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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-06

a series of experiments recently made
by a French metslluTgist are stated to
have proved that steel loses weight by
rust abost twice as rapidly as cast iron
when exposed 70 moist air. Acidulated
water was found 10 dissolve cast iron
much more rapidly than steel This
would indicate that steel bridges are less
affected by the acids contained in the
smoke Of locomotives than iron ones. -
Boston Budget.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-06
a Crystal of Dhilosorhr.

IN q recent critical article by William
Winter in The New York Tribune this
crystal of profound philosophy shines like
q rich jewel IN an Ethiop's ear: "A
woman may sometimes easily make a
fool Of man, but she gets into deep
water when she undertakes to make 2
fool of another woman. Exchange.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-06
A Recent InNention.

An instrument called the autogrnphorn-
eter has lately been devised, which auto
graphically records the plan Of the ground
over which il is dragged. 1t can be car
RED about on light vehicle, and when N
use indicates the topography and differ
ences OF level Of all places over which il
passes. - Globe Democrat
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-06
POOR BURDEITE's WIFE.

The saddest case [ have heard of recently is
that of Bob Burdette. His young and hand
some wife became dreadful sufferer from
rheumatism. Nothing gave her relief and
she daily grew worse Finally the disease
reached such a stage that she became terribly
deformed, and was really frightful object
10 behold. The skin was drawn tightly over
the bones of her face, and the flesh so fell
away, she looked as if she had been burned,
and a dreadful scar was the result Her face
showed the bones as prominently as does
Cardinal Manning's today Her hands grew
ike bros claws, and she was unable to walk
In time she became almost helpless, and couJi
only feed herself with the greatest difficulty.
This state of things continued TOR years. All
this time poor Burdette was the most patient
loving and devoted of husbands His af-
fections seemed to increase W! n his wife's dis
tress. He always spoke of bsr as cher serene
highness," and called their little boy 'the
prince" lie used 10 dress his wife, comb
aud arrange her hair, put bit of lace about
her neck, put on her lace mits. etc, and then
take her up in his arms and carry her wher-
ever she wished to go. AT the table he cut
her food, helped her feed herself, and he'd the
cup or glass while she drank. He never
seemed to notice her defornities, and was
always loving, kind and attentive. If they
passed the summer at the sea shore, he would
take her 20 the beach, fn,i shady and re-
tired place, put her in chair, arrange her
comfortably, and then, throwing himself
upon the sand, read to her for hours. And
SO he continued to love and cherish bis wife,
until they were parted by death Many of
ths brightest and most laugh2ble Of his con-
tributions to the press were written at The
bedside of his wife.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-06
SERIOUS HUMORISTS.
THE MlssoRTuNEs THAT BEFELL
SAKE, BuRDETTE AND eAlLY.
Many Of Our Most Popular Eumorists
Write from Heart Fun of Sorrow
Saxe's Sad Lot-Burdette's Uife-Bai
ley's Heroic Devotion.

ley's Heroic DevotlOns
I have been impressed with the curious
fact that many of our most popular huraor-
ists write from a heart full of sorrow. They
are often men who have uncommon domes-
tic Affections TO bear, such trials and troubles
as sometimes drive other men TO drink, and
not few TO suicide But the genuine hu-
morist, like Goldsmith, or Tom Hood, or the
late John g. SAKE, or the unfortunate Arte-
mus Ward, is usually man of many SORROWS,
who smiles III spite Of himself while looking
upon the dark side of life ! once lived in
New York in the same house in which Arte-
mus Ward boarded. II was very near what
was then known as st. Johns Park, but
which is now the great Hudson River freight
depot. Poor Ward, after giving brilliant
lecture up town would return TO his tempo
rary home, his pockets stuffed with money.
He would usually come home intoxicated and
throw himself upon the bed, after emptying
his pockets and scattering their contents over
the room. Il don't care for money! he
would say. Il don't care for fame! l am
the most miserable and unhappy Of menr'
POETS SAD LOT.
The world knows of the nisfortunes which
overwhelmed John g. SAKE, ami how he lived
for years prey to melancholy, the wreck of
Il railway accident, and almost the only sur
vivor OF his once large and interesting family.
| remember him well in his prime, when be
resided in a pretty brick cottage on Union
street, in the lovely little city Of Burlington,
Vt Then he had a charming wife and
large family of children. He was in the best
Of health, of perfect physical build, as tall
and handsome fellow as one could wish to
See He was at the height Of his fame as Il
poet and lecturer, and had nothing to do
but travel over the country and scoop in the
dollars as Eli Perkins does nowadays II
seemed as if fortune smiled upon Sake, and
as if his days Of Joy and sunshine would
never end. l was a student in college then
and remember how / used TO envy him his
happy lot. The years few swiftly By, and
time wrought sad havoc with the SAKE fam
lily, as well as with the genial poet himself
His wife died, and all of the children. save
one, followed her to the grave, victims Of
consumption. l was at the wedding of one
OF Mr. Saxes sons. in New York city, when
he married a daughter of the late Judge
Sutherland. In a few years both bride and
groom had passed away, and the parents on
both sides are now dead. OF the poets recent
death and its sad circumstances it is unneces-
sary to speak.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-06

st. Louis has a mining company COM
posed entirely Of women Their nine q
in Colorado and is said 10 be rich
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-06
ae.merian as Cure for Toper..

He who has less than he desires should
know that he has more than he deserves
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-05-24
Say No.

Dare TO SAY mo" when you're tempted TO
drink.
Pause for moment. my brave boy, and think ;
Think OF the wrecks upon life's ocean tossed.
For answering Yes" without counting the
cost
Think OF the mother who bore you in pam,
Think OF the tears that will fall like rain;
Think OF the heart. and how cruel the blow
Think Of her luse, and at once answer No.
Think OF the hopes thst are drowned in the
bowl
Think of the danger to body and soul
Think Of lad lives once a pure n the snow
Look n them now sud at once answer NO.
Think Of 4 manhood 18th rum-tainted breath,
Think II il end. and the terrible death,
Think Of the homes that now Swallowed With
Woe
Night have been heaven. bad the answer been
No"
Think Of lone graves both unwept and IN
known,
Hiding fond hopes ihii were fair s. YOUR OWN
Think 81 proud forms now forever lai'l low.
That migh, still be here, had they learned 70
s9v No.
Think of the demon that lurA, In the bowl
Driving 10 ruin both body and soul.
Think 81 al thi- A. life, Journey You go.
And whcnlyou'rc as>ailcd by the temp'cr saN
Ne
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-05-24
The Diaz Union If 8aco

A recent pleasant experience al Saco
calls attention to what may be done Tor
woman suffrage by association, e,tab-
li>hed by women for their general cut
ture There exists in Saco "Diaz
Union" which for four years, has been
bringing together the women Of that
plea>an; town for study and discussion.
Weekly meetings are held for a large
part OF the year. and special meetings
for the hearing of lectures.
| was honored with au invitation to
address the Union some time ago. Tn
able 10 % at that time, | accept
cd second invitation received in
March. and spoke on Friday last on
The Study of History" AT the end
of the lecture. was introduced as the
president OF the Maiue Woman sut-
rage Association. and the applause
with which was received indicated the
interest in tic cause. This interest IS
the result of women meeting together
for general enlargement Of thouehl.
Four years ago. there was opposition or
indifference on the part Of most Of the
Uuion. To-day AT meeting where
nineteen We're present Il had the pleas
ure of speaking to about tortyl seven
teen Indicated their purpose to join the
Woman's Suffrage Association which
was to be formed last Molday.
write, therefore. now to the friends
Of woman su;i' age throughout our Com
monwealth. in order that | may urge
them to form these general associations
Of women for enlargement OF study,
assured that. a in Saco. their meetings.
will speedily lead women 10 see the i'm
portance OF gaining the ballot.
Already the Oranges Of the State are
discussing woman suffrage. though they
were formed only TO increase good fell
lowship and general information and
special help in farm life. Already
labor organizations see that the ques-
ton of giving the ballot TO women is a
vital one. Unions. clubs of all kinds
for intellectual improvement. will easily
prepare the way for consideration. of
our cause anil consideration will pro-
! duce conversion
commend the example OF he wo-
| men of Saco to all who believe in wo-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-05-24

man suffrage. | have no doubt that
Mrs. b. F. Hamilton, the president of the
Diaz Union, or Mrs. Gerrish, the Sec
rotary, will gladly give information to
all who NAV seek it. hope, indeed,
that a iull accoun, OF the organization
and progress of the Union may he soon
given to the Womdn', Journal.
Cordially yours,
HENRY BLANCHARD.
Portland, Ne, Arr. 20. 1888
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-05-24
The New Empress Of Germany.

Queen Nirtoria'- eldest daughter, the
new Empress Of Germany. has proved
herself woman OF more than average
brains besides being very wArm-heari-
ed and charitable Yet she j. not alto
gcthcr popular. The Berlin cores pond-
ent of the Pail Mail Ga-ete says:
The ncw Empress has English idea,
with regard TO the position Of women.
The German men feel this, and are Very
apprehensive of the force oil her example
when it will be given from the throne.
A. | write Germans are aDXiously won
dering how long their new Emperor
will be spared to reign over them. for
here there is no encouraging doubt IN
mems minds as to the nature OF his dis
ease lfpubIic opinion is right a to
this, fear the Empress will be able to
do but little by example and precept III
behalf OF her German sisters. II their
fears are idle (which God grant J. >he
may vet live TO do noble work in the
cause Of women in the Fatherand, a
work which will. perhaps, DO more
tor the well being and for the perman-
ence of the German nation than did
ever koniggratz or >e'lan."
The Empress. replying 70 an address
presented to her the other day by the
women Of Berlin, said
For a number Of ears il has been
permitted me to labor with the women
Of Berlin lor the good ofthe female sex /;
for their education. and for the allcvia-
ton OF their material and social wretch
edness Thanks 10 the Intelligent and
sef-sacrifcing aid extended 10 me,
much has been accomplished but more
remains to he achieved With sincere
devotion and eager enthusiasm. place
my whole strength at the service of our
people / confidently expect from
the women of Berlin as well as
the rest of Germany, after
the many evidences that have
reached me, that they will in the future,
as in the past. readily work with me in
the great task devolving on womankind,
namely. to alleviate distress and suffer
ing, create pure happiness. ana lay a
sure foundation for all truly human
virtues by the proper nuture OF the
young.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-05-24

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continuation AMI HEeFis need Mtel sac drsa-t.
wh' nave hand lei al The various dye proI1anrs j.
the he-t single pFsfaFsfiaA ~ Changing fhs raiaT
o. ths mar Nhifh has ever hssn brougbi q thllT
IfS'' 30 t~at-. Ssttsfastfsa guarantee ff
eVerl ease. o. tha money rshlnassf fr.sssrsH 81. -
~ Dr.. q. ". THOMPSON ka-kisna i
Sod - al dealsrs-
DOZEN bottle. Il . tine
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-05-24
HOlstein Bull for Sale.

Col Barre II. +. II. D. No 1896. Thi. bull is a
splendid stock ANIMAL three years DID, large
kind and handsome. Write for particulars to
3ws0 W, W. BRAGDoN, Franklin, Ne,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-05-24
SNAG PROOF
Trade Marx
DUCK BOOT

a, it J. -tyle,i This boot l. man
ufseiur,tl wiih -sntr9' of '"t"n
Duck With coatinE- Of ruhtsr, -
Incorporated into the iihr, OF the
Huck if heavy machinery. a. &"
make vaferp proof maioTiaI That
stands the everest test Of wear,
and renders \fNT To IN
POSSIBLE FOR THIN IL
tEAt "A of tu De-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-05-24

~ taf4rrn, .-roId ia the head,
,nrSsn, .-.f catarrhal tirainchc.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-05-24
Food Tests il New York.

OPTICAL ANAIrsI~ "F BAkI>" Pow
ERs-ApuIrEE lions N CREAM or
TARTAR
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04
Good Short Stories.

A BOY found three young squirrels
and took them home and put them in a
nest with an old cat and her kittens.
The cat readily adopted the strangers.
She permitted the squirrels to nurse,
and when the kittens and squirrels
eyes were opened they were firm
friends. Grimalkin brought up her
family with unusual care. Fearing
the rodents might take it into their
heads to leave, cage was built and
cat, kittens and squirrels put in. The
young rodents would throw their arms
around the kittens necks and all would
tumble over in the greatest frolic.
The squirrels were quite mischievous
and never seemed to tire of play.
When the kittens were exhausted they
would attack their I" foster mother"
After permitting their capers to pro-
coed to certain length she would ad-
minister a motherly rebuff and then
the squirrels would roll themselves in
ball and go to sleep.
IT is jolly knife!" said Ted, ad-
miringly. "There are three blades,
besides the corkscrew," said Tom, d" it
could not have cost less than half a
dollar" What made him give 1t to
you!' said Ted. /" l wish he had taken
it into his head to give it to me. "
Why, III tell you," said Tom, laugh
ing. " He's so green, you know.
gave him my red alley for it and the
medal / picked up in the road, and l
told him the medal was silver, and the
alley was real marble, and worth lot of
money; and he thinks he's got a great
bargain" "Oh," said Ted, "that
alters the case. / would not have it at
that price if you gave me hundred
dollars as we'll" Why not?" said
Tom, if he's such soft as to believe
everything you tell him?" He is
welcome to sell his knife how he likes, -
said Ted, turning on his heel, " but
would not sell my character for all the
knives in the world"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04
MARK HEATH,s ESTATE,

NlSTATE OF VERMONT, Washington District SIS.
In Probate Court, held at MontpeieT, in said Dis
trict, on the 18th day of March, A. ID. 1888:
Ira +. Hanes, Administrator of the estate of
Mark Heath, late of Cabot, in said District, de-
ceased presents his administration account for
animation and allowance and makes application for
a decree of distribution and partition of the estate
of said deceased Whereupon, 1t is ordered by
said Court that said account and said applica-
ton be referred to session thereof, TO be
held at the Probate ONCE, In said Montpelier,
on the 18th day of April. A. ID. ISIS for hear
ing and decision thereon And IL is further ordered
that notice hereof be given to all persons interested
by publication of the same three weeks successfully
In the Vermont WdtchmdR q state Journal a news
paper published at Montpelier. previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, If any they may
such decree made by the COurt.-Attest,
49-5l FREDERICK r. CARLETON, Register.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04
WILLIAM pRENTIss, ESTATE.

w ' 7 " ~.
In Probate Court, held al Montpelier IN said Dis
trict, on the 18th day of March A, ID. 1855
Barnabas Mayo, Executor of the last VIII and Tes-
lament of William Prentiss, late of Moretown,
in said District deceased his administration
account for examination and allowance and makes
application for decree of distribution and par
1t 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 the
18th day of April, A. u, ISIS, for hearing and de-
cison thereon; And, II is further ordered, that no.
tice hereof be given TO all persons interested by
publication of the same three weeks successfully in
the Vermont Wdtchman a. 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, II any they may
have, why said account should not be allowed and
such decree made. by the COurt.-Attest,
1851 FREDERICK L, CARLETON, Register.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04

l bought Caper of German family,
said the judge, and it was some time
before he learned to understand En-
gllsh. He was very intelligent dog,
liking to move in good society and de-
veloping decided aversion for tramps,
which, when shown out in pugnacious
manner, was amusing in such little
creature. Being the only dog in the
pretty country village, he soon became
a great pet, and often went the rounds
by himself, making calls at the houses
where he had been taken by his mis-
tress. Every morning he went to the
neighbors', prospecting for bones, and
when he found one that had been saved
for him he carried it home and buried
it in the garden. One day, glancing from
my study window, / observed strange,
shabbily dressed lad, who came up a
by-way and seated himself YEARLY upon
large, flat rock by the roadside. At
the same time noticed Caper trotting
from neighboring yard with large
bone in his mouth, and wondered if he
would drop his prize for the pleasure of
assaulting the tramp. What was my sur
prise to see him wag his tail 90 up to the
otiohSOl3 WIZ was CNluCutlN COdAll0
him, and lay the bone beside him on the
rock. The lad patted the little dogs
head with one hand, and, picking up
the bone with the other, first smelled
it, then began eagerly to gnaw from it
the meat, at which token of good
fellowship Caper pranced about with
every demonstration of joy. Going out
and accosting Caper's new friend,
found him to be German, just from
Castle Garden, seeking for his parents,
who proved to be the veritable Won
Win Coops from whom had purchased
my intelligent little pet. Now the ques-
ton remains, did the pathos in the poor
lonely boys voice appeal directly to the
almost human instinct that such crea-
lures seem sometimes to possess, or did
he remember the caressing German
words familiar to him in his puppy
hood? Certain it is that Johannes
found his parents by this pretty little
incident and Caper gained local fame
as the dog that remembered his Ger
man.-Horper's Young People.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04

IN LOVES HARNESS women
naturally look forward to matrimony as
their proper sphere in life, but they
should constantly bear in mind that a
fair, rosy face, bright eyes and a
healthy, well-developed form are the
best passports to happy marriage
All those wasting disorders, weak.
nesses, " dragging-down sensations
and functional Irregularities peculiar to
their sex have an unfailing specific in
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. II
is the only medicine for women sold
by druggists under positive guarantee
from the manufacturers that it will
give satisfaction in every case or money
will be refunded. This guarantee has
been printed on the bottle-wrapper and
faithfully carried out for many years.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04
JOsEPHL. sCoyILL,s ESTATE.

- STATE OF VERMONT, Washington District, IS.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in ana for
said District, the l4th day of March, A. d. lsss
=, An instrument purporting to be the last win and
Testament of Joseph l.. Scovill, late of Montpelier,
in said District, deceased, being presented to the
Court 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 Pro-
bate ONCE in Montpelier, on the 9Th day of April.
A. ID. lsSs, and show cause, If any they may have,
against the Probate of said instrument for which
purpose 1t is further ordered that notice of this
order be published three weeks successfully in the
Vermont Watchmdn e. State Journal, newspaper
printed at Montpelier, previous TO said time APP
pointed for hearing, BY the Court.-Attest,
1851 FREDERICK i. CARLETON, Register.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04
FRIEND
Are You Sick?

Do You have pains about the sides, chest and
back? Does your mouth have bad taste. especially
in the morning? Do you feel dun and sleepy Is
there sort of sticky slime collects about the teeth
Is your appetite poor? Is there feeling like a
heavy load on the stomach sometimes faint, all.
gone sensation at the pit of the stomach which food
does not satisfy DO your hands and feet become
cold and clammy? Have you dry cough Are
your eyes sunken? Do you expectorate greenish.
colored matter? Are you hawking aud splitting all
part of the time? Do you feel tired all the while
Are you nervous, irritable and gloomy? Do you
of whirling sensation in the head-when rising up
suddenly? Do your bowels become costive &? Is
your skin hot and dry at times Is your blood thick
and stagnant? Are the whites of your eyes tnged
with yellow? Is your urine scanty and highly
colOred? Does II deposit sediment after stand
ing? Do you frequently spit up your food, some.
times with sour taste and sometimes with sweet =?
Is this frequently attended with palpitation of The
heart Has your vision become impaired? Are
there spots before the eyes, Is there feeling of
great prostration and weakness? If you suffer from
any of these symptoms, call at your drug store and
" a bottle of
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04

He who does not look before he leaps
lags behind.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04

A GREAT surprise is in store for
all who use Kemp's Balsam for the
throat and lungs, the great guaranteed
remedy. Would you believe that it is
sold on its merits and that any druggist
is authorized by the proprietor of this
wonderful remedy to give you a sample
bottle free? 1t never fails to cure acute
or chronic coughs, All druggists sell
Kemp's Balsam. Large bottles fifty
cents and 81.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04
FREDERICK McDTFEEE,s 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 oil persons against
the estate of Frederick McDuffee late of Cabot,
in said District deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that will
meet for the purposes aforesaid at the town clerk S
ofice in Cabot on the LIST day of May and LIST day of
o'clock =. each of said days, and that six months
from the 3lst day of January A. D. ISIS is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and allowance
Dated at Cabot this eth day of February A. ID. 1855.
4. II. LANCE lC,,,,,issi,,,,s
4q-5l CHARLES II. ADAMS commissioners
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-04-04
Land for Sale in Michigan.

DR., f. ID. Sargent of Eastlake, Michigan
dealer in Timber, Fruit, Farming and Stump
Lands in Michigan. From fifty cents to ten
dollars per acre. Correspondence invited
now at Washington, VI.