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Two Sides of a Story.

What's the matter?" said the dog
Growler to the black cat, as she sat
moping on the steps of the kitchen
door. Matter enough" said the cat,
turning her head another way. "Our
cook is very fond of talking of hanging
me. | heartily wish some one would
hang her." "Why, what is the mat
ter?" repeated Growler. Hasn't she
beaten me and called me thief, and
threatened to be the death of me?"
"Dearl dearl " said Growler. Pray,
what has brought it all about?" ooh,
the merest trife-really nothing; it is
all her temper. All the servants COM
plain of it. 1 wonder they haven't
hanged her long ago." "Well, you
see," said Growler, "cooks are awk-
ward things to hang; you and l might
be managed much more easily" " Not
drop of milk have / had this day.
said the black cat, " and such pain in
my sidel "But what" said Growler-
what is the real caused" " Haven't
l told you?" said the black cat, pet
tishly. Everything she breaks she
lays it to me. Such injusticel 1t
is unbearable." Growler was indig-
nant, but being of thoughtful turn,
after the first gust of wrath had passed
he asked, " But was there no particular
cause this morning." "She chose to
be angry because II offended her."
said the cat. I" How, may l ask?"
gently inquired Growler. "Oh, moth
ing worth telling-a mere mistake of
mine" Growler looked at her with
such questioning expression that she
was compelled to say, g l took the
wrong thing for my breakfast" "Oh!"
said Growler, much enlightened.
Why, the fact was" said the black
cat, 81 was springing at a mouse and
knocked down a dish, and, not know
ing exactly what it was, smelt it, and
just tasted it, and it was rather nice,
and -" You finished it?" suggested
Growler. Well, should, believe,
if that cook hadn't come in; as it was,
left the head" " The head of what?'
said Growler " How inquisitive you
are! " said the black cat. "Nay, but l
should like to know" said Growler.
Well, of fish that was meant for
dinner" "Then," said Growler, say
what you please; but now I've heard
both sides of the story, wonder she
didn't hang you" Little reader, are
your stories like the black cats
Selected.
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For Ambitious Boys.

"A boy is something like a piece of
iron, which, in its rough state, is not
worth much, nor is it of very much use:
but the more processes it is put through
the more valuable it becomes. A bar
of iron that is only worth So in its nat
ural state is worth Sl2 when it is made
into horseshoes, and after it goes
through the different processes by
which it is made into needles its
value is increased to $3.50. Made into
penknife blades it would be worth
$4,000, and into balance-springs for
watches S250,000. Just think of that,
boys-a piece of iron that is COMPARE
lively worthless can be developed into
such valuable material! But the iron
has got to go through a great deal of
hammering and beating and rolling
and pounding and polishing, and so
if you are to become useful and edu-
Gated men you must go through a
long course of study and training. The
more time you spend in hard study
the better material you will make.
The iron does not have to 90 through
half as much to be made into horse
shoes as it does to be converted into
Noi.".o "".Ch-oPiiHSo' puu tHlnh HoW
much less valuable it is. Which would
you rather be, horse-shoes or watch
springs? 1t depends on yourselves.
You can become whichever you will.
This is your time of preparation for
manhood. Don't think that l would
have you settle down to hard study all
the time without any intervals of fun.
Not bit of it. like to see boys have
good time, and 1 should be very
sorry to have you grow old before your
time; but you have ample opportunity
for study and play, too, and l don't
want you to neglect the former for the
sake of the latter.=ChriStinn at WOrk.
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Dunn0rs0nle.

WON'T you have another piece of
pie, Mr.. Featherly?', asked Bobby, hos
pitably. " Thanks, Bobby" Feath-
erly replied. Since you are so polite
about it, believe l will take a small
piece more" "All right, )" said Bobby.
Now, ma, remember your promise.
You said if it was necessary to cut
second pie, could have two pieces"
A FOREIGNER on one occasion, in
dulging in skeptical doubts of the eX-
istence of an overruling Providence,
Sydney Smith, who had observed him
evidently well satisfied with his repast,
said: " You must admit that there is
great genius and thought in that dish?"
" Admirable!' he replied; nothing
can be better. May then ask, are
you prepared to deny the existence of
the COOKE" asked Sydney.-Selected
THE following story from North
Carolina entities its author to go to the
head of the class. A man was passing
along the road one day and saw an old
fellow over in a collard patch hoeing
collards and " boo-hooing " like baby
as his trembling form moved about
among the vegetables. =" Say, there!
what's the matter?" asked the stranger.
What're We cryin' about?" The old
man wiped his off eye on his shirt-seeve
and answered.: My-pa-whooped-
me-e!" The stranger proceeded to the
house and found still older man, of
whom he asked the cause for the
whooped mans tears. You want
to know what's the matter with that
boy? l whooped him for sassin' his
grandpa!' The astonished stranger
went into the house and there found the
grandpa, who had been sassed," a
frisky old man of one hundred thirty
four wears.
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THERON o. BAILEY's ESTATE.

l. STATE OF VERMONT, Washington District, S.
trict, on the Sth day of December, A ID. 1885:
James W. Brock, Administrator of the estate of
Theron O. Bailey late of Montpelier, in said District
deceased presents his administration account for
animation and allowance, and make application for a
decree of distribution and partition of the estate of
said deceased Whereupont is ordered by said Court
that said account and said application be referred
to session thereof. TO be held at the Probate
once, in said Montpelier, on the 18th day of jan,
A. ID. 1856, for hearing and decision thereon: And,
1t is further ordered, that notice hereof be given
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Watch
man d State Journal, a newspaper published at
Montpelier previous to said time appointed for hear
ing, that they may appear at said time and place,
and show cause, IL any they may have, why said
account should not be allowed and such decree
made. BY the Court.-Attest,
1922 A. &. ANERILL, Register.
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4---FractiOns.

1-One-tenth of mignonette, one
eighth of lavender, one-fourth of lily
form what trailing plant?
2-One-third of hog, one-third of fox,
one-fourth of bear, one-ffth of mouse,
one-third of elk form what useful do
nestle animal?
3-One-third of elm, one-ffth of
cedar, one-fourth of pine, one-fifth of
larch, one-tifth of beech form what
forest tree?
4-One-seventh of pumpkin, one
fourth of milk, one-sixth of ginger form
what article of food? ETHYL.
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EVERY day adds to the great amount
of evidence as to the curative powers
of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Letters are
continually being received from al sec
tons of the country, telling of benefits
derived from this great medicine. 1t
is unequaled for general debility and
as blood purifier, expelling every
trace of scrofula or other impurity.
Now is the time to take it. Prepared
by G. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all druggists.
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THE importance and value of John
sons Anodyne Imminent to family can
not be estimated in dollars and cents.
1t is both for internal and external use
and will prevent and cure diphtheria
and all dangerous throat and lung
troubles.
The wrapper is about all the value
there is to the large packs of horse and
cattle powders now sold. If you want
a strictly pure article get Sheridan's.
They are immensely valuable.
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6---DOuble AcrOstic.

O---DOuDle AcrOStlc.
An exclamation expressive of
joy.
2-To surpass or 90 beyond.
"a home for certain division of
the animal kingdom, more rarely APP
piled to home for man.
ITO propel through the water.
ga happy time seen but once in
the life OF any individual.
GA Scripture proper name.
7-Duplicity.
S-A dark color in which red pre-
dominates.
$40 take place subsequently.
10-Something for which little folks
often ask, yet something that older
folks enjoy.
Initials-A popular movement of the
present day.
Terminals-A female writerof fiction
whose works are in great demand.
HAM.
Answers to Puzzles of Last Week.
Moon.
"A fool and his money are soon
parted.
3-Give unto the Lord the glory due
unto his name; worship the Lord in the
beauty of holiness.
4-Nowspapers, Dictionary.
Men only boys grown tall,
Hearts don't change much after ali.
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SARAH SIMONS, ESTATE.

~ STATE OF VERMONT, Randolph District, SIS.
In Probate Court held at Randolph, In and for said
District, on the 18th day of December, A. d. 1855:
James VI. Bass, executor of the last will and tesla
ment and of the estate of Sarah Smons late of Will
Jamestown, in said District, deceased, makes appca-
ion to said Court for license to sell all of the real es
tate of said deceased representing that the sale will
be for the best interest of all parties concerned there
in Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court that said
application be referred to session thereof to be held
at the Probate Once, in said Randolph, on the 29th
day of December A. ID. lss5 for hearing and decision
thereon and, it is further ordered that all persons
Interested be notified hereof, by publication of no
tice of said application and order thereon three
weeks successfully in the pefmORt Waterman and
STATE yoarRGl newspaper published in Montpelier,
and which crcuates In the neighborhood of those
Interested before said time of hearing that they
may appear at said time and place, and If they see
cause, object thereto.
by the Court.-Attest
1882 WILLIAM II. NICHOLS Judge
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CAROLINE BARNES, ESTATE.

" STATE OF VERMONT Washington District IS.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in said Dis
trict, on the eth day of December A. ID. 1885:
Eben Scrbner Administrator of the estate of Caro-
line Barnes late of Montpelier, in said District,
deceased presents his administration account for
animation and allowance, and makes application
for decree of distribution and partition of the
estate of said deceased. WhereupOn 1t is ordered
by said Court that said account and said application
be referred to session thereof to be held at the
Probate Office. i'll said Montpelier, the 5th day of
jan, A. D. 1856, for hearing and decision thereon :
And 1t further ordered that notice hereof be given
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman
a State journal, "a newspaper published at Montpe-
ler, previous to said time appointed 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,
1892 A. c. AVERIIL Register.
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advertisements.
Maryland, My Maryland"
4 = = q Prettv Wives.

y I" pretty Wives,
Lovely daughters and noble men,"
"My farm lies in rather low and MAS
matte situation, and
"My wife"
"Who ?"
"was a very pretty blonde"
Twenty years ago, became
"Sallow!"
Hollow-eyed!"
"Withered and aged!"
Before her time, from
"Malarial vapors, though she made no
particular complaint, not being of the
grumpy kind, yet causing me great uneasi-
ness.
"A short time ago purchased your rem
edy for one of the children, who had very
severe attack of biliousness, and it occurred
to me that the remedy might help my
wife, as found that our little girl upon re-
covery had
LOST"
"Her sallowness, and looked as fresh as
a new-blown daisy. Well, the story is soon
told My wife, to-day, has gained her old
time beauty with compound interest, and
is now as handsome matron Gf 1 do say
it myself as can be found in this county,
which is noted for pretty women. And L
have only Hop Bitters to thank for it.
The dear creature just looked over my
shoulder, and says 1 can flatter equal to
the days of our courtship, and that reminds
me there might be more pretty 'ciUes if my
brother farmers would do as / have done"
Hoping you may long be spared to do good,
1 thankfully remain, G. L. JAMES.
BELTsvILLE, Prince George Co., Md,
May Goth, 1888
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MARY o. BRIEN's ESTATE.

4vl STATE Of NEkMONI bradford Dlstrlct IS.
In Probate Court, held at West Fairlee, in said
District, on the I'd day of December, A. ID. 1885
+. W. Huntley, Esq, Administrator of the estate
of Mary o. Bren late of Nershre in said district,
deceased presents his administration account for
animation and allowance, and makes application for
decree of distribution and partition of the estate
said Court, that said account and said application
be referred to session thereof, to be held at
the Probate Office in said West Fairlee, the
oath day of December A. ID. 1855 for hearing and
decision thereon And it is further ordered that no
publication of the same three weeks successfully in
the Vermont Waterman a. State Journal, newspaper
published at Montpelier, previou 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,
1922 ALNAH BEAN, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-12-16

A COLLECTION was taken up in one
of our churches, recently, and when the
hat reached the seat occupied by a lady,
her daughter and little son, the two Ia
dies found themselves without cent of
money; but Young America reached
over and deposited a cent in the hat,
and then whispered to his sister,
There, / just saved this family from
being whitewashed."
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1---DianOnd.
3---Enigma.

Composed of 80 letters.)
My IA q % 25 IA 16 l 20 30 33 is
one of the United States.
My s 10 8 a 8 is an inflammable solid
of vegetable origin.
My 2 20 ~ Is 8 is to nourish.
My 6 "a % 26 is a collection of boxes
of graduated size.
My IA Is ID II is young child.
My 20 II 10 Is 20 10 is an article of
food.
My II 80 81 is a word that expresses
negation.
My 81 80 is word of denial.
My whole is a proverb LURA.
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"WHAT are the last teeth that Gomez"
asked Lynn teacher of her class in
physiology. False teeth, num-" re-
piled boy who had just awoke on
the back seat.
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THE only things of intrinsic worth
are the things no bad man can get. The
most depraved man can get wealth and
honors and reputation, and the like,
but he LACKS the main thing, that which
lasts where eternity reigns.-MearS.
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CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS may
well be termed perfection" Their
gentle action and good effect on the
system readily make them perfect
little pill. They please those who use
them.
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STATE OF VERMONT,

y WASHINGTON DISTRICT, s..
In Probate Court. held at Montpelier, in and
for said District, the 18th day of Now A. ID. 1885.
Elisha |. Hewitt guardian of Crosby J. Hewitt of
Warren, in said District insane person, makes ap-
plicaton to said Court for an order to dispose of
part of the personal estate of his said ward, and
that the proceeds thereof may be invested in
real estate, representing that such investment
would be beneficial to the interests of said ward:
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court, that said
application be referred to a session thereof, to
be held at the Probate Office, in said Mont
pelier, on the 18th day of December, A. D. 1885, for
hearing and decision thereon And, 1t is further
dered, that all persons interested be notified hereof
by publication of notice of said application and order
thereon, three weeks successfully in the Vermont
ngtchman O. STATE Goarhat' a newspaper pupllshed
hearing that they may appear at said time and place.
and, If they see cause, object thereto
BY the Court.-Attest
293l A. G. AVERILL, Register.
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WHAT grand, great country this is,
with its vast territory, its big rivers, its
pretty women and its Veni, uidi, rich
cure-its Salvation Oil.
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W." None genuine without bunch of
green Hops on the white label. Shun all
the vile, poisonous stuff with chop" or
Chops" in their name.
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for tbe CHILDREN.
One Little Rhyme.

One little grain In the sandy bars;
One little flower in field of flowers;
One little star In a heaven of stars;
One little hour In year of hours
What II 1t makes or what II 1t mars2
But the bar is built of the little grains;
And the little flowers make the meadows gay,
And the little stars light the heavenly plains;
And the little hours of each little day
Give to us all that life contains.
Ernest Whitney, in 81. Nicholas.
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Y BARNES, ESTATE.

Ill STATE OF VERMONT, Washington District SIS.
IN Probate Court. held at Montpelier, III said Dis
trict, ON the It'll day of December, A. ID. 1856;
Eben Scribner, Administrator de bOHis non, with
the will annexed, of the estate of Henry Y.
Barnes, late of Montpelier in said District, de-
deceased, presents his administration account
pieation for decree of distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court, that
said account and said application be referred
to session thereof, to he held at the Probate
ONCE. in said Montpelier the 9Th day of
Jan, A. d. 1856, for hearing and decision thereon;
And 1t is further ordered that notice hereof be given
to all persons interested, by publication of the
three weeks successfully In the Vermont WachmaR
State Journal newspaper publishedat Montpelier,
previous to said time appointed for hearing that they
may appear at said time and place and show cause,
II any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made.
by the Court.-Attest,
1899 A. c, ANERILL, Register.
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Geaal Motites.
r EvI $. wELLINGToN's ESTATE.

I EXI $. WELLINGTONS ESTATE.
IL STATE OF VERMONT, Washington District, S.
In Probate Court. holden at Montpelier in and for
said District on the 18th day of December, A. d. 1885
s. L. Wellington, Administrator of the estate of
Levi 5 Wellington, late Of Northfed in said Dis
tric deceased makes application to said Court to
due from said estate and to render his adminisra-
ton account until some future day. Whereupon, Il
is ordered by said Court, that said application be
heard at the Probate 0hlce in Montpelier, the I'd
day of January, A ID. 1856 And it is further ordered
that notice thereof be given to all persons concerned
by the publication of notice of said order in the YER
mont Wqtchman O. state J0urBdl printed at Mont
peler three weeks SUCCESSFULLY before said time of
hearing. BY the Court.-Attest,
3U-32 A. &. ANERIII Register
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7 PER CENT INVESTMENTS !

Iowa Mortgages ON Improved Farms, not exceed
ing nethird 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 six per cent Iowa school Bonds ON
hand and for sale. For particulars or information,
call ON or address, j. W. BROCK or A. W. FERRIN,
Montpelier, Vermont.
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Cline Gables.


Commencing Dec. 6, 1895.
Trains Going South will Leave Montpelier
as follows:
800 A. M. MAIL MAN,, from IS s. Adams and
chester Nashua, Worcester, Lowell, Fitchburg, BIOS
toh' Springneid, New London and New York.
1925 p M. 6AsT TRAN M from ON %9n.res
Boston, via Lowell and Sew York Via Springfield and
New London. Pullman Drawing Room car 70 Ros
ton via Lowell and New York via Springfield.
800 p. M. MIXED TRAIN.
ZOO P. M. MIXED for ROrrury.
1910 A. M. NIGHT E 31ssI. from
the West for Boston via Lowell, and ali points in New
England. Sleeping Cars to Boston via Lowell.
Trains Going North and West:
800 A. Nsa ana 2aM ysS from ToT Nos BIOS
tTeal Ogdensburg and the West. Sleeping Car to
6:25 A. M. ACCOMMODATIONS sn, to St. Al
900 A. M k%e4 JaSsIg1 IS wsts
st. Adams and Richford.
$50 p. M. I DAY 81 Ex ,,IsE for BpprAns
densburg and the West. Drawing Room Car to 81.
Adams.
ZOO p M. FAST u EXPRESS ;d, YES , Pullman
Trains leave for Barre at 1900 A. NJ, $3.50 A. N.
and 4;l0P.M.
Through tickets to Chicago and all points West for
j. w. HOBART, General Manager
3. w. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent.
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INVESTMENTS.

II is well known that the city of st. Paul. Mime
sofa, is assured of rapid growth from on. 1t
Is to-day the financial, commercial and railroad cen.
ter of the Northwest Investments made in real
estate, improved or unimproved, will pay largely.
Money can be loaned the best real estate security
for from six to eight per cent. References in st.
Paul and East If desired. IL. :. NORTON,
67-3S ST. Paul Minnesota,
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LOST!

certificate for one share of stock In the Passump-
sic River Railroad, standing in the name of H. II.
Pecker. Number of share, $50 Date, May 23d. 1860.
FRANK W. ROLLINS Administrator,
Concord, New Hampshire.
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va" Large risks placed at a moments mo-
tce, and at equitable rates. Losses adjusted
and paid at this office, and due notice of ex-
piration of policies given. Correspondence
and orders by mail or teleglap promptly
attended to- A. G. BROWN.
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ARIZONA.
The Hostile Anaches.

TUcsoN, October 2d.-At l o'clock this
morning, s. S. Coleman arrived in town
and reported that Mike Noonan, a rancher.
was killed by the Apaches in his cabin
yesterday, on the east side of the Dragoon
mountains, just north of the Middle Pass.
II was also reported that large party of
Indians was seen in the Dragons last
night. a mounted escort took out coffin
tor the body Of Noonan to-day, by order of
Coroner Matthews. The same official tel
egraphed Information to Lieutenant Rob
erIs at Fort Bowie, and received the follow
ing reply from Roberts
Fort BOWIE, October 2d-Three companies
OF troops and Crawford, with his scouts are
supposed to be in the Dragons. Everything
possible IS being done to roundup the Indians
General Crook is thankful for any information
RoBSRTs, A. A. D. c.
The nights of Cochise county are q
stronghold surrounded by most mystic
peaks The Dragon mountains are con-
spicuous objects of the scenery about
Tombstone, lying within two hours ride
of this camp. The stronghold is one of
the finest cattle ranges III the country. and
one Of the most impregnable of the old
time Apache fastnesses. For once an en-
counter now seems imminent between the
troops and Indians, and almost within
sight of Tombstone
The citizens await with feverish interest
news of decisive engagement.
Shanahan and Mrs, Mack, missing from
San Simon Valley, are still unheard from.