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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12
He Was Too Polite.

Sanftherz was a student at one of our
leading colleges, and boarded in the
term and during the vacation with a
widow to whom he had been recon-
mended on his first arrival, says the
Philadelphia Times. He was the only
boarder, and his landlady and her
daughter, who did the general house
work, looked upon him as the center
and paragon of all the virtues. In fact,
it was subject of comment between
mother and daughter that they would
take his weekly pay with better heart
if Sanftherz only gave them little
more trouble.
Such being his disposition, it was a
matter of some surprise when he came
to the top of his landing one morning
and called softly down the stairs:
d" Mrs. Bengell Miss Mary, pleaseV'
The latter heard his voice, and, going
up in flutter Of establishment, saw
him standing at his room door.
"I'm very sorry for troubling you,
Miss Mary, but won't you kindly bring
me glass of water?"
"Of course, Mr.. Sanftherz, with the
greatest pleasure"
Down she went and returned with
the desired liquid.
Thanks" Thereupon he retired to
his chamber; but scarcely had the girl
reached the lower floor when he again
called her, and requested, with con-
fused blush at the inconvenience he
was causing, that she bring him another
glass of water.
This was likewise brought up and the
previous thanksgiving was repeated.
On this occasion, however, she had
hardly moved from the spot when he
once more came out and repeated his
former request
All wonderment, she once more filled
the glass; but, as he instantly reap
peared after taking it into the room and
begged her to fill it up again, she
couldn't contain herself, and had to in.
quire the object of so much water.
The red flush of painful embar-
rassment rushed over his face and
brow. That he should trouble any one
so much that they must bother them
selves this way about him drove the
steel of anguish to his gentle soul
But bis very meekness of spirit forced
him to answer, painful as it was:
Well, you see, Miss Mary, my room
is on fire and I'm afraid it's likely tC
burn down the house."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12
Sick-ROOm Suggestions.

Never stand or sit at the head of the
bed, or where the patient will be
obliged to turn even his eyes to see you;
place yourself where he can look into
your face. / have seen people enter a
sick-room and take their stand out of
sight, under the mistaken impression
that they would not attract attention;
but invalids are peculiarly sensitive to
an unseen presence, and they will turn
their head, or even try to raise them
selves on the pillow in the effort to as
certain who has come into the room.
Keep small table spread with a
white cloth, upon which to lay glasses,
spoons and bottles; this should be, if
possible, in an adjoining room, or if
that is not feasible, as far as can be
from the bed. Always use the same
utensils, washing them as soon as pos
sible after using, for if they are carried
away, in nine cases out of ten the ar
ticle that you need will not be on hand
when required; and waiting at such
times is almost torture. 1t is well to
have napkin, or soft towel, always at
hand.
Ask your physician to aCrite out his
directions; do not depend upon your
memory. You will find it great as
sistance to keep a daily record, both
for your own use and for the Informal
ton of the doctor. The following is
merely suggestion: one P. NJ, quiz
nine; two p. NJ, beef tea.
If the patient is sleeping quietly
when the hour for medicine or nour-
ishment arrives, except in very extreme
cases, it is better not to waken him, as
few remedies are so valuable as sleep.
This, however, is point for your physi-
clan to decide.
Follow implicitly the physicians di-
rections.-Good Housekeeping.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12
COrsets and Corset Waists.

In spite of the much-talked-of aban-
donment of the corset, it is abandoned
practically by very few women, and
these usually wear some substitute for
it, in cincture, such as the Greek
women wore-and all the world knows
they were The most artistically dressed
women whom the world ever SAVIOR
they wear whaleboned waist, which is
merely an improved corset. The art of
corset-making has been brought to such
perfection that a corset can be found to
fit almost any figure. One of the great
mistakes which short women make is
to choose corsets which are too long for
them. A woman five feet tall, with an
average length of waist, should not wear
a corset over ten inches long. The
longer corsets are for taller women. A
corset should be worn large enough to
lace up close in the back, and fit easily
and comfortably. Nothing gives a
worse figure than too close lacing, and
refined women do not attempt any
such subterfuge in these days. 1t is a
bit of poor economy to buy a cheap
corset. Women who are true econo-
mists buy a good corset, which will
cost from "a to So. This will last
year for wear on dressy occa-
sions, and if cover has been worn, it
will not need laundering till the end of
this time. 1t is then washed and re-
boned and used for second best, and
gives fully a year or more of service,
and another corset is purchased for best
wear. Such women are always well
corseted and economically corseted.
The most dainty, fascinating shapes are
to be found in corset covers. The pre-
vailing mode is a closely-fitting waist,
cut low or demi-low at the neck, without
sleeves. The best material for the body
of the corset waist is fine linen or strong
cambria. This may be finished with a
full putting of sheer nainsook or linen
lawn, inserted on the body of the gar
ment by row of the narrowest pos
sible insertion, or of fine beading. A
border of lace then finishes square
neck, and a similar row of fulled lace
trims the arm-hole. Still other corset
waists are finished in a solid square
front of needlework, while the neck is
brought to a sharp point at the back.
The Recamier style of corset waist,
which is demi-low at the neck, gathered
on the short shoulder and brought down
full over the front, like the dress worn
by Madame Recamier in David's ia
nous picture, is favorite style. 1t is
usually held in by ribbon run in a
beading of lace around the neck. AS a
rule, the soft, fine, lace-like Valen-
ciennes or fine torchon is preferred for
trimming corset covers, as it does not
leave ridge when worn under thin
dress, like heavy embroidery. -Helena
RoDe, IN Good HOusekeeping
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12
misteIlamp.
The japanese as Orators.

OF the speakers it must be said, in
general, that the Japanese are born
takers, but seldom rise to what we call
oratory. OF the means by which we
obtain variety of expression they en-
ploy little outside of emphasis. 1nflec-
ton is treated conventionally, and on a
theory totally different from ours.
Time is made little of as means of
emphasis or otherwise. Even if it
were not so, the order of thought in a
japanese sentence would require pc
culiar arrangement of rhythm and
pauses. Gesture is almost wholly lack
ing. A certain formal or ceremonious
bearing, natural to native of this land
of good breeding, gives the speaker a
good presence.
But late years have changed the nor
nal type, and in most speakers one
sees the adoption of a number of West
ern ways. The old rule, for instance
(and it has only partly passed
away was a strict one that the au-
dience should rise and respond in
kind to the speakers bow at the begin
ming and at the end of his address. l
remember first learning by experience
of this custom at an informal talk on
American elections to roomful of Off
cials at Chiba, for, as l bowed, they
came to their feet in a body (uneX-
pectedly to myself with unanimity
which startled me, and made me won
der for an instant what menace this sig
nifed. But to-day, in the national as
sembly, one sees very little of this GUS
tom. In gestures, too, we discern a
marked difference between men of
western education, like Mr.. Suyematsu,
and native-bred speakers like Mr.. Arai
In one sense, to be sure, it is hardly
correct to write of change from the
normal type of public speaking. Until
the seventies there had, in fact, been
little public speaking (other than the
Buddhist sermons) in our sense of the
term-I mean monologues upon stated
subject. Mr.. Fukuzawa, as famous an
educator as he is editor, is said to have
been the originator of public lectures,
and from his example dates the real
history or public addresses in Japan.
1t is the old canons of expression in
reading, storytelling and conversation
which have been carried into the ros-
trum, and form the normal type of which
l am speaking.-Scribner'S Magazine
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12

CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12
True Courtesy.

True courtesy is "the beauty of the
heart" How well it is that no class has a
monopoly in this kind of beauty that while
favorable circumstances undoubtedly do
render good manners more common among
persons moving in higher rather than in
lower spheres, there should nevertheless be
no positive hindrance to the poorest classes
having good manners. Here is an illustra-
ton of true politeness exhibited by both
classes of society. One day, in turning the
corner of a crooked street in the city of Lon
don, a young lady ran with great force
against ragged little beggar boy, and al
most knocked him down. Stopping as soon
as she could, she turned around and said
very kindly to the boy, 81 beg your pardon,
my little fellow. / am very sorry that / ran
against you"
The poor boy was astonished, He looked
at her for moment in surprise, and then,
taking off about three quarters of cap, he
made low bow and said, while broad
pleasant smile spread itself all over his face,
You can hev my parding, miss, and well
come; and the next time you run agin me,
you can knock me clean down, and / won't
say word" After the lady had passed on,
he turned to his companion and said, 81
say, jim, it's the first time l ever had any
body ask my parding, and it kind O. took
me OIL my feet, "-ReligiOus Telescope.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12
The Story of London Bridge.

The original building of the bridge
cannot be discovered. AS long as we
know anything of London the bridge
was there. For a long time it was a
bridge of timber, provided with for
tilted gate-one of the gates of the city.
In the year of 1901, the chronicler re-
lates that on the feast of st. Edmund
the archbishop, at the hour of six, a
dreadful whirlwind from the southeast,
coming from Africa-thus do authors in
allages seize upon the opportunity ofpa-
rading their knowledge--''from African'
all that way!-blew upon the city, and
overthrow upward of 600 houses and
several churches, greatly damaged the
tower, and tore away the roof and part
of the wall of st. Mary lie Bow, in
Cheapside. During the same storm
the water in the Thames rose with such
rapidity and increased so violently that
London bridge was entirely swept
away. The bridge was rebuilt. Two
years afterward it narrowly escaped de-
struction when great part of the city
was destroyed by fire. Forty years
later it did meet this fate in the still
greater fire of 1885. 1t was immedi-
ately rebuilt, but / suppose hurriedly
because thirty years later it had to be
constructed anew.
Among the clergy of London was
then living one Peter, chaplain of q
small church in the Poultry-where
Thomas Beckett was baptized-called
Colechurch. This man was above all
Others skilled in the craft and mystery
of bodybuilding. He was perhaps 9
member of the fraternity called the
Pontifc Cor bridge-building) brothers
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12

ONE CRUST PIES.-This variety of
pies are preferable in warm weather
and the variety is great. A good plain
custard can be made of two teacupfuls
of milk, three tablespoonfuls of sugar,
one of flour and the yolks of three eggs.
BY flavoring and adding meringue
made of the whites of the eggs an ex-
cellent plain custard pie is made, and
by adding cocoanut, banana, chocolate,
or vanilla different variety is easily
obtained. Caramel custard is also nice
pie, made as mentioned above.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12
Departments Of Music and Art.

Resident teachers of large and successful expert
ence give their whole time to these branches hi
plomas given in Musical Department. Daily lessons
for those making music speciality All branches of
Painting taught Send for Catalogue and further in
formation to the Principal,
A. w. PIERCE, Barre, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
'uced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
captable to the stomach, prompt in
ITS action and truly beneficial in its
Effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KK NEW YORK. NY
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12
YOu Take No Risk

In buying Hoods Sarsaparilla, for it is
everywhere recognized as the standard
building-up medicine and blood purifier.
1t has won its way to the front by its
own intrinsic merit, and has the largest
sale of any preparation of its kind.
Any honest druggist will confirm this
statement. If you decide to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla, do not be induced
to buy anything else instead. Be sure
to get Hoods.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12

CHILDREN enjoy the pleasant flavor,
gentle action and soothing effects of
Syrup of Figs when in need of a laxa-
tive, and if the father or mother be
costive or bilious the most gratifying
results follow its use; so that it is the
best family remedy known-and every
family should have a bottle.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-12

THERE are plenty of good fish always
in the sea, but thousands of worthy in
land people can never get to the sea-
shore.
The Wahpeton times., 1891-10-22
>,nr!cs. os EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION

n.IGr!ci. ps EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION
-
all OF SEC 81 twp 1G3 range So, containing
GiS.5O n cres for 1899 taxes, sold Nov A. 1899 for
sos 81. interest $40 81. total to redeem, S10G 2.
Office of AUDITOR Richland Co, North Dakota-ss
To Unknown Owner, 196-56l
You are hereby notified that the land herein in
above described, assessed in your name, was sold
for taxes. MS provided by law, and that the ume
Of redemption from said sale. allowed BY inv, Inv,
will expire on the 18th day Of December, lsS;i S;.
notice In addition to the amount above stated,
as necessary to redeem from said sale, the cost Of
publication OF tins notice must be paid, 70,
rether with such interest as may accrue from anu
after this date.
In witness whereof, have herennto set my
hand and seal, ut Wahpeton,, IN said county OF
Richland, this 18th day OF October, 1891.
TsrAtI CHAs. g. BADE,
County Auditor, Richlan nd County. N. D
The Wahpeton times., 1891-10-22
a,o1icr dr EXPIRATION Of REDEMPTION

n-0TiCE az ENPlRA ATION Of REDEMPTION
all oi S"c n Twp 1873 range So. contning G1O
acres for Is SS taxes. sold Nov d. 1899 for SG6 o.,
interest SrIS ~, total to redeem, SlC4 62.
Office o Auditor. Richland Co, North Dakuta--SS
To Unknown Owner, 195-56U
You are hereby notified that the land herein
above described, assessed in your name, was sold
for taxes, as provided by law, and that the time
Of redemption from said sale, allowed by law, law,
will expire on the 18th day of December, 1891,
notice. In addition to the amount above stated.
as necessary to redeem from said sale, the cost OF
publication OF this notice must be paid, to.
gether with such interest as may accrue from and
after this date.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto set my
hand and seal, at Wahpeton, IN said county OF
Richland, this 18th day OF October, 1891.
[sEAL] CHAs. g. BADE,
The Wahpeton times., 1891-10-22
Norlck or EXPIRATION OF REDsMprloN

Of the north west X Sec twp 1874 range bs,
containing 159.28 acres, for 1888 taxes sold Nov
4, 1882 for $24 AZ. interest $14 "a, total to re-
deem. &SS "a.
Office of Auditor, Richland Co, North Dak--ss
To Unknown Owner, 1852
You are hereby notified that the land herein
above described, assessed In your'name, WAS sold
for taxes, as provided by law, and that the time
Of redemption from said sale. allowed by law,
will expire on the 18th day of December, 1891,
notice. In addition to the amount above stated,
% necessary to redeem from said sale the cost of
publication of this notice must be paid, to-
gether with such interest rs may accrue from and
after this date
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and seal, ut Wahpeton, IN said county Of
tsEAL1 CHAs. G. BADE,
County Auditor, Richland County, N D
The Wahpeton times., 1891-10-22
!or,cE or EXPIRATION Of REDEMPTION

NOTICE uF EXPIRATION oF REDEMPTION
Of the north west Z Sec7 twp 13l range 81
containing 151 acres for 1883 taxes sold Nov 1,1SS
for $ IL, interest S14 10, total to redeem, S'S ai
Office of Auditor, Richland Co. North Oak IS
70 Unknown owner, 153 51S
You are hereby notified that the land herein
above described, assessed in your namc, was sold
for taxes, as provided by law, and that the time
Of redemption from said sale, allowed by law.
or within sixty days after publication Of this
notice. In addition to the amount above stated,
as necessary to redeem from said sale. the cost
i gether with such interest rs may accrue from
and after this date.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
Richland, this 18th day Of October, 1891.
rsEAL1 CHAs. q. BADE,
\, County Auditor, Rlchland County, N. d.
The Wahpeton times., 1891-10-22
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION

of the south east 4 Sec 25 twp 1874 range 81,
containing 100 acres. for 1898 taxes, sold Nov 4.
1899 for S24 G2, interest Sl4 &c. total to redeem,
S3S 9S.
Onicc of Auditor. Rchlanl Co, North Dak-ss
Unknown Owner, . 163-5ss
You are hereby notified that the land herein
above described, assessed in your name, was sold
for taxes, as provided by law, and that the time
of redemption from said sale, allowed by law.
will expire on the 18th day Of December, 1891,
or within sixty days after publication OF this
notice. In addition to the amount above stated,
rs necessary to redeem from said sale. the cost
of publication of this notice must be paid, TO-
gether with such interest US may accrue from
and after this date.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto set my
hand and seal, at WahpetOn. in said county Of
RichlaEd, this 18th day Of october, 1891.
GsEAL1 CHAs. q. BADE,
The Wahpeton times., 1891-10-22
,7orlcE or EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION

all OF Sec u twp 1913 range b. containing GAO
acres for 1888 taxes, sold Nov i, 1889 for $GG OS.
interest SIS 81, total t" redeem, Sl01 c..
Office Of Auditor, Richland Co, North Dak-ss
TO Unknown Owner, lSj-53l
You are hereby notified that the land herein
ebove described, assessed in your name, was sold
for taxes, as provided by law, and that inc Tune
Of redemption from said sale, allowed by law,
viii expire on the 18th day Of December, ls9l,
or within sixty days after publication OF TINS
notice. In addition to the amount above stated,
as necessary to redeem from said sale the cost Of
publication OF this notice must he paid, TO,
gether with such interest as may accrue from anu
after this date.
in witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and seal, ut Wahpeton, IN said county OF
RicIland, this 18th day OF october, 1901
]. fsrAL1 CHAs. u. BADE,
County Auditor, Richland County, N. D
The Wahpeton times., 1891-10-22

NOTICE Of Exr'K KAT'"N Of REDEMPTION
of the south west y OF Sec & Twp 134 range 81.
containing l51 res for 1883 taxes sold Nov lSS9
$a4 7,'for interest Sli TO- total required To rcdceh
Office of Auditor, ltichlnnd Co, North Dnk-ass
10 Unknown Owner, 15l-5W
You are hereby notified that the land herein
above described, assessed in your name, was sold
for taxes, provided by law, "n ',o,yea es Inv hy
fe aW Will vi expire on the 18th day Of December 1so
or within sixty days after the pnbc.atlohh ohoSa 0
this notice In addition to the rn% mount s "nGSe sac
tSe cost of publication of this notice must be
paid. together with such interest us may accrue
from and after this date .ouo,,., cot INV
..na .m ond seal. at Wahpeton, in said county OF
Rchland, this 18th day Of October, 1871 y n an,
CsEAL1 p,oSiand Mana conntv. n. d.
The Wahpeton times., 1891-10-22

NOTICE uf EXPIRATION H .hnr'A' '''
Of all Sec II twp 1874 range 81. containing Ing GG' 81
acres for 1888 taxes. sold Nov = lsS9 l"f S'o '''
interest S5G II, total to redeem, Sl'' 4S'
Orfcc of Auditor. Rchland Co, North nakMss l1a "a,
TO Unknown Owner, l'''';"
You are hereby notified that that the anS was 'se se
above described, ev aw and that the
n assmpsop from said allowed by 1sS sM
viii expire on the 10th day OF necempef of This This
within sixty days after above stated
notice to redeem from said sale the cost Of
areber with such interest us may accrue from "''"
flter ~ nitness .ts Whereof have hereunto set my
~ "a and seal. Mt Wahpeton, IN said county VI
y ichiand. this 18th day OF October, 1871.
lsEAIJc County Auditor, Richland County. N. D
The Wahpeton times., 1891-10-22
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION or REDEMPTION

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION or REDEMPTION
all of Sec 81 twp 1874 range 81. containing
G31 81 for 1888 taxes, sold Nov d. 1889 for sos 81,
interest SIS ss. total 10 redeem $151 "a.
Office of Auditor. Richland Co, North Dak-ss
To Unknown Owner, 165.5O
You are hereby notified that the land herein
above described, assessed in your name. was sold
for taxes, as provided by law, and that the
time of redemption from said sale, allowed BY
law, win expire on tho 18th day Of Decem6er 1891
this notice. In addition TO the amount above
stated, as necessary to redeem from said sale,
the cost of publication of this notice must be
paid, together with such interest as may accrue
from and after this date.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and seal, at Wahpeton, in said county OF
Richland, this 18th day of october, 1891:
FsrAIi CHAS. G. BADE,
County Auditor, Richland County, n. d.
The Wahpeton times., 1891-10-22
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEsrprlo>

of the south east X Sec II twp 1874 range 80.
containing 100 acres, for 1888 taxes, sold Nov 4
1889 for $a4 e., interest SD 36, total to redeem.
&38 9S.
S7,a 10 Unknown Owner, 115-5lt
You are hereby notified that the land herein
above described, assessed in your name, was sold
for taxes, as provided by law, and that the lime
will expire on the 18th day Of December, 1891.
or within sixty days after publication OF this
notice. In addition to the amount above stated,
as necessary to redeem from said sale the cost Of
publication OF this notice must be paid, to-.
gether with such interest as may accrue from anu
utter this date.
hand and seal, ut Wahpeton. IN said county Of
Richland, this 18th day Of October, 1901.
fsEAL1 CHAs. G. BADE,
County Auditor, Richland County, N. D