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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-06-22
" Here l Am.N

A lawyer had cage hanging on the
wall in his office, in which was a star
ling. He had taught the little fellow
to answer when he called it. A boy
named Charlie came in one morning.
The lawyer left the boy there while he
went out for few minutes. When he
returned the bird was gone. He asked,
"Where is my bird?" Charlie replied
that he did hot know anything about it.
But" said he, "Charie, that bird
was in the cage when | went out. Now
tell me all about it," Charlie declared
that he knew nothing about it; that the
cage door was open, and he guessed
that the bird had flown out. The law
yer called out, Startling, where are
your" The bird spoke right out of the
boys pocket, and said just as plain as
it could, Here 1 ami" Alb, what a
fix that boy was I'M He had stolen the
bird, and had hid it, as he supposed,
in safe place, and had told two lies to
conceal his guilt, and now came voice
from his own pocket which told the
story of his guilt. IT was a testimony
that all the world would believe. The
boy had nothing to say. The bird was
living witness that the boy was a
thief and liar.
We have not all of us a startling, but
we have a conscience-not in our
pocket, but in more secure place--in
our soul; and that tells the story of our
guilt or our innocence. AS the bird
answered when the lawyer called it, so
when God speaks our conscience will
reply; and give such testimony that we
cannot deny nor explain away.-WeN
Spring.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-06-22
He Broke up the Game.

In public as we'll as private, one
should ever be mindful of the rights of
others. Not long since clergyman
accompanied by two young ladies was
travelling. 1t was nearing the hour of
midnight, yet they had not ordered
their sleeping berths made up. In
stead, they were INDUCING in game at
words-trying to see who could think
of the most words that begin with this
or that letter. They spent half an hour
or more on ga" then went to "B "
with freshness that seemed to indi-
cate that they intended, despite the
lateness of the hour, to go to the end of
the alphabet. AT any rate, that was
the impression they gave TO the tired
man in the berth opposite, who was
trying in vain to sleep. Presently
there came a lull, when none of the
three seemed abled to think of another
B. The tired man took advantage of
the lull. Parting his curtain the least
bit of a space, he shouted, "And bores,'
sir boresl' wallpapers Young PEG.
pie.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-06-22
Mistellanp.
" Good.By. God Bless You 2,

like the Anglo-Saxon speech
With its direct revealings;
II takes hold and seems to reach
Far down into your feelings;
That some folks deem 1t rude, know,
And therefore they abuse 1t;
But have never found 1t so
Before all else | choose 1t.
don't object that men should air
The Gaelic they have paid for,
With "Au revoir," "Adieu, ma chere,"
For that's what French was made for;
But whom a crony takes your hand
At parting TO address you,
He drops all foreign lingo, and
He says, "Goodby, God bless you'll"
This seems to be n sacred phrase
With reverence impassioned;
A thing come down from righteous dayp
Quantity but nobly fashioned.
1t well becomes an honest face,
A voice that's round and cheerful;
l. stays the sturdy in his place,
And soothes the weak and fearful
Into the porches of the ears
II steals with subtle JUNCTION,
And In your heart of hearts appears
To work its gracious function;
And all day long with pleading song
1t fingers to caress you,
I'm sure no human heart goes wrong
That's told, "Goodby, God bless YOU
Eugene Field.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-06-22

MERIT WINs.-We desire to say to
our citizens that for years we have
been selling DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Elec-
trio Bitters, and have never handled
remedies that sell as well, or that
have given such universal satisfaction.
We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready to re-
fund the purchase price if satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great popular
ity purely on their merits. At G..
Blakely's, Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-06-22

HAPPY HoosIERs.-Wi Tim
mons, postmaster of Idaville, Ind,
writes: " Electric Bitters has done
more for me than all other medicines
combined for that bad feeling arising
from kidney and liver trouble" John
Leslie, farmer and stockman, of same
place, says: Find Electric Bitters to
be the best kidney and liver medicine;
made me feel like new man." j. w.
Gardner, hardware merchant, same
town, says; "Electric Bitters Is just
the thing for man who is all run down
and don't care whether he lives or
dies" He found new strength, good
appetite and felt just like he had new
lease on life. Only fifty cents bottle,
at c. Blakely's, Montpelier, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-06-22
Sir Robert PEEPS Daughter.

S"ciety has way of avenging itself
for the wrongs committed on the lowest
of all its members. Sir Robert Peel
gave his daughter magnificent riding
habit ON her nineteenth birthday, and,
attired in the embroidered gown, she
rode side by side with him in the parks
of London. She had scarcely returned
home before she was taken i'll with the
most malignant form of typhus fever,
and in ten days was laid to rest in the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-06-22
Gbe Yousebulb.

Contributions to this department may be sent
either to DIR. t. II. HosKINs, Newport VT, or d.
rectly to THR wAToHMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-06-22
New Hampshire College

Offers students a choice among five scientific
courses They take Agriculture, Chemistry,
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or
the General Course which is specially designed for
women. prominent place is given to workshop
and laboratory instruction. Expenses moderate,
with liberal provisions for the assistance of deserv
ing students For catalogue etc, address the Dean,
Professor c. II. PETTEE, Hanover, n. ii.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-06-22

Many are familiar with the famous
"Buffalo Bills" wonderful wild west show.
Prior to his venture abroad, Mr.. Cody exhib-
tied at Staten Island, in New York Harbor,
where he became afflicted with Malaria.
Knowing the virtues of Kickapoo Indian
Sagwa, Mr.. Cody sent to the agents for this
wonderful Indian remedy, and after using a
few bottles was permanently cured.
at is a remarkable medicine" said Mr..
Cody, "and have known of its virtues
long time. You may use my name and say
that for what it claims to do it has no equal,
and for malaria and chills it is far superior
to quinine in many ways"
This, from the leading plainsman in Amer
lean history, man whose integrity is UNI
questioned, should prove beyond shadow
what is claimed for it an honest medicine of
superior curative qualities, combining the
best of the vegetable kingdom gathered
from the forests and gardens of nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05
Drank q Toast in Paris Green.

A crowd of longshoremen held high carnival
Wednesday night at the lodging house, IVA West
street. New York, and John Dobbin, a young
man possessed Of rather strange sense OF
humor, was master Of ceremonies. Mr.. Jim
Smith, an intimate confrere and fellow-boozer
of the host. proposed that the latter should
drink the health of the party in paris green.
This was greeted with a chorus of weak,
drunken laughs. The paris green was pro-
duced from a receptacle in which a longshore-
man Of Respondent mind kept q small portion
against rainy day. Then the courageous host
took up the glass and. while the others grinned
at the sight in a helpless, alcoholic fashion,
drank of the deadly oraught.
A few minutes later the situation lost all its
humor. The longshoreman gave one prolonged
howl Of agony as the noxious draught COM
menced its deadly work on his interior. He
executed frightful dance about the room,
screaming the while, q very much sobered and
saddened man.
One of his drunken companions finally had
the sense to stagger down the stairs and thickly
communicate the news of the commotion to
the policeman on the corner, who sent for an
ambulance with all possible dispatch. A power
full suction pump operated by House Physician
Bennett of the Chambers Street Hospital en-
abled Dobbin to dispense with a large portion
of the noxious bug powder, so that in q few
hours he was declared out Of danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05
CHILEAN RIOTERS RECEIVE SENTENCE


Higgins slayer Gets Less Than Five Moushs
-rurnbulis slayer Over Two reara
Special Cable to the New YORK Herald
VALPARAISO. Feb. A-Jndge Of Crimes Foster
today passed sentence in the long-pending and
much-discussed Baltimore assault case Of Octo-
Der Is. 1891. The sentence Is subject 10 review
by the court OF appeals
the document covers 80 pages and zoe. all
over again the evidence against the accused
and compares il closely with the evidence pre-
sented by the prisoners.
The finding Of the court Is as follows;
Carlos Arena. alias Gomez. IL sentenced 20
$40 days Imprisonment for wonnding William
Turnbuu, the coal HEAVIER of the Baltimore,
who died of his injuries; 800 days for public
disorder. GO days Tor carrying a knife and 20
days FOR giving assumed name. This makes
a total OF $50 DAYS
Jose Ahumada Ia sentenced 20 $40 dave i'm
prison nent Tor iniaring Turnbull
frederico bodrigu,z h. sentenced 90 40 days
imprisonment for WounGIng Boatswainls Mate
.haries W. hggin. another Of the murdered
American seGmcn, and ior public disorder an ,
carrying knife. IL ~ held hy Judge Poster
taat the evidence docs not show that Rodriguez
killed Riggin.
On tie contrary Il is claimed that Rigrin'.
death was caused by shot which was fired b.
some unknown person.
Gomez and Rodriguez. under the Chilean
penal code, must pay the families Of Turubull
and kCgin damages. These damages are re-
coycrable by civil suit
Congress will meet again in Arril.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05
DIR. MACkENZIE's SECRET.
He Knew Emperor Frederick Had Cancer
Bur Would Not Admit 1t.

He Knew Emperor Frederick Had Cancer
Bur Would Not Admit 1t.
The death of Sir Morell Mackenzie causes to
be made public for the first time an incident
which reveals him in his true character during
the most trying period of his life.
Only a few weeks before the death of the
Emperor Frederick, then still crown prince,
while Sir Morell was under the terrible fire of
the German surgeons. a dramatic incident &C.
CURED.
A lady who had access to his presence at all
times entered his sitting room in the Hotel
Victoria one day. Sir Morell was seated by a
table, evidently laboring under great excite
menL
''You have called at the wrong time" he
said, excitedly. Il am under terrible
strain"
Doctor" said the lady bluntly. you
know the crown prince has cancer; you know
it."
''Yes." he said, 81 know he has cancer
standing up and cienching his hands-''but l
have not the rishs to admit it. If did il
would wrong that poor woman and her chill
dren indicating the crown princess. IF
were to go to his room and admit that il was
cancer he would give up and would not live to
be crowned. His widow and children would
have nothing.
But l can hardly bear this strain much
longer" he added YEARLY.
He bore up under the terrible strain, how
ever, and the result is history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05

Mira King. Who Was Arrested in Minneaps-
lie, Makes q Statement


The woman who was caught in MINNEAPOLIS
in an alleged attomp; TO kidnap little Doris
Hafple WAS taken 70 the Office Of Mrs Harple's
attorneys and her deposition taken. She said:
MY name is May {. King and my home Al
toona, Pa am a canvasser and detective. I
have had two conversations with T. J. Harpie
OF Erie, Pa, and know him TO be the man wis
is defendant in the divorce case Of Mrs. salda
{. Harple and the father Of Doris Harple. 1
talked with him January ~ and 20 last and he
gave me Mrs. Harple's address and he gave me
power OF attorney TO go and get the child.
'He said that he consulted four OF the best
lawyers in Minneapolis aud they told him he
would be safe In taking the child or deputing
some one else 10 DO so.
81 dldn get chance TO take the child and
would have gone away without IL If could not
nave got II by ialr means. telegraphed for
more money ana he sent me : a. and told me %
get a fast team and drive 10 Hudson, WIS., so
as to take a train outside the state"
she then spoke of her arrest ana repeated
that she intended to use only fair means. IL is
understood this deposition will be laid before
the grand jury and az indictment will probably
be found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05
LIGHTING A HIsTOBIC CANDLE.

Brilliant Ball at St. Augustine to Raise
Funds for the Hermitage Association.
The Jackson Hermitage ball at st. Augustine,
Fla, last evening was brilliant affair.
thousand persons from all parts Of the United
States were present. Ex-Gov. A. G.. Porter of
Indiana, minister to Italy, presented to Senior
Romero. brother of the Mexican minister, and
representative Of President Diaz a historic
candle, which he lighted and handed to Mrs.
John G.. Christopher, who represented
Mrs. Harrison, and who extinguished it.
Senior Romero related the history of the candle.
1t was found in Lord Corvallis tent after his
surrender to the American army at Yorktown.
It was afterward presented to Gen. Jackson
with the request that he light it on every re-
curing Sth OF January, the anniversary Of the
great victory he achieved at New Orleans, a
promise he faithfully kept during his lifetime.
After his death the candle remained in the pos
session Of his relatives and it was only about
two years aG o that it was given to the associa-
ton.
The ball was given to raise money for adorn-
ing and identifying the home of Gen jackson,
the Hermitage" where he lived and where
his remains repose, and for purchasing the in
teresting relics which have been preserved at
that home and are intimately associated with
his deeds and memory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05
A Library Wanted for Truck G.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
This morning l was shown through the new
truck house of the District fire department
on 14th street. and certainly better arranged
and more fully equipped truck house can be
found nowhere; but there is one drawback, q
serious one, think, and one that can be easily
remedied. 1t is this: 1t seems there is no ap-
preparation to buy books, magazines, periodi-
Gals, &C., for the use Of the fremen,
and as they are MT allowed to solicit
contributions under any circumstances. there
is no way but for them to supply the want from
their slender pay. Most of the other engine
and truck houses, which have been longer in
existence, have billiard and pool tables and all
have libraries and other sources OF amusement
and instruction. The condition Of things at
truck G house in this respect is as follows:
A beautiful book case containing six books and
dozen or 50 old magazines, all Of
which have been read from cover to
cover by every member Of the company; an old
One hundred dollars have already been do
mated toward q billiard table, which, with all
necessary appurtenances, can be purchased
for $500.
l hope that the business men and property
owners Of the city, who are necessarily inter-
ested in the welfare Of the fremen, knowing
these facts, will come forward and raise fund
sufficient to supply the wants OF truck c house
in this respect. Donations OF books, periodicals,
&C.. would be thankfully received and appreci-
ated. and can be sent directly to the truck house.
will say in conclusion that the members of
this truck company are an intelligent and in
tellectual set Of men, and would be glad OF the
opportunity to improve themselves by reading
good literature during their spare time, which
Is necessarily considerable.
PHILIP MARSHAL.
Washington, February 8, 1892
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In the discussion in the Senate yesterday be-
tween Messrs Cockrell and Teller an erroneous
imp ression seemed to obtain in regard to the
number Of hours of labor in the executive de-
partments required by law. Senator Cockrell
stated the facts correctly in regard to the num-
Der Of hours required at present, but seems to
have entirely overlooked the law now in force
authorizing the same.
The following law, enacted and approved
March 8, 1888, commonly known as the Cannon
law, appears to be the only law now in force in
regard to this matter:
Sec. 4. That hereafter it shall be the duty Of
the heads Of the several executive departments,
in the interest Of the public service, to require
Of all clerks and other employees of whatever
grade or class, in their respective departments
not less than seven hours Of labor each day.
except Sundays and days declared public holi-
That the heads of the departments may by
special order, stating the reason, further ex-
tend or limit the hours of service of any clerk
or employe in their departments respectively.
but, in case OF an extension. it shall be without
additional compensation.
Sec. 3. That all acts or parts Of acts incon-
sistent or in conflict with the provisions of this
act are hereby repealed.
1t Is proper to note in connection with this
matter that the heads Of the departments have
seen fit to further shorten these hours BY allow
ing thirty minutes for lunch.
The hours OF labor required Of clerks in the
departments do not appear to have been short
encd In proportion to other occupations. In
some instances the number of hours have been
reduced more than one-third. CLERK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05
A CAPITAL NUMBER.
A Few of the Special Features Of Tomorrow
Mammoth Star.

A Few Of the Special Features Of Tomorrow
Mammoth Star.
Saturdays STAB, besides presenting tn,
news Of the day in a readable and accurat,
manner, will contain q number Of specia
chapters Of interest to Washington people,
few Of which are as follows:
MILITARY CENTAURs (llustrated).
The great free show of cavalry horsemanshi,
at Fort Myer.
THE FALKLAND ISLANDS Qllustrated).
The northumberland archipelago claimed
by England.
MASKED SKELETONS Qllustrated).
Remarkable curiosities unearthed from
ancient mounds in Ohio.
FOR YOUNG AND OLD QIlustrated).
Some late styles for jackets and dresses
PROTECTING CHILDREN.
How the little ones of Washington are already
being cared for.
WORKING BY RULE.
How the department clerks record il to be
kept up.
SCENES IN SINGAPORE.
Washington naval cadet going around the
world.
THE BIG CROW ROOST.
Where the birds make their home on the
Virginia side of the river.
FRAGMENTS OF HISTORY.
Some curious letters written hundred years
ago.
THE CHANGED HOME.
Almost fairy story. Written for The EVEN
mo STAR by James Payn and Albert
Leonard
TASTE IN ORNAMENT.
How the judgment of good housekeeper il
guided.
WITH GAUZY WINGS.
Experiments with insects which may solve
<he problem of the flying machine.
GOSSIP OF THE STAGE
Some Of the peculiar superstitions Of actors.
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP.
Good prices that are paid for choice resi-
dence sites.
ATTRACTIVE HOMES.
Increasing evidences of luxury in little
things. Suggestions for home use.
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
Gossip and news about base ball and bicy-
cling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05
HARRIS DISCUSSES THE VERDICT.
He says That It Was Based on His Black
ened Reputation.


CARLYLE W. Harris Of New York. for the first
time since his conviction Of wife murder,
talked yesterday for publication. When a re-
porter saw him be looked as well and strong as
he has at any time since he was arrested for
having poisoned Helen Potts. 81 do not under
stand" he said. why people should see any
thing remarkable in my fortitude during the
trial was buoyed up by the knowledge that
at last my innocence was being proven and
that 1 would soon be free. was fortunate
enough to bear myself with fortitude and
nope 1 may be able to act bravely to the enc.
was surprised at the verdict cannot say I
was shocked, because had nerved myself to ex-
peet almost ANYTHING OF a jury. One never can
teh what jury will do. Ii was q verdict
founded only on the testimony that blackened
my character
Il never accomplished the downfall Of a girl
IN my HE Who are the witnesses they try TO
prove such assertions by? DIR. Treverton and
MS ProolSy, young Oliver. ANYBODY can see
the animGs In them. Dr. Treverton failed TO
oiackmail me and did his best to ruin me- as he
said he would in his letter. As for Latham he
hes about me because he was angry at having
found ne IN Queenie Drew's room When yoa
silt the thing TO the bottom what do YOU ind
IN the cutlery against meg Simply that was
intimate with Queenie Drew
As Tor the stories OF Treverton, Oliver and
Latham, that bOasted TO them OF my career,
they will not bear examination. Al the time /
mes them L was DO; of twenty. L was a poor
boy, earning an honest living as a clerk or liy-
ing upon a small allowance from my grand
mother.
Il never killed my wife. never wished her
dead. Whatever fate may be in store for me.
that is the truth. i am as innocent OF her dea Ia
as If had never seen her.
My lawyers tell me that will get a new
trial feel sure that deserve one. Nv case
viii soon so before the court of appeals where
1t viii be considered without passion or preju-
dice
Il can never held up my head among men
whatever my fate may be. My poor family
must suffer too. The injustice OF this thing
hurts them more than it can hurt me. Nv poor
mother started this morning for Massach use;is.
where she is TO meet my father. am sorry for
them"
Harris manner was absolutely free from any,
thing approaching bravado.
He spoke calmly, modestly and without q
trace Of passion.
We're you secretly married to Lulu Van
Zandt!"
Il was not" he answered promptly. 81
never knew Miss Van Zandt That is a silly
story. In 1850 was a little boy in knicker-
bockers No clergyman would marry a child
OF eleven years 10 girl of fourteen. That
proves the utter folly of MIR. Wellman's story.
think II Is very poor taste for HIM to try and
blacken me still more, now that my trial ii
over"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05
Chicago WIN Not Ask Congress. for None,

1t is now practically settled, says q Chicago
dispatch, that the Chicago worlds fair direct
DRY will not ask Congress to give them a dollar
IN aid of the Columbian exposition. The propo-
sition to go before Congress and solicit loan
Of S5, 000, 900 and the movement TO have Uncle
Sam invest in s5.0O0,OO0 Of worlds fair stock
will be both abandoned, and i'm their stead
bill will be brought forward by the national
commission asking Congress to appropriate
about s4.OO0, 600 TO be expended by the national
commissioners appointed by the President
If this appropriation is secured no part of the
S4.0O0OO0 VIII be spent on the grounds and
buildings of the exposition. The entire sum
will be paid out for administrative purposes ON
the lines laid down by the law Of Congress
creating the exposition.