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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22
AGRICULTURAL.
Wanted-..Further Returns.

Some interesting and valuable re-
ports of successful dairying by the
farmers in Central Vermont have re-
Gently been sent to this department of
the WATCHMAN. There are scores of
others. Every one is wanted, and with
it the story of management, with such
details as will be helpful to others, and
will contribute to the common stock of
knowledge on this subject of leading
importance in the agriculture of Ver-
mont. Let us have the report of these
experiences. The WATCHMAN well
comes the inquiries and information on
other matters that appear in this issue
and have appeared in former issues.
They are directly in line with our pur-
pose and desire. We want the farmers
of Washington and adjoining counties
to make this department of the WATCH.
MAN farmers Exchange. Expert
ence given, inquiries made and ques-
tons answered, will reach greater
number of appreciative readers and
have a greater value published in these
columns than in any of the agricultural
papers of New York or Massachusetts,.
Furthermore, these communications
show what fellow-farmers are doing
under conditions of soil, climate and
physical features that are common to
all. So the WATCHMAN again invites
and urges the farmers of Central YER
mont to come in and occupy these COL
umns and make them their own. The
subjects of inquiry and discussion are
legion. Some farmer has been think
ing on some one or more of them, or
has had valuable experience in respect
of them, or desires the benefit of the
study, the experience or the research
of others. This department of the
WATERMAN affords a medium for in
quiry and answer, for the interchange
of ideas and experiences. 1t is open
all the year round for the reception and
publication of returns.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22
An Inquiry,

Editor of Watchman:-I have about
fifteen acres of quite smooth tillage
land that is badly bound out and which
1 wish to get into good condition, with
the smallest outlay and in the shortest
time. have no manure to put on it,
and think phosphates too expensive.
Am recommended to SOW rye, millet,
buckwheat or crimson clover, and,
when it is about half grown, pillow it in,
and seed again, going through the same
process. The next year seed again, cut
when partly grown, for fodder, and
when half grown again pillow under
and seed down. Will some one of your
practical farmers give their views on
the matter, and state which they think
preferable, rye, millet or crimson
clover? G. W. FOSTER.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22

Two LIVES SAvED.-Mrs. Phoebe
Thomas, of Junction City, ILL.,, was told
by her doctors she had consumption
and that there was no hope for her, but
two bottles DIR. Kings New Discovery
completely cured her and she says it
saved her life. Mr.. Thomas Eggers,
1870 Florida street, San Francisco, suf-
fered from a dreadful cold, approach
ing consumption, tried without result
everything else, then bought one bottle
of DIR. Kings New Discovery and in
two weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful 1t is such results, of which
these are samples, that prove the won
derful efficacy of this medicine in
coughs and colds. Free trial bottles at
G. Blakely's drug store. Regular size
fifty cents and 81.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22
$780, Reward --$1OO.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh, being a
constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work. The proprietors have 30
much faith in its curative powers, that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials. Address,
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
o%Sold by Druggists, seventy-fve
cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22
SMITHS
RHEUMATIC
CURE.

By its wonderful action on the
kidneys, liver and stomach, and
its purifying and counteracting
influence on the blood, it makes
Rheumatism and kindred ills
impossible.
Don't wait too long, take it at
the first twinge, and save your
self nights of misery, days of
pain, or even the life of
miserable cripple; or the worst,
an untimely and painful death.
Sold by all druggists and general dealers at
81 per bottle. or sent prepaid from the home
office. Treatise and book of testimonials free.
Geo. G. Smith, druggist. So. Londonderry,Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22

And the flame, where is it? Ask
the same question of life, that
departs as quickly-a gasp,
struggle - the end. But the
cause, any doctor will tell you,
is nine times out of ten that
fatal uric acid in the blood,
which, when it once reaches that
great centre of life, the heart,
seems to corrode, to wither, to
exterminate that delicate organ
and extinguish the bright light
of life, as a gust of wind does
the flame of wax taper.
This same acid, before it
reaches this point settles in
various parts of the body and is
apparent by swollen and twisted
joints, and is called according
to it's location, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago
and other disorders most pre-
valent in winter, or collecting
in the kidneys is the cause of
the many diseases of these
organs. Don't suffer these ills,
instant relief and a speedy and
permanent cure may be yours
if YOU will take
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22

The greatest transmission of power
by wire rope is at Schaffhausen; by
means of it 600 horsepower is trans
mitted to a distance of a mile.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22

THE most curious food product of
the Samoan islands is the palolo, sea
worm which the natives catch and bake
like they would sweet potatoes.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22
RETAIL DEALERS PRICES.
Boston Produce Market.

EY-The quotations given below represent prices
obtained by receivers for hoesale lots mot jobbnS
prices) unless otherwise indicated and intended
to represent actual sales.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22

EVERY ancient city of note was To-
Gated on or near the sea or river.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22

oSSold by Druggists, seventy-five
cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-22
Farmers Institutes,

SUCCESSFUL AND PROFITABLE GATHERINGS
HELD IN WARRINGTON COUNTY DURING
THE PAST wEKK-INTELLIoENT AND PRO
GREssIvE FARMERS TURN OUT IN LARGE
NUMBERS TO LISTEN TO AND CONFER
WITH MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-17
THE HussARs' CONTEST.
Their Saber Contest Jan. 20 ana
Prize Shoot Feb. %.


Prize Shoot Feb. %.
The Georgia Hussars will have their
annual prize saber contest at the Guards
hall Wednesday evening, Jan. 20. A great
deal of interest always centors in this
contest, and there is considerable com
petition among the members for the
prizes. The usual prizes will be given for
the contest in the first and second classes.
but the greatest amount of competition
is usually for the troop medal There
will be dancing after the contest.
The Young Hussars, a troop of youths
who are striving TO emulate the older
troopers. will also have a prize saber drill
sometime in the near future, but the time
and place have not yet been fixed. OH
GERS of the Hussars, who have seen them
drill. say it is wonderful how well they
execute the different movements and
that the old troopers better look out IL
they want to maintain their records
The annual prize shoot of the Hussars
will take place at the Avondale rife
range Feb. %. Both the carbine and the
pistol viii be used. PIiVates w. r.
Train. r. T. Morgan and +. NJ. Farr have
been awarded medals for making 100 per
cent. in their attendance during the wear
just closed. Corporal e. S Elliott has
been appointed a sergeant, and Privates
l. Siverberg and w. j. Connerat. Jr..
have been appointed corporals 10 fiji va
cancipS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-17
TO HELP THE WIDOWS SOCIETY.
The Southwestern Dividends Came
just in Time.

Ihe southwestern Dividends Came
just in Time.
The Widows Society held an import
ant meeting at Abraham's Home, on
Broughton and East Broad streets, yester-
day.
The meeting was called for the purpose
of authorizing the secretary of the So
ciety to draw the dividends on the South
western stock owned by the society This
Formally was necessary, as the Citizens
Bank refused to recognize her credentials
until specially empowered by the society
in a meeting held for that purpose to
draw the dividends.
The society owns $27, 500 worth of stock
in the Southwestern. Beside the South
western the society has over $4,000 in
Central stock.
This is the first time in several years
that the society has drawn any dividends,
and its finances have been depressed. The
Society supports the Abraham's Home and
the Mary Telfair Home. Had il not been
for several large legacies, with minor help
from the city and individuals, the so
ciety would have been unable to meet
expenses.
The money from the dividends will come
in a time when badly needed. and the
ladies of the society are happy that it's
prospects are growing so materially
brighter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-17
PENSIONS FOR VETERANS.
Controller Generals Checks in the
Ordinary's Hands.

Ordinary's Hands.
The ordinary has received from the
controller general checks for $50 each for
the following confederate veterans who
can secure them by calling at the ordi-
nary's office in the court house: T. O.
Wells, Benjamin Ray, John II. Keogh.
John d. NARROW, Thomas d. Downing.
Charles A. Cook, William VI. Black and
Michael Barrett
Appraisers appointed by the court 10
award and set aside to Mrs. Susan E. Nc
intire. widow of the late Robert McIn-
tire, years support, have awarded her
5000 for years support and $500 for
household and kitchen furniture sold by
the executors. A citation has been issued
returnable On the first Monday in March.
Joseph ". Jackson, as attorney for
Mrs. Frances NJ. Jones, administratrix
of the estate of Francis III. Jones de- a
ceased, has filed in the court a final set
tlement OF that estate, which has been
accepted and approved.
Mrs. a.. Timer filed her annual report
as Administrative of the estate Of A. c.
Timer.
DR.. James b. Read received his final
discharge as guardian of John L. Villa
Letters dismissory were granted to c.
II. Dorset as administrator of the estate
of Anias ii. Denton, and also to j. l..
Brooks as guardian of Estelle NJ. Mil
Ter.
Mrs. Sarah Mayors. guardian to Jacob
L. and Beatrice Gazan, minors. filed a
new bond with sureties, and an order
was granted relieving the sureties on the
old bond and dismissing the proceeding
against the guardian.
U. II. McLaws, Esq, filed bond as
trustee of the children of George NJ.
Millen under the will of Cornelia NJ. Mil
len. The appointment was made by the
superior court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-17
WILL DISCUSS THE SUBJECT.
But the City Not Likely TO Pay for
Meters.

But the City Not Likely TO ray Tor
Meters.
The city council will give an audience
to the water commissioners at an early
date, for the purpose of hearing argu-
ment from them on the subject of water
meters. AS already announced, the com
missioners have requested council to APP
propriate 5000, for the purpose of enab-
ling them to make a beginning of the
water meter system without charge TO
the property owners.
The council does not see its way clear to
do this but is willing to discuss the mat
ter with the commissioners. The trouble
is that the estimated revenue for the
year has already been apportioned to the
departments, and as there are no lndlca-
lions as yet of any large increase IN the
revenue, the question is where is the
money to come from.
Mayor Myers said yesterday, in discus
sing the matter informally, that he
thought that if the city could find the
money to do il. 1t might not be a bad
idea for it to put in the meters at its
own expense.
There are a great many small house
owners" he said, Ito whom 1t would be
quite a hardship to have to pay for their
meters, even at so low a cost as SO each.
That is not very large sum. and yet
that much extra expense would be quite
an item to a great many people,"
Mayor Myers said that if the city paid
for the meters it would expect to get the
cost back in the water rate, and in the re-
duced expenses of the department, ex-
pected to result from the introduction of
the meter system, so that it would be all
the same in the long run. The only ques-
ton is to find the money with which to
make the change.
The committee of the whole will also
discuss Alderman Falligant's amendment
to the tax ordinance when il meets next
week. The amendment has met with con-
siderable favor among the aldermen, and
1T is stated on good authority that the
board is equally divided on it.
DR.. Falligant's amendment may not be
adopted entirely. but the prospect is good
for some change in the ordinance. Sec
ton 8, which has been most generally oD-
has no personal property to go before the
board and make affidavit to that effect is
very likely to be repealed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-17
WAITING on RHODE ISLANDERS
They VIII Probably he in Savannah
In-InnrrnrN.

II looks as IL the ceremonies in com
memoration Of Gen. Nathaniel Greene con-
templated for to-day viii have TO be post
pOned. as the Rhode Island party ex-
pected has not yet arrived. The reason
OF the delay in putting in an appearance
is not known.
The party was expected last night. and
the Sons OF the Revolution had made ar
rangoments TO meet the visitors at the ex-
change at 1890 this morning. No regular
programme Of procedure has been arrang-
- ~ lne sons OF the Revolution, but IL
was expected 10 complete the order Of cN-
eEclses after the Rhode Islanders arrived.
Nothing definite could be learned as 10
Mnal TINE the party will arrive. but il Is
thought from Information received that
II VIII be here tomorrow m0Tning.
Ihree societies VIII participate in the
tribute paid to Gen. Greene.s memory
the sons of the Revolution, Daughters OF
the Revolution and the Society OF Ladies
OF the revolution. Col ScreVcu, the pres
ident Of the Society OF Sons Of the Kevo-
the arrival Of the visitors.
Mayor Myers said ne had not announced
any programme yet lie desired 10 con-
fer with the Rhode Islanders before an
nouncing a definite programme he said
but his inability to obtain any infOrma-
ton as % their whereabouts has left him
10 considerable doubt. The officials and
the officers of the societies which were
expected 10 take part in the exercises have
beeh given notice that they will be notified
on the arrival OF the party Of the time
at which the exercises will be held AS
has been already stated the mayor and
aldermen viii take part in a body Mayor
Myers will deliver brief address of well
come ana Col. ScreVen will deliver the
historical address. There viii also be adj
dresses by members OF the visiting party
Alter the conclusion of the exercises the
party Will adjourn to the city exchange,
where an informal reception will be tend
cred the visitors. Further attentions will
depend .on the length of time which the
Visitors nave TO spend in the city. An eff
fort will be made 10 show them otber
points OF historical interest in which Sa-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-17
TRIBUTE TO A JUDGE.
The Grand Jury Compliments Judg,
MacDOneII.

MacDOneII.
The grand jury of the city court made
its general presentment yesterday. and
was discharged for the term. 1t was the
last grand jury under Judge MacDoneIPs
occupancy of the bench
It paid a tribute to Judge MacDonelPs
ability and the faithful and impartial dis
charge of his duties. which formed a
pleasant part of the session. In conclud-
ing its presentment, the jury said: I'VE
desire to express our appreciation of the
able conscientious and faithful services
rendered by his honor Judge MacDonen
during his term OF office and the regret
shared alike by those with whom ne was
IN frequent contact in his judicial ca
pacity and by the public whose interests
bench" ' 'ii
In discharging the jury Judge MacDon-
en- teefeired 10 ITS presentment as the most
gratifying he had listened to during his
occupancy OF the bench Its report con-
corning the condition Of the convict
camps ne said, was extremely crafty
lns' II showed an Improvement in the con-
ultlon OF the convicts and their surround
lngs' which he hoped would continue
Judge MacDonell thanked the jury for
re expressions or personal regard for him
ana the appreciation of his services. He
ndu stTiVen, he said, to preside impartial
~ az an times, and in leaving the bench,
that IT viii be with feeling of satisfac-
tnon that he has performed his duty i'm
partially and to the best of his Judgment
and ability. He spoke of his Successor
ana the large experience and knowledge
tn&t ne viii bring to the bench, and he az
iuded particularly to the fact that he will
pc untrammelled by any local political af-
nliations to embarrass the administration
OF justice, Politics plays too important
part in the court room and in the Jury
room, Judge MacDonell said, and often
tunes lnterferes with the administration
or justice to such a degree that il is
impossible to secure convictions in cases
where there is not a shadow of doubt as
to the guilt of the accused
Judge MacDonell thanked the grand Jury
Tor the interest it had taken in the work
before II, and for the attention it had
gwen to the matters within it's jurisdic-
ton.
1t is hardly probable that Judge Nor
wood will be sworn in next Monday. He
has a large amount OF legal business to
WIND UP, and will probably request Judge
MacDonel to continue on the bench for
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-17
FOOD PRICES GOING UP.
People VIII Have to Pay More for
What They Eat.

hCN
The boom in the provision market is at
tracing attention among the dealers gen
orally. Prices in all lines of pork have been
very low for several months past. but
there is evidence now that prices will be
higher.
The hog crop out west last year was
very large and so was the corn crop which
accounts for the cheapness of pork. Dur
ing the fall months, however, the ravages
of cholera destroyed vast numbers of
hogs in the western states AS this did
not seem to affect the rapidity with which
the hogs were marketed the reports of
cholera had no effect on prices.
The losses are just beginning to be felt.
however, The big packers, who We're on
to the situation, have been buying largely,
and now that the hog crop shows signs
OF exhaustion they are preparing to in
crease prices. Advices received by large
dealers here from the big packers out
the rise Va
There has been an advance of 81 a bar
rel on pork and 70 cents a hundred on
dry salt sides in the last two weeks. Still
further advances are expected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-17

lighting purposes, as il is impossible TO
properly care for the machinery with the
use Of kerosene lamps; and that track
scales be put in at the works Tor Meisn-
ing coal as the department is now ZEN
tirely at the mercy of the coal dealer
He also recommends that some steps be
taken for the preservation OF the machih-
cry at the old works, as il has deteriorated
very rapidly since the works were smut
down.
Appended TO the report are thirteen
statement or tables Of statistics, givins
data of interest and Importance TO the
water department. being the result OF con-
siderable research and Investigation by
the superintendent, and which VIII prove
of value hereafter.
One statement shows the expenditures OF
the department for the year. Another
pumped each month. The year starts OF
with 231 .017.757 gallons for January. Ihls
is the highest month, but the pumpage
during the months Of January, February,
March. April. and May exceeds 200
100000 gallons per month. The months OF
June, July August and Sep
In October the pumpage again rises
above the 200000.000 mark, but falls be-
low for the months of November and De
cember, showing the effect of the aslta-
ton of the meter system. With the ex-
ceptiOn Of November, the lowest amount
of water pumped during any month was
in July, the hottest month OF the year,
and August was the next lowest, June the
next and September the next. Opponents
of the meter system should stick pin
here According to all arguments ad-
vapced in favor OF the Tree anu unli M
tied use of water by consumers, the
greatest use of water should be during
the hot months, when water Is freely
used for sprinkling streets, lawns ana
yards and for all household purposes.
The fact that the greatest pumpage OF
water is during the winter months is
conclusive evidence that the increased
pumpage of water during those months
was due TO waste not use.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-17
IMPRESSED IN THE STREET.
A Young Mans stroll clad Only in a
Shirt.

People in the vicinity of Pulaski square
saw strange apparition about O'Clock
yesterday morning. A white figure passed
through the square in the pouring rain.
1t was the figure of a man, clad in his
shoes and night shirt.
Although the cold rain was pouring
heavily down, he walked slowly along,
conversing with himself. His unsteady
gait, coupled with his appearance, was
sufficient proof that it was not a case of
somnambulism but he was suffering from
a walking Jag of a most pronounced
character He was taken in charge by a
policeman, who set out to find the rest
of the young mans clothes.
The first car on the Price street belt
had just started out, and was rounding
streets, when, in the semi
darkness the motorman distinguished
what he thought was the figure of man
on the track. He brought the car up with
a jerk and jumped out, expecting to find
a corpse. He was mystified to find a hat
a full suit of clothing and other articles
of dress on the track, but with no signs
of the owner anywhere around. The
clothing was of fine material and in the
pockets of the vest were two gold
watches one being lady's watch. The
street car men were very much mysti-
fed. The only explanation that occurred
to them was that there had been foul
play, that some one had been murdered
there during the night, the clothing strip
ped from the body and the body carried
away for concealment. The police bar
racks was at once notified of the find and
the clothing was taken there shortly after.
There was no mystery in the matter to
the police however, as the policeman had
already reported his adventure with the
young man on Bull street Letters in the
pocket of the coat indicated the owner
of the clothing, and he was notified later
in the day to call and claim his clothing
which he did.
The young man claimed to have no re-
membrance whatever of his nights ad-
venture. He did not appear to be any
the worse for it, either. From Price and
Duffy streets, where the clothing was
found, to Pulaski square, where the
young man was taken in hand by the
policeman is a full mile, which he must
have walked in the pouring rain clad
only in his night shirt. 1t was fortunate
for him that it was raining, or that might
have been more SPECTATORS of his stroll