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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05

The fifteen hundred inmates of Sing
Sing are being measured by the Ber-
tillon system-not for their clothes, but
for their housekeeping.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05

MIoRosCoPIsTs say that the strongest
microscopes do not, probably, reveal
the lowest stages of animal life.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05
For Sale at a Bargain!

On Northfeld street; House and small Building
Lot. Firstclass Investment. A. j. HOWE,
Real Estate Agent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05

THERE was a good deal of human
nature in old Bill Stubbins. He went
to church once just so he could talk
about 4" the last time went to meet
ing"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05

fered upon the same generous scale as the
performances within the tents, one can easily
imagine its magnificent splendors. All the
crowned heads of the world-the reigning
sovereigns, in coaches Of state, in royal
robes, on horseback surrounded with their
escorts, the military uniforms of all nations,
in groups and in picturesque oriental style,
are represented in the most truthful and
correct manner, together with magnificent
display of open dens of wild beasts and
carved golden chariots, containing the splen-
did geological collection, followed by twenty
four elephants, the allegoricsl chariots Illus
trating nursery rhymes and children's fairy
stories, together with the Duryea motor
wagon or horseless carriage, the identical
vehicle winning the race in November last.
AS the bills say, I" it is worth coming miles
to see and once seen never forgotten"
The following order OF march will tell the
story of its magnitude. The parade will
take place at Montpelier at about nine
o'clock in the morning on Wednesday,
August IL.
ORDER OF MARCH.
Military Band.
Gentlemen Fox Hunters and Cavaliers,
Lady Performers and Side-saddle Experts.
Band CHARIOT, Drawn by Ten Horses:
Open Den Of -Four Lions and Trainer.
Dem Dem OF of SIX e0PSeas AND AND Trainer
Open Den of Six Hyenas and Trainer.
Open Den of -Four Bears and Trainer.
Band Chariot Euterpe. Drawn by Ten Horses
Mounted Ladies' of the Hippodrome.
Three Teams Of Roman Standing Racers.
w6 and
Caravan Of Twenty Performing Elephants.
Dromedaries with Wit! :, Asstc Riders dis,o,.
Chariot OF India, Drawn by Ten Horses
oinder BIae B BsdTy Coach
Old Woman who Lived in Shoe.
Little Red Riding Hood.
Sinbad the Sailor. 49,
Mother Goose. Steam Calliope.
Representations of the Crowned Heads of the World
l-CHINA
His Majesty the Emperor Mounted e, Standard Bearer
and Officers.
2-sIAM.
Magnificent samese Procession with King Thebaw
in state the back of an ephant Two other
on foot. Standard Bearers, OH
GERS Horsemen ETC.. etc.
3-EeYPT.
The Khediye on Morsebsek sspdard Bearer on
4-JAPAN.
White Chariot of State. The Mikado with his Ad-
visers and Guards.
5-PERsIA,
The Shah with Royal Escort on Camels.
6-TURKEY
The Sultan on Horseback with Officers of Cavalry.
Coach of State, Infant Queen, Of1cers of Royal
Guards
S-BBLGIUM.
King Leopold on Horseback and Officers of the
Lancers.
9-SwEDRN.
King Oscar Horseback, Officers of Royal Guards.
.lO-SPAIN
Coach of State, Infant Queen Escort and Attendants
| n-ITALY.
King Humbert on Horseback, Officers of the Genoa
Regiment aud Life Guards.
| 12-AUsTRIA.
Emperor Francis Joseph on Horseback, Offlcers Of
Dragons and Hungarian Life Guards.
l3-RUssIA.
The Gear on Horseback, Mounted Cossacks, Oficers
of the Chevalier Guards.
l4-FRANCK
President Carnot, Officers of Hussars.
l5-GERMANY.
Emperor william Horseback, with Uhlan Officers
l6-ENGLAND.
Coach of State, Queen Victoria, Life Guards, etc
I7-AMERICA.
Allegorical Chariot, with Army, Navy, Washington
Lincoln, Grant, Uncle Sam, Goddess of Liberty,
Duryea Horseless Carriage.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05

IN some of the farming districts of
China pigs are harnessed to small
wagons and made to draw them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05

one or both of two conditions -constipa-
ton, and arrangement of the organs dis
tinctly feminine. DR.. Pierce's Favorite9
Prescription will cure permanently and
positively any so called " female com,
plant. DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Will
cure constipation. There is no reason IN
the world why woman should not be per-
fectly healthy She will gain in health
strength and flesh Hollows and angles
will give place to fullness and grace: She
will be that nobest and most beautiful OF
all creation - perfect woman.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05
A Costly Mardi Gras Pageant.
NEW FREE STREET PARADE OF THE BARNuM
& BAILEY SHOW.

ITH the usual dis
Regard OF expense
and with the energy
that has character
lied every effort of
Barnum q Bailey,
they have designed
a new street parade
for the pleasure of
the people, and
when it is stated
that 1t is freely Of
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05
HER LIFE TRULY SAVED
Dr.. Miles Heart Cure Does 1t.

Mrs. Chas. La Point, well-lnown resident
If Denver, praises this wonderful remedy.
Her testimony should convince all as to the
worth of the New Heart Cure and Restora-
i've NorYiue. Her letter dated Sept. 18th,
l9l, reads as follows:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05

A mirror could not
lie if it wanted to.
The glass has moth
ing to gain by fiat.
\ terry. If the roses of
health and plump
ness of beauty are
leaving your face,
your mirror will tell
you so. Health is
the greatest beauti-
fer III the world.
When a woman sees
the indications of i'll
health in the face,
she may with almost
absolute certainty
1D1l, FOE tl1a ratteA IN
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05
ScrOfuIa

Makes lie misery 70 thousands OF
people. 1t manifests itself in many
different ways, like goitre, swellings,
running sores, boils, salt rheum and
pimples and other eruptions. Scarce
ly man is wholly free from it, in
some form. 1t clings tenaciously until
the last vestige of scrofulous poison is
eradicated by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
One True Blood Purifier.
Thousands of voluntary testimonials
tell of suffering from scrofula, often
inherited and most tenacious, positive
ly, perfectly and permanently cured by
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-05

RUBBER STAMPS made to order by the
Waterman Publishing Company.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
SAILORS SUPERSTITIONS.
They Have Lucky aud Un1uc1ky ShipD,
Days and Saints.


The old superstition as to luck and
unlucky days has largely passed away.
Foreign mails start and arrive on Fri
day without any regard for the beliefs
which were accepted at ono time be-
yond argument by most sailors. Some
thought otherwise, as will appear later.
Generally speaking, all saints days and
church holidays were regarded as I'M
lucky and certain days In each month
was regarded dlstrustfully. In an old
almanac Of 1915 we find that July ID,
20, "a, and 81 were noted as mo good
anchorage" Sunday was always look
ed upon as lucky, presumably in reli'
ance on the maxim, "The better the day
the better the deed" and the fact OF
our Lords resurrection having taken
place on that day.
Monday had no particular reputation
for good or evil; Tuesday was the same,
except among Spanards, who said,
Don't marry or go to sea or leave your
wife" on that day. Wednesday was the
day of Odin, the Morse god, and lucky;
Thursday was named after Thor, the
Morse god of war, and was suspicious.
Friday was the day dedicated to Freya,
Morse goddess of love, and having ref
erence to women was not liked on TINS
ground. The true reason for avoiding
Friday was, Of course, the fact OF the
crucifxion having taken place on that
day. and sentiments Of special venera'
aion for the day converted into feel.
ing of fear for the results which would
follow its violation. The Spanlards, on
the other hand, had a considerable
generation for Friday, and believed
that some occult influence enabled 20
lumbus TO successfully clear out of por'
md discover new land on that day
saturday was gene ally considered aus
picious.
The origin Of the phrase, "a capful o.
wind" can be traced to Morse Alns
Eric VI, who died in $40 A. D. lit
was credited with the useful power @
directing tine wind to blow him where
he wished by the simple method o.
turning his cap to that point OF Tilt
compass. His powers were much ap
nreciated and trusted, and resulted II
his being known as "windy cap" Ther'
Is no evidence as to whether he coulC
reculote the force Of the wind as wei
as the direction; presumably he could
mr. his faithful believers would not have
been so many. "a bagful of wind u
another corAnon expression and indi
Gates something like gale. This ha
been traced down to the elasslca
legend of Eolus and his captive Wind
confined in bags.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
British Steamer Went Down in
the English Channel.
COLLIDED At MIDNIGHT.
Struck Upon a Rock While HuggIng
the French ShOre-She Dis
appeared Beneath the
Water Three Min
utes after
Sinking.

The British steamer Drummond Castle
Capt N. W. Pierce, from Cape Town, for
London, collided at midnight of Ushant,
with An unknown steamer and sank three
minutes later with 144 passengers and 1O9
officers and crew ON board
Two men were picked up, floating on
some wreckage, by fishermen of Ushant,
near which point the steamer went down.
1t is hoped, however, that some OF the pas
sengers and crew escaped in the boats
The Drummond Castle belonged to the
famous Castle Line of steamships running
between South Africa and London. She
was Of about 1850 tons register and was
last heard of at Las Palmas, Canary Islands,
on June u.
The fate of the steamer with which the
Drummond Castle collided is not known,
and hopes are expressed that she may be
aaoat and that some OF the passengers and
crew Of the Castle Liner are On board OF
her.
When q dispatch from Ushant an
nounced that the vessel struck rock
while huggiDg the French coast, instead OF
being in collision with another steamer, 1t
was conceded that there could be few sur
yvors. Six bodies have been washed ashore
on the Island of Ushant The vessel sank
and disappeared entirely in about three min
utes after striking.
Only two boats were launched, and one oil
these is believed to have been capsized. The
passengers are thought to have been asleep
when the vessel struck.
Seafaring men believe the Drummond Cas-
lie, while at full speed, struck the ledge,
ripped open the water tight compartments
and the greater part Of the ships bottom,
slid across the ledge and went down In tho
deep water on the outside as II made of lead,
The ledge is near the Island of Molene, half
way between Ushart and the French coast.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
4 Black Town.

Not the town, but the people. The
town Is on an island in the Mississippi
River, Just above Memphis. The island
IS owned by a negro planter. Elmer
hudson, this negro, the son OF o
wealthy white planter, contested his
fathers will, and the courts duly al
lowed him a part Of the property. The
island is eleven miles long and eight
wide. Judson, the town, has popu-
lation of about four hundred and hfty
inhabitants, all Of whom are black,
and no white person is allowed to come
there except as visitor. The town
,s well organized and governed, and
Mr.. Judson is an educated man with
progressive ideas. He owns everything
on the island, and most of the inhabit-
ants are his tenants. He is justice or
the peace and is greatly Interested
in the welfare of his people. The town
has several shops, stores, two churches
and a school, and 1t would be hard to
And q white town with better record
than this black town Of Judson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
{gn@ T.
II y 1Qs!lz4tGlf6e I'LL

Milk for children's food should al
ways be boiled.
Massage treatment with camphOrated
oil will provo beneficial In cases of
swollen or stiff knee joints.
, A mustard plaster, or fannels wrung
out in hot water, constitute the SIM
,plest yet best remedy for cramps in
the stomach.
When a raw surface is irritated by
perspiration, busting the part freely
with stearate of zinc will obviate the
discomfort.
A popular family liniment recipe is
made by mixing two ounces Of soft
soap, one ounce Of gum camphor and
one pint of spirits of turpentine.
Rhubarb and soda mixture, q favorlte
country recipe, is made by mixing two
drains of the former and four Of the
latter in four ounces Of peppermint
water.
An excellent tooth powder may he
made by mixing one-half ounce of pow
dered CASTLE soap, one ounce of pre-
cipitated chalk, one ounce of powdered
Orris root and ten drops of wintergreen.
A very good cholera mixture is the
following: Equal parts Of laudanum,
tincture of rhubarb, spirits of cam
phOr, essence Of peppermint and TING
ture of capsicum. Dose for an adult,
from fifteen to thirty drops every half
hour as required.
Those dreading hay fever the coming
summer, may prepare to meet and
probably vanquish that unpleasant en-.
envy by buying q nasal atomizer, and
getting ready mixture formed of ten
grains of menthol, ten grains.o eucal-
yptol and two ounces Of benZOinol.
i The tincture Of muriate of iron is a
very good remedy for eryslpelas. Ten
drops should be taken in water, through
q glass tube, every three hours through
out the active stage Of the disease. DC.
casional doses of Rochelle salts will re-
live any torpidity of the liver or stom-
ach that may follow.
i Never apply iodine to the face for
freckles or. blotcheS. For pimples or
the like, the following is a safe rene.
DIV: Battle the face with hot water at
bedtime, dry thoroughly, and apply a
lotion composed Of two drains of lac
sulphur, one dram of spirit of camphor,
one-half ounce of glycerine and four
ounces of rose water, and leave it on
oil night.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
Her Check

Z Husband-Did you get that ten-dol-
lar check your uncle sent you caShed
yet?
=. Wife-NO; I haven't been out.
i Husband-Well, 1 am sending an or
der to q cigar dealer for two boxes Of
So cigars. l don't want to send money
in an envelope You take this $40 and
give me your check.
u Certainly.
1. Husband Ga day later)-More money!
Why, my dear, what did you do with
the SO your uncle sent you?
, Wife lin a huf)-You took it for
cigars.-New York Weekly:
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
CHINA IN POSTAL UNION.
To Abolish the Private system-RadCal Step By
the Heather,

the Heather,
The Chinese Government wi abolish the
private postal system, which has furnished
the entire mail facilities for the Empire for
centuries, and rs soon as possible establish
Its first government domestic postal service.
This action has been formally decided on.
The first step will be the entry OF the En-
pire into the universal postal system.
The news OF the conclusion reached was
contained in a despatch from Mr.. DENLY,
our Minister to China. 1t gave no details.
This is the most radical step taken for a
long period by China. When she will join
the union is problematica'.
The installation OF the new service prob
aby will be accomplished by employing ex-
perienced European postal officials. The
only service now is by private courier, with
postal agency at Shanghai for the United
States. Great Britain, Germany, France and
japan.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
A Mania for Snuff Boxes.

Edward Wortley Montague, the
eccentric son of Lady Mary, is said to
have possessed more snuff boxes than
would suffice Chinese with hundred
nosesEa collection which, perhaps, was
never equaled, unless by that of King
George ", who was not less extrava-
gont and recherche in snuff ard snuff
boxes than in other things.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound. 1t speedily relieves irregu-
larity, suppressed or painful men
situations, weakness of the stomach,
indigestion, bloating, leucorrhea,
womb trouble, flooding, nervous pros
tration, headache, general debility,
etc. symptoms of Womb Troubles
are dizziness, faintness, extreme lassi-
tude, "don't care" and want-to-be-
left-alone" feelings, excitability, irri-
liability, nervousness, sleeplessness,
flatulency, melancholy, or the blues"
and baclache. Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound will correct ali
this trouble as sure as the sun
shines. That Bearing-dOwn Feeling,
carsing pain, weight, and backache, is
instantly relieved and permanently
cured by its use. 1t is wonderful fol
Kidney Complaints in either sex.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
NIOles.

A mole's eyes are believed to give tas
animal nothing more than an impress.
sion of light, which Is probably pain.
full, or. ut least, annoying, the sensation
prompting the creature at once to bur-
row into the earth and escape the an.
nOVance.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
The Modern Beauty

Thrive, on good food and sunshine wlth
plenty Of exercise in the opcn air. Her form
vlows with health and her face blooms Win
its beauty. II her system needs the cleansing
action ot n laxative remedy, she uses the gen.
t,e and pleasant Syrup of Figs. Made by TIE
California Fig Syrup Company.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

DIR. Agnew's Cure for the heart gives perlec1t
-eI;af in all cases of Organic or Sympathetic
Heart Disease in 30 minutes, and speedlly Ell
fects cure. 1t is a peerless remedy for Pal
ptaton shorness Of B hd sTmTtoms ~
= diseased Heart. One dose convlnces. II
%onr druggist hasn't it in stock, ask nun 10
;y, U~ il for YOU. 1t will save your LIE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

=, m north nobthns Floating Borax soap OF
I'uS 60 ssnd wrappers to Dobbins Soap Mig
Co.. Co.. Philadelphia Pa They will send you h TTee
Of charge, postage paid, Worcester Poehes III
tionary, 800 pages, bound In CLOTH proIusei'
Illustrated. Offer good until August ISL ohiS'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

The report that a party headed by the
Marquis do Mores, consisting OF 80 men
bound for the Soudan in order to enlist AraD
chiefs against the British, has been massa-
cred to man, has been confirmed
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

FITS stopped free by DIR: KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first day use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 500 trlal Do DoO-
tle free Dr. KLINE, 93l Arch ST., Phlla'' IA
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

Mrs. winsl0w's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums, reduces inhamma
lion ailays pain. cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

Many a tear can be dried easier with panh
notes than with handkerchief.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

All the reasoning of man is not worth one
sentiment Of woman.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

Ihave found Pisos Cure for Consumption
an unfailing medicine.-F. X. LOTT lou
Scott St., Covington, KY, Oct. 1, leS4'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

SIX. Coburn, Mgr, Clprie Sc 1T, writes "!
find Halls Cetarrh Cur5 a valuable remedy
DruggIsts sell it. 75c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

re YOU have both tracts and bread TO give
the hungry give them the bread nrst'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
Heart disease Relieved in 30 Minutes.

The whisper of beautiful woman can t DC
heard farther than the loudest call or duty'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

II is always dangerous to take velleo
| woman for a beautiful one.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

Go back far enough, and you can ma
scandal in every family.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

Of course it's initiated
anything good always is
that's endorsement, not a
pleasant kind, but still en-
ddorsement. HIRES Root
beer is initiated.
s.,.on,v bv The Charles r. Hires Co., fhadephia.
W SSe pseksee makes gallons. Sold everywhere
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

nafIicted with sore eyes uso pr. Isaac Thomp
.on's Eye-water Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

A lowly orll in does not preclude lofty
destiny.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

PeOple seldom improve when they nave no
model but themselves to copy a1ter'
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

AnlIIM and WHISKY habits cured Book Gent
URLUm BEE. DR.. b. N. NOOLLEr. ATLANTA. GA
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26
REV. DR.. TALMAGE.
Che Eminent Washington Divine's
Sunday Sermon.
Subject: "The Bitter AttaIa."

TEXT: 'There fell a great star from heaven,
burning rs it were lamb, and 1t fell upon
the third part of the rivers, and upon the
fountains of water, and the name OF the
star is called Norwood. "-Revelation viii,
IN
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

BNU2j
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-26

noyance
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-10-12

Ripaos Tahules.
Ripans TabuleS cure nausea.
Rip9ns Tabules: at druggists.
Ripars Tabules cure dizziness.
Ripa1s Tabules cure f1aIuience.
klpanS Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules cure indigestion.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartic.
Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
Ripans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-10-12
THEY'RE HERE
IN CROWDS

This is the age f stout hearts
and stout muscles. People are
crowding the meal stores after the
article that makes muscle and bone.
The biggest crowds are here, be,
cause the biggest values, the low,
est prices, and the choicest, most
temyting meat are here If you
don't believe US. come and see. 1t
won't cost anything.
l. ID w A K d RRO S.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-23

inanities Of conventionality. In this
regard be was thoroughly western.
Like true westerner he hated false
pride and false forms.
Even in his own writings when he
caught himself in a sentence that was
the least bit affected he would round It
out in some slaHg-w0rd that informed
his reader that Nye was still unaffected
and western.
The same thing occasionally breaks
out in our own Gene Ware. who. In
the midst Of a rounded period. will fall
into an ungrammatical construction for
the mere sake of letting his reader
know that he has no ambitions to be
pedAntic or scholarly, as for instance:
- On the banks Of Yellow Paint.
where the women snOre, whether
they're asleep or amt"
Nye was not great humerlst al
though he was a popular one. \ great
humorist is one like Miguel Cervantes.
who wrote one book. and brought down
a great folly with a single cannon shot.
Nye went around with an air-gun and
dropped the smaller felbles of the
world he lived in.