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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
Didn't Know His Empress.

Owing to the empress of Austria's
absolute refusal to permit any pho
tograph of herself to be taken, the
only ones in existence being copies
of the oil portrait of her painted more
than a quarter of century ago, and
owing, moreover, to her constant alb
sence from her husbands dominions,
her appearance is very unfamiliar to
the good people in and around Wen
ma. Indeed she is the least easily
recognized of any member Of the i'm
perial family, which has led of late
to many queer contretemps since her
maiesty's return to the Austrian cap
ital, all the more as she is fond of
going about on foot, unattended save
by her Greek professor and servant
not in livery.
The other day, when taking the
train at Modelling, whittier she had
gone on foot, she sent her servant to
order the station master to have the
train stopped at the Hetzendorf sta
ton, near her palace at Lainz. See
ing that the train was about to start
while the man was still talking to the
station master, she called to the con-
ductor to tell that man in a black
coat" to hurry back, whereupon the
official merely turned round and
bawled out;
Here, hurry up, you, or else your
good woman will start without you, "
evidently taking the empress for the
servants wife.
This is but one of the many similar
adventures met by the empress since
her return to Vienna.-Cincinnah En-
quirer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
Never NOnplussed.

A vagrant, carrying spurious pa
pers, was arrested by the gendarmes,
who were not prepared to stand any
nonsense. They asked him to pro-
duce his papers. The tramp showed
them passport which he had stolen.
the bearer of which was described as
having wooden leg.
"Why, that is a false passport you
have got therer' said one of the DO.
licemen. Where is your wooden
leg?"
Confusion of tramp, who was not
prepared for this emergency. After
a moments hesitation he replied:
'Ill tell you, monsieur lie gendarlne,
I never wear it when I'm travelling"
Parts Euenement.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
Gypsey and His Tricks.

When Harry was years old, his grand
father sent him very nice present from
the farm. You cannot guess what it was,
SO will tell you
A goat, with harness and cart for
Harry to drive him. Harry named him
Gypsy because he was so black.
Gypsy and Harry had great many good
times together. He would draw Harry to
school and then wait very patiently under
the shade of tree till school was out.
All the school children were very fond of
him and would bring him sweet apples
and cake.
The teacher was fond of Gypsy, too,
and would often bring sugar to him, but
she never let Gypsy have it until he had
performed one of the tricks the boys had
taught him. He must either stand on his
head, bow or dance. Gypsy could do all
these
One day Gypsy did something very fun
ny. 1t was very hot day, and Harry
thought he would unharness him and let
him roam around the schoolyard.
What do you think Gypsy did2 He
walked into the schoolhouse straight up
to the teacher and stood on his head. He
was begging for sugar.
The teacher laughed with the scholars
and said: Gypsy, you have learned your
lesson well. Now I'll excuse you and let
you go out to play" And then she drove
him out
One of the boys begged leave to give
Gypsy an apple, and the teacher said ne
might. Gypsy took the apple in his mouth
and made little bow.
The scholars laughed so long that the
teacher had to close the door for fear Gyp-
sy would do some other funny thing
Kate Kyle, in Our Little Ones.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
A Mexican Superstition.

The poor and ignorant class of
Mexicans have an uncanny religious
superstition about smallpox. On a
recent visit to the interior of Mexico
l saw mothers carrying around in
their arms babies whose little bodies
were almost eaten up by smallpox. I
was of course shocked at the fright
full spectacle, and even offered one de-
luded mother money if shewould take
her terribly afflicted child home and
call in physician to attend it. But
she refused my proffer with scorn
and began to Groom some weird in
cantation as she tenderly caressed
the little half clad sufferer in her
arms.
l afterward learned that the ig-
norant class of Mexicans consider an
outbreak of the red pest in their mis-
cradle novels a visitation of divine
wrath for some sin they have com
mitted. So set are they in this be-
lief that they will do nothing what
ever to check the ravages of the dis
ease, except, when it attacks their
infants, to take the victims in their
arms, press them closely to their
breasts and pray devoutly and con-
tinuously to God to forgive them for
their wickedness. OF course the
smallpox runs it's course after awhile,
though never before claiming sew
eral members of every family as vic
tins, but not untilit does are the
afflicted parents purGed of their sins.
-Ne,o Orleans Picayune.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
A BETTER MAN.

c. Y. FULLER, Blacksmith, East I'm
ion, Me-, writes For four years have
had kidney disease, which has been con-
tinually growing worse, although took
medicine that claimed TO be sure cure.
My trouble consisted Of severe pain in
the lower part of my back and hips, and
also complete loss of appetite. be-
gan taking Aliens Sarsaparilla, and two
bottles have cured me. The pain left
my back and hips and has not returned
since. My appetite is complete, for the
first time in years. Aliens Sarsaparilla
is decidedly the best medicine ever
used, and will recommend it to all. It
cures.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
FOrewarnings Of Death In Battle.

"Soldiers had strange premonitions
of death before going into battle during
the war;" said an old soldier. II
could not tell you how many times 1
have seen my comrades foretell their
death. They seemed to feel it was
coming, and went into battle fully pre-
pared to meet their end. So common
was this, and so regularly did death fol-
low when foretold, that have often
heard officers upbraiding their men for
speaking of death, remarking: A man
never speaks of a fear of death without
death following shortly after. It's like
the smallpox; the one that breads it
most is sure to be the first victim.'
But the officers were reasoning back
ward. In all the cases saw the pre-
diction of death was caused by an in
ward feeling, telling that his end was
near. 1t wasn't fear, for l remember
Boss Mcclellan, as we used to call
him, who came from Butler County.
He had been brave soldier, serving
his full three years, never failing in his
duty. The day before his three years
were up he went into the battle Of the
Wilderness. He was so pale and care
worn and lacked 80 much the usual
vigor with which he entered battle that
some of his friends remarked how
changed he was. He looked like Q
ghost, and was trembling all over.
They asked him what was the matter.
why he replied, my three years are
up tomorrow, but I'll never see my
service out. will be killed in this
battle-that L know His friends
tried to cheer him up, telling him it
was only a morbid fancy, but no
amount of talk could enliven him. He
went into the battle and was among
the first to fall, being hit squarely in
the forehead. l also remember John
Dunbar sitting eating crackers with an
officer before the campfire on the eve OF
battle. He had sad expression
when he turned, and breaking the
cracker in his fingers, said in contem-
plative manner: Well, this is my last
night on earth In the dim freight
l saw the big tears we'll up as the
officer inquired what he meant. I'll
be shot to morrow, sure The officer,
seeing how deeply the man was affected,
placed his hand upon his shoulder and
said: Brace up, John! Don't be
foolish. Men of Ohio don't talk like
that But this only made the soldier
break down. In the battle the next
day he was killed among the first. l
could give you an indefinite number of
such instances, which show that SOL
diers really had death foretold to them,
but these are sufficient. To me it was
a most solemn moment when / heard a
man say he was going to be killed. 1t
invariably turned out that way."-
Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
LEGAL NOTICES.
SAMUEL AUsTIN'S ESTATE.


The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash.
ington commissioners to receive, examine and ad.
just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Samuel Austin, late of Plainfeld
in said District, deceased, and all claims exhibited in
offset thereto, hereby give notice that will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the dwelling house OF
H. E. Cutler in the town of Paineld in said District,
on the 18th day of Sepember and 18th day of Decem-
Der Lext from o'clock p NJ. until four o'clock p.
M. each of said days, and that six months from the
Cd day, Of July, A. D; 1894; is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance
Dated at Plainfield this 4th day of August, A. d.
1894. HERMAN T.. CUTLER, lcor,,,,sa,onors
OSLO W. HENRY KINNEY, commissioners
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
L. TAPLIN,s ESTATE.

II
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash
ington Commissioners to receive, examine and ad
Just all claims and demands of all persons against the
estate of Hartwell L. Taplin, late of Middlesex,
in offset thereto hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the residence Of Adeia
the 18th day of August and 26th day Of January
next from O'Clock p. NJ. until four o'clock p. M
each of said days. and that six months from the
9th day of July, A. d. 1894; is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlesex, this I'd day of August, A. d..
1894 MYRON w, MILES lComn,soionars
OSLO ORVILLE II. RICHARDSON 0'A'i'i'''oAo''
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
WILLIAM II. II. GILMAN's ESTATE.
Nl SIA TIE OLE VERMONT. MashingtOn Distr1ct q

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier In and for
said District on the 9th day of July A. ID. 1884:
An instrument purportng to be the last will and
testament ofwiam Fl. II Gilman late of Msrshfield.
In said DISTRICT, deceased being presented to the
Court for Probate 1t is ordered by said Court that all
persons concerned therein be notified to appear At
fee in said Montpelier, on the oath day of August,
A. d. 1894. and show cause, IL any they may have,
against the Probate of said instrument for which
purpose 1t Is further ordered that notice OF this
order be published three weeks excessively In the
Vermont Watchsndn d State Journal, a newspaper
printed at Montpelier In this state previous to said
time appointed for hearing
BY the Conrt-Attest
o7Os HIRAM CARLETON. Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
JOSIE LANCE'S ESTATE.
IL STATE OLE VERMONT. Mashingtnn District sa.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier in and for
said District, on the 2sth day of July, AID 1894:
Aninstrument and codcil thereto, purporting to be
the last will and testament of Josie Lance, late of
Cabot, in said District deceased being presented to
the Court Probate 1t is ordered by said Court that
all persons concerned therein be notified to appear at
sesson of said Court be held at the Probate once
in said Montpelier the oath day of August, A. D.
1884 and show cause. If any they may have. against
the probate of said instrument and codicl for which
purpose 1t is further ordered that notice of this
order be published three weeks successfully in
the Vermont Waterman g. State Journal, newspaper
printed at Montpelier in this state. previous to said
time appointed tor hearing. By the Court:-Attest.
07-09 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
PARKER PAGES ESTATE.


In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, In said Dis
trict, on the 4th day of August A. ID. 1894;
Frank z. Page and Abraham l.. Page, Admins
traitors of the estate of J. Parker Page, late Of
Barre, In said District. deceased, present
and allowance, and make application for
hs ds ss1sse OF ssa snd
is ordered by said Court that said account and
to be held at the Probate once in said Mont
pelier. on the Esd day of August, A; D. 1854,
for hearing and decision thereon And, II Ia further
ordered that notice hereof be given TO all In
terested by publication of the same three weeks sue
cessvely in the Vermont Waterman & State Journal
a newspaper published at Montpelier, previous TO
said time appointed for hearing, that they may ap
pear at said time and place. and show cause, any
they may have, why said account should not be al
lowed, and such decree made.
By the COurt.-Attest.
este HIRAM CARLETON. Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
IIULoAH CARPENTERS ESTATE.

7,
In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for said
District the 30tb day of July, A. d. 1884:
An instrument and codic thereto purporting to be
the last VIII and Testament of Huldah Carpenter,
late of Middesex in said District, deceased, being
presented the Court for Probate 1t is ordered by
said Court that all persons concerned therein be mott
fed to appear at session Of said Court to be held at
of August, AID 1884, and show cause If any they may
have, against the probate of said instrument and
codici for which purpose 1t is further ordered that
notice Of this order be published three weeks sue
cessivey in the Vermont Waterman Il State Journal,
a newspaper printed at Montpelier in this state.
previous to said time appointed for hearing.
By the Court.-Attest,
O7-09 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
HERES A MAN
WHO HAD RHEUMATISM
FOR 26 YEARS.
Had Rheumatic Fever Eight or
Ten Times.
The Disease Entirely Driven Out
By Six Bottles Of Aliens.

Mr.. ELLIS B. USHER of Bonny Eagle,
Maine, whose case has become well
known for miles around, and whose re-
lease from this terrible disease is consid-
cred almost miracle by all who know
Aliens Sarsaparila the most wonderful
medicine of the age.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15

THOUSANDS of new patrons have
taken Hoods Sarsaparilla this season
and realized its benefit in blood purified
and strength restored.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
GODDARD SEMINARY
A HOME SCHOOL FOR BOTH SEXES.
FALL TERM BEGINS
Tuesday. September a, 1894

The school offers to pupils full of study in
all branches suited to high-grade Seminary. Col
lege preparatory work and modern languages
specially Students fitted to enter any college. A
weequipped gymnasium, homelike atmosphere,
the general good character of the students the bes
educational advantages and facilities, combine to
bring about the symmetrical development of the
student.
Opportunities offered for studying MUSIC and
ART under the instruction of specialists of expe-
rience, resident in the school,
Send for catalogue information to the principal
Early application is desirable.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
A STRANGE CASE.
How an Enemy was Fooled.

The following graphic statement will be
read with intense interest: 81 cannot describe
the numb, creepy sensation that existed in my
arms hands and legs. had to rub and beat
those parts until they were sore, to overcome
in a measure the dead feeling that had ken
possession of them. In addition, l had
strange weakness in my back and around my
waist, together with an Understandable gone
feeling in my stomach. Physicians said it
was creeping paralysis from which, accord
ing to their universal conclusion, there is no
relief Once 1t fastens upon person, they
say, it continues its insidlous progress until
1t reaches n vital point and the sufferer dies
Such was my prospect. had been doctoring
a year and half steadily, but with no par
ticular benefit, when saw an advertisement
OF Or Miles Restorative Nervine, procured a
bottle and began using 1T. Marvellous as it
may seem, but few days had passed before
every bit OF that creepy feeling had left me,
and there has not been even the slightest
Indication of its return. I now feel as
well as | ever did, and have gained ten
pounds in weight, though | had run down
from 10 to 1877. Four others have used Dr.
Miles Restorative Nervine on my recomcn-
dation, and it has been rs satisfactory in their
cases as in mine. james Kane, La Rue o.
Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine is sold by all
druggists on % positive guarantee, or sent
direct by ne Dr. Miles Medical Co., Ekhart,
Ind, on receipt of price, 81 Fer bottle, six
bottles for S. express prepaid. 1t is free from
opiates or dangerous drugs.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15
mOntpene
800 a. m.
ITO p. M.
4;30 p. M.
BARRE TRAINS.

Leave Montpelier for Barre at 6; 30 A. M, 8; 30
M, 81; SIS A. M ll:40 AM, Ii; 30 p. M, 1886 p. M
440 p. NJ, 6:ls p. M, 9;00P.M
Leave Barre for Montpelier at I: 40 A. M, 9: 10 A.
M, 1880 A. M, l2;4O p. M, 1850 P. M, $40 M.
6;SP. M, 9:30P.M. -
Y. W. MORSE. General PASSENGER AGENT
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15

II run as follows;
MAIL, connects at Well,
River with trains north and
south on Passumpsic X. X
Also for all points in the
White Mountains, and Will
mail and express trains foi
Plymouth, Concord and Bos
ton.
EXP ESS. Connects 81
Wells River with express ano
mail trains for sc. Johns
bury, Newport and Montreal
Also with express train foI
Plymouth, Concord and Boa
ton, and mail train north foi
Lisbon, Llttleton, Whitefleld
Fabyan's Lancaster ant
Groveton.
COON NOTATION. Con
meets at Wells River with en-
press train for st. Johnsburl
and Newport. Also with train
for White River Junction sno
way stations, and with &C
commodation train for al
points between Woodsvill'
and Lancaster
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-15

ELISABETH COLLEY, AM Principal
REV. G. II. RICHARDSON. b., Vice Principal.
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TIME TABLES.
Montpelier & Wells River R. R
THE ALUMINIUM LINE"

Time Table In effect July 2, 1894. Traint leaving
Montpelier run as follows
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-06
JUsTICE JOHNS COURT.
NJ II. Ferriter Waves Examination anu ~
= mt on 10 the Cru Jury.

NJ II. Ferriter Charger VIII thS
killing of Paul y. Grant, was arralshed
before Justice Crutchheld yesterday MORN
ing and waived examination. lie was at
once sent on TO the grand jury Oh the
November term. -,
George Miller, the coiored BOY VINO naa
committed a number Of thetts IN pri-
vate residences, as stated IN SUNDAY
Times, was arraigned on ten dlHereht
charges. He was in each instance sent
to the grand jury.
Francis Washington. (colored) was
charged with breaking in John Podesta
grocery and stealing a lot or groceries.
He was also charged with carrying con-
cealed weapons On both charges he
was sent on TO the grand jury. go
William Washington (colored) VIII also
have to appear before that body on the
charge OF carrying a pistol. 10, 49,.
s. II. Manden was charged with DelnB
a fugitive from justice in norfolk CITY,
and his case was continued until To-Day
10 give an officer from that city an OPP
portunity to call for him.
William Jones (cOlOred), charged Wlth
carrying a razor, was sent 10 the grand
jury. o.a...o. Mia,
breaking into the wood-house or william
PoindeXter and stealing chicken, was
sent on TO the grand jury.
Sarah Murray was charged Win stedl-
ing a black dress and other wearing
apparel from Francis Harris. Her case
was continued until tomorrow, IN ofder
70 secure additional testimony.
Matt Banks, charged with stealing a
gold watch from G.. b. Woody, was sent
on 10 the grand jury. 81. +, a..
The same disposition was maui i III 'iie
case of James Richardson tcoiofedl,
charged with stealing a chicken from
He Henry hartley (colored). charged with
asaulting and beating Koslhd oliil'h' was
fined $40 and costs. ,> .,.a,. otor,,od
RerkIev TAYLOR (coloreD was charged
with assauIting threatening ana abusing
Mamie Crump. The latter not pelhs
nreennt a rule was issued against her
and the case was postponed uhth To-
morrow. e. iou ., tho
obaroa ~ heiDg suspicious characters
william Johnson. six months; Charles
Manning alias Walter Wade. (coloreq)
siY months. John II. Coleman (colored)
civ months: Tony McGll, twelve months
stephen Garrett (colored); SIX months,
j. c. Kober, young Whi'e poS' was
SENT to the penitentlary. -,.,..s
The following persons were PuniS"eN
for drunkenness; ,..,a cri,,oc
Toe Brown (colored), Armstead crimes
(coloreD. Charles Leber Rosa heniS.
n. T. Woodward, 3 ana ,,ESU Ills XVii >
tSoueras shelton (colored). William WI
iioms 1colored). s.. 80 and costs eacn' wal
Tor Tavlor and James Jones were edIi
con. m iaU for six months. An attach-
ment was issued against JailleS -,iao -
(coIoredD. who failed 10 appear, anu WA VIA
was also charged r~nin VIM Johnson with
a knife John Ashton tcol0red( "as u u,'
e. and costs for getting drunk on sun,
e., and an the charge OF assauluHs anu i
etriking Mary Hatcher ne was n,ieu .
SlO5O and costs. JACK '.,
sant IN iail for thirty days. o.,,vo
Sent t 10 IT, Of cases Of trivial nature
,,,ora diemtScpl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-06
Executive Chimney Invoked.

Governor O'Ferrall yesterday declined
10 grant applications for pardon to the
following persons:
Early Taylor, sentenced in October. 1884,
in the Greene County Court to one years
Imprisonment in the penitentiary 70" -.n-
lawful shooting.
Nathaniel Jarreli. sentenced in Octo-
Der, 1894. in the Greene County Court to
three years Imprisonment for bigamy.
A. ID. Jackson, sentenced in the Lee
County Court in November, 1888, 10 two
years and one month Imprisonment for
felonious assault.
in the Montgomery County Court to two
years Imprisonment for chicken stealing.
Scott Goodman (coloredD, sentenced in
February, 1880. in the Corporation Court
or NorfOlk To ten years imprisonment
for malicious shooting.
Robert Scott of Rockbridge county. who
mas served one year and eight months
on sentence Of three years.
An application for pardon had also been
presented on behalf of Jack Prince (col-
ored), who in October, 1892 was SEN
fenced in the Wythe County Court TO
nine years imprisonment for shooting
with intent 10 kill. Since the presenta-
ton of the Application Prince has died
with consumption.
The Governor also declined to remit a
fine imposed upon DR.. l.. l. Mullen In
April. 1881, in the Rappahannock County
Court for contempt of court.
The application OF James StilweU for
the removal of his political disabilities
was granted About ten years ago Stil-
well was sentenced in the TazeweU Conn
~ Court TO two years Imprisonment for
felonious assault. q