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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
The Closing OF the Year.

A few more days and the year which
to some has brought happiness and to
others misfortune will be added to those
which have passed before it. Many
will, during the present month, sit in
retrospective thoughts over the events
which have marked the year in their
lives. To the young the years speed
not fast enough; to the old they are all
too short. The young man employs
the closing of one year in preparing for
the next, the aged man muses. over the
events of past years and contemplates
the mysteries of the future. In the
lives of many the year has proved a
memorable one, while in those of
others it has been marked with no
special events. The hopes of one have
reached fruition the aspirations of
another have fallen short of success.
And thus the last day of December
will bring alike pleasant and sad men,
cries. There is a lesson to be drawn
from the close of every year that may
well teach us of the opening of the new
one. 1t is by deriving profit from the
past that we can improve the future.
If we have undertaken enterprises dur.
ing the present year that have proved
unsuccessful we can now, on looking
back over the ground, see more clearly
what our mistake was or wherein we
failed, and by having undergone such
experiences we are by far the better
off. We have been taught lessons
which we might otherwise never have
learned, and in our future undertake
ings the great value of them will be APP
parent to us if now they yet seem un.
necessary and unproductive of good
! There is a lesson in all our failures i.
we will but regard them in the proper
light. So long as we profit by wha
has occurred during the year now rap.
idly drawing to close it will not have
been wasted. The experience of thu
old year will make our success during
the new more assured, for we will have
learned what shoals to avoid in the see
of life. If our bark has Just grounC
over the rocky reefs with but slight in
jury, let us feel thankful that we wer,
not entirely wrecked. The closing o
another year will also remind many o
the necessity of acting in the presen
rather than postponing to the future
1t will teach us, perhaps, what ma,
have escaped us before, that the sun a
swiftly descends to its setting as it rise
to its noon. AS a nation, our histor,
is unequaled for activity, enterprise
and thrift, yet how many are loiterin!
by the wayside, contending to them
selves that there is ''plenty of time
in which to attain certain end: then
rousing up suddenly, how surprised ar
they to find that the opportunity fo
their achievement has passed. Thes
and scores of other lessons will be sug
gested to many with the close of 1886
Christmas Brooklyn Magazine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
Constitutional Catarrh.

No single disease has eniailed more Suffering
fastened the breaking up of the constitution than
Catarrh The of smell, of taste, of sight, of
hearing the human voice, the mind-one or more,
and sometimes all. yield to its destructive influence
The poison 1t distributes throughout the system at
tacks every vital force, and breaks up the most
robust of constitutions. Ignored because but little
understood, by most physicians, mpotently assailed
by Quacks and charlatans, those suffering from 1t
have little hope to be relieved of it this of the grave.
1t is time, them that the popular treatment of this
this terrible disease by remedies within the reach Of
all passed into hands at once competent and trust
worthy, The new and hitherto untried method
adopted by DR.. Sanford in the preparation of his
RADICAL CURE has won the hearty approval of
thousands. 1t is instantaneous in affording relief in
all head colds, sneezing, snufng and obstructed
breathing, and rapidly removes the most oppressive
symptoms, clearing the head, sweetenng the breath
restoring the of smell taste and hearing, and
neutrazing the constitutional tendency of the dis
ease towards the lungs liver and kidneys.
! SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE consists of bottle
| of the RADICAL CURE, one box of CATARRHAL
/ SOLVENT, and IMPRovE ED INHALER; price 81.
POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co, BOSTON.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
Cheerfulness.

The other day, when the wind was
hurting eastward at forty miles an hour,
when the singing snow-pellets were
dscharging in cruel volleys, and the
cold was momentarily increasing, a
butchers boy, seated in his open cart,
went whistling through the streets as
cheerily as a lark mounts to meet the
sun. That warm blooded boy fairly de-
fed the tempest and laughed at the
rage of the storm. The little fellow
was sunbeam and blessing to the
whole street. His plucky notes re-
buked the thermometer, and the very
cold seemed abashed. Somehow we
kept thinking of him all day, and the
remembered picture put a brighter glow
into the atmosphere. A lump of ice
reduces the temperature of warm water
at rate quite out of proportion to its
mass. A crusty man, a cynical woman
or cross child will disenchant, chill
and tangle an entire household. One
CHEEKY Christian inspires whole
church, while one bilious disciple mod
ifies Christian circle in the wrong di-
rection. There is even cash value in
hopeful man. The child that rises first
! in the morning and fills the home with
happy song, to the echo of which the
household wakens to duty, may deter
mine the tone and trend of the day for
ALL The butcher who sent that happy
boy through the streets the other day
deserved the gratitude and custom of
the whole ward. The clear whistle put
the tempest to shame, and now, when
the storm is over and almost forgotten,
our juvenile prompter in cheerfulness
is Observation-Disclosures Chris
tdn Advocate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29

THE FIRST KEEN TwINGE.-As the
season advances, the pains and aches
by which rheumatism makes itself
known are experienced after every ex-
posure. 1t is not claimed that Hoods
Sarsaparilla is a specific for rheuma-
tism-we doubt if there is, or can be,
such a remedy But the thousands
benefited by Hoods Sarsaparilla war
rant us in urging others who suffer
from rheumatism to take it before the
first keen twinge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29

TRAVELLERS should be prepared for
the changes of weather and the effects
of exposure by providing themselves
with DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
a NASHVILLE DOCTORS prescription
for a lady suffering with neuralgia: A
new bonnet, cashmere shawl, pair
of gaiter boots-and bottle of Saliva
ton Oil. The lady recovered imme-
diately, of course
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
ADVERTISEMENTS.
SCALY, ITCHY SKIN
And All Itching and Scaly Skin
and Scalp Diseases Cured
by Cuticura.

DsoRIASIS, Eczema, letter, Ringworm, Lichen,
L Pruritus, Scald Head Milk Crust, Dandruf, Bar
bers', Bakers, Grocers' and washerwoman's Itch
and every species of Itching, Burning, Scaly, Pmpy
Humors of the Skin and Scalp are positively cured
by CuTICuRA, the great skin Cure, and CUTICuRA
Soar, an exquisite Skin Beautiher externally, and
CUTICURA REsoLvENT, the new Blood Purifier, in
ternally, when hysicans and all other remedies fail
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Please Don't Forget It!

That Pr II James Cdnndbis hnd,cd is prepared In
Calcutta India, from the purest and best Native
Hemp and Is the only remedy, either In that country
or this, that will positively and permanently cure
Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma, Nasal
Catnrrh and Nervous Debility, or break up a
fresh cold IN "a hours $3.50 per botte three bottles
E6M Craddock Co., Propretors, 1882 Race Street,
Philadelphia Pa.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
Halls Catarrh Cure,
HOW'S THIS?

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarfh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY q CO., ProprietorS,
Toledo, Ohio.
p. Stalls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucus surfaces of the sys-
ten. Price seventy-five cents pes bot
tie. Sold by all druggists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
PSORIASIS, OR sCALY SKIN.

l. John j. Case, ID. d. S. having practised dentistry
in this county for thirty five years and being wen
known to thousands hereabouts, with view to help
any who are afflicted as ! have been for the past
twelve years testify that the CUTICURA REMEpf KS
cured me of Psoriasis, Scaly Skin, in eight days
after the doctors with whom had consulted gave
JOHN j. CASE, d. d. S.
NEWTON. N. 7
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
Mloral ano Religious.
Written for the Waterman.
This Life Of Ours.

BY KATE J. COLBY, MERIDEN, N. II.
Life that's life has much Of toiling,
Every day is filled with care;
Strive we must without recoiling,
And each thought should be a prayer.
Each must share the others burden
If our hearts would tender grow,
Filled with love for all Gods children,
Whether sinner, friend or foe,
As our Father sends the sunshine
ON the good and bad the same,
May our lives reflect his goodness,
SO that all may bless his name.
And with courage labor ever
For this sure and steadfast friend
One who will forsake them never,
But will keep until the end.
" Life is short" then up and doing,
If at last a crown you'd wear;
He who wins must watch unceasing
And has oft a cross to bear.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29

TIE spirit of man, which God in
spired, cannot together perish with this
corporeal clod.-MiltOn.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29

The earnestness of life is the only
passport to the satisfaction of life
IheOdOre Parker.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29

DON'T be fooled with something else.
The Hop Plaster is the best porous
plaster known.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29

WHERE there is peace, God is
George Herbert.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
DISTRESSING ERUPTION.

Your CuTICURA REMEDIES performed wonder
full cure last summer on one of our customers, an
old gentleman of seventy years of who suffered
with fearfully distressing eruption on his head and
face and who had tried all remedies and doctors to
no purpose. j. +. SMITH co.
TEXARKANA, ARK.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29

VEGETINE has been used with great
success in the treatment of dyspepsia.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
DUSTPANFUL OF SCALES.

II. T.. Carpenter. Henderson, n, V, cured of Pscr
asis or Ieprosy, of twenty years standing by CuTI
CURA REMEDIES. The most wonderful cure on
record. A dustpanfu of scales fell from him daily
Physicians and his friends thought he must die.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29

Sold by all druggists. Price: CUTICuRA, so cents
REsoDvE NT Sl00; SOAR, % cents. POTTER DRU
AND CHEMICAL Co, Boston.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29

Bos TON, October 10, 1870
"a. H. Eddy, Esq Dear Sir-You procured for me,
In 1910, first patent. Since then you have acted
for and advised me in hundreds of cases and pro-
cured many patents, reissues and extensions. lhave
occasionally employed the best agencies in New
York, Philadelphia and Washington, but still give
you almost the whole of my business, in your line,
and advise others to employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER"
Boston, January |. lSS6. ass
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
OLIVER DlTSON g. CO., Boston.
PATENTS!
r. n. EDDY,

No. 10 State Street, opposite Kilby, Boston.
Secures Patents in the United States; also in Great
Britain, France and other foreign countries. Copies
of the claims of any Patent furnished by RENTING
one dollar Assignments recorded at Washington No
Agency the United States possesses superior fdcttte
for obtaining Patents or dScerdiring the pdtenatthtt
Of intentions.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29
x ia MAN X
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The Rock Island mai line and branches include Chi
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Trains daily to the summer resorts, picturesque
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-12-29

81 regard Mr.. Eddy one of the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom have had official
intercourse.
"CHAS. MASON Commissioner of Patents!
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-09
The wealth, OF Trinity Church.
IPittshnrc NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

@ 4iASl So''L@ Si@h -" -~"-
II believe" said a downtown real
estate man, '.that two hundred million
dollars would about cover the actual
wealth of the Trinity church-New
York-corporation. It is certainly as
rich S the Va%nderbilt's, and has a
steadier line of profit. Besides the i'm
mense rents coming in from property in
the city, tlio church corporation holds
mortgages by several hundred Episcopal
church editiccs all over the country, on
which there is a average of nearly .
per cent. interest, payable quarterly.
The fund is under the control of a board
of trustees, selected from the vestrymen
OF old Trinity and st. Paul's, and if you
think they give any money away, or
handle the revenue on benevolent gospel
principles, go and try to negotiate o
loan: They will tie you up with iron
bands and make you come to time like a
sheriff. They keep it in the family,
because it's too good thing 70 let go.
AL the trustees get rich.n
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-09
Nou.partisan Advice.

re-. c. MaltFtws M The CurrerF.
The les on of the hour is for the ras
Gals to read. 1t is this: In all your
schemes to rob the people or to de. eat
Their purposes, 90 not make them feel
they are growing helpless! De ude il
you will, but US every possible effort to
mainta n the aelu ion. Never laugh at
the people nor taunt hem With impo.
tence. TIE III ..ority Of the inhabitants
of n give, 60 m t., barring the
penitentiagies J.. are honest eople. They
may give you tether and rem now and
then, but do not openly claim the
ma terry. There is nothing SO terrible
so destructive and, at times. SC incon
siderate as the wrath Of u community o
liberty-loying voters.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-09

Ia Confederate Times.

Acopy of The Savannah Herald
NJ to light, bearing date Of Nov. 10,
1864, in which the pr.ces Of staples are
quoted: Hour PER barrel, 500; cook
ing soda per pound, SIS; tea per
pound. $175; sperm candles per pound,
500; brandy per quart, $40; per drink,
$40; corn whisky per drink, 50; apple
brandy per drink, 50; eggs Per dozen,
$40 to 81; tC-cen5 box 0 / backing,
so; Confederate-made lager beer, per
drink -; ham anil eggs, $40; meal Of
bacon and rec, slU. or clothing, q
coat costs 400; pantaloons, $500;
vest, $500, and loots, S4o0.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-09
Lu1urfous living fM Calcutta.
linda Cor. Inter Ocean

illuia SoI. lutcI oGsaH.j
sometimes you fondlv imagine tnas
people live N the lap of luxury III
America; but Americans have II idea
OF the extreme to VIII CHI luxury may be
carried. When [ say luxury [ have in
mind personal lelp essness, acquired
by long and diligent study. The pal
aces" which have given Calcutta its
rather too p%retenticus title o. CITY OF
Palaces" are spacious, square. Hat
rooted structures, usually built of
brick, plastered without. They are
plentifuliy supplied with broad bal.
comics. are SCI eenel from the gaze OF
the Common herl" land made prison.
like BY thick high walls in front, and
all Their furniture and appointments
are adapted to the climate. There are
punh&hs which coolies keep swinging
whene, er the state of the weather
makes it o comfort.
Think Of sleeping with a punkah
waving over you all night, operated by
q t~ireless coolie. as many Of the wealthy
people in Calcutta do.
SGft-fcoted Hindoo, move noiselessly
along The marble toors, their spider
limbs concealed in respectable sirongs.
livery want is attended to before you
can get a chance to help yourself. Even
if it is SO small q thing as putting on
your Lat or slippers, opening an UNI
brella, or washing OF dressing n the
morning, there is a polite attendant
waiting at your side to assist. To
an American this multiplicity OF
servants is at first a nuisance.
He feels that he might at least be per
mitted to make his own toilet III
peace, and looks upon these silent but
omnipresent attendants as SO many
spies. But he reflects that the SCI
want cannot eavesdl op without a knowl'
edge OF tie English language, his
independent spirit gradually succumbs
TO the climate, and he at length passes
into a languid, dreamy state of &C
luiescence, accepting the most trivial
md petty services from these dusky
creatures as gracefully as though
always accustomed to them.
Really help is so cheap here that il
seems a pity not to avail yourself of a
small army of servants. / have yet tc
meet a missionary tamily in the orioni
that did not employ at least three OF
four, who take upon themselves the
entire responsibility OF the Homework
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-09
Nee ReIsou.se


@What kind Of a looking man was it
that called Jones a liar asked Mrs.
Bangle of her husband. ooh! lie was
short aid stout, with blue eyes, light
hair and nez rePoa Sc "Aez re-
trousse, my Gear" corrected Mrs. B.
"Repousse means hammered Or
pounded" Thank you, love-" re-
joined Bangle. "lhen that is inst the
word to describe it Wien sones got
done with him"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-09
SpaEf1ards at the Telephone.
[Exchange.

The peremptory american method
of making telephone calls-"Hello!"
"Hello?" Give me l,239?" etc
would never do in the polished Castil-
ian tongue. Courtesy OF intercourse
must be preserved even between invisi.
BILE COMMITMENTS, and the unseeming
righteousness and petulance which the
telephone seems to provoke in Saxon
moods is never allow d to obtain utter.
ance here. The regular response from
the central oil &c to q telephone call is
"Mande listed! which is equivalent to
"At your commando Then prelimina-
ries are gone through something as fol-
lows: Good morning, senorita; how
do yo1 do?" ley we'll, 1 thank
YOU; what service may | render you?"
"Will you kindly 90 me the favor OF
enabling me to speak with Don oo-and-
50, No. 771?" with much pleasure"
etc. ETC., and when the connection is
made, the usual polite introductories
are gone through before proceeding to
the business in hand.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-09
ScEaool-Ezouse Motto.
IExcha sel

The venerable * Goyernor Eowney,
of California, has given ., 90 10 furnish
O new sclool-house IN he town O.,
DowneF, that state, and at h ) sugges-
ton an inscription viii be plate ed OF
its porta S reading: "lries IS eaven's
first law. lie good children. and trre
to your country"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-09
ART EXTRAORDINARY.

Where Tattoocd People i'll the HR-
seunls Come rom.
IA Stnn G,0he
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-09
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