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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
The Handkerchief Among the
Ancients.

The Greeks and Romans had no
pocket. handkerchief, but merely a
cloth called sudorium," to wipe per-
spiration from the face, which was
usually carried in fold of the tunic or
loosely tied about the neck. The
Athenian and Roman swels-the men,
about-town-inaugui a ed the fashion of
carrying one such sudorium in the
hand and another in the girdle, but
these were never used as we use pocket
handkerchief The ancients had a
profound respect for absolutely clean
noses, but only children and old per-
sons were allowed to blow their noses
iu public. For gentleman to have
done so would have been considered a
breach of good manners, and for lady
to appear in public with handkerchief
was sufficient for her to forfeit all claim
to responsibility. Husbands could di-
vorce wives who were compelled to use
a pocket-handkerchief. 1t is even on
record that in Rome man before mar
rying made it point to ascertain if the
lady had nose that could ordinarily
dispense with blowing in public Wash
ington Star.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
A Little Child Shall Lead,

During q revival a man VII o had been
very worldly minded was awakened,
but for some time concealed his feelings
even from his wife, who was praying
woman. She left him one evening in
charge of his little girl of five years of
age. After her departure his anxiety
of mind became so great that he walked
the room in his agony. The little girl
noticed his agitation, and inquired:
"What ails you PAP" He replied,
Nothing" and endeavored to quiet
his feelings, but all in vain. The
child looked up sympathizingly in his
face, and, noticing bow flushed and
feverish it looked, she said: "1f you
are dry, pa, why don't you get drink
of water3" The question was uttered
in all simplicity, doubtless prompted by
the child's memory of her own suffer
ing and the refreshing drinks of water.
But to the father it had different
meaning. The sermon which had
stirred his heart and caused him 80
much anxiety was on the text, "Who-
soever will, let him take of the water of
life freely" The child's question
blended with his thoughts. He was
thirsty for that living water; why did
he not drink when it was offered freely?
He went into his room and threw him.
self on his knees and asked God for the
promised water. He rose new man t.,
and from that night he dates the begin
ming of new e.-ChriStion Herald.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
New Move in the Grand Army.

A movement is on foot to perpetuate
the Grand Army of the Republic by
admitting to membership the Sons Of
Veterans. 1t has its origin in John
Hauff post, No. 900, department of
Wisconsin, which post at its last en-
campment adopted unanimously the
following resolution: "That the men,
oers of this post are in favor of having
the constitution and bylaws of the
Grand Army of the Republic of the
United States of America changed to
admit the sons of all honorably dis
charged soldiers as members of the
Grand Army of the Republic, providing
said sons are at least twenty years of
age and that the fathers of said sons
were members of post in good stand.
ing" This is taken up by some COM
rades in the department of Pennsylva-
mia, who urge it as being absolutely
necessary, many of the rural posts fire.
quently finding it impossible to obtain
a quorum. The discussion seems, how
ever, little premature, and has had
the effect of frightening some of the
more timid comrades into the belief
that their days are numbered. There
is really nothing, however, in the death
rate of the Grand Army to cause alarm,
before high-water mark is reached and
the tide begins to run the other way,
and even when it begins it will run
slowly for many years.-Ne,o York Ad-
UertlSer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
Missing the Vital Point.

When the ship is sinking, routine
work is suspe nded till safety is as
sured. Many a church is like such
vessel, but the people are preparing
for fairs, concerts, or lectures. Only
genuine revival will save such a
church, and to accomplish that the en-
ergy of all is essential. When q man
is drowning, men do not cry out to him
that he is running bis raiment, or be is
in danger of taking cod, but encour-
age and aid him to struggle to the
shore. So, many sons, daughters, and
friends are dying in trespss9es and sins,
and their parents and companions are
giving them line upon line, here a lii
tie and there little, about minor
things, and in countless ways showing
interest in them, but never once, or
seldom and but subtly, testfying to
them that except man be born again
he cannot see the kingdom of God.'-
Ne,o York Christian AdUocate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
The Boys.

Make home pleasant place for your
boys. Do not be so careful of your best
parlor that they are afraid 10 enter it..
Let them have plenty of warmth and
light, and entertaining books to read, and
musical instruments, and any parlor
games they like. Girls will stay at
home if home be the dullest place un-
der the moon, but boys will not. If
their young companions are banished,
if they are checked when they laugh,
or sing, or make noise, if they have
not the innocent freedom that they
need under their parents roof, then
they will have freedom of some sort
elsewhere. And there are always
enough ready to beckon them to places
where the bloom is brushed from youths
round cheek. A young man will
squeeze little fun" out of his life,
and if you want him to be credit to
you and to himself, make it possible
for him to enjoy himself in his home.
Let the home be a place to live and
breathe in, not merely roof under
which he may eat and sleep. - Er-
change.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
MORAL AND RELIGIOUS.
81 Shall BE Satisfied"

Not here Not here Not where the sparkling
waters
Fade into hooking sands we draw near.
There, in the wilderness, each footstep falters,
e. shall be satisfied" but. obi not here.
Not here, where every dream Of bliss deceives us,
Where the worn spirit never gains its goal,
Where haunted by the thoughts that gr ieve us
Across us bitter floods of memory roll.
There is a land where every pulse Is thrilling
With rapture earth's sojourners may not know.
Where heavens repose the weary heart is stilling.
And peacefully life's time.tossed currents flow.
Far out of sight, while yet the flesh infolds us,
Lies the fair country where our hearts abide
And of its bliss is naught more wondrous told us
Than these few words, :" shall be satisfied"
Satisfied Satisfied the spirits yearning
For sweet companionship with kindred minds
The silent love which here meets returning
The inspiration which no language finds.
Shall they be satisfied? The souls vague ongings,
The aching void which nothing earthly flls2
OF what desires upon my soul are thronging,
As l look upward to the heavenly hills.
Thither my weak and weary steps tending,
Savior and Lord with thy pale child abide
ending,
shall see thee, and then " be satisfied"
-EgchaRge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
Show Us Your Samples.

A humble Christian worker was hold
ing a preaching service in the open air,
when a well dressed man drew near,
and at pause in the service asked per-
mission to address the meeting. Per-
mission being given, Ae denounced re-
ligion as a humbug and sham, and
advised men to go to socialist meetings,
which he said would do more good.
While he was speaking, the leader of
the meeting learned from one of the
men there that he was a drummer for
dry goods house, and a noted infidel.
AS he closed, the Christian man said to
him: 81 hear you are drummer, and
90 from town to town with samples of
goods manufactured by your firm. Now
you are engaged in another busines
ask you to show your samples. will
show you what we are doing" Beck
oning to two men to stand up beside
him, he continued: "Here are two
brothers. You see them now. Five
years ago they were the biggest scamps
and drunkards in the district. They
were WIFE beaters and even terror in
the saloon. But five years ago they
went to little gospel meeting, and
there they gave their hearts to Jesus.
Now they and their wives are well
dressed and their homes comfortably
furnished, yet they are earning just
the same wages as they did before their
conversion, and in their homes all is
happiness. That is the work of the
gospel. They are samples of what it
can do. Now show me the samples of
socialism. Show me one drunkard
made sober, one dishonest man made
honest, one immoral man reclaimed,
and then we will listen to you. If So
ciali m is better than Christianity, show
your samples" There was a general
laugh at the confusion which sat visi-
bly, on the face of the socialist, and
amid the roar of derision he skunk
away.-Selected.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
Right Here at Home.

Right here at home, boys, is the place, guess,
For me and you and plain old happiness.
We hear the worlds lots grauder-likely so;
Wen take the worlds word for it and not go;
We know its ways amt our ways-so we'll stay
Right here at home, boys where we know the way
Right here at home, boys, where well-to'do
Mans plenty rich enough-and knows it, too,
And's got a. extry dollar any time
To boost Teller up at wants to climb,
Ands got the gt.up in him to go in
And git there, like he purt' nigh alus kin!
Right here home, boys, is the place for us
Where folks hearts bigger'n their money pu's;
And where a common feller's jes as good
AS any other in the neighborhood.
The world at large won't worry you aud me
Right here at home, boys, where we ort to be.
Right here at home, boys-ies right where we air!
Birds don't sing any sweeter anywhere;
Grass don't grow any greener'n she grows
Acrost the pastur' where the old path goes;
All things in ear-shots purity, er in sight,
Right here at home boys, eff we size em right.
Right here at home boys. where the old home place
Is sacred to mothers face,
Jes as we rickolect her last she smiled
And kissed us-dyin so and rickoncied,
Seem us all at home here-none astray-
Right here at home, boys where she sleeps to-day.
james Whitcomb Riley
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
How to Boil Rice.

The Louisiana Rice Erhibit gives the
following recipe for boiling rice: Pick
your rice clean and wash it in two cold
waters, not draining off the last water
until you are ready to put the rice on
the fire. Prepare saucepan with
water and little salt. When it boils,
sprinkle in the rice gradually, so as not
to stop the boiling. Boil hard for
twenty minutes, keeping the pot COW
cred. Then take it from the back of
the fire and pour off the water, after
which set the pot on the back of the
stove to allow the rice to dry and the
grains to separate. Remember to boil
rapidly from the time you cover the
pot until you take it off; this allows
each grdin TO swell to three times its
normal size, and the motion prevents
the grains from sticking together.
Don't stir it, as this will cause it to fall
to the bottom and burn. When prop
erly boiled, rice should be snowy-white,
perfectly dry, soft, and every grain sep
arate,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10

We never tire Of hearing of the thrilling
adventures of the war and the wonderful
escapes from Libby Prison The recent
removal Of this famous Jail to Chicago
renders any facts about it at this time
particularly interesting.
A most fascinating story has just come
to us of a man who passed five months of
agony in this prison. The experiences of
this person during and since the war are
the most remarkable that have ever been
brought to public notice. This man is
none other than the well-known Mr.. L. W.
Porter of West Berlin, VT He writes the
following interesting letter:
"Since my return from the war my health
has been growing poorer from exposure and
hard service and the horrors of a FIVE
months Imprisonment in Libby Prison. 1
came home a complete wreck and was sick
for whole year, during which time 1 did
no work at all, being confined to my bed for
about half the time.
CATER I got up l was so weak that l
could not walk but a short distance, and
then was obliged to stop and rest. About
two years ago found myself in very bad
condition with nervous prostration, the re-
suits of my longtime poor health.
81 took most every kind of medicine that
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
Oatmeal Cakes.

Two cupfuls of oatmeal, two cupfuls
of flour, one-half cupful of sugar, one
half cupful of shortening, suet or but
ter, one-half cupful of warm water, one
teaspoonful of salt and one-half tea
spoonful of soda. First mix we'll to-
gether the oatmeal, flour, sugar and
salt. Melt the Shortening and dissolve
the soda in the warm water and pour
into the flour mixture as quickly as
possible. Turn it on to the molding
board, and roll smoothly until about
quarter of an inch in thickness; cut
up into small cakes any siz, preferred.
Then roll each cake very thin and bake
in rather a slow heat until well Drowned.
Let them stand on the baking pan only
a moment after taking from the oven.
Handle with care, as they break very
easily while hot. They will keep well
in tightly covered tin can or earthen
jar. If coffee cup is used for the
measure, and suet for the shortening,
this rule will make two pounds and will
cost about twelve cents, and will last
how long? A good Scotch woman is
famed for these cakes, not only in the
town where she lives, but in many
other towns, where her visitors have
carried her recipe, and sounded her
praises, as well as that of her cakes
Good Housekeeping.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
Song Of the Tub.

Queen of my tub, merrily sing,
While the white foam rises high;
And sturdiy wash, and rinse, and wiring
And fasten the clothes to dry.
Then out in the free, fresh air they swing,
Under the summer sky.
l wish could wash from our hearts and souls
The stains OF the week away
And let water and air, by their magic, make
Ourselves as pure as they;
Then on the earth would be Joy indeed,
A glorious washing day.
Along the path OF a useful life
VIII the hearts.ease ever bloom;
The busy mind has no time to think
OF sorrow, or care or gloom;
And anxious thoughts may be swept away
As we busily WELD the broom.
am glad task to me is given
To labor at, day by day,
For it brings me health and strength and hope,
And cheerfully learn to say,
il Head you may think; heart, you may feel,
But, hand, you shall work Away"
Louisa ~ Aieou.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
SOLDIERS BUDGET.
The Death OF Marlborough.

The sun shines on the chamber wall.
The sun shines through the tree;
Now, though mistaken by the wind,
The leaves fall ceasclessly;
The bells from Woodstock steeple
Shake Blenheim's fading bough.
"This day you won MalplaquetN-
AYE, something then, but noww
They lead the old man to a chair,
Wandering pale and weak;
His thin lips move: so faint the sound
You scarce can hear him speak.
They lift picture from the wall,
Bold eyes and swelling brow.
"The day you won Malplaquet"-
AYE, something then, but nowl'
They reach him down rusty sword
In faded velvet sheath;
The old man drops the heavy blade
And mutters tween his teeth.
There's sorrow in his fading eye
And pain upon his brow.
"With this you won Malplaquet'-
AYE, something then, but nowl'
Another year; a stream of lights
Flows down the avenue;
A mile of mourners, sable clad,
Walk weeping two by two;
The steward looks into the grave
With sad and downcast brow.
"This day he won Malplaquet"-
AYE, something then, but nowl'
Walter Thornbmy, in The New York Ledger.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
Around the Campfire.

There is no better way for comrades
to enjoy few hours in renewing their
youth than by attending well-regu-
lated campfire. This is the regulation
time for such entertainments, and
every post that proposes to make its
meetings interesting should arrange for
a few campfires during the fall and
winter months. The general objec-
ton to this is the expense. Every post
is not blessed with wealthy comrades,
and many who are wealthy get up a
dazzling blaze and indulge in all the
luxuries of the season. This example
is depressing upon the poorer posts not
able to stand the cost, and many openly
decare that if they cannot do the thing
up in style like the more fortunate ones
they will not do it at all. This is all
wrong. There is not post in the
country that cannot get up an engaging
and interesting campfire in a days
time and at little or no expense. 1t is
not necessary to engage an expensive
caterer or to have expensive drinks.
The great majority of the comrades are
used to plain fare, and when the old
military spirit of '61-'65 is aroused the
boys are just as happy over pot OF
army beans, salt boss, hard tack and
black coffee as the others are over their
salads, ice. cream and Roman punches,
and as rule there is more fun and real
cemradeship at one of these impromptu
and ordinary affairs than at the other.
Every post contains its quota of big
story-tellers, and the telling over for the
hundredth time of good army yarn is
always new and interesting. Now, all
there is to do in getting up rousing
campfire is to furnish supply of beans
crackers, with soft bread for those who
cannot bite cartridge; some coffee,
cheese, and, if agreeable, keg OF
Gambrinus water" and the commits
sary department is complete. This
with the story-teller, recitator, songstel
and homemade actor fills the bill
Now, let every post get up some camp
fires and make things warm during the
fall and winter. Exchange.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10

GUARANTEED CURE.-We authorize
our advertised druggist to sell DR..
Kings New Discovery fer Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, upon this condition
If you are afflicted with cough, cold
or any lung, throat or chest trouble,
and will use this remedy as directed,
giving it fair trial, and experience no
benefit, you may return the bottle and
have your money refunded. We could
not make this offer did we not know
that DR.. Kings New Discovery could
be relied on. 1t never disappoints.
Trial bottles free at G. Blakely's drug
store. Large size, fifty cents and one
dollar.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
Brain-WOrkerS
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

When night comes, the literary and
active business mans brain is hungry
from the exhausting labor of the day.
Hors ford's Acid Phosphate quickly sup
plies the waste of tissue, and refresh
ing sleep results.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10

THE two bands are picture of the
conter ding forces of ca ital and labor
the left, less skilled, more choice, served
often by it's fellow, and decked with
rings; the right. forceful, ingenious.
busy, unadorned. Only by bringing
them together can harmony be had and
full days toll accomplished Frances
Willard
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10

HOOPS AND ONLY HooD's.-Hood's
Sarsaparilla is carefully prepared from
sarsaparilla, dandelion, mandrake, dock,
pipsissewa, juniper berries and other
well-known remedies, by a peculiar
combination, proportion and process,
giving to Hoods Sarsaparilla curative
powers not possessed by other medi-
cines. 1t effects remarkable cures
when other preparations fail.
HOOPS PILLS cure biliOusness.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10

THE stormy winter with its rains,
and SHOWS, and rushing blasts serves
timely notice on all persons, who think
life worth the living, that they must
keep on hand supply of DR.. Bulbs
Cough Syrup, the infallible cure for
cough, cold and incipient consumption,
or suffer the consequences of their
temerity.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
THE HOUSEHOLD.

Contributions to this department may be sent
either to DIR. 7. II. HosK1Ns Newport, w. or d.
rectly to THR WATERMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10

A TOWEL made from flax and claimed
to be half century old is in the pos
session of Mrs. John Worth of High
Point, N. G.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10
MEMORIES OF THE WAR.
THE HORRORS or LIBBY PRISON
RETIPED.

An Event Which VIII Surprise Even Old
Soldiers The Most Wonderful Expert
ence of the Army Ever Recorded.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10

THE worlds yearly crop of cinnamon
is 49, 900 tons.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10

CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoria,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10

HOOPS PILLS cure biliousness.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-07

The Sons Of Herman viii give q grand
masquerade prize ball Monday Fepruar y
-, In German Yerein nan. corner u
mission. gentlemen. 81: ladies, % cents.
No intoxicants will De sod. All re-
spectacle people invited ~
Tickets for sale at Wesher bIos.'
Tiyoli hall. II. Brunow. ld22 Main stTe s,'
II. Zelichowsld. Brewery E1ehanss, '9 ~
Hammer. Sixteenth and Jones streets a :
Muller, Third and Crumn sITes'sGi GO
and l.. August and Monnigs Dry 'iOou'
Co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-07
wEATHERNoRn r1rNIs


special Dispatch.
Weatherforl, Tex, Feb. G-Tbe
"eatherford Cotton Seed on Mn com
pany shipped yesterday on the Texas
AMI Pacific railway Eve car loads Of
A. y ltoe Il having removed large
autOunt Of lumber prctaraiory 10 the
opening of Water street, which removal
VIII afford long desired crossing Of
both the Texas and Pacific and tbe
Gulf Colorado and Santa He railrba,ls
in Tint part Of the city.
A small wreck Of hoy cars oen,rrs5
today on the Santa Fe railroad wbiSii
delayed. the trains about an hour No
material damage was done.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-07
THE DALLAS posTnrAsrERsHP

Dallas. Tex. Feb. Cool ]. r.
Fitzhurh has been bowled out Of the
race for postmaster of Dallas, for the
reason that he lives in Jewela, suburb
Of Dallas. On the day that Cleveland
was inaugurated president, Fitzhugh ar
rived In Washington, and has been there
since TINT time. This narrows the lst
down 10 Billy Hill. Col, II. Il. Sou'her,
III. q. Stevenson and several dark
horses Hills friends say that he mas a
Of Hon. 10 Abbott's Endorsement.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-07
nInnnnouNps o. HANp.

Special Dispatch.
Dallas, Tex Fdb. 0.-sheriif Ben
Cabell received three blood hounds from
East Texas today, which cost him Sloo
each. These dogs are well trained and
viii be kept at the Jail and utillzed whsn.
ever IL becomes necessary TO take the
trail Of fleeing fugitivcs from justice
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-07
CONVICTED OF ENTERTAINMENT
Snecial Dispatch.

Dallas. Tex, Feb 6.-George Washing
ton Jones OF Corsicana, charged with EN-
bezzliug a letter from the United States
mails, WAS convicted IN The Federal court
today Sentence was deferred
The Federal grand jury will convene
tomorrow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-07
PERHAPS NOT MURDERED.

fopcFlnA DA9i'hNN"'
Denison. Tex, Feb. Cit IL now
thought the Indian who was found ~
Katy freight crew near Limestone Gap
sunday night, was killed by the train
and not murdered. He was seen in
Kiowen, three miles north, early In the
evening and II Is thought attempted 20
boarl the passenger and was killed
There Il no clew as to his identity.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-02-07
D1np WITH HIS SECRET.

SppCINI DIspNTch'
Corrigan, Tex Feb. G.-John Small,
an employc Of Alden II Williams tram.
was found dying from stab wounds He
refused to tell who committed the crime
and died with the secret.