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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-20
A Pretty Apron.
Kitchen.

Materials: Two widths of linen lawn,
cut the desired length and nicely
scanned together Press the seam
fatty and have it as narrow as possible,
so it will not interfere with your tucks;
tuck the apron lengthwise, in narrow
tucks, being careful to have the seam
come under a tuck, with space between
them to correspond with width of tuck.
Mine is as narrow a tuck as the ma
chine will allow. Tuck to within
about five inches of bottom of apron,
leaving it to form a ruffle, that hangs
below as nicely as if gathered in place.
Lace or embroidery added to ruffle COM
pletes the outline. AT the top lay
each tuck up to the edge of the next
tuck, to give fulness, and put plain
band over them. If the tucks are as
narrow as mine there will be enough
of the material to tear strings off the
sides. These are tucked across the
ends. Another pretty apron is made of
one width of the same material, turned
up six inches at the bottom and hem
stitched. Three rows of narrow rib
bon (any desired color) are run in and
out through button-holes cut length
wise in the hem, and worked very
neatly. The button-holes are so cut
that the ones in the top row are oppo-
site those in the bottom row. The top
is finished with ribbon shirred in hem,
and tied at side with bow Exchange.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-20
Shaking Hands.

The practice of Misunderstanding is prob
ably carried to greater extent among
English-speaking people than else
where, and is nowhere so prevalent as
in this country. In fact, the national
custom has developed in some of its APP
plications to such an extent as to have
become great annoyance to public
men, who are frequently required to
shake the hands of thousands of people
whom they have never seen before and
will never hear of again. But this does
not by any means apply to the hearty,
happy hand-clasp of friends who thus
sincerely express their JOY at meeting.
There is individuality in the hand
shake-nothing gives better indica-
ton of character. I" always take pains,
on some pretext or another" said a
successful merchant, " to shake hands
with every man with whom | have
business relations. l like to repeat the
process three or four times on as many
different days, and if the impression is
the same each day, am decided as to
the character of the man, and don't
think l am mistaken once in hundred
times. The man who is one thing to-
day and another thing tomorrow with
his hands is the same in his business
he can't be depended on."-Good
Housekeeping.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-20
Hints for Hot Weather.

" A cold dinner is in some families
kind of unwilling martyrdom, but it
may be made feast rather than fast,
if rightly planned. Choose for the
main dish something that is not only
really good when eaten cold, but suited
to the tastes for which you cater. In
some families a good piece of roast
beef, served cold and cut very thin, is
the most acceptable dinner that can be
offered on hot day. Others like only
chicken or some dainty relish, if offered
fresh from the ice-box instead of the
gridiron. Pressed corned beef or boiled
ham is excellent cold, and to many
more appetzing than fresh meat.
Whatever it be, let it be the best of its
kind, and served in a neat, attractive
manner. A tender beefsteak or cut
let of veal, cooked at breakfast time
and chopped, then mixed with lettuce
and served as salad for an early din
ner, is both grateful and satisfying.
Cold boiled potatoes or green peas, or
both, may be served as vegetables /;
string beans, with salad dressing,
will be delightful surprise to some.
Radishes, cucumbers or tomatoes, sliced
dc COlu do pOSSlDlt, are all Capital dC-
cessories to the cold dinner. Delicious
bread and butter are little more deli
cious with a cold dinner than at any
other time. There are very many peo-
pie in these days who know the value
of pure sweet milk, cold and creamy, as
it can be had in abundance on the farm.
A family inclined to criticism will be
reconciled to cold dinner by a SUI
perior dessert. After the simple yet
satisfying course outlined, at once
hearty and refreshing, and to which the
house-mother can come cool and COM
Portable, strawberries and cream is
really an ideal dessert. With whipped
cream, dried peaches carefully stewed
or canned fruit with basket of cake
make suitable dessert for the most
fastidious. A small oil stove will en-
able the housekeeper to make goot
cup of coffee without heat or trouble
and a really good cup of coffee aftel
dinner is real luxury. But if the
tastes of the family incline to pie or {
rich pudding, it is well to provide
amply in this way, and as pastry is bes
made in hot weather before breakfast
and pudding can be started "whel
the milk comes in" and baked durin!
breakfast time, it will not interfere
with that leisurely and fireless condi
ton through the hottest hours of thu
day which is so greatly conducive t.
the comfort and health of every over
tasked house wife. Exchange.
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Delicate Perfumes.

A delightful perfume has an indie
scribable influence. All people of re-
fined taste love it, The odor of a clus-
ter of blush roses, handful of sweet
violets or tinted trailing arbutus, is sure,
for the time, to drive away frowns and
unpleasant thoughts. No woman can,
deliberately, set her lips to unkind,
harsh, rasping words in the presence
of bunch of lilies of valley, breath
ing forth the very essence of sweetness
and purity. Fragrance is directly OPP
posed to disorder, uncleanliness and
ill-temper. Bottles of farina cologne
and choice French sachet powders are
not at all necessary, though very de-
srable of course. The toilet soap
should be of the best, both in fragrance
and quality. If scented, this is some
what expensive, unless purchased in the
city and in quantity. A plain, scent
less, white CASTLE soap is always in
good taste. Most of the delightful
odors which cling so persistently yet
family to the gloves, laces, handker-
chiefs and stationery of the lady of
fashion are produced by the free use
of sachet bags or cushions. Closets,
cabinets and receptacles of all sorts are
lined with perfumed cushions and loose
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-20
Employ the Children.

Give your children something to do.
OF course it is much easier to do it
yourself than to stop and teach the lit
tie one to do it, either as well or as
quickly as you can do it yourself, but
that is not the thing. 1t is not a ques-
ton of time, ease or speed. Children
must be busy; their little, active brains
will scheme for something, and if not
directed in the right channel, it must
be in bad one. They can not be idle;
the little, restless hands must be doing
something. The mother who keeps
those little hands occupied in her serv-
ice is using an influence for good in
future years. If mothers will study
their children's tastes, and try to cult
vate those tastes, give to each child its
favorite occupation, or some duty it
seems especially suited for, the mother
will soon find that these half-hours of
occupation will soon really be quite an
assistance to her. For instance, let the
child that has natural love for children
help at certain times of the day in
amusing The smaller children of the
family. Don't make it drudgery or a
sacrifice, but pleasure; then she will
soon grow fond of the responsibility of
looking after a baby sister or brother.
Let the child that is most fond of flow
ers arrange few each day for several
rooms let her see that the dishes are set
straight on the dining-table, open the
blinds and let in the sunlight, and take
care of the bird if there is one, or per-
form sundry such little service. En-
courage the small boys to be useful.
Fill your home with such books and
tools as will help them to be useful; or,
in other words, study the several tastes
and wants of your childish yearEings,
and crafty theirs, as it is possible, for
their pleasure and good.-Parlor and
| Kitchen
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HOuSewifery.

Germs of many evils are always about
us, and for long time, perhaps, are
undiscovered, excepting by the odor.
From drains this odor is deadly poi
son, rampant in house closely shut
for the night. If only the windows in
the basement were protected by iron
bars, and the windows left open an
inch or two at the top and bottom, a
great deal of fever and other illness
would be avoided. But even with
every facility given for expelling the
offensive and deadly germs of disease,
few servants care to see to the matter,
this Office falls to the mistress or mas
ter, with whom it is, however, an es-
pecial duty if health is to be gained or
kept, diphtheria and scarlet fever
avoided. If an aperture of some length
were made in the wall above and be-
low window, and this protected with
a framework of small iron bars, or
strong wire netting, and two screens of
wood to cover the upper and lower
draughts during the day, the poison
would be banished. In some way or
other fresh air should be circulating in
the basement of every house during the
night. When bedsteads are infested
with detestable insects, carbolic acid
applied to the crevces of the bedstead
and to the seams of the floor sends
them off as if by magic. Iron bed
steads are also often infested. In some
old houses, and modern ones, too, there
is kind of " dry-rot," found generally
in the corners of the doors, where no
air penetrates. 1t is powder, and re-
sembles, somewhat, mites in cheese. 1t
causes disagreeable odor. Otherwise
than in floors it is occasionally found in
cheap chests of drawers that have been
made to look ornamental by paint and
enamel. Cream of tartar, rubbed in
dry, is clean remedy, and after a short
time the spot should be washed with it
in liquid state. Water impregnated
with copper and oil of vitriol is said
never to fail to eradicate dry-rot. Sub
Innate of mercury is used for prevent
ing dry-rot in railway sleepers, and
wood so treated becomes like iron for
hardness. 1t is dry-rot in a new or old
house which gives it a close, old-clothes
kind of odor-hurtful to any afflicted
with cough or asthma, bringing on Sc
rious complications in the human frame.
Yet this dry-rot pest is unnoticed, be-
cause the wood has the appearance of a
rat-hole or perhaps mouse-nibble.-
Home Magazine.
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flags, swords and muskets. He was on
his feet the greater part of the time.
General Alger was at the head of the
procession, and his handsome, soldierly
face provoked one long ovation. 1t
was proud day for the popular COM
mander. Illinois led the states, aud
very fitting it was that the state of Lin
coin and Grant should head the column,
which it did by virtue of seniority of
organization. How the cheers went up
along Washington street! And how
bright and beautiful were the decora-
tons of bunting that waved over the
boys in blue! 1t was sight of life
time. State after state swept steadily,
grandly on. And here is Vermont!
" was tired enough to drop" said a
veteran cavalry officer who was spec
tator, a" but when saw the Vermonters
coming, yelled until was hoarse. |
wanted to see the Vermonters any way"
Not so fair looking, not so well dressed
as the men that had preceded them,
they yet called out as many cheers as
any division. There were about 2,700
men in line, and no state but Massa-
chusetts did better. Colonel Mansur
led body of men that was not matched
in the whole line for service, and those
who knew anything of the history of
the war were eager to see and applaud
the Vermonters. Massachusetts, brought
up the rear of the line with an inn
mense body of men. 1t was we'll into
the evening when the line was dis
missed and the tired veterans betook
themselves to their quarters. In the
evening the reception at Mechanics
hall was attended by crowd of some
10000 men and women. Speeches
were made by General Sherman, Gov
ernor Bracket, General Alger, Mayor
Hart, President Annie Wittenmyer OF
the Woman's Relief Corps, President
Harrison and Vice-president Morton.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-20

cases of various sorts, and scents are
scattered everywhere among her pos
sessions. The lady of equally refined
tastes but smaller income can easily
produce these effects by the use of a
very simple and inexpensive substitute.
The odor of finely-powdered orris-root
is almost precisely the same as that of
the double English violets, which are
sold at large prices. Twenty-Five cents
worth of orris-or less than that if your
druggist is at all liberals sufficient to
impart delightful fragrance to all your
possessions to which fragrance should
be applied. The wholesome, clean and
delicate odors Of the lavender flower,
" strawberry" spruce and the fine
blooms of sweet white clover, which
are found in some parts of our country,
are quite sufficient, if carefully gathered
and distributed in proper quantities, to
make a generous supply of delicate
perfume for the household linen, ward
robe and toilets of the farmers wife
and daughter. Pleasant perfumes will
not abide with unwholesome ones.
This is true of ones property and per-
son. No perfume at all is much more
desirable than either strong or a CON-
mon one. But the orris-root can be
safely recommended, if used in the
right way, for its delicacy, permanency
and sweetness. Ladies' Home Journal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-20
The New Pension Bill Has Passed.

SOLDIERS who have served Ninety Days more
- in the late war and are now sick or otherwise dis
abled, no matter when, or how caused; or depend
ent widows of any that have died; also fathers or
mothers now dependent, are entitled to pension
under the new law. The pensions commence from
the date of filing the application i'm the pension
office. Blanks are ready, Write at once, giving reg
full instructions. will be sent by return mail Ad
dress HENRY Il. BOLTON,
Atlantic Building, Washington, ID. G.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-20

The business meeting of the encamp-
ment came on Wednesday, and, as was
expected, Colonel Veazey was chosen
commander-in-chief. The two other
candidates presented were Colonel w.
r. Smedberg of California and Gov
ernor A. p. Hovey of Indiana. Com
rade H. E. Taintor of Connecticut pre-
sented the name of Colonel Veazey,
and among those who seconded it was
Colonel S. E. Pingree. The other can
didates, seeing how things were going,
withdrew, and Colonel Veazey was
elected by one vote, cast by the adju-
tant-general. He was escorted to the
chair by Comrades Hovey of Indiana,
Smedberg of California and Miller of
New York. Colonel Veazey's speech
was enthusiastically applauded. De-
troit was selected as the next place of
meeting, and large mass of miscella-
neous business was attended to-. In
the evening came the great camp fire
at Mechanics hall. Again there were
10000 people present. Speeches were
made by Governor Bracket, General
Alger, General Sherman, General But
Ter, Major Mckinley, Major William
Warner and General Sickles. Client
ing on the Old Camp-ground" was
sung at the close. Meanwhile Colonel
Veazey had been making speech at
the banquet of Gettysburg post of
Massachusetts at Faneuil hall. After
this was over, he was given rousing
reception at the fremont house. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Veazey, and
Mrs. G. S. Walton of Washington, their
daughter. General Peck had the honor
of introducing the veterans. Oae in
teresting thing about the reception was
the presence of Old Guard post of
Washington, of which Colonel V eazey
is an honorary member. The happiest
event of the evening, however, was the
presentation of badge to Mrs. Wal
ton by the Old Guard post, thus max
ing her an honorary member, in recog.
milton of the fact that she was born on
the day of the battle of Gettysburg.
Colonel Veazey was well tired out that
evening, and was attended by physi.
clan.
Wednesday was also day of re-
unions and of the meeting of the Relief
Corps. The " Old Vermont Brigade u
had its formal reunion at the Rice
school-house. Governor Dillingham;
and others spoke. AT the close of this
reunion the veterans of the Seco NJ
Brigade also had a meeting. Fifty
members of the three Vermont com
panies of the Berdan Sharpshooteri
met at the English high school building
and organized. The Vermont Veteran
Bandsmen's Association was also or
ganized at this place. The Sixteenth
Regiment met at Prince school hall
and was addressed by Colonel Veazey
The Eighth Regiment met at the Office
of Colonel G. N. Carpenter, on Mill
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-08-20
Pensions Granted.

To Charles L. Andrews, Berlin, 80 a
month and S120 arrears; Alfred NJ
Clement, West Topsham, increase from
$40 to S14 a month"; Robert Cook,
Montpelier, increase from Sl4 to SIG a
month; j. p. Brooks, Mortified, in
crease from Sc to so month; Fred
erick Basford, Crandon, South Dakota,
S4 month and sos arrears; Charles
f. Bruce, Peterboro, n. H., increase
from IS to S14 month; Simon Emery,
Groton, S4 month and 1854 arrears
James Ennis, Waterbury, So a month
and S240 arrears; George S. Flint,
North Randolph, increase from So to
IS month; William j. Foster, Mont
pelier, increase from S12 to SIG a
month; Ira Holmes, Worcester, in
crease from SIT to $24 a month
Laura Leach, Bath, N. H., widow OF
Cyrus Leach, captain in Eighth Regi-
ment, Vermont Volunteers, S20a month
and 50 PA arrears; Franklin Lebanon.
East Montpelier, So a month and $500
arrears; John n. Richardson, Rich.
mond, increase from $4 to $12a month
Joseph A. Sanders, Wiliamstown, in
crease from S4 to IS a month; George
E. Trow, Woodbury., increase from S
TO S12 month.
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street, with about $50 men present.
The Tenth met at the Brimmer school
building, and had 100 men present.
Thursday was taken up with contin-
ued sessions of the encampment and
the Relief Corps, and in the evening the
grand banquet was given at Mechanics
hall. Friday and Saturday were de.
voted to excursions to places in the
vicinity of Boston and other ways of
amusement. 1t has been week of
unprecedented abandon and enjoyment.
The Hub has entertained its visitors
royalty, and the veterans have had a
thoroughly good time. F. A. W.
Boston, August 16.
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Vermont Academy.
One of the Best in New England.

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thorough preparation Firstclass facilities IN Eng
tories, Gymnasium, and all facilities Able teachers
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Gbe 3uuscbulo.

Contributions to this department may be sent
either to DR. r. II. HosKINs, Newport VT, or di-
rectly to THE WAToHMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY.
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WHAT IT DoEs.-Hood's Sarsapa-

1-Purifies the blood.
an appetite.
3-Strengthens the nerves.
4-Makes the weak strong.
5-Overcomes that tired feeling.
6-Cures scrofula, salt rheum, etc.
7-Invigorates the kidneys and liver.
headache, indigestion, dys-
pepsia.
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TRUST him little who praises all, him
less who censures all and him least who
is Indifferent about all.-LQuater.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-09-02
BALL AT KEKAHA.

Mr. and Mrs. o. IsenDerg Entertain a
Large Number of Friends.-A Grand
Affair.
Like a flash of lightning from a
cloudless sky came flying all over
the great Waimea district invita-
lions to ball at the residence of
Otto Isenberg, Esq, Kekaha, Kauai,
on Thursday, August 2Sth, with the
two small significant words on the
bottom of invitation Full Dress"
Everybody had to dig down to the
bottom of old trunks or other places
of concealment for their swallow tail
coats, laid down with camphor till
they get married next time All
over the district one could find
black clothes hung on a clothes-line
in the yard.
During the day it rained occa-
sionally, but it was only an agree
ment between Jupiter Pluvius and
Mrs. Isenberg, as the showers
through the day were only for
keeping the air cool and pleasant;
and about the time when everybody
was going to leave home, the sky
became clear and the full moon
burst out and with its rays helped
Mr.. and Mrs. Isenberg's many Chi
nese lanterns to illuminate.
Half past seven, the hour fixed,
full-dressed ladies and gentlemen
began to pour in on the premises,
which were beautifully Illuminated
and decorated. Three-quarters of
an hour later the dance was in full
blast and the worshippers of Terpi-
schore were able to keep up the tenn
perature, albeit lots of cooling drinks
were administered.
Later on a sumptuous supper was
served, an abundant reward for hard
work done, which refreshed the dan
GERS and also the verandah-rail
hangers, who had by that time got
an appetite by smoking cigars and
drinking Sauerbrunn."
About 12:01 o'clock the company
began to dispense and turn their
steps homeward, thanking the host
and hostess for marvellous grand
time, the first of its kind in the dis
trict since Captain Cook discovered
Waimea, and probably from the
time when Adam was small boy.
Who next?
Thanking Mr.. and Mrs. Isenberg
for their kindness, hospitality, en-
ergy, etc, in getting up this most
enjoyable affair we live in the hope,
that it may not be the last.
One OF THEM.
Kauai, August 29th.
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question of houses for cantoniers on the
outer districts, and so would amend by
giving this power to the road authorities,
with the consent of the Minister of the
Interior.
Rep. Marques accepted the amend
ments of Reps. Kahookano and Brown.
Noble Burchardt thought in the coun-
try, where sections would be long, it
would be better for cantoniers to live in
the middle of it.
Rep. Kauhi agreed, on the ground that
if the two men did not quarrel, their
wives would.
The section passed with all three
amendments.
Section IL. Whenever, by sudden acct
dent or unforeseen circumstance, the state
of the road may require urgent repairs to
which the cantonier finds himself incap-
able of attending alone, he must imme
diately notify the road authorities, who
shall have power to call upon such OF
the neighoriDg cantoniers as may be
conveniently taken away from their Sec
tions, and send them to help the other
one; each cantonier thus called out of
his section being entitled to gratuity of
one fifth extra pay for each day of work.
Rep. Richard moved the provision
granting extra pay for work on other sec
tons than his own be stricken out.
Noble Marsden moved the section pass.
The provision was good one.
After lively contest between Rep.
Richard and Noble Marsden, the section
passed as in the bill, no one voting for
the amendment except the mover.
House took a recess at II 80.
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The Planters Monthly

For the current month is out, and
discusses various topics of interest to
planters and others. Among these
are Diffusion Working a Plantation,
as to its expenses, Cinchona Cultiva-
ton in Bolivia, The First Seeding
Cane, etc. An Article on Tea, how
it is grown. cured and marketed,
gives more information on this sub
ject than most people know. House
keepers especially will be interested
in reading it. Bees and insect pests,
figs, ETC., are all discussed in its
pages, and altogether the August
number is full of meat.