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Omaha daily bee., 1888-12-02
Danger OF High Buildings.

American Architect: The daily papers
interest themselves a good deal in the
twenty-eight-story building which it is
proposed to erect in Minneapolis. We
do not know whether the scheme is a
serious one, but, if so, we are decidedly
inclined to agree with the persons who
believe that such Unfortunately lofty
structures are not likely to prove profit
able to their owners. There is no doubt
that with care and skill, very lofty
Office building or apartment house may
be so constructed as to be safe against
| ordinary sources of danger, but it is also
certain that very few buildings of the
kind are SO constructed, and nearly all
the twelve or iifteen-story structures
that we know have, within few years
after their erection, shown signs of
movements which must inevitably lead
to speedy deterioration, if not total
ruin. In most cases the cracking and
twisting, which the observant eye read
lily detects, appear to come from un-
equal settlement in different portions
of the walls, and in the substance of the
walls themselves, and such unequaI
settlements would be increased by car
rying the masonry to a greater height,
unless the usual system of building was
modified, by abandoning close-jointed
facings to rubble or rough brick walls,
and constructing all exterior and
division walls of block stone, of
nearly the same dimensions through
out, and laid with mortar joints of
uniform thickness. This would add con-
erably to the cost of the building, and
increase the amounts which must be
charged for rents in it. Moreover, even
if properly and safely constructed, such
building would have many objections,
f.nnN n inh n1ac tatr
exempt. We ought never TO forget that
we live in country where earthquakes
are tolerably frequent. Probably each
one of our read rs has felt one or more
shocks, stronge ough, perhaps, to shake
bricks off chimney top, and the effect
of such shocks at the top OF building
300 feet high would be so vigorous as to
frighten the tenants of the upper stories,
il nothing worse. More than fifty years
ago there was an epidemicof of lofty build
ings in New York, and, although ele-
vatOrs were then unknown, six, seven or
eight stories were not considered too
much to place over the valuab BILE lots in
the lower part of the city. Between
1880 and lS46 some earthquake shocks
were felt in New York, and the owners
of the taller buildings made haste TO cut
of the upper stories and reduce them
TO more stable proportions. What would
be the effect OF lively earthquake
shock on the tenants of an eight-story
building may be imagined, and the fall
OF person from an upper window, or
any one of a dozen probable accidents,
would depopulate all the structures over
q certain height in Minneapolis, or in
other towns that might follow its exam
pie.
Secretary Whitney will go to Europe in
the spring and will remain several years on
that continent.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-12-02
Morton's Washington House.

l3nghampton Republican,: For SOW
eral years there have been annual ru-
morS about arrangements by the Hon.
Levi Il. Morton to make Washington
his winter home and mingle in capital
society during the swell entertainment
season. But for reasons not under his
control, Mr.. Morton's calculations have
not come out just right to fit his acts to
those rumors. Nevertheless, Mr.. Nor
ton is now going to Washington to cut
an Official as well rs leading social
figure. When he was IL representative
in congress, during the Hayes admins
tration, he began the erection OF an
elegant eight-story apartment house,
on Eighteenth and III streets, which
will be completed just in time to per-
nit the vice president TO choose acres
of spacious rooms, il he wants them,
ana fit them up regardless of expense"
sixteen ground-lloor apartments can be
thrown into one suite. II is not known,
however, that he will signalize his re-
turn to Washington society by house
warming in his castle, and probably he
does not know whether he will or not.
1t is coincidence worthy of notice that
the completion of his building and his
election TO the vice presidency come to-
gcther AS though they had been cut TO
match.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-12-02
Cor. Douglas and 18th StS. CT

of the posts the officers for the year 1889 will
be elected. Old soldiers appreciate the fact
that the G.. A. Il. order thrives better when
active workers man the offices and none
others will be elected. The regular meeting
and election of officers of Appomattox post
No, 2l4, was held at 7:3O o'clock this even
ing.
l.. d. Richards, of Fremont, chairman of
the republican state central committee,
registered at the Capital hotel to day. Mr..
Richards thinks there is nothing in the
statement that Dorsey will be candidate
for the United States senate.
Fred Nye, of Milford, was in Lincoln
to-day
The walks at the state house will bear
watching. 1t is barely possible that they
will become famous for toe-breaking. A
good freeze may tip some of those 24x24
flakes of stone that, under the contract, were
to have been secured in position by cement
Omaha daily bee., 1888-12-02

taneous combustion. There was great deal
said to have beon full of heat caused
by chemical action. The round-house
was a contrivance not worth more than $500,
but the engine was probably damaged beyond
repair, and the loss in consequence will be
quite heavy
Omaha daily bee., 1888-12-02
a Fatal Boiler Explosion.

LONDON, Nov. 9s.-Eleyen persons were
killed aud l75 injured by the explosion Of q
boiler at Kineshma, central Russia, to-dsyt
Omaha daily bee., 1888-12-02

Secretary Whitney will go to Europe in
the spring and will remain several years on
that continent. ..,..
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14

WHEN threatening lung disorder
Shows its first proclivity,
Do not let II cross the border
Quell 1t with activity.
Many patient, young or olden,
owes quick recovery
All to DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
A Boy Grown Up.

Young people rarely realize, when
criticising their elders, that the traits or
habits that seem to them obnoxious
were formed in early life. If their
manners are rude, if they lack tact, if
they are not well-informed, it is be-
cause they have not made use of their
opportunities. Manners are the truest
indications of character. A discourteous
person is both careless and selfish, for
the best manners are but the express
sion of the Golden Rule; they are the
card of introduction to strangers. A
friend can introduce you to good society,
but he can not keep you there; that de-
ponds on yourself A boy of kindly
nature is never rude. A boy of selfish
nature is polite only when his own de-
sires are not interfered with. Every
man is the result of his own boyhood
and youth. If he has read good books,
kept himself informed of passing
events, he becomes what the world
terms well-informed, intelligent man.
If he has wasted his time in trifing
conversation, read only sensational
books and papers, neglected to develop
the talent which he surely possesses,
he becomes superficial and tiresome,
if not wicked, man. If, as boy, he
has not cultivated the graces and
amenities of life he can not expect to
become the most delightful of men-a
polished gentleman. If, as boy, he
has not studied to avoid collisions with
those about him, has not cultivated a
desire to lead men to higher motives, to
give to others the benefit of his own
opportunities, he becomes that most
unfortunate persona tactless man, a
nuisance, wherever people are brought
together. One of the lessons every
boy can learn is to watch those men
who arouse adverse criticisms and
carefully avoid their habits, both of
mind and body. Remember the old
adage, BY others faults correct your
own. "-Christion Union.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
An UnexplOred Country.

A little northeast of India is Kairis-
tan, whose lovely valleys are densely
populated by tribes that are physically
among the handsomest of Asiatics.
Their country is almost sealed book
to us. Only one white man, Mr.. McNair,
has succeeded in crossing their thresh-
old. About four years ago, staining his
skin with walnut juice and in the guise
of an Indian doctor, he pushed some
way in to the territory, until the suspi-
cious natives became so inquisitive that
he thought it prudent to retreat. No
scientific traveller has ever reached
Lhasa, the capital of Thibet and the
Rome of the Buddhists, or penetrated far
into southern Thibet, though many no.
table attempts have been made. Re-
Gently Prejevalsky has tried twice in
vain to reach Lhasa, and last year Mr..
McCauley, after elaborate preparations
and after he had spent year in getting
the permission of the Chinese and
Thibetan authorities to visit Lhasa,
was finally turned back before he had
crossed the frontier Chicago Inter-
Ocean.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
The Surest Test.

The home life of Christian has been
fifty called the "surest test" of his
piety. When abroad, like soldier on
parade, he is conscious that the social
eye is watching him, and, therefore, he
keeps himself within the requirments
of his religious profession. When
within his own home, like a soldier off
parade and in undress and freedom of
the barrack-room, he is apt to act out his
real self and to reveal dispositions else
where held in restraint. Hence it be-
comes every believerto seek character
that will endure the Preside test, since
he who is not Christ-like when under
his own roof-tree is not really Christ
like at all. Therefore that disciple
does well who, on going to his business,
says, with David, :" will behave myself
wisely in perfect way" but he does
better who, to such resolution, adds
this other good purpose of the psalmist,
/ will walk within my house with a
perfect heart. "-Zion's Herald.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
A Street Incident.

A reporter called to little bootblack
near the City Hall to give him a shine
the other day. The little fellow came
rather slowly for one of that lively
guild, and planted his box down under
the reporters foot. Before he could
get his brushes out another large boy
ran up, and, calmly pushing the little
one aside, said: "Here, you go sit
down, Jimmy" The reporter at once
became indignant at what he took to be
a piece of outrageous bullying, and
sharply told the newcomer to clear out.
ooh, OATS all right, boss" was the re-
ply; " Pm only goin' to do it fur him.
You see he's been sick in the hospital
for more'n month, and can't do much
work yet, so us boys all turn in and give
him a lift when we can-savy?" I" Is
that so, Jimmy?" asked the reporter,
turning to the smaller boy. " Yes,
sir" YEARLY replied the boy, and as he
looked up the pallid, pinched face could
be discerned even through the CRIME
that covered it. "He'll do it fur me, if
you'll let him." Certainly, go ahead;"
and as the bootblack piled the brush
the reporter piled him with questions.
You say all the boys help him in this
way?" "Yes, sir; when they amt got
no jobs themselves and Jimmy gets
one, they turns in and helps him, cause
he amt very strong yet, we see."
What percentage do you charge him
on a job?" "Hey?" queried the
youngster 81 don't know what you
mean" 81 mean what part of the
money do you give Jimmy and how
much do you keep out of it?" "You
bet your life don't keep none. l amt
no such sneak as that" $50 you give
it all to him, do your" Yes, do.
All the boys give up what they gets on
his job. I'd like to catch any Teller
sneaking it on sick boy-I would"
The shine being completed, the re-
porter handed the urchin quarter,
saying: 81 guess you're pretty good
fellow, so you keep ten cents and give
the rest to Jimmy there" Cant do
it, sir; it's his customer. Here, Jim!"
He threw him the coin and was off like
shot after customer for himself, a
veritable rough diamond. In this big
city there are many such lads, with
warm and generous hearts under their
ragged coats.-Neac York Commercial
Advertiser.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
Reconciliation.

A certain stubborn, reckless youth
had violent quarrel with his kind
father, and after stealing money from
his drawer ran away. A year or two
afterward the father learned that the
scapegrace was in London, living fast
and drinking hard. He employed a
detective to ascertain his sons where
abouts and at length the officers found
him, shattered and sick, in house of
infamy. The father fastened to the
spot and the words, That youth is my
son." were the passport to the room.
AS the father aroused the wretched
youth, who turned his bloated face and
blood-shot eyes toward him, his first
words were: My poor boy! l have
come after you. Will you come homer"
In food of tears the conquered rebel
sobbed out: Father, can you forgive
me? Then I'll go home with you"
This is but faint picture of what the
infinite God is doing all the time
r. L. C,yler.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14

by which he supposed the miners de-
scended. Taking hold, slowly he let
himself down. When at last he came
to the end of the rope he found to his
horror that he had not reached the bot
tom of the niue; he realized that he
had made fatal mistake. He could
not reascend, and to let go his hold
was to fall, perhaps hundreds of feet, to
the dark rocks below. All around was
darkness. He called wildly for help,
but there came no response. AT last,
giving up to his fate, he let go the rope
and fell. He dropped about six inches
and stood safe and sound upon the rock
bottom of the mine. That rope was
long enough for the tall miners, and
the shortest of them had learned to
have faith toilet go without fear. They
knew the firm rock would receive and
hold them. Just so we may know that
Christ will hold us if we let 90 every
thing else and trust him. -EDchange.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14

a BUSINESS LIKE OFFER.-For many
years the manufacturers of DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy have offered, in good
faith, $500 reward for case of nasal
catarrh which they can not cure. The
Remedy is sold at only fifty cents.
This wonderful remedy has fairly at
tanned a worldwide reputation. If you
have dull, heavy headache, obstruction
of the nasal passages, discharges falling
from the head into the throat, some
times profuse, watery and acrid, at
others thick, tenacious, mucous, puru-
lent, bloody and putrid; if the eyes are
weak, watery and infiamed; if there is
ringing in the ears, deafness, hacking
or coughing to clear the throat, eXpec-
toration of offensive matter. together
with scabs from ulcers; the voice being
changed and has a nasal twang; the
breath offensive; smell and taste i'm
paired sensation of dizziness, with
mental depression, hacking cough
and general debility, you are suffering
from nasal catarrh. The more COM
plicated your disease the greater the
number and diversity of symptoms.
Thousands of cases annually, without
manifesting half of the above symp-
toms, result in consumption and end in
the grave. No disease is so common,
more deceptive and dangerous or less
treated by physicians.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
Church Courtesy.

elf you were stranger in a city
and attended the church of your choice
and no one spoke to you, and if you
attended another church where you
were cordially greeted by the pastor
and members and made to feel that you
were welcome, with which church
would you cast your lot?" If l went
to the church of my choice would tarry
after the sermon and introduce myself
to the pastor or officers of the church
and the Sunday-school superintend-
ent and tell them I wanted to find a
place to work. When protesting Chris
tians stop looking out for the Sights of
their fellowChristians and 90 to work
for souls they wont go wandering from
one church to another with their hearts
on their sleeves, pining for attention
and wanting to be made at home.
Every Christian should cast his lot
where he can do the most for his Mas
ter. If we have his appreciation that is
cient.-ETchdnge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14

THERE are some women who wouldn't
be happy in mansion in heaven UNI
less they could clean house about once
every three months. -Erchange.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
John ID. KELLoGG's ESTATE.

In Probate Court. held at Montpelier, in said Dis.
trict, ON the 27th day of February, A. d. lsss!
&. " Arms, Administrator of the estate of
John ID. Kellogg, late of Waterbury in said
District, deceased, presents his administra-
ton account for examination and allowance and
makes application for decree of distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased Whereupon
It ordered by said Court that said account and said
application he referred session thereof to be held
at the Probate Onice, in said Montpelier, on the
22d day of March, A. ID. ISIS, for hearing and
decision thereon And 1t is further ordered that
tce hereof be given to all persons interested by
publication of the same three weeks successfully In
the Vermont WdtchmdH & 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.
46iS HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
NEVER allow your domestic animals
to be leased or ill-treated.

THE homeliest man in Montpelier, as
well as the handsomest, and others are
invited to call on any druggist and get
free trial bottle OF Kemp's Balsam for
the throat and lungs, remedy that is
selling entirely upon its merits and is
guaranteed to relieve and cure all
chronic and acute coughs, asthma,
bronchitis and consumption. Large
bottles, fifty cents and 81.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
HENRY COBB'S ESTATE.
i'll SIAIE OLE WEIR MDNT- Washing

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in said Dis
trict. on the 9th day of February, A. ID. lsss:
James W. Brock, Administrator of the estate of
Henry Cobb, late of Montpelier, in said District de-
ceased, presents his administration account for
animation and allowance and makes application for
of said deceased. Whereupon it is dfdered by
said Court, that said account and said appica-
held at the Probate ONCE, in said Montpelier,
on the 23d day of March, A. ID. 1855 for hear
ing and decision thereon And, 1t is further ordered,
that notice hereof be given to all persons interested
by publication of the same three weeks successfully
in the Vermont Wdfchmdn Il State Journal a news
paper published at Montpelier. previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear said
time and place, and show cause, if any they may
have, why said account should not he allowed and
such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest,
464s HIRAM CARLETON. Judge
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14

WMho WILL Take Care of Me %

"who will take care Of mel" darling, you say
Lovingly tenderly watched as you are?
Listenl give you the answer to-day;
One who is never forgetful or far
He will take care of you. All through the day
Jesus is near you. to keep you from Ill;
Walking or resting, at lessons or play,
Jesus is with you and watching you still.
He will take care of you. All through the night
Jesus the Shepherd his little ones Keeps
Darkness to him is the same as the light
He never slumbers and he never sleeps.
He will take care of you all through the year,
Growing each day with his kindness and love,
Sending you blessings and shielding from fear,
Leading you on to the bright home above.
He will take of you-yes, to the end;
Nothing can alter his love to his own;
Darling be glad that you have such Friend
He will not leave you one moment alone.
p. u. Harergdi.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
CHARLES II. WOODS ESTATE.

~ STATE OF VERMONT Washington District IS.
In Probate Court held at Montpeher' IN said Dis
trict. ON the 9th day of February, A. d. lSsS:
Joel Foster, Executor of the last VIII and Tesla
ment of Charles X. Wood, late of Montpelier
i'm said District deceased presents his administration
account for examination and allowance and makes
application for a deere of distribution and par
titiOn of the estate of said deceased. Nhereupon,
1t is ordered by said Court that said account and said
application be referred to session thereof, to be
held at the Probate Office, in said Montpelier. ON the
22d day of March, A. ID. ISIS. for hearing and de-
cisOn thereon; And, 1t is further ordered that no
tce hereof be given to all persons interested by
publication of the same three weeks successfully In
the Vermont Wdtchmdn d State Journal, newspaper
published at Montpelier, previous to said time ap.
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place, aud show cause, If any they may
have why said account should not he allowed and
such decree made. by the Court.-Attest,
464S HIRAM CARLETON Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
advertisements.
A Famous Doctor

Once said that the secret of good health
consisted in keeping the head cool, the
feet warm, and the bowels open. Had
this eminent physician lived in our day,
and known the merits of Ayers Pills
as an aperient, he would certainly have
recommended them, as so many Of his
distinguished successors are doing.
The celebrated DIR. Farnsworth, OF
Norwich, Conn, recommends Ayers
Pills as the best of all remedies for
Intermittent Fevers."
DIR. 1. f. Fowler, of Bridgeport,
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DIR. Mayhem, of New Bedford, Mass,
says Having prescribed many thou
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can unhesitatingly pronounce them the
best cathartic in use"
The Massachusetts State Assayer, Dir.
A. a. Hayes, certifies 81 have made
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known drugs, isolated from inert mat
ter, which plan is, chemically speaking,
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1t insures activity, certainty, and uni
formty of effect. Ayers Pills contain
no metallic or mineral substance, but
the virtues of vegetable remedies in
sliillful combination"
Ayers Pills,
Prepared by DR.. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Dealers in Medicine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
Eeaal Motiees.
A LBERT p; TOMAS ESTATE.

ALBERT p. TOWNS ESTATE.
N STATE OF VERMONT. Washington District SIS
In Probate Court holden at Montpelier, in and for
said District. the 18th day of February A. ID. lSss
j. II. Eaton, Administrator of the estate of Albert
p. Town, late of Marshiied in said District, de;
ceased, makes application to said Court to extend
the time heretofore allowed him to pay the debts
due from said estate and to render his administra-
ton account until some future day. Where
upon, it is ordered by said Court that said
application be heard at the Probate ONCE, in
Montpelier the 23d day of March. A ID.
lsSs And. is further ordered thar notice be given
to all persons concerned by publication of this order
in the Vermont Waterman & State Journal, news
paper printed AZ Montpelier, three weeks success
sively before said hearing.
by the Court.-Attest.
464s HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-03-14
The Solid Rock.

A gentleman once wished to examine
deep coal mine. Coming to the
mouth of the shaft, he noticed rope
tsER FOURTH COLUMN
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-12-06

FRANK BACON, Register.