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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-01-09
Obituary.

MARCUS ID. GILMAN.-The sad duty is
ours TO announce the sudden death, on Sat
urday last, of our friend, and for several
years associate in the Vermont Historical
Society, Marcus ID. Gilman of Montpelier.
Born in Calais, VT, January 2S, 1920 he
came to Montpelier in 1885 and commenced
mercantile life in the service of the late
Hon. Daniel Baldwin, where he was initi-
ated into almost every branch of trade,
the country store-keeper then dealing in
dry goods and groceries, and collecting
from his customers beef, pork, grain, butter
and cheese. On reaching his majority Mr.
Gilman went to Northteld and remained
until 1S43 when he returned to Montpelier
and married Maria NJ, second daughter of
Hon. Daniel Baldwin. In 1915 he went out
into the world to seek his fortune, visited
the Atlantic cities from Boston to Baltimore
and the prominent western towns and
cities TO the Mississippi river. Young and
ambitious himself, the young and ambitious
city of Chicago-then baving about eight
thousand inhabitants, many Vermonters
among them-presented attractions that
could not be resisted. He returned to
Montpelier for his wife and effects, and
with them went to Chicago in June, 1S45
In less than a week after his arrival lie en-
tered into partnership with Charles Fol
lansbee for a general mercantile business,
wholesale and retail. At the end of the
first years business he purchased the en-
tire stock, and from that time, either alone
or with different partners, he continued in
business for the most of the time in two
wholesale establishments-one of dry goods
and tine other of groceries-until 1868, when
he retired from business and removed his
family TO Riverside, Newton, Mass. where
he resided for two years. when the family re-
turned to Montpelier to spend the evening OF
life in the old homestead, with the scenes and
surviving friends of childhood and youth.
The estimation in which he was held in
Chicago is shown by the facts that he was
the chosen candidate of his party for mayor,
and also treasurer of Chicago, and was ten
dered the candidacy for state treasurer of
Illinois; while in Montpelier he was chosen
town representative in the legislature Of
1874 -'75-the only man ever elected to that
office, as democrat, since the present town
was organized. His services in the legis-
lature were such that a republican legisla-
ture chose him for one of the directors OF
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-01-09

past six years and have never yet had a
customer who failed to pronounce it the
best in use. On over four hundred ma
chimes which have sold during that time
all of which are fully warranted, have
been called upon to pay out less than five
dollars for repairs"
ACTUAL RESULTS, rather than large esti-
mates, are what tell in life insurance. This
is shown by the results on policy No. 1862,
issued by the Connecticut Mutual in 1850.
The annual premium was $50. The divi-
dend for the year is S2iS0 leaving the net
cash payment $500 All who want the
safest and best life insurance, at the lowest
atainable cost, are invited TO call on or
address j. r. Seaver, agent, u State street,
Montpelier, Vt.
In the past few years Hoods Sarsaparilla
Calendar has become such favorite that
the people anticipate its annual appearance
with pleasure. The calendar for 1889, which
is now before us, will fully satisfy every
expectation as to beauty and utility. 1t is
a little larger than ever before, retaining
the cut-out feature of last year, and a hand
plain figures, all printed in harmonious and
pleasing colors. To be appreciated it must
be seen. Get copy of your druggist or
send six cents in stamps to c. 1. Hood Il
Co., Lowell, Mass.
A PROFITABLE BUSINESS. Those who take
an agency for a reliable, enterprising house,
learn their business and stick to it, "get
idea of engaging in any canvassing busi-
ness will do well to write to George Stin-
son & Co., Portland, Maine, the great art
and general publishers. They offer the
most exceptional advantages to those who
are sufficiently enterprising to be willing to
make push in order TO better their con-
dition. 1t costs nothing to try Women
make successful canvassers, as well as men.
Full particulars will be sent to those who
address George Stinson x Co., art publish
ers, Portland, Maine.
ONE of the daintiest calendars of the sea-
son is issued by the Smith & Anthony Stove
Company of Boston, manufacturers of the
celebrated Hub ranges. 1t is in six sheets,
tied together by ribbon each sheet being
fac-Sin,He of delicate water-color draw
ing by Miss l.. b. Humphrey of Boston,
and made especially for this purpose. The
designs consist of six charming sketches of
child-life, drawn in Miss Humphreys hap
piest way, together with delicate land
scape scenes, and which are simply ex-
qusite in coloring and treatment The set
of six sheets can be had by sending twenty
five cents in stamps or currency to the
above address Our readers will be for
tunate if they secure set of these srt gems
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-01-09
NUMBER 2.

the state prison. His party in Vermont
made him chairman of the delegation Of the
state i'm the democratic national convention
of 1876, in which position he voted every
time for Samuel j. Tilden. His political rec
ord will not he complete II the additional
fact is not stated that, from the first ac-
quaintance formed in Chicago until the
death of that distinguished son of Vermont,
he was a familiar and firm friend of Stephen
A. Douglas, and was one of the pall-bearers
at his burial. From 1874 to 1881 Mr.. Gilman
was librarian of the Vermont Historical
Society, and it is in that Office that he
rendered the largest and most lasting
service to the state. Though in childhood
he had only the advantages of the common
school in a coultry town, and in youth and
manhood his time was almost exclusively
employed in merchandise, 10 Is singular
fact that he was a lover of books especially
of history and biography His private
library was large and rich, in spite of the
fact that he had gathered and sold one col
lection to brother antiquarians. AS libra
ran of the Historical Society, he endeav-
ored to procure every book aud pamphlet of
which Nermonter was the author or pub
Usher, or printer, and in case he could not
procure the printed copy, he would take
the title and printers or publishers name,
and the number of pages. In this mode he
was enabled TO gather Bibliography of
Vermont" To Miss Hemenway's History
of Montpelier he contributed photography
of that town which numbers nearly two
hundred titles, and of course the bibliog-
raphy of the state numbers thousands of
titles. 1t is to be hoped that this unique
volume may be printed for preservation
and pubic use. 1t was a pleasure always
to- meet Mr. Gilman in his library, in which
his time was mainly spent. 1t was the
place he loved and where he gave to all
visitors genial greeting. He was happy
in his family life, an affectonate husband
and father and a fast friend whose loss will
be long and sincerely mourned. p. w.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-01-09
Business and Amusement
Announcements.

HAMBURGs at Webster's.
ODD pants very cheap at A. D. Farwell's.
BOYS and girls tramping snow-shoes at
Abraham Longs.
DIR. c. C. WAKEFIELD will treat the sick
at the Pavilion every Wednesday,
MEMS heavy Pontiac leggings, only 81 no,
only twelve pairs left, at Abraham Longs.
Your choice for $1,000 of job lot of over
coats, marked down from $500, $3.50 and
$500, at A. d. Farwells.
BUY shawls, underwear gloves, hosiery,
yarns and tlannels at Gleasons new store,
corner of Main and East State streets
PEOPLE desiring a good paint for build
ings, at a low price, are referred to the ad-
vertisement OF the Patrons Paint Works.
LIP GLEASON & Co. have large assort.
ment of cloaks which they offer at greatly
reduced prices.
EXCELSIOR WATER from Saratoga Springs
pure, fresh sparkling and genuine-by the
glass or gallon, at Frank II. Bascom's drug
and cigar-store.
PARLoR suites, rockers, easy chairs, di-
N"ho anu icohSNoi anu i"iiOi Napito III
beautiful styles, at the store Of l.. p. Glea-
son & Co.
Miss STONE will receive pupils at her
home, 164 Main street, after January 1st.
instruction given in common and higher
English, Latin, French and German.
d. o. GooDNo, dentist, also dealer in
drugs and medicines, toilet and fancy arti-
cles. Homeopathic remedies kept in stock.
Physicians prescriptions carefully com
pounded. Opposite post-ofiice, Rochester, Vt.
SEVEN PER CENT INTEREST is guaranteed
upon real estate mortgages sold by the
Farmers Loan and Trust Company of
Kansas j. E. Curran, the Montpelier
agent, has on hand an assortment of such
Loans and should be addressed for par
Hculars.
SEcRETARY's OFFICE, Missouri State
Grange, Hannibal, Mo, December 20, 1888.
Mr.. y. W. MgerSoH, BROOKLYN, N. Y DEAR
SIR-Your paints have been tested by me
and have found them all that they are
recommended to be. Yours truly, A. S.
Smith, secretary. See advertisement of
Patrons Paint Works. s.-EditOr.
THE NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INsUR-
ANcE COMPANY issues life-rate endowment
policies at the old life-rate premium. An
nual cash distributions are paid upon all
policies. Every policy has indorsed thereon
the cash surrender and paid-up insurance
values to which the insured is entitled by
the Massachusetts, statute. Pamphlets,
rates and values for any age sent on appli-
cation to James K. Curran, Montpelier, gen
eral agent for Vermont.
GEORGE A. ANswoRTH Williamstown
and Barre, dealer in pianos, organs ana
sewing-machines, Barre headquarters, Per-
ley Chandler's jewelry-store. He has the
agency for the White sewing-machine, of
which j. G. Griggs of Waterbury, W., says:
have sold the White machine for the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-01-09
Magazines and Papers.

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CITY WeekIieS.

In connection with this paper one or
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York Tribune, New York Press. New York
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The publishers of the Mirror ami Farmer
have withdrawn the offer of that paper at
forty-five cents and the old terms are re-
sumed as above.
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City Dailies.

The Ddliy Ecening Record, Boston, will be
furnished conditions as above, for S100;
the DdHy Press, New York, for 50 a year.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
Both Exclude Competition.

Trusts and protective tariff have this element in common; they are both intended to exclude competi- tion. The tariff excludes foreign competition in whole or in part. The ordinary trust is intended to shut out domestic competition. The international trust is intended for both. It may supply the place of q protective tariff, or supplement one that is not high enough to suit the views of the monopolists interested. The copper trust is q case in point. Copper was protected by duty of four cents pound, but the trust forced the price up to l75 cents, when the cost of production at home did not exceed, in some instances at least, six cents. But international trusts are hard to maintain, as was shown in the ease of the copper trust. At any rate, it would do no harm to put salt on the free list, and it might be serviceable in breaking up the trust.- Courier-,Journal.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
Taking Care of the Family.

To date the President has appointed eighteen of his relatives to public office. The Albany Argus thus classilies them;
 1, The Presidents s brother. 8. The Presidents brother-in-law. ,. The Presidents father-in-aw. I. The Presidents sons father in-law.
 ,. The Presidents wifo's cousin. 6. The Presidents sons wife $ cousin,
 7. The Presidents $ nephew.
 &. The Presidents daughter s brother-in-law.
 Q. The Presidents brothers son in-law.
 10. The Presidents wifc's niece s husband.
 II. The Presidents sons father in-law's niece's husband.
 I2. The Presidents brother-in-law l3. The Private Secretary's broth er-in-law.
 II. The Secretary of States son. l5. The Sec'y of States nephew,
 l6. The Pension Commissioner E two daughteIs,
 IT. The Indian Commissioner E wife.
 Is. The Indian School Supcrin, l tendent's wife.
 Nepotism under Grant was a mere trll'e bY comparison. It is evidently Ihe Presidents idea that all the members of his family were elected to office in 1888.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
Coffee Raised in Arkansas.

We have just received from Mir. Evan Marks, of New Edinburg, a package of coffee raised on his coffee tree. It is a most wonderful produc- ton for the State of Arkansas and goes to prove what q little agricultu- ral enterprise and botanical knowl- edge will do if properly directed. Mir. Marks deserves the gratitude of every citizen of this broad State. The coffee is here in the Commercial office for any one to look at who will take the pains to call and investigate the same. .- Pine Bluff Commercial.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
With Which Will You GoP

Do the people want repetition of the bloody scenes that occurred in thirteen counties in this State under CIayton's rule, with his diabolcal militia sequestra- ting property and murdcring inno- cent and helpless citizens, insulting women and soaring children to frenzy? In comparison with these murderOus scenes the assassination of Hon. John NJ. Clayton is . mild event. Yet these same virtuous hypocrites who perpetrated these dcvilish deeds on citizens for no other reason than that they were Democrats and opposed to Clayton's tyranny, now cry out in holy horror when any political event occurs that don't suit their malignant schemes. It is now cut down to the polnt, Democracy or Clayton which The people must decide next year which. Elmore, Mitchell and Web- Der are not in the consultation. It is Clayton, and him alone, against whom the fight is to be made.- 1 Exchange.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
The Secret of Success.

Whether q man or boy will sue cecd on farm depends very much on whether he has real love of the country and farm work. If he has not, chances are even against him. If he has, he will succeed in ninety nine cases out of a hundred. The day Is past when man who is a failure at everything else can take to farming with the prospect of success. Competition is too sharp, and mistakes cannot be afforded
 Exchange.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
added. So you see the color line is

added. So you see the color line is drawn sharply and is sometimes resented. We will see more of this no doubt as the meetings go on.
 The race question is the question of our time, l believe. The blacks are increasing faster than the whites. 1t is only a question of time when they will outnumber the whites two to one. They are strong and sturdy, they are being educated and have the ballot. What is to hinder them from having the power in their hands some day! May l then be in some convenient corner of the sky to look down on the spectacle of black heels on white necks. "Cursed be Canaan will do now, but it last forever.
 Well, our trips to the parks showed us the people of the middle class, or rather the working people of a Southern city, taking holiday. Tonight after supper, Mir. Garfield and 1 walked to the State house and walked through the grounds by moonlight. We passed many solidly elegant houses. There is much wealth here. The capitol is on a hill overlooking the city. It seemed very massive and imposing to me tonight Seen by daylight, 1 have no doubt it would not look so fine, but would appear dingy and uncared for, as everything else in the South does. l had a call from two Southern women to-day, wives of members of the local committee. The dialects, as given in novels, are not at all exaggerated. l rather like the soft voices, the inyariable drawl and the absence of IFS. l am intlcting this long letter on you tonight because my husband is late in coming in and l am waiting for him. l hope you will be able to wade through it all. l have tlickering light and a scratchy pen, both drawbacks to good letter writing.
 am in depressed state of mind, because 1 have just finished a dread ful book, a novel by Florence F. Kelley, whom my husband is inter- ested in as an eX-student of Kansas University, and one he thought promising. l have read the book because of this interest in her. ''Frances" is the name of it. It is weak and vile. No other words will do. l am ashamed and disgusted that Kansas woman should do this thing. What is the matter of the women novelists nowadays? It is as if they had discovered that indecency was in demand and nothing else in the literary market will sell
 l hope to see Cradcock's noun tainecrs and the Mammoth cave before l go home.
 Yours affectionately,
 FLORENCE CANFIELp.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
Don't Fool

Away precious time and money and trihe with your health experimenting with uncertain medicines, when Dr. Picrce's Golden Medical Discovery is so positively certain in it's curative
 action as to warrant it's manufactur- CTS in guarantceingit to cure diseases of the blood, skin and scalp, and all ailictions, or money paid for it will be refunded.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28

If you feel "out of sorts,' cross and peeyish-take Dr. j. II. Me Lean SarsaparilIa; cheerfulness will return and life will acquire new zcst.
 For rheumatic and neuralgia pains, rub in Dr. ]. II, McLean's Volcanic Oil Iiniment, and take Dr, j. II, McLean's Sarsaparilla. You will not suffer long, but will be gratilied with q speedy and effective cure.
 Don't irritatc your lungs with q stubborn cough when q pleasant and effective remedy may be found in Dr. !. II. McLean's Tar Wine Lung Balm
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
SCIENCE VS. MONEY.

out upon the mercies of cold world to earn my bread as best l may" The speaker was an old, old man. His thrcc-score years and ten had bowed his once tall and commanding figure, had frosted his locks, and had scanned his face with many line and wrinkle. As he raised his thin, white hand to his forhead and and ran bis fingers through his scanty hair they trembled as though he had the palsy
 He was standing beside the desk of the millionaire bank president, Richard Coupon, Esq, and it was to him that he addressed his remarks.
 If you must earn your bread, Robert" said the banker, in q cold, harsh tone, it is your own fault. You should have laid by sufficient to have kept you in your old age. You have discharged your duties faith fully, it is true, but you have been paid to do SO"
 "Ay" said the old man, his lips trembling with impotent rage. "Ay. you are right; have been paid. 1 have been the cashier of your bank for four and thirty years at a salary of $500 year. Out of that sum had to keep my large family. Of course, l could have saved a princely sum. should have laid by a million or so, sup pose"
 Banker Coupon pushed back his chair impatiently as he heard these sarcastic words
 "Well," he said, If you have saved nothing, it is so much the worse for you. feel that l must have a younger man in your place, On Saturday, therefore, you will give up your keys and leave my employment That is all have to say now"
 Robert Certify, the aged cashier, turned and left the bankers private office. At the threshold, however, he paused fora moment, and looking back at his cruel employer said in low, smothcrcd tones:
 "To-day is Thursday. l have, therefore, two days before me yet. Ie trusts me yet. I'll do it. Ha, lau'
 The "lial hai' was spoken in a whisper, and might not have been poken at all had not Robert Certify nown that the real williams always lv "Ha. hal" at the end of their ,ntences in dramatic situations.
 For at that moment, dear reader, Robert Certify had become a real lillian.
 His provocation was great Let not judge him too harshly.
 
 You say that you can do this, Dctor:"
 II can.
 "There is no possibility of a ilure:"
 "Nonc whatever" i"
 "Wil it be painful;'
 Not at all. Y"
 And your fee to do it and keep
 matter qaict ever after:
 rOnc hundred thousand dollars.
 1t is great sum. but n" matter
 sha,l nave Il, When will you
 lt:"
 "1a!s very day"
 "'Tis we'll. When you have snc- cccded the money shall be yours. "
 
 Extra. Tcr'hle failure in Wall street. De Coupon Bank busted All de horrible pertic'lers Extra "
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
CENTlLITY.
As Some Understand 1t.

Genteel it is to have soft hands. But not gcnteel to work on lands; Gentecl il is to lie in bed, But not gcatccl to earn your bread; Gcnteel ii is to cringe and bow, But not gentecl to SOW or blow; Genteel 1t is to play the beau, But not gentcel to reap or now; Genteel it is to keep gig, But not gentecl to hoe or dig; Genteel it is in trade to fail, Hut not gcntccl to swing q fail; Geutcel it is to play fool, But not gentcel to keep a school; Gcniecl il is to cheat your tailor, But not gcntcel to be sailor; Gcntecl it IS to fight q duel, But not gentecl 10 cut your fuel, Genteel it is to eat rich cake, But not genteel to cook or bake: Genteel it is to have the blues, But not genteel to wear thick shoes, Genteel il is to roll in wealth, But not gentcel to have'good health; Gcntecl ii is to ''cut" a friend, But not genteel your clothes to mend; Gentecl it S 10 make show, But not gentccl poor folks to know Gcntccl it is to go away, But not geuteel at home to stay; Gcntccl it is to smirk and smile, But not gcntecl to shun all guile; Gcniecl il is to he q knave, But not gcnteel your cash to save; Gcntccl fl is to make q bet, But not gentecl 10 pay debt; Gentcel ii is to play at dice, But not gcntecl to take advice; Gentccl it is to curse and swear But moi gcntcel old clothe- to wear, Gcnteel il is to know lord But not genteel 10 pay your board; Gentccl il is 10 skip and hop, But not gentccl to keep shop.
 - Manchester Times,
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28

"he shook and he shook, tlH hi- shak-
 ing was chronic" "lle then bought a bottle ot ChcathUn's
 Chill Tonic" "iic said to his friends, though shaker
 of yore," "Thank- to ;hc C. C. Tonic I'm shak
 CT no more." For sale by J. O. Howell
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28

A shoe merchants small boy at St. Louis, Mich, painted on the fence: If you want good shoes go Mr. -" Dr. Cases small kid witnessed the operation, and, deter mined to snstain tna fathers reputa' tlon. added to the fence the legend: .If-you want good babies go to Dr. Case. "- Ex.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28

$500 reward offered for an incura- ble case of Catarrh by the proprie tors of Dr. Sage's Remedy. 30 cts. by druggists.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28

There is a reason Tor all things and the small boy always wants to know it. [Somerville Journal.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28

Chronic grumblcrs never grumble about Cheatham's Chill Tonic. It is even better than recommended, and guaranteed to cure. For sale by ] O. Howell.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28

"Don't trust to luck" but rub on little of Hunts Cure for Itch, Tetter, Rngworm and Eczema. For sale by J. 0. Howell
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28
FOR CHICKEN CHOLERA.
4l9 Huron St.,

4l9 Huron St.,
 sheb an, ,
 Wis, Nov. l2,
 1888.
 I have used St. Jacobs oil for chicken cholera with great suc- cess. Every fowl affected W ith the disease was cured by it and
Nevada County picayune., 1889-08-28

As- GENERAL DIRECTTONS.--Mis q pill of bread or dough saturated t0th St. Jdcobs Oa. V the Jotcl cannot stodlo,o force d do,rn the hrodf. Mic some corn meal dough rith the 0a 0ius notain9 else They ,eiH Jdnduy cat aud be cured.