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Gbe 4oussbOLo.
A Pin.

Oh, know a certain woman who is reckoned with
the good
But she fills me with more terror than raging lion
could;
The little chils up and down my spine whene er
we meet,
Though she seems gentle creature, and she's very
trim and neat
And she has a thousand virtues, and not one &C
knowledged sin,
But she is the sort of person you could liken to
pin,
And she picks you and she sticks you in way that
can't be said
when you ask for what has hurt you, why, you can
not find the head
But she fills you with discomfort and exasperating
pain
Ifanybody asks you why, you really can't explain.
pin is such tiny thing-of that there is no doubt
Yet when it's sticking in your flesh, you're wreched
till it's out
pretty girl
She always to tell her if her bangs are out
of curl.
And she is so sympathetici to her friend, who's
much admired,
She is often heard remarking, "Dear you look so
worn and tired"
And she is a careful critic; for on yesterday she
eyed
The new dress l was airing with a woman's natural
pride,
And she said. Oh, how becoming?" and then softly
added"
Is really misfortune that the basque is such fit"
Then she said, " II you had heard me yester-eve,
Pm sure, my friend,
You would say am champion who knows how to
defend"
nd sbe lpf mo with fpe1tup-mO
Iaver-
That the whole world would despse if it had not
been for her.
Whenever I encounter her in such nameless way
She gives me the impression I am at my worst that
that day,
And the hat that was imported and that cost me
half sonnet,
With just one glance from her round eyes becomes
Bowery bonnet
She is always bright and smiling, sharp and shining
for a thrust
Use does not seem to blunt her point, nor does she
gather rust
OH I wish some hapless specimen of mankind
would begin
To tidy up the world for me by picking up this pin.
Ella Wheeler Wilcor, in The century.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-19
How to Get the Most Good
Out of Books.

You should treat a book as you
would a person with whom you are
talking for information; that is, ques-
tiUn il, read it over and turn back and
try to get at the meaning; if the book
itself does not answer the questions
you raise, go to some other book, ask a
dictionary or ENCYCLOPEDIA for an ex-
PLANTATION. And if the book treated in
this way does not teach you anything
or does not inspire you, it is of no
more service to you than the col versa
ton of dull, ignorant person. just
used the word "inspired." You do
not read all books for facts or for in
formation merely, but to be inspired,
to have your thoughts lifted up to
noble ideas, to have your sympalhies
touched, your ambition awakened to do
some worthy or great thing, to become
man or woman of character and
consideration in the world. You read
the story of fine action or a heroic
characterize death of Socrates, or
the voyage of Columbus, or the sacri-
flee of Nathan Hale, or such a poem as
"The Lady of the Lake mot for in
formation only, but to create in you a
higher ideal of life, and to give you SYM
pathy with your fellows and with noble
purposes. You cannot begin too young
to have these ideals and these pur.
poses, and therefore the best literature
in all the world is the best for you to
begin with. And you will find it the
most interesting. - Charles Dudlel
Warner, IN 81. Nicholas.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-19
The TalIOW.Tree.

The tallow-tree is curious vegetable
growth OF China, in regard to which a
British consul gives the following in
formation: The tallow-tree bears
fruit, which produces oil as well as tai
low. The berries, which resemble
coffee beans in appearance and size,
are first steamed and then pounded in
an ordinary rice trough. BY pounding,
the soft, mealy mesocarp is partly sep
arated from the kernels. The whole is
then placed in a bamboo sieve, the
meshes of which are just large enough
to allow the mealy matter to be
scrubbed through, and small enough to
keep back the kernels, which are hard,
black and about the size of peas. From
the mealy matter the tallow is ex-
tracted in primitive wooden presses.
To obtain oil, the kernels are dried and
passed between two millstones, held at
such a distance apart, by means of
bamboo pivot, as to crush the hard
shells of the kernels without injuring
the white interiors. The whole is then
passed through a winnower, which sep
arates the broken shells from the solid
matter. The latter is then placed in a
deep iron pan and roasted until it be-
gins to assume a brownish color, the
process being accompanied by continual
stirring to prevent burning. The
crushed shells make an excellent fuel
for the purpose. 1t is then ground by
huge stone roller in circular stone
well, steamed and made into circular
cakes, with bamboo and straw castings
and passed through the wooden press.
A good lighting oil of brownish yell
low color is thus obtained. The tallow
is called "p'i yu that is, skin or ex-
ternal oil.-Brooklyn Citizen.
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Points in Putting Up Fruits.

The one great point in successfully
preserving fruit is to put it up air-tight.
If self-sealing cans with rubber rings
are used, it will pay to buy new rings
each time. They cost but few cents
each. If the old-fashioned way of
covering with cloth spread with seal
ing wax is practiced, be sure that the
wax is used very hot and the cloth tied
down tight. When properly put on, so
that the jar is air-tight, the cloth will
usually sink in little toward the jar.
If the new fashion of using a sheet of
cotton batting as cover is followed,
the batting must be tied very firmly.
Housewives report good results with
this, of late.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-19

"It's sorry Oh am to see Yez goin' so
SOON" remarked Mrs. McShantee, as
her guest, Mrs. McSquatter, arose to
leave; but as you 90 through Mrs.
Mickey Moylan's yarrud, wud you do
me a favor?"
ovid pleasure Oh WILL" responded
Mrs. McSquatter, leader of the Goat
vile -Four Hundred. "Sure, Oh thort,
bein' such near noighbors you an tn
Moylan's wud be unfriendly."
"They're not at home th' day." eX-
planned Mrs. McShantee, "and it isn't
the Moylan's Oh want to sse," she
added with suppressed emotion.
"This marning Mrs. Moylan gave me
ballyhoo wild her vol tongue because
moy chickens scratched up her yarrud."
Phwy didn't you soilence her?"
Sure wasn't she in tn roight? Moy
chickens had no call in her yarrud, an
phwat cud Oh do but sthand and take
phwat she said. It's meek enough Oh
am, Mrs. McSquatter, when Oh IN in
thu wrong. Yell niver foind me maxim
throuble widout Oh have tn right on
moy sold. See?"
Phwat is it we want me to do, as |
pass through Mrs. Moylan's yarrud?'
asked Mrs, McSquatter, with puzzled
air.
col want yes ter open tn kitchen
door an let their billygoat out They
locked him in phwin they whit down
town."
"Sure Oh will that"
"Thankee, Mrs. McSquatter, it's a
good frind yez are. 1t won't be long
before that billygoat gets over into this
yarrud, and thin whin Mrs. Moylan
comes home-hiven hip 'er,"
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ergy, and we have volcano. We find
that these outpourings that have lain
for countless ages many thousands of
feet below the surface are well adapted
to serve the purpose of man. Many
vineyard hourishes on the volcanic
ashes from Vesuvius, and volcanic
mud has clothed the hills of New Ze-
land with fine forests and its plains
with its luxuriant verdure. The most
wonderful display of the results of vol
canic energy is seen in the northwest
ern corner of our own land, region of
lofty forests and of great fertility,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-19
Under the Earth.

The workmen in the deepest mines
of Europe swelter in almost intolerabe
heat, and vet they have never pene-
trated over 1-7000th part of the dis
lance from the surface to the center of
the earth. In the lower levels of some
of the Comstock mines the men fought
scalding water, and could labor only
three or four hours at time until the
Sutro tunnel pierced the mines and
drew off some of the terrible heat,
which stood at 1909. The deepest bor-
ing ever made, that at Sperenburg,
near Berlin, penetrates only 4,172 feet,
about l 900 feet deeper than the famous
artesian well at st. Louis. While bor-
ings and mines reveal to us only a
few secrets relating solely to the tenn
perature and constitution of the earth
for few thousand feet below the sur
face, we are able, by means of volcanoes,
to form notion of what is going on at
greater depths. There have been many
theories about the causes of volcanoes,
but it is now generally held that though
they are produced by the intense heat
of the interior of the earth, they are
not directly connected with the molten
mass that lies many miles below the
immediate sources of volcanic energy.
Everybody knows that many rocks are
formed on the floor of the ocean, and
it has been found that twentieth to a
seventh of their weight is made up of
imprisoned water Now, these rocks
are buried in time under OVERLAPPING
strata which serve as blanket to keep
in the enormous heat of the interior.
This heat turns the water into super
heated steam, which melts the hardest
rocks, and when the steam finds a fis-
sure in the strata above, it breaks
through to the surface with terrific en-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-19
Mistellanp.
The Girls Of NinetY.One.

They tell me twas the fashion,
oh, long and long ago,
For girls to look like lilies white,
And sit at home and sew.
Forth strobe their sturdy brothers,
on many gallant auest
But the maids behind the lattice
Their weary souls possessed,
To-day the times have altered,
And pretty Kate and Nell
Are playing merry tennis
In sooth they do it well.
They ride across the country,
They climb the mountain-side,
And with oars that feather lightly,
Along the rivers glide.
If they've not yet been to college,
They're going by.and-by,
To shake the tree of knowledge,
Though the branches touch the sky.
For all their Greek and Latin,
And porting oyer books,
with faces smooth as satin,
They'll keep their dainty looks.
DO you want a happy comrade,
In study or in fun2
BE sure you'll find her quickly
Mid the girls of Ninety.one.
She'll keep that bright head steady,
Unframed in any whirl,
And not a lad will love her less
Because she is a girl.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-19
To Get Rid of Rats.

To Danish rats, take cayenne pepper,
ground to fine powder, and sprinkle
plenty of it in their holes and runways.
1t is an elegant article for keeping rats
out of place after you have once got
them out. 1t operates by creating a
violent disturbance in their breathing
apparatus. Don't be afraid of putting
too much in their holes. Apply it lib
orally, and remember it must be ground
exceedingly fine and be very dry to
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-19

THE following recipe for removing
grease-spots will never fail, will not in
jure the most delicate fabric, and will
remove from carpet pint of oil with
out leaving trace behind: Rub as
much dry buckwheat flower upon the
oil or grease-spot as it will take, sur
rounding and covering it entirely; let
it remain few days, then brush off A
second application is seldom needed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-19

WHAT IT DOES. Hoods Sarsaparilla
l. Purifies the blood.
2. Creates an appetite.
3. Strengthens the nerves.
a. Makes the weak strong.
5. Overcomes that tired feeling.
6. Cures scrofula, salt rheum, etc.
Z. Invigorates the kidneys and liver,
S. Relieves headache, indigestion,
dyspepsia.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-19

To remove blood stains, put wet
starch on the spots.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-08-19

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 effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
It's 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
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UNION MUTUAL
Fire Insurance Company,
Notice of Assessments for SOL.

Maklng..... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. per cent.
For the year ending August |, 1891 to be paid to
the Treasurer, at his office In Montpelier be-
fore the fifteenth day of September, SOL Members
receipts for their assessments, and they re-
quested tn that their assessments are paid
promptly this win save them interest and much
trouble. Interest will he charged on all as
sessments unpaid September 3, 1891. Mem
beers are requested, when paying an assessment to
an Agent, to take the Treasurer's receipt at the
time, as no Agent who has not our receipts in his
hands is authorized to collect assessments.
HARLAN w. KEMP, Treasurer.
Montpelier, Vt, August !, 1891.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-18
A GEORGIA ESTIMATE OF COY.
HILL.

The Atlanta Herald, edited by Colonel
B. NJ. Blackburn one of the leaders
of the Georgia Democracy, comes
out vigorously against, the conduct of
Governor Hill. In its issue of Monday
Col. Blackburn thus voices the opposition
of many Northern Democrats to the
course of Gov. Hill of New York when he
says:
"The ends of official decency had best
been subserved if Governor Hill had re-
signed his state Office when his senator
ial salary began. But it is nothing short
of political outrage for him to hold it
now that the body is sitting In doing
this he is violating his pledges to the
people of his state and ignoring his duties
to the common country. Governor Hill
should remember that, while elected as a
Democrat, by Democratic legislature.
he is the senator of the whole people of
New York, and, as such, should resign
his place as governor and enter upon his
new duties without further delay. 1t is
an infamous law that allows him to draw
salary that he is not earning, and it is
questionable political integrity that in
duces him to hold two offices at the same
time. The Democratic party does not
require such compromising services of
the men it elevates to Office, and the in
terests of the country are never subserved
by such outrageous greed on the part of
public servants. There is no patriotism
in the course of Governor Hill. On the
other hand there is nothing but selfish
ness in his decision. The Herald will
never indorse such fragrant wrong mere
ly because the guilty person is promi-
nent member Of the party to whichit pro-
fesses allegiance. The Democratic press
of the country would enter their most
vigorous protests against Governor Hill
for his disreputable conduct if he were a
Republican. and we hold that the chang
ed condition; should not influence their
estimate CT a Palpable wrong in dealing
with Governor Hill as Democrat The
press of the country should unite in call
ing on Governor Hill to resign one of his
offices and save his party from further
harsh criticism on account of his greed,
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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-18
WARD McALLIs FER ON ENTERTAIN
MENTS,

Ward McAllister, the leader of
New Yorks Four Hundred, speak
ing through the Troy Budget
on the subject of Christmas en-
tertaining, says that SIT would be al
most impossible for our wealthiest ma
bob to compete IN the smoothness and
elegance of our Christmas entertain
ments with the nobility and gentry of
Europe. No matter how great ones
means he cannot have in this country
what can be had abroad. One of the
first requisites to a successful entertain
ment is corps of thoroughly drilled
servants-people who have learned the
fine art of serving for it is fine art),
and who follow it as a profession. 1t is
impossible to obtain such servants here.
In England servitude is business which
often descerds from father to son
through many generations, and to be a
servant in family of wealth and high
social position, is regarded as one of the
best situations that man or woman of
the humber class can possibly hope to
secure. AS a consequence servants there
feel pride in their occupation and en-
deavor TO excel in it. With house full
of such servants, headed by house
keeper who feels that her own interest is
identical with that of her mistress, who
feels as much PRIDE in having things just
as they should be, and who is responsible
for having everything in apple pie order
it is possible to entertain a great com
pany of fastidious guests during the
Christmas holidays, as is done in the
stately homes of England, without in
flicting nervous prostration upon the
hostess, but in our own country with
such help as can be obtained the en-
tertainment of such a party at Christ
mas time would mean the immolation OF
the lady of the house,
Mr.. McAllister, it will be remem-
bered, was to have the management OF
the great ball and supper in New York
city on the occasion of the Centennial OF
Washington's Inauguration as President
of the United States. 1t was taken out
of his hands and put into the hands OF
those who wanted to make social capital
out of it, and what mess they made OF
it everybody knows. He afterward con
Quoted the annual charity ball and sup.
per, always a brilliant affair in New
York society, with success and economy
''The tools to those who can use them, -
is a rule much more adhered to in any
old country than in new one. Expert.
ence has taught that lesson in old coun,
tries. New ones have it to learn.
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The Executive Committee of the State

The Executive Committee of the State
Republican League met last week in
Burlington, and decided to hold the Ver-
mont Convention in that city on Lin
coins birthday, Feb. 18th, 1892. 1t was
decided to hold banquet on the. even
ing of the convention and among the
speakers suggested for the occasion are /:
Ex-Governor Robinson, and Ex-Governor
John deLong of Massachusetts, and the
Hon. ]. Sloat Fassett of New York
Messrs. W. L. Burnap, H. S. Peck and
formulate the call of the convention and
it will be issued early in January.
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what French women have done in educa-
ton, journalism, charitable work, etc.
Each of these branches will have COM
mittee and president under the direction
of the general committee. The Govern
ment has not yet made its definite choice,
but the committee designated by Mrs.
Palmer will doubtless be the one Sc
lected. hope to be able to give the
readers of the BANNER in the near fu-
ture, a more comprehensive letter.
love my Green Mounlaln nome,
Where ere go where ere may roam
CORP. W. L. SHELDON.
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Unoccupied Farms.

have no desired to enter upon a
lengthy discussion of this question, in
teresting and important as it may be.
only wish to refer to one phase of the
question to which l alluded in my adj
dress to this body one year ago, namely,
that of farm and domestic laborers. The
question of labor on the farm is one of
the most serious questions which con-
front the farmers of Vermont at the
present time, because it directly affects
the amount and the cost of nearly all The
farm products of the State. Manuel
labor is an absolute necessity in farming,
and if the owner of farm can not per-
form this labor himself he must either
hire it done or let it go undone. The
same is true of household work ON the
farm. At the present time it is well
nigh impossible to hire reliable farm
help, and farmers are often obliged to
rent and leave their farms because they
cannot hire good help. If our immigra-
tion commission had been continued and
turned into labor bureau, and been
used in supplying reliable Swedish help
for the farm and house, | think that
much good would have been accom-
plished and the question of unoccupied
farms would in few years have solved
itself. If labor bureau were once es-
tablished 1 am confident that if good
help could be secured through its agency
it would be largely patronized and be-
come self-supporting, and | am of tho
opinion that such bureau might be
established by the State grange for the
use of its members and be of much value
to them in the line of help on the farm.
trust that the subject will receive care
full consideration on your part.-Alphd
MeSser. Master, before the State Grange.
last Deek.
Such instances as the Alma murder in
cident in New Hampshire, emphasizes
the words of Mr. Messer. 1t is high
time that the "hired help" phase of the
problem was duly considered.
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Last week the consolidation Of the

Last week the consolidation of the
various railroads in what is known as
the Central Vermont system, completed
the work begun years ago by the late
president, Hon. J. Gregory Smith. Al
though Gov. Smith did not live to see
the actual consolidation yet it was prac-
tically done before his death. His son,
Col. E. c. Smith, has been elected Presi-
dent of the Consolidated road, which ex-
tends from Ogdensburg, N. Y, to New
London, Conn. Col. Smith is worthy
successor of his father, and with null
titude of law suits now of the past and
with a fine line of railway waiting to be
worked at its best we predict for the
Central great prosperity under the lead
of its new president.