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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-12-12
Business Mere Mention.

CHRISTMAS goods at TerrilI's.
A TENEMENT to rent. Inquire of George
Wheeler,
THE usual large line of holiday novelties
at Terrill's.
THE new Regina music boxes are for sale
by G. w. Wilder.
For fine photographs, call on Harlow.
His work will please you
THE Paul e. Writ fountain pens are for
sale by G. w. Wilder.
CASH paid for hides skins and pelts.
Peck Brothers, 60 Main street.
GRAND Christmas opening sale at Ter
rilPs to-day.
LUNCH at Huntington's from half past
eleven to one, twenty cents.
GIT the boy a camera and he will take
your picture. A. g. Stone keeps a supply.
WANTED, at once a girl for general house.
work Call on or address E., Watchman
Office
ROGERS teaspoons one dollar and fifty
cents set, engraving included, at A. G.
Stones.
WEBSTER, HALL & TAPLIN tell you on
page eight some valuable facts regarding
furniture.
WANTED.-At once, a competent girl to
wash dishes. Apply to Ross & Hyde, Ex-
change Hotel.
ONEHALF dozen knives, one half dozen
forks, for four. lollars, engraving included,
at A. G. Stones.
WATCHES, watches, ladies' gold watches
for $40 and upwards at Phillips * Lucas
Call and look them over.
PICTURES, easels, and large line of holi-
day goods at Boston Bargain Store 90
State street, Montpelier.
PHILLIPS Il LUCAS are in the field with a
full line of standard goods See their ad-
vertisement on page eight.
A FINE line of shears aud scissors, ia
cluding left-handed shears, at A. e. Stones.
THE Racquet store, III. e. Slayton pro-
prietor, has an advertisement ON page eight
that will do you good to read.
CHRISTMAS without candy would be no
Christmas at all See what G. II. Cross 4
Son have to say on page eight.
| The only convenient garment for ladies
outside wear is fur cape. Farwel has
them in all the popular grades.
| BARGAINS in black and colored dress
goods and holiday gifts are advertised on
page eight by s. Brophy & Co.
THE attractive advertisement of Niles &
/ Pratt in another column tells its own story
re 5arding their spt cial holiday sale.
STOVES and ranges in endless variety car
be found at the store of Peck Brothers
Read their advertiseme at on this page.
MRS. NJ. l.. WELLS, Waterb Try, makes
great reduction in prices of millinery, ant
gives bargains in ribbons and other goods
PLAIN gold and stone rings of every de
scrip ion ,,t the jewelry store of Phillips &
Lucas. just the thing for holiday presents
A THREE-HoRsE power steam engine anC
boiler, almost new, for sale cheap Enquir,
of j. A. Field, carriage shop, Bridge street
Barre. VT
Mr.. GEORGE X. BEYERLE, piano fort,
tuner. has commenced hiswinter work here
and will attend to orders left at Long
book store, promptly.
SEEKERS for Christmas novelties, eithe
in dry goods or furniture lines, should no
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-12-12
NUMBER so.

change in the drift OF emigration and push
from the over-boomed prairies to the gu any
fields OF Alabama and Georgia. 1t Is safe
to predict that this change will mean much
to the states into which the Sea Board Air
Line penetratea. Mr. st. John is an ardent
republican and protectionst, and the South.
land will have cause to appreciate his in
fluence.
For the past three months and more,
Mrs. G. s. Whittier and Mrs. G. II. Bald
win have been hard at work preparing for
the exhibition and sale of hand d-painted
china, embroidery and needlework that
proved so much of success at the home Of
Mrs. Whittier last Wednesday and Thurs
day. The needlework and embroidery were
all done ~ Mrs. Baldwin, and the lavish
prais s Of this part of the exhibition that
were heard on every hand from the ladies
OF Montpelier who crowded the rooms were
richly deserved. Among the most notice.
able articles in this display were eight
pretty sofa pillows, lunch cloths of unique
designs, and rose center piece that took
weeks to complete and sold for $50. The
bewildered reporter hardly knew where to
begin or to leave off describing the more
than two hundred pieces # hand painted
china. Every piece deserved special mem
ton. Lamps decorated in Dresd N style,
chocolate pitchers and vases in Royal
Worcester, comb and brush trays, celery
dishes, jardinieres, plaques, and cups and
sAucers in figure work, were seen ON every
hand and were eagerly purchased at hand
some prices. An odeite set and a plaque in
roses, both painted by Mrs. Whittier, were
constantly surrounded by admiring crowds.
The work of decorating the china was
about equally done by Mrs. Whittier and
Mrs. Baldwin. IL is a pleasure to record
the unqualified success Of the undertaking.
Many ladies who went simply to see the ex-
hibtion could not refrain from purchasing,
and nearly every article was sold before the
close of the second evening.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-12-12
Clubbing List.

The following offers are for the benefit
only of subscribers to this paper who pay
all arrearages and a years subscription in
advance. One or more of the publications
may be ordered but the money for each, at
the club rate, must invariably accompany
the order, with all arrears Gf any due on
this paper and a full year in advance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

The almost universal use of ready
made dresses has had one salutarv eff.
feet on the women of the present zen.
Grafton. The shirt waist and blouse
have had much to do with the exceed.
lnsly trim and dainty appearance of
our young women as they go about the
house Time was when the wrapne,
was the accepted morning dress Of
nlneteen-twentieths of the women Of
the country. Indeed, it was extrepaIr
fashionable and therefore eminentlv
proper, but it had a semi-demoralizino
tendency that the world is verv mucb
better without. Negligee is unbeeom.
ing anu unsuitable 81 oTtsfcre orrr,s-,
own apartment, and Fashion, for once
a sensible and clear-headed dame, has
decreed that the wrapper and curl
papers are not to be seen below stairs,
or later than breakfast time. 1t takes
a little longer to dress in reasonably
good taste and come down looking
fresh and bright, but it certainly pays
even though one must rise few mo.
ments earlier to bring about this re
suit. It is easy enough, if ore takes
a little forethought to provide dainty
waists and simple and becoming skirts.
These, with a corselet or belt, can be
adjusted in moment almost rs easily
rs one can get into an ordinary wrap
per, and when the effect is taken into
consideration, there is much to be
said in favor Of this manner of dress.
ing That few thoughtful young women
would.be willing to go back to the
curl papers and wrappers Of the last
generation. New York Ledger.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14


The real danger involved in tho
proposed increased sueed Of railway
tralns-say ninety or one hundred
Inlies an hour not cording to
kuhlows, 10 incidental risks. bnt
rather, IN the curves OF the existing
| mes, which render any such speed
impossible, unless the weight Of tho
engines and trains be also increased
far beyond what the bridges and per.
manent way would bear-tbat il at
the first sharp curve, the one hundred
mile train would fly off the rail. The
necessary relation Of these curves 10
speedi accurately known, and this
IL Is, and not the lack of power or
novel dangers from wind pressure, or
boiler explosions which sets the
limit to modern train speed. Kub.
lows further remarks that ms the
lore tending to throw Off the line n
train running at the speed Of 1870
miles an hour would be about six and
a half times greater THAI that which
d steam express tain rc>ists az
curve when running at sixty-two
miles an hour, it is Hahn tina: the
present lines could not be used for
the lightning express, even though
the electro-mOtor weresubstituted for
the steam engine; the lines must moi
only be stronger but straighter than |
would be possible by any modiaca.
lions OF their present forms.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14
FASHION NOTES.

Alsatian bow effects in short plumes
are among the novelty hat trimmings.
Long Angora mousquetaire gloves
are worn over evening gloves in place
of using a mutf.
Dainty evening capes, hats and
mufs OF velvet fur, lace and ribbon
are to be worn en- suite.
Covert coating holds its own, and
n.,..' be had in every color, with
view to tailor-made gowns,
Little pompon trimmings standing
upright over the forehead are much
liked for stylish young women.
Many full capes of tau livery cloth
are SIMPLY made Of fine goods and
having oturn-over velvet collar.
Girls cloaks are made of Ight-col.
ored ladies cloth, trimmed with a
colIorette and edging OF crmine tails.
Elbow length capes of black velvet
have Jet collar and yoke and long
''stole' ends in front covered with
iet.
sealskin cape made in full rufie
fashion with a longer cape of ermine
is new and stylish, and expensive as
well.
Capes are growing longer, and, as
the colder days como ON, they will in
crease in length and be of heavier ma.
terial
Sardinia cloth is charming in blue
and green it is also made in golden
brown, and recalls the effect of
pheassnt's plumege.
Gloves OF black undressed kids are
fashionable They are not always com.
Portable to wear, and should be avoided
by ladies whose hands have the slight.
est inclination to perspire.
The new wooden materials are per
haps more universally interesting at
present than the silks, and there is a
charming variety of patterns. One of
the greatest novelties is black di-
agonal, figured with tiny colored silk
spots in various sizes, the pink looking
particularly effective. This material
Is being greatly used for winter
bIouses.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

A surgeon on an Atlantic -.,
line says that in his wide experience
he has found women on tbe naoe
cooler and more sclf-pos~c--aI tuu
man IN cases Of disaster at -ea, m.5
according to the report Of the pa-,.u-
gers on the ill-fated Oregon, winch
was wrecked some years ago, the
women behaved with remarkable cgIm.
ness In describing the disaster. one
OF the passengers, Mr. 5. Newton
Beach, of London, said: "rho co9l-
est persons on board were the lnIia~,
as they always are when the case is
not one Of mouse, but one Of rcm
danger. New York journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

In a LincoIn.hire village +, r..
, pul' ives family who suffer undsr
le ae curious deformity OF seing fnrer.
, ,g'S. Ihis popularity does hal MI
,' 0'I 70 he Que OF those freaks Of NJ.
x ,-ie which may appear in one irdi.
't'1.4t and not lie transmitted 70
easl "eAU generation From What
o1H ne learned, the singularitv has
',s'gI I'D this family 50 far as MS.
-o.5 ana tradition extends ana there
Ems az present no signs OF its dvinr
ao1 Y the grandchildren are as de.
va nv vi fingers as their g.andsire
l"e hauds Of this remarkable fam.
esent the appearance of having
"Sl lne myers amputated. or chopned
!" .ghl7 and uneycniy below the
, Y, JOINT, leaving short stumn
HgTe is no nail or hard substance
.n ,'.,, were u not for the absence OF
au5 ming Ike cicatric casual oh
,c'.ei would conclude that the de.
~ was due to an accident: but AZ
tA3agh Natu had attemDted to
l''HNen>atc f0r the absence of fingers
me thumbs are abnormally large and
strong - = '''N
Ine family are in other respects
ialy endowed by Nature. and do not
apiear to suIer the disadvantages
ne absence of fingers might be en-
iecJed To entail, one of the dauoh-
ieFs aged 90 can write, sew kn,t
aod is in every way as dexterous and
accomplished as other girls of her
a-e ana station When asked il She
'.iI nottnd itawkward 10 be finger.
le's. She repliei:
No. II you had never had fir.
ecrs You would not know you needed
laem" ~ '-0N
The only drawback that seemed IN
te ocra,ioned is the curiosity the all.
seace OF fingers eyokes from strans.
lla
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14
Feeding by Nfncbfncrv

an electric horse feeder, is a new
invention brought out by Mr.. Alder
son OF Chesterfield, for seeming the
regular feeding OF horses duriny tho
absence from any cause OF the stable
lan or groom. The apparatus is de-
scfloec as being very simple. the law
VI RraFltation being depended upon
70 accomplish most OF the work 'Tba
u,st requisite IS an alay-n clock.
winch should be good enough - "a
stop casually but need not be exnsn-
slYe. The electric plar. ia tbat
Heeued ior an ordinary elecuriR Sall.
-FOUR cells of the Leclanche TYNE al
battery being sufficient for anv dis.
lance up to 200 yards The third
portion OF the apparatus is the feed.
eL-Uhat IS TO say, the vessel holding
the corn and char, as the case NAV
De- The clock, which is tho nri,ne
mover of the whole concern. NAV he
"a the mouse, the harness room or
anywhere, but If It be more than 200
yaros away from the feeder a more
powerful artery will be required
40 use the feeder, the first thing il |
70 set the alarm Of the clock Al tho |
honr at which 1t is desired that the
horses should be fed. The food ia
tnen placed In Unlike biscuit box.
winch is turned upside down, and
placed in the proper compartment OF
me shate, when She I'D Of the box Is
lrawn out the corn then resting m.
% the hoor Of trap-like arrange
nent held in its place by a simnle
'ontrlvanee When the alarm goes
I'll button is pressed and the cir.
.ult Is completed. A weight falls.
ne bottom OF tbs fseG box is re.
eased' and the corn fails out into tho
nangeE
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14
THE BUSINESS MANS LUNCH.
Hard Work and Indigestion so
Hand in Hand.

Concentrated thought continued in, robs
the stomach of necessary blood and this is
also true OF h5-d physical labor
When a FIVE horse power engine is made
TO do ten horse power work something is
going to break. Very often the hard
worked man coming from the field or the
Office will bolt his food in a few min
utes which will take hours to digest Then
too many foods are about as useful in the
stomach rs a keg Of nails would be in a
IRE under a boiler. The ill-used stomach
refuses TO do its work without the proper
stimulus which it gets from the blood and
nerves. The nerves are weak ard ready
to break, " because they do not get the
nourishmcrt they require from the blood,
finally the III used brain is morbidly wide
awake when the overworked man at
tempts to find rest in bed.
The application Of common sense in the
treatment Of the stomach and the whole
system brings to the busy man the full en-
jOyment of life and healthy digestion when
he takes Or Piercc's Pleasant Pellets to
relieve a bilious stomach or after a too
hearty meal, and Or. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery to purify enrich and
vitalize the blood The Pellets ~ are tiny
sugar coated pills made of highly Concen-
trated vcge table ingredients which relieve
the stomach Of all offending matters easily
and thoroughly. They need only be taken
for short time to cure the biliousness,
constipation and slothfulness, or torpor, Of
the liver then the Medical Discovery"
should be taken in teaspoonlui doses 10 liz
crease the blood and enrich it. 1t has
peculiar effect upon the lining membranes
Of the stomach and bowels toning up and
Strengthening them for all time. The
whole system feels the effect Of the pure
blood courSiug through the body and the
nerves are ylalized and strengthened, not
g1r 11nA
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

One evening, at a symphony re-
hearsll of the Mciningen orchestra.
Bu,ow stopped the orchestra and ex-
Gained: Kettle drums forte" The
drummer, who thought he had done
petty well already redoubled his
Efforts; but again Hulow stopped and
shouted: kettle drums forte" Once
more the drummer put on extra
steam; and, when Bulow stopped
again, he exclaimed: Really, Herr
katellmester, if beat any harder
shall break the drum-heads!" "Who
asked you to do that?' Ietorted Bu-
low, quietly; YOU play fortissimo,
and what l w~nt is forte only"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

COOKING AS Az ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The latest excitement in Paris smart
society is the pursuit of cooking as at
accomplishment Cooking soirces are
frequent, and it goes without saving
that the art attains greater excellence
among the French bellies than il ever
has when countenanced by English on
American dunes Of high degree
Frenchwomeu are born cooks; their
present caprice merely demonstrates
That this hereditary instinct is not con.
med to any one class. At "a recent
reception at the splendid home Of a
Hrlncess, refreshment bar was fitted
up IN the drawing room, at which the
guests were supplied with warm dishes
5rolled, roasted and sauted on ele-
giant cook stoves by very aristocratio
young women The men, it is said
could not eat enough III their anxiety
to show their appreciation of the
novel institution and its charming
promoters. New York Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

at one of the quiet summer hotels
IN the Adirondack region says the
Irlbunel a husband and wife at
tracted by their pleasant manner the
liking of the waiter detailed at The
table Madam, like a true Ameri-
can, called for little more Of some
particularly nice pie, whereupon her
husband rebuked her loosely in his
care for her health. 40, no, Milly,"
ne SAID; you have had quite enough
PIE for your good Never you mind
him, Milly," said Elnathan, the
waiter, leaning over her chair. per-
U1JIUtJyg
feet mass OF sympathy; you KIN ne.
all the pie Their Isl here's hull one.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14
A Curious Box.

A curious box was recently for
AMID the ruins of Pompeii it was
marble about two inches square /
closely sealed. When opened it u
found full of pomatum or orsa'
hard, but very fragrant, the odor
senbling that of roses. No one h
determined of what the perfume "
made. - Chicago Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14
A WH1sTGfNG SONG

Wren times are bad an folks are s.
m gloomy every day;
jest try your best at lookin' glad
An whistle EN- away
Don't mind how troubles bristie,
Jest take a rose or thistle.
Hold your own
An change your tone.
An whistle whistle whistler
a song is worth a world o signs;
When red the lightnin's play.
Look forthe rainbow in the skies
An whistle en- away
Don't mind how troubles bristlo,
Each rose has got its thistle;
Hold your own
An change your tone.
An whistle whistle whistler
Atlanta Constitute
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14
LADIES DEPARTMENT.


Why are there not NOR. u.Ha
clhtecS? 1t is profession tMt
peculiarly fitted to them Na.s '
know, as few men can. exactly H.tf
house should he. lnac.r'uHv. .a-
rich widow, who owns oermt
houses, has planned everyou Of ta
herself and with uniform -uces
This being done with mo training iH
1t, one wonders what would q. tl.
suit Of study. st. Louis STIR y
Sayings.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

IAcGs-"I say, old fellow, can't you
lend me zen lor month";" Naggs-
olry, but haven't ANYTHING Int a
nifty Got any changer" Jaggs-
"No b 1t say just make it fifty for
i've md nths; that will do just as
well y Detroit Free Press.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

The pleasant favor, gentle action and sooth-
ing effect of Syrup of Figs. when in need of a
laxative, and If the father or mother be cos
tive or bilious. the most gratifying results fol-
low its use; so that it is the best family rem
edy known aud every family should have q
bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14
PlTH AND POINT.

The most dangerous hole in a ma
pocket is the one at the top. Bostl
Bulletin.
There is wide difference betve
q shingly beach and beach shingleI
Dansyille q. Y Breeze.
Ink plants grow in New Grana
They have to be built in this countr
-Dansville o. Y Breeze.
He figured out Just what he knew.
By his own chosen rules
Ahi found that any way. twas true
All other men were fools
-Cleyelan Plain Daalerl
lime is said to be money. and II
people have no scruples at all ab5I
taking up all Of your time.-AtlanI
Constitution.
Judge Whats the charge agoiuI.
this prisoner, onicer?o Oaicer 4
Didn't know he was loaded. Vol
honor -Somerville Journal.
Professor, why is Pallas AtherI
considered the goddess Of wisdom
she was the only goll who did an
h. ,1'.,- s'".'o Dia'tt9F.
~ AZ ,2' Us. me- ,.'l IN p2-51ionlse way.
But he never Smiles 'iI '4 M 70 ne hear,
The eoalho is empty. dear. '' ''ie
New York Press
ne Noon ITO the SUM Cant vol,
stay out With me for while to-night?E
The Sun -'Td like to very much, I'LL
really must decline " South p,,t.I
I've,
JIhR7ots-'Iou complain of TIL
expense OF typewriter; why don'I
you nave your wife do it?" HenpecI
I can dIeIa5e TO my wife. "-5yraf.
''se ro9',
drel the NV politioli oiito n 4
writer The Humorist-"Bacl
IieIs WASH wash any lire IN him. "
/ OF" lFas3' A
OP yi the iooiblil n9ld W lal AL
AMI NJ XXX ,n T. aoth ,., kIs' goal HH
Wb ,.l9 to a. non. e, NieS5 twice as has iii
Buffalo Couri II
Fweddv- "Aw-rbot 100,
Ill. "H'V uoe5 IL m,
~ "Hsu ~ says wheat ~
~. 49,! 70 pieces at the opening? CT
"hy-why, l weckon that's the'He
we get ouah cwacked wheat. - III
ago tribune
1t doesn't nelp US any, l
10 4 tb VI 81 IT,, 70 hay tl hin ierk, I'LL
splr5ib 'I no J n5ins ~ 11 hit st.
- w "Vd a.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

ms Company acts as Executor, Admins.
trsI5or, Trustee and in all judiciary capsei T..
rays interest on deposits Of money subject
% eheck. Il has Special Saving Depsrt'
ment ana 1I, receives deposits from dime ~.
and skill can rrod &C. ''''' mon
,Non-resden will find its most interesting
Capt. ]. ~ ''e Na'iOhai
Gas-Call or write FOR information.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14
Niagara Wearing Away.

Niagara Falls are travelling back
ward at the average rate of nine feet
year.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

Keys made OF bronze and iron were In use
in Greece and Italy rs early rs the seventh
century.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of he ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that is by con ,titu-
tional remedies. Deatne a is caused by an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining Of the
Eustachan Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and wien it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the inAam-
nation can be taken ont and this tube re-
stored TO lis normal condition, hearing Will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an n
famed condition of the mucors surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dallars for any
ease Of Deafness caused By catarrhl that can
not be cure by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
CIRCULARS free.
=. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. o
~ Sold by Druggists, &c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14

The sound Of syllable moves through the
atmosphere !, 10 feet second.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1894-12-14
WHY a Roy WITNESS WAS ANGRY.

I4e boy Peter Columbus preached
WWhota temperance sermon in the Dis4.i
1ouf1, IN eross-aNsmining him in n Ii1n,
ea-e Judge Richardson said . ~
ron5 59u are mad with defendant, areD
MS sir, ansTerei Jhe boy.
"al i9rl ASKED his Honor
an, Aus. nus. ne sells liquor 10 nv moth
'nl lataar' was the prompt reply, 4
az, -5h r.. thing the proof ofthe in fed
.nS o.. witness against a de'enJqnt hi
,n5 !t'ter.S case bur tins rule was rsvars,
~ ~, Ihe OCCASION in qua ton. ana he Fl
,l,sl AMI imprisous -Sllen (M.sI