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The Donkey.

Civilization has used the poor ass badly.
Our ways are not his ways, and lie not in
frequently reminds US of the fact. When
he does express dissent, he shows himself
an uncompromising bigot Yet let us
consider for q moment why he Is such an
ass" He has been taken from bold and
free life in the uplands, where the very air
tastes of Independence, and has been de-
graded to the very lowest kinds of drudg
cry Nonconformst as he is, he is more of
a Tory than the horse. He cannot fit him
self to changed circumstances. He Is like
the free Caribs, whom the Spaniards tried
to reduce to slavery. The condition Is so
foreign to his nature that he cannot fall in
with it without losing all the nobler traits
of his old self. 1t brushes him. He is
proverbially patient, but his patience has
in it something of the dizziness of despair.
Yet obstinate and rebellious as he occa-
sionally is, he cannot be considered fool
If he appears to be one, 1t Is because VIC
have removed him so far out of his natural
sphere. If any of us were taken from our
civilized surrounding and were turned
loose to get living among tho dcso!ate
rocks of Abyssinia, we should doubtless
offer as fair laughing stock to the wild
asses and balloons.
Now, where does the donkey get his OBJ
stinaGy from? 1t is a useful quality in the
right place. On long journey, with short
allowance of food and water mule will
keep going longer than horse. 1t seems
to me likely that the great difference in
character between the horse and the ass is
partly owing to the fact that when wild
the former 20 in large herds and the latter
in small. The horse Ia much more Of a
society animal than the donkey, and so
his manners are more suave. He, like all
those who have to mix freely with their
fellows, has acquired an accommodating
disposition. Let me make haste to say
that donkey is distinctly more intelli-
gent animal than horse. 1t is his I'M
willingness to fall In with the wishes of
those who would influence him and his
stubbornness in sticking to his own views
to which l am abiding, In his mountain
home, where pasture Is scarce, only few
wild asses, as a rule, go together Should
foe suddenly appear when they are scat
tered in search of the scanty heritage each
must decide on a course for himself, for II
would not always be possible to follow g
leader Hence self reliance and DISPOSE
ton to act Independently would be valua
BILE in the struggle for existence.-Nortf
American Review.
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AnecdOte of GiOttO.

Giotto was famous painter, sculptor
and architect of the latter part of the thir
teenth century. He was a son of poor
shepherd, but the attention of the great
master, Cimabue, having been attracted to
the boy by a drawing the lad had made
on fragment of slate, the young artists
fame spread rapidly throughout southern
Europe. In those days 1t was customary
for the popes to send for the noted men of
their realm more for the purpose of graft
flying their desires to see such celebrities
than anything else. Giotto was no excep-
ton to the rule. No sooner had the young
Tuscan become famous than Pope Boni
face VIII invited him to Florence. When
young Giotto arrived at the gates of the
pope's private grounds, according to the
account, the guard halted him and in
quired concerning his mission.
The artist made the matter plain but
the guard was not satisfied with the ex-
PLANTATION, frequently interrupting Giotto's
explanatory remarks WITH Il know he
must be much larger and distinguished
looking person than yourself, and: "Giot-
to is famous painter BY your walk
would take you to be shepherd" Final
ly, upon demanding evidence of the art
lists skill, the latter stopped and traced a
perfect o in the dust of the path with his
finger Any one who has ever attempted
the feat Of drawing perfect circle off
hand" well knows how difficult it is.
1t is needless to add that the artist was
forthwith ushered into the presence of the
supreme pontiff, and that since that time
"Rounder than Giotto's O" has been a
favorite byperbole to indicate impossible
perfection. st. Louis Republic.
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BARRE TRAINS.
Central Vermont Railroad
Commencing December 9. 1894.

Commencing December 9. 1884,
Trains Going South and East ,oin Leav, Mont
pelier as follotos.
900 A. NJ. MAIL. for Fitchburs Boston. sprins
deld, New London and New York.
I2: rs p. M. FAST TRAIN, for Boston via LoN
ell, and New York via Springfield.
500 p. M; PASSENGER, for White Rive
'. .Ts:%o A. NJ EXPRESS, for Boston via Lowell
and ali points In New England, New York and South
Trains Geing North and West:
1850 A. M. EXPRESS. for Montreal. Ogden
01 dGi iSa In9 M PASSENGER for Burlington 8,
Adams Richford and Rouse's Point. making connec
So 8; SO p. III. PASSENGER. fer Burlinst, n, St.
Adams Montreal. Ogdensburg, Chicago, and the
West Wagner parler car to Montreal, and Pullman
sleeping car from Montreal to Chicago without
change. Due Chicago $40 P. N. next night.
6 40 r. M. EXPRESS for Burlington, st. Al
Through tickets to Chicago and all points west for
sale At the principal stations
Suburban Train Service.
Leave Montpelier at 7:l5, s:l5. 1885, A. ~. lao.
$50, 100 P. n. Arrive at Barre twent, minutei
Leave Barre at s:lO, $50 A. NJ. 90 NJ, sa6 $40
$3.50. P. N. Arrive at Montpelier. twenty min
utes after leaving time.
Trains leave for williamstown At LEO P. II. and
Daily, Sundays included. I Sundays only.
All passenger trains will stop at the Pioneer orks
TO take or leave passengers when signaled.
E.w. THOMPSON, Agent.
W. BALDWIN, General Superintendent
8. W. CUMMINGS. General Passenger Agent.
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A Monkeys POliteness.

was amused at an act of politeness
/ once witnessed on the part of mon
key that had a peculiar effect on my
dog. One day an Italian organ-grinder,
accompanied by trained monkey,
wandered into our town, and the man
stopped before my house to play. The
monkey was an intelligent little fellow,
and was attired in jacket and cap.
While his master was grinding out the
music, the monkey hoped down from
the organ where he had been sitting,
and, jumping the fence, came up into
my yard. He was at once spied by a
fox terrier of mine, and the dog made
a rush at him. The monkey awaited
the onset with such undisturbed tran.
guilty that the dog halted within a
few feet of him to reconnoitre. Both
animals took long, steady stare at
each other, when suddenly the monkey
raised his paw and gracefully salute d
his enemy by raising his hat. The
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ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE NJ. HUTCHINs.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON. SO.


In Probate Court. held at Montpelier, In and for
said District the 18th day OF February, AID 1885,
Arthur Ropes, Administrator of the estate
Of CHARIOT EN-; HU rChiNs; late of Waterbury,
in said District. deceased makes application to
said Court, with the consent and APPRECIATION In
writing of the heirs of said deceased residing
In the State of Vermont for license TO sell all of the
real estate of said deceased, situated in Water
bury In said District, wit; Home lot In Village;
about forty acres OF land at Mil Village Frnk farm
on Woodward Hill and Young farm, so called,
Woodward Hill, representing that the sale
thereof would be beneficial to the heirs of
said deceased. and those interested In her es'
ia In order said real estate into money.
whereupon. 1t is ordered by said Court that said
application be, referred TO a session thereof
to be held at the Probate ONCE, In said Mont
pelier, on the 2sth day Of February, A. D. 1895.
FOR hearing ana decision thereon; and. II Is fur
ther, ordered, that al persons Interested Be
notified hereof, by publication of notice OF said
application and order thereon three weeks success
sively In the Vermont Waterman a State Jour
nal a newspaper published at Montpelier, In
this state. and which circulates in the. neigh:
borhood Of those Interested, before Bald time of
place, and, u they see cause, object thereto.
by the Court.-Attest,
SSS7 HIRAM CARLETON. Judge,
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ESTATE OF MARY A. BAKER.
STATE OF VERMONT,


In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in and for
said District on the I'd day OF February, AID 1885
Samuel ID. Baker, Executor of the last win
and to, lament of MARY A. BAKER, late of
Marshhed, In said District, deceased makes appli-
cation TO said Court with the consent and approba.
ton In writing of the legatees devsees and heirs OF
said deceased residing in the State of Vermont, for
situated in Cabot. in said District. to witt;
About six acre. of land and buildings thereon, repre-
the iegatees, devisees and heirs of said deceased
ssd Sd ses a h9 into In
upon i is ordered BY said conr, that . said
to he held at the Probate ONCE. In said Mont
pelier, on the 7th day of March A, d. 1885,
Tor hearing and decision thereon; and Is further
ordered, that all persons interested be notified
hereof by publication Of notice of said application
and order thereon three weeks successfully In the
Vermont Wafchman & State Journal, newspaper
published at Montpelier, In this state, and which
before said time of hearing, that they may appear
at said time and place, and II they cause object
thereto. BY the Court-Attest,
36-3s HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF IRA r. wOODCOCK

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash
ington commissioners to receive, examine and ad-
lust all claims and demands OF All persons against this
field, IN said District, deceased ana all claims eI-
hibted II Offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we win meet for the purposes aforesaid at
his late residence, in the town Of Marshheld,
In said District the 9Th day Of March and
the l3th day of August, next. from one
o'clock P. NJ. until four o'clock, p. M, each
Of said days, and that six months from the 18th
day of February, A. d. 1895. is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Marshfield this 18th day of February A. ID.
a lsgS; EGRRsAk A. Commissioners
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ESTATE OF JANUS CROSSETT.
STATE OF VERMONT,

DTSTRICT OF WASHINGTON, BIB,
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier. in and for
said District the 10th day Of February, A D. 1886:
James W. Brock. Administrator Of the es-
tate of JANUS CROSSETT, late of Berlin.
in said District. deceased, presents his adj
ministration account for examination and al
Of distribution and partition of the estate Of
said deceased. whereupon it is ordered by said
Court, that said account and said application be
referred to session thereof to be held at the Pro-
bate ONCE. in said Montpelier. on the It'll day OF
and 1t is further ordered. that notice hereof be
given all persons interested, by publication of the
same three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Vermont
WatehMdn a. State Journal, newspaper published ~
hearing that they may appear ' at .sd tune and
place. and show cause II any they may have. why
said account should be allowed and such decree
made. By the Court.-Attest.
1888 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
ESTATE OF CORDELIA A. HAPGOOO

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash
ipgton commissioners to receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against the
tate of CORDELIA A. HAPG0OD an insane person,
Of Montpelier II said District and all claims exhibited
In offset thereto, hereby give notice that will
meet for the purposes aforesaid at the flee Of
Homer W. Heaton. in the town of Montpelier, in said
District, on the Goth day of March and the 3h day
of July next. from ten o'clock A. NJ. until four
o'clock P. M each Of said days, and that six months
limited by said Court for said creditors to pre-
sent theii claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
dated at Montpelier, this 18th day Of February, A. d.
1895. HOMER w. HEATON, lco,,.,,.s,o,.-.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF JAMES ROURK.

The undersigned, having been appointed By the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash
ington commissioners to receive, ex4u inc and ad-
Just all claims and demands OF alp sons again. the
estate of JAMES ROURK, late OF Montpelier in said
District, deceased and all claims exhibite, in Offset
thereto. hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purposes aforesaid. at the office of Homer W Heaton,
In the town of Montpelier, in said District, on
the 2sth day of February and 3th day of July next,
from ten O'Clock A. NJ. until four o'clock p. NJ,
each of said days and that six months from the 3st
day Of January. A. ID. 1895, Ia the time limited by
said Court for said creditors present their claims
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Montpelier, this 4th day of February, A.
s5s7 ' hGB BhF VI ". FER rim Commissioners
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BUCKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.-Tht
best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores
letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns
and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price twenty-five
cent? per box. For sale by G. Bakelv
Montpelier, Vt.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF AGNES l.. EDWARDS.
STATE OF VERMONT.
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON. IS.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier. In and for
said District on the 18th day Of February AID 1895;
Benjamin p. White, Administrator of the estate Of
AGNES l.. EDWARDS, late OF East Montpelier, in
said District, deceased, makes application to said
Court for license to sell all of the real estate of said
deceased. situated In East Montpelier, in said Dis.
trict, to wit: Home place, representing that the
of the debts of said deceased and the expenses OF
of her estate and that such part
not be sod without to those Interested in the
remainder. whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court
that said application be referred to session thereof
on the sth day of March; 4. ID. 1895, for hearing
and decision thereon; and IL Is further ordered that
ali persons inter sied be notified hereof, by pub.
LEGATION of notice of said application and order
thereon three weeks successfully In the Vermont
Watchman g. State Journal, a newspaper published
at Montpelier in this state and which circulates In
the neighborhood of those interested, before said
time OF hearing. that they may appear at said time
and place, and II they see cause, object thereto.
1888 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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ESTATE of HARRISON ID. BArCHELDER
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT or WARRINGTON, IS.

DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, IS.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for
said District ON the 10th day of February, AID 1885
Chloe b. Batchelder Executrix OF the last will and
testament of HARRISON ID. BATCHELDER, late Of
Marshhed in said District, deceased makes appica-
ton to said Court, with the consent and sppro.
baton in writing Of the legatees and devisees OF
said deceased residing in the State of Vermont, for
license to sell all of the real estate of said deceased
situated in Marshield, In said District, to witt
Farm, consisting of about seventy acres OF land.
representing that the sale thereof would be
beneficial to the egatees and devisees Of
said deceased, and those interested in his estate,
In order to convert said real estate into money.
whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court that said
application be referred to session thereof, to be
the sth day of March, A. d. 1895, for hearing
and decision thereon and, It is further ordered.
thai all persons interested be notified hereof, by
publication of notice of said application and order
thereon three weeks successfully in the Vermont
WdtehmdH & State Journal, a newspaper published
at Montpelier in this state, and which crcuates In
the neighborhood of those interested, before said
time of hearing that they may appear at said time
and place, and, IL they see cause object thereto.
56,ss HIRAM CARLETON, Judge
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OF GEORGE w. STEVENS.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, S.

DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, ss.
In Probate Court, held Montpelier in and for said
District. the 18th day of February, A. ID. 1895:
An instrument purporting to be the last VIII and
Testament of GEORGE w. STEVENS. late of Cabot,
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 APP
pear at session of said Court, to be held at the
Probate ONCE, in said Montpelier. the sth day OF
March, A. d. 1895, and show cause, If any they
may have, against the probate of said instru-
ment; for which purpose 1t is further ordered
that notice of this order be published three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Waterman g. State Jour
state, previous to said time appointed for hearing
By the Court-Attest
1888 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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ESTATE OF HULDAH CARPENTER.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON. ss.

DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, ee.
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier. In and fer
said District en- the 18th day of February. AID. l9S:
William B. McElroy., Executor Of the last
late of Mddlesex, in said Dittrict, deceased,
Elimination ms and allowance On arS mikes app
cation for decree Of distribution and Ear.
It is ordered by said Court that said acc ouss
and said application be referred to session
said Montpelier. on the sth day Of March,
A. d. 1885, for hearing and decision thereon: nd,
to all persons Interested, by publication of the
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Watch,
previous said time appointed for hearing thsv
may appear at said time and place and show Q. use,
II any they may have why said account Oh ould ana
be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest,
1888 HIRAM CARLETON Judee
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dogs head and tail dropped, al d he
sneaked off into the house, and would
not leave until satisfied thai his polite
bu m'steri us friend had DEPARTED
81. Louis Globe Democrat
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LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF JOHN n. PHELPS.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Wash
ington commissioners TO receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons against
in said District deceased and all claims hibited in
Offset thereto hereby give notice that win meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the Office OF Homer W.
Heaton, In the town Of Montpelier, In said district,
on the 18th day Of March and Sd day Of August
next, from ten o'clock until four o'clock p. NJ,
each of said days, that six months from the
ith day of February, A. d. 1885, Is the time limited
by said Court 70 said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination aud allowance.
Dated at Montpelier, this It'll day of February. A.
1851 T. MARVIN, {OommsSlohers'
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MISCELLANY.
What Is Love-

What ia love? IL is an anthem,
Played on our hearts by one divine,
Till every nerve with Joy is thrilling,
Every pulse beat keeping time.
All the world joins in the chorus
OF this anthem so sublime,
TIL the angels stop to listen
To the music and the rhyme.
Every flower smiles upon us,
Every breeze is filled with balm,
when our hearts to love awaken
And we join this holy p aim.
Love unselfish, pure gentle,
Reaching down like threads of gold,
Out of heaven unto mortals,
Forming harp-strings for the soul.
And when God, the Great Musician,
Strik, the chord of love divine,
High or low be our condition,
We shall sing and not repine.
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ESTATE OF RUFUS M. HUTCHINSON.
STATE OF VERMONT.

DIsTKIUT UF WAbHINGTUN, 3D.
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier. in and for
said District on the th day of Feb uary A. ID. le s.:
An Instrument purporting to be the last WIN 81 d
Testament Of RUFUS N. HU Johnson. late Of
sented to the Court for Probate, it is ordeeea
by said Court, that all persons concerned therein
be notified to appear at a session of said Court.
to be held at the Probate once, Ia said Men
pelier. on the 7th day of March. A. d. Is
against the Probate Of said instrument; fos
which purpose 1t Is further ordered. that notice
Of this order be published three weeks successfully
In the Vermont Wafchman & State Journal, news
paper printed at Montpelier. in this State previous
to said time appointed for hearing
BY the Court-Attest,
36-ss HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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man, without reserve, and the answer
will come from one of her own sex. BE
oneof the vast army of women who write
to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass, and
preserve yolr health. "Only woman
can understand woman's ills"
A prominent actress, in a letter to
Mrs. Pinkham, says:-
You cannot imagine the fear
full condition was in when first wrote
to you. was simply of no use to myself
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OUR BOYS AND GIRLS.


A Useful Lirl.
Sleeves to the dimJ led elbow.
Fun In the sweet blue eyes.
To and fro upon errands
The little maiden HES.
Now she Is washing the dishes
Now she is feeding the chicks,
Now she is playing with pussy,
Or teaching Rover tricks.
Wrapped In a big white apron.
Pinned IN checkered shawl,
Hanging clothes in the garden.
OH were she only tall
flushing one fretful baby,
CoaxinR his hair to curl,
Stepping around so briskly,
Because she is mothers girl.
Hunting for eggs in the haymow,
Petting old Brindle's calf,
Riding Don to the pasture
With many ringing laugh.
Coming WIENER you call her,
Running whenever sent,
Mothers girl is blessing,
And mother Is we'll content.
Toronto Nail
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EARTHEN crooks are splendid drink.
ing vessels for fowls. They are not
easily overturned, and their chief vir.
tue is that they are easily cleaned.
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cry goes out "
city, town, and \
hamlet in this
country. \
1t comes from
women who are
suffering tortures
of DO ly AMI mini
from some form of
female complaint.
Many, through nltu-
raj mojesty, do not
consult physicians,
for many dread their
examinations. They
know not where to
seek for help.
This alarming con-
dition of things is
simply wrong. The
peculiar ailments of
women are durable,
an1 in most cases
very speedily. Lydia
E. Pinkham's genius
and liberality have
given to every woman
a sure and consistent
means of relief.
No woman should
suffer when she can
obtain free advice.
She can state her case
fully to Mrs. Pink
ham. woman to wO-
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ishing. =. I'm all right now, and am
gaining flesh daily. follow your advice
faithfully in everything. Thank you ten
thousand times for what your knowledge
AMI Lydid E. Pinkhdn's Vegetable Com
pound have done for me-"