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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
Preserving Leaves and Flowers.

The leaves have begun to fall. The
flowers, too, are fading, and those who
care to preserve them by pressing will
find the Home Journals suggestions
valuable: Gather the flowers only on
dry, sunny days, when as free from at
mospheric moisture as possible. AS
most wild flowers and all delicate ferns
droop and wither if carried in the hand,
the best plan is to place them one by
one between the leaves of a book as
soon as gathered. If book has not
been provided for the purpose place
the flowers between layers OF moss,
damp round the stems, but dry round
the blossoms. Carried thus in basket
or botanical case they will keep fresh
for some hours, but as soon as possible
they should be placed in water and al
lowed to stand in a moderately warm
room before being pressed, in order to
dry off any moisture they may have
contracted against the moss. The rea-
son for being particularly careful as to
their dryness is, that upon that largely
depends their retaining their color. If
pressed when damp, they almost in
variably become discolored, or have a
faded appearance. Those in the book
may be left there for an hour or two,
if not convenient to attend to them at
once, but the sooner they are put into
blotting paper the better. Arrange
carefully and regulate the pressure ac-
cording to the color and texture. Ferns
cannot be too firmly pressed, and yell
low and purple flowers also stand great
pressure; but red or yellow-tinted
leaves, such as those of the wild gera-
mum and all flowers of succulent tex
ture, require to be more lightly pressed,
otherwise they lose their color.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

thus being unnoticed, while man
from the north was allowed to engross
the whole attention of the war depart
ment. Armstrong looked up with an
air of curiosity, and, showing his spec
tacles upon his forehead, thus adj
dressed the representative of South
Carolina: Sir, you have boosted of
the zeal with which South Carolina has
advocated the war 1t is true, sir,
South Carolina has talked much about
it, and made many patriotic speeches
on the occasion; but let me tell you,
sir, that this old man pointing to the
Vermontcr) has himself brought more
soldiers into the field during the war
than the whole State of South Carolina"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

about two miles wide and launch it int
the Rio Agoapehy, and then descend
by the Jauru and Paraguay to Buenos
Ayres and the Plate river. The Algere
and Agoapehy rivers, head streams of
two mighty systems, flow side by side
for twenty or thirty miles and many of
their branches are separated by few
hundred yards. Mr.. Wells, the engi-
neer whom Brazil has employed for
years in its railroad surveys, says that
in many places the basin of the ANA
zOn could be connected with that of the
Plate river by canals, and communica-
ton by water would thus be rendered
complete from one system to the other.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
" Said Aaron TO Moses,
Let's cnt off our noses. "

Aaron must have been a sufferer
from catarrh. The desperation which
catarrh produces is often sufficient to
make people say and do many rash
things, and many continue suffering
Just as if no such cure as DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy existed. 1t cures every
case, from the simplest to the most
complicated, and all the consequences
of catarrh. A person once cured by
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy will not be
apt to take cold again, as it leaves the
mucous membranes healthy and strong,
BY druggists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
Selett 1tlistellamp.
The Earthquakes of 1s11-12.

In little pamphlet of Specimens of In
genuity in Composition and Poetry, b,
Amos Taylor" published at Utica, N. Y.
in 1913, is "soemn ode on diverse earth
quakes in the southern parts of Nortl
America particularly on the Mississippi
river) in 1911 and 1912, from which the fol
lowing stanzas are copied:
Among those certain signs of late,
Which point us to our final state
Behold the wonders of the Lord
And learn to trembie at his word.
The solid earth begins to shake!
High hills and mountains, how they quake!
Rocks burst in twain, the fire ascends,
And sul'phrous vapors fill the plains.
Majestic Mississippi viewl
What scenes of terror open, new
Its he'd convused where waters rolled,
Its banks cave in, as are told.
Our boatmen, filed with great surprise,
Some islands sink and others rise
Huge trees and rocks fly boiling down,
with dreadful sounding underground
Hot streams of water roll along,
Large caverns stop the frighted throng,
Till, shook while tot'rng on the brink
They could not help themselves, but sink
One human being spouted through,
BY water passage, saved so.
While others perish underground,
Were cru shed to death, or else drowned.
Eruptions moving all about
Volcanic matter spoutng out
Sea-coal ascending t'ward the sky;
Legs. trees and stones, see how they fly!
For two months space these scenes were vew'd
And soon, perhaps, may be renewed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
Gbe Soldiers &uooet,
Pensions Granted.

To Origin A. Blanchard, Williams
town, 81 a month and 1927 arrears
Peter E. Burke, Bolton, restoration
and increase from 80 to SO month and
$2S arrears; Horace 5. Gould, Weare
N. H., an increase from S4 to IS q
month; Jacob Robinson, Waterbury
SO a month and 1872 arrears; Jason
Rhodes, Townshend, IS month and
about 81 800 arrears; William Warner
Lowell, "a month.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

TIRED, LANGUID, DULL, exactly eX
presses the condition of thousands of
people this season. The Oppressive
effect of warm weather and the weak
condition of the body can only be cor
rected by the use of a reliable tonic
and blood purifier like Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. Why suffer longer when a
remedy is so close at hand? Take
Hoods Sarsaparilla now. 1t will give
you untold wealth in health, strength
and energy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

WHAT is with the treasure must fare
as the treasure; the heart which haunts
the treasure-house where the moth and
rust corrupt, will be exposed to the
same ravages as the treasure, will itself
be rusted and moth-eaten. Many
man, many woman, fair and flourish
ing to see, is going about with rusty,
moth-eaten heart. -MacdOnad.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
RUBY LIVER PARVULES

will remove all functional disorders of the Liver ;
make the Head clear; prevent Sick Headache
ank Indigestion and improves the Complexion.
Price of each, twenty-five cents per bottle. For sale
by all druggists and by the trade generally,
GEO. G. GOODWIN. Boston, General Agents.
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x il NAM X
CHICAG(). ROCK ISL AND &PAClFIC Rail- WAY

BY reason Of central position, close relation TO prn
cipl lines East of Chicago, and continuous lines nj
terminal points West Nor!hwe.t and Southwest is the
only true middle link in tn tr1nScontinental system
which invites and facilitates travel and traffic in either
direction between the Atlantic and Pacific.
The Rock Island main line and branches include Chi
cago, Joliet, Ottawa, Ia Sale, Peoria Geneseo, Moline
and Rock Island, in Illinois; Davenport, Muscatine
Washington, Fairfield, Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, West Lib
erty Iowa City, Des Mones, lndianoa, Winterset, At
antic, Knoxville, Audubon Harlan, Guthrie Centre and
Council Bluff, in IowaS Galatn, Trenton. 81, Joseph
and Atchigon in Kansas Albert Lea, Minneapolis and
St. Paul, IN Minnesota Watertown. in Dakota. and
int diot % pit
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
s'! The FAMOUS Albert Lea Route

the direct favorite line between Chicago ana Mime
npols and St Paul over this route solid Fast Express
Trains daily to the summer resorts, picturesque
localities and hunting and fishing grounds Of Iowa and
Minnesota The rich wheat fields and grazing lands of
interior Dakota reached via Watertown. short.
desirable route via Seneca and Kankakee, offers supc-
rior nducements to travellers between Cinennat In
Atchson Leavenworth, Kansas City, Minneapolis st.
Paul AMI intermediate points, All classes of patrons,
especially families ladies' and children, receive from
officials and employees q Rock Island trains protection
respectful courtesy and kindly treatment .
For Tickets Maps, Folders-obtanable at all principal
Ticket Offices in the United States and Canadaor any
desired information, address,
r. r. CABLE. E. ST. JOHN, E. a. ROLBROOk.
PestS Mgr. Asst Genl Mgr. Gen Ikt 4 Pa,A Ast
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
The Great Rock Island Route

Guarantees Speed, Comfort and Safety to those who
travel over it, Its roadbed is thoroughly balasted Its
of heavy steel Its bridges solid structures
Of stone and iron Isrolling stock s perfect human
skill make it, 1t has all the safety appliances that
mechanical genius has invented and experience proved
valuable Its practical operation is conservative and
methodcait5 discipline strict and exactinR The lux
ury of its passenger accommodation is unequaled in
the West-unsurpassed in the world. go 49,
All Express Trains between Chicago and the Missouri
River consist of Comfortable Day Coaches, magnificent
Pullman Palace Parlor and Sleeping Cars, elegant
Dining Cars providing excellent meals, and-between
Chicago St. Joseph, Atchson and Kansas City-restfu
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-30
The Imaginary Line of MOdesty.

Clara Belle, in Cincinnati Enquirer.
The indications are that low corsages
will again be worn for full dress. Let
the moralizers get ready. That was a
cute idea of Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleve-
land, in her discussion of the low-neck
question, about drawing an imaginary
line somewh here above which all was
proper, and below which all was wrong
Goody gracious! what an important part
this imaginary line plays in life! Did you
ever set your mind to thinking of it?
There's an imaginary line in the behavior
allowable on the beach at a seaside re-
sort, for instance. If young fellow and
his lady-love sit side by side under an
umbrella it's perfectly proper, but the
moment you alter the angle of their
backs and they sprawl, dinner-side down,
or on one hip and elbow, or on their
backs, the thing becomes too awtully free
for nice girl to do. It's inst the same
on buggy seat or on park bench;
again the imaginary line comes in. Ii
the young miss leans upon her compan
ion, or he puts his arm around her, the
line asserts itself. 1t is pity it isn't a
real hard line that people can see and
feel If it was it would take the place
of conscience, springing up and remind
ing folks Of their p's and as whenever
they forget them, Between ourselves, |
think consciences sometimes are more
imaginary even than Miss Cleveland s
line. Even in kissing that line comes into
effect, for kiss, which is but brushing
or fairy pressure of the lips, is an inno-
cent and may be even sacred act,
whereas if you pass the line and give it
even the slightest degree of fervcr of pas
sion it becomes something out of the ken
| of proper persons.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-30
Who the Best Children Arc,

1t was amusing to hear Sam Jones tell
how he was going to raise his children.
If a young buck came to see his daughter
he would invite him into the parlor
politely and send for Paul and Bob to
come in and entertain him. Well, that's
one way, and there IS no patent on it
either. We old-time folks used to 90 to
school with the girls, and we we're proud
to stand up and recite with them, and
we were ashamed to stand foot, and We
mixed from childhood to maturity and
got along pretty we'll, aud there was no
patent on that, for sometimes there was
trouble just like there is now. If there
be any sure way to raise them it has not
been recorded in any book, for there are
some better and some worse in every
flock. A man may make c!oisrer or
convent or even prison of his house,
but it will do no good. The fastest girls
| have known were educated In converts.
The best children are those whose parents
teach them by precept and example to be
truthful and honorable, and who associate
with them as companions in their youth.
A fathers example and mothers love
are the best safeguards. But all the Sc
fail sometimes. Old Father Adam failed
to raise Cain right when there were no
bar-rooms nor gaming houses, no clubs.
nor base ball or race courses; old Father
Jacob raised dozen, and they were
badly mixed. But let US all do the best
we can and be thankful. The preachers
try mighty hard to raise good children,
but sometimes they fail like the rest OF
US. Sam Jones says that If girl makes
good biscuit and fries good chicken ard
helps her mother Teller will come 500
miles to get her. Well, he ought to come
1000, but overheard girl say that these
500 mile nags were awful scarce and very
uncertain, and if one of them were COM
ing for her he must be coming in walk
and stopping under the shade of every
tree Oh the road; she SAID she wanted a
"get there-El;" Teller.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-30
ESTEN COOKIES GOODBYE.
How the Writer Now just Gone Before
Spent His Last Days.

How the Writer Now Just Gone Before
Spent His Last Days.
John Esfen Cooke in a Recent Letter.
81 still write stories for such periodi-
Gals as are inclined to accept romance,
but whether any more of my work in
that field will appear in book form is un-
certain. Mr. Howels and the other real
lists have crowded me out of popular re-
gard as novelist and have brought the
kind of fiction write into general dis
favor. do not complain of that, for
they are right. They see as | do that
fiction should faithfully reflect life and
they obey the law, while | can not. |
was born too soon ana am now too old
to learn my trade anew. But in litera-
ture as i'll everything else advance should
be the law, and he who stands still has
no right to complain if he is left behind.
Besides, the fires of ambition are
burnt out of me, and | am serenely
happy. My wheat fields are green as
look out from the porch of the Brars,
the corn rustles in the wind. and the
great trees give me shade upon the lawn.
My three children are growing up in
such nurture aud admonition as their
race has always deemed fit and l am
not only content, but very happy and
much too lazy to entertain any other
feeling toward my victors than one of
warm friendship and sincere approval
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-30

my lady the note of Standardization
wrote with trembling hand. She would
see me, and opened the door herself
| What a vision of loveliness she was
Mutely gave her the package but she
courteously insisted that take some re-
freshments and a little courage before
gratifying her curiosity. | told my story
and her soft, white hand teuderly touched
the livid scar that testified to it's veracity.
so interested became she in my adven-
ture that l had turned to go before the
seal upon the struggled souvenir had been
broken. She psned it with her back
toward me. Suddenly she uttered low
cry, half turned, and fell in swoon.
The package for the sanctity of which I
had risked my life, contained, not dia-
monds, only NUM- Der of old letters. One
was not SO old. 1t read:
Dear Madam: l have just been mar
ried to Cuban maiden, whose love may
enable me to forget my dishonorable
past. l feel compelled to return these
leaves from the book of memory, and to
free you from the allegiance they protest.
l can not ask your forgiveness, because
can not forgive myself.
There was the noise of carriage wheels
at the curb in front of the little store
and the prematurely- old-smuggler and
tobacconist stopped talking and began to
close up for the night. His auditor, still
in suspense, saw beautiful face at the
carriage window.
'Nho is she?' he was asked.
'Oh, that is my wife. She always
comes after me. That is her portrait.
Her name is Agnes
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-30
1t Was the Same Girl.


This world is full of queer things that
one never gets on to. Now, you can
come down past big boarding house in
the morning. A young fellow meets
you and he's wh,stling about the night
ingale singing of you-of you, you know
and you think how merry and free
from care he is. You hear a window
open. You don't put the two things to-
gether at ALL bat if You look up you'll
see girl waving her handkerchief, and
you'll notice if yon look back that the
man has stopped whistling and is wav-
ing his hand vigorously. Then you'll
meet another fellow. He's whistling
bit of al Trovatore" in careless, happy
way. You happen to glance up and you
see girl waving her handkerchief, and
he stops whistling and takes off his hat,
throwing smile that goes up higher
than the water from fire engine. :;
little later you'll meet another mau. he
has a bad cough, very bad cough, but
he gets better. squints up skyward and
waves his hand, and a girl drops smile
upon him. It's all the same girl, but
the men don't know of one anothers
existence, and some day there will be a
fight, for all those men will give the
signal at the same time, and they'll find
it out
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-30
"The Life Was in HIM.

Daniel O'Conuell knew the Irish peas
antry thoroughly. He could make them
tell the truth, even when they were dis
posed to conceal it. His wonderful
power over them was once seen when he
was engaged in breaking will on the
ground that it was forged The evidence
was strong in favor OF the will, as all the
subscribing witnesses swore that the de-
ceased signed it while life was in him"
O'Connell, however, was struck by the
persistency of one of the witnesses, who
repeated again and again the words,
THE life was in him." Knowing the
tricks and evasions to which his coun-
trymen sometimes resorted, he asked,
ION the virtue of your oath, was he
alive?" by the virtue of my oath, life
was in him."
Now, | call upon you in the presence
of your Maker, who will one day pass
sentence upon you for this evidence,
solemnly ask you-and answer me at
your peril-was there not a live fly j.
the dead mans mouth when his han,
was placed on the will?' ii
The witness was taken abacK at tb
question, put in O'Connell's most il 4
pressive manner He turned pale a.
faltered out an affect confession tt
O'Connell was right. A live fly b
been introduced into the mouth OF
dead man, so that the subscribing
nesses might swear that life was
him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-30
THE BOSS.

Fer since the human race began
The world has sought the coming man;
And though he does not yet appear,
Behold, the coming woman's here.
And who is she? And she is please,
Bonnie baby Eloise-
Eloise from Heaven sent
To make earth for us hearts content.
Turn tie hrodered blanket down
Lo, the hair of golden brown.
Such sheen, methinks there lies
On the gates of Paradise:
Such a tint the artist paints
In the halos round his saints
She'll one day be saint, God please,
Bonnie baby Eloise
Such deep and tender blue
In her wondering eyes you view;
Eyes so shy and bright, fear
Will win lovers for the dear;
OF such eyes the poets tell,
Singing OF IA famous belle
She'll never be belle, God please,
Bonnie baby Eloise.
Little hands, does in ye Turk
Strength to do your woman's work?
Far on the wayside inn is seen,
And long the road that lies between. -
Feet 50 tiny, were ys born
Fer to tread the briar and thorn?
God hides it all, we can but pray
Ie may not miss the narrow way
We are happy subjects all,
Baby, of your magic thrall;
Lying prone from morn to night,
From your weakness springeth might;
When you came we gave command
To your fair but feeble hand,
Proving it Is true indeed
''Them little child shall lead
Bonnie baby Eloiss,
One great lesson teach us, please,
As We look on you the while,
Call you pure and free from guile;
Teach us, dear evangel, teach,
Preach, dear little layman, preach
II ye ,could the Kingdom see
Pray ye MAY becone Ike me.
Il ", H. NcElrUU,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-30

The Hon. John c. Spencer, late Secretary
of War and Secretary of the Treasury of
the United States, wrote 80 years ago.
Upon reflection, | am convinced that it is
duty to humanity and 20 the cause of
medical science to state publicly, of Ponds
Extract, what have so frequently commu-
! nicated to my friends and acquaintance.
Its effect in calming and quieting nervous
agitation is surprising. 1t is a remedy per-
fectly invaluable, and is so gently astrin-
gent, so soothing and so healing that it can
not injure. 1t not merely relieves, but cures
all sorts of aches pains and jnfismma
! ions"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-10-30
PATS CONVERTS.
How lie Won Them for the Church by the
Toss of u Coin.

/
| Toss of IA Coin
| n. o. Tunes Democrat.
Some people who are not acquainted
with priests have an idea that they are
solemn, stern men who can't appreciate
| joke and never think of telling one.
esterday it was the good fortune of
reporter for this paper to meet priest
who is frequently called to the Charity
Hospital, and who has accomplished
much good in reforming the unfortunate
people so often found in that institution.
During the conversation the reverend
father told numerous amusing anecdotes
of his personal experiences, and wound
up very pleasing evening by telling
funny story about priest in Ireland
who was laboring to get number of
convicts to join the Catholic Church. 1t
seems that seven men were sentenced to
be transported, and among them was an
lrishman convicted of coupterfeting.
According 20 the custom of the country
the convicts were allowed to choose any
religion they desired to adopt, and the
lrishman made up his mind that they
should all become Catholics, Accord
ingly when they all assembled in the
prison yard the subject of religion was
brought up by the lrishman, who said:
boys, We have all been bad together,
We have made lots of money and spent
it. and now since We have all to join the
church there is no reason why We should
be separated. | now propose that We
toss ha'penny and shape our course on
the result. If harp comes up we will
all be catholics, and if queen shows up
we will be Professionals"
agreed, said the convcts, and Pat
tossed the ha'penny aud the harp won
Accordingly they all became Catholics;
and just before their departure the parish
priest approached Pat and asked how he
managed to convert his fellow convicts.
so, easy enough" replied Pat. AMI he
then told the story of the ha'penny.
did you risk your immortal soul on
the turning of penny" exclaimed the
priest in holy horror
Indeed, l did not, replied Pat; that
ha'penny had harp on both sides |
made it myself"
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Especially to Women.

'Sweet is revenge especially to women, 1"
said the gifted. but naughty, Lord Byron.
Surely he was in bad humor when he wrote
such words. But there are complaints tn at
only women suffer, that are carrying num-
bers of them down to early graves. There
is hope for those who suffer, no m after how
sorely, or severely, in DIR. II. V. Pierce's
"Favorite Prescription Safe in its action
it is blessing, especially to women snd to
men, too, for when women suffer, the
household is askew.
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How Clay Trimmed Two Cards.

From the Ne,o York Independent.
During Mr.. Clay's service in Congress
he paid visit to an enthusiastic friend,
a physician, in Virginia, who was an
xious Tor neighbnr, farmer. TO be-
come acquainted with the great states
man. 1t was arranged for them to meet.
The physician introduced them, thus
''Mr. Clay, permit me to introduce you
to Mr.. -, the best farmer in Virginia
Mr. -, permit me to introduce you tc
Mr.. Clay, the greatest lawyer in the
United States" Mr.. Clay, advancing
took the hand of the farmer, and said
Permit ,ne to say, sir, that we are in
troduced by the greatest doctor in al
the world" The three gentlemen were
then ready for delightful social inter
course