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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
Three Normal Schools, or Fourteen

Mr.. Editor.-While much is being said
and written regarding the consolidation of
the three schools in one, there are some in
teligent citizens who believe sincerely in
the wisdom of instituting more. Some go
so far as seriously to state their preference
for Normal School in each county. Have
those who believe in one Normal School
considered the influence of such ideas? Let
1t be supposed that the three existing Nor
NAL Schools are abolished, that these insti-
tutions, whose upbuilding has required
thirty years, are swept away, and that one
school is established. Is it unreasonable to
anticipate, in the present state of popular
feeling, that successful attempts will be
made to establish others? Is there any
guarantee that future legislatures may not
thus begin over again the work of building
up institutions whose development requires
many years? Is it not wiser to build than
to destroy?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
Tom Watson,

Tow WATSON, oh my tom-Tom,
When first acquent were we,
You used to spout in Congress,
You were sight to see
But now you're in the cold, Tom,
And through your hat you blow;
But still yDu make "A lot OF fun,
Tom Watson, oh my jol
Tom Watson, oh my tom-Tom,
We're candidates thegither,
And monte a thousand votes, Tom,
We've lost wi ane anither.
Now we naun get laid out, Ton,
But hand in hand we'll go,
Aud float thegithtr up Salt Greek,
Tom Watson, oh my jOl
The Organized Burns.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

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ant to take, and, above all, sure
cure. 1t is always well to take DIR.
Kings New Life Pills in connection
with DIR. Kings New Discovery, as
they regulate and tone the stomach
and bowels. We guarantee perfect sat.
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bottles at G. Blak, ly's drug store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
ESTATE OF SAMUEL W. DAWSON.
STATE OF VERMONT,
nronptCr Ou w .ou,uarn-
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, 80.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier in and for
said District on the 18Th day of October. A. D. 1886:
T. II. Lance, Administrator Of the estate
of SAMUEL w, DAWSON, late of Cabot, in
In said District deceased, makes application to
said Court, with the consent and appreciation in
writing Of the heirs of said deceased residing
in the State of Vermont. for license to sell
all of the real estate of said deceased, to wit;
Home place in said Cabot, also two pieces of land
with the buildings thereon situated in Walden, in
the County of Caledonia aud state of Vermont, rep
resenting that the sale thereof would be beneficial
to the heirs of said deceased and those interested
in his estate in order to convert said real estate
into money. Whereupon, it is ordered by sale Court
that idapplicaton be referred to session thereof
to be held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier,
on the 9Th day of November. AID. 1886. for hearing
and decision thereon; and ii is further ordered that
all persons interested be notified hereof, by pub
LEGATION of notice of said application and order
thereon three weeks successfully in the Vermont
Wdtchman q state, Journal, newspaper published
at Montpelier in this state and which circulates in
the neighborhood of those interested, before said
time of hearing that they may appear at said time
and place, and, If they see cause object thereto.
By the Court,-Attest,
1925 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
Daughters of the Revolution.

Mrs. Jesse Burdett OF Rutland, state re-
gent of Vermont for The Daughters OF the
American Revolution" held very inter-
esting meeting in Newbury, October o.
There was large assemblage of enthusi-
astic ladies, who organized themselves into
a Chapter They voted to name 1t after the
celebrated OK Bow-calling it THE Ok
Bow Chapter" They expect to have the
largest Chapter in the state OF Vermont as
they are connected with such historical an
cestors. They invite all ladies in this sec
ton of the country - either vermont or
come members Of their Chapter, eligibility
consisting in being lineal descendant OF
Revolutionary soldier The initiation fee
Is three dollars for the first year, after that
one dollar each year to the national So
ciety, and TO the Chapter less than twenty
five cents. There are no obligatory assess
ments For further particulars, apply to
Mrs. Louise #. Pillsbury, Newbury, regent
of "The OK Bow Chapter" Few towns
in the state are richer in interesting
colonial and revolutionary history and
incident than Newbury, and in few ara
the descendants OF a revolutionary ancestry
so numerous 1t should have large and
hourishing, and an extremely interesting
Chapter of this patriotic organization, ant
there Is a fine sense of the eternal fitness o
things in the title chosen for its designa
ton. To the native Newburan, especially
those OF former generations, the mention o.
tho OK Bow, the magnificent bend TIT
Connecticut traces as 1t flows through br )at
meadows, revives very delightful memories
OF village, guarded by beautiful and ever
memorable Mt. Pulaski in the rear, tn,
shining river in front, beyond which ris
the New Hampshire hills, Moosilauke cut
ting the horizon to the south and Noun
Washington TO the north. Success TO tn
OK Bow Chapter of Newbury's daughter
of revolutionary grandsires and grandams
They have the inspiration Of a notable an
cestry - ED. JOURNAL.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

THE bank of France has one of the
most ingenious arrangements in the
world for photographing strangers
without their knowledge. Behind the
cashiers desk is hidden studio, and at
signal from any bank employee sus-
pected customer will have his picture
taken instantaneously. The camera is
also useful in detecting frauds, word
or figure that to the eye seems erased
standing out on the Photographic plate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
ESTATE OF HARRY HoLToN.
STATE OF VERMONT.
nrnrnuuan -. LII

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier I'm and for
said District on the 18th day Of October, A % 1885,
An Instrument, purporting to be the last will
md ~, testament OF LARRY HOLTON, late
presented to the Court for Probate it is order ed
by said Court, that all persons concerned therein
be notified to appear at session of said Court,
to he held at the Probate Office, In said Mont.
pelier, on the l3th day of November, A. d. 1895
and show cause, If any they may have, against
the Probate of said instrument; for which
purpose 1t is further ordered that notice oi
this order be published three weeks successively
In the Vermont Waterman f State Journal a news.
paper printed at Montpelier in this State previous
to said time appointed for hearing.
by the Court,-Attest
1925 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

Is now gIViNP alOdV dbS0lUfeIYJIfe, 1000
and valuable common sense medical work
ever published - the recipient only being
required to mail to him, at above address,
twenty one (2D one cent stamps to cover
cost Of mailing only, and the book will be
sent post paid. It is a veritable medical
library, complete in one volume. Contains
1908 pages, profusely illustrated. The f'ee
Edition is precisely the same as that sold
at s. so except only that the books are in
strong MANILA paper covers instead of cloth.
Send NOW before all are given away.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

CHILEAN money is of very little in
trinsic value just now. The currency
consists of small tags of pasteboard.
The maker of each tag writes on it the
sum for which he is willing to redeem
it, and uses it for cash. 1t passes from
hand to hand as money, and in time
comes back to the original producer,
whose duty it is to promptly honor it.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

ALTHOUGH Blenheim palace is prac-
tically the property of the Duke of
Marlborough, it is held from the crown
on peculiar tenure-namely, the an
nual presentation of a French flag to
the reigning monarch. The Duke of
Wellington likewise pays the same trib-
ute for Strathiieldsaye.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
The Cause.

Old Lady Con the road to Niagara
Falls)-What makes the cars jar and
rattle so, conductor? It's abominable.
Conductor-It the effect of carryin
so many bridal couples, ma'am. The
course of true love never did run
smooth, you know, ma am. New York
Tribune
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

Sense Medical Adviser,
he announced that after
10000 copies had been
sold at the regular price,
a. so per copy, the profit
on which would repay
him for the great amount
of labor and money eX-
pended in producing ii,
he would distribute the
next half million FREE.
AS this number of copies
has already been sold, he
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

Temperament is but the atmosphere
of character, while its groundwork in
nature is fixed and unchangeable.-A
Helps.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
LEGAL NOTICES,
ESTATE OF SAMANTHA E. WING,
STATE OF VERMONT,

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for said
District. on the 18th day of October A. ID. 1896;
An instrument purpOrting to be the last will and
testament of SAMANTHA +. WING, late Of Mont
PETER in said District, deceased being presented to
the Court for Probate: II is ordered by said Court
mat an persons concerned therein be notified to APP
pear at session of said Court, to be held az the
Probate Omce, in said Montpelier the 18th day Of
November, A. D. 1896, and show cause, If any they
may nave, against the probate OF said nstru-
monti Tor when purpose 1t Is further ordered
that notice OF TINS order be published three weeks
successiyey In the Vermont Watchnan & State Jour.
nal newspaper printed ut Montpelier In this
state, previous to said time appointed for hearing.
2l2s HIRAM cARLEToN. Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
Auction!

l will sell at public auction on Wednesday,, No
vember II. at twelve o'clock, the premises OF the
late Abel Marsh in Berlin, the following property:
The home place, situated onehalf mile from Berlin
Corner, consisting - ten or twelve acres more or
less, with good mill privilege thereon. Dwelling
house, with woOdshed and barn attached, and a
building used shop, all In good repair also forty
acres of laud in Wiiiamstown tillage and wood lot;
also the following personal property one buggy
wagon, one sleigh, one work harness, two driving
harnesses, farming tools also carpenters tools and
patterns, quantity of lumber and the hay cut on
place. etc, etc. q. W. DUSTIN, Admr.
Berlin, October n, 1895.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

81 HAVE taken Hoods Sarsaparilla
as a tonic and have derived great
benefit from it," Nellie e. TeDney,
Putney Falls, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

THE cent takes its name from the
Latin word centum "a hundred), this
coin being a hundredth of a dollar.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
Central Vermont Railroad.
Commencing October II, 1856.

Trains Going South and East wiu Leave Mont
uelier as fOlloicS
s:55A. Nj. MAIL, for Fitchburg, Boston, Spring
field. New London and New York. Wagner Parlor
Car to Boston, without change.
I2:3OP. NJ FAST TRAIN, for Boston via Low
ELL and New York via Springfield. Wagner Parlor
Car to Boston.
$3.50 p. M. PASSENGER, for White River
junction and Windsor.
1888 A. NJ. EXPRESS. for Boston vis Lowell
Wagner Sleepers to Boston and to Springfield.
Trains Going North and West:
$3.50 A. NJ. EXPRESS, for Montreal. ogdens-
burg. Ottawa and the West Wagner Cars to Mont
real and ottawa,
IO15A. M PASSENGER for Burlington. st.
Adams Richtord and Ogdensburg, making connec-
ions for Rutland, Troy, Albany and New York.
Adams, Montreal. Norwood 0gdensburg and Rich.
ford Wagner Parlor Car to Montreal without
change.
5:55 p Nj. EXPRESS for Burlington, 81. Al
bans, Rouses Point and Montreal. Pullman sleeping
car from Montpelier to Chicago without change.
Due IN Chicago $40 PM, next night. Connects at
Esse, Junction for Troy. Albany and New York.
Through tickets to Chicago and all points West for
sale at the principal stations.
Suburban Train Service.
Leave Montpelier at $780, sI5. 1850, A. NJ, l2;55,
$3.50, 6l5 P. NJ. Arrive at Barre twenty minutes
after leaving time.
Leave Barre at slO, $50 A. M. M, sos, sac,
II 200, p NJ. Arrive at Montpelier, twenty min
utes after leaving time.
Trains leave for williamstown al 1855 p. N. and
$3.50 p. NJ,
Daily, Sundays included. Sundays only.
All passenger trains will stop at the Pioneerw
to take or leave passengers when slgnaled.
b, Is. BAILEY, Agent
| Y. W. BALDWIN, General Superintendent
S. w. CUMMINGS General Passenger Agent
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

The standard dollar weighs 4121a
grains; the half dollar, 20S grains.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
A GREAT BOOK FREE.

When DR.. X. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y,
published the first edition of his great work,
"A L. lAD.tn, -,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04

The United States has 30,554 $40 fe-
male population.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
TIME TABLES.
Montpelier & Wells River R. R.
The White Metal { "AIuminium") Line.
Time Table in effect October s. 1896. Trains leaving
Montpelier follows;


MAIL. Connects at Wells
River with trains north and
south on Passumpsio Division.
Also with train north on the
White Mountain Division, 81 d
with mail train for Plymouth,
Concord sno Boston.
ESS. Connects At
Wells River with express and
mail trains for st. Johns
tury, Newport and Montreal.
Also with express train for
Plymouth, Concord and Bos-
ton, and mail train for Lisbon,
Littleton, Wh+tetitld, FL
vans, Lancaster, and GrC(
ton.
COON NOTATION. Con-
meets at Wells River VITA
accommodation train for st.
JONI sbury and LyndOnYille.
Also with train for White
River junction and way sta
lions, and with accommodate
ton train for all points be-
tween Woodsvllle and Lam
aaafRF
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-11-04
800 a. M.
ITO p. m.
Ais p, m.
BARRE TRAINS.

BARRE TRAINS.
Leave Montpelier fer Barre at 6: 80 M, s: 80 A.
M, 1880 A. M, IL So AM laos p. M, $3.50 p. M, 4i0
Z. M, $3.50 p. M $3.50 p. NJ.
Leave Barre for Montpelier at 7: 80 A. M. 8; 10 A.
NJ. ll:l5 A. M, $50 p. NJ, $500 p. NJ, 4;05 M,
$500 p. NJ, 710 p. M, 0:01 p. NJ.
w. A. STOwELL, General Manager.
Y. W. MORSE. General Passenger Agent.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-03
Pooled Interest.

Baltimore, Jan. 2-Thc AIanufac-
turer's Record reports that tMe three
companies which have been operating
In the Southyto Introduce cylindrical
cotton compress systems have pooled
their interests I0ach of these compa-
MICS was capitalized at 81 ,000, 900 or more
Among the leading stockholders are
Mr.. John G. Serrles;. Of the Sugar Trust :
William Johnston, of Liverpool. owner
of the Johnson line of steamers: Senator
Camden, of West virginia.: c. H. Lord,
vice president of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. and other prominent
capitalists.
Among other matters OF Interest re-
ported for the South during the week
We're the orga nf2.altiun of n Chicago
company of 500, 900 capital to build car
wheel works at Birmingham; Il $50, 900
enlargement Of an electric plant ut Co
lumbus, Ga: the purchase OF 10, 600 acres
OF coal land In Kentucky by Chicago
people and Of 5000 acres of coal land
in the same State by other parties; :,
Icotton-sccd oil company in New Or.
leans; "a coal company n cold storage
company, and a lumber company IN
Texas; a 100000 oil company in West
Virginia. IL s2.00O.OO0 geld mining com
pany, organized to operate In Virginia
and q 100000 electric power plant il
baltimore.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-03
Water Snakes Fight Eels.

P'rom the Indianapolis Sentincl)
Did you ever know that there is n
deadly antipathy between a common
water snake and an eel?" asked the fish
elman. well, l never knew It until an
experience that l had in witnessing n
itsht between the two. Personally 7
nave the greatest dread OF cells I'm
more afraid Of them than ! am of n
snake. and you can imagine my chaErin
when happened to hook one on one
OF my fishing expeditions. I was afraid
To touch II. and all l could do was 10
let it dangle in the air. could not get
II off my hook, and ] was meditatinr
what to do. when altogether unnoticcd
| allowed the Shiny object to drop into
the water. In a moment l saw big
water snake make Il dive for it, AT the
first lunge il caught the neck of the eel
Squarcly between its teeth and could
see 1t sink its ugly looking fanEs into
he cells flesh. | waited anXiously to
see the developments. With its grim
hold still on the cells neck the snake,
quick as it takes to tell it, wrnpped it's
sinuous body around its ANTAGONISTS
neck In an effort to squeeze il to deaf II
The body of the eel was too slick, how>
ever. and the snakes coils, despite all
it could do. would slip down into the
water. Time and time again II tried
to squeeze the life out Of its antagonist
never for an instant releasing its hold
on the cells neck, but the body of the
latter was too slick for II, and every
time it would slip down. Finally the
hook broke and the eel made good its
escaped!
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-03
Lively ns a Cricket.

Although in the first instance as
sluggish as q tortoise. the kidneys be
come as lively as a cricket when a
healthful impulse is given TO them with
Hostctters Stomach lsitters. a pro-
motcr of activity in these organs which
countcracts d tendency to their leth-
argy and disease. Inaction of the kid
neys, II should be remembered, Is the
first stage of those dangerous renal
malRdicS against which the resources of
medical science are too often exhausted
in vain. Peril is forcstalled by the
I3itters, which avcrts Bright's disease.
diabetes. dropsy, gravel and the trou
HES arising from a weak bladder
Equally efIicacious is it In checking and
Graduating malnrial. bilious amid ncr-
vous ailments. dyspepsia. constipation
and rheumatism. Appetite and sleep
are improved and commissioners has
tened by it's bcncficcnt action Either
when health Is slightly or seriously i'm
paired. the value OF this restorative and
preventive medicine Is speedily made
manifest.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-03
New Sorh Chamber OF Commerce on
The EcmHzmeIMm Nmestiom.

New York, Jan. AT the regular
monthly meeting of the Chamber OF
Commerce to-day Mr.. Francis b. Thur
Der. Chairman of the Committee on
Foreign Commerce and the Revenue
Laws, submitted IL report on the Vcne-
zuelnn question. which says, in part:
Since the last meeting of the Cham
Der n sudden and deplorable check
has been given to our growing prosper
ity by AN occurrence which no fore.
sight could anticipate. and from Il QUAR-
Ter whence such al blow was least to
nave been expected. The special mes
sage OF the President. upon the dispute
AS To the boundary between Venezuela
ana British Guiana came as q sudden
ana unwclcomc surprise to the CONNER
cial world, causing the apprehension
OF war TO take the place OF the calm
spirit OF confidence. The losses caused
by the rude arrangement OF business
ana by the fall in the value OF mer-
chandise and of securities are too pain
fully fresh TO require discussion. This
chamber should express its profound
regret that the contingency of war be-
tween the two great English speaking
nations should have bee a suggested as
Il posSibl" outcome of the pending cor
rcSpondcncc In a controversy in which
me American people have now and nos
slbiy can have no more. than a. senti-
mental and passing interest"
The following resolution was attach
ed In the report:
Resolved, That the Chamber of Com
incrce OF tho state of New York bej,.y
profoundly impressed with the grnyitv
OF the situation which threatens th,.
peace. now and happily so long ex-
istihg between Great Britain and tho
United States. appeals to the countries
10 avert the calamity of war by n ~.
soit 10 arbitration or other friendly no.
Sotiations, which has so often rcnn
FOUND To be sufficient and satisc,ctorv
mode of settling international disDutnS
ana 10 which both Governments stand
committed by profession, precedent and
inc humanitarian spirit Of the age
carr SchurZ submitted a. resol,,t,or
mat the President of the Chamber an.
point n special committee of members
or whom the President shall be one IN
consider the expediency of an effort IN
he made on its part. in conjunction
with similar ORGANIZATIONS i'm tho inter.
ests of International peace and good
understanding, and to propose n ioint
committee TO he composed OF cjtizens ~
me United states and England m ha
presided over by some man of emJnent
ability to he agreed upon by both aians
the commission to be considered &c 20,
advisory counsel. as III
hoth resolutions were adopted with
only half dozen dissenting voices
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-03
FC)F2 Is $ NI( U TIL n =, Tvs
snddcn Dcath In "a uicIno,a uo,s,

Richmond. Va, Jan. G.-Iast Sunday
there game to Murphy $ Hotel. here. Mr..
aver Hirsch. Il commercial traveller for
the house of Freund. Foisse & Co. No.
10 White street. New i ori, AT ! 40 :,
m. last night Mr.. Hirsch's room lel.
rang Violently and prompt response
from the Office was made. MIR. Iiirscl,
,old the bell hoy that he was Ill and
begged HIM to fetch II doctor o,Iicl,iv
me boy ran To the Office. reported, and
several doctors We're telephnned for. \
messenger was dispatched for TIE pby-
h h,uan WHOSE office is nearest Ia the
Late -, EN- ne came instantly. but too
iate TO he o: service, as the pntiant ,,inJ
peiofe ne reached him in spit. OF tho
, pGst eiiortS OF the hotel people to cid
n r Death Is thought to have ens,,rd
AZ SUDDEN congestion Of the lungs.
AZ uIueTtakcr prepared the remnins for
burial, which will be i'm Roiti,norn
w, m,G Ia lne dead man lived. and where
nc 'ehVes a widow and eleven chIjd,cn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-03
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due 10 its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efcctually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
ncys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ching them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufacturcd by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll Informed, you will not
accept any Rnhstitnts if e&ased.