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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
A Great Honor.

In the years of his highest reputa-
ton Daniel Webster was favored with
degree of personal adulation and
toadying" which was not altogether
agreeable to him. 1t lie related that on
one occasion, when public reception
was given to him at hotel in Boston,
particularly obsequous old Office.
seeker was introduced. The man fat
tered Webster and ground his own axe,
bowling and scraping until the great
man was tired of him, and, bidding him
good day, settled down heavily into the
nea' est chair. But the man, instead of
passing on and giving chance to the
next conner, fingered near aud seemed
to have something sill on his mind,
though he looked very blissful. Web
ster observed this, and said, not very
good-naturedy: MAY ak you sir, il
you want any thing more of me?" 60
o, mol" said the man Sinking; " only,
perhaps, may be permitted TO remark
that am proud to say that my hat is
having the inestimabe honor to occupy
he same chair with Daniel Webster"
Webster had, as matter of fact, sat
down on the m ms tall beaver hat and
crushed it out of shape.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
STAGE IN BRIEF.

LARGE quantities Of iine-grade copper ore
are being shipped IRON STAFFORD 10 Balti-
more, Md.
THE farmhouse owned by Oscar Baird Of
Barnet was burned last Saturday night.
Loss 81 900.
J.K. PARKER OF BrattlebOro broke his
right leg in two places last week by falling
from the roof OF his house while shoveling
snow.
WALLACE STILES, farmer of ST. Johns
bury fell from load of hay last Monday,
striking his head on the pole of the wagon,
and receiving injuries from which he died.
MICHAEL CARRIGAN of West Rutland had
his face and head terribly cut last Monday
by getting caught in the hosting machinery
at one OF the Quarries OF the Vermont Mar.
BILE Company.
WILLIAM DALTON, a tramp, was picked
mp by the police in the streets Of Rutland
last Sunday morning. His hands and feet
were badly frozen. He said that he had
tramped from Montreal looking for work.
THE fremen of St. Johnsbury have formed
mutual benefit association for the purpose
of aiding fremen disabled while on duty.
The fire companies in Barnet and Lyndon.
vile are included in the membership of the
association.
j. K. HOW OF Rutland, brakeman on
the Central Vermont railroad, was instantly
killed last Monday morning at Montreal by
his head coming in contact with Victoria
bridge. He was standing on top of freight
train aud did not nouce the impending
danger.
JAMES F HRRRIcK, formerly editor OF the
Rutland Herald, died Of typhoid fever last
Friday at his home in New York. Mr..
Herrick was on the staff of the World at
the time of his death. Since sev-ring his
connection with the Herald in 1873, he has
been city and night editor of the Springfield
Republican, and night editor of the asso-
ciated press III New York.
PENSIONS have recently been granted to
the following VermOnters: Original--Sam'
nel Palkey, Edwin b. Dodge, Nathan
Parker, Frank w. Smith, George A. Wat
kins, Ahira Heath, Benjamin Bixby, Alfred
S. Fisher, Julius C. Griffith, Austin Du.
mond; additional Henry STAFFORD, Henry
III. Walker, Albert II. Smith: original
widows, etc.-Sylvia A. Douglass, Lucy A
Davis.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
Girls, Don't Tense.

l believe sister has very much to do
in forming brothers. character. She
has as well bearing upon his ideal
woman. Be careful to study your
broiher's nature and tastes, and, so far
as possible and consistent with your
cow ctions of right and wrong, do as
he asks. Be considerable, do not tease
him about his awkward manner or
anything else that annoys or disturbs.
A pleasant joke differs materially from
the teasing which embilters and makes
unhappy. 1t is well for a girl blessed
with a brother to remember that the
time may come when the brothers.
consideration for her may make or mar
her life.-CorrespOndent Of Exchange.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
BEFORE PRINCE FEnDrNAND.

Thirty-twe Couples Married and their Car
riages Cove ed with Flowers-A wedding
Dinner at the Royal Palace.
FOLLOWING an ancient Roumanisn GUS
tom, the wedding of thirty-two peasant
couples, representing thirty-two districts OF
Roumania, was celebrated at Bucharest
last Saturday in the presence of Prince Fer.
dinand aud his bride After the ceremony
the couples drove in thlrty.two carriages to
the royal palace, where an elaborate we'd
a purse filled with gold TO every couple and
Crown Prince Ferdinand clicked glasses
with every bridegroom before drinking with
him. The crown prince and his bride were
received with enthusiasm by the street
crowds when they drove from the church 60
the palace,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
SERIOUS RIOTS BOGOrA.

Over One Hundred Men Killed In the OOn-
fiict with the Military and PoIice-An
Indiscreet Newspaper Article the Cause
of the Revolt
A SERIOUS riot, lasting two days. has &C.
Cured in Bogota, In which one hundred
men were killed and mauy wounded. The
trouble grew out OF the publication of an
article by professor in the Jesuit college
there, regarding the widespread ignorance
among the labOrihg classes. A mob gath
cred in front of the professor house, stoned
the windows and broke In the doors. They
were finally dispersed by the police, but the
next evening the attack was renewed. The
mob overpowered the police after des-
perate battle, and took possession OF the
city. The newspaper offices were wrecked,
and it was not until the troops we're called
out that the rioters could be suppressed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
Il FITfL CRASH

an the New Work. and New England The
Boat Train Telescoped- Several Italian
Workmen Badly Injured, Some Fatally.
The Washington express, east bound, on
the New York and New England railroad
press at East Douglass, Mass, early last
Friday morning Two cars of the boat train
and the engine and baggage car of the OK
press were telescOped and completely
wrecked. The passengers were thrown in
all directions by the force of the collision.
lot OF terrified Italian laborers and emil
grants filed the air. Four OF these Italians
were badly injured, three Of them prob.
ably fatally. Engineer James p. Daniels Of
the express was badly hurt by jumping when
the crash was seen 10 be inevitable A neg
iigent train dispatcher was the cause of the
accident.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
TTRNRv II. BIxBy,s ESTATE.

IL IA Il Of VEN MONr, Washington District, as
In Probate Court he q at Montpelier, IN and for
said Disriet on the IN day OF Feb uary AID. 1855;
James w Brock Administrator with the will an
nexed Of the estate of Henry K BiSby late of Mont
peier in said District, deceased makes application
to said Court, with the consent and appreciation 10
writing Of the legatees devisees and heirs of said
deceased residing in the state Of Vermont for L.
to sell all Of the real estate of said deceased
situated in Montpelier, in said District, to Wit
Home place, situated on State street. representing
that the sale thereof would be beneficial to he leg
Rtees, de,isees and heirs of said de ceased, and
those interested in his estate, in order 10
convert said real estate into money. Where.
application be referred TO session thereof
to be held at the Probate ONCE, in said Mont
pelier. on the 23d day of February A. ID. 1859
for hearing aud decision thereon and, It is fur
Their ordered, that all persons interested DO
notified hereof by publication of notice OF asld
application and order thereon three weeks success
sively in the Vermont Waterman g State yosr~
nal. a newspaper published at Montpelier. In
this state, and which circulates in the neigh
borhood of those Interested. before said time Of
hearing, that tn y may appear ~ said time and
place, and II they see cause, object thereto.
by the COurt.-Attest.
1922 HIRAM CARLETON. Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
Fg2EIGN NEWS.
RUSHING WATERS

In the Streets OF Queensland Towns Cause
the Inhabitants to Flee to the Hills
Heavy Loss of Life and Property Re
ported.
STEADY rains for several days have caused
disastrous foods throughout Queensland
In the city OF Brisbane the water in the
main street was twenty feet deep, The
floods came on so rapidly that nearly all the
contents of the shops and stores were swept
away. At Mary thorough thirty people were
drowned and nearly all the inhabitants
have fled to the hills. Several smaller
towns are under water and threatened with
total demolition. Hundreds of cattle and
domestic animals have been drowned and
the property loss ia enormous.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

THIS Is MEANT FOR You'll has been
truly said that half the world does not know
how the other half lives Comparatively
few OF us have perfect health, owing to the
impure condition of our blood But we rub
along from day to day, with scarcely a
thought, unless forced To our attention, of
the thousands all about us who are suffer-
ing from scrofula, salt rheum and other
serious blood disorders, and whose agones
can only be imagined. The marked success
of Hoods Sarsaparilla for these troubles, as
shown in our advertising columns FREE
quenily, certainly seems 10 Justify urging
the use Of this excellent medicine by all
who know that their blood Is disordered.
Every claim in behalf of Hoods Sarsape-
rilla IN fully backed up by what the med
its propripturs urge its merits and its use
upon all who suffer from impure blood, in
great or small degrees, they certainly mean
10 include you.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
DAvID BARNETT,s ESTATE.

~ STATE OF VERMONT, Washington Diet
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, IN sal
triot, on the ~ day Of February, A. ID. 1893:
Alnnzo NJ Ainsworth, Trustee Of fund crea
the last will aud testament 81 David Barnett, "a
Middesex. In said District, deceased, prosen
trustee account for exmaminstion and AZ
anco. Whereupon, it. IL ordered by said "a
that said account be referred TO sessy
thereof to be held at the Probate once, In I'D
Montpelier, on the 2th day Of February, A. ~
1893 for hearing and decision thereon; And. IL
further ordered, that notice hereof be given 10 all
persons interestec by publication Of the thrss
weeks successfully In the Hermonf Wafehnaa u
State Journal, newspaper published at Montpelier,
previous to said time appointed for hearing, thai
they may appear at said time and place, and show
cause, II any they may have, why taid aee9xst
should not be allowed.
W92 HIRAM CARIfToN. Juass.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
CONFESSED ms CRIME.

The Murderer OF John Crowley of Glasten-
bury Gives Himself Up at South Nor
walk, Conn,
A wELI-pREssEp man stepped up to the
chief of police in South Norwalk, Conn, last
Friday and asked to be arrested. He said
that he killed John Crowley in Glastonbury,
April 2 last. The man was locked up and
the authorities OF Glastonbury were COM
municated with. Mr. Crowley was an old
lum herman and was murdered last spring
with sled stake ny henry Mcdowell, a
fellow workman, who escaped. The pris-
oner at South Norwalk gave his name as
Henry Mcdowell, sld descn hes the murder
BY saying THAT he and Crowley bad a quar-
rel, and that he knocked him down and
kicked hirn into insensibyiity Fearing sr-
rest, he fed, and has since been a wanderer.
Officer Nash of Bennington " emit to Nor
walk last Saturday and took Mcdowell to
Bennington, where he will he tried for the
crime Of which he stands self-confessedly
guilty.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
IMPORTANT RAILROAD DEAL.

The Boston a Maine Leases the Connecticut
River Road for Nlnety-nine Years Geo.
II. Evans Appointed General Manager.
THE Connecticut River Railroad directors
have leased their properly for ninety-nine
years to the Boston & Maine upon the basis
of ten per cent per annum and the payment
of all fixed charges. President Mcleod
took possession Of the road last Friday, and
appointed George f. Evans, superintendent
OF the Boston K Lowell, to be general man
ager. Previous TO signing the lease, the
Connecticut River directors declared divi-
dend of $50 per share in four per cent ten
years scrip, redeemable at the option of the
company IN cash or bonds
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

L. STA re OF VERMO VI. Washington District. a,
IN Probate Court. held at Montpelier, in and for
said District, on the Sd day OF February A. ID. 1854
Murray A. Kent, Administrator Of the estaia
Of Lydia J. Hall late Of Montpelier in said District
deceased, makes application to said Court, with
Of said deceased residing In the state OF Vermont
for license to sell all of the real estate Of said de
ceased, situated in Montpelier In said District
TO wit House and lot on Kent street, In the village Of
Montpelier repre- seniing that tho sale thereof would
be beneficial the heirs of said deceased aud those
tei ested In her estate, In or der to convert said
real estate into money. WheTeupon, IL is
ordered by said Court that said application be
referred to session thereof. to be held at the Pro
bate ONCE, I'm said Montpelier, on the sd day OF
February, A ID. 1899, for hearing and decisios
thereon and, is further ordered, that all persons
interested be notified hereof by publication OF notice
of saio application and order thereon three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Waterman State Journal
y newspaper published at Montpelier In this state.
and which circulates In the neighborhood Of those
interested, before said time of hearing that they
may appear at said time and place, and IL they see
cause. object thereto. BY the Court-Attest,
3U32 HIRAM CARLETON Judge
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
Catarrh In New England.

AN article of real merit.-C. P. Alden,
druggist, Springfield, Mass.
THOSE who use it speak highly Of it,
Geo. A. Hill, druggist, Springfield, Mass.
CREAM BALM has given satisfactory re-
sults.-W. p. Draper, druggist, Springfield,
Mass.
BELIEVE Ely's Cream Balm is the best
article for catarrh ever offered the public
Bush & Co., druggists, Worcester, Mass.
ELY's CREAM BALM gives satisfaction 10
every one using it for catarrhal troubles
G. X. Mellor, druggist, Worcester, Mass.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
DOMESTIC NEWS.
DEATH OF MRS. WILLIAM
WHITNEY,.

The Wife of the Eek Secretary of the Navy
Expires Suddenly at Her New York
Home.
MRS. WILLIAM WHITNEY, wife of the ex-
secretary of the navy, died suddenly of
heart affection at her home in New York
Hast Sunday morning. She had been iii for
some time, but her disease took an unex-
pectedly fatal turn, and she expired before
friends could be summoned to her bedside.
Her death has awakened widespread SYM
patty throughout the country.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

attic theology at the Union Theological Sem
mary of New York, died of heart failure last
Monday at Lakewood N. j. Professor
Worcester was IA native Of ST. Johnsbury,
and a graduate of the University OF Yer
mont in 1865. He was ordained 40 pastor
of the Presbyterian church ~ South Orange,
N. j., in 1872 and was called to Chicago in
1888 as pastor Of the Sixth Presbyterian
church The interment will be RI Burlng-
ton to-day, where Rev. j. II. Worcester, his
aged father, resides.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

JosRpH V. DoRY of Warsaw, ILL.,, was
troubled with rheumatism and tried a mum.
Der of different remedies, but says none of
them seemed to do him any good, but finally
he got hold of one that speedily cured him.
that others similarly afflicted would like to
know what the remedy was that cured him.
He states for the benefit of the public that
it is called Chamberlain's Pain Balm. For
sale by G. Blakelv, druggist, Montpelier, Vt,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
For Over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WKLL-TRIEp REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrhpa. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Win
slows Soothing Syrup, and take no other
hind
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
OUTSIDE PRISON WALLS.
Br. Graves Granted New Trial ana Is
Given His Freedom.

DR.. S. THATCHER GRAVES, who was con-
victed little over year ago of poisoning
Mrs. Joseph Barnaby Of Providence, r. l.,
found guilty and sentenced to be hanged,
yand subsequently granted new trial,
was released from the Colorado penitentiary
Hast Saturday evening. He went TO Denver
to go through the formality of furnishing
bonds, and was allowed his freedom. There
in no probability OF his ever being tried a
second time, owing to the absence of wit
nesses and the great expense attached to
the new Trial
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

"How TO CURE ALL SKIN DISEASES. -
Simply apply Swaynes Ointment" No
internal medicine required. Cures all tet-
ter, eczema, itch, all eruptions on the face,
hands, nose, etc, leaving the skin clear,
white and healthy. It's great healing and
curative powers are possessed by no other
remedy. Ask your druggist for Swayne's
Ointment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
Chamberlain's Eye aud Skin Ointment.

ter, salt rheum, scald head, old chronic
sores, fever sores, eczema, itch, prairie
scratches, sore nipples and piles. 1t is
cooling and soothing Hundreds of cases
have been cured by it after all other treat
ment had failed. Twenty-Five cents per
box. For sale by G. Blakely, Montpelier, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

CHEESE There is good steady demand,
with prices ruling firm.
BUTTER. - There have been no further
changes in prices. Trade is dull and the tone
barely steady on fine grades of table but
ter. Low grades keep we'll sold up.
EGGS Receipts are very light and the
small sales making are at extreme prices.
The only buyers are those who must have
them. The market is in such a condition
that prices are liable to sudden and wide
fluctuations.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria-
When abe was Child, abe cried for Castoris.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, abe gave them Castoria.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

GEORGE A. AINswoRTH, Barre and Will
Jamestown, dealer in pianos, organs and
sewing machines Competition in quality
and prices of goods challenged. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed Barre headquarters, Per-
ley Chaudler's jewelry.store, 70 North Main
street. Correspondence promptly attended
TO. Inspection of goods cordially invited.
n. Bile sells for S35 vibrating shuttle
sewing machine, which the manufacturers
guarantee as being % the best that can be
pade -
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
BUSINESS NOTICES.

A HALE old man, Mr.. James Wilson, OF
Aliens Springs, Ill, who IL over sixty years
OF age, says: have In my time tried a
quality; but never before did tind any that
would 80 completely do all that Is claimed
for 1t AZ Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Disrrhna Remedy. IL is truly wonderful
medicine" For sale by G. Blakely, drug
gist, Montpelier, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

AGooD dressing of potash salts, es-
pecially of kainit, has been shown to
be very useful on pastures and mead
ows in destroying insects, grubs, wire
worms and the like, which are apt to
accumulate in untitled ground and work
great injury to vegetation.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

How often we hear middle.aged people say
regarding that reliable old cough remedy,
N. H. Downs Elixir: "Why, my mother
gave it to me when was a child, and use
II in my family; it always cures" 1t is
always guaranteed to cure or money re.
funded.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

PILES, PILEsl ITCHING PILEs!-SymptOms
Moisture; intense itching and singing,
most at night; worse by scratching. II al
lowed to continue, tumors form, which often
bleed and ucerate, becoming very sore.
Swayne's Ointment stops the itching and
bleeding heals liberation, and in most
cases removes the tumors. At druggists, or
by mail, for fifty cents. DIR. Swayne &
Son, Philadelphia, Penn.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
LRAP by leaf the roses falls;
one Ivy one our dear ONES die.
o. TO keep them with us still
Loving hearts sci d up the cry.
Wife and mother, . how dear,
Fading like \ mist away.
Father. let us keep them here.
nAnrfnllY to Gnl we nrAX-

Many a wife and mother, who seems
doomed to die because she suffers from
diseases peculiar to women, which saps
her life away like vampire, and battles the
skill of the family physician, can be saved
remedy is DR.. Perce's Favorite Prescription,
the greatest boon ever conferred by man on
weak. suffering, desparing women. 1t is a
specific for all phases of female weakness,
no matter what their name.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

"Castoria is the best remedy for children OF
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead Of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine soothing syrup and other hurtiui
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them TO premature graves"
DR.. j. +. KIsoHxLoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

ORDER your envelopes, note heads, bill
heads, statements, etc, etc, of the WATCH
MAN job Office. Stock and workmanship
always the best, prices lowest.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
VERMONT STATE NEWS.
NO D,pHrHERrA IN RUTLAND.

Damaging Statements Regarding the
Health OF the City Contradlcted.
IT having been reported In several New
from an epidemic OF diphtheria, the health
officer, Or. j. K. Thomson, emphatically de-
clares that there has been no diphtheria In
town. with the single exception Of one fam
lily, In the past six weeks; that there is no
epidemic OF any kind existing in Rutland,
and that the general n ca, o. sne Town was
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

EVERY mother should have Arnica and
OH Liniment always in tho house in case
OF accident from burns, scalds or bruises.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

Cosr1vESEss can be permanently cured by
the use OF Baxter's Mandrake Bitters.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

DRAINS RHEUMATIC PILLS absolutely cure
rheumatism and neuralgia. Entirely veg
etable; safe.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08
Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
DR. G. @. OsGooD,
Lowell, Mass
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

COUGHING leads to consumption. Kemp's
Balsam will stop the cough at once.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-02-08

LANES FAMILY MEDICINE moves the bow
els every day. Most people need to use 1t.