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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18
RIVERS OFvERMONr.

Two river systems draiu our State.
Whose waters widely separate;
Some destined for the northern seas,
In cold st. Lawrence gulf to freeze;
And some to reach Long Island Sound
Where south winds blow and sails abound.
Champlain, the lake upon our west,
With lovely shores and isles is blest;
And commerce touches on its way
The docks In BurlingtOn's fair bay.
To Champlain's tide five rivers 20
That westward from the mountains flow,
They cross Vermont's rich dairy farms
And to the landscape add their charms.
Doth Pawlet to the lakes head run,
With POultney Joined by CastletOn.
The Otter creek, SO long and wide,
Receives Lake Dunmore's Iimpid tide;
Stands Rutland here and quarries grand
OF marble priced In every land.
From fair Winooski In the Y
One may the State House dome espy;
This river doth through mountains break,
Ana plunge down gorges to the lake.
Still farther north the clear LamoiIle,
Breaks through to plains of fertile soil.
Missisquoi strays mid alien dells
Returning eOOn the torrent swells,-
Fut ah these waters all must flow
Through Richelieu for realms of snow,
Lake Memphremagog calm and fair,
Vermont With Canada must share;
TO 'Magog's shore three rivers GLIDE
The Black, the Barton and the Clyde.
Cos necticut that flows serene,
Two lovely sister States between,
New Hampshire claims as all her own,
Ill may Vermont her loss condone;
But still 1t drains her eastern side
Eleven rivers swell Its tide.
The western banks hath Bellows Falls,
And Windsor with Its prison walls,
By Bloomfield, smAll Nulhegan goes;
TO Barnet. swift Pasumpsic lows,
Who passes down this valley halls
st. JOhnsbury with it, Fairbanks scales.
To Newbury old, comes down the Wells,
At Bradford waite the torrent swells.
Our Pompan00sac-lopg In name
Hath Ely mines to give 1t fame,
While river drained with ample flow
A lovely vale as tourists know.
By winding Quechee may be seen
The village fair Of Woodstock Green.
Black flows southeast for Springfield bound,
To blend with waters for the sound.
The williams and SaxtOns glide
To swell this eyer. flowing tide.
To Brs ttleD0ro, west descends
And with the onward current blends;
But lovely Deerfeld at the line
To Maesachusetts We resign.
To HoOsac and to Battenkill
Our State sends many . charming I'LL,
Whose waters OF the Hudson run
And drain our county Bennington.
Well may Vermont her rivers prize,
That CLEAN and sparkle In our eyes.
And may her sons and lovely daughters
Have hearts Is pure as are her waters.
NV. L. Paine, in Free Press, Thetford, vt.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18

The new hospital at the Soldiers Home
will be ready foI use October l. The fund
Of $3.50 presented by the Sons of Veterans IL
being used toward furnishing the hospital.
which viii add greatly to its comforts and
atirsctiveness. Gen. William W. AverilI,
u. 5. A., inspectors of State and national
soldiers Homes. In bis late visit to the Home
expressed himself IS much pleased with the
plan and arrangement of the hospital.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18

Rudyard Kipling's new novel. written in
collaboration with Wolcott Balestier for the
The Century. IL entitled 1.-THE Naulahka, q
Tale OF West and East" 1t Is story Of
America and India. The principal characters
live In "booming" Colorado town. where
tue story opens, but the scene quickly shifts
to the court of an Indian maharnjah, whittier
the hero and heroine journey to meet with
most varied experiences. The story will
begin In the November Century.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18
A Fragrant Breath and Pe.rly Teeth

Are easily obtained by cleansing your teeth
daily with that justly popular dentrifice.
Composed Of rare antiseptio
herbs, II impsrts whiteness to the teeth, .
delicious aroma to the breath, and preserves
intact, from youth TO old age. the teeth.
Acidity OF the stomach viii destroy the
strongest teeth unless its effects are counter.
acted with S0Z0D0NT. and this pure tooth
wssb protects the dental surfaces BY remov-
Ing every impurity that adheres to them.
sk your druggist for S0ZODONT.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18

There is money in baseball for those who
know how to handle their personal affairs.
A. q. Spalding saved his wages, started in
business and is worth million or two.
Deacon" White, the famous player, has
never ventured on outside enterprises, but
by frugality he has piled together sl00, 600
and become owner OF fine farm in Steuben
county, N. Y. where his father and sisters
liva
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18

If any person has ever given DR.. Sages
Catarrh Remedy fair trial, and has not been
perfectly and permanently cured, that person
should write the propretors of that woader.
full remedy. for they are In dead earnest and
"mean business" when they offer $500 reward
for case of nasal catarrh, no matter how
bad, or of how long standing, which they
cannot cure. The Remedy Is sold by drug
gists, at only 80 cents. 1t is mild, soothing,
deodorizlng, antiseptic, cleansing and heal.
ing,
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18
lie Sure About Your Oats.

A st. Louis writer who claims to be an
authority on the subject says he has tried
an old remedy for saving wet shoes and
that it works we'll. His method is to stand
them up. put them in shape and then fill
them with oats. "such as they feed to
horses" This will in few hours draw all
the moisture out Of the leather leaving 1t
soft and pliable.
Oats "such as they feed to horses" IL
good. Can it be possible that wooden oats
have vogue in St. I.ouiss Or Is there .
special kind for human usef
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18

The Green Mountain Trotting Park asso-
citation have decided to hold a fall meeting at
Barre on Saturday, September 26. There
will be four races, a three minute, $50, q
2.40 for PAGERS and trotters, and q running
race. "A new feature will be balloon ascen.
sion. c. f. Swearingen, OF the Northrop
Balloon company. who was at the Clinton
county. N. Y. fair this week, has been en-
gagged to make the ascension.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18
$40 BATTERY LOANED.

Ifyou are not enjoying perfect health. strength
and vigor, we will lend you for 60 days one of
tn pay for 1t If cured. 1t is for men only, and Is
the latest and best Electric Appliance invented.
Current can be made strong or weak; turnec on
or on at will. Acts ike maaic in cases of Weak
ness, Premature Old Age. &c. Can we send you
one at our risk? Electric Treatment Co.. 259
Broadway, New York City. 8-ws1y
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18

Some of the Salvation Army's pretty
members have an innocent love OF jewelry,
but this is frowned on. Even the recent
ingenious plea Of the fair warriors that
they must wear earrings for the benefit OF
their eyesight will not suffice. it is feared,
to prevent the sacrincs Of their pet srna
ments 10 the cause Of simplicity.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18
We reco .nmend Carter's Iron pills to ever

We recommend Carter's Iron Pills to every
woman who is weak, nervous and discour-
aged; particularly those who have thin, pale
lips, cold hands and feet, and who are with
out strength or ambition. These are the
cases for which Carriers Iron Pills are spe-
caliy prepared, anu this class cannot use
them without benefit. Valuable for men
also. In metal boxes, at 80 cents. Sold by
druggists, or sent by mail. See advertise.
ment elsewhere.-adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18

d. Lothrop Co. have IN press for immediate
publication, new edition Of Miss E. E.
Browns Life of James Russell Lowell. This
new edition. which will be both timely and
Welcome In view OF the poets recent death,
will be increased by the addition of three
chapters of new matter bearing on Mr..
Lowelfs life and work, and bringing the
volume up to the time of bis decease.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18

j. Il. Manley says there is no truth, what.
ever. In the story that be told political con.
ference Of Maine politicians that Blaine had
signified to him bis willingness to accept q
nomination for the presidency. No such con.
ference was ever held, be SAYS
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18

There IL no one article In the line Of medi
cines that gives 30 large 3 return for the
money as = good porous Strengthening piss
ter, sue. rs Carriers Smart Weed and Bella
donna BacKacbe Plssters.-adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18

ONH ENJOYS
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
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 ZIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW york. NV
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18
HAS YOUR PIANO Been TUNED
THIS FALL.

We have competent men tor tuning snd
regulating Pianos. and shall be slsd TO give
prompt attention to all orders whether In
person OF by mail.
We guarantee all work.
EsTEY ORGAN co.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1891-09-18
DISEASES o. MEN Only

Blood Poison. Diseases and otberov.
tsns. esknes-es Nervous Debility. Lost Manhood ~
r.: oSssu ,;,scr sHa tss:sie ,:::l:s f; sIr.l
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-10-21
A Bird stepmother.

Here is catbird story told by the st.
Louis Globe Democrat: The mother was
killed by o cat while her young were
still unnedged. At first the husband
and father was dazed, but after time
few away and was absent for q day and
n night Then he reappeared with n
female catbird, who ut once assumed
all the cares Of the establishment, fed
the young and conducted herself gen
orally as though she understood per-
fectly what was expected Of her. Where
the widower found his new wife,
whether she was an old.maid catbird or
spouse induced TO leave her liege lord
by the urgent representations Of the
widower, and how the bereaved hus-
band communicated to her the state Of
his affairs at home, are questions for
philosophers to determine, but the
moral seemed to be that widower Is
able TO look out for himself whether
he wears feathers or Prince Albert.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-10-21
FULLER vocABuLARIEs.
The Immense Advantages of Correct
PhraseoloNy,

The Immense Advantages of Correct
Phraseelogy.
A certain father constantly told his
daughters: "Girls, get new words into
your vocabularies!'' It was plain his
admonition was needed. Seldom were
girls met whose language was as varied
and picturesque as theirs. They were
never at loss to express exactly what
they intended. They used different
phrases to describe different feelings
and sensations, and the proper one APP
peared where it was needed After
talking to the average girl, to whom
everything is lawfully sweet" or
'simply dreadful" and whose terms
for Joy or grief, assent or denial, can
be confidently predicted, it was pleas
ure as well as q relief to listen to these
bright young people, whose converse
ton showed what might be accom-
plished with little effort.
The English language, made up, as II
is, of words derived from the principal
languages Of the world, holds immense
possibilities for the student Those
able to speak or write it easily, who
have ready command of correct
phraseology, possess power quickly
recognized and strongly felt And it is
power which sufficient amount Of
study can give to those willing to take
the trouble to acquire it.
Every one may not be able TO write
freely and with the most agreeable eff
feet TO the reader, although, with the
requisite amount Of pains, more could
be done In this direction than most peo-
pie suppose. But 1t is at least possible
for young people-and some older peo-
pie-to .get . few new words into
their yocabularies." A book OF synp-
nyms Is an easily accessible help II
could teach few adjectiyeS besides
those In everyday use, which arc fire.
quently worn threadbare- Indeed, some
Of these stock phrases have become
meaningless. A family which. .iestab-
lisheda fine for the use OF any one OF
them, coupled with Q reward for a clev.
er application Of . new word, might In
stitute reform which would spread, as
do the ripplcs, until II covered q whole
corner Of society's mill pond.-Harper's
Bazar.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-10-21
THE susJEoT WAS DROPPED.
A Young West Pointer Who Was Match
for His Father.

A Young West Pointer Who Was Match
for His Father.
There Is o military officer stationed
in this city who has son at West
Point, says the Philadelphia Press. Not
long ago he had occasion to take the
boy to task for receiving such low
average for conduct. The lad, hav-
ing no excuse, silently bore the repri-
mand. As soon as the parent had left
West Point the boy went TO the library
and got down the records for the years in
which his father was cadet, and care
fully marked down his fathers average
for conduct. Soon after the first visit the
father called on his son again and be-
gan TO lecture him. The son stood 1t for
a short time, and then going quickly TO
his desk brought out an envelope adj
dressed TO his father apd handed IL to
him, saying; Before you go any fur
ther you had better look at this" The
father opened the letter, and as soon as
he began to read II he saw that his son
had made q comparison Of his conduct
average with his own, and as the ia
TIERS was the worst, he quickly put the
letter in his pocket and said: well,
my boy, things were different then, but
we1l drop the subject" After that the
cadets reports were passed by the fa-
ther without comment
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when Louis handed me the roast. I

When Louis handed me the roast, !
asked him quietly who the stranger
was.
"a distinguished Englishman," said
he impressively, "a baronet."
4Now," thought l, 'the clergyman
will be happy to see an English baronet
as well as German count in his pretty
wife's triumphal train"
Count Degenfeld drank an unusual
quantity Of champagne, and the air on
his side Of the table seemed SO full of
electricity that storm was to be
feared. Finally the noisy crowd arose
from the table, and the company passed
into the large hall in merry mood.
There in the center stood an enormous
Christmas tree, which reached from
floor to ceiling, and was brightly light
ed with candles. Besides that, 1t was
loaded with presents. On slips of pa
per were written the names of those
who were to receive them; the donor
had to be guessed.
lTO RE CONTINuED.l
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the lamp, over which Miss Rennert had
carefully fastened an improvised shade.
The clear, naughty profile in its
deathlike pallor resembled n marble
bust. The dark hair, slightly mixed
with gray, fell upon the pillow, leaving
bare his brow, whose grandeur struck
me now for the first time. 1 knew so
little about the man to whom was
bound by the ties Of deep sympathy;
but he could not be ignoble, Of that
felt convinced.
He had perhaps been wild, but he
was repenting with a suffering body,
and his soul was struggling to be. free.
Then felt the papers in my breast
pocket. What was carrying there?
AS guardian of what dark secret had /
bound myself over?
Lapotin was Russian; did he belong
to those whose fanatical ideas did not
shrink even from regicide?
My loyal Prussian heart beat wildly;
my position did not suit me. Let one
glance at the noble, suffering face put
to fight such thoughts.
The man there before me was Rus-
sian, nihilist perhaps, but above all
things he was very i'll, perchancc
doomed, and II was my duty TO fulfill
his wishes. Ny eyes soon closed. My
last thoughts weavcd themselves into
dreams.
was indicted "a Gccomplice in IN
outrage, and was - be transported with
Lapotin to the silver mines. | distinct.
ly felt the painful pressure Of the chains
on my ankles, felt,for them and awokc
suddenly In the pale light Of Decem'
Der morning with pain In my foot
which In It's uncomfortable position
had become sti1.
My gaze fell upon lIapotin. He had
his eyes open and was looking at me
smilingly.
bent over him.
1.-THE enemy has been defeated this
time," he whispered. 81 feel quite well
Please get me drink of freeh milk"
The hotel was already in hustle, ant
pretty Louise soon brought large crys
tai glass Of foaming milk
"It is just newly mill;cd," said she
'it will do you good" With tears in hei
eyes, she supported the sick man as he
drank.
Lapotin was worsh.ped by all the
servants In the hotel, for he was always
polite TO them, and gave them small
presents.
When the doctor came he was wei
satisfied.
''There Is no danger at all, but yor
must rest several days and avoid mucl
talking"
Lapotin smiled.
II have followed these rules lonl
time" said he softly. A sister Of mer
cy, sweet, pale-faccd girl, took m,
place In the sick room. Under her hand
II lost It's untidy look and its discom
fort. r
She found at once the most comfort
able position for the risk man, and h
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-10-21
"A WINTER AT NICE,
by E. Won osTHN
TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN ur HE1TIE E MILLER
Copyright 1891. byANKsIloGg Newspaper Co.
CHAPTER X.-ooNTINuEp.

CHAPTER X-ooNTINUED.
"Yes. Are they not magnificent"
said theTittle one, proudly. "They were
just ordered for the lovely Mrs. Clifford.
What a treat for her" with which she
disappeared.
The countess drew back as quickly at
y the mention Of that name as If she had
Ydiscovered snake amongst the flowers.
"Good night" said she, quietly.
felt uncomfortable and deserted.
For a second thought Of knocking at
Miss Rcnnert's door, where, perhaps, l
might find Ellen, but lacked the as-
surance.
In the salon they were again strum-
ming duets. To my room l did not care
to go, so went out.
The wind had gone down, and l saun-
tered past the brightly lighted shops. 1t
/ struck me that Christmas was at the
door; bought several pretty Italian
and Algerian ornaments for my sisters,
ahandsome jewel-casket for my mother,
had them we'll done up and mailed them
myself. On the way home l passed the
church, from which strains Of music Is
sued.
AsI was about to enter saw leaning
against one of the columns Lapotin,
taking leave Of slender, darkly-habit-
ed lady; she disappeared In the shadow,
and Just as he began to descend the
steps he was attacked by a spell OF
coughing so severe that he was Obliged
TO lean against the cold stone pillars
for support.
In . jiffy was with him.
''For Gods sake, you must not stand
hero In this draught; lean heavily on
me, y said I to him softly, and led him to
the shop where had just made my
purchases. When he had somewhat re-
> covered we walked few steps to Cato
Rumpelmeyer. Lapotin insisted that
he was quite well again, and ordered
for himself hot milk and seltzer water,
which Mile. Adele procured for him with
such tender solicitude that It seemed as
II she wished to give him TO understand
how gladly she would always serve him.
BE listened with interest TO my descrip-
ton of the table d hote affair. The
countess conduct especially pleased
him.
''I have always considered her rather
weak, but now begin to believe that
hers is very determined nature; she
win know how to protect Miss Ellen,
too, at the right time. should have
dearly liked TO have seen the count
~-obliged TO keep silent before his usually
SO quiet wife, and in your presence,
tool And that lovely serpent, Mrs.
Clifford, what reused her ire2" askedhe,
looking at me searchingly with his
beautiful, sensible eyes
"She seems to have grudge against
Miss Ellen"
That made him so merry that he de-
clared he could not drink that fiat
seltzer water, and ordered heavy,
Spanish wine, which only regular Gus.
toners could have. Then he made me
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-10-21
UPWARD AND ONWARD.

DO the right readily,
Work thy work steadily;
On heights unclaimed before
Make thy steps sure,
Where troubles throng the way.
Where hope makes long delay,
Happy for eyermore
Those who endure.
Grow as the daisies do,
TO their own praises true,
Though dark their wintry bed,
Though storms appall;
Like them persistent be,
Till thou the distant see,
And on thy dauntless head
Heavens sunlight fall.
To the right dutiful,
Mako thy life beautiful,
And though the year may bear
Contrary days,
Proof against tearfnlness,
Fashion thy cheerfulness,
Weave from the .woof OF care
Garments ofpraise.
On. though the path be rough;
That pilgrim hath enough
Who hath o steadfast heart
Girded for strife.
Though foe or friend allure,
On, for the end is sure;
Thine Is the victor's part,
The crown OF life
Mary r. Jarvis, in Golden Days
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A smart stuis.

A West Virginia paper has this hard
one: j.. X. Curry, Of Buckhannon, has
mule that when thirsty unties his hall
ter. pulls out pin to open the barn
door, goes TO the pump, and taking the
handle in his teeth works II until he
fills the trough, quenches his thirst. and
returns 10 the stable, shutting the door
after him. He then enters his stall and
brays until his owner comes to fasten
the halter. This performance has been
witnessed by number Of the neighbors,
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will be forgiven. But you must not be.
tray mel Here is something that you
should buy" he said, suddenly, after he
had examined all the cases; 81 like this
curious ornament; 1t is, believe an
tiquc Russian"
With which he laid three-cornered
enamel with an eye with golden rays
painted on it, before me. 1t hung on
thin, gold chain.
SIS it not pretty charm 10 hang
around ones beloveds neclS-a protect
ing eye over her?"
As l could not decide at once, he
bought It and had the things sent to the
hotel. At twelve o'clock we separated.
CHAPTER XII
Towards four o'clock in the morning
some one knocked. "What is it?" 1
called out sleepily. "Is there flre?"
"No," answered Louis voice; "but
M. Lapotin has had hemorrhage, and
wishes to see you, sir"
81 am coming" cried l, jumping
hastily into my clothes and hurrying up
stairs.
The doctor and Miss Rennert were
with him. He was not allowed to
speak word, still the doctor thought
there was no immediate danger, only
rest and quiet were necessary.
He gave few more directions, prom
ised to come again early in the morn
ing, and took his leave.
Miss Rennert wanted to remain, but
as the room had to be kept rather cool,
it would have been risky for the old
lady, and persuaded her to lie down.
Scarcely had she gone when Lapotin
began to converse by signs, notwith'
standing his weakness.
| tried to induce him to remain quite
still, but his excitement became SC
great that l deemed it better to give in
TO him.
After several vain attempts, com
pretended that he wished me to put the
papers lying on the table in an enve'
lope and keep them.
Then I had to fetch number of Other
papers from the closet and burn them
AS soon as had done what he de
sired, Lapotin quieted down, only max
ing the most necessary signs. Wher
everything had been done to his salts
faction, he sighed, as If great load hat
been removed from his mind, ant
pressed my hand gently.
Then he pointed to his large bear
skin, and when he saw me enveloped il
It, comfortably seated in chair mex
him, he closed his eyes and fell into
deep sleep.
examined him by the dim light o