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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-23
5..,.,nan. 5sr'asr.

'sss.sa :. the pos.OEice At Gown ston
q. = .eeond-elas' matter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-23

Matthies Syrup, 70 cents per
gallon, at Frederick Bros.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-23

Natthies Syrup, 25 cents per
gallon, at Frederick Bros.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-23
LOCAL ITEMS.

Bl.olDerry pie. are in bloom.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-23
TO SCHOOL TEACHERS

Notice is hereby given to all Teach
ers Of the Public Schools, that l will
be in Covington on the second Saturday
Of each month. for the purpose OF sign
ing their warrants.
j. A. SMITH,
President School Board.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-23

Scale bids will be received by the
undersigned, until Tuesday, April 2,
1895, at IL O'Clock NJ for the building
of JAIL for the corporation OF Cow
ington, on land to be designated by the
Town Council or by the Building Com
mittee, according to the following
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-23

Special inducements to 0Iniaricrs.
Cncxcs lied service to patrons. Prices
moderate; conveyances FURNISHED for
balls, parties, funerals. etc.
We have = ane HEARSE. and give
our personal attention to funerals.
A select assorsmens Of Ciskets and
Collins always on hand.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
Origin of the Name Yankee.

For the last 100 years the philolo-
gists have been bordering and theo-
rizing astO the probable origin of the
word Yankee and yet the mys-
terry has not yet been solved. Thier-
ry thought it to be corruption of
"Janllin, diminutive Of John, a
name bestowed upon the Dutch col
onists of New York by their Connect
icut neighbors. DR.. William Cor
den, one of the first to write his
tory of the war of independence,
seems to have entertained an entire
ly different opinion. He says that
Yankee" was a slang or cant word
in use in Cambridge, Boston and
other of the larger Massachusetts
towns as early as 1913, being at the
time used in the sense of denoting
something of more than ordinary
merit, such as a Yankee good wag-
on, Yankee good weather." ETC.
In some cases it was used without
the word good, for which word it
then stood as an equivalent, as
Yankee cider" etc. Aubury, an
English writer, gives still another
theory to account for the origin of
the word. He says: 1t is derived
from a Cherokee Indian word
eankke-which signifies both COW
ard and slave 1t was bestowed on
the inhabitants of New England by
the inhabitants of Virginia because
the former would not assist them
in their war with the Indians, from
whose language the word is taken
and was at first only used as term
of derision. PHILADELPHIA Press.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
VERMONT IN BRIEF.

GEORGE E. NELSON OF Derby has been ap.
pointed as cadet at West Point, with
James A. Woodruff Of Burke as alternate.
ARTHUR ROBINSON of Glen Sutton, p. O.,
was struck by train at East Richford last
week and so seriously injured that he died
the next day.
GOVERNOR WOODBURY. has resigned as
manager Of the lumber business of j. r.
Booth, after twenty years service. His res
ignation took effect January /.
THE twentieth annual convention of the
Vermont Bee-Keepers Association will be
held at the Addison House, Middlebury
January 30 and 81. An interesting pro-
gramme has been prepared. Those desir-
ing further particulars should write II. W.
Scott, the secretary, at Barre.
MRS. ABIGAIL STEBBINs of Johnson, grand
mother OF Doorkeep,r George K. 5tebbins
OF the house of representatives, will be 101
years old If she lives until January 49, She
still retains her faculties to marked de-
gree, and her "reminiscences of the early
days of Vermont are most interesting.
"SoME of our exchanges are engaged in
fighting the Rutland fight over again
Without any disposition TO enter the con-
troversy, already prolonged beyond useful
NESS, we note that complimentary remarks
concerning the course of Lieutenant.
Governor Mansur in the premises are quite
general That the state was saved the ex-
peuse of an extra session through his firm.
ness as presiding officer In the senate, there
seems to be no doubt. - BelIo,os Falls
Times.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
TRAGEDY IN WINOOSKI.

W. II. Whiteman Murders His Wife and
Attempts to XIII His Children-Sets Fire
to the House and then Shoots Himself.
WILLIAM HI. WHITMAN of Winooski shot
and killed his wife, seriously wounded his
two sons, and then shot himself three
times, last Wednesday night. Mrs. White
man was a most estimable lady, a sister Of
Conductor b. H. Murray of the Central
Vermont railroad, and because of the dis
soute habits of her husband, and threats
that he would take her life, had sued for
divorce. Mr.. Whteman once had large
property, which he squandered in fast liv-
ing. Two years ago his mother died, leav-
ing her property to his children Then the
breach widened, he gave vent to his anger
in violent quarrels, and domestic rows be-
came constant occurrence. He set fire to
woodlot to satisfy his fast growing desire
for revenge. Finally he became 80 violent
that Adolphus Wheeler, administrator of
the estate of the children, interfered for the
security of the family and insisted that he
leave the house, which he agreed to do. 1t
was while he was packing up, preparatory to
leaving, that the terrible tragedy occurred.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
DOMESTIC NEWS.
DIPHTHERIA RAMPANT.

Is Depopu1at!ng Towns in Minnesota-No
Physicians. and Disinfectants Unknown.
DIpHTHERn is rapidly depopulating the
town OF Wesley, MINI and adjoining set
Elements. AT Wesley there is an average
of two deaths daily from diphtheria, and
there are now ninety new cases. Wesley is
town of about 300 inhabitants, all Bohe-
mia, s. In the entire village there are not
dozen people who speak the English Ian
guage. There Is not doctor in town. Dis
infectants and preventives are unknown.
Dozens Of sick children are left with no at
tendance. Frequently children die within
day after being attacked with the disease.
In some families FIVE OF six members ha 20
died. No measures have been taken to
check the epidemic.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
Tariff Regeneration.

when james X. Polk ran for gov
ernor of Tennessee, about the year
1870" said A. G. Selby of that state,
against the Hon. james G. Jones,
the future president of the United
States got a licking. His successful
opponent, who was Familiarity known
as Lean Jimmie Jones, wasn't much
of an orator and didn't make any
great protcntions to scholarship but
he was man of the people and had
a habit of succeeding at the polls.
During his campaign with Polk fol
the governorship the latter, on the
occasion of joint discussion, made
long and exhaustive speech on the
tariff, which was credit to his abil.
ity and research, but was rather
prosy, somewhat wearying tho
crowd. When Jones' turn came to
speak, he paid compliment to Mr..
Folks address, but dismissed the
tariff in short order.
My friends, he said, this tariff
question is really not the intricate
matter it has been representative
fact, it is as simple as the alphabet.
Now, what would do in regard to
the tariff? Why, simply this: If the
tariff Is too high, I'd lower it, but if
it was too low I'd hoist it. 1t waa
such an easy solution of the matter
that the audience yelled tumultu.
ously, and Lean Jimmie carried thu
day. "-Washington Post
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
Potato Perfume.

"There is one odorous essence ir
very common use," said DIR. F. G.
Coalter of indianapolis, "of which
the majority of people know nothing
whatever. This is potato ether, dis
titled from potato spirit. No one
would suppose that humble vege
table capable of yielding perfume
Yet it does yield three, and very
good ones they are. They go by the
names of pear, apple and grape oil,
from q resemblance between Their
odors and these fruits. CORRECTION
ers use them largely to perfume
their finest candies. Chemistry tells
some queer stories about perfumes.
It is found that the sole constituents
of juniper oil, altar of rosemary and
that of lemons and turpentine are
really the same, seven parts carbon,
with one of hydrogen. We cannot
combine these substances so as tc
form any one of the perfumes men.
toned, nor explain why, with the
same constituent parts, they exhale
odors so different. Eau de cologne,
which won fame and wealth for not
only family, but city, is really
indebted to the orange for most OF
its charm, there being four different
perfumes distilled from it which are
used as ingredients in eau de co.
logne. st Louis Globe Democrat
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
Madame AlphOnse Daudet.

Mime. Alphonse Daudet dresses with In
finite taste and carries to the highest point
that household craft and art which appear
In the smallest details of equipment and
furniture, in the composition of a dinner,
In everything that surrounds an accom-
plished maitresse de mason. To Nine.
Daudet the artist or the impressionist is
person who knows how to be useful as
well as enchanting. She was brought up
by her mother, Nine. Allard, under the
severest traditions of the good old French
bourgoise, which are quite the opposite of
that modern culture which despises
needlework and cooking. She has sung
her needle in charming poetry; she under
stands everything about good dinners.
Thanks to his wife, Daudet had very
pleasant home from the beginning, long
before he had won success and fame and
fortune.-Ladies Home Journal
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
FOREIGN NEWS.
AMERICANS HONORED.
The Pope Receives the Officers of tn
Detroit.

The Pope Receives the Omcers of the
Detroit.
PoPE LEO received the officers Of the
United States cruiser Detroit at the vat
lean last week. Commander Newell, in a
brief address, thanked His Holiness for
granting an audience to himself and his fell
low officers. No American visiting Europe,
he said, thought his visit complete unless
pope replied, saying he was always partic-
ular to receive citizens Of the great repub.
lie. His Holiness also proffered his thanks
to the American government and 70 the
president Of the republic, and expressed
his affection for and admiration Of the peo-
pie of the United States, for whom he
wished happiness and prosperity He then
pronounced a solemn benediction upon the
officers and their families.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
MOTHERS OF GIRLS.
Too Rapid Growth or Too Alb
sorbing Study
Causes that WaXy, BlOOdleSS
Look Of Failing Health.
Try Paine's Celery Compound for a
Few Weeks.
The Daughters Health Will
Soon Return,
Languor will Disappear and Nervous
ness Go,
LanguOr will Disappear and Nervous
ness Go,

Mothers with daughters that are yst
young often ask themselves
How can my girls be saved from nerv-
BUSINESS and lifelong weskness?"
1t falls to the mother, with her clear,
thoughtful eyes, to see that the health and
future happiness of her daughters is not
sacrificed to excessive study, or to any UNI
reasonable excitement. The signs of fail
ing health and weakness: pale cheeks,
languid behavior, colorless lips, growing
thinness, irritabilty-al these bring alarm
in her mind, for they point, each with its
separate finger to but one cause-thi q,
watery bio ID, and an already impaired
nervous system.
Parents should begin at the first symptom
of such tendency to change this unfortunate
habit of the body. The real nerve food
Paine's celery compound If used with the
attention to regularity that any able physi-
clans prescription requires (this remarkably
effective blood maker and nerve food is the
formula OF no less eminent a scien list
than Prof. Edward e. Phelps, MD, LID,
of the Dartmouth Medical SchooD, il taken
rs Prof. Phelps urgently advises, is sure to
cause forthwith a clearly observed change
in the tired, badly nourished body.
A single week will show that the " run.
down system is appropriating more of the
food that is taken into the body, and rapidly
building up the weakened parts. Languor
will disappear; the spirits will be raised
the nervous Affect )ns - dyspepsia, neu-
ralgia and depression that went with the
former exhausted condition, will no longer
afflct the nerves.
For overweight, worried parents, for
thin, pale children, for the aged, who are
most apt to be afflicted with rheumatism and
sleeplessness, and for any wholack strength
there is nothing that progressive physicians
rely on 80 invariably as Paine's celery
compound. 1t makes new blood. 1t stores
the nervous tissues all over the body with
fresh material. 1t builds up the brain. 1t
cleanses every bit of harmful humor from
the blood and sends it briskly through the
arteries laden with food for the deepest,
most vital tissues.
There's retur nng health and an active,
fulfilled state of the body in Paine's celery
compound.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
FORTUNE WITH HIS PEN.

The PrinceIy Earnings OF Robert Louis
Stevenson.
AN editor OF one OF the leading maya
zines of this country, who knows the facts
Of the case, says that Robert Louis Steven
sons earnings with his pen approached
value of his copyrights. All this IL practi-
caly the work OF the last six or seven years
This is probably as large a sum OF money
as has ever been earned by a novelist and
story teller in so brief period of time. 1t
is partly accounted for by the extraordinary
popu arity of his novels and short stories,
and par ly by the canny Scotch instincts
that he inherited from his father. These
enabled him to make the most of his oppor-
tunites for gathering material
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
MARRIAGES.

In Morrisyille, Dec, g by Rev I. p Booth, d d. f.
town.
In Mon pelier, Jan. by Rev. j. Edward Wright,
FORFEIT f. Gray of Worcester to Lizzie T.. Mack OF
Calait.
In Cambridge, Dec. q. by Rev Henry c. How ard
Edmund o: York OF Milton TO Betsey NJ. Lampaugh,
of Cambridge.
In Union Village. Dec. % by Rev. w A. Evans
Rufus II. Simonds of Hartford to Nettie NJ. Seaver
of Union Village.
In Calas, Dec. 20, by Rev. l., r. Furtney Austin
Cove OF East Montpelier to Mrs. Lovilla CCarnes)
Campbell of Calais.
In Duxbury Dec %, at the home of A. Newton. by
Rev. W. NJ. Newton, Bert Newton of Moretown to
Sadie Mccain of Cutonvile. n. Y.
In Chelsea Dec %. at the residence of the brides
parents, Ivy Rev Homer White Of West Randolph
william John LOnRhetd of White River Junction
to Emma Gertrude, daughter of George H. Hardy Of
Chelsea
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

Yachting seems to be an expensiv,
luxury. For instance, it is said tn,
Iverna cost ss, 900 originally, and i
requires f6, 900 a year to keep her O,
the Clyde. The Britannia cost Ella,
GOO and requires for her maintenance,
97, 900 a year, while Emperor Will
jam s Meteor cost 912, 900 and take,
fS, 900 to keep her through the year
Westminster Gazette.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
VERMONT NEWS.
THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALBURGH

Succumbs to PneumOnia-The LabOrs of
the Late Session Too Much for His
Vitality.
HON. JED P. LADD, the representative
from Alburgh in the legislature of 1884,
died last Thursday at his home, of pneumo-
mia. The exhaustive labors on the judiciary
committee reduced his vitality and he was
so feeble that the slight attack of pneumo-
mia proved fatal Mr.. Ladd was born in
North Hero, In 1928. He was admitted to
the bar in Grand Isle county in 1853, and
has lived in Alburgh since he was thirty
five years old. He was county clerk from
1856 to 1862; states attorney by appoint
ment for a time; represented Alburgh from
1874 to 1873; senator in 1869; stale audi
tor and comptroller, 1868; town represent
tative, 1894. During the war h 3 was super
county.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
FEARFUL UST.
Forty-One People Burned to Death while
Celebrating Christmas.

Celebrating Christmas.
A TERRIBLE accident occurred at Silver
Lake, Oregon, on Chri 'tmas eve by which
forty.one people we're burned to death and
sixteen others were fatally injured. A large
crowd was assembled to attend the Christ
mas tree festival. While the festivities
were at their height, some one climbed on a
bench to get a better view of what was
going on. In doing so his head struck
The oil Immediately caught fire. Every
thing being dry and of an infiammable ma
ture, the room was soon mass Of flames.
Some one shouted, Shut the door and keep
quiet, it can be put out" By this time the
confu 4ion was great, and people began
scrambling in wild endeavor to reach the
door. Women and children were trampled
under foot. There was one exit from the
hall, and the fire was between the majority
of the crowd and the door. Many rushed
headl ing into the flames.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

CARLTON CoRNwELL, foreman of the Ga
zette, Middletown, N. j., believes that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy should be in
every home. He used it for cold and it
effected speedy cure. He says: I" 1t is in.
deed grand remedy ] can recommend it
to all. | have also seen 1t used for whoop.
ing cough, with the best results" Twenty.
five and fifty-cent bottles for sale by g.
Blakely, druggist
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
For Over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WKLL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrhea Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists In every part Of the world
Twenty-fiv cents a bottle. It's value is in.
calculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Win.
slows Soothing Syrup and take no other
kind.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

YIELD Nor TO MIsFoRTUNE."-" was
afflicted with catarrh last autumn. During
the month of October l could neither taste
nor smell and could hear but little. Ely's
Cream Balm cured it."-Marcus George
Shautz, Railway, n. j. II suffered from
catarrh of the worst kind ever since boy,
and l never hoped for cure, but Ely's
Cream Balm seems to do even that. Many
acquaintance have used it with excellent
results. Oscar Ostrum, 45 Warren Ave-
nue, Chicago, Ill. Cream Balm is agreeable
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

Mr.. j. A. SCRIvEN, a prominent manu-
facturer of IS East 10Th street, New York
city, purchased bottle of Chamberl aims
Cough Remedy from Druggist II H. Lane,
Peekskill, n Y. Such good results fol.
lowed its use that he sent back to Mr.. Lane
for two bottles more of the same remedy.
Those who give this medicinea trial are sell
dom satisfied with any other when again in
for coughs and colds. For sale by c.
Blakely, druggist.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

D"-y>f'" A.. IT James W
Denver, IN Ci-gOv1i4-.r Of Kansas
Denver is SITUATED on the sites of tw,
towns st. Charles and Aurora
which We're consolidated in 1850 and
the new lame adopted.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
FOREIGN IN BRIEF.

POPE LEo has called a meeting Of cardi-
nails to consider whether the Catholics in
certain districts of Italy shall vote in the
event of a general election. Several bishops
have been instructed to support special
candidates.
A DISPATCH from Montevidio SAYS that a
house at San G 4briel used as a hospital has
been burned by Brazilian troops. More
thaa 100 rebels persisted in the flames.
Several who tried to escape were driven
back at the point of the bayone.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
4 TRUE HEROINE
Loses Her Life in Trying to Save that of
Her Servant.

Her Servant.
Mrs. SIDNEY HOWE, of Melrose Mass,
was fatally burned last week in attempting
to extinguish the burning clothing of a SER
want. Both women died within a few
hours. The servant was at work in the
kitchen when in some unexplained manner
portion of her apparel became ignited.
She rushed into the hall screaming, and by
the time her mistress reached her the do
nestle was wrapped in flames. Mrs Howe
made heroic attempt to put out the fire
but in doing 20 her own dress caught and
blazed up furiously The women then tried
TO get to the door, but both fell unconscious
before being able to reach it, The flames
were communicated to the furnishings of
the house, and the attention of the neigh
bors was attracted. They fastened to the
scene. The women were found on the floor
near the door where they had sunk down.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

Mrs. I. S. HAWKINS, Chattanooga, Tenn -,
says: =" Shiloh's Vitaiizer saved my life.
l consider it the best remedy for debil-
tated system ever used" For dyspepsia
liver and kidney trouble, 1t excels. Price,
seventy-five cents. For sale by w, f.. Ter.
rill & Co., Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
BIRTHS.

In Groton d C. %, a son to Mr.. and Mrs Hollis
Lund.
In Greton. Dec IS. a son TO Mr.. aud Mrs. william
Wech.
In Ro, bury. Dec. 20, a daughter to MIR. and Mrs
NJ II. Wright
In Almont Mich, Dec. 10. sou to Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ A. Currer
In East CUrnth, Dec. ~, a daughter to Mr. and
Mrs I. Holland.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

Tennessee, says: L regard Ayers Sarsa-
parilla as the best blood-medicine on earth,
and know of many wonderful cures eff
fected by its use" Physicians all over the
land have made similar statements
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

When Baby was SICK we gave ner CastoriA
When she was Child she cried for Castor,A
When abe became Miss, she chung to Casto-,A
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

ORDER your envelopes, note heads, bill
heads, statements, etc, of the WATCHMAg
job office. Stock and workmanship always
the best, prices the lowest
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

SHrLoH's CURE is sold on guarantee. 1t
cures incipient consumption. II is the best
cough cure. Only one cent dose. Twenty
five cents, fifty cents, and 81. For sale by
w. e. Terrill & Co., Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

DIR. BALLS HUsTENA, the famous
German discovery for consumption, ID
guaranteed to cure the severest coughs
and throat trouble. Try it.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

A JANUARY thaw is always more produce
tive Of colds and coughs than January
freeze. Then is the time Ayers Cherry
Pectoral is needed and proves so extremely
etfcacious. Ask your druggist for it, and
also for Ayers Almanac, which is free to
oil
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02

No one in ordinary health need become
bald or gray II he will follow sensible treat
ment. We advise cleanliness OF the scalp
and the use OF Halls Hair Remover.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
BUSINESS NOTICES.

DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS absolutely cure
rheumatism and neuralgia. Entirely veg
etable. Safe.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-02
Boston Produce.
MONDAY, December

MONDAY, December 81, 1884
The quotations given below represen
prices obtained by receivers for toholesas
lots mot jobbing prices and are intended IL
represent actual sales