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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11
Silk Weaving by Electricity.

An interesting trial has been made in
Germany with silk weavers' looms
worked by electricity. BY cable of
100 feet in length, one horse power
electric shunt motor, with 100 volts and
four amperes, was put in motion, and
the transmission for the weavers' looms
was restricted by communication to
seventy-two revolutions. Two weavers'
looms We're put in motion, the result be-
ing that the working by electricity was
more satisfactory than that by means of
caloric engines or gas motors, and the
swinging masses, otherwise necessary
for the working on small scale, can be
dispensed with. The German papers
think the results named show that house
industry could easily be made to flourish
oy the transmission of electric power,
and this all the more as electricity can
be transmitted equally well under any
comparatively York Telegram.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11

As was leaving Pittsburg was APP
preached by a young man who, after
giving me his card, thanked me most
earnestly for my lecture of last night; in
fact, he nearly embraced me.
II never enjoyed myself so much in
my life," he said.
grasped his hand.
Il am glad" replied, "that my hum
BILE effort pleased you so much. Nothing
is more gratifying to a lecturer than to
know he has afforded pleasure to his
audience"
eyes" he said, sit gave me immense
pleasure. You see, am engaged to be
married to a girl in town. All her family
went to your show, and had the girl
ut home all to myself. Oh! had such a
good time! Thank you so much! Do
lecture here again soon."
And after wishing me pleasant jour-
ney he left. was glad to know left
at least one friend and admirer behind
me in Pittsburg.-Max O'Rell.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11
The Sacred Books of CeyIon.

There are three books regarded as sa-
cred by Buddhists of Ceylon. The first,
called the Mahavanso, is the most highly
venerated 1t has been very carefully
handed down from generation to genera
ton, the most ancient copies not vary
ing in the least from those of modern
date. The Mahavanso contains 1.-The
Doctrine, Race and Lineage of Buddha, "
besides the authentic annals of Ceylon-
ese Buddhism.
Next to the Mahavanso j. mt of
veneration is the Learned PriesCs" his
tory of Buddha, called the Rajaratna-
carl. This book also contains extracts
from other antique works, besides a
record of the erection of the various
temples and shrines of the island and
history Of the kings from the year $40
b. G. The third of the Ceylonese sacred
books is called the Rajavali or Light
Giver;" it is simply modern supple
nent of the other two and brings the
records down to date. The main por-
ton is given up to recording events in
Ceylonese history since the advent of the
the Dutch, especial attention being
given to that portion of the work which
tells of the expulsion of the Portuguese.
st. Louis Republic.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11
His One Foolish Act.

The young woman had secured per-
mission to speak to the good looking
young convict. 1t was just feminine
fancy-a desire to learn something of his
story.
You don't look like criminal" she
said abruptly.
He smiled at the rather uncertain COM
pliment.
81 never did but one criminal thing in
my life," he said.
"Only one" she said, in rather dis
appointed tone. She had expected to find
q man stepped in crime. "Why, your
sentence is for ten years, isn't it?"
Eyes, miss. got it for that one Grim
inal act"
What was the cause of that oneT' she
inquired curiously.
''Just within, miss-ayouthful within,
he replied rather bitterly. II thought il
manly TO carry % revolver"
'And you were attacked some nightT
she asked quickly. "And you
He shook his head.
"And you're here just for that" she
said.
Like others, just for that, he returned
quietly. Il quarreled with n friend, lost
my temper, and-rm here, miss. That's
all"
He suddenly turned away and wen'
back to his work.-Cincinnati CONNER
'cial Gazette.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11

It was autumn. lie wGs n Boston
book agent The front door b"ll rang.
The kitchen girl answered tie peal.
"Good morning, M am"
"Humph!'
us the lady of the house in?'
"She is"
"Can 1 see herr"
"You can"
Both stand in motionless silence ex-
pectantly.
"You said I could see the lady of the
house?"
81 did,"
"Well, why don't see the lady of the
house them"
"You see her."
Girl looks down frigidly.
Agent looks up paralyzed.
"Then would like to see the person
age who owns the property"
cat Lenox."
"Then want to see the man, woman
or child, lady, gentleman, dowager, old
maid, bachelor or heir at law who rents
this property from the Lenox owner"
"Oh, you want to see the woman that
assists me with the work! Why didn't
you say SO in the first place? This vul.
gar carelessness Of the use of the word
lady is very aggravating."
"Yes. expect so-is she in!"
"No."
"When will she be IMP"
"Won't be in"
"Why not? Where is she?"
"I gave her a weeks vacation to spend
with her husband at Marblehead, SOS
she could rest up ready for the fall house
cleaning. You didn't think was going
to do it all myself, did you?"-Bostor
Globe.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11
Her Views.

Charlie B is board of trade man.
His wife has ideas of her own.
A few days ago she told Charlie at
dinner:
Reciprocity is great thing" 3.
"When did You find that out?" asked
Charlie.
"a lady stepped on my dress today and
never offered word of apology"
"Of course not" chuckled Charlie.
But she smiled"
"Oh!"
"Then l smiled. You see that smile
produced a smile in return"
"A man would have smiled, too, under
the circumstances" remarked Charlie.
THAT was reciprocity" said Mrs.
Charlie, ignoring the remark.
almost as satisfactory as if you had
slapped each other"
And she answered in "a dreamy voice:
almost. Detroit Free Press.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11
How Ancient nuIIders nnIIt.


The builders of Babel built we'll Ira.
dition relates that it was onlyia confu.
sion Of tongues that checked their aspi-
ration. There can be no doubt that the
foundations of the celebrated tower that
was designed by its architect to reach
"heaven" were of the broadcast and heav-
lest sort; let us say vast walls of the
most solid granite, bound and knit to-
gether by that most excellent insoluble
cement that is one of the lost arts to
modern constructionists. Yet if latter
day engineers be not hopelessly in error
with concern to the conclusions they
have drawn as respects ancient ma
sorry from the ruins of ancient struc-
lures, ancient builders counted only on
the law of gravitation, which they knew
in an empiric way, for the safety of the
works they wrought. The protector Of
the Nag-on-Wat, whose walls and roof
might have sheltered st. Peters and a
st. PauPs and still have had room for a
building like the Equitable in Broadway
within it's vast Enclosures, would never
dream of setting his masons to begin the
laying of.his walls say at about fifty feet
from the ground.-Harper's Weekly.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11
How to Act on the street

Probably the first rule of street prom.
enading is, keep your own side of the
road" Never jostle against ladies; al
ways get out of their path when they
are approaching you from an opposite
direction, and if, perchance, you knock
against them, lift your hat and apollo
gize politely, but briefly. This polite
ness should also be exercised between
men, and is indicative of good breeding.
Never stare at lady in the street or
turn around to look at her-it is unman-
nerly and rude. Loud talking is vulgar;
splitting barbarous; cursing and swear
ing abominable.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11
How to Prevent Dry Rot.

Many building ha len in because
of "dry rot" in the Joists and beams
which supported them. This disease can
be easily prevented by soaking the tim
Der in solution of copperas. The sui
phuric acid of the solution reaches every
part of the timber and has an effect upon
it somewhat analogous to that which
charring has upon the surface of tele-
graph poles. Beams prepared in this
way have been tried side by side with
some which were not treated, and it was
found that the soaked beams remained
sound for many years, while the others
had acquired the ''dry rot" and decayed.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11
HOW To Select Lnhsfers.

There are many ways of telling good
Holsters from bad. II they are freshly
caught and alive the claws will move
violently when you press the eyes with
your fingers. The heaviest are always
best. If the shell yields upon moderate
pressure they are not good. If the tail
of a ready boiled lobster is flabby, or will
not spring back when pulled, reject it.
Medium sized Holsters are best, but they
should not be too old. If the shell is in
crusted It is a certain sign that they are
old
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11
DEWEY & MCBRIDE, EDITORS.
TIE FLAG OF DISTRESS.

o. The Ocean of Being,
! i'll the wind fails,
st on their venturous voyage
Speed the white sails!
But from ;he ships that have foundered.
Laboring slow,
Hardly abreast of the pillows,
The rough RATS go.
Thereon the stranded from shipwreck
Painfully lie,
Lead seems the water around them
Brazen the sky.
Cruel the ships that in safety
Steadfastly speed,
Cruelest souls that aboard them
Reck not nor heed.
Nay! for across the wan water
No appeal fails!
Nayl for the tiniest signals
Stay the white sails!
Some from the ship will come speeding
Eager to save,
Heirs to one glory of living,
Heirs to one grave.
But IL the bearers of succOr
Find not the track?
If to the hail of the helpers
Nothing come back?
What If the wash of the waters
Drown the heart throb?
II the wild winds in their courses
Stifie the sob?
Say, shall the true hearts of comrades
Vainly be stirred?
Thou who so sorrowest, answer?
Some one has heard!
L. NJ. Little in Academy.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-12-11
How tn Cure Burns.

If burn or scald is instantly covered
with wadding, wool, cotton, lint or any
dry, harmless powder and the air ex-
cluded it can safely be left to nature to
heal rapidly. If these be not at
hand, cover the parts with sweet oil.
A salve of burgundy pitch, beeswax and
olive oil put on with linen bandage is
also an excellent remedy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04
What is Home without a
HOusc-kepper,o

is the degraded view taken by gruff old
bachelor of the holy office, of wife and
mother And yet how many mothers and
wives there are who are simply house
Keepers" household drudges, whose life is
worked out while disease is let in. during
the ceaseless round of washing and scrub
bling and busting and baking and cooking.
The same clothes and floors and furniture
and dishes are gone over and over until the
heart is sick and the body = broken with
worry and diseTse. Amid this toll nervous
ness begins, bad digestion, Irregularities of
the reproductive organs, prolapsus or other
displacements, popularity known as "fe.
male weakness" sick headache and host
of female complaints follow on. For all
such take DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton, the only remedy sold by druggists
Under positire guarantee, from the manu-
facturers, that it will give satisfaction or
money will be refunded.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04
Personal.

Hon. HENRY c. IDR of st. Johnsbury has
been appointed by the president land com-
missioner at Samoa.
GENERAL SHERMAN is credited with orig
mating the notion of having American flags
over the school-houses.
CoMRADE e. w. JEwETT of Swauton has
been appointed an aide-decump on the
staff of Commander-in-C Chief Veazey OF the
Grand Army of the Republic.
IT is reported that at the Lext meeting of
the Knights of Labor Grand Master Pow
derby will resign on account of ill-health.
He has twice been stricken with heart dis
ease.
GOVERNOR PAGE is to erect a new house
on the site of his present residence during
the coming season. The plans and sPeciti-
cations have been received from Boston
architect.
IT is stated that Police Inspector Byrnes
of New York city has been knighted by the
king of Italy in recognition of his services
in the detection of many Italian fugitives
from justice.
REV. G. NJ. HANSON of St. Johnsbury will
deliver the address at the semi-centennial
of Williston seminary, East Hampton
Mass, June II, Mr.. Lamson was a mem
Der of the class of 1860 at that institution.
IT has been reported that Senator Ed
munds would spend the summer in Europe,
but 7 G. Crawford, Washington correspond
ont of the NeW York Tribune. says he will
be at Burlington all through the summer.
The governor has appointed DIR. E. w.
Sylvester, son of Merrick Sylvester, OF
Bethel, superintendent of the new asylum
at Waterbury. DIR. Sylvester has been for
some time assistant superintendent of the
large asylum at Willard, N. Y.
Mr.. WILLIAM M. HATCH, STAFFORD boy,
who had been studying law at Washington,
| ID. c., for several years, and Miss Mary +.
Simpson of Washington were married at
the home of the bride on last week Monday.
II. g. Campbell, classmate of Mr.. Hatch
at Dartmouth college, was best man.
SECRETARY PRocToR gave dinner party
last week Thursday night. His guests were
Senator Henderson, Speaker Reed, Dr.
Seward Webb, General Mccullough, Gen.
eral Batchelder, Mr.. Mckinley, General
Cogswell, General Grout, L. G. Crawford
Mr.. Partridge and Mr.. Hughes. The table
was decked with yellow tulips.
JERRY SIMPSON, the alliance represent
alive from Kansas, is quick witted fellow
AZ pretty but impertinent woman found
out last week. Jerry is at Washington fol
the purpose of getting the drift Of thing'
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04
Deatbs.

In Sharon, Feb %, Miss Sophia Steele, SO years
and months.
In Somerville, Mass, Feb. 90 Bertha Kinson
daughter Of Franklin A. and Nellie V. Hobart 4
months and "a days.
In North Calais, Feb. IL, Of membranous Group,
Carroll, son of Fred and Edith Beard years and 9
days.
lovely bud has passed away
From earth to bloom In heaven,
For Carroll is not here to day,
He's to the angel choir been given,
lean almost hear the childish voice
Uplifted i'm Gods praise.
And see the countless throngs rejoice.
As he joins their heavenly lays.
The home is lonely now and STILL
Fond hearts are filled with grief and pain,
There's an aching void that none fill.
Though anxious friends may strive. i'm vain.
We wonder why so few short years
To this child on earth was given,
He's spared life's sorrows. yet is near,
stu safe at home in heaven. s. II. f.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Habit.

IN ALL THE WORLD THERE rs BUT ONE CURE,
DIR. HAINEs' GOLDEN SPECIFIC
1t can he given in cup of tea or coffee
without the knowledge of the person taking
it, effecting a speedy and permanent cure,
whether the patient is moderate drinker
or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands of
drunkards have been cured who have taken
the Golden Specific in their coffee without
their knowledge, and to-day believe they
quit drinking of their own free will. No
harmful effect results from its administra-
ton. Cures guaranteed. Send for circular
and full particulars. Address in confidence
Golden Specific Company, 1856 Race street,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04
EINETTE ST. CLAIR,s ESTATE.


The undersigned, having been appointed by tire
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Washing
ton, Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Fnete st. Clair, late of Marsheld, TN
said District deceased, ana all claims exhibited In
offset thereto, hereby give notice that We will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the late residence Of
Mrs. Finette St. Clair, on the 10th day OF May and
18th day of August next, from one O'Clock 2. NJ.
until three o'clock p. M each of said days ana that
six months from the 2Oth day of February. A. u.
1891 is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors TO present their claims to us for exam
ination and allowance.
Dated at Marshfeld, this 25th dar of February A.
ID. 1891. ELI :. Pl1KIN ..io,,,-
2q3l ERASTUS n. DNTNEIL, COMMISSIONERS
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04
For Over Fifty Years.

AN Old AND WELL-TRTED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teething.
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and il the best remedy for
diarrhma. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part Of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. It's value is in.
calculable. BE sure and ask for Mrs. Win
slows Soothing Syrup, and take no other
kind.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04

BoILs, A BLOOD DIsoRDER.-I had been
troubled with boils that came out on my
ears neck, and in fact all over my body.
tried everything and could get no relief
uutil | was advised by my neighbor, T. n.
Arnold, to try DR.. David Kennedy's Favor
lite Remedy, made at Rondout, n. Y.
After using it three months, can say 1 am
fully cured,-Sam'l Grady, No 90 Caledo-
Man ave-, Rochester, n. Y.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04

ARREsrED.-Chares A. Daley was ar
rested last evening for stealing from the
drug store of Shiefman bottle of Sulphur
Bitters. Before the court this morning,
upon being asked why he should steal, he
stated that his mother was troubled with
rheumatism, and that it was the only medi-
cine that helped her, and being out of
money and work was the cause of his steal
ing AS this was his first offence, he WIS
put on probation. -NeWark NeDs
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04

HAVE been great sufferer from catarrh
for over ten years; had it very bad, could
hardly breathe. Some nights L could
not sleep and had TO walk the floor. pur.
chased Ely's Cream Balm and am using it
freely, it is working cure surely. l have
advised several friends to use it, and with
happy results in every case. 1t is the medi-
cine above all others for catarrh, and it is
worth its weight in gold. l thank God
have found a remedy. l can use with safety
and that does all that is claimed for it. 1t
is curing my deafness.-B. w. Sperry, Hart
ford, Conn.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04

MIR. JAMES LAMBERT of New Brunswick,
Illinois, says " was badly afflicted with
in the hips and legs, when
bought a bottle of Chamberlain Pain Balm.
to-day and would insist on every one, who
is afflicted with that terrible disease, to use
Chamberlains Pain Balm and get well at
once" For sale by G. Blakely, druggist.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04
COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
U TA,rE OLE NER AInNr AAuahll


IN the matter Of JOHN C. GRIGGS, Tusoiuent Debtor
Take notice, that petition for adjudication of I'M
sOlvency filed in this Court by John c.
Griggs of Waterbury. VT, ON the Sd day of March,
A. D. 1891 at the Probate ONCE, in Montpelier
in said District and that ng of his creditors
will be held ut a Court of Insolvency, at said Pro
bate Office. in Montpelier. on the l4th day of March,
A. ID. ISL at ten o'clock A. to prove their debts
choose or more as>gnees of his estate and that
the payment of any debts and the delivery of any
property belonging to said debtor to him for his
use. and the transfer of any property by him,
forbidden by law.
Dated at Montpelier: this 30 day of March,
A. ID 1891. HIRAM CARLETON. judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04
Piles !! Piles! Itching Piles.

ymptomS-Moisture intense itching and
singing; most at night; worse by scratch
ing. If allowed to continue tumors form.
which often bleed and ulcerate, becoming
very sore. SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the
itching and bleeding, heals liberation, and
in most cases removes the tumors. AT
druggists or by mail, for fifty cents. DIR.
Swayne & Son, Philadelphia, Penn.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04

THAT old established cough remedy,
Downs Elixir, still more than holds its own
in the public estimation despite sharp and
active competition. Its "home remedy"
and in this locality needs no word Of praise
from us, so well and favorably known is it.
1t is the standard remedy for coughs, colds
and all throat troubles, with great numbers
of our people, and their continued use and
unsolicited recommendation of it speaks
volumes Huntington w. Free Press, Jdnu-
dTu 26 1882.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04

HERE it is, and it fills the bill much better
than anything we could say: " 1t gives me
the greatest pleasure to write in regard to
Chamberlan's Cough Remedy. During the
past winter have sold more of it than any
other kind, and have yet to find any one
but what was benefited by taking it. have
never had any medicine in my store that
gave such universal satisfaction" j. Nj.
RoNEY, Druggist, Geuda Springs. Kansas.
Fifty cent bottles for sale 10y G. Blakely,
Hruuuigt
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04

WILL never allow myself to suffer again
what have suffered for the last year. That
vile disease, dyspepsia, gave me no comfort.
/ could not eat nor enjoy anything. The
doctors amounted to nothing; nothing
seemed to relieve me, until used bottle
of Sulphur Bitters. Four bottles made me
well.-JoSeph Batchelder, Master Of Schooner
G. A. Baker.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04
Marrtaoes.

In Danvie, Feb. q. at the residence of the brides
parents, Nelson A. Dole to Susan Durant.
In Cabot, Feb. o. by Rev. l.. i. Fortney, w. G.
Bowditch to Helen Baker, both of Cabot.
In Waterbury, Feb. "a, by Rev w. r. Davenport
Egbert +. Savage to Edna T.. BOyce, both of Water
bury.
In Waterbury, Feb. %, by Rev. s. II. Wheeler
Ezra VI Stevens of Hine sburgh to Elna NJ Gillett
of Bolton.
In Waterbury Feb. %. by Rev. S. II. Wheeler
Ira W. Peabody of Lebanon, N. H. to Flora j. Davis
of Waterbury,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04

He YELLED KEMP's BALsAM.-I yell
"Take Kemps Balsam, the best cough
cure" | always do when l hear a man
cough, and [ can't h7lp it. 1t saved me
and it will cure you. l was threatened
with pneumonia last winter and it broke it
up 1t helps the children out when their
throats are sore, cures their coughs, and
tastes so good. The first dose helps you.
SO writes A. II. Arnold, engineer on the
West Shore railway, at Canajoharie, n. Y.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04

ENTITLED TO THE BEsT.-All are entitled
to the best that their money will buy, so
every family should have, at once, bottle
of the best family remedy, Syrup of Figs, TO
cleanse the system. when costive or bilious.
For sale in fifty. and S100 bottles by all
leading druggists
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-03-04

a II q. N IN n i -
"A STATE OF VERMONT, WashiHgton District e.,
In Probate Court held at Montpeher ise ana luz
said District on the I'd day of March, A. u lesl' a,
Frank N smith, Administrator OF the estate OF a., A.
onzo g. Murray late of Waterbury IN sad Dlstivt
deceased makes application TO sara 'ouiI, WIN VIZ
consent and appreciation in writing OF me heirs OF
said deceased residing In the state OF NSfnona iD
to Wit; Undivided half of home farm and about
sixty five acres of wood land situated III MateiouH'
in said district: also house and lot in warren WI
iage in said District representing that the sale
thereof would be beneficial 10 the heirs OF saln ue-
ceased and those interested in his estate IN order 70
convert sal real estate into money Whereupen II "
ordered by said Court that sara applchtun pe
to session thereof TO be held at the Probate once,
in said Montpelier. ON the 2Oth Jay OF Maich,
further ordered that all persons interested be mott
fed hereof by publication of notice of said applica-
lion aud order thereon three weeks successfully in
the Vermont Wqtehmgr state Jo"tnaha newspaper
c,rcuiates in the neghboThood of those interested
before said time OF hearing, that they may appear
thereto by the Court.-Attest,
2aSi HIRAM CARLETON. Judge