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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25

1t is great mistake to think that
Christ's doctrine of separation from the
world means to withdraw ones self
from common everyday life or from in
tercourse with reputable society. The
key to Christian living and conduct is,
I" If any man have not the spirit of
Christ, he is none of his" We may 90
safely wherever we can maintain the
spirit of Christ; and we do well to stop
and consider whether Christ, if he
were here, as he was once in Palestine
would accompany us. And this is nei-
Their an unnatural nor misleading test.
For the question is not in the world,
nor indeed how the church, or our fell
ow-Chrstians, will look upon us, but
how it appears to Christ, to whom we
have pledged allegiance. it is the
spirit of this world against which we
are to guard-a spirit, let it be remem-
bered, that finds its way into churches,
and even takes possession of the serv-
ices of religion. 1t was especially this
that was offensive to Christ when he
was among men. The spirit that pa
raded its prayers, that sought the chief
places in ecclesiastical gatherings, that
recounted its gifts and zeal and devo-
ton to obtain the praise of men rather
than of God. Let no one deceive him
himself on so important matter as
conformity to the world. To be in this
world and not to be of it is the test of
Christian life-Christ's test, not the
worlds .--Selected.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25

rection. Wallace gave both dispatches
to Webster, told him to keep in the
rear and he would go forward, and if
he should fall in the enemy's hands he
must try to escape with the dispatches.
They had not proceeded far before Wal
lace was hailed by sentinel: "Who
comes there?" "A FRIEND" said Wal
lace. " A friend to whom?" said the
sentinel; "Advance and give the coun-
tersign." This was fearful moment
to the young man. He hesitated for
an instant, and then replied, Yankee
like, by asking: Whose friend are
your" The sentinel responded GA
friend to America" ESQ am l." said
Wallace, "and have important dis
patches for General Lincoln" Wal
lace and Webster were Immediately
conducted to the generals quarters
and the dispatches delivered into his
hands. When General Lincoln was in
formed to what peril the young men
had exposed themselves to accomplish
the wish of their commander he COM
plimented them upon their brave con-
duct, and also expressed much graft
tude for what they had done. Wallace
never fully recovered from this almost
incredible effort, but Webster's health
was not permanently injured. Both
men lived to tell their children how they
swan Lake Champlain in October to
carry dispatches to General Lincoln
Free Press.
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advertisements.

Few people are aware of the alarming prevalence
of kidney diseases, especially among those who have
arrived at are past middle age. 1t is declared
good authority that fully onehalf the deaths in this
country either directly indirectly the result of
kidney disease of some sort
great majority of men above forty years of age
neys or bladder, and these diseases are on the in
they know of it themselves and thus these nsidous
done to dislodge them
DrOpsy, Gravel, Diabetes Brights Disease, 1ncon-
Thence, Debility, Catarrh of the Bladder, Abumen-
uria, etc, are among the many forms Of these dis
Most of these very difficult cure, defying
the powers oftentimes of the best physicians obtain
able, and are pronounced by many to be incurabe.
Physicians state that many forms of Kidney Dis
ease are very difficult detect in diseases of this
form oftentimes there symptoms of a marked
nature This is one of the reasons why they are so
difficult to cure
HUNTS kidney and LIVER REMEDY is a specific
for Kidney and Liver Troubles Bladder and Urinary
Diseases Dropsy, Gravel Diabetes and all that class
of disorders
1t cures Biliousness, Headache, Jaundice, Liver
Piles.
1t cures Intemperance, Nervous Diseases, General
Debility, Female Weakness and Excuses.
1t is thoroughly reliable, highly recommended,
works promptly, relieves at once, and never
known to fail. USE IT AT ONCE.
Sold by all druggists. Price Sl.25.
HUNTS REMEDY CO., Providence, RI.
c. N. CRITTENTON, GenI Ag't, New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25
Disestablishment or DisendOwment.

In point of fact, the Church of En-
gland never has been established at all.
1t is older than the state, older than
the crown, older than both houses of
parliamant-older, in fact, than the
united nation. The disestablishment
of church which has lasted for cen
turtles involves very different questions
from those which would be raised by
the proposed disestablishment of a
church of a new nation. The Church
of England has struck deep fibers into
the whole national life of England. 1t
does not cause the most trivial prac-
teal grievance to any sect or any per-
son, while its position enables it to
reach all classes, irrespective of their re-
ligious tenets and exclusively for their
advantage. With regard to disendow-
ment, that is altogether another mat
ter, as you know. 1t would affect lay
property-owners as well as the church.
Many of what are called "the great
tithes have been appropriated by lay
rectors, who are simply landowners.
They could not be disendowed without
interfering with the laws of property
all over the kingdom. - Archdeacon
Furrar.
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Questions Answered.

G. S., Duxbury.-The rate of pension for
total deafness being fixed by law at $13 a
month, you could not obtain an increase of
your pension above that rate.
G. o. b., Montpelier number OF
original pensions granted by the pension
office varies from 700 to 1000 a week. The
pension certificates number over 81 900.
A. w. A., Richmond.-If man was
drafted wrongfully and paid the $500 re-
quired to relieve him from serving he cannot
Eow recover it back, as the time has ex-
PRED for making such applications.
n. A. B., Warren.-The commissioner OF
pensions has modified his decision in cases
of desertion and now holds that absence
without leave is no desertion; also that the
charge of desertion from hospital is not
per Sc a charge of desertion from the serv-
ice. 1t has not yet been found that there
is any charge of desertion of any kind
against you. You have nothing to do until
the charge is found
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25
Stray Shots.

STEPHEN BENNETT of Montpelier has a
greenback that was in his sons pocket
when he was shot in battle. more than
twenty years ago. 1t was sent to him after
his sons death and is stained with his blood.
1o,,rn p,ocs sroo;oI ovon,i,or % .ho
.,.ie, 4" i.i VI
z fasy n,omtbS IN 1850 hos heen V rot,'rnod 20
Vorm,ont Hi e. adSros n' 10 PrtianJ We ;n ~
,,oatia,oto,, .ta oia;,, 90 r. p E,,ans NJ
49, iast vel, claim VI " - - aus "V
Wv u Zoo IN
GENERAL STEPHEN THOMAS, ON his recent
visit to Virginia, made the acquaintance of
lady residing near the winchester battle
field who told him that after that battle
seven OF his men lay dead in her dooryard ;
That her house was hlled with his wounded
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25
DestrOyinglthe Pillars.

A coal mine near Wilkesbarre,
Penn, had long been suspected of be-
ing unsafe, but one morning in early
September the Waterman fastened to
give the alarm, "The roof is working.
All the men must leave without delay"
They made haste to obey, not even
taking time to get out the poor animals
employed in the works. A few min
utes later the black ceiling fell with
terrific crash, and the air was expelled
with such violence that timbers and
ventilating doors were shivered into
kindlings, and loaded cars blown from
the track like autumn leaves. Over a
hundred acres of the surface above was
affected, long strip of half mile
sinking from three to five feet, and the
whole was scanned by deep assures.
The men were all saved, but the poor
mules were left to their fate. Yet all
this danger and destruction was caused
by cutting away the great coal pillars
which had been left here and there to
support the roof. All overhead looked
so firm and strong that it seemed fool
ish to waste so much good coal in those
unnecessary supports! So, one by one,
the careless workers picked them away
and ran the risk We look with sur
prise at these foolhardy miners; yet
they were wise men compared with
those who would take away the Bible
pillars which alone make this world a
place of safety and comfort. A COM
pany of young men who hated the doc
trines of the Bible resolved one even
ing to burn the book with suitable cere-
monies. One of the gayest of the
company had the part assigned him of
laying it upon the Goals. He advanced
with an Indifferent air and was pro-
ceeding leisurely toward the fire when
he glanced down at the book. Suddenly
a trembling seized him and his whole
frame seemed convulsed. He returned
it to its place, and said, with emphasis,
"We will not burn that book till we
get a better" Some English officers
spoke disparagingly of mission work
among the South Sea Islanders, and
said the natives "only repeated like
parrots what the missionaries had
taught them" They asked a company
of them why they believed the Bible
was from God. See what it has done
for us!" was their triumphant reply.
"What else could have cast down our
idols and transformed our land and
our once savage natures? Take the
Bible from our land and all our learning
and culture will not save us from dis.
aster here and eternal ruin hereafter."-
! Youths World.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25
Obtaining News for a Clique.

There is one class of workers in
Washington who are present every
where and yet whose calling, while
sometimes suspected, is never known
for an absolute certainty. Such people
90 through the departments from day
to day, and gather information of vari-
Gus kinds and sell it to whoever will
purchase it. This class does not in
clude the men who earn precarious
living by collecting outside information
for the purpose of disposing of it TO the
newspaper correspondents for pecun-
larry consideration, but is distinct
set, whose interests are antagonistic to
the correspondents. Their informa-
ton is for the private, and not for
the public, ear. Nearly every day a
man with heavy gray beard, usually
dressed with extreme neatness, even
approaching to elegance, comes down
Fifteenth street and enters the treasury.
He is short, thick-set man, universally
known, but there is probably not one
man in hundred in Washington who
knows his business. He is suave, po-
lite and genial, but he permits no one
outside of certain sacred circle to gain
his confidence. Some people look upon
him with suspicion, but personally he is
every inch a gentleman. His business is
the gathering of information, in rela-
ton to customs decisions, for the benefit
of clique of importers, principally in
New York. He is maintained here in
good style, fact which shows that his
services are valuable to his employers,
and it is said that he has become quite
wealthy. At any rate, he was poor
man when he came to Washington, and
now there are none of the comforts
and but few of the luxuries of life
which he does not enjoy. His prede-
cessor died, leaving quite sum of
money behind him, which by 10 means
represented the extent of his income,
as he was in the habit of living at the
rate of $4,000 year at the least cal
culation. The present incumbent is
said to be very successful in gaining
inside information sufficiently in adj
vance to enable the importer to profit
immensely Washington Letter.
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Tbe Soldiers &uoget.
Pensions Granted.

To Cynthia NJ. Mills "a dependent mother),
johnson, $S month and S2012 arrears;
Peter NJ. Abbott, McIndoe's Falls, SO a
month and 81 ,023 arrears; Daniel Barnett,
Bridport, 81 month and $512 arrears
Sloan Flint, West Randolph, "a month
and 1867 arrears; James o. Griffin, Green's
boro S4 month and 500 arrears; Abel s.
Ward, Troy, "a a month from last March,
when he first applied for a pension; Marcus
A. Bennett, West Bolton, an increase from
IS to S12 month and 1886 arrears Robin
son Templeton, Williamstown, an increase
from S17 to $50 month.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25

HAVE you ague in the face and is it
badly swollen? Have you severe pains
in the chest, back or side? Have you
cramps or pains in the limbs, or rheu-
matism in any form? If so, get John
sons Anodyne Liniment 1t will give
instant relief and finally cure you.
If any person would see the differ
ence between real worth and real worth
lessness let him buy small pack of
Sheridan's horse and cattle powders
and feed it out to his hens. The in
crease of eggs will surprise you.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25
Religiuus Mlistellanp.
Content.

OF all the riches great
Which men accumulate,
Or gold, or jewels rare,
Or acres broad and fair,
One treasure far surpasses
The heap which greed amasses
Surest our needs to meet,
And make our life complete,
Safer than bonds or rent
The gem they call Content.
If that be in his keep,
A man may dreamless sleep,
Quiet his days and nights
No care his soul affrights;
No worriment perplexes;
No vain ambition vexes;
Who drops or holds the crown,
Which side is up or down,
Is scarcely an event,
And mars not his Content.
Thomas Dunn English
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advertisements.
For Colds.
For Group.
For Neuralgia.
or rheumatism.
Doctor Thomas Eciecfrjc Oil.

Spent FIFTY Dollars
In doctorng for rheumatism before I tried
Thomas Eeitetyic OIL Used a so-cent bottle of
this medicine. and got out in one week. For burns
and sprains it is excellent" Jas. Durham, East
Pembroke, N. Y.
You Can Depend On 1t.
For severe roothache and Neuralgia Of the
head | used Thomas Eciectric oil This is
certainly the best thing ever knew for the re-
lief Of pain of any kind. The house is with
out it," Mrs. A. NJ. Frank, III Topper Street,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Speaks Right Up.
" Have tried 7honfaf' Eeieefrie oil for Group
and colds, and find it the best remedy | have
used in my family" VIM. Kay, $40 Plymouth
Ave-, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25

LIVES of great men always remind
us that we are all subject to de-" says
an exchange, but never cough yourself
away as long as you can raise twenty
five cents for a bottle of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25

THE real reason why multitudes of
people remain unconverted up to this
time is the same reason why Felix was
ruined. They all expect to become
Christians before they die.-Cuyler.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25

HOODS SARsAPARILLA, acting through
the blood, reaches every part of the sys-
tenn, and in this way positively cures
catarrh.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25
FARM FOR SALE.

Said farm is situated In Berlin, four miles from
Montpelier, on the Deg river road, between North
field and Montpelier and contains eighty
of land 1t has nice strip of rich intervale easy
cultivate any prairie. There is two neyerfailing
springs of good soft water running TO house and
barn. There is small tenement house the place
also good early sugar,place on the farm, with good
new fixtures. / have Just put in good silo, which
will be great advantage. This Is excellent
chance to buy good nice home near churches zone
mile Distant and school (onehaf mile), in the best
society in the country My object in selling is that
cannot carry II ON myself. will sell stock and tools
and everything raised on the farm, II desired. For
further particulars address n. s. FOSTER, Mont
pelier or West Berlin, or apply In person 27-2s
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25
I PER CENT INVESTMENTS !

Iowa Mortgages on Improved Farms not exceed.
Ing onethird OF the cash value of property bearing
interest at six per cent and seven per cent semi.
annually principal and interest payable at address of
owner. Also siI per cent Iowa school Bonds on
call on or address, J. W. BROCK or A. W. FERRIN,
Montpelier, Vermont.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-25
IA MANI

WHO is UNAcouANT1o WITH THE GEOGRAPHY OF THIS
COUNTRY WILL SEE EXAMINING THIS MAP THAT TIE
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06

ises to be conducted on purely business prin-
ciples. The exposition will open in No
vember, 1885, and will close March 81,
1886. The leading object of the EXPOSE
ton, as stated by the directors. is to de-
velop more intimate trade relations be-
tween the $4,000, 900 producers and con-
sumers of the United States and the
$4,000, 900 producers and consumers of
Mexico, South America, Central America
and the West India islands. In this con-
nection it is shown by carefulIy-compiled
statistics that of the annual demand of the
Central and South American states, amount
ing to S475. 600, 600, the United States sup
plies but s77, 600, or 10 per cent. OF
the annual exports of these countries,
amounting to S479, 900, 600, the United
States takes but S16s, 900, 600, or So per
cent. In other words, the exchanges of
Central and South America are mainly with
Europe. If the exposition can be instru-
mental in DETECTING this great and rapidly
increasing trade 10 our own ports it will
accomplish great work and should be en-
cOuraged in its efforts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
EUROPEAN ALLIANCES.

On the face of it there may seem TO be a
good deal of senSatiOnalism in the European
talk of the respective alliances between
France and Russia on the one side and
England and Germany on the other. Yet
when we delve beneath the surface it be-
comes more apparent that there are reasons
for believing that combinations are really
being formed. France and England are
natural enemies. There is never any love
lost between Frenchman and an English
man. The wars between the two countries
have been so frequent and date back so far
that, unless there is some very special reason
for it being otherwise, the world is prepared
to see these Old-time enemies slash
ing away at each other at any
time and on the slightest prOvocation.
France entertains no more love for Ger
many than she does for England. The hui
initiation of Sedan still rankles in the
French bosom and will continue to do so
until the opportunity comes to wipe it out.
Beyond the fact that Russia is the enemy of
England there is no strong reason why
France should desire TO form an alliance
with that country at this time. But the
fact that Russia is the enemy of England
and is not liked by Germany is sufficient
reason in the estimation of the French peo-
pie to feel kindly toward the Russians.
On the other hand Germany is knit TO
England by ties of blood and interest
that make an alliance between those
countries the most natural thing in
the world. Nations are only grown-up
children after all and are liable to be con-
trolled by passion and prejudice to a Won
derful extent. But independent of these
considerations the time has come in the
logic of events when a readjustment of
boundary lines between European nations
is imperative and cannot much longer be
avoided. In determining these matters
there are no four nations of the world more
interested or likely to play an important
part than those mentioned i'm this cOnnec-
ton. In their hands virtually rest the des-
TIMES of Europe, Asia and Africa. The
time is ripe for European war and the
crisis cannot be delayed much longer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
WouIdn,t be Satisfied.

WallOw. the Canadian Pacific employ
ment agent in st. Paul, is borrowing a
bushel of troubles anticipating the arrival
of "a out of 264 men whom he had under
instructions of the company sent to the
front. When the men reached Winnipeg
adyices were received from the front that
the work was so well in hand and so far
advanced that it would be practically COM
pleted before they could reach their desti-
nation. The agent at Winnipeg set to
work to provide other employment for them
and succeeded. But those who are now re-
turning rejected this other work because it
was % cents less per day in compensation,
and are full of wrath. They want Wal
lows scalp and are coming after it. Mr.
WallOw said he did as he was directed, and
after the discovery that the men would not
be forwarded to the front by the company
did all he could through his Winnipeg agent
to provide other work on the east end and
on the Manitoba & Southwestern. which
was satisfactory to all but tine sixty-four
who will arrive to-day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
HOME AGAIN.

The members Of the Jobbers' union re-
turned home yesterday morning from the
excursion to Yellowstone park, filed with
full realization of the grandeur and vast
ness OF the country lying to the west of us,
and wonderfully impressed with the magni-
tude and diversity of its resources. Our
jobbers have now knowledge of the rapid
development this Northwestern country is
making, end are enabled to form some con-
ceptiOn of the great future in store for st.
Paul when this section is developed to its
fullest capacity. Peeping into the years Just
aneaG of us, we see a vast area comprising
the richest wheat belt, the finest grazing re-
gion, and the most productive and richest
mining district in the world, and we see st.
Paul the commercial emporium of this mag
niticent domain. 1t is good for our people
to get out into this splendid Northwestern
territory and look it over, for then it is they
realize the splendor of that destiny which is
inevitably awaiting our own city. The
jobbers feel that the trip was good for them.
They come back with renewed zeal and re-
Treshened energy, and more enthusiastic
faith and hope for the expansion and en-
iargement OF our commercial interests. The
GLOBE has kept track of them in their excur-
sion ana mas taken pleasure in keeping their
friends at home posted through its columns
On their whereabouts and their doings. The
GLOBE extends a cordial welcome TO them
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
Good Story Revived.

Manchester (Eng.) Times.
That there is proper time and place to
sneeze. and when it can be prOiitably done.
is evinced by the conduct of a young ensign
poor and friendlesS-Of the English army.
He was once attending a grand ball. and
stood near duchess. She inadvertently
uttered an enormous sneeZe-in fact, snort
calculated 70 bring on her the TidicuIe of the
assembled guests. The young ensign took
in the situation. re-echoed the refrain, and.
grasping his nose as if to throttle the sneeze.
rushed from the room. leaving the guests to
suppose he was the offender. The next
day he received a captains commission from
the duchesss husband, with line from the
lady that 1T was an i'll seeeze did nobody
any good"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-06
The Canadian pacific.

From James Muir, recently arrived from
the front, on the the Canadian Pacific, the
GLOBE Cleaned some interesting details of
the work there. His outfit is at work on
the last two tunnels, which they will have
completed before the snow flies on the
plains. The construction corps is now at
work on bridge and trestle at Stony Creek
296 feet high. In sinking shaft for the
Stony Greek bridge, the workmen struck
twelve feet of snow under forty feet of
formation. 1t had evidently been deposited
there by an avalanche years ago. Mr..
Muir says that at the second crossing of the
Columbia, in the Sellxirk range. mining
camp of great promise is being developed.
He says it is rich in free gold, and fine
milling and smelling ores. The road will
be completed as claimed early in Septem-
Der, and before cold weather sets in will be
in operation throughout the whole length of
the system.