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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
Life in Washington.
WHAT 1T COSTS FOR THE FUN OF BEING
SECRETARY OF STATE.

It is more expensive to be Secretary
of State than to be President, says Q
Washington letter, while one gets $50,
100 year and the other but SIS, 600.
The President has his house completely
furnished, his servants, conservatory
and many other things which cost
money, given him free. He has to en-
tertain only OF stated occasions. But the
Secretary of State is the leader of hospi-
tality. His wife and daughter are ex-
pected to give the SWEETEST receptions of
the year once or twice a week. The
house rent and servants wages will take
nearly all the meagre IS, 900 allowed.
Then this Diplomatic Corps regard our
Minister of Foreign Affairs as their legit-
mate prey. A majority of them are
poor, outside of their uniforms and
titles. Their under-secretaries infest
cheap boarding houses. But however
much they may be pinched other ways,
the Secretary's house is supposed to be
always open to them, his women folks
ready to amuse them and his wines at
their free disposal. The reason DO one
knows, but the scheme must be an heir
loom from the old days when Washing
ton was a desert and the Secretary's
house about the only place open to the
much-guyed representatives of foreign
powers. When. Mr.. Fish was here he
had the great house opposite Chamber
Inns, recently bought by John r.
Mclean. Here the most lavish hospi-
tality was dispensed by Mrs. Fish. which
they could very well afford. Mr.. Evarts
had the establishment opposite John B.
Alleys now occupied by Senator Hill,
where his daughters made an Eenjoyable
home with the doors always open. The
privilege of being Secretary cost him
about $25, GOO a year above his salary.
Blaine built his big mansion for this pur-
pose, while Secretary Frelinghuysen's
wife and two daughters have kept open
house for the past three years. HIS
salary is not a fifth part of what he
spends on account of his official position.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
Concerning a Cresus.

A story about Commodore Godon. OF
the old Navy during the war with Next
co. was told by comrade the other
night Godon took possession of the
town of Lagaros de Terminus and de-
ciared himself its Governor. He gov
erned wisely and well, but in a quantity
original style. One day a poor man
came to him complaining that richer
man III the town, who had long owed
HIM $500. still refused to pay it. The
Commodore ordered both men before.
nm. He soon found that the poor mans
story was true. The rich man mumbled
something about his inability to pay.
"Oh, said the Governor; "well then,
my good fellow (going down into his
own pocket and coming up again), here
Is the sum he owes you (handing the
500 to the creditor); and you, sir, now
owe that amount to me-"
de then continued in very grim tones:
DO you see that ship out there ?''
yes, said the debtor trembling.
Wen, sir, do you see that gun at the
port-hole %
Yes" said the debtor still trembling
=, well, sir, in a terrible voice. 'if
that money is not paid to me before
noon tomorrow I'll have you tied up to
that gun and given forty lashes."
1t Is needless to say that the money
was paid promptly.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
T0rtures In Bengal Jails.

The Indian Statesman, referring to
an inquiry which has been directed to
be made by the Lieutenant-G Governor
las to the fortunes which are declared to
be practiced in prisons of the provinces,
particularly in the Presidency Jail,
under the pretense of maintaining dis
cipline," says: "The whole world knows
the mortality that prevails in the jails OF
Bengal, and in particular the Presidency
Jail. Now, our informants do not
scruple to say that many men therein
have practically been murdered in the
last ten years by the repeated foggings
to which they were subjected until
their bodies were a mass of gam
creme. Some years ago a letter in the
Iudian Daily Ne,Os partially lifted the
veil upon this prison house, and the pub
lie heard with indignation of the lash
being laid on at Intervals of one mill
ute to prolong the torture, and OF the
tail ends of the cats being fitted with
contrivances to cut and tear the flesh
from the body; that hoggings were re-
peated before the wounds caused by the
previous lashing were healed, and that
the number of corporal punishments III
this Jail were from thirty to sixty daily.
We are quoting the very words of long
letter which appeared in the Indian
Daily NeaOs of the 10th of February,
1877, and these infamous brutalltles, or
similar ones, are practiced, we are as
sured, still. When prisoner dies II
hospital from these fortunes, the very
Superintendent of the Jail, generally
medical officer, holds the inquest, ano
the verdict is one that suppresses every
thing that is vital in the case. Only
few days ago did another gentleman
whose duties take him frequently to thu
Jail, tell us that he had seen hundred
men at a time crowded round the hos
pital for treatment, and he reminded u
of the fact that but three or four year
ago the Jail officials reduced the 5ietaS,
scale of the prisonerSmn
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
A Mermaid Sold by a Sailor.
HOW THE PURCHASER WAS UNDECEIvED
THE WORK OF A VERY CLEVER TAX
1DERMI5T.

The foreman of Hoes press works
one day last week made the acquaintance
Of weather beaten sailor, who sold him
mermaid for good round sum. The
Tar related the story of the mermaid s
capture near the coral islands of the
South Pacific. She had been surprised
oy party of sailors while sitting on
cock combing her long tresses. Every
effort was made to keep her alive on
fhe voyage home, but ten days after
the ship had sailed out of sight of her
native reefs and caves the mermaid died
Of a broken heart.
Many friends of tie foreman inspected
the mermaid and declared it was gen.
u1ne. Doubtless" thought the lucky
foreman, 1.-The Government will nav
high for the body of the only mermaid
ever caught. My fortune is already
made" He was advised to communicate
with Commissioner Blackford. who is
authority on the value of mermaids and
TO try to sell it through him to the
National Museum in Washington.
My poor fellow, said Mr.. Blackford
Is he inspected the wonderful inbab-
liant of the South Seas, sssome scamn
Of sailor has taken you in. That
thing Is no mermaid, but it is an i'm
position made by clever taxidermist.
The tail is that of hake and it is so
noel y Joined on to the upper part of
monkeys skeleton that it would deceive
any one. Those tresses are from a
horses tail. Find that sailor and tell
him to repent.
The blood of the foreman fell ten
degrees below zero as his visions of
wealth resolved into thin January air
Those taxidermists ought to be
prosecuted" said Mr.. Blackford
THAT mermaid business is worked
Extensively in this city and the victims
.eel so ashamed of themselves that thew
never say anything about it.''-Neao
York Tribune.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
HANGING DESERTERS.
How General Winfield Scott Treatad
the Skulkcrs From His Army,

At the battle of Cherubusco, in the
valley of Mexico, writes a correspond.
| ent, one of those series of battles
which took place before the capital was
captured, occurred one of the most i'm.
| pressive acts of the entire war. I mean
as to its effect upon the men of the
army. 1t was one of those events which
carried instant conviction to the minds
Of the soldiers that discipline and alle-
glance to the flag were of paramo cunt i'm
portance. After a desperate STRUGGLE
the works were carried, and among the
captured were found number of de-
serters, men who joined the Mexicans
and served the guns against their own
comrades, and the full force of their aid
to the enemy is apparent when it is
known that they were nearly all trained
artillerists.
On the discovery being made, intense
Indignation prevailed, and nothing but
the strictest discipline and prompt ODE
dlence to orders prevented the men from
dealing out an instant vengeance upon
the deserters. But drum head court
martial decided, with due formalitv
their fate, which was to be hanged igno-
miniously in the presence of all the army
then at that point assembled. It must
be understood that portion of the forces
were then engaged with the enemy, at
Chepultepec, that almost inaccessible
fortress and stronghold of the enemy.
holding farther advances upon the city,
and that most desperate auoagement
was then undecided. The men were
drawn up in due order, each with rope
around his neck, thirty deluded victims
about to receive merited punishment
for basely deserving the flag and turning
the enemys guns against their own COM
rades.
The officer In charge, upon whom
devolved the duty, cast quick glance
in the directian of ChepuItepec. Sud-
denly thought seemed to impress him,
AID f-ysnd: ''Let them stand till
they see the American flag upon the
nights Of Chepultepec. With breath
less anxiety they waited. 1t was a hard
fought battle. the final result being
doubtful. Many brave men went down
the wounds there received through life
to his grave. The gallant Colonel
Ransom of the New England regiment
yielded his life; Captain Mayne Reid,
whome I knew, and others were wound
ed, and were among the first to enter
the works.
Suddenly shout went up that car
RED relief to some of those anxious
watchers. and dismay to the hearts OF
the men who stood awaiting their
doom. The nights had been carried,
and the starry banner foated to the
breeze. All eyes then turned to the sad
spectacle before them. The deserters
stood motionless as statues, awaiting
the doom they could not shun. They
had taken their last look of the flag
they had sworn to protect, and were
sent ''unanointed and unannealed' to
answer to the last great roll-calI.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
AT the Lims-Xiln Club.

The Rev. Penstock, who is one of the
committee OF three appointed to pre-
pare an almanac for the exclusive use Of
colored people, submitted a protest tc
the effect that his two companions in
siSteo upon having the earth revolve
upon Its axis twice in twenty-four hours.
He wanted an Injunction to restrain
them, and he limited that such conduct
mand.
"Brudder Penstock," asked the pres
ldent' what pertickler harm am it
8Wihe ter do If dis world turns ober once
in twelve hours ?"
Why, sab, de world can't do it,"
wal. maybe she can't, but feels
IKE glvln her fair show to try it. 1t
won't do any hurt, as [ kin see, an it
may sur sartin folkses up to pay their
debts an squar' up on DER house rent.
Y"nr protest am declared outer order. I"
-- Detroit Free Press. N'
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
Small sS-Examiner.

A man who is rather bore was
placed in very embarrassing position
few days ago at kettle,drum uptown.
He was relating to some ladies serious
accident lie met with while out riding.
He was carried into an adjacent house,
and it was some hours before he recoy-
cred consciousness. The recital inter-
ested a little girl who was there. and
during the murmurs of sympathy which
went up from the listeners, some of
whom had heard the yarn several times,
this little girl came over and looked at
him.
did you know anything when you
were lying on the road where the horse
throwed your" she asked, with the
most inquiring of big blue eyes.
No, my child; nothing at ALL said
he, benignantly.
"Do you know anything now ?" He
excused himself very shortly and left.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

A RELIEF BILL.-A bill for the relief
of the officers and crew of the Cumber-
land, who in their engagement with the
Merrimac made the most gallant and
desperate fight known to naval history,
and went down with their colors flying,
the survivors saving nothing but the
clothes they stood in, was referred to
he Naval Committee by the House of
Representatives more than a year ago,
but no report has yet been made.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
Why Cinnamon Never Naturalize

The penal code of China contains q
provision which is correctly translated as
follows:
"All persons renouncing their country
! and allegiance or devis:ng the means
thereof shall be beheaded, and in the
punishment of this offense no distinction
shall be made between principals and
accessories. The property of all such
criminals shall be contscated and their
wEes and children distributed as slaves
to the great officers of state. x = The
parents, grandparents, brothers and
grandchildren of such criminals, whether
habitually living with them under the
same roof or not, shall be perpetually
banished to the distance of 2, 600 leagues.
All those who purposely conceal or con-
nlve at this crime shall be strangled.
Those who inform against criminals of
this class shall be rewarded with the
whole of their property. x If the
crime Is contrived but not executed. the
principals are to be strangled and the
accessories punished with blows and ban
ishment"
This provision, which has only lately
become known, explains why John has
no particular desire to naturalize. cut
oil his queue and become real "MeIi.
can man"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

A PRoBLEM. great problem
before the American people just now is
not how TO condense light, work it mn
into brick, and thus save paint but
how to live without work. For every
man yon find who has grown round shoui.
cred by honest toll. you will have
found dozen living mostly on air and
wasting more eaergy i'll trying to find
the right answer to this conundrum.
th9n would fill The house with plenty
1nd make all the babies fat.-HicqGo
Le4qer. '..oN9V
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
The EOctOr'S Prescription.

sit is a matter of life and death. You
are overworked, sir, and must take a
rest"
"That is impossible, doctor. My best
men are all sick, my customers are COM
ing in by the hundreds, and must be
at my post"
IF your customers should tempo
rarily drop off you could then find time
10 rest, couldn't your"
Certainly; but how can TEMPORARY
ly stop all my old customers from rush
ing i'll on me, even if the case should
be, as you say, matter of life and
death ?"
Easy enough. Stop advertising. -
Phita. CALL
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
Farmers, Folly

>, Some farmers adhere even against the fuI
light OF fact and discovery, to the old fash.
Toned folly of coloring butter with carrots an
natto, and inferior substances notwithst, nj
Pl the splendid record made by the Improved
= To G 1 prepared by Wells Richardson
agricultural Fairs it has received the bi he ICY
award over all competitors WIG A'5AieS'
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

and raised considerable amount of blood
and matter; besides, was very thin, and SO
weak l could scarcely go about the house.
This was the case of a man with consumption
arising from liver complaint He recovered
his health completely by the use of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Thou
sands of others bear similar testimony
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

For the Ladies'.
Laughter is the poor mans plaster,
Making every burden light;
Turning sadness into gladness,
Darkest hour to May dawn bright.
It's the deepest and the cheapest
- Cure for ills of this description,
But for those that woman's heir to,
Use DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Presentation. ,
lures all weaknesses and irregularities
bearing down" sensations, internal fever !
bloating, displacements, Inflammation, morn
ing sickness and tendency to cancerous dis
ease. Price reduced to one dollar. By drug
gists.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

have been deaf in one ear ton ,oor,
partially deaf i'll the other for two mon t a..
nave been treated by ear specially doct RS and
received no benefit. Having used Ely's Cream
Balm for about a month find myself greatly
improved, and can hear well and consider il a
Illoss valuable remedy. had also nasal ca
tarrh, with dropping of mucous into NV tbroot
ana pain over my e-es, which troubles also
have entirely disappeared. ID. B. Yates. Upper
Ilsle, Broome Co. N Y OPPol
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

REvERsING.-A Dayton saloon keeper
reversed the order of things on Christ
mas day. Instead of giving his Gus
toners glass of liquor or other liquid
decoction, he supplied himself with
number OF small sacks of flour. one of
which he gave to every customer who
called
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

owes 1t to herself and her family to take car,
OF her health; When she finds her health fail.
ing, ana deoi ilty and weakness undermines
hldney, Wort 1t builds up the general health,
Keeps the secretory system in perfect order
regulates the Kidneys and Bowels. and enables
THESE important organs to perform their
natural functions in throwing off the accum-
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

FASTING. There is an old lady in
the eastern part of this State" says the
Grenada Miss Sentinel, ''who says
the Lord has commanded her to spend
the rest of her life in fasting, and for
three weeks she has not touched NOR
sci of aDything. We do not know what
tue Lord said to that old lady, but we
think there are quite number of people
about this time that will be in her con-
dition, without any Almighty fiat, before
many moons shall wax and wane, unless
they go to work."
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

OIL IN ALsAoE.-It sounds oddly to
talk OF quarrying oil, but that is the
way 1t Is obtained in Alsace. The oil
saturates porous sandstone, which is
quarried in blocks. These are broken
up, put in kettles, and the oil is tried
out. This oil is not of value for illum-
mating purposes, but is a good lubricant.
Of course il contains no gas,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
The Back and Shoulders

Are the parts usually affected by rheumatism; and the
joints at the knees, ankles hips and wrists are also
sometimes attacked. We do not claim that Hood,s
oarsaparlla is positive specific for rheumatism-we
doubt If there is be such remedy-but as thou
sands have been cured of this disease by Hoods Sara
para, we ask you, if you afflicted, to give this
medicine fair trial
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
To RESTORE sense of taste, smell or hearing

=, 1E11 D0AIpO VI IdSV6. bIIItII OF HtdTIIlS
use Ely's Cream Balm. 1t cures all cases OF
Catarrh, Hay Fever, Colds in the Head, Head.
ache and Deafness. 1t is doing wonderful
work; DO not fail to procure bottle, as in il
hes the relief you seek. 1t is easily applied
with the finger. Price so cents at druggists.
60 cents by mail. Ely Bros. Owego. n. "
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

PUREsT AND BEST CoD-LIvER OIL, from selected
ivers, on the seashore, by Caswell, Hazard 4
Co., N. Y. Absolutely pure and sweet. Patients
who have once taken it prefer it to all others.
PHYSICIANS declare it superior to all other oila
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

THE best TEST Of human life Is the amou Mt
of good 1t has been and done to others. Mrs.
Lydia E. Pinkham may be given a seat of
honor among those who have helped to change
sickness into health, and to transform the
darkness of suffering into the sunshine of rest
and hone
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

Delicate diseases, affecting male or female,
however induced, speedily and permanently
cured. Illustrated book three letter stamps
Consu tation free. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
ONE million dollars CT silver coin weigh
So, 92O.9 pounds avoirdupois
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
Rheumatic Pains

Il have been much troubled with rheumatism, an,
had great pan and soreness in my left side. too
Foods Slrsaparila and it did my whole system good
Ihave had but little trouble with rheumatism and m,
side does not pain me. "-MRs. e. A. NICHOLS, Gar
land ST., Boston, Mass.
II had severe pains in my legs. feet. arms anC
shoulders appetite and general health were poor
Hoods Sarsaparilla gave good appetite, caused
metz gain in health and weight and walk all da,
and not feel any pain. "-LoUIs PULLMAN 900 Fourth
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

THE wood in the oil war-ship Virginia
has been preserved so long, It is said,
because it is sailed.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

UNTIL 1776 cotton-spinning was performed
bY the hand-spinning wheel.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
TALKS WITH THE BOYS.
MI. QUAD TALKS ABOUT THE VERY
USEFUL LEAD PIPE.
from the Detroit Free Press.l

And Graphically Tells Us how 1t is Made
An Interesting and Instructive Ar
ticle.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
CnrbO-Iines.
This magic balm. which is in b

''ROngh 1 amp PI.,sIrr.
Porous and strengthening, improved, the best
for backache. pains in chest or side. rbeuma-
tlsm, Neuralgia. 25c Druggists or mail
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

CHAPPED HANDS, face, pimples and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap made BY
Caswel Hazard 4 Co., New York
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

tue blauuers
Singing, irritation, Inflammation, all Kidney
and Urinary Complaints, cured by "Buchu-
Paiba." 81.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05
Important.

MEASURE 2O9 feet on each side and you will
have square acre within an inch
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The Hope of the Nation

MAGNIFICENT magazine ami chance for en-
ployment. w. ii. Ihompson. Phila. Pa See ad
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

When you visit or leave New York CITY a.vah.o..us
eTPressage and So carriage hre and STOP At the snd
Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central denot ~
SJ eieg IN rooms, lifted up at a cost Of one million
collars N ana upward per day. European plan Ee-
tNestanrant supplied with the ,st Horse lrs
slasSs ana elevated railroad to all deplts Families
S9n I'VE better for less money at the Grand Linton
h"'el thah az any other hrstclass ota in the CITY
For SPECIAL RATES for advertising in this paper
apply 10 the pu blisher of the naper. 'IIpR
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

One million dollars of gold coin weigh 1885
pounds avoirdupois.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

Children, slowin development. puny, scrawny
and delicate. use Wells Health Remover"
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"R0uRh on COuxhs,
Caturrh and Deaf,o..

ASK for "Rough on Coughs" for Coughs
Colds Sore Throat, Hoarseness Troches, i5c
Liquid, Csc. -OO
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

ALBERT DURER gave the world prophecy
of future wood engraving in 1927.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

THE first complete sewing machine was
patented BY Elias Howe in 1916.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-02-05

The Model Singer. W. r6 O. PERKISs and D. B.
SINGING CLASSES. 1872 pages ia Graded d1 EI Tor
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Anthems, and Chants; Abundant ana nss,, II
Per dozen, Sc. " cents.
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Choral Worship. L. fS ri I EMEns9s; grand.
Book OF s49 PAGES. 20 pages Elements. with
q pages OF the best Hymn Tunes Ito pages ~ a g'
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