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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08

In vain other officers of his command
argued and pleaded. Again he led the
attack, and was shot dead and another
third of his men was killed or wounded
A young man, after spending four
years in college, announced that he had
been called to preach. His friends
"labored with him to convince him
that he could not preach with any sue
cess. He spent three years at the
illogical seminary, and then preached,
or attempted to when he had a chance |;
but never had regular pastorate, for
sufficient reason. He died at the age
of twenty-nine of broken heart, it is
said, of disappointment that he had
failed in life. And yet this man was a
brilliant mathematician, and he might
have done some good in the world, but
he persisted in doing what he could not
do-in trying to do what he knew, after
trial, he could not do, and threw away
his life.
Thus always with the persistent man
without sense-always running into err
ror or disaster. And that is not the
worst of it; he leads others to their
overthrow. In every profession, in
every walk of life are these unwise,
persistent men, and like the officer,
they are continually marching up to
batteries they cannot take. And among
the farmers are men of this class. They
place before themselves certain tasks,
and map out their course in advance,
and are determined to cling to it at all
hazards. A young farmer, ambitious,
energetic, decides to conduct a dairy,
a poultry farm or market garden. He
does not know, cannot know, all the
factors that may appear; and if he
could know them, they may change.
He may begin under a protective tariff
and at last (some time this year, per-
haps) have free trade, practically, to
contend with. The soil may prove TO
be not adapted to the business; his
own knowledge may be insufficient;
the markets change with tariff or no
tariff; health fails. Indeed, obstacles
may appear at every turn. But he is
persistent; he will not yield jot from
the original plan; he will do or die;
he continues to court defeat until death
ends. 1t is not always the coward who
shrinks before a superior foe and turns
back. 1t is oftener the Drawer, wiser
man.-George appleton, IN Farm and
FIreSide.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08
Teaching Colts to Back.

S. B. Smith, who has been horse
trainer for forty years, gives his method,
in the Breeders Gazette, of teaching a
colt to back-a matter he thinks is very
much neglected by trainers. His plan
is to draw the lines through the lug
strap and stand behind him and little
to one side, so that when you pull a
rein it will draw across his quarter.
Then give him a firm, strong pull,
partly backward and partly to one side,
saying "back" as you do it and in
stantly let up. The pull should be
about halfway between a witch or
jerk and steady pull. If you did it
right, his head went little one way
and his hind end was turned a little, 30
he was pulled perhaps, one-eighth of
the way round. Now go to his head,
stroke and caress him, and if convenient
give him from your hand something he
will like to eat. Now step back and
pull him the other way, starting from a
loose rein and pulling just hard enough
TO pull him around little, letting up
at once 30 as not to have the rein tight
more than half a second at time, say
| ing back" at the instant you give
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08
Hogs, Corn and Cash.

Never has the value of the hog crop
to American farmers been more strik-
ingly demonstrated than during the
past twelve months. Throughout those
long and anxious weeks of 1898, when
bursting banks and financial wrecks
were sweeping away millions every
day, and during all the depression of
the first half of 1894, good hogs were
being grown, shipped to market and
turned into cash in such astonishing
numbers as to keep veritable Niagara
of hard cash-ready money-howing
out from the purses of packers and
shippers into the pockets of western
farmers, and this enormous quantity of
pork has been produced at such a COM
paratively small cost that almost every
pound of it has been sod-even through
the very worst of the financial cyclone
at an actual profit to the producer.
Can this be said of any other variety of
live stock or of any crop of grain that
has been on sale during this same value
destroying period?
The simple fact is that the farmers
of the West who live in sections where
the corn crop never fails, and rarely falls
below an average yield, have in this
field of pork production business which
in their hands is surrounded by so many
outstanding advantages that they can
safely challenge the competition of the
world. Myriad acres of land elsewhere
can contribute toward swelling the vol
ume of cattle, sheep and horses. India,
Russia and Argentine can grow wheat
so cheaply and in such quantities as to
fairly ruin the American farmer who
attempts to compete, but the sun does
not shine on any land that produces the
hogs own feed-Indian corn-in such
lavish abundance, that has such perfect
transportation and market facilities,
such admirable packing plants, as these
central western states. The hog is the
one reliable money-maker, the "rent
payer" the breadwinner," the mort
gage litter" par excellence of the corn
states. He may make more money for
his owner some years than others. He
may be overtaken at times by disease,
but in the long run he always pays a
handsome profit in any corn. growing
district.
Other countries may grow "pigs" in
comparatively small numbers, but no.
where outside of the United States can
hogs making such astonishing weights at
such an early age be produced in such
enormous numbers at such slight cost.
Only two weeks ago there were over
100000 head bought and paid for at
four primary receiving points in six
days, and even that great "run was
absorbed without "break." There
is no overestimating the importance of
the hog crop as leading factor in
American agricultural prosperity. We
have virtually monopoly of the worlds
markets 40 far as cheap pork of fine
quality is concerned and should make
the most of it.-BreederS' Gazette.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08
Bob Veal.

What is your opinion of the man who
would send to market for sale as food
for human beings calf weighing but
eighteen pounds? So far as the man
hood of such creature is concerned,
isn't he about as small specimen as
the calf? Yet such calf came to this
market the other dsy-shipped from
the country, too, although we hope not
by farmer. 1t didn't get much far
Their than the market, for it was seized
by the board of health and consigned
to the dump. This is the smallest calf
OF which we remember having heard,
although quantities of them are re-
ceived weighing not over twenty five
or thirty pounds. A commission mer-
chant informs us that he knows of a
number which have been taken from
the wagons of the transportation COM
panies within the past few days. An
other commission merchant informs us
that he knows of firm that is SNUG
Cling quantities of these bob calves into
the back part of their store to be sold
on the sly as customers can be secured
Numbers of calves are to be seen hang
ing openly in the market, exposed for
sale, which are altogether too small ia
be fit for consumption. What must
those be, then, which it is necessary to
smuggle in? This is an infamous bust.
ness because it endangers the health
and lives of hundreds and thousands OF
innocent victims.-Rural Nelo Yorker
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08
Treatment OF FOaIs.

Notwithstanding the purgative effects
Of the colostrum, the first milk of the
dam, the young foal frequently suffers
from constipation of the bowels, and es-
pecially so if the dam is or has been
during the later periods of pregnancy
fed with dry or indigestible food. Ger
tainly so if the mare has had an acute
attack of dyspepsia near the end of the
gestative term. Many persons recon-
mend that every foal should have dose
of oils shortly after birth. The practice
is generally good-none but beneficial
effects are likely to result therefrom,
and the life of the foal must always be
regarded as unsafe until free evacuation
of the bowels has been effected. When
preceding circumstances have rendered
it probable that the foal will be consti-
pated, full dose of castor oil is imper-
atively indicated, and, in addition, fire.
quent injections of warm soap and wa
ter are recommended.-BreederS' Ga
zette.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08
The Persistent Man.

At an agricultural institute held
lately a speaker declared that the farm
ers of the present day were not per-
sistent enough; that they lacked push
and energy. And then he added: "The
persistent man, the man of push, is
always successful" That is a great
mistake. Other things equal, persist
ence is necessary; but persistence,
merely blind persistence, is a danger
GUS possession, The persistent man
gets somewhere, always. But where?
He never hits the mark-the mark he
is aiming at. The persistent man :"
of "push " without balance wheel is
his own and others enemy; always
pushing, always doing something, but
not always, if ever, accomplishing any
thing satisfactory. A and B, spending
the summer at seaside resort, went to
the wharf to see band of music and
excursionists depart. AS soon as the
wharf was full-packed with people, b,
the persistent man, discovered that he
had seen enough and wanted to get off
the wharf. "No," said A, "the boat
is coming. We might as we'll stay
here" But B must go. His dander
was up. Like all persistent men, oppo-
sition made him more persistent. They
pushed through the crowd, to the great
annoyance of some members of it, but
instead of getting off the wharf, they
came to another side of the wharf. Al
that moment the crowd swayed, anC
over went B into the water, but the
bystanders caught A and saved hin
from a ducking The water was only
waist deep, and B calmly waded out
and on a bluff near sat down to take of
his shoes, shouting to A, :" told you
I'd get off that wharf"
Again at battle, an officer who ha'
command of small force proposed tt
take one of the enemy's batteries
Other officers told him he had not fore
enough; that he would only sacriic
his men. But he led the attack, ant
returned to the place he started from
leaving third of his men dead an,
wounded. But he was not satisfied
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08
AGRICULTURAL.
Farmer Banks on Strikes.

I'm an old.fashioned farmer and my name is Banks.
Let me say right here, I've earthly for cranks
Or agitators. or any such troublesome trash,
That ants to kick up and have things go to
smash.
Along about six o'clock nights. when my boy brings
My daily paper, then read about strikes and things
They re dom out In Chicago and the far West;
1t makes me feel somethn like fghtin' and I'm
blest
II don't think the workin' farmers should go out
on general strike and put 'em all to rout.
Strkn amt new to farmers Washington and
some more
Farmers struck Johnny Bun one time guess the
sore
wasn't quite healed yet when he come meanderin,
back
To let Jackson and the other farmers strike him
crack.
Farmer Lincoln called the boys out in eighteen
sixty-one;
Rebellion shove its ugly head, strlkin' had to be
done.
They left the plains and hillsdes old, young and in
their prime,
And marched with Grant and Sheridan strl,in' all
the time.
For God home and humanity, but if the time comes
When anarchy and treason are arrayed against the
flag,
Then therel be some trouble. We farmers won't
brag,
But we know we feed the world and hold the win
min card
And If called out at such time, we Il strike and
strike hard, Selected,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08
Marketable Horses.

There n something wrong in the
breeding problems, as farmers and breed
ers have not made the demand of the
horse markets study and bred intelli-
gently, but produced n class of horses
that do not fill the requirements of our
markets.
There are but two classes of horses that
it will pay to breed to fill a public want
First the light harness horse and, second,
the heavy draft, with all the size and
quality that the market demands-that
is, a draft horse that weighs from 1, 500 to
1900 pounds, is blocl1y made. not leggy,
short back, upheaded, heavy bone, with
good action, the more quality, finish and
knee action the better. Bays, browns,
blacks and grays are all good colors.
This class of horses are very scarce in
the market, and there never was the
time that they would bring more money
than at present
Judging from the present outlook,
they will for many years to come grow
in value, as it is well known fact that
farmers and breeders Of the heavy draft
horses throughout the whole country
have been changing the breeding Of the
heavy draft to lighter horses and in
many cases have sold their heavy draft
mares and replaced them with lighter
ones and turned their attention to breed
ing trotters, and not having the right
kind of breeding stock this change will
prove failure. Where there have been
three or four draft colts raised in pre-
vious years there is not more than one or
two at the present time, and as there is
already a larger demand for tbs heaviest
draft animals than the supply this class
must necessarily get less plentiful and
higher for a long time to come, until
farmers shall realize the great mistake
they have made and place themselves in
line with the demands of our markets.
Therefore our advice to farmers and
breeders of horses is to turn their whole
attention to breeding the highest type of
light harness horse or the heaviest draft
of highest quality that can possibly be
produced.-Spirit Of the Turt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08
VERMONT MUTUAL
Fire Insurance Company.
Notice of Assessments for 1894.

The members Of the Vermont Mutual
FIRE Insurance Company are hereby no.
tlhed that the following assessments have
been made by the directors on all notes in
force on the following days, to wit:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08

the pull. He will respond to the pull
just as soon as he learns that the rein
loosens when he yields to it. Now
step directly behind him and pull the
same as before, only use both reins in
stead of one. Never tighten the rein
on him when he is backing, but let
him understand that it will loosen
when he backs, and he will back for
you every time. Some are a little
slower than others in taking the lesson,
and little more time may be necessary
for them to acquire it.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08

For the year ending August l, 1894, to be
paid to the treasurer at his office in Mont
pelier on or before the LIST day Of September,
1894.
Members will find in the hands of the
agent of the company schedule showing
the amount of the assessment due from
each, respectively, and the companys re-
ceipt therefor, and they are particularly re-
quested to see that their assessments are
paid when due. If neglected it will neces-
state notice direct from the office, and adj
ditional expense to the assured in postage
and interest.
VIM. 7. DEWEY, Treasurer
Montpelier August /, 1894.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08
Dyspepsia Cured

my wife has been a great sufferer with dys-
pepsia for over four years. Three bottles OF
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08

To prevent rabbits and worms from
harming trees, mix together turpen-
tine and hogs lard and apply on the
trees. This kills the worm in the tree,
keeps the eggs from Matching and pre-.
vents the rabbits from gnawing. The
lard kills the rabbit and the turpentine
kills the worm.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-08
BRADFORD ACADEMY.

For the higher education of young women; Build
ings unsurpassed for comfort and health Twenty.
Ave acres-twelve in grove Lake for rowing and
skating Classical and general course OF study also
preparatory and optional. Year commences Sep
TENDER II, 1894. Apply to
MISS IDA c. ALLEN, Principal, Bradford MASS
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-01

more than Two generations ntr have
nenrl, all passed away. The surviving
natives da not uudtrstal to- what
tn IL y, ople were delivered. They are
greatly led rs ray. Yet a pdl, REM
nant continue in Christian ways. Their
pastors labor on in much discourage
ment and weakness. Yet these Hawai-
ian churches occupy leading position
in the land and are doing an essential
work. BE it ours to strengthen them,
to bear them on our hearts, and to give
them the best of our help and supp ,rt.
Dear Brother, may l not charge you TO
keep this also especially in mind among
your many burdens, to help these Ha.
waian churches.
My brother, your work here is great,
important and multifarious. 1t is such
work as IA strong and good soldier of
Christ may rejoice to take hold Of We
are glad to know that you are such an
one. And if at any time the way seems
perpleNing, the surroundings disheartcn.
/ ing, the tasks more than your strength
/ can meet. you know whence spiritual
strength comes. and where to resort for
supply. BE strong in the Lord, and
in the power of His might BE of "A
good courage; for the Lord thy God IS
with thee whthersoever thou goest.
His JOY shall abide in your soul; His
grace shall be sufficient for you. May
this work which you shall do in Christ 5
name for this church and the people OF
Hilo, be one which shall be most blesseC
in your retrospect, both on earth and it
the glorious hereafter.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-01
ODDS kNO ENDS.

Canada had both Indian and negro slaves
in 1903
There are 10 vegetarian restaurants In
London.
Society 10 II fraction whose numerator is
clothes and whose denominator is cash.
The Average supply of fish at Billings.
gate market, London, is 1000 tons month.
About the toughest thing that can hap
pen to a man is to 90 contrary to his wfe's
wishes and then fail.
Western Canada is said to take more coal
from the United States than the eastern
provinces ship to this country.
There are, according to the Belfast cham.
Der of commerce, 400 floating wrecks in the
gulf stream within distance of $50 miles.
Medical men die off more rapidly than
other professional men. Between the age:
of 40 and 50, two doctors die to one clergy.
man.
Many truth is spoken ungrammatically.
"a gentleman" said 6-yearold, as re,
ported in Good News, sis a growed up boy
what used to mind his mother"
English people have developed perfect
mania for revolver shooting, and numerous
ClubS nave DEth an bNOl Nht - ulN'h
Kingdom for the practice and pursuit OF
this branch of sport.
At the late jubilee in Carlsbad in honor
of Labitzky, the Catholic priest composed
festival hymn, the Protestant minister
wrote the words, and the Jewish synagogue
furnished the singers
The Lutheran World says that 'the &C
cessions which the Roman Catholic church
in America los from Protestants come not
from Lutherans and strict Episcopalians sc
much as they do from Methodist, Congre
gational and Unitarian circles"
Visitors to Paris should be warned
against purchasing any of the celluloid
cigarette holders and mouthpieces turned
out in large quantities by the government
cigarette works. The celluloid may blaz,
up in the twinkling of an eye and explode
From the twelfth to the fifteenth century
small mirrors, carried in the pocket or at
tached to the girdle, were regarded as in
dispensable adjuncts to ladies toilets. Tn,
pocket mirror was circular plaque o
polished metal fixed in IA shallow box anC
covered with lid.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-01

a change in the name of our
corporation does not change
our policy Of cutting. We're
still giving the public the bene-
fit of an awful cut IN prices.
Don't lose sight of this fact.
Don't you experience thirst
sometimes that water doesn't
quenCh? You crave something
sour. We have the remedy for
that sort OF a thirst in "Sassa-
iras Sour It's a cool, refresh
ing, satisfying drink. Try it
If you like Soda Water, with
a dash OF ice cream, and favor
ed with crushed strawberries,
grown in Honolulu, the only
place to obtain it within 2Ioc
miles is at our fountain. This
is fact
"What Congress Has Done
A new pamphlet. You car
have one without asking,
HOBRON DRUG co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-01
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

IRRIGATION NOTICE
Holders of water privileges, or those
paying water rates, are hereby notified
that the hours for irrigation purposes
ire from : to 3 o'clock a. IN. and > to 6
o'clock p. m.
A. BROWN.
Supt. Honolulu Water Works.
Approved j. A. KING.
Minister of the Interior.
Office Honolulu Water Works.
Honolulu, May %, 1894.
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-01
CASTLE & COOKE,
IMPoR OF
Hardware
and
General
Merchandise.

Recent arrivals have brought
us a fresh and complete stock OF
all sizes and grades of WIRE
CLOTH, suitable for MOS
QUITO NETTING, both in
galvanized and brass. Also a
large stock OF POULTRY NET
TING, galvanized and of differ
ent meshes. Our stock OF these
goods is absolutely the largest
and best in Honolulu.
CARPENTERS TOOLS in
complete sets or to suit the pur-
chaser.
Same with BLACKSMITHS'
TOOLS, BELLOWS, Anvils,
etc-o( all sizes and grades.
Splendid assortment Of FENCE
WIRE and STAPLES always
on hand.
Our general stock of mer
chandise is complete in every
detail.
CASTLE & COOKE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-01
honolulu, AMgnsi /, 1894.
MIR. CUSTOMER
DEAR SIR:

In reply to yours of
goth ult. we would say that we
have all the goods you ask for,
In most OF the cases the prices
you quote are our regular prices,
but on some of the items our
prices are lower than you men,
ton, and we shall OF course give
YOU the benefit of the reduced
rates.
Razors and Strops-
We are glad you have decided
to try our new "set blade" razors,
and patent swing strops, as in
the country ever man has to do
his own shaving and as shaving
becomes a pleasure with these
tools we know you will have a
large demand for them. In re-
gard to Lawn Sprink lers
we will say that we have sent a
very simple one, which cannot
wear out or get out OF order, the
price YOU see is low, and they
will do good work.
Pocket KniVeS-We send
what YOU order in this line
and will say that we have lately
received fine assortment SO can
furnish anything in this line from
Is cents to $500 each. Yes, we
have the ClauSs Knives,
have sold them tor year, either
in sets or single bread knives.
Our stock Of Butcher and
Hunting Knives is also com
plete.
Soap-As you did not say
how many bars you wished to the
100 lbs, we are sending one case
each 42-5o-6o and 70 bars to
100 lbs. We carry a heavy stock
of this article and, as you will
notice, it is a first grade Laun-
dry Soap, and we have put it in
at a very low figure.
We regret that you got NIP
ped on that bargain" IN
Fence Wire and note that
in future you will come to us
and get a first class article. W.
thought when YOU told us of your
"buy" that before it had been up
long you would see you had {
sell"
In closing let us say that we
h?ve a large and varied stock
OF Hardware, Ship Chandlery
Paints oils, and leather, anc
when filling your orders vii
always charge the lowest prices
Truly Yours
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-01
WATER NOTICE.

Owing to the drought and scarcity o.
water, the residents above Judd stree
re requested to collect what water the,
nay require FOR household purposes be
ore o'clock a. m.
ANDREW BROWN,
Supt. Honolulu Water Works.
Honolulu, II. l., July 20, 1894.
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