is more grateful than you think
for your commentary on st. James
epistle."
Something in Uncle Franks eyes en-.
couraged her, and she added bravely, but
with sweet humility that had charm
beyond all grace of brightness or gift of
smartness,
ats hard to keep ones self unspotted
from the world, but unless Pm deceiving
myself more than [ know, mean to try
to do it. / believe in pure religion, and
undefled. And when the minister this
morning concluded his sermon with the
exhortation, Be ye doors of the Word
and not bearers only he looked straight
into my eyes, and wondered then if he
guessed how much had need of it. l
am ashamed of myself. 1 will do better"
Uncle Frank made no answer in words,
but the glance that he gave her, strength
ened her courage in her new resolve.
After dinner, in the library again, I'm
Gle Frank took up the flowers that Sinsie
had given him.
"They have frightened up" he said.
81 like them better already"
| Then he laid his hands on his niece's
head, and looking down into her honest
eyes, said:
And my little girl has frightened up.
with brightness fairer than the flowers,
the brightness of Christian spirit, will.
ing to receive with meekness the en-.
grated word, which is able to save our
souls. like her better lready."-Mary
E. c. Wyeth, in The Advance.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30
Wedding Rings.

From very early stages peculiar charm
appears to have been connected with the
ring. Without beginning or end, it has
long been regarded as an emblem of eter-
nifty, and also of the strength and perpe-
tuity of affection. The fourth finger of
the left hand has long been considered
sacred, and hence has been consecrated to
wear the wedding ring. The Greeks and
intrinsic value attached to this finger
that it was called the medical or healing
finger. Their various medicinal prepare
tions were stirred with it in place of a
spoon, it being supposed that, should any
noxious ingredient be included in the cup,
warning Of the fact would Immediately
be given by palpitstion of the heart
In some remote country places in England,
this superstition is still firmly believed in.
The other fingers are thought to possess a
certain power of evil, but wound or
sore stroked by the wedding finger is ex-
pected by them in a short time to disap-
pear; and the wedding ring itself is
by many supposed to have the same heal
ing effect. The rings used by the Jews
at their marriage ceremonies were some
times very large in size and elaborate in
design. The Jewish law demanded, too,
that they should be of certain value, and
to prove this to be the case, they were,
before the ceremony, submitted to an ex-
animation. 1t was rule, also, that the
bridegroom should purchase the ring out
of his own private resources and not OBJ
tain it either on credit or as gift from a
friend; and after the ring had been
placed on the brides finger, the marriage
was considered then, as it is now, to be
irrevocably binding. Among the fisher
men on the west coast of Ireland the
wedding ring is kept as an heirloom in the
family, and is considered the property of
the eldest married daughter; consequently
many of the wedding rings still worn by
the fshwives in that district are quite old,
and of exceedingly ancient design, being
manufactured as far back as the Eliza
bethan era. In the sixteenth century
both marriage or betrothal rings were
made with motto or posy inscribed in.
side, and to these Shakespeare, in two OF
three of his plays, refers.-Selected.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30
Bells Ono Minute curefur Tuothachs Els psI1
Price. twenty five cents.
CHAPTER Ii.

maiden, Mass, February l, 1880. Gentlemen
suffered with attacks of sick headache"
Neuralgia, female trouble, for years in the
most terrible and excrutiating manner.
No medicine or doctor could give me relief oil
cure until used Hop Bitters.
"The first bottle
Nearly cured me-"
The second made me as well and strong al
when child,
" And have been so to this day"
My husband was an invalid for twenty years
with a serious
Kidney, liver and urinary complaint.
Pronounced by Boston's best physicians
" Incurable!"
Seven bottles OF your Bitters cured him and
know OF the
Lives Of eight persons"
In my neighborhood that have been saved by
your Bitters,
And many more are using them with great
benefit.
"They almost
Do miraclesl" Mrs. +. ID. Slack.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30
Mhf 1neside.
NOT UNTIL NEXT TIME.

NOT UNTIL NEXT TIME.
II dreamed that we were lovers still,
As tender as we used TO be,
When brought you the daffodil,
And you looked up and smiled at me.
"True sweethearts we're we then, indeed,
When youth was budding into bloom,
But now the flowers are gone TO seed,
And breezes have left no perfume.
Because you ever, ever, will
Take such crooked view Of things,
Distorting this and that, until
Confusion ends In cavilings.
Because you never, never will
Perceive the force Of what say
As II always reasoned Ill
Enough to take ones breath awayl
but what, II ripper love replace
The vision that enchanted me,
When all you did was perfect grace,
And all you said was melody?
"And what, II loyal heart renew
The image, never quite foregone,
Combining. as Of yore, in you
A Samson and a Solomon
"Then to the breezos will toss
The straws we split with temper's loss,
The seal upon your lips anew
The peace that gentle hearts ensue.
"oh, welcome then, ye playful ways,
And sunshine of the early days,
And Danish to the clouds above
Dull reason that bedarkens lovep
-Biackuood's Magazine
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30

put on small Jumps of butter and then for
two brief moments cover with hot plate,
the two moments being sufficient to carry
it to the table. One absolutely essential
factor in the preparation of good beefsteak
is that it must be served at once. If you
can impress it on the cook that he is not
to let the steak stand and steam while he
is doing other things, you will be likely to
receive your reward for 30 doing."-Er.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30

A GENTLEMAN addressed his servant
james, how is it that my butchers bills
are so large, and l always have such bad
dinners :" Really, sir, | don't known;
for am sure we never have anything nice
in the kitchen that we don't send some of
it up to the parlor."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30

AN orator, who was much in demand in
political campaigns, being asked by an
admirer the secret of his success, replied,
"When l have facts, l give 'em facts; but
when haven't, yell and saw the air."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30

THE MAGNETON APPLIANCE CO.,
2lS STATE STREET, CHICAGO, ILL

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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30

Sold by all druggists. CUTIcURA 50 cents REsoLvRsl
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Send for How to Cure Skin Diseases"
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Farm for Sale |!

ceased containing about hundred and fifty acres,
all of which suitably divided into lage, pasture and
wood land. SAID farm Ia situated about two miles
eastery of Barre village. There Is good orchard
on the place, and excellent running wser TO both house
and barn. The buildings are in good repair. and the
farm Is In high state of cultivation. Terms easy In
quire of CORNELIA II. JONES, Executrix or Of
W. A. Il. BoYCE.
Barre, VT, November 7, 1888. 2l-tf
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30

Psoriasis Leprosy OF twenty years. standing, by Gu
TIcuRA REMEDIES The most wonderful cure on record
duspan full of scales fell from him daily. Physicians
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,New Idrsrfisemenfs.
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-30

Chas. Houghton, Esq: lawyer. 2s State street,
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ton for ten years which covered the patients body and
limbs. and to which all known methods of treatment
had been applied without benefit which completely
cured solely by the CUTIouRA REMEDIRs leaving clean
and healthy skin.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Stebbins, Bechertown,
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-09-27
The Last OF the Eeech Fishers.

A grizzly odd man, with his breeches
legs turned up to his thighs, waded
| through the bitches of "the Neck" in
the first " ard yesterday. He carried
| with him tin can and a miniature
scoop net. He was engaged in the
somewhat curious occupation of catch
ing leeches. The bu mess" said he
to an inquiring reporter, lis nearly
played out, but | ma sc something at It
ye.. The old fellow then proceeded
to carefully wash ont his tin can, re-
marking. "naye To be very careful to
have no; hing but pure water IN this
can. for the leaches will not live in any
thing but pure water. 1 have teen Il
leech fisherman for twenty Years, and
it took me a good while 10 learn how &c
Keep them.
he manner of this old old mans
fishing W Is very simple. He vigorous
y stirred up the mud in the ditca with
his feet, and then watched. Tor the
eechcs 10 rise 10 the surface or perhaps
settle upon h 5 bare legs. those which
came up he caught wit his little scoop
n, t transferred the TO his tn can OF
water. and then calmly proceeded to
lith oi StttI as iistl istSlt ICtt
limb. The loss of blood APP earei to
give him no uneasiness although IN
day 5 fishing this must be considerable.
Chatting about his curious mode If
making living thu old man sad: Il
have frequently taken 100 leeches
f:om single stream. Ii they once get
filled with blood :hev drop of dead,
and thus many die after getting square
meal from TIE legs of the cattle which
roam through the bitches. Ieeches
may, with IL e. be kept indefinitely.
There is a Ia sale for them, but the
demand has iwindled very much OF
late year. French and Swe fish leeches
are now very generally used. beeau e
they can be preserved much easier.
Years ago many men and boys We're
engaged in leech fishing in this neigh
borhood. am al that is left, and
only because | am TOO old for any.
thing else. The pauper leeches OF / IL
rope have destroyed the in .ustry, you
see. concluded The old fshern an. with
a trinkle in his eye. as he went on his
way up the ditch. -Mitadelphid Lec-
ord.