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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
Washington in 1910.

A Frenchman writing from Wash
ington in 1910, in a letter recently
published, said: Notwithstanding the
sadness that prevails, the nights are so
noisy that one can scarcely sleep; there
is continual uproar, the reason for
which is that the inhabitants all own
cows and pigs, but no stables, and these
animals wander about all day and night
through the city, and go to their owners
houses only in the morning and even
ing to be fed; the women milk their
cows on the sidewalk and sprinkle the
passers-by. The nocturnal wanderings
of these beasts create an internal racket
in which they are joined by dogs and
cats. An American to whom | ex.
pressed my establishment of this state
of things, and particularly at the free.
dom allowed the pigs in all the towns
of the United States, said that nothing
was more convenient or conducive tC
health; that without the aid of these
animals the towns would be encum
bered with filth of all kinds"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
The Sunday Newspaper.

Ny convictions are decided AGAR
the Sunday newspaper. In my jud
ment, it meets no healthy demand
the age or community 1t is detrime
tai to the mental calmness and sacre
ness of the Lords day. Men are !
ready too much worn and exhausted
secular affairs for six days, and ne
to calm their minds and bodies by rea
ing the Bible and engaging in the ser
ices of the church; whereas the SUI
day newspaper units the mind for Il
appropriate and peculiar duties of II
Sabbath and continues the excitemeI
and secularization of the week. ItintrI
duces an insidious and dangerous for|
in the further secularization of the Lord
day, which is already seriously alarmin|
Those engaged in getting out the Sui
day newspaper are deprived of thd
right to the quietness and rest of Il
holy day, which is already abridged
getting out the Mondays issue. Ar
the newsboys, so often neglected an
constantly surrounded by temptation
ought to be attending Sunday-scho
and the church, instead of disturbir
the quiet Of the streets crying the
papers. There is no demand for +
ligious reading in the Sunday new
papers, as that demand is fully met !
the religious journals published durir
the week and by the large supply of r
ligious books. Therefore, for these ar
other reasons, l can conceive of ]
good, but of much evil, from the Su
day newspaper. In this statement
have left entirely out of view the his
and sufficient ground of obligation
Gods righteous commands and teac
ings, " Remember the Sabbath day
keep it oly."-Ifer. W. II. d. Harpe
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
Select Mlistellamp.
A Lesson from the Cradle.

The little one sits in his cradle,
with his playthings strewn all around;
He handles them gently, one by one,
Then drops them down to the ground.
For his dear, little helpless fingers
Not one of his treasures can keep
They vanish all from his feeble clasp
And the baby is fast asleep.
Our life at its best is so narrow;
Its limits so quickly are found
As the cradle shuts in the baby,
SO closely 1t hens us around
We sit in the midst with our treasures,
And hold them with tenderest care,
But our clinging hands cannot keep them
And our arms grow empty and bare.
Yet--could we but know-they are near us,
We shall have them to love and to keep;
We shall hold them again when we waken-
For we, too, must lie down and sleep.
Bessie Chandler
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24

BILIoUsNEss is very prevalent at
this season, the symptoms being bitter
taste, offensive breath, coated tongue,
sick headache, drowsiness, dizziness,
loss of appetite. If this condition is
allowed to continue, serious conse-
quences may result. By promptly TAX
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla fever may be
avoided or premature death prevented.
1t is positive cure for biliousness.
Sold by all druggists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24

TRY Carriers Little Nerve Pills for
any case of nervousness, sleeplessness,
weak stomach, indigestion, dyspepsia,
etc. Relief is sure. The only nerve
medicine for the price in market. In
walls at twenty-five cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
BURDOCK.
BLOOD
.B1TTERS!
BURDoCK BLOOD o.! BITTERS
Purify the Blood.
BURDOCK BLOOD Bio! BlTTERS
Sound, Refreshing Sleep
BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS
That Tired. Weary Feeling.
Sick dache.

GENTs:-I have been subject to Sick
Headache for years, and have tried. in
vain, many advertised remedies and sew
eral physicians, but all to no purpose. At
last tried your b. b. Bitters-without
much faith, admit--but to day can
truly say, that after taking the third bottle
| have not suffered from it. recommend
it to all my friends; several have been
cured by it. My little grandson was per-
manently cured of Biliousness and Sick
Headache, which were so severe as to
cause convulsions. They have all ceased
since he commenced the use of b. B.
MRS. b. G. BODLE,
Orange, Luzerne County, Pa.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24

How much trouble he avoids who
does not look to see what his neighbor
says or does or thinks, but only to what
he does himself, that it may be just and
purel
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
Farm at Auction.

will sell at public auction, on the farm owned by
the late Alvah L. Jennings, in Calais Thursday,
April 1856, commencing at ten o'clock A. NJ, sharp,
the following property to wit: The above-named
farm, known as the Elijah s. Jennings farm, con
sisting of about l35 of good land with build
ings very convenient and in good repair, with run
ming water lately brought to house and barn; also
never-failing well near the house. The farm is well
fenced and has good apple orchard. There is a
fine wood lot consisting of timber wood and good
sugar orchard of 500 trees very handy contain
ing new sugar house and new arches. Also all the
personal property belonging to the estate. Pos
session given Immediately.
NJ. S. HATHAWAY, Administrator.
Calais March Is, 1856. 44-46
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
Farm for Sale.

Said farm consists of one hundred thirty acres
heavily wooded, with a large sugar-place, running
water nice for dairy purposes. There also some
good fruit trees the place All the stock tools etc.
will also be sold. The farm is one mile from post
office and store and half-hours drive from depot
and church and the best schools in the state Always
good road. viii sell easy terms, exchange
for village property in Montpelier or West Ran
dolph. All particulars by addressing
WALTER HAMBLIN, South Mortified, VT.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
City Board.

The regular meeting Of the city board
was held Friday evening. Present
President Cleveland and Trustee Con
verse.
j. A. Burnett qualified as trustee from
the fourth district.
Minutes OF last meeting read and ap
proved.
Bills presented and allowed as follows
G. Fl. Osborn, one-half days work on
hose and engine, 81.
Ever Wagness. dieting prisoners
$2l.4O.
Petition Of S. NJ. Dodl and others for
bonding town for an artcsian well was
presented, and on motion of Trustee
Burnett was laid on the table.
Moved by Trustee Burnett that W. W.
Wishart he allowed S3.45 for water sup.
piled for cistcrns. Carried.
Moved by Trustee Burnett that the
marshal and nightwatch be instructed
to examine and test the fire engine every
two weeks, and report it, condition ia
the board of trustees at their next sue.
cceding meeting. Carried.
Moved by Trustee Converse that the
clerk be instructed to procure the in
struments necessary to establish y signal
station at this place. Carried.
Adjourned.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
Pretty Good Law.

There was very amusing suit before
Justice Wishart Tuesday in which Pas
1uale DeFiore was plaintiff and w. H..
Moody was defendant. McGee e Morgan
appeared for Moody and Pasqualc was
his own lawyer. Moody had bought two
barrels ofapple Of DeFiore, one for 81
and the other s.. He claimed that DE
Fiore warranted the fruit to be sound and
that on the contrary 1t was unso,lnd. The
barrels Of apples were purchased ut diff
ferent times, and De Fiore, when he arose
to argue his case, put it in the follow
ing terse Italian: "Mr. Justicea, ella
you buya wona barrela applca for 81 and
you fina no any gooda, you no coma
backa and geta wona more barrela for 3d."
This argument knocked the props from
beneath the defense, and the court gave
a verdict for DeFiore.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
Attenpted Suicide.

Edith Close, who has been engaged in
household duties at +. w. Craft s house,
at the south end Of Dry lake, created :,
great sensation in that community last
Saturday afternoon BY taking Il dose OF
poison with suicidal intent. DR.. Camp
Of this city was called to attend her, and
found that she had swallowed rarbolic
acid. II is also claimed that she took Il
potion of indigo. She suffered cxcruci-
atiny pain until Sunday evening, when
the effects of the poison begun to tlisap-
pear. Monday she was brought into
town, and is now at the Lakcvicw, i'm
proving fast. Miss Close gives as her
reason for attempting to destroy herself
the fact that she was tired Of life. When
she is able to travel she Will be sent to
her sister in Minnesota.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
Worth Ten Cents a Line.

WOtI9c 1tlVtT NuVOCAtc.
+. Ii. McNamara, the accommodating
mail carrier on the st. p. NJ. & NJ. ex.
tension, was in the burg on Saturday
last and dropped in to see the Advocate.
Mac was formerly assistant postmaster
at Devils Lake, but now has the contract
of delivering mail to the different con-
tractors on the Manitoba extension, and
Judging from the beautiful smiles that
dimple his cheeks and wreath his happy
face, it proves q success-fnancially
Mac has the reputation Of being one of
the most obliging gentlemen on the line.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
Married.

The following dispatch appears in the
daily papers:
JAMESTOWN, OAK, Aug. Especial to
Pioneer Press: Miss Ella Uline, daugh-
ter of Col. Uline, a prominent citizen of
Devils Lake, has cloped with Geo. Stuart,
son of "Parson' Stuart, of Devils Lake.
The young people have long been at
tached to each other, but the parents on
both sides objecting, they came to Mime
waukan Yesterday and were married.
They will return to Devils Lake. Both
were Of age.
The 1STEH-OcEAS is informed that
there is nothing in this marriage affair
that has the appearance Of an clopement.
The marriage took place, however, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart are in this city re-
ceiving the congratulations Of their
friends. They were sercnaded by the
band on their return.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
Another Weather Sharp.

BURLINGTON, H., Aug. l0.-professor
Foster will say in The Hawkeye tomor.
row that one Of the greatest periods OF
1886 will begin on August lG and con-
tinue till the 9th, at which time the
great drouth will be completely broken
by heavy rains, hail, tornadoes and gales
Tropical hurricanes on the southeast At.
lantic coast between the sixteenth and
twentieth. These storms will be general
in Iowa and Illinois. The New England
states, eastern Canada and Labrador will
have vivid sunshots from the eighteenth
to the twenty-fourth and brilliant auror.
rs on the twentieth and twenty-third arc
predicted,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
JeIIN SMITH
May be a Necktle Party.

DuDeeIth Herald.
Mr.. Coutts Marjoribanks, OF Newport,
drove into town Tuesday evening to
have warrant issued for the arrest of
Little Bull, an Indian chief, for stealing
six head Of cattle from his large herd on
the Mouse river. Constable LaBounty
made the arrest Wednesday and also re.
covered the stolen cattle, which Little
Bull still held, being unable to sell them
as suspicion was aroused. The court is
now in session and the case is before
Justice Mettler. The charge is grave
one and if found guilty he will be bound
over to the district court. Mr.. Marjori.
banks will push the case to the full ex-
tent OF the law, as severe punishment is
deserved. Little Bull ought to consider
himself in luck as the general custom is
an inch rope and an oak tree.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
LIVELY AT THE FRONT.
The Railroad Beng Pushed Far
Out Into the West.

At the present writing the Manitoba
extension has reached a point seventy
miles west of this city and within seven
miles of the first crossing Of the Mouse
river. The graders are at work both on
this side and beyond the second crossing
of the river. At or near Burlington, in
Ward county. work will stop and the
grading and construction crews will pass
over the forty miles of Indian reserva-
ton and begin work OH the other side.
From the line will be built to the Mis-
souri, river, touching that stream near TT.
Berthold and near the Montana line. At
the second crossing of the Mouse river
the country is quite hilly, and it will be
necessary to build bridge 400 feet long
and from 60 to 30 feet high to encompass
an immense canyon through whic, the
river flows. Tho material for this bridge
is now going forward.
| These facts are learned from various
unofficial sources which are believed,
however, to he reliable. Also the further
fact that the winter terminus of the line
will be in Ward county at or not far from
Burlington. 1t is stated that when the
track layers reach the site of the big
bridge they will return to the Junction
sixty miles west of here, and begin lay
ing iron on the Bottineau branch. When
this is finished tho Canuo branch from
Church's Ferry will be ironcd.
In the meantime what is now known
as 'the front is,tIe scene of renlarka-
ble activity, of tho crss'77-.. n. kind. Devils
Lake still continues to be the supply
point OF the vast region west Of here
and there is no good reason why she
will not remain so. The Wholesale trade
of Devils Lake has reached proportions
altogether too powerful to be overcome
by the growth of any town which ma,
Ispring up west of here this side OF Great
Falls, GOO miles away. The combined
efforts of our citizens will establish thi.
point aS the chief metropolis of Northern
Dakota. Tho time is near nj hand whei
tho railroad company must establish cal
and repair shops convenient to the new
line now building. Devils Lake is hap
PLY located in this respect. In fact, i
was located with this purpose in view
rs was shown in President Hills letter
published in these columns in 1883, tt
the effect that Deyils lake would be
division headquarters, both freight and
passenger. II is the general belief tina
next spring will witness the construction
of roundhouses and repair shops on TIN
railroad lands southwest of the track
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
Abou Ben Edwards.

Alpu Ben Edward. (inay his gall incrcasoD
Awokc ono night from a dream Of "yreasc,"
And saw, within the light that filed his roon
Making his nose blossom like rose In bloom,
spectre, writing in u book Of glass,
Exceeding luck had given Bon Edwards "bra~;'
What writest thom?' he 10 the spectre said.
The shape slowly lifted up It's hanging heal
And answered. "Tis list Of names
N those whose tricky schemes and games
The people see though" Ben Edwards shook.
"And is my name Inscribed within the book 2"
All! don't you wish you knew ~ the spectre jesred
And vanished and Ben Edwards, sore afeared,
Shivered with fright till morning came, and when
Once more tho light ilIumined his room,
He saw upon bis bed the book Of doom,
And slowly rising on his elbow, read
This list Of those politically dead,
And damned, and beat hs breast, ...
For 10! Hen Edwards name led all the rest.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
NO. 2 HARD.
Edor ts to Establish q New Grade
of Wheat.

ST. PAUL, Aug. lO.-Prominent grain
men OF Minnesota, including both pro.
ducers and consumers, were in attend.
ance today in the senate chamber of the
capital at the annual meeting Of the rail.
road and warehouse commissioners to
fix grades for next year. The full COM
mission was present.
Commissioner Baker read commun.
ication from the Minneapolis Chamber
OF Commerce asking for new grade to
be known as No. Hard, between the
present No. l Hard and No. l Northern.
The Globe Milling company, Of Wis
consin, also desired regarding. There
WIS communication from the secretary
of the Duluth board Of trade, earnestly
asking that no change be made and Mr..
Petit, who represents one or two public
elevators in Minneapolis, said that bet
ter grade of No. Northern wheat would
never get into public elevators unless a
new grade is made.
Mr.. Waters said: 1--WE, down around
Mankato, are decidedly opposed to a
change
Major Donaldson "There should be
an intermediate grade for the benefit of
farmers of the Red river valley, who raise
superior grades"
Matthew Nochbar threw bomb at
Minneapolis men: "If Minneapolis is
not satisfied" he SAID, ''let her abolish
her transfer and we will send our wheat
to Duluth"
Major Donaldson and William Wat
ters thought the change. if any, should
be to raise No. Hard to at least seven-
ty-five per cent hard wheat should be in
the grade. After an entire day spent in
hearing the discussion, the commission
ers took the matter under advisement.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
Delegate Clifford at Home,

CANTON, OAK, Aug. ll.-Dclegate O.
S. Clifford received warm welcome
home last night Judge Clifford is severe
on certain congressman whom he bames
for the defeat of the Dakota bills. The
Springer and Frederick bills, he thinks,
are dead. The Hill bill is the best, in
his opinion. Mr.. Clifford is fighting
candidate for denomination and believes
he will win.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
MISSIONARY WORK.
A New Reservation Church-Ele-
vator Change-Crops.
al Correspondence Of the IxrER-OcEA.

Special Correspondence Of the IxrER-OcEAN.l
BARTLETT, d. T., Aug. l0.-The Rev.
B. Williamson, superintendent of mis-
sionaries amongst the Indians in con-
nection with the Presbyterian church,
is staying at the present time at the
Standish house III this place, buying
material and having it hauled to
build - church on the Indian reserve
on Devils lake. Mr.. Williamson stated
to us that the church when finished will
cost about $1,000, of which about one
half has been contributed by them
selves. There are between thirty an d
forty families, members and adherents,
and they take Il very lively interest in
the building of the church and other
matters connected with the mission.
The mission at the present time is un-
der the care of Mr.. Rogers, preacher
and one of themselves. The annual
missionary meeting will be held in Sep
tember in the new church. Mr.. Will.
hanson says he finds it very interesting
work, haying lived all his life among
the Indians, and speaks their language
the same as themselves, his father hav.
ing been missionary among them. He
intends to stay with them about u month
longer, or until he has tho building fin.
ished and ready for holding services.
Mr.. Williamson, who has just come from
Southern Dakota, seems to be u live
go-ahcad business man, and the red
men may be thankful that they haye
one who so thoroughly understands their
every want to look after them, and the
Presbyterian church that they have so
able and efficient ..n officer to look after
their interests and add to the member
ship Of their denomination.
Frank b. Bartlett has been appointc,(
chairman Of the board OF supervisors in
place of w. II, Standish, resigned. AL
though regrctting the loss Of Mr.. Stan.
dish, we are pleased that We have got
so able and efficient person us Mr..
Bartlett to fill his place, as lie has been
a resident here since Bartlett was first
settled, and whose name the town bears.
Mr.. Standish has sold his elevator to
the Pillsbury company, and Mr.. August
Wooligram, who is engaged bv Barnett
Il Record, contractors, Minneapolis, is
here fixing and renovating it, so that
Bartlett will be in good position to Sc.
cure her share of this years crop. Mr..
Richard Walker will act as agent for the
company.
Harvesting is in full blast at present
and farmers are very scarce around town,
SO that our merchants have u season of
rest.
The public school in this place will
be closed Friday, and remain so for
some time.
DR.. Omich, who liyes about eight miles
from here, will, ! believe, sometime this
fall, remove to this town, where he will
open Il drug store and devote his time
and attention exclusively to that and
his profession. DR.. Omich is lately from
Wisconsin, where he had large prac-
ticc, but caught the Dakota land fever,
and he is now with his wife and three
daughters, domicllcd on as good quar-
ter section AS there is IN the territory.
ErmRAIx WooD.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
Referee IN Hughes-Hersey Case.

0o1eTeO III 11UBueb HeT6Vy Vabe.
Judge Mcconnell has appointed w. w.
Wishart, of this city, as referee in the
celebrated Hughes and Herscy case, and
Mr.. Wishart will go to Grand Forks a
week from Monday to hear the case and
take testimony. Il. T.. Noyes, one OF Mr..
Hersey's attorneys, came up Monday
to make necessary arrangements with
Mr.. Wishart. The appointment is a
good one. Justice Wishart writes short
hand, and besides possessing the ability
to make a correct record, he also has the
necessary legal accumen. The case may
last from two to four weeks.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
List of Lattnra

Remaining uncallcd for ut tho post.
office at Devils Lake. ID. r., for tho week
ending August II, 1856. If not called for
within thirty days they will be sent
to the dead letter office. Parties calling
for any Of said letters will please saw adj
vcrtiScd:
Alexander Georgia Aum Ole Johnson
Allard Phillip Argubright Thomas
Bailey Badger George
Beatty j. l. Brandcr Elizabeth
Br:,ndOn Jessie Brady Phillip
Chaffrc q a Capplir Henry
Coleman Frank
Dumas Mich
Fisher Albert
Fronlcob Torgcn II Graham NJ
Cooley Phillip
Henley Miss g NJ . Hunt Chas ::
Hanson Thcodor
Jcghun Miss Lily X Jcwett
KOrn John j; Kco,Igh John
Klcmenca Jakob . Kranandcr Alfred
Lapham ID S ImI;olt A
NORM Louis MichaIs Jacob
Mason Will Myers Thorn
Mcconnell John X McPhalen Dig
Mcbride JIG
Nelson Adolf
Osthus Andrew Oswaldson Ole j
Quinn Michael
Rud John a Raushambanlt !.
Steel Thos Solberg ii
Taylor Min II
Vaux Jose
Waldr0n Robert White David
Webster Henry Webster o II
Wagcncr Carl Wehncr Joseph 2
II. G. HANsBRoUGH,
Postmaster.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
Burned Out.

Tuesday afternoon the house of Ed
ward Blanchficld, a few miles southwest
of Grand Harbor, was entirely destroyed
by fire. Mr.. Blanchtield and his hired
man were resting in the house at the
time, having had their dinners, and
about 2 o'clock the fire broke out in the
garret. The flames spread 80 rapidly
that but little of the furniture could be
saved. The loss will reach 5000. Insured
in a Sioux Falls company for $500. Mr.
Blanchfeld has large family. lie is an
old soldier and draws a small pension.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-08-14
A Tug of War.

One of the novelties of the forthcom-
ing agricultural fair will he contest be-
tween eight married and as many single
men to see which team can pull the other
over a line by the aid of rope. Major
Benham will choose and be captain Of
by will pick and drill the boys.