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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29

II. F. Lee, and next to Logan in youth,
lives in North Carolina, aud has been
state auditor for long time. Malone
is at Petersburg. Hunton lives at
WarrentoD, Va, ard is a United States
senator. John G. Brown, the ablest
general officer from Tenr essee, who
was the first den ocratic governor of
that state after the d,f, at Of the re-
construction policy there, was for long
time the solicitor general for the com
bined Gould system Of railroads. He
died four years ago.
George ID. Johnston is member of
the civil service commission. Gen.
Ferguson lives at Gree nville, Miss, and
is ember of the Missi sippi river
commission and a pre- sperous planter.
Holizcaw, who lived in Alabama, at
Selma, believe, died month or two
sgo. General Buckner, who is worth
million, has just been governor of
Kentucky. Lieutenant General Kirby
Smith lived for many years in Sewanee,
Tenn, where he was president of the
University of the South He di last
fall. McLaws is resident of Augusta.
Ga. Fealherston lives in Mississippi
Slaughter, General A. $. Johnston's
inspector general, afterwa'd general
officer, was United States marshal of
Northern Alabama, and has just re
turned from Central America. Harry
Heth is in govern ment military en-
ployment. +. Porter Alexander is vice
president of the Georgia Central rail-
road. A. II. Wright of Georgia is dead
Pierce M. b. Young lives at Carter
vile, GA and is now United States
minister to the Central American
states. George d. Cosby, who was
adjutant general of California under
Stoneman, lives in that state. Morgan
is United States senator from Ala
bama.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
New Books.

"PICCIOLA, OR CAPTIVITY CAP
TIVE" one of the most charming and
popular of French classics. has been
received from d. Appleton & Co., New
York. This work was placed in the
hands of the distinguished French ar
fist, j. F. Guelding, last year, that this
tender and touching story might obtain
an adequate pictorial accom- animent
The result is a series of over one hun
dred drawings, including full page pic
lures, vlgnettes in the text, and head and
tail pieces. The artist has thoroughly
sympathized with the delicacy and
beauty Of the story, and the edition is
sure to take permanent place as the
standard illustrated " P,cciola."
FROM Thomas Y. Crowell & Co.,
New York, has been received 1.-THE
Life of Samuel Johnson" by James
Boswell. The work is in two volume 8,
and contains an interesting introduce
ton by the author. 1t is a comprehen.
sive account of Johnson's studies and
numerous works, in chronological Or
der, with series of his epistolary cor
respondence and conversations with
many eminent persons, and various
original pieces Of his composition never
before published. The volumes are
printed on fine English finish paper,
and are neatly boul in library style.
Price, 81 per volume.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
How to Measure tho Earth.

1t was not until 1869 that the circum
ference of the earth was reckoned at ap
proximately $4,000 miles, but an aston.
ishingly good estimate of the measure
ment was made ON correct mathematical
principles by Erastosthenes, an astrono
mer who died 200 years before the Chris
tan era. 1t had been known by astrono
mers for 400 years before that that the
earth was spherical, but Erastosthenes
was the first who is known to have under.
taken the measurement and he devised
the method now used He observed that
at Syene, in upper Egypt, the sun was ex.
actly vertical on the day of the summer
solstice, while at Alexandria it was de-
grees and ~ minutes away from the
zenith. He assumed that the two places
were on the same meridian, and that
they were 5000 stadia or 625 miles apart,
and on these assumptions figured the
circumference of the globe at 81, $50
miles. Unfortunately the distance could
not be accurately measured between the
cities by any methods then in use. In
1869 the telescope was applied to meridi
an measurement by Frenchman named
Pickard. Triangulation was not used
until about the year 1900 Prior to that
linear measurement by rods, chains OF
the revolutions of carriage wheels was
relied upon, and the results were natu.
rally inaccurate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS.
IT WAS DREADED MORE THAN
DEATH.
They Who Crossed 1t Never Returned to
the Sunlight-What Connection Has II
with the Present Generation?

The celebrated Bridge OF Signs has al.
suffering and misery. With what feeling
OF horror we think of the thousands OF
victims who have crossed it never to return.
But there is another bridge, almost as old
as the world itself, and which is as prolific
OF suffering to-day as In the early ages
There is bridge connecting health and dis.
ease which has caused more signs in the
history Of the world than any structure
built by the hand Of man. 1t is subject
for universal sadness when we think how
many are daily crossing this bridge Can
we return, or must we leave the sunlight of
health forever behind us? This is indeed
fearfully important question. This query
interests us, as it interested young lady of
our acquaintance named Miss Jessie Nc
Vey, who resides in Irvington, Ind.
had always been rather robust and
we'll" she said, "until the last two or three
years, when it so happened that overtaxed
my strength in try ing to do too much work.
had spell OF nervous prostration and
as so weak all the time could scarcely
get around.
81 have also been troubled with rheu-
matsm more or less for long time, which
grew worse after my nerves became weak
OF morning l would feel more tired than
when | went to bed, and on going upstairs
l would give clear out by the time reached
the top, and my heart would flutter and
feel as though it was up in my throat.
My head also troubled me great deal
My face would flush up in moment and
my eyes would burn and hurt and my head
would feel as though it would burst; at the
same time my feet and hands would be cold
l was also troubled with catarrh for sew
era years.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
Good Manners in Children.

1t is no wonder that there are so
many Inbred men and women in the
world when one sees the lack of pains
taken by parents 10 instruct their little
ones in forms of table and social ETH
quette that are so easily taught to the
pliable infant mind, but which, left IN
noticed, are soon supplanted by actions
that b, come bad habits in very short
time. 1t is no unusual sight to behold
child drinking from its saucer with no
word of admonition from the mother
or nurse who sits near by. A thirsty
little one will drink from a cup in
which there is spoon, and in later
years will see no harm in continuing
the practice. Many a child eats with
his knife, and yet how easily could the
fork or spoon be substituted in it's
place if the parents gave but tiny bit
of attention to this branch of their chi-
dren's education. Se.6shness lie fos-
tered so easily through lack of watch
fulness. The gentler cOurtesies that
count for so much are not instilled in
childhood, and in later years the man
or woman is regarded as bore. Good
clothes are not everything. Even good
health is not the one point desirable in
a chid's makeup. Good manners
should be added to health and attire in
order to gain perfect ensemble that
counts for so much in the worlds judg-
ment. No one can estimate how great
a factor in life is the possession of good
manners. They are the open sesame
to the best of society. They are the
hall mark of the gentleman or lady,
but they must be acquired in in NANCY.
-Ne,c York Telegram.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
A Bright Young Woman Student.

One of the bright Newnbam College
girls, though she has not come out a
senior wrangler, scored pleasing til
umph over male competitor recently.
She had arranged to read with one of
the tutors for particular examina alton,
and it CHANGED that young man was
in exactly the same position, and the
professor, naturally thinking of the cor
venience it would be to him to take the
two together, appealed TO the young
man. "Well, you know do not want
to be kept back. want to make the
most of my time" the man objected,
but he was prevailed upon to Try it for
a time, and the lady willingly agreed
70 the proposal. AT the first lesson the
young man was light and easy in con-
versation and somewhat discursive in
his remarks 10 the tutor. The lady
said nothing. At the next meeting
meeting the lady had a mass of in
formation which she brought forward
ip systematic, businessike way, and
the man was rather left out of the
game. He did not like his position of
inferiOrity, and very soon the arrange
ment came to an end, but not because
the lady did not keep up with the work.
-Enchange.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29

GUARANTEED CURE.-We authorize
our advertised druggist to sell DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, upon this condition:
If you are afflicted with cough, cold
or any lung, throat or chest trouble,
and will use this remedy as directed,
giving it fair trial, and experience no
bene fit, you may return the bottle and
have your money refunded. We could
not make this offer did we not know
that DR., Kings New Discovery could
be relied on. 1t never disappoints.
Trial bottles free at G. Blakely's drug
store. Large size, fifty cents and one
dollar.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
How to Make Quaking Custard.

One-half box of gelatin, eggs, tea.
spoonful of vanilla, II pints Of milk, one
half cup Of sugar, one-quarter cup Of
powdered sugar. Cover the gelatin
with cold water and soak half an hour.
Put the milk on to boil. Beat the yolks
of the eggs and the half cup of sugar to.
gether until light, then stir into the boil
ing milk, add the gelatin and stir over
the fire for minute to thicken. Take
from the fire, add the vanilla, pour in a
mold and stand away to harden. When
it is ready to serve, beat the whites to a
foam, then gradually add the powdered
sugar. beating all the while. After all
the sugar is added beat until it will
stand alone. Turn the pudding carefully
from the mold, heap the whites around
it and serve. This will serve eight per-
sons,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
How to Ebonize Wood,

To ebonize wood, first stain with "a
decoction of logwood, purchased from
any druggist. 1t is dissolved in warm
water until all has been taken up that
the water will hold. Application to the
wood is made freely with large, soft
bristle brush, and the surface is rubbed
with cloth to prevent the formation of
a gummy coat thereon. After the article
has been left to dry for few hours the
second application, consisting of vinegar
in which quantity of nails or clear fiji.
ings have been soaked for several days,
is freely applied with brush.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
How to Make a Pocket Lamp.

In an ounce bottle put piece of phos
phorus the size of a grain of corn. Pou,
in olive oil heated to the boiling point
until one-third full. then cork tightly.
When wanted, uncork, and the action vt
the air will make the space above the
oil bright enough to see several feet or to
look at watch. AS it is impossible for
a hame to form, this is perfectly safe.
The glow lasts from two to five minutes
and may be renewed by again removing
the cork, which each time should be re.
placed at once. One such lamp will las,
all winter.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS,
On the Stair.

I met little maiden on the stair,
with rosebud lips, blue eyes and golden hair;
barred the way, and laughingly I said,
' You can't 20 by until the toll Ia paid"
She paid the tribute with bewitchng grace
Aud fain second kiss from that sweet face
Would have snatched. but, running by,
She paused not till she heard my heart felt sigh.
Then, glancng round, she saw my longing lock.
And said " That kiss you hadn't oughter took,
For 1t was grandmas, and have no more;
What shall do when she comes to the door,"
Dear child" cried d" the kiss will not take.
But give 1t back again for grandma's sake"
And so once more kissed the maiden fair,
And she went up. and came down, the stair.
-Horper's Toun2 People.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
How to Rejapan Trays.

First clean them thoroughly with soap
and water and little rotten stone; then
dry by wiping and exposure to the fire
Next get some good copal varnish, mix
it with some bronze powder and apply
with brush to the denuded parts, after
which set the tray in an oven at heat
of 2l2 to 800 degrees until the varnish is
dry. Two coats will make it equal to
new
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
A COnundrum Tea.

A conundrum tea was given recently
to party of children. Each one was
asked to bring four rid iles-not origi-
him. They were asked in
the evening and prize given to the
one who guessed the most. The sup
per consisted of ar icles named on the
menus in blind characters, like enigmas,
as; Country in Europe Turkey, son
of Noah (Ham), gritty wiz ards (sand-
wiches) ,etc.-Ne,o York Telegram.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29

will sell at bargain to auy one In want OF the
whole, any part of the following described prop
erty situated on the line of the Wells River Taf
road In Marshheld consisting of 955 acre. OF land
mostly timbered. The railroad passes through II
Der shed, near mills. large clearinghouse and
an extra fne barn for horses. Three tenement
three mills is in good fair condition, and comprises
three water wheels, circular saw mill, two hand
edgers, sap saw, planer and thatcher, board planer
shingle machine clapboaId mill and all attach
ments ETC., etc, bowl mill; also traverse sled
Might exchange portion for other property.
ALBERT JoHoNNOTT.
Montpelier, VT, January 10, 1898.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29

HOOPS AND ONLY HOOPS -Hoou's
Saisaparilla is carefully prepared from
sarsaparil'a, daudelion, mandrake, dock,
pipsissewa, juniper berries and other
well known remedies, by a peculiar
combination, proportion and process,
giving to Hoods Sarsaparilla curative
powers not possessed by other medi-
cines. 1t effects remarkable cures
when other preparations fail.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29

The man who tries each day to d.
something, to say something, that will
cause smiles to drive away tears; that
will put sunshine into sad heart; that
will give hope, that will give inspira-
ton to good thought; that will, in
word, make men better and happier
and more cheerful-that man is one of
Gods noble men and is benefactor to
all mankind.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
How to Prevent Snoring,

Keeping the mouth shut prevents snor-
ing. To do this make close fitting cap
for the head and shape piece of cloth
to fit the chin, uniting it with the cap
by elastic bands. which join the cap just
above the ears.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
How to Make Wine Jelly.

Dissolve an ounce of isinglass or gela-
tin in half pint Of hot water; add an
ounce of sugar and pint of wine and
cool the jelly in mold.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29
THE HOUSEHOLD. Y 81

Contributions to this department may be sent
either to DR.. t. II. HosKINs, Newport, Vt, or di.
rectly to THB wAToHMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29

CHILDREN Cry for Pitcher's Castoria.
CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoris,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29

HOODS Pills cure biliousness.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-29

Or, e. c. Vests Nerve and Brain Treatment
y sold under positive written guarantee by author
lied agents only, to cure Weak Memory; Loss Of
Night LOSSES; Evil Dreams; Lack OF Confdence
N,efTSSousness hasstpde all Drains; Loss of Power
over-exertion; Youthful Errors, or Excessive Use OF
TM9l ssr 0piIm Or LIQUOR which soon lead 70
q box for $5 with written guarantee to cure or
refund money VESTS COUGH SYRUP. A certain
cure Tor Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis Group,
Small size disoontinued old Soc size, now 25c. old
u size, now Soc GUARANTEES issued only by
LESTER n. GREENE,
Sole Agent, Montpelier, VT.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-07-15
The Modern shave.

1.-THE nose-puiling barber is hard 10
find now unless one goes in the cheap
Shops" said George ID. Hamilton Of
Memphis. There was time not so
many years ago when a barber would
take you by the nose If he had TO shave
your upper lip and almost pull the pro-
tuberance up by the roots. A friend of
mine told me he went into shop once,
and the barber asked him If he would
have thumb or spoon shave, meaning
thereby that IL my friend was fastidious
about having the barber jab his thumb
in the corner of his mouth toeStend his
jaw he would use spoon for that pur-
pose. But those days are gone. Eyen
the talking barber is a missing link be-
tween the new and the old tonsorial
schools. All the disagreeable features
OF shave have disappeared, and the
operation is now smooth and pleasant.
The only people who find anything dis
agreeable in the process are those who
shave themselves or who get shave in
scent shop. st. Louis Globe-Demo'
Graf.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-07-15

Doubts are frequently expressed as to
the sanity Of persons who indulge in
the habit of RENTING conscience
money to the Chancellor ofthe Excheq-
uer, but there can be no two opinions
about an aged couple named Ietoux,
residing at Leyallois-Perret, France.
who are suffering from a highly inter
esting mania. Periodically they send
to President Carnot sums OF money va
rying from 22O to eco, in the imaginary
belief that they are indebted to the
state in regard 10 building material
purchased by them from the historical
Ceateau de Biois. Needless to say that
NJ. Carnot makes point of returning
these remittances through the medium
of VI. Gullhen, TO local Commissary Of
Police. who, however, experiences some
difficulty in carrying out his instruc-
tions. On calling at the domicile ofthe
Ietoux with the last installment, he
found the door locked, and had 70 force
an entrance. The couple refused 70
speak a word to the representative of
the law, who accordingly placed the
bank notes on the mantel-shelf and
withdrew. NJ and Mime. Letoux also
send occasional remittances TO the de-
partment Of public estates, which is
also obliged TO use force in order to re-
store the money.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-07-15
a cat Jumps Twsnty-two Feet.

There is a large Maltese cat making
its Headquarters at Seventh police pre-
cinct station that is bound 10 go on rec
ord as the smartest feline known. Like
all other cats IL delights in capturing
sparrows, but. unlike other cats, i has
never been known TO let bird get
away that II made up its mind 20 catch.
Lieutenant Thompson is authority for
the statement that the cat, perehed on
the cornice OF the building, made a
leap Of twenty-five feet into tree
and caught a sparrow. The henten-
ant had also watched the cat while
Undertaking and had counted nine
sparrows carried to spot, and after
the hunt was over devoured one by one.
A peculiar trait OF the cat is that there
Is but one man who reports at the
station that she will make friends with,
and he Is Patrolman Rowland. When
he is on night duty the cat will follow
him from the time he goes on duty I'M
I'll relieved next morning. All the dogs
in the Newburg region have encounter.
cd the cat on several occasions, and
when she is in sight the CANNES take
the other side Of the street.-clevelano
Z Press
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-07-15
MOUNT PlsoAH.

Tbs moonlight liss On Pisgah's crown,
Where oak ano pfne-tree rear their head;
The mists OF night have settled down,
Ana By the Whispering river spread;
But Der abs Yesl, AgeAnst the sky,
The mighty mountain towers high
The moonlight sheds rs silver stream,
And bathea the distant mountain height;
Wlthsn fhe vale watch and dream,
Surrounded By lesser light
A red star sinking IN the west
seems on the mountain top 70 rest
count the star q beacon fire.
That blezeA forth 70 stir the heart,
And move she soRt 10 high desire
TO play ON earth better paTts
And altar and moon their spell have wrSuRks
For wakes the MIND 20 higher thought
HaFper's Bazaar.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-07-15
German
Syrup

MY acquaintance with Boschee's
German Syrupwas made about four
teen years ago. ] contracted cold
which resulted in a hcarseness and
cough which disabled me from fill
Ing my pulpit for number of Sab
baths. After trying a physician,
without obtaining relief / saw the
advertisement of your remedy and
obtained bottle. Ireceiyed quick
and permanent help. / never hest
tate to tell my experience. Rev. w.
III. Haggerty, Martinsville, N. J. @
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-07-15
Now Ia Iets Others WORRY.

Quite new departure in the English
cycling world has cropped up for the
coming season. The thirsty cyclist, as
he sips his cup of tea at the wayside
inn, viii no longer present to the inn
pertinent outsider narrowing specta-
Gle Of uneasiness, amounting 10 an ague,
at the sound of distant footsteps. nor
start up like some guilty hunted erea-
ture at the approach Of every stranger.
A new man viii take his place-never-
theless, frank and enterprising. And
this revolution is 10 be accomplished
simply by insuring his maehine-the
Joy, pride, anxiety and worry of his
heart against theft on the road. at
home and everywhere.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-07-15

OF rheumatism, and further attacks may ~
escaped. II proper precautions against fxpc--
uTe are taken. and there be no beredtafy pre-
disposition Unfortunately, pgcple Who Ditl-
neglect the triGing twinRes and pfementiofy
Stiffness which herald the solvent Of tnis ago
nizing malay. Among the diseases for Nbich
Hostetters Stomach BiiteTs hat been found
efdeaeious this is one, and the medicine reine~
perfectly safe. IL is certainly 70 be preferre 70
drugs used for its cure, which are frequently
useless, and nothing more or less than poison
Gus. The substitution OF ihis pleasant and
pure blood depareat for medicines iHinieAi 70
life in slight overdose, ~ Measure which
may ntly be urged upon persons sho desire 70
obtain relief safely. or who have failed 70 ob-
tain Is from the numerous pseade remedies for
this disease liz the market
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-07-15

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they can
not reach the seat Of the disease. CstsrTh 10
a blood OF constitutional disease, and in order
20 cure Il you must take internal remedies.
Halls CRiarrh Cure 10 taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Caiarrh Cure IS not quack
medicine. Ii was prescribed by one Of the best
physicians Ia this country for years, and Is q
regular prescription. IL Is composed OF the
best touics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, setting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combination Of
The two Ingredients Is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send
Cor testimonials free.
=. J. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold BY druggists, price 7Sc.