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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-01-21
Blunder Upon Blunder.

1t is not in spirit of hypercriticism
that we have occasionally adverted to
the incessant laundering of the Boston
Cultirotor on all matters connected
with the natural sciences. If there is
nobody in the Office that can state sim
pie scientific facts correctly, let the edi-
tor hire boy from the English High
School of Boston to look over his " Popu-
lar Science " column for him. Let him
either teach correctly, or stop teaching
for science such stuff as this; Many
inferior species die as soon as they
have laid their eggs, Just as herbs per-
ash as s0ou as they hare foaoered."
What " herbs " perish as soon as they
have lowered? Not one. Then again,
nonsence is made of an item about
coral reefs, in saying that g. All reefs
begin as fringing reefs, and are gradu-
ally changed into other forms by the
slow sinking to the bottom of the ocean. -
This change of reef structure is in fact
produced only where there is slow
sinking Of the bottom of the ocean,
The next item quotes correspondent
as saying in regard to the aphids called
plant lice, {" would like to see the ami
that dare approach these plant lice.
have seen the thing tried, but never
repeated by the same ant" Yet ever
the tyro in observation knows the close
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The Agricultural Report Cats.

Mr.. Editor:--I wish to procure a
copy Of the last Agricultural Report of
Vermont. Will you oblige me by tell
ing me where l may obtain one, and
the price of the same?
1t may seem silly question, but /
would like to know what ails our cats.
While apparently well and playing,
they will fly round the room, against
the walls, as if frightened, or will fall
over and struggle violently for few
minutes. 1t takes the play all out of
the kittens. Some die after having a
few fits, as l call them, and some get
over them. About five or six years
ago the trouble began. l got two kit
tens ten miles from here, and they had
fits and one died; the other L keep.
Her kittens all have fits, and do when
carried to other places. None of the
neighbors' cats have fits. The food
and surrounding are the same as before
the cats had fits. We kept cat thir-
teen years and she did not have fits,
but her last kitten died in one. No
one seems to know any cause for it, /
like cats and think it pays farmer to
keep good one. Cats are quite plenty
in this neighborhood, and / have no
trouble by mice eating the bark from
my young trees. l think they save
them. Well, this is long cat story,
and did not think of writing about
anything but the Agricultural Report
when l sat down, but l feel little &C
quainted with you through your depart
ment in THE WATCHMAN, which 1 con-
slider the most valuable of any agricul-
tural reading / find, so I have taken
this liberty. M. S., Calais, VT.
REPLY.-For the Report, try your
town representative, then the state sem
ator of your county, then, as a last re-
sort, apply to II. A. Cutting, secretary
of the board, at Lunenburgh, Vt. In
case you wish the Report sent through
the mail, send twelve cents in stamps
to pay the postage. This is all the
charge to citizens of the STATE. AS to-
the cats, we keep lot of them for the
same purpose as our correspondent,
and have no trouble with their having
fits. But formerly, with house cats,
we have had the trouble, and always
laid it to the effect of heat upon the
brain, caused by the cats lying under
the stove. Feeding too high may have
something to do with it, and It must be
remembered that some families of cats
have a more vigorous constitution than
others. No correspondent need feel
any reserve about asking us questions
on subjects other than those of mere
personal interest. We are here to an
swer all such, if we can, or to get an
answer from some other reader.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-01-21
MARY A. BROWNS ESTATE.
Nl STATE OF VERMONT, Washington

In Probate Court. held at Montpelier, in and for
said District, the 18th day of January, A d. 1885:
Benjamin Barrett, Administrator, with the will an
nexed of the estate of Mary A Brown, late of Water
bury in said District, deceased makes application to
said Court with the consent and appreciation, in
writing of the devisees andlegatees of the aforesaid
deceased for license to sell all of the real estate of
said deceased, situated in said Waterbury, to wit:
The Home Place, representing that the sale thereof
would be beneficial to said devisees and legateeS
and those interested in the estate of the de-
ceased aforesaid. Whereupon it is ordered by
said Court. that said application be referred to
session thereof, to be held at the Probate Office,
in said Montpelier, on the It'll day of Febru-
and, II is further ordered, that all persons in
terested be notified hereof by publication of notice
of said application and order thereon three weeks
successfully in the Vermont tatchmqg q STATE Jopr-
nal, "a newspaper published at Montpelier, aud which
circulates in the neghborhood of those interested,
before said time of hearing, that they may appear
said time and place. and If they cause, object
thereto. By the Court.-Attest
1885 A. c. AVERILI., Register,
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NJAHALA TEMPLETON'S ESTATE.
wi STATEOF WEIR MONT. WASHINGTON DISTRICT,

In Probate Court. held at Montpelier, in said Dis
trct on the 10th day of January, A. ID. 1885:
Austin TempletOn. administrators of the estate of
Mahala Tempeton, late of East Montpelier, in said
count for examination and allowance, and makes
application for decree of dis tributon and partition
OF the estate of said deceased. Whereupon, it is
ordered by said Court, chat said account and said
application he referred to session thereof, to he
held at the Probate ONCE. in said Montpelier. the
9Th day of February A. ID. lSs5, for hearing and de-
cision thereon. And. 1t is further ordered. that
notice hereof be given to all persons interested, by
publication of the three weeks successiyely in
the Vermont Wdtchmdn q State Journal, newspaper
published at Montpelier, previous to said time APP
pointed for hearing that they may appear at said
time and place. and show cause If any they may
have, why said account should not be allowed, and
such decree made. By the Court.-Attest.
S3-S5 a C. AVERILL, Register.
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ELMIRA GAYS ESTATE.
III STATE OF YER MONT. Masl

In Probate Court. held at Montpelier, in and for
said District. on the Sth day of January, A. ID. 1885,
An instrument pnrp9rting to be the last viii
and Testament of Elmira Gay, late of Montpelier,
in said District. deceased being presented to the
therein for Probate 1t is ordered by said Court that
all persons concerned therein be notified to appear
at session of said Court to be held at the Probate
Office, In Montpelier, on the 9Th day of February A.
ID. 1886 and show cause any they may have against
the Probate of said will: for which purpose 1t Is
further ordered, that notice Of this order be pub
lshed three weeks successfully in the Vermont
Waterman q State Journal, printed at Montpelier,
previous to said time appointed for hearing.
BY the COurt.-Attest,
s3-s5 A. e. AVERIIL Register
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GEORGE BRALEY'S ESTATE.
W STATE OF VERMONT, Washington District

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for
said District on the 18th day of November A d. 1884
Charles A. Bradley, Executor OF the last will and
testament OF the estate of George Braley, late OF
Northned in said District, deceased, makes appca-
ton to said Court with the consent and appreciation,
In writing of the devsses and legatees OF the afore
said deceased license to sell all OF the real estate
of said deceased situated in said Northheld and in
Roxbury in said District to wit; The home place
Water street, house and lot ON the corner of Sum
mer and Pleasant streets, and farm OF seventyhve
of land in Northheld aforesaid and about four
hundred acres of pasture and woed land In said
Roxbury, representing that the sale thereof would
be beneficial to the devisees and legatees of said
deceased and those interested in his estate Where
upon 1t Is ordered by said Court, shat said applca
the PROBATE ONCE In said Montpelier, on the 2lth
day ofJanuary, A. ID. 1855, for hearing and decision
thereon; and il Is further ordered that all persons
interested be notified hereof by publication OF notice
of said application and order thereon, three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Watchman & STATE
Josrral a newspaper published at Montpelier and
ested, before said time OF hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place, and II they cause.
object thereto. BY the Court.-Attest
s2Si A, Q. AVERIlL, Register.
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WILLIAM ID. NknINTIRE'S ESTATE.
NV SIAIE OLE NRRAONH. MashlnptOn Dlstrict.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and for
said district on the 9Th day OF January A. II. 1885:
A. l.. Finne, Executor of the last Win and Tesla
ment of William ID. McIntire late of Mddlesex, In
Court, with the consent and appreciation in writing.
of the devsees and legatees OF the deceased afore
said residing in said State OF Vermont for license to
sell all of the real estate Of said deceased, situated
in said Middlesex to wit. The home place also
about fourteen acres of tillage land representing
that the sale thereof would be beneficial to the
devisees and legatees of said deceased, and those
interested In his estate. Whereupon, II is ordered
by said Court, that said application be referred to
said Montpelier, on the I'd day of February, A. ID.
1885, for hearing apd decision thereon and 1t is fur
Their ordered that all persons interested be notified
hereof by publication of notice Of said application
and order thereon three weeks successfully in the
Vermont Waterman e State Journal, a newspaper
published at Montpelier and which circulates in the
neighborhood of those interested, before said time
OF hearing, that they may appear at said time aud
place aud, il they see cause, object thereto.
BY the Court.-Attest,
62-Si A, G. ANERILL, Register.
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T YDIA BLISS ESTATE.

The undersigned, having been appointed BY the
Honorable Probate Court FOR the District of Wash
ington, Commissioners, to receive, examine, and ad
Just all claims and demands Of all persons against
the estate of Lydia Bliss, late of Cabot, In said
District, deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto, hereby give notiss that we will meet for
the purposes aforesaid at the residence of Thomas
b. stevens. in East Montpelier, in said District ON
the 18th day of February and 18th day of June next
from o'clock p. NJ, until four O'Clock p. M
each of said days, and that six months from the
22d day of December, A. ID. 1884, Is the time limited
by said court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance
Dated ut East Montpelier, this It'll day Of January
A. ID. 1895.
TRUMAN G. KELTON, lcor...,..,...
1875 BENJAMIN /. WHEELER, COMMISSIONER
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JAMES S. PECK'S ESTATE.
- STATE OF VERMONT, Washing

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier. in said Dis
trict, on the I'd day of January, A. D. 1885:
II. 4. Fifeld Administrator of the estate of James
g. Peck late of Montpelier, in said District deceased
presents his administration account for examination
and allowance, and makes application for decree
of distribution and partition of the Estate of said
deceased. Whereupon, II is ordered by said Court
that said account and said application be referred
to a session thereof to be held at the Probate
ONCE, in said Montpelier the 30th day of Jan
uary, A. ID 1885. for hearing and decision thereon:
And 1t is further ordered that notice hereof be given
TO all persons interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Waschmaa
d State Journal newspaper published at Montpelier,
previous to said time appointed for hearing, that they
may appear at said time and place, and show cause,
III any they may have, why said account should net
be allowed, and such decree made
BY the Court-Attest,
s2-& A G. AVERILL, Register.
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OUNCE CHAPMAN'S ESTATE.
NJ STATE or VERMONT Waghinpiop Mat ri t

In Probate Court. held at Montpelier, in and for
said District on the 10th day of January, A. d. 1885:
An instrument, and codcll thereto annexed pur
porting be the last viii and Testament of Eunice
Chapman late of Waterbury, in said District de-
ceased being presented to the Court by Joseph o.
Freeman, the Executor named in said codicfl, for
sons concerned therein be notified to appear at
session of said Court to be held the Probate 0ice
in Montpelier, on the It'll day of February. A. d. 1895
and show cause, Il any they may have, against the
Probate of said will for which purpose 1t is further
ordered that notice of this order he published three
weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman g.
State Journal printed at Montpelier, previous to
said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court-Attest,
1895 A. G. AVERIII, Register
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Hegal Motites.
VARNUM p. DEwEY,s ESTATE.
Oh ~

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash
inEton, Commissioners, to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate OF Varnum Dewey, late Of Montpelier In
offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will
for tho purposes aforesaid at Pecks a Cummins'
store In said Montpelier the I'd day Of March and
2tth day OF June next, from one o'clock until four
o'clock +. NJ each of said days, and that six months
from the 30th day OF December, A. d. 1884, Is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors to pre-
sent their claims to us for examination and allow.
ance.
Dated at Montpelier, this It'll day OF Jan, A. d. 1895
s3-s5 r. NJ SCOViLL Commissioners.
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TOSEPH G. GALES ESTATE.
% STATE OF VERMONT, Washington dat

In Probate Court, holden at Montpelier In and for
said District, on the 5th day of January A. ID. 1895
An instrument purportng to be the last VIII and
Testament Of Joseph c. Gale, late of Middlesex, in
said District. deceased being presented to the
named for Probate 1t is ordered by said Court that
all persons concerned therein be notified to appear
at session of said Court to be held at the Probate
once in Montpelier, on the 3oth day of January, A.
D. is ana snow csuse any they may have against
Their ordered. that notice Of this order be published
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Wdtch,nap
d state Journal, printed at Montpelier, previous to
said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court.-Attest,
1884 A. c. AvERILL, Register.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-01-21
" He Leadeth Me.o

He leadeth me, oh, blessed thought
Each word with consolation fraught;
Jehovah, the Incarnate Word,
Our Heavenly Father and Our Lord,
He leadeth me.
Outlines in pastures green lie.
BY waters still, meath azure sky;
Again through tangled woods go
The sky by clouds o'ercast and so,
He leadeth me.
The tender Shepherd feeds his sheep,
Der sll faithful watch doth keep;
But one who wanders to and fro
Needs most his care, and thus I know
He leadeth me.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-01-21

small for the capacity of the roots, the
rootlets and fibers will form a thick mat
all around the inside of the pot. Of
course, as the roots cannot spread out,
the plant will usually cease to appear
as thrifty and luxuriant as the florist
may desire. The remedy is to dump
the contents of the pot and place them
in larger vessel. Prior to replanting,
run sharp knife up and down the mat
of roots in half-a-dozen places about
the ball of earth, so that new roots will
strike out readily after the plant has
been placed in larger pot. 1t is a
grave error to attempt to keep certain
kinds of Towering plants in pots that
are not one-fourth as large as they
should be. Geraniums and roses es-
pecially need pots of good size. Small
pots tend to dwarf the growth of most
plants, and unless when used, liquid
manure is applied frequently, but little
satisfaction can be obtained.
Do NOT EXCITE THE BABY.-A baby
ought not to be handled too much. 1t
grows heated, restless and excitable.
Allowed to roll on bed or sit up
among pillows, it is more at ease than
in the fondest arms. Nor should a
young child be melted to look at OBJ
jects, or listen to sounds, or handle
toys by way of amusement. Life is a
very stunning sort of experience to be-
fall one suddenly, and it takes a baby a
great many months of semi-stupefaction
to recover from the shock.
MONEY CANNOT GIVE FREEDOM
We long for money that it may bring
us freedom, and when we have got it
we find that we are more the slaves of
our money than we were of our wants.
There is no freedom for us but the
freedom of the children of God"
"Seek we first the kingdom of heaven
and its righteousness, and all these
things shall be added unto YOU" " For
he knoweth that we have need of these
things, before We ask him." MARY.
PRESSED CHICKEN, Duck, GOOSE
AND TURKEY.-Simmer cold scraps of
either of these fowls, from which all
the bone has been removed, in some of
their own broth or gravy. Season with
salt, pepper and little fresh butter.
Turn into molds and let stand until
thoroughly cold. If of the proper con-
sistency it will harden without the use
of gelatine. Slice and serve the same
as cold beef.
THE AMERICAN GARDEN, heretofore
published by B. X. Bliss & Sons, New
York, and edited by DIR. F. M. Hexa-
mer, is now owned and published by
E. H. Libby, at Greenfield, Mass,
DR.. Hexamer being still the editor.
We have received two issues under the
new administration, and perceive a
marked improvement in various direc-
tons. The Garden is a well established
illustrated monthly, entirely worthy of
the patronage of all who are interested
in horticulture. One dollar year, or a
single copy for ten cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-01-21
UNDERGRADUATES 6: REEDS ESTATE.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and for
said D trct on the 18th day OF January A. ID. 1885
Testament of Theon6ilus a Reed late OF pIainfeid
IN said District deceased, being presented to the
therein, for Probate 1t is ordered by said Court,
that all persons concerned therein be notified to APP
pear at session of said Court to be held at the Pro-
bate ONCE, in Montpelier on the 9th day Of February,
A. ID. 1885, and show cause, II any they may have,
against the Probate of said will for which purpose
1t is further ordered that notice of this order be
published three weeks successfully in the Vermont
Waterman d. State Journal, printed at Montpelier,
previous to said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court.-Attest,
S3S5 A. Q. AYERILI. Register.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-01-21

Hon. ABNER CoBURN, Ex-Governor
of Maine, her wealthiest citizen, man
beloved and honored for his sterling
character and generous, wide-reaching
benevolence, died at his home in Show
hogan, his native place, on Sunday last,
at the age of eighty-one years. Gov.
Coburn has been a great friend to edu-
cation. Besides munificent gifts to
other educational institutions, he has
given great deal to the Maine Agri-
cultural College, and in his will has
left it 800, 900 more.
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agricultural.

E.g- This department is wholly under the control
of the agricultural editor. t. II. HosK1Ns, MD,
Newport, Vt, and he alone is to be held responsible
for the opinions herein expressed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-01-21
Gbe 9ouseboI0.

III Communications for this column should be
sent 10 tho agricultural editor, DR.. Hoskins, ~
Newport, vt
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advertisements.
If 1t acre possible

to get the testimony of the multitude who
have used HOOPS SARsAPARILLA for de-
bility, languor, lassitude, and that general
feeling of stupidity, WEAKNESS and exhaus-
ton which every one feels during this season,
we should be able to present to our readers
such an overwhelming mass of commend
atory messages, that the few who have not
tried IL would do so at once. 1t Is a positive
fact, and has been so effectually demon
strated that no one to-day denies it, that
Hoods Sarsaparilla contains more real med
cinal value than any article before the people.
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Pot-Bound Plants.

After plants have been growing for a
long time in pots or boxes quite too
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-31

This sand is hot, HOTTER, HOTTEST.
The thermometer indicates 20 deg. in
vsriably in the shade. Good time for
hay making, but hard on the corn crop.
Adam Rudolph made flying trip to
Louisville last. week, replenishing bis
line of summer goods.
Mr.. r. M. Milburn has returned from
Mitchell, where he has been attending
Normal school the past few weeks. He
will teach the Portersvilfe school the
coming winter.
Fritz Mapu is still at work on his mill
and will be ready for business in shor'
time.
We understand that one or two busi'
mess houses will be built this fall in oul
vile. May the good work 60 on and
the old county seat become : populou'
and noted city.
Mr.. Adam Schnarr has re-opened BIZ
boot and shoe shop and Is prepared e
supply understanding on short notice.
Mrs. Josiah Whitehead Is visiting rel
atives in Jasper this week.
| The blackberry crop is nearly an en-
tire failure 10 old Boone this year man.
buyers offering fabulous prices but get
ting none, all the same.
Il is reported that DR.. Demott Of Hays
vile had seventeen cases of cholera in
fantum last week.
RosE EDNA.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-31

a. Gen. Grants funeral sermon Is 10
be preached on Mt. McGrcgor next
Wednesday, by Rev. Newman, when his
remains will be taken to Albany where
they will lie In state day. and thence
70 New York. where they will be inter-
red In Central Park, on Saturday, Au-
gust 9Th. This will be the first inter
ment ever made in Central Park. and
after his wife shall be buried by his side
probably the last. The fitness Of the
place for his grave has been very gener-
ally called in question, but As II will al
ways be matter Of show, wherever he
lie laid, IL Is thought by many TO be the
most suitable. or course there will be .
large attendance Of officials, military or
CARNATIONS, grand army posts, &C, that
will make the funeral grand and gilt
tering pageant. And this Is the last Of
earth.
LArrR.-Col. Fred Grant went to
New York City. for conference with the
Mayor and Alderman. and for personal
inspection Of offered places ofinterment
and finally, with the approval Of his
mother, designated Riverside Park, a
beautiful place on the Hudson, Of la
acres, for the last resting place Of the
! General and his wife, and the city au'
liberties Immediately passed resolu
.ltion authorizing deed Of q lot in the
Park, as large As might be desired, to thu
Grant Monumental Association, for tina
purpose. The Association asks for con
, tributions in any sum to be sent to Mayor
Grace. Of New York City, for thi
, purpose, and Rev. Newman proposes !
, shalI ha a grand huildsnO with narbl,
lsarcophagus, aud room above for all tn
memorials and presents Grant receives
during his lifetime from our own o
! foreign governments or princes, AM
+ lfot number Of statues commemorative
! lof different scenes in his career, wh.cl
iany organizations may desire to contri
Ibute. II is also proposed to change tn
lname ofthe Park to Grant Park.
III Gov. Gray has issued proclamatio
Recommending q general suspension Q
I business in Indiana during the tuners
8 on the 9th, and the proper draping Q
houses.