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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01
Foreign.

THE archbishop of York has introduced
in the house OF lords a bill requiring the
closing of public houses on Sunday except
during the noon hour, and then only for the
purpose of selling liquors for consumption
off the premises.
THE supreme tribunal at Leipsic has
quashed the sentence of nine months i'm
prisonment and a fine of 1000 marks i'm.
posed by the lower court on Robert II.
Kneebs, an American horseman, who was
convicted OF having started in Germany
trotting races a mare, alleged TO have been
z" Bethel" under the name of "Nellie
K~neebs."
The British ambassador at Constantinople
has been informed in writing that relief
may be freely distributed in the interior OF
Turkey by English and American agents,
a member OF the Turkish commission being
present at every distribution. Miss Barton's
agents will thus be able to distribute sup
plies directly with their own hands to
whomsoever they think proper.
ANTI-AMERIcAN demonstrations were
continued last Sunday In Barcelona, Spain,
A large crowd assembled on the boulevard
and, amid cheers, hoisted the Spanish flag,
An American flag was then produced and
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

ness man OF you acquaintance who has
taken Paine's celery compound. There are
hosts of such professional men in every city
who would hardly spare you a moments
time for strictly business matters. Ask one
of them in his busiest hours whether he can
recommend Paine's celery compound, and
ten chances to one he'll say: "Sit down.
No matter about my being busy; always
glad to praise Paine's celery compound"
That is the feeling among people who
have been made strong and well by paine's
celery compound. They never feel happier
than when they can persuade some man or
woman who is out of health to try Paine's
celery compound. Next to doing good to
ones self there is a delight in doing good
to others. There is no more enthusiastic
body of intelligent men and women through
out the country than the great army of
those who nave recovered health by the use
of Paine's celery compound.
The vast majority OF diseases that end dis
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01
TOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
ITE DIS OF INTEREST---PERSONIL
IND IN GENERAL.
Waterbury,.

USE less soap by using mild soap.
Hiram Boyce is reported on the sick list.
Rev. L. H. Elliot preached in Richmond
last Sunday.
Miss Agnes King has accepted a position
as teacher in the graded school at Bellows
Falls.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist
church will meet with Mrs. Barrett this af-
ternoon.
Mrs. f. G. Evans, who is very i'll, is being
cared for by her mother, Mrs. Lovejoy of
MoretOwn.
The first thunder shower of the season
occurred early Monday morning, and was a
lively affair while it lasted.
T. b. Crossett has bought a one-third in
teIest of the Luther Davis estate in the G.
G. Sheple farm and water-works.
The lecture of Mr.. Tewksbury of Ran
dolph tonight at the Opera House, on " The
Coming Storm" will be Of deep interest TO
all.
A special thankoffering meeting of the
Ladies' Home Missionary Society will be
held Friday afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
PAMELA Watts.
The atte ntion of any desiring to purchase
forty acres OF choice land near the village is
directed to the administrator sale d or
tised on page eight.
The Daughters of Rebekak Lodge Of this
village pleasantly entertained a party Of
twenty-five sisters OF the order from North
field last Thursday evening.
j. G.. Griggs, of the Arm of Griggs q De-
merritt, has returned from an extended trip
West in the interest Of the maple sugar in
dustry. He met with good success, consid-
ering the vast amount of bogus compounds
sold as pure Vermont maple sugar.
Farmers who have no spring orders for
their maple sugar should put 1t up in clean
-. AhAN IT, AtNtl
each. Maple sugar which is to be held over
for fall trade keeps better, looks better and
sells better when put up in wood packages.
Our village should have a public reading
room in connection with the library. There
ia little doubt but u large number OF period.
icals would be donated by individuals, and
it is sincerely hoped that some of our public
spirited citizens may become Interested
in the subject.
In place OF the regular experimenting,
Thursday evening, at the Methodist church
parlors, the annual meeting OF the church
will be held at seven O'Clock. Reports OF
the various departments OF the church VIII
be received. All members of the church
and congregation are respectfully invited to
be present.
Mr.. John A. Atkins was married last
week Wednesday to Miss Ada Crandall Of
Jonesville, at the home OF the bride Mr.
and Mrs. Atkins returned from their we'd
ding trip on Saturday, and will reside at
the home OF Mr.. Sanford Eddy on Main
street. The congratulations Of their many
friends are being rendered.
John j. Deavitt, whose death was an
nounced lost week, was buried last Friday,
Rev. w. M. Newton officiating. The de-
ceased leaves two brotheTs-Hon. Il. j.
Deavitt and Daniel Deavitt; also four sis
ters-Mrs. e. @. Hastleton, Mrs. l. j. Rob
erts, Mrs. Esther Holmes and Mrs. s. Car
ter. Mr.. Deavitt was an honest, upright
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

For ten years secretary of the National
Butter and Egg Association, and since 1882
secretary OF the Chicago Produce Exchange,
Colonel Robert NJ. Littler has been in con
slant demand as a bureau of information by
correspondents who recognize Chicago as
the commercial center of the country.
When such people as Colonel Littler,
State Treasurer Colvin of New York,
Modjeska, the actress, ex-Minister to Aus
tria John M. Francis, and hosts of other
mOnials as to the wonderful virtue of
Paine's celery compound, no sick or suffer
ing person can with any show of reason
hesitate to make use of the great remedy
that has made 80 many people well. Colonel
Littler says:
81 have used with great benefit several
bottles of Paine's celery compound and 1
have recommended it to my friends. 1t is a
wonderful spring remedy"
Go to the busiest lawyer. editor or bust
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01
DR.. r. c. Flower Of Boston, Mass.
DR.. r. c. FLOWER TO MAKE A PROFESSION
TRIP THROUGH NEW NaLAN

The patients OF DR.. r. G. Flower will be
glad to Know that he has arranged a pro-
fessional visit through New England as
follows: Rutland, w.. Berwick House,
Wednesday and Thursday, April l and 2;
Burlington, VT, Van Ness House, Friday
and Saturday, April 3 and A; Montpelier,
VT, Pavilion Hotel, Monday, April 6; st.
Johnsbury, VT, st. Johnsbury House, Tues
day, April 7; White River junction, Vt,
Junction House, Wednesday, April 8: Brat
tleboro, VT, Brooks House, Thursday, April
8; Springfield, Mass. Russell House, Friday,
April 10; Pittsfield, Mass, American House,
Saturday, April II; Willimantic, Conn,
Windham Hotel, Monday, April 10; Hart,
ford, Conn, Allyn House, Tuesday, April
"A; New Haven, Conn, New Haven House,
Wednesday, April 10. There is no ply
stefan in the United States better known
than DR.. R. G. Flower. His cures are 80
numerous and often of such a miraculous
nature that many writer's have claimed
that many of his cures were miracles. DIR.
Flowers ability to tell a patient his disease,
without asking a question, is as well es-
tablished az that DR.. Flower lives. This
eastern visit of the doctor will afford an
excellent opportunity to many to consult
this eminent specialist close to their homes.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

astrously might be quickly and permanently
cured if sick persons could onlybe induced to
take Paine's celery compound. II women,
burdened beyond their strength with house.
hold cares, would only take Paine's celery
compound, when they feel that dispirited,
escape the martyrdom of backache, head
ache, disordered liver and heart trouble.
Instead Of being thin, nervous and unhappy
they would experience the joy of perfect
health. sound digestion and quiet nerves
remedy needed by women who are in con-
tinual ill-health and spirits, seemingly well
one dsy and almost sick abed the next.
Their trouble lies plainlylin the want of good
rich blood, and plenty of it, and in the
consequent famished state of their nerves.
Paine's celery compound should be taken
without delay. 1t will restore the health
and stop every tendency toward a debil-
itated condition.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01
BUSINESS NOTICES.

DURING the winter Of 1893, r. NJ. Martin
OF Long Reach, West Va, contracted a se-
we're cold which left him with a cough. In
used several kinds of cough syrup, but
found no relief until / bought a bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which re-
lieved me almost instantly, and In a short
time brought about a complete cure" When
troubled with a cough or cold use this rem
edy and you will not find it necessary TO try
several kinds before you get relief. 1t has
been in the market for over twenty years and
constantly grown in favor and popularity.
For sale at twenty-five and fifty cents per
bottle by G. Blakely, druggist, Mont
pelier, Vt,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01
ESTATE OF HENRY NJ. HOBART.
STATE OF VERMONT

DIHTKIUT OF WAFHINHTOFI BE-
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and fol
said District, on the 3lst day of March, AID. 1886;
Jennie NJ. Hobart, dministratrix of the es
tate Of HENRY NJ. HOBART, late of Marsh
field, in said District, deceased, /: presents her admin
ietration account for examination and allowance,
al d makes application for a decree of distribu
ton and partition of the estate of said de
ceased. Wbereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court
referred to u session thereof. to be held Al
the Probate ONCE, in said Montpelier, on thu
18th day of April, A. d.. 1896. tor hearing and de-
cislon thereon; And, 1t is further ordered. that no
tice hereof be given to. all persons interested by
the Vermont Watchman d STATE. Journal, a newspaper
published at Montpelier, previous to said time ap
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at sai0
time and place and show cause, IL any, they may
have, why said account should not be allowed, and
such decree made. BY the Court.-Aitest,
1876 HIRAM Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

citizen, quiet and unassuming in his man.
ner and respected by all who knew him.
Ansel G. Babbitt Of St Johusbury died on
Friday, March q, aged eighty six years, at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. Edgar Hunt
OF this village Mr.. Babbitt was born No
vember 20, 1909, at Greensboro, Vt. Upon
reaching manhood he engaged in business
and continued a successful merchant In his
native town until 1874, when he moved to
st. Johnsbury, where he resumed business
and was actively engaged until within a
few years Of his death. In 1886 he was mar
ried to Miss Sarah Wilson, who, with a son,
II. A. Babbitt Of this village, and three
daughters-Mrs. Albert Worcester OF st.
Johnsbury, Mrs. Edgar Hunt of Waterbury
and Mrs. III. M. Cuthbertson Of Greensboro
survive him. Mr.. Babbitt was a devoted
member of the Congregational denomina-
ton and an ardent supporter of the church
in Greensboro, and later of the South
Church Society in st. Johnsbury. He was
honored and respected by all who knew
him and had held many offices OF trust and
honor in town affairs. His remains were
taken to 81. Johnsbury for burial, and the
funeral service took place on Monday.
Waterbury Center.
To use less soap use mild soap.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet this
"wednesday afternoon with Mrs. o. W.
Davis.
There will be an Easter concert at the
Methodist church next Sunday morning in
place of the usual preaching service.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. U. Watts have gone to
Tunbridge on business In connection with
the estate of Mrs. Watts father, Dea. ID. b.
Giles. - Mrs. l. r. Bryan went to JEFF
fersonville, last Thursday, to visit her
daughter; Mrs. r. III. Plummer. -
Misses Edith Cakes and Grace Ferguson Of
Burlington are spending their school vaca-
ton at w. Il. M~arshall's. - Miss Bertha
Pike, who has been in Salem, Mass I or
several months past, returned last Monday.
Brookfield.
Cary Fullham, adopted son Of Clarence
Fullham, has had no absent or tardy marks
during the nine terms he has attended
school here.
Two couples have been married this week
George West TO Miss Myra Bowman,
daughter OF e. e Bowman, and Herbert
Clark of Waitsfield to Miss Florence Kibby,
daughter of Horace Kibby.
Charles Amsden died very suddenly, last
week Tuesday night, at Sharon where he had
gone for treatment, having bsen suffering
from a heart difficulty for a long time. Mrs.
Amsden did not reach Sharon until after his
death. The funeral was at West Randolph,
on Friday, and the remains were taken to
Mortified for burial.
The following teachers have been en-
ployed for the summer term: Miss Edith
Peck. for the North Branch school; Miss
Mary Grow, for the South Branch; Miss
Lula Sargent, for the East Hill (Hibbard)
school; Miss Lila Chadwick, for West
Brookheld. Miss Lillian Buck expects to
teach next term in Roxbury, in the same
school she taught last year.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

RELIEF IN Six HoURs.-Distressing kid
ney and bladder diseases relieved in six
hours by the New Great South American
Kidney Cure" This new remedy is a great
surprise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in the bladder, kid
neys, back, and every part of the urinary
tention of water and pain in passing it al
most Immediately. If you want quick re-
lief and cure, this is your remedy. Sold by
Harry A. Slade, druggist, 10 State street,
Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF MARCUS GOULD.
STATE OF VERMONT,
-.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and for said
District. on the Slst day Of March, A. ID. 1886;
An Instrument, purporting to be the last will and
testament of MARCUS GOULD, late of Middlesex,
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 a session of said Court, to be held at the
Probate Ofice, in said Montpelier on the 24th day of
April, A, ID. 1896. and show, cause. If any they
may have, against the probate of said instrn.
ment; for which purpose 1t is further ordered
that notice of this order be published three weeks
successfully in the Vermont WdfchmdH d State Jour
nal, a newspaper printed at Montpelier. In this
state. previous 70 said time appointed for hearing.
By the COurt.-Attest,
1886 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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CURE FOR SICK HEADAoHE.-Thousands
of ladies suffer from sick headache caused
undoubtedly by disordered liver or stomach
The best remedy that can be obtained for
this distressing complaint is foundi in Hoods
Pills. These pills are 30 mild and gentle
in action yet so thorough that they give per-
feet satisfaction. They cure sick headache,
jaundioe, sour stomach and all liver ills.
They break up colds and fevers and pre-
vent the grip.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

IT may save you time and money to be
informed that when you need a blood
puri Ter, Ayers Sarsaparilla is the kind most
in favor with the medical profession. 1t Is
purifier admitted at the Chicagl Worlds
Fair.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

For seventeen years DR.. E. 9. Vests
Nerve and Brain Treatment has worked
wonders for the sick, pale, nervous, debil-
itated men and women of thisc country. One
dollar per box six for So. Lester FL. Greene,
sole agent, Montpelier, vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

WHEN the blood is kept pure and the sys-
TEN thoroughly invigorated by the use of
Ayers S%arsaparilla, sudden changes Of tenn
perature and extremes OF heat and cold, so
characteristic Of certain climates, are rarely
attended with injurious results. Take It
pnW
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

You will not be disappointed in DR.. lie
Bruins G.. & G. Cure. No bad effects, no
diet these days. Que dollar, at store or by
mail. Lester H. Greene, sole agent, Mont
pelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

A MAN may have got his black eye
by running againsC a church door, but
it is hard to make a critical world be-
lieve it-Atchison Globe.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

NEGLECT of the hair often destroys its vi
tally and natural hue, and causes 1t to fall
out. Before it is too late, apply Halls
Hair Remover, a sure remedy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-04-01

OUT. of weakness comes strength when
the blood has been purified, enriched aud
vitalized by Hoods S%arsaparilla.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10
ARMY NOTES.

WASHINGTON Jan. . tSpeciaD.-The following Army
orders have been issued: a board of officers is APP
noIuted TO meet at the call Of the president thereon
at the War Department, Washington. ID. C.. for the
examination OF officers To determine their htness
for promotion Detail FOR the board: Lieutenant-
Colonel Samuel T. Gushing. assistant commssary
general of subsis cncc: Majors Geofg" W. Adair
surgeon. Charles \. Woodruff. comnssary OF sup
sis,cnce Charles Bird. quartcrmast"r: captain
Leonard Wood assistant surgeon; FIRST Lieutenant
William T. stone Fourth Artillery. recorder. cap
,.in Douplas NJ Scott cOmmiSsary of subsistence
viii rcpor to Iicutcnant-C Colonel Samuel T. Cush-
ING such time he may be required by the boaru
Tor examination To his fitness Tor promotion
Tho following assignments OF addltional second
Iie,tenans Corps Of Engineers. to vacancies OF sec
ond lieut. cnants in that corps are announced; Addl
tional Second Lieutenant Robert T. Johnston TO be
second lieutenant to date from October IL, 1880. with
his present date of rank June L.. 1898 vice COSBY
nromo,ed. Additional Second Lieutenant Robert K
Raymond to he second lieutenant. to date from oc-
toher 25 1895 with his present date OF rank June L.
1893 vice Sewcl. promoted. ,. CIT,
The leave granted TO Major Adam Kramer. sixth
Cavalry December %. is extended two months
Leave for four days from January g. lN" Is granted
70 Captain Junius ". MacMurray. First Artillery
recruiting officer Leave for two months TO take
Eject after the completion Of the set OF officers
quarters now in course of construction AT DAVID
Island \ T. under his direction Is granted to
captain John w. Summerhayes. assistant quarter
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10
UNITED
>.,1r-rrANS PRAISE THE UNITED
STATES

- Role, Peraza. ex-Minster for Venezuela 10
r-ri,ed states said yesterday: MY iniorma-
,or shows that the country is in complete pea'..
w.. .n had no adviccs by cable. but II such I"
~ orairs existed as Is reported. we GER
's, s.a uould have heard Of It, Venezuelan news
rs 49, Of pecember so. to hand contain no men
,Ion Of even possible revolutionary als'nroa"1
t.o' ~. one NJ my countrymen is heartily satishei
I-'e'' o.,on of the United States and our own
~'.n ,ent and is now awaiting patiently
,houeh. of course. anxously the result ot nv hv
thous"' .,,s Of the Commission appointed Dy
denbera nd 10 determine the exact Douiiu-
Presinen between British Guiana and nd
ary me states listened to our appear anu anu
The v unfa Upheld rgs Under He VHeneenelans
stances tns tnssatIonai dispatches are not alone ois
In these but an insult 10 our common sense anu
rsnor of an alliance between the absuTdy
Venezuela ana u ,s no revolution In Venezuela
Tosay The Country to home Gs" and
PresdsenSs S,ates have the support OF the "ho's ~
venezuela to-day
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10
yDnTRJrS or RTSINESS UEN.

Temn,e Tex Jan "a. Iaf;eri & Co., doing
lorge retail diamond and jewclry business In Tenn
ple with branch houses in ilillsboro Taylor and
Emi, hville made an assignment last night. II Is
mnossble TO get an accurate statement or liablli-
,les and assets but they are estimated AT between
$4,000 and 100000.
7 ouisv,ue Kv Ian 9-The Belle OF Nelson Dis
,ii,nc Company one OF the largest concerns in
the country filed a deed OF assignment this after
noon to the Columbia Finance and Trust Company.
The assets and liabilities are not known. but II Is
thought thar they Will be about $3lDwC. The COM
pany VIII be reorganZed and resume business. The
assignment Is said to have been caused bv the
arm carving the stock Of BARLEY Johnson & Co..
who assigned about a year ago ana wnch Is In
volved in the present failure.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10
WILL ATWOOD RESIGN?
THE MASSACHUSETTS, CONGRESSMAN REFrs

THE MASSACHUSETTS CONGRESSMAN f'hr I Hr''
TO DISCLOSE HIS INTENTIONS
Boston, Jan. 9.-Congressnan Atwood was asAeu
last evening II he intended TO resign. lie repeu'
"I do not think that | should answer tEat ques-
ton Just now"
His attention was called 10 "asn'''e'' ~
patch printed here which stated tnat mempseIs
of the Massa chusetts COngressiona de'esa'ioh
agreed that his resignation shoul! follow the re
suit OF the Peabody libel suit MI ATWOOD Sdi"
ne l,d not care To read the telegram ana ne re-
heated that he would not make known ms lhttn-
lions with respect to his office for some tiine yet
He said he should not go TO Washington nov, D"'
proposed 10 remain In Boston for several Gay A,
The Common Council. at It's regular session uls
evening passed resolutions. Iequ'suHS Wv, w
Mayor To take such action as may pe necrssi
against Congressman Harrison II. Atwood or any
oiher person who may have been involved III any any
unlawful transaction In connection win tness tne ny
Architects Department during the administration
Of AfWOOl.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10
INVESTIGATING CUSTOMS FRAUDS.
APPRAISER Lr'NT AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY
HAMI.IN BEFORE THE WAYS AND

~
HAMIIN BEFORE THE WAYS AND
MEANS COMMITTEE.
Washington, Jan. 9-The Ways and Means COM
mittee continued It's inquiry into the administrative
features of the present tariff law to-day. MT Lunt
continuing his statement, said this feature had
worked we'll He suggested that Section imposing
additional duty for hndervaluations, be amended
so as to provide that such imposition should NOT
exceed 100 per cent He referred TO the difference
in decision of courts in custom and suggested
that the findings of fact by the Board Of General
snakes had in one decision been classed as tools
OF trade" In another a fan finely painted had
been classed as a work OF art and made dutable
such.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury iiamlin next
addressed the committee Referring to Section - ne
said that I'm many the present law WORKED
harshly He favored a provision by when pehai
duty would not exceed 20 per cent. lie dld NOT APP
prove the suggestion made to take from tte seer
tary of the Treasury the power TO remit Sucn
Section 10 should be amended so as 10 require I'M
porters to show the value OF the hia'ertaiS ~
Two addit onal general appraisers shouiu De a.,
lowed I'm order that more time coulu oe sN N. ,n,,J
protests and fee OF s. charged before case couiu
be protested This would In part, reimburse tiIe
Government and relieve the 1parI ., h,,5ht that
of one-thrd Of this work. Mr.. Hanln thousnt ma. @
under the systematic work OF Cohsuis anu as'iis'
abroad in regard to prices or commodities u'ue'
valuations would be greatly checked ,,,.,
DolliVer Of Iowa. and Mr laWHty VI ,'it',.ie ~
sofa called attention TO the fact that under the law
of 1890 the average value Of cattle over one year
imported was $2 50. while under the present t'
value of such cattle was snc only - o." MI ''''''
The committee adjourned until to-mo'io"' ""''
further testimony VIII be taken