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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15
Farmer GrOut.

The Rutland Herald "jollied Can
didale Grout, who "put his guberna-
turial boom into cheese hoop and
rolled it to Rutland upon the occasion
of the dairy mems meeting there" Re-
senting the disposition in certain
quarters to treat the farmer idea with
levity, if not with contumely," the
Herald proceeds: {" We insist that
Major Josiah Grout is a regularly or
dained falmer, and challenge all corners
to prove that he is anything else. In
deed, it will be easy to get positive
proof that he is what we say he is.
Let the Dairymen's AssC cialion provide
duly qualified COW, put her up on the
city hall platform, hand the majo
milking stool aud tin pail and have
milk test before their eyes. Let some
body tickle the old bo.sy's off hind leg
with a straw and, after the ma or picks
himself up and gets Strengthened out,
let notes be taken of his remarks and
his methods of tanning the animal with
the stool closely observed. That would
be practical and conclusive. Give him
an able-bodied calf TO lead and see if he
takes the string with the confident
smile belonging to ineXperlence. He
will not be caught mapping. And then
get somebody 10 try swapping horses
with him. This is an age of theory in
farming, and if anybody really thinks
that Major Grout is not posted let HIM
be questioned. Ask him, for instance,
whether he knows the difference be.
tween barn. building and horse. she'd
ding Ask about The distinct n be-
tween rolling logs and 'loe-rolling.
Ask him if be ever read Lambs tails,
and, if he did, whether be would chop
lambs tail off, tail off on lamb chops,
lam tailor's chops off, offer tale OF
lamb chops, chop tae of lamb sauce,
often sauce chipping tailor or let the
tail grow. Ask him If he would know
what was meant by changing works ,
with Farmer Winslow, and if he
answers in the affirmative, ask if he
supposes that any other fellow won d
know what was up. Major Grout is a
farmer, and thorough one. He pows
and diss and delves aud harrows and cul-
tivatt and hoes and sows and plants and
mends fence. He only wants the OPP
portunity to reap. He is a genuine
horny-handed son of toll. The state
ments TO the effect that he is a lawyer
or manufacturer are base ISLANDERS.
Give him fair play Farmer Grout is
welcome to Rutland"
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TO 1869 3l5, 400. the total obligations
ann mt IN nvtr 4SOO 000 000

TO 1862 3l5 400. the total obligations
amo uut to over $500,000,000.
The present inter, st-bearing debt of
tho United States is S747 800 ,610. The
aggregate debt, including all kinds of
notes and certificates, is 81 ,693 347, 1876.
Against this there is cash Offset Of
1887 ,57S,447. The annual charge is
something over 100000, 900 on the
interest bearing debt.
The interest. bearing debt when the
republicans turned over the govern
ment to the democrats in 1893 was
1856 034 ,260. In 1865 it was S2,38l,.
$50, 294, this huge sun being charge
able to the War of the Rebellion, and on
that account traceable more or less di
rectly TO the demo ratio party. This
democratic debt the republicans had to
pay, and when they come into power
again in 1897 they will find another
democratic debt, which they will have
to extinguish.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15
Ought to Know Better.

{" We acknowledge the receipt of a
communication" wrote the editor of
the Perkinsville Palladium, "from
Old Subscriber We merely take &C.
casion to say that no 'Old Subscriber
that owes this Office $3.50 on subscrip-
ton can get anything printed in the
Palladium until be pays up. That's
the kind of a paper we're running. Do
you grasp the idea, 'Old Subj No
cash, no communication" --Chcago
Tribune.
A GREAT GERMAN PRESCRIPTION.
Diseased blood, constipation, and
kidney, liver and bowel troubles are
cured by Kar's Clover Root Tea. For
sale by W. E. Terril & Co., Mont
pelier. Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15
Pebbles.

EXTRACT from a veritable grave yard
deed "Aud tue party of the second
part shall quietly enjoy said premises.
A MAINE editor has sent little Mar
ion Cleveland Poodle. Most of the
editors have been giving her father
Pointers.
RANKIN For keeping burglars
away from your house there is nothing
so effectual as little dog" Fyle-
" We always use little baby at our
house. New York Herald.
EDIToR's LITTLE Boy: "Pop says
there was donation party up at your
house last night; what's that?" Minis.
t,r's Little Boy: "Why, that's when
folks come to your house and bring pie
and cake, and eat it all up and then go
home again Puck.
BACON: "Let me shake your hand,
dear boy; this is one Of The happy days
of your lifel" Egbert: you're too
previous, old man. Pm not to be mar,
ried until to-morro w." "That's what
say. This is one of the happy days OF
your life. -Yonkers Statesman.
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Considerable Father.

Visitor: 4" 1 notice every body calls
your son M jor. He seems rather
young to have risen to that rank; but 1
SUPPOSE Mr.. Brown (of Georgia.
"It's his Christian name, sub, l gave
him that name so he couldn't be handi-
capped all his life by lack of title, as
l have been, uh."-Chicago Tribune.
A BABY's LIFE SAVED" My baby
had Group, and was saved by Shiloh's
Cure" writes Mrs. J. B. Martin of
Huntsville, Ala. For sale by W. E.
Terrill & Co., Montpelier, Vt.
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CrOss-Tempered.

Husband (shaving) y" Confound the
rszorl" Wife" What's the matter
now? You're dreudfully cross-temper-
edp Husband" The razor is so in
formally dull" Wife -" Dull? Why,
l ripped up an old skirt with it only
yesterday, and it cut beautifully
Chicago Record.
NERVES ON EDGE was nervous,
tired, irritable and cross. Karl's Glover
Root Tea has made me well and happy
Mrs. E. b. Worden. For sale by w. E.
Terrill & Co., Montpelier, Vt.
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Suited.

A lawyer, residing in The North OF
England, and noted tor his laconic style
of PRESTON, sent the following terse
and witty note 10 refractory client,
who would not suucun-b 10 his reiter-
a'ed demands for TIE PAYNE mt of his
bill: " Sir, if you pay tie inclosed you
will oblige me. If you do not, shall
obige ou.''-Exchange.
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED by
the use of Shiloh's Cure. This great
cure is The only known remedy for that
terrible disease. For sac by W. E,
TerriIl & Co., Montpelier, VI.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15
POLITICAL.
Beliefs and Unbeliefs.

Editor of JVdtchmdn 1.-THE year 1895
will go into history as year of the
revival of business ~ Neio England
Farmer of January 4, 1896. Having
been a great reader of newspapers for
threescore years, naturally like to
believe what read, and when cannot
do it any other way, why then l believe
it's lie and let it go at that. With the
government borrowing money by the
hundreds of millions in time of peace,
with small dividends from the banks
and other corporations, wi h farm prod.
ucts selling low and slow, where is this
"revival of business? Maybe it is
with the syndicate OF London and New
York bankers who corner the admins.
tration aud United States treasury
every few months. Maybe there is
revival of political capital among
the "bosses" and "machine tenders"
the "poitical slate makers association"
for the campaign of 1896. But in
the ordinary walks of life, in the
usual line of labor, this boosted revival
fails to be visible. Instead, there is
dullness, nunbness, depression, and a
general shrirking of values. What is
the use of denying or Disgusting the
fact? 1t is hard times, and likely to be
for the next two years. Why not face
the music and learn the lesson of the
hour, whether we ike 1t or not?
And what is the lesson of the hour ?
Gladstone's cablegram of December 81
1895, tells it: ''Only common sense re-
l&,, ,hrl1
from the president to the sweepers of
the state house. Common sense would
dictate when nation, state or indi-
vidual is in debt, out of money and
getting short of credit, that the wisest
economy should be put in force; that
there should be great care taken that
all servants employed be not only wise
but faithful, able and honest; that they
shall earn their pay or be discharged
that no extravaganza or useless show
o. sham be paid for.
AS this is to be year for the selec-
ton of many public servants by the
nation and state, there is room for great
use of common sense. If we could only
ele ct for president that pure patriot and
protectionist, William Mckinley; for
United States senator that Christian
gentleman, William p. Dillingham;; for
governor, the wise, modest statesman
Henry A. Fletcher, there would be
not only common sense well used, but
brought into use by our servants, and
we might nave not only revival bul
thorough reformation
AN OLD REPUBLICAN.
Washington Co., Jan. 8, 1896.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

ALL FREE.-Those who have used
DIR. Kings New Discovery know its
value, and those who have not have
now the opportunity to try it free. Call
on the advertised druggist and get
trial bottle free, Send your name and
address to II. e. Buckien & Co., Chi
cago, and get sample box of DR..
Kings New Life Pills free, as well as
copy If Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing Go to G. Blakely's drug store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15
Danger SIGNALS

More than baif fbs ptetims of eonsnmp-
tion do not klo1u they bavs it. Hereisa list
OF symptoms by which consumption can
certainly be detected
Cough, one or two slight efforts on
rising, occurring during the day and fire.
quently during the night.
Short breathing after exertion.
7igbtness Of The chest.
Duck pulse, especially noticeable In the
evening and after full meal.
Cbillfnsss in the evening, followed by
Slight feVer.
Psrsbration toward morning and
Pale face and Iangmd in the morning.
Loss Of Vttahtp.
If you have these symptoms, or any of
them, do not delay. There are many
preparations which claim to be cures, but
Or. Eekers enaIIsb Remsdyfor Consumption
has the highest endorsements, and has
stood the test of years. 1t will arrest con-
sumption in its earlier stages, and drive
away the symptoms named 1t is manu-
featured BY the Acker Medicine Co., t6
and IS Chambers ST., New York, and SOLD
by all reputable druggists.
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Never Mind.

Mr. Dunn: 81 called to see about
little bill l left here about a month
ago."
Mr.. Shor,: "Oh, it's all right; you
needn't be a a med. I've laid it away
where it won't be disturbed. No need
for you to call again"
THE BEST COUGH CURE is Shiloh's
Cure. A neglected cough is dangerous.
Stop ii at once with ShlloL's Cure. For
sale by W. E. Terill & Co, Montpelier
VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15
IN GENERAL.
Weight Of Cubic Foot of Gold.

If some millionaire agreed 10 give you q
cubic foot of pure gold if you should put
it in sack and carry it across the Eads
bridge and back do you think you would
be equal to the task? Certainly you are
confident of your ability to perform the
task, but | want to tell you that there
would not be the least danger Of the man
of money losing his gold cube. Such
lump Of virgin gold would weigh few
grains over 1, 203 pounds.-St. Louis Re-
public.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

The above liberal offer is made to adver-
tise the reliable Diamond Dyes, and to get
their book upon home dyeing into the h Ands
of women who want to dress well by max
ing their old clothing look like new.
Tue fact that Diamond Dyes have been
the standard home dyes for nearly twenty
years, and that their sale increases from
year to year, is proof positive that they
have never had an equal,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15
H ty n

too much tea and coffee who use too much to-
excited. have headache.
Headache is relieved by nervnes, seda ives and
other drugs.
But not cured.
blood. he cause must be AIKEN away. The kid
neys he made to do their duty, , ~ u,,,
The only medicine that will do this is Dr. hobo's
The reason is that they are made principally from
kidney to les ard curatives know n, and prepared in
certain way which uses all the curative principle
Hesdache is irritation of the nerves by poison.
DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills are net what is
called = . headache cure but they cure the KID
They take away the poison They make headache
back This is the mission of Dr. Hobbs sparagus
If y6n have 4 eadache, make up your mind that
somethin is wrong,
kidney disease, or other disorders Of impure blood;
Headache is often first symptom. Relieving 1t
doesn't p,,eyent the disease from progressing
Poor, thin uu6ltered poisonous blood causes
Good rich pure Uttered blood makes strong.
healthy. vigorous nerves. body and Institution.
ON he dn defends fhe purify OF your e5SIu
There ia no Other medicine in the world that is
just like DR. HOBBS Spar .,Su- kidney Pulls, ..
they act 50 quickly aud certainly on the seat OF
the troub g. hey are so absolutely harmless and
ali other medicines nave failed
They are n wonderful medicine.
No one has been abe to explain just what there
is about asparagus that has such IA good ehect on
the kidneys.
But every MUSICIAN knows its eff cts, aud every
body who has tried Dr. Hobbs sparagus Kidney
pills knows that their curative pow can hardly be
exaggerated. go
few doses will relieve; few boxes Will cure
Fifty cents per box. from all druggists, or en-
DEHobbs S'o silver s $it.s3 . i tie ''
HOBBS
H0I QSu0 MEDICINE CO..
a -srr Chicago. san Francis
&W <AE pSssszSSzAA interesting and ] n
MdneyPs i'5S 3.iS: IT, IT, soi Z" H Sa
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

To know by rote is no knowledge 1t Is
only retention Of what is intrusted to the
memory That which man truly knows
may be disposed of without regard to the
author or reference to the book from
whence he had Montaigne.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15
FACT AND FANCY.
Wait.

Talk about yer fghtin'-
'Druther talk o. peace
Amt no use o. hissin like
An angry flock o. geese.
Threatenin' people never was
The slightest bit o. good
Wait ontel ye've gotter fight,
An then jes' do it good.
Washington Star
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WHAT IS HEADACHE ?
NOT so TRIVIAL AS IT Is GENER-
ALLY THOUGHT TO BE.
HEADACHE Is A SYMPTOM.
Some Diseases that 90 with 1t and
Their Relation to Each Other.

Heada C h e m e MS
more than IT says.
1t Is a warning OF
coming trouble.
Fol X S who h a We
headache should try
to cure the origin of i1.
There are many va
rieties of headache.
They may be syml,-
toms of different dis-
eas es. But the begili-
ming of them all 10
p, isoD in the blood.
Generally. the poi
S II can be filter ed out
by the kidneys.
A headache may be
simply an unimportant
pair, or the agony may
be so excruciating as
almost to drive one
frantic.
Rheumatic folks
have headache. hard
workers have head.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

The longest suspended telephone
wire is no doubt that ex' ending across
Lake Wallenstadt, Switzerland. The
distance from post to post measures
one and one half miles, yet at the low
est point the wire is still 100 feet above
the lake.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

"IT is time" said Venezuela, "to
have a thorough and competent dag
nosis of my case" . What's the mat
tei?" asked Guiana, laughing. "Why,
Great Britain says have an ingrowiDg
boundary liz Washington Star.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

"Succes sful
HON @ Dye
ing" will be
sent free to
a n y read err
no forwards
tn Q attached
coupon and a
2 cent s + a m p
to w ellis, Rich
ardson & Co.,
Burlin ct N,
NnrVnanf
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

MRS. WINsoME: " What makes FRS.
Gabsey keep her clock two hours fast2"
Mrs. Winsome: $50 she'll know all the
gossip of the town two b urs before it
happens. Detroit Sur.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

THE WATCHMAN has arranged with The
Boston Daily Traveller so that we can club
that bright evening newspaper with The
WATCHMAN for only 1918 per year for both
papers,
THE WATERMAN, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 81 so
Boston Daily TraUeer, year................ 90
Regular price. 81 50
Our price for both papers, one year. is only 80 rs
There is no brighter or newsier paper in
New England than The Traveller. 1t is eight
to sixteen pages daily, and has, besides all
the news, we'll edited departments of sport
ing, ETC., a woman's department, well se
lected miscellany, short stories, etc. All
orders to be addressed to The WATERMAN
PUBLISHING COMPANY, Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

New York stands first in hops with co.,
O63, O29 pounds, Washington being second
with 1913, $50 pounds and California third
with 6, 547, 1888 pounds.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

CURED OF ECzEMA.--" had eczema
so badly that l could not walk without
The aid Of two crHlches. | have taken
niue bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla and |
am entirely cured of eczema. cannot
r. comm. nd Hoods Sarsaparilla too
highly."-J. L. Wadleigh, Box l91,
Weston, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

1t is believed that the value of the per-
sonal property of this country equals II not
exceeds that of the real estate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

FREE people, RENT mber this maxim :
We may acquire liberty, but it is never
recovered il it is once los - ous seau.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Useful Books Given Away,
ART AND FANCY WORK.

Mrs. Nela Daggett OF Boston has recently
written book. Clancy Work and AIT Dec
orations," that gives practical instructions
for making doiles, table covers, scarfs, tray
cloths, pin cushions, etc, ETC., with fifty
illustrations. This book, together with
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15
Dermomt Mattbmam.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Is, 1896.
Clubbing List.

The following offers are for the benefit
only of subscribers to this paper who pay
all arrearages and years subscription in
advance. One or more of the publications
may be ordered, but the money for each, at
the club rate, must invariably accompany
the order, with all arrears Gf any due on
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-15

HOOP PILLS are easy to take and
easy to operate.
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For Sale at a Bargain!

On Northheld street; House and small Building
Lot. First-class Investment. A. j. HOWE,
Real Estate Agent.
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The above rates are subject to change
without notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-21
SPORTS IN GENERAL
Gorbett Agrees toBpar Fitzsimmons
Twenty Rounds.
10 FIGHT FOR A PURSE OF $4,000
Easy Victory of Forget the Topic
in Turf Circles.
CARROLL-M'AULIFFE FIGHT


James ]. Corbett, the pugilist, signed an
agreement last night with Warren Lewis,
president of the Greater New York Athletic
Club, formerly the coney Island Athletic
Club. to spar twenty rounds with Bob"
Fitzsimmons before the club, January IA,
for a purse of $4,000, put up by Lewis.
Lewis yesterday received a reply to his
message to Fitzsimmons. in which the
latter asked for a weeks time to consider
Lewis offer. "A favorable ARRANGEMENT.
However, is ultimately expected.
Lewis and Colvfrle both saw Corbett last
night and both Offered him the same
amo art, but as Colville would not put up a
guarantee, Corbett, accepted Lewis offer
and the latter will deposit s., 600 with AL
Smith today. Under the conditions both
men must put up $500 with the club, as
a guarantee of their appearance, which
will go to either in case the other does not
appear.
Corbett expressed himself as being salts
fled with the arrangements and his decision
which he announced from the stage, was
received with cheers by the audience. Col
Vile, who did not get the fight, did not an.
pear to be chagrined On the other hand he
said that he was glad that there was such
bright outlook for a fight.
The date, January H. was selected rather
hastily by Lewis, and he will endeavor af-
ter Fitzsimmons has signed to have 1t
changed to January l. Fitzsimmons is al
ready training for his fight with Sharkey,
and Corbett can get in condition in two
weeks.
At the close of the performance last
night, Corbett sent telegram TO FitZsim-
MONS stating that twenty rounds would
be finish fight. and that talk of a finish
fight would spoil ALL A message was also
received from Julian. Fitzsimmons' man.
ager. demanding championship battle to
finish. but if such a fight is Impossible,
tfen, ANY old kind of a match will suit
Lewis derire for a change in date is to
enable the fight to be pulled Off before
the New York legislature can change the
pres ent law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-21

horn, the president Of the club donated a
copy of John L. Stoddard's portfolio Of
"Glimpses OF the World" which will be
given as second prize in the two-mile Dis
trict cham ionship. The first prize in this
race will be a handsome silver trophy
pitcher, &c mated by the National Bicycle
Club, valued at about $25. This cup will be
CT mpeted fer annually, and becomes the
property Of the rider who wins the cham
pionsffp for three successive years. All of
the prizes will be placed on exhibition Mon
day at the Sterling agency, corner New
Misfit Cycle Club.
The Misf1t Cycle Club was organized dur
ing the week at 1892 18th street, which
will be the future headquarters of the or
ganizaticn. The club starts out with a
membership of twelve, with prospect of
larger increase. At a meeting held last
evening it was decided to name the club
the Misfit Bicycle Club. that being regard
ed as a unique and novel name. Officers
were elected as follows: President, w. s.
Miller; vice president Pierce Brett; secre-
tary, Charles Babcock; treasurer, Louis
Pierce; captain. Brice Bowie: first lieu
tenant. Paul Portner; second lieutenant,
Ed. Friery.
The first club run will be taken tomor-
row to Cabin Jonn bridge, starting at 10
o'clock from the headquarters at 1892 18th
street. Captain Bowie expects to carry
out the full club membership and q num-
Der of invited guests.