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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

"A paradise fish in a tank in a show
in New York is surrounded by a hun.
bred or so of the young, that appear as
mere bubbles darting here and there.
II n finger be held near the surface the
fish snaps at it viciously; if the fry sink
to the bottom 1t will take them in its
mouth and lift them to the weeds at
the top. That's agreat fish," said the
owner. 'It's an excellent parent, and
takes as much care of the little fellowsas
creatures of more alleged intelligence.
We had to take away the mate and put
it into a separate tank because it was
eating the young ones No, 1t isn't a
she. This is the father. The mother
Is over there by herself"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

Mineral water syphons commonly
in use are subjected when full to a
pressure of about $50 pounds per square
inch. The best of them are made in
Germany and tested up to 200 pounds
per square inch, but the most careful
makers of mineral waters test their sy-
phon bottles up to 800 pounds per
square inch. The glass, after having
been placed in ice-cold water, is sud-
denly plunged into boiling water. The
loss from breakage in the testing proc
ess is v:ry great A syphon bottle has
been known to keep pure and sweet
for seven years a small quantity of
mineral water accidentally left unused.
This accidental test Of water and bot
tie was thought highly satisfactory.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

Spreads the infectious air poison Of chills
and fever, q complaint to the eradication
and pre- sention Of which Hostetter,s Stom,
ach Buffers is specially adapted. Vast and
fertile district are periodically visited by
this relentless malady. Fortify with the
Bitters and prevent 1t. Rheumatism, con.
stipation, hf~Iiousness, kidney trouble and
nervousness are comparable In any stage
by this comprehensive medicine, irdorsed
and commended by intelligent PHYSICIANS
everywhere. =
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

The Turkish and Persian rugs
which are sold at fancy prices by the
carpet men are all made by hand, not
even a loom being employed. The work
requires great skill and infinite pa
thence, so that the prices for genuine
goods are by no means too large. Some
of them require the labor of one man
for six months or a year before they
are completed and put Cd the market,
while the highest-priced rugs have
often been toiled at, day after day, for
three or four years before they are fin
ished.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

The farmer with one team Of horses
Is able to move on a good road more
than he could move with four horses
and a wagon of much greater strength
on a poor road. This l have tested per-
socially many Unrestricted States
Senator William A. PETER, Kansas, in
Memorial TO Congress on Road Exhibit
OF Worlds Columbian Exposition
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26
aoss.oAEEA ANe cuRLY.HEAp.

When / go home, this welcome waits
BseA evening when the day b ned:
fhe pattering of little feet.
Then clinging arms. and kisres svees
Prom roSyeheek and eurtylheaA-
uey come win shouts Of rfostag:
They're laughing SO they scarce car speski
A pair Of highwaymen are they;
And /. an easy. yielding prey
To eurly-hesd and rosy-cheek
But curly heads win sometimes ache,
And oil our souls with sudden dread:
And roses fade, while hearts stand still
Oh, may there come no touch Of i'll
To rosy-cheek and curly.hesd!
God bless all little checks otrose,
where'er they bloom. Thy sunlight sAedi
Bless little heads Of rippling haiti
Oh. take into Thy tender care
Each rosy-cheek and curly-headi
-Eiyar W. Abbot, in Outlook.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26
The monkev,s intelligence has never

The monkey intelligence has never
been able to arrive at a point which
enables that animal to achieve the m,
tying of knot You may see a
key with a cord fastened with the sim
plest form of common knot, and unless
the beast can break the string or gnaw
it in two he will eve get loose. To
unite the knot requires observation and
reasoning power. and thougha monkey
may possess both, he has neither in a
sufficient degree to enable him to over
come the difficulty.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

in 1900 the world had in circulation
ess, 600. 900 gold, s1o2. 600, 900 silver and
no paper; in 1880 there were ESQ, o0o,,
600 gold, eso1. 0Oo, 900 silver and s77I,r
900. 900 Of paper money, o total Of ST..
to2, Oo0, 900. This includes the money OF
England, the United States and the
colonies Of Great Britain, France and
Spain. No account 10 taken Of the
worthless currency Of the South Amer.
lean states
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

Guest-So you always want pay in
advance now, baggage or no baggage?
Hotel Clerk-Yes. You see, a great
dssl of money has been lost lately BY
hetsls burning down-N Z. Weekly,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

MANAGER-'That young friend of yours is
a sleepy sort of fellow. What shall / do
with himr' M~erchant-''See if you can't
ment."-Tid-B Bits.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

Tue difference between 4 tight window
and a slight man on "a railroad train Is that
one you can't open and the other you can't
nut up.-Yonkers Statesman
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26
.Eirhteen Phnadelphia ,

Eighteen Philsdelphia women re-
Gently presented petition to the license
court favoring the application of q Ger
tain saloon-keeper for a license to open
asaloon IN their vicinity. for the reason
that at present their husbands are
forced to 60 over adangsrous railroad
crossing in order to get liquor, and
thsy sys spprshsaGxs ot accidents
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

OUTRAGED AUTHOR Ciercely)-'Sir, your
abuse of my book admits of no explanation :"
Candid Critic (calmlyl--Uh, yes, 1t does.
I read il. "-Puck.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

DYSPEPSIA, impaired digestion, weak
stomach, and constipation Will be instantly
relieved by Beecham's Pills. y cents q box.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

SILENCE is golden, but you have never
realized how golden until you a TO buy it
-AtchisOn Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

KEEP the pores open is essential to health.
Glenn's Sulphur Soap does this.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, SO cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

LITE boy was asked what the Sunday
school text was. He answered: "Many
are cold, but few are ozen.'-Newark Call
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

"WuAr makes you so sure tsat Wrighter
is going into fictionl Has he ever done any
thing In that linei" ''No; but he's planning
TO spend W. weeks on u fishing trip. "-bui-
faIo Courier.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

TEE reason that the geysers at the Ma
tional park leap so high is because they are
composed OF spring water.-Lowell Courier
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-08-26

Halls CATARRH CURE Is n liquid and is
taken internally. Sold BY Druggists, I9c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
GUILFORD CENTRE.

The schools in districts No. 2, ), IL and
IA begin next Monday, May l.
Tuesday afternoon the listers deposited
Office for inspection.
Miss Mary Clark from Springfield, Mass,
is to teach school in district No. ?, and will
board at r. NJ. Alleys.
Services will be resumed at the Univer-
salist church Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Sprague
will preach at 2:30 P. NJ. IN. .-.-.
Mrs. ID. NJ. Taylor and her little girl
have come to spend the summer with her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Leslie G. Adams.
The will be services in the church Sunday
by Rev. F. w. Sprague, at 2:30 p. NJ.
After the exercises the Reorganization of
the Sundsay chool will occur.
F. G. Taylor soon goes on the road to
sell the Life of Blaine, and also Minor S
phosphate dropper. Mrs. Taylor goes to
her fathers at West Brattleboro in his
absence.
A few of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Putnam took tea with them Monday after
noon, it being the 10th birthday of Mrs.
Putnam. Mrs Putnam, who has been an
invalid for some years, received several
gifts, among them a nice easy chair from
her daughter, Emma.
Gilbert Morse was agreeably surprised
on the 10Th inst by 20 of his friends who
came to celebrate his AID birthday. The
gathering terminated in a progressive
euchre party with five tables. Il. NJ. Akley
won the royal prize A. NJ. Akley the pro-
gressive, and Mrs. Henry Squires the BOBBY
prize,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
WEST DUMMBRsTON.

Mr.. Bennett and family have moved
this week to Turner'S Falls, Mass, where
he is to work in pulp mill The depart
ure of the family is regretted.
Charles G. Roels auction passed off with
a good number in attendance and brisk
sales, disposing of his live stock and farm
ing tools. Mr.. Roels physicians pronounce
him to be suffering from Bright's disease,
and his illness occasions sincere regret
among all our people. He suffers but lit
tie pain, but his age is against his imme-
date recovery.
Our amateur dramatists repeated their
play, "Among the breakers" on the 10th
inst, before a crowded house, who eX-
pressed their satisfaction by hearty APP
plause. Many came from adjacent towns
to attend. After the drama the farce
'Dunduckety's picnic" was given with
tableau, which created much laughter. On
the evening following was an occasion
which was no farce, especially to the pas
tor and his family, for the actors visited
the parsonage en- masse, and left the en-
tire profits of the entertainment as dona-
ton. Mr. Merrifield and his family ex.
pressed their hearty thanks for the gift,
which was an entire surprise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
1t Will Make People Believe
His Wonderful Story,
Subscribed to by One Of New
YOrk's Most Prominent
Here Is the Whole Matter EX-
actly as 1t Happened.
STATE OF New YoRK ,

COUNTY OF WAsHINGToN, ~
Lucien Rodd of Whitehall N. Y, being by me
duly sworn, deposes and says that some years
ago he suffered very greatly with insomnia ner-
vous prostrstion and his body was covered with
sores, causing him great pain and annoyance.
That his head was so covered with sores that he
was hardly able TO comb or even brush his hair,
so great was the pain it occasioned
That he consulted the local physicians without
successful result that he took quantities of med
ciDe with no benefit whatever; that physicians
told him his disease was incurable and he had
come to the same conclusion himself and had
made up his mind to go TO hospital and await
death.
That just about this time he learned about
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy,
which he began to use That this remedy entirely
relieved and cured him, healed and dried up his
sores, enabled him to sleep soundly and comfort
ably, and restored him to his ordinary vigor and
vitality, in short, made a sound well man Of him
so that he fully able to work at his occupa-
ton, and has done so since that time.
That he attributes his recovery to DR.. Greene S
Nervura blood and nerve remedy, as it restored
him when everybody and everything else had
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28

men who have carried the art to so high a
point that they are hard to beat in the
quality produced.
E. L. Waterman was up and cleared out
his law Office Wednesday so that it may be
used for other purposes. Thus the last
vestiges are removed of profession which
has been well sustained here for genera
tions by such men as John Z. Butler, Hoyt
II. Wheeler and others, some of whom
have been called to fill high positions in the
state and in the courts of the nation.
The village schools began Monday. The
higher department is taught by A. p. Car
penter of Nottingham, who taught it the
past winter, giving universal satisfaction.
The primary school is in charge of Miss
lone Burbank of Winhall. The River,
Turkey mountain and Densmore districts
have been consolidated with school in
the River schoolhouse, taught by Flora
Stratton of Townshend. George Wyman
will keep the Maynard hollow school, Mrs.
Della Bradley the South hill, Minnie Allen
at Pixies Falls, Ella Willis at Pratt's bridge,
Mr.. Worden at Jacksonville, and Mrs. viii.
liam Higgins at West Jamaica.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
WARDSBORO.

Much sympathy is felt by the people here
for A. NJ. Butler in his recent accident.
In contrast with the snow storm of last
week were some beautiful mayfowers gath
cred by Miss Annie S. Butterfield.
1t is understood that c. ii. Walter, for
mer pastor of the Methodist church here,
is now stationed at Gardner, Mass.
The ladies' benevolent society was re-
organized last week Thursday, and these
officers were elected: President, Mrs. NJ.
A. Smith; vice president, Mrs. S. j. Mar
tin; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. A. NJ.
Farnum.
John Reed and family will move to Brat
tleboro this week on to j. T. Hildreth's
farm. During their short stay here they
have gained many friends, who wish them
prosperity in their new home.
The palmleaf hat industry has revived
in our village. Our champion braider,
whose name We will not give as she avoids
publicity, has braided since Feb. 20, to this
date, April 25, 490 boys hats. One week
of the time she did not braid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
WEST TOWNSEND.

Four inches of snow fell April 20.
Mrs. b. b. Burroughs has been visiting
in Enfield, Mass.
Geo. L. Wood who has been living in
one of the houses at Holmes Il Reynolds's
mill for more than year, has moved
away.
Mr.. Richardson is to run the grist mill
the coming year. He occupies the smaller
of Chas. Robbins's houses, formerly be-
longing to Judge Phelps.
Robins have been quite plenty, but few
days ago they were seen to gather in large
numbers and take flight southwark, dis
couraged, probably, by the sober look of
things.
D. E. Boyden has bought of A. r.
Pierce of Suffield, Conn, the building
where he has been living for several years,
and which also contains the tenement oc-
cupied by Geo. Howard and Barber Bros
store. a
Several attended the funeral of Carl
Farwell held in South Londonderry last
Saturday. Much sorrow is felt here for
the early death of so promising a young
man, whose life from babyhood to man
hood was spent among us. His father and
three sisters live here and have the sympa-
thy of all in their great sorrow.
Several changes in location are being
made. Mrs. C. p. Barrett has returned to
her tenement over the store. Otis Phillips
has moved into S. E. Williams's house,
just vacated by Mrs. Barrett, and Mr.. Will
lams has moved his goods into part of
the hotel building, which he has fitted up
for a store. Geo. Prouty and Henry
Shattuck have tenements in the building.
The silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs.
William Livermore was celebrated last
Saturday evening. The house was filled
by party of about so self-invited guests,
who came bringing their cakes with them,
enjoying themselves much, and departed,
leaving behind them several handsome and
appropriate gifts as token of good will.
Among the company was quite party OF
friends from out of town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
WEST CHESTERFIELD. NH.

Frank A. Streeter has been quite i'll the
past week with measles.
Bert Amidon has leased Mrs. Ellen
Clegg's farm for the season..
The devotional meeting last Sunday
evening was led by Mrs. o. r. Farr.
Mrs. c. A. Clark of Springfield, Mass,
has been visiting friends here for the past
week.
Some of the farmers have begun their
springs work, and few already have their
oats in.
School in district No. began its spring
term last Monday in charge of Miss Nellie
A. Farr as teacher.
Six of our carpenters are to begin work
at the lake next Monday on large cottage
for New York man.
Ernest Carey and family are to move
their goods to New Haven, where they ex-
pect to make their future home.
S. H. Randall and family are expected
this week at o. II. Fairs. Their son Hem
ry has been here all winter.
The next regular meeting of Spofford
grange will be held Saturday evening, when
important business calls for full attend
ance.
The body of the infant child of Moses
Ii. Chickering of Antrim was brought
here few days ago and buried in the fam
lily lot.
c. P. ellison will have a large auction
sale of horses at Brattleboro tomorrow,
with all the horse clothing that anybody
wants TO buy. Mr.. ellison has had auc-
lions in Greenfield and Springfield, Mass.
to attend the present week.
c. c. P. Goodrich, who has been i'll for
several months, was made as comfortable as
possible in an easy carriage from Brattle-
boro last Tuesday, and was moved to his
nephew's, Frank Sargent's, in Brattleboro.
We are glad to know that he stood the
journey well. He leaves a town full of
anxious friends who will watch eagerly for
news of his recovery of health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28

Merchant Batchelder is buying goods in
Boston this week.
William Ballou is assistant station agent
while his brother Walter is taking a vaca-
ton.
Clifford Pratt goes this week to take a
clerkship in a Concord, Y. H., grocery
store.
The reorganization of the Congregational
Sunday school comes on the first Sunday
in May.
Conflicting reports concerning Edgar
Tuthilrs illness may be regulated by stat
ing that a message received Wednesday,
the Goth, says ''he exercises in the ward
every day and plans to go home on Mon
day."
Henry NJ. Halls daughter Myrtle has
been dangerously i'll with pneumonia this
week in Bratteboro She was employed
at the overall factory and was b arding in
the household of Chas. Gould, formerly of
this town.
Wall street financial letters by w. p.
Eager, published lately in The Phoenix, are
from Newfane boy, and are characterized
by business terseness and comprehensive
ness of style, with wide-awake comments
on some stupendous public schemes.
A good attendance at the w. C. T. u.
meeting next Wednesday at Mrs. Morse s
is desirable, in order to appoint two dele
gates to the Worlds Temperance congress
in Chicago, June DIP, and four delegates
TO the county convention in Townshend.
S. G. Brown has this to say about the
surplus school money: That the money
divided to the school district on the last
Friday of March was, and always has been,
for the support of the past year schools.
Neither state, town or the Huntington
fund pay cent for work until done.
Several from this place attended the fu-
neral of Carl Farwell in Londonderry on
Saturday. In Mr.. Farwell's brief residence
here, as station agent succeeding Mrs.
Green, it was evident that courage, activ-
| ity, purity and straight forwardness of
character were with him dominant ele-
ments, which with his efficiency would be
likely to secure promotion to wider
| sphere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
wILLIAMSVILLE.
Mrs. c. E. Park is a grip victim.

Mrs. &. E. Park is grip victim.
The village street is dusty.
A social dance will be held at school
house hall Friday evening, May ;, to
which all are invited.
The stars and stripes again float in the
schoolyard; 20 scholars attended school
Monday and more are expected.
A small party of friends passed pleas
ant evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert Adams last Saturday. Maple
sugar was served and much enjoyed.
Mrs. Alice Morse will have the sympathy
of her many friends. Her mother died
April 2, her father is sick with pneumonia,
and her sister Nettie with the grip. Her
daughter Florence came home from South
bridge, Mass, on Monday, but returned to
her school on Wednesday morning. Mrs.
john Stratton is helping Mrs. Morse to
care for the sick ones.
Rev. S. p. Fairbanks, the newly APP
pointed pastor, is expected TO preach next
Sunday at 1920 in Williamsville, and at
l z. NJ. at East Dover. Rev. +. II. Roberts
goes to his new parish in South Royalton
Saturday. He leaves many very warm
friends who wish him success in his new
field of labor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
TOWNSHEND.

W. II. Miles is on the sick list.
The many friends of Mr., John HOlbrook
are sorry to learn of his serious illness at
his fathers; -
Some of our village people are rejoiced
at having their tanks again filled with wa
ter. Others are hopeful.
Eddie Bailey, who has been i'll all win
ter, is slightly improving, and it is hoped
he may now continue to gain.
Henry Austin. who has been in feeble
health for so long a time, has decided to &C
to the Mary Fletcher hospital at Burling.
ton soon.
The teachers hired for the summer term
of schools are: Village school, Mrs. A. f.
Kenyon west village, Mary Underwood
Gushing district, Miss Grace Blood; Fol-
lett district, Leila Bishop; Houghton dis
trict, Edith Miles; Rutter district, Katie
Wiswell.
The ladies' aid society met with Mrs.
Ora Ober on Wednesday afternoon of this
week. The work done was for charita-
BILE object, and the society will meet again
next week on Wednesday afternoon TO COM
plete the work that was left unfinished at
the last meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
JAMAICA
Mrs. Nelson Starr is i'll.

Mrs. Nelson Starr is i'll.
Mrs. Agnes Walcott goes TO Guilford
May l, to teach.
Ed. Clark will do barber work evenings
in the post-office.
Wallace Reed is home from Holyoke,
Mass, on visit.
Mary and Harry Gilfeather are i'll with
measles at Scion Densmore's.
1t has been decided to run the cheese
factory this season; 100 cows are pledged.
George Wyman and family are to move
into DR.. Brigham's house and care for the
doctor.
Rev. E. B. Earle is to move from West
Wardsboro here, May /, and will occupy the
parsonage.
Olive Shumway is home from Mortified,
Mass, where she has been employed in
buying supplies for the Moody training
school.
Real estate changes: John Olson has
merdr Rln Do~--IUO0d 20 RIM nf Fred RYDER 6
at the house. n
Thomas Fitzgerald, brakeman on Tn
night freight running from New LondIn
TO Brattleboro, fell from the train Ia
night, about two miles south of NOrthtie
station, and was run over and killed. Tf
was not missed by the conductor until
train reached South Vernon. The boz
was badly mangled. .
The entries already received assure a So
cessful sale of horses at auction at the VI
lev Fair ground May II. The sale is beila
advertised extensively and it is hoped tn
a large number of buyers will be preseIo
Among the entries already received are te
following; Dixie, record better than 2:2l
owned by New Hampshire man; w. J.
Minor the pacing mare Kittie t., al
Wilkes D.; j. II. Morgan of Vernon Ki
tie M; Mr.. Kimball of ClaremOnt, N. II
pair of standard and registered blat.
mares, of extra style for drivers, and also
bay stallion by Hamilton, sire of To
1JFefBie 1aYtfotlff ihfa ofmess fines rentiss Of
Wihdham is attending the depot for him.
The sugar makers are happy over good
crop of maple sugar, although it has come
late, sap running well on the hills at this
writing, Wednesday. The quality has
been superior. While Jamaica is not the
banner town in quantity, she has some