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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01
Mr.. Thomas on Pronunciation.

Mr.. Thomas, the author of the play I'm
Mizzoura," has given an interesting incident
in his early life recalled by the title of his
play. The spelling of the name gives fair
idea of the local pronunciation. This pro
nunciation, particularly of the name of the
state, is a sensitive question with the ma
tives Speaking of the matter the other
day, Mr.. Thomas said:
you know that Just south of Missouri
the people Of Arkansas, annoyed beyond en-
durance by the various pronunciation of the
name of their state, brought the subject to
the attention of the legislature, and that
body by special enactment fixed the pro
nunciation Arkansaw. Missourians feel
the same way about Missouri. They detest
the effcminate aspirant that Boston has
tried to fix upon them and the diminutive
sound of the termination. / remember well
when | was a schoolboy in Missouri and
anxious to show my requirement at home
/ pronounced the name of the state Miss
source. My father overheard me and told
me never to call it SO again, Obeying him,
the next day at school gave the real trans
mississippi sound TO it in recitation and
was called down by the teacher | ex-
planned that paw had
, "'i5ut that makes no difference Pm
CeacnlnB lllS cJdSS. lOur paw ISL L.
You must say Miss sou-reep
~ told my father ar supper how the
teacher had ii4uratively wiped up the floor
with him before ,Lr geography class. The
gov'n pushed bach his l'i'.-they ate pie
for supper there-and went ont and "hewed
tobacco on the back porch. He thrashed
around in bed all night, and when morn
ing came he was up at daylight trying to
rl, 4
opened. Then he took me by the hand, and
we went into school together--a trihe late
for effect The gov'nor has a good eye for
stage business. He planted his progeny in
the center before the astonished teacher.
THAT'S my boy The young woman
looked us both over and seemed inclined to
grant it. Impressive wait. Then the gov
nor continued; He was born in Miz-
zouraw Where are you from?'
1.-THE young woman said Boston and
gave drowning man look for her diploma
that was somewhere under the map of
Asia, but the old gentleman was setting
faster pace
"'What's Boston got to do with it? What
do you say the name OF this state isS'
"'Why, thought Miss-sou ree'---
mot at all. Tom Benton said Mizzou-
raw when he addressed the senate of the
United States. General Shields says Miz-
zouraw. Nathaniel II. Lyon, who died at
Wilson's creek, said Mizzouraw, and
Frank Blair says it. UnderstandY
she understood
"'And years ago, on the first survey map,
it was printed as the Indians call it, full of
us The teacher was wincing as I'd seen
her do when boy scraped his pencil edge
wise on a slate, and paw went on;
"'And every boy here that respects his
parents and the constitution of the United
States will always say Mizzouraw.'
He went home. and don't think ever
said Miss-sou-ree agan.-Nelo York World.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

The problem is to change one given word
TO another given word by altering one let
ter at II time, each alteration making new
word, the number of letters being always
the same and the letters remaining always
in the same order. Example, Change lamp
to fire in four moves. Answer: Lamp, lame,
fame, fare, fire.
In the accompanying picture change
goat to cart i'll four moves. Each change is
shown in the illustration.-St. Nicholas
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01
IN GENERAL.
Laugh "A Little Bit.

Here's a motto, Just your fit
Laugh little bit.
When you think you're trouble hit,
Laugh a little hit.
Look misfortune In the face,
Brave the beldam's rude grimace
Ten to one t win yield its place,
If you have the wit and grit
Just to laugh little bit.
Keep your face with sunshine lit,
Laugh little bit,
All the shadows of will hit
If you have the grit and wit
Just to laugh n little hit.
Cherish this as sacred writ
Laugh little bit.
Keep 1t with you. sample It,
Laugh a little bit.
Little ills will sure betide you,
Fortune may not sit beside you,
Men may mock and fame deride you,
But yOu'l mind them not a whit
If you laugh little bit.
!. Edmund " Cooke
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

A CASTLE in the air is to be the great
attraction of the Antwerp exhibition
next year. The castle is to be of sub
stantial character and suspended above
the earth from huge captive balloon
quilt in six separate compartments
somewhat after the fashion of water
tight compartments in ships.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. l hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the variousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. J. r. KISCHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01
No. Establishing Letter Puzzle.

When the missing letters have been sup
piled, the whole will form n verse from a
poem by Southey:
'e+ttcto@d+n* b+o*lts*t*e*ots',
Neutrality-suspicious.
tu'p'o'etr+wtrtott*r+ntit
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01
No. 3I4.-Triple Acrostic.

My first row of letters spells commences;
my last row, to interfere my central row,
a term used in grammar.
Crossworis (of equal lengthy: l. A Greek
measure of length 2. Molasses. 8. Pro
jected. 4. Murmured. 5. Of little value.
6. A spirc
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

LIFE is MISERY to many people who
have the faint of scrofula in their blood
The agonies caused by the dreadful
running sores and other manifestations
OF this disease are beyond description.
Ihere Is no other remedy equal to
Hoods Sarsaparilla for scrofula, salt
rheum and every form of blood disease.
1t is reasonably sure TO benefit all who
give it fair trial.
HOODS PILLS cure all liver lila
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

THE joints and muscles are so lubri-
Gated by Hoods S,rsaparilla that all
rheumatism and stiffness soon disap--
pears. Get only Hoods.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01
Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
DR.. g. g. OsGooD,
Lowell, Mass
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

GEOGRAPHY as science was intro
duced into Europe by the Moors about
1910.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

The Eskimo Bulletin is the only jour
nal published within the Arctic circle
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

AN ordinary thimble can hold 1O0,-
600 of fourth jewel wheel screws.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

MAIL, connects at Welli
River with trains north and
south on Passumpsic X. X.
Also for all points in the
White Mountains and with
mail and express trains fol-
Plymouth, Concord and Bos-
ton.
EXPRESS. Connects al
Wells River with express and
mail trains for ST. Johns
bury, Newport and Montreal
Also with express train foI
Plymouth, Concord and Bos
ton, and mail train north toi
Lisbon. Littleton, Whiteiield,
Ia byan's, Lancaster and
GrOveton.
ACCOM- NOTATION. Con
meets at Wells River with er.
press train for st. Johnshury
aud Newport. Also with train
for " hite River Junction and
way stations. aud with &c
commodatiOn train for all
points between Wuodsyillt
and Iangugtpr
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

IT is an offence to throw waste paper
in the streets of Spokane, Wash.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01
TIME TABLES.
MONTPELIER & Wells River R. R.
THE ALUMINIUM LINE. "

Time Table, in effect October 2 1898 Trains eayi,
Montpelier run as follows:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01
CaStoria.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
recommend 1t as superior TO any prescription
known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, M. D.,
Ill SO. oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
''Our physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria.
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits of Castora has won us to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPEnsARY,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres,
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$40 a. m.
ITO p. m.
4:3O p. m.
BARRE TRAINS.

BARRE TRAINS.
Leave Montpelier for Barre at $50 A. NJ 8: 80 a
Nj, 1856 M, II 30 Nj, |: 30 Z. NJ, $50 f. NJ.
4.ji p, NJ, 5; 50 p. NJ. 6;i6 p. NJ, $500 p NJ.
Leave Barre for Montpelier at 7:iO A. M, g; 10 A,
NJ, 10: 80 A. NJ II: ~ p. NJ, 2:OO p Nj, 400 Z. NJ.
8; ~ p, NJ. 6;l5 p. NJ, /; 10 Z. Nj, 80 Pm.
W. A. STOWELL, General Manager.
II. w MORSE General PASSENGER AGent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01
No. 316.- Historical Characters.

i, a vowel; ., an insect; 3, name of an In
dian chief; 4, to make tawny; ., "A letter.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

The Centaur Company, Murray Street,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

HOODS PILLS cure all liver ills.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01

No. 315.--HaIf Square and Diamond.
l, IA cover; 2 mari; 3, a tree; 4, verb; 5,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-01
Why Do You Worry About Your VaIu;bleS r

when for FIVE DOLLARS per year you can have
n key and exclusive control of "A fire and burglar
proof safe In vault.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-19
He Was a Physiognomist,

Just after the train crossed the dividing
line between Colorado and New Mexico a
blue eyed, cadaverous, thin whiskeped man
strolled down the aisle and deposited him
self in the spare end OF the seat by my side,
giving me steady stare as he sat down and
continuing to watch me when he was fairly
settled. AT length he spoke.
u beg your pardon, SIR" he observed,
but am physiognonaist. am able to
correctly estimate mans character by the
contour of bis countenance. It is peculiar
faculty and one Of bopndless value to me,
for can tell exactly who to trust and who
to shun. instantly detect by mans looks
whether he is an honorable citizen or ras-
cal. can even tell what portion of the
country q na5ive of the United States was
born and reared in"
7 confessed my establishment at the phys
iognomist's wonderful power, and he
warmly continued:
1t is remarkable. Now, you, for instance,
are a southern man, born and bred in the
southern states, possessing a passionate
devotion to your section of the Union, such
a devotion as led thousands of your older
countTymen to bear arms and lay down
their lives for what they considered a just
cause Am not right?"
I am sorry to disappoint yeu," smiled,
but you are slightly mistaken this time
was born aud reared in the state Of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-19
When oysters were Used For Fuel,

The raising" of ore and the manufac-
trre of iron therefrom was the leading
industry Of south Jersey during the early
part Of this century. Charcoal was the
fuel used and coalings were common
throughout the pines" An active coal
ing is now seldom seen. Shells were
hauled by wagon or rowed and poled by
scow from the seashore for a fux, the
oyster then being Of more value for that
purpose than for food. Better oysters
could be picked from those shell heaps
than can BE bought at the stands today.
In a memorandum kept by the 'smas-
ter ore raiser for one of the largest fur
naces there are many interesting notices
of large quantities Of CLAIMS and rum
bought and sold, but the oyster is never
mentioned. These account books were
decorated with the pictures of soldiers
and warships, showing well the prevail
ing thought Of those days ohm Gift
ford in Popular Science Monthly.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-19

A well dressed man needs to give at
tention to three details of his dress+his
hat, his necktie and his shoes. He ought
to be particular about his gloves too.
The necktie is the all important. A new
philosopher of clothes insists that every
work OF art demands point Of rest-a
pivotal spot from which all the rest of
the composition derives it's significance.
That point of rest he locates in the neck
tie. 1t is poor economy, this philosopher
claims, to wear anything but the best
neckties, ne matter how expensive these
may be. Il it is cheap and ,5shabby the
entire wardrobe takes on that aspect. II
it is rich and carefully disposed, even if
the other garments are mediocre, it gives
the impression of care and richness. So
look to your necktie, Horatio.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-19
Rebuked by a Pirate.

That rare old book called ssThe Pirates
Own" of which but two or three soiled and
tattered copies are in existence, republica-
ton being prohibited on account of the
bloody and questionable nature of its text,
gives an interesting anecdote of Captain
Lewis, the desperate freebooter who was
murdered in his cabin by his own men
Once during his wild career Lewis cap
tured a vessel that made but a feeble at
tempt to escape, laying to as soon as the
pirate fred gun. Having secured the
prize thus easily, Lewis was angered rather
than appeased, and when he faced the
trembling captain Of the captured craft the
pirate chief cried:
''Ho, you knave! You miserable cowardl
You are dog, for you have betrayed the
trust reposed in you by the owners of that
vessel You shall be punishedr'
And when the frightened man cringed
and begged Lewis added:
''You deserve punishment, for you COM
manded the faster sailer, and you might
have escaped had you tried''
Then be fell upon the terrified captain,
beating him with a ropes end and chasing
him about the deck.
Hoping to pacify the enraged buccaneer,
the master of the captured vessel told him
he had been out trading several months
and had on board large sum Of money,
which was hidden, but which he would
bring cut and deliver at once.
Instead of having the expected effect, this
increased Lewis anger and disgust for the
tnan, 8Bs
by my soul, you are poltroonr' roared
the pirate. your punishment shall be
doubledr'
Then he had the craven captain tied up
and dashed until he tainted with pain. Hav-
ing secured the money, Lewis allowed the
vessel to depart advising the captain when
he reached port to forever remain ON shore,
where he could conceal himself from dam
ger beneath the petticoats of his wife
WILLIAM G.. PATTEN.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-19
WEST End STREET RAILROAD
@ O MI - a NJ x.
Boston, Mass.
ANNUAL SALE OF HORSES.

The last Grand Annual Sale of Car Horses
by the West End Street Railway Company will
take place at its Roxbury Crossing Stable. he
ginning March Goth, 1898, and CONTINUING
until May End. During that time two thOusan2
10000 Horses, together with Harnesses. Col
lars, Blankets, Street Car Poles and Lead Rars
will be on private sale, including a three DAYS
sale OF horses by public auction; namely on
April 4th, April 18th, and a closing out sale on
May End OF all horses then unsold.
The special attention of the public is called
to this sale from the fact that it will incmde
not only horses of the class usually disposed of
IN the spring: but also large number OF horses
OF better class which are being DISPLACED nv
the introduction OF electric cars
The special attention of Superintendents of
horse railroads is called to the fact that this
Company has on sale almost everything per-
tanning TO the operation of horse railway;
morse cars at very low prices. and all the
equipment necessary for Stable use as above
stated.
We feel 1t our duty to inform our many
patrons and the public that horses advertised
for sale at West End Railroad Stables at
East Lenox Street, or Newcomb Street. Boston.
are not the horses of the West End. Such sales
are not ana never have been sales by this Com.
pany. our horses are sold atno other stable
than Roxbury Crossing
PERSONS attending the sale should take Ire
mont Street electric cars, marked Jamaica
az i,S OF which pass the stable door. This sale
VIII WI pc under the charge of Mr.. Fl. w. PETERS,
west End Street Railway Stables, RoxbGry
crossing, Boston, and all communications
should be so addressed
c. s. SERGEANT,
General Manager
marlS S&W12t
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-19

and do not believe, all told, 1 have ever
spent two years south of Mason and Dixon's
lne''
He looked astounded and almost incredu-
lous. In fact, he gave me reproachful
glance, as if I were somehow to blame for
his error.
1T is most unaccountable!" he exclaimed.
II never made such mistake before"
Then he relapsed into silence and fell to
studying the man in the seat across the
aisle-a dignified person in black. who had
a decidedly respectable and solemn appear
toward me and cautiously observed:
See this fellow across here? He looks
like parson, but I know better than to
take him for anything of the kind He's a
card sharp, a gambler, a desperate. Look
at those long white fngersl Their every
motion proclaims the man gambler. Ten
to one he's got a pair of guns where he can
draw and shoot in moment"
Just then, seeing US regarding him, the
man in black fumbled in little satchel by
his side and leaned across the aisle, holding
out paper pamphlet as he said:
Il am humble servant of the Lord seek
ing the salvation of lost souls. Il have pre-
pared a little tract here on The Need of Pro-
mitigating the Gospel Among the Heather.
sell them for 10 cents a copy. How many
copies will you takes"
My companion didn't take any, but be
looked Disguised with himself and all the
world for ne&rly 80 minutes.
just ahead Of us sat two men vigorously
discussing politics. One was big, broad
shouldered fellow with gruff voice and
savage manner, while the other was little
individual whose speech and manner seem
ed decidedly effeminate.
When he could restrain himself no long
er, the man at my elbow leaned toward me
again, speaking guardedly:
See this little chap ahead? He gives me
WEAKNESS. Why, he doesn't know as much
about politics as mule knows about cube
root. His talk is all bluff I'll bet two to
one he is no he at all, but is woman in dis
guise. I'll prove it too. Just see him go
up in the air."
Then he leaned forward and shouted
'RatsP' almost in the very ear of the little
chap. He was not disappointed about see
ing the small man go up in the air, for that
individual leaped and turned square about,
thrusting the muzzle of heavy revolver
under the physiognomist's nose
Were you referring to my remark con-
corning the tariff on wool?" blandly in
quired the effeminate little fellow. ''If so,
! demand an apology. am Judge Bur
CESS of Tom bstone, Arizona" sae
| never saw a man wilt quicker than that
character reader. He protested his utter
ignorance of the political discussion and
asked Thousand pardons. The small man
reluctantly put up his revolver and turned
to resume the argument concerning the
tariff.
After this tried to catch the eye of the
physiognomist, but he was intently inter
ested in gazing at the car ventilators. In
about 10 minutes he murmured:
II trust you will excuse me. am going
out on the platform, where can have plenty
of room to kick myself My only regret is
that do not possess as many feet as cen
tipped, SO might do satisfactory job"
Then he arose and rambled sadly away.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-19
THE EMBLEM OF MERCY.

Red Cross Liniment is embl ematical
Of the society whose name it bears.
1t goes into all parts of the world,
alleviating suffering and ministering
to the distressed. The cross is most
suggestive for it is symbolical of that
ardor and zeal which should actuate
all who are engaged in the noble
work of serving their fellow men.
By itsuse thousands of afflicted homes
havebeenmade joyful. Its pow
er to relieve pain is marvel
Gus. A sure cure for rheu-
matism, neural gia, lameness,
tooth, ear, and
be ad- ache,
hill blains,
sore throat, Group, coughs,
colds, diph- liberia, cholera,
cholera NOR bus, cramps, la
grippe, ETC., etc. A val ua bl e
English remedy placed for the first
time before the people of the western
world. Thousands testify to it's magic
powers. A pure, palatable remedy
for internal and external use. Manu-.
tactured and guaranteed by The
CA. Price Company, Richmond, Ne.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-19
Dissolution Of Copartnership.

TE,HE copartnership heretofore existing be-
Il tween Josiah G. Fuller and George B.
Staples. both of Canton, under the firm name
and style of Fuller & Staples, is this day dis
firm are to be paid to J. G. Fuller & Co., who
continue the business. and all debts against the
firm must be presented to said Fuller & Co. for
settlement
Dated at Canton, this 10Th day of April, A. D.,
1893. J. G. FULLER,
apr1Sd3ts GEO. B. STAPLES.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-19
AGENTS.

WANTED-Good canvassers; previous ex
w perience not requisite; pure insurance
known; only 80 single assessments; total since
1883; guarantee fund in State treasury; respon-
Sible management; good territory liberal
terms; correspondence invited PROVIDENT
AID SOCIETY. Portland, Me. mar1O-8